Hinterland Times March 2014

Sunshine Coast’s free independent news magazine

March 2014

Louise King – staging seven concerts and five master classes in Eudlo for 2014 story page 4-5

Bikies – we love 'em! story page 10-11

ST PADDY'S DAY

OBI OBI ZIPLINE

BIG ON REAL ESTATE

It's a long weekend in Maleny to celebrate everything Irish!

The other side of the story

Thinking of moving to the hinterland?

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pages 12-13

pages 23-29

FROM THE EDITOR

MARCH 2014

Kenilworth ... you’re not forgotten!

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Y THE TIME I start on the editor's note, the paper is practically complete from my end. Once again, you'll notice a few more changes. Regrettably, some are beyond our control - we wish feature writers, Natalie Brown and Julie Shelton well as they pursue new endeavours.

I have dedicated some time to contact schools and community groups. We hope to include more titbits from the schools each issue, if you haven't heard from me yet, please give me a call.

Kenilworth, I do apologise you were not included in the last editor's note. We know deliveries do indeed occur up your way. You may notice your town features a few times this month!

We have also extended the What's On page and printed an Annual Hinterland Events list. Please send through your annual events (or 2014 dates) and community fundraisers or festivals so we can help get the word out there for you.

Although it may not be possible to include every listing in the paper, there is that facility on the website.

If you haven't visited it lately – it is worth checking out our

revamped website: http://www.hinterlandtimes.com.au/.

All the archived articles are still there, (you can use the search bar), the paper can be read online – just click HT's front page. The visitor guide and business sections are under construction. The website is clean, bright and easy to use – a great resource for locals, as well as friends and relatives (and tourists!) from afar to read up on the hinterland.

People wrote in and commented about our “scoop” on Flaxton Barn last month. Debbie tells us they have loved meeting all the locals coming in to say hello and sample their cake! Every time we stop in, the barn looks even more rejuvenated.

I loved learning about our featured businesses this month – a builder, butcher, bar owner and ... “guttersucker”.

Remember, Heatley has extensive experience with marketing (not just papers) and is only too happy to help answer your questions on promoting your business.

We still are pounded with phone calls over the weeks, with all sorts of requests - Divine Divas to thylacines (Aussie tigers). Keep talking to us about your snippets of news,

remembering we only accept editorial not submitted elsewhere.

It is a real joy producing the HT, and working in a region that applauds creative endeavours, where access to live music, art, good films, books and performances is routine.

Do folk on the hinterland realise how good we've got it here?

On a final note, we would like to thank the previous owners Michael and Faith, who have been so generous with their support during the handover. I hope Faith is not missing her workout of a paper run.

Unfortunately I have torn a muscle and more near my knee (I still don't believe I am too old to play soccer with my kids!) and that means the deliveries fall squarely into Heatley's domain for the next quarter. Oh dear, I will just have to enjoy a local café or library and meet some more locals!

Until next month, Michelle Gilmore editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au

Making News ...

Free Food? Monika Sherwood has started her own edible landscape

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Rites of Passage - transitioning to high school

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Easy riding tourists - not all bikies are villains

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Ecotourism - more on the zip-line

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Our new fashion page

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It's business as usual for Maleny Dairies

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Focus on the Arts

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Louise King says, “Classical music should not be the domain of the elite.”

She tells HT how she is making classical music accessible to everyone, all at the village of Eudlo.

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More than Play! “This wonderful group of local parents, grandparents, caregivers and their children make sure that playgroup is relaxed, informal and fun!�

Zoe from Maleny said, “Our friendly community playgroup is set amongst lovely established maple trees - we have shared facilities with Kindy, so there's lots of great resources.� “On the 26th of March we will be participating in Playgroup Queensland’s National Playgroup Week and will be making craft items out of boxes. A fun day of activities for the little ones!�

It's not just the kids that meet new friends - contemporary playgroups appeal to adults, too.

Teacher Aide, Cynthia, who faciliates Kenilworth's playgroup and works in the Prep/1 full time says, “We've got real coffee - mums always love that, they can enjoy a cuppa while the kids play.� “ We have a different theme each term... we encourage fine and gross motor skill development before kids go to school - playgroups are just as welcoming for babies, as it is older children.� “We have ten to twenty children attend, up on previous years. Parents can relax - many love to do the craft.�

If you’re looking for new fun, social and educational opportunities for your little ones, join them for a cuppa and a play:

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ATIONAL Playgroup Week (24th-28th March) gives families across the state the opportunity to connect and discover the movement that is Playgroup!

It is a place for families with children, from birth to five years learning and engaging through play ... together.

Whether you are already a part of a Playgroup or are yet to discover the many benefits, this year's event welcomes you to take part in some serious fun which promises to unleash every parent's inner child and allows all children attending the opportunity to be a cardboard architect for

the day!

The hinterland has three registered playgroups at Maleny, Mapleton and Kenilworth.

Each has a safe outdoor play area, and a range of free play, toys and structured activities for toddlers and pre prep aged children. These might include cooking, painting, playdough, group story/music time, home corner, dress ups, playground, sandpit, bikes or art and craft.

Heidi from the Range Playgroup at Mapleton said they had a terrific outdoor playground that was upgraded in 2013.

Post Office re-opened in Montville

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ONGRATULATIONS to Chris, Ann and Sara Wells from Montville IGA Xpress - for opening the new Post Office this week.

Member for Fisher Mal Brough praised the Montville community and the Montville Chamber of Commerce, led

by President Shiralee Cooper, for advocating passionately on behalf of the town.

Ms Cooper said it was good news at just the right time of year but Montville should never have been put through the ordeal.

Chris and his team have been furiously busy preparing for the change, “We're honestly very happy to get Post Office back to Montville after its loss. We look forward to

Maleny Playgroup Wednesday 9am - 11.30am at 15 Cedar Street, $4 per visit (not during school holidays) Zoe: Malenyplaygroup@gmail.com Range Playgroup Wednesday 9-11am at Mapleton Community Hall Cost: $4 per week (first 2 visits are free), Nicole: 5445 7193 Kenilworth Earlybird Playgroup Tuesday and Thursday 9-11am at State Community College, 3717 MalenyKenilworth Road, $2 per child (not during school holidays) Cynthia: 5440 0555 Left: Playgroup is an affordable and fun activity for 0-5's and adults too.

Below: At the Range playgroup - many a friend is made around the sandpit!

welcoming back all the original post office customers and encouraging new people come to say hello.�

Chris had a message for past PO Box owners, “If you have transferred your PO Box to Mapleton - it has been returned to Montville. Please come in to organise new keys for any new boxes.� “Any previous box holder, who didn't take up offer to go to Mapleton - please come and talk to the Australia Post representative who will be with us for the first two weeks of operation.�

He admitted, “All our staff are excited.� The Post Office will now be integral to the IGA, with building modifications complete to cater for the service.

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LOUISE KING

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The quiet village of Eudlo is a world away from the dynamic cities of London and Hong Kong, and yet it is where renowned cellist Louise King chooses to live.

Having worked in orchestras in Cairo, London, Manchester and Hong Kong, Louise is now happy for the world to come to her.

by Dale Jacobsen

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OUISE KING is proudly Australian. During her time in Hong Kong, with a one-year-old son, Louise and husband, Craig Smith, made a radical decision. “I had worked so hard to get that job, but the orchestra demanded my first loyalties, and I wasn’t prepared to pay the price.

Craig is a Warana boy, loves surf and the Australian life.

Australia looked good, so we moved to the Sunshine Coast.”

When their second son, Blake, turned three, Louise looked to buy a home and bring an end to her itinerant life as a musician.

I asked Louise: “Why Eudlo?”

“Cruising through the village, I spied the hall and shouted: ‘wow! perfect! we could hold concerts there!’.”

They found the ideal house, but it wasn’t for sale. Being and old-fashioned sort of girl, Louise wrote a card and popped it in the letterbox. Three hours later, they made a deal.

Louise is passionate about many things, but foremost is her desire to share music. “Classical music should not be the domain of the elite. All music should be accessible to everyone,” explains Louise. “I aim to reach out at grass-roots’ level, to allow the whole community to take ownership of exciting events.”

This is why she chose that beautiful old hall in Eudlo for a seven-concert series during 2014. “People have told me no, it’s not possible, too small, no one will come. And I just go, okay, I’ve listened to you, let’s wait and see.”

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She has every reason to feel confident. In 2013 she coordinated Eudlo Dreaming, involving over 100 voices drawn from local choirs, Welcome to Country by local Gubi Gubi dancers, and a spirited performance of Dusk Mantra beneath an illuminated ghost gum. And 1,000 people came!

Staging seven concerts and five master classes in Eudlo hall is a brave statement. Louise, herself a world-class musician, has selected guest artists with the dual experience of performance and education.

“The whole point of the series is to enrich the community. There are some pretty big names involved, such as Michelle Walsh (head of strings at Queensland Conservatorium) and Associate Professor Patricia Pollett (senior lecturer at School of Music, The University of

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“There are so many people who will go to international acts in the city, and yet miss an amazing richness of talent right under their noses,” said Louise. The concert series will encompass all genres, from cutting-edge contemporary to classical, with a bit of easy jazz, folk and grass roots music thrown in.

Young and emerging performers from the area will feature in each concert, and invited singers from Noosa and Sunshine Coast Choral Society will perform under the directorship of Louise’s father, Adrian King. “Each concert will be short and sweet, so that people will say: wow this is fantastic, let’s come back for more.”

During my conversation with Louise, I met two loves of her life: Millie and Dearlove. She has no doubt they are both female. Thirteen-year-old Louise was frustrated with the “cello tank” she had on loan, when a friend of her teacher found had an old broken cello in the attic. It had began life somewhere around the turn of the 18th Century, in the Dearlove workshop in Leeds, England.

After careful attention, it began to sing again, and took her through her time at the Royal College of Music, Junior Department. It is this instrument she recently played in Sydney, at the invitation of Richard Gill, as part of an exciting Early Music Group, Orchestra Seventeen88.

Completing four years at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, Louise felt justified in commissioning

Above: Louise King with Dearlove and Millie.

Far left: Louise King is ready for her 7 concert series.

“Millie”, so named as this cello came into being during the millennium.

Louise often visited master luthier Kai-Thomas Roth in Cornwall as he turned a piece of 300-year-old maple into her instrument. “I am so privileged to have been a part of that experience. I loved the smell of wood, the shavings on the floor.” This experience has inspired her to work closely with local luthiers on the Sunshine Coast.

From her home-based studio, Cello Dreaming, Louise schools students in the art of cello playing. The youngest is five, “the beginners are my favourites”, and the oldest is 75, “the wonderful Margaret Moss from Maleny”. Piet, from Kin Kin, rides his bike to the bus stop, takes the bus to the trainline, all with his cello on his back. The journey takes three hours. He refused Louise’s invitation to have lessons via Skype.

Networking is one of Louise’s strengths, and she dreams of one day connecting musicians, lovers of music and fantastic alternative venues such as house concerts and quirky village halls. Bringing the world of music to the people.

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Monika Sherwood

Planting Edible Landscapes

by Dale Jacobsen

Monika Sherwood is fascinated by a little mill town in England that has become an incredible edible town, a model for sustainable agriculture.

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Raspberries, apricots and apples on the canal towpath; blackcurrants, redcurrants and strawberries beside the doctor’s surgery; beans and peas outside the college; cherries in the supermarket car park; and mint, rosemary, thyme and fennel by the health centre. All free for the taking.

She has begun the process in Maleny by planting a herb box on her footpath, inviting passers-by to help themselves.

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F YOU WANT to see people being able to eat real food and take control of growing at least some of their food, be the person who takes that first step.”

In the ideal world of psychologist, Monika Sherwood, footpaths would become food bowls where urban dwellers could walk around their neighbourhood, gathering food as they go – a sprig of rosemary here, a couple of tomatoes there, perhaps pluck a mango from an overhanging branch or bend to gather some strawberries to take home for dessert.

Community spaces, such as parks and spare allotments would be planted with fruit-bearing trees to share.

Nine times out of ten Monika encourages clients to start a garden. She says a sure way to peace is to “get your hands in the soil, feel the dirt. Connect with the earth again, just you and nature”.

It is no surprise that the garden Monika and husband Doug McGufficke have created is a peaceful place. Their whole front garden is given over to productive planting.

“People waste precious space by planting grass. What does that give you?” asks Monika.

“It only takes one person to start an idea, so I have planted a herb garden on my footpath. Each plant is tagged, and I invite passers-by to help themselves.”

Monika’s array of kale, rocket, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber, parsley and oregano is in the early stages of growing, but already attracting comment.

She is delighted that a toddler who walks past each morning with her dad stops to squat down and talk to the plants. “She picks a little parsley or coriander and eats it. It’s lovely.”

Monika is concerned that food is going to be a resource that shrinks over the years. “It’s already started to happen,” she said. “Bees are dying all over the globe, so we also need to grow flowers and plants that encourage bees and good bugs. We could all do that as part of the broader project of making our cities more resilient in the face of climate change; to take up the challenge of improving urban food security.”

There are two reasons Monika chooses to share her garden. The first reason is an act of kindness. “We try to do this every day with the aim of getting to five acts of love and kindness. Lao Tzu says 'Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness.

Kindness in giving creates love.' “ The second reason is that she believes there is tremendous potential in growing your own food. There’s an opportunity to grow something wherever there is open space. “Even if you don’t own the land, many landowners are happy to have someone actively improve and beautify their empty lot for free, while benefitting the community,” says Monika.

Without wishing to sound alarmist, Monika does worry that most urban dwellers rely too heavily on supermarkets for food, and often only keep two to three days’ supply. She maintains everyone can grow at least 10% of their vegetable requirements.

“You don’t need to think big,” explains Monika. “Only renting a room? No problem – grow sprouts in a jar. So many microgreens can be grown in containers within limited space.”

Maleny does have thriving community gardens, such as the children’s garden behind the Upfront Club, and most people share excess food among clubs and friends. But Monika would like to see a much wider circulation.

Many public places in and around Maleny could produce “public” food, similar to Pecan Park on the banks of Obi Obi Creek. Council and commercial premises should be encouraged to plant fruiting trees. Imagine walking through our parks, being able to help yourself to a Dorset apple or a handful of jaboticaba or some grumichama for lunch.

“We could have an online network that spreads the word when there is a glut,” says Monika. “Perhaps to tell of a mango tree in a public space where fruit lies rotting on the ground. This is such a waste.”

There is very little lawn on Monika and Doug’s property in the centre of Maleny. Veggies out the front, and twenty

Above: Doug and Monika tend to twenty fruit trees in their back yard Below: Monika's verge is planted- ready to share with passers-by Opposite page: Monika Sherwood in her front garden

fruit trees in the back keep their food bills to a minimum.

At the end of each day in her busy practice, Monika relaxes with Doug in their garden, watering from their rainwater tank and gathering for their evening meal. The variety of trees is remarkable, and include blueberry, zapote, feijoa, fig and mulberry as well as more common varieties.

Monika is very aware that a community needs a change of mindset to enable them to share, but also to feel that it is okay to forage. When talking to a friend about her front garden, she was taken aback when he said: “what if someone pinches it?”

“If you don’t like something, change it. Don’t just complain,” says Monika. “As Mahatma Ghandi says: ‘Be the change you want to see in the world’.”

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RITES OF PASSAGE:

Transitioning into High School

Year 12 Alana Eggins with Year 8 buddy Mikki Doonan

by Natalie Brown

In 2015, Queensland high schools shift to an intake of Year 7 and Year 8 students. Commencing high school a process that is daunting enough for many students, with potentially more challenges for children from alternative schools adjusting to mainstream education.

Maleny State High School already has the supports in place for all teens starting secondary schooling in 2013, a system which will be accessed even more next year.

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HE TRANSITION to high school from primary school is a big evolutionary step for any young person, and can be scary, but the newest students of Maleny State High School have come to the right place, with reports from the year 8 students are that the transition has been an enjoyable one.

One reason for the smooth ride is likely due to the transitions program which is undertaken each year by the high school, to prepare students for the change. One person who is heavily involved with the transitions program is Year 8 Co-ordinator, Robyn Jones.

Robyn is an equable character for the students to align themselves with, and it’s not just because she teaches one of the ‘fun’ subjects. As a drama teacher Robyn is very approachable, and has devised a range of interesting

Luke and Daniel Lyons head off to school

Gaia Zipperlen and David Brown say high school is really different

activities to inspire the children, and build an autonomous and caring community.

Robyn says the transitions program is quite a large undertaking. They had their school captains visit most of the schools of the hinterland, including Landsborough, Beerwah, Mooloolah, and inland as far as Conondale and Kenilworth.

“The biggest thing that impressed me when I first came here were the war cries for the sports carnivals,” says Robyn. “I love that there is a lot of energy and a lot of fun, so we sent our sports group leaders out to show them the war cries.”

The next thing was an orientation day where they embark on the in-school transition program. This involves a four week program where the grade 7 students attend the high school one day a week, and have the opportunity to take part in school activities and attend classes.

Robyn recognises that the move to Grade 8 is not just about going to a different school. It coincides with the transition from child to young adult, so the school aims to provide support in this area. “They are transitioning not just into a new environment, but it’s a rite of passage into the change of their headspace.”

When the students actually start high school; along with support with navigating their way through timetables, assessments and getting to class on time; the school has a few different initiatives to keep things running smoothly.

These include a ‘buddy system’ where they pair junior students with a senior school leader, to support them throughout the year. Included in this is the ‘Goofy Games’ where the student and their senior buddy compete in silly games such as sack races and other fun sports, scoring points for their sports house.

She has also created a ‘Bring It On!’ box where the students and teachers can nominate people for particular things, such as ‘having been an inspiration’ and other small successes during their school year, rather than a focus on sport or academic achievements. “It’s about being the best you can be,” said Robyn, “we emphasise being a good person.”

Robyn says her slogan is “'We are all ok’ - so we don’t discriminate against people. We’re all different, but we’re all ok. We back each other up, and try to get them to be protective of each other.” She is also trialling a “Bully Box” where students can secretly let teachers know that there is bullying going on, either that they have seen, or is happening to them.

The students are generally quite happy with the transition, despite the increased workload, and one or two ‘scary teachers’, and they especially love the range of food available at the tuckshop.

For local twins Luke and Daniel Lyons, it’s the first time since kindergarten that they have ever been in different classes, but that doesn’t bother them as they transition into their newfound independence. Their favourite part of high school is the sports, and the time ‘We are all ok’ they spend walking to their next class. says year 8 David Brown likes the variety of having a ‘different face for every class’, Co-ordinator, rather than the same teacher all year.

Robyn Jones For students transitioning to the structure of the mainstream school system from the River School; it meant putting on a uniform, and wearing shoes. Gaia Zipperlen said, “It’s really different! At the beginning it wasn’t as enjoyable as the River School, but it’s getting better every day.”

She loves the independence of high school and the chance to meet new people. Mikki Doonan likes the novelty of wearing a uniform, she muses, “The River School is unique in that its small and everyone knew everyone. I like how there are so many people [at high school] and they are all different.”

Next year the school will kick off its ‘Flying Start’ program which will be for all the new Grade 7’s that will now be at the school as of 2015. This looks at the 3 R’s; resilience, selfreliance and responsibility, and will assist them in the shift in thinking that is needed when they leave primary school. That and the dedicated team of staff, who aim to foster a real sense of community in the school, will help make their transition a natural rite of passage.

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In the fight against organised crime, certain Queensland bikie gangs have been declared a risk to society. As Natalie Brown reveals, not all bikies are villians, in fact, every week these easy riders on our winding Hinterland roads - are simply tourists.

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UR MOTORBIKE visitors are a big tourist market for the hinterland, with hundreds and hundreds day trippers visiting from as far away as Brisbane in the south, and Gympie in the north. Our winding roads with twists and turns (and minimal traffic lights), are a great way for bikers to give their bikes a good strap.

The hinterland is also an impressive place to enjoy a gentle day cruising out to the many eateries such as Kenilworth’s Bellbird Creek Café, for breakfast or lunch. It is marketed as the Hinterland's motorcycle café, owned and operated by a biker, for bikers to enjoy. It also boasts a route that has some of the best “esses” on the range.

For Erika Fearman, who works at the Bellbird Creek Café, riding has always been a passion. She loved it so much that she gave up her job as a podiatrist in Noosa, to start selling motorbikes, and moved to Kenilworth so she could ride as much as possible.

“It’s the first thing that I’ve had in my life that I really feel passionate about, so I’ve just got to do it,” said Erika with a laugh.

Erika believes that it’s the ‘nice, twisty roads’ combined with the welcoming cafés that draw motorcyclists out of the cities and onto the roads of the hinterland. She feels that one way we can welcome these day trippers is to provide ample parking, and to keep the roads clear of pot holes as much as possible.

Alan and Sue Brookes live in Caboolture and have been visiting the Hinterland for years, on their regular run from Caboolture, up through Maleny, around to Kenilworth and back through Eumundi, Eudlo and Mooloolah on their way

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Top: Locals Annah Evington and Craig Miller say the hinterland is ‘motorcycle heaven’ Above: Sue and Alan Brookes love the roads of Maleny and Kenilworth

home. They say it’s the fantastic roads that bring them back again and again to the hinterland.

Sue, who usually rides pillion with Alan, is in the process of training for her license so that she can ride on her own, and says that for her, this particular ride is her ‘Waterloo’; a ride that she will conquer on her own.

“It’s the winding roads, it’s the hills; it’s a motorcyclists dream, isn’t it?” says Sue, enthusiastically. “You’re able to do what you want, and that’s what motorbikes are made for. The roads suit everybody; the ones on the smaller bikes, the sporty bikes and people like Alan, on the big Harley Davidson cruiser bikes.”

For Alan, the attraction of riding is the freedom it brings him to be able to get out onto the open road. Like many of the motorbike riders that visit the hinterland, Alan and Sue are baby boomers who have worked hard, waited until the kids have grown up, and are now enjoying their chance to have some fun.

Alan works through the week driving trucks interstate for a living, so he enjoys the opportunity to ride without the constraints and imposition of a large truck.

The hinterland is a popular destination for the American Motorcycle Club, of which the Brookes are members. (This is not one of the 26 motorcycle clubs declared as criminal organisations under the code.) According to Alan, who has been riding since he was 16, the club brings a sizable cash injection for the businesses of the area.

When they have their annual gathering in Kenilworth, the bike club members bring thousands of dollars into the area buying all local produce during the event, and supporting local businesses.

According to Alan and Sue, the only thing that could affect the motorcycle tourist dollar in the hinterland is the new VLAD (Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment) laws, which have caused some riders to stay home, rather than risk being hassled by the police.

People like Alan and Sue just love the freedom. They believe that the new laws could be damaging for the many small businesses that make their living in the hinterland, as less bikers go out for a ride.

However, Police understand that most motorcycle riders aren't criminals, they encourage the Mum and Dad bikers and tourists to hit the road. They see hundreds and hundreds of recreational bikies, but are only interested in those clubs that are engaged in illegal activities.

It's not just tourists, plenty of our residents also like the open road. Local hinterland couple Annah Evington and Craig Miller love to get out on the bike whenever possible.

Craig has been riding the hills and valleys of the hinterland roads for years and is a member of a local bikers club that meets at Witta on Thursdays, to ride together.

Erika Fearman moved to Kenilworth so she could ride as much as possible.

For Craig, the hinterland is ‘motorcycle heaven’, with its many corners, and for him the Maleny - Stanley River Road is the ‘pick of the crop’. Annah believes that the majority of bikers are in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s, and they converge up here for the warm welcome that they receive from the locals.

“They are coming here with money in their pockets and bringing their friends, so it’s good for tourism,” says Annah.

So how can the hinterland grow this tourist market? Keep up the warm welcome!

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The obi-obi Zip-line:

The oTher side of The sTory Worldwide, adventure tourism has been identified as one of the fastest growing areas in the industry.

In Queensland alone 5.3 million trips in 2012 included adventure tourism activities, with more than 1 million occurring on the Sunshine Coast. When a story cautioning commerce in National Parks and the Zip-line development at Kondalilla ran in the Hinterland Times recently, it became obvious the project held much local support, with many positives for the community.

by Shiralee Cooper, President of the Montville Chamber of Commerce

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N A JOURNEY which began back in 2002, a local group developed an idea to encourage wider enjoyment of our National Parks by proposing a Skywalk through the Obi Obi Gorge canopy.

It was not until the 2009 that the Sunshine Coast Tourism Opportunity Plan workshops identified need for a nature/ adventure-based project in the Hinterland. From there the project grew wings when the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Nature Based Tourism Plan workshops identified potential for a zip-line in the southern hinterland.

The genesis of this innovative idea took some years to grow. Sunshine Coast Destinations Limited (SCDL) began planning and consultation in 2010. In 2013 this consultation process included inviting many experts and local stake holders to travel to Tasmania and experience a zipline first-hand.

The extensive list of more than a dozen groups invited to send representatives included the Jinibara people. It is envisaged that any proposal will combine the eco experience with an educational background featuring local indigenous culture and history as well as exploring the inherent abundant flora and fauna.

Christine Kardash, president of Hinterland Tourism was one of the representatives who headed to the Hollyoak Zipline. “The experience is an amazing mix of exhilaration and peace and quiet! Being able to be up close and personal in the tree tops is quite unique. It really brings home the beauty and strength of the forest.

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The obi-obi Zip-line

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Previous page: In Tasmania, sky stations are attached to the trees, rather than impacting on the forest floor.

Left: Map provided by SCDL.

“I do think the opportunity to pass through the forest at a new ‘level’ without actually touching the ground will be a huge drawcard.”

A Community Information Forum, held in Montville in June 2013, included representatives from the Department of Tourism and Major Events, SEQ Water, SCC, National Parks, Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and SCDL. The expert panel dedicated considerable time fielding questions from the audience.

It is heartening to know that so much thought has been invested in this Eco Tourism concept to enable people to experience our natural beauty without leaving a major footprint on the ecosystem.

The proposed zip-line is low impact with less than 0.3% of the Kondalilla National Park utilised. This innovative venture will not see infrastructure built on the forest floor but rather the sky stations are attached to the trees. It will be situated near the Narrow’s Gorge with the nearby Great Walks enabling visitors to further explore our bush paradise This project which aligns with the objectives of the Queensland Ecotourism Plan will attract a new market with an increased visitation of between 15,000 to 20,000 per annum.

Economically, the zip-line has the potential to harness the expanding nature and adventure based markets. SCDL CEO, Simon Ambrose said that studies undertaken had forecast that the zip-line could generate over 50 full-time equivalent jobs and generate in excess of $3 million annually for the region.

A procession of Expressions of Interest for the zip-line were submitted. Cr Jenny McKay noted, “I’m excited to say that these EOIs have included local, Australia wide and overseas business operators.”

To reduce the impact on the Narrows Road and to ensure traffic increases on Western Avenue are minimised, it is anticipated that the collection of zip-line clients will be in Montville village.

Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP, said, “The Obi Obi Zip-line project will be a viable, environmentally friendly and sustainable eco-tourism venture that will allow the public to appreciate the beauty of Kondalilla National Park in a new and unique way.”

Christine Kardash commented, “If the forest is ‘locked’ with no access there may well be a risk that in times to come people will not be aware of what is there and potentially will lose sight of the importance of preservation.

“We hope to continue to be involved in the planning process so we can ensure the best outcomes for the community, for visitors, for tourism operators and the environment. “ Commenting on the Obi Obi proposal, SCDL CEO, Simon Ambrose, said that it was important the local community

should be involved throughout the process of development, as projects such as this were very important for the future of the region.

“The Sunshine Coast is fortunate to have extensive areas of wilderness within easy proximity of large population areas,” said Mr Ambrose. “The zip-line will enable public access to the national park with no physical impact. It will help preserve the natural asset while showcasing the area’s natural beauty and promoting the value of conservation.

“Most other States have undertaken similar projects and many are considered amongst the best eco-tourism projects in the country.”

This proposed world class tourist attraction will not only benefit the Hinterland by enhancing what we already have to share, it will also enrich the Sunshine Coast’s reputation as Eco Tourism destination.

When the Obi Obi Zipline project gets off the ground, it will encourage visitors who come to the Hinterland to revive and refresh, to truly appreciate the long hidden heart of Montville and environs.

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Celebrate all things

Irish

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NTHONY (AJ) and Heidi Jennings count themselves extremely lucky, but not because of the leprechauns! The couple had been regulars at Finbar’s Irish Bar for seven years. They lived on Bribie but “came up the hill” to enjoy a friendly drink, great food and music for years.

“We had three kids, demanding careers and were totally stressed out,” AJ laughed. “This was where we chose to unwind every weekend, with or without the kids.”

Then the bar came up for sale. It seemed to be the luck of the Irish. “It was the perfect chance for us to settle in Maleny and give pub keeping a go – in our favourite pub.

Our kids work with us and everyone loves seeing young and old in here. So we are really excited about St Paddy’s weekend.”

For the Jennings, Finbar’s is a bar in the true Irish tradition.

“Finbar’s is a pub, not a restaurant. We do one thing and we do it really well - our best in the world pizza, from a proper wood fire - that we light every morning. “ “We don’t have gambling facilities or things like that because we like a place where everyone can sit at a bar, chat and enjoy music. Just like they do in the pubs in Ireland.”

St Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in 1762 and marks the return of “Saint Patrick” to Ireland after being kidnapped into slavery. But March 17 now represents all things Irish and the Jennings are giving customers and their families three days to let loose!

The celebrations begin on Saturday 15 March. The bar opens at 11am every day until Monday. There will be live music sessions over the weekend (you never know who will perform) and cold Guinness, Kilkenny, and Magners cider will be on tap.

There will be a dress up prize on Saturday for an Irish theme and a draw for a trip for two to Ireland on Sunday.

Live bands perform on Saturday and Sunday evening and on Monday, St Paddy’s Day proper, there will be music from 4pm and Irish stew and pizza.

St Finbar’s is a traditional Irish pub and with great music line ups. Why not come along with the family and be Irish for a day, or three?

Above: AJ and Heidi relax at Finbars, looking forward to a St Paddy's long weekend .

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Ye Olde Sweet Shoppe

M ALENY D AIRIES

photo Maleny Dairies

OPEN 7 DAYS

Evoking memories of ‘Ye Olde Sweet Shoppe’ and producing comments like “I haven’t seen that since I was a child”, or “I haven’t been able to get these since I was in England” is what we love in our little Old Fashioned Sweet Shop.

A large shipment of UK confectionery has just arrived and includes the following: Frys Bars, Walkers Toffee, Diam Bars, Yorkie Bars (Not for Girls), Sherbet Fountains, Dolly Mix, Bassetts Licorice All Sorts, Lemon Sherbets, Toffee Bon Bons, Wine Gums, Midget Gems, Pear Drops, Rhubarb & Custard, Terry’s Chocolate Orange, Kendal Mint Cakes…… the list just goes on and on.

We just may have your favourite in stock so come in and see if we can stir up any sweet memories for you. find us on facebook

Last month Maleny Dairies were pounded by state media attention with their voluntary product recall. Dale Jacobsen visited the farm and discovered that not only is the problem now rectified, it is business as usual for the Hopper family - and that they produce much more for the community than milk.

by Dale Jacobsen

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... it’s a Maleny thing

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I

T IS UNLIKELY that Gordon and Kath Hopper would have envisaged a boutique milk factory, producing 75,000 litres of milk a week, occupying the dairy farm they purchased in 1948. Back then, 300 small dairy farms spread across the hills, forming the backbone of the community.

By 2000, the number had reduced to 33 larger farms that still produced about the same amount of milk. Today, there are only a dozen, and eight of them send their milk exclusively to Maleny Dairies who proudly offer an average gate price of 60.5c per litre, compared with around 47c paid by the big corporations.

I spoke with Maleny Dairies’ owner, Ross Hopper, in an idyllic setting, drinking a cup of good coffee at a picnic table overlooking his brother’s dairy farm. He grinned, and said: “it’s a Maleny thing”. This family-run business represents everything visitors and locals think of as typifying Maleny – green hills dotted with Guernsey cows,

a relaxed atmosphere that welcomes visitors – but it is much more than that.

With deregulation of the Australian dairy industry in 2000, the Hopper family were faced with the same situation as dairy farmers across the nation: get out of the industry, or use their initiative to survive and grow. The Hopper farm is now into its third generation and Gordon’s grandchildren, in particular, did not want to walk away from their heritage.

Keith and his wife, Sonya, took over running the farm with its 130 head of Guernsey girls from Keith’s parents, Harold and Dorothy, in 2000; Ross and his wife Sally built and now operate Maleny Dairies factory, and sister Kay Hollyoak took on managing tourism, marketing and the kiosk.

Still very much a family owned and run business, Keith and Sonya’s daughter, Meghan, works with the tourism and sales side of things, and Sonya’s brother, Peter Falcongreen,

Above: A family meeting: Ross and Sally Hopper, Meghan Hopper, Peter Falcongreen Left: Thirsty work at Maleny Dairies tours Far left: Maleny Dairies process milk from the majority of local dairies

photo Maleny Dairies

is the factory’s General Manager. Milk pickup, processing and distribution is all carried out by the team.

Despite living in Maleny for 20 years and being a loyal drinker of Maleny milk, I had never visited Maleny Dairies. The place, and the staff, are a wonderful mix of the old traditional and up-to-the-minute technology. Two years ago, Ross updated equipment, particularly the cold room, and increased the capacity of the pasteuriser from 1,800 litres per hour to 9,000 litres per hour.

“Interest is growing at a great rate,” said Ross. “We are ready to process as much milk as we can sell into the future.

We are currently negotiating to supply as far afield as Hervey Bay.” I couldn’t leave without a close encounter with the stars of the Maleny Dairies tours: the calves, goats and lambs.

Beside an old shed, they crowded Sally, jostling for a drink from the oversized bottles; three toddlers raced up to the fence, dragging their mother, excitedly exclaiming: “cows! cows!”.

The tours are a brilliant concept that introduces real-life farming to visitors of all ages. Ross smiled at the reaction of the three children. “They get to experience a legit farm environment, not a fake one.”

With 20,000 visitors a year, Maleny Dairies is a major tourist attraction on the range. Busloads come from far and wide, including regular visits from retirement villages and schools in Toowoomba. “Schools from further out west descend on the coast for a week’s holiday. A tour of Maleny Dairies is always on the agenda.”

Previous page: Children love days out at Maleny Dairies

It has become something of a yearly ritual for many of Maleny’s grandparents to bring their grandkids to the place where “the milk is so fresh, you can pat the cow”. Car clubs often include Maleny Dairies in their runs, with morning smoko stop at the kiosk followed by a tour.

Adjoining the picnic area at the kiosk, three cows have been brought in to the Springer paddock. They are a couple of weeks out from giving birth, and with good timing, it might happen before the eyes of lucky visitors.

Maleny Dairies factory is a favourite place for high school students to undertake work experience, and Keith and Sonya’s farm is well known in veterinary circles as a great place for student vets to get hands-on experience.

The high quality Maleny Dairies’ products, particularly yoghurts, win many awards at the Brisbane Exhibition and Royal Easter Show in Sydney. It is this consistency and quality that keeps me, and many others, loyal to Maleny Dairies. Ross is particularly proud of their gold-top Guernsey milk, high in A2 protein. “It is as close to raw milk as is legally possible to sell,” explains Ross.

Colin James uses Maleny milk in his prize-winning ice creams and another couple of Maleny farms supply Maleny Cheese on the outskirts of the town. It will be a great day when all milk from local farms is processed into locallymade products here on the Blackall Range.

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“I think it was my adventurous spirit,” said Les. “I had never been a sailor before.”

Les and his ex-wife, arrived in New Zealand and stayed for a while when their beautiful daughter Megan was born.

“We were planning to circumnavigate the globe and return to the UK,” he explained. “But had friends living on their yacht on the Gold Coast and decided to come to Australia.

Les sailed into Southport Yacht Club on board Mithra and lived on the Gold Coast.

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His wife, Pooky, hails from Thailand, is quite often seen behind the counter of the shop and is well known around Maleny.

Les and his apprentice butcher is Daniel have been here for 18 months, together they really care about the product and do everything to make it the best.

“If you have not tried our sausages, please come into Jonsey’s Top of the Range Meats, at the Riverside Centre - a particular favourite of the local community is the old English pork sausages. Ask us for a sample from our wide range of sausages - you won't be disappointed!”

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Hot Under The Collar

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HOOSING A CAREER in the management of natural areas could be seen as a perfect career for those folks inclined to a bit of masochism. It appears the battle to save our natural heritage is always being lost - with forests cleared, wetlands filled, ecosystems degraded and species becoming extinct. Why on earth would you persist in the face of such apparently overwhelming odds, if not for the thrill of being beaten every day!

The curious fact however, is that on average the majority of people working hands-on to save the natural environment are a rather positive and optimistic bunch. How can this possibly be so, in the face of such apparently overwhelming odds?

For example our bush regeneration crews regularly arrive at the parks we work in to find more trees and shrubs have been killed by residents to give them views of the ocean and that garden clippings and rubbish have been dumped in bushland - introducing new weeds and changing soil fertility.

We know many native animals are disappearing locally from the little islands of bushland that remain, we know weeds are running rampant and that some nurseries are still selling plants that will become weeds and escape into and change remnant bushland. Project funding is linked to the

financial year and not to the cycles of nature and the actual time that it takes to restore or replant native vegetation. It can be a pretty depressing picture at times...

Perhaps I’m clinically optimistic, but I think there is room for hope.

I’m inspired by the landowners who want to learn more about their land, to manage it not just for themselves but to share their land with the diverse plants and animals that call our landscape home too. I’m inspired by the growth in environmental education and the desire to connect with nature.

I’m inspired by the growth of Bush Regeneration as an industry and career option, to manage and plan for better management of natural areas. I’m inspired by the fact that I know we can do it, that we don’t have to make a choice between having a healthy environment and healthy, happy, prosperous humans – we can have both, in fact we need the healthy environment to make all else possible!

Every time you make a choice to share and educate others about sharing our land with our local native flora and fauna, every native tree you plant, every nest box you install and every book you read about native animals and plants is an optimistic step forward.

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REALLY NASTY WEED Residents across the range will have noticed a vine with numerous drooping spikes of small, white fragrant flowers. It is flowering now and is less obvious at other times. It was originally introduced as an ornamental plant, possibly to provide quick cover for the outside loo, and is a vigorous perennial twiner with fleshy, heart shaped leaves. Its common name is Madeira Vine, otherwise Anredera cordifolia.

It will climb over and smother everything within reach including 30 m tall forest trees and prized garden plants. Nothing is safe from this invader. Apart from its ability to climb and to spread at ground level, it spreads to other areas by means of knobby aerial tubers, which are usually 2-3 cm long, sometimes to 10 cm, and are borne along older stems.

Stem fragments will also grow.

It is particularly important to control and preferably to eliminate it from areas up on the Range and in the head-

waters of our creeks. The tubers will inevitably move down stream or down slope.

Those who are controlling it on their own properties find that it is necessary to remove all fallen tubers, bag and bin them (do not put in the green waste or compost).

Check regularly for tubers, which may have been buried and are beginning to grow. Bag and bin them also. Getting rid of Madeira Vine takes vigilance and time. It is a class 3 Declared Plant, meaning that landholders should make an effort to remove it and definitely are not permitted to release or sell it. Manual removal, spot spraying and the scrape and paint method for stems are recommended control measures.

Check with council’s Environment branch for a specific chemical.

Glyphosate is unlikely to be adequate.

This weed is one that should be tackled by everyone.

PRINCIPAL LAWYER

Defamation A Brief Description Defamation concerns the public communication of words, gestures, images or acts that are likely to lower the esteem of the person to whom such communication is targeted.

For a message to be defamatory it must be communicated in some way such as: • an article, program, report, advertisement etc. communicated by a newspaper, magazine, tv, radio, internet • a letter, note or other writing; • a picture, gesture or verbal utterance; and • any other material or means by which something may be communicated to a person.

The message is deemed to be defamatory if it lowers the concerned person’s reputation, leads others to think less of that person, makes others shun or avoid that person; and cause others to ridicule, hate or despise them.

There are several distinct defences to an action for defamation which are all noted in the Act: •Justification – the truth alone is the defence here; •Absolute privilege – this defence is available when one can prove that the document was pub lished on an occasion of absolute privilege such as parliamentary matters and publications; •Public documents – this defence is available if the publication is from a public document and the information was published honestly for the advancement of education or for informing the public ; •Qualified privilege – if the recipient of the defamatory matter has an interest in the information contained in the publication such as a scenario where the information was published in the course of giving that information to that person; •Honest opinion – if the publication expresses an opinion that is honestly held by the author as opposed toa statement of fact and the opinion was based on proper material that is substantially true; •Triviality – where the aggrieved person is un likely to suffer any harm.

It is also worth noting that an apology made to an aggrieved person will not constitute an admission of fault or liability.

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Unique Builders of Distinction Left: Suzanne and Bo Williams from Unique Builders of Distinction

– building solid foundations with passion and dedication

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T’S SIMPLE – we love building homes that our clients love to live in,” says Bo Williams, director of Unique Builders of Distinction.

For many years this passionate and dedicated business based in Coral Street, Maleny, has been evolving and growing, building a solid reputation as a high quality and independent professional builder.

From the simplest to the grandest new home or renovation, contemporary and stylish, whatever the budget, Bo and the Unique team guide clients from dream to handover.

What makes Unique Builders of Distinction ‘unique’?

They are a small building company dedicated to giving clients peace of mind throughout the building process.

Unique offers a complete package for all things building, taking the anxiety out of building or renovating a property.

They take care of the project from its early beginnings through to the finished product, hiring only the most experienced and highly skilled workforce, and offering solutions to problems should they arise.

All buildings are individually designed to suit the block and the needs of clients, utilising Bo’s extensive knowledge and expertise of materials and our local environment.

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On first meeting with a new client, Bo visits the site to get a feel for the place: assess the slope, aspect, prevailing breezes, all the things that affect design. “Then I sit with the client and designer to work out exactly what is being asked,” says Bo. “For a building to be a truly great home it has to match the owner and their surroundings.

There are no surprises in our bottom line.

Everything is accounted for: approvals, building requirements and costings down to the smallest item.”

Unique Builders of Distinction has undergone a new look for their logo and website. Drop by the showroom at 18 Coral Street Maleny or visit their website www.uniquebuilders.com.au. You may be pleasantly surprised at what you find.

Hinterland Times /// Real Estate

Country splendour meets city sophistication

Genteel character, privacy and space on 1.25acs

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The Architect designed pavilions, built with low maintenance in mind, offer a contemporary country feel and both share great aspect to the North East. Timber bifold doors and windows open up the living spaces to the gardens and beyond, and allow natural light and air to flow through the home.

Enjoy the winter months reading a good book around the fire, or take in your favourite movie with family and friends in the media room. If you enjoy cooking, you will pleased to know the galley kitchen with scullery has all the bells and whistles and the wine cellar will meet the needs of any wine connoisseur.

The main home features large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, whilst the additional self contained studio in the smaller pavilion, will meet your needs when accommodating your family and friends.

The grounds are impressive with beautiful flowering gardens, mature trees, a comprehensive fruit orchard and chook pen.

Priced to sell quickly, make sure you register your interest as soon as possible.

Homes as good as this are few and far between!

95 Obi Lane, North Maleny 4 Beds, 3 baths 3, 1 garage - 5089m2 land area Price: Offers above $950,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Mark Clayton 0409 181 095 or Michael Reck 0447 589 491 RE/MAX Hinterland 2/10 Maple St, Maleny

HE QUIET and privacy of a tightly held culde-sac position, combined with a near-level 5357sqm is an attractive setting for this large Colonialstyle character home, 5 minutes to Montville and 15 minutes to Maleny.

Solidly built with long, slate tiled verandahs for low maintenance, the north facing brick home offers seclusion behind the evergreen hedge plus a spacious, genteel lifestyle.

Enjoy single level living and easy no-stairs access from the double garage, which forms the adjoined L-shape to the main structure - so your shopping comes straight into the kitchen, leaving car fumes behind.

The formal tiled entry welcomes friends, via timber double doors, to the separate lounge and dining-rooms - complemented by 9ft ceilings, ceiling-rose features, solid timber joinery, lush carpets and decorative professional drapes. Hardwood timber floors can be revealed throughout the home, should the carpets be removed.

At the far end of the house, the master bedroom suite is lavish in size and style, with the twin sized spa-bath and double vanity basins to give you plenty of room to relax and pamper. The extra wide hallway has full height storage cupboards and leads to the

large family room plus a separate office, while the country kitchen is well positioned to supply the party food for the large covered gazebo.

A third garage, cellar-rooms and masses of dry storage and workshop area will be discovered under the house, while the fully fenced grounds include gorgeous established trees and seasonal colour all year round – with plenty of room and easy walking in your own back yard.

8 Glover Ct, Montville 4 Beds, 2 baths, 3 car Contact: David Gamble 0419 720 575 Maleny & Hinterland Real Estate 1/4 Maple St, Maleny

Kulangoor 16 Ferntree Creek Road

Maleny 89 Treehaven Way

Maleny 10 Witham Road

Maleny 118 Teutoberg Avenue

Impressive Lifestyle Acreage

Large Stylish Home, Close to Town

Acreage Living, Walk to Town

Country Living on 9 Acres

This handsome Queenslander perched on 26 acres of lush, fertile grounds not only offers a relaxed, semirural lifestyle retreat, but also has commercial and dual living opportunities on offer...there is palpable potential here for a myriad of scenarios.

One of the best in town, this large home set on 5,880m2. Offering privacy, wide verandas, overlooking a secluded salt water swimming pool. It is rare to find a home of this quality so close to town on such a private block.

Live on your own ¾ acre block, tucked away in a delightful and private cul-de-sac only a couple of k’s from Maleny’s vibrant town centre. Either invest or enjoy one of our towns great locations.

An affordable farm close to town, large country style house with huge verandahs, and a modern kitchen not long installed. Larger blocks are increasingly scarce only about 10 ks back to the Maleny Township.

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For service ‘above expectation’ for your investment property call Trudy.

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MARK CLAYTON 0409 181 095 MICHAEL RECK 0447 589 491 901 Maleny-Stanley River Road, Maleny QLD 4552

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If you are after complete privacy, ultra luxurious living and a spectacular vista, this hinterland hideaway is it!

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103 Maleny Stanley River Road, Maleny

All the endearing charm - “Stanley House” If you have been waiting for a quality Queenslander on 3/4 of an acre, close to town, Stanley House may be it!

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Stylish Home / Retreat Retreat and Professional Professional Studio - Complete Package! 4 Set on 4 acres with cathedral ceilings and enchanting views of rolling green hills, the stylish main home features living, dining and family room areas, open-plan kitchen and library annex. Upstairs - Two Two large bedrooms with WIR/built-ins, a stunning bathroom and large laundry/utility area. Downstairs - Self-contained guest accommodation, and gym or rumpus. ;OLYL PZ HSZV H ZLWHYH[L T Z[\KPV ^P[O K\J[LK HPY JVU KLZPNULK HZ WYVMLZZPVUHS VѝJL and seminar space or possible conversion to 2nd home. There’s even a Tennis Tennis Court!

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F YOU have been waiting for a quality Queenslander on 3/4 of an acre, close to town, Stanley House may be it!

The home sits proudly on a leafy 3/4 acre allotment walking distance to Maleny and faces the North East. Established cottage gardens and mature trees surround the property offering privacy, with areas of open lawn that provide for some open space also.

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This home is ABSOLUTELY PRICED TO SELL! Do not miss out! Call today!

103 Maleny-Stanley River Road Maleny 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2 Car Price: $579,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Mark Clayton 0409 181 095 or Michael Reck 0447 589 491 RE/MAX Hinterland 2/10 Maple St, Maleny

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Community News Community News Community News Golden Fiddle for Cath

Kenilworth Cheese, Wine and Food Fest

‘High Tea for Teal’

This Easter, sample Kenilworth’s award winning gourmet cheese, yoghurts and ice creams!

Celebrate 25 years of cheese making by Kenilworth Country Foods and spend the day tasting the unique range of the Mary Valley’s finest foods, liqueurs and wines.

Indulge in a farm to fork feast, browse food stalls to taste and buy, gourmet cooking demonstrations with local chef Peter Wolfe.

There are wine and Cheese Tastings all day, and Queensland’s only Cheese Rolling Contest.

Entertainment is by “That 60”s Guy” and make sure the kids don't miss the great Cheester Egg Hunt.

Visit Kenilworth Park and Cheese Factory on 19 April 2014 at 7am-4pm, entry is free.

Maleny local and Manager of the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, Cath Ovenden recently won an award for Best CD at the Golden Fiddle Awards in Tamworth. Her work reviving the Fiddle Music of Joe Yates also contributed to Joe Yates being awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award (posthumous).

Winner in the 2014 Golden Fiddle Award category 'Best CD by a band, ensemble or orchestra'. The CD is titled 'The Fiddle Music of Joe Yates' by Cath Ovenden (of Maleny), Wendy Hodgins (of North Maleny), Steve Cook (of Nambour), Jeremy Dunlop (of Witta) and Barry McDonald (of Uralla, NSW). The CD was also produced locally by Pix Records at Conondale.

Cath accepted 2014 Golden Fiddle Award category 'Lifetime Achievement Award' - Joe Yates (posthumous) on behalf of Joe and will be passing it on to Joe's 91 year old nephew, Bill Yates who resides in Kandos, NSW. The CD is available to purchase at: http://www.urbansmartprojects.com/shop.

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Secrets on the Lake and the Blackall Range Zonta Club are hosting a special morning tea to support women with Ovarian Cancer and help fund the research to hopefully prevent this disease.

Owner of Secrets on the Lake, Aldy Johnston explains “Teal is the official colour for Ovarian Cancer fundraising and we are inviting you to dress to the nines in teal if you can. There will be some great prizes for best dressed, so dig out your fancy outfits and hats.”

Why not gather a group of friends and support a wonderful cause, have a gorgeous morning tea, have lots of fun and a chance to win some amazing prizes including an overnight stay in a treehouse, a hand made quilt by Leonie Gittens, a Lindsay Muir artwork, a book and print package from Peta Boyce and jewellery and more.

Visit Secrets on the Lake Café, 207 Narrows Road, Montville, Tuesday 25th March at 9:30am to 11am.

To order your tickets phone 5478 5888 or email info@secretsonthelake.com.au (only $35) today!

Pete Carnavas visits Montville State School Y

EAR 1 students at Montville State School welcomed Pete Carnavas into their classroom.

Pete is an author and illustrator of children’s picture books, as well as a parent of two children at the school.

Pete centred his presentation on his book titled “Sarah’s Heavy Heart”. He cleverly demonstrated to the children how to show emotions through their drawings.

Pete read his story to a very captive audience and encouraged the students to ‘have a go’ at drawing themselves displaying different feelings.

Pete shared with the students his initial plan of illustrations for his book, as well as the transformations of his drawings into paintings.

Now the children have a much better understanding of the importance of illustrations in stories.

We would like to thank Pete Carnavas so much for offering his time and sharing his expertise with the children. We can’t wait until he visits us again!

Out & About

Pete with John Butterworth, Beth Carnavas and Chiara Matthews

Mapleton Community Library party for “Lovers of Books”

Library volunteers Joyce Simpson and Glenis Ayling

BOOK BITES with Anne Br Brown own of

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Guest Ivy McLeod chats with Bill Richter

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by Bryan and Val Hughes Well known hinterland identities, Val and Bryan Hughes have left Maleny for a home swap in rural France. They tell us of their adventures...

Of course, the French just LOVE their cheese! Every imaginable cheese, too numerous to list ...

(I’m drooling as I write this.) Imagine the Maleny IGA Dairy cabinet – the whole length of it - all cheese, plus a couple of other fridges full. There is no way we can sample them all before we have to go home, after all we only have 11 months!

Then there is the hugely long yoghurt/dairy fridge, not a lot of fresh milk nor cream, but there is plenty of UHT stuff. Plaintive cry: but I can't find any normal cream. Really, I’d kill for a bottle of fresh Maleny Dairies cream!

Apart from the dairy fridges, we have the charcute (cold meat) fridge.

Loads of different hams and smoke cured meats, sliced and prepacked, salamis, knacks (Knacks: an Alsace French delicacy which Bryan adores, similar to, but much tastier than, hot dogs and which go ‘knack’ when bitten).

Not a slice of English style bacon to be seen, oh well, bacon and eggs aren't that good for one anyway!

Shopping (les courses) is all a great adventure for both of us. Bryan is over the “c’mon, hurry up” habits of old. He pushes the trolley, checks the specials and pays the bill. Quite the reverse of our Australian habits.

Jeremy runs the local Super U Deli (same as IGA plus cheese) in our local town of Montmoreau. Fortunately for us, he speaks English and already we are on very good terms with him (Me, cheek to cheek peck, Bryan, handshake). He comes out from behind his counter especially.

We are working our way through his pates, firstly the gorgeous Terrine a Eschalote (pictured centre with the colourful adornment). Today we bought Grillon Charentais, only available in the Charent. Next week, it will be the Terrine De Forestiere (mushrooms). All sliced fresh from the whole dish.

Jeremy is also very helpful if we need a food translation.

One great delight on Monday mornings is to go around the local street market at Chalais, another nearby town. The market occupies three of the main streets of the town. As the streets are narrow, the old buildings three stories high and the sun low, it’s quite cold.

We look at everything, buy a few veg (I’m delighted with myself; this last Monday I actually bought my market vegies using only French) then go down to the local Intermarche, another big supermarket, to buy the rest of the days goodies.

We have just found a LIDL supermarche in Chalais also, which has the same business concept as ALDI. Prices are high at the market compared to the supermarche so the pocket rules over romance!

We usually stop for a coffee at one of the bar/cafes for fortification (non-alcoholic, we don’t drink ALL the time!)

We have learnt to order “deux café crème grande, sil vous plais” with some panache. Usually get what we want.

Bryan hasn’t made any more gaffs....yet!

Top: The invaluable Jeremy with Val Right: The favoured Charcute fridge Far right: Our Monday morning markets at Chalais

HINTERLAND ACCOMMODATION DIRECTORY Montville, Flaxton and Mapleton

For further information about accommodation options on the Sunshine Coast hinterland visit www.hinterlandtourism.com.au

Montville Real Estate • 5478 5478 Homes & apartments for holiday letting www.montvillerealestate.com.au

The Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat • 5478 5000 National & international award-winning 4.5 star hosted accommodation. Airport transfers Narrows Road www.narrowsescape.com.au

Montville Country Cabins • 5442 9484 396 Western Ave, Montville Perfect for a relaxed & romantic escape. www.montvillecabins.com.au

The Falls Rainforest Cottages • 5445 7000 20 Kondalilla Falls Road www.thefallscottages.com.au

Apple Tree Cottage & Studio Walk into Montville. • 3 Bedroom Family Cottage • 1 Bedroom Romantic Studio. Log fires/Air Con. Mapleton Information Centre Maleny Information Centre -

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5478 6381 5499 9033

Private decks/ Country setting. Tel: 0407 761 685 www.appletreecottage.com.au

Maleny Maleny Tropical Retreat B&B • 5435 2113 540 Maleny-Montville Road www.malenytropicalretreat.com Artisan Spa Views • 5494 4222 Bred & Breakfast suites & self-contained penthouse 475 Maleny-Kenilworth Road, Witta, Maleny www.artisanspaviews.com.au

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5499 9788 5478 5544

NYE in NYC ... where will you be this New Year’s Eve?

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HY NOT PLAN something a little different for 2014 and create an experience that will be with you for a lifetime?

T ake a bite of the Big Apple on Trafalgar’s 11 Day Christmas Magic & New York New Year - it is a leisurely guided holiday from just $4499.00 per person twin share.

Two days before Christmas, you arrive in New York to marvel at the Rockefeller Centre’s famous Christmas tree and the wondrous winter Christmas window displays along Fifth Avenue.

Next it is onto Connecticut’s picturesque Farmington River Valley.

En route you can enjoy side tours of the Newport Mansions decked out in their Yuletide finery.

There is an opportunity to experience a horse drawn carriage through the gardens of Mystic Seaport, a recreated 19th century village. A magical, stress free Christmas Eve and Christmas day is spent at the Old Farms Hotel.

From Connecticut, you head to historic Boston for three nights – a city wreathed in Christmas lights and New England cheer. Then return to New York with several more days to explore this amazing city further and perhaps even go skating in Central Park. As 2014 comes to an end, mix with New Yorkers watching the ball drop in Times Square ... one of the world’s famous New Year celebrations.

For full details on this one off exclusive tour, call into Maleny Cruise & Travel for Trafalgar Tours flyer on this special Christmas-New Year getaway.

In addition, if you are in the process of planning to visit

Left: Rockefeller Centre. Above: Central Park snow.

Wedding Connections Europe and Britain this year, Trafalgar is also currently offering exclusive savings of up to 12.5%.

This offer is exclusive to Travelscene American Express, the savings multiply if you access our early payment plan, book a second tour or if you are a “past passenger” with Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, AAT Kings, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, Adventure World and Creative Holidays.

Make sure you talk to the friendly team at Maleny Cruise & Travel to take advantage of this in March, as this is extraordinary value.

Hinterland Gems

The Magic of Mary Cairncross

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f you step inside Mary Cairncross scenic Reserve and close your eyes, you’ll hear the most amazing symphony of sound. the bird life within this 55-hectare pocket of rainforest includes 139 recorded species, all with their own unique colours and calls. there’s the Green Catbird – which some people say sounds like a crying baby, the Golden Whistler – with its sweet melodic song, and the Wampoo fruit Dove with a call that can be heard up to a kilometre away.

Despite being located just a few minutes from Maleny, many locals are unaware of this Hinterland gem which is home to not only some very boisterous birds, but also frogs, marsupials, crayfish, butterflies and a range of reptiles.

It’s a fantastic place to take the kids, with an education centre at the entrance of the reserve which features lots of wildlife photos, natural history information and dioramas that explain the development of the ancient forest. the reserve and surrounding areas used to be an important source of medicine, wood and shelter for the Kabi Kabi people – as well as a place where they gathered to hold ceremonies and feast on the abundant amounts of edible plants, fruits and nuts. there is still a wealth of bush tucker that can be found in the rainforest including quandong, yellow berries, yams, native fern roots, bunya nuts and cabbage tree palms.

Whether you want to sit with a loved one and be serenaded by songbirds – or take the family for a stroll around the two kilometres of walking tracks and viewing platforms – Mary Cairncross is definitely a gem that is worth discovering or revisiting. you can explore more of the region’s secret treasures at the sunshine Coast Destination Limited website www.visitsunshinecoast.com.au

Your guide to local wedding services on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Celebrants & Ceremonies Chrissie Ray – Civil Celebrant You’re unique. You want something tailored just for you – fun, but also tasteful, serious and emotional.

I’m unique too – professional, but never boring. I’ll work with you to make it reflect your unique style.

Sounds like you?

Phone: 5478 6610 Mobile: 0427 945 833

Anna Heriot - Celebrant Taking time to focus on what matters. Present with your family and friends at critical times; poised between past and future; centred in your community, your place, loving and beloved.

Mobile: 0410 233 756 Website: www.anna-heriot.tumblr.com

Wedding Venues Flaxton Gardens Tranquil elegance with panoramic views across the Coast. Ideal for superb bridal photographs to treasure.

Excellent food, discreet & caring service.

Husband and wife team, Alan and Georgina Thompson welcome your ideas to help them create this special day with you.

Phone: 5445 7450.

Pomodoras on Obi A complete package of “real” food, boutique beverages, unspoilt water and treetop views, award winning local bridal services & luxury onsite cabin accommodation. “Escape to the mountains and discover the magic.” One stop wedding destination in the heart of Maleny.

Phone: (07) 5429 6543 www.pomodoras.com.au email: info@pomodoras.com.au

Hair and Beauty Dot & Birdie Providing all of the primping and preening that a bridal party needs prior to looking their very best.

Specialising in bridal styling for the big day.

Mobile hair and makeup team available.

35 Coral Street, Maleny. 4552 Phone: 5499 9424.

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C R E AT I V E C U T S Woodstock at Witta

Eudlo Dreaming - Muses Piano Trio

Celebrate International Women’s Day the cultural way!

Music composed by women, played by women. Music by Louise Farrenc, Elena Kats-Chernin, Amy Beach, Nadia Boulanger, Lera Auerbach, Betty Beath, Lynette Lancini with Louise King (Cello Dreaming), Christa Powell (violin, Topology) and Therese Milanovic (piano, Topology).

‘Reflections on International Women’s Day’ by special guest Stephanie Tonkin is held Saturday 8 March, 7pm at Eudlo Hall, Sunshine Coast ($80 family | $35 | $25 | $15) Bookings highly recommended at www.eventbrite.com.au.

Last year they sold out! Cash bar and interval refreshments available. Contact Louise King 0415 128 799 or info@cellodreaming.com.au for more information.

The Divine Divas, Desley Cole, Marion Pearson and April Adsett.(pictured with Jane Wright, left) are raising a minimum of $8000 to enter the national Variety Bash in their F100, raising money for disadvantaged and special needs children.

Divine Diva April says, “It is a big ask in a small community. We have always had tremendous support from our lovely locals, they are a generous bunch.”

We are holding our regular Woodstock at Witta on 22nd March with bands The Rain, My Fur Coat, My Cat Jimmy, Nellie Donovan (all organised by local muso, Kelly Cork) and sound by DW Sounds.

This is the 25th Anniversary of the first Qld Bash - and all states will meet in Sydney on August 17. Queensland bashers are leaving Brisbane on August 8.

Gates open 6.00pm to midnight. Licensed and food available, no BYO or dogs.

The Barleyshakes are one of Australia's top authentic Irish music bands. Brewed in Ireland and distilled in Australia the Barleyshakes are a Celtic band with world music influences who combine intense energy, beautiful harmony and driving dance rhythms in their live performances.

Adored throughout Australia and beyond for their “bent” Irish sound. The tradition of Irish music is long, deep and wide and remarkably brilliant. That the Barleyshakes manage to hold hands with this awesome history while simultaneously infusing it with a fresh and contemporary spirit is remarkable.

They’ve always done it that way but with each new album those bonds are strengthened and illuminated in ways that make you wonder where they will take them next - Sunday March 16, 6pm (Paddy's Day Weekend) at Finbar's Irish Bar.

Big Names Of Blues After entering into a new era of Sunshine Coast Entertainment and hosting the successful inaugural Australia Day North Coast Rock ‘n’ Blues Event 2014, the Caloundra Power Boat Club is presenting the Big Names Of Blues on Sunday 13 April. Acts playing on the day are Kevin Borich, Doc Span Band with Tim Gaze and Phil Emmanuel.

Big Names Of Blues will certainly stomp into life. Doors for this event open at 1:30pm with the first act kicking off at 2:00pm and the last band finishing up by 5:30pm so there is no excuse to not come. Pre-sold tickets are on sale now and available from the venue on 07 5492 1444 or at Woorim Park, The Esplanade, Golden Beach for $15 pre-sold or $20 at the door on the day.

Underscore Orkestra at Upfront Jen Mize at Wild Rocket Jen Mize is one of Australia’s best-kept secrets in songwriting.

The Boston Conservatory trained singer and multiinstrumentalist has enriched her own songwriting over the past six years and received strong acclaim.

“Living abroad in Australia has been amazing for me” says Mize, “ but it’s made me the tiniest bit homesick and that has brought out the essence of who I really am with the Americana style.” “In fact, I wrote one of the tracks, “Biscuits & Gravy”, from a simple place of being hungry and craving southern cooking, and it wasn’t too much of a leap to use that idea as a metaphor for good simple things.”

An accomplished storyteller, Jen conveys an innate understanding of the human condition through her insightful lyrics and honey-dipped melodies. At any Jen Mize performance you will hear that, like her cornbread, her songs are rich, warm, tasty, and filled with love.

See Jen Friday, March 28 at Wild Rocket.

Jenny Fitzgibbon performs at ‘Social Soiree’ Held from 5:00pm, March 28th, ‘On the Deck’ at Gary Myers new gallery, upstairs at the Maleny Community Centre, a $10 door entry which includes entertainment, finger foods and a glass of wine.

There will also be a cash bar. All members and new friends welcome!

Arts Connect Inc, (our local not for profit arts organisation) will kick off with a short member’s General Meeting, showcase their exciting programs, Sculpture on the Edge and Open Studios as well as a “petite exhibition” of member’s works.

We are delighted that Jenny Fitzgibbon, known by many locals for her wonderful Celtic folk style and humour, will be entertaining us during the evening!

Arts Connect Inc seeks to bring together artists and lovers of the arts in an informal setting.

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Barleyshakes at Finbars

This Portland, Oregon based band play a blend of Balkan, Klezmer, Gypsy Jazz and Swing, with a repertoire consisting of both original and traditional material - are hitting the Upfront Club March 22.

The Underscore Orkestra has been performing for the past 7plus years, touring all around the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Central America, and has been seen from intimate coffee shop settings all the way to huge outdoor festivals.

Guaranteed to get you up and moving whether you like to swing dance, Balkan folk dance, or just go out and shake it!

Doc Span and Tim Gaze Bluesmen, Doc Span and Tim Gaze perform at the Ocean Street Deli on 23rd of March and on the 28th they will appear at The Yacht Club on the Mooloolabah Spit.

They will take you on a musical journey that is straight from the heart of Blues culture.

Tim Gaze has enjoyed a long career as one of Australia's premier guitar players, songwriters and vocalists. He is a guru of guitar and his musical skills have kept him in demand for many years. Gaze's early influences ranged from Hendrix to his passion for the deep Blues.

Doc Span is renowned for his harmonica playing and warm, smokey, voice. His expressive tone, soulful dynamics, and exciting stage presence are world class. His style is drawn from a personal pilgrimage through the blues jamming with many of Chicago's Blues greats while working as a paramedic at the notorious Cook County Jail – hence the “Doc”.

visual arts entertainment performance ‘Suites’ for Nutley Hall

Sweet Chilli on Harmony Day

Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra present “How Suite is That”, a concert of light classical music to raise funds to benefit the CCSA Hall, Nutley Street, Caloundra.

The Orchestra, conducted by Donna McMahon, will perform works of Vaughan Williams, Tchaikovsky, Saint Saëns, Prokofiev, Sibelius, and Dvorak.

The concert will be staged at Lake Kawana Community Centre, Saturday 5th April, 2014, at 4:00pm.

Ticket prices are $20 at the door, $15 pre-booked/prepurchased.

Tickets can be purchased at the Lake Kawana Community Centre (ph: 5413 1400); in person from the Caloundra Community Bank®; or the CCSA Committee (phone: 5492 1254). Tickets may also be pre-booked with the SCSO (phone: 07 5445 5123).

For more information please visit www.scso.org.au

Caxton Street Jazz Band

St John’s College, Nambour, won a NAB Schools First Seed Fund Award of $25,000 in 2011 to establish a new international film festival run exclusively by high school students.

They established a community partnership with SCAiP (Sunshine Coast Arts industry Precinct) and Mongrel Movies provides opportunities for students to access relevant and meaningful vocational arts training, mentorship and employment in creative industries. The concept for STUFFit is ‘by students, for students,’ and fosters a continuing legacy for all students in the region.

The STUFFit Film Festival will be held at: Nambour Civic Centre, Saturday March 8th, 2014, 1:00pm to 5:30pm.

Local choral groups Tapestry, Crystal Waters Community Choir, Sweet Chilli and Zawadi, plus the Nightinguys, a seven man group from Samford, will be performing at an evening concert to celebrate ‘Harmony Day’ in Maleny on Friday March 21.

Laurel Wilson (from Tapestry choir) and Steph Arlidge (Director of ‘Sweet Chilli’ and ‘Zawadi’ choirs), are organising the evening of acapella singing at the Maleny Community Centre, Maple St, doors open 7pm for a 7.30 start. There will also be a number of stalls, providing information about local groups who support the aims of Harmony Day. Harmony Day is a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home – from the traditional owners of this land to those who have come from many countries around the world. What better way to celebrate it than with choirs and harmony singing!

Light refreshments will be available before the show and at interval, and the venue is licensed. Admission is $10 for adults/$5 students/$2 under 12s. Proceeds will go to local Community groups. For more information call Laurel on 0418 187 104.

Laura Mitchell at the Upfront

The Maleny Arts Council Inc. in Partnership with Maleny RSL sub-Branch brings the Caxton Street Jazz Band back to Maleny due to popular demand. They are one of Australia's leading Jazz bands and a regular performer at jazz clubs and jazz festivals in South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

The Caxton Street Jazz Band is a 6-piece band consisting of trumpet, clarinet/tenor sax, trombone/banjo/vocal, piano/vocal, double bass, drums/washboard and is renowned for its entertainment value, variety of repertoire, and great dancing tunes to jive the night away.

Held Saturday 29 March 2014 at 7pm, $25 non-members; $20 members of MAC/RSL. Book at the Maleny Bookshop or phone John on 5494 2584 - cabaret-style seating available.

Songs from the Tavern The Suncoast thespians latest play (at Maleny Community Centre, April 3-4) is what playwright, Simon Denver calls a “multi-fusion cabaret, with songs from the tavern”.

He chose this theme because it can draw on anything from the last 4 to 500 years, and is left wide open to reveal a multitude of hilarious stories by those who are under the influence of in vino veritas (spilling their truths while in their cups).

The performance will be a fundraiser for the SRT’s patron, veteran actor/director and voice coach, Joan Bensen, known in theatre circles as Joan Whalley.

STUFFit Film Festival

Laura began playing piano at 5 and became involved in school choirs, singing groups and a few other instruments along the way. She ditched Speech Pathology and enrolled at the Queensland Conservatorium and found jazz.

She did everything she could to start playing with other jazz musicians and soon found myself with 3 residencies in hotels and restaurants.

Laura worked in the UK and performed at the Jazz Café with legendary trumpeter Freddie Hubbard (singing the Mark Murphy lyrics to Red Clay for you ‘jazzers’ out there) and sang around London a little, mainly spending my time at Ronnie Scotts’ Jazz Club, working as a waitress and listening to as much jazz as possible!

Upon arrival back in Australia, she tinkered with guitar and recorded her first original album, performing jazz, playing the piano and discovering great old tunes from the 1930s. See Laura at the Upfront Club March 8.

UpFront Club 31 Maple St Maleny. Bookings: 5494 2592 upfrontclub.org

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1 FIRST SATURDAY FOLK ($5) Monthly Blackboard, guest act ANNE INFANTE (Brisbane) 7 TERENCE BOYD THALLON (Maleny/N.Z/ Ireland/World) Original E.P Ínto The Arms Of Love’ 8 LAURA MITCHELL (S.Coast) Favourite 1930’s Jazz piano vocals, accomp TBA 14 BRETT WINTERFORD (Sydney/Germany) ‘The trials and triumphs of the troubadour’ 15 T.J QUINTON & AHLIYA KITE (Brisbane) Song & story, mesmerising sampling, guitars & rhythm 21 BARRY CHARLES (S.Coast) ‘Extreme Vocalist’. Originals & covers. 7th C.D - ‘A Cordial Collision’ 22 UNDERSCORE ORKESTRA (Oregon, U.S.A.) Balkan, Klezmer, Gypsy Jazz and Swing 28 ANDY JANS-BROWN (NNSW) Thoughtful groovy Indie funk folk. Album ‘Letting Go’ 29 ROSS NIXON (S.Coast) Top-shelf jazz piano, vocals. Accomp TBA

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Art Gallery Trail - Sunshine Coast Hinterland Discover the remarkable variety of galleries and talented local artists.

Explore the breathtaking scenery of our Hinterland

Stay longer at any one of the region’s welcoming guest houses.

(SEE ACCOMMODATION DIRECTORY P33)

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Crest Gallery - Art /Object /Home Cnr Obi Obi Rd & Post Office Rd MAPLETON Weekdays 9.30am – 4.30pm CLOSED TUESDAYS Weekends & Public holidays 9.30am – 3pm Ph: 5478 6440

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Lasting Impressions Gallery 6 Elizabeth Street, Kenilworth Ph: 5446 0422 lastingimpressions7@bigpond.com www.lastingimpressionsgallery.net

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‘Cockatoo’ Textile Hand-embroidered Merino Wool 120x70cm

Artist: Lyn Diefenbach “Incandescence” (pastel - 75 x 45cm)

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Secrets on the Lake Art Gallery 207 Narrows Road, Montville Ph: 5478 6440 www.secretsonthelake.com.au Gallery open seven days: 9am - 5pm

15 Ardleigh Cleveland Gallery

Artist: Cathy Lawley

7 Howard Street, Nambour Open: Mon-Frid 10am-5pm Sat - 9am-2pm. Sun - by appt.

Ph: 54411126 www.ardleighclevelandgallery.com

3 Illume Creations Shop 4, ‘Mayfield’ Main Street Montville Ph: 5478 5440 www.illumecreations.com.au

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Artist: Veronica Cay Title: “remembering another tomorrow” (ceramic sculpture)

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Maleny Showcase Jewellers

138 Main St, Montville Ph: 5442 9211 www.montvilleartgallery.com.au Artist: Greg Adams Title: “Strelitzia”

Shop 4, Riverside Centre, Maleny Ph: 5494 3477 9ct Rose and White Gold Peridot and Diamond Enhancer Pendant Handmade by Jim Goulton

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Art On Cairncross Cairncross Corner, Maleny Ph: 5429 6404 www.artoncairncross.com.au Artist: Jim Kinch Title: “Bar Mates” (acrylic on canvas)

11 Holden’s Gallery 38b Coral St, Maleny (cnr. Coral & Myrtle Sts) Gallery & Picture Framing Ph: 5494 2100 www.holdensgallery.com.au Titlle: ‘Me & My Horse’ by Bushey.

HeArt and culture event invitation Launch to welcome new aged care and mental health services

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ALENY Neighbourhood Centre invites the local community and media to celebrate with us at the Maleny heART and culture exhibition opening, on Thursday 6 March, 5:00–7:00pm.

Please join our celebration “heArt and culture” for visual art, heart, caring and culture, music, drinks and nibbles. Live music to be provided by the Flexi School singers with Cardie Boydell with the Hayden Hack Trio to maximise the entertainment on the night.

Maleny Neighbourhood Centre Manager Cath Ovenden says: “The opening provides an opportunity to mix with the community, celebrate creativity and learn more about services available through the centre.”

Entry is by gold coin donation or by becoming a member of Maleny Neighbourhood Centre. Not a member? You can join online here: http://malenync.org.au/membership.

At the opening, Maleny Neighbourhood Centre will officially welcome Care Connect to the Maleny and Hinterland communities. Care Connect provides assistance to local people experiencing mental health issues, through the Partners in Recovery program, and local seniors wanting to live independently at home, through Home Care Packages.

With 45 per cent of Australians experiencing a mental health issue during their lifetime, and our population expected to age exponentially over the coming decades, caring for seniors and those seeking mental wellbeing support is a growing concern for every community.

Maleny and the Hinterland are no exception, with more than 25 per cent of the Maleny/Witta/North Maleny area’s population aged 65 or older – significantly more than the national rate of 14 per cent.

Communities such as Maleny and the Hinterland now, more than ever, need greater levels of support and access to services.

Care Connect is now located at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre Monday to Friday, and outreaches to other Hinterland communities, from Glass House to Kenilworth.

Arts in Brief RADF grants – Sunshine Coast Art Prize Nation-wide entries are now being sought by Sunshine Coast Council for the prestigious 2014 Sunshine Coast Art Prize, with the winner receiving a $15,000 cash prize.

Councillor Jenny McKay said “The Sunshine Coast Art Prize is open to any Australian resident working in Australia in a two dimensional (2D) medium,” Cr McKay said.

Division 2 Councillor Tim Dwyer said the award provides a distinguished contribution to the national art calendar and culminates in an exhibition of the 40 finalists at Caloundra Regional Gallery from August 27 to October 26.

He said the Art Prize was, for the first time, launching a New Media category which is open to any emerging artist, in the first five years of their practise, who resides in the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area and is aged 15 to 30 years.

In addition to the top Sunshine Coast Art Prize awards, other prizes include: • A non-acquisitive ‘Highly Commended’ prize of $2,500 • A non-acquisitive People’s Choice prize of $2,500 which will be awarded to the artist who receives the most votes from visitors to the Sunshine Coast Art Prize exhibition.

Sunshine Coast Art Prize online entries close 5pm on Monday, April 7, and the new exhibition is on display from July 9 to August 24 at the Caloundra Regional Gallery.

SCLA Writers’ Competition The SCLA’s Annual Writers’ Competition attracts more than a hundred entrants annually and this year we’re offering extra prize money and the opportunity for feedback on your entries.

The Competition offers opportunities for Short Story Writers, Poets, and Young Writers.

To help entrants prepare for this year’s competition, the SCLA will post tips and guidelines online, and host several informative workshops. For more information, please visit our website at www.scliterary.org.

Our four competition categories are: • Category 1: Open Short Story, maximum of 2500 words.

• Category 2: Open Poem, minimum of 15 lines and maximum of 40 lines.

• Category 3: Young Adult (High School, Years 8-12) Short Story, maximum of 1500 words.

• Category 4: Junior (Primary, Years 5-7) Short Story, maximum of 1000 words.

There is also the chance to win some great prizes: 1st Prize in each category wins $200, and 2nd Prize winners receive $50. Highly Commended winners receive $25.

Entry forms and further details are available online at www.scliterary.org.

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EGIONAL QUEENSLAND communities could receive between $5,000 and $30,000 for their arts projects as the Regional Arts Fund (RAF) continues to invest in the future of the arts in the state.

Round One applications for Community Project Grants close Monday 17 March, 2014 for projects commencing after 1 July 2014.

The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government program that supports sustainable, community-based cultural development in regional, remote and isolated areas of Australia. The Fund has an emphasis on building capacity in disadvantaged, very remote Indigenous communities.

"She Walks Beside His Shoes" is a local project supported

by RSL Maleny and the Regional Arts Development Fund, that is screening Friday 7th March, 8pm Maleny RSL Hall.

Doors open 4pm. Food available from 6.30pm Described as a unique and moving story of a father and daughter, of human survival, and the role humour, luck and stubbornness play in it. It is also a story of friends as family and the need for belonging, of Australia as a place of refuge, peace and new beginnings.

This innovative theatre uses puppetry, shadow images, music and humour, and is inspired by Jean Teillet’s journal during World War II. Entry is 'by donation of colourful notes'.

Written by Florence Teillet and Therese Collie, the play is performed by Florence Teillet & Jeff Turpin.

Applications from regional communities that have a great project idea, unique artistic strengths and can contribute to regional development, prosperity and well-being will again be highly regarded in 2014. Contact Sunshine Coast Council for further information.

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Mungo MacCallum What's in the Spotlight Have your say on Maroochydore City Centre Have your say on the planning framework that will guide the development of the Horton Park Golf Club site and land on Dalton Drive at Maroochydore.

It’s part of the planning for the Maroochydore City Centre Priority Development Area that will become the regional business, community services and employment focus for the Sunshine Coast. For details visit council’s website and comment by 17 March.

Enter the Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2014 Australian artists and residents working within two dimensional mediums are invited to enter the prestigious Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2014. The Prize exhibition, 27 August – 26 October at Caloundra Regional Gallery, will showcase 40 finalists. For details and to apply online visit the gallery website gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Entries close 7 April.

Celebrate Harmony Day Celebrate Australia’s diversity at Nambour Library on Friday 28 March from 10am to 2pm. Harmony Day 2014 activities include Tai Chi and cooking demonstrations, workshops, face painting, the Telling Lives photographic exhibition by Teena Saulo, and more. Find out more from council’s library website.

Ride2School on Wednesday 19 March Wednesday 19 March is Ride2School Day so if you or your children are within riding distance of school register online to be in the draw for great Ride2School prizes. And if driving is the only option, you can still be TravelSmart by parking a short distance from school and riding the rest. To register visit council's website.

New Environment Levy purchases Council has purchased two environmentally significant properties in Cambroon and Ilkley adding 87 hectares to the region’s conservation network.

The two new reserves, costing $1.2 million, were purchased with Environment Levy funds. To find out more about the new purchases visit council’s website.

Beerwah Technology Expo 15 March No matter how you use technology, there is something for everyone to explore at the Beerwah Technology Expo from 9am to 2pm, Saturday 15 March. Come along and interact with new and emerging technology and become eSavvy. For more details call 1300 LIBRARY or visit council’s website.

Customer Contact at Maroochydore Council’s Maroochydore Customer Contact Centre has recently relocated to Maroochy on First,10 First Avenue, Maroochydore, joining council’s planning and development service centre. The new Maroochydore Customer Contact Centre will continue to provide the same range and level of services.

G20 - It may not be perfect, but of all the major international organisations, it is by far the best we’ve got Suddenly the G20 is seriously big deal.

With Australia due to host the annual summit in November, the group has become the greatest thing since sliced bread, and will remain so until Tony Abbott and Joe Hockey have milked the last drop of kudos from their chairmanship of the meeting, which will provide countless photo opportunities to be snapped shoulder to shoulder with the movers and shakers of the planet. It is rumoured that the two men have already prepared photo albums provisionally entitled Famous People Who Have Met Me. But it was not always thus. Back in 2009, when Kevin Rudd was boosting he G20 as the way of the future, the conservatives were both patronising and dismissive. When its leaders endorsed Rudd’s stimulus package for the Global Financial Crisis, Hockey sniffed that those who did so were probably wets from the centre left of politics; the implication was that the G20 was no more than a bunch of mutual back-slapping wimps.

But five years later, he is taking the G20 very seriously indeed – more so, in fact, than his leader. Abbott is embracing the status and ceremony involved in Australia’s turn at the helm. But Hockey is getting stuck into the substance, with, it must be said, a couple of wholly unexpected successes.

Getting the notoriously cautious finance ministers of Europe to agree to a growth target was no mean feat. Critics have said that they won’t stick to it, which may or may not be true, but at least they agreed to have a try.

The target of just two percent over five years has also been talked down as being insignificant – less than half a percent a year. But remember: this is in addition to the forecasts already made. In Australia’s case it means increasing growth from a projected 2.5 percent a year to nearly 3 – a jump of almost 20 percent, hardly a bagatelle.

Hockey also got a commitment to free up more private money for infrastructure. Obviously the worth of this idea will depend on what sort of infrastructure we’re talking about – more toll roads around the cities, Abbott’s personal vision, will not cut it. But at least the idea demands a focus on the medium to long term, rather than instant preelection gratification. This has to be a start.

In other areas Hockey was on the losing side: he backed China’s push to redirect the International Monetary Fund towards the developing nations, a move blocked by the old hands. And this pointed up one of the residual weaknesses of the G20, a reluctance to move forward at the same pace as the global economy.

In part, this is a consequence of its history. In the beginning was the G6, the USA, the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Japan – a rich old white man’s club in which Japan’s wealth earned it honorary Caucasian status, much as was the case in apartheid South Africa. At the last moment Canada was roped in, making up the G7. And that was it for next 22 years in which the world changed but the G7 did not.

Eventually, some years after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia was invited to make a G8th. And that development finally brought the older nations, blinking and reluctant, to face reality. Pushed by

Canada’s Paul Martin, they agreed after much bickering to form the G20.

The emerging giants of China and India could no longer be ignored, but the push to make the club more inclusive saw the admission of South Korea, and Indonesia to broaden the Asian presence. From Latin America came Argentina, Mexico and Brazil.

Turkey and Saudi Arabia represented the middle east. And South Africa and Australia brought the membership up to 19. As a concession to the old guard, the European Economic Union was granted an additional seat, rounding out the new G20.

The once exclusive group had gone global; between them the members now accounted for some 85 percent of the gross world product, nearly 80 percent of all world trade and two thirds of the earth’s population. But it consciously eschewed taking the expanded role to which its scale now entitled it.

It remained a conclave of the big money men: finance ministers and central bank governors. It was an economic talk shop during which problems could be canvassed and mutually beneficial solutions discussed, and as such it served a useful, but essentially second level role. The big decisions were taken at a higher political level altogether.

But all this changed in the long shadow of the Global Financial Crisis. By 2008 it was clear that concerted international action was needed to stave off disaster, so, urged on by, among others, Kevin Rudd, whose comparative success in avoiding recession had given Australia brief but significant lift in influence, Barack Obama convened the first G20 summit in Washington.

It worked well enough to give rise to a repeat performance next year in Pittsburgh, and it was here that the summiteers declared that the G20 would now assume the role of “Main economic council of wealthy nations.”

The wording was unfortunate; the G20 could now claim to represent not only the first world but much of the rest as well.

However it was still seen by many outsiders – and even by some recalcitrant insiders – as being run by the old guard of colonial capitalists.

A widely held impression was that the old G7 were still the ones calling the shots; like the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, they were the ones who said yes or no, while the others were only there to make up the numbers.

Thus the fear and loathing and the demonstrations by both left wing socialists and right wing nationalists at its annual meetings. But there are signs that this long standing resentment is starting to dissipate, and the more the smaller players – like Australia – can demonstrate that they have some clout, that they can make changes, the more quickly the G20 will be able to realise its potential as a force for good.

It may not be perfect, but of all the major international organisations, it is by far the best we’ve got.

So full marks to Joe Hockey for recognising its importance. And best of luck to Tony Abbott in his quest for pole position in as many photos as possible in Brisbane in November. The way things are going, by then he may need the publicity.

Fitness Forever

TAI CHI AND GENERAL FITNESS CLASSES TAI CHI CLASSES will be held in the Mapleton Hall at from 2-3 pm on Mondays commencing 3rd February. This year we will be revising the 24 forms Yang and commencing the 40 forms. Beginners welcome.

GENERAL FITNESS CLASSES are held on Tuesdays commencing 28th January, from 8 – 9.30 am at the Maleny Showgrounds main hall This class includes Tai Chi, Qi Gong, balance training, cardio vascular and strength training, Yoga, Pilates, and flexibility. Then, a guided relaxation segment ... aaah! This class varies each week.

Please phone Lorri Sheldon 5499 9212 or 0428 393 212

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am 27 March, Caloundra 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Community News Community News A Pleasant Sunday Afternoon of Music BYO picnic rug or chair and hat and enjoy the Harp and Flute

by Graham, Jan, Rowena, Bronwyn and Tania at 2 pm on Sunday 16 March on the lawn at 'Dilkusha', 652 Maleny-Montville Rd, Balmoral Ridge. Admission is $10, afternoon tea is available.

Several Maleny people, including Lyndall Moore (pictured with some of the girls)- are part of the 'Dostana' Group, a Hindi/Urdu word meaning deep and abiding, 'go the second mile' kind of friendship, who have adopted the Kangra Girls Hostel in India.

All proceeds for the event fund give severely disadvantaged girls from rural areas their one and only chance for a loving home and an education at local schools. Some of their individual stories are devastating.

All the girls are Dalits (were known as 'Untouchables' or nonpersons) and some don't even have names when they arrive. If a girl can come to the Hostel and go to school, she has a chance of a job, lifting her family out of poverty.

For tickets phone Paul on 0417 726 099.

Use it or Lose it - Save our Bus The Hinterland Connect Trial ends on 30 June 2014. The number of patrons using the service needs to increase now to save this vital transport service.

Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP and Cr Jenny McKay are again reminding Hinterland residents to use the Hinterland Connect bus service or risk losing it.

Maleny Neighbourhood Centre hopes to unite the community to save the bus and have some fun, with special passes, entertainment and you can even win a Family Nambour Show Pass.

They recommend you get a group together and GET ON THE BUS, it won't cost much... a fare to Montville is $2.60 / $1.30 and Nambour is $4.00 / $2.00.

They have brokered some special offers for bus passengers or “Bus Savers” for Morning Tea Bus Rides (9.28 and return 11.53am), Lunch Bus Rides (1.02pm and return 3.21pm) and After School Bus Rides (3.52pm returns Maleny 6.00pm).

REHABILITATION REHABILITA REHABILIT ATION & EXERCISE

Have you seen a Thylacine?

Cryptozoologist, Gary Opit's speciality includes weird and unusual animals - thylacines, yowies, little people, Australian bush tigers, pumas, mermaids and more. He is very interested to speak to anyone while he is in Maleny who has seen unusual animals in the region, or even elsewhere in Australia.

He will be presenting his work at Thursday 20th March from 7pm and Sunday 23rd March, 12.30pm to 5pm at the Verandah Room, Maleny Community Centre.

Gary has a weekly wildlife programme for 17 years on NSW ABC on wildlife sightings and people ring in to discuss what they've seen and this has led him to investigate unusual and strange animals. He is a member of the Royal Zoological Society of NSW for almost 40 years and has presented to dozens of Australia's top zoologists.

On the Friday and Saturday he will be available to have personal talks with people and to collect sightings data.Contact Richard Giles on 5435 0158 for costs, more information or bookings.

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Ayurvedic Health Advice to Suit You Feeling Constantly Tired...

ARE YOU FED UP WITH FEELING CONSTANTLY TIRED? FACT: It may be something as simple as you not tolerating the type and quantity of carbohydrates you are eating.

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We make not think of inheriting money or receiving good results at University as stressful situations but they do excite the nervous system, increase the metabolic rate and therefore create an impression on the physiology.

Some people say they thrive on stress; they need deadlines to stay motivated and run on nervous energy. While this may seem to work in the short term, the long term effects of stress are damaging to both the mind and body.

The stress is like a whip to an over tired horse. Fear of failure or the consequence of inaction overrides the natural inclination to rest or to follow your intuition and in the process exhausts the adrenals and burns up the body’s natural feel good chemicals.

Not only does achieving under pressure come at a price to the physiology, it is not the way to get optimal results. Stress limits the function of the brain. During stressful situations, the prefrontal cortex; that controls our rational mind; gets bypassed and we fall back on the more emotional, primitive brain. We go into flight and fight mode and shut down our creativity and ability to think broadly.

Long term stress causes our brain to operate more and more in this limited style of functioning so we react impulsively without thinking things through. PTSD is an extreme example of this sit-

uation; the brain is wired up to always be on high alert, to expect danger at any time. The individual is overwhelmed by the stress of past experience to the point that it overshadows their perception of what is going on around them. They find enemies in their loved ones and their interactions are coloured by paranoid thinking.

To change this way of being the stresses stored in the nervous system need to be eliminated. Talking about the traumatic experiences may provide insight into the actions of the person suffering from PTSD but it doesn’t provide relief and in many cases going over the trauma can aggravate the stress.

Transcendental Meditation dissolves the stress in the nervous system by providing deep rest to the body. In this relaxed state stress is dissolved as the twists and tension in the body spontaneously unwind.

The individual may still have a memory of the experience but it no longer carries with it the emotional charge. Instead of feeling tightness in the heart, an adrenalin rush or tears in the eyes when we recall a difficult event, we can think or speak about it almost as if it happened to someone else. As the physical stress leaves the body the memory loses its binding influence.

Wendy Rosenfeldt is a Teacher of Transcendental Meditation and a Maharishi Ayurveda practitioner. Call Wendy: 5499 9580.

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Small mindfulness exercises like placing your hands on your heart and taking a few deep slow breaths in and out might just take a minute or two, but those minutes change your chemistry and clear your mind.

Returning to an awareness of the Presence, Source energy, Spirit within you, calms body, mind and soul. Using practical measures like noticing when you're unconsciously winding yourself up and remembering instead to consciously soften your muscles, relax your mouth and jaw, take slow deep breaths and chose uplifting internal dialogue rather than bullying yourself at a time when you need support.

While vitamins, tonics, exercise, and relaxation therapies are all helpful when needed, Flower Essences are also a very valuable tool for helping you change your state effortlessly.

Emergency Essence, an Australian Flower Essence and Rescue Remedy, an English Flower Essence can help restore calm and serenity often surprisingly quickly. Both are available from Natural health practitioners and health food stores. They have no side effects and can be used in any stressful situation, for mild anxiety, loss of confidence, overwhelm, etc.

The essences are generally presented in an alcohol solution, and usually only 2 drops taken a few times per day, are sufficient to produce an observable effect. However for those who don't want to take alcohol by mouth, a few drops applied to pulse points works very efficiently as well.

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Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5.00pm Cramps? Nerve twitches?

Sore muscles and joints?

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Contact us if you would like an info sheet emailed to you. For consultations phone: 5499 9476

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Hinterland Health and Beauty ACUPUNCTURE Anthony Brown Acupuncture Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner.

Member (fellow) AACMA. Anthony has 30 years clinical experience, 26 of them here on the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland.

26 Coral St, Maleny Ph: 5435 2555 Mapleton Natural Therapies Clinic Jackie Hansel: Bach H.S (Acu), Adv. Dip H.S (Hom), Dip Bowen Therapy Acupuncture.

Holistic & Intergrated health care with Acupuncture, Bowen Therapy, Homeopathy, Lymphatic Drainage, Remedial & Relaxation Massage. Ph: 5445 7749 Maleny Acupuncture Dolina Somerville: BHSc (Acupuncture) China Trained: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine,Chinese Remedial Massage & Cosmetic Acupuncture. 38a Coral St Maleny (HBC). H F Rebates. Mob: 0408 693 029 www.malenyacupuncture.com

ASTROLOGY Stargazer Astrology - Chirone Shakti Relationships, career, family issues, spiritual purpose, life crisis, transitions, your year ahead. Counselling astrologer. Astrology courses and workshops Wed at Awakening Centre, Nth Maleny. Ph: 0421 814459 E: chironeshakti@gmail.com

BEAUTY THERAPISTS & HAIRDRESSERS A little Beauty, Body and Wellness Elements at Montville Customised beauty treatments.

Pamper packages. Special occasion & bridal make-up. Massage. Manicures.

Pedicures. Devine body treatments.

Natural therapies. Ph: 5478 6212 www.elementsmontville.com.au DOT & BIRDIE - hair, beauty, bridal All beauty and hair services under one retro roof. Dynamic team of qualified professional staff where your comfort and satisfaction are our priority. Follow us on Facebook for the latest specials for locals.

35 Coral St, Maleny Ph: 5499 9424 Michelle Jarden - Beauty Therapist.

Electrolysis, facials, massage, make-up, nails, sauna, spray tanning, tinting, waxing, ear-piercing.

66 Curramore Rd, Witta.

Ph: 5494 4012 or Mob: 0402 531 500 Nellies Creative Hair Design I specialise in cutting, colouring, foiling and perming. once voted best hairdresser on the Sunshine Coast and hinterland region. Heaps of parking and wheel chair friendly. 9 Bunya St, Maleny. 0438 785 4 4 3

BOWEN THERAPISTS BOWEN THERAPY Bronwyn Huckle Specialising in Bowtech, the original Bowen Therapy technique. Treating health issues in babies, childen & adults. Montville therapy rooms. Monday to Friday by appointment.

Ph: 5442 9371 Kathy Blackburn Dip. Bowen Therapy (Bowtech).Gentle effective treatment of Back Pain; Migraine; RSI ; Tennis Elbow; Knee, Ankle & Foot Conditions; Menstrual/ Hormonal irregularities; Chronic Fatigue; Respiratory Conditions and MORE. Health fund rebates. Ph: 5429 6180 Bowen Therapist - Stephanie Sutherns.

Specialling in Bowtec. Soft tissue therapy for musculo-skeletal issues and internal organ function for all ages.

Maleny & Forest Glen 0477200059

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CHIROPRACTORS

COUNSELLING & LIFE COACHING

Maple Chiropractic Maleny Dr Stephen Lowe & Dr Samuel Lowe 57 years combined experience.

Concession rates & HICAPS. Relaxed & friendly atmosphere.

45 Maple Street, Maleny. Ph: 5494 3322 www.maplechiropractic.com.au

Unlock Your True Potential.

Looking to understand more about your unique life’s blue print and how you can start living the life you were meant to live.

Contact Jule 0425 242 698 www.thinkology.com.au

Dr. Ralph Stockmann- Dr of Chiropractic USA, Palmer Graduate Medicare & DVA Provider Special interest in difficult & chronic conditions of lower back,neck,knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, wrist & headaches 13 Thynne Ct. Maleny Ph: 0410 793 513

Hinterland Chiropractic Dr Josephine Sexton. Using gentle, safe and effective techniques to maintain spinal health and wellbeing. Concession rates, Family discounts and HICAPS available.

21 Bunya Street, Maleny. Ph: 5435 2987

John Pirie Chiropractor & Applied Kinesiologist Gentle hands-on chiropractic using applied kinesiology. Individual programs available.

19 Coral Street Maleny. Ph: 5435 2155 www.siaholistichealth.com.au

Chirone Shakti – Relationships & Sexuality Professional counsellor specialising in relationships, sexuality, grief and loss.

Discover deeper and more satisfying levels of relating and intimacy. Wed at Awakening Centre, Nth Maleny Ph: 0421 814459 E: chironeshakti@gmail.com www.chironeshakti.com.au

DENTAL Dental Centre Maleny Affordable Family Dentistry Open: Mon-Sat. Also, early mornings & late evenings for your convenience.

17 Bunya St, Maleny. Ph: 54 999 722 www.dentalcentremaleny.com.au maleny@dentalcentregroup.com.au

ENERGY HEALING / SOUND THERAPY Josie Coco – Certified BodyTalk Practitioner Ph: 0498 065 306 There are 200 billion processes in the body that rely on communication with each other. Stress will break that communication.

BodyTalk can restore it.

Web: www.josiecoco.com

Philip James Lovitt D.C. Contemporary approach, using traditionally based chiropractic techniques. Now servicing Maleny. HICAPS, Medicare, Work Cover and DVA all welcomed. Shop 6A/15 Maple Street, Maleny 4552. Ph: 0417609640

KA HUNA bodywork - sound healing light body ILLUMINATIONS with Nikko.

Come celebrate your life at the time of your birth, all times & hrs available: a blessed beingness, a sacred space that will support you in a dimensional shift. 0434004069.

COSMETIC TATTOOING Qualified Cosmetic Tattoo Practitioner – Rebecca Rea Dip. Beauty Therapy Professional Make-up Artist. Procedures include: Eyebrows, top & bottom eyeliner, lips & beauty spots. Mon – Fri 9am – 3pm Shop 9/43 Maple St, Maleny. Ph: 5494 3355

COUNSELLING & LIFE COACHING Counselling - Margaret Davoren B.Nurs.,Mas. Counselling.

Think change, think balance & live a rich, full, life. Learn strategies to manage stress, depression, anxiety & relationships.

Maleny Physiotherapy, 1/70 Maple St Maleny Ph: 0403 571 572 www.icpaustralia.com Ruth Donnelly - Holistic Counsellor Heart-centred approach to healing trauma, building emotional wellbeing.

Integrating body psychotherapy, mindfulness, artistic therapies, Reiki, Acutonics, Bush Flower Essences, Dru yoga 0409 564 276, ruth@ruthdonnelly.com.au, www.heartmindconnections.org Radiance Consultancy Services A ‘whole of life’ approach to health employment, skincare & direction.

Create your next job, find your niche, ways to unwind. Also facials/massages.

Beth: 0414 953 071 www.radianceconsultancyservices.com.au Margarete Koenning Counselling BA Social Work, Gelstalt Therapist, Psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and, families. Training professionals in family constellation 20 yrs practicing in Maleny, Clinal member of Pacfa. Ph: 5494 2778, 0408 416 041

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FENG SHUI FENG SHUI & Astrology. Richard Giles, qualified Feng Shui practitioner.

Feng Shui Home/business assessments.

EM Radiation & 'dirty electricity' checks.

Trained astrologer of 22 years. Shed The Light, Maple Street, Maleny (5499 9003) Thurs or 5435 0158. E: ricgiles@powerup.com.au

HOMEOPATHY Pauline Ashford - B. H. Sc, Complementary Med & Homeopathy Classical homeopathy; Lymphatic drainage; Dorn spinal, joint and headache therapy; EFT - Emotional Freedom Techniques; Reiki 130 Ansell Rd Witta Ph: 5494 4101 e: paulineashford@dodo.com.au

HYPNOTHERAPY Suzi Lough at Mind Management.

For hypnotherapy, Acutonics Vibrational therapy, coaching and more.

Phone 0438 050 839 for appointments.

"The door to change is always open"

John Gehrmann – Hypnotherapist Stop Smoking, Healthy living, Hypno Gastric Banding, Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia and more. Every Tue & Wed by appointment only – Wattle Gully Retreat, Witta. Tel 4162 3718, Mob 0417 684818. www.karmicseedshypnosis.com.au

Hinterland Health and Beauty PSYCHIC READINGS / TAROT

MASSAGE THERAPISTS Hawaiian Healing Massage and Connective Therapeutics Relaxation and Therapeutic Massage Hot Stone Therapy; Pregnancy Massage Aromatherapy; Gift Certificates & H F Receipts 4/10 Coral St. Maleny. Ph: 0415 518 415

Marisa...Naturally Marisa T Kliese offers a complete Natural Therapy Clinic. Services include, Naturopathy, Herbal Medicine, Professional Counselling, Life Coaching, Spiritual Healing.

Ph: 5494 2627

The Stillpoint - Katie White Remedial, Relaxation, Reiki Massage & now Emmett Technique. Reiki Treatments & Workshops. Appts Mon- Sat. HF Rebates.

Gift Vouchers. Ph: 0400 722 786 www.thestillpoint.com.au

Laurel Hefferon Naturopath & Herbalist BHSc Colon Hydrotherapy & Ka Huna Bodywork Specialising in herbal & nutritional treatment of adrenal exhaustion, post-viral syndromes & acute & chronic immune conditions.

35 Rosella Rd, North Maleny Ph: 5494 2101 Mob: 0401 750 255

Kathy Blackburn, Adv Dip Applied Science (Remedial Massage). Remedial/Sports Massage; Traditional Chinese Massage; Lymphatic Drainage; Emmett Technique, Trigger Point & Myofacial Release. “Integrated Bodywork” tailored to your special needs. H F rebates. Ph: 5429 6180 Beautiful Kahuna Bodywork Massage ... ... with Linda. Total blissful relaxation or combination deep tissue. Qualified remedial also. Great results for tradies & sports people! Gift vouchers avail. 7 days.

Nth Maleny & Buderim, Ph: 0457 194 339 Rejuvenating Massage A unique blend of relaxation, reflexology, deep tissue and shiatsu with Turkish Hamam trained masseur Frank Genel – feel a million dollars! Mobile Service available.

AAMT member. Ph 0421 926 492

KA HUNA Massage Jessica Ainsworth Maleny. Massage with a profound and lasting effect.Certified level 7 Ka Huna bodyworker and teacher. Can include hot stones *Polynesian floor work* Appts (out of work hours available). Ph: 5499 9372

REMEDIAL MASSAGE, SHIATSU Dale Batistic Massage Zenthai Shiatsu, Thai massage, Osteopathy, Thai foot massage, ear candling, glass cupping, herbal poultices. 18 Coral St Maleny. Ph Dayle 0420837397

Gary Broadhurst : Sanctuary Shiatsu Zen Shiatsu , Acupressure , Balancing Futon mat or seated chair at Holistic Health Centre , room 5/19 Coral St, Maleny Monday & Tuesday – Appts: 0438 972 880

NATUROPATHS Rochelle McKay-Masterton Naturopathy, Homotoxicology, Herbal Medicine, Kinesiology, Nutritional therapy Women’s hormonal health, Infertility & preconception care, fertility education.

Digestive disorders & weight management.

Referrals to holistic doctors. Ph: 5499 9476 rochelle@sheoaknaturalfertility.com.au Sallyann Stewart - Children's health, stress management. Naturopathic assessment & Live Blood Analysis. Utilising nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, remedial massage, lymphatic drainage. 19 Coral Street,Maleny.

Ph: 5435 2599 / 0421 410 558 Pascale Richy – Naturopath BHSc Acute & chronic ailments, women’s health, stress management. Evidence based, wholistic & inclusive approach.

In depth consultation & naturopathic assessment. Nutrition, Herbal medicine, dietary planning & lifestyle counselling.

2/38 Maple St. Maleny. Ph: 0423 615 413

Kerry Laizans Psychic/Tarot Readings and Massage, head, neck, shoulders and feet, Maleny Markets on sundays, By appointment, phone readings, sound healing, bodywork and breathwork, call me on 0411 488 291 or check out throughthevortex.org Tarot Channeller Mary-Lou is now Montville based.

1 hour - $80 plus a free vehicle reading, (showing your present challenge).

Hens and group bookings available.

Phone 5445 7418 or 0418 912 797

OPTOMETRIST Rachel Leigh Optometrist comprehensive eye care, quality spectacles, contact lenses and retinal photography. Bulk Billing, HF rebates.

Locally and Independently owned.

Riverside Centre Maleny Ph: 5494 2666 Stephen Hammond Optometry and Maleny Optical 44 Lowe Street, Nambour Ph. 5476 2333 5/45 Maple Street, Maleny 4552. Ph. 5435 2733

PHYSIOTHERAPY/OSTEOPATHY Maleny Physiotherapist Tim & Mary Bagshaw. For all of your Physiotherapy requirements.

1/70 Maple Street, Maleny. Ph: 5494 3911 www.malenyphysiotherapy.com.au Thomas Whitton D.O., Grad.Dip.Ost.Paed Gentle manipulative therapy for body dysfunction and pain in all age groups. Registered Osteopaths Services covered by private health funds; Veterans Affairs; Workcover, Medicare EPC 74 Blackall Terrace, Nambour.

Ph: 5441 4166 www.ntpages.com.au/therapist/18935

PSYCHOLOGIST Dr Marilyn Fisher Psychologist MAPS Professional with 30 years expexperience. Medicare registered.

Works with individuals and couples including relationships, workplace problems and depression. Marilyn: 0418264642 marilyn@marilynfisher.com.au

SCENAR THERAPY Pain Relief Specialist Scenar is a non-invasive therapy using electrical impulses to stimulate your nervous system, reducing pain, inflammation and restoring normal function. Ph: Sonia 0488 922 441 or Kerri 0431 938 393 www.malenypainrelief.com

YOGA PILATES AND MEDITATION Melissa's Healing Space - Yoga/ Mindfulness Meditation classes @ Curramore Studio Tues 6 -7.30pm (Gentle yoga) Fri 9.30- 11.15am (General yoga) Fri 11.30 - 12.30pm ( Meditation Class) Fri 12.45-1.45pm (Chair/Gentle yoga) Ph: 0417 200 192 em: melissa@melissashealingspace.com

Range of Motion Physiotherapy MAPLETON - MONTVILLE - MALENY - IMBIL Russell McDonald & Rae Duffield-Jones.

Providing the highest quality care to restore & maintain optimal physical function & mobility.

Ph: 5478 6600 www.rangeofmotion.com.au Physiotherapy-Rehabilitation-Excercise

Yoga with Lottie using WEIGHTS For sculpturing,raising metabolism, increased bone density and flexibility.

Mon 10.30am,Tues 5.30pm and Thurs 9.30 am. No bookings required.

Classes suit all levels of experience. Maleny Showgrounds Pavilion Ph: Lottie 5313 7756

Tundi Udvary Palmwoods Physiotherapy Sports and Injury Centre. Dynamic multidisciplinary centre committed to making a positive change to your total health and wellbeing. 5/12 Margaret Street, Palmwoods Ph: 5478 8500

YIyenga Yoga with Maree @ Maleny Yoga Vrksa in the Rainforest Plaza Tues Yoga Basics 10.30am & 5.30 pm Wed Slow Paced 5.30 pm Thurs Intermediate 10.30am & 7pm Wed & Frid Good Morning 6am - 7.10am Ph 0448518734

Maleny Active Physio Caring professionals offering physio, exercise physiology and Medicare-funded Type 2 Diabetes Education Programs.

Services covered by health funds & referrals from DVA & Medicare (bulk-billed).

5/15 Maple St, Maleny. Ph: 5494 0060

Radiant Light Yoga with Rukmini Wed 6.30pm, Fri 9.30am Peachester Hall.

Private Classes and Yoga Therapy available Ph: 0437 914 029 www.shantipathyogaspace.com.au

PERSONAL TRAINER, FITNESS, DANCE Renew You Personal Training Private studio or your home.

Regain energy, strength, healthy weight.

Deborah Yffer - Cert IV Fitness; Grad. Dip Teaching. Menofit Trainer (Post-Menopause).

0411 389 727 www.renewyoufit.com Jon Presswell Personal Trainer Weight Loss, Personal Fitness Programs, Strength & Muscle Growth.

Older Adults - Balance, Strength & Mobility. Mob: 0439 673 768 Email: jonandtess@ozemail.com.au The Trainer other Trainers use

Yoga on the Range Traditional Yoga Classes to suit all levels. Build strength & flexibility; find inner peace and calm.

Day and evening times in Mapleton and Kureelpa with Lynley who has been teaching on the range for 16 years. Ph: 0432 122 365 Maleny Yoga Shop 7 Rainforest Plaza, Maple St, Maleny, Fully equipped studio Variety of teachers & classes, Workshops & private tuition, All ages & abilities welcome Ph: 0448 518 734 E: malenyyogavrksa@gmail.com HINTERLAND TIMES – MARCH 2014

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Professional Services ACCOUNTANTS /BOOKKEEPING

House and Garden AIR CONDITIONING

FINANCE

Local and Reliable Bookkeeping Registered BAS Agent. Full bookkeeping services: Payroll & Super, MYOB/Excel (PC & MAC). On/Off-site services. Covering the entire Sunshine Coast. Ph: 54296931 Em: info@malenybk.com.au

My motto is “Customer for Life”. I will visit you, wherever, to secure the home loan best suited to you, and develop an on-going banker /customer relationship to care for your future needs. Ph: 0408 734 152 or 5437 7311 Email fayollej@anzmortgagesolutions.com

Frank Cassells - Director, Cassells Chartered Accountants & Management Consultants

Maleny Financial Planner Ralph Ding ARN 244792 ABN 47309386540 Authorised Rep. of Professional Investment Services Pty Ltd

Cassells has the expertise to provide clients with solutions for every bookkeeping and accounting need. T: 07 5499 9973 info@centreforselfmanagedsuper.com.au

AFSL No 234951 ABN 11074608558

Specialisingin pre and post retirement planning, superannuation and Centrelink entitlements. For an obligation, and cost free, first appointment, please call me on 07 5429 6756 Em: ding@powerup.com.au

ARCHITECT Brad Drew - Architect 35 years design experience.

Design & documentation for both new and existing residential projects.

Ph: 5478 5546 Email: brradd00@gmail.com

BUILDING DESIGNER Idesign2build Specialising in building design services with a sustainable & green design approach: New Residential – Extension & Renovation – Commercial & Office spaces QBCC Lic N° 740 695.Call 0417 770 455 or Email: info@idesign2build.com

Range Airconditioning Lic. No L016305 Supply and installation of high quality, energy efficient, ducted and wall mounted reverse cycle, split air conditioning systems for cooling, heating and de-humidification.

Ph Yelma on 5494 3459 or 0421 488 048

Jacques Fayolle – Local ANZ Mobile Lender

Hinterland Air Conditioning & Domestic Refrigeration Located in Palmwoods,Eddie offers a prompt,friendly competitive service.Eddie specializes in all Air Conditioning & Domestic refrigeration work including installations,sales,service,and repairs.. Ph 0429516598

ANTENNAS Jim's Antennas Digital & problem reception specialists.

Locally owned, servicing the hinterland.

Call Craig Titheradge today for a free quote.

Ph: 131 546 www.jimsantennas.com.au

GOVERNMENT SERVICES QGAP Maleny - Maleny Police Station, 49 Maple St Manager -Judy Phipps Mon, Tue, Fri:9am–2pm Ph 5429 6293 New Vehicle Registrations & Housing close 1pm. Dept of Transport & Main Roads, Business Registrations, CTP Insurance, Seniors/Carers Cards, Birth, Death & Marriage Certificates & more. EFTPOS & credit cards.

iConnect Free quote. Pensioner’s discount.

TV Antennae, Satellite TV, Telephone & Data.

Home Theatre, Wall mount TV brackets. Projectors, Speakers, Multi-Zone Audio, Video-Intercoms, Cameras, Test & Tag. *Design *Installation *Service *Upgrade Adam - 0437 881 514 / 5478 6302 iconnect@iinet.net.au

LEGAL SERVICES Easton Lawyers Tove Easton Principal Lawyer 62 Maple St, Maleny Ph: 5494 3511 Email: tove@eastonlawyers.com.au

APPLIANCE SERVICE Luke Wilkinson Appliance Service Washing machines, dryers, fridges, etc.

COMPUTER / WEB SERVICES/VIDEO

Lic. No 68598

Concept IT Systems - reliability & service New computers & repairs. Internet setup & websites. Printers, scanners ,Ink refills, cameras.

Authorised Apple reseller. Onsite service.

Drop in to discuss you computer needs.

Shop 6 Riverside Centre Maleny 5429 6750 or sales@conceptsystems.com.au

PHOTOGRAPHY Penny Riddoch Photography & Design AIPP Weddings, portraits - families, children, business, pets. Commercial - product photography, properties, advertising. Graphic Design - web site images, DVDs, digital albums, brochures, posters, business cards.

Ph: 5494 2808 - www.pennyriddoch.com.au

Ecocyber - Computer Services Repairs, troubleshoot computer problems, tuition, web design & hosting services.

On site or at Maleny workshop.

Contact Hans. Ph: 5499 9599 Email: hans@ecocyber.com.au Maleny Multi-Media Man Professional editing of video, photos & audio.

VHS tape & photo prints to DVD. Video compilations with special effects.

Relive precious memories as never before.

0408 684 482 www.multimediaman.biz

Locally owned and operated photography business specialising in portraiture, corporate and event photography covering the entire Sunshine Coast. Call Farley 0410 229 600 or visit www.shutterstorm.com.au

May 3-4 Maleny Wood Expo 4 Cross Country Event: Maleny Community Precinct 17 Big Pine Music Festival: Woombye 30-31 Maleny Agricultural Show Quota Quilt Show: Maleny High School

Montville: Flame Hill Grape Stomp

June

April 19 The Kenilworth Cheese, Wine and Food Fest 19-20 Easter in the Garden: Montville 25 Anzac Day Services

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Lic QBSA 1162819. Member Master Builders.

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY Range Carpet Care Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning & Protection Ph: 5445 7611 or 0418 776 578

Holden’s Gallery Custom framing by professionals. Items including art, needlecraft, memorabilia, etc.

Monday – Saturday10am to 4pm Cnr. Coral & Myrtle St. Maleny Ph: 5494 2100 www.holdensgallery.com.au

Hinterland Wedding Expo Maleny Film Festival Yandina Ginger Flower and Food Festival 26 Australia Day celebrations

8 International Women's Day 22 Woodstock at Witta

Paul Randall Cabinetmaker of Maleny New & renovated kitchens & vanities benchtops a speciality - stone, timber & laminated finishes. Home Offices, Wall Units, Wardrobes. Ph: 0432 953 186

CHAINSAW & TREE WORK

PICTURE FRAMING

January

March

CABINETMAKER

Shutterstorm Photography

Hinterland Annual Events

February

Ph: 0419 684 324 or 5429 6565

13-15 Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show: Nambour 15 Hinterland Wedding Expo 27 Lucas Parklands Young Musician's Festival

July 6 Muscle on the Mountain Day 13 QLD MX Nationals Motorcross: Conondale

All Trees to Chip Tree felling, pruning, lopping, mulching, stump grinding, landscaping & retaining walls, fences etc. Two chippers - 6 inch & 12 inch. Qualified and insured.

Phone Rob Milner: 5445 7805

Please email your community events to editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au, with subject heading What's On. 11 - 13 Queensland Garden Expo: Nambour Writers Award State Library Of Qld

August 3 Mountain View Challenge Running Events and Walks: Maleny Book Week

September 13 - 14 Real Food Festival, Maleny 19-21 Mitchell Creek Rock n Blues Fest Kandanga 21 Mary Valley Scarecrow Festivals Gary Crew Hinterland Readers Cup Arts Connect Open Studios 26 -4 Kenilworth Celebrates!

Lions Welcome Dinner: Maleny

October Sound of Healing Festival: Maleny 9-12 Heart of Gold International Film Fest: Gympie 24-26 Maleny's Celebration Of Books Spring Fling Ball

November 8 Mary River Festival Heritage Day Celebration Palmwoods River School Spring Fest

December 7 Mary Valley Tomato Festival Christmas celebrations 27-1 Woodford Folk Festival

Jom Rankin Stone mason Palmwoods Smash repairs

Trades & Services DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL CLEANING External Cleaning - tile & Colorbond roofs, house washing ,mould removal & all surfaces. Obligation FREE quotes – fully insured. For a high quality professional service. Call Jay 0404 707 693 www.waterwisepressurecleaning.com.au

ELECTRICAL & SOLAR Green Energy Electrical

HANDYMAN & HOME MAINTENANCE Montville Handy Man 20 years building experience.

All concreting, carpentry, home maintenance and repairs. Prompt and reliable service. Garden Clean -up.

Competitive rates. Ph: Wayne 0434 724 030

Lic No. 71210

Reliable prompt domestic electrician.

Extensions, renovations, maintenance, new homes, safety switches, switchboard upgrades, test & tag, smoke alarms. Solar Grid Connect.

Ph: Steven Pilcher for an obligation free quote 0421 162 007 E: stevenpilcher@bigpond.com Lic. No. 72787 R V Electrical Workshop plus shed power connections.

Free quotes. LED lights. Reduce your electricity bill. Rewiring, extensions / renovations. Upgrade & additions.

Call Zac: 0413 885 504

Hatch's Home Maintenance Qualified Cabinet Maker, 35 years experience.

Update * Renew * Repair * Plastering * Cabinets * Tiling * Call John today Ph 0404 056 147 hatchshomemaintenance@hotmail.com QBA Lic. No 1242008

Loors Landscaping (est: 1987) From concept to creation all aspects of structural and soft landscaping.

Ph: 5445 7615 Mob: 0412 680 801

Plan-it Fence & Gateworks servicing locals in the supply of Automatic Gates. Glass & aluminium pool fencing, balustrade & aluminium privacy screens. Prompt reliable service. Ph: Paul for a free quote 0412 698 595 or www.planitfencing.com.au

Furniture Making - Randy DeGraw design maker of fine functional furniture & woodturning to suit your home or office decor.

Ph: 5494 4222 for an appointment. www.randywoodwork.com

Step n Stone Landscapes All aspects of stonework and landscaping design and construction. Outdoor pizza ovens, fire-pits & fireplaces. Sculpture commissions. No job too big or too small.

Ph. John: 5478 6754 or Mob: 0411 426 099 www.stepnstonelandscapes.com.au

GARDEN MAINTENANCE & MOWING Wyhoon Garden Services

Stone on the Range Stuck for ideas? Speak to Jim, he’s an effective communicator. All stonework including raised vegie gardens, creek beds, waterfalls, sculptural features, driveway entrances,walls, steps, fire pits,steep site specialist. Ph: 0401 308 824 Em: jim-stoneontherange@hotmail.com

Edge to edge mowing. Servicing all your garden needs incl. ride-on,push mowing, whipper snipping, garden clean ups, hedging, fencing, rubbish removal & general property maintenance. Ph. Casey: 0459 444 310

HANDYMAN & HOME MAINTENANCE A Very Handy Man Fix anything in & around the home: Paint * Plaster * Tiles * Carpentry * Odd Jobs * Flatpack * Move Furniture * Pressure Wash * Gutters/Windows * Chainsaw * Garden makeovers & Clean up. John 0439 942 077

Castle Plaster No job too small. Fibrous plaster & plasterboard, framing, fixing, setting, cornice, suspension, patching. Licensed & insured. Established 1980.

Call John Ph: 0417 275 241 or 5442 1723

PLUMBING & WASTEWATER AWS Advanced Wastewater Solutions All plumbing & drainage work. Supply & installation of advanced wastewater treatment systems. Septic conversions. 1 ton excavator for hire. Ph: 0412 858 020 Gavins Plumbing Service All maintenance plumbing, draining, gasfitting, roof & guttering, domestic pump repairs & replacements.

Complete wet area renovations. BSA Licence 48654 Ph: 5445 7230 - Mobile: 0402 791 058 All Hinterland areas - 35 years experience Sky Plumbing & Gas Fitting Guttering, Water Tanks, Filters and Pump Installation. Septic Trenches, Holding Tanks, Blocked Drains. Heat Pumps & Gas Installation. Landlord water reports. Water Hammer solutions Ph: 042 11 66 882 BSA 1078655

Anderson Plumbing & Roofing Plumbing, drainage & roofing. New work,

Amber Leaf Landscaping Looking for a landscaper who can deliver?

Tohm Hajncl heads the team that offers you guaranteed quality. Choose from landscaping consultations, designs, construction and planting, pre-sale makeovers and specialised maintenance services. Ph: 5445 9801 www.amberleaf.com.au

FURNITURE MAKING

Range Mowing & Gardening Complete mowing and gardening service.

Mowing, hedging, edging, tree work, weed control & landscaping. Steep and difficult terrain a speciality - large gardens and small acreage properties. Ph Paul 0413 920 049 www.rangemowing.com.au

PLASTERER

305 Landscapes Garden design, construction and cleanups. All landscape aspects. Dingo Hire. View works on gallery page at www.gardenartistry305.com.

Operating out of Montville for over 10 years and servicing all areas. Ph: Jamie 0408 722 025.

FENCING & AUTOMATIC GATES

Garden Mulch - Chemical Free, Easy Spreading Mulch - Square Bales – FREE Local delivery (some conditions apply) - $8 / Bale Phone or text Ross: 0427 763 278 Email: hopevale664@gmail.com

Brush Turkey Enterprises Wholesale native nursery qlty tubestock. Rainforest, wetland, grasses, sclerophyll, coastal & understorey species. Min. order 100 plants. Open to public by appt. Ph: 5494 3642 or email: nursery@brushturkey.com.au

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

Negawatts Electrical & Solar Power Call us last for a competitive quote. Over 500 local installations. Grid and Off-Grid CEC licensed installer A5100260 Quality European panels and inverter. Gary Phillips Ph: 0407 760 838 Info@negawatts.com.au

Man with Scythe My blades are peened and honed on stone and whisper as the grass is mown that summer rains and shine has grown a service yours if now you phone:

PLANT NURSERIES

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renos, maintenance specialists. Septic systems, blocked drains, high pressure ‘sewer jett’ drain cleaner, drain camera, cable BRUCE MORRIS PLUMBING QBSA lic 456322 24hr emergency service, all plumbing, building,maintenance installation domestic and commercial. Gas installations, septic/ drainage ,hot water, solar, bathroom renovations, leaking roofs. Ph 0410 457 606

PUMPS Pumps on the Range Specially added service from Gavin's Plumbing.

Problem solving house, spa, garden pump issues, standby pumps available new pump installations, pump servicing, filter installations/replacements. Ph: 5445 7230 Mobile Gavin: 0402 791 058. Dan: 0412 296 454

SECURITY, BLINDS, AWNINGS

Custom Curtains and Shade Friendly service and advice, professional installation and Direct from the grower to you free in home measure & quote The perfect environmentally-friendly garden for shutters, blinds, curtains, awnings and security screens. mulch and soil conditioner. Full ute tipper load. Ph: Jim or Julie on 5494 6898 www.customcurtains.com.au $90 delivered.

SKYLIGHTS Phone Gerard: 0407 588 824 or 54 997 273 E: gerard.rutten@bigpond.com Skylights - full range to suit most

MUSHROOM COMPOST

PAINTING City to Surf Painting & Decorating Re-paints & new work, industrial coatings, decorative finishes, Anti mould coatings. Quality & value for money guaranteed. Servicing the Range & beyond. Phone Richard Daveson: 0418 708 620 BSA 1117847

PEST CONTROL Top of the Range Pest Management Termite specialists House treatment for general pests.

Termite inspections and treatments.

Phone: 1300 663 808 or 0411 105 005

situations. Flue Installations and repairs.

Leaks, Flue cleaning, Whirlybird ventilation Jobs to value of $3300 Greg Goozee.

Ph: 0416 073 416

SMASH REPAIRS Palmwoods Smash Repairs Panel beating & spray painting by professional tradesmen. Insurance & private work. Direct link to insurance companies.

Repair, paint, weld or makeover. All work guaranteed. Ph: 5478 8922

TANK CLEANING Pristine Water Systems Full water tanks cleaned, water testing and correction, filtration - Free appraisals Ph: Trevor 0404 302 723 HINTERLAND TIMES – MARCH 2014

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Friday March 7 Baby Rhyme time Maleny Library Fridays 9.30-10am (Free, every Friday). Songs, stories and finger plays to promote early literacy for infants up to two years.

Friday March 7 World Day of Prayer at The Maleny Baptist Church corner of Maleny/Landsborough and McCarthy Roads, 9.30 am. Funds support the "Children's and Adult Literacy Project", 5429 6194.

Friday March 7 Celebrate International Women's Day at The Vagina Monologues, Maleny Community Centre 7pm. Also on March 8 at 1pm at Maleny (plus Noosa and Brisbane) 0421 555 114.

MAR CH 2014 worship and an inspirational message, $8 includes a delicious morning tea, 5476 8463 or 5476 4190.

Saturday April 5

Saturday March 15

Sunday April 6

Friends of Ebenezer’s Garage/Plant sale on at the Maleny Baptist Church from 7am-1pm: bric-a-brac, small household goods, books, clothing, jewellery, hand crafted greeting cards, bags, knitted coat hangers, plants and even a bird cage for sale.

Musos at Eudlos - microphone sessions on the first Sunday of each month, 1pm till 4pm at Eudlo Hall. Entry will be by gold coin donation, licensed bar with snacks and afternoon tea (GF included), proceeds will maintain the historic Eudlo Hall.

Sunday March 16

Friday April 18

HU Chant and discussion with a spiritual theme, 9:30-11:30am, Arts and Ecology Centre, Maroochy Botanical Gardens, Tanawha. Take the Tanawha Forest Glen Tourist Drive, follow the botanic gardens signs. www.HearHU.org, www.eckankar.org.au, EckankarSunshineCoast@facebook.com

Easter weekend begins Kenilworth Cheese Wine & Food Festival, 7:00am-4:00pm.

Kenilworth Park and Cheese Factory

Monday March 17

Friday April 25

St Patrick's Day

Anzac Day

Thursday March 20

Wednesday April 30

Gary Opit, Cryptozoologist speaking about his work on strange animals, Verandah Room, Maleny Community Centre 7pm, $15 (and Sunday March 23,12.30 - 5pm, $25) (pensioner rates available) Info/bookings Richard Giles 5435 0158.

Applications close for Zonta’s Annual $1000 Academic Scholarship award, applicants must be female, living in or grew up in Hinterland only, and show proven dedication and achievement in chosen field, Kaye: 5435 2051 or email: tedandkayegardner@bigpond.com

QLD School Holidays begins!

Saturday April 19

Saturday March 8 Heritage Weekend, 9am-3pm Military, local or family history at the Genealogy Sunshine Coast Centre, Petrie Park Road, Nambour, a dozen different family and local history and museums will be on display and offer assistance, 5441 4266, Genealogysc@gmail.com.

Sunday March 9 International Women's Day Luncheon hosted by Zonta at Flaxton Gardens, 5306 4305 or 5435 2051.

Friday March 21 Sunday March 9 The Australian Hibiscus Society Sunshine Coast Branch monthly meeting, Woombye School of Arts Hall, Blackall Street, 9am Morning Tea, 10.30am meeting. Members and visitors welcome. Quality blooms on show.

Sunday March 9 Society Growing Australian Plants local AGM, 2pm followed by Lesley Eagles introduction to the wildlife of the Conondales, 213 Candle Mt Drive, Peachester, 5494 9187, all welcome.

Tuesday March 11 Eckankar present HU Chant and discussion with a spiritual theme, 6 – 7:30pm, free- every Tuesday. Learn the Lessons of Life to Realize Divine Love.

Neighborhood Centre, 17 Bicentenary Lane (off Coral St) Contact 5496 5054 or 0429 957 989.

Montville SS Small Schools Volleyball Carnival, P&C AGM 2.45pm

Sunday March 23 Buddies Refugee Support Group advocates for just and compassionate treatment of refugees and asylum seekers, consistent with human rights standards.

11:00am at 24 King Street, Buderim.

Sunday March 23 ‘Summer All Over Long Lunch’ –for Katie Rose Hospice at 11.30am under Eumundi's famous fig trees, the site of the Original Eumundi Markets. Entertainment by Noosa duo Linda and Lance; and will enjoy lucky door prizes, raffles, and an auction of all things quirky and cool.

Saturday March 29

Business breakfast "Getting Jiggity with Positivity", Maleny Chamber of Commerce, 1300 614 182.

The Conscious Life Festival Peregian Beach, a fantastic two day event, promotes health and wellbeing, lifestyle and environment, which attracts people who are genuinely interested in conscious, healthy and sustainable living.

Thursday March 13

Sunday March 30

Discover Earthships 1.30pm-3pm. Find out what is happening around the world with the construction of ecofriendly, sustainable housing. Learn about the history of Earthships and the concept behind their creation. Free. Bookings essential.

Maleny Library.

Montville Village Association's first community meal (CommUNITY table). This is not a fundraiser, but an opportunity to socialise with existing friends and meet new friends. There will be a microphone set up if anyone wants to bring their guitar, sing a song or recite some poems. Please bring a dish to share. All community members and visitors are welcome.

Tuesday March 11

Friday March 14 Sunshine Coast Aglow has relocated to Nambour and will meet at Flame Tree Baptist Church hall, 27 Coes Creek Road, Burnside, 9.30am. Come along, bring a friend and enjoy

ARTFUL DODGER WORKSHOPS A series of afternoon workshops throughout 2014. Designed to help you side-step blockages, think creatively and widen your vision.

Details: www.sonjageorgeson.com or call Sonja on 0407 238 026 ARTFUL DODGER WORKSHOPS Workshop 1 – Sat. 15 Mar. Throw of the Dice – Chance mixed-media.

Workshop 2 – Sat. 29 Mar. Altered Models – 3D transformation.

Details: www.sonjageorgeson.com or call Sonja on 0407 238 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PRINTMAKING with Nancy Stockmann - Sun. 23 Mar. on acrylic skins, fabric & most surfaces. For collage, mixed media, textiles, assemblage, jewellery etc. Details: Sonja on 0407 238 026 www.sonjageorgeson.com Basic beginners Silversmithing Workshop Go home with 2 pieces of jewellery made by yourself. 29th & 30th March & 26th & 27th April 9am till 4pm. All materials supplied, just bring your lunch $300 For more info please contact Lisa on Ph: 54468117, email: loosiesjooles@gmail.com

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Friday April 4 RelaxSing Sunshine Coast Hinterland - a weekend of singing and the company of people who just love to sing.

Brett Campbell Mosaics Studio Style Mosaic classes in Maleny.

Tuesday & Saturday mornings from 9am.

Be guided by a renowned artist to make whatever you like at your own pace. Relaxed setting. For more info visit: www.mosaics.com.au Phone: 5435 2951 Wobbly Woman/ Heal Your Life Meet-ups Unhappy? Want to make some changes in your life? Based on philosophies of Louise Hay - space to share, augh, grow and connect with others.

Fridays 9.30 - 10.30am, Cost $10, Contact Leeza 0420317046 or www.LeezaBaric.com Australian Bush Flower Essences - Practitioner Training in Maleny Introductory Course April 26-27. Practitioner Skills Nov 8-9.

Also Dowsing and Womens' Wellbeing.

Ruth, 0409 564 276, ruth@ruthdonnelly.com.au YOUTH MUSIC PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP Do you love music and play an instrument or the piano? Sunday 9 March, 10am-12pm morning tea incl.Eudlo Hall.$40 per performer, $15 observer BOOKINGS info@cellodreaming.com.au 0415 128 799

Please email your community events to: editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au with subject heading What's On.

Volunteers wanted Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd is seeking volunteers for Glass House Mountains, Montville and Maroochydore Visitor Information Centres.

Local knowledge, guidance and a friendly welcome can make all the difference to visitors and Visitor Information Centres are the frontline to our region’s tourism industry.

Volunteering is a great way to meet locals and travellers whilst representing the Sunshine Coast. Information Centres operate seven days a week and shifts range from 3 – 3.5 hrs.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please email Holly at Holly@scdl.com.au or call (07) 5458 8825.

Sunshine Coast Community Hospice Ltd (which is the Charity that services Katie Rose Hospice in Doonan) now have five op shops on the Coast. Maroochydore, Tewantin, Cooroy, Nambour and Mapleton.

We have been extremely fortunate to have had the services of Val Smith who has done a fantastic job in growing the outlet in Mapleton for the past eighteen months. Val is now going to take a well earned break and we need a manager / overseer to take over the reigns at the Obi Obi Road shop.

If you are able to help contact our Retail Manager Paul Goodyer on 5479 0881 or fundraising@sunshinehospice.org.au

Richard Knight furniture workshop One-day workshops making funky functional furniture. Identify suitable materials & create your own unique piece using simple wood-working tools. Materials & lunch included $150.

Ph: Richard: 5422 9291. Gift vouchers. www.richardknightwoodworks.com.au The Power of Presence Dru Yoga and Meditation workshop, Maleny.

Grounding, joyful, sharing.

Sun, March 23, $100 incl. lunch Ruth, 0409 564 276, ruth@ruthdonnelly.com.au www.heartmindconnections.org Courses at The Stillpoint Reiki 1 & 2 workshops Maleny - Mar / May.... Emm-Tech workshop Maroochydore - Mar; Maleny – May For details call Katie White on 0400 722 786 or visit www.thestillpoint.com.au BACH UNWRAPPED - THE BACH SUITES Upcoming Cello Workshop Saturday 22 March,3-5pm, 2hour performance workshop includes complimentary afternoon tea.

Eudlo Hall $40 per participant, $15 observers BOOKINGS 0415 128 799 info@cellodreaming.com.au

A Sucker for Gutters

Gutter Suckers at work

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UTTER SUCKER owners, David and Fran, have a lot of apprentices in their business: “my son on his days off, my daughter and other son who are at uni,” David said. “We bought the business because it is not a franchise and we run it as a local family business.”

David and Fran (pictured right) recently purchased the business which has been operating for nine years now.

"One of the reasons they moved to Montville was because of the trees, unfortunately that's what creates leaves.

The business' client base is primarily situated on the Coast and we thought that there was a greater call for its services in the hinterland."

"Compared to the coast, most of us in the hinterland rely on our gutters to give a clean, fresh continuous flow of tank water,” David said.

"As locals ourselves, we are looking to expand and it is a goal of ours to build a second machine that purely services the hinterland."

"We have found that our clients who have previously lived interstate, particularly those in fire danger and storm belt areas had their gutters cleaned regularly in line with their insurance requirements - they are anxious to get you there if it looks like storming or in dry fire danger times. They know our service will help reduce fire, water and storm damage."

More than a “boy with a toy”, the difference in David's gutter-cleaning system is their quiet, effective and quick

All aboard the Gutter Suckers trailer!

vacuum, designed by the previous owner, an ex-engineer.

“The simplicity of the self-powered system is magic. It appealed to me because it requires zero power from our clients and access to their roof only. In the short time we've had Gutter Sucker we have realised how much our domestic clients and real estate agents love the one-onone service they receive.”

The team arrives on time, at a time convenient to you and gets the job done quickly, offer a pensioner discount and can even clean your solar panels whilst they are up on your roof. Of course, they carry substantial Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance along with Legislative Working at Heights documentation.

The Gutter Sucker does not drop leaves, dust or rubbish into yards or living areas and the mulch created by the machine is a wonderful source of garden fertiliser. Our clients can choose to have us spread the mulch for them on their property or we can take away as required.

“The simplicity of the system and ease of it, the personal service we provide along with the positive response from our clients means that it's not a hard thing getting out of bed every day to go to work."

Give David and Fran a call - ask for a free quote or check out their website at www.guttersucker.com.au.

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