Hinterland Times February 2015

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February 2015

Roll up your trousers – it's time for the Grapestomp Morag Gamble and Evan Raymond are feeding future generations pages 25-28

VISIT A LOCAL GEM

CUPID’S ARROW

HINTERLAND ADVENTURERS

A century since Mapleton Falls was renamed

Romance on the range for February 14

Ross and Lois Longland cruise the Arctic Circle

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FROM THE EDITOR

FEbRUARY 2015

Our Last Month of Summer!

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helping others achieve. From foodie walking tours to environmental campaigns, there is always something new happening.

A high tea, a grape stomp, exhibitions and Valentine's day - plus a page full of what's on. There is plenty to do in February.

Heatley and i thank the Maleny district sport and Recreation Club and all the clubs who made the Aussie day Expo such as success. Heatley said judging the best stall was tough work - and hot! i was delighted to see so many people we have been working with over the last year, plus become acquainted with club members i hadn't yet met. You'll find some photos inside and on our

His EdiTiON OF HT is a celebration. Of people, culture, community and place. i'm quietly celebrating too. Our office is much less boisterous now school is back! i do miss the easygoing days, and family lunches, but packing lunchboxes and sorting booklists is a small price to pay for the lack of distractions.

However, we did enjoy our family time, and managed a few weeks break - give or take some paper deliveries.

Visiting relatives helped us stop work and escape outdoors, cooling off in creeks, lakes and beaches. delve in to this issue and you will learn about artists and teachers. People who are sharing their passions and

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

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A look at the past and the future of the Maleny Flexischool

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Local artists transform an iconic historical building

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HE MALENY ARTs Council season for 2015 has just been announced and promises a varied program of professional performing arts for Maleny. A new committee has responded to community feedback to include drama, music, opera and, for the first time, family theatre for children.

All of the performances are on a sunday afternoon and bring artists to Maleny who have received national or international acclaim for their work. Audiences have the chance to meet with them over drinks on the deck after each show.

Melissa Western’s “Oh Lady Be Good” takes on a tour of the 20th century through the jazz and blues songs of the great divas, from Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holliday to Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston, in the first show on sunday February 8.

The second show on April 26 is “Everything Must Go,” performed by Melbourne artist Rachel Leary (pictured). This charming comedy is set in a country town where the tree changers are moving

in and Nancy’s farm has been sold to developers.

Her garage sale is not to be missed where the strange and quirky items from her life must go.

Performing in June, Jens Altheimer’s “squaring the Wheel’ is an award-winning family show, combining strange contraptions, circus, magic and music into a thingamabobish theatre extravaganza, followed by a workshop.

Opera Queensland comes to Maleny in August, with Rossini’s “Barber of seville”. This upbeat production by internationally acclaimed director Lindy Hulme draws on vaudeville and burlesque theatre styles and will appeal to all. in september the ever popular Caxton street Jazz band returns, and in October Jane Rutter follows up her triumphant performance of ‘French Kiss’ here in 2014 with a new show, exploring her range and virtuosity on the flute.

For more information on this exciting season see: www.malenyartscouncil.com.

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iNdY sCHWENN, founder of sylph Circus school and performance troupe in Maleny, arrived back at her Crystal Waters home from a busier than usual weekend of circus, only to find an email from a friend about a funding opportunity that was due at midnight that very night.

After a groan and on a very tired whim, Cindy completed the application just 30 minutes before the deadline. A couple of months later Cindy was over the moon to find that she was an AMP Tomorrow Maker, having been awarded $11,450 towards safety equipment and rigging training that would allow for Cindy to be licensed to install circus apparatus at heights. “i was so overwhelmed that AMP could see the value in my dream and want to help it to grow,” says Cindy. “Looking through the publication of all of the winners, i saw that there are some really special

people with wonderful ideas and dreams. i’m so humbled to be among them!”

The AMP representative that Cindy spoke to during her final interview noted that through participating in circus activities, young people are not only improving their physical ability but are also becoming personally empowered, with some parents claiming their children have improved at school as a result. see sylphcircus.com/ to learn more.

Cindy was one of many winners to be awarded a share of one million dollars worth of funding, that AMP generously donate towards “assisting passionate and talented Australians create a better tomorrow for everyone.” For more information on AMP’s Tomorrow Fund go to www.ampstomorrowfund.com.au/.

Congratulations! Cindy Schwenn has been awarded over $11,000 for the Sylph Circus

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Above: The Goodwills – Laurel and Bob Wilson

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A Life of Words Most people recognise Bob as one half of the Goodwills, a local duo that often features on Macca’s Australia All Over on ABC radio. Their stage name is a blend of their surnames, Toogood and Wilson, which reflects the truly collaborative nature of their music. HT’s Dale Jacobsen reveals a lesser known talent that is also complemented by his wife Laurel.

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by dale Jacobsen

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OB WiLsON writes songs. Lots of songs. i have always been moved by his evocative, poetic words.

“Living a chequered working life yields a rich field of experiences,” says Bob. “Being an apprentice baker to my dad, steam-cleaning railway wagons at 4 am, little bits of me end up in my songs. i guess i’m a story teller.” “sometimes an image may remain in my head for 12 years, then pop into a song,” explains Bob. “i’m a secretive writer. i hide away in my music room, trying lyrics and guitar riffs, then add harmonies through the 16-track desk. When it’s as good as i can get it, i record the song, hand it to Laurel, then disappear.” sometimes, a song will appear complete, as if Bob is writing it down, more than composing. He had been playing at a music session in the story Bridge Hotel in Brisbane, unaware that the ‘ker-thump, ker-thump’ rhythm of the traffic crossing the bridge above was working its way into a song. “driving home, i couldn’t get that sound out of my head,” says Bob. “By the time i arrived home, the whole song was there. i recorded it there and then.”

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Underneath the Story Bridge was picked up by Macca, as was Bob’s next song, Courting the Net. The Goodwills toured with Macca in 2004 as part of the Brisbane Festival, followed by a major tour of QLd and NsW in 2005.

But there is another side to Bob Wilson, and it also includes words. “i tried to be a writer long before i figured out how to write—songs, short stories, poems. i had a stab at being a freelance journo when i lived in Toowoomba.

“Handed an article in to the Chronicle, got paid. How easy was that! i was hooked. so, as a mature-aged student in my 30s, i went back to uni and completed a degree in journalism.” since then, Bob has filled his life with words.

Bob and Laurel have been making music together since the day they met. “i was at a party when in came this guy with a guitar. Our eyes locked across the room. That was that,” says Laurel.

Left: A truly collaborative team, Laurel and Bob work on Bob’s music

in the mid-80s, now with son Jade, the family moved to Brisbane when Laurel was promoted in her job as a probation and parole officer.

Bob, meanwhile, began work as a Business and Finance journalist with the Daily Sun, later being recruited by The Courier Mail.

“A lot of business and finance readers were university graduates, so you had to lift your game, especially writing for a tabloid. But it was better than chasing ambulances, which is what many tabloid journos do for a living,” explains Bob. And all the time, he was writing, writing, writing. Alone in the evening, in a comfortable chair, he writes in his journal.

“When it comes to songs though, i’m something of a binge writer. i will go for years without writing a song, then write 50 the next year.”

Bob and Laurel made the move to Maleny in 2002. Bob commuted, but Laurel settled in immediately. “Maleny really suits me,” she says. “i have always wanted to live in a town where, if i fell over in the street, people wouldn’t just step over the top of me.

Here, you almost get trampled in the crush of people wanting to help.”

Laurel joined Tapestry choir “five minutes after arriving in Maleny”; Bob two years later.

For many years, sound engineer Pix Vane Mason from Conondale has encouraged Bob to record his latest songs.

(There have been two previous Cds, but nothing for seven years.) The result is the album, The Last Waterhole: 14 songs written by Bob in the past three years. it appears that retirement in the mountains has served his creativity well. “We are so privileged to have fantastic musician friends join us for the album,” says Bob. “steve Cook plays many instruments, and is co-producer with Pix and myself. silas Palmer flew up from Melbourne to add violin and piano.” silas has just completed an Australian tour as pianist for Kamahl. did i say Bob has retired? Perhaps not. Recently,

I watched our son come into the world, he was wearing my father’s face, It’s true that children change your life to a slower, gentler pace; Christmas carols in the park, you were one or maybe two, You fell asleep on my shoulder, you won’t remember, but I do, Every day you wake up, say hello to the morning star Take time to look in the mirror and be content with who you are disenchanted with every-day media reportage, Bob commenced a new column, Friday on my Mind. “i felt so frustrated; i had so much to say, and nowhere to say it, so i brought back a column i used to write many years ago for the Toowoomba Chronicle.”

Again, Laurel plays a part in Bob’s writing. “she proof-reads it, finding those transitive verbs that don’t have objects— whatever that means,” he laughs. in a short time, Bob has gathered hundreds of followers for his column.

He and Laurel also host around five house concerts a year, under the auspices of the Queensland Folk Federation.

The Goodwills will launch their new album, The Last Waterhole, at the Old Witta school on sunday March 1 at 2:30pm (and Brisbane the day before, saturday February 28 at New Farm Bowls Club).

“Friday on my Mind” – bobwords.com.au www.thegoodwills.com bookings for The Last Waterhole CD launch ph: 5435 2333

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‘Learning for

Life’

This was the motto David Nancarrow coined for Maleny's Flexi School. Sadly, the first teacher in charge, a strong role model who gave his all to education and inspired many, passed away earlier this year. However, David's legacy lives on – exciting opportunities await the Flexi School in 2015.

by Gay Liddington

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iKE sTANdiNG ON the shoulders of giants,� is the term used by Jo Rickards, teacher-in-charge of Maleny’s Flexi school since 2013, when speaking of those who laid its foundations.

Paul Tarbuck, retired principal of Maleny High school explains that david Nancarrow’s name is synonymous with the early history of the Maleny Flexi school. david was on staff when the concept of a Flexi school was considered in 1998. “This was the era when much was being said about schools being inclusive and creative in their approach to expanding learning opportunities. Good ideas can remain just ideas unless there are special people who can turn the rhetoric into reality. “david stepped into the role of teacher-in-charge of the Maleny High school ‘Flexi-class’ and immediately started to create a working philosophy for a group of young people who could have easily fallen through the cracks in the system.

The nomads of the Flexi-class persisted with their learning no matter the conditions. After being ousted from the old scout den because it was uninhabitable, the irrepressible band continued their lessons.

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David Nancarrow, the first teacher in charge of Maleny Flexi School

“Because we had nowhere to go, we worked from the back of a van in the park. And after that we just went from place to place,” said recently retired teacher John Mays.

Paul continues, “The shade of a tree, town library, CWA meeting room, under the RsL, the old Butter Factory and shared space in a rental dwelling next to the Maleny Hotel were some learning environments. “despite facing criticism and financial obstacles, david never shirked from his responsibilities. He walked a professional tightrope in leading and managing an almost separate entity, which was still part of Maleny High school.” it was after david moved to Kingaroy that the Flexiclass, known as the FLX, an acronym for ‘Flexible Learning Experience,’ finally found stability in new premises at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre in early 2010. “david Nancarrow’s dedication to the students in his care was demonstrated by the lengths to which he went to secure for them real-life training and skills opportunities. He drew on his own networks and contacts. Catering for Probus Club meetings and horse handling were fine examples.”

John adds, “i came along as relief for a day assisting with the Probus Club catering. Flexi school would do a morning tea for up to one hundred people. i was there washing up and that was my introduction to Flexi. i ended up with a teaching contract. That was about fourteen years ago!”

Jo Rickards is also passionate about the alternative education sector, she says, “A common theme and trend in the educators who do this kind of work is love. They have the capacity to embrace young people no matter what’s going on for them, always providing an opportunity for recovery, always repairing relationships, never closing the door. That’s more like family, more like community.

“The Flexi school is especially important because excluding somebody from the High school is simply not an option. it also goes against the grain of this community. Exclude them to where, to what?

“They need to be given an opportunity to learn. And that’s what equity in education really is about…the opportunity.”

The transition from High school to Flexi school involves choice. Teachers, counsellors or sometimes parents may notice that things aren’t going well for the student and there will be a number of indicators. it may be social, emotional, academic or perhaps an incident. it is identified that the young person needs a different learning environment. it’s an education alternative. students attend Flexi school fifteen hours a week, and the time they’re not at school they are encouraged to seek part-time work or engage in other qualifications.

Community understanding and offers of work experience opportunities go a long way in building their lived experience of what it’s like to be connected and supported.

Academic studies, creative projects and community based activities form the greater part of the schools activities. A Youth Festival, domestic Violence Awareness, exhibitions and performances are all on the agenda for this year. Fundraising activities for workshops and an end of year formal will also follow.

Jo describes the school as oversubscribed.

“Maleny Flexi school is seeking creative ways in which they can handle their expansion.

The Neighbourhood Centre has offered the Art shed which will be used as an additional learning space.

“Our relationship with Maleny Neighbourhood Centre is deepening. They have supported us in various ways since the early days and aside from the High school they are the champions of our cause.

“While the educators can provide valuable learning skills we would also love an outdoor recreation area for the young people. Even a basketball hoop would make a difference.

We’ve created ‘Friends of Flexi’ which is like our P & C Association. it is our major tool to connect with the community and also get the support that we need to be successful.” interested persons can link in via Facebook or Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, email: admin@malenyflx.com or phone: 5429 6958.

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Above: The Flexi School is well known for barista training

Above: Learning from the back of a van: teacher's aide Nell, teacher John Mays and Mick Devlin with a student Below: Flexi School students learn in the relaxed environment of the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre

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IGA Art Installations:

up Look – look down Fiona Dempster with her storyboard for Waterfall covered walkway

by dale Jacobsen

One of the oldest original commercial premises in Maleny has been transformed. The original 1905 “Universal Providers” building, which many now know as the Maleny Supa IGA, is celebrating its natural heritage in a truly creative way.

Dale Jacobsen talks to the artists who have brought the environment into the iconic store....

Produce cabinets made from a rescued bunya pine brought down by ex-tropical cyclone Oswald in 2013

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Ou sHOP iN YOuR favourite iGA, admire the new produce cabinets, but are you aware they are made from a rescued bunya tree, and that there is a fantastic art installation above your head?

Rob and samantha Outridge, custodians of the building, were keen to provide a place the community would be proud of. At the suggestion of local architect Michael Lake—who oversaw the recent vast renovation project, they approached art4place (a place-making and community art collective) for ideas on how to incorporate the story of Maleny.

Barry smith (from art4place) said, “We needed to create a place that had function and form; a personal place that told Maleny’s own the story. When we cracked on the idea of the Obi Obi Creek, we knew we had a winner.

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Right: Edith-Ann Murray, Fiona Dempster and Noela Mills from art4place (absent, Barry Smith) Below: Honouring the past.

A section of the original 100year-old hoop pine floor preserved as a feature

“it is the heart of our community, but also supplies the water for many farms that grow the local produce.

We have called the artwork Flow”.

This tied in beautifully with the theme of the covered walkway, another art4place project designed by Barry. stylised Lomandra leaves cut into the roof cast sunlit patterns on the walkway. Lomandra grow all along the Obi Obi, protecting its banks from erosion.

Art4place continued the Lomandra story inside the store, incorporating the same stylised leaves in Flow and etching its seeds into the centre of the panels.

Noela Mills spent many hours up a ladder with a diamondtipped dremel drill engraving each seed. Pecan Park, behind the library, once a market garden on the banks of the Obi Obi, is also represented in the artwork.

Flow comprises four panels of aluminium composite, each 5 x 3 metres, through which the 3-d Obi Obi flows, backlit by LEd lights. “it was not an easy task,” said Edith-Ann Murray, who coordinated the installation. “We came in each evening, moved all the stock and furniture aside, and worked through the night. Rhyce skodnik and Craig McLaren were in charge of the physical work. it needed youth and muscle!”

This installation, as with all of the renovation, was overseen by structural engineers.

The second installation, Mountains, sweeps across the roofline above the checkouts. Noela Mills designed a composite view of the Hinterland.

“We didn’t just want to have the Glasshouse Mountains, lovely as they are,” explained Noela. “The scene begins with the ocean on the left-hand side, then moves—east to west— through mountains, valleys and ranges. People can relate to the landscape in their own ways, connecting them to the artwork and the store.”

Fiona explained that it was important to tell the story of the community through the artwork, “and Maleny is about mountains, trees and water”. she carefully selected the words for the storyboard that accompanies the Flow installation: The Obi Obi Creek winds its way through and around Maleny, providing a vital water source for the townsfolk.

It enables fresh local, native and farmed food to flourish.

The third installation above the bakery (designed by Barry) is a simple industrial-style grid, to separate the space from

the produce section. This false ceiling, together with Flow, breaks up the newly expanded area, making it more intimate.

Fiona said: “Rob and sam wanted to create a beautiful place where people would be happy to spend time. They have been remarkably supportive while, at the same time, giving us freedom to run with our ideas”.

Recycling material also forms an important part of this story. Bunya trees have long been synonymous with the Hinterland ranges so, in the aftermath of ex-tropical cyclone Oswald in early 2013, david Linton milled then kiln dried the golden timber for the produce cabinets in the fruit and veg section. during preparation for laying the new Tasmanian oak floor, Rob discovered the original hoop pine floor beneath. “it was in perfect condition after 100 years. We preserved some of the original timber in panels in front of the butchery and deli to keep the past in the building.”

Rob presented a couple of 200mm x 200mm posts, removed from the old cold room, to art4place to be turned into artwork for a future project. “it’s always a challenge to come up with a concept design before the space is created,” said Edith-Ann. “it has been a great learning project, working with new materials. The satisfaction of seeing it all come together was enormous.”

The artists all agreed it was a credit to Rob, sam and the iGA staff that they kept the store open and working throughout the renovation, accommodating the various workers. There was lots of teamwork and respect; even customers helped each other find items that weren’t in their ‘usual’ place. But then, we are that kind of community.

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Morag Gamble and Evan Raymond of Crystal Waters have dedicated the past twenty years to the study and practical implementation of permaculture and creating sustainable living.

They believe that all of us should be responsible for our food, and they explain how their Ethos Foundation will take their life’s work to a new level.

By Leeza Baric

Who are the Farmers of the Future?

HANdi’s AdViCE ABOuT “Being the change you wish to see in the world,” is how Morag and Evan live their lives. Evan says, “This has been twenty years of our dreaming and vision, so we’ve been practising this for a long time now.”

The Ethos Foundation is a not-for-profit, holistic learning organisation whose mission is to cultivate new thinking, values and action for positive, ecologically sustainable futures; to nurture happiness, holistic wellbeing and support connectedness to self, community, nature and planetary wellbeing.

Morag explains, “We’re setting up an educational farm, two acres right in the heart of the village. Programs include: an eco-farming internship program, permaculture and biodynamic workshops, appropriate technology and natural building workshops, long table lunches, garden arts and

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music in the garden events, a children’s garden club, weekly garden days where you can work for a food box, and tours for school groups and tourists. “i love working with kids, so we’ve set up the Young Ethos scholars Program to cultivate passions, leadership and the ability to see issues, to ask questions and not to just be fed stuff. To be able to engage, explore and discuss, that’s important to me.

“We’ve also got extraordinary people coming to share their knowledge through our Courageous Conversations Forums to explore the big issues of our time.”

Morag believes there has been a huge shift in the last three years about a lot of issues in our world, and that the economic issue is one of the key things we need to address to start embracing change.

Lecturing in Food Politics at Griffith university, Morag said

Opposite: Evan Raymond and Morag Gamble working together to create a better future Above: Morag and Evan with their children, Maia, Monty and Hugh at their farm in Crystal Waters Eco-village Left: Morag is excited to be offering children and young adults the opportunity to be involved with the Ethos Foundation Image Seed International

Below: Learning to be responsible for her food: Maia with seedlings

people were shocked at the back story of our food and believes the argument that there is not enough food in the world is a fallacy.

“There’s enough food to feed the world’s population...but so much food gets wasted. so the real way we are going to feed the world’s people is returning to small scale farming systems, where people have autonomy.

“Much of the research that’s happening at a high level is showing that it is not about doing agriculture for making money, but agriculture that feeds people; that nourishes us; that produces high quality food and restores the land at the same time.”

This is supported by food sovereignty movements such as La Via Campesina (international Peasant’s Movement) which recognize the importance of small food producers.

Morag says, “i spent a lot of my youth fighting against things but i thought - what am i for? What is the world i want to create and how can we work positively towards that. i guess that’s what set me on this journey.”

Morag and Evan met in 1993 at a Permaculture course at Crystal Waters “which was fairly new then,” says Evan.

“Morag had just come back from England doing a course at the Ecological Thinking College and she wanted to do something more practical. i was studying a Master of Environmental Education at Griffith university… but it’s all head stuff. Permaculture was a practical framework to implement what we learnt."

With their backgrounds in landscape architecture, environmental planning and design and environmental education (all with a Permaculture and sustainability focus), this led to work in countries around the world including: Bulgaria, China, Cuba, denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, india and indonesia to name a few. “i travelled the world to see if i could find examples of sustainability, and came back to Australia wanting to put examples on the ground, to walk the talk and to show what is possible,” says Morag. in Australia, one of the projects they co-founded was the

Northey street City Farm in Brisbane which continues to be a hub, with thousands of people coming through each year.

Morag encourages people to be responsible for their food. “in Australia we are down to almost 1% of farmers and most of those are at retirement age; so i ask people – who are the farmers of the future?”

Often we as individuals wonder what we can do or how we can create change, but Morag and Evan believe that something as simple as having a small scale system, community gardens at the end of your street, or your school, or a vegetable garden at your place and even on a rooftop, are important steps.

“We need to re-value our food system, grow what we can and support our local farmers.”

Morag and Evan are living a life which honours their values and are instilling in their children to follow their passions whatever that may be.

“People come from all around the world, so you’re here out in the countryside, connected with local people and connected with the globe and i just feel it’s a really great place to be to help facilitate change.”

For more information about the Ethos Foundation visit www.ethosfoundation.org or contact Morag Gamble and Evan Raymond at seed international on 5494 4833 or 0400 336 413.

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From the Seeds of Yesterday – Locals, community groups and government work together to honour World War I Veterans at the new Walk of Remembrance being constructed at Maleny Soldier’s Memorial Hospital.

Leeza Baric uncovers the significance of a small pine tree growing at the hospital and how the ANZAC memory will continue to live on.

Maleny Soldier’s Memorial Hospital in 1920 Heritage Library, Sunshine Coast Council

By Leeza Baric

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As ANYONE noticed the small pine tree growing in front of Maleny Memorial Hospital? i drive past there every day not realising its significance. it’s not big and it’s not beautiful but it is part of our history and our Australian spirit. You see, it is a descendant of the Lone Pine tree from Gallipoli in which our ANZAC legend was born.

The Hospital Auxiliary are a dedicated group of people who raise funds for the hospital and its patients and are commemorating the centenary of ANZAC day by creating a beautiful Memorial Walk next to the hospital for everyone to enjoy.

Maleny is a community who rally together to preserve the beautiful town, its history and to support each other in tough times. This was evident during World War i when a large proportion of Maleny men and women enlisted to serve compared to other towns.

After the war, the community of Maleny decided to build the Maleny soldier’s Memorial Hospital in order to help the returning soldiers, the community and to honour those who did not come home. Opened in 1920 it is only one of two memorial hospitals left in Queensland.

The first members of the Auxiliary met with huge opposition from the hospital board who thought they were nothing more than a group of well meaning but interfering old ladies.

They have proved the board wrong by raising tens of thousands of dollars of funds; much needed hospital

equipment and facilities for staff and patients and now initiating the Memorial Walk and gardens to honour our ANZACs. The hospital auxiliary received a federal grant of $59,000 and with local community groups, landscapers, artists and the hospital are dedicating their time and skills to create the Memorial Walk. That little pine tree at the front of the hospital will be moved into the new garden, a more fitting home.

The Walk’s entrance will consist of sandstone pillars and rough cut timber in a post and rail layout to reflect rural fencing. Along the walk, the names of the fallen will be placed on small sandstone bollards. The walk will divert to an arbour incorporating a quiet reflective area.

At the end of the walk a new World War i Memorial will be constructed taking the form of a 3.2m circular area, paved in sandstone with five sandstone plinths of varying height. The stones will have various symbols carved into them, including the Eternal Flame.

Tohm Hajncl of Amber Leaf Landscaping is responsible for the landscaping and planting, while Wayne Markwort, an internationally known sculptor, is preparing the stones used in the memorial sculpture. Local community groups are generously supporting the project with funds, time and skills.

How did we get the little pine tree you may ask?

Turkish troops cut down most of the pines to fortify their trenches and a solitary tree remained on the afternoon of August 6, 1915, when the Battle of Lone Pine began. it was to be one of the bloodiest actions of the Gallipoli campaign and one that still sits in the minds of many as significant in Australia's history.

After the Australians defeated the Turks, an Australian soldier collected some pine cones from the fallen lone pine tree. He brought them back to Australia and gave them to his mother, who kept them in a drawer for thirteen years before she finally sowed some of them and successfully raised two seedlings. she planted a seed at their home in inverell and the other one was planted at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. seedlings from the War Memorial plant are sold at Yarralumla Nursery in Canberra where Rod sellin (a coach tour operator from Brisbane) bought the seedling and gave it to his sister, Kay Miller who works

Above: View from the back of the hospital near the Remembrance Walk

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Left: Lone Pine Gallipoli. Landscape at Lone Pine before Australian soldiers charged the Turkish Trenches in August 1915 Image Australian War Memorial

Right: Glennis Manning, President of the Hospital Auxiliary with the Pine Tree in front of Maleny Hospital Below: With the support and co-operation of the Maleny Hospital administration and the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health District, plans of the Remembrance Walk were developed by the Auxiliary

at the Maleny Hospital. Kay arranged to have the pine tree planted at the Hospital.

Glennis Manning, the president of the Hospital Auxiliary says, “The completion of this Remembrance Walk will be witness to the depth of community interest in the Anzac legend, as well as the high regard in which the Hospital is held in this community.”

The Auxiliary welcomes contact from any descendants of the men honoured on the Maleny Honour Board, situated in the Hospital foyer.

All contributions are welcomed. donations can be left at the Administration desk or if preferred send to Maleny Hospital Auxiliary, PO Box 474 Maleny 4552.

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Hinterland Gems

Mapleton Falls – take a bird’s eye view

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F YOu dRiVE dOWN the Obi Obi Road from Mapleton, and follow the signs to Mapleton Falls, you will arrive at a picturesque, unspoilt spot. Park the car and head for the lookout, where the Obi Obi valley stretches out before you.

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To your right, the Mapleton Falls cascade 120 metres down to Pencil Creek, through a verdant panorama of trees, ferns and vines.

Mapleton Falls recently had a “100 year birthday”. A petition by local residents meant the name was changed from Baroon Falls on January 20, 1915. i attended the celebration and Lindsey Wareham, whose great-grandfather bought the 158 acres surrounding the Falls in 1892, talked of the history behind this land. “it was unsurveyed, pristine virgin scrub. We knew there had been bunya feasts here, but my great-grandfather decided to stake his claim after his sons came up here looking for land for him in 1888.”

in 1919 an aerial tram was installed, with a rope attached to trees either end with huge bolts. suspended by overhead pulleys on a wire rope, which stretched across the ravine, the tram had a winch operating the cable. it proved popular at first, with daring people winding themselves across the chasm and back again. unfortunately it often stuck halfway across with people having to be rescued – which eventually meant the end of the tram.

Other attractions remain. There is an abundance of birdlife – peregrine falcons, the eastern whip bird, wompoo fruit dove and spangled drongo, to name a few.

This is a perfect spot for a picnic, followed by a comfortable walk along the 1.3 kilometre wompoo circuit. This 45-minute

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track is ideal for children and rewards them with the Peregrine Lookout at the finish. There are also two longer one-way circuits for more experienced hikers.

The lookout itself is wheelchair accessible, but the circuits do have steps to navigate. Toilets are located near the car park, but there are no bins, so remember to take a rubbish bag. Bring your own drinking water and some insect repellent if you are a magnet for mozzies or leaches! i came away from the birthday celebration as the sun was setting; the sweet smell of the rainforest following me as i went. The community clearly values this incredible place, and if you experience Mapleton Falls, you probably will too.

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Ten Hinterland Ways to Woo for Valentine's Day

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It is that time again...

The Hinterland is paradise for couples, whether you want to explore, dine out, shop or retreat into a world just for two ... we give you ten ways to romance on Valentine's day. To ensure your loved ones know they are cherished on February 14, here are our suggestions: 1. Find a view (very easy around here) and kiss!

2. Stroll hand in hand along a trail. Walk down to Kondalilla Falls, or visit the serene Maleny Botanical Gardens. The National Parks have beautiful rockpools and waterfalls just waiting to be explored.

3. Dinner, lunch or breakfast? There are plenty of options here on the hinterland - check out our new dining section on page 20 and 21. Our nearby villages have superb dining experiences with views to die for and there will be lots of special Valentine's menus out.

4. Massage away your stresses Choose deep relaxation, hot stone therapy and more - see the Hinterland Health and Beauty pages 46 and 47.

Visitors, you can even enjoy a massage for two at your accommodation.

5. Pamper your partner Choose from a menu of manicures, facials and beauty treatments - find a beauty therapist on page 46.

6. Take a scenic drive - view lakes, creeks, mountains and more. Pack a picnic with delicious hinterland produce and visit parks at Lake Baroon or Mary Cairncross. There are ample idyllic locations to choose from – spread a blanket and let the romance blossom...

7. Say it with flowers Flowers are the traditional choice for February 14, and you know why? Because they work. Choose a posy for your partner.

8. Sweet treats for your sweetheart Mmmm... visit shelley at sweets on Maple - there is so much to choose from or try some handmade chocolate from Montville's Mayfield Patisserie and Chocolates, or Flaxton's Le Relais Bressan. Fruit is also welcome – perhaps some berries to dip in chocolate?

9. Quality time together Take a Harley tour, browse our artisan villages or try the new foodie walking tours (see Our What's On page). Create some beautiful memories right on your doorstep.

10.Indulge in the weekend Valentine's day falls on a saturday this year. That doesn't happen too often; so book a room, book a whole weekend! After all, this is the destination where brides choose to marry. sort the babysitter and invest in your relationship.

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Thought If we really think about it, we often don’t know where much of our food comes from. Now there is a great way of solving that, at least locally, with a special bus tour, to visit and sample produce from across the Range. Hinterland Times writer, Debbie Blackley, took a ride to find out more.

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Ou WOuLd AssuME, generally speaking, that bus trips are for school kids and retirees. i have signed myself up for a full day bus trip with the Maleny iGA, Maleny – Montville Food Tour with the promise of meeting local producers, seeing the processes involved, and sampling some of the fresh products available on the shelves at the iGA. My fellow trippers are a mixture of local residents and visitors to the area, as well as fresh producers themselves, all eager to discover the faces behind today’s featured products.

Hop on the food bus!

We are welcomed by Arcadia Love, who will be hostess for the day and Andrew Fallon from Mystic Mountain Tours, who is in charge of getting us safely from one mystery destination to the next.

Our first stop is Maleny Cheese, where Anna presents to us the Maleny Cheese story: the Markus and sara Bucher story and how Maleny Cheese started ten years ago. she then shows us the product range that they make on the premises and explains the techniques to make individual cheeses.

The retail shop/café is built with viewing windows down to the production area, where you can see the cheesemakers hard at work. We were then presented with the whole range of cheeses and yoghurts to sample. different flavoured fetas, brie, yoghurt, dips and their special buffalo range.

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The hinterland is a foodie’s treasure trove

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Just across the road we discover Gourmet Africa, where we are welcomed by the charismatic Matilda, who showed us through the exotic gardens, her giant fig tree on the property, and into the kitchen where she shares with us how to cook with the spices and sauces from south Africa.

We sample samosas with dipping sauces and marinades and get our own spice sample to take home and experiment with.

Back on the bus we head towards Montville to an unassuming building just off the side of the road, no signs to draw your attention, but down this driveway is one of the range’s most successful products. Richard Barnett is there to meet us at Montville Coffee, where he shows us a green coffee cherry straight off the tree, the dried green bean and the roasting process.

For all coffee lovers, the aroma in the roasting room is heavenly.

“What we decided to do early on is to support Fairtrade”, Richard explains. This means that no matter how the global price for coffee fluctuates, the Fairtrade growers will always receive a set amount per kilo, and an extra premium above

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Delicious Montville coffee

this goes to the growers co-operatives which then benefits the villages and communities.

Bryce is keeping a watchful eye over the roaster, which constantly folds the coffee beans to ensure even roasting.

Our sample at this stop is Barista sam showing us how to make the perfect coffee, and we are talked through the difference between lattes, flat whites and long blacks.

Everyone gets a wonderful creamy fresh cup of coffee.

Eager to re-fuel to continue our day, we are invited to lunch at Wild Rocket at Montville, where we were met by owner Peter Brettell who, as well as running one of Montville’s best restaurants, produces gorgeous patés and pork pies which we get to sample before we tuck into our lunch. This provides us with a great opportunity for everyone to chat and find out more about each other.

Back to Maleny to Pomodoras and Jodi Bond welcomes us into the restaurant and explains how her husband Chris and herself came to establish the restaurant and cabins in Maleny. Fresh local produce is the star at Pomodoras and we combine some Queensland strawberries with their Orange Vincotto salad dressing. What a taste sensation and a surprise mix of ingredients!

My attention is stirred when Jodie explains about how to use my favourite dressing, “Ginger and Lime is really good on stir-fry and great with any seafood dish, on its own as a dipping

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sauce and on top of any type of salad.” A few more additions to my pantry were purchased….

A quick stop off at Gifts and Gourmet in Maple street, Maleny, which is the Maleny iGA outlet for all of their specialty gourmet products. Another opportunity to purchase some of the products we have discovered today and place into our already bulging goodie bags.

Then to complete our day out - off to the Maleny dairies, where we joined their afternoon tour of the factory and milking sheds, and were introduced to their complete product range and again we were lucky enough to sample their flavoured milks, yoghurts and vanilla custard.

To learn more about the Maleny dairies story we were invited to take a seat in the ‘Moovie hut’. The hands-on part of the tour was feeding the calves their afternoon bottles. A big favourite with young and old alike, we were all wondering if anyone would notice if we took one of these home as a sample, depending of course if we could smuggle it onto the bus past Andrew!

What a great day out for locals and visitors. You too can pick up a gourmet product from the hinterland, know where

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it comes from, how it was made and have the knowledge that you are supporting a local producer, someone who is passionate about what they do.

Lisa blainey-Lewin organised the food tours for Maleny IGA in 2014. This year with the blessing of Maleny IGA, Lisa runs weekly walking tours and Food Tale Tours on the hinterland through her own business.

The bus tour is now called “best of Maleny & Montville”. The route has been expanded to include handmade chocolates, a wander through Montville shops, locally made ice-cream and a guided walk around Maleny foodie points of interest.

Call 0422 584 046 and make sure you hop on board.

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Lions Youth of the Year Program T HE LiONs CLuB of Maleny, Blackall Range and Mooloolah Valley annual Youth of the Year Program for 2015 will be held, at club level, at Tranquil Park Restaurant on February 24.

The Youth of the Year Program is designed to encourage, foster and develop leadership in conjunction with other citizenship qualities in our youth. it provides students with the incentive to pay greater attention to the general qualities so vital in developing our youths into first class citizens.

The qualities sought, apart from academic attainments, are those of leadership, personality, sportsmanship, public speaking and good citizenship.

The Quest’s aim is to select an outstanding youth to be an ambassador and travel overseas under the auspices of Lions Club international.

There are five levels in the competition starting at club level. The winner at each level proceeds to the Regional Finals, Zone, state and finally National level.

The winner of each state level will receive $500 in prize money and will travel to New Zealand to attend a Lions international Youth Camp, followed by a visit to the National winner’s home state.

At National level the winner receives a trip to a destination of their choice to the value of $4000, and $1000 spending money. The

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Above: Lions members encourage local youths to enter the annual quest

National Public speaking winner will receive a trip to a destination of their choice to the value of $2000, as well as $2000 spending money.

Young people aged between 16 and under 19 years of age before June 30, 2015 are eligible to enter. students who live in the Maleny, Blackall Range or Mooloolah Valley area and attend a High school on the sunshine Coast are encouraged to enter.

For further information about the Program please contact diane on 0403 871 842 or visit www.lionsclubs.org.au/activities/youth/yoty Hayley Venturini from Maleny High School went through to the Zone judging in Caloundra

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Festivities Below: Savouring the wines

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N FEBRuARY 21, you may want to roll up your pants or hitch up your skirts and head for the annual “Grape stomp” at the Flame Hill Vineyard in Montville.

The Grape stomp is a celebration of a successful harvest and vintage and the event has been booked out since its inception in 2010. Every year over 600 visitors come to taste the wines, savour the fresh food, enjoy live entertainment and stand in barrels, squishing grapes. i like a decent glass of wine now and then, so on a very wet summer’s day i went to meet Tony Thompson, to find out more about the day-to-day running of a successful vineyard. i started by saying how this rain must be good for the grapes.

Wrong. it was too late in the season for helpful rain. This rain would dilute the sugars and could cause the berries to split.

“Luckily, most of the grapes are picked and at the winery,” Tony smiled. “Overall, we’ve had a great season at Montville.”

He explained how the grapes develop sweetness as they ripen. This is constantly monitored and measured in “Baume”.

This is the term for the sugar level in the fruit, which in turn correlates to the alcohol levels after fermentation.

The process of fermenting converts the sugar to alcohol, and depending on the style of wine you are producing, you stop the fermentation process at the level needed for each wine, port or Muscat.

“This season has been particularly productive. Our signature white, Verdelho, has sold out. But don’t worry, there is more being bottled for the stomp!”

This year, Tony plans to step up the celebrations. “We are putting a scaffold stage out front over the vines this year and increasing the quality and scope of entertainment."

Old favourites will also perform, including Human Rhythm, the jazz bands, and comedian Neil Bidner – "our own Barry Humphries!"

You will be able to choose from a three-course, a la carte meal in the deck restaurant, with farm-raised, grass-fed beef and seasonal produce, or feast outdoors on Flame Hill burgers, fish and chips and cheese platters. Add some wine tasting, and local beer from the sunshine Coast Brewery, and you have a recipe for success.

Tony also has exciting and creative plans for the

future. But he maintains that whatever happens the event will remain, “Ethical and authentic, supplying a true rural Australian experience.” i’ll raise a glass to that.

General admission is $30 – the three course lunch in the restaurant is $120 inc admission. Purchase tickets online through: www.flamehill.com.au or phone the vineyard on 5478 5920.

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Australia Day

celebrations Frith Duggan was awarded Montville Citizen of the Year 2015 and Bevan Christensen received the inaugural Montville Lifetime Citizen of the Year Award at the Montville Australia Day Celebrations

Steve Skull and Lloyd Gilliland cook up the Apex big breakfast after the Maleny Citizenship Ceremony

Chris, Jodi, Emma and Sarah Bond visited the Hinterland Australia Day Expo to "come and try" at sport, recreation and service clubs stalls

The Maleny Singers treated the new citizens to our Anthem and "I am Australian"

Past Montville Citizen of the Year Award recipients who attended the 25th Australia Day at Montville: Andrew Walter, Jim Coles for Blackall Range Care Group, Ian Rolle, Tricia Rowe for BRCG, Des and Bev McCulloch, Rick and Ali Rexa, Frith Duggan and Les Gittins

Twenty Hinterlanders became Australian citizens at the Maleny Australia Day ceremony

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167 Main Street MONTVILLE Ph: 5478 5050 mainstreetgallery.com.au

Home to some of Australia’s most original contemporary artists, our philosophy is simple: to offer patrons the very best in fine art, whilst developing the careers of our artists.

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The Opalcutter Shop 4 ‘The Pottery’ 173-181 Main Street MONTVILLE Ph: 5442 9598 opalcutter.com.au

OPEN Wed - Sun: 11.00 - 4:00

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Art on Cairncross 3 Panorama Place Cairncross Corner MALENY

Ph: 5429 6404 artoncairncross.com.au OPEN Tues - Sun: 10:00 - 5:00

OPEN Mon - Sun: 10:00-5:00

The gallery displays an array of fine art by leading and emerging artists from the region and throughout Australia.

Paintings and drawings are complemented by exquisite porcelain, hand-blown glass, bronze sculpture, ceramics and unique leather mask sculptures.

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Maleny Showcase Jewellers

Shop 4 Riverside Centre Maple Street MALENY Ph: 5494 3477 malenyjewellers.com.au

‘The Opalcutter’Australia’s national gemstone comes alive in Montville with over 30 years in mining, cutting, polishing and designing our own jewellery. Beautiful, unique, one of jewellery pieces with opal from all opal fields of Australia as well as the work of other artists and designers.

Celebrating a strong 14 years in business, we specialise in highquality handcrafted jewellery. Offering a full range of jewellery services including redesign, repair and valuation. View our large range of handmade individual pieces and receive the service you should.

Yandina

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Nambour

Gallery

14 Maple Street MALENY PH: 5429 6831 davidlinton.com.au OPEN Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 4:00

Palmwoods

David Linton Gallery features unique handcrafted solid timber furniture & homewares, handmade jewellery, local artworks and sculptures. There is also a vast selection of dressed and kiln-dried timber slabs, bookmatched boards, guitar timbers and turning blanks. Come and top up your soul at this gallery in the beautiful hills of Maleny.

13 Gary Myers

Gallery

3/23 Maple Street MALENY Ph: 0427 526 965 garymyers.net.au OPEN Mon - Sat: 10:00 - 4:00 Sun: 10:00 - 3:00

Gary’s art is immediately identifiable as Australian, with a deep connection to the outback and a passion for the history of Australia.

His style is unique, providing glimpses of larrikinism that abandon the traditional norms of landscape painting.

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Holden’s Gallery 38b Coral Street

(Corner Coral & Myrtle Streets)

MALENY Ph: 5494 2100 holdensgallery.com.au OPEN Mon - Sat: 10:00 - 4:00

You will love this iconic c. 1907 building stocked brim full of art supplies for the most discerning artists.

Also, unusual handmade gifts, jewellery, art, prints and tasteful home decor items.

And, an in-house picture framing service provided by experienced professionals.

Buderim

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Manfred’s Wood & Antique Shop

460 ReesvilleRoad (Cnr. Corks Pocket Road) MALENY Ph: 5494 3595 manfreds-wood-shop.com

We are the Specialists to ensure that your rare furniture or Antiques are kept in top condition, with 50 years experience in Restoring, Repairs and Retail, then Manfred`s Wood & Antique Shop is the right choise for you and your precious Heirloom, or rare furniture and Valuables.

16 Tina Cooper Glass

93 Memorial Drive EUMUNDI Ph: 5442 8110 tinacooper.com OPEN Mon & Sat: 9:00 - 4:00 Fri & Sun: 10:00 - 3:00

Come browse through the multitude of Glass & Art available at the Tina Cooper Gallery. Here you will find exquisite work from Tina Cooper, Inspirit, Audrey Deeming and other glass artists.

Each image contains a unique code number that you can quote if you are interested in a piece as well as dimensions and prices ex the Gallery Floor.

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Deann Cumner’s Fig Tree Hill Studio 2 Postman’s Track MALENY Ph: 5435 2101 0418 182 549 deanncumner.com

Deann’s work is an eclectic mix of paintings executed in tar/shellac /oils :acrylics :inks :collage:charcoal:mixed media. The images are often theatrical, nearly always imaginary, and most often include whimsical figures and abstracted landscape/ seascapes/cityscapes.

There are also Figure sketches available.

*STUDIO IS NOT A WALK-IN GALLERY. PLEASE PHONE AHEAD BETWEEN 9AM AND 4PM TO MAKE A TIME TO VISIT.

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APLETON ARTisT Kris Martin is a practising sculpture and installation artist who enjoys pushing the boundaries of the woven form. He has an extensive exhibition profile and has been creating public and

Montville Art Gallery FEBRUARY 2015

“An Instant Success�

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ORN IN SYDNEY in 1936. He studied at the National Art School in Sydney. Believing he could not earn a living from his art, John commenced a career in advertising. Whilst finding his job satisfying and rewarding, painting remained his passion and consumed his weekends. “In the late 60s, I began entering art exhibitions and a few of my paintings were purchased by galleries in rural and country, New South Wales.

My first solo exhibition in 1971 completely sold out in ninety minutes causing a sensation in the art world and attracting huge press coverage. The following year, I exhibited twenty four paintings in my second exhibition and they all sold within forty minutes. These successes cemented my decision to make fine art my full time profession.� John told us. “John has now been painting professionally for more than forty years and he is still one of Australia’s most sought after artists.

Although he is best known for his delightful portrayals of Sydney’s inner city suburbs such as Paddington and Balmain with their terrace houses and worker’s cottages, John also enjoys painting rural scenes and seascapes. His clever use of colour, light and texture add a special dimension to his paintings,� said gallery manager, Lisa Powell. “My primary interest is the effect of light on colour and what can be achieved by it,� John told us. “My work is always about creating a luminosity or glow about a subject.

People often say to me that the feel they can step inside my paintings. That’s exactly the effect I aim for. It is like creating another dimension solely through the use of colour.�

Open daily from 10 to 5, Montville Art Gallery is located at 138 Main Street, Montville, opposite the Village Green.

From February 1st, John’s paintings will also be featured under “Exhibitions� on the gallery website www.montvilleartgallery.com.au

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private installations for over 15 years.

He has considerable experience hosting artist-led workshops with children and adults of all ages, having facilitated many festival art installations, workshops and community art activities.

His most recent works were a key highlight in the Afloat Project, a flood and disaster recovery project for Bundaberg and affected surrounding regions.

Kris’s company ‘Artisean’ was commissioned to create four major arts projects for four regions.

The spectacular sculptures included an Eagle, a Bottle Tree, umbrellas and a sailing Boat. Each project was woven from weeds and donated back to their respective communities.

Working in natural fibres, particularly invasive weed vines like Cat’s Claw and running bamboo , Kris’s art practice is inspired by the natural world.

Cat's Claw creeper is an aggressive climber, native to tropical America, that was introduced as an ornamental in older-style Queensland gardens. due to its aggressive climbing capabilities, it completely smothers native vegetation, even growing up over trees. Many bushland and riparian areas already have serious infestations of this weed.

Kris will demonstrate a new approach to traditional weaving techniques, using weed materials at the 2015 Maleny Wood Expo.

Kris will facilitate ‘Weaving with Weeds’, a two hour workshop to be held at the Wood Expo, teaching a number of weaving and material preparation techniques using natural plant fibres.

Take home your own bespoke woven basket, one that tells

the unique story about how we can transform south East Queensland’s environmental Cat’s Claw problem into a beneficial solution.

Kris said, “i plan to source the Cat’s Claw vine for the Maleny Wood Expo workshops from the upper Mary River Catchment, where Cat’s Claw is becoming a serious environmental problem�.

He is a firm believer in that basic permaculture principle “the problem is the solution�. He said, “By thinking creatively, i believe that we can turn an environmental problem into an innovative solution for people and the environment.�

The Maleny Wood Expo is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland, as part of a dynamic calendar of events throughout the state.

For more information on the Weaving with Weeds Workshop or a host of other workshops on offer at the 2015 Wood Expo visit www.malenywoodexpo.com.

Writer’s Reward B OOT uP YOuR computer and start writing. The sunshine Coast Literary Annual Writing Competition opens on February 16. The competition is open to all residents of south East Queensland and there are some generous prizes to be won. Entries are encouraged for short stories, Poems and Memoirs over six categories, from primary school, high school to adult open.

The sCLA is a not-for-profit organisation that supports, celebrates and showcases writers in the sunshine Coast Area. They keep readers and writers up to date with what is happening, not just in our region but also in the world of writing.

Events, author talks, information nights, a regular newsletter (ENews) and a monthly ‘open mike’ function called ‘Front Write up’, encourage writers of all ages to participate in the wonderful art of writing.

The highly successful sCLA Annual Writing Competition has been running since 2007 and it provides an opportunity for our local writers to show their writing skills and also win prizes and awards.

Please see the sCLA website, www.scliterary.org for conditions and entry forms. Closing date is April 24, 2015.

Results, prizes and awards will be announced at their Annual Presentation dinner on June 18.

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Iconic gallery seeks new art connoisseur

by Victoria McGuin

Tony and Joan Page

Book Bites

F YOu WANdER dOWN Main street in Montville, you will see for sale a Federation style Queenslander, shaded by tall palms. This is the home of The Montville Art Gallery, owned by Joan and Tony Page. i had a chat with Joan to find out about the couple and their story of the gallery.

“Tony and i used to spend a lot of time in Noosa. On one occasion we did a day trip with friends to Montville.

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After visiting the art gallery i said, ‘i’m going to buy that place one day’. Two years later i did. On the day our offer was accepted, Tony proposed to me.”

The art gallery they first bought, however, was located over the road. it was also their home, where they lived happily for more than five years.

Tragically the building was destroyed by fire in 1995.

They lost almost everything, but still had three other galleries to run. “We didn’t have much choice, we had to carry on.” in 2006 Joan and Tony sold their Beachside Art Gallery in Noosa and semi-retired. They now work two days a week in Montville, despite the fact that Tony is 82 and Joan will be 74 this month.

Over the past 25 years, with the help of their manager, Lisa Powell, the Pages have built a strong client base, with 30 percent local to the sunshine Coast, 30 percent from Brisbane, 30 percent interstate and 10 percent international, with New Zealanders accounting for a large percentage.

To celebrate their 25th anniversary as the proud owners of The Montville Art Gallery, they are curating an exhibition of paintings by their most popular artists. John Pointon will be the feature artist in February, followed by Richard Bogusz in March.

While Joan reminisces about the shop, she starts to chuckle, “We represent over 40 artists and have about 200 paintings on display, but i am often asked if i painted them all!” so, why is it time to sell up? “Tony recently spent eight months in and out of hospitals. Now that he is well again, we want to do some more travelling whilst we can.”

“Our mission in 2015 is to find another art loving couple who would like to purchase the freehold and gallery and run it for the next twenty five years.”

The Green Sea Turtle

Some Luck

By Isabel Muller With sublime illustrations and gentle rhythmic text this informational picture book is a delight. Simple backgrounds of torn and textured paper highlight detailed pencil drawings of the sea creatures making them pop from the pages.

Annotations accompany images with factual information on sea turtles and other inhabitants of the ocean. This a remarkable and engaging account of a little Green Sea Turtle from Raine Island (off the northern coast of Australia) and the travels she takes during her lifetime This book is a celebration of the green sea turtle and it is compelling for young and old alike.

By Jane Smiley “Some Luck” is the first novel in a projected new trilogy by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Jane Smiley. In this opening volume, we follow the story of the Langdons, a farming family from Iowa, from 1920 through to 1953, with a chapter dedicated to each year. It covers the aftermath of the First World War and the Depression through the Second World War and into the time of the atomic bomb. “Some Luck” is not just a look at family life and the pressures that are natural to it; the story delves into and pulls apart the idea of family, and of the truths that are shielded from view. There is plenty in this rolling narrative from “one of America’s most eloquent chroniclers of ordinary familial love”.

Stuart Rattle’s Musk Farm By Paul Bangay In 1998 Australian designer Stuart Rattle purchased the dilapidated Musk schoolhouse and surrounding grounds. Over the following years it was to become his most enduring project – a true labour of love, with every detail of the buildings and grounds carefully considered. Now, with a forward by Paul Bangay, this tribute to the much-loved designer takes you through every room and garden of this magnificent property.

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Phone 0428 130 769 spencer.shaw@brushturkey.com.au

www.brushturkey.com.au with Spencer Shaw

Are you Nuts...

What's in the Spotlight Comment on the draft waste strategy Hurry, you have until 13 February to comment on council's draft waste strategy. View it on council’ s council’s website, website, in council libraries and customer contact centres. The draft waste strategy, including any amendments from the consultation process, will be presented to Council for adoption in April 2015.

Rates due Take advantage of a 5% early bird discount by paying your Sunshine Coast Council rates by 20 February. The quickest way to pay is online using MyCouncil, located on council’ council’s s website. For more payment options, check out your rates notice or council’s website. Ratepayers can also register online to receive future rate notices by email.

Environment grants open Open now, Environment Levy Grants are available to help projects that make a positive and ongoing contribution to the region’s biodiversity and waterways. Private rural landholders can apply for a Landholder Environment Grant to assist with environmental projects on their properties. Visit council’s website RU SKRQH D JUDQWV RI¿FHU RQ council’s website 8616 to see if you may be eligible.

Community and RADF grants open Are you a professional or emerging artist with a quality arts or cultural project coming up? Or PD\EH \RX¶UH LQYROYHG LQ D QRW IRU SUR¿W FRPPXQLW\ organisation with a project, activity or event that will EHQH¿W WKH &RDVW FRPPXQLW\ <RX PD\ EH HOLJLEOH for a grant through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) or Community Grants programs, open now. Visit council’s council’s website for details and to apply.

Council Link Are you 60-and-over, have a disability or mobility impairment and need to travel from home to your local shopping centre? Council Link transport service is just $2 each way. Phone 5390 1288 by noon the day before your trip. Visit council’ s website council’s for more details.

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S I WRITE THIS I REJOICE in the fact that any day now the Bunya tree cones will begin to fall. I don’t rejoice so much that the nuts are falling, but more that they are landing and then available for harvest! You certainly don’t want to be under them when they are falling or for that matter waiting to catch these babies, as they weigh in at upto 10kg plus gravity!) These delicious nuts are a great bonus to our diet and potentially free if you have one on yours or a friends block.

Free food is always great and food that literally falls from the sky is even better – The Bunya Tree (Araucaria bidwillii) is one of the truly ancient members of our local forests. They hark back to the age of dinosaurs and were once widespread across the Australian and are part of a family Araucariaceae that extends across many of the southern land masses and includes Hoop Pines, Norfolk Pines and Monkey Puzzle Pine.

These days Bunya Pine occurs naturally in one tiny patch of north Queensland and more locally as scattered populations between the Sunshine Coast and Kingaroy (Bunya Mountains). Not only are these trees ancient, but quite exclusive about where they live – so we are lucky to share their neighbourhood with them! The Bunya Pine was and

still is an important part of the traditional owner’s culture and economy providing a huge crop roughly every 3 years.

This bumper crop provided a great excuse for a big party, family reunions, making of law and so much more. Recent settlers have also been taught the benefits of this great tree and we are lucky to have this knowledge and this resource in our neighbourhood.

Bunya Trees are a Blackall Range icon and easy to grow.

The starchy Bunya nut sends a root deep into the ground where it forms a thick tap root (like a radish) from which the tree shoots. They are a little bit slow to start off with but once they get going can grow a metre or two per year and can be fruiting at 12-15 years -just don’t plant them near your driveway, garage, shed, water tank, house etc. for what I hope are obvious reasons…

Cooking with Bunya Nuts: boil for twenty minutes, then let them cool down enough to handle, the next bit is tricky and very, very important - don’t cut your fingers off! The husk on each individual nut is quite tough and requires a sharp knife and an equally sharp operator. Once you get the knack you’ll get a taste for bunya that’s hard to keep up with your cutting abilities!

Cheers Spencer

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REVEGETATION PROGRAM usually commences with a mix of pioneer species and permanent trees, the aim being fast canopy cover to limit and finally exclude weeds. A successful and biodiverse planting is, however, a mix of ground-covers, forbs and shrubs, as well as trees. Canopy cover is needed for the shade lovers but planting under established trees presents challenges.

There is already a substantial network of existing roots, areas of soil may be drier than expected because of those roots, and will suitable shade-loving groundcovers and shrubs be available at the time they are needed. That will depend on whether seed was available the previous season for the production of tubestock.

Forest type (rainforest, eucalyptus, transition), soil type, aspect and drainage patterns are other factors. Forest understorey on red soils may be different from that on dark cracking clay soils. Sorting out what

grows on your soil may simply mean visiting a reasonably local area of natural bush and having a look. The Barung nursery can also help with advice.

The recent very welcome rain has created ideal conditions in most parts of the Range for establishing or adding to the understorey. It may not be possible to dig holes exactly where they are wanted (too many roots) but there’s bound to be a spot close by where the soil is friable and sufficiently deep. If ferns are already part of the understorey, add more. They will spread. Hard maidenhair (Adiantum hispidulum) will create a soft green cascade down a slightly moist slope.

Glossy Laurel, (Cryptocarya laevigata) is a beautiful large shrub with glowing pink fruit at this time of year. Large-Leaved Wilkiea (Wilkiea macrophylla) is slower and smaller but attracts butterflies. There are other rainforest species including grasses. Light levels under eucalypts will be higher offering a different set of choices. Now is an ideal time to establish the understorey.

New media exhibition To kick of offf the inaugural Sunshine Coast Art Prize New Media Award exhibition, Caloundra Regional Gallery opens its doors to the Digital Disruption exhibition – an incredible interactive showcase of new media, design innovation and future thinking on council’s display until March 15. Visit council’ s gallery website for details on the eclectic range of public programs.

Start Cycling, Stay Cycling &RXQFLO LV KRVWLQJ D IUHH ¿YH ZHHN LQWURGXFWRU\ cycling program for women who want to improve WKHLU ¿WQHVV 7KH ZRUNVKRSV ZLOO EH KHOG DW Caloundra and Maroochydore from Saturday 21 February. Visit council’s council’s website for full program details and to register. The Queensland Government provided $6000 for this program.

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am, 26 February 2015, Nambour 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Landscapes

with Loors Landscaping FRANZ LOORS ... landscaping the Range for the past 24 years A native to Brazil, Argentina and Paraquay, passion fruit is grown in many parts of the world.

Easily grown on a trellis, fence or even a dead tree the creeper grows vigorously and with the right care produce bountiful crops. Panama Gold, Panama Rd and Nelly Kelly are the most popular varieties. The blue Passion Flower, Passiflora Caerulia is usually used as a rootstock to graft such varieties as Nelly Kelly.

Spring is a good time to plant. Choose a sunny and frost free position with good loamy soil. Passion fruit are heavy feeders and need adequate water and fertilizer. Well rotted cattle manure and citrus

fertilizer are good choices to produce large yields. Vines should be pruned to control their growth and also encourage flowering.

Your first crop can be expected approx 18 months after planting. If your vine is not producing fruit it could be due to one or more of the following reasons; 1) lack of adequate water 2) heavy rain during flowering which affects the viability of pollen 3) Excessive nitrogen rich fertilizer which will tend to produce extra leaf growth at the expense of flowering. 4) Lack of sunshine, at least 5-6 hours per day is required. s

Ruth Kuss - Wedding Celebrant

Retreat and Celebrate

‘Being Woman’ W

OMEN OF ALL AGEs are called to join together on the weekend of international Woman’s day 2015, to conect with Mother Earth, our ancestors and each other.

Local and international facilitators have been called to present and hold a space of beauty as women are invited to “dance in our Ancestral spirit. Remember. surrender.

Embrace” A team of volunteers step forward each year to dream and build an event that reflects themselves and the wider community needs. Each year is different from the other, but it is always an opportunity for women to take some time for themselves, and be nurtured.

One of the organisers for the 2015 event, Victoria Oceans said, “in today’s society, women are often too busy helping and assisting others, and we are the ones who come last on the priority list. The ‘Being Woman’ weekend is an opportunity for women to reconnect with

themselves and recharge, so they are able to continue being the best they are.”

You will be guaranteed an earthy weekend filled with dance, creativity and love, where each individual can enjoy being nourished and connect with who they really are.

The event is welcoming to everyone from all backgrounds and believes. Many women attend for the first year not knowing anyone, and return, year after year, meeting familiar faces and welcoming arms.

“We have women in their 20s, right through to their 80s, and some years we even have three generations of women from one family attending simultaneously”.

The ‘Being Woman’ event is in its 11th year, and is again being held at Ewen Maddock dam from the evening of March 6 - 9, 2015. details can be found at www.beingwoman.com.au or by contacting 0466 880 323.

Whatever you are celebrating – welcoming a precious new baby into the world, committing to your life partner, renewing your marriage vows or farewelling a loved one – creating a ceremony that befits your personality is something that you should approach with your head as well as your heart. www.montvilleweddingcelebrant.com.au Ph: 0429 997 771

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

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.

Wedding Cars of Maleny Are you looking for a vintage or classic car?

Do you want to experience the essence of days gone by?

Be chauffeur driven through the beautiful countryside of the Hinterland?

Then we have the car for you! You will look gorgeous in your wedding photo's for years to come. www.weddingcarsofmaleny.com.au Ph: 0429 570 725

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Fjords, Fire and Ice

Lois Longland loved the feeling of solitude deep in Trollfjorden Fjord

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OR ROss, it was the dramatic natural beauty; for Lois, the impression of being alone surrounded by magnificent scenery - which is why the Longlands chose such an exotic location for their latest adventure.

“We have both had a fascination with Norway’s coastline since school days,” said Lois.

For 17 days, Ross and Lois cruised the stunning fjord coastline in the small ship, Island Sky. “The beauty of this ship is its ability to sail deep into the fjords,” said Lois. “At one point, we were so close to the mountain face, the captain leant out and touched the cliff.”

Their cruise began in Tromsø, inside the Arctic Circle. As with most adventure cruises, scientists informed with lectures and guided the passengers on trips ashore.

“We went ashore by Zodiac to Bleiksoya, a tiny island in the mouth of a river,” said Ross. “We were particularly keen to see puffins up close—although we did see nature at its worst when a huge gull eyed off a chick that had been left behind. still, that’s nature…”

They stood at the foot of the Briksdal Glacier, wandered through villages along the coast; Ross hiked for half a day up Mount Torghatten for the amazing views.

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many highlights; every day was different and special, then Lois added, “Being in the hut where Edvard Grieg composed his masterpieces, looking over a lake at Bergen—i just melted.”

Having travelled so far, Ross and Lois decided to spend another couple of weeks touring the mountainous island of iceland. A fissure near the Bardarbunga volcano erupted a couple of days before they flew to iceland.

“There really aren’t any words to describe iceland’s stark beauty,” said Ross. “it truly is a land of fire and ice. And waterfalls! i’ve never seen so many, and all of them were magnificent.”

The night they arrived, the hotel staff rang their room in the middle of the night.

“We all gathered in our pyjamas outside the hotel, which is the closest one to where the volcano was erupting,” explained Lois. “We looked to the horizon and saw black, black smoke swirling, then looked above the smoke and, bingo! There were the Northern Lights.” iceland had captured Lois’s heart. “When i left iceland, i knew i would have to return.”

The Longland's trip of a lifetime was planned by Maleny Cruise and Travel.

From top: Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall) in southern Iceland. “It seemed there was another beautiful waterfall around every corner.”

At anchor off the island of Blei ksoya Departing the village of Rein e in Lofoten archipelago Among the ice on Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon in Iceland

YOuR MARKET GuidE

A warm welcome at Crystal Waters Market

suNdAYs Maleny Art, Craft and Collectables Market 8am-2pm, Maleny RsL Hall, open rain, hail or shine - quality second hand books, vintage, antiques, art, handmade gifts and more.

0448 423 919

FiRsT sATuRdAY OF THE MONTH Crystal Waters Market community-run, recycled/upcycled items, jewelry, organic veges, cakes, plants, honey, seedlings, soaps, hearty meals, light snacks, wood-fired sourdough bakery, great coffee, live music and a warm welcome.

5494 4590. NO MARKET iN JANuARY.

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N THE FiRsT saturday of every month (except January) from 8am-1pm, the Crystal Waters market takes place, at 65 Kilcoy Lane, Conondale, just off Aherns Road.

The folk at Crystal Waters are looking forward to welcoming everyone to the first market of the year on saturday February 7.

The regulars will be back with renewed energy, with delicious meals and snacks, fresh vegetables, herbs, seedlings, honey, native trees, crafts and of course sourdough bread and pastries from the wood-fired oven.

Local musicians entertain at each market.

Every market brings new stall holders and there’s an exciting variety and vibrancy this month. soy candles, fair trade products from around the world, a new visual artist and the ever-changing bric-a-brac stalls are just some of the offerings.

sECONd sATuRdAY OF THE MONTH Montville Growers and Makers Market 7.30am-noon, Piping hot pancakes, buskers, genuine locally grown food, handmade craft, barista made coffee, under historic fig trees, profits maintain our Village Hall.

0407 656 726

Eat in season some tasty fruit and vegetables in season in southeast Queensland in February include: passionfruit, zucchini, carrot, pear, watermelon, mango, pumpkin, sweet potato and sweet corn.

Jon’s extensive range of hand-raised herbs keeps the family blooming

Interesting fact: ‘Food miles’ is a term used to measure the distance that food products travel between their production and where they are eaten by you. Generally, the lower the food miles the better a food is for the environment. This is because the transport of foods across large distances uses large amounts of fuel and energy that add to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.

Courtesy: http://www.ecofriendlyfood.org.au/

Throughout the year there will be themes with an emphasis on local, fair trade, upcycled and home-made goodies.

Please remember though, it is a Land for Wildlife area, so no dogs are allowed. Also, there is no ATM - the nearest eftpos is 8km away.

For more details, contact Lesley on 5494 4779; for music, contact Tom on 5494 4590 and for overnight camping contact Greg on 5494 4550.

Hinterland Accommodation Directory Montville, Flaxton and Mapleton The Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat • 5478 5000 National & international award-winning 4.5 star hosted accommodation. Narrows Road Airport transfers www.narrowsescape.com.au Montville Country Cabins • 5442 9484 396 Western Ave, Montville Perfect for a relaxed & romantic escape. www.montvillecabins.com.au Montville Real Estate • 5478 5478 Homes & apartments for holiday letting www.montvillerealestate.com.au Mapleton Information Centre Maleny Information Centre -

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

The Falls Rainforest Cottages • 5445 7000 Queensland Hall of Fame property. Superb double spa and wood fire cottages. Secluded, romantic.

20 Kondalilla Falls Road. ww.thefallscottages.com.au

Maleny Maleny Tropical Retreat B&B • 5435 2113 540 Maleny-Montville Road Offers something different from the traditional Bed & Breakfast accommodation www.malenytropicalretreat.com 5478 6381 5499 9033

Artisan Spa Views • 5494 4222 Bed & Breakfast suites & self-contained penthouse 475 Maleny-Kenilworth Road, Witta, Maleny www.artisanspaviews.com.au Pomodoras on Obi • 5429 6543 Offering Maleny’s first ever unique luxury cabin accommodation within walking distance to Maleny’s main Maple Street frontage www.pomodoras.com.au

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C R E AT I V E C U T S New Song by Maleny Musician

Art & Music Hand in Hand Gary Myers Gallery is hosting this year’s first Art & Music on the deck on sunday February 8, upstairs at Maleny Community Centre, from 4-6pm.

After her concert in the Main Hall, the fabulous Melissa Western (pictured) will join local favourites, Jazzitude, for a few numbers. Jazzitude’s line up includes Eddy Odden on sax/clarinet, Alan Burge on double bass, dave Burrows on guitar and ‘Moss’ Carpenter on drums.

This month’s feature artist is Jean Paul Zilliacus, and the Gallery will also be showcasing many fresh, new works by Gary Myers.

Blues Connection Blues music in a relaxed atmosphere.

Could there be a better way to spend a sunday afternoon?

On the first sunday of each month, the Blues Connection will be running a blues afternoon at the d’Aguilar Hotel (dag Pub) from 1pm. A courtesy bus will run to Mt Mee, Woodford and Wamuran from midday.

With six core band members the stage line up will change to accommodate a variety of invited guests and those who take advantage of the open mic sign. styles of music will include stevie Ray Vaughan, Gary Moore, Joe Cocker and The Blues Brothers.

Come for the music, the atmosphere or the wood fired spit Roast from 12:00pm. The Blues Connection, March 1 from 1am at the d’Aguilar Hotel.

UK SKA and Reggae at Finbars After touring Canberra and Melbourne late last year, Jessie Ryan-Allen kicks off 2015 with the release of her new song, Fish in The sea.

Jessie performed at the 2012 Caloundra Music Festival and won the Caloundra Event Centre's Performing Arts scholarship the same year. in 2014 she released her debut album.

The singer/songwriter is inspired by the likes of Billy Bragg and Jake Bugg; this song has a message and with a sense of humour aims to start a conversation.

Jessie says the song is universal in its message. she is looking forward to playing at the The upfront Club Muso's Blackboard in February. Listen to the song here: https://soundcloud.com/jessie-ryan-allen/fish-in-the-sea

sunny Coast Rude Boys come together as good friends to have fun and play smooth sKA and Reggae beats, at Finbars, 7pm free entry.

Musicians from different musical backgrounds, they will entertain with Madness,The specials, The Beat, Bob Marley, Bad Manners and many more! see them from 8pm, February 21 at Finbars, free entry.

Pirates of Penzance for one show only

Exhibition, Workshop and Dinner!

The newest arts space and dining experience in Maleny is launching the “Garden Haus Gallery” at Le Jardin Gardens and will host accomplished painter, Kym Barrett, with her Marks, Memories and Meaning exhibition. she presents a creative workshop, entitled “discovering your Mark”, running the weekend of February 21-22. Only ten places are available.

On saturday 21, special guest chef sabine Beate Wienand will indulge 60 guests to a memorable three course meal, whilst Acid Jazz musician Kit Cotter will croon his own stylings of classic jazz standards.

For information contact: (07) 5499 9928 or 0407 163 440.

The Musos at Eudlo

This ever-popular rollicking musical comes to Caloundra.

Arguably the most popular of the entire Gilbert and sullivan repertoire, with a cast of only six, it has had audiences on their feet with applause for over 100 years. starring in this production is award winning actor / singer, and former Young Talent Time star Philip Gould, who will play the role of the swashbuckling Pirate King and many more.

The show is directed by the critically acclaimed Hugh Halliday, with the set design and construction by the same people who designed and built the sets for The Hobbit.

All in all this will be a great afternoon, with hit songs such as Cat Like Tread, Model Of A Modern Major General, Poor Wandering One, and A Policeman’s Lot, to name a few. see them sunday February 22 at 1.30pm. Call 07 5491 4240 or visit: www.theeventscentre.com.au

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The Musos start a new session at Wild Rocket @ Misty’s in Montville on the first and third Thursday from 6.30 to 9.30pm.

They will still be at Eudlo on the first sunday afternoon, but will now be at our Glasshouse Coffee Gardens on the third sunday afternoon only. We’re hoping the days will be easy to remember - the first and third Thursday and sunday!

With Valentine’s day a feature of the month we thought that songs of intimacy was a suitable theme. There are certainly enough love songs out there – surely at least one in every singer’s repertoire!

On March 1, 1-4pm you can join the Musos at Eudlo Hall with an new theme. Eric Clapton was born in March and is 70 this year. it has to be an Eric Clapton month!

visual arts entertainment performance Timeless Classics for 2015

The sunshine Coast’s own esteemed Chamber Orchestra, The Pacific Chamber Players, will commence their 2015 series of concerts with a programme of timeless classics.

These classics will be performed by Julie-Anne O’Reilly and Jenny Vandenberg (violin), Andrew Paszkowski (viola), Anne Bowyer (cello), Ronald Webb (Oboe and Oboe d’Amore) and Janet Brewer (piano) .

Bookending the programme are two piano quartets.

Mozart’s Piano Quartet in G minor K 478 and Mozart’s string Quartet No 6 in Bb K159. Together with schubert’s Adagio and Rondo Concertante d 487, Loeillet’s sonata in C for Oboe and Piano and schumann’s Fantasy Pieces for Oboe d’Amore and Piano, Op 73, this entertaining programme will present a kaleidoscopic range of music, displaying the Pacific Chamber Players usual diversity, expertise and warmth.

The concerts will be presented at Cooran on saturday February 21 at 2pm and Caloundra on sunday February 22 at 2pm.

Tickets are available at the door priced at $27 and $25 (concessions), school students $7. Refreshments will follow the concert. For information call 07 5446 8128.

Innessa at the UFC in a very infant democratic Russia, innessa was compelled to study law but never lost or forgot her true passion in life - music. she immediately started a covers band and was influenced by artists such as The Cranberries, Garbage, No doubt, Alanis Morissette and others.

The band quickly started adding innessa originals to their song list.

The day she finished university, she packed her guitar and set off to explore the world, settling in Australia. during her journeys innessa's musical tastes evolved and expanded to encompass influences including sade, sting, Morcheeba, Portishead and Bjork.

With her self-titled debut album, innessa now is performing live, which unites musicians from different corners of the world: dave Evans (Wales), Jim Frink (usA), Misha Gursky (ukraine). innessa performs at the uFC June 28.

Guy Pearce and Darren Middleton Hot on the heels of his two sold out album shows, Guy Pearce will join forces with Powderfinger’s darren Middleton in a double headline tour stopping at sunshine Coast Council’s Nambour Civic Centre on Friday, February 13, 2015 at 7.30pm. it’s an unexpected collaboration, yet it makes so much sense.

Best known for his stellar film career, Guy has recently launched his music career with the album, ‘Broken Bones’.

Former Powderfinger guitarist and songwriter extraordinaire, darren Middleton has garnered acclaim for his solo album, Translations, playing on his melodic strength and taking fans on an intricate journey.

Book early on 5475 7777 or visit: www.scvenuesandevents.com.au

UpFront Club 31 Maple St Maleny.

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Valentine's treat: The Flumes Electric Harp pouring out psychedelic melodies over a stylin’ rhythm section, laced with soulful vocals. The Flumes conjure up a lushly funky, dark and sparkling, intoxicating brew.

Now at home on the sunshine Coast, the trio have performed at the following soirees; Woodford, Earth Frequency, Floating Land, island Vibe, Mission Evolve, Kuranda Roots, Palm Creek and Caloundra Music festivals, and have had the pleasure to support The WooHoo Revue, Kingfisha, The Beards, and the Violent Femmes.

The Flumes are currently releasing their 2014 album “sweet, sweet Rain” and performing at the upFront Club on February 14.

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28 27 Portrait works in clay, plaster and bronze by Jean Paul Zilliacus. A sculptural representation capturing the character of a number of personalities, who will be instantly recognisable as Maleny locals. in one of the longest standing cultural traditions in human history - the desire to record for posterity our faces, immortalised in bronze - which dates beyond the Romans who mastered the practice. Jean Paul brings us face to face in art. February 8, 4-6pm at the Gary Myers Gallery, upstairs Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple street Maleny.

David Flower and Caroline Trengrove at UFC david Flower is a singer-songwriter from the east coast of Australia with blues, folk and reggae influences. He is known for his high-energy performances and spontaneous behaviour.

Most recently, david is proud to have his song “Ride my Wave” as the theme for the sunshine Coast worldwide tourism campaign in 2010-12 Whether you experience david Flower in an intimate session or with the full power of his band, you will be moved by his love of music and entertaining. david plays acoustic guitar, harmonica and sitar, and has a stirring, dynamic voice. His songs are clever, groovy and lyrically daring He and his band perform with high energy and movement; with cheeky charm and fun banter between them and the audience. david's self-teach attitude on his instruments and techniques make for music that grabs the attention. storytelling with a groove. see the couple perform February 13, 7-10pm at the upFront Club.

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06 OSKAR CAMPBELL (Maleny) Reworked acoustic classics & current hits 07 FOLK, BLUES & BEYOND ($5) Monthly Blackboard, guest act SUGARCANE SLIM (Brisbane) 13 DAVID FLOWER (S.Coast) Acoustic groove,funk, reggae, folk, w CAROLINE TRENGROVE, accomp 14 THE FLUMES (S.Coast) Electric harp, soulful vocal, stylin’ rhythms 20 SCOTT COOK Folk Roots balladeer (Edmonton, AB, CANADA) 21 INNESSA (Russia/S.E.Qld) Russian and modern folk & rock, with MISHA GURSKI, guitar 27 NOEL GARDNER & friends (Maleny) Multi-awarded ‘issues’ songwriter. Heart and harmony.

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WorkChoices:

DEAD, bURIED AND CREMATED? dismissal laws. Let’s face it, it would be remarkable indeed if the Commission’s review recommended increases in the rates of the first two and the untrammelled retention of the third.

And beyond them is the threat of tinkering with enterprise bargaining and the furthering of individual contracts. This program is potentially very radical indeed; if it is not literally WorkChoices, it is a bloody good imitation of it.

According to the employers, this is as it is meant to be.

And many, if not most, conservatives agree: it’s a no brainer. Cutting wages and conditions leads to more jobs, end of story.

Well, up to a point; taken to its logical conclusion this chain of reasoning leads to universal slavery, thus providing work for all, whether they want it or not. But not even the free-market zealots of the institute of Public Affairs are advocating that – at least not in public, not yet.

There has to be a recognition that the jobs do not entail abject poverty, and this has been the view in Australia since 1907. in that year Justice Henry Higgins, in the newly formed Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Tribunal, laid down what he termed the basic wage as “the normal needs of the average employee regarded as a human being in a civilised community.” And, importantly, he emphasised that this was not to be determined on the profits of the employer. in those days it was taken for granted that the average employee was a man with a non-working family. These days the

room on sundays because of penalty rates.

Well, perhaps if the owners don’t want to pay to open on sundays, fair enough; don’t open on sundays.

And it is worth remembering that the profit share of the economy continues to rise with or without penalty rates. Abbott can choose from plenty of other establishments to indulge his culinary preferences.

Expect the debate to continue more or less acrimoniously from the moment Peter Harris prematurely released his press release (a week before the Queensland election – Campbell Newman was not amused) until the Commission’s deadline in November.

Then Abbott and his ministers will have to decide what to do with it, and on present indications it will not be pretty as they seek a new mandate in 2016. if they squib on the recommendations, they will be excoriated as gutless by business and its factional warriors, but unless Abbott has regained a lot of political capital in the coming year, they will have no choice.

The alternative would be a reprise of Howard’s suicide pact of 2007. And in any case, running dead would probably not help; when it comes to election promises Abbott has form, and Labor will constantly tell the voters that he has another hidden, savage agenda ready if he is re-elected.

Abbott has, belatedly, redeemed one pledge from 2013: he has set up the Productivity Commission inquiry. And this may well turn out to be yet another promise that will end in tears and recriminations.

Apply now for Environment Levy Grants

Landholder Environment Grants

Environment Levy Grants offer up to $5,000 funding to not-for-profit community based organisations for projects that make a positive and ongoing contribution to the region’s biodiversity and waterways.

Apply for projects such as: • fencing to restrict stock access to significant areas of native vegetation, wetlands or waterways

Priority is given to one-off projects that: • contribute to landscape protection, monitoring and rehabilitation of biodiversity including native plants, animals and waterways

• installing off-stream stock watering points and stock crossings

• build community capacity, engagement and participation in biodiversity, waterways and pest management

• controlling environmental weeds to rehabilitate native vegetation

Private rural landholders are invited to apply for a Landholder Environment Grant to assist with environmental works on their properties.

• revegetation of degraded areas, and to establish native vegetation corridors and buffers • reducing sediment loss on farms • modify fencing to make it more wildlife friendly.

• adapt and respond to environmental challenges, for example, pest plants and animals.

Priority will be given to projects with high ecological value and that have good landowner co-contribution.

A series of grant information sessions will be held across the region throughout February.

Visit council’s website for more information, guidelines and to apply online.

Contact a grants officer for assistance: 5475 7272 or grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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minimum wage of $18.70 an hour is not generally considered sustainable, to use one of Abbott’s favourite words, to support a whole family without a second income or supplementary assistance. Nonetheless, the pressure is on to reduce it further.

And as for penalty rates – in 2015 people eat and drink, shop and pay for entertainment all week and on holidays; why should the employers have to pay their workers extra to accommodate them? True, it works for the customers but that is just the point.

The customers go out at weekends and holidays because they can – because those are their days off. The vast majority still work five days a week; they include most factory workers and office workers and just about all students.

Clocking in at weekends and holidays is not the norm, and is not likely to be for a very long time. Those who are required – or choose – to work during those hours expect to suffer a disadvantage, and therefore expect compensation.

Abbott thinks this is unreasonable. “if you don’t want to work on a weekend, fair enough; don’t work on a weekend,” he advises somewhat smugly.

But it isn’t as simple as that: in many businesses both big and small the staff are expected, demanded, to follow the rosters set by the boss. And if they don’t, my way or the highway. This applies particularly to so– called “permanent casuals”, who have no choice at all.

Abbott complains that the Melbourne hotel in which he stays has closed its dining

Visit council’s website for guidelines and to submit an expression of interest (EOI) online.

Expressions of interest close 5pm 23 February 2015.

Note: An EOI must be submitted if you wish to apply for a grant.

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T’s BACK!!! After more than seven years in exile, the malign spirit of WorkChoices is once again stalking the land.

Actually it never really went away: Tony Abbott said repeatedly that the policy was dead, buried and cremated but somehow its stubborn ghost has remained unlaid.

Abbott has himself mused, unwisely, that WorkChoices was not all bad. His right-wing warriors have been more direct; in the parliament, in the business community and in the media they have spruiked for at least some aspects for it to be resurrected. And for the unions and their allies, the mere mention of the words “labour market reform” is enough to raise the spectre in its fearsome entirety.

The boss of the Productivity Commission, Peter Harris, knows the monster he has unleashed. He insists that he is interested in busting the myths, and that WorkChoices has been done in 2012 – although its demise really came straight after the 2007 election.

“We’re not here to do it again,” he insists somewhat plaintively. “We’re here instead to examine the effectiveness of the system in terms.”

Well, perhaps, but the immediate reaction of the players was that if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it is unlikely to resemble a pet budgerigar. indeed, it is far more probably a predatory vulture in camouflage.

And it must be said that the Commission’s own items for consideration tend to confirm the view. At the top of the list are the minimum wage, penalty rates and unfair

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There are over 100 members of the Maleny district senior Citizens Club inc.

President, Lyn Burgess said, “When someone comes to our meeting for the first time, it very often is because they are new to the area and may not have met many people as yet.

“We try to encourage participation in a variety of activities, hence we have the bowls each Wednesday and a social morning on Fridays, both from 9am. Our meetings are friendly, and we do have entertainment from time to time.”

Their next monthly meeting is February 23 at 9.30am. Bring a lunch plate to share and enjoy the scheduled entertainment.

All gatherings are in the Verandah Room, Community Centre. For further information contact 5494 2445.

New members are very welcome.

Come and Have a Cuppa!

TS Centaur Needs You

Maleny show Charity Girl, stacey Bentley is on a fundraising quest for 2015. Monies raised go to the Maleny show society, which will then be put towards upgrading the facilities and grounds amongst other things.

On Thursday, February 19 at 10am, stacey is hosting a High Tea at Joybells scrapbooking shop in Landsborough. There will be a broad range of teas and coffee, with delicious cakes and healthy sandwiches, as well as a raffle, lucky door prize and surprise entertainment. if you would like to join in on the fun and support a good cause then please contact stacey on 0403 525 510 AsAP, as there are only 30 seats available. Cost is $25 and dietary requirements can be suited to you.

Ts Centaur, a voluntary youth organisation for girls and boys from 12 (turning 13 by december 31st) to 19, has just commenced their 2015 Cadet Year, and are looking for more staff to support them in providing life skills, with a maritime influence, to the youth of Maleny and district.

No specific qualifications are required, although previous defence Force or Cadet Experience would be an asset, as would skills in sailing, kayaking, training or administration. There are opportunities for further training through the Australian Navy Cadets and all uniform is provided.

Ts Centaur parades weekly, except during school Holidays, at the Maleny showgrounds and there is a need to commit to some weekend activities and occasional week long camps. if you are interested, please contact the Commanding Officer, sBLT Linda Vann on 0402 060 050, or visit the unit between 5.30 and 9pm on Wednesdays to meet us, or e-mail co.tscentaur@navycadets.gov.au. More general information is also available on our website: www.navycadets.gov.au/how-to-join/staff.

Apply now for Community Grants

Seed funding for creative projects

The Community Grants Program offers funding to not-for-profit community organisations for projects, events and activities that benefit the Sunshine Coast community.

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) supports professional and emerging artists and organisations to develop innovative quality arts and cultural projects.

Groups can apply for a grant through one of seven categories: Community Development, Community Events, Community Facilities, Cultural Development, Cultural Heritage, Economic Development, and Sport, Recreation and Healthy Living.

Apply now for a RADF grant Visit council’s website for guidelines and to apply online.

Interested in having your say on the future of the RADF program on the Sunshine Coast? Email grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for more information

A series of grant information sessions will be held at council libraries across the region throughout February 2015.

Visit council’s website for grant information session details, guidelines and to apply online.

Contact a grants officer for assistance: 07 5475 7272 or grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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IMAGE: The Flumes Recording Project. Credit: Stephan Beattie The Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Sunshine Coast Council partnership to support local arts and culture.

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This is your chance to secure a prized block located on the eastern side of Maleny. It is quite simply the perfect canvas to build your personal retreat or a strategic location for the foundations of a fantastic cottage retreat / accommodation resort (subject to council approval).

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This unique and stylish modern contemporary home is designed with easy, functional living in mind. The smart floor plan shows thought for every day practicalities and the property ticks the low maintenance box too! upon inspection you will be amazed at how spacious the home is, with raked ceilings and ample ambient light throughout the home. Flooring is mixed with a successful combination of hardwood timber and polished concrete providing warmth, character and low maintenance functionality.

Generous kitchen, bedroom and utility spaces as well as ample storage further confirm the thought that has gone into the practicalities of this property. The kitchen in particular is sure to be an enjoyed and utilised space, opening out to the living room and outdoor areas.

The Northerly front courtyard is a great place to relax and enjoy your peace and privacy. in addition there is a separate, covered atrium area which not only acts as a breezeway and separation from the master retreat and the other bedrooms, but also serves as a second outdoor living area.

The design lends itself to working from home, with separate access to the office and the town location and easy maintenance 800m2 block will provide it’s new owners with peace, privacy, and convenience.

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Located just a short stroll from Maleny's main street, this impressive townhouse offers a high level of comfort, quality and convenience at the right price.

Nestled into the hillside, the elevated residence has been thoughtfully designed to make the most of the passing cool summer breezes and surrounding views of Maleny.

With features usually seen only in higher price brackets, the townhouse offers 9 foot ceilings, reverse cycle air-conditioning and beautiful stone benchtops in the open plan kitchen.

With three comfortable bedrooms, and expansive open plan living area opening out to a front landing and private North facing courtyard, buying decisions don’t come any easier then this.

The fully fenced backyard has side access and the established garden beds are just waiting for your personal touch, and this

easy to maintain allotment suits anyone looking for an affordable home close to town, or for those seeking a wise investment.

Pet friendly and perfectly positioned within walking distance to Maleny's shops, schools and showgrounds, there is no more to do than move in and enjoy all that Maleny has to offer!

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IN bRIEF: kenilworth RSL Asks For Poppies Kenilworth crafters are urged to get working for the 2015 Anzac day commemorations. Locals want to create a poppy record for Kenilworth and memorials in the sunshine Coast hinterland, especially in the Mary Valley.

Local, Yvonne James said, "The finished poppies can be taken to the local library or given directly to any RsL member. Let’s see if we can make our own war memorials the length and breadth of the sunshine Coast Hinterland as colourful as Federation square in Melbourne will be, with the 5000 + poppies on ANZAC day."

Kenilworth RsL is hoping that at the 2015 Anzac day ceremony there will be a poppy for each person on the Honour Board at the Kenilworth Memorial Hall.

Knitting and crochet patterns are available at the Kenilworth Library, and also on the website http://5000poppies.wordpress.com/poppy-patterns/.

There are lots of patterns and u-Tube tutorials on this website, but poppies can be made from material, felt, paper etc; so even if you can’t knit or crochet, you can still make one.

Grants Now Open And Help Available To Get That funding! did you know your organisation, event, activity or program may be eligible for funding through one of sunshine Coast Council’s grant funding programs?

Community Programs Portfolio Councillor, Jenny McKay, said the latest round of Community and Environment Levy Grants are now open and recommends applicants read the guidelines carefully

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before starting an application.

“Council provided more than $900,000 to community organisations through the Community Grants Program during 2014,” Cr McKay said.

Community groups can apply for funding for one-off projects through one of seven categories: Community development, Community Facilities, Community Events, Cultural development, Cultural Heritage, Economic development, sport, Recreation and Healthy Living.

Grant information sessions will be held at libraries across the region in February. Bookings are essential.

Contact a Grants Officer on 5420 8616 to book your spot at an information session or for help with your application.

Major and Environment Levy grants close sunday, March 8 at 5pm. Minor grant applications for projects up to $2,000 open Monday, March 2 and close Monday, April 7.

Applications are also open for Regional Arts and development Funding (RAdF) and Landholder Environment Grants for private, rural landholders for projects that protect and enhance the environment.

Visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/grants for further details and to apply online.

Glass House Community Groups Receive big Share Of $14 Million Funding Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP has welcomed a new year funding boost for local community groups through the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants.

successful organisations within the Glass House electorate include: Glasshouse Country Care, $15,976, purchase equipment; Palmwoods state school P and C, $21,078, upgrade playground and improve drainage; Palmwoods scout Group, $20,796, to build a storage shed; Witta Tennis Club, $29,424, upgrade facilities and purchase mower; Woodford Community Cultural, $35,000, purchase AV equipment.

Mr Powell said the quarterly grants allowed profits from gambling to be invested back into grass roots services and facilities, that benefited people from all walks of life in the Glass House community.

“These grants can be the difference between keeping these important services in our area and going without,” he said.

The next funding round closes at midnight on February 28.

Grab Your Rates Discount sunshine Coast property owners are encouraged to take advantage of their rates discount and pay before February 20. deputy Mayor Chris Thompson said, “Council recognises that pensioners, in particular, are doing it tough and has retained the pensioner discount.”

“The early bird discount also applies and ratepayers can save 5% on their general rates, up to a maximum of $100 each six months, by paying before the due date.”

To make it easier for ratepayers you can set up a direct debit to have your rates paid in full by the due date.

For more information about rates notices, visit council’s website.

Pre-booked breast screens roll out statewide

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T is HOPEd that the new government will also honour the LNP’s pledge to roll out pre-booked breast screening statewide, with Queensland women now also able to schedule their appointments online.

The Australian-first initiative was announced following a trial that saw a threefold increase in the number of women accessing the Breastscreen Queensland service for the first time.

The trial of pre-booked breast screening was undertaken last year, with letters sent specifying a prebooked appointment time at a Queensland mobile van or Breastscreen service Centre, using the latest digital mammography technology.

Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said the new commitments could save the lives of Queensland women.

“Our research shows women screened by Breastscreen Queensland have better cancer survival prospects than those not screened,” Ms Clift said. “detecting breast cancer early is crucial for survival and improving quality of life – any initiative that aims to increase uptake of screening is imperative for our state.

“Currently, only about 57 per cent of eligible Queensland women get free mammograms every two years through Breastscreen Queensland.

“While some women are screened privately, there is concern that many others may be missing out or failing to follow up on reminder notices.

“Knowing that an appointment has already been made and set aside will make it much easier for many women to participate in recommended breast screening.

“Allowing women to make their screening bookings online will also improve uptake rates – it’s easy, convenient and can be synced straight to their schedule.”

Cancer Council Queensland recommends women aged 50-74 have a mammogram every two years through Breastscreen Queensland.

“Queensland women should be breast aware and familiarise themselves with the normal look and feel of their breasts,” Ms Clift said.

“All women should also see a doctor immediately if they notice any unusual breast changes.”

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Queensland women – around 2900 new cases are diagnosed each year, and about 500 women die from the disease. since Breastscreen Australia began in 1991, mortality has decreased from 68 deaths per 100,000 women to 44 deaths per 100,000 women in 2011.

More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available via 13 11 20 or cancerqld.org.au.

You can access a mobile breast cancer screening services at over 200 locations across Queensland.

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This year Maleny Rangers would like to have a men's division four team and a men's over 35s team.

Maleny Rangers Club Vice President and team player Mark Ramke started in the club in 2013, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anyone of all abilities are welcome, i hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t played for 18years, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great opportunity to get yourself in fit condition for the year ahead, we play in a friendly family environment so anyone interested in football should come alongâ&#x20AC;? said Mark.

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T is WiTH MiXEd feelings i send the kids back to school for 2015. Yes, our office will be much quieter - but the lazy summer lunches and lack of routine are replaced with the early morning scramble for lunchboxes (yes, not all are equal) and ingredients to stash in them. in the back-to-school rush, Cancer Council Queensland is urging parents to buck trends and prioritise healthy lunchboxes to keep their kids healthier, happier and smarter.

Research shows a strong link between diet and brain power, with children achieving better grades, learning more, thinking clearer and building better memory when fuelled with healthy food.

Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said it was easy for the lunchbox to be left until last on the backto-school list.

“New stationary, books, uniforms, timetables, backpacks – the list is almost endless when preparing for term one, and healthy, nourishing food choices are often forgotten,” Ms Clift said.

“Let’s start the school year on the right track with the right meals, enabling our kids to concentrate better, have more fun and develop strong academic skills.

“A diet high in take-away foods, red and processed meat, soft drinks and processed foods can affect academic performance and a child’s ability to focus, respond appropriately and think clearly.” unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles are linked to a

range of chronic diseases, including some cancers.

More than a quarter of Queensland children are currently overweight or obese, with health experts predicting the trend will worsen over time.

“You can build a healthy lunch with some key ingredients.

Carbohydrate-based foods, like wholegrain bread, pasta, rice and couscous are great to keep hungry tummies fuller for longer!” Ms Clift said.

“Go for high-protein foods like lean meat, tinned tuna, egg or tofu. Protein-rich dairy foods like yoghurt and cheese are also good sources of calcium.

“Try and fill your child’s lunchbox with a healthy serve of fruits and vegetables – think mandarins, bananas, apples, pre-peeled oranges, snow peas or cherry tomatoes, they’re easy to eat!

“Water is the best choice as a drink to keep your kids hydrated throughout the day, or unflavoured, low-fat milk.

“Limit the intake of foods high in saturated fat – like biscuits, cakes, pastries, pies, pizza, processed meats and potato chips, and avoid food and drinks containing added salt.” up to one-third of all cancers are preventable through simple lifestyle adjustments including eating healthily, maintaining a healthy weight and engaging in recommended physical activity.

More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available via Cancer Council’s 13 11 20 or cancerqld.org.au.

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E CAN BECOME SO CAUGHT up in the busyness of life that we fail to see the seed of a problem before it becomes a crisis. A heart attack, Wendy Rosenfeldt a relationship break up or a mental breakdown donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t manifest overnight. These disturbing events are a result of stress over a period of time.

Caught up in the cycle of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ambitions, addictions and passions, for many there seems no time to reflect on how we live each day. Often it is only when our world falls apart that we seek to obtain self awareness or seriously think about improving our health.

We take better care of our cars; with regular services we can keep our vehicles in good shape and avoid costly repairs further down the track. While we recognise that prevention is the key to preserving the longevity of our car, the same applies to our own well being.

To the credit of modern medicine, attempts are being taken in the direction of prevention with a push for regular pap smears and PSA tests. But what modern medicine understands to be prevention is really only early detection.

For cancer to be detected there it must already be there to start with.

Vedic knowledge understands prevention to be just that; preventing the problem from arising in the first place.

Whether it be through living a life in accord with the daily and seasonal cycles or practising Transcendental Meditation with its profound healing, restorative and stress dissolving effects; Vedic knowledge provides the techniques to help stave of crisis.

Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis can detect imbalances before they manifest into full blown diseases and with some dietary and lifestyle adjustments can actually help prevent them. Dissolving stress and experiencing profound rest during Transcendental Meditation can also prevent health problems from arising. Research on TM shows that its regular practitioners visit doctors and hospitals far less than the control groups; up to 87% in the case of heart disease and nervous system disorders. Reducing stress levels and eating a healthy diet is a very real way of keeping disease at bay. Even scientists now believe that 60-70% of cancer is preventable through simple changes in diet and lifestyle.

While healthy living and meditation cannot avert all problems in life it does put you in a stronger position physically and mentally to deal with the challenges that come your way. We all know that life can bring stressful situations that may seem out of our control but it is how you deal with them that determines the type of future situations that we create for ourselves. Good health and mental equilibrium will help maintain positivity even when life gets tough.

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What thoughts were you just thinking? Do you chose your thoughts or do they just rumble reactively behind the level of your conscious attention?

Do you stop and remind yourself that thoughts transmit energy signals that direct the cellular activity in your body as well as influencing the flow of your vitality and energy?

Do you have time to really feel whats happening inside you emotionally and mentally or is the focus of your attention directed to what needs to be done? Are you noticing how your body is breathing? Is your breath happening in your upper chest (adrenal breathing) or is it low and slow and massaging your tummy and internal or-

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Getting to the cause of a dysfunction requires quite a bit of medical 'detective' work. A Practical, Functional Medicine, Naturopathic, Nutritional approach with thorough assessment, blood tests and any other relevant tests that may be required to get to the source of the problem is undertaken.

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Naturopathic Clinical Testings: • Live Blood Analysis (Hemaview) – immune status, nutrient deficiency, digestive issues • urinary & saliva pH testing, iridology, gut dysbiosis, zinc status, blood type testing, naturopathic assessment, hormonal testing Specialising in: • Stress/adrenal management, detoxification, children’s health, digestive disorders, hormonal/thyroid complaints, preventative/maintaining wellness healthcare, nutrition & dietary support, fatigue issues. • Remedial, Relaxation, Deep tissue & Sports massage, Lymphatic drainage.

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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

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

JEANNA MARIEE - ENERGY MENTOR -Emotional Transformation Coach -Life / Personal Mentor -Reiki Master / Practitioner -Personal / Private / Programs / Local Ph: 0466403651 www.jeannamariee.com.au

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

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

Heartspace Artspace & Counselling-Liz Antcliff. B. Psych. MA. Coun. PG Art Therapy Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Sensorimotor Art Therapy/ Counselling Individuals; Couples & Groups.ACA; ACATA; ANZATA. Maleny/Brisbane P: 0438 1632 55. www.heartspaceartspace.com David Anderson - Journey Therapist Journey Therapy accesses your body's wisdom.

It's quick and changes are immediate and lasting.

Access and understand limiting beliefs causing blocks with goals, stress, anxiety, depression or dis-ease to achieve your goals. 0418 496 574, ww.malenyholistichealth.com.au

Maleny Acupuncture Dolina Somerville: BHSc (Acupuncture) China Trained: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine,Chinese Remedial Massage & Cosmetic Acupuncture. 38a Coral St Maleny H F Rebates. Ph: 5435 2777, 0408 693 029 www.malenyacupuncture.com

ASTROLOGY Stargazer Astrology - Chirone Shakti Insight into your relationships, family issues, spiritual purpose, life transitions, and your year ahead. Counselling astrologer with spiritual focus. Astrology courses and workshops. ph: 0421 814459, email: astro@chironeshakti.com.au, web: http://chironeshakti.com.au

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

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BOWEN THERAPISTS

CHIROPRACTORS Maple Chiropractic Maleny Dr Stephen Lowe & Dr Samuel Lowe 60 years combined experience.

Concession rates & HICAPS. Relaxed & friendly atmosphere.

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

DENTAL

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

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 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

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.

David Anderson and Tanya Kurzbock.

Maleny Crystal Light Bed CustodianThe Crystal Light Bed uses crystal therapy and is GREATLY ENHANCED by spirit doctors and saints, such as Saint Francis, who also work through John of God. These doctors and saints serve you with unconditional love.

5499 9476 or 0418 496 574, www.malenyholistichealth.com.au

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 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

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

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

FIRST AID SERVICES Emergency Planning & First Aid Services Domestic & Commercial Emergency Plan Preparation, Special Event First-Aid Stand-by Services & First-Aid Kit Sales, Workplace Safety Equipment Ph.: 0431 979 347 www.keneticsolutions.com

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

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

Hair by Kylie and Beauty by Gabrielle We are all about creating a personal style just for you, We are boutique style salon specialising in all aspects of hair and beauty. Tucked away in a private tranquil setting. Ph: 5429 6431 for an appointment

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

HYPNOTHERAPY

Honeycomb hairdressing Montville Friendly, experienced senior hairdressers.

Affordable quaklity hairdressing and beauty services. Gift vouchers available.

Organic hairdressing products ans ervices Call for an apointment: 54 4 2 9 2 6 9

Chirone Shakti – Relationships & Sexuality Holistic Therapist specialising in relationships, sexuality, grief and loss.

Discover deeper and more satisfying levels of relating. ph: 0421 814459, email: info@chironeshakti.com.au, web: http://chironeshakti.com.au

MASSAGE THERAPISTS

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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 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"

Specials Full Body Scrubs and massages $50.

Head, Neck and Shoulders $30, Foot massage $30, facial $45. Montville Call Andrea 0417523193 Hours 5.30am to 5.00pm.

Hinterland Health and Beauty PSYCHIC READINGS / TAROT Connective Therapeutics - Rebecca Hopkins Hawaiian Massage, Hot Stone Therapy, Aromatherapy, Access Bars.Eases Aches and Pains, Releases Tight Muscles.

3/10 Coral St. Appts: Ph 0415 518 415 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 Jenny Lynne – Readings/ Healing/ Transformation. Diamond Light Teacher, Trance Channel, Meditation, Energy Clearing. Discover your soul purpose and the patterns that are blocking you from achieving your purpose. Ph: 5 4 9 9 9 2 5 2 , 0428494497

MASSAGE THERAPISTS 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 Massge with Linda.

Total blissful relaxation or combo deep tissue (good for tradies/sports/remedial).

Practitioner of the healing art EMF Balancing technique. Relax, unwind & balance 7 days. Ph 0457 194 339

KA HUNA Massage Jessica Ainsworth Maleny.Relax your body, relax your mind.

Massage with a profound and lasting effect.

Certified Level 7 Ka Huna bodyworker and teacher. PH. 54999372 www.jesskahunahut.com.au Facebook.com/jesskahunahut

REMEDIAL MASSAGE, SHIATSU 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 Sallyann Stewart - Naturopath, Herbalist, Remedial Massage Therapist, Live Blood Analysis Practitioner Naturopathic clinical testings & assessment, Live Blood Analysis, stress mgmt, digestive issues, children’s health, remedial massage, lymphatic drainage.

19 Coral St, Maleny, 54 352599/ 0421410558, sallyann@naturaltherapiesstudio.com 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 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 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

Tanya Kurzbock naturopath, ThyroFlex practitioner, RBTI analysis. Discover your imbalance and get in the “healingzone”! Free 15min. consult Ph: 5499 9476 e:tanya@in2wellness.com w:in2wellness.com

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

NUTRITIONIST Crissy Ciocca - Nutrition Therapist & Educator. Therapy for physical and mental health. Optimum nutrition for your child.

Gut biome - its impact on health and vitality. Be the difference to your health with nutritional education. Maleny /Brisbane P: 0438 1632 55 www.heartspaceartspace.com

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 Shop 8 Riverside Centre, 8 Maple St, 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 Eudlo Osteopathy Thomas Whitton. Gentle manipulative therapy for body dysfunction and pain in all ages. 13 Rosebed Street, Eudlo.

Ph 5445 9555 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 Maleny Active Physio exercise physiology services at Maleny Community Gym for rehabilitation after injury or illness,balance & falls prevention, general fitness & weight loss. Medicare & Veterans bulk-billed. Covered by health funds. T: 5494 0060

PERSONAL TRAINER, FITNESS, DANCE Mobile Personal Fitness and Rehab Trainer. Registered and Fully qualified with 27yrs fitness industry experience.

Specialising in Nutrition, injury rehabilitation and Chronic Pain Mgmt Contact Christine Breach 0431602418 Get Active!!! Group Fitness & Personal Training Join me for a fun affordable and social way to achieve a fit and healthy body. All fitness levels welcome, fully qualified trainer. ‘Your Goals Are My Goals’ Email: rachel.lockman@yahoo.com.au Rachel Ph: 0423 618 945

PSYCHOLOGIST

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

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 www.melissashealingspace.com

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

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

Maleny Yoga Vrksa 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 Yoga & Crystal Awareness Training Centre, Mapleton. Radiant Light Yoga Classes, mixed levels, adult & children's classes. DNA Activations, Healings, Entity Removal, Meditation Classes, Crystal Light Healing Practitioner Training. See website for details at www.yogacrystalawareness.com.au or phone Kaatheryn on 0433 945 826.

Satyananda Yoga at Yoga Sanctuary Mapleton. Gentle class suitable for all levels includes meditation and relaxation and breathing practice and postures Wednesday nights at 7-8.30pm email:ommanepadmehung@yahoo.com.au ph: Tara on 0458 064 077

Dr Marilyn Fisher MAPS Counselling Psychologist with 30 years experience. Works with individuals, couples and groups on life issues including relationships, depression and workplace matters. Medicare registered. Contact Montville Psychology: 0418264642 marilyn@marilynfisher.com.au HiNTERLANd TiMEs – FEBRuARY 2015

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Professional Services ACCOUNTANTS /BOOKKEEPING

House and Garden LEGAL SERVICES Easton Lawyers Tove Easton Principal Lawyer Your Local Lawyers in Maleny 62 Maple St, Maleny Ph: 5494 3511 Email: tove@eastonlawyers.com.au

Book keeping, Accounting & Tax Trilogy Tax has the expertise to provide clients with solutions for every bookkeeping and accounting need.

Ph: : 07 5499 9973 E: admin@trilogytax.com.au

ARCHITECT

Lember and Williams (the LAW team) Carolyn Williams City Expertise, small town service 6 Coral St, Maleny Ph: 5495 1499 Email: carolyn@landw.com.au www.landw.com.au

Brad Drew - Architect 35 years design experience.

Design & documentation for both new and existing residential projects.

Ph: 5478 5546 Email: brradd00@gmail.com

PICTURE FRAMING

BABYSITTING

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

Babysitter Reliable, trustworthy, 40 year old local, with excellent references, qualified and a blue card. Can transport children to activities or look after them in your home. Any age. Call Kim on 0414 19 55 32

COMPUTER / WEB SERVICES/VIDEO

TRAVEL AGENT

REAL ESTATE

FINANCE Jacques Fayolle – Local ANZ Mobile Lender My motto is “Customer for Life”. I will visit you, wherever, to secure the home loan best suited to you, and develop an ongoing banker /customer relationship to care for your future needs. Ph: 0408 734 152 or 5437 7311 Email fayollej@anzmortgagesolutions.com

Elders Maleny Hinterland We will source interstate and local buyers across Australia.

2/70 Maple St, Maleny Ph: 5429 6411 Peter Flint. Ph: 0409 263 814 www.eldersre.com.au Remax Hinterland Nobody in the workd sells more Real Estate than RE/MAX Michale Reck 0447 589 491 Mark Clayton 0409 181 095 2/10 Maple St, Maleny Ph: 5408 4220 www.realestatemaleny.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.

March international Women's day Woodstock at Witta April Kenilworth Cheese, Wine & Food Fest Easter in the Garden: Montville Anzac day services May Maleny Wood Expo Cross Country: Maleny Community Precinct Big Pine Music Festival: Woombye

HiNTERLANd TiMEs – FEBRuARY 2015

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

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

Maleny Agricultural show Quota Quilt show: Maleny High school June sunshine Coast Agricultural show: Nambour Hinterland Wedding Expo Lucas Parklands Young Musician's Festival July Muscle on the Mountain day QLd MX Nationals Motorcross: Conondale Queensland Garden Expo: Nambour Writers Award state Library Of Qld August Mountain View Challenge Running Events and Walks River school spring Festival Maleny Music Weekend

CABINETMAKER 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 Lic QBSA 1162819. Member Master Builders.

CARPENTRY Patios, decks, renovations, new work All aspects of carpentry from planning to the finished product. All work guaranteed Qld BSA No 103-1105 Phone Steve 0402167355

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

Maleny Curtains and Blinds Free design and consultancy service, Made to measure, indoor and outdoor bespoke window coverings and home accessories. Free Measure and Quote Ph: 0437 373 222

CHAINSAW & TREE WORK September Gary Crew Hinterland Readers Cup Real Food Festival, Maleny Mitchell Creek Rock n Blues Fest Mary Valley scarecrow Festivals Arts Connect Open studios Kenilworth Celebrates!

Lions Welcome dinner: Maleny October sound of Healing Festival: Maleny Heart of Gold Film Fest: Gympie Maleny's Celebration Of Books November Mary River Festival Heritage day Celebration Palmwoods River school spring Fest December Mary Valley Tomato Festival Christmas celebrations Woodford Folk Festival

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ANTENNAS

CURTAINS AND BLINDS

Hinterland Annual Events

February Montville: Flame Hill Grape stomp

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

Lic. No 68598

Maleny Cruise and Travel aleny Cruise & Travel is a bespoke travel company that has been taking the stress out of travel for over 20 years 39 Maple Street, Maleny Ph: 5499 9111 E: gillian@malenytravel.com.au www.malenytravel.com.au

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

January Hinterland Wedding Expo Maleny Film Festival Yandina Ginger Flower and Food Festival Australia day celebrations

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

Ph: 0419 684 324 or 5429 6565

Concept IT Systems - reliability & service

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

AIR CONDITIONING

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

Tony Wootton Tree Surgeon.Dip Hort(Arb) Operating locally since 1996.

Tree assessments and advice. Trees and shrubs pruned and detailed. Hazardous trees removed. M 0403 467 664 p 54 944 917 www.twtreesurgeon.com

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

Trades & Services ELECTRICAL

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN (cont)

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

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

R V Electrical Lic # 72787 Workshops, Homes, Cottages, Sheds & Renovations, Energy Saving Solutions, LED Lights, Security Lighting. Switchboard Upgrades, Safety Switches, Generator Outlets, Smoke alarms, Solar.

For Speedy Diagnostics and Quality Service. Call your local Sparkie Zak on 0413 885504 email: rvelectrical@yahoo.com.au

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

Green Energy Electrical

Lic No. 71210

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

FENCING & AUTOMATIC GATES 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 HonestJohns Fencing for Domestic fencing styles. Timber, Colorbond, Chainwire, Timber Retaining. Free quotes.

Have confidence in knowing the man who does the quote, does the job. Smaller jobs, $3300.00 and under. john@honestjohnsfencing.com.au

FURNITURE MAKING 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

GARDEN MAINTENANCE & MOWING 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

GUTTER CLEANING Gutter Sucker Gutter Sucker specialises in cleaning your guttering. a unique portable operation for the efficient and effective removal of leaves and rubbish from all types of gutters and roofs. Phone 1800 558 7 4 5

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

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

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

Ph: 5445 7615 Mob: 0412 680 801

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.

Handbuilt Stone Licensed, range-based professional.

Traditional rock walls, pillars, steps, paving, entrance walls and all garden features. Visit our website to see previous work for inspiration. Phone Chris on 0438 811 975 www.handbuiltstone.com QBSA1235589

PLUMBING (cont) 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

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

MUSHROOM COMPOST Direct from the grower to you The perfect environmentally-friendly garden mulch and soil conditioner. Full ute tipper load. $90 delivered.

Phone Gerard: 0407 588 824 or 54 997 273 E: gerard.rutten@bigpond.com

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

SKYLIGHTS

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

Skylights - full range to suit most situations. Flue Installations and repairs.

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

Ph: 0416 073 416

SMASH REPAIRS

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

PLANT NURSERIES

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

SOLAR 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

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 barung ;andcare Native Plant Nursery Your local community nursery stocks an extensive range of species indigenous to the Blackall Range and surrounds. Open to the public Wed – Fri 9am – 3pm, Saturday 9am – 12 noon Ph: 0429 943 152 Email: nursery@barunglandcare.org.au On the right at the end of Porters Lane,

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

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

WELDING Shrek’s Mobile Welding Competitive rates, I come to you. General welding & crack repairs, machinery and implement specialist, struyctural works, stockyards, gates, grids, trailers and horse float repairs and tank stands.

Craig Mifsud Ph: 5435 8286 / 0417 600 069

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Tom’s Wildlife Management Service 18 years’ experience in mgmt and removal of problem native wildlife. Brush turkeys, magpies, butcher birds, plovers, possums, and more. Qld Parks & Wildlife registered permit holder. Ph: 5494 4590, Mob: 0437 279 505, E: magpiesrus@redzone.com.au, W: www.tomswildlife.com.

Anderson Plumbing & Roofing Plumbing, drainage & roofing. New work, renos, maintenance specialists. Septic systems, blocked drains, high pressure ‘sewer jett’ drain cleaner, drain camera, cable locations, tank installations, roof & guttering.

Ph: 5494 3340 or 0409 541 475 QBSA1066328

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Eckankar present Hu Chant and discussion with a spiritual theme, 6 – 7:30pm, free - every Wednesday.

Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, 17 Bicentenary Lane (off Coral st) 0429 957 989

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Wootha Prize applications due at Barung Landcare office

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Comment on the draft waste strategy: 5475 7272

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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

Queensland Country Women's Association Maleny Branch, members meet at 9.30am and 7.30pm, 1 Bicentenary Lane Maleny. All women are welcome.

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Range Cancer Support Group, 12.30pm, Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, for information sharing, companionship and a shared lunch, tea and coffee provided. All welcome. Call Judy on 5435 8140 Walking tour - combining all the things we love, food, history, a bit of scandal and exploring the art and architecture (most saturdays at 8.30am in Montville and Maleny on sundays at 8.30am).

Book your spot for $10 or turn up on the day and it’s $20 per person. Ph: 0422 584 046 19

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Applications due for 2015 Wootha Prize – themed Planting the seed, over $4,000 in prizes, making it Queensland’s richest woodworking competition http://www.malenywoodexpo.com/wootha-prize/

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Australian Hibiscus Society Inc, sunshine Coast Branch, meeting and morning tea. Meeting from 10am, Woombye school of Arts Hall, Blackall st.

Woombye. Ph: 5476 2771 Sunshine Coast and Hinterland branch, society for Growing Australian Plants is at 2pm, 213 Candle Mt drive, Peachester. AGM and guest speaker.

All welcome. Enquiries: sgapsuncoast@gmail.com or 5494 9187

COLOUR – Get It Sorted!

Sunday 15th February Understanding colour and colour mixing to create luminous art and save money, time and frustration.

Details: www.sonjageorgeson.com sonja@rebix.com or 0407 238 026 GET THE SKETCHBOOK HABIT Sunday 22nd February Learn how to research, record, experiment and develop more creativity and imagination by starting a working sketchbook.

Details: www.sonjageorgeson.com sonja@rebix.com or 0407 238 026 OBI OBI CREEK – Trust the Process Sunday 1st March Working with the environment and exploiting chance and improvisation, learn to trust the process, using organic materials and pigments.

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Senior Citizens meeting, 9.30am. Bring a lunch plate to share and enjoy the scheduled entertainment, Verandah Room at the Community Centre. New members very welcome: 5494 2445

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Landholder environment grants close www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/grants

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Lions Youth of the Year, Tranquil Park Restaurant

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Combined Probus Club of Maleny, 10am, Maleny uniting Church

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Gambling Community benefit Fund grants close

12, 26 busy Needles, Verandah Room, Community Centre, 5494 2445

Montville Chamber of Commerce Meeting, Montville Cafe Bar and Grill 5.30-7pm Storytime at Maleny Library stories, rhymes and songs and purposeful play to encourage language and listening skills, promote attention and curiosity aimed at the under five’s. Free. No bookings required.

Every Thursday, 9:30-10am.

Maleny Chamber of Commerce AGM, 7 - 8.30am, House of Laurels, info@malenycommerce.org.au

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Get that Grant, do you run a community group and are planning a one-off project, event or an activity?

No matter how big or small your project, the costs can soon add up. Join council’s grants team for an overview of funding programs. Learn grant writing tips and explore other funding opportunities. Give your group the best possible chance of successfully receiving a grant. Free. Bookings essential: 1pm-2.30pm Beerwah Library: 5475 8989 (and 10.30am-noon, Kenilworth Library on Feb 20: 5475 8989) High Tea at Joybells scrapbooking shop, Landsborough. Raffle, lucky door prize and surprise entertainment. For Maleny show Charity Girl Fundraising Quest, RsVP: 0403 525 510 Early bird council rates discount ends: www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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‘The Goodwills’ (Bob and Laurel Wilson) and friends launch their latest Cd ‘The Last Waterhole’ at 2.30pm, Old Witta school, admission $7. Afternoon tea available. For bookings: goodwills@ozemail.com.au or 0438 525 119

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Minor grant applications for projects up to $2,000 open and RAdF grants close: www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/grants

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Maleny Wood Expo exhibitor application deadline

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International Women’s Day, Maleny show Charity Girl Fundraising Quest Tupperware Party, RsVP: 0403 525 510

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Major and Environment Levy grants close at 5pm: www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/grants

20-22 Spicers Tamarind Wellness Weekend: 5420 5420 21

Walks on the Wildside - visit an alpaca farm.

Call Raine: 0412 031 880

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Flame Hill Vineyard Grape Stomp, from 11am, booking essential: www.flamehill.com.au

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Free introductory cycling program for women: 5475 7272

ACT 4 Change Now Mindfulness Courses for Managing Stress, Anxiety and Depression, Incorporates evidence-based practices of Acceptance Commitment Therapy. Evening classes: 2 hours over 8 weeks. $395. Medicare and Health Fund rates available. Maleny Psychology: 54352301 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.

Emm-Tech Workshop Feb 21st Would you like to free your body?

Help family relieve muscle pain & discomfort, flexibility, balance?

Emm-Tech is fast, effective & easy to learn.

Find out more www.thestillpoint.com.au/emm-tech/ Ph Katie White 0400722786

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

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 PIANO TUITION , MALENY, Available, as1/2 hour sessions at my home in Maleny or your home. Learn for fun -all styles, incl jJazz, Dance, Ballroom ,Liturgical , Contemporary or Classical. Exams to grade 8 for AMEB, Trinity College or ANSCA. 35 years exp as a Church Organist, Band Musician & teacher.

Ph Peter 0407444767 or 54999048.

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