Hinterland Times February 2016

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February 2016

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VALENTINE'S DAY

Escape to Booloumba Creek

Graze and crush at Montville's Flamehill Winery annual festival

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From the Editor

February 2016

It's been a funny day in the office…

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OWNLOADING MY photos from the MDSRC Aussie Day Expo was the first duty today.

What an outfit! It ran like clockwork, and seemed to be even bigger and better than last year.

It was pleasing to see the new stalls and the revamped layout at the Maleny Showgrounds kept us all close to the action of black belts, trapeze and tugo-war. Well done to everyone involved!

Then in between preparing a stunning array of stories for you, from all over the district, I fielded some interesting calls…

I received a message from Valverde Maclean on how he has sold his book from Rosetta Books and website after we published his review. He told us how a remote cattleman from a Northern Territory station discovered the Hinterland Times story, told his wife and she bought a copy!

Pam from the Gold Coast was thrilled to read about architect Nell McCredie, and was keen to share the article with her mother, a cousin of Nell's.

Then a government officer from NSW called - trying to track down someone from a 2012 piece (Joe Eggmolesse - in case she hasn't found him yet)!

On a camping holiday from Brisbane, Scotty picked up a Hinterland Times

at Kenilworth Newsagency. He read about a blower on sale, and thought "That's an awesome deal!" and was devastated when he realised it was fodder for the campfire that night.

Making News The family behind Fleiter Hill

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Lennart Lovdin and his nyckelharpa

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Taming Flaxton - the first pioneers

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Susanna Molinaro: The Baby Angel

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The Eco Park connection: Greg Roughsedge and Ayca Gulgec

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Sample something "Wicked" from Sarah Castaldi in her Mary Cairncross Café before the transformation

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Back to school with healthy lunchboxes

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Owners: Heatley & Michelle Gilmore

Back in Brisbane he called the newsagent to find out the name of the paper.

He was a little vague about the newspaper cover, but I suggested he try Maleny Mitre 10. He called back five minutes later ecstatic that he had found his bargain and said, "You have been so helpful, that's just amazing.

You're good country folk. You're different people [to the city]".

Michael Berry, the previous HT owner/editor and his partner Faith Baigent, told us this would happen.

And they were right, regularly people are chasing up people and facts, in articles from years ago!

On his passing, Michael left the community a legacy of stories, and a paper that cherishes all that is good about our district, and for me - a work life that is never dull. Thank you, Michael.

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

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CO VE R S TO RY Maleny Chaplains Rebecca Francis and Chris Davis are ‘Milkin’ It For Charity’ on March 5 with fashion, fun, fine food and a cow race!

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MAKING NEWS

Buoyant businesses say a promising start to 2016 Maleny’s milkin’ it for charity

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N MARCH 5, the chaplains of Maleny State Schools are holding a fundraiser called “Maleny’s Milkin’ It For Charity�.

This fundraiser is for the local state school chaplains and will support their ongoing role in Maleny schools.

Chaplains Chris Davis and Rebecca Francis are both passionate about bringing hope to the lives of the children they work with. This race-day-style event will be an afternoon of fashion, fun, entertainment and fine food, ending with a grande finale cow race!

Prizes to be won for first, second and third place cows. Even the last place cow to amble over the finish line at Maleny Dairies will win a prize.

Go to www.facebook.com/Malenysmilkinit page to buy your tickets or drop into the Maleny Dairies kiosk.

All funds raised support chaplaincy in Maleny.

Also sponsored by Maleny Cruise and Travel, Rumba Resort and Maleny Supa IGA. For more information contact Karen on 0418 761 507 for credit card payments.

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T WAS ENCOURAGING to hear that many of our small businesses reported an excellent holiday trading season around the Hinterland.

All in all, 2016 is looking good!

John Brown of Mitre 10 in Maleny said, “The Christmas trade was exceptionally good, up from previous years with a record month recorded at Mitre 10 for December. “Business is off to a very good start for 2016 and for us the continuous HT advertising has been instrumental in achieving these goals.�

Les Jones from Jonsey's Butcher, Maleny, told us, “So far 2016 is looking like a prosperous year with the lead up from Christmas trade being highly successful. We appreciate the loyal clientele we have established.�.

And Renee English, Owner Venus Calling Montville was smiling, “As a new business advertiser, I have been extremely delighted with customer feedback and acknowledgement of my HT adverts. “Pre Christmas sales were definitely a huge increase on my first Christmas trade and I am delighted when customers bring ads in that are quite specific with what they want after viewing items in the Christmas Gift guide and Hinterland Style pages/ adverts. “Working with Karen Muir is effortless and always efficient.

She is always able to pre-empt all my advertising needs. “This is an exciting start for the year ahead and I am looking forward to continuing increasing awareness for

Pooky and Les from Jonsey's Butchers experienced a successful holiday trade and they are looking forward to a prosperous 2016

locals and tourists for not only my business, but for Montville and the whole of the Hinterland.�

Debbie Martin at Flaxton Barn told HT, “We had an exciting post-Christmas trading period, the best continuous trade we have had in two years, 2016 has started with a bang and we are looking forward to a good year.�

Thanks for the feedback - great to hear that 2016 is on track and HT is working for your business!

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by Dale Jacobsen

CARRYING O N T HE T RADITION

ESTLED IN THE Mary Valley, beside the Mary River, are 240 acres of the best beef cattle land you will see. The property, with shoulder-high grass and studded with mature eucalypt trees, rises to a ridge where Conondale National Park begins.

This valley has been home to six generations of the Fleiter family since Ian Fleiter’s maternal granddad, Henry Fritz, arrived in the valley during the 1800s.

“They owned a big piece of this valley for many years,” said Ian. “Then their kids—my mum and her four brothers—each selected a piece of the family farm and started dairying a couple of mile up the road.”

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Ian’s paternal grandparents, the Fleiters, stepped off the boat from Germany with no idea where they wanted to go, but they knew of a substantial German settlement on the Range.

“They travelled around until something caught their eye, and it was the land at the top of the steep concrete hill at Witta. They started dairying on both sides of the road, overlooking the Conondale Range,” said Ian. Today, we know this as Fleiter Hill. “I’m of real German stock; a Fritz/Fleiter cross”, chuckled Ian. With such a pedigree, there was never any doubt that generations of Fleiters would find a future in cattle. Ian and brother Lloyd eventually took over the Conondale dairy from their parents.

The other half of the team, Nancy Fleiter, arrived in the area as a young woman when her family (the Bradens) moved from out West into dairying in Conondale.

“No-one knew who the new girl was at the dance,” said Ian. “I must have been a very good judge.”

“We lived to dance,” said Nancy. “Even when we had four little ones, they never stopped us from dancing. The Conondale hall committee installed cots around the wall in the ladies’ room.

“As the littlies got tired, we threw the bedding into the cots and danced all night. At the end of the night, we bundled them up and off home.”

Three of their children, Ian Jnr (who sadly passed away three years ago), Janice and Sherryl learnt ballroom dancing in Nambour, and Ian and Nancy drove them all over SEQ for competitions.

“Nance would come in from a day dairying, then sit up until all hours sewing millions of sequins onto their frocks,” explained Ian. After a lifetime on the dance floor, the couple was forced to give it away a couple of years ago when their knees finally succumbed to years of hard work. “We wept tears of blood”, said Ian. It’s not just cattle that occupy the couple’s time. For 26 years, Ian was president of the Conondale Bush Racing Association.

Ian, the cows, and the Conondale Range

Right: Nancy and Ian at their unique dining table featuring six generations

Opposite page: Nancy and Ian with their breeding herd at Conondale

“We used to run picnic races at Green Park. They were a terrific success. We kept the price down, but even then, we raised thousands at these events and every cent remained in the valley,” explained Ian. Organisations such as the Maleny ambulance, Conondale school, hall, pool, fire brigade and tennis club all benefited from the picnic race meetings. And not just organisations …

“One time, a lady lost eight bullocks when a storm came through the valley. The cattle crammed under a tree to escape the hail. One of them got struck by lightning,” said Ian. “They were so close together, seven others around it died too.”

Nancy added: “and there were those girls who were ill with leukaemia. We helped them too”.

While busy with their own cattle and the race meetings, Ian and Nancy also found time to devote to the Conondale rodeo—Ian as president for 36 years— but he was quick to point out that it was a team effort.

“A working bee doesn’t stop just ‘cause there’s a

herd of cows coming in to be milked. If it wasn’t for Nancy doing the work at home, there’s no way in the world I could have spent the time that I did with the clubs.”

Ian’s son, Adrian and his wife Sonja, and daughter, Janice and husband Robert, bought the dairy from the brothers and continued the tradition until around nine years ago, bringing an end to the Fleiter name in dairying.

These days, Ian and Nancy are ‘having a spell’, but despite advancing years and crook knees,they have no ideas of living a softer life, and they maintain a small herd of 40 beef cattle.

Adrian and Sonja live over the ridge and are close at hand. “We couldn’t do it without them,” said Ian. “Nance and I feel that the worst thing you can do at our age is to sit in the house and watch the telly. While we can still poke around—Nance still gets on the fourwheel bike and goes down on the flat to muster— we’ll be doing it, because I think, in the long run, we’re better off. Without a doubt.”

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From shovelling snow in Sweden to hosting folk dances in Mount Mellum, Lennart Lovdin and his wife Jan are managing to dance through life to their own tune.

by Dale Jacobsen

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T ALWAYS ATTRACTS ATTENTION, this strange looking keyed instrument with an earthy, folky sound. The nyckelharpa is a traditional instrument of Sweden, and that’s where Lennart Lovdin grew up.

Lennart was always interested in music and dance, played the guitar, but he had a longing to play a bowed instrument as well.

“I didn’t have a good enough ear for the violin,” said Lennart, “so I figured I would be able to play the nyckelharpa. So long as it’s tuned correctly, the notes come out right.”

It was a time when the people of Sweden were trying to revive interest in the instrument. A woodworking course was on offer, and the project was to build a nyckelharpa.

Lennart’s move to Australia came two years later in 1983 when, after spending a whole day shovelling snow from his road and home, he went inside and rang a friend in Melbourne to see if there were any jobs in Australia.

Lennart Lovdin brings the sounds of Sweden to the Range

Above: The Mount Mellum workshop where Lennart Lovdin makes nyckelharpas Inset: The complex key system of the nyckelharpa - there are 39 keys, all different!

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There were, and so the family, with two young boys—including one under a year old—sold their house, packed their gear and moved to the other side of the world.

“We intended to stay for two years, but I am still here 34 years later.”

A move to Brisbane a few years later brought him in touch with the Scandinavian community.

“I had danced all my life, and I really missed it. I went to the Scandinavian Festival at the River Stage and there were people from the Swedish Club, the Danish Club, the Norwegian dance group all having the time of their lives.”

It was through these connections that he met other musicians, including his partner Jan Palmer, who snapped up this Swede with his traditional instrument.

They formed the band Kupaleja (a blend of their names) and play for many traditional Scandinavian celebrations such as Midsummer and Christmas.

“Jan also wanted a nyckelharpa, so I made her one. Then other people asked if I could make one for them. Before I knew it, I had orders, so I figured I’d better take this seriously.”

Lennart is a meticulous worker and each instrument, built mainly from Australian timbers (bunya top and bottom, and Qld maple for the sides) is a work of art.

“There are 39 keys in all. It takes a long time to fashion each one, as they are all different and must fit exactly.”

The basic design is traditional, but Lennart likes to incorporate his own ideas in features that don’t affect the sound.

The instrument he is currently working on is for a customer passionate about mediaeval instruments, so the keys reflect shapes of the era. The nyckelharpa itself has been around since the 1300s in various forms.

Eighteen years ago, Lennart and Jan felt the need to escape the city and bought 25 acres on the top of Mount Mellum. It was an ex-banana farm full of weeds and degraded soil, but they loved the location with views to Moreton Bay, close enough to Brisbane and the coast, and could see its potential.

The first project was to build a workshop. “There was a flat area on top made by the bobcat driver when he was building the road through the property.

“It was 9 x 12 metres, so I decided that would be where the workshop would go. The flat area became an outside space and the workshop, also 9 x 12 metres, was built out from the side of the hill.”

There was a very good reason for such a large structure.

Lennart wanted to host folk dances on his property, and so he instructed that the timber floor be made extra strong without the usual plywood bracing underneath.

“I wanted it built the old-fashioned way so it would be springy for dancing. I succeeded. I had to mount the CD player on a rubber mat,” he laughed.

Once a year, the whole workshop is cleared, the floor swept, and around 20 people gather to dance the night away.

“We hold the Danish mid-winter celebrations here, and a week or so later we hold a dance for our friends—two dances for the price of one clean up.”

The Danish Dance Group display their traditional dances

These are fantastic nights. I have been to several. We dance for a couple of hours, then sit around tables in the outside area, warmed by braziers and the food we bring to share.

Then it’s back on the dance floor until we tire.

Perhaps Lennart and Jan’s greatest achievement, however, is the transformation of their block.

With mind-numbing dedication, they have turned a weedinfested block into a forest wonderland where water tumbles over moss-covered rocks through rainforest—each tree planted by themselves.

Walls of lantana are now cleared grassland studded with mature trees. They have built bridges over the creek and footpaths that wind through the forest.

And over it all drift the distinctive notes from the nyckelharpa as Lennart plays his beautiful Swedish music.

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Lennart and Jan have created a forest haven

Right: Lennart is a meticulous worker

Left: Kupaleja enjoy playing for dancers: Lennart, Kurt, Jan and Pat

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THE FORMING OF

Flaxton Thanks to their toil and perseverance, this once wild and unproductive countryside was opened up, so later generations could live and thrive here. This is the story of Joseph and Elizabeth Dixon, the first in a series of articles on Flaxton Pioneers*.

by Gordon Plowman

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A Flaxton pioneer: J.C.Dixon Image State Library of Queensland, John Oxley library

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HE SCENIC CONGLOMERATION of verdant pastures, farms, forests and orchards called Flaxton, lies between the towns of Montville and Mapleton.

Here, where Mill Road joins the main drive along the top of the range stands a clump of slender, singing bamboos planted by the pioneer selector, Joseph Chapman Dixon over 100 years ago.

The bamboos, which have served for many a year as a landmark to guide unfamiliar visitors, were planted by Dixon to shelter the bullocks he once used to work his property.

In recognition of their historical significance these towering green and yellow canes are now heritage listed.

When Joseph Chapman Dixon was in his early 20s he emigrated from Liverpool to Melbourne in 1864. He and some other members of the Society of Friends (Quakers), selected farm land on the Mooloolah River, north of Brisbane.

They commenced growing sugar cane but Dixon and his partner experienced serious crop damage when the river flooded.

He then worked for a time on a sugar plantation at Doughboy Creek near Brisbane from where he applied to select land on Buderim Mountain.

With his application accepted, he took up 80 acres (32 hectares) on Buderim where he sold and transported timber from his properties, grazed cattle and planted maize, sugar cane and coffee.

He married Elizabeth Alice Fielding in 1873 and then went into partnership with his father-in-law, John Fielding and established the first sugar mill on Buderim Mountain. The first crushing took place in 1876.

Dixon built a fine home which he named, Canambie Homestead. This house is today privately owned but is heritage listed and still stands at 12 Dixon Road, Buderim.

By the mid-1880s Dixon had become one of the biggest land holders and one of the principal employers in the

Now known as Tanderra, stately “Chermside” from Flaxton Drive, 1920 *The Montville Historical Group are providing assistance with future articles. If you have images or knowledge of other pioneers in Flaxton, please contact Cate Patterson on 5478 5943.

Bamboos at confluence of Mill Road and Flaxton Drive

Buderim district. Amongst his employees were a number of South Sea Islander (Kanaka) labourers and, unlike many of his contemporaries, he is said to have housed them, fed them and treated them very well.

Sugar cane remained a profitable crop for many years but due to the collapse of world sugar prices, competition from other processors and government legislation to restrict the employment of cheap Islander labour, his enterprise became unprofitable.

He closed his sugar mill in 1896 after 20 years of operation, sold most of his equipment but retained his Buderim land.

Dixon then moved to the gold mining town of Gympie where he spent the next 11 years selling boots and shoes manufactured by his brother, Thomas Dixon, in Brisbane. For decades, Thomas Dixon shoes had a reputation for fine quality.

In 1881 when land became available at Flaxton, Dixon selected three blocks totalling 784 acres (317 hectares).

According to early reports the entire area was covered by dense vine scrub and clearing it by hand must have seemed a daunting task.

Speaking about Flaxton in an article in The Brisbane Courier, December 1926, J.C.Dixon said, “There was no settlement when I arrived on the scene - nothing but solid scrub, so thick there was no grass.”

By the early 1890s Dixon had cleared some of his land after first harvesting valuable red cedar and white beech timbers.

Over the next few years he developed citrus and banana plantations. In later years, most of his property was used for dairy farming.

In those days the only access to Flaxton was via extremely steep, rough bush tracks prone to damage by land slips. Pack horses and bullock teams provided the only means for transporting produce and goods.

There were, of course, no mod cons whatsoever and life in this lonely, isolated place must have been far from easy. So it is not surprising that Dixon and his family did not take up permanent residence there until 1905.

In 1908 they moved from their original pit-sawn home to their large, colonial style house, Chermside.

The Dixons always took an active part in their community and did all they could to benefit others. They sold much of

their Flaxton land in order to encourage closer settlement and to generally open up the district.

Joseph Dixon and his wife, Elizabeth, had six children: Elsie; Thomas; Olive; Eva; Joseph and Percy. Thomas died in the year of his birth, 1876.

Joseph Dixon junior took over the family farm and he and his wife, Mary, lived in the family home, Chermside.

Percy lived on his dairy farm situated further along Mill Road. Where his house once stood proud on one of the highest ridges in Flaxton, it is now surrounded by a suburbia.

Elizabeth Alice Dixon died in 1927. Joseph Chapman Dixon, after a lifetime of achievements, died in 1929.

Opposite the bamboos today, in a tropical garden setting, the house in which the original Dixon family once lived still stands proudly, having endured the years with few external changes.

If Mr Dixon could see it again he would surely recognise his beloved homestead, Chermside. A kilometre further along Mill Road, J.C. Dixon and his wife, Elizabeth Alice, lie at rest side by side in their graves.

Once this was a secluded, quiet place within a pleasant grassy glade surrounded by forest trees, bracken and lantana.

Today, thanks to housing sub-divisions, the Dixon graves seem out of place situated just outside someone’s front yard, on Mill Road, near Alice Dixon Drive

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Baby Angel

Susanna’s work with babies is offered as a community service

Previous HT writer, Leigh Robshaw once told me of a lady called Susanna Molinaro, who many mothers call the Baby Angel. Using Craniosacral Therapy, Susanna helps babies realign and settle after the birthing experience - for free.

Gay Liddington has managed to persuade a hesitant Susanna to share her story...

Story and images by Gay Liddington

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FTER SPEAKING WITH Maleny woman Susanna Molinaro about her vocation I wondered how I could write this story and do justice to the work of Craniosacral Therapy (CST). How do you put into words something tangible that seemingly defies description?

Susanna said, ‘I describe my work as listening to the body.

The body has several movements. The breath and heart which are commonly known but it also has the cranial wave.

This is a very subtle movement that comes from the pulsing of the cerebrospinal fluid.

‘My work is to feel and listen. And in that listening I go where the body takes me. I follow the body’s intelligence.’

I probed to gain understanding. Is it like acupuncture where the practitioner takes your pulses?

‘It can be related to pulses. You can feel certain movements in the bones of the cranium and down along the spine in the sacrum. If there are any restrictions in that cranial wave they can release.

‘The cranial wave is like the ebb and flow of the ocean in a sense. It goes to a still point and then releases.

‘This movement is very important because it is this fluid that moves the cerebrospinal fluid around which means it gets to every cell in the brain…it’s food and it’s cleansing. It nourishes the nervous system.

‘If there are any restrictions they can create all sorts of problems because there are certain parts of the brain and nervous system that are not being nourished and cleansed.

However, it’s different for each individual.’

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The "Baby Angel": Susanna Molinaro

Delving into the history of Craniosacral Therapy I discovered that western medicine once believed that the plates in our head were fused. But, back then the research was done on lifeless bodies.

In the 1930s, American osteopathic physician William Garner Sutherland, D.O. (1873 – 1954) in his work with the living discovered that there was another movement besides the breath and the heart…a pulsing, the cranial wave. He named the practice Cranial Osteopathy.

Susanna adds, ‘I imagine back in time, ancient modes of healing were in touch with the cranial wave like Tibetan pulsing for example. There’s always been contact with the cranial wave. It may not have had a name back then… it just was.’

Susanna comes from a line of ‘salt of the earth’ women who raised their children on home remedies.

‘My mother was a big influence. She was one of eight children brought up in the outback with no access to medicine. She later became a nurse and midwife and saw the advent of strong drugs and their side effects.

‘And so, she brought us up with her mother’s home remedies. I also raised my children using these remedies,’ said Susanna.

Natural therapies, health and bodywork captured Susanna’s interest at a young age.

Twenty years later she began formal training in CST and studied for two years government approved intensive training in Craniosacral Therapy.

Susanna has been practising for sixteen years and had many opportunities to work with babies and children. Her love of the work and compassion for her clients made evident.

‘Restrictions can come from your birth.

It’s quite a journey to come through that birth canal and most times those restrictions are never cleared and so it compounds.

‘It’s like a tree that you plant…the wind has blown it over and it’ll just keep growing in that direction. Any yet, some babies are not affected by the lumps and bumps of their birth.

‘That’s why I offer my services to babies.

To release that which could have repercussions down the line, emotionally and physically in the way the body grows.

‘And so, if you work on a brand new baby you can release that in one or two sessions.

It depends on their personalities as well.

What can traumatise one person would not affect another.

‘I once had a six-week-old baby screaming like a two-year-old having a tantrum. She was as stiff as a board. After the sessions she became this soft baby, totally relaxed. You just never know what has happened in the birth passage or in utero.

‘One young boy who came to me didn’t speak very much and when he did he was gruff. As a result he had a bad reputation at school and it affected his home life.

‘He had a very difficult forceps birth. He’d been suffering from headaches since birth. After two sessions he no longer had headaches and was being more communicative. That was an extreme situation but that’s how it can affect people’s lives.’

People usually find Susanna by word of mouth. She doesn’t charge for her service with babies rather seeing it as her community service.

I also accepted Susanna’s gift of a session so that I could experience Craniosacral Therapy. Our session began with

Susanna taking a comprehensive life history.

Stretched out on a massage table I lapsed into a state where I felt like I was floating, vaguely aware of Susanna’s presence and her hands gently moving around my clothed body. My inner journey went deeper taking me to a place of great peace.

Susanna said, ‘It’s very beautiful work and when I’m sitting with someone I always feel privileged to go into that space with them. You’re going to their body’s innate healing place and that’s really wonderful.’

Susanna’s practice also includes Bowen Therapy, Massage and Body Scrubs using natural home products. She can be contacted on 07 5494 2791.

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A SPECIAL HT TRIBU TE TO

Michael Berry Michael Berry was an immense inspiration to me. When we purchased the Hinterland Times in late 2013, Michael spent hours coaching me, generously sharing his knowledge as a highly respected journalist, editor and producer.

I am very conscious that this wonderful newspaper we have the privilege to run, is there due to both Michael and Faith.

We thank Steven Lang for writing this celebration of Michael's life.

What a team: in 2013 Faith Baigent and Michael Berry won three years in a row Best Newspaper in Country Queensland!

by Steven Lang

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ALENY HAS LOST ONE of its great champions. After a long illness – more on that later - on Sunday night January 17, Michael Berry died in Nambour hospital.

Michael was many things to many people: firstly, of course, husband, father, grandfather, friend; but also, television producer, journalist, writer, university lecturer, publisher, mentor, lover of art and an artist in his own right.

A generous man; a man passionate for what he believed was just and right; a fierce advocate for this town, bringing all of his skills to its cause.

Michael was born in Manchester, England, in 1946. His father’s profession as a nuclear engineer brought the family to Melbourne in the early sixties, Michael continuing his education there, becoming dux of his school and excelling at university.

While back in London he became involved with television, starting at the BBC, being seconded to Canada and then offered a position with the ABC, working on Peach’s Gold.

During his time with the ABC he became one of the founding producers of the 7.30 Report, as well as an executive producer with both Four Corners and Geoffrey Robertson’s Hypotheticals, programs that stand at the heart of the national broadcaster’s agenda.

In the early nineties he and his second wife, Faith Baigent, were living in Balmain when they saw a picture in the paper of a waterfall out along Hooper Road.

The idea that it might be possible to live in such a beautiful place struck them as wondrous. Within months they’d sold up and moved to Maleny.

“I remember just after we arrived,” Faith says, “going to an art opening in the old Boxsell’s building in the main street, and there were just such extraordinarily talented people gathered in the room. We knew this was the place for us.”

While Michael may have recognised Maleny as the jewel at the heart of the Sunshine Coast, he saw this belief wasn’t

A series of free grant information sessions featuring tips on grant writing for not-for-profit groups, will be held on the following dates: 15 February 16 February 17 February 18 February

Eumundi and Caloundra Maleny Beerwah and Bokarina Buderim

Visit council’s website for 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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mirrored in local government, where representatives’ eyes were firmly focused on the coast.

He became the author of a bi-weekly column in the Range News, The Drum, which he wrote for more than eight years, bringing his skills as a journalist in the larger world to the issues of a small community and becoming for many people the voice of reason in an increasingly developmentfocused debate.

It wasn’t that Michael didn’t support development, what he wanted was for it to be in sympathy with the existing community and the environment, not simply for the benefit of individual or corporate advancement.

In 2000 Michael contracted the disease which would dog him for the next sixteen years: a rare strain of rheumatoid vasculitis which causes inflammation of small and medium blood vessels as well as immense pain.

Its first effect was a series of operations to remove his toes. Eventually it led to the removal of his legs below the

A final bow from the Hinterland Times former cartoonist, Donald Greenfield to its old, much loved, Editor -in-Chief, Michael Berry

knee and to an ongoing regime of chemotherapy and debilitating drugs. He was never to be free of it again.

He refused to be cowed by such a disaster. He continued to write his columns and, as long as he was able, to teach at the university and make documentaries. He also retained both his advocacy for this community and his sense of humour.

One of the first things he said after the removal of his legs was, “See, Faith, I told you I’d never set foot in Woolworths.” He had the prosthetics made with a little bit of extra height, to get the edge on his closest friends.

It was, though, a case of one thing after another, because only a few months later his studio on the property at Hooper Road burned down, taking with it many of Michael’s beloved books and paintings. At the time he said it was worse than losing his legs.

“We had some pretty terrible things happen to us,” Faith says, “but good things came of it. We received extraordinary generosity and kindness from people around us.”

Many will remember the art auction to raise funds for Michael’s prosthetics and the New Year’s party, Legless in Maleny.

In 2008 Michael and Faith bought the Hinterland Times and transformed it, with the help of their staff, into not just a great paper for this district, but one that garnered the award for Best Qld Country Newspaper three years in a row.

The HT was, Michael said, a way for him to contribute to a community “which has given so much to us, a way of giving this region the sort of paper it deserved”.

Contribute he did. Through the quiet sustained intelligence of his writing and documentaries it would be fair to say that he influenced, for the better, the way this community sees itself.

He is survived by his wife, Faith, his children Emily and Simon and five grandchildren. He will be sorely missed.

Michael Berry will be missed

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Retreat with the ‘roos at Crystal Waters Eco-park

An Aussie carpenter and organic farmer from Turkey have joined forces to produce a truly unique accommodation hideaway.

International love has brought a wonderful wealth of knowledge, creativity and joy to the Hinterland permaculture destination.

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T THE CRYSTAL WATERS Visitor’s Eco-park guests are advised to “relax and restore your energy”.

Manager Greg Roughsedge and his partner Ayca Gulgec operate and maintain the Eco Park right from home, as they live and garden onsite.

Greg has managed the Eco Park in the past, but left to travel the world and returned with a rather precious gift.

He and Ayca (pronounced "eye-cha") had met three years ago at Crystal Waters, and after 18 months in Turkey, they fell in love.

“I couldn’t believe how lucky I was," Greg tells of meeting his energetic Turkish partner, and his eyes well up a little.

Perfect eco-hosts, Greg is a carpenter by trade, he takes bookings and maintains the Eco Park, and enjoys seeing its ‘roo proof’ garden grow. They are both passionate about community - building and environmentally conscious enhancements.

Amongst other degrees and certifications, Ayca has a Masters in Urban Development and after her work there of ten years, was recognised to be one of Turkey’s best organic farmers.

Both Greg and Ayca bring their creativity to presentation of the park, the online marketing, and sweet little homely extras Ayca leaves for guests to discover, like flowers on the bedside tables.

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Greg Roughsedge and Ayca Gulgec in their glorious, roo-proof vege garden

The term ‘eco’ in the name of the visitors’ area is important to Ayca and Greg.

“We want that Eco Park visitors will be able to re-discover a lost connection with nature during their stay,” Ayca beams with enthusiasm about her new home.

She has encouraged this intention by focusing her energies on maintaining the park vegetable garden, mulching the trees heavily and composting Eco Park food waste.

She even performs ‘smudging’ rituals to clear energy in the cabin and bunkhouse rooms in the cleaning routine.

Next to an open share-kitchen and behind a communal fire

The main cabin at the Crystal Waters Eco-park

pit area, Greg and Ayca have created a rather artistic communal site from rock, wood, and bamboo, for “conscious gatherings”.

Time will only tell who decides to gather there but at the time of our visit, there was a congregation of a wallaby and her joey grazing peacefully nearby, and a brush turkey standing proudly on an old stump.

Subtle efforts like delicate placement of fallen palm husks around their mother-tree, colourful crochet adorning one lucky eucalypt, and vases of flowers in the cabin and accommodation rooms are evidence of Ayca’s magical wand.

Maleny residents are familiar with the Hinterland’s own Eco Village, Crystal Waters, but others may not be aware that an intentional community, with a focus on permaculture and related environmental practices, exists about half an hour off the hinterland circle.

Crystal Waters was developed in the eighties with a more singular focus to adhere to the principles of Permaculture, a concept of living resiliently developed by two Tasmanians named Bill Mollison and David Holmgren.

The Crystal Waters Community Co-operative, which began in 1981, is a small not-for-profit organisation comprised of a membership of lot owners or residents who have lived in the community for more than two years.

Board member, Richard Giles said, "The community has since diversified, with some 250 permanent residents calling Crystal Waters home today. The majority of the property is devoted to residential use, but visitors are more than welcome."

Guests stay at the Eco Park for a variety of reasons. Some come to camp amidst the beautiful environment and take advantage of the nature trails adjacent to the communal land.

"Crystal Waters’ native wildlife is in part protected by their Body Corporate legislature, and its forested hectares, located along the headwaters of the Mary River, are now a sanctuary for diverse species of birds and native wildlife amongst open cattle fields," Richard stated.

He said visitors come for the weekend or overnight to attend social events, like the annual Solstice Roots reggae event, the monthly Crystal Waters Market or weddings held within the village.

"Students taking courses and workshops, such as the annual week-long Permaculture Design Course (PDC) offered by the Co-operative, are also regular attendees at the visitor’s camping area," Richard added.

"And some are travellers passing through, such as caravanners, backpackers or WWOOFERs." Whatever the reason for their visit, the messages in the guestbook tell tales of heart-warming appreciation for their hosts and experiences.

One thing is certain, after travelling down to the end of a narrow (Ally reminded me it’s paved) road to Crystal Waters Visitor's Eco Park, between the bamboo forest and a beautiful dam, relaxation is definitely on the cards.

Book online for camping, cabin rentals, or caravans: http://www.crystalwaters.org.au For more images: www.facebook.com/CrystalWatersEcoPark

Crystal Waters Visitor’s Eco-park is nestled next to a beautiful dam

Ayca delights in creating soothing spaces for visitors at Crystal Waters

The earthy “camp kitchen” at Crystal Waters Eco-park offers a communal space for guests to connect at mealtimes

Thanks to Ally Bing for words and images.

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10 recipes to teach teens before they fly the coop There is a generation or more of Aussies who don't know how their way around a kitchen and grew up believing that heating up frozen meals is home cooking.

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Our bolognaise mince is more than half full of vegies - zucchini, mushroom, tomato, carrot and more! The basis for spaghetti bolognaise, lasagne, pasta bake, savoury mince with vegies, pies, shepherd's pie, stuffed capsicums, filling for toasted sandwiches..it will be one of the first recipes to be acquired.

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Chili con carne - variation on a theme using mince and loads of inexpensive kidney beans and our home recipe for a taco mix - instead of a packet. Again - you can adapt this easily - for wraps, tacos, nachos or just to serve with rice and salad.

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Tuna patties - the ultimate cheap feed - serve them up with a bucket load of vege for a family favourite.

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Stroganoff - voted No. 1 many times over by all the siblings, you can't leave home without this one. We use the trusty 80s Women's Weekly recipe and serve with tagliatelle or linguine, and peas. Chicken stroganoff is another recipe I will add to the book - with bacon and lots of vege, Grandma's recipe will be transferred from Dad's book into the son's.

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AM PUTTING TOGETHER my list of things a teen must know before he launches himself off into the world. For example, it is important to wash whites separate from coloured clothes - but knowing how to produce some simple meals is the ultimate strategy for food security.

When my husband left his family home, his mum presented him with a book of loved recipes, handwritten, and still referred to every week in our household.

No 1 son will be receiving something similar to add to his repertoire of BLTs, 'home ec' Chicken Carbonara, and hot dogs … but what are the most important dishes to include?

Here's our family favourites that will be making the list (lessons are not optional): 1.

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White sauce - the art of a white sauce should not be underestimated. It is very useful - for one of his favourite things - lasagne, but you can also make it with a milk alternative, add cheese, or herbs and flavourings - tuna for tuna pasta, other pasta or potato dishes or the ultimate pairing with corned meat.

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The trusty stew - even though he won’t have a slow cooker or pressure cooker yet, I will still include this one.

We'll add some 70s casseroles that NEVER lose their favour in our household, and a recent slow cooker addition - a three hour chicken burrito recipe!

The convenient stirfry - probably honey soy chicken or oyster beef (that's oyster sauce, nothing too posh for this

From Grandma Judy’s cherished recipe book to her son, Heatley, and now included in her grandson’s ‘leaving home recipe book’

book). Use the technique for homemade Thai, Mexican, noodles, Indian, wraps and a one pot meal - fried rice.

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Baked, grilled and fried fish - yum!

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Chicken enchiladas and Mexican rice - these are his father's recipes - prized requests for birthday dinners with delicious homemade salsa.

10. Eggs are so cheap and versatile. From scrambled eggs to our stovetop motorhome frittata, they have loads of nutrition and are good on the wallet.

Of course over time we'll add more salads, grills, pizza, roasts, marinades, potato salad, soup, pancakes, meatballs and meat free meals!

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Flame Hill hosts the ‘Stomp’ festival each year to celebrate the conclusion of another successful harvest and vintage. Their signature event from 11am-6pm on February 27, is unlike no other and gives the visitor the opportunity to experience a real harvest on a real working farm.

As well as the highlight stomping in grape barrels which is open to all comers, it is a wonderful day for wine aficionados, food lovers and those seeking quality live entertainment.

Headlining 2016 is the smooth, swinging sound of Brisbane’s best loved Big Band/Jazz ensemble, Swing Central.

Award-winning Flame Hill resident Chef, Adam Lugg subscribes to the philosophy of simple flavours with a focus on a regional awareness and seasonal produce.

He states, "I look forward to preparing and serving this year’s Corporate Deck and Marquee Stomp menu’s showcasing the paddock-to-plate philosophy, grass-fed Angus beef, farm-grown produce, poultry, eggs and game birds we have made synonymous with Flame Hill, that will match perfectly with our estate grown wines."

New for 2016 they offer two Stomp experiences, both featuring live entertainment, wine tasting, our famous grape crushing festivities (at 5pm), and Adam's cuisine.

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Bookings Essential so call NOW!

Ph: (07) 5429 6543 The 2016 Flame Hill annual grape ‘Stomp’ is on February 27

Cellar lunch overlooking the sea and vines.

The ‘Corporate Deck ‘showcases a special Stomp celebration menu - a canapé and small bowl cocktail-style grazing experience, featuring savoury and sweet selections throughout the day.

Available for purchase are Flame Hill vineyard estategrown wines, beer on tap and additional grazing options throughout the afternoon.

Tickets and information: www.flamehill.com.au/stomp/

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Food, Drink

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One of the difficult decisions living and working in our foodie haven is which sensational dining venue will I choose today? Regardless of whether it is fine dining or a casual cafĂŠ you can be sure that a unique culinary experience awaits.

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Above: Three cheese and spinach roll with homemade relish Left: Sarah Castaldi, owner of Mary Cairncross Café

Character and cake at Cairncross

by Gay Liddington

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ALKING INTO Mary Cairncross Café I felt an immediate sense of calm in the presence of a nurturing forest. The open air covered seating area provides a rustic, organic experience whilst offering spectacular views of the Glasshouse Mountains.

Sarah Castaldi, café owner for the past nine years, talked about her passion for food.

“I’m from a European family. My grandfather used to cook in his kitchen downstairs when we lived with him. My mother is also a very good cook. I’ve always had an innate love of food.”

Mary Cairncross Café offers a range of gourmet savoury foods as well as sweet treats that will leave you wanting more.

“Our food is very fresh. We make everything on the premises with the exception of bread, biscuits and of course the obligatory tomato and barbeque sauces. You have to have those in a café otherwise people won’t cope,” quipped Sarah.

Homemade sausage rolls, three-cheese spinach rolls, frittatas and risotto balls feature on the menu. Lamb wraps and haloumi wraps are also among the favourites or how about a ‘Bloody Big Breakfast’ plus selections from the kids’ menu? These are accompanied by the cafés speciality relishes and sauces.

I turned the subject to sweets because I’d once had a delightful indulgence at the café. An experience not forgotten! Sarah immediately knew what I was raving about.

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“This is our signature cake which actually evolved from a mistake. We were trying to create a gluten free option but at the same time get away from the usual chocolate cakes.

“So we experimented with a chocolate meringue and it just kept evolving. The addition of dates, figs and walnuts completed the creation now known as the ‘Wicked Cake’.”

Is it still on offer? I queried in hope of an affirmative answer.

“We can’t not make it…some people can’t get away from that one! It’s a great share cake. And we’ve got sweets in almost every flavour to suit different palates.”

I asked Sarah what is it that she loves about this café and what has kept her here for so long?

“I look out at those mountains every day and feel very grateful for having had the chance to work in such a beautiful place. I think it’s an icon of Maleny.”

For Sarah Castaldi her future at Mary Cairncross Café is uncertain. Invitation to tender for redevelopment of the scenic reserve has been advertised. The new development will include the demolition of the existing café.

I posed a question, “Where does that leave you?”

“Well, I walk away from here in April. I would have to apply for the next tender if I wish to take over the lease on the new place which would open in about a year. So, it’s whether I go and start somewhere else or get a job…I’m not sure yet.”

In the meantime, take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the warm hospitality that Sarah offers. Combine magnificent views with gourmet café food then add a cup of Puro Organic Fair Trade Coffee or speciality tea to complete a truly luscious experience.

Mary Cairncross Café at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, 148 Mountain View Road, Maleny. Phone: 5494 2287. Hours: weekdays 8.30am – 4pm, weekends 8.00am – 4pm.

Temporary café during Mary Cairncross upgrade A Council spokesperson has advised that a temporary café building will be located on site during the building upgrade at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve.

This will allow the current provider to continue to operate (with basic facilities), and visitors can still enjoy food and coffee.

Council has committed funds and called for tenders to appoint a contractor to deliver the 12 month construction phase, due to start mid-2016.

Supported by $1 million from the Queensland Tourism Infrastructure Fund, Division 5 Cr Jenny McKay said “The Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Management Committee has also raised $250,000 in gold coin donations which will go towards the construction budget as well.

“This is fantastic news for the Management Committee, The Friends of Mary Cairncross and the volunteers and tourism groups who have all worked closely with Council.

“The project includes a new Discovery Centre, cafe, gift shop, elevated viewing platform, meeting theatrette, conservation research area and offices and amenities for the hard-working volunteers and staff who run the information desk 365 days of the year.”

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T VALENTINE'S DAY is celebrated on February 14.

This year it falls on a Sunday, so why not whisk your beloved to a romantic weekend? There are so many beautiful guesthouses and cottages, you can stay right here on the Hinterland!

Here's five more ideas to inspire: 1.

Romance with a sumptuous few courses, like at Pomodoras on Obi, High Tea and pamper at Elements, or savour a traditional Devonshire Tea with scrumptious buttermilk scones at Flaxton Barn.

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Get cheesey Buy a cheese platter from Colin James, then find a beautiful spot for a picnic and break open the water biscuits or crusty bread to sample delicious crumbly, melty and hard cheeses.

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Sweets for the sweet Decadent chocolates are on offer from Mayfield Patisserie Montville, such as orange and lemon ganache or Australian Kakadu plum jelly.

Cocorico in Flaxton also has a blend of nutty, fruity, herbal, classic and exotic flavours encased in chocolate. In Maleny, Sweets on Maple have beautiful boxed sets and every lolly under the sun for your loved one!

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You had me at Merlot Visit the cellar door at Flamehill Montville and try some estate-grown, hand-harvested wines such as the barrel fermented Chardonnay or the Montville Shiraz.

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Day Spa with a difference Being pampered is something special in the lush rainforest and bushland setting of Casa di Natura, Flaxton. Private and tranquil, with a vast array of treatments and a solar-heated magnesium swimming pool - this is the place to be indulged.

Go for Solar

Opia and Sue show that love is in the air for Valentine's Day at Sweets on Maple Image Karen Muir

Now is the right time

Catheryn, is only receiving the lower feed-in-tariff of 6¢ per kWhr. Yet when she purchased a new 4 bedroom home in Brightwater with electric hot water service last year, she installed a 6kW solar system from All Energy HQ which has knocked back her bill, nearly totally wiping it out.

She only received a $49.00 bill for the summer quarter. Even when all the children were home from school, plus holiday visitors. Catheryn is more than happy with her purchase of her 6kW solar system.

As at August 2015 Energex has raised their fees and charges.

You are now paying much more for you electricity supply since that date. i.e.

Fees Tariff 33 Supply

Before $0.1845 $0.8341

Now $0.1887 $1.1638

Additional Fees CL33 Solar metering

Before $0.00 $0.00

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Love is in the air .....

- at Mayfield on Montville If you are passionate about food - and even better, have someone special to share that experience with, you will love the two dining experiences at Mayfield on Montville.

Both the Edge Restaurant and the Mayfield Patisserie boast incredible views and menus that read like a ‘foodies delight’.

“Our Patisserie specialises in superb desserts and handcrafted chocolates, including ‘miso caramel’ and ‘lemon macadamia’, said Rachel Greggery.

“If you are looking for a light savoury meal we also offer a selection of quiches, gourmet sausage rolls, filos and croissants, all served with a side salad. Come and say hello - we’d love to see you. For bookings phone 5478 5999.”

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Painting Workshops

The fun continues with fortnightly Art Classes at 9.30am till midday at the Mayfield Gallery.

Classes cost $30 and all materials are included! Phone Pat on 5445 7421 for bookings

‘Skin Type’ Consultations

Katrina Grace from Belle Beauty & Fragrance is offering a free skin analysis and colour consultation.

Phone her on 0407 762 436 to book your preferred time.

Gallery Paintings - On Sale Decorators take note!

Mayfield Galleries (behind the Candle Shop) have reduced prices dramatically on oil paintings this month only to make room for new artwork arriving in March. Be Quick!

Handmade chocolates, desserts and savouries available at Mayfield Patisserie.

The Edge Restaurant offers sweeping views of the Sunshine Coast in one of the best locations for dining on the hinterland. Combine this with the beverage of your choice while perusing the menu (including fabulous daily specials) and you could nearly be in heaven!

Gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian options are also available which makes it an ideal choice when heading out with family and friends.

Function bookings from 2 to 80 people are welcome and it is advisable to book ahead for Valentines Day.

Functions The Edge Restaurant caters for special occasion functions from 2 to 80 people!

Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free options available. Book on 5442 9344.

“The Edge is open 7 days from 8:30am until 4pm for breakfasts, lunches and everything in between,” said Adele Smith.

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Makers Market and more art events for Kenilworth A

RT WORKSHOPS, markets and art experiences are planned for Kenilworth in 2016.

Kenilworth Arts President, Mary-Jane Weld said, "It was great to hear suggestions from other groups as to how we can collaborate to improve the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience and

Feature Artist Montville Art Gallery February 2016

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about TLC John Pointon

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EXTURE, LIGHT and colour is what adds that very special dimension to John Pointonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paintingsâ&#x20AC;?, according to gallery director, Joan Page. â&#x20AC;&#x153;John has been painting professionally for more than forty years and he is still one of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most sought after artists.â&#x20AC;?

John is highly regarded for his delightful portrayals of Sydneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inner city suburbs with their workerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cottages and terrace house with intricate lace work. He also enjoys painting old country towns, sleepy fishing villages and Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colourful centre.

Born in Sydney in 1936, John studied at the National Art School. Believing he could not earn enough money from art to support a family, he commenced a career in the advertising industry. Whilst finding his day job satisfying and rewarding, painting remained his passion and consumed all his spare time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I began entering art exhibitions in the late 1960s but my fist solo exhibition was not until 1971,â&#x20AC;? John told us. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It completely sold out in ninety minutes causing a sensation in the art world and attracting a huge press coverage. The next year, I exhibited twenty-four paintings and they were all sold within forty minutes. It was these successes which gave me the confidence to make art my fulltime profession.

The effect of light on colour and what can be achieved by it is my principal interest. Creating a luminosity or glow about a subject is what my paintings are all about.

Viewers often tell me they feel they can step inside my paintings. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exactly the effect I aim to create.â&#x20AC;?

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

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participation in arts activities."

While the popular Kenilworth Arts Festival, held over the October long weekend, will remain the flagship art event in town, you can look forward to more frequent art workshops and a series of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;makersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; marketsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, along with opportunities to enjoy and take part in various performing arts.

Our regular program of music club, mahjong, garden club and film friends will continue to keep members entertained

and we welcome suggestions.

With Kenilworth Foodfest we invite you to join us for an Aussie Chinese New Year dinner to welcome in the year of the monkey on Saturday, February 6. Book at the hotel.

Please contact Kenilworth Arts on 5472 3223 (or MaryJane on 0402 008 330) to become a member, or with any queries or suggestions about the arts in our district. www.kenilwortharts.org.au

Zonta invitation wins international award T HE ZONTA CLUB of Blackall Range invitation to its Dusk on the Deck function for International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day has won the International Adobe Award for Publishing and Graphic Design.

Designed by committee member Nita Lester, it features a yellow Zonta rose watermark with the wording surrounded by a distinctive yellow frame.

Dr Lester said the judges commented on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;delicate but clear message and overall designâ&#x20AC;Ś and unique design feature [of the frame]â&#x20AC;?.

Zontian, Nita Clare Lester, is an artist and photographer working in all areas of design and print production. She is a Government Botanist with a PhD in botany and president of the Queensland Art Society. Nita lives in Mapleton.

International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day (IWD), March 8, is celebrated around the world by Zonta International as Rose Day, featuring the Zonta Rose (Hartanna Princess Alice) symbolising peace, harmony and friendship.

The Zonta Club of Blackall Range will mark the day with a 5.30 to 7pm party they have named Dusk on the Deck at the Maleny Community Centre, and it will include the inaugural Zonta Woman of Achievement Award to be presented to a woman who has given outstanding service to the community of Blackall Range.

President Alison Huth is excited about the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is an innovation for us, but it is at the heart of what Zonta is all about; we help women in need, domestic or otherwise; we encourage young women with fellowships, scholarships and bursaries, and we reward womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s achievement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know that a new idea takes time to reach its full potential, but the club hopes this award will continue in future years as we want to be able to recognise at least a few of the women who give outstanding service to our Blackall Range community,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Nita Lester, Trish Doble, Suzie Billet, Ruthie de Courcier with a vase of Zonta roses discussing 'Dusk on the Deck' Alison will announce and present the award at the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day event on March 8.

Coordinator of the function, Zontian Judith Ross-Smith, said the selection committee had a difficult decision to choose a winner from the number of women across the Blackall Range who were nominated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is really a matter of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;first among equalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, as all the women had given their time, expertise and funds over many years to serve their community in a volunteer capacity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is significant a woman has won an award that is open to all designers, that it is for an International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day event, and especially gratifying that Nita is a member of our committee, and we congratulate her,â&#x20AC;? said Judith.

Attendance at Dusk on the Deck was limited because of space constraints on the Community Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deck, and the rsvp date of February 22 would have to be strictly adhered to.

There are still some spaces available and the invitation was available from Zontians or download it from: www.zontablackallrange.org.au

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C R E AT I V E C U T S The Strangest Dreamers

The Strangest Dreamers, based on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, have performed at the 2011/12 Woodford Folk Festival and the 2012 Illawarra Folk Festival, Woodford's Planting and The Noosa Jazz Festival.

The winners of the ABC Sunshine Coast FM Exhumed Band competition 2013 are named after Ed McCurdy's famous song "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream", an affirmation of hope and peace.

Our huge repertoire of original songs encompasses a broad range of musical genres; inspired by the music of early Jazz years, Swing Blues, Roots and Gospel, Country and Classic Rock.

Back in Maleny for some Saturday fun at Finbars on February 20. Lock it in, Dreamers.

Valentines' Day: Players in Love Prominent Maleny singer Jenny Keys will be playing piano for four numbers, including I Remember It Well from the musical Gigi with Marianne Osborne and Barry Harber (pictured).

Her professional appearances include Barry Crocker’s Sound of Music; In Melbourne Tonight with the comedy legend Graham Kennedy; Bandstand, and guest spots with English star Harry Secombe.

She retired here 11 years ago and joined the Maleny Singers. “The Singers have a lovely diversity of voices and I love being able to act as well as sing,’’ Jenny enthuses.

“When we all put our skills together I think we can create something lovely for audiences.”

The Maleny Players’ revue is $15 with a glass of bubbles, 7pm on February 13, and 2.30pm and 7pm on February 14.

Rated M, buy tickets from the Maleny Visitor Centre or www.malenyplayers.org.

Lease and Benno

Come and see a covers duo with a very talented singer/guitarist called Ben Cummiskey.

The other half of the duo, Lease Vasey sang in her first band when only 11 years old. With extensive training, in voice, performance, dancing, guitar, and years of live performance experience, she has worked with some amazing artists.

Also a songwriter, her work includes radio and television jingles, and even writing songs for film and television. See them live on February 19 at Hotel Maleny.

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The Reserves

Kelly Cork With rave reviews and airplay across the country, Maleny’s Kelly Cork’s first solo CD, One Of These Days, has confirmed his standing as a much respected guitarist and singer/songwriter. His insightful songs cut to the heart of the matter.

See Kelly Friday, February 12, 7pm at the UpFront Club. Meals from 5.30pm, book 5494 2592 (trading hours only please).

The Reserves are a local band formed in 2012, with lead guitarist Mick, bass guitarist Mark and drummer David.

The band was formed through mutual friends, Mark and Mick had played together in previous bands in Melbourne and David had played with various bands in QLD. They have played at more than 20 venues all throughout the Sunshine Coast, and their favourite gig was Woodstock At Witta. The band’s genres includes music from the 70s, 80s with Aussie rock, all the way up to modern times.

See them at Hotel Maleny on February 12 and 26.

From “The Horses Mouth” A series of paintings by Elsie Brimblecombe based on the twentieth century novel, The Horses Mouth

by Joyce Cary, are to be shown at The Upfront Club, opening at 6pm on February 20 until March 18.

"I tried to get inside the head of the main character, Gulley Jimson, a sixty-eight year-old artist, down on his luck, who is both a scoundrel and a genius. It was great fun," says Elsie.

This is the sixth time Elsie has shown her work, based on literary text, at The Upfront Club in Maleny.

Award-winning duo, The Bobkatz (Garry Koehler and Rob McKay), are guests at the Goodwills’ Maleny house concert venue on Sunday February 21.

The Bobkatz first gained national airplay on Australia all Over with Garry’s song, The Man in the Picture. They recently won Heritage Song of the Year, and Group or Duo of the Year at the Independent Music Awards in Mildura.

The concert starts at 3pm, tickets are $15/$12 and bookings are essential. Call Bob on 0438 525 119.

Goodwills house concerts are sponsored by the Queensland Folk Federation.

Weaving workshops Old-Time Dance Belli Hall's first OldTime-Dance for 2016 is on Saturday, March 5, from 7.30pm.

Join them for a fun night of old-time dancing, with live music by local Sunshine Swing band.

Entry includes supper $14 adults, $5 students, children free. Raffle tickets at the door.

Belli Hall is an alcoholfree venue located at 1170 Kenilworth Road, Belli Park.

Information contact Margaret on 5447 0175 or visit www.bellihall.com.

Alice Spittle studied Maori Design and Art in New Zealand and started her journey into the expression of art in Christchurch, where she exhibited and sold her works nationally and internationally.

In 2011, after experiencing both major earthquakes, her and her family moved to Brisbane with their two-week-old and Alice is now settled in her studio in Maleny .

Call Alice on mobile 0450 521 136 to attend a Weaving Workshop and Art Retreat at the Kondalilla Eco Resort, Montville on February 6, March 26 or 27, 10am – 5pm. Find more dates at: www.artandwellbeing.com.au/workshops

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Storm season is here

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TORM AND CYCLONE season is here and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is urging Queenslanders right across the state to prepare.

SES Regional Manager for the North Coast, Merrick Islet said, "The Bureau of Meteorology is expecting a wet Autumn.

"A typical storm season is October/November tapering into the cyclone season. If you look at the last year, there were tragic events in May." So residents should be prepared - ensure your gutters are clear and you have no branches overhanging their house.

In the hours before the storm approaches, bring loose outdoor items indoors and secure items which can’t be moved, such as swing sets and trampolines.

You should also move cars undercover and away from trees and seek shelter indoors, never under trees.

After the storm hits, the community should be alert for debris around their house as well as fallen trees and powerlines.

Residents who cannot clean up their own property and require storm and flood emergency assistance should contact the State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500. In a lifethreatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000).

SES volunteers respond to hundreds of requests during peak storm activity and ask that those requiring assistance be patient.

Most SES tasks are not quick jobs, and often extensive work and time is required to attend to storm damage.

The public is asked to remember that the SES is made up of volunteers dedicated to helping others and will always put the safety of its volunteers first during adverse weather conditions.

For information on how to prepare visit: www.getready.qld.gov.au

Register today to clean up Australia

Lions members Jim King, Mike Foale and President Peter Jensen prepare for Clean Up Australia Day. Register now!

IN BRIEF: $500 T-shirt competition Barung Landcare is running a T-shirt design competition to celebrate 20 years of the iconic Maleny Wood Expo.

Maleny Wood Expo exists to raise awareness of our beautiful native timbers and the need for sustainable timber use.

The winner will receive a $500 cash prize.

Entries must be received by February 24. Entries may be submitted in hard copy to PO Box 1074, Maleny Q 4552 or dropped into the Barung Landcare office at 38A Coral St, Maleny, or emailed to info@barunglandcare.org.au For competition details, guidelines and an overview of the event go to: http://www.malenywoodexpo.com.

Get started Vouchers in Round 7 of the Queensland Government’s Get Started Vouchers program are rushing out the door.

Treasurer and Minister for Sport Curtis Pitt said the Get Started Vouchers provide up to $150 assistance to eligible families to help them cover membership fees and associated costs of joining a local sports club.

For more information on how to apply for Get Started Vouchers, visit www.npsr.qld.gov.au/getinthegame

Local Heroes grants To assist Glass House sporting associations and community groups with some of their costs, local MP Andrew Powell, is pleased to announce his 2016 Local Heroes Grants.

“These grants will allow groups to nominate for a donation of $250. Just go to my website and click on the Local Heroes Grant icon to get your nomination in the mix.”

Andrew’s website is www.andrewpowell.com.au.

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T’S TIME TO take a look around our local area – streets, parks, sporting grounds, beaches, bushland and waterways to find those rubbish hotspots that need attention and register a local site for Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, March 6.

The Blackall Range Lions Club members participate every year. President Peter Jensen said the Lions collect rubbish on Obi Lane South and Maleny-Landsborough Road, near Gardener Falls.

“Quite a few clubs get involved,” he said, each with their own areas. But there always room for more volunteers!

According to Chairman and Founder of Clean Up Australia, Ian Kiernan AO, registering a local site on Clean Up Australia Day is the perfect way to free your favourite local areas of senseless rubbish.

“Come on Australia – Let’s make this Clean Up Day the biggest one yet! Our website is open for registrations and

once again we need your generosity and passion for the environment to make 2016 a success,” said Mr Kiernan.

In 2015 more than 535,000 volunteers removed an estimated 14,000 tonnes of rubbish from 6,890 sites across Australia.

“I am pleased once again to work with all of our volunteers who continue to tirelessly remove rubbish from your local area. However, this year I would like to challenge everyone else to get involved in what is now the biggest community mobilisation event in the Southern Hemisphere.

“Find a local rubbish hotspot or favourite location and then organise your family, friends, neighbours and colleagues to join your team.”

Over the last 26 years volunteers have donated more than 29.8 million hours towards caring for the environment through Clean Up Australia Day. Registrations for 2016 Clean Up sites are now open: www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au

The YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament (QYP) is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2016 program will open on January 25 for youth all around the state, aged between 15 and 25.

QYP is a Parliament made up of 93 Youth Members who represent every electorate around the state, including four seats to represent indigenous Queenslanders. QYP is run by young people for young people. Visit: www.ymcaqyp.org/

Help for artists If you’re a local artist or work in the creative arts, applications for Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Grants are always open.

The RADF program is designed to support the development of emerging and professional artists and creative arts workers. Individuals and businesses can apply.

For more information and to apply, visit council’s website or contact council's grants team on 5420 8616 and ask to speak with the RADF Liaison Officer.

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Out and About

Australia Day Celebrations

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Centaur cadets put up a fight in the tug-o-war

Diego Perez had the best view on the shoulders of his Dad, Juan

Above: Tarci Carey from Conondale on the Little Athletics course in his Aussie invisible suit Image by FYRE.COM.AU

Left: Anika Markwort performing for the Sylph Circus troupe Image by FYRE.COM.AU

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Netball President Kerri Leddin gives Waylon Gervasoni a few netball pointers

Patriots Tilly Cook and her grandmother, Wendy Lonie

In Montville

Phil Jennings and Denis Condon and their partners Elaine Condon and Anne Jennings from Mapleton, were planning a late afternoon celebration at the Lilyponds

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The Falla family from Buderim and Gympie - Alissa, Joshua, Chris, Jemma and Debbie and Shippy George from Mt Isa, chose Montville as the destination for a family reunion on Australia Day

Australia Day Celebrations

Henry Jones kick at the soccer goal for Maleny Rangers

Flag waving cuties Penelope Katsaras and Charlotte Ramke Tug-o-war victors from Little Athletics

Blazer with Olin and Charlie Stratford and Jared Ashcroft

Out and About

MDSRC's Gail Denver and Tess Presswell from Lions

Maleny Bushrangers Rugby Union officials President Warren Cox, Julie Palmer and Darren Kennedy were signing new members up

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In the Wild

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Time to Ground Yourself What's in the Spotlight

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T’S TIMe To START a whole new cycle around the sun and a good time to take stock, ground yourself and consider changes in direction and also a good time to stop and smell the roses. Which is of course a subtle and subliminal message by myself to you, to start the new year by to stocking up on ground covers, reducing lawns and enjoying the beautiful sights and scents of our native wildflowers. here at Forest heart Nursery in Maleny we have an ever growing range of local native groundcovers, grasses, vines, herbs and ferns, that not only look good in your garden but provide habitat for native fauna both little large and all those imbetween.

Take for example some of our native rainforest running grasses, the Beard Grasses Oplismenus spp and Graceful Grass Ottochloa nodosa. They can form a dense grassy groundcover between 5 -30cm deep that are competitive enough to exclude weed seed germinating particularly under the shade of trees. They also provide good forage for wallabies or pademelon’s (if you’re lucky enough to have them in the neighbourhood) and are host plants to the wonderfully named Wonder Brown butterfly.

Native Violets Viola banksii (syn. hederacea) and Viola betonicifolia are not only beautiful in flower, in the case of

Apply for a traineeship with Council Council is offering three twelve month and one eighteen month full time traineeships. Gain a qualification while working in the fields of horticulture, libraries or civil construction. Visit Council’s website for further details. Applications close 14 February.

Get an early bird discount on your rates Get a 5% early bird discount by paying your rates by 19 February. With 24/7 access, payment through MyCouncil on Council’s website is the most convenient way to pay. A range of other payment options are listed on your rates notice. Ratepayers can also register online to receive future rate notices by email.

Join the clean up for turtle hatchlings Join the great turtle hatchling clean-up on Saturday, 6 February. By collecting beach litter you’ll clear a path to help tiny loggerhead turtles make the journey from their nests to the sea. Register via Council’s website and be in the running to win great prizes.

Enter the Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2016 Nation-wide entries are now being sought for the prestigious Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2016. The Art Prize now offers a major prize of $25,000. Visit Council’s gallery website for details.

Apply for a grant Two of Council’s grants programs are now open and not-for-profit community groups are invited to apply.

Major Grants of up to $30,000 and Environment Levy Grants of up to $5000 are available. Visit Council’s website for program guidelines and how to apply. Applications close on March 7.

Conservation Program Open Day Find out how you can help conserve and restore our natural environment at the free Community Nature Conservation Program Open Day, 9am-1pm Sunday 28 February at Maroochy Bushland Botanical Gardens. This family-friendly event features guided walks (bookings essential), live music, a free sausage sizzle and activities for kids. Book via the Events Hub on Council’s website.

'Black Art White Walls' exhibition Explore an extensive collection of Indigenous art at Caloundra Regional Gallery until 28 February. The collection was accumulated by Adrian and Anne Newstead while working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander artists over 30 years.

Chat to Council's friendly staff Council’s Live Chat service connects you to a friendly customer service representative trained to assist you. You’ll find the link to Live Chat on the right hand side of the Contact Council page on Council’s website. Live chat is available 8.30am 4.30pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am 25 February, Nambour 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Forest Heart Local Native Plant Nursery 20 Coral St, Maleny Phone: 5435 2193

V. banksii great additions to your salad. V. betonicifolia is the food source of the laced Fritillary Butterfly, these are rare and generally limited to coastal areas, but you could be lucky. emu Foot Cullen tenax is another versatile native ground cover with an edible seed, and food source for the Chequered Swallowtail. Native Plumbago Plumbago zeylanica is a stunning glossy foliaged groundcover which we’ll be making available in January with white to pale blue flowers and food source to the Zebra Blue Butterfly.

Bower of Beauty Vine Pandorea jasminoides can be a stunning groundcover over large areas, with its masses of pink blooms through spring and summer. There are so many more plants to list and so little time but pop to get a good idea of the beauty of our local native groundcovers pop into Forest heart to check out our gardens, range of stock and advise.

A dense diverse bushy groundcover layer is crucial habitat for a whole host of ground dwelling fauna for both food and hiding from predators. Bandicoots, Potoroos, lizards and snakes all need dense cover to survive and thrive. “Did he just say habitat for Snakes is a good thing?” well having somewhere for snakes to hide away from you can’t be a bad thing can it? Ground yourself with groundcovers this summer, good for you and the planet.

Flowering, Seeding, Planting

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The Barung nursery in Porter’s lane is bursting with healthy young plants so it’s a good time to do some browsing and buying with both the revegetation and the garden in mind. There are flowering Brachyscome daisies (blue flowers and finely divided leaves), Woolly Grevillea (Grevillea lanigera) with red to pink flowers, the white flowering form of Thyme honey Myrtle (Melaleuca thymifolia) and several other plants in the small to medium size range. Woolly Grevillea comes from further south but is widely grown in gardens.

For the revegetation, particularly for difficult slopes, try Gum Vine (Aphanopetalum resinosum). It’s a scrambling, twining vine well suited to places such as road cuttings, and mixed with lomandra will provide dense cover just about impenetrable to weeds once established. Clusters of creamy flowers

are borne in spring. It will climb up and through other plants so as with all vines, choose your planting spot. every tree, shrub, and definitely vine has its place in the revegetation but some are more vigorous than others.

Weather patterns in 2015 resulted in more than one flowering and fruiting for several species. You probably noticed tall trees in flower and fruit during bushland holiday rambles. Some species which fruited sparsely in previous years are carrying a heavy crop this year. Red Bean (Dysoxylum mollissimum) is one of these and apart from the attractiveness of it’s fruit clusters, brings the Varied Trillers in to feed on it. If you have access to seed of any species, Barung will always be happy to talk to you since availability of tubestock depends on seasonal supplies of seed.

Weed trees have also been fruiting, of course. Privets and camphor laurels are major culprits and produce thousands of seeds every year. Remove the parent trees first and then tackle the seedlings.

Persistence will pay off. Ask Barung about replacement species for your area.

Barung native Plant nursery Phone 5494 3151

Porters Lane Nursery opening times: Wednesday - Friday - 9am -3pm, Saturday 9am - 12pm

Landscapes with Loors Landscaping

Making Slopes More Accessible

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Boardwalks offer a means of transversing uneven terrain with minimal disturbance to the natural ground. here is an example of one we built with a cantilevered arbour above.

The boardwalk is fringed with dietes grandiflora on one side and hydrangeas on the other.

In time wisteria will cascade over the arbour with racemes of lilac blue waving in the breeze.

Loors Landscaping

Phone: 07 5445 7615

Mobile: 0412 680 801

Create a Garden Paradise for Wildlife

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IT BACK IN your garden, with a cup of tea, and quietly celebrate its wonders - a pair of Richmond birdwing butterflies dancing with wind-touched elegance; a skink gleaming like polished brass on a sunlit path; and suddenly, an azure kingfisher flits by, embellishing the scene with darts of blue.

A wildlife paradise can be a stimulating and integral feature of your daily life, more graceful than any artisan can sculpt.

Fortunately, enticing wildlife to your garden can be easy, as the hinterland is blessed with fertile soil and a favourable climate. With this head start, the trick is to design your garden effectively.

Come along and learn from author and garden designer, Jenny Allen, who invites you to her Maleny garden wildlife sanctuary.

Developed over the last 20 years, Jenny’s garden highlights what can be achieved on both a small and larger scale. She will be joined by the knowledgeable wildlife expert, hinterland Bush links Coordinator, Susie Duncan.

See how you can design a garden that: ● looks striking, as well as attracting a wide range of wildlife ● reduces overall costs and long-term maintenance ● replaces privet, lantana and other weeds with valuable native plants ● incorporates a pond/lake with special features that make it a wildlife housing estate ● includes a bushfood area and maybe even a cabinet timber plantation ● respects and works with nature, not against it.

A favourite character in the impromptu garden comedy…the water dragon Image Susie Duncan

And discover how your wildlife paradise can be part of a bigger, vital picture. Scientific work worldwide shows that wildlife has a much better chance of survival if habitat is connected rather than isolated. hinterland Bush links is helping create strategic corridors throughout the area so wildlife, such as our magnificent Wompoo fruit doves – themselves important rainforest gardeners – can move safely along the food aisles, collecting and spreading rainforest seeds.

Incredibly, your wildlife-friendly garden fits into a bigger picture yet. each local garden contributes to even larger corridors along Australia’s Great eastern Ranges, enabling migratory wildlife to move seasonally from Cape York to Victoria. like the Wompoo fruit dove, you are an important part of the puzzle. The wildlife will thank you with their colourful presence, and amuse you with their antics. The water dragon, in its inimitable fashion, may even salute you.

The workshop “Create a Garden Paradise for Wildlife” is on Sunday, February 14, 2-4pm. It includes a delicious homemade afternoon tea. Numbers are limited to the first 20.

Book through Barung landcare, ph: 5494 3151 or at www.barunglandcare.org.au .

Donation of $10 for Gardens for Wildlife members, $15 for non members.

We think we are creating paradise…but maybe paradise is creating us.

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F You ARe looKING to spoil your Valentine (or yourself!) make your way to the Montville Village hall on February 13 when it is transformed into a charming, friendly marketplace.

From 7.30am – 12pm on the second Saturday of every month, mingle with locals under the cool canopy of fig trees while you browse stalls selling locally grown organic fruit and veggies, fresh flowers, organic bread and pasta, seedlings, plants, preserves and honey, fresh seafood, hay mulch by the bale, hand-crafted soaps,

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.

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locally made crafts, children’s clothes and other delicious foodie treats.

Add pancakes to your list, served with leaf tea.

As well as banana and walnut, you can choose seasonal fruit with pure maple syrup on the organic buckwheat, and in summer it is roasted nectarines or peaches. Yum. They also have lemon and sugar pancakes or their savoury polenta pancakes - with feta, zucchini, corn, fennel onions and herbs - served with sour cream and sweet chilli!

For regular updates and reviews, visit: www.facebook.com/montvillemarket

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.

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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.

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oCAllY GRoWN and in season food is a more environmentally friendly and nutritious choice than food transported long distances.

Where better to find your food than at a local market?

Some foods are grown year round in south-east Queensland. These include: tomato, capsicum, garlic, onion, sweet potato, cucumber, lettuce, celery, pineapple, red apples and bananas.

Some tasty fruit and vegetables in season in February include: passionfruit, zucchini, carrot, pear, watermelon, mango, pumpkin, sweet potato and sweetcorn.

Bananas are available all year round and make a delectable topping to the Montville Market famous pancakes

Hinterland Accommodation Directory Montville, Flaxton & 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 The Falls Rainforest Cottages • 5445 7000 Queensland hall of Fame property.

Superb double spa and wood fire cottages.

Secluded, romantic. 20 Kondalilla Falls Road. www.thefallscottages.com.au

Secrets on the Lake • 5478 5888 luxurious treehouse accommodation with spectacular views of lake Baroon. Fireplaces, relaxing double spas, spoil someone specialperfect for your romantic getaway.

Narrows Road, Montville www.secretsonthelake.com.au

Maleny Artisan Spa Views • 5494 4222 Bed & Breakfast suites & self-contained penthouse. 475 Maleny-Kenilworth Road, Witta, Maleny. www.artisanspaviews.com.au Braeside Bed & Breakfast • 5494 3542 305 Maleny Stanley River Road. overlooking the beautiful Glasshouse Mtns,

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For further information about accommodation options on the Sunshine Coast hinterland visit www.hinterlandtourism.com.au enjoy spectacular views, scrumptious breakfast and first class hospitality. Relax in style. www.braesidebnb.com.au Hotel Maleny • 5494 2013 overnight classic pub style accommodation in the heart of town. offering several types of rooms to suit your needs. Fully self contained luxurious 4 bedroom house which sleeps up to 12 people also available. www.malenyhotel.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

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

Crystal Waters Crystal Waters Camping Area • 5494 4550 A fully equipped camping ground with cabin and bunkhouse accommodation at Conondale. enquires: www.crystalwaters.org.au and click on Camping Area.

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Community News Community News Community News For the love of tennis…

The Palmwoods Tennis Club has spent $150,000 on refurbishments over the past year and now has six artificial grass courts, two hotshot courts and a 10 x 3m hit up wall for juniors from four years old upwards.

There is a large clubhouse with refreshments available on the ground floor whilst the top floor, with its honours boards and trophies, is used for entertaining and meetings.

Also on this floor is a deck with armchairs from which one can see the tennis courts in comfort.

"To celebrate the updated facilities and to encourage new members," said President, Alex larkman, "the Club will be welcoming everyone to come and try out the new courts from 3pm to 6pm on Saint Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14.

"We encourage all visitors from total beginners to experts, and from four years old to seniors."

The club members will be glad to help you enjoy your visit to their excellent social tennis club.

For information contact President Alex larkman on 07 5445 0435 or Club Coach Neil heyme on 0407 058 211.

Masons give the ‘First Degree’

Saving for a Smart Pup

Freemasonry is a secular organisation, part of a centuries-old tradition of helping men become the best they can be. Becoming a Freemason is a commitment to develop your own potential, to values that see all humankind as equal, and to helping others in our community.

Arthur Trass (pictured) is the Master of Maleny Mason lodge, and says they have visitors from Sydney, over New South Wales and Victoria.

Arthur says, "We have a First Degree on February 11." (like a welcoming ceremony for new members.)

"All past and present members are more than welcome to come along."

The 30 members meet Thursday nights at the lodge in Tamarind Street, Maleny.

Contact Arthur on 0413 045 431 to find out more about the lodge or the First Degree.

Tyler Ferguson is a four-year-old boy living in Woombye with his mother Amanda and grandparents..and he suffers from severe Asperger’s syndrome.

To ensure Tyler experiences a life of normality he and his family need a Smart Pup assistance dog which has a total costing of $25,000, of which the family has to raise $20,000.

To achieve this and without ANY Government funding Amanda has taken up the challenge. With fierce determination, assistance from a loyal group of friends, and wonderful business and community support she has raised $16,000 from scratch in just five months.

Amanda is organising a fundraising ladies only Movie Night at the Red Bridge Motel, Woombye on Tuesday, February 23 at 7pm.

All enquiries to Amanda: tylers.assist.dog@gmail.com or 0435 434 312 For more information on Smart Pups go to: www.smartpups.org.au

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ALCOLM TURNBULL’S ritual pilgrimage to his great and powerful friend went very much according to plan.

Some worried that the handshakes were not quite as effusive that they might have been, but there was no doubting the mutual protestations of undying loyalty.

Our Prime Minister acclaimed America as powerful, effective, a leader in every sphere; he was every bit as compliant and indeed subservient as even his sternest critic (Greg Sheridan, The Australian’s Yankophile Foreign Editor) expected and demanded.

There had been the merest whisper that Turnbull might be (shock, horror) a touch bolshie – he might display as modicum of independence.

After all, his Defence Minister Marise Payne had actually knocked back, in the politest possible way, as suggestion by her American counterpart Ash Carter that Australia might actually increase its grounds forces in Iraq and Syria.

But it turned out that there was no problem at all: Carter, Barack Obama and indeed everyone anyone who could get a word in assured Turnbull that all was well. Australia was doing just as required by the alliance (well, hegemony actually, but we don’t call it that) and was in fact contributing to the cause second only to the United States itself – what could be fairer than that?

It turned out that the Carter request had not been a personal plea, but more in the nature of a form letter to whom it may concern. The Pentagon was keen for everyone, but more particularly the Europeans and the Middle Eastern nations, to lift their game – be in it, you slackers.

The exhortation was not aimed at Canberra—heaven forbid. In the circumstances it might have been more tactful to have said so earlier, but no real harm done. The relationship, the partnership as we call it for reasons of diplomacy, was as sound as ever.

And of course, when Liberal Prime Ministers have been involved, it was ever thus.

From the days when Robert Menzies sent an urgent telegram to Washington, imploring that someone be found to get the venal and corrupt government in Saigon to transmit a formal request to Canberra so that Australia might take part in the disastrous American adventure in Vietnam, the parade of what Mark Latham described as a conga line of suckholes has never really abated.

Harold Holt enthused that he was all the way with LBJ; John Gorton echoed that he would go a-waltzing Matilda in the cause. When Billy McMahon made his fulsome obeisance to Richard Nixon, one Australian reporter at the scene was heard to groan, "I wish I was Italian.” Malcolm Fraser belatedly recanted his support for the Vietnam morass, but in his time as Defence Minister there was no fiercer hawk.

And more recently John Howard and Tony Abbott just couldn’t wait to throw themselves into Afghanistan, Iraq – wherever America led. Even before Washington gave the order, they were pawing at the ground, panting and slavering to unleash their own pups of war.

Labor leaders have been a little more circumspect – well, some of them. Kim Beazley, for instance, was always firmly on side with whatever Washington required of him, and even Latham, despite his early rhetoric, warped himself in the stars

An Improbable Friendship

by Anthony David An Improbable Friendship is the extraordinary true story of a secret fortyyear friendship between two women who should have been bitter enemies.

One: the beautiful Raymonda Tawil, the mother-in-law of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. The other: Ruth Dayan, widow of General Moshe Dayan, the most celebrated Jewish general since Joshua and the man who spent much of his military career trying to hunt Arafat.

The story of these two remarkable women's turbulent lives and their clandestine friendship, brilliantly told by award-winning author Anthony David, gives voice to Israelis and Palestinians caught up in the Middle East conflict. That Ruth and Raymonda continue their friendship to this day, despite its possible danger, is a testament not only to their affection for each other but also their joint commitment to seeing an end to the violence in the Middle East.

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and stripes when it appeared politic.

The great recalcitrant was of course Gough Whitlam, loathed and feared by Nixon to the extent that the Australian government was constantly chided and threatened, if not in fact destabilised.

Bob Hawke learned the lesson and constantly boasted of his friendship with Secretary of State George Schultz. But even he was forced, to his huge embarrassment, to be overruled by his caucus to cancel a proposed MX missile test in the area.

Paul Keating fell back on the formula: “We are friends, but friends can disagree.” But in fact he seldom if ever did.

Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard seldom had time to disagree about anything much, and Bill Shorten is clearly disinclined to.

And so we muddle on.

But although everything was rosy enough last week, there are signs of tension: a cloud no bigger than China is looming across the northern horizon.

Howard once averred famously: “We do not need to choose between our history and our geography,” by which he meant that we could accommodate all our interests both in the West and in Asia.

And when it was just a matter of keeping on side with America in our defence alliance and with China when it came to trade, he was probably right. But it is no longer as simple as that.

China is now a major military power in its own right, and has started to flex its considerable muscle, first in the South China Sea, and then – well, who knows?

Washington is nervous, and is responding, initially with naval patrols through the region.

Australia has so far declined to join in the show of force, but there is increasing pressure to do more than utter mild remonstrances against its giant neighbour.

Sure, we would much prefer the solve the dispute – indeed, to solve all disputes – through diplomacy, but if that doesn’t work, what then?

It has been reported (by Greg Sheridan -- who else?) that Washington is preparing to lean on Canberra to allow what it calls a sanctuary – by which it means a fully operational military base – on Australian territory, with the aim of launching incursions into the South China Sea and any other convenient targets.

This would obviously be extremely controversial within the electorate, to the extent that it could provoke divisions along the lines we once saw in Vietnam.

Turnbull, ever the temporiser, would much prefer to avoid such a showdown, but he may not be able to.

His pronouncements to date have been moving more towards Washington, and although he is desperately keen to keep Beijing on side – for purely commercial reasons, if nothing else – eventually he may be compelled to make the choice: history or geography? Then where is the overriding national interest?

It may be that there isn’t one: Turnbull will be caught in zugswang, the position in chess in which any move makes the position worse.

Like it or not, the world has changed, and it will take an exceptional agile leader, with a very determined handshake or two, to manage the outcome.

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Hinterland Gems

Booloumba Creek - a sanctuary for busy minds Booloumba Creek is tucked between Kenilworth and Conondale in the Conondale National Park - a recent visit reminded me what a magical spot this is.

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luNGING ThRouGh the wide creek crossing into a subtropical jungle, I felt quite elated - and just a little intrepid! Who doesn’t love driving through water in a 4WD? Booloumba Creek is wonderful in the stinking hot sunshine; with its clear water and shaded areas provided by the subtropical rainforest, but on a rainy January day, brilliant greens glint in the dappled light.

With four camping areas to choose from, toilets, BBQ facilities and refreshing swimming holes, it’s well-known as family-friendly, but there’s another side to Boolumba Creek when you visit alone.

There’s a reverence in the solitude. A local mother told me she spent three day ‘sabbatical’ there, completely alone, and for her it’s a meditation to walk, and walk.

“There’s a certain distance that I need to walk and then the noise falls away and my brain stops.”

The walks vary in distance and degree of difficulty. The paths that lead along creek beds carry you from one arresting freshwater landscape to the next.

Boulders protrude like icebergs from sparkling pools of water, and fallen trees expose their roots, in a tangle of life once lived, on display.

With the perfect balance of peace and activity, the creek is alive with waterfalls and a darting fish.

The diversity of the forest supports a variety of native

wildlife, and some rare species only found on the Range inhabit the creek beds and forest, including the cascade treefrog and red goshawk.

The camping areas are accessible only with a 4WD, though you can park on the other side of the causeway and walk to the camping areas, or the day use area - for those travelers without bushwheels.

This hinterland gem is only 30km from Maleny, but feels a world away.

Access is at the end of Boolumba Creek Rd, which is a left turn off Maleny-Kenilworth Rd, around 6km Above: The diversity of before Kenilworth. foliage - eucalyptus and Some camp areas are only rainforest species interlock suitable for tents, while some can at Boolumba Creek accommodate large groups, caravans and motor-homes. All Right: A mighty tree is fallen rubbish must be taken with you and across a deep clear pond respect for the wildlife is requested.

Camping must be pre-booked and can be made via phone or internet at : http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/ conondale/camping.html Please note: There were errors in the January Hinterland Gem. Thank you to the readers who advised there are no wineries open near the bluff.

Also - I included a photo of Brooloo Bluff - not Kenilworth Bluff - this has been corrected on the website article. (Editor)

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It is the last month of Summer, and in the Health, Wellness and Beauty section, HT focuses on protection from the sun, tips for healthy lunches and making exercise part of our daily routine.

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ITh TeMPeRATuReS on the Sunshine Coast hinterland set to soar in the last month of Summer, it is important for all to take sun protective measures.

Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said Queenslanders must remember the dangers of scorching temperatures, and protect themselves from the sun.

“Where possible, people should avoid sun exposure – especially during periods of extreme heat, at the peak of the day,” Ms Clift said.

“We recommend Queenslanders abide by all five recommendations – Slip on protective clothing, Slop on minimum SPF30 broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen, Slap on a broad-brimmed hat, Seek shade and Slide on wrap-around sunnies when out and about.

Queensland has the highest rates of skin cancer in the world.

Around 3,000 melanoma and 133,000non-melanoma skin cancers are diagnosed across the state each year.

On the Sunshine Coast alone, around 360 people are diagnosed with melanoma each year.

Around 99 per cent of all skin cancer cases are caused by exposure to UV radiation.

“Sunscreen or wearing a hat alone isn’t enough – we need to make the effort to do all we can to protect ourselves in hot weather, to reduce our skin cancer risk.

“Keep yourself and your family cool – stay in airconditioning, drink as much water as possible and schedule outdoor activities when the uV Index is below 3.

“It’s also imperative that families apply sunscreen properly – use one teaspoon per limb, for the front and back of the trunk, face and neck, and ensure you apply 20 minutes before going outdoors.

“It’s also important to carry sunscreen with you when out and about, to make sure you reapply every two hours.”

The SunSmart Grants Scheme offers funds for portable and permanent shade items for not-for-profit organisations and schools that cater for children up to age 17. early childhood centres, outside school hours care, youth community groups (eg. scouts, girl guides) and primary and secondary schools across Queensland are encouraged to complete the online application form at www.cancerqld.org.au.

Applications close at 5pm on February 28, 2014.

Funded projects must be finalised by June 30, 2014.

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BaCk to sChool

…so let's make lunchboxes simple! heRe IS A loT of confusing advice out there for parents. It is hard to know what is important for kids at school. If you struggle to find options for them to place in their lunchbox, here's an easy guide of what to include: 1 Leftovers or a sandwich Choose leftovers like quiches, pasta, boiled egg or homemade pizza. or take a different look at the trusty sandwich. Vary the fillings – fillings can include vegemite or other yeast extract, peanut butter, different varieties of cheese, lean meat - sliced cold meats or roasts, hard-boiled egg, tuna, sliced cold meats, baked beans.

Sandwiches and wraps with simple fillings on different types of grainy or wholemeal breads (pita, rolls, jaffles, bagels, french, wraps like mountain bread, muffins, crumpets, mixed grain, wholemeal, high-fibre white, rice or corn cakes, etc) cut in small sizes for little people.

Make salads or salad sandwich fillings interesting by using a range of vegetables like grated carrot, snow pea sprouts, lettuce or rocket or baby spinach, sliced celery, tomatoes, avocado and cucumber. Dips like hommus,

cucumber, yoghurt (tzatziki) or spinach also make good spreads.

2 Fruit and one vege or more Fresh fruit is the way to go. Mandarins, bananas, apples, pre-peeled oranges, or cherry tomatoes are easy to eat.

Fruit salad, fruit kebabs, frozen oranges are fun too.

Celery, carrot or zucchini sticks topped with soft cheese (e.g. celery boats) or corn (canned or microwaved / steamed) also works well in a lunchbox.

3 Protein snack Try cheese fingers, slices, triangles, yoghurt tubes and tubs and plain or flavoured milk poppers (or substitute).

Freeze them the night before to cool down the lunchbox!

4 Snacks limit it to one other snack per day in the lunchbox - a packaged snack food is ok but try to have one packed with nutrition like a wholegrain snack bar (the small variety). or try making or buying these - popcorn, homemade

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T hAS BeeN six years since the Parliamentary inquiry into breastfeeding. A petition is demanding a national framework for the workings of donor human milk banking for premature babies.

Donor human milk is available at few hospitals, and scientific evidence and the Who recommend human milk early to line the infant gut and protect it from infection.

The incidence of life-threatening complications such as necrotising enterocolitis are increased if the baby had received no breastmilk. local Breastfeeding Counsellor, Kathy osborne said "The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) supports the Who recommendations for feeding infants.

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"If the biological mother is unable to breastfeed her baby, the first alternative is human milk from another mother, if available."

Kathy said ABA doesn't link donors with recipients.

There are websites where mums can donate or access donor milk. ABA encourages mothers to inform themselves of the risks and benefits of donor milk.

"I personally think it is a great thing, and would like women to know that it as an option if they are unable to supply enough breast milk for their baby."

To sign the petition visit: https://www.communityrun.org/petitions/nationalregulatory-framework-for-donor-human-milk-banking?s ource=facebook-share-button&time=1453033039

Eli Oliver with his healthy lunch box, Maleny State School cakes like banana bread or small muffins, pikelets, wholemeal scone or pita chips (bake from wraps and oregano)!

5 A drink Water is the best choice as a drink to keep your kids hydrated throughout the day, or milk. They can be frozen to help keep foods in the lunch box cool.

Kids are unpredictable - prepare for the unexpected. Tell us about your favourite lunchbox fillers on Facebook and enjoy the first month back!

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In Fitness ...and in Health

Body Acidity, Joint Pain and Arthritis

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SK YouRSelF, do you have some or all of the following symptomsstiff muscles and joints in the morning that ease after a shower and with movement ongoing daily aches and pains in your neck, back and extremities noticeable swelling in the fingers feel stressed and tired a lot digestive problems such as bloating and indigestion

If so, there is a good chance your body is too acidic. over time this leads to some if not all of the above symptoms and this will, as you get older, lead to your body becoming arthritic.

Most of us, as we get older, will develop some sort of arthritis. however I have found that everyone is capable of preventing serious chronic arthritis if you know what to do. over 30 years of practice I have worked out a protocol that is holistic and involves a structural, biochemical and neuro-emotional approach that looks at your muscularskeletal system, the bio-chemistry of the gut, your ongoing stress levels and what you eat. This analysis enables me to determine what you need to do to alkalise your body. This is the key to preventing arthritis from impacting on your lifestyle Get this right and you can forget the hip and knee replacements later in life.

Give me a call and lets get started.

Joh n Pir ie

www.siaholistichealth.com.au Dr John Pirie – Chiropractor & Applied Kinesiologist 19 Coral St, Maleny Ph: 5435 2155

Ayurvedic Health Advice to Suit You

Avert the crisis before it arises

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RADITIoNAllY PeoPle turned to God or their guardian angels in times of crisis. A diagnosis of cancer, relationship break Wendy Rosenfeldt up, job loss, or the death of a loved one will have people calling on the Almighty just in case he or She exists.

These days people are taking things into their own hands and turning to meditation in times of stress.

Caught up in the cycle of life’s ambitions, addictions and passions, for many there is no time or impetus to look within at what is generating the driving force behind our desires. often it is only when the world fails to satisfy or tragedy strikes that we seek to obtain self awareness and inner peace in a consistent manner.

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 must already be some 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 its 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.

Don’t wait for that high blood pressure, marriage failure or mental break down to improve your mental and physical well being, give yourself a head start in 2016.

Wendy Rosenfeldt is a Maharishi Ayurveda Practitioner and teacher of Transcendental Meditation.

Call 5499 9580 Come to a free introductory talk on Transcendental Meditation to find out more.

Small actions that bring great rewards

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heRe PoSSIBle eat organic as some of the pesticides used in farming leave a reside in fruits and vegetables that when eaten, negatively affect oestrogen metabolism, by locking xeno oestrogens into cells. xeno oestrogens have been implicated in promoting the growth of certain types of cancers. They do this by mimicing naturally occuring oestrogens in the body thus disrupting normal cell processes.

Dr Michael Greger MD writes in his best selling book “how not to die” that one of the most powerful foods we can eat to protect us against cancer is Broccoli. Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables including cabbage and cauliflower all contain powerful phytonutrients. one of these is a natural antioxidant called (DIM) an abreviation for 3.3-diindolylmethane, this is one of the most powerful indoles to safely remove oestrogen, thus helping to keep it in balance as its meant to be.

Chew your meals well, your saliva is designed by nature to start the process of breaking down your food so that you get the most nutrition out of what you eat. every breath makes a difference, so learn to breathe correctly. empty your lungs fully and then take a deep slow breath. Feel the movement of your breath as it flows down into the abdomen

massaging your internal organs and optimizing your oxygen levels.

Get outside and walk daily. Routine, work etc often keeps us indoors. Walking has many health benefits for the body and when used in conjunction with slow deep breathing helps to disperse anxiety and some forms of depression. expand on your normal range of body movements, get your circulation and your meridian flows moving by scheduling in some enjoyable relaxing or energizing activity like Yoga, dance etc Take small mental holidays through out your busy day. Imagine your perfect life unfolding, remember what it feels to bask in the perfect environment on the perfect day.

Give yourself the gift of silence, turn off media, sit down and for a few minutes just breathe, let the feeling sink in and unfold your mind, body and emotions. let this be a year of conscious living, of loving and caring for yourself more and of creating the conditions for a balanced and wonderful life experience.

Marisa Kliese is a Clinical Member Aust. Counselling Assoc.; Fellow Holistic Life Coach; Reiki Master; Fellow Aust. Natural Therapists Assoc.

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NCReASeD uSe oF cars and less participation in physical activity is a crucial factor in the rise in childhood obesity.

Physiotherapist Tim Bagshaw said, "The national guidelines recommend children are physically active for an hour and infants and preschoolers for at least three hours, every day."

An easy way for school children to increase physical activity is to walk or ride to school, but this type of commute is also in significant decline, with the 2015 Active healthy Kids Australia study finding: â&#x20AC;˘ 42 per cent decline in children walking or riding a bike or scooter to/from school, in the past 40 years, with no signs of this decline slowing down â&#x20AC;˘ only 50 per cent of children and young people in Australia use active transport (bike, scooter) at least once a week to travel to and/or from school â&#x20AC;˘ just 11 per cent of children ride a bike to/ from school, however 90 per cent of Australian households have at least one childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bike in working order "And it is easy!" said Tim. "Make it a daily routine. Walking, or riding a bike or Walk them to the school gate! Luca Sportelli and Porteous Johnson and friends are happy to be back at school Image by FYRE.COM.AU

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ACUPUNCTURE Anthony Brown Acupuncture Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner.

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

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

Holistic & Intergrated health care with Acupuncture, Bowen Therapy, Homeopathy, Lymphatic Drainage, Remedial & Relaxation Massage. Ph: 5445 7749 Maleny Acupuncture Dolina Somerville: BHSc (Acupuncture) China Trained: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine,Chinese Remedial Massage & Cosmetic Acupuncture. 38a Coral St Maleny Hicaps & Eftpos. Ph: 5435 2777, 0408 693 029 www.malenyacupuncture.com

AKASHIC RECORDS Journey to the Heart Certified Monica Dangerfield Reader & Kahuna Massage Therapist. Uncover past lives, and explore the story of your soul’s evolution from its time of inception.

Ph: 0407 375 871

AROMATHERAPY Lisa Blainey-Lewin: Qualified Aromatherapist (ITEC) Relaxation Massage, Consultations, Sound Therapy with Crystal Bowls. Weekly Meditations, Workshops. Bridal & Private Groups welcome. Ph: 5494 2155 ext 2, 0422 584 046 – www.blainey.com.au

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, www. chironeshakti.com.au

BEAUTY THERAPISTS & HAIRDRESSERS cont.

COUNSELLING & LIFE COACHING cont.

The Crooked Fringe Your local hair specialist. We do Waxing for Men and Women, Hair Design, Weddings and Formal Occasions. Open Mon-Sat Ph: 5435 8881 for an appointment 3/466 Maleny-Kenilworth Rd Witta

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. Ph: 0409 564 276, ruth@ruthdonnelly.com.au, www.heartmindconnections.org

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

Ph: 5442 9371

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

Discover deeper and more satisfying levels of relating. Ph: 0421 814 459 email: info@chironeshakti.com.au web: http://chironeshakti.com.au

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

CHIROPRACTORS

Leeann Horrill Counsellor M. Gest Therapy. A holistic and experiential approach to healing and personal growth.

Specialising in parents, children and families.

Member GANZ, PACFA. Ph: 5499 9990 or 0410 280 946 e: leeannhorrill@hotmail.com

Dr Ralph Stockmann Chiropractor Palmer USA – 30 Years of Chiropractic Excellence – Families, sports and wellbeing – DVA and Medicare Provider 0410 793 513 26 Coral Street, Maleny

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

DAY SPAS Casa Di Natura Day Spa Centre Delight your senses and experience total relaxation in a lush private natural hideaway on 8 acres.

Magnesium Pools, Non-chemical Spa, FAR Infra-red Sauna, Massage, Beauty, Treatments, Natural Therapies. Ask about our Extreme Pampering Range, Hen’s, Parties or Christmas Parties. Call us now on 07 5478 6331 at Casa Di Natura Day Spa & Massage Centre or email info@casadinatura.com.au

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

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

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

FENG SHUI BEAUTY THERAPISTS & HAIRDRESSERS A little Beauty, Body and Wellness Elements at Montville Customised beauty treatments. Pamper packages. Special occasion & bridal makeup. Massage. Manicures. Pedicures. Devine body treatments. Ph: 5478 6212 www.elementsmontville.com.au 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

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

COSMETIC TATTOO Cosmetic Tattoo Specialist - Rebecca Rea Dip.BT Advanced Cos T.Para Cert.

Featherstroke Eyebrows, Eyeliner, Lips - Wake up beautiful everyday with permanent make up.

9/43 Maple St, 5494 3355 or 0429 874 439

COUNSELLING & LIFE COACHING Nellies Creative Hair Design Nellie, Annette and Jenny offer you the opportunity to have exceptional hair with great product at fantastic prices. Cut and Colour specialists. Phone 0438 785 443.

9 Bunya St Maleny.

Ample parking/wheel chair friendly.

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

Honeycomb Hair Hive The Hive’s priority is you loving your look.

We provide an unmatched depth of experience and diversity. Open Tue - Fri 9.00am - 4.00pm and Sat 9.00am –12.00pm 168 Main St, Montville. Phone 5442 9269

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

Feng Shui and Astrology: Richard Giles, Qualified Feng Shui practitioner Feng Shui home/business assessments.

EM radiation assessments. Astrologer of 27 years. Contact Richard on 5435 0158, Email: ricgiles@powerup.com.au.

Web:www.richardgiles.info

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

HYPNOTHERAPY Suzi Lough at Mind Management For hypnotherapy, Acutonics Vibrational therapy, coaching and more.

Ph: 0438 050 839 for appointments.

"The door to change is always open"

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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

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MASSAGE THERAPISTS cont.

NUTRITIONIST cont.

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.

HF 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: 5499 9372 www.jesskahunahut.com.au Facebook.com/jesskahunahut

Blue Zen Massage – Shayne Harris Dip.Remedial Massage and Dip.Reflexology Member of A.T.M.S. with all Health Fund Rebates!

Acupressure, Aromatherapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Cupping, Deep Tissue Massage, Hawaiian Massage, Indian Head Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Pregnancy Massage, Reflexology, Remedial Massage, Shiatsu, Sports Massage, Stone Therapy Massage, Trigger Point Therapy Ph: 0407 002 567. Maleny

Massage & Facials for Women 1, 1.5, 2 hour combos $85 / $120 / $160 1 hour foot massage & reflexology $80 Followed by revitalising refreshments Vouchers available Ph: Tahili 5472 4229 or 0438 358 189

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, 5435 2599/ 0421 410 558, sallyann@naturaltherapiesstudio.com

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 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

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. crissyciocca@dodo.com.au, 0448 574 513

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

OPTOMETRIST 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. Providing the highest quality care to restore & maintain optimal physical function & mobility. Ph: 5478 6600 www.rangeofmotion.com.au

PERSONAL TRAINER, FITNESS, DANCE Bodytime Fitness Studio Improve the quality of your life!

Injury Rehabilitation, Fitness, Weight Loss, Strength Training. Private, Well-Equipped Studio, One on One Training Montville – Call Greg 0411 331 488 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

PSYCHIC READINGS / TAROT Psychic Readings/Tarot Kerry Laizans: Readings that bring together insightful intuition and holistic counselling, Kerry is available for events such as weddings, by appointment in Maleny, by phone or online. Contact: 0411 488 291 or at throughthevortex.org Tarot Channeller Mary-Lou is now Montville based.

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

Hens and group bookings available.

Phone 5445 7418 or 0418 912 797

NUTRITIONIST Natalie Harms - Nutritionist

BHSc

Personalised, practical dietary and nutritional recommendations for optimum wellness, disease prevention and existing health conditions digestion issues, food allergies, intolerances, weight management, diabetes, stress, anxiety and women’s health.

1/70 Maple Street, Maleny. Ph: 0417 689 677 www.natalieharmsnutritionist.com.au

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SCENAR THERAPY

SCENAR® Therapy Electronic Biofeedback Device (Soviet Space Programme) – Correct nerve short-circuits caused by stress overload – Restore balance – Gentle, effective pain relief

Stockmann Chiropractic 26 Coral Street, Maleny

Laurel Hefferon Naturopath & Herbalist BHSc Colonic Hydrotherapist & RN. Specialising in detoxification & healthy weight-loss, gut & digestive restoration, stress reduction, fatigue and post-viral syndromes. Comprehensive, individual and in-depth approach to addressing the cause of illness and restoring optimal health, wellness & vitality.

Ph: 0401 750 255 www.awakeningcentre.com.au

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There's No Place Like Aum The daughter of one of Sydney's most respected psychics, with 20 years tarot experience combined with a lifetime under her Mothers spiritual guidance, Natalie now has a practice in Maleny.

Tarot Readings, Psychometry and Spirit Contact.

Open Sat/Sun or weekdays by appointment Ph: 0406 471 071

0415 608 166

TRADITIONAL MEDICINE Maleny Traditional Medicine

Specialising in chronic disorders. Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Diet Therapy, Remedial Therapy. Rm3/48 Maple St Maleny.

Community Acupuncture every Wednesday at Lift Gallery. Steve Squires Ph: 0401 909 122

WELLNESS - MIND BODY SPIRIT Chloe from Praxis Therapy offers Regression Therapy, Past Life Regression Therapy, Inner Child Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Future Insight, Reiki, Reconnective Healing and The Reconnection. Chloe is a gifted, skilled, qualified professional helping people to transform and heal their lives. Obi Wholistic Centre Maleny. Ph 0417 754 242 www.praxistherapy.com.au Metafisica Natural Therapies We offer Egyptian, Hawaiian, Brazilian massages.

Transformation energy treatments to clear emotional/physical pain, blockages, karmic, genetic & cellular memories. Past, present, future, life path, divine purpose readings. Mediumship.

Colour healing mist sauna. Dalila 0411 033 730 visit www.metafisica.com.au

Message Stone Readings What are Message Stone Readings? Come along and find out by having a quiet relaxing time and a reading with me. I use the Message Stones, along with my intuition and help from my guides, to aid you on your life’s journey. I am available Thursdays between 10am – 2pm at the Sacred Tree Cafe, 19 Caloundra Rd Landsborough or by appointment Ph: 0429 939 120 or www.YVONNEDRUID.com

YOGA PILATES AND MEDITATION Melissa's Healing Space - Yoga/ Mindfulness Meditation classes @ Curramore Studio

Tues 6 -7.30pm (Gentle yoga), Fri 9.3011.15am (General yoga), Fri 11.30 - 12.30pm (Meditation Class), Fri 12.45-1.45pm (Chair/Gentle yoga) Ph: 0417 200 192 e: 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 Starting again from Thurs 28 January.

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 Montville Pilates Qualified & experienced teacher.

Fully equipped studio. Individual & small group classes Monday/Tues/Wed/mornings Ph Suzanne: 5442 9348 / 0409 967 575

Get your business noticed for only $44.00 per month ($33.00 for ongoing advertising)

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Professional Services COMPUTER / WEB SERVICES/VIDEO Concept IT Systems - reliability & service New computers & repairs. Internet setup & websites. Printers, scanners ,Ink refills, cameras.

Authorised Apple reseller. Onsite service.

Drop in to discuss you computer needs.

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

ENGINEER Parteck Consulting - 33 years experience Civil-Structural Engineers & Environmental Planners. Property Development, Building Inspections & Reports, Structural & foundation Design, Soil, Stability & Wastewater. Locally owned. 5494 1368 or 0418 711 408 contact@parteckconsulting.com www.parteckconsulting.com

FINANCE Bob Malcolm – CEO Maleny Credit Union We have the experience to provide financial solutions for your everyday life. All loan approvals and other key decisions are made locally by people you can talk to.

Give us a try. 5499 8988 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 on-going banker /customer relationship to care for your future needs.

Ph: 0408 734 152 or 5437 7311 Email fayollej@anzmortgagesolutions.com

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

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.

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

PICTURE FRAMING 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

TRAVEL AGENT 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

Specialising in all types of commercial insurance for your business. We take particular care matching your business to insurance policies, minimising exclusions that could cost your thousands. Based in the hinterland, we are your strong advocate in the event of a claim. Ph: 0477 200 091 / 5641 2545 Email: melissab@comsure.com.au www.sunshinecoastinsurancebrokers.com.au

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 Merv Schulz Maleny TV Antennas Est business in Maleny and the hinterland for over 30 years. For all your digital TV reception / antenna needs, including satellite installations.

Insurance quotes. Friendly reliable service.

0418 774 958, or in the evenings on 5494 2876.

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 Ph: Steve 0402 167 355

CARPET CLEANING

Day and Grimes Locally owned, Day & Grimes Mapleton & Hinterland Realty have offered 79 years of integrity, service, friendly professional advice. Experienced , hands on approach.

Len Geary 0418 221 281. 34 Flaxton Drive, Mapleton.

Ph: 5445 7304 www.dayandgrimesmapleton.com.au

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

CARPET & VINYL LAYERS Flash Floor Covering Service is your local, qualified carpet and vinyl and vinyl plank layer.

All aspects of laying, repair work and restreching. Call Daniel on 0400 551 730 for a free measure and quote.

CURTAINS AND BLINDS 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

INSURANCE BROKER Melissa Berglas – Comsure Sunshine Coast Insurance Brokers

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 E: rangeaircon@gmail.com

ANTENNAS

REAL ESTATE Sam Archer - BOQ Maleny Remember when having a Bank Manager actually meant having a Bank Manager!!!

Here’s my number 5499 9855 or 0407 407 070

AIR CONDITIONING

Humphries and Fisk Whether you are looking to buy or sell, Ian and Pat, with over 20 years experience on the range would love to share their expert local knowledge with you.

Ph: 07 5494 3344, Fax: 07 5494 3488, 20 Maple St, Maleny http://www.malenypropertysales.com.au/

VETERINARY CARE District Vets Maleny Veterinarian Susan Portas and Nurse Deb Barratt combine to provide professional compassionate care for your pets.

Hours Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 8am-6pm.

Wed and Sat by appointment.

7 Myrtle St Maleny Ph. 5499 9077

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 Custom Curtains and Shade Specialise in Blinds, Awnings, Shutters, Curtains and Security. Professional advice and installation. Call now for a free measure and quote. Servicing the hinterland since 1989.

Ph: 5494 6898

CHAINSAW & TREE WORK 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 Ph: 54 944 917 www.twtreesurgeon.com

CLOCK REPAIR Get your business noticed for only $44.00 per month ($33 for ongoing advertising) Phone: 5499 9049 or email: advertising@hinterlandtimes.com.au

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Montville Clockshop Repairs for Cuckoo, Grandfather, Mantle, Wall Clocks. Antique clock restoration. We can supply quartz movement and parts, and repair quartz clocks. P: 07 5442 9409. www.clockshop.com.au enquiries@clockshop.com.au

Get your business noticed for only $44 per month

Trades & Services DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL CLEANING

($33.00 for ongoing advertising)

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

External Cleaning - tile & Colorbond roofs, house washing ,mould removal & all surfaces.

Obligation FREE quotes – fully insured.

For a high quality professional service.

Call Jay 0404 707 693 www.waterwisepressurecleaning.com.au

ELECTRICAL Green Energy Electrical Lic No. 71210 Reliable prompt domestic electrician.

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

Ph: Steven Pilcher for an obligation free quote 0421 162 007 E: stevenpilcher@bigpond.com 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 885 504 email: rvelect3@gmail.com Online Electrical And Airconditioning We are a small family owned business that has low overheads, this means we can pass the savings to the customer. Domestic and commercial electrical works and also airconditioning. Call Matt 0450 572 334 mellick.online@gmail.com

FENCING & AUTOMATIC GATES Honest Johns 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

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 558 745 or 0402 456 391

HANDYMAN & HOME MAINTENANCE Montville Handy Man 20 years building experience. All concreting, carpentry, home maintenance and repairs.

Prompt and reliable service. Garden clean-up.

Competitive rates. Ph: Wayne 0434 724 030 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

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

Ph: 5445 7615 Mob: 0412 680 801

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

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 E: jim-stoneontherange@hotmail.com

DVP PLUMBING & GAS FITTING Prompt professional service, No call out fee, 10% discount for pensioners, General plumbing & maintenance, Gas fitting and installation, Leak Detection, Blocked Drains, 24/7 days.

0410 855 778 Phone Damian

Handbuilt Stone QBSA1235589 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

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

Plumbing Lic: 25555 QBCC : 1172423 Gas Lic No: L90406

& GRAPHIC DESIGN PRINTERS

MECHANICAL

Brandon Print & Design At the foot of the Maleny-Landsborough hill.

Phone Mark on 5494 8499 for any printing & graphic design requirements. Business cards, flyers, menus, magazines, labels, posters, corflutes, docket books.

Email: brandonprintdesign@landsborough.com

Montville Auto All things Mechanical All your mechanical needs in one place from cars to farming machinery. If you can’t get it to us, we will come to you.

12 Balmoral Rd Montville Ph: 5442 9413 M: 0403 104 774

ROCK WALLS

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. BSA 1117847 Ph: Richard Daveson: 0418 708 620

SKYLIGHTS

Phil Watts Quality Rock Walls Retaining, free standing design and construction.

Hand crafted feature stonework specialist. Built by local qualified stonemason, 40 years experience with 23 years here on the range. Ph: 5445 7218 or mobile: 0401 535 476 e: philsrocks@hotmail.com

PAINTING

PLANT NURSERIES

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

Forest Heart Your Local Native Plant Nursery.

Specialising is the native plants of SE QLD for Revegetation, Gardens, Habitat 20 Coral Street, Maleny Ph: 07 5435 2193 www.forestheart.com.au Barung Landcare 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, Sat 9am–12pm Ph: 0429 943 152 Email: nursery@barunglandcare.org.au

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

PLASTERING

All Energy HQ – Solar & Battery Storage Locals (since 1989) you can trust, providing only the highest quality products. Solar installations and upgrades - home and businesses Battery storage. 10 Jeffreys Rd, Glasshouse Mtns Ph: 5438 7200 E: sales@allenergyhq.com.au W: allenergyhq.com.au

Brian Boxsell Patch Ups, Pre Paints, Repairs and New Work, Domestic and Commercial QBSA No. 50487. Call Brian 0418 195 555, Email: boxsells@bigpond.net.au

Poolwerx Sunshine Coast Hinterland Locally Owned Certified Pool Technicians, with an extensive range of services, equipment and chemicals we’ll keep your pool sparkling and healthy! Darren 0421 097 876 or 1800 009 000 palmwoods@poolwerx.com.au

PLUMBING & WASTEWATER 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.

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Step n Stone Landscapes All aspects of stonework and landscape design and construction. Specialising in steps, firepits and outdoor areas.

Phone John 5478 6754 or 0411 426 099 www.stepnstonelandscapes.com.au

POOL MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

PLUMBING & WASTEWATER

Anderson Plumbing & Roofing QBSA1066328 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

Sky Plumbing & Gas Fitting BSA 1078655 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

TINTING Hinterland Tints Window Tinting for all flat glass with our 25 years experience. We ARE the problem solvers for Fading, too much Heat, not enough Privacy, too much Glare. or Glass Security and strengthening. Excellent warranties.

Call Tony for a Free quote. 0411 777 922

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

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.

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FEBRUARY 2016 build vocabulary for infants up to two years. Rhyme time does not run on public holidays or during school holidays.

Free. No bookings required.

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Sunshine Coast Yoga Day Massage, live blissful music and delicious healthy food and drinks, 8.30am - 5.30pm, Currimundi State School

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Maleny Library Book Sale 9am-11.30am

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Great turtle hatchling clean up - register at council website

Eckankar present HU Chant and discussion with a spiritual theme, 9.30-11.30am, Arts and ecology Centre, Maroochy Botanical Gardens

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Aussie Chinese New Year dinner for Kenilworth Arts and Kenilworth Foodfest, Kenilworth hotel

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NBN Community Information Session: 3pm - 6pm, Maleny Community Centre - 23 Maple Street, Maleny

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Maleny Commerce networking meeting and AGM at Pomodoras on obi, 7am-8.30am Ph: 1300 614 182

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Storytime at Beerwah Library, every Tuesday, 10:30am11am storytelling sessions for babies, toddlers, the under 5s and parents occur regularly at every library across the Sunshine Coast and are free! Stories, rhymes and songs to encourage language and listening skills, promote attention and curiosity. Many of our libraries offer a craft session or colour-in sheet after story time for you and your child to get creative. Free. No bookings required.

Time and Tide, Maleny library, 4pm-4.40pm, The SS Dicky Story. For 122 years the shipwreck was an attraction for holiday-makers, swimmers, surfers and photographers, as well as a significant heritage icon for locals. over time the once mighty iron steamer was reduced to a remnant of its former self. See the film that brings together community memories and stories of the SS Dicky in 1893. Presented by the Sunshine Coast Council heritage library. Presented by Carolyn hopper. Free. Bookings essential.

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Australia Day celebrations; hinterland Wedding expo; hinterland Wedding Summer Showcase; Maleny Film Festival; Yandina Ginger Flower and Food Festival

First Degree at Maleny Masonic lodge, all past and present members welcome, Arthur: 0413 045 431

Ladies Only Movie Night Fundraiser for Tyler 7pm at Woombye on Tuesday, Amanda: tylers.assist.dog@gmail.com or 0435 434 312

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Aglow International - Sunshine Coast Branch meeting Flame Tree Baptist Church hall, 27 Coes Creek Road, Nambour, 9.30am, Melva: 5443 5752

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T-shirt design competition entries due to celebrate 20 years for Maleny Wood expo info@barunglandcare.org.au

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Sunshine Coast Trail Running Series - Mapleton National Park

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Sunshine Coast Branch of the Australian Hibiscus Society Monthly meeting and blooms competition, visitors and new members welcome, 10.30am, Woombye School of Arts hall, ph: 5476 2771 or just turn up!

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Native Plants Sunshine Coast: 2pm for a meeting, a talk from a Natural Resources degree student, and a walk in a revegetation area. For details of location contact 5494 9187 or sgapsuncoast@gmail.com All welcome.

Beyond Colouring In, Maleny library, 10-11.30am. Create your own works of art and pages to colour. Join local artist and the creator of Beyond Colouring In, Denise lamby for a hands-on, inspirational experience. From individuals who believe they are not creative right through to the accomplished artist, this workshop is for you. each participant will walk away with a series of designs they have created and a partially completed drawing project to finish at home. Be warned - it is addictive. Cost: Free. Bookings essential

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Grape Stomp Flame Hill, 11am-6pm, tickets: www.flamehill.com.au/stomp/ Mapleton Bowls Club opens after a major upgrade, 11am come along and see the new look!

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Montville Chamber of Commerce General Meeting

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Eckankar present HU Chant and discussion with a spiritual theme, 6 – 7.30pm, free - every Wednesday from February.

Maleny Neighbourhood Centre

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Storytime for babies, toddlers and under 5s, Kenilworth State Community College, 10.15 to 10.45am

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SingSpire Chorus 7pm-8.30pm, New life Christian Centre, Woombye – all welcome, 0401 270 476 or singspirechorus@gmail.com, every Thursday.

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Rhyme Time, Maleny library, every Friday, 9:30am-10am, Songs, rhymes and fingerplays to promote early literacy and

Hinterland Annual Events

February Montville: Flame hill Grape Stomp

March Kenilworth Cheese, Wine & Food Fest; easter in the Garden: Montville; International Women's Day

April Anzac Day Services

May Maleny Wood expo; Cross Country: Maleny Community Precinct; Big Pine Music Festival: Woombye; Maleny Agricultural Show; Quota Quilt Show: Maleny high School

June Gardening on the edge; Kenilworth Quilt & Craft Show; Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show: Nambour; hinterland Wedding expo

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lucas Parklands Young Musician's Festival; Maleny's Celebration of Books; Muscle on the Mountain Day; QlD Mx Nationals Motorcross: Conondale; Queensland Garden expo: Nambour; Writers Award State library of Qld

Nature Kids - Design and Build an ecovillage, 10am-12pm, suitable for age 7-11, 5494 483. $10, limited places.

Bookings: www.ethosfoundation.org

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Recyclerama https://www.facebook.com/events/ 1675817449371673/

MARCH

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Come and try out the new courts at Palmwoods Tennis Club 3pm to 6pm, Alex: 07 5445 0435

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Maleny's Milkin' It for Charity Chappy Fundraiser, Karen: 0418 7615 07

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“Create a Garden Paradise for Wildlife” 2-4pm, afternoon tea. Numbers limited, book: 5494 3151

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Clean Up Australia Day

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Whiskies from around the world spirit tasting, Purple Palate: 5494 2499, limited numbers

International Women’s Day Dusk on the Deck by Zonta Club of Blackall Range. email: membership@zontablackallrange.com.au

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Black...white....COLOUR IN! 6.30pm – 9pm, Caloundra Regional Gallery, a late night colouring-in meet-up. Join the craze, be inspired by the vibrant colours and patterns of the Black Art White Walls exhibition. BYo colouring book and pencils.Gallery will provide: tunes, beanbags, tables, a quick tour of the exhibition to explore the colours and patterns used and maybe even a quick lesson in basic colour theory.

Sit back, relax and colour your world.

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St Patrick's Day

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Good Friday and school holidays are back!

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Kenilworth Cheese, Wine and Food Festival

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Easter Sunday

July

Maleny Music Weekend

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!; Kenilworth Show and Rodeo; lions Welcome Dinner: Maleny

October Mountain View Challenge Running events and Walks; Sound of healing Festival: Maleny; heart of Gold Film Fest: Gympie; Blackall 100, Mapleton

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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Walk on the Wildside 9am. Walk to the Strangler Cairn in Conondale National Park. It is about 7km round trip and the cairn was made by artist Andy Goldsworthy.

Raine: 0412 031 880.

Tuition and Workshops 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: 5435 2301 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. Gift vouchers.

Ph: Richard: 5422 9291 www.richardknightwoodworks.com.au

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FEBRUARY 2016 Learn to Weave with New Zealand Flax with Maleny Maori artist Alice Spittle. Connect with nature and get creative using traditional NZ Maori techniques along with your own contemporary ideas to explore this amazing plant and fibre.

Regular workshops are run at the Kondalilla eco Resort in Montville and are only $85 for the day.

For dates and more information visit www.artandwellbeing.com.au

Creative Art Workshops First Friday of each month, 9.00am – 3.00pm (byo lunch). All abilities and mediums welcome. Petrie Creek Park Road, Nambour (parking directly beneath building). Tutor – award winning artist Victoria Fitzpatrick. www.victoriavisions.com Ph: 0401 526 553 Make your Workshop a Success From as little as $33.00 an issue, list your workshop.

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