Hinterland Times July 2014

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July 2014

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Chocolate Truffles a microminiature donkey

George Sherwell and his 62 year old graffiti pages 8-9 THE GOAT HOUSE

BILLY GOES TO WAR

LIONS MOUNTAIN VIEW CHALLENGE

A goat farm co-operative in Reeseville.

Maleny Players’ production incorporates local history

Join in on the most scenic run through the Hinterland

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FROM THE EDITOR

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E HAVE ANOTHER good read for you this month. I've really enjoyed my rural saunter around the range to an assembly of "goat people" at Reeseville, donkeys at Witta and "Woodies" at Montville.

No wonder the hinterland is such an attractive destination for our visitors; even working is treat when surrounded by such magnificent scenery and friendly people.

Our team has also met some very interesting and accomplished locals (and new locals) and enjoyed telling their stories. I would have loved to have been there when George Sherwell found his relic from the past at Charlie Moreland National Park.

This month, HT has a little slices of history, crusaders for environmental change and a project to keep teens safe on the road. We feature two new exhibitions and two upcoming running challenges. It is great to hear the bus is staying, congratulations to all involved.

This weekend has everything from openings for art exhibitions to Montville school's Christmas in July.

The facebook page has been very popular, it's where you'll see upcoming events, extra images from HT and much more. Come over and "like us".

I was delighted to hear the success of recent articles including a workshop at St George’s Anglican Church and that it was well beyond their expectations. The organisers of the first Walk on the Wildside and "Brick-

a-Brack" Lane at the Crystal Waters Market were also very impressed.

We really do value our role in the community and supporting our advertisers and community groups. If you have a local event please let us know about it best to email or call.

Photographs are also very welcome, we are happy to acknowledge images and are always on the lookout for a good HT front cover.

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

Making News ...

Fi Emberton - from Edinburgh and Brisbane, she now makes Maleny her home

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Nita Lester - why did this Mapleton resident win the Women in Australian Agribusiness award?

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Published first Wednesday of the month

Pia Boschetti: The Girl Who Grows Pearls now in Montville

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Owners: Heatley & Michelle Gilmore

5000 Poppies: Contemporary craft links us with our past

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Miranda Rew-Duffy holds a white elephant sale to help elephants

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Local potter Johanna De Maine bakes us a royal treat

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Maleny High students learn how to be safer on our roads

CO VE R S TO RY Chocolate Truffles is even smaller than miniature donkeys.

Owner Lovice Lowden shares how this special little donkey was relocated to Witta.

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Above: Princess Diana - Lovice names her donkeys after the royals Above right: Annie is the latest addition to Lovice Lowden's pace of miniature donkeys, her Mum Harriet is grazing behind Below right: Lovice Lowden's micro-miniature donkey, Chocolate Truffles

ITTA HAS A resident who carries a bit of a reputation. Almost full grown, Chocolate Truffles is still only 75cm high.

Owner, Lovice Lowden says, "Normally donkey's are measured in inches so that makes Truffles 29 1/2 inches, still a little squirt."

He appears bigger in the photos since Lovice is a petite 161cm tall.

This cute pedigree donkey arrived from Poplar Grove, Drouin South in Gippsland, Victoria. The breeder, Andy Hearn specialises in micro-miniature donkeys with woolly longer coats.

They flew him up from Melbourne via a dog carrier - "no animal too large or small".

The Lowden's thought the tiny pet would rattle around in a horse float, so brought him home in the boot of their landcruiser.

"We thought it would be terrifying for him, but he just stood and I patted him all the way. People could see his two big ears."

Retired nurse, Lovice is besotted with her donkeys, and says they are "sweet, gentle and intuitive" creatures.

She proudly showed off her newest addition, 70cm high baby Annie (27 1/2 inches). Annie is so very soft, and a little shy. This adorable miniature foal is tiny, but she will grown much bigger than Truffles.

Lovice's dogs like the donkeys too, but every now and then Annie locks her ears down and chases them away.

Laughing, Lovice explains she did that on the day she was born. In fact, donkeys are kept with sheep because they instinctively chase dogs away. Called "livestock guard animals" their herding instinct combined an inherent dislike

of dogs, are reported as very effective in decreasing stock losses.

It is easy to see why Lovice is increasing her drove of miniature donkeys, she often comes out to the paddocks just to give them a cuddle or some grooming, "They love being brushed."

That's not all they love! In Truffle's paddock, they kept nudging HT's Michelle Gilmore for some attention.

She said, "I was lucky to take an image at all. Truffles just wanted to check out the camera and his two gorgeous donkey mates kept chewing my skirt!"

We did save the bus – even if only for 12 months

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ASSENGERS WILL continue to access the Hinterland Connect bus service between Maleny and Nambour for a further 12 months following a deal struck between the Queensland Government and Council.

Cath Ovenden from Maleny Neighbourhood Centre said, "We can make a difference, by working together!

Thanks to all those who helped with this campaign including businesses offering discounts to bus travellers, Andrew Powell MP and Cr Jenny McKay. What a network!"

Maleny Neighbourhood Centre's Save the Bus Campaign discovered how essential the bus is to local residents for example several students attending Maleny's Flexi School use the bus to get to school and back every day from Mapleton and many people travel to Nambour Hospital and the Sunshine Coast Council Offices on the bus.

Cath continued, "We are happy that Council is investing into a future Light Rail system but Rail in Caloundra is not going to help us with transport in and out of Maleny."

Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson said, “The trial will continue to be a weekday-only service however it will still need to meet the same KPI’s previously agreed with council.

“Passengers will continue to be able to signal the driver between scheduled stops and board or depart the bus in safe spots along the route.”

Member for Glass House Andrew Powell said we would also implement minor timetable changes to encourage more passengers to use the service.

“In the coming weeks we will implement changes to the timetable based on feedback from the community,” Mr Powell said.

“We hope these changes will further drive passengers to make use of this service.

“The Maleny to Nambour route is the only service that connects Hinterland towns, including Maleny, Montville, Flaxton and Mapleton, and provides a vital link for the community.”

Division 5 councillor Jenny McKay said the trial extension was a great outcome for the Sunshine Coast hinterland community.

"I have worked hard to have this service continued and the community has worked hard as well," Cr McKay said.

"I am so confident, now that the Minister has broadened the terms to enable the change of schedule, this will become one of the most highly-used transport services in the region."

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Something a bit different has happened near Maleny. A gathering of Goat People to be precise.

And it’s all thanks to a cafe, some goats cheese and community spirit.

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NE DAY MAGGIE LOWE was enjoying a coffee and reading an article about making goats cheese in a ‘grass roots’ magazine. When her husband arrived, they began to discuss how much fun it would be to have goats themselves. By chance, some of their neighbours, Keith and Margarete, were across from them in the cafe and joined them for lunch.

This informal meeting led to the idea that, as a small community, they could share their resources and create paddocks to keep and nurture goats for milk and cheese.

More and more neighbours loved the idea, and so The Goat House Co-Operative was born.

As Maggie herself admits, “Now here was the challenge.

Our group had had no experience in goat husbandry, so we set upon the task of how to do it.” They had an old shed, which was formally the stables of the Maleny Hotel, and had seen better days. After 40 years of neglect, this structure was given a new lease of life.

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Opposite page: The old stable from Maleny Hotel is now the Goat House - with 'goat people' Steve and Maggie Lowe, Barry Rose, Terry and Allan ___ and their daughter Jodie Below: Allan feeding Gracie mulberry bark.

Grass is not goat's favoured food, they are browsers and prefer to eat leaves, weeds and bark.

Above right: Terry with some of the girls grandma Abbey and her twins Molly and Katie, now new mums themselves Below right: Jodie with orphan Gracie Images M.Gilmore

Working Bees were organised, recycled materials used, old doors and windows donated and an extra room added, which was fitted out with goat stalls. “A great milking stand made by Keith took pride of place at the front of the shed.”

The Goat House had arrived.

Paddocks were divided up and it was time to actually find some milking goats. As serendipity would have it, they heard of a man in north Maleny who bred goats and the group approached him – leaving with pregnant mums (Abbey and Ester), Cooper and her two kids. Within five months two sets of twins were welcomed and it was time for these goat lovers to learn to milk....

People turn to the internet to learn how to play an instrument or trim hair, so why not how to milk a goat?

Maggie elaborates, “So over to the internet for instructions.

And our neighbours, Phil and Deb, had had some experience with goats, so they gave us books and advice. Everyone survived the experience, goats and people.” A roster system was organised where, for a few days each, people did the milking, the feeding and took the manure from the stables to the garden.

Two years on, through this gentle, shared method, the whole group is constantly rewarded with beautiful sweet milk and enrichment in other ways. Maggie happily explains, “For us, it is not just about the milk we get from our goats, but the whole experience of human/animal relationships.

They are beautiful animals to interact with and they love you to just be with them, take them for walks, and they love to be brushed and spoiled.”

These goats have helped the group in ways they could not have imagined. As one neighbour Jodie shared, her husband of twenty years died in six weeks of lung cancer. She felt she

would never smile again. But she met “kindred spirits” Maggie and Steve, who invited her to “join the goat people.”

It seems goats have eased the pain a little, “They have a calming effect on me and make me feel needed. I felt I was making a difference.”

So, what is the daily routine for a ‘goat person’ on duty?

“The goats are fed a grain mix and let out into the paddocks where forage has been laid on. Their house is cleaned; water buckets cleaned and topped up. When the mothers are lactating, we will milk them in the morning by hand. At night, the girls are let in to their respective night time accommodation and fed grain hay and forage again.”

As for the goats cheese that created the impetus for this whole project, thanks to the Maleny IGA, the group have bought cheese making kits and created soft cheese, feta, yoghurts and next on the list is halloumi.

One member, Terry, enjoys every minute of the experience, coming across the neighbours by chance. “This little cooperative has introduced us to neighbours we would never have seen beyond our gate. Like-minded people who willingly opened their gates to share their lives and their goats.”

To Terry, and the group, the goats are a delight and everyone shares in the enjoyment of nurturing them and watching them grow. “With all the greed and craziness in the world at present, it’s a good feeling to be able to share these moments with good friends, good neighbours, whose overriding motivation is to enjoy a simpler life.”

If this philosophy appeals to you and you live near Reesville, perhaps you would like to join them.

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Tree changers Fi Emberton and Ian Spence enjoy the views and fresh air from their Maleny verandah.

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Tree Change As a business consultant and librarian Fi Emberton has lived and worked in many parts of the world, but for the past 25 years she has loved Maleny. In April, she and partner Ian Spence finally made the move.

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E HAD OUR sensible heads on for years that said we needed a job before moving to Maleny. We stopped listening and said, no we don’t, let’s just go and see what

eventuates.”

“We had such a soft landing arriving in Maleny,” said Fi. “We have spent all our lives in creaking, breaking Queenslanders or crumbling Victorian terraces in towns where people were too busy to make eye contact. In Maleny, we look out from our verandah over trees, smell fresh air, and people look us in the eye, smile and chat.”

It is a far different life from the one she has lived most of her adult life. Both Fi and Ian are life-long librarians.

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Fi majored in English Language and Linguistics at University of Edinburgh, Scotland, then found her calling as a library consultant, a role that has taken her all over the world: New Zealand, Europe, the UK, Australia.

Ten years ago the couple began their business, Embervision, which has become known for culture change — teaching management how to handle people. “Most businesses look at system change and ignore the effect on people’s hearts and minds. It doesn’t work without addressing ‘people change’,” explains Fi. “Our aim is to see happier workers in a good environment.

Ian and I learnt our people skills as union reps back in the early days. It taught us that bosses can be fair but firm, managing not bullying. The old Australian adage: A Fair Day’s work for a Fair Day’s Pay. This is the strong message we get across.”

With their business such a success, it is surprising that they considered downsizing to a more gentle life. “It takes courage to say to your friends, no, I’m not going to have a large house.

I’m happy in a modest home with a rich environment,” said Ian. Fi added: “Concentrate on this rather than that, stay in the now, not what might be”.

Above: In just 4 weeks, Fi, Ian and Poppy have begun their long-awaited vege patch.

Right: Sue McCleary and her friend Fi out and about in Maleny.

They moved to New Zealand for Fi to take up the directorship of the Puke Ariki, a hybrid museum, library and visitor centre, hoping to begin the next phase in their lives there, but it wasn’t the answer. They missed Australia.

“I have always been a country girl at heart, despite living in some of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world,” said Fi. She grew up in Aberdeenshire. Each weekend she cycled four miles to her brother’s organic croft where donkeys pulled ploughs.

“I would spend the weekend up to my armpits in muck, digging peat for the stove.” It gave 10-year-old Fi a very broad outlook on life among a diverse range of people in what was a commune-style of living. She has always considered herself an environmentalist, and she has taken that original 40-year-old bicycle with her around the world.

So, why Maleny? Twenty-five years ago, Fi swapped her job near Edinburgh with a librarian from Brisbane City Council Libraries. It was to be a temporary position, but she fitted in so well, she never went home. She also became friends with the young Sue McCleary, a well-known Malenyite who now holds the position of Heritage Library Coordinator with Sunshine Coast Libraries. The two women became life-long friends and often visited Maleny for holidays. It has been a dream of Fi’s to call Maleny home.

“I love the non-conformist attitude that is alive in Maleny,” said Fi. “We want to be country people again, and are learning new skills quickly and rebuilding old ones. I didn’t realise how much I had learnt from my parents, then forgotten, until now."

"Simple things like how to dig a garden. I am keen to give my body day-to-day physical use, not sit at a computer all day – a real change of life. In the UK, you have to plan a vege garden six months ahead. Here, it is six weeks. I love the climate.”

They are keen to do lots of volunteering, to become part of the community. A few days after arriving in Maleny, they were at the Wood Expo: Ian designing and erecting the straw-bale maze; Fi sewing hessian fences and hanging silk flags from bamboo poles.

Ian was delighted to discover Maleny has its own Film Society. “Maleny has tremendous facilities for a town of its size. Films and music are passions of mine, and I want to become involved in both.”

Total retirement is not on their agenda. Fi and Ian love working with people, and their business is ticking over in the background. “We plan to live in the place and get to know the community before beginning any new enterprise,” said Fi. “It’s a struggle to know what business is needed, it seems that most of Maleny’s needs are already being met, but we are confident there will be a niche. We like looking after people.”

If you see a couple with broad smiles walking a cute black and white dog called Poppy, stop and chat. They will no doubt quickly become part of the patchwork of colourful people who call this beautiful part of the world home.

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George Sherwell Rediscovering the Past In 1952, three young men from Mapleton took time out from building Sunday Creek Road, Kenilworth, to construct a concrete ford over Little Yabba Creek. When they had finished, they tipped the left-over concrete beside the causeway, smoothed it over and carved their names and the date, before it set.

Sixty-two years later, HT's Dale Jacobsen drove to Charlie Moreland Park (named after its forest ranger) with George Sherwell, the only surviving man from the trio, to see if their names were still there.

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HE CAMPGROUND, so well known to locals, didn’t exist when George and his mates, Gordon Jeffs and Denis Burley, worked on the forestry road. “There was only a tin shack where an old gold prospector lived,” said George.

“There were eight of us in the gang, and for two years we camped beside the road halfway between the Forestry office and what is now Charlie Moreland Park. In old canvas tents with a wooden floor. I loved the bush and cooking over an open fire.”

Each morning, Joe Kelly collected the road gang in his truck and drove them to the top of Conondale Range where they resumed work constructing the road which eventually linked the Imbil Forest logging area with Sunday

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by Dale Jacobsen

Creek Sawmill.

“We used to do everything: punch holes in between roots of the big trees to blow them out with gelignite, jackhammer through the cuttings – preparing the surface for the dozer.

One thing I was always sorry about: there were two big bunya pines eight or ten kilometres out in the scrub with foot holes chopped all the way to the top. I’d say the Aborigines must have done it. We wouldn’t chop them down today.”

The Mill, opened in 1948 by Queensland Soft and Hardwoods Pty Ltd, is now the site of the Sunday Creek Environmental Education Centre, and the road George helped build cuts through Imbil State Forest joining Kilcoy Murgon Road near Jimna.

As we drove over the causeway, George leant forward and pointed to a mound of concrete beside the creek. “There it is!”

We parked in the day park area and scrambled down the bank, but the spot was covered in silt and moss.

George began rubbing at the surface with wet sand and, bit by bit, letters emerged on the surface. His face said he was 23 again as we scrubbed away for half an hour with George reliving memories for me.

“In winter time, you’d wake in the morning and there would be frost all around, quite often you’d see 20 or 30 whiptail wallabies jump up and hop away. Boy it was cold on top of the range when the westerlies blew.”

“Uncle Frank, who lived at Booloumba, was a keen gold prospector, and I remember one time, I’d have been about 18, we came across the old fella in the tin shack. He said, ‘good morning, would you like something to eat?’ then reached up and took a plate off the shelf, and wiped the rat poop off with his other hand. Uncle very hastily lied and said, ‘no, no, we just ate before we come here’. We couldn’t have been very hungry.”

“While they were talking, I went out and there was all this wire lying around thicker than my finger. There used to be this manganese mine up on Mt Allen, and there were no trucks or anything, so they’d bag it and send it down to the road by flying fox.”

George has lived in the area all his life. His grandfather, also George, took up land at Booloumba Creek in 1911. His father bought a farm just below Mapleton in 1920 which he and his

Opposite page: Historic graffiti: George, Gordon and Denis signed their work in 1952 Above: George Sherwell standing on Sunday Creek Road, which he helped build in 1952/3 Below left: Sunday Creek Road is that way Below: George Sherwell rediscovering the past Bottom: Beautiful Little Yabba Creek

A car stopped on the causeway and a woman asked what we were doing. She looked concerned. I introduced her to the man who had built it, and the road, and she smiled, saying, “I didn’t think you were writing graffiti”.

With an upgrade planned for Charlie Moreland Campground in the near future, it is unclear whether the causeway George, Gordon and Denis built will remain. Part of the project is to rebuild a longer and higher causeway to lessen the effects of flooding.

This is a special place for me too. During the 1970s and 80s I spent many school holidays camping with my children who played on the causeway and in the swimming hole. I never saw the names etched in the concrete. If I had, I would most likely have thought it just graffiti by some campers.

brother cleared and grew bananas. He turned it into a dairy farm in 1928, and eventually took over the Mapleton general store on the corner of Obi Obi Road.

Sherwell Road, just down the hill, is named after him, in recognition of his stint as a Shire Councillor.

When George finished building Sunday Creek Road, he began work in Mapleton Forest maintaining fire trails and forestry roads. Since then, he has led a varied life, working many jobs all over Australia as he and Kathleen and their three daughters followed seasonal work.

We drove further out along Sunday Creek Road, winding between tall trees. It was only the second time George had been there since he built the road all those years ago. “These aren’t as big as the ones we had to blow out,” observed George. “They were huge.”

When we returned to Charlie Moreland Park, we climbed back down to see if the signatures had dried and were more visible. George produced a stub of blue chalk from his pocket and outlined the letters.

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Author, artist, academic; Nita C. Lester has been recognised as a national leader in agriculture. HT's Dale Jacobsen met this botanist from Mapleton when Nita helped launch Barung Landcare’s Gardens for Wildlife project.

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by Dale Jacobsen

T IS A RARE THING when skill, knowledge, the ability to share and educate come together in one individual. Add to the mix a generosity of spirit and a supportive partner, and you have a formidable force that can achieve. It was these attributes that saw Dr Nita Lester top the 100 Women in Australian Agribusiness early this year, in part for ‘promoting the importance of biodiversity to rural and remote landholders’.

“I was touched that someone nominated me, but I was up against some pretty high-flyers, women who ran major companies, so it was a real surprise to win,” says Nita. “It was a celebration of all the facts of my life coming together; my botanical work, my artwork, education…”

Nita’s academic history is impressive: four degrees and two PhDs, one in education (leadership), the other in science (botany). She supervises doctoral students and has numerous academic papers and academic books to her name. She is botanist to the Queensland Government, specialising in Brigalow Belt bioregion plants, and a consultant for Origin Energy.

“Whether you approve of CSG or not, it is critical that they employ someone who knows what they’re talking about when it comes to the identification, preservation and translocation of rare and

threatened species,” says Nita.

The majority of Nita’s life, however, is dedicated to sharing 30 years’ experience in the botanical world, educating people from academia to gardeners, and helping to raise funds for environmental groups. An accomplished botanical artist, (“My mother said I couldn’t draw; my father said, if it’s not photographic, why bother?”) she has many artworks hanging in corporate offices and galleries.

Her artwork, love of flora and fauna, and natural storytelling ability have led to two children’s books, Sharp Eyes Only, published in 2002, and Pinpoint, which she illustrated and co-authored. In true community spirit, she and Mapleton author Rosemary Gemmell are working on a new book, Secrets of the Library, as a fundraiser for the Mapleton Community Library.

Her eyes lit up when she talked about it, and I could see the fascination that children find in her stories. “It’s going to be an interesting couple of years working on this book. It will tell tales of what the animals in the books get up to at night when the library is deserted. It celebrates what the

volunteers do. How they handle some of the most unusual situations,” laughs Nita.

Perhaps the most surprising fact about Nita Lester is that, apart from her work as Government Botanist and Origin Energy consultant, all of her activities are voluntary.

Proceeds of every book or work of art she creates go to organisations, many with an environmental objective.

Nita fell in love with western flora during the 25 years she and husband, Phillip, lived and worked on his family’s cattle and sheep property. “I moved onto the property when we married. My first task was to learn how to ride a horse to muster cattle and sheep. I became interested in the soil and plants, so different from those around Sydney. I drew their main features then pressed the leaves, ending up with thousands of specimens. When we left, I donated them to rural libraries for locals and visitor to use as a reference source.”

Nita is Chairman of the board of honorary directors on Myall Park Botanic Garden Ltd, a 132-hectare property she and Phillip, along with other directors, set up at Glenmorgan.

They were gifted the property by David and Dorothy Gordon.

In 2006, Nita noticed a stunning chance-hybrid grevillea with silver foliage and musk-pink flowers. Nita successfully propagated the plant which the directors named Grevillea ‘Dorothy Gordon’. It was officially released on 26 April this year at Myall Park Botanic Garden. “It will grow very well on the Range, and flowers 11 months of the year. It is a real winner.”

The Dorothy Gordon mug forms part of the Myall Park Botanic Garden Fine China Collection, all illustrated by Nita, the proceeds of which go towards upkeep of the Gardens.

Talk to Nita Lester, and you are immediately drawn into a world of plants. Her knowledge is astounding, and her enthusiasm is infectious, as it should be for someone who has dedicated her life to understanding the natural environment.

I couldn’t help but admire the magnificent garden Nita and Phillip have created in less than

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Opposite: Nita Lester admiring Grevillea ‘Dorothy Gordon’ Opposite below: Identifying species forms a core part of Nita Lester’s work Above: Nita in her garden at Mapleton Left: Botanical artwork in progress

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Pearl Girl arrives in Montville Drawn by our mountains and our community, Pia Boschetti is the new owner of Montville’s Bold in Gold, and tells HT's Leeza Baric about farming pearls in WA and her new Latitude Gallery.

By Leeza Baric

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IA BOSCHETTI aka‘the girl who grows the pearl’ has come to town! Latitude Gallery (just behind the waterwheel in Montville, previously known as Bold in Gold) is the perfect showcase for Pia’s home grown Abrolhos Island pearls, diamonds, semi-precious gems and art by local artists.

Pia could have had her pick of any major city in Australia to open her new gallery but chose Montville because, “I’m a country girl…... The first thing I noticed [about Bold in Gold] was different jewellery, the art work and I thought these people do what I do back home.”

Home has been Geraldton, Western Australia where Pia grew up with her family working in the Lobster Fishing industry. She spent a couple of months every year living in the colourful camps on the Abrolhos Islands, 70 kilometres off the coast of Geraldton. She was the first baby to be baptised in the Church on Basile Island, where she married her husband, Murray Davidson (an opposition pearl farmer at the time) and later baptised their child, Olive, four years ago.

The Abrolhos consist of 122 islands in pristine waters, with some of the best coral reefs in the world. “They have a raw beauty and you can’t help getting attached” says Pia.

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After Pia left school she worked in a Real Estate office but was discontent and “searching for something.” She wanted to work on boats but initially thought, “it wasn’t what girls did.”

After a week of working fifteen hour days with her brother (and being seasick for the first three days) she felt the satisfaction of a hard days’ work and a sense of achievement.

The women back home in Geraldton encouraged Pia to do what she loved and she thought, “I can’t quit now...every day was tough but I did it as a personal challenge.”

“I just love working on boats on the ocean.” Eventually, Pia got her Skipper’s ticket and delivered large vessels around the world, including Dubai, Oman and on boats in the Caribbean but it was the Abrolhos Islands that kept calling her back.

Murray was the first to start pearl farming on the Abrolhos Islands and encouraged other fishing families to seek pearl farming licences. Pia’s parents secured a licence but their employee who was farming pearls had to leave. This opened up an opportunity for Pia to begin farming her own pearls.

“How could I turn down an opportunity like that?”

Growing pearls is technical, challenging and physically demanding but Pia is passionate about developing the pearl industry and helping other pearl farmers whether they be from the Abrolhos or Broken Bay in NSW. When buying imported pearls you don’t really know what you’re getting but Pia says, “If you want to buy an Australian pearl I can guarantee its quality because we’ve got integrity.”

This is also evident in the way they farm their pearls, being careful not to affect the coral or rare marine life.

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The first pearls Pia sold (in her parents’ seafood shop) were called Palliative Pearls because her friend said, “being sick is so expensive�. Pia donated money from each pearl sold to the Palliative Care unit in honour of her friend who passed away. “I developed this great shop [in Geraldton] where we had all these great functions and did lots of charity work, I loved doing that.�

Pia has been instrumental in developing and promoting the Australian aquaculture industry.

She was runner up in the Rural Women’s Award for Western Australia in 2007, which has inspired her to carry on in what is a new and tough industry. She was featured on the ABC’s television show, Landline, and her interview with Curtis Stone’s, Surfing the Menu is played regularly on airlines and Foxtel.

It was very important to Pia to keep the staff from Bold in Gold and manager, Catriona Chalk says the “meshing of the two styles� has been very exciting for the staff and customers. “I think we’ll continue to be noted for the unique, individual pieces of jewellery that we can design and have made here.�

Pia loves watching people try on her jewellery or admiring the artwork. “I really want to promote local artwork, so artists can continue to be artists ... supporting the community is really important to me.� Latitude Gallery will continue to represent the artists who previously exhibited with Bold in Gold.

Pia may be hooked by the raw beauty of the Abrolhos, and enjoys spending time there growing her pearls but it’s the beauty of the Sunshine Coast hinterland and its people that have captivated Pia and Murray to make it their home. “Murray and I like the country life up here, we’ve got the beach and the forest...and we’ve had really beautiful experiences with every person we’ve met.�

Christmas in July...

enjoy all the trappings of a traditional Christmas feast!

Opposite: Manager Catriona Chalk, Pia Boschetti and Maja Edwards at Latitude Gallery Top: Latitude Gallery diamond and pearl designs Middle left: Pia's oysters rely on a coral reef to grow their exquisite black akoya pearls Middle right: Pia's daughter Olive will grow up knowing that it's normal for women work on the boats too

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Left: Church on Basile Island, Abrolhos Islands, 60kms off the coast of Geraldton Pia was the first baby baptised in the Church Above: The Abrolhos Islands are the most southern pearl farming area in WA

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5,000 Poppies – a community tribute

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USTRALIA IS COMMEMORATING the Anzac Centenary (2014 to 2018), marking 100 years since Australia’s involvement in the First World War and 2015 marks 100 years since the Anzacs landed at Gallipoli.

Division 5 Councillor Jenny McKay said Sunshine Coast Council’s Cultural Heritage Library Team was coordinating the 5000 Poppies Project within the library branch network as part of this commemoration.

“Maleny Library will join libraries from all over Australia to celebrate Remembrance Day on November 11,” Cr McKay said.

“We will be inviting community members to create a poppy which will be displayed at local Remembrance Day celebrations this year.

“The created poppies will then travel to Melbourne for the Remembrance Day celebrations in Federation Square, Melbourne 2015, becoming part of the 5000 Poppy project.”

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In 1921 the red Memorial Poppy was first worn on Armistice Day (now Remembrance Day) in Australia and has been worn on November 11 each year. It has become a widely accepted symbol throughout the allied nations to be worn on Remembrance Day. The Australian Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League (the forerunner to the RSL) first sold poppies in 1921.

President of the Maleny RSL Sub-Branch Chris Brooker said the 5000 Poppies Project was a wonderful way of involving everyone in the community to be part of Remembrance Day. “Many locals enlisted and are commemorated on honour boards both at the RSL and the Maleny Hospital,” Mr Brooker said.

“Maleny is well-known for its artistic talent so let’s see if we can make a record number. Thank you to the Maleny Library for initiating this project.”

If you would like to be involved, call into Maleny Library and collect your pattern and material - supplied thanks to

Opposite: Horse drawn wagon carrying girls in an Armistice Anniversary parade, Maple Street, Maleny, 11 November 1919 Right: Armistice Day parade in Maleny, 11 November 1919 Above: Maleny Red Cross members gathered in Maleny Township after Armistice Day celebrations, ca 1919 Bottom: Armistice Day parade in Maleny, 11 November 1919 Images courtesy of Heritage Library, Sunshine Coast Council

the Friends of the Maleny Library. Any donations of red wool will be gratefully accepted. The poppies can be made from knitting, crochet or fabric. Children will also be able to make paper and felt poppies in the upcoming school holidays.

Poppy making morning teas will also be organised at the Maleny Library. The 5000 Poppies Project is building momentum with patients recuperating at the hospital taking part, book clubs and the Maleny Arts and Craft Group getting involved. Why not get your group together today and register your interest?

Call the library on 5435 3100 for more information or call in and chat to our friendly staff.

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Postcard from ...

Ye Olde Sweet Shoppe

La Charente

OPEN 7 DAYS

by Bryan & Val Hughes Well known hinterland identities, Val and Bryan Hughes have leftMaleny for a home swap in rural France.

They tell us of their adventures...

Forget the wine, look at the view!

Sarlat, Rocamadour and Autoire Bean-to-bar in Madagascar Madécasse Chocolate is a fine chocolate made in Africa. “At Madécasse we pay the farmers a fair price for their cocoa. Then we do something unheard of, we make our chocolate in Madagascar. This creates 4 times the impact of fair trade cocoa.” Founders Brett Beach and Tim McCollum met while serving as Peace Corps volunteers in Madagascar. After spending a combined eight years on the island, McCollum and Beach felt that they wanted to have more of an impact and that “business was needed for real (social and environmental) change.”

Cocoa had always been a major export of Madagascar but very little chocolate had been produced on the island, much like in the rest of Africa. There was room for growth in other markets besides chocolate, as Madagascar provided 60% of the world’s vanilla beans.

At Sweets on Maple, we have in stock a good selection from this range. From silky smooth milk chocolate, with 44% cocoa content, to dark chocolate with 80% cocoa content.

With 63% cocoa, there is Sea Salt & Nibs and Citrus & Pink Pepper, and 70% cocoa with Exotic Pepper, Dark and Bold 75% and Heirloom Cocoa 80%. The darker chocolates in this range are gluten and dairy free. " # "!

The packaging is very earthy with a twist of raffia tied to the top. A great small gift. find us on facebook

www.sweetsonmaple.com.au

39 Maple St, Maleny Ph: 5494 2118

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them to Angoulême, our nearest major city.

A few days later we are off; first stop is the beautiful town of Sarlat. The medieval cobbled streets are lined with intricately carved facades built almost entirely of honey-coloured stone. In the afternoon sunlight just after a summer shower it’s so gorgeously lustrous. And our hotel is suitably quaint. Noel and Kaye’s room opens onto a private balcony so, on arrival, we all repair there for the necessary social bonding session.

The “Grotte de Font-de-Gaume” had been recommended as the place to view stone-age cave paintings. We arrive in the afternoon to be told that all tour places had been sold. “You should come back tomorrow morning, but be sure to get here by 9am.”

“Well, we actually are here now, can we buy tickets for tomorrow?” “No, sorry, you have to come tomorrow.”

We duly arrive before 9am to find a rather large queue at the office door. Only fifty tickets for Font-deGaume are on offer each day. A quick head count of the queue: yes we are definitely in with a chance.

"Zut Alors", close to opening time a squadron of youngsters appear, attaching themselves to those few other young people in the line, evidently the advance holding party. A computer display counts down the number of tickets still available at each site (the office sells tickets for six caves).

It’s soon clear that we are now not going to make the cut for “Font-de-Gaume”. Plan B, hastily conceived, kicks in: take afternoon tickets to the “Grotte des Combarelles”, an offer we actually had knocked back yesterday!

Now this bit is so truly French. While waiting in the queue at the “Font-de-Gaume” an English woman informed us: “Oh, but you should have booked tickets on line!” So, one can book tickets on line, days, weeks ahead, but one cannot buy tickets in person at the office one day ahead!

Onwards to Rocamadour! We approach the village via twisting back roads through an undulating stony, windswept and dry plateau boarding on the Central Massif.

Rounding a bend, on the opposite side of a deep gorge, there is Rocamadour, cunningly built onto the side of a steep gorge.

We descend to the carpark at the gorge bottom, park and proceed to climb and climb back up through a garden park and several levels of streets, streets full of…of…yes, cafes, restaurants, bottle shops, soap shops, candle shops, craft shops, kitsch shops and the occasional real art dealer. I immediately think: “It’s a vertical Montville!”

Cafe creme on a terrace hanging vertiginously over the chasm restores our lagging strength such that we actually indulge in a little light shopping. Girly things like lavender soap are on the list but then Noel finds a gallery tucked into

a side alley. The artist, a charming bloke, is at work. His charm works, both Noel and I depart the gallery lighter in the pocket but happy in spirit, proud possessors of several fine pieces.

The true heart of Rocamadour is religious, with six chapels, the Basilica of St Sauveur and the Tomb of St Amadour, a hermit, the discovery of whose undecayed body in 1166 tapped into the fervour of the age resulting in the establishment of the town as a great pilgrimage centre on the Road to Compostela. The basilica, cut into the rock wall, contains the famous “Black Virgin and Child”, quite small actually but a figure of great devotion. Oh yes, also several large model sailing ships float in the bascilica's quiet air!

The final night is at the Auberge de la Fontaine, in the village of Autoire. I had been seduced into selecting the township by the web blurb, to whit: “Autoire is nestled in an impressive cirque formed by high limestone cliffs. Small manor houses with turrets, delightful fountain surrounded by typical houses and the river below, contribute to the charm of this beautiful site” so says the on-line tourism blurb.

And the hotel looked so properly French on the booking site.

For once the hyperbole reflects the reality. Voila! The village is superb!

Autoire is gorgeous, the hotel is excellently French rural, the evening meal cheap and delicious and right across the street is a late opening wine shop with tastings. Noel, Kaye, Val and I are in heaven!

A bientot, Bryan and Val HINTERLAND TIMES – JULY 2014

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Vote for your foodie favourites T

HIS IS THE third year the Montville Chamber has sponsored the Range Restaurant and Café Awards. This year we are excited to announce that we will be partnering with a number of local organisations and anticipate that this year we will have many more restaurants and cafes willing to take up the challenge.

In the lead-up to the Real Food Festival, our aim is to increase the profile of our area as a food destination and showcase our wide range of dining venues from quirky cafes to fine dining restaurants.

Our local delicious dining options will be starring on a major tourism initiative, Restaurant Australia. High profile Hinterland Tourism foodie, Martin Duncan of Freestyle Escape Cooking School will be busy keeping the focus on food throughout the range ensuring the Sunshine Coast Hinterland shines on Restaurant Australia.

We encourage all local residents and business owners to go out and support these fantastic venues from casual coffee havens to fine dining restaurants. Rate your dining experience and be in the draw for dining vouchers from participating restaurants and cafés.

Last year voter feedback was overwhelmingly positive.

The Range Restaurant and Café Awards challenges locals and visitors to indulge in the tastes of the Hinterland and discover the delicious delights that await.

From early July, get ready to rate your dining experience and share your story. The categories include food quality,

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service, ambiance and value for money. This year Hinterland Tourism, Maleny Commerce and the Real Food Festival will be supporting the Montville Chamber’s Range Restaurant and Café Awards.

The competition will be launched at the Flaxton Gardens Christmas in July fundraiser July 4 and runs until the first week of September. The fundraiser is a partnership with Montville State School. Money raised will provide much needed funding for the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden at Montville State School.

Get ready to share our food haven and feature the fresh produce, the stunning places and the welcoming locals who make dining on the Range an experience to remember.

One of last year’s top competitors, the team from The Terrace Restaurant, received high praise for food quality with a stunning score of 4.9 out of a possible 5 to record an equal first with the overall winner, The Long Apron, Clovelly in that category.

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IRANDA REW-DUFFY has an intense passion for big cats and elephants. So much so that she is coming towards the end of her zoology degree and planning further study. But Miranda's passion reaches further than textbooks. She is about to launch into a handson endangered species protection program in Africa. No small step for a Maleny girl!

"Recently I was lucky enough to be selected to be a part of a volunteer trip to South Africa, partaking in two weeks of intense wildlife and environmental conservation. This is such an amazing opportunity for me and a huge stepping stone to achieving my goals," Miranda told the Hinterland Times.

Miranda believes animals deserve a treasured place in our world and should be appreciated as they are very much like us. "Africa has always fascinated me; it has some of the most diverse and endangered wildlife in the world. I am particularly passionate about the conservation of large mammals, as they are highly intelligent animals with amazingly human social systems."

Raising Money to Save the World The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is organised through International Student Volunteers program. Miranda said, "The project I will be contributing to is conservation based and involves at least 80 hours of work over a two-week period.

Our team will be dedicated to working in endangered species protection, community education, scientific research and habitat restoration."

So why is this so important to Miranda and, to us here in Australia? Miranda explained: "Some of what I learn I hope to also use to tackle some of the big issues in the Australian environment such as our high levels of animal extinction, increasing problems posed by introduced species, and threats to the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem. I see wildlife and the environment as something we need to look after and appreciate a lot more." In short, the program is designed to educate and inspire volunteers so they can educate and inspire us in turn.

Being selected is one thing, but getting to Africa and financing herself on the International Students Volunteers program is another. In the next few months, before she leaves in January, Miranda will be putting her fundraising hat on to assist with her passage and accommodation.

First up is a garage sale and morning tea to raise the funds needed. Miranda said, "If you have any unwanted furniture, clothes, tools, anything; they would be gratefully accepted. Otherwise come along, have a bite to eat and see what's on offer."

The morning tea is on 16 August at 36 Hardwood Road, Landsborough. You can contact Miranda with items for the sale, or questions about her trip on 0447 167 790 or email: Miranda.rd@hotmail.com.

Donations can also be made through the ISV website â&#x20AC;&#x201C; where you can sponsor Miranda by going to the donations link at the bottom and using her full name: Miranda Rew-Duffy. You can also read about all the important work the organisation does around the world. Good luck, Miranda!

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Johanna De Maine:

“Landscapes of the Mind

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OHANNA ARRIVED in Australia from Holland as a six year old, when her family settled in Maroochydore. She grew up in an environment rich in natural beauty, sunshine and colourful birds, with a freedom which allowed for childhood exploration. But by the late sixties as she qualified as a high school teacher and moved to new places, her home base was also moving on with the beginnings of development.

Johanna’s career in ceramics started by chance, through an invitation from a friend to accompany her to adult education pottery classes, Johanna says, “…once there I was completely obsessed as I knew that this was something that I could do.”

This fortuitous direction was wholly supported by her husband, Ted, with whom she then travelled through S.E. Asia. They settled for a couple of years in the UK where Johanna started her more formalized study of ceramics.

Returning to Central Queensland, she established a workshop in 1976, but by 1981 the couple moved to Landsborough and set up their studio pottery.

Despite all the travels and exposure to the exotic, it was around the Glasshouse Mountains that true inspiration lay. This less-developed area of the Sunshine Coast provided an ideal place to raise their family and for Johanna to expand her creativity.

J Above: Landsborough artist, Johanna De Maine at work

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Johanna De Maine has become known locally as the artist whose work was presented to H.M. The Queen and to Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark. To know why her exquisite porcelain artworks were chosen for these auspicious gifts, it is important to understand her own history.

She became recognized for her domestic ware, but more widely for salt-glazed vessels and expressive glazes. Her studies were integral to her practice (today she can claim a B. Ed., B.A., Grad. Dip. Vis. Arts, M.F.A. and a Churchill Fellowship!) as they allowed her to hone her ideas and skills, which quickly became apparent on her works.

“I then started to use lustre and gold to capture the light and colour of this region,” she explains. While drawing from the grandeur of the iconic mountains, she perfected her own symbols and markings to define the essence of the hinterland – from the small holding properties ripe with produce to the distant ripples on Pumicestone Passage.

“I am passionate about my work as I feel that there is too much ugliness in the world and this is my contribution to bringing some beauty into other people’s lives,” Johanna says and this has continued to evolve as she introduced sandetching and enamel to her pieces, which are now all expertly thrown in Southern Ice porcelain to give further clarity and finesse.

It is her true passion for her art form and for her environment which make these such original artworks. They reflect unique aspects of Australia in the highest quality, making them ideal presentation pieces for Royalty. This has only been achieved because of her life experience, remarkable talent and endless commitment.

Left: “Flotilla” Southern Ice porcelain, lustre, gold sand-etched and enamel

Above: “Becoming and Unbecoming” Southern Ice Porcelain, lustre, gold, sand-etched and enamel

From July 5th – 27th a new collection of these worldclass ceramics can be seen in the exhibition “Landscapes of the Mind” at Art on Cairncross.

All are welcome … even royalty!

Right: “Blossomscape” porcelain, lustre, gold, sand-etched and enamel

One Tree Hill raises thousands for charity every year I

T SHOULD BE common courtesy when accessing any private land, but it seems not everyone realises they need to seek permission first.

In our June wedding feature, we mentioned a favourite photography spot dubbed "One Tree Hill" and reminded bridal parties to close the gate. Last month's contributing photographer also told HT last month that people need to make a donation when asking permission to use the location.

In fact, if you would like to have photos at the hill, you need to contact the owners well beforehand (months in advance) for permission at 255 Mountain View Road, advise of your date and find out how to organise the donation. Her house is the older beige house, to the left of the tree.

Mrs Woods said that everyone is welcome to use the tree, but to please make sure the gate is shut because her cows escape. Unfortunately this happened only too recently.

Thanks to the Woods family's generosity in sharing their property, thousands of dollars is given to various charities every year around Maleny, including the show society, the Men's Shed, Busy Needles, the hospital and other groups.

Please remember that the hill is on private property, and has belonged to the Woods for almost a century. They have celebrated many occasions there - it holds great significance for the family.

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SING AUTHENTIC LETTERS from the Front donated by local people, Maleny Players are staging a newly-written production to commemorate the outbreak of World War One a hundred years ago this August.

Entitled ‘Billy Goes to War’, it follows the story of Digger Billy Smith, his comrades and his family throughout the four years of the War from 1914 to eventual peace in 1918.

Following an appeal in the Hinterland Times, playwright David Crewe was offered letters and other material from local people to add authenticity to his piece. Beth Whan, of Maleny gave him a copy of a letter written by her father Oswald after the Gallipoli landings, in which he was wounded. This is now included in the show.

Judy Berlak, from Flaxton, produced an archive of contemporary sheet music given to her by a friend, which included a patriotic recruiting song of the time ‘Awake Australia’. This was written by the man who composed what is now the Australian National Anthem.

Said David: “All this material has been enormously helpful in giving the production both local connection and the reality and horror of the war.

“We are now into rehearsals with a cast of more than 30 people – civilians, soldiers, nurses as well as actors representing the warring countries. We are of course including a number of traditional wartime songs and we are delighted to have the involvement of the Buderim Concert Band providing live accompaniment to the production.”

In addition, Buderim composer Paul Coppens has written the music for a new choral work entitled ‘The Lament’ which will be sung by women who have lost husbands, sons and brothers.

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Right: Jack Jarden, who will play the Digger Billy Smith in the Maleny Players’ August production discusses his role with Director David Crewe

The production has financial support from the Maleny RSL. The Players are hiring genuine uniforms for the Diggers and for German soldiers, but their wardrobe mistress Gwen Delacour is making the wartime nurses’ uniforms for the scenes at the Casualty Station on the Western Front and when men were gassed.

Performances are 100 years to the date of the start of the War. Saturday August 2 and Sunday August 3 and then the following weekend, August 9 and 10 at the Maleny Community Centre.

Tickets $20 and students $10 from www.malenyplayers.org or the Maleny Visitor Centre.

Enquiries to 5494 2998.

Above: Jools Dumbrell, who plays Billy’s aunt as a nurse in the War, tries on her authentic costume made by wardrobe mistress Gwen Delacour

Community News Community News Laidback Cinema is here

What's in the Spotlight

Frustrated as a family or young person with nowhere to go in Maleny at night? Well the LAIDBACK CINEMA is here, bring cushions and a blanky to Maleny's Community Centre, Rugs are laid down for you to snuggle up and watch a film commencing the first screening in the July School Holidays.

First up is either a G or PG for the younger kids and next up will be PG or M for the bigger kids. All viewed in a fun, safe environment. Come out in support and help make this a regular entertainment option in Maleny.

Fancy dress is encouraged and anyone dressed up in fancy dress of any sort, film themed or not is given a ticket and goes into the draw for free vouchers for future screenings, so let loose and have some fun.

The first screening is Sunday July 6: The Lorax (4.30 for 5pm) and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (7 for 7.30pm).

Check out session times, films, on the cinemas Facebook page LAIDBACK CINEMAS MALENY or call 0410 511635 for more information.

A budget for a stronger community

30 years for Queensland Garden Expo One of Australia’s largest gardening events, the Expo celebrates 30 years as it attracts over 35,000 gardening enthusiasts and horticultural experts to the Nambour Showgrounds between 11-13 July.

The action-packed program includes 125 free lectures and demonstrations (with lots on recycling and sustainability), as well as more than 360 exhibitors and displays by over 55 nurseries selling over 40,000 plants per day.

Event Manager Marion Beazley says, “We’re looking forward to another great year in regard to high profile speakers including appearances from hot favourites like Costa Georgiadis, Jerry Coleby-Williams and Angus Stewart of ABC Gardening Australia, ABC Radio Host Annette McFarlane, garden guru Phil Dudman and horticultural expert Clair Levander.”

Other highlights include the Giant Kitchen Garden and organic food court; the free Plant Clinic and local landscapers creating inspirational gardens from a blank canvas.

Kids can enjoy a range of activities including street performers, musicians, playground, food stalls and activities, visit www.qldgardenexpo.com.au

Council’s budget is about building confidence for a stronger community; allocating $114 million to capital works, over $20 million for economic initiatives, $23 million for the environment and more than $15 million for libraries and cultural programs. Council has restricted its general rates rise to 5% and there are discounts for early payment and pensioners. Visit council’s website for more information.

Learn about volunteer management Head to the Sunshine Coast Events Network (scene) workshop on 23 July and learn all there is to know about volunteer management and leading people. Held at and sponsored by Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay TAFE in Mountain Creek. Bookings, via the scene page on council’s website, are a must.

Have your say on clean technology Council needs your input into the development of an industry and investment plan for the Cleantech sector. Clean technology includes eco-friendly designs and building materials, energy efficiency, water and waste management and clean energy sources such as solar power. Call 5475 9929 or visit council’s website for details and to provide feedback on the draft plan by 15 July.

Celebrate NAIDOC Week 2014

Crochet and save the reef The Sunshine Coast Satellite Reef was launched at the World Environment Day at Sunshine Coast University. This project involves individuals and groups in crocheting coral forms which will be joined together to form a reef.

The completed reef will be exhibited at Caloundra Regional Gallery from 13 May to 28 June 2015 and then kept as part of the Sunshine Coast Art Collection.

Debbie Rossow proposes to set up a Maleny group to contribute to this project, "I will be running sessions at Maleny Library on the 11th and 25th July from 9 to 10am. You are welcome to come to one or both sessions."

"These sessions are free, and I will provide all materials required for you to participate in them. If you don’t know how to crochet, I can teach you. It is easy to learn."

If you are interested in joining Debbie, please contact her via phone on 5499 9623 or 0429 899 121, or email on drossow2858@gmail.com.

Begin NAIDOC Week 2014 at a special ceremony featuring the raising of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island flag at 10am, Monday 7 July in the Nambour Library forecourt. Then join local Indigenous author Gregg Dreise for the launch of his new children’s book Silly Birds. Gregg will be at Maleny and Kawana libraries on 9 July and Coolum Library on 10 July. Bookings, via council’s library website, are essential.

Live streaming of State of Origin 3 Head for Stockland Park Stadium on Wednesday, 9 July to watch a live stream of the 2014 Holden State of Origin Game 3! This free community event kicks off at 2 pm with family entertainment, competitions with great prizes, food and fun!

RADF grants open 16 July Are you a professional artist with a quality arts or cultural project coming up? You may be eligible for a grant through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). Visit council’s website for details and to apply online before 5pm, 1 September. Call 5475 7272 if you need help with your application.

New Media Art Prize closes 11 August The closing date for the inaugural Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2014 New Media category, with prizes valued at $15,000, has been extended to 11 August.

The New Media category is open to any emerging artist aged 15 to 30 years, in the first five years of their practise, who resides in the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area. Visit council’s gallery website to find out more.

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am 24 July, Caloundra 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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TONY ABBOTT:

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AST WEEK the world-renowned American environmentalist, Bill McKibben, declared that our prime minister now apparently saw his principal role in international affairs as the global ambassador of coal, his only real concern being to protect Australia’s own coal industry.

The immediate cause of McKibben’s description was the television image of Tony Abbott being presented with an over-sized Stetson hat by some of America’s biggest oil barons, to which our man responded with a somewhat embarrassed : “Yee ha.”

Now McKibben is himself a global ambassador against coal, which he regards as the dirtiest and most polluting of all fuels, and he greatest driver of climate change: he is hardly an impartial observer.

But he has a point. In Texas Abbott spruiked the need to prevent the ostracising of any particular fuel source and earlier in Canada he had warned that we should not clobber the economy in order to reduce emissions and combat climate change.

So it is clear that he sees the environment and the economy as fundamentally opposed, with the economy being paramount. The idea that both can be developed in harmony is dismissed as wishful thinking, a fanciful Utopia. This approach is totally consistent with Abbott’s goodies versus baddies view of the world, but it is increasingly being left behind by his more sophisticated global peers, and not just the political ones.

Last week the GetUp organisation announced truiumphantly that four major financial institutions – Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Credit Agricole and now the Bank of Scotland – had withdrawn their financial support from the Abbot-point coal loader, whose construction may be detrimental to the Great Barrier Reef. The UNESCO world Heritage Commission had warned of the dangers when giving the Australian government a year to act or the reef would lose its world heritage status.

GetUp understandably attributed the rejections to the public campaign, which it said was now being extended to Barclay’s Bank, among others; but a dispassionate observer might consider that cold-hearted economics had something to do with it as well. The world price of coal is now in decline – European prices are the lowest for five years and there is no expectation that the trend will be reversed.

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Australia, and lower demand: almost all coal consuming countries are now trying to cut down on their reliance on the fuel.

In China, Australia’s most important market, coal now accounts for 67.5 percent of all its energy needs – the lowest figure on record. True, China’s imports of coal are still increasing – last year at a healthy (from Abbott’s point of view) 4.7 percent, but this figure is only half what it was a few years ago.

The pollution problem in China has now become a serious public health issue, and the country is not alone.

In America, Barack Obama is selling his own crackdown on dirty industries not as an attempt to combat climate change – a concept apparently consider beyond the reach of his electorate – but as an attempt to combat chronic lung diseases, increasingly common in many industrialised areas.

"But in Australia the slavish addiction to fossil fuels is not only shortsighted but positively perverse: no country is better placed to exploit wind and solar power" In overall terms, coal and oil are still clearly ahead of the rest, but renewables are growing more rapidly than either. Reportedly, Abbott felt constrained to reassure the American president that his resumption of oil price excise indexation was sending the same price signal to consumers as Julia Gillard’s carbon tax. Obama’s response to this preposterous assertion was not recorded.

And at home, of course, even as some of the planned coal expansions, especially in Queensland’s giant Galilee basin – the ostensible reason for ports such as Abbot Point – are being put on hold, Abbott remains

determined to get rid of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation.

The old senate knocked him back twice; now he is counting on the new senate, or more specifically Clive Palmer, to wave it through next month. And why not?

After all, his sensitive Treasurer, Joe Hockey, has already pronounced wind farms utterly offensive, a blight on the landscape, obviously preferring the aesthetically pleasing view of a few coalfields.

Abbott claims to be in tune with the thinking of his new soul mate, Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper, but there is a significant difference. Harper is determined to develop the vast oil sands fields of Alberta, possibly the only fuel source to rival coal as a pollutant; but it could be argued that in his vast, frozen, northern domain with few resources other than rocks and trees and water, he has no real alternative.

But in Australia the slavish addiction to fossil fuels is not only short-sighted but positively perverse: no country is better placed to exploit wind and solar power.

Yet the intention is apparently to ignore them, if not phase them out altogether.

Abbott still (or rather, for the last couple of years) claims to believe in man made climate change and to want to do something about it – as long, of course, as it does not affect the economy in any way at all, and that means the coal industry in particular.

He will politely ask the big polluters if there is anything at all they can do to clean up their act, and if they manage to do so, he will reward them. If they don’t, or just tell him to p*** off, well, that’s their right.

But not all his troops are quite so gung ho. Last week the environment minister, Greg Hunt, deferred approval for the giant Galilee Basin Carmichael mine, owned by the Adani Corporation, the people behind Abbot Point.

It’s only a deferral, and with unrelenting pressure from Abbott and from Queensland’s single-minded premier Campbell Newman, Hunt will probably end up signing on the dotted line.

But the longer it drags on, the more likely it is that not just public pressure but more importantly economic reality will catch up with the project, and many others like it. Our ambassador for coal may suddenly find himself representing not just a fossil, but one of value only to collectors of memorabilia. Not much to yee ha about in that.

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HE LIONS MOUNTAIN VIEW Challenge can be described as the most scenic run through the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, however donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the challenge.

The event held on Sunday the 3rd of August at the Maleny Show Grounds encourages those competitive half marathon runners, fitness fanatics as well as the whole family to come and enjoy a healthy day in the Hinterland.

The event offers a range of races for all ability levels including the Get Running Half Marathon, the Remax Hinterland 10km and the Your Insurance Broker 3km race.

The event encourages school students to participate with the most students from one school taking home a glorious trophy and bragging rights for the year. There are fantastic prizes on offer, all donated from supporting local businesses, and if you are feeling a bit hungry after the race than there is no need to feel guilty after indulging in a scrumptious and yet traditional sausage sizzle.

All proceeds from the event go towards assisting community projects along with the Lions Medical Research Foundation.

So why not participate in either the half marathon, 10km run or perhaps walk the 3km with the kids, while

supporting your local Lions Club raise money for community projects as well as Medical Research- Come and run the Challenge!

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To register in the half marathon or any of the other races follow the link to the Maleny Lions website; http://malenyblackallrange.qld.lions.org.au/projectsmvc.

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Changing your Name When you are born, and in this instance say in the State of Queensland, your name is registered with the Registrar-General of Births, Deaths and Marriages and this is then considered your legal name. However there are occasions when a person wants to change their name. Although a person can use another name informally simply by just adopting another name this is not recognized as changing the name legally as the name change has not been registered pursuant to the act that governs this area, namely the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 2003 (Qld) (“the Act”).

To formally register a change of name, an application needs to be completed and submitted to the RegistrarGeneral of Births, Deaths and Marriages. This is a relatively simple process of completing the relevant Form 4 (or Form 5 in some specific circumstances), providing three forms of appropriate ID as well as paying the modest filing fee.

People are generally entitled to change their name to any name they wish and as many times as they wish however with the following limitations: • The new name must not be used with the intention of defrauding another person; • The new name must not be considered offensive; • Only one name change in any one 12 month period.

Changing a child’s first names can only be done once before the child turns one and then a second time but for one occasion only between the age of one and 18 (before the child turns 18). If the child is over the age of 12 then the child’s consent to the name change must also be obtained and noted. If only one parent is requesting the child’s name change then the court’s approval may also be required.

The Act will even allow an adult who is not married to make an application to note that person’s “sexual reassignment” – or change of gender - as long as the application is accompanied by two statutory declarations from doctors verifying that the surgery occurred The old system for formal name change of using deed poll was an expensive and time consuming process requiring the person to obtain approval for the name change from the Supreme Court. This is no longer necessary with the Act providing a process for name change which is vastly improved making it relatively easy, quick and cheap.

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Hit the Track Jack

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HE COOL WEATHER is upon us (at last) and now is as good a time as ever to remember what an amazing place you live in and go for a walk. The thousands upon thousands of tourists who pass through the Blackall Range every week can’t be wrong - we do live in area blessed with natural beauty! Lucky for you, you live here and hopefully have a special place or two, far from the maddening crowd that soothes your soul and helps you reconnect with nature.

I was reconnected with an old project of ours this week with a walk down memory lane, the Bergann’s Lane Walkway at Witta. This was our first big revegetation project, back in 2004 and saw the planting of over 5000 trees to create a 1 km wildlife corridor and connect fragments of rainforest remnants. Ten years later, this popular local walkway has thick forest cover throughout, with birds zipping through the trees and shelter for lots of other fauna. The precious little remnant patches of rainforest are now reconnected and animals and plants that were trapped in them can again move through the landscape, best of all its one of those places that fly’s below the radar of tourists and a great quite place for locals to go for a stroll!

Just jumping of track for a second, did you know that the range that we call the Blackall Range was named after the

second Governor of Queensland Samuel Blackall whose term of office was between 1864 and 1871. Queensland had only existed since1859 and the range that was to become known as the Blackall Range was on the frontier of the colonial expansion. The south end of range - Witta and Maleny was covered in dense subtropical rainforest (rich in “Red Gold” – the Red Cedar). By the 1880’s the first European settlers had arrived and the land was surveyed, settled and the clearing began in earnest.

Back to Bergann’s Lane. It is a gazetted road 30 metres wide (main road potential) that would have been one of the first tracks cleared into the thick scrubs of Witta to enable the new settlers to get to their land and begin the monumental task of clearing it by hand, so as to establish their farms. Bergann’s Lane was never developed as a road and after all the surrounding lands where cleared, ironically it became a refuge for remnant rainforest.

So enjoy the cool change; go for a walk and if you like reading my rambles please consider subscribing to our newsletter at www.brushturkey.com.au for more blogs and bush walk suggestions!

Cheers Spencer

Wattles...

OLLOWING THE successful launch of Gardens for Wildlife in late May, it’s time to check out some groups of plants suited to various garden sizes. In ourpart of the world, wattles (the acacias) often provide winter colour, come in many shapes and sizes, and attract insects.

Large trees, medium trees, shrubs and groundcovers are all represented. Flowers may be grouped in balls or rods and coloured from palest cream to golden yellow. Some wattles are relatively short lived, and that can mean around ten years, so it’s worth checking the expected lifespan in your area before deciding where to plant larger species.

Two commonly planted wattles are very showy but come from “out of town” and probably should be avoided if your property is adjacent to bushland. These are Acacia podalyriifolia and Acacia macradenia. They can be invasive. There are, however, many alternatives.

Acacia hubbardiana is a delightful small wattle with

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cream ball flowers and prickly foliage. In exposed situations it forms a low spreading shrub but in a garden will grow taller.

Prune as required after flowering. Acacia complanata, flatstemmed wattle, is an arching shrub suited to sandy soils and rocky slopes. It is a mass of large, golden ball shaped flowers in late autumn. Acacia amblygona is a low spreading shrub with bright yellow ball flowers appearing later in the winter.

Brisbane Wattle, Acacia fimbriata, a large shrub or small tree, needs no introduction. Acacia myrtifolia, a shrub to 3m has reddish stems while Acacia longissima, a slightly taller shrub, has arching stems and long, narrow leaves. Acacia oshanesii is a small tree for wetter areas.

Flowers are cream and foliage feathery.

Barung and the Coolum Coastcare nursery stock several species. Others may be found elsewhere. There are wattles to suit all gardens. It’s best to choose the locals.

Test Your Zest with Loors Landscaping FRANZ LOORS ... landscaping the Range for the past 24 years Many back yards have at least one citrus tree. If not, it may be time to plant one! Oranges, mandarin's, lemons, limes, tangelos, pummelo's and cumquats to name a few.

Dwarf varieties are also available for smaller spaces or large pots. When selecting your citrus trees, choose varieties that have been developed for our warmer climate, which can minimise the effect of diseases such as brown spot. Also choose varieties that fruit at different times of the year.

A well drained soil in a full sun position is best. Planting on a raised mound with rich organic matter will increase drainage.

Mulch well, but be sure not to cover the base of the trunk as this could cause collar rot. Fertilise with organic based fertilizers in August and November, spreading the fertilizer away from the base of the tree towards the drip line. Prune when the weather is just starting to warm up, taking

out any diseased or weak limbs and generally forming an open, well shaped tree.

There are some pests and diseases that can be easily controlled. Bronze orange bugs or stink bugs suck the sap out of the tree and can be controlled by physically picking them off the tree wearing gloves and eye protection. This is better than using strong insecticides. Leaf miner, aphids and scale can be controlled with white oil or ecooil and white louse scale can be controlled with lime sulphur. Citrus borer can be a big problem if not controlled. They drill holes into the tree trunk leaving tell tale signs of fine sawdust. A piece of wire forced down a newly drilled hole could skewer the culprit.

Napthalene flakes pushed into the holes and then sealed with tar is another option.

So plant some citrus, and with a little care, you will be enjoying your harvest for years to come.

Hinterland Gems

Glass House Visitor and Interpretive Centre Visitors can salute Matthew Flinders’ pioneering spirit – or run in his footsteps

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ATTHEW FLINDERS was the first European to set foot on the Sunshine Coast, when his crew disembarked from the Norfolk on 19 July 1799.

The first European’s visit to the Glass House Mountains in July 1799 will be commemorated by a permanent display at the Glass House Mountains Visitor and Interpretive Centre open to the public from 19 July – 215 years after Matthew Flinders came ashore on the Sunshine Coast and led an expedition to the Glass House Mountains.

The Glass House Mountains are a series of spectacular volcanic plugs rising dramatically from the coastal plain, which were named by Captain James Cook because they resembled glass houses in his native Yorkshire during an expedition up the east coast in the Endeavour in 1770.

Matthew Flinders (who is credited for naming the continent ‘Australia’) was the next European to visit, in July 1799, when he sailed up the coast in the Norfolk and arrived at Bribie Island. From there he sailed up the Pumicestone River (now ‘Passage’) and into Glass Mountain Creek before landing and setting off on foot with an aim to climb Mount

Tibrogargan. Having arrived near the base on July 26, 1799 and setting up camp, he discovered just how steep the mountain was to climb and opted for an easier climb of Mt Beerburrum.

The route Flinders took from the coast to the Glass House Mountains.

Flinders was accompanied by two seamen and ‘King’ Bongaree, the Aboriginal chief of the Broken Bay Tribe in Sydney, who played a key role in ensuring that the explorers’ encounters with local indigenous tribes remained peaceful and harmonious.

Flinders records that he found the indigenous inhabitants to be friendly, and described their achievements with respect and admiration.

Following Flinders visit, the Glass House Mountains became a popular area for convicts and criminals to escape to, but it wasn’t till the end of the 19th century that Europeans began to settle the area more permanently, and establish farms.

Matthew Flinders pioneering efforts will be celebrated by a new permanent exhibition at the Glass House Visitor and Interpretive Centre, with boards covering the visit, the involvement of King

Bongaree, George Bass and Trim, Flinders’ illustrious cat.

Funding for this project has been provided by the Regional Arts and Development Fund (RADF).

The Regional Arts and Development Fund is a Flinders Tour – running in Flinders’ footsteps.

To commemorate Flinders’ ascent of Mr Beerburrum, the ‘Flinders' Tour’ will be held on Sunday 27 July (the day after Flinders made the climb), with 50km, 25km and 10km running circuits available for both serious and fun runners. Further information: www.glasshousetrails.com.au/ flinders.htm You can explore more of the region’s secret treasures at the Sunshine Coast Destination website - www.visitsunshinecoast.com.au

Above: Matthew Flinders rowing ashore from his sloop The Norfolk

First European ‘tourist’ - Matthew Flinders RN 1774-1817 (1807) by Toussaint Antione de Chazal de Chamarel

View of the Glasshouse Mountains from Pumicestone Passage Images supplied by Sunshine Coast Destination

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Maleny students learn to be safe on the road Maleny State High School students enjoy the experience of Roadcraft and the authors encourage everyone to sign up to the next one - no matter how much, or how little, experience you have behind the wheel.

Every year groups of Maleny State High School (MSHS) students benefit from hands on experience on the road. MSHS students gave us an account of their training.

By Violet Tracey, Carlyndal Slight and Di Tullio

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N 1980, OLA SVENSON from the Department of Psychology at the University of Stockholm in Sweden conducted a study titled ‘Are we all less risky and more skillful than our fellow drivers?’.* Subjects were asked about their competence as drivers in relation to a group of everyday motorists. The results showed that a majority of subjects regarded themselves as more skillful and less risky than the average driver in each group respectively.

The study also provided a statistically impossible claim; 93% of the subjects said they were safer than the median drivers.

Now, 34 years on, current research shows that nothing much has changed. As generic an assumption this study showed adults made, the mindset seems to be even more

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common in the minds of teens with their provisional licenses, or their P’s. It would appear that the vast majority of teenagers behind the wheel believe they are completely competent and safe drivers.

If this is the case, then why is it that there was a total of 1,193 road related deaths in Australia last year alone?

Road Safety is a real issue all around Australia, and Roadcraft has been working with young Queensland drivers and their parents for over 33 years. It is committed to reducing road trauma through the effective education of road users of all ages.

Next term, another camp will allow students from Grade 11 and 12 to receive vital driving skills to keep them safe on the road. This excursion, is organised by Maleny State High

School and held at the Roadcraft Driver’s Education Centre in Gympie. The school is very grateful for the generous sponsorship of the Maleny Apex Club and our school Chaplain, ‘Chappy’.

Teachers who have been involved with Roadcraft for a number of years vouch for the program’s success and say that it most definitely saves lives. One teacher spoke of a ‘P’ plater student who had passed his initial driving test, but got half of the answers wrong on the Roadcraft test.

Roadcraft’s highest priorities are to educate all road users to develop advanced observation techniques by using

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their vision more effectively, and to avoid being involved in potentially dangerous traffic situations by managing their time and space. They believe that if drivers can identify risk and avoid danger earlier, then there will be less need for more advanced driving skills. That means that we can all arrive in a more relaxed and purposeful state of mind.

Any student from Year 11 and 12 can join; those who don’t yet have a Learner’s Permit and experienced drivers. Roadcraft is a two-day driver’s education course which balances both theoretical and practical aspects. Students learn skills like safe steering and braking techniques, under the guidance of an experienced instructor with four students in each car.

This program is important to young adults aged up to 25, as they are the group most ‘at-risk’ of having a car accident.

“Any program that assists in reducing the number of car accidents involving this age group greatly improves driving safety for all age groups.” says Ms Penney. “Maleny State High School students have a very good reputation as being thoughtful, positive and engaged when working with others in the community. The team of instructors all said they enjoy working with our students.”

When asked what they have gained from this course, students commented:

Triston- I have learned to check around me a lot more etc. Also how to handle a car overall.

Luke - The pull push technique, many other helpful points and tips about breaking and turning and general safety.

Riley - Multiple ways to keep safe while driving and some of the correct techniques to use while driving.

Chappy Chris Davis said, “I wish that all young Australian people can do Roadcraft so that road fatalities can be prevented.”

The course is available three times a year (February, May and July) for Maleny High School students with or without a license. Other programs on offer range from Learners’ driving courses to 4WD awareness courses; all conducted by a team of qualified educators with a high level of experience in driver education and course design. For further information, contact the school or visit Roadcraft’s website, www.roadcraft.org.au. *Svenson, O. (1981). Are we all less risky and more skillful than our fellow drivers? Acta Psychologica, 47, 143-148.

HT thanks Teacher, Peta Fredericks, Roadcraft and MSHS for their assistance with this article.

An ancient pristine rainforest forms a stunning backdrop to the delightful mixture of cool-climate and colourful tropical plants in this lush garden.

Borders brimming with magnolias, camellias, azaleas and standard wisterias thrive under mature jacarandas and poincianas, while superbly crafted stonework complements the beautiful plantings.

Three original avocado trees, which produce hundreds of avocados each year and were planted more than fifty years ago, remain at the rear of the house. Under their generous canopy are maples, camellias, begonias and other shade-lovers.

The rear of the garden overlooks state forest, and from a charming nook surrounded by vibrant salvias there is a spectacular view to Mapleton.

On Saturday at 11.30am there will be an auction of COLIN CAMPBELL’S MEMORABILIA to raise funds for the creation of a relaxation area for visitors and patients of the Maleny Hospital.

Visit 133 Flaxton Mill Rd, Flaxton, 26 & 27 July 2014, 10am to 4.30pm. Admission is $8 (under 18 free).

Health, Wellbeing and Happiness Expo The fourth annual Conscious Life Festival offers a fun and friendly environment for people of all ages to explore alternative ways to assist them with all aspects of health, happiness, wellbeing and self-development.

Come and take part on August 2 and 3. This fun two day event, promotes health and wellbeing, lifestyle and environment, awareness and education which attracts families, men and women of all ages and all backgrounds who are interested in conscious, healthy and sustainable living.

Conscious Life Festival is inclusive community and family friendly event with over 110 exhibitors from the South East Queensland Region and beyond. Renowned practitioners, educators, specialists and businesses unite as they present a range of health, wellbeing, holistic and eco-friendly products and services for both children and adults.

Over the weekend the Festival offers a variety of free workshops, FREE kids activities, demos, seminars, local and national speakers, musical performances, interactive and experiential learning.

Explore and delight your taste buds with a wide range of healthy food and refreshments which will be available.

Set in a an idyllic setting surrounded by nature within Peregian Beach off Old Emu Rd, Sunshine Coast, it is easily accessible by car and is 2 minutes off the Sunshine Motorway and 5 minutes from Peregian Beach Village.

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C R E AT I V E C U T S Rolling Thunder Vietnam

Rosetta Books hosts John Williamson

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e Rolling Thunder Vietnam is double p e coming to The Events Centre in to give aasses Caloundra on 16 and 17 August. way Tickets are valued at $65 each and we have three double passes available to give away to HT readers, when you like our facebook page or post a comment in the month of July: https://www.facebook.com/Hinterlandtimes.

The powerful new Australian concert drama Rolling Thunder Vietnam is set in the Vietnam War era, the evocative and stirring production showcases some of the greatest rock songs ever produced performed by some of Australia’s greatest singer-actors and musicians.

The show features the music of Steppenwolf, Joe Cocker, Buffalo Springfield, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Gladys Knight, Billy Thorpe, The Rolling Stones and Curtis Mayfield just to name a few.

Rolling Thunder Vietnam brings to the stage a new generation of young musical talent (Wes Carr, Kimberley Hodgson, Tom Oliver, Matt Pearce, Vanessa Krummenacher and Will Ewing ) under the esteemed music direction of Chong Lim (Dancing With The Stars, John Farnham Band).

Tickets are not transferable for cash and are only available for the 16 August show at 7:30pm at The Events Centre, Caloundra.

Winners will be randomly selected, and announced in the August HT.

Maleny Celtic Winter School July 11-13 Now in its sixth year, the Maleny Celtic Winter School encourages new players of celtic music, as well as being a big annual party for the lively community of Irish, Scottish and Australian traditional musicians on the Coast.

Organised by a group of local musicians who have a passion for sharing this music, the Winter School celebrates our talented local tutors, and also invites top tutors from around Australia to teach classes in ten different instruments including fiddle, flute, guitar, harp, accordion and singing. There are classes for adults and children at all levels of playing.

Friday night features a Welcome Concert in the Maleny Community Centre, starring the amazing tutors. On Saturday night there's a huge community ceili dance, with live music, and callers teaching everyone to swing their partner and strip the willow. After the ceili, put on your bling and bust a move at the only Trad Disco on the Coast – dance to your favourite Irish tracks spun by our DJ! Book now for a day or the whole weekend and join the fun at www.malenyceltic.org

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'Extreme vocalist', Barry Charles Born into a family of singers, his grandfather had a bass baritone voice and his father was a tenor.

He can incorporate in a performance innovative scatting, interwoven with the unmistakable sounds of Tuva singing with influences here from [the late] Paul Pena. Barry can explore the technique of split harmonics and his phrasing is quite unique.

With inspirational inflections from the likes of Tom Waits, Otis Redding, Percy Sledge, Tim Buckley and Al Green evident in the emotional colour of his delivery.

His performances (from Glastonbury Festival to the Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival) showcase his song-writing skills, incorporating some very innovative scatting that has its roots in the blues, soul and jazz idioms.

See Barry with Skip on piano at the UpFront Club, July 18.

John Williamson is truly an Australian icon. His career spans more than forty years and boasts sales of over 5 million albums. John Williamson has been awarded twenty four golden guitars, three ARIA awards and has been inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.

Known for his unofficial anthems, tender ballads and tributes to unsung heroes, John Williamson has captured the spirit of our nation in song more than any other performer. The connection felt by Australian both here and abroad with John's songs is so tangible because the songs are intrinsically linked to the Australian land, character and spirit. He remains one of the most in-demand live performers in Australia today.

Rosetta Books are proud to play host to John Williamson to introduce his autobiography, Hey True Blue. The book is a first, unique glimpse at the man behind the songs. John opens up about what life was like growing up in the dusty Mallee, where he found inspiration for his renowned songs and how his philosophy for life has gotten him through not only the good but also the bad times.

John Williamson will be speaking at the Maleny Community Centre on Monday 4th August, 2014, 6pm for 6.30 start. Further information and bookings: call Rosetta Books 5435 2134 or email reading@rosettabooks.com.au

Sister C at the Maleny Hotel

Ol' King Coel is a merry old soul This "contemporary troubadour" Craig Cole will entertain with guitars and vocals will entertain with Indie, Roots and is influenced by Tim Buckley, Johnny Cash and Richard Buckner.

Musicians that Ol’ King Coel has supported include: Glenn Richards (Augie March), Dave Graney, Oka, Luluc, Wagons, Abby Dobson (Leonardo’s Bride), Mick Hart, Abbie Cardwell, The Beard and, Lion Island.

He'll be at Hotel Maleny, July 13 at 12-4pm.

Sister C is a soulful solo singer incorporating acoustic guitar, bass, and a stomp box.

Having supported legends such as Diesel, Diana Anaid, and Sarah McCleod to name a few, Sister C has worked alongside some of the most well renowned music greats of our times.

With a list a mile long of venues that span the entire East Coast of Australia in her tour diary - it is apparent that this is a performer that audiences all throughout Australia, can’t get enough of!

Sister C has played hundreds of gigs at festivals, events, and venues including Byron Bay’s Beach Hotel, Mooloolahba Surf Club, The Plough Inn, and The Royal Mail, Brisbane, The Woodford Folk Festival, and The East Coast Blues and Roots Festival.See Sister C at the Hotel Maleny July 6, 11.30am to 3pm.

visual arts entertainment performance Sam Shepherd at the UFC July 12

Ancient Celtic harps

Maleny's awarded young jazz blues singer guitarist, Sam Shepherd started playing guitar at the ripe old age of 5 at a red faces night. After hearing the applause Sam was hooked. Years spent busking at markets enabled him to hone his craft and save for his first handmade guitar. In 2009 Sam graduated from Griffith University with a ‘Bachelor of Popular Music’.

Since then he has worked and performed with some of the best musicians in the country. Artists such as: Peter Cupples, internationally recognised guitar virtuoso Michael Fix, ‘The Delltones’ Danny Mayers, Bruce Mathiske, Ian Perez (Wolfmother) and Louie Shelton. In 2013 Sam was also the opening act for 'Diesel' on the Sunshine Coast.

Sam will be performing at the UFC with special guest Lizzie O'Keefe.

Soundwaves at Hotel Maleny The Sound Waves are a Sunshine Coast based duo who play classic rock, 60-90s pop and rhythm and blues.

Jason and Carl Lindeman developed as musicians while performing classics from past masters over the last few decades. The sound though, is their own, and far from being restricted to one genre or style, encompasses sweet vocal harmonies to goose-bump inducing guitar improvisation.

This is the experience they aim for – not just background noise, they do not just aim to merely ‘cover’ a song, but to present it in a unique and innovative way that still respects the intent of the original artist.

See them July 20, 12-4pm at Hotel Maleny.

UpFront Club Ann Heymann is widely recognised as a leading performer and authority on the Gaelic wire-strung harp, Ann has appeared with such notables as Allan MacDonald, Altan, and the Chieftans, and has toured throughout the Western world, performing solo, and with her husband Charlie, who has complemented her both instrumentally and vocally for over thirty years.

Two Maleny events are on offer. For those interested in traditions and mythology, an intimate, interactive evening at ‘Lift’ on Friday July 11 at 7pm will focus on the Gaelic harp’s role in ritual and healing, providing the opportunity to see these amazing instruments up close, and to hear about the traditions and tales that lie beneath their construction and usage in the ancient Celtic world (5435 2303).

For those wanting to bathe in the sounds of the music itself, a concert set within the soaring acoustics and peaceful surrounds of the White Eagle Lodge at Witta will take place on Sunday July 13 at 3pm (5494 4397).

Three Choirs – one Venue

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Three popular singing groups will perform together in “Three of a Kind – a ’Cappella Gold” New World Rhythm specialises in world music including soulful African harmonies and traditional music from as far afield as Bulgaria, Spain and the Caribbean.

The Sunshine Statesmen and Hot Ginger are both barbershop choruses with a love of popular classics including Broadway tunes and pop songs.

“One thing these groups have in common is a love of harmony singing that will have the audience tapping their toes and humming along,” said Caloundra Events Centre General Manager Gary Mears.

See them Saturday August 2, 7.30pm at Caloundra Events Centre, 5491 4240 or www.theeventscentre.com.au for bookings.

1 CLUB OPENING 20th BIRTHDAY; 2.30pm GARDEN PARTY FOR OLD AND NEW MEMBERS 4 LEANNE TENNANT (Cairns) Sassy rockabilly indie-pop roots 5 FOLK, BLUES & BEYOND; ($5) Monthly blackboard, guests SADIE & JAY, (Bris) jazz, folk, world, roots 11 HUNDRED ACRE WOODS (Duo, Bright,Vic) Heart-warming Multi-instrumental Indie folk 12 SAM SHEPHERD (Maleny) Awarded young jazz blues singer guitarist, accomp TBA 17 Art opening JAYANA McMAHON, Mixed Media and repurposed materials ‘LIFE STORY’ 18 BARRY CHARLES (S.Coast) Extreme vocalist, songwriter with Skip, piano 19 LAURA MITCHELL (S.Coast) Jazz piano, vocals, fave 1930’s, 40’s, accomp TBA 25 BARLEYSHAKES (S.Coast) ‘Brewed in Ireland, distilled in Australia’ 26 BOB JONES (Nashville, USA) Legend of bluegrass, folk, swing.

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

Explore the breathtaking scenery of our Hinterland

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

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

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

Cnr Obi Obi Rd & Post Office Road MAPLETON PH 07 5478 6440 OPEN: Mon/Thur/Fri: 9.30 - 4.30 Sat/Sun/P.Hols: 9.30 - 3.30 CLOSED: Tuesday, Wednesday

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2 6 Secrets on the Lake Art Gallery 207 Narrows Road, Montville Ph: 5478 6440 www.secretsonthelake.com.au Gallery open seven days: 9am - 5pm Artist: Cathy Lawley

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

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Cnr Corks Pocket & Reesville Rds, Reesville Ph: 5494 3595 E: contact@antique.net.au

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9 4 Montville Art Gallery 138 Main St, Montville Ph: 5442 9211 www.montvilleartgallery.com.au Artist: Richard Bogusz Title: “Firelights”

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

Cairncross Corner, Maleny Ph: 5429 6404 www.artoncairncross.com.aU Open Tues –Sun, 10 am to 5 pm.

“Old Gold Still Sailing Around” – porcelain, lustre, gold, sandetched and raised enamel by Johanna De Maine.

10 GARY MYERS GALLERY Upstairs MALENY Community Centre. OPEN 10-4 Mon Sat & Sun 10 - 3 Ph: 0427 52 6 9 6 5 E:garymyers@gmail.com w w w. g a r y mye r s. n e t . a u

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167 Main Street (below Poets Cafe) Montville Ph: 5478 5050 www.mainstreetgallery.com.au Artist: Christopher Pope “Pelican”

11 Holden’s Gallery 38b Coral St, Maleny (cnr. Coral & Myrtle Sts) Gallery & Picture Framing Ph: 5494 2100 www.holdensgallery.com.au Titlle: ‘L.E. Giclée by Greg Postle

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N ANCIENT CALLING still drums in our lush hills with memories of another time. Magic still whispers in the trees of old and beauty blooms. Come along and share in Tina Cooper’s latest journey to be showcased at Illume Creations, Montville.

From Melting Pot to Mountains will feature in Shiralee Cooper’s gallery from July 26 as a part of Illume’s tenth birthday celebrations.

Representing the verdant sanctuary resting upon our aged mountain range, Montville artists Tina Cooper and Wolfgang Engel along with Carmel White have come together to convey their connection to our Hinterland haven. This luscious collection of exquisite hand blown glass

and lamp work reflects our tribal heritage with deep reds representing the tribal custodians, oranges shine with memories of sunsets and the greens evoke visions of abundance.

In 2004 Shiralee Cooper’s long held dream awakened and a unique gallery showcasing the art of colour was established in beautiful Montville.

Overlooking a majestic vista in the Mayfield Centre, Montville, you will find Illume Creations filled with locally made treasure.

Owner Shiralee Cooper will share the birthday celebrations by offering 10% discount on all the hand blown glass and lampwork by the featured local artists during July.

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Lots of unique and different gift ideas, quality second hand books, health and beauty, massage, vintage, antiques, art, fair-trade and handmade items as well as jams and preserves and local produce.

Kevin Oxley awarded OAM HT would like to congratulate highly regarded local artist, Kevin Oxley, on receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, for services to the visual and performing arts.

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Grounds for Revival D

OUG PATTERSON, Secretary of the Montville Sports Ground Management Committee, knows his history.

Ask him about the grounds and he will fill you with pictures of the past.

Like any other, the Montville community had historically used the village green for recreation, but as Doug told us, it was transformed into a cultural precinct. "So in 1925, in order to meet the need for a new venue, the sportsground was established by five keen trustees."

At that time tennis was the game of choice for Montville residents. "The sport was a popular local, social activity that catered for both genders and all ages. Certainly, all the great,

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local guesthouses of the era boasted tennis courts. In the early 1950s, an official club was formed to manage the courts and it operated for over 60 years."

Doug also informed us that at that time Montville boasted five tennis teams and hosted matches against the major coastal towns. In addition Frank Nicklin, Queensland Premier in the 1950s and 1960s, was a member of the Caloundra team that often played exciting matches on the grounds.

Other sports soon elbowed in to the popular venue. A football field was built and the skilled Montville team went on to win the North Coast Rugby League Premiership in 1928. The oval began to host cricket too, but they needed a trophy. Doug explained how this came about. "When the trustees paid off the mortgage in 1939 a celebration was held at the Montville Village Hall and they ceremoniously burnt the mortgage papers. That is how the 'Montville Ashes' became our cricket trophy," he laughed.

Everyone knows a sportsground needs more than the field.

A village-like atmosphere was created with the addition of a pavilion and a barbecue for spectators and players to all enjoy. Sadly, the cricket pavilion, barbecue and ashes are long gone.

But changes reflect their times and the needs of the community. Football and cricket were replaced by soccer in the 1990s. Surprisingly, sportspeople were not the only ones who wanted a piece of the action. In 1996, the "Woodies", or Blackall Range Woodcrafters Guild, negotiated with the Montville Village Association to lease a corner of the grounds for a shed. This group is the major tenant today.

Doug marvels at "the many wonderful, wooden toys that appear from the shed destined for charity alongside other community treasures such as the red cedar doors of the Maleny Community Centre."

The historic Montville sports ground has hosted many events, competitions and crafts, but it could be home to even more recreational choices.

Doug explained, "It is under-utilised, so the Montville Village Association is going back to community members and groups to ask what their current sport and recreation preferences are."

To this end tenants, such as the Woodies and the soccer club, have established a management committee to take over the maintenance and development of the grounds. The committee is also currently talking to the University

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of the Sunshine Coast and the council to identify community needs and interests. They are even seeking expressions of interest to re-establish a tennis club.

"The MVA's goal is to make the grounds sustainable through increased community use, but to achieve this we need to be more open to activities we offer. So if readers have the opportunity later in the year to answer a questionnaire about how we can make better use of the ground, please add your voice to our planning. At this early stage we are just exploring options, so the more ideas we get the better," Doug said.

Doug Patterson can be contacted on 5478 5943.

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Opposite, top: MVA's Doug and Cate Patterson say the Montville Sports Ground is under-utilised, and welcome suggestions from the community Opposite, bottom: The sports ground is home to the "Woodies" Top Right: Tom Black is a member of the Blackall Range Woodcrafters Guild Above: The grounds could be home to even more recreational choices for the Montville community

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OR THE FIRST TIME the Blackall Range Visual Artists and the Blackall Range Woodcrafters Guild will hold exhibitions side by side, providing an art bonanza for visitors.

Visitors lucky enough to visit Montville on the first weekend in July will be able to indulge in two wonderful exhibitions of skill and art side by side.

Six members of the Blackall Range Visual Artists will be holding a small group exhibition in St Mary's Hall on the Village Green in Montville, which enables each member to display a wide range of art in different styles and media.

This local group has become well known for its quality exhibitions and diversity, from colourful still lifes to soft watercolours and strong rugged landscapes.

Next door, at the Montville Village Hall, the Blackall Range Woodcrafters Guild will host its annual Wood Exposition,

vrksa featuring a fantastic selection of wooden objects created by different techniques of woodcraft such as turning, carving and furniture making.

Both exhibitions will be open from 9:30am to 4:00pm, on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July.

The photo shows artists preparing for the showing. From left to right: Paula Kerr, Wendy Edmond (seated), Chris Dale, Philippa Hume and Lynne Begbie. The sixth artist, Barbara Willcocks, is not shown.

REHABILITATION REHABILITA REHABILIT ATION & EXERCISE

Heaps of awesome holiday fun at your library S UNSHINE COAST Council libraries have come to every parent’s rescue with a range of great free activities to entertain the children during the holiday break.

There is something for kids of all ages! For those children who love getting creative there are some cool craft activities including string art, french knitting and tissue box knitting. You can even build your own mini terrarium, all kinds of bugs and butterflies or create your own manga character softy out of felt and fluff.

For the science geeks we have Robogals robotic workshops for girls and boys aged eight and over.

Minecrafters are invited to create 3D paper crafts,

cardboard Steve swords and box Creeper heads.

Local authors will abound with the talented young author and fairy house creator Samara Welbourne running a Making fairy houses workshop at Maleny Library.

Chris Collin will be showcasing his new children’s book Doug the Bug with song, dance and fun at Maleny and Beerwah Libraries. Indigenous author Gregg Dreise will launch his new children’s book Silly birds for NAIDOC Week and introduce children of all ages to the wonders of Dreamtime stories and the didgeridoo.

For more information and to book visit the council’s library website.

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legislation,” the Heart Foundation’s tobacco spokesperson Maurice Swanson said.

“They have pushed the panic button and are peddling misleading information on the impact of plain packaging because Australia’s world-leading legislation is being used as a model by New Zealand, Ireland, England and France.”

“The tobacco industry is petrified that plain packaging will spread around the globe as an effective strategy to deter children from taking up smoking,” Mr Swanson said.

“It has lied to the world about the health effects of smoking for more than 50 years - why would anyone believe anything they say now?”

HE TOBACCO INDUSTRY continues to run a campaign of deceit in its efforts to undermine Australia’s world leading plain packaging legislation, said the National Heart Foundation of Australia.

The industry has released internal tobacco research to select media outlets, claiming that smoking has increased since the introduction of plain packaging.

However, the tobacco industry is not willing to provide its research to other organisations, avoiding scrutiny by experts in the field.

“The tobacco industry will do anything or say anything to undermine Australia’s plain packaging of tobacco

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This allows us to move through our experiences unencumbered by the enormous task of running our body. The problem is our brain is recording every word and every opinion we have and this all forms the data base that presents to our consciousness what we think is free choice. Try a little experiment in mindfulness, see if you can hold your awareness steady, without automatic jumbled thoughts popping up and through the screen of your awareness

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Mind is a beautiful tool, it brings wisdom, clarity, understanding, intuition, and with that comes the motivation and resolve to notice and move out of passive, automatic unconscious living, and to live a life with deeper meaning, purpose and satisfaction.

In order for mind to function to its fullest capacity, our brain needs to learn to be quiet, to stop running on fast forward and to come out of default mode and follow directions.

By practicing meditation, and by choosing our thoughts and internal dialogue, exercising the body and eating a pure clean diet, you can train your brain to be a perfect instrument for your mind to fulfill its potential, which is amazing.

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

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

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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

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Stephanie Sutherns.

Stephanie Sutherns. Gentle soft tissue therapy for musculo-skeletal issues andinternal organ function suitable for anyone including sportspersons, pregnant women, newborn babies, the frail and elderly. 0477200059

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

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

Concession rates & HICAPS. Relaxed & friendly atmosphere.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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Dr. Ralph Stockmann- Dr of Chiropractic USA, Palmer Graduate Medicare & DVA Provider Special interest in difficult & chronic conditions of lower back,neck,knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, wrist & headaches 13 Thynne Ct. Maleny Ph: 0410 793 513 Hinterland Chiropractic Dr Josephine Sexton. Using gentle, safe and effective techniques to maintain spinal health and wellbeing. Concession rates, Family discounts and HICAPS available.

21 Bunya Street, Maleny. Ph: 5435 2987 John Pirie Chiropractor & Applied Kinesiologist Gentle hands-on chiropractic using applied kinesiology. Individual programs available.

19 Coral Street Maleny. Ph: 5435 2155 www.siaholistichealth.com.au Philip James Lovitt D.C. Contemporary approach, using traditionally based chiropractic techniques. Now servicing Maleny. HICAPS, Medicare, Work Cover and DVA all welcomed. Shop 6A/15 Maple Street, Maleny 4552. Ph: 0417609640

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

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

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

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

Feng Shui Home/business assessments.

EM Radiation & 'dirty electricity' checks.

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

HYPNOTHERAPY Suzi Lough at Mind Management.

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Phone 0438 050 839 for appointments.

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MASSAGE THERAPISTS June Specials Full Body Scrubs and massages $50.

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

Connective Therapeutics - Rebecca Hopkins Hawaiian Massage, Hot Stone Therapy, Aromatherapy, Access Bars.Eases Aches and Pains, Releases Tight Muscles.

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MASSAGE THERAPISTS 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 Kathy Blackburn, Adv Dip Applied Science (Remedial Massage). Remedial/Sports Massage; Traditional Chinese Massage; Lymphatic Drainage; Emmett Technique, Trigger Point & Myofacial Release. “Integrated Bodywork” tailored to your special needs. H F rebates. Ph: 5429 6180

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

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

Locally and Independently owned.

Riverside Centre Maleny Ph: 5494 2666

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

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

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

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

Digestive disorders & weight management.

Referrals to holistic doctors. Ph: 5499 9476 rochelle@sheoaknaturalfertility.com.au Sallyann Stewart - Naturopath, Herbalist, Remedial Massage Therapist, Live Blood Analysis Practitioner Naturopathic clinical testings & assessment, Live Blood Analysis, stress mgmt, digestive issues, children’s health, remedial massage, lymphatic drainage.

19 Coral St, Maleny, 54 352599/ 0421410558, sallyann@naturaltherapiesstudio.com Pascale Richy – Naturopath BHSc Acute & chronic ailments, women’s health, stress management. Evidence based, wholistic & inclusive approach.

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

2/38 Maple St. Maleny. Ph: 0423 615 413 Marisa...Naturally Marisa T Kliese offers a complete Natural Therapy Clinic. Services include, Naturopathy, Herbal Medicine, Professional Counselling, Life Coaching, Spiritual Healing.

Ph: 5494 2627

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

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

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

Hens and group bookings available.

Phone 5445 7418 or 0418 912 797

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

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

1/70 Maple Street, Maleny. Ph: 5494 3911 www.malenyphysiotherapy.com.au

Thomas Whitton D.O., Grad.Dip.Ost.Paed Gentle manipulative therapy for body dysfunction and pain in all age groups. Registered Osteopaths Services covered by private health funds; Veterans Affairs; Workcover, Medicare EPC 74 Blackall Terrace, Nambour.

Ph: 5441 4166 www.ntpages.com.au/therapist/18935 Range of Motion Physiotherapy MAPLETON - MONTVILLE - MALENY - IMBIL Russell McDonald & Rae Duffield-Jones.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Regain energy, strength, healthy weight.

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

0411 389 727 www.renewyoufit.com

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

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

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 Iyengar Yoga with Maree @ Maleny Yoga Vrksa in the Rainforest Plaza Tues Yoga Basics 10.30am & 5.30 pm Wed Slow Paced 5.30 pm Thurs Intermediate 10.30am & 7pm Friday Good Morning 6am - 7.10am Ph 0448518734 Radiant Light Yoga with Rukmini Wed 6.30pm, Fri 9.30am Peachester Hall.

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

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

Day and evening times in Mapleton and Kureelpa with Lynley who has been teaching on the range for 16 years. Ph: 0432 122 365 Maleny Yoga 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 ''Soularis Consciousness Expansion... reconnect with your heart & Source.. Let go of the past.. Activ8 & Attune with Light Codes 4 Ascension 0429 232 241

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

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Professional Services ACCOUNTANTS /BOOKKEEPING

House and Garden AIR CONDITIONING

FINANCE

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

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

Frank Cassells - Director, Cassells Chartered Accountants & Management Consultants

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

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

AFSL No 234951 ABN 11074608558

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

ARCHITECT Brad Drew - Architect 35 years design experience.

Design & documentation for both new and existing residential projects.

Ph: 5478 5546 Email: brradd00@gmail.com

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

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.

LEGAL SERVICES

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

ANTENNAS Jim's Antennas Digital & problem reception specialists.

Locally owned, servicing the hinterland.

Call Craig Titheradge today for a free quote.

Ph: 131 546 www.jimsantennas.com.au iConnect Free quote. TV Antennae, Satellite TV, Telephone & Data. Home Theatre, Wall mount TV brackets.

Projectors, Speakers, Multi-Zone Audio, VideoIntercoms, Cameras, Test & Tag. Installation Service Adam - 0437 881 514 / 5478 6302 iconnect@iinet.net.au

APPLIANCE SERVICE

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

COMPUTER / WEB SERVICES/VIDEO

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

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

Lic. No 68598

Ph: 0419 684 324 or 5429 6565

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

PICTURE FRAMING

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

On site or at Maleny workshop.

Contact Hans. Ph: 5499 9599 Email: hans@ecocyber.com.au

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

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February Montville: Flame Hill Grape Stomp

March 8 22

International Women's Day Woodstock at Witta

30-31 Maleny Agricultural Show Quota Quilt Show: Maleny High School

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

July

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

Muscle on the Mountain Day QLD MX Nationals Motorcross: Conondale 11-13 Qld Garden Expo: Nambour Writers Award State Library Of Qld

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Mountain View Challenge Running Events and Walks River School Spring Festival Maleny Music Weekend

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CARPET & UPHOLSTERY

Maleny Curtains and Blinds We come s to your door offering a Free design and consultancy service, Made to measure, indoor and outdoor bespoke window coverings and home accessories. Free Measure and Quote Ph: 0437 373 222

CHAINSAW & TREE WORK September 12 Gary Crew Hinterland Readers Cup 13-14 Real Food Festival, Maleny 19-21 Mitchell Creek Rock n Blues Fest 21 Mary Valley Scarecrow Festivals Arts Connect Open Studios 26 -4 Kenilworth Celebrates!

Lions Welcome Dinner: Maleny

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

November 8

Mary River Festival Heritage Day Celebration Palmwoods River School Spring Fest

December 7

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

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Lic QBSA 1162819. Member Master Builders.

CURTAINS AND BLINDS

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

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

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

Maleny Multi-Media Man Professional editing of video, photos & audio.

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

Relive precious memories as never before.

0408 684 482 www.multimediaman.biz

January

CABINETMAKER

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

John Mitton Tree Services - Arborist Tree Removal (Tall and Dangerous trees near houses our specialty), Palm removal and cleaning, Stump Grinding, fully insured, free quotes. 15 Years Experience www.johnmittontreeservices.com.au Ph: 0412 690 323

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

Tree assessments and advice. Trees and shrubs pruned and detailed. Hazardous trees removed.

M 0403 467 664 p 54 944 917 www.twtreesurgeon.com

Trades & Services HANDYMAN & HOME MAINTENANCE

DOG GROOM ING Shear Canine Dog Grooming Salon 10 years industry experience, Shave offs, breed standard clips, Home salon in Palmwoods, Open: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Ring anytime to book an appointment 0468625301

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

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL CLEANING

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

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

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

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN 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

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

Ph: 5445 7615 Mob: 0412 680 801

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

FURNITURE MAKING

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

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

GARDEN MAINTENANCE & MOWING

Range Mowing & Gardening Complete mowing and gardening service.

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

GUTTER CLEANING Gutter Sucker Gutter Sucker specialises in cleaning your guttering. a unique portable operation for the efficient and effective removal of leaves and rubbish from all types of gutters and roofs. Phone 1800 558 7 4 5 o r 0 4 0 2 4 6 3 9 1

Gavins Plumbing Service All maintenance plumbing, draining, gasfitting, roof & guttering, domestic pump repairs & replacements.

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

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

Ph: 5494 3340 or 0409 541 475 QBSA1066328

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

FENCING & AUTOMATIC GATES

Man with Scythe Mows, Slashes, Cleanly, Quietly Domestic or Acreage www.manwithscythe.com 0402027922

AWS Advanced Wastewater Solutions All plumbing & drainage work. Supply & installation of advanced wastewater treatment systems. Septic conversions. 1 ton excavator for hire. Ph: 0412 858 020

Sky Plumbing & Gas Fitting

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

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

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

PLUMBING & WASTEWATER

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

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

Termite inspections and treatments.

Phone: 1300 663 808 or 0411 105 005

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

BRUCE MORRIS PLUMBING QBSA lic 456322 24hr emergency service, all plumbing, building,maintenance installation domestic and commercial. Gas installations, septic/ drainage ,hot water, solar, bathroom renovations, leaking roofs. Ph 0410 457 606

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

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

SECURITY, BLINDS, AWNINGS AU Security & Communications Installation of Commercial and Domestic Security Systems including camera surveillance, gate intercoms and more. Call for a quote: Ph: Russell 54 4 8 9 2 9 3 , 0413960 979 Custom Curtains and Shade Friendly service and advice, professional installation and free in home measure & quote for shutters, blinds, curtains, awnings and security screens.

Ph: Jim or Julie on 5494 6898 www.customcurtains.com.au

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

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

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

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Apart from the jaw-dropping scenery, the corefilled block home boasts over 400m2 of indoor and outdoor living. Set over two levels, and positioned to take in as much of the North Eastern aspect as possible, the long living areas through the entry continue to a spacious eat-in gourmet kitchen.

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Learn and build basic robotics with engineering students from UQ. Beerwah Library,10am-noon, suitable for girls aged 8+ years only. (Boys are welcome too!)

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Badges and Fridge magnets. Create a badge and glass bead fridge magnets to take home. Kenilworth Library, 10-11.30am, suitable for all ages.

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Mary Valley Art Festival at Imbil Kids Night In, 6.00-7.45pm at Maleny Library.

Doug the Bug Show with local author, Chris Collin with Upcycled Bug Craft (5-8 years) and Upcycled Pencil Holders (9+years). Party Food provided.

Gold Coin Donation.

Please book www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or phone 1 300 542

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Montville State School Fundraiser Flaxton Garden dinner and launch of the Range Restaurants and Cafe Awards, 5452 1333 Walk on the Wildside, Mapleton National Park, at 8.45 for a 9am start on the Linda Garrett track, Delicia Road, Mapleton (just across from the cemetery). Raine 0412 031 880

Silly Birds and Traditional Tales, Maleny Library, 10-11.30am Celebrate NAIDOC week with the launch of local author Gregg Dreise’s new children’s book, "Silly birds". Gregg will also be telling traditional tales with the aid of his didgeridoo.

Followed by craft - make a silly bird mask to take home, suitable for all ages.

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Make a fairy/troll house with local author, Samara Welbourne. Maleny Library 1-2.30 am

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Minecraft Papercraft, Maleny Library, 10-11.30am, Build your very own Minecraft sword, creeper head or Steve head, 9-12 years only.

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"The Nappy-free Baby and Toddler - find out how."

ABA group meeting, 9.45am at Millwell Rd Community Centre, 11A Millwell Rd East, Maroochydore.

All welcome. Kathy 5435 0311.

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Build a Bug using natural materials with local artist, Sally Fisher Maleny Library 1pm 5-8 years and 2pm 9+ years

11, 25 Free crochet sessions for the Sunshine Coast Satellite Reef , 9-10am Maleny Library, 0429 899 121 5

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Crystal Waters Market and 'Brick-a-Brack' Lane, wood fired sour dough bakery, food, gifts and more 5494 4779

11 - 13 Queensland Garden Expo, Nambour Showgrounds

Range Restaurant and Cafe Awards Open

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Muscle on the Mountain Day, 7am-1pm, Maleny Showgrounds

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King of the Mountain Poker Run, Noosa Hinterland

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The Laidback Cinema, Maleny Community Centre, 4.30 for 5pm Finding Nemo and 7 for 7.30pm Rocky Horror Picture Show sessions

6-13 NAIDOC Week 8

It’s a Bug’s Life Craft - create bugs with recycled materials. Maleny Library, 9.30-11.30 am

START A WORKING SKETCHBOOK Sunday 13th July The most important tool an artist can own.Grow your imagination, develop your creativityand professionally store your ideas.

Details: www.sonjageorgeson.com 0407 238 026 or sonja@rebix.com BOOKBINDING Sunday 20th July Create your own hard covered, multiple signature,sewn bound book from scratch.

Details : ww.sonjageorgeson.com 0407 238 026 or sonja@rebix.com

GELATINE PLATE MONOPRINTING Sunday 27th July Learn to create sensitive and unique prints using gelatine plates and acrylic paint.

Details at: www.sonjageorgeson.com 0407 238 026 or sonja@rebix.com

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Montville Growers and Makers Market Stay for breakfast, listen to the buskers or browse some of the genuinely local craft and food stalls under the historic fig trees outside the Montville Village Hall.

0407 656 726

SLQ Young Writers Award 2014, entries close

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The Blackall Range Growers market has locally grown seasonal produce, breakfast and great coffee.

Parking is free. A lovely community market on rain hail or shine. Bring your green bag.

7.30-noon, Old Witta School, 316 Witta Rd. (10 mins from Maleny) 5499 9924

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ABA morning tea and group meeting, 9.45am at Millwell Rd Community Centre, 11A Millwell Rd East, Maroochydore. All welcome. Kathy 5435 0311.

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Maleny Community Garage Sale, 7am to 1pm, Baptist Centre, Cnr Landsborough and McCarthy roads, Sites available $20, Lots of garage sale goodies and we also have great coffee and snack food available. 0407 452 815

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Flinder's Tour, Glass House Visitor and Interpretive Centre

AUGUST 2 -3 August Conscious Life Festival, Peregian 2,3,9,10 Billy Goes to War, Maleny Players, Maleny Community Centre, 5494 2998 3

Lions Mountain View Challenge 3 or 10km run, Maleny Show grounds

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John Williamson at 6pm Maleny Community Centre, call Rosetta Books for tickets

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Laidback Cinema, Maleny Community Centre

11-13 Maleny Celtic Winter School

5-6 Caloundra Open Cockpit Weekend, Queensland Air Museum 6

keeping key parts clean and lubricating and making basic adjustments. Learn how to keep your bike safe for riding.

16-17 Tough Mudder, Caloundra South 23

Sunshine Coast Branch of the Australian Hibiscus Society, 10am Morning Tea, Woombye School of Arts Hall, Blackall St, Woombye. Come and view quality bloom on display and learn how to produce them.

All welcome: 5476 2771.

Dreaming Big – Seven Spectacular Concerts, Eudlo Hall

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Ananda Marga River School Spring Festival 10-4pm

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Maleny Music Weekend, Maleny Showgrounds

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Conondale QLD MX Nationals Motorcross

26-31 Gympie Music Muster

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Get Cycling, Beerwah Library, 1-2.30pm, Discover how to choose the right bike for yourself or your family.

Includes practical demonstrations on fixing a flat tyre,

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Brett Campbell Mosaics Studio Style Mosaic classes in Maleny.

Tuesday & Saturday mornings from 9am.

Be guided by a renowned artist to make whatever you like at your own pace. Relaxed setting. For more info visit: www.mosaics.com.au Phone: 5435 2951 Richard Knight furniture workshop One-day workshops making funky functional furniture. Identify suitable materials & create your own unique piece using simple wood-working tools. Materials & lunch included $150. Ph: Richard: 5422 9291.

Gift vouchers. www.richardknightwoodworks.com.au EMM Tech Short Course Maleny Saturday July 26th 8.30 – 4.30 Learn a simple, easy muscle release technique to help yourself & family / friends.

No experience required! Investment $200 Bookings essential: Ph: Katie White on 0400 722 786

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

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