Hinterland Times May 2014

Sunshine Coast’s free independent news magazine

May 2014

Walk on the Wildside Barung volunteers help children reconnect with nature

The Precinct: what's next? pages 6-7

IT'S ALL ON AT THE MALENY SHOW!

WHAT'S ON

MONTVILLE HERITAGE

Rural traditions and fun family entertainment

Comprehensive guide to May events, workshops, gigs and festivals on the Hinterland

Take the short (or long) route through times past with the new Montville Map and History Trail

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pages 34, 35 & 50

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FROM THE EDITOR

M AY 2 0 1 4

Six months at the helm of HT ...

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E CAN'T BELIEVE that we have been in the helm of HT for six months already!

That means that Mother's Day is here too. I wonder what that will bring, hopefully some breakfast in bed, a good book and some family time? (That's a hint!) I know they won't play scrabble with me, but perhaps some cards?

We send wishes to our Mums and all the Mums out there - Grandmas, Step-Mums and Mother-in-Laws too. We hope you are cherished on your special day, as you deserve to be.

The May edition seems to be full of greenspaces, with gardening events, launches of new walks and

gardening books. We update you on progress with the Precinct decisions and latest statistics for the bus.

I always leave the What's On page for last. There is so much to fit in. Once again, the month is full of promise - whatever your interest, from history to gardening (plenty of gardening!) there will be something for you.

This month a few events raise awareness of Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, and Domestic Violence, and there are other fundraisers for wonderful causes. Please email photos to us so we can help you promote your upcoming events even more.

On sad news, one of our regular columnists, who

regularly provokes the most responses from readers is undergoing treatment for cancer. We wish you well Mungo, and know that our phone will be a little less busy while you are away from your desk.

Congratulations on a sterling Wood Expo - our first.

Remember it's the Year of the Small Farmer at the Maleny Show, hope to see you there!

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

Making News ...

David Hockings: Maleny plant expert celebrates his new book and a lifetime's work Lucas Parklands handpicks seven young musicians to perform for us

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The Falls has found new owners in Alan and Arina Dryden

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Delicious social enterprise: Kitchen Carnivale

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Joan Dillon talks about Barung's Gardens for Wildlife

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Out and About: Images from 2014 Maleny Wood Expo and Quilt Show P33 & 38 Gardening on the Edge - Markets and open gates for June long weekend

CO VE R S TO RY Mapleton National Park is one of the planned destinations for Barung Landcare's new Walks on the Wildside.

Volunteers help foster a free range childhood.

Story pages 12-13 Image courtesy Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd.

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MALENY RESIDENT from the early 20th century will be honoured through the naming of a creek in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP, said the resident, Thomas Porter who passed away in 1946, spent 30 years working for the Maleny community after buying a property through which the creek flows. “Mr Porter served in a variety of roles including Director of the Maleny Dairy Co-operative, President of the Maleny School Committee, Treasurer of the Parents and Citizens Association and was elected as a delegate to the Rural Schools Association,� Mr Powell said. “He also worked for the Maleny Show Society, was elected as trustee to the School of Arts and served on the Landsborough Shire Council as an elected voluntary local council representative. “Mr Porter’s property was sold in 2006 and is now part of the Maleny Community Precinct owned by the Sunshine Coast Regional Council.�

Mr Powell said the decision to name Thomas Porter Creek was made in consultation with the local community. “The Maleny Historical Preservation and Restoration Society proposed the name and, in October 2013, the community was given the opportunity to put forward submissions on the proposal,� he said. “It was supported by the Sunshine Coast Regional Council, several community groups and more than 30 members of the public. “The public consultation process also identified a desire to give the creek an Aboriginal name. “Acco rd i n g l y, Thomas Porter Creek will also be known as ‘Balaku’ which can be translated to ‘splash’, but which also has a deeper meaning associated with Obi Obi – a man of high standing in one of the clans of the Traditional Owners, the Jinibara People.�

Queensland place names plan QPN 1233 shows the location of Thomas Porter Creek and may be viewed at www.dnrm.qld.gov.au.

Enquiries about the decision should be directed to Justin Kingsford on 07 4121 1903 or by email at justin.kingsford@ dnrm.qld.gov.au.

Thomas Porter (below) and his grandson, Steven (right) Porter, who still lives on the property today

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Friend of all gardeners:

F. David Hockings AM David Hockings has spent a lifetime devoted to plants and their problems.

Writer, radio and TV presenter and public servant, he is an expert in his field and Maleny celebrated with the launch of his latest book, published by the CSIRO.

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N A PERFECT autumn afternoon on Sunday 27 April, over one hundred very enthusiastic people gathered at Maleny Pioneer Village as Andrew Powell launched Pests, Diseases and Beneficials: Friends and Foes of Australian Gardens by David Hockings. A true celebration of a life devoted to the relationship between plants and their associated fauna such as beetles and thrips.

It was while walking around his parent’s dairy farm in Springbrook that a young David first noticed native orchids.

He became fascinated by their delicate and intricate structure, a fascination that set his course for the next 50 years.

“A local bloke of Dept. of Agriculture and Stock [later Department of Primary Industries] took an interest in me and invited me to sit the Public Service entrance exam. I thought ‘bloody public service, I’ll do it for a joke’. Well, I topped the exam and was offered a post.

He was transferred to Toowoomba where the second phase of David’s future was set in train. “Fruit fly expert Dr Alan May took an interest in me and taught me so much.

I was really interested in how insects and plants work together.”

David has always been keen to share his knowledge with gardeners. Back in the days of black and white television, he presented a show which was the forerunner of ABC’s Gardening Australia.

“It had a local focus,” explains David. “Programmes were filmed in private gardens about the various creatures that could be found there.

“He also did local talkback radio shows, taught adult education and wrote columns for the Sunday Truth in Brisbane. “I had to use a nom de plume as the DPI didn’t take kindly to their staff working in a second job.”

The Department targeted rural industries for the sake of developing the state’s economy and its only nursery interest was in fruit trees. Other branches of the Department resented David’s appointment to assist ornamental plant nurseries and cut flower growers.

He was told “we equate nurseries with pony clubs”. It was a time before plastics and nurserymen would salvage tins from rubbish dumps to use as plant containers. Things have changed dramatically since those days.

David had always been interested in native plants and this interest grew over the years to include Western Queensland

species, no doubt influenced by his mother who grew up out “I got a phone call to see if I could fill in at DPI while there. someone was on holidays. David stayed another 10 years, The catalyst to writing “Friends and Foes” came when he answering phone queries from nurseries and home shared a platform with an expert who, when asked to gardeners. He was in the hot seat. identify the culprit that had chewed some azalea leaves, Years of experience enabled him to answer without the replied: “an azalea lace bug”. David squirmed. He knew the need for research. David is disillusioned with today’s sobug was a sap sucker, not a leaf chewer. It called experts. “You needed to have all the made him determined to write a book. facts in your head,” he said.

By 1980, David had accumulated enough Retiring for good in 1998, David focused on knowledge to produce the book, Friends and plant disorders, including pests and diseases, ‘Bloody public as a consultant, looking for alternatives to Foes of Australian Gardens, which quickly sold out. He retired from DPI in1985, intending to replace the overuse of pesticides. service, I’ll do devote all his time to his Maleny nursery, For some years, friends and colleagues in Wanetta. the horticultural industry tried to persuade it for a joke.’

Wanetta was the name of the family pearl David that it was time to reissue his book. This shell business at Thursday Island. he did, retitled Pests, Diseases and Beneficials: He and Olive tended nearly 900 species of Friends and Foes of Australian Gardens, plants, some of them very rare, discovered and published by CSIRO and now widely available. even rescued by David on one of his many bush 'trips'.

In 2007, David was honoured with the award of Member of David and Olive exported their impressive range of the Order of Australia in recognition of his work in Australian native cut flowers to Japan and other countries. horticulture problem solving for over fifty years.

Many were new varieties that they developed in their He is indeed a friend of all gardeners, and has identified nursery. His retirement only lasted a couple of months. every species growing in the garden of State Heritage listed Pattemore House and propagated plants in preparation for the replanting.

Over the years, as well as writing many books, his name has been commemorated in Acacia hockingsii and Grevillea hockingsii. One of his Wanetta series paper daisies was chosen as the floral emblem for Queensland’s Centenary.

Following this he was invited as keynote speaker at the 2005 Australian Native Flower Conference in Brisbane.

These days, indifferent health has slowed David, but he still retains his sense of humour.

When I asked David if he has any qualifications, he replied, with a cheeky grin: “I learnt what I know empirically - the only degree I have is 98.4˚F”.

Opposite: A happy author image Gail Denver Above: Over 100 people at the Pioneer Village for the launch of David Hockings’ book image Gail Denver Left: David and Olive Hockings with David’s two books (image Dale Jacobsen)

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Green Hills

by Dale Jacobsen

The Maleny Community Precinct has been a tussle between sporting, business and environmental groups. Council have reassured HT that there will shortly be a resolution, that planting will go ahead in Spring and Summer and that Sport and Recreation will have their lease by June. Green Hills president, Steven Lang updates HT's Dale Jacobsen.

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T’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY and you feel like a walk, so you drive to Maleny showgrounds, park your car, and head off along the boardwalk beneath a rainforest canopy, keeping pace with Obi Obi Creek as it gurgles over rocks.

You cross Maleny township, then again slip into a magic place of parkland and rainforest, catching a flash of colour as a rufous fantail pauses in a patch of sunlight beside the creek where platypus play at dusk. You reach Gardners Falls in time for lunch. Take a plunge in the surprisingly cool waters. Eat a sandwich. Unwind.

A dream? At the moment, that’s all it is, but to Steven Lang, President of the Maleny District Green Hills Fund, it should be a reality. A Master Plan approved by Council in 2010 captured this vision. Green Hills has raised the funds for rainforest revegetation. But there will not be any planting

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this year until after the winter frosts have finished with the green hills of Maleny.

“This is an extremely frustrating time,” says Steven. “We had planned a major community planting of one hectare early this year, in time for the young trees to be established before winter. Council had promised resolution last December, but as each prospective date approached, decisions were postponed. They have now promised a final resolution in May. Let’s hope they can deliver this time.”

Part of the problem is the moving goalposts, so to speak.

He says each time the stakeholders have been called together for a decision, last minute changes to the Master Plan of The Maleny Community Precinct have meant returning to the drawing board.

Newcomers to Maleny may not be aware that the Maleny Community Precinct, a former 126 hectare dairy pasture, itself former rainforest, was originally intended as an 18-hole golf course to be funded by a large residential area.

Many local residents vehemently objected to their green hills disappearing beneath houses. In 1997, Green Hills took on the challenge to not only save the green outlook, but preserve the environmental integrity of the Maleny Community Precinct. It has become a tug-o-war between

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“The only objective of Green Hills was, and remains, to ensure that the Precinct Master Plan ultimately includes the Obi Obi Parklands, a large area of land where people can picnic, walk, cycle or ride a horse on a network of trails through rehabilitated wetlands and open space,” says Steven.

Part of Green Hills’ commitment to Council is the planting of environmental protection areas, including a 40-metre rainforest buffer along Obi Obi Creek.

The popularity of this concept among local people was confirmed overwhelmingly in a 2007 survey.

Many of the aims of Green Hills have already been achieved through working with other stakeholders and the community. The first breakthrough came when Unity Water showed foresight during a $15m sewerage upgrade with a proposal to polish sewage through a wetland system on the Precinct, rather than send the effluent offsite.

Their new wetland and rainforest involves 16 hectares of rainforest in the Northern Wetlands portion of the Precinct in a design which mirrors almost exactly the one proposed by Green Hills eight years ago. A network of walking tracks will provide access to what is destined to become a birdwatchers’ paradise.

To date, Green Hills has planted 750 metres of a proposed 1.75 kilometre stretch of the riparian EPA through ongoing community projects. Steven could not contain his characteristic enthusiasm as he spoke of the Kids in Action day on 5 September last year. “It was a huge event. We had 350 kids from 27 schools plant 2000 trees along the riparian corridor!”

In the past three years, Green Hills has managed to raise $345,000, $175,000 of which has come from the Federal Government’s Biodiversity Fund ‘for the establishment of native vegetation or better management of existing native vegetation’.

Green Hills works very closely with other donors such as the Federal Caring for Country programme ($20,000), SEQ Water ($16,500), Barung Landcare ($17,000) and Lake Baroon Catchment Care ($24,000). Importantly, the budget includes a $60,000 three-year maintenance plan after planting.

Since 2013, a proposal to build a polo field, which would have adversely affected the riparian EPA, has stalled Green Hills planting programme. On 4 April, Sunshine Coast Council finally confirmed that the polo field will not be built, news that was greeted with relief by the Green Hills crew. However, that relief lasted minutes when it was revealed that a proposal had been submitted the same day for a playing field.

“Our hands are tied until the proposal is considered under the new Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme,” explains Green Hills’ Secretary, Jane Hyde. “Whether the site will ultimately prove suitable for a playing field, given the logistics, geology and cost, remains to be seen. Meantime, the Master Plan shows a standard-sized playing field and a 40-metre EPA reducing to 25 metres at three ‘pinch’ points. We expect Council to stick to that.”

It will be a great loss to Maleny tourism, business and the community if the dream of a selfless and dedicated band of workers to complete planting of the riparian zone is not realised.

For further information, visit Green Hills website: http://www.greenhills.org.au

Opposite: Steven Lang, President of Green Hills, standing next to the Community Action Grant site, planted in November 2012.

This page from top: Planting carried out in November 2012; Kids in Action Day, 5 September 2013; Gardners Falls; Details of funds raised by Maleny District Green Hills Fund.

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Young Talent to ‘Inspire’ at Montville On the cusp of their professional careers, seven hardworking talents hold sound advice for youth in any endeavour. Next month, Montville hosts the musicians in a weekend of concerts that will help bridge their academic life into a professional career.

By Debbie Blackley

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DEDICATED group of young musicians handpicked from around Australia will combine their talents for a long weekend of classical music concerts at Lucas Parklands in Montville at the end of June.

The inaugural ‘Young Musicians Festival’ “are designed to support the most talented music students at a critical stage between final training and a professional career,” explains Ian Lucas.

“The concerts provide a unique opportunity for outstanding students and emerging professional musicians to gain performance experience in a celebration of music with solo, duet and ensemble performances.”

This very special young group will have only three days to

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rehearse together before the concerts; many have heard of each other by reputation only but have never played together. The majority of these musicians are tertiary students who are masters of their chosen instruments and on their way to a professional career in the arts.

All are passionate about their music and the possibilities for their future both in Australia and internationally. While the opportunities are endless overseas, most of these young musicians are focussing their immediate futures within Australia where there are “lots of opportunities… but you have to be proactive and versatile,” explained pianist, Therese Yu from Sydney.

Anna De Silva Chen also from Sydney agrees, “As a violinist, Australia provides me with opportunities with major symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles, and teaching within music schools and universities around the country.”

Being social media savvy, they are using the internet to promote both themselves and the classical music experience to a younger audience. “Child of the internet,” Peter De Jager feels social media is a way to reach more young people “and reveal the stories behind what we do and why we love this music. Music represents the intersection of two worlds; where sound translates into thoughts and emotions.”

The thought of turning professional from the somewhat

cocooned environment of university leads Peter De Jager to explain that again it is what you make of it; “Qualifications don’t generally equal opportunities”.

Talent is only part of the journey to a professional musician. Dedication (and opportunity) to practice and the passion for the music is fundamental, with most of the visiting musicians practicing from three to six hours every day.

None of the seven young musicians (with the exception of Sam Lucas) have played at Montville before and are all looking forward to the opportunity given to them by Ian and Lee Lucas.

Anna De Silva Chen, has described them as “wonderful, genuine music lovers and supporters who have given me a precious opportunity to be a part of this festival”. A sentiment matched by Peter de Jager, who currently studies piano in Melbourne, “It is rare to come across such a

“Qualifications don’t generally equal opportunities.” generous and artistically satisfying opportunity to work with amazing in such beautiful colleagues surroundings”.

Lucas Parklands is indeed ‘beautiful surroundings’. The 30 acre property is half a kilometre off the road into the bushlands in one of the most picturesque locations on the whole of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Ian and Lee Lucas have built a unique property with a combination of their own home and a residence for visiting musicians complete with separate practice rooms connected to the main auditorium where the concerts are held.

Stepping into the concert hall, you are immediately drawn to the two grand pianos which dominate the room, polished true objects of beauty before even a single note is played. The auditorium is intimate in nature which gives the musicians an immediate rapport with the audience. Ian Lucas describes the interaction between the musician and a full house as “an elation and satisfaction that you cannot describe”.

Government funding for these kind of events is virtually non-existent, the concerts are entirely funded by the loyal patrons who walk through the door. Ian and Lee Lucas are very excited to host these young outstanding students who are all enthusiastic about performing at Lucas Parklands and to give them the opportunity for them to “make contact with their peers, music professionals and to broaden their opportunities” as described by Ian. The other young musicians are: Rollin Zhoa on Violin from Melbourne, Marianna Grynchuk on Piano from Adelaide, David Freisberg on Cello from Brisbane, and special guest local from the Sunshine Coast, Andrew Paskowski on Viola.

Sam Lucas was selected to play for Prince William and Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge in New Zealand as part of the Royal Tour 2014. Playing solo, as part of a duet and a

Opposite page: Lee and Ian Lucas The guest musicians include: Anna De Silva Chen on violin from Sydney (opposite) Peter de Jager on Piano from Melbourne (left) Theresa Yu on Piano from Sydney (right) Sam Lucas on Cello currently studying in New Zealand (top)

quartet, Sam was approached by the royal couple on the red carpet after the event and acknowledged for being “very talented”! No doubt he will perform royally at the Lucas Parklands Young Musicians Festival.

The festival will commence with a welcome concert on Friday night at 7pm 27th June titled ‘Inspirations’, with three concerts on Saturday 28th (12 noon, 3pm and 7pm) and two concerts titled ‘Ambitions’ on Sunday 29th June (12 noon and 3pm). All enquiries to Ian and Lee Lucas: 07 5478 5667 or lucasparklands@bigpond.com

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From The Danube anD an e nglish m anor To

The Falls!

Tree changers Alan and Arina Dryden moved to Montville only this year. Alan spoke with HT editor, Michelle Gilmore, about how they came to live here and plans for their new business.

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“W

E ARE AS BUSY AS BEES,” says Alan Dryden about himself and his wife. “We have repainted the cottages, installed new Jotul fires, replaced the old barbecues and taken out 12 mammoth wattle trees.”

“But that’s not all. We're upgrading the linen and introducing new soft furnishings. We're re-landscaping the gardens and repaving the driveway too. And we have brought in fabulous English, French, Russian, Dutch and Italian antiques as well, which complement the Queensland architecture.”

Alan’s wife, Arina, is a fashion designer. She grew up in Ukraine on the banks of the Danube and completed her

Opposite: Arina and Alan Dryden in the Falls Montville hallway Above: Stoking the fire – adding fuel to the flames!

Right: Alan and Arina toast the first cottage flames from a new Jotul wood burner Below right: Freshly painted and decorated Roseapple Cottage at The Falls Montville

university education in St Petersburg, Russia. She had her own fashion label in Odessa from the age of 18 to 30 and worked with a team of seamstresses on upmarket leather, silk and chiffon garments. She was one of the first traders in Odessa’s famous Seven-kilometre fashion market which became the largest wholesale centre in Eastern Europe after the collapse of the Iron Curtain.

“But I hail from Northamptonshire. Our family home was called ‘Canons Ashby’ and was a superb Elizabethan manor house. It was built by my 11 times great grandfather, John Dryden, in 1551 and remained in the family until we ceded it to the English National Trust in 1982 and attracts around 40,000 visitors a year,” Alan says. “We have a family apartment in the house and get back to England most years to enjoy it!”

John Dryden’s son, Erasmus, purchased a baronetcy in 1619 which exists to this day. The poet Laureate, John Dryden (1631 to 1700), is Alan’s direct relative.

Despite his English ancestry, Alan grew up primarily in former Rhodesia and worked in newspapers and magazines for ten years. “I did a stint as managing director of the largest cinema chain in Zimbabwe and then opened my own tourism publishing business - spearheaded by a monthly: Africa Travel News which covered the whole of southern and East Africa.”

“Arina and I met in 2000 and married in 2001. Zimbabwe fell apart in 2002 and we migrated to New Zealand. We have three children from our first marriages who all grew up with us and live in Auckland now. That said, we can’t seem to get them to leave Montville - they have all been over to visit since we moved here a couple of months back!”

He tells HT, “We went to Noosa on holiday in August 2013 and happened to drive through the Hinterland. We fell in love with Montville and Maleny and made a decision to move here.”

“We cast around for an opportunity and found The Falls.

We purchased it in January this year with our partners Mark and Deirdre Collins of Twin Waters. Funnily enough they also originated from Zimbabwe and found their way to The Sunshine Coast via New Zealand!”

“So, in January this year, Arina and I sold our home in Auckland, packed our bags and here we are. The Falls is a magnificent property and we have great plans for it.”

Alan explains some of the rich history of The Falls. “John and Laura Watson brought two century-old Queenslanders to the Montville site in the early nineties and re-roofed the buildings as a single entity. The manor house includes six ensuites - four for guests and two for management and staff.

A magnificent drawing room, dining room and a superb country kitchen complete the guest wing.”

“The cottages were built in the mid-nineties. Now each of these 75 square metre dwellings includes a double spa that overlooks the rainforest and the cottage deck. The cottages have all been repainted and Arina is upgrading the soft furnishings. A fully equipped kitchenette, ensuite and lounge area with TV and DVD complete the cottage picture.”

“The Falls needed a makeover,” Alan says. “The property is coming alive again now. Since we’ve taken out the wattles, we’ve created rainforest ‘windows’ with picturesque valley views. The Falls is an incredible property with a legacy that includes Queensland Hall of Fame and Queensland Tourism

Awards accolades. She's being restored to her former glory,” says Alan.

“We are co-landscaping with the new ‘Chapel of Angels’ next door to cater for special events. The Falls is perfect for bridal groups and family reunions and we will continue to host honeymooners and couples looking for a secluded and upmarket getaway,” he said.

The property featured last month on 9MSN’s Getaway programme and will exhibit at the June 15 Montville's Hinterland Wedding Expo.

Visit www.thefallscottages.com.au to read more.

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WALK ON THE

W ildside What happened to a free range childhood?

When kids grew up climbing trees, camping, walking in the bush, catching tadpoles and slinging mud pies.

A whole generation of children are missing out on this fun and have become part of the obesity and nature deficit crisis in Australia and developed countries. Three inspiring women have set up a walking group to encourage local children to reconnect with nature.

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HREE PIONEERING ex-teachers who have an interest in children, mindfulness and connection with nature are Lorraine See, Martina Gordon and Janet Hamilton, all members of Barung Landcare Association.

“With two friends I am proposing to start a walking group, especially for children but inclusive of anyone. Walks on the Wildside is auspiced by Barung Landcare (for insurance purposes and to change the demographics of Barung membership). We just wander through the bush and explore nature,” explains Lorraine.

“I am an active member of Barung and am an ex-environmental education teacher and librarian. I have a passion for reconnecting children with nature. The book, The Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature Deficit Disorder, by Richard Louv resonates with me. He recently toured Australia with the Australian Conservation Foundation and after hearing him speak at the state library in February my passion was reignited,” she says.

So what exactly is Walks on the Wildside?

“The vision we have for Walks on the Wildside is to reconnect people, but children in particular, with nature. Research shows that most children spend more time plugged into something connected to an electricity outlet than “plugged into” real life.

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The need to spend time in nature is inherent in all people and a “nature deficit disorder” can result due to a lack of this connection. The soul needs to be replenished and this can most easily be achieved through a connection with nature. Social and learning problems such as ADHD and ADD have been proven to be helped by children relaxing and experiencing with nature.

With so many moves afoot to do away with, or open up, National Parks we need to instil in the next generation a love and respect of nature. If we expect children to grow up wanting to save wild spaces we must give them the opportunities to feel them, smell them and be one with them, then they will love them and want to protect them.”

And what can people expect?

“Our plan is to meet at different places on the Blackall Range one Saturday a month for an hour’s stroll in the bush, usually National Parks but private walks are also planned. We hope to be inclusive, inviting people with disabilities and young children still in prams to join us if the walk is suitable, for example Mary Cairncross Park.

“It is envisaged that parents or carers accompany children on the walks. The walks are not intended to be educational as such but, of course, learning will occur when children’s imaginations have been captured because they are interested in something, not because they were told to be.”

Lorraine continues, “I am the co-ordinator but our Patron is Jill Morris, prize winning author of children’s books based on nature and the environment. Jill spent many years bringing children and books together with school visits to

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Opposite: Mapleton National Park is one the list for the guided walks (image Sunshine Coast Destinations Ltd.) Above: Ex teachers Lorraine See and Martina Gordon are two of the Barung volunteers launching the Walks on the Wildside

her home, ‘The Book Farm’, at Reesville. She has certainly kept nature-deficit disorder at bay for many children over many years and still spends many hours working on her own wildspace!”

Walks on the Wildside start on Saturday 7 June. Lorraine welcomes everyone, “We will meet at Mary Cairncross at 8.45am for a 9am start. Everyone will need closed-in shoes, hats, preferably long sleeves and long pants, insect repellent, water and a snack for the end of the walk. Each child, or family group, needs to be accompanied by an adult.”

Contact Lorraine (Raine) See for details, moilbe phone: 0412 031 880 or email: seeraine@gmail.com.

Read more: Richard Louv, The Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature Deficit Disorder, published by Algonquin Books.

David Sobel, Beyond Ecophobia: Reclaiming the Heart in Nature Education, published by Onion Society.

Any of Jill Morris’s books are suitable for young children to teenagers. They all have an environmental focus, but the most noteworthy are the prizewinners: Green Air, The Wombat Who Talked to the Stars and Mahogany the Mystery Glider?

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I t's al l o n at t he show !

Whip cracking fun at the 2014 Maleny Show T

HE 77TH MALENY Agricultural Show is touted as one of the best local shows in Queensland. You will see all your old favourites, plus stacks of new entertainment and attractions at the Maleny Showgrounds, Friday May 30 and Saturday May 31.

Try your hand at the competitions; the crowds pleasing Gumboot Competition (sponsored by Sommer’s Fuel) brings out the toughest of Maleny locals and the Tug of War competition (sponsored by Coral Dental) has $500 for the winning team.

Maleny's apprentice builders have been invited to enter the “build a Chicken Coop” Competition, with all entries to be raffled to lucky showgoers, or you could win a prize in Saturday's Fashions of the Field.

There will be live music with Nellie Donovan and Kelly Cork performing Friday and Paul McKenna to play Saturday night at the Cattleman’s Bar. Maleny Show has adopted the CWA theme International Year of the Small Farmer, something the hinterland has in plenty. People wanting a change of lifestyle from city to country and are choosing smaller sized properties. Local consumers want homegrown food with low mileage from farm to plate.

So especially for the small farmers in the district, the Show will host live demonstrations of several agricultural operators from the Hinterland region. These include demonstrations with pigs, chickens, sheep, bees and alpacas. There is even a workshop on camels!

Local farming experts will explain the process of farming their particular animal. Demonstrations may also include how these animals are judged within their sections at the Show and how their meat can be best used for cooking you can have a go at shampooing a chook or learn the process of boning out a chicken.

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Plus there's a new food outlet, operated by Maleny Next Gen committee that offers Gluten Free, Lactose Free and Vegetarian Food, a Fashion parade by Birdy Boutique of Maleny and the Daniel Morcombe Foundation Van. There will be whip cracking workshops and competitions, camel rides, reptiles, Eljay's Freestyle Motorbike, dancing and bands, plus special activities for the kids. Don't forget the cattle displays, ute muster, working dogs and the Rich Dark Fruit Cake Competition.

There is free entry for juniors in the Cookery section, they can even decorate some arrowroot biscuits to win!

The Maleny show is a chance for the whole community to experience agriculture and our rural traditions.

Come and join in the action, membership for the show is on sale now - visit www.malenyshowsociety.org.au to find out more.

Show Ball Clear your calendar for Saturday 17th May and the time old tradition of the Show Ball.

The Sunshine Swing Band, sponsored by Easton Lawyers, will have everyone dancing at the Maleny Showgrounds Pavilion.

This fun night out showcases entrants in the Show Girl, Show Princess, Charity Person and Rural Ambassador competitions.

It all starts from 7pm with Adults $15, High School Students $5 and Families $35 (includes under 15’s).

Fashions of the Field

It’s that time of the year again when we rug up in our winter woollies, cosy vests and only the most fashionable gumboots available, don’t forget the umbrella to match.

Everyone loves a good ‘Fashions of the Field’ event and this year the Maleny Show Society is looking forward to growing the competition.

The ‘Fashions of the Field’ competition will be held on Saturday, 31st May 2014 at the Maleny Agricultural Show.

There are five categories this year: - Best Dressed Lady (aged 19 years or older) - Best Dressed Man (ages 19 years or older) - Best Dressed Couple (no designated age) - Best Dressed Tiny Tot (aged between newborn & 5 years of age) - Best Dressed Gen Y (aged between 6 & 18 years of age) The ladies from the Maleny Credit Union have generously given their time on the Saturday to walk around the Show with their eyes peeled for our ‘Fashions of the Field’ entrants.

The ‘Fashions of the Field’ competition will be judged at 1:30pm in the Entertainment Arena Marquee, however if you wish to become an entrant make sure you are seen walking the Show prior. If you wish to nominate yourself in the competition please register at the Show Office on the day.

For further information please follow ‘The Maleny Show Society’ on Facebook where there will be regular updates about the competition.

Maleny to lend a hand to our Australian Farmers Aussie Helpers has become a well-recognised community organisation among many Australian households within the past months through their kind acts of delivering hay bales to our drought-stricken farmers. After tremendous amounts of media coverage and community support the word has spread about the good deeds this organisation is doing for our Country communities.

It was after watching these televised programs about the organisation that Maleny Next Gen decided to host an event highlighting the importance of our Australian farmers and supporting their efforts.

Saturday 10th May marks ‘A Country Hoedown’, a family friendly event at Witta Recreational Club starting from 5pm.

Beerwah musician Paul McKenna will be entertaining with his popular country/pub rock acoustics while local identity Ernie Ferriday will be cooking his famous spit roast.

The event has already had great support from the community, including David Lowden Tree Services, Colin James Fine Foods, Maleny Town and Country Supplies and the Maleny Apex Club.

Maleny Next Gen President Miss Felicity Grigor, has been impressed with the amount of support to date and intends for the night to go off like a bang.

“There is no reason for locals in and around the Hinterland to not come and support such a fantastic organisation that aims to assist our Australian Farmers who are the backbone of our Nation.

“It will be a fantastic night that endeavours to unite the community of the Hinterland, and I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the event”, said Miss Grigor.

Entry at the gate will be $10, which will be going directly to the Aussie Helpers Organisation.

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Kitchen Carnivale: A celebration of cooking, culture and connecting

Members of this social enterprise predicted that tourists would be most attracted to workshop, but have been delighted that enrolments have been more popular with residents, particularly from the Hinterland.

Maleny writer, Leeza Baric attends one of the newest cooking classes down the range, and tells us about the experience.

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OOD, GLORIOUS FOOD! That’s not the only thing you’ll get when you attend a Kitchen Carnivale cooking class, hosted by a group of migrant women on the Sunshine Coast.

They are offering classes in Thai, Vietnamese, Bangladeshi, Indian, Mauritian Creole, Persian, Israeli and Sri Lankan food, as part of a social enterprise with Nambour Community Centre.

Kitchen Carnivale is a unique experience. You not only learn how to cook exotic dishes and eat them, but these women take you on a personal and cultural journey by sharing their stories, secret recipes, customs and traditions, all in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

Seena Rittikulsittichai from Thailand is my teacher for the day. She is teaching Thai menu No. 2 and previous participant, Colin Felsman, said he enjoyed the first class so much he came back for more. Kerry Davis has attended other classes run by Kitchen Carnivale and said, “I’m not a cook but I love to eat. I come to events like these to get new ideas.”

Seena warmly welcomed us and her passion for cooking and talking was obvious. She was well prepared and professional, giving us a booklet about the health benefits of the food we were cooking and of course the recipes.

Our mission was to make four dishes: Thai Red Curry with Chicken (Gang Phed Kai), Chicken wings with Tamarind Sauce (Beak –Gai Rad sauce Makham), Thai noodles with sweet soy sauce with pork (Pad See Iw Moo) and Green Paw Paw Salad (Som Tum).

While Seena pounded chilli with the mortar and pestle she introduced us to Thai cuisine, culture, and shared her story. She came to Australia four years ago with her Aussie husband to live on the Sunshine Coast.

Despite her background in human resources, studying in America and working for large corporations in Thailand,

Seena found it difficult to get work on the Coast. “Sometimes I feel like an alien here with my black hair and black eyes.”

She believes that her long name could be a deterrent for an interview, which has left her frustrated and a bit depressed. However, Seena is a go-getter and has worked as a volunteer for a number of organisations, joined Kitchen Carnivale, started her own business—Lek’s Thai Cuisine Magic, and has recently secured part-time government work.

Obtaining work has been a challenge for Seena and the other migrant women; however they believe that Kitchen Carnivale is an opportunity to create awareness about diverse cultures and make links with the community, as well as earn an income.

Between the chopping, stirring and tasting there is much chatter and laughter amongst the group. Seena shares a Thai story about the mortar and pestle which has been passed down for generations. “If a man is looking for a wife he has to walk past many homes to listen to the sound of

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Opposite: Seena Rittikulsittichai believes Kitchen Carnivale creating opportunities for her and other migrant women on the Sunshine Coast.

Top left: Lots of pounding pestles and conversation!

Left: Hosts of the Kitchen Carnivale offer classes in Thai, Vietnamese, Bangladeshi, Indian, Mauritian Creole, Persian, Israeli and Sri Lankan cuisine.

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women pounding the mortar and pestle. If the sounds are solid and regular he will know that the woman is a hard worker and worthy of marriage.” We all take notice of how others pound the pestle!

I learnt a few new words - Nid Noi means “a little bit”. Nid Noi of sweet, sour, salty and spicy are the basic elements of Thai cooking but always subject to your personal taste.

While preparation takes a little time for authentic Thai cuisine, it really is simple and easy to cook. We taste and talk and stir and sizzle as we get to know each other.

The cooking is done and I’m surprised we’ve managed to finish four dishes in three hours with all the talking and laughing going on. We drink white wine, feast on Thai cuisine and share more stories. It’s been so much fun.

Nambour Community Centre hosts an informal dinner on the first Friday of each month for everyone, migrants and locals, to socialise and relate to each other. Everyone brings a plate to share.

“That’s how Kitchen Carnivale was born,” says Tania Hassan, another host who teaches Indo/Bengali cooking.

Instead of just teaching each other, they wanted to share their love of healthy food and culture with the community.

Naomi Wiley from Nambour Community Centre has been helping the women with their business initiative. The purpose of Kitchen Carnivale is to enhance the lives of the migrant women by creating employment, developing their skills and work experience.

However, the women believe the greater value of Kitchen Carnivale is to provide an “opportunity for people from different cultures to share their food, customs and sense of identity; increase awareness of the talents of migrant women and to develop a positive understanding of cultural diversity.”

Cooking classes are run on weekends at the Nambour Community Centre and cost $65 per person. The group is interested in taking Kitchen Carnivale to schools and organisations over the Coast and offering catering services to organisations and individuals in the future.

The women all agree that food has brought them closer together and they hope that their food and cooking classes will connect them with the wider community.

For more information please visit their website, kitchencarnivale.com or contact Nambour Community Centre on 5441 4724.

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AL AND I RECENTLY ventured north to the small French Atlantic port of La Rochelle. The old city is a wonderfully preserved medieval merchant town located on a beautiful medieval port which is guarded by two intact seaboard towers. It is a massive tourist attraction.

Being canny travellers, we thought visiting La Rochelle in late March would see us safe from the touring masses. And we were tourist safe!

On arrival, we grabbed a suddenly vacant parking space in the old city, which is a veritable wasp's nest of one way, narrow streets. Val and I then strolled hand in romantic hand from the quiet back street onto the quay ... and were gobsmacked.

The quayside was teeming with people. The day we arrived was the very first sunny, warm Sunday of the year and every young Frenchie for miles around had the same brilliant idea: “let’s hit the quayside cafes and bars at La Rochelle.”

The atmosphere was electric, thrilling and the spectacle just fantastic. Picture a wide rectangular

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quay, packed with cafes each filled with animated people, each table home to stacks of used beer glasses; think of a hundred sailing boats rocking in the harbour, all backed by the beautiful twin stone towers under lovely warm sunshine. Great!

Later, having extricated ourselves and car from the one-way labyrinth of the old town and having found our waterside hotel and shoehorned our small travel bags into our miniscule room, its back to the quay to find dinner.

We choose a restaurant and are shown to a pleasant terrace table on the quay. Feeling the call of nature, inside I go and there I find him, the Supercilious French Waiter. We have encountered many charming French waiters but this is the first SFW. “Pardon monsieur, ou est les toilettes?” I ask. He flicks a finger, pointing to another room “on the right” he says. “Ah non, monsieur, en francais, a droite” says I, smoothly demonstrating my intimate grasp of the French language. My admittedly impertinent remark elicits not the faintest hint of a smile, just a cold short stare and HE turns away.

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Back at the table, HE arrives with the menus. “Will madam and monsieur take an aperitif?” “Thank you, champagne please.”

HE returns with two icy stemmed glasses, but small, and a magnum of fine champagne. “Ah” I exclaim somewhat alarmed, “we don’t want a bottle” (particularly not such a large one, I’m thinking).

“No, monsieur.” Do I detect a hint of a sneer as, with one elegant hand, HE expertly pours a thimble-full of champagne for each of us.

We accept HIS advice that the two fish dish, a single item on the menu, is just what we need: “The two fish today are sea bass and sole”. “Yes, we would both like the fish dish” I say. “Which fish monsieur?” I’m confused: “The two fish dish” I reply. HE raises an eyebrow: “But which fish… the bass or the sole?” (note... monsieur has been dropped, and the penny drops also) “One of each, please.”

The fish arrives accompanied with a barely audible “bon appetit” from our friend. The fish is excellent, and so, too, was the bill now smilingly presented by our friend, excellent for the proprietor. The two sips of champagne came out at 11 Euro each! And I’m sure he overcharged for the fish.

Oysters, we had been told, are local speciality, so next day we’re off to the nearby Rochefort seaside looking for a real treat.

Each oysterman has a beachside “Degustation” outlet.

From the string of faded and ramshackle sheds backing onto the rocks we select a likely looking establishment, chiefly because there is a vacant parking spot right in front.

It’s a busy mum and dad place.. He shucks the oysters; she takes the orders, “plates up” and gets it to the patrons. The “restaurant” is at the back, open air, with a few rough hewn timber picnic style tables located in the concrete work space amidst the bits and pieces of the oysterman’s trade. The view is fantastic, out over the seaside rocks to the estuary and two distant island forts dating from the time “les Anglais” were somewhat too active in the area.

Opposite: Bryan about to tuck into his oysters, bread and wine at the seaside Degustation cafe, Rochefort Top left: Bryan meets the Oyster Schucker Top right: La Rochelle harbour entrance from the sea.

A huge chain was hung between the two towers to stop unwanted guests.

Right: Crowded La Rochelle harbour with the twin guard towers in the background, home to the largest yacht fleet on the French Atlantic coast Below right: The oysterman's "Degustation" outlet....nothing but oysters, bread and vino...and atmosphere!

It’s busy. Half the tables are taken up by latter-day bikies: older, pony-tailed, grey haired (aren’t we all) and very cheerful. At another table is a Paris chic group, just debarked from a rather large Merc. And there’s us, the token Aussies. We shared a table with two French ladies.

A dozen large oysters, lemon slices, chunks of fresh bread, butter and a glass (sorry, a plastic cup) of France’s finest chateau cardboard vin blanc, all for 9 Euro! This is close to being the ultimate dining experience. Sure beats champagne at 11 Euro a thimble-full.

Bon Appetit!

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ID YOU KNOW that the Sunshine Coast Hinterland has become the premier wedding location in South-East Queensland?

To help you plan your perfect wedding, a Hinterland Wedding Expo is on again 10am to 4pm, Sunday June 15.

Where else can you find everyone you need under the one roof to help you with planning your special wedding day on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland? This year’s expo will be held at the Montville Village Hall and St Mary’s Hall and Village Green right in the heart of Montville.

It’s a great chance for our local wedding businesses to showcase the best of what they do so you can be assured of some gorgeous displays with samples and information (not to mention invaluable advice from the very people who have seen it all before when it comes to planning a wedding). It's a great time saver for future brides to be able to talk to several different suppliers at the same venue.

Whatever your choice of wedding style – country garden, French inspired provincial, elegant sophistication, rustic or contemporary – there is a venue on the Hinterland that will suit you, many of which will be having ‘open house’ on 15th June so you can have a peak around for yourselves to really immerse yourselves in the wedding experience. Pick up your map of participating venues from the wedding expo on the day.

Even if you have already booked your wedding venue, there are so many little extras to organise.

Photographers, hairdressers, make-up artists, celebrants, florists, cake decorators, invitation suppliers, hire cars, buses for bigger groups, honeymoon accommodation even pre-wedding massages. The Hinterland Expo will have several professionals in each of these categories for you to chat with on the day.

Admission is free, so bring your partners, mums or girlfriends to help you with your decision making – there are lots of fabulous lucky door prizes which have been donated by some of our generous local businesses.

A stunning catwalk experience will display some of our wedding dress designers, florists and make-up artists as well as a complimentary drink and canapés supplied again by some of our local wedding businesses here on the Blackall Range.

Come and see exactly what makes the Hinterland a unique and unforgettable destination for your perfect wedding day.

Attract brides and grooms advertise in our Wedding Expo feature for June. Call Heatley on 5499 9049 to find out more.

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Well Planned Driveways with Loors Landscaping FRANZ LOORS ... landscaping the Range for the past 24 years Driveway design is one of the most important parts of our landscape and often an overlooked aspect when homes are designed and built. Your driveway gives a first impression of your home, in addition to looking good it needs to be durable, low maintenance, functional and comfortable to drive and walk on. The most direct route is not always the most desirable! Plan your driveway to provide not only a practical purpose but a sequence of visual experiences. Whether the driveway is long or short it should say something special about your place.

When deciding on the shape and length of your driveway remember to consider elements such as parking areas (if room permits), drainage, lighting, room to reverse and planting areas.

Choosing a driveway material is not an easy task when considering a balance between cost, durability, maintenance and aesthetics. The most important element of any

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driveway regardless of the surface is a structurally sound base with adequate drainage.

Carefully select plants that are site specific and wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t inhibit the functionality of your driveway allowing for future growth.

Resist the temptation to plant close to the edge or over plant initially to try and achieve an instant full bodied appearance. If you are lucky enough for space not to be an issue, tree lined avenue's of London plane trees, Liquid amber, Tropical birch, Tabebuia, Jacaranda or Cassia javanica to name a few can look spectacular!

Where space is a restriction, hedges or mass plantings of Japanese box, Photinia, Murraya, Michelia figo, Azalea, Agapanthus or Gardenia florida can work beautifully.

A well designed driveway to compliment your home not only heightens the aesthetic appeal but is also a long lasting investment.

New program attracts birds and beasties to your garden

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AUNCHED AT THE end of May, Gardens for Wildlife is for those who love having birds, butterflies, bees and other bush creatures visit their gardens.

Barung Landcare volunteer and horticulturist, Joan Dillon says, “Many people do not qualify for Land for Wildlife but would like to learn more about attracting wildlife to their gardens and using local native plants in a more formal garden setting.”

“All gardeners, whether you have a large garden, a small courtyard, or a balcony growing flowers and herbs, are welcome to join,” says Joan.

Gardens for Wildlife has been made possible with the support of the Queensland Government through an Everyone’s Environment start-up grant and is modelled on a similar and very successful program run by the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment. Barung Landcare in Maleny has been “franchised” to deliver the program in our region.

Gardens for Wildlife will be membership based and include workshops and garden visits, where experiences and design tips can be shared.

“My own garden has developed over 15 years, but there are always new plants worth growing and new ideas to try out. It is actually quite easy to create a wildlife friendly environment and still have a well-designed garden.

“It’s about the choice and placement of attractive ground covers, flowers, shrubs and small trees. A layered design is the key and will also help to keep the weeds at bay.”

Butterflies and bees visit a wide range of plants for nectar and pollen and whilst local native plants are usually adapted to their particular needs, there are other non-weedy Australian and exotic plants which can be successfully blended with the locals.

Small birds need the protection of low dense plants, others

Right: Joan Dillon even knows how to keep turkeys out of her garden Above: Honey eaters and bottlebrushes

want places to perch while surveying for tasty insects. Joan promises, “With the right plant choices, it’s even possible to keep those pesky turkeys out of the garden.”

Popular birds such as honeyeaters need more than nectar to keep them going. A wildlife friendly garden provides nectar, small tasty fruit, and plenty of insects hiding under bark, mulch and leaf litter. A garden for wildlife is a varied and interesting garden with surprises at every turn.

Joan is devoted to the project and says, “Gardening is healthy, a great way to make new friends, and with the right plant choices, the wildlife will come.”

Join your neighbours to provide “stepping stones” or corridors for wildlife movement. There are many possibilities.

To find out more, visit the Barung website, www.barunglandcare.org.au and register for the launch in a Maleny garden on May 25th.

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Community News Community News Community News Charity benefits from Mountain Quilt Show

Mountain Quilters Club Inc is hosting their biennial quilt show, held at Peachester Community Hall, on May 17 and 18.

The show opens at 9am each day and there will a large display of quilts and handmade items as well as vendors selling patchwork and quilting supplies.

President of the club, Chris Harvey says, “Our raffle quilt, Garden Party, will be drawn on Sunday 18 May at 3pm. Made by all the members - their hands have touched it in some way - some have cut, sewed, quilted and bound.”

Pictured here with ticket sellers, Glenda Halpin and Irene Joyce, it was entered at the Queensland Quilters show it was awarded second in its category.

Proceeds of the raffle will be donated to Sunny Kids, who help children and families in need.

Visitors can also enjoy morning tea or lunch and view results of a creative challenge. Each member was given a small piece of fabric and made it into something. All items are donated to another charity, Linus.

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Have fun at MNC's Swapathon Garden Party A Maleny Neighbourhood Centre major fundraiser event is to be held in the centre gardens, Saturday May 10, 2-5pm.

Tickets are $20, available now at the MNC, the Maleny Bookshop and on the day. It includes an afternoon tea, a chance to 'swap' quality goods and a lively auction. Wine and champagne will be on sale.

Attendees are asked to bring five items on the day to 'swap' and the committee estimates that 1000 items will be available to choose from in the garden that afternoon. The list of items to bring and swap is endless and invites the imagination! An event such as this has not been run before at the centre however organiser Robyn Ramsay has found it extremely popular at previous fundraisers.

Robyn commented, “A swapathon is exciting, something like an organised treasure hunt in the huge garden at the MNC, where guests mingle, enjoy a yummy afternoon tea, sip champagne and bid for some exciting auction items. Everyone will go home with quality items from this event.”

Call Robyn on 0408 392 710 for further information.

Why Good People Do Nothing – Make The Call The Zonta Club of the Blackall Range cordially invites all Blackall Range residents who are interested in the promotion of “Zonta Says No To Violence Against Women & Children” to an FREE evening on May 21 at the Maleny Community Centre, 6.30 – 9.00 pm.

Zonta will welcome Dr Shannon Spriggs, a Research Fellow with the Violence Research and Prevention program at Griffith University in Brisbane as their inspiring guest speaker.

Dr Spriggs has spent the last ten years with Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) delivering and developing training across the US, in Australia and around the world. She is Since 2010 she has directed the adaptation and delivery of the MVP curriculum, training of trainers, and furthered the introduction of MVP training in Australia. Her work has included consultancy to the U.S. Military and Australian Army.

This event has been sponsored by the Dept of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services in conjunction with Zonta of The Blackall Range.

Visitors want higher tech scenic reserve T

HAT’S THE take home message for one of our most popular tourist destinations.

A Sunshine Coast Council-commissioned survey on visitors’ experiences at the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve revealed technology as one of the most sought after improvements.

Division 5 Councillor Jenny McKay said 76% of surveyed visitors wanted more futuristic ways of accessing information about the reserve’s flora and fauna.

“Mobile apps, audio tours and interactive technologies were among the most requested upgrades to the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve experience,” she said.

“Visitors are clearly keen to have information about the animals, plants and history of the reserve available on their smart phones and tablets while they’re here.

“This is terrific feedback for council as we move forward with designs for the building renewal project at

the Mary Cairncross Reserve.”

Sunshine Coast University undertook the three week survey. Dr Christian Jones from the University said it outlined a number of key areas for improvement.

“Thirty-seven percent of people surveyed requested improvement, updating or redesign of the reserve’s education centre and 19% wanted more for children to see and do in the centre,” he said.

“About one-third of respondents said they would like more general information available about the reserve.

“The survey also revealed that visitors believe the reserve’s café is disconnected from the education centre and should integrate more with the reserve and

communicate more of the special environmental values and stories.”

Results from the survey have been provided to consultants currently preparing design concepts for the building renewal project at the Mary Cairncross Reserve.

Image courtesy Sunshine Coast Destinations Ltd.

A weekend of writer’s workshops

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ALENY GROUP, RAW (Range Authors and Writers support) are conducting a weekend of workshops for new and established writers on 7th and 8th June. It promises to be a fun-filled and informative two days in the capable hands of Alice Hungerford, Dale Jacobsen, Robin Clayfield and Sally Lattin.

The six workshops range from getting published, self publishing, promoting writers spark, sustainable writing, spotlighting saboteurs and tools to find hidden gems through research.

Morning and afternoon tea provided. BYO lunch, or purchase at the venue’s Live Foods Café. Places are limited to 20 per session, so book early. Cost is $25 per half-day session, or $75 for the whole weekend.

This Winter Writers’ Toolkit will be held at the Earth Room, LIFT gallery, 926 Maleny-Montville Road, Maleny.

For bookings and further information, email: winterwriters@yahoo.com.au or phone Alice 0419 788 836.

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Birthday celebrations begin for UFC

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NE OF MALENY'S Iconic establishments and the centre of Maleny's Cooperative Culture, “The UpFront Club” is celebrating its 20th Birthday.

Founding member Veronica Davidson is calling for all members, all directors, staff, volunteers and customers, past and present, to join in the many special events planned as part of the celebrations.

Veronica, the birthday celebrations committee, directors and manager, extent a warm welcome and invite everyone in the community to enjoy what the club has to offer, members and non members, all are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun and the nostalgia, as the founding members share the history of this important community asset.

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The first event is on Friday May 9, 7pm at the Club in Maple Street, Maleny to commemorate the foundation meeting date of the Cooperative in 1994. Bookings are essential for dinner, served from 6pm, call 5494 2592.

Veronica is collecting stories and photos, so if you have a good one to share please send them to her via email v@magicalmaleny.com 20 years ago and the UFC now

Obituary:

PAUL LAWLER, 1946 - 2014

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ORN LIVERPOOL UK in 1946, the third of six children, Paul left home at age 18 and headed to Australia.

In Victoria, he became an apprentice watchmaker, whilst being drawn into Melbourne’s emerging Folk Music scene.

Moving to Sydney to complete his training, Paul’s involvement in Folk Music performance deepened and evolved. He also met his wife, Rayner.

As they travelled extensively around Australia and Europe, Paul founded the still running Top End Folk Club in Darwin, 1971. His beautiful singing voice ensured that he played at many Folk Clubs and Festivals around the country and Paul also began to hone his song writing skills with a passion.

In 1987, with partner Richenda Bridge, he co-built an iconic dome home, the second of his unique homes in Darwin.

Paul commenced a Fine Arts degree at NTU (majoring in Sculpture), whilst also managing the Northern Territory Government’s Hydrographic Instrumentation Workshop.

Paul and Richenda moved to Maleny in 1993, to continue working with Neil Cameron and Faridah Whyte in Community Arts, involving numerous Fire Events around Eastern Australia until 1998.

A highly skilled jack-of-all-trades, Paul could turn his hand and mind to anything, also training as a Licensed PyroTechnician.

He was a founding member and Director of Maleny’s UpFront Club from 1994 to 2000 and also managed the club for a while.

Enhanced by his humorous antics and singing, Paul co-ran with Richenda the now legendary “A Bit of Folk on the Side” at The Upfront Club, for nine years from 2001. They also sang in popular local a cappella harmony group, Work In Progress, with Alex Bridge and Carmel Givens.

He released an entertaining and innovative CD in 2005, A Taste of Good Music.

Paul directed the Woodford Festival’s Closing Ceremony Fire Event for eight years (2003-11), also designing and co-building the giant centrepiece structures.

His other major ceremonies included: The Aquanox at Lake Baroon, 1995, Voices & Visions at Maleny, 2001, and Travelling Light at Roma St Parklands, 2004.

Up to his passing, Paul had served on the Qld Folk Federation’s Management Committee since 2001.

Paul’s ashes were used to great effect in a spectacular fire ceremony commemorating his life at Woodfordia on Saturday April 26th.

It was a fitting tribute to this very special man, struck down by a rare form of cancer “and a reminder how we can bring so much joy to others, simply by being ourselves.”

Excerpts from Paul's Eulogy, by Richenda J. Bridge

Mungo MacCallum

A real new world order ... hope for us (and the whales) after all

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AST MONTH’S decision by the International Court of Justice was a real game changer – the kind of event which goes a long way to restoring faith in our always shaky and sometimes shonky systems of government.

The 12-4 outcome upholding Australia’s suit to end Japan’s so called “scientific” whaling in the southern ocean was hugely satisfying for two reasons. The first, of course, is the obvious one – it was self-evidently the right decision, arrived at calmly, rationally, impartially and above all showing loads of commonsense.

The ICJ’s presiding officer, Peter Tomka did not sugarcoat the majority judgement with tactful legalese, and there was no equivocation calculated to assuage Japanese feelings.

He simply spelled it out: the scientific permits granted

by Japan for its whaling program were not scientific research as defined under the International Whaling Commission rules. Thus JARPA II, the annual hunt and kill in the Southern Ocean, was not covered by the IWC convention to which Japan subscribed, end of story.

To most observers this was simply stating the bleeding obvious. Over the course of Japan’s program many thousands of whales have been killed, but barely a handful have even been mentioned in the sprinkling of research papers the country’s scientists have published.

At times even Tokyo’s own officials have by-passed the scientific justification, simply asserting Japan’s traditional right to consume whale meat.

Any other verdict would have been laughable. But that did not mean that it couldn’t happen; the courts, and perhaps especially the international courts, are notorious for their ability to confuse, distract and obfuscate, and all too often for immersing the facts in a legal tangle that leaves a just outcome at best problematical. But not this time; the judgement could hardly have been more straightforward if it had been delivered in a public bar.

Japan managed to find one face-saver in what even its own officials admitted was a comprehensive defeat: Foreign Minister Noriyuki Shitaka noted that the court did not rule on the cultural and traditional aspects of whaling for the Japanese people. Indeed it did not, and perhaps Shitaka should be grateful that it did not, because here the Japanese case is almost as dubious as was the case for scientific whaling.

It is true that there are villages on some of the islands

“There have been blandishments, bellicosity bluff and brinkmanship.” which have taken whales from their local waters for centuries, but they are few and far between; whale meat was never a staple or even a common feature of the Japanese diet until after World War II, when the chief of the occupying command, General Douglas Macarthur, introduced it as a cheap way of covering the post-war food shortages.

Whale meat quickly rose to cover nearly half of the country’s intake of protein, and it stayed high for some years after, largely because it became a mandatory part of the contents of school lunch boxes.

But for the last forty years, whale consumption has been steadily declining; it is still a feature in various trendy restaurants, in the same way that crocodile and emu appear on Australian menus, but few people will eat it regularly if alternatives are available – which these days they invariably are.

Today thousands of tonnes of whale meat harvested from JARPA II sit unwanted in Japanese freezers and when gourmet whale meat is required, freshness is a priority so it is usually purchased direct from the local village fisherman.

If larger quantities are need for processing, the cheaper varieties imported from the northern

hemisphere – mainly for Iceland – are generally preferred. Large scale whaling , with high tech fleets ranging thousands of kilometres from their home ports, was never a Japanese tradition, and if there was ever a brief demand for it, that demand has long since faded.

The decision does not mean that Japanese whaling will cease altogether; the ICJ decision only covers JARPA II, and it will be open to Japan to hunt in northern waters, or even to start a genuine research program perhaps in concert with Australia – the court accepts that legitimate research could involve killing some whales.

But the decision does mean that JARPA II – the pseudo scientific whaling in the southern Ocean which was the legitimate subject of Australia’s concern – will end as of now, because Japan and Australia both agreed to abide by the court’s findings, and Japan has reaffirmed this commitment.

And that’s where the really good news starts. The dispute between the two countries has been prolonged, messy, at times ugly and occasionally threatening an important relationship. It has involved direct action by organisations such as sea shepherd, putting the Australian government in a real wedge between supporting basic principles and maritime order. There have been blandishments, bellicosity bluff and brinkmanship.

But in the end the issue was resolved not just by some kind of power play or showdown, or even through the wiles of diplomacy – although these payed their part. It was resolved through an impartial, legal arbitration whose authority was acknowledged by bother participants. It was resolved through the parties submitting to the rule of law.

And if global civilisation means anything, it means this.

We talk too often of a new world order as if it means conspiracies, bullying, rule by the most powerful and survival only of the fittest. But what we saw last week was a real new world order: justice, transparency, and a fair result from a contest where both sides were treated as equals. Maybe there’s hope for us after all.

And on that up-beat note I am off on an enforced break – major surgery for throat cancer to be precise.

With any luck I’ll be back on the page in a month or so.

In the meantime, say not the struggle naught availeth – and cheers. Mungo.

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Hinterland Gems What's in the Spotlight

Walk down memory lane in Montville

Adult literacy program at Maleny Library If you would like to improve your language, literacy or numeracy skills register to attend council’s free accredited Adult Literacy Program at Maleny Library on Wednesdays from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Learn in a friendly and supportive environment. Visit council’s library website or call 1300 LIBRARY (542 727) to find out more.

Fauna monitoring discovery The watermouse – one of Australia’s rarest rodents – has already been found during the largest fauna monitoring project to be undertaken in Sunshine Coast Council managed environmental reserves. The four year Environment Levy project will tell council exactly what wildlife is living in these reserves and help to improve conservation management. Residents can follow the project on council’s website and view videos and photos of reserve fauna.

Find out what's happening around the Coast Want to know what’s happening around the Sunshine Coast? Council’s Community Hub website connects you to local community groups, events and news.

It’s like a ‘yellow pages’ for local groups and the arts community. You can search by name, interest or location. Visit www. community.sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au to connect with your community and find the latest news and events across the Sunshine Coast today.

Marketing and event workshops scene – the Sunshine Coast Events Network – is holding hands-on workshops on ‘Marketing with No Money’ and ‘Event Production and Programming’.

Discover simple marketing strategies using free tools and resources, and the production and programming requirements to stage an event. The workshops are at The Events Centre @ Maroochy (Maroochy RSL) on Wednesday 7 May from 1.30pm to 5pm. Booking, via council’s website, is a must.

Apply for a RADF grant before 1 June Are you a professional artist or arts worker? Consider applying for a grant through the Regional Arts Development Fund. You can apply for funding to help with your arts career and skills development. For details visit council's website or call council and ask to speak to the RADF liaison officer.

Heritage month festival History comes to life at the free Heritage Month Festival celebrations during May. Discover the climbing history of the Glass House Mountains, attend a retro surfing movie night, enjoy the 100 years of the Australian Red Cross photographic exhibition and more. Visit council’s library website to book.

Book a worm farming workshop Learn how to reduce your landfill waste at the free worm farm and composting workshops at council branch libraries in May and June. You will learn how to set up a worm farm and composting system, discover how an organic recycling system works and gain some handy troubleshooting tips. Reserve your place via council’s library website but be quick, these sessions book out fast.

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am 22 May, Caloundra 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Congratulations to the Montville Chamber of Commerce who launch the fascinating Montville Map and History Trail on May 7.

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eritage is an intrinsic of Montville township’s identity. “Our hinterland town is fortunate to have a number of interesting heritage buildings still functioning in these times,” says shiralee Cooper, the president of Montville’s Chamber of Commerce. these iconic buildings attract many visitors year round and represent the history of the beautiful village of Montville. in recent years, a heritage walk provided by the visitor information centre has proved popular. the town’s Chamber of Commerce decided to add an extended art and history walk which mapped the streetscape art and some early history.

Montville’s 2014 Map and History trail guide highlights aspects of indigenous history, the early pioneers, and the development of Montville’s township. the guide also details the town’s growth as a tourist destination and a hub for artistic endeavours. the trail itself begins outside the Montville Village Hall in Memorial Close, with an acknowledgement of Montville’s indigenous heritage. One of the project’s developers, Cate Patterson explains, “the beginning of the trail is just south of the track and was originally created by visiting indigenous people who attended ’Boonyi gatherings‘ every three years to celebrate, arbitrate and share the bounty from the bunya trees at nearby Baroon Pocket.”

“From there,” Cate continues, “ramblers are directed towards the heritage precinct of Memorial Close with the hall, built in 1903, st Mary’s anglican Church built in 1914 and the memorial gates that were erected in 1921 to commemorate Montville’s participation in World War i. the six fig trees on the village green commemorate those who fought and died.

significantly, this precinct is one of the earliest World War i memorials on the sunshine Coast.”

“Montville’s early white settlement centred on the village green. this was originally the resting place and turning circle for the bullock teams and horses that transported timber, supplies - and later produce - up and down the steep and narrow razorback road. another feature of early settlement on the trail is the logging stump still standing outside the school in Main street. springboard notches on the stump are where the sawyers fixed boards to stand on as they sawed.” a photo wall outside the post office window pays tribute to the infant timber-getting industry and early pioneering life. according to Cate, the trail and guide provide a riveting history of the township’s early buildings and pinpoints the site of original buildings such as the Manjalda guesthouse, near st Mary’s, which was built in 1915. the original 1896 school building, razorback House, the present administration and library building (1908) and the school’s wooden bell tower are all mentioned. the earliest Main street buildings, including the art gallery (1896), the Uniting Church (1912), the Wedding Cake shop now known as Misty’s (1918) and the Masonic Lodge (1921) are other highlights of the trail.

“Just beyond this, but still on the map,” says Cate, “and a little way along Western avenue is the oldest building in Montville. Built in 1893, ‘Belbury’, originally named ‘eastnor’, was the home of Henry and Jane smith. the first receiving office, shop and bank operated from their property.”

Visitors who want to experience the trails will also be directed towards streetscape features, such as sculptures, paver inlays, mosaics, balustrade and seating which capture aspects of the cultural and natural heritage of Montville. the trail also winds through the russell Family Park, showcasing the beauty of the landscape and its amenities. “in all, the short trail is a relaxed thirty-minute stroll, while the extended trail lasts another half hour, and includes detailed information about the streetscape features. Whichever trail you choose, you can enjoy refreshments before, during and after your adventure,” Cate smiles. the extension and update of our walks was a collaboration with the Montville Village association. the Montville Chamber of Commerce would like to acknowledge the assistance of a number of people who devoted time to this project, in particular: Paula Phillips, shiralee Cooper, Cate Patterson, Bevan Christensen, David Parminter, Pam Maegdefrau and the Montville Visitor information Centre.

Montville Chamber of Commerce will officially launch the map at the May 7 general meeting. Members can join in the thirty-minute short history trail at 5pm before the meeting. enjoy a trip down memory lane and make sure you ask for the map when you next visit.

Top left: Village Hall with the Memorial Gates Top right: St Mary's Church Hall Left: History trail

Maleny Wood Expo

Out & About

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

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

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

Sounds like you?

Phone: 5478 6610 Mobile: 0427 945 833

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

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

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

Excellent food, discreet & caring service.

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

Phone: 5445 7450.

Pomodoras on Obi

In the Tool Shed: locals Kathleen, Saskia, Will and Alex Hunt

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

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

Zak, Kevin, Jake and Angie Hammond from Burnside check out the chainsaw carvings

Hair and Beauty

Richard Knight shows Ellie, Riley and Rachel Dixon how to make a milking stool

Dot & Birdie

Clockwise from top right: Gwen Dillon has fun in the hay bales

Working hard: Kellie Judd and Shelley Parker from Ye Olde Sweet Shop It's hands on building for Ike, Joe, Kate and Olivia Maher from Buderim

Providing all of the primping and preening that a bridal party needs prior to looking their very best.

Specialising in bridal styling for the big day.

Mobile hair and makeup team available.

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

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C R E AT I V E C U T S Big Pineapple Music Festival

After storming into the 2013 Music Festival calendar by selling out its 13,000 strong capacity in the very first year of operation, the Sunny Coast's Big Pineapple Music Festival is ready to roll again May 17.

There's another huge line-up of heavy weight bands, such as chart topping hip hop stars Bliss n Esso, rock royals The Living End and Spiderbait, electronic wizards Art vs Science and the very awesome progressive rockers Dead Letter Circus. This years festival features 37 acts, 4 stages, a Muscle Car Exhibition, Skate Exhibition and loads of surprises.

For more info go to www.bigpineapplemusicfestival.com

The Pirates of Penzance!

UFC: “In Transit” by Heather Faulkner

Andrew Farrell grew up in the southern suburbs of Melbourne and started piano lessons at the age of eight.

He studied classical music for many years and then after hearing some boogie woogie thought that it might be fun to play. Andrew then set about playing every style of music that appealed to him, giving him a wide and varied arsenal of tunes which always surprises and excites all those that get to see and hear this amazing talent.

David McMillan grew up in and around London. He was given a small guitar when he was four and eventually found that not only could it be used as a cricket bat, but also to make music!

David played solo guitar until he was fifteen and then found that he could sing as well-it just came to him naturally. He started digesting all kinds of music and his soulful voice became heard by all.

Andrew and David met on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia where they both were playing solo gigs.

They found that their musical tastes were similar and started performing together. They now travel all over Australia and New Zealand and audiences are amazed as they witness the synergy from these two musicians.

After a popular performance last month, they are back: May 11,1.30 to 4.30pm at the Maleny Hotel, bring your Mum along!

In celebration of International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) on 17 May the LGBTI community of Maleny are pleased to present an exhibition of artworks by documentary photographer and academic Heather Faulkner at the UpFront Club from 15 May to 18 June.

“These images are a portion of the project I am working on entitled, “In Transit.” They document veteran drag performers,” says Heather.

Opening night on the 15th will feature an artist talk by Heather Faulkner and live music from ex Sydney now local musician Bek-Jean Stewart (above), accompanied by Jacinta Foale. Bek-Jean’s music employs rich and beautiful melodies to tell stories of loss, love and redemption. Be sure to catch this special performance by Bek-Jean and Jacinta at the IDAHO exhibition opening of Heather Faulkner’s revealing portrait photographs.

Ahoy there, landlubbers! Maleny Singers present Gilbert and Sullivan’s ever popular The Pirates of Penzance!

The pirates set sail on Saturday 21 June from the Maleny Community Centre. The Maleny Performing Arts Orchestra, with Margaret Taylor at the helm, will accompany the Singers as they voyage through three matinees and two evening shows, dropping anchor on Sunday 29 June.

You can obtain your boarding passes in person through the Maleny Visitor Information Centre; by phoning 5494 2584 or online at www.trybooking.com/79843 Bookings are now open, so don’t miss the boat!

Australian Landscapes with CARISMA Dreaming BIG concert 3 is on Saturday 31 May at 7pm at Eudlo Hall with Australia’s flute, harp and cello trio CARISMA performing their latest program AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPES. Experience gorgeous music for flute, harp and cello by well-known Australian composers and singer-songwriters such as Carl Vine, Elena Kats Chernin, Katie Noonan, Betty Beath, Sarah Hopkins, Mary Mageau, Sharny Russell and Sean O’Boyle. Listen to Anna Stoddard on flute with Janie Preece on harp and Louise King on cello.

Known for their heart-felt musicianship, sonorous sounds and relaxing performance style, CARISMA are excited to bring their newest concert program to Eudlo’s intimate and acoustically vibrant hinterland hall.

Doors open 6:30pm with special guest youth support act. All concerts start at 7pm and last for an hour. No interval. Cash bar and vintage dessert bar available. Wheelchair access. Book easily ONLINE at www.cellodreaming.com.au/concerts or www.eventbrite.com.au and search for AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPES

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Mother's Day: Wizard and Oz

Young Musician's Festival Lucas Parklands is hosting the first Young Musician's Festival in Montville. The Festival provides a unique opportunity for outstanding students and emerging professional musicians to gain performance experience in a celebration of music over a weekend with solo, duet and ensemble performances.

The Festival weekend will comprise of our welcome concert “Inspirations” on Friday 27th June 7 pm followed by three concerts on Saturday and two on Sunday. The performance repertoire includes: Movements from the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, Chopin Piano Concerto No 1, Sonatas by Beethoven, Cesar Frank, Schumann and Chopin, works by Ginastera, Tchaikovsky and Liszt. Ensembles by Ravel, Brahms and Dvorak.

Call 07 5478 5667 or visit www.lucasparklands.com for more information.

visual arts entertainment performance Max Mannix at Gary Myers Gallery

Sue-Anne Stewart at UFC

Max is an Australian artist who paints stories or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yarnsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, based on his years growing up in Victorian country towns and working on cattle stations in the Queensland outback.

These experiences and the colourful characters along the way have provided Max with an endless flow of inspiration for his artwork, depicting Australian country life in a lighthearted vein with keen insight and gentle humour.

Max is a highly collectable and published artist, whose work is exhibited in one-man and group shows and owned by private and corporate collections around the world.

Maxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work is predominantly painted in oil on specially prepared canvas board, but he also uses acrylics and pen and inks as well as creating etchings and figurative sculpture.

Attend the Art and Music event, June 7 featuring Max's work, with bar and 3 piece band, 5-7pm, Gary Myers Gallery.

Sue-Anne Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music makes it easy to get lost while you are listening to her perfect mix of honest lyrics and punchy roots. Her emotive live performances have taken her across the globe to Canada and Europe, gathering a strong swagger of followers behind her. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Top Of The Towerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is Sue-Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest gem and the second single from her upcoming album Gypsy Blood.

Inspiration for the song came after a chance meeting with a wise old man. The pair spent time together drinking tea and talking philosophy, the old man all the while encouraging Sue-Anne to follow her heart and live her dreams.

She has just returned from Canadian Music Week 2014, a huge accomplishment for her as her success continues to rise. See her perform, May 30 at the Upfront Club, Maleny.

IanGMusician at Maleny Hotel IanG has a BIG dance/ rock sound, all live, and it is just him.

His solo sound includes Guitar, Vocals and electric Footdrums.

As an ex-drummer, he plays drums and guitar simultaneously. Not simply a stomp box, but complex kickdrum and snare beats.. It sounds like a 3 piece band, and nothing is pre recorded !!

Enjoy his band, all one of him at the Maleny Hotel, May 25, 1-5pm.

UpFront Club

Youth Music Workshops at Eudlo Hall

IDAHO: Dance Your Heart Out & Proud

Seize an amazing opportunity to learn with master musicians to develop your playing and performance style. Solo players, trios, string quartets, chamber ensembles, music students or adult players looking for performance opportunities are welcome.

Bring your favourite piece, your quartet, music group or ensemble or perform in a workshop environment, where you polish your skills in an open and supportive lesson.

Flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone and any string playerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s welcome. Participate in an exclusive and inspiring performance workshop with the musicians Anna Stoddard and Louise King of CARISMA. Private lessons are also available.

Held 10am-12pm, Saturday 31 May, morning tea included, $40 per performer and $15 observer. Open to students who have grade 3 AMEB and above. Book before May 28 at info@cellodreaming.com.au or 0415 128 799.

David Williamson's Let the Sunshine

After sell-out crowds for the first two years, Maleny LGBTI community 's IDAHO event makes a move to a bigger venue for the evening supper dance.

Kerry Greene, a member of the organising committee, said â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are reaching out to connect with those who might never have thought of themselves as part of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;communityâ&#x20AC;?, those who are questioning their sexuality and those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t choose to label themselves â&#x20AC;&#x201C; preferring a more fluid sense of their sexuality / identity. Especially welcome are younger members of the community and everyone who is queer friendlyâ&#x20AC;?.

The official IDAHO theme this year is â&#x20AC;&#x153;freedom of expressionâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so glamorous and flamboyant dressing-up is encouraged. Spectacular efforts will be recognised by concession price entry and prizes for best costumes.

The 17th of May each year is the International Day Against Homophobia,Transphobia,and Biphobia so Maleny is celebrating with music from fiddle player Cath Ovenden, Maleny Ceilidh band and a forest of other fiddlers with Irish step dancer Davydd McDonald will do the calling for old time, take-your-partner-style dancing.

This foot tapping music will ease you into the 'disco' that follows after supper. The Hayden Hack Infusion will deliver their legendary high energy funky, Afro sound and sprinkled throughout will be some classic disco we know and love. Tickets for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dance your heart Out & Proudâ&#x20AC;?, May 17 at Maleny Community Centre, available at the Maleny Bookstore and online.

What happens when people holding widely different political views are thrown together? Toby, a maker of hardhitting documentaries, flees Sydney with his wife, Ros, a no nonsense successful book editor. He arrives at his old childhood haven only to find the area has been transformed into a playground for the wealthy. They are to dine with Ros's old school acquaintance, Natasha and her wealthy property developer husband, Ron. Add into the mix the couples' two offspring, a struggling musician and a ruthless corporate lawyer, the scene is set for a night of hilarity and surprise.

Maleny Players perform at the Playhouse, Maleny Showgrounds are: 7pm Friday 16th & 23rd May, Saturday 17th & 24th May, Sunday 2.30pm 18th & 25th May. Bar and doors open 30 mins before performances. Tickets $15 (no concessions) now available online www.malenyplayers.org or at Maleny Visitors & Information Centre.

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15 Art Opening TBA 16 EDDIE GAZANI (G.Coast) Brazilian traditional & modern 7-string guitar & vocals world tourist 17 CASSIE ROSE Duo,( S.Aust/Lismore) Gently ZRYHQ WDOHV RI OLIH ORYH WUDYHO UHĂ HFWLRQ 23 NOEL GARDNER & friends (Maleny) Multiawarded â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;issuesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; songwriter. Heart and harmony.

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

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Cairncross Corner, Maleny Ph: 5429 6404 www.artoncairncross.com.aU Open Tues –Sun, 10 am to 5 pm. “ Outback” watercolour by Tony Lewis

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

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167 Main Street (below Poets Cafe) Montville Ph: 5478 5050 www.mainstreetgallery.com.au

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

Artist: Christopher Pope “Pelican”

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She has tutored throughout South East Queensland and Northern NSW at various art groups in many towns and centres. Her most recent ‘school’ was in January 2014 at Bellingen in central NSW where she was invited to conduct a 5 day workshop to a group of 15 students. It had been sold out months before.

“The unpredictability of working in watercolour, is challenging, exciting, and loads of fun”. Michele believes that good drawing skills are an essential prerequisite to achieving

satisfying results in any art endeavour regardless of medium. This workshop will show the participants a method of seeing and recording their subject, as well as explaining the essentials of good composition.

If you have a yen to find any drawing talent, this is the workshop for you. If your artwork is failing through poor drawing, this is an opportunity to access help.

This workshop introduces strategies for recording a subject accurately and reveals to the raw beginner, a new way of seeing. For details, telephone 5494 2231.

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quality second hand books, health and beauty, massage, vintage, antiques, art, as jams and preserves and local

the festival website www.maryvalleyartfestival.com.au The festival It attracts artists from throughout South-East Queensland and the Wide Bay Burnett region. Categories this year are Open, 3 Dimensional, Landscape, Novice, Animalia, Still Life, Human Form/Portraiture, Drawing, Natural Flora, Abstract, Youth U18.

Entries close on June 16.

A fitting close to the festival is the People's Choice Award and celebration on the Sunday of the weekend.

Mary Valley Art Festival is an event hosted by Mary Valley Arts Link, an independent community arts organisation affiliated with Arts Link Queensland.

Check out the art festival website or visit the Facebook page. Inquiries to Heinke Butt on 5488 6848 or 0419 024291.

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Lots of unique and different gift ideas,

fair-trade and handmade items as well

Mary Valley Art Festival welcomes your entry HE MARY VALLEY Art Festival will be held on July 4-6 at the Imbil Public Hall, with the popular opening night on July 3 from 6pm.

Kandanga couple Liz and David Paton have sponsored the Abstract category, which will now be called the Abstract Paton Award.

Mrs Paton likes this genre of entries and the pair love to support the annual festival, saying it attracts many people to the Mary Valley.

“It is amazing how many talented people there are in the area, and it is good to visit the exhibition and discuss the variety of entries,” she said.

Entry forms for the 14th annual festival are being distributed this month and can also be downloaded from

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Montville Real Estate • 5478 5478 Homes & apartments for holiday letting www.montvillerealestate.com.au Montville Country Cabins • 5442 9484 396 Western Ave, Montville Perfect for a relaxed & romantic escape. www.montvillecabins.com.au

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HE MALENY GARDEN Club are holding their premier fundraising event Gardening on the Edge, June 7th and 8th.

Dot Jupp said, “The event features gardens that have never been open to the public before. This year they are primarily large acreage gardens that all have something different to offer.”

“In a lovely hilltop garden the owner, a potter, Cathy Lawley, will not only open her garden but also her studio.

Her house is a 129 year old Queenslander transported from Spring Hill, Brisbane and is surrounded by sprawling cottage gardens overlooking lush green pastures with Lake Baroon in the distance.

The long driveway is lined with Jacaranda trees; the front of the house is framed by white Hydrangeas, blue Agapanthus and Camellias. The side garden is covered by Roses, Dahlias and numerous other varieties of cottage plants.

A large deck at the rear of the house with views of the sprawling country side and the ‘Friedmudd’ studio .

Astar and Rawhinia Castle, renowned 15 year old local twins will be playing on the deck Sunday with the sound of classical music wafting through the hills. Browse through the garden and pottery studio of Cathy Lawley, eat the scrumptious gourmet finger food - it is the perfect setting for a lovely visit.

Cathy will be demonstrating throughout both days in her studio - you may even have a chance to make a herb sign while visiting.

Another acreage property consists of 13 acres – 4 acres of which are dedicated to gardens with pathways, bridges and water feature.

Kick off your weekend by coming to the Maleny Show Grounds for the Garden Market where you can pick up your tickets to the Gardening on the Edge gardens and wander around the stalls featuring plants, garden tools, flower displays, homemade cakes and preserves, refreshments, and much much more. Ample parking is provided at the showgrounds and each of the gardens. The CWA will provide tea, coffee and lunches at one of the properties.

Spend time enjoying our wonderful country air on the range and be inspired by our delightful gardens.

Maleny can offer you many ways to recharge your batteries with walking trails in the National Parks close by,

wineries, cheese manufacturers, coffee shops, art galleries, boutiques and restaurants.

For more information visit www.malenygardenclub.org or phone 5494 3924.

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Above: A potter’s garden at Victoria House on Spring Hill Below: Cathy Lawley welcomes people to the Gardening on the Edge event

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your blood levels of Vitamin D before taking the supplement.

With the cold weather approaching it can be easy to cover up and stay indoors, yet its worth remembering that Vitamin D from safe sunlight exposure may for most individuals, be a better choice than taking the supplement itself, though this might be necessary for those with sub optimal Vitamin D blood levels.

While Vitamin D supports immune function it also enhances cognitive and emotional processes as well.

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In Brief:

It’s a Date!

A night of good wines, good food and good friends The Long Apron Restaurant of Spicer's Clovelly in conjunction with Purple Palate, will be presenting the latest releases of Brockenchack Wines.

With the inaugural release of the Best of the best Shiraz produced by Brockenchack the William Fredrick, as well as the 2012 Zipline and the excellent 2013 Mackenzie Riesling.

Held Thursday 9th of May at 6.30pm, Spicers Clovelly, Montville, bus transfers are available but places are limited. RSVP: Andrew 5494 2499, email Maleny@purplepalate.com

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ELIEVE IT OR NOT, people are already talking about the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show, scheduled for June 13, 14, 15 at the Nambour Showgrounds.

While the title might seem to be more than a mouthful, it is for good reason, the big name reflecting the scale of the Sunshine Coast’s biggest show.

Billed as the largest such event on the Sunshine Coast, the program has built to spectacular proportions over three nights and sponsors are on board with all the bells and whistles.

There’s even commitment from a high profile person to launch the event on the Friday evening, to crown the show princesses and herald in the Fireworks extravaganza with an Australia versus China theme.

Without giving too much away, the Show Princesses are poised to promote the event across the coast with the colourful posters and a list of new Show activities such as the Animal Pet Expo, along with the programming of three days and nights of free in-show entertainment.

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various coast events such as the Maleny Show, where exhibitors may go on to compete at the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show and where our Show Girls will be in attendance.”

So lock the dates into your diaries of June 13,14,15 for the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show and, if you're keen to save even more on top of the already affordable gate prices, you can pre-purchase tickets from any Heritage Bank on across the region or the Show Office.

The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show, a guaranteed crowd pleaser for the region.

May is Domestic Violence Prevention Month and Maleny Neighbourhood Centre is working up a storm.

The main Maleny event is a street march on 15 May 2014 which will start with a gathering in Tesch Park at 11.15am and at 11.30am proceed up Maple Street to opposite Cook Park and then down through car park to Maleny Neighbourhood Centre where everyone is invited to a picnic lunch and speeches.

For those men who would like to go the extra mile: Maleny men are invited to “Walk a Mile in Women's Shoes” and March on 15 May 2014 in heels to demonstrate their support for women who have suffered domestic violence.

“Dress your windows ready for the Show” Get your business involved in this year's ‘Maleny Show Window Dressing Competition’.

The competition is open to any business in Maleny you are willing and able to decorate their shop or window to the theme of ‘Celebrating the Small Farmer’.

Displays are to be up by the 16th of May for judging.

There are great cash prizes on offer to share amongst your staff as well as the bragging rights of a trophy.

The Window Dressing competition is conducted in conjunction with the Maleny Chamber of Commerce and the Show Society.

For further information please follow ‘The Maleny Show Society’ on Facebook where there will be regular updates about the competition.

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COUNSELLING & LIFE COACHING

Anthony Brown Acupuncture Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner.

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

26 Coral St, Maleny Ph: 5435 2555

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

Mapleton Natural Therapies Clinic Jackie Hansel: Bach H.S (Acu), Adv. Dip H.S (Hom), Dip Bowen Therapy Acupuncture.

Holistic & Intergrated health care with Acupuncture, Bowen Therapy, Homeopathy, Lymphatic Drainage, Remedial & Relaxation Massage. Ph: 5445 7749

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: 0408 693 029 www.malenyacupuncture.com

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

Concession rates & HICAPS. Relaxed & friendly atmosphere.

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

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

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

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

Pedicures. Devine body treatments.

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

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

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

66 Curramore Rd, Witta.

Ph: 5494 4012 or Mob: 0402 531 500 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. All hair and Beauty services under one roof. Specializing in Ladies Hairdressing including colouring, cutting, foils, and facial waxing as well as all beauty services including body treatments and pamper packages. Ph: 5429 6431 for an apointment

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

Ph: 5442 9371

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

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

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

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

ENERGY HEALING / SOUND THERAPY

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

21 Bunya Street, Maleny. Ph: 5435 2987

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

BodyTalk can restore it.

Web: www.josiecoco.com

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.

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

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

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

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

Beth: 0414 953 071 www.radianceconsultancyservices.com.au

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

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

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

Feng Shui Home/business assessments.

EM Radiation & 'dirty electricity' checks.

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

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

HYPNOTHERAPY Suzi Lough at Mind Management.

For hypnotherapy, Acutonics Vibrational therapy, coaching and more.

Phone 0438 050 839 for appointments.

"The door to change is always open"

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

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Hinterland Health and Beauty PSYCHIC READINGS / TAROT

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

3/10 Coral St. Appts: Ph 0415 518 415

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AAMT member. Ph 0421 926 492

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

REMEDIAL MASSAGE, SHIATSU Dale Batistic Massage Zenthai Shiatsu, Thai massage, 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 - Children's health, stress management. Naturopathic assessment & Live Blood Analysis. Utilising nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, remedial massage, lymphatic drainage. 19 Coral Street,Maleny.

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

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

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

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OPTOMETRIST

PSYCHOLOGIST

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

Locally and Independently owned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Regain energy, strength, healthy weight.

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

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

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

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

Professional Services ACCOUNTANTS /BOOKKEEPING

House and Garden AIR CONDITIONING

FINANCE

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

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

Frank Cassells - Director, Cassells Chartered Accountants & Management Consultants

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

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

AFSL No 234951 ABN 11074608558

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

ARCHITECT Brad Drew - Architect 35 years design experience.

Design & documentation for both new and existing residential projects.

Ph: 5478 5546 Email: brradd00@gmail.com

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

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

Ph Yelma on 5494 3459 or 0421 488 048

Jacques Fayolle – Local ANZ Mobile Lender

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

ANTENNAS Jim's Antennas Digital & problem reception specialists.

Locally owned, servicing the hinterland.

Call Craig Titheradge today for a free quote.

Ph: 131 546 www.jimsantennas.com.au

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

LEGAL SERVICES

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

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

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

PHOTOGRAPHY

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

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

January

May

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

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

Montville: Flame Hill Grape Stomp

June 8 International Women's Day 22 Woodstock at Witta

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

Lic QBSA 1162819. Member Master Builders.

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY

Hinterland Annual Events

March

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

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

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

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

February

CABINETMAKER

Penny Riddoch Photography & Design AIPP

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

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

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

CURTAINS AND BLINDS 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

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

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

September 12 Gary Crew Hinterland Readers Cup 13-14 Real Food Festival, Maleny 19-21 Mitchell Creek Rock n Blues Fest Kandanga 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 International 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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Trades & Services CHAINSAW & TREE WORK All Trees to Chip Tree felling, pruning, lopping, mulching, stump grinding, landscaping & retaining walls, fences etc. Two chippers - 6 inch & 12 inch. Qualified and insured.

Phone Rob Milner: 5445 7805

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

ELECTRICAL Green Energy Electrical

Lic No. 71210

Reliable prompt domestic electrician.

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

Ph: Steven Pilcher for an obligation free quote 0421 162 007 E: stevenpilcher@bigpond.com

R V Electrical Lic. No. 72787 Workshop plus shed power connections.

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

Call Zac: 0413 885 504 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Montville Handy Man 20 years building experience.

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

Competitive rates. Ph: Wayne 0434 724 030 Hatch's Home Maintenance Qualified Cabinet Maker, 35 years experience.

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

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

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

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

Call John Ph: 0417 275 241 or 5442 1723

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

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

Ph: 5445 7615 Mob: 0412 680 801

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

SECURITY, BLINDS, AWNINGS

Custom Curtains and Shade Friendly service and advice, MUSHROOM COMPOST professional installation and free in home measure & quote Direct from the grower to you for shutters, blinds, curtains, awnings and security screens.

The perfect environmentally-friendly garden mulch and soil conditioner. Full ute tipper load. Ph: Jim or Julie on 5494 6898 www.customcurtains.com.au $90 delivered.

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

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

City to Surf Painting & Decorating Re-paints & new work, industrial coatings, Ph: 0416 073 416 decorative finishes, Anti mould coatings. Quality & value for money guaranteed. Servicing the SMASH REPAIRS Range & beyond. Phone Richard Daveson: 0418 708 620 BSA 1117847 Palmwoods Smash Repairs Panel beating & spray painting by PEST CONTROL professional tradesmen. Insurance & private work. Direct link to insurance companies.

Top of the Range Pest Management Repair, paint, weld or makeover. All work Termite specialists House treatment for guaranteed. Ph: 5478 8922 general pests.

TANK CLEANING Termite inspections and treatments.

Phone: 1300 663 808 or 0411 105 005 Pristine Water Systems Full water tanks cleaned, water testing and correction, filtration - Free appraisals Ph: Trevor 0404 302 723

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“Sweet dreams are made of this” A

RARE DELIGHT awaits when you discover this country home nestled on one private acre. If you have been dreaming of that perfect character home for you and your family to enjoy, your dream may have just become a reality.

The private entry to the property reveals the circa 1906 Queenslander from Kelvin Grove, surrounded by mature and botanic like surrounds.

You will appreciate the character of this home with the french doors, casement windows, detailed fretwork and high ceilings and also enjoy the many areas both inside and out allowing you to relax and soak up the peaceful and leafy surrounds.

The current owners have contributed tasteful renovations to the home with a superb kitchen, ensuite and northern verandah.

The floor plan is very practical with an additional study room located off the

main living area, separate dining room, and a large main bathroom.

The grounds are the perfect size at one acre, and offer a large fruit orchard, chook pens, a water bore, beautiful gardens and mature trees.

Appreciate the fact that buying an established property such as this, is impossible to replicate quickly without great time, work and cost.

You can enjoy the time already spent and invested into this property from the day you make it your home!

26 Berganns Road, Witta 3 bed 2 bath 2 car, 1 acre Contact: Michael Reck 0447 589 491 RE/MAX HINTERLAND 2/10 Maple St, Maleny web ID: 10376703 at www.realestatemaleny.com.au

Maleny 316 Brandenburg Road

Montville 47 Western Ave

Maleny 89 Treehaven Way

Maleny 132 Ruddle Drive

Ultimate Lifestyle Home

Finest Location in Montville

B&B Possible, Close to Town

Obi River Frontage

Perched in an elevated position on a lush 32 acre block with a breathtaking panoramic vista of the coast and hinterland, is this truly gracious home, catering for all your lifestyle requirements in comfort and style in the ultimate location.

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This stunning Montville property is designed for today’s living, 3 brms master with full ensuite and separate walk in robe, large living & dining area with a slow combustion wood heater for the cool nights in the hills. Close to the entrance of the prestigious Rangers estate and an easy walk to the famous shops and cafes of Montville.

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

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This property has a lot to offer. 10 acres of near level usable land with Obi River frontage, a dam, fenced off paddocks, great for horses or cattle or just a hobby farm. Lovely, 4 bedroom colonial style home,two separate living areas & separate self contained granny flat.

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Ultimate Lifestyle Home ... acreage, views, privacy & comfort T

HE SWEEPING views of this 32 acre block encompass Coolum to the north, the white sands of Moreton beyond Caloundra to the south, iconic Mount Tibrogargan to the south west and over the rolling hills towards Maleny – picture postcard perfect.

Extremely private and set well away from the quiet country road, this low set home, formerly used as a five star bed and breakfast, would make a fabulous family home, complete with possibility of dual living for the extended family, or it could be a charming hinterland sanctuary for those seeking a lifestyle change.

Outside, the home is framed by colourful flowering trees and shrubs, including jacarandas, poincianas, fuchsia shaded bougainvillea and much more.

Citrus trees and mango trees and other delights make this garden a tranquil, picturesque place to wander through...leafy and private, it complements the home and the overall setting.

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• Formal lounge with raked timber ceilings, fireplace, stained glass windows • Built-in commercial sized timber bar, separate games/billiard room • All bedrooms and living areas showcase the breathtaking views • Alfresco entertaining with north-east aspect, courtyards off each bedroom • Heated outdoor spa, full sized tennis court, inground swimming pool • Short drive to Maleny, Landsborough, Mooloolah, 40 minutes to beaches • Owners downsizing...rare opportunity to secure this lifestyle package!

316 Brandenburg Road, Bald Knob 4 beds, 4 baths, swimming pool, 32 acres Contact: Ben Wilson 0407 584 378 RW Lifestyle Maleny Shop 1, 5 Maple St, Maleny Web ID: raywhitelifestyle.com/ 1066966

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MAY 1-18 National Trust Heritage Festival 2014, “A Letter Home” comprises five diorama scenes, ending with the modern day nuclear family, Landsborough Museum.

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Fashion & Flowers Morning Tea, Maleny Soldier’s Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, to raise funds for equipment for the Hospital, 9.30am in the Maleny RSL Hall, Fashion Parade by “Simply Stylish” with Shoes by “Imelda’s”. A delicious morning tea is provided with beautiful displays of flowers on each table. Tickets are $15 each.

Phone June on 5494 2052.

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

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Roving Restorers day, Johnston Nature Refuge, Buderim, 9am-12pm. Join us for a morning of understorey weeding at this long-protected Nature Refuge. Car pool Maleny IGA carpark 8.00am (call 5429 6622 for directions). Morning tea and tools provided. Bring gloves, water, boots, sunscreen and insect repellent. Long-sleeved shirt, trousers and hat are essential. Barung: 5494 3151

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Climbing History of the Glass House Mountains Professor Michael Meadows from Griffith University shares his stories and photographs of the climbers of the 1930s, 10.30am – noon, Beerwah Community Hall.

UpFront Club 7pm Commemoration of Foundation Dinner - dinner bookings essential 5494 2592

10 Maleny Art, Craft and Collectables Market, every Sunday Maleny RSL Hall, open rain , hail or shine - quality second hand books, vintage, antiques, art, handmade gifts and more.

10 Montville Growers and Makers Market Bring Mum along to our Market in May to celebrate Mother's Day. Stay for a pancake breakfast, pick up some new season Montville strawberries and local pecans, listen to the buskers or browse some of the local craft and food stalls under the historic fig trees outside the Montville Village Hall. Judith: 0407 656 726.

10 Hibiscus Spectacular, 2014 Annual Show, Free admission from 9am, plant sales, competition, displays, raffles, refreshments, growing guides, Woombye School of Arts Hall, Blackall St., SC Branch Australian Hibiscus Society Inc. 5476 2771.

MAY 2014 10 Sewing Mayhem Need to learn more about sewing?

Need help with your machine? Open morning 10am to 12, Mooloolah Community Hall. View articles, have a cuppa and a chat to see how we can help you. Gail 5477 6867.

10 Swapathon Garden Party, Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, 1.30pm for 2-5pm.

10 Country Hoedown by Maleny Next Gen, Witta Recreational Club from 5pm for Aussie Helpers.

11 Happy Mother's Day! 13 Eckankar present HU Chant and discussion with a spiritual theme, 6 – 7:30pm, free- every Tuesday. Neighborhood Centre, 17 Bicentenary Lane (off Coral St) Contact 5496 5054, 0429 957 989

31-2 SCATER (Sunshine Coast Area Trail & Endurance Riders) Competitive Trail Rides, Imbil, www.scater.com.au

15 Shatter the Silence About Domestic Violence, gathering in Tesch Park at 11.15am and walk - see MNC for information.

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15 Gardens for Wildlife Launch, barunglandcare.org.au

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Mapleton Community Library June Book Sale 8am to 1pm, Sausage Sizzle and stalls. Fill a bag with books and magazines for $10, mapletonlibrary@gmail.com or 5478 5590.

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Companion Planting, 1.30-3pm, Discover one of the oldest tricks in the gardening book with Leonie Shanahan, Maleny Library.

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Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue Fundraising Auction from 7pm, View items from 4pm, Dinner from 6pm, Maleny RSL Hall $18pp main course or $20 table deposit, book Maleny Information Centre

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Walks on the Wildside, 8.45am Mary Cairncross Park, each child/family group needs to be accompanied by an adult, 0412 031 880

16 Big Cuppa for Cancer presented by the Maleny Catholic Ladies' group, 9.30am, Pat Daley Function Centre, Maleny Catholic Church. Entry $10.00. Delicious Morning Tea, Multi-draw raffle, Lucky Door Prize.

Bookings essential, Marie 5494 2271 or Pam 5494 2487.

17 Sausage Sizzle, St Margaret’s Anglican Church Op Shop, Blackall Street, Woombye (Open Wednesday to Friday from 9am to 12 noon) 5441 1018 www.anglicannambour.com 17 Maleny Show Ball, dance to the Sunshine Swing Band, from 7pm with Adults $15, High School Students $5 and Families $35 (includes u 15s), Maleny Showgrounds Pavilion.

17-18 Mountain Quilters Quilt Show, Peachester Community Hall 20 Celebrate National Archaeology Week Maleny archaeologists Steve Chaddock and Andrew Fairbairn talk about their experiences on a dig in Konya, Turkey, 5.30 – 6.30pm, Maleny Library.

21 Zonta says no to Violence against Women and Children, Free, 6.30-9pm, guest speaker.

18 HU Chant and discussion with a spiritual theme, 9:3011:30am, Arts and Ecology Centre, Maroochy Botanical Gardens, Tanawha, www.HearHU.org, www.eckankar.org.au, EckankarSunshineCoast@facebook.com

An Introduction to Making Artists Books Layers of narrative using text and images. Learn to make several book structures to hold your ideas or concepts.

Sunday 18th May Contact: 0407 238 026 More info: www.sonjageorgeson.com

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

Drawing – The Fundamentals For beginners and the timid.

9 classes covering: line, space & shape,3 dimensions, linear perspective,light & shade and composition.

Tue. mornings beginning 13th May OR Sat afternoons beginning 17th May www.sonjageorgeson.com or 0407 238 026

The Shadow in the Horoscope Explore what astrology can reveal about a person's 'shadow' or disowned self. Suitable for anyone with an understanding of the basics. Sat 10 May, Awakening Centre, Maleny. Contact Chirone: 0421 814459 astro@chironeshakti.com.au or see website: http://chironeshakti.com.au

FOUNDATION WORKSHOPS Sun. 25th May – Understanding Colour Colour spectrum, hue & bias, temperature, saturation, value and complementaries.

Sun. 1st June – Understanding Perspectiv One & two point linear, atmospheric,cultural and three dimensions. www.sonjageorgeson.com, 0407238026 YOUTH MUSIC PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP Do you love music and play an instrument or the piano? Saturday 31st May, 10am-12pm morning tea incl.Eudlo Hall.$40 per performer, $15 observer BOOKINGS info@cellodreaming.com.au 0415 128 799 EMM Tech Short Course Maleny Saturday May 31st 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 or visit www.thestillpoint.com.au 50

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30-31 Maleny Agricultural Show "Year of the Small Farmer", Maleny Showgrounds

Dru Yoga Mindfully One day workshop, Maleny, Sunday May 11th bringing together the joyful, heartcentred movement of Dru Yoga with the spacious awareness of Mindfulness. $100 including lunch. Ruth, 0409 564 276, ruth@ruthdonnelly.com.au PIANO TUITION , MALENY, Available, as1/2 hour sessions at my home in Maleny or your home. Learn for fun -all styles, incl jJazz, Dance, Ballroom ,Liturgical , Contemporary or Classical. Exams to grade 8 for AMEB, Trinity College or ANSCA. 35 years exp as a Church Organist, Band Musician & teacher.

Ph Peter 0407444767 or 54999048.

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

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Musos at Eudlos - microphone sessions, 1pm till 4pm at Eudlo Hall. Entry gold coin donation, licensed bar, snacks and afternoon tea (GF included), proceeds maintain historic Eudlo Hall.

13,14,15 Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show 15 Hinterland Wedding Expo, 10-4pm, free, Montville Village Hall and St Mary’s Hall and Village Green 27, 28, 29 Lucas Parklands Young Musicians Festival

Landscape Art Workshop Join Heather Gall for a day of fun, practicing techniques to make your landscapes come alive 31 May, 2014, 9.30 am - 4 pm Heather Gall Fine Art Studio Cost: $75 / person (max. 10 people) Bookings email:heathergall@activ8.net.au or call 0417784520 www.heathergallfineart.com.au WINTER WRITERS’ TOOLKIT — a weekend of writer’s workshops Maleny group, RAW (Range Authors and Writers suppor t) are conducting a weekend of workshops for new and established writers on 7th and 8th June. It promises to be a funfilled and informative two days in the capable hands of Alice Hungerford, Dale Jacobsen, Robin Clayfield and Sally Lattin.

Places are limited to 20 per session, so book early. Cost is $25 per half-day session, or $75 for the whole weekend.

Venue: Earth Room, LIFT gallery, 926 Maleny-Montville Road, Maleny, Qld. Morning and afternoon tea provided. BYO lunch, or purchase at the venue’s Live Foods Café.

Bookings and further information, email: winterwriters@yahoo.com.au or phone Alice 0419788836.

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