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From the Editor

May 2017

Mother love I

HAVEN'T SEEN Maleny so busy!

Especially the showgrounds.

The weather was perfect for a day's outing to the Wood Expo and a bit of shopping at the MACG May Fair.

Inside this month Kev Franzi's cinema works its magic in Kenilworth

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Kay Miller celebrates 70 years and 40 at our hospital

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A weekend of horses and heritage

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A life of learning for inspirational Tove Easton

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A 'Garden on the Edge' replanted at Pattemore House

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Maleny Film Society supports IDAHO Dale Jacobsen is addicted to Antarctica

Victoria McGuin recorded history with the handover of Montville Art Gallery to new owners after more than a quarter of a century and Dale Jacobsen pauses from her busy travel itinerary to share a recent adventure.

I'd like to especially thank lucky mum Belinda Pendergast for giving me the ideal image to promote Mother's Day. When asked for a photo, her son Will naturally hugged his mum and made me want to see my own boys, after spending a precious girl's weekend with my daughter.

I chatted to a remarkable mum organising a wonderful line up at the Small Farmer's Tent from Cairns, with the help of her mother and a band of volunteers! The 80th Maleny Show sounds like it is going to be a spectacular - don't miss out on the fun or the country music.

I saw plenty of gift ideas at both events, and we have many more ideas inside the pages, plus some great stories.

We also talk about what you can expect to see at the Heritage Discovery Weekend, and announce one of the gardens "on the edge".

you'll love hearing Gay Liddington's feature on the multitalented Tove Easton, and how as a mum she was touched by Maleny kindness.

The paper is off to print tomorrow. Who needs to wait until Mother's Day? I'm off to kiss my boys goodnight and receive some cuddles of my own.

Gay also travelled to Kenilworth and Maleny Memorial Hospital to interview more local legends.

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

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AREN SHAW OF Maleny Commerce shares with us that it is time to celebrate Queensland Small Business Week from May 15 - 20, 2017. “Andrew Powell is hosting his second Glass House Small Business Awards, also known as ‘The Glassy’s’.”

Voting is now open and will close on Friday May 5. The main event will be an awards gala night on Thursday May 18, which Andrew will be hosting at Flame Hill Vineyard in Montville.

Tickets for the gala night will be available for purchase shortly, for businesses and employees who have been nominated. Due to limited numbers, each nomination will be able to purchase two tickets only.

“The award structure will be the same as last year,” explains Karen, “and will be broken into six regions – Glasshouse, Maleny, Caboolture, Montville, Palmwoods and the D’Aguilar area. In each region, people can vote for their ‘Business of the year’ and their ‘Employee of the year’.

“On the awards night Andrew will also announce the ‘Peer Recognition’ awards – the Silver Glassy – and of

course, the overall winners – the Gold Glassy.

“We would like to encourage all our local small businesses to be involved in this event.”

Andrew Powell MP is looking forward to launching his second annual Glass House Small Business Awards, believing tight knit communities only survive on the back of small business.

“In Glass House we are fortunate to have over 20 unique townships and each one of these has a varying amount of small family-owned businesses that survive solely on the support of their local community.

“Because I understand how tough they do it, I initially created these awards as a way to publicly recognise their service and give them some much needed promotion.

The awards also acknowledge employees who offer exceptional service.

“At the Gala Awards dinner a selection of shortlisted businesses and employees will be profiled and celebrated for their efforts in our region.

“I will again have the assistance of a panel from Chamber of Commerce and Business Association

representatives within the electorate to determine the award winners.

“I know that each of you would have at least one experience where you have shopped locally and received excellent customer service, so why not seize the opportunity to publicly thank and recognise that small business or staff member and submit your vote.”

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Kenilworth captures

Movie Magic CinemaWorks at Kenilworth is a place that preserves the past for the future. Kev Franzi, owner and custodian of CinemaWorks spent 72 years in the film industry, including editing Homicide and working for Joh Bjelke Petersen. The 2011 Sunshine Coast Senior Citizen of the Year’s career as a photojournalist and documentary filmmaker led him to celebrate and showcase the works of Australian filmmakers.

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“At CinemaWorks we feature the stories of what Australians have achieved over the last century.

“Documentaries are neglected in Australia. We have this amazing heritage that few people get to see and it’s not celebrated the way it should be.”

The dream of creating an Australian Image Hall of Fame has been with Kev Franzi for the past 20 years, and has now come to fruition.

“I have a massive collection of 35mm and 16mm film that is now transferred to digital format often with improved quality.

“My focus is also on the craftsmanship of the people who made the films. It’s important to tell the stories of those achievements or they will be forgotten.

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“Sound had arrived and if you couldn’t buy a sound plant, you were in big trouble. Many Aussies couldn’t afford to buy the ‘you beaut’ British or American talking systems so they built their own.

“I worked for 13 different production companies. Every one of them had somebody who had a lathe and was making some piece of vital equipment,” said Kev pointing to a homemade animation stand built under a house in Norman Park by a motor mechanic. He referred to it as a brilliant piece of precision engineering.

“I learnt enough to be able to make a fully working replica of an 1895 model Lumière Cinématographe, the first practical motion picture system. It was a camera, a printer to make positive prints from the negative, and a projector all in one. It could be taken anywhere in the world and used for making and showing motion picture films.

“The history of Australian film goes back to 1896. The first surviving film is the Melbourne Cup of that year. It was shot and then presented to the public on a Lumière Cinématographe.”

As I sat opposite the consummate film historian I was in awe of the fact that I was in the presence of a living treasure.

Kev showed me his first camera, a 1917 Best Pocket Kodak given to him by his father when he left school at the age of 14. When the young man began work in the film industry he soon discovered he could use his camera to tell a story.

“I just loved the possibility of what I could do with my little camera. I could photograph the world, my world…and I did.

“I went out with my uncle who drove a milk tanker to Gippsland every day. The story was called ‘Milk Every Morning – from the Cow to the Consumer’. It paid off handsomely.

“I was working in the film industry but film was so expensive it was beyond my reach. However, I used the

He said, “In capturing the Australian image, we also captured the Australian spirit and that’s what it’s all about.

“This is my most exciting project yet. Let me show you!”

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techniques to capture the stories on my camera. I still have some of those pictures,” Kev reminisced.

My visit to the CinemaWorks theatre was an experience of being immersed in history. I sat in a velvet covered chair from Brisbane’s Wintergarden Theatre which closed in 1973.

The red patterned carpet is also a remnant of theatre history.

“The seats with rattan backing are from the back-stalls of the Regent Theatre in Brisbane. When they refurbished we scored more seats and so we’ve got the old and the new Regent seats.

“We can seat 45 at the moment or 55 with an extra row in front,” said Kev. There was a time up until ten years ago when coach groups were entertained in Kev Franzi’s Movie Museum and Electric Theatre. More recently local groups came regularly to see the old films and then it was time for refurbishment.

The outdoor section was expanded to make an alcove for displays. New carpet, repainted sections of walls and additional displays complete the makeover.

“We have a new show, Moments, Memories and Magic that runs for two hours. It’s been very well received.

“So, we have one successful show ready to go but the one I want to feature, is Capturing the Australian Image – Past, Present and Future.

“This is what I’ve been dreaming about for half a lifetime and it’s just all fallen into place. I realised that everything was encapsulated in telling the story of the Australian image.

“We finish the program by talking about the future, illustrated with the digital camera. I encourage people to start telling their stories creating a capsule of visual history.”

Kev Franzi’s motto is: To entertain, to inform and inspire.

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40 Years

of service with a smile

Kay Miller recently celebrated her 70th birthday and 40 years of full time work at the Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital. She was honoured with a celebration morning tea at the hospital, and writer Gay Liddington joined her for cake and conversation.

Right: Glennis McAlpine makes a presentation to Kay with onlooker Michele Cardilini

Below: Kay Miller with daughter Amanda Rook, mother Dulice Sperling and grandchildren Jake and Kayla Rook

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ORN IN CROWS NEST, Kay’s family settled in Maleny when she was a child. Her schooling took her through to Grade 8 but it was not a place of happy memories.

“I hated school and would have left in Grade 1 if I could have,” she said vehemently.

Kay was married and had her first child when she discovered her love of cooking. She decided to enter her cakes in the Maleny Show.

“I used to stay up until all hours at night cooking and wrapping cakes ready for the show. I entered in every section and did very well with awards,” she reflected.

Kay’s interest and enjoyment in her home kitchen led her to apply for a position at the local hospital. On April 6, 1977, she began her new career.

“We were called Domestics in those days. you had to be multi skilled because we did a mix of jobs like cooking as well as ward work.”

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Ten years after Kay began at the hospital which was where the Ambulance Station is now situated, another was built across the road. The transition from old to new took place in September, 1987. It was time of mixed emotions.

“I loved it there, it was a lovely old building. Moving over the road was exciting but very busy. We carted all the stuff across on trolleys, daytime and night time.”

Kay talked about how her duties have changed over the years and the title of Domestic is no longer used. They are now known as Operational Officers who mainly work in the wards serving meals and cleaning the 25-bed hospital.

“I love interacting with the patients. you’ve got to put yourself in their shoes. That’s what we get paid for, to be caring and kind. That’s the bottom line.”

Diminutive in stature but big in spirit, Kay speaks glowingly of her workmates.

“We’ve got such a great team. We’re all so closely knitted.

We get on fabulously and that’s why you keep going back, don’t you?

“There’s never a day goes by when I don’t want to be at work. It’s a very caring place.”

Kay Miller’s 70th birthday was celebrated at the Witta Recreational Club.

“My girls Jody and Amanda gave me a party. About 80 people came including husband Barry Miller and my mum Dulice Sperling who is 91. The kids had a jumping castle - it was a perfect day. you couldn’t have asked for anything nicer.

“Family is everything to me. I have six grandchildren and I just live for them.”

Apart from time with grandchildren and full time work, Kay loves to play cards.

“Our favourite lunch time hobby at work is playing Euchre. We play four at a time. Usually there’s three of us on the kitchen and so we get a ‘wardy’ out to make up the four.”

During my time at the hospital morning tea I was surrounded by a group of willing storytellers. While Kay Miller tends to ‘keep her cards close to her chest’, her workmates were more forthcoming.

Margie Martin, friend, card player and colleague of 35 years shared, “Kay is a real character. “years ago, we used to have work parties. Kay is a really good cook and would sometimes make lamingtons. Being a bit of a practical joker she couldn’t help herself but put a couple of fake ones on the plate. She would cut some sponge rubber into blocks then coat them with chocolate icing and coconut for the unwary.”

Tony, a wardsman and often seconded card player showed his hand by throwing in a few comments about the game.

“When I came to work here they didn’t say what’s your experience or where are you from, they asked if I could play cards! It seems like there’s been a 30-year Euchre game going on here.”

There were no sponge rubber lamingtons on the table overflowing with all manner of treats. However, the gathering overflowed with love and admiration for Kay. Glennis McAlpine, Acting Director of Nursing spoke highly of Kay Miller and her service to the hospital, then presented her with a large, plain paper wrapped box. It seemed to emanate sounds of a puppy. The look on Kay’s face was one of disbelief while surrounded by laughter from onlookers.

Kay placed the box on the floor, kneeled and

unwrapped it with the assistance of her three-year old grandson, Jake Rook. Much to Kay’s delight the box revealed a photobook, a catalogue of memories.

I was later told that a previous employee had been given a puppy on her retirement last year. Kay had remarked that they’d better not ever give her a pet to take home. The barking that was heard was in fact made by a toy dog which when passed to Kay, she quickly handed on to her grandson. It seems that the joker had been trumped.

Before departing I ventured to pose the question of retirement to Kay Miller.

“Definitely not!” Her response was adamant and so I left wondering if she’ll be ready for that puppy at her 50-year celebration.

Above: Kay (on right) transporting goods across the road to the new hospital - 1987 Image supplied

Right: Kay Miller with her book of memories

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Horses and Heritage ... be transported to life as it was

May 6 and 7 will see Maleny’s three heritage organisations, Fairview, the Pioneer Village and (for the first time) the Beersheba Living Museum are opening their doors to visitors – to celebrate the “Discovery Weekend” happening right across the Sunshine Coast. And what important part of early pioneer life do the three venues share – our relationship with the horse….

t Settlers like the Bergann Family and their horses worked hard to make a living

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Pictured in the 1920s, Ron Rickaby joined the Maleny Troop 2nd Light Horse Regiment

HE BUSTLING MAIN STREET of Maleny today is full of the vehicles we so depend upon. But the first motor car only arrived in Maleny in 1913 – until then, and long afterwards, horses were an integral and vital part of daily life.

In 1880 a track linking Landsborough and Maleny was cut, with only two methods of transport; either by foot or horse. One can only imagine the challenges faced by the early pioneers, living in such a rugged bush environment with only themselves and their horses to help carve out an existence.

Soil had to be tilled for crops, dairymen transported their cream to the Maleny Butter Factory and children rode to school.

Once trees had been felled and slabbed

they had to be hauled out of the bush to a site where a home was to be built, no doubt a chore undertaken by all the family.

A visit to Pattemore House will reward you with a fascinating display about how the four Pattemore brothers built a farmhouse for their parents in 1907 called “Fairview”, from the white beech timber around them, and the tools they used. The home stands today, proud and strong as ever thanks to their skills.

In those days of settlement, children learnt about horses from a very young age and were expected to work hard for the benefit of the family.

Family and working life from these times will be on show at Maleny Historical Society’s Pioneer Village, with Priscilla Cottage, Lawley House, Pauline’s Shed and

Opposite page: Members of Maleny's three heritage venues: Fairview (Pattemore House), Maleny Historical Society’s Pioneer Village and The Beersheba Living Museum (pictured) invite you to a weekend of discovery

The Men’s Shed open for inspection.

Over the last two years, the Blacksmith’s Shop was also built by members of the Men’s Shed. Come and see the Smithy at work!

The shop is well equipped and includes the original equipment from Samuel Jones’s blacksmith’s shop at Condamine, his “Bull Frog Bells”.

Samuel invented and made these particular-shaped animal bells in the late 1860s, until he retired in 1912. The Maleny Historical Society obtained them and they’ll be on display at their “Pioneer Day” (May 7 only).

Early travel through this rugged region required good horsemanship skills, and it was not unusual for teenage members of the family to undertake long trips through the bush to bring in additional horses or supplies.

This ability to be self-reliant under adverse conditions, coupled with excellent bushman skills, is what forged the legend that is known today as the Australian Light Horse.

The Light Horse Brigade served in the second Boer War and World War I and were considered a hybrid between the cavalry and the infantry. Many troopers came from the hinterland.

One was Norman Alcorn, who settled in Maleny as a young single farmer around 1907. He enlisted in the 14 Reinforced 2nd LHR in October 1915 as a 23 year old, returning after his war service to his brother John's Maleny farm, becoming the youngest director of the Maleny Co-op Butter Factory.

Brian Rickaby, a member of Friends of Pattemore House, recalls that his grandfather, Ben Rickaby, operated a saddlery shop in Maleny from 1918 to 1946, providing an essential town service.

Ben was also a frequent prizewinner with his horses at the Maleny Show in the 1920s and ‘30s. Ben’s son Ron was involved in horse racing, held at the Show Grounds.

Horse racing was an intermittent sport in Maleny, with clubs formed in 1914, 1926 and 1931, though none were very long-lived.

Above left: Before cars were the main mode of transport, here's Phyllis, Marge and Isabella Bryce outside where the Maleny Newsagency is today Above right: Children learnt about horses from a very young age, this photo was entitled "Ready for school on "Old Dick"

Ron worked in his father’s shop for a while, and like many young horsemen of the time, joined the Maleny Troop 2nd Light Horse Regiment, winning the “Best Turned Out Man” award at the Troop's first military sports event at the Maleny Show Grounds in April 1926.

Today Maleny’s popular 5th Light Horse Regiment reenactment riders, and their new home and museum serve to commemorate the young men and their four-legged comrades who rode nearly 100 years ago.

Their Beersheba Living Museum of the 5th Light Horse Regiment Maleny Troop will be open to the public for the first time on the Discovery Weekend, where you’ll be able to see the developing displays inside the museum.

The troopers of Maleny’s 5th Light Horse Regiment and their mounts will also be demonstrating what it takes to properly kit both rider and horse.

Plan a treasure hunt with a difference for your family and unearth hidden gems right on your doorstep at the Discovery Weekend!

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Many strings to Tove’s bow A love of learning is what Tove (Toor-va) Easton cites as the driving force in her life.

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“I learnt to read music before I could read letters. The written language of music was my first language,” said Tove, now first violinist with the Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra.

Born in Bergen, Norway into a musical family, Tove’s young mind absorbed the composition. At the age of four she learnt to play the recorder. Five, the piano and a couple of years later the violin.

“I’ve played as long as I can remember. Music has always been part of my life.

“My Norwegian grandfather was a professional violinist

and Danish grandmother a professional pianist and organist.

“My parents, both academics, were musical. Mum was an accomplished singer. She would drag us kids off to rehearsals and I would read the score for the orchestra and conduct for fun while my brothers played with their cars under the pew.

“We didn’t have television by choice. On weekends in winter, Mum and Dad would read to us in front of the fireplace. We were always learning. Favourites were the works of Tolkien.”

Educated at a Steiner school, Tove completed year 12 and began university in Norway. She then spent six months at the University of Cambridge in the UK learning proficiency in English an entry requirement.

At the age of 20, Tove visited a cousin in Toowoomba. It was there she met her future husband Kim, an eighth generation Australian. They were married in Norway where the bride wore the traditional costume.

Settling into Queensland life and unsure of professional direction, Tove began a Bachelor of Business with a Marketing and Human Resource double major at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ).

The English language hampered Tove’s path but with dogged determination she forged ahead.

“I had some funny misunderstandings because of the language. For example, I wanted to get some bread buns and so went into the bakery and asked for a dozen bums.

“Another thing was when I was going out and asked to bring a plate. I took an empty plate. They thought it was hilarious.”

Tove completed her degree in the early 90s during the ‘recession we had to have’. Unemployment was high but not be thwarted, she accepted the position of manager at Hungry Jack’s in Toowoomba. It was her first real job.

“Then I started a master’s degree in International Business because I wasn’t sure what else to do. One of the studies was in International Law which I found very interesting and so, went down that path.”

In 1994, a year after her first child was born Tove began her law degree. During the next five years whilst living in Toowoomba, she studied externally at Sydney’s Macquarie University, birthed two more children and worked at USQ as a tutor in Marketing and Human Resource Management.

“I either had a big tummy or a new baby and went back and forth to Sydney carting all these babies for my external study visit. I studied at night for seven years and obtained my law degree in 1999.

“My husband Kim was awesome. I couldn’t have done it without that teamwork.”

Tove began her career in law as Alistair Charlton’s articled clerk in Maleny. The family moved from Toowoomba in January 2000. Seven years later, she acquired the business of Charlton and Bain now known as Easton Lawyers.

Not one to be complacent, Tove Easton continued to innovate. As her children grew she began working with her violin once again. In 2004, she auditioned and gained a position in the Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra.

Add to the Tove mix the desire to learn Spanish. She is now in her third year of external study in advanced Spanish at Macquarie University.

She adds: “I’ve also started Arabic lessons. We have Norwegian friends who live in Cairo. They invited us to visit

Above: Kim and Tove - 300-year old Norwegian traditional wedding dress Image supplied by Tove Easton Above right: Tove shows her ‘old man’ portrait

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and so I thought I’d better learn the language. It’s a fascinating culture and so learning the language will be awesome fun.”

Another source of awesome fun for Tove was a Portrait and Life Drawing course completed in November last year at the Brisbane Institute of Art. She is going to re-join the course for another six months later this year.

While Tove Easton seemed to have a charmed life, tragedy stalked in 2011 when her youngest son aged 12 became critically ill. He was on life support for a week due to multi organ failure. His life hung in the balance. The cause of the illness was a mystery – diagnoses septic shock. The discharge certificate says, miraculously survived.

It was the community response to this family’s plight that Tove speaks about with love and gratitude.

“Kim and I would each do 12 hour shifts at the hospital while also managing our family and work. We would come home and there would be a dish on the doorstep, our dinner.

There were prayers, messages of support, cakes, and also mango and lilly pilly trees which I planted. Some gifts were from people we didn’t even know.”

Tove concludes, “This community embraced me in a way that I never thought possible. The people are real. I love this community and love being part of it. I love that I can contribute to it in a meaningful way.”

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Tove Easton

PRINCIPAL LAWYER

ARE GOODS OF AN ’ACCEPTABLE QUALITY’?

As we are close to Mother’s day, I thought it useful to raise the issue of the quality of the goods that you will purchase for your Mum – or indeed gifts that you receive because you are a mum - and what happens when the goods you have just purchased or received do not meet your expectations. The Competition and Consumer Act (2010) (Cth) (the Act), and incorporating in its Schedule 2 the Australian Consumer Law, provides uniform legislative protections for all Australians, based on the premise that goods must be of an ‘acceptable quality’.

Prior to the Act’s introduction, rather than considering whether goods were of ‘acceptable quality’ you would consider the good’s ‘merchantable quality’ . This generally meant that goods bought only had to be ‘reasonable’ in description and price rather than ‘acceptable’ in description and price. In other words, the new requirement of ‘acceptable quality’ demands a great level of quality than merely that of ‘merchantable quality’.

How then does one establish whether goods are of an ‘acceptable quality’ ? The Supplier guarantees that the goods must be: •

fit for the purposes for which goods of that kind are commonly supplied

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acceptable in appearance and finish

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free from defects

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safe and durable.

Therefore, goods that are of ‘merchantable quality’ might not be ’acceptable’ to a consumer if, for instance , there is minor blemish in the appearance. Note, however, that, if the blemish was brought to your attention at the time of purchase it may be regarded as a product of “acceptable quality” as you were made aware of the defect, and elected to continue with the transaction.

A supplier may have breached this guarantee of ‘acceptable quality’ if: •

the product would not be acquired by a reasonable consumer fully acquainted with the nature and extent of the failure; or

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the product did not match a description or a demonstration model; or

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the product did not meet the standard that is expected of goods of that nature, or

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the supplier did not disclose that the goods are unfit, or

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the goods are unsafe.

Depending on the type of guarantee and nature of the breach, there are numerous remedies that a consumer may seek, although most consumers will seek a refund or the replacement of the goods. Suppliers are required to remedy any defects in a reasonable time, and if they fail to do so, legal action can be initiated.

An early photo of Pattemore House and family show just how busy the garden was!

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AL CARBERy REMEMBERS her visits vividly to the house in north Maleny that her mother grew up in.

Alma Pattemore was nine when she was sent to “Fairview” (Pattemore House) to help look after her ailing grandmother, Emily Pattemore, a common practice in 1916.

Eventually, Alma married Maleny dairyman George Guille and they began setting up their own home and family. No doubt memories of the beautiful house and garden inspired them, as the Pattemores were known for their fragrant, flower-filled garden.

“The garden was important – not just for the cut flowers they brought inside to dress the table daily, and making into wedding bouquets, but it was a place of beauty they spent time in with the family,” recalls Val. Now listed on the Queensland State Heritage Register,

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you can imagine how excited the Friends of Pattemore House (of which Val is Patron) were when the Maleny Garden Club invited them to be one of their six display gardens at this year’s Gardening on the Edge.

Built in 1907 and called “Fairview” by the family, once the pit-sawn farmhouse was completed they set about planting the all-important vegetable as well as busy flower gardens, growing corn in the fenced paddock nearby to feed their pigs.

The Pattemores left after JR Pattemore’s death in 1948 and since then, other families owned the farmhouse and developed the gardens to suit their own requirements.

The last family to live there prior to being purchased by the Caloundra City Council in 1995 were the Armstrongs, with Daisy Armstrong a keen gardener and involved in the Maleny Garden Club.

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Pattemore family on their veranda 1937 Val Carbery is the baby in arms, her mother Alma Pattemore is fifth from the left, both mentioned in the article

Today, the Friends have a lease over the house and garden, and work in partnership with the owners, Sunshine Coast Council. President of the group Gail Denver said, “Many years of patient research into the property’s earliest photograph, and interviewing family members enabled us to work closely with a team of expert heritage consultants and Council in the drawing up of garden restoration plans.

“These will play a significant role in how the garden will be revived in the coming years. Visitors at this year’s event will be able to see those plans on display – and see the

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very start of our interpretation of the different eras in the garden’s development through the years” she explained.

The Maleny Garden Club has played a vital role throughout the planning stages, attending meetings and providing advice, not to mention hands-on volunteering.

“We can’t wait to get our hands dirty together!” said Gail with a grin.

This year there will be three gardens open in Flaxton and three in the Maleny and surrounding Hinterland at Gardening on the Edge, June 10 and 11. Reserve the date.

Find out more: http://malenygardenclub.org/

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JR Pattemore with daughter Ethel and son Warren in 1945 the team used photos to guide restoration plans for the garden

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Local Renee Blackwell’s book wins INTERNATIONAL GOLD The Fifth Annual International Beverly Hills Book Awards® recognized “Adornments From the Soul” by Jewellery Designer Renee Blackwell as overall first place Gold winner, in the category of Craft/Hobbies.

The competition is judged by experts from all aspects of the book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, book cover designers and professional copywriters. They select award winners and finalists based on overall excellence. “We are so proud to announce the winners in this, our fifth year,” said awards sponsor Ellen Reid.

“Adornments From the Soul” is an exploration of the relationship between the Patina and my Contemporar y Jewellery Design.

This is a beautiful coffee table book, a feast for the eyes which will delight and inspire.

Perfect for jewellery collectors, designers, colour enthusiasts and those who love a book full of colour and designed to inspire.”

“I have been designing and making jewellery for over 25 years. With this book I wanted to step outside my usual medium of jewellery design to share with the reader some of my unique methods for gaining inspiration and conceptual design ideas. This book provides the reader with a rare glimpse into this award winning author’s creative influences. Within its pages of full colour images patinas and decay we find exposed the raw beauty Renee observes in nature alongside the highly desirable jewellery thus inspired.

Find out more: www.reneeblackwelldesign.com

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Jeremi and Jody Scott and family are now operating Maple Street Meats at the Riverside Centre Image supplied

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Jeremi has 23 years experience as a butcher, and has previously owned shops in Maleny and Beerwah.

Wife Jody is a born and bred ‘Malenyite’ and together they have three children at the Maleny schools and all are involved in sports - touch football, netball, cricket and soccer.

Another member of the new team is Blair Howard, who was an apprentice under Jeremi and will be working on this new venture at Maple Street Meats.

The couple will be stocking free range and organic produce. Jody says,” Jeremi is well known for the ‘easy dinners’, which are real family favourites, like readymade scrolls, pies, stir fries and stews.”

The couple always wanted to have a business in the town where they live, so they can offer a real personalised service.

“With our new business comes a new name and look, but the values of our excellent customer service remain the same.

“As there is no better place to live and raise a family than in Maleny, we aim to support locals and the community.” you’ll find them at the Riverside Centre, call 5429 6499 or look for Maple Street Meats on Facebook!

14,000 COPIES Hinterland Times is constantly increasing distribution in the Sunshine Coast growth corridor.

We now have more than 29 strategically positioned pick-up points and the number keeps climbing, with more and more businesses across the hinterland joining the Hinterland Times team.

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Spoilt with local fresh produce, stunning views and village atmospheres, be tempted to explore our food haven.

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Hotel Maleny

Address Phone Web OPEN

Address 6 Bunya Street MALENY Phone 07 5494 2013 Web malenyhotel.com.au OPEN Lunch: Mon - Fri 11.30am – 2.30pm Dinner: Mon - Fri from 5.30pm Sat & Sun: all day dining from 11.30am

4/45 Maple Street MALENY 07 5435 2461 dawaatindianmaleny.com.au 7 days: 11.00am – 2.00pm 4.00pm – 9.00pm

Indulgent Flavours of India. Dine In & Takeaway.

BYO. Air-conditioned. Birthday Parties, Corporate Bookings & Catering for your functions. Best Butter Chicken around!

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Quality dining in a relaxed atmosphere.

Daily specials. Bar, Bistro, Functions & Accom.

Liquour Legends. Member discounts. Courtesy bus available.

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Concept Coffee

Spicers Tamarind

Address Shop 6 Riverside Centre 2 Maple St MALENY Phone 07 5370 2906 Web facebook.com/ConceptCoffeeMaleny OPEN Mon - Fri: 7.00am - 4.00pm Sat - 7.00am - 12.00pm, Sun Closed Internet Café. Healthy breakfast options, gf & refined sugar free cakes, wholesome snacks and raw treats. Locally roasted vintage coffee & a variety of beverages on offer. Relax over looking the Obi Obi creek or grab something on the run.

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88 Obi Lane South MALENY 07 5420 5420 spicerstamarindretreat.com Breakfast: 7 days 7.30am - 10am Lunch: Fri to Sun from 12pm Dinner: Tue to Sun from 5pm

Gourmet Breakfast, A la Carte modern Thai & Asian Cuisine, Jazz in the Forest 1st Sunday of the month.

Cooking Classes available Saturdays. Be inspired with a choice of Italian, French or Thai. Bookings essential.

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Cappriccio’s Italian Restaurant

Lumbini Nepalese Restaurant

The Garden Maleny

Maleny Marketplace

Address Phone Web OPEN

Address Phone Web OPEN

Address Phone Web OPEN

Address 55 Maple Stree, MALENY Phone 07 5435 2493 Web facebook.com/themalenymarketplace OPEN 7 Days: 7:00am - 5:00pm

Riverside Centre MALENY 07 5499 9444 cappricciospizzas.com.au Tue to Sun: 4.00pm – 10.00pm Lunch Sat & Sun: from 11.30am

Licensed & B.Y.O. Live entertainment every friday! Delicious traditional Italian food. Dine in, takeaway or home delivery. Prices to please.

Huge menu. Overlooking the Obi Obi River.

11 Coral Street MALENY 07 5435 2912 lumbini.com.au Lunch: 11.00am – 3.00pm Dinner: 5.00pm – late

Open 7 days . “A high altitude food served with great attitude” come and try our momo, crispy duck & tantalizing lamb shank in curry sauce & many more. Variteis of vegetarian & gluten free option available.

34 Mountain View Rd MALENY 07 5499 9928 thegardenmaleny.com.au Mon to Fri: 9.00am – 4.30pm Sat & Sun: 8.00am – 4.30pm

Open for breakfast, lunch, coffee & cakes. We offer unique homemade cakes with all food made on site (GF/DF/NF/Vegetarian avail). BYO. High tea & group bookings welcome. FREE wifi. Kids play area.

Maleny Marketplace is located at the top end of Maple Street sited in an old Workshop with relics still visible. Visitors can choose from a contemporary mix of organic foods and drinks, grown and prepared on site.

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The Orangery Maleny

The Terrace Seafood Restaurant

Indian Palace

Address Phone Web OPEN

Address 10 Mountain View Road, Mary Cairncross corner MALENY Phone 07 5435 2545 Web theorangerymaleny.com.au OPEN 7 days: From 8.00am Dinner only: Thurs - Sat From 5.30pm Imagine sipping champagne with a leisurely meal or afternoon tea on our long verandas, gazing at the glorious Sunshine Coastline. Light meals to a la carte, tapas, weddings functions, high teas. A wide range of freshly baked gluten free goodies.

Address Cnr Maleny-Landsborough Rd & Mountain View Rd MALENY Phone 07 5494 3700 Web terraceofmaleny.com.au OPEN Open 7 days Lunch: from 12pm, Dinner from 6pm An award winning restaurant with expansive coastal views, specialising in seafood platters using ocean fresh Mooloolaba seafood & locally sourced produce.

A special occasion’s destination offering a la carte, fine dining, functions & Christmas parties.

FULLY LICENSED BYO Wine only, (No Corkage).

Dine in, Take Away, Delivery, Fully Air Conditioned. Now serving Chinese & Thai too.

37 Maple Street MALENY 07 5494 2860 malenyfoodco.com Mon - Frid: 8.30am - 5pm Weekends: 8am - 4pm

Award winning artisan gelato & sorbet made in Maleny. Deli style dining in our café, gourmet cheeses & cured meats in our walk in fromagerie.

Address Phone Web OPEN

1 Koorawatha Lane PALMWOODS 07 5445 9882 indianpalaceeumundi.com.au Mon to Sun: 4.30pm – 8.30pm

www.secretscafemontville.com.au 207 Narrows Road, Montville www.secretsonthelake.com.au 207 Narrows Road,Montville Ph 5478 5888

Enjoy the Stunning Views of Lake Baroon from Secrets on the Lake Cafe BOOK NOW FOR VALENTINE’S LUNCH

Just a reminder that Secrets Cafe is closed for renova�ons and will re-open on Saturday 6th February

Ph 5478 5888 Secrets Cafe Montville now has a new website.

Look us up for all cafe information about Mother’s Day, Christmas in July, check out our menus or send a query.

Open 9am to 4pm Tuesday to Sunday Breakfast �l 11am - Groups welcome

Join us for that special celebration.

We welcome bookings for your group and club or include us in your special tour for your visitors.

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 8.30am to 4pm

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207 Narrows Rd MONTVILLE 07 5478 5888 secretscafemontville.com.au Tue to Fri: 9.00am – 4.00pm Sat & Sun: 8.30am – 4.00pm

Enjoy breakfast, lazy lunches, great coffee & homemade cakes on Secrets Deck with stunning views over Lake Baroon. Groups welcome, why not spoil yourself & book for a gorgeous High Tea. Gallery and accomodation on site.

Elements at Montville Address Phone Web OPEN

38 Kondalilla Rd MONTVILLE 07 5478 6212 elementsmontville.com.au Wed to Mon: 8.00am – 4.00pm

Fabulous teahouse, interiors & gift store overlooking the Kondalilla falls. Delish breakfast. Light lunches. Home baked goodies.

Limited seating. Small functions welcome.

Bridal & Baby Showers a must.

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Fishtales Café

Address 127 Main Street MONTVILLE

Address 11 Obi Obi Rd MAPLETON Phone 07 5478 6248 OPEN Thurs - Mon: 11:30am - 7:30pm

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Daily: 9.30am – 4.00pm

Quality handmade Chocolates & Patisseries, great Coffee & one of the best views around.

Celebration cakes made to order.

Drop into Mapleton for delicious Fish and Chips. Freshly prepared to order, we offer fish & chips and burgers, in a relaxed café setting overlooking the Lilyponds park. Lunch and Dinner, BYO, dine in or take away.

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Montville Café Bar Grill

Maudy’s Bistro & Bar

7 days: 9.00am – 2.00pm

Address 249 Western Ave MONTVILLE Phone 07 5478 5920 Web flamehill.com.au OPEN 7 Days: 10.30am - 5.30pm Sunday Brunch: 10.00am - 12.00pm

Address Phone Web OPEN

NOW OPEN at Chic & Sassy Boutique - Serving small savoury & sweet luncheon selections daily with their very own exclusive Sassy coffee blend.

Enjoy a grab & go or feel welcome to sit & enjoy the beautiful garden setting.

Ethically & sustainably produced from our vineyards & farms, guaranteeing patrons an experience of paramount quality at this magnificent location featuring breathtaking ocean views and mountain vistas.

Address 466 Maleny Kenilworth Road WITTA Phone 07 5494 4411 Web maudys.com.au OPEN Wed to Sun: Lunch: 10am - 2:30pm Dinner: 5:30pm - 8:30pm Sat & Sun: 8.00am - 8.30pm For Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner CLOSED: Mon & Tues

Sassy Beans and Bites Address 134 Main St MONTVILLE Phone 07 5478 5777 facebook.com/chicandsassyboutique Web montville

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Great food at pub prices. Dine in our ambient restaurant or enjoy your meal in the beautifully landscaped beer garden. Phone to use our FREE courtesy bus pickup & drop off service.

Live music Fri night, Sat and Sun 12-4pm

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Excellent modern cuisine with a twist. Come & try our share plate, a glass of wine or a craft beer.

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Little May Espresso

Montville Gourmet Pizzeria

Witta General Store

Address Phone Web OPEN

Address 1/174 Main Street MONTVILLE Phone 07 5478 5015 OPEN Daily: 8.00am – 4.00pm

Address Phone Web OPEN

Address Shop 1/466 Maleny Kenilworth Road WITTA Phone 07 5494 4411 Web www.maudys.com.au OPEN 7 days: 6.30am - 6.30pm

127-133 Main St MONTVILLE 07 5442 9344 mayfieldonmontville.com.au Mon to Sun: 8.30am – 4.00pm

Savour our delicious modern cuisine on the deck overlooking stunning views. The perfect location to enjoy a champagne breakfast, leisurely lunch, or coffee & cake. Licensed.

Born from our love of great coffee & tasty fresh food, Little May is a space to unwind, relax & recharge. Join us for breakfast, lunch & house baked sweet treats. Dietary requirements catered for, no fuss. All food available all day.

BYO. Catering services available.

202 Main Street MONTVILLE 07 5442 9505 montvillegourmetpizzeria.com Sun - Thurs: 10.00am – 8.00pm Fri & Sat: 10.00am – 10.00pm

Gourmet Pizza, Pasta & Salads.

Open for lunch & dinner, 7 days.

Dine in or takeaway. Licensed & BYO.

Situated next door to Maudy’s Restaurant.

Focusing on day to day staples, take away gourmet burgers and fish & chips . We stock our own artisan roasted coffee “ Witta organic coffee”.

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Husk and Honey Address 16/18 Queen St NAMBOUR Phone 07 5441 3510 OPEN Mon to Fri: 8.00am – 3.30pm Sat: 8.00am – 2.00pm

Entirely Gluten free & Grain free Café offering all day breakfast & seasonal lunch menu. Cakes & other treats all baked on site daily. Tim Adams Coffee.

Happy Mother’s Day!

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Flaxton Gardens

Flaxton Barn

Address 344 Flaxton Drive FLAXTON Phone 07 5445 7157 OPEN Lunch: Wed to Mon Dinner: Wed to Sun

Closed: Mon night & all Tue

Address 313-327 Flaxton Drive FLAXTON Phone 07 5445 7450 Web flaxtongardens.com.au OPEN 7 days: 10:00am - 3:00pm Thur to Mon: Happy hr from 5pm, Dinner from 5:30pm Experience excellence in food at prices that won’t send you broke. Whether you choose a relaxed breakfast, al fresco lunch on the terrace, a High Tea on the veranda or dine within our restaurant we can ensure you quality throughout.

Address Phone Web OPEN

French Dinning at its best. A la carte lunch and dinner. House Special 2 course set menu $29, 3 course set menu for $35. NEW express lunch menu (dine in) available.

445 Flaxton Drive FLAXTON 07 5445 7321 flaxtonbarn.com.au Thur to Tues: 9.00am – 5.00pm

Relax & enjoy our home-baked delights.

Scrumptious Buttermilk Scones, Grandmas Famous Apple Pie, Premium Harvest Coffee & Gourmet lunch platters featuring local produce.

A treasure trove of Antiques, Giftwares, Boutique wines & Gourmet foods.

Spoil your mum on May 14 for a relaxing meal out or gifts to impress!

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T IS ALL DAY DINING for Mums and their loved ones at Maleny Hotel, and there’s a lucky door prize.

Bookings are recommended.

At Maudy’s opt for a Mother’s Day breakfast with coffee or tea, 8am-10.30am for $20 or Mother’s Day Lunch (two courses), noon to 3.30pm for $30 per person (no alcohol included).

Secrets on the Lake offer breakfast, lunch, morning or afternoon tea. Why not buy a high tea for your special Mother’s Day get together? Bookings are essential.

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Or purchase a gift voucher for the cafe, gallery and accommodation.

Visit Flaxton Gardens for delicious high teas, they also offer a special two or three-course lunch menu.

Bookings are essential.

Check the Hinterland Style page for more present and gift ideas, from eye compresses to pots with potted colour, sweets, jewellery, cookbooks, art and handbags, gift vouchers and more.

Happy Mother’s Day!

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$29 2 Course Set Menu $35 3 Course Set Menu $25 Last Friday of each month Special meal & dessert (dinner only) NEW Express Lunch Menu (Dine in)

Spotted at the MACG May Fair, Maleny’s Will Pendergast plans more hugs for Mum Belinda on Mother’s Day

DAY GUE S T S W EL COME From the award-winning modern Asian menu at The Tamarind restaurant, to the revitalising treatments of Spa Anise day spa, Spicers Tamarind Retreat is a place to nourish both body and soul.

Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner and try The Tamarind’s brand new menu. Call 5420 5420 to book. spicerstamarindretreat.com

Le Relais Bressan A LA CARTE LUNCH AND DINNER 5445 7157

RESERVE YOUR TABLE TODAY! OPEN LUNCH: WED - MON │ DINNER: WED - SUN CLOSED MON NIGHT & ALL TUESDAY 344 FLAXTON DRIVE, FLAXTON HINTERLAND TIMES – MAY 2017

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Out and About

Lions welcomes new residents at Flaxton Gardens

Local Yvette Schmidt, new Flaxton resident David Vetier and Yvette's brother in law, Mal Schmidt meet at the Lions' Welcome to the Hinterland Dinner, for new residents in the Montville/Flaxton/Mapleton/Kureelpa areas

Images Karen Muir

Fiona Hawkins from Range Care, with new owners of Café Mapleton (formerly Renatas), Sandra Connor and David Creasey

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OR THE THIRD year running the Maleny Film Society, in collaboration with Maleny IDAHO, is screening a LGBTIQ-themed movie to help our local community to celebrate IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia).

In previous years they have screened the movies Pride (2015) and Carol (2016). This year they are screening The Queen of Ireland at the Maleny Community Centre.

This is an extremely important film for the LGBTIQ community and not one to be missed. It has had limited release, so this is a great opportunity for all our community to support this collaboration and our community.

The film centres around events in Ireland, which became the first country in the world to legalise samesex marriage by popular vote in 2015, thanks in part to the advocacy of a drag queen called Panti Bliss.

A pub owner and longtime fixture on the gay scene, she rose to mainstream fame the year before the vote

In under a decade, May 17 is the single most important date for LGBTI communities to mobilise on a worldwide scale - in Maleny, celebrate International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) and watch the The Queen of Ireland on May 6

IDAHO: (International Day Against Homophobia)

movement in Ireland.

Filmmaker Conor Horgan has directed an inspired documentary about Rory O’Neill and his/her heroic campaign which surprisingly made Ireland a leading nation in the battle for sexual equality.

This heroic journey did not succeed through violence and anger but with tremendous humour and good will.

when her male alter ego, Rory O’Neill, was sued for criticising a group of activists on TV for their views on homosexuality. The lawsuit sparked a national outcry known as “Pantigate.”

During the controversy, Panti made a speech about homophobia that became a viral video sensation and turned her into a symbol of the gay rights

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T’S TIME TO ExPERIENCE something new at the Maleny Show, June 2-3, with over 80 free things on offer.

Learn to make cheese, crack a whip, train working dogs, watch the wood chopping. Polish up the ute for the Ute Muster on Saturday in the entertainment arena, or get a local team of four together to take part in the Gumboot Ironman/young Farmers Challenge on Saturday afternoon in the main ring!

One of the free events is Mikayla Jade, Equine Trick Rider, with an all new show of trick riding, breathtaking stunts and horses.

Try your hand at judging cakes to see if you can mix it with the professional judges and learn a few tricks of the trade.

Marvel at the stunt riders, try wine tasting, and enjoy the rodeo on Saturday night in the main arena.

New for 2017 is the free gold panning. Become an Australian Gold Miner, taken on a hands-on adventure

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Above: New for 2017 is free gold panning Above left: With over 80 free activities, there is something to occupy all ages!

which enables you to develop the basic tactics and skills sets used in the search and extraction of gold. This family operated enterprise brings five generations of gold mining knowledge to the forefront of the industry.

Plus there is the free live country music (NB Show admission applies) at Country Rocks the Mountains with multiple Golden Guitar winner including Tamworth 2017, Luke O’Shea; 2017 Indy Band of the year, Col Finley Band; rising country music star, Will Day; Nashville recording artist, Chris Staff Band and local favourites, Nellie Finley and Diezel Town.

Our Shopping Spree on Us Campaign is back for 2017.

Just be at the show either day, fill in an entry form from the main pavilion and go in the draw at 5pm each day to win up to $1000 in shopping vouchers from local businesses who support the show. www.malenyshowsociety.org.au

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CROSS BOTH SHOW days the Small Farmers Tent showcases our Hinterland producers with practical demonstrations, farmer talks, hands-on displays and four legged friends for the kids to meet.

Organiser, Jessica Wild is passionate about our country show, "It's accessible and interesting for the whole family grandparents to teens and young bubs."

Jess says the tent promotes sustainability, "you don't have to have a 100 acres to be involved - you could have a pot plant with cherry tomatoes, a couple of chooks - or love cooking with good foods. If you want to learn how it was farmed in the first place - this is place to come to!"

Glasshouse Christian College students share their use of drones with property mapping and on their working farms. Hospitality students cook up preserves - and Spencer Shaw gives some native alternatives for your own jams and chutneys.

Maleny CWA's Judy Stubbs inspires you with lunch box suggestions and the Girl Guides prepare rice paper rolls, whilst Morag Gamble shows how you can grow some of the ingredients using permaculture principles.

There is a focus on dairy - with industry representatives, a camel milk supplier and Maleny Cheese. Check out the cheese making and tasting.

Hear about holistic and organic practices with beef farming - you can sample sausages straight from the farm gate.

"For families who come for the day and are looking to wind down with the kids, you can come see the miniature horses. Nambour Christian College students display how they prepare them for horse shows. The kids will be talking for a change, instead of us adults.

"It's nice be able to see the miniature horses up close and personal. Did you know they are one of the largest exhibit sections at the show? People are really getting into it.”

For the first time the poultry judging is open for all ages and free to enter - you can then pick up tips from the poultry judges.

Remember there are regular activities like simulated milking, drive your first tractor, potting seedlings and veggie art sculptures that will keep smiles on the kids.

"I think we're just really lucky our show is so community orientated, we have so many community members, groups and sponsors - everyone is getting it ready - across the Sunshine Coast region.

"I'm excited so many people show an interest in the local

Wood chopping is a favourite for all ages

agricultural scene. The show only continues if people keep coming through the gate, and exhibitors exhibit!"

Jess says to check the program for the scheduled workshops - you want time to visit the pavilions, see the livestock and sideshow alley; you don't want to miss out on something.

But what does show diehard, Jess, really enjoy at the Maleny Show? "The wood chop. Who doesn’t like seeing someone swinging a big sharp implement not far from their toenails?"

And one more thing…

"I'm quite competitive - I like to guess the weight of the fat bullock. Each year I think I'll get it but I never do!" you'll find the Small Farmers Tent at the Entertainment Arena.

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HOSE WHO KNOW ME know of my lifelong obsession with the 7th continent. I have always been drawn to remote places, mountains, snow and ice.

Following my first expedition to Antarctica in 2013, I wrote of my fantastic voyage, submitted the story to Michael Berry (then owner of Hinterland Times) complete with photos, and was overjoyed when he invited me to come on board as a feature writer for this superb magazine.

I should have known that one trip to Antarctica was never going to satisfy me. There are those of us who find that this continent haunts until we just have to return. The past summer saw me return not once, but twice.

I applied to take part in a 32-day semiA moment’s solitude circumnavigation during February and March – a repeat of my 2013 expedition – but was unsure if it would become a reality. I am an impatient person, and not being able to bear the suspense of not knowing whether this trip would eventuate, I signed up for a shorter, action-filled trip during November.

Basecamp Plancius, as the trip was known, included snow shoeing, camping on ice, and kayaking, in full immersion suits, among the icebergs. All well and good, except I had never been in a kayak.

A friend took me under his wing and we paddled around Lake Baroon early in the morning for a few weeks so I could learn how to handle the craft. This turned out to be the highlight of a highlight-rich adventure.

There are few experiences to match quietly working your way around sculptured blue icebergs, seeing their complete

structure below crystal-clear water; having penguins pop up to look you straight in the eye and whales dive metres from your kayak.

I returned home to Maleny with just 10 weeks to prepare for the ‘Big Expedition’ which, thanks to Oceanwide Expeditions, I was able to join. We boarded MV Ortelius in Bluff, New Zealand, and set sail at midnight.

Crossing the Southern Ocean is not for the faint-hearted, but the seasick pills worked and we paused for a day on Campbell Island, a nature reserve south of New Zealand.

This sub-Antarctic island plays host to Southern Royal Albatross that nest among the tussock grass. It was worth the few hours’ hike along a narrow boardwalk, winding up through stunted wind-blown mega herbs, to stand a couple of metres from a mother and chick.

Southwards to the Ross Sea, Ortelius often had to change course because of dense pack ice. It is this approach to adventure that marks the difference between an expedition and a cruise. We expeditioners felt our way, ever so carefully, into areas other ships would avoid.

Ortelius carries another bonus not afforded other ships: three helicopters.

We scrambled on board to fly into the Taylor Dry Valley, a place on the Antarctic mainland visited by very few other than scientists.

On a continent that is covered by four kilometres of ice, the dry valleys are devoid of snow or, for that matter, rainfall of any description, for a million years. A true desert.

Once again, I stood inside Robert Falcon Scott’s two huts on Ross Island – Terra Nova at Cape Evans and Discovery at Hut Point – feeling so privileged and more than a little in awe of the men who gave their lives for exploration.

The voyage was rich with wildlife. We rode our Zodiacs through ice crowded with penguins and seals; a humpback whale played alongside; orcas patrolled ice flows, their blows caught by the setting sun that turned our icy world

Inset: An emperor penguin at close quarters Main photo: Mirror reflections at dusk

golden. Glaciers of blue ice tumbled from mountain peaks into bays. I truly have never seen such beauty.

Thirty-two days is a long time to be on a ship, with many of the days out of sight of land and nothing to see but giant icebergs floating past and albatross circling, but this is the time friendships are forged; stories and photos shared.

On my first trip in 2013, I was in awe of actually ‘being there’. What I had expected to be familiar through a lifetime of reading had turned out to be so magnificently huge and otherworldly, I spent the first week in a daze.

This time, I was fully in the moment. I recognised important landmarks, many of them now ‘old friends’, and took in much more of my surroundings.

I may never have the chance to return, but I am content to have lived my dream three times, which is more than I had expected from life.

One aspect all three trips had in common is that, free from any contact with the outside world by choice, layers stripped from my mind to reveal my core. I have returned with a clarity of who I am and where I fit in life.

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Whether it’s the climate, the sweeping views, the atmospheric ‘villages’ dotted about or the people – this is a special, creative place. Artistic talent can be seen virtually everywhere you look.

From ‘Strangler Cairn,’ Andy Goldsworthy’s huge egg sculpture in Conondale National Park, to the wealth of art galleries, local markets and viewings in artists’ personal studios. To help you on your journey of artistic discovery, the hinterland has its own Gallery Trail.

Enjoy contemporary art, antiques, photography, sculpture,

Upcoming Exhibitions

pottery, wood craft, watercolours and oils...the list goes on. There is something for everyone, whatever your taste or budget. If you would like to see pieces by nationally and

Ph: 5478 5771 latitudegallery.com.au OPEN Mon - Sun: 10:00-4:00

A jewellery and fine art gallery featuring pearls grown by Pia Boschetti ‘the girl who grows the pearl’ from her own Australian pearl farm. The gallery also features certified Argyle diamonds, creative designs and beautiful art. Latitude Gallery has joined with existing gallery ‘Bold in Gold’ located at the Water Wheel in Montville.

Arts Connect Open Studios trail features 13 award winning artists May 27-28 The Garden Haus Gallery Amelia Morrel - Until May 27 Noela Lowien - From May 28

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Lift Gallery

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work of local talented artists, this could be the perfect answer.

Coast - once you take the Gallery Trail, you will probably agree.

Latitude Gallery Shop 1, 180 Main Street MONTVILLE

Art on Cairncross Sunshine Coast & Beyond James McKay May 6 -28

internationally recognised artists, whilst also savouring the It has been said that the hinterland is the Soul of the Sunshine

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Montville Art Gallery Artist of the Month: Todd Whisson May 1-31

glass art, quilting, papermaking, jewellery, Aboriginal art,

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Showcasing carved Red Cedar sculptures, furniture and doors created by renowned timber artist, Jack Wilms.

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Hidden in Mapleton, this unique store offers a tantalizing mix of articles including giftware, furniture, chalk paint, decorative knobs, pots, second hand wares and garden supplies.

For more information about Galleries on the Hinterland go to www.hinterlandtimes.com.au and open the “Sunshine Coast Gallery Trail Booklet”

Lift Gallery is Australia’s largest space for spiritual and energy art.

The works have been specifically created with the intention of uplifting the viewer.

The gallery also features a holistic therapy centre, concert hall, gift shop and cafe.

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Illume Creations Shop 4 Mayfield 127-133 Main Street MONTVILLE Ph: 5478 5440 illumecreations.com.au

Come and escape to the lush hills and breathe in the fresh energy of Tina Cooper’s vibrant hand blown glass art!

Illume Creations has the largest, most extensive range of this Montville hot glass artist’s work.

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Montville Art Gallery 138 Main Street MONTVILLE

Ph: 5442 9211 montvilleartgallery.com.au

OPEN Mon - Sun: 10:00-4:00

Gallery manager, Lisa Powell ensures there is a constantly changing exhibition of paintings and sculpture by established and emerging Australian artists, many of whom live and work in South East Queensland.

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The Exquisite Decorator Boutique for Her Exclusive Parlour & His Exotic Man Cave. An exquisite array of Art, Antiques & Antlers sold ‘as is’ to retain their natural beauty. Contact us re hiring our delectable furniture & decorator products for weddings & functions. Come & see our Montville showroom by appointment only.

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Australis of Montville Antiques 162 Main Street MONTVILLE Ph: 5442 9400 OPEN Wed - Mon: 10:00 - 3:45

WINTER ART EXHIBITION Private art collection Contact us for catalogue

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Forest Art Collective 20 Coral Street, MALENY Ph: 0427 607 628 OPEN Tue to Sat: 10:00-2:00

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This unique gallery offers an opportunity to chat with local artists as they work & become involved in regular community creative sharing event.

The Garden Haus Gallery

Wander down the garden path through The Gardens nursery to discover ‘The Garden LOCATED AT Haus Gallery’ exhibiting The Garden Maleny local artists changing 34 Mountain View Rd regularly.

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OPEN STUDIO TRAILS The last week of every month (why not download the map from ACI website) & take a weekend drive through the Hinterland visiting artists in their studios & learn a little about their creative worlds.

SCULPTURE ON THE EDGE Set in the gardens of Spicers Tamarind Retreat since 2011.

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Maleny Showcase Jewellers Shop 4 Riverside Centre Maple St. MALENY Ph: 5494 3477 malenyjewellers.com.au OPEN Mon - Fri: 9:00 - 5:00 Sat: 9:00 - 1:00

Celebrating a strong 17 years in business, we specialise in highquality handcrafted jewellery. Offering a full range of jewellery services including redesign, repair and valuation. View our large range of handmade individual pieces and receive the service you should.

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Secrets on the Lake Art Gallery 207 Narrows Road MONTVILLE Ph: 5478 5888 secretsonthelake.com.au OPEN Tue - Sun: 9:00 - 4:00

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Holden’s Gallery 38b Coral Street

(Corner Coral & Myrtle Streets)

MALENY Ph: 5494 2100 holdensgallery.com.au OPEN Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 4:00 Sat: 10:00 - 1:00

Personally selected local artists and artisans exhibit in a unique art space which is a work of art in itself. Enjoy a cup of coffee or lunch in our café then browse the gallery, featuring Lindsay Muir, Siggi Cairns, Heather Jones, Peta Boyce, and more.

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

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

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

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Art on Cairncross 3 Panorama Place Cairncross Corner MALENY Ph: 5429 6404 artoncairncross.com.au OPEN Tues - Sun: 10:00 - 5:00

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Healthy Homewares 74 Maple Street MALENY

Ph: 5429 6557 healthyhomewares.com.au OPEN 7 days 9:00 - 5:00

Situated in the hinterland town of montville, this long established business has a great range of antique china, glassware, silver and collectables to suit all tastes.

We also have a large range of antique, estate, and second hand quality jewellery.

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

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

Healthy Homewares is dedicated to offering you healthy, intelligent options for products you can use in and around your home.

We have a personal connection with all of our suppliers and they all have a connection with Nature and a story to tell.

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Rick Everingham Studio/Gallery 26 Thynne Court, MALENY Ph: 5435 2323 M: 0488 594 616 rickeveringham.com.au OPEN Sun: 10:00 - 5:00 We are happy to open by appointment

Set in the original stables of the old Thynne property, one of the pioneering families of the Maleny region, this is the private art gallery of renowned Queensland artist Rick Everingham.

The gallery presents a continually changing exhibition of Rick’s current paintings, limited edition prints, and sculptures.

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l l e w e r a f d n o f A Feature Artist Montville Art Gallery

After 27 years, it is time for Joan and Tony Page to say goodbye to their ‘retirement project’, the picturesque Montville Art Gallery.

Victoria McGuin went to find out how they are feeling about saying farewell.

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ODD WAS BORN in Brisbane in 1963. He is a son of prominent artist, Eric Whisson and an older brother of Colley Whisson.

Although he began painting seriously in the 1990s, it was not until 2003 that Todd gave up his job as a framer to become a full time professional artist.

In 2011, Todd embarked on tertiary education in contemporary art through TAFE Queensland. In his first year, he was awarded the highest achievement, acquisition of his series “Hidden Secrets”. In his second and final years, Todd’s paintings sold out in the student exhibitions and he was awarded the acquisition prize for his “Scar Tissue” series.

Todd completed his Bachelor of Visual Arts through QCA (Griffith University) at the end of 2015 having achieved academic excellence throughout his studies.

“As an artist, I will never stop learning, when I do I am dead!” Todd told us.

“I was fortunate to be selected as one of only six artists to attend a master class in colour conducted by Merv. Moriarty. I wanted to learn more about colour and how it works and responds. Merv. being an innovator in modern scientific colour theory, aesthetics and a practioner was the perfect tutor.”

“Todd’s recent paintings have developed markedly” said retiring gallery director, Tony Page. “They have elevated his passion and vision to another level of skill and perception.”

“As the new owners of the gallery, we are very pleased to have Todd as the feature artist for May,” Wayne Maklin told us.

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

From May 1st, Todd’s paintings will be featured under “Exhibitions” on the gallery website www.montvilleartgallery.com.au

Montville Art Gallery owners Joan and Tony Page say goodbye

The loyal stable of approximately 50 artists were thrilled for Tony and Joan, despite admitting they would miss them. “Some of our artists have been exhibiting here since before we bought the original gallery in 1990,” Tony says.

The plan is to hand over to Wayne and Tracey, but continue an on-going relationship. “We will act as agents for two of the artists,” Joan smiles.

And what will they do with all their free time? “We both love playing golf together and trying new restaurants!” says Tony.

“It will be strange not being on call seven days a week,” admits Joan. “We’ve not had a proper holiday in 10 years. I think we’ll do short trips, stay overnight - have lots of little adventures.”

“Joan also has an A4 page of ‘jobs’ and it keeps getting added to,” Tony laughs.

They show me one of their early clippings albums, images of celebrations and events with well-known actors, locals and tourists mingling throughout the gallery. A brief glimpse into their vibrant, artistic history inside the original building.

“We leave on May the second,” says Joan. “We’re looking forward to our next chapter, but I am a little nervous – this is the first time since I was 18 that I haven’t had a job!”

We wish Joan and Tony all the best, and thank them for their valuable contributions and support of this wonderful community.

Joan and Tony Page with new owners, Wayne and Tracey Malkin

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HOSE WHO FREQUENT Montville have probably seen the ‘for sale’ sign outside the Montville Art Gallery for some time – eight years to be precise. “We put the gallery on the market a week before the financial crisis hit in 2008,” Joan tells me, “That timing was the biggest mistake I’ve made!”

Resigned to the economic climate, the couple continued to enjoy their business and as time went by received various offers. “People wanted to buy the gallery, or the site, but it was hard to find people, who wanted both,” Tony shares.

“It was last June,” recalls Joan, “and we were in the middle of a sale. This couple were waiting patiently in the background, and when we’d finished they came over and said, ‘We want to buy your gallery’.”

The new owners, Wayne (a successful artist) and Tracey Malkin, were already experienced small-business owners, and seeing the gallery as a long-term project they have now moved to Montville.

“I knew this couple were the ones,” smiles Joan. “They understand the place, and have some wonderful ideas for the future.”

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138 Main Street, Montville Opposite the ‘Village Green’ Open daily: 10 - 5 Phone: 5442 9211 www.montvilleartgallery.com.au 08-Apr-17 4:42:11 PM

Community News Community News Community News A community affair

Game on for hibiscus

Your loan will help a local club

HE TOWNSHIP OF Maleny is indeed in a fortunate position with a hospital as part of its infrastructure.

1917 saw the community rally to make certain the dream of this hospital came to fruition.

Today a hundred years on, the Maleny Hospital Auxiliary continues to ensure funds are raised to see what began as a community project, reflects the ongoing essence and importance of what the Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital has come to mean to this community.

The much anticipated Annual Fashion and Flowers Morning Tea has the ladies of the Maleny Hospital Auxiliary again stepping up and stepping out to make sure the event is memorable.

The funds raised will go towards a wish-list hospital requirement - like the equipment Lyn Mihalic and Val Bridger are pictured with for the Emergency room.

The annual fundraiser is on May 11 at the Pavilion at the Show Grounds at 9.30am. Tickets are available from Lilly Reid 5435 2064.

OST PEOPLE WHO are lucky enough to have a Hibiscus plant in their garden think they have the best blooms ever.

So, on Sunday May 13, the Sunshine Coast branch of Australian Hibiscus Society invites all Hibiscus lovers to come to the Annual Hibiscus Spectacular and enter their favourite bloom in the Novices Most Spectacular Bloom 2017 competition.

Everybody is welcome, just turn up at the School of Arts Hall, Blackall Street, Woombye, with your bloom before 11am to enter for your chance to win.

Admission is free, and the event runs from 9am 12.30pm.

There will be hundreds of specimens entered by society members and an expert will be on hand to identify your bloom and help resolve any problems you may be having with your own Hibiscus plant, and tips on fertilizing, pruning and general care.

For those who would like to purchase an exotic plant, dozens of exotic varieties you won’t find at your local hardware store will be available to purchase on the day.

ALENy CREDIT UNION (MCU) has an offer that will benefit the community - every approved and drawn loan will result in $50 $250 be gievn to local clubs. (Tiered payments calculated on the amount of the loan and at the discretion of MCU. T & C apply.)

In fact, the Maleny Football Club was recently rewarded with $250 when the Hinterland Times’s Karen Muir (pictured with Mark Ramke, President Maleny Rangers Football Club and Bob Malcolm, MCU CEO) financed her new home through MCU. Clubs play a role in keeping us active both physically and mentally within our community, and sometimes they struggle with fundraising. The staff at the MCU know this first hand as many of their staff are volunteers with local clubs.

Call MCU today on 5499 8988 to find out more. If you are in a club and want help promoting the program to your members, call Nicole Hilton at the credit union to assist you. A club will be rewarded for every loan drawn down, why not make it your club that benefits.

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Community News Community News Community News Beerwah Writers deserve to be heard

Big prizes at Mary Valley Art Festival

HE BEERWAH WRITERS Group is a collection of local amateur and professional writers who meet to discuss aspects of writing and publishing. The group publish a Five Minute Tales booklet twice a year, and this theme is Love, Hate or Fear.

The Group publication presents a wide range of poetry, prose and music, including fiction and nonfiction.

From the light and humorous, through insightful and compassionate to the darkly dangerous, our members include emerging and professional writers, exploring the human condition from within their individual responses to life.

Booklets sell in local newsagents for $4 and funds raised support local charity Need-A-Feed.

Established in 2006, by a group of like minded people who wanted to share their experience with writing, the group meets on the second and fourth Fridays of the month in the Beerwah Library.

New writers are welcome and encouraged. If you are keen to write but not sure of where to start, please join us at the next meeting May 12 from 10am 12noon. Enquiries 0439 258 047.

N OPEN AWARD of $2500 and total prize money topping $8000 are expected to draw high quality entries at the 2017 Mary Valley Art Festival.

A new Heritage Art section will celebrate the region’s G150 year – the 150th anniversary of the founding date of the Gympie township.

With $1000 up for grabs, artists can enter a new painting that reflects the life and times (culture) of the last 150 years in the Gympie and Mary Valley region - sponsored by the Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce.

The festival kicks off with a gala opening night on June 29 at the Imbil Public Hall, and is followed by open viewing from June 30-July 2, finishing with the popular People’s Choice Awards and closing ceremony on July 2.

The festival includes a curator’s talk, workshops and live music.

Entry forms for the art festival are now available: www.maryvalleyartslink.com.au and close June 15.

Phone 0409 382 868 to find out more or email: info@maryvalleyartfestival.com.au

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RIMMING WITH IDEAS and educational advice for the home gardener, Garden Expo visitors are in for treat when local Queensland garden innovators and media gurus Annette McFarlane and Paul Plant take the stage at this year’s Gympie Garden Expo.

Paul Plant is well known as editor of popular subTropical Gardening magazine. you can regularly hear him talk on ABC Sunshine Coast 90.3FM and Noosa 101.3FM radio.

Annette McFarlane is a teacher, garden writer, author and broadcaster, but first and foremost, is and always will be, a gardener!

The event offers a wonderful array of plant and orchid displays to inspire and delight. It is a challenge not to come away with too many plants!

Whether you are an experienced gardener or just starting out, take advantage of the wealth of knowledge being shared.

Treat yourself to a weekend of plant displays, open gardens, tools and machinery for the home gardener at the Gympie Showgrounds on May 6 from 8am-4pm and Sunday May 7 from 8am-3pm with only $5 entry and kids free. www.gympiegardenexpo.com.au

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

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

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AST yEAR, more than 35,000 people enjoyed the inaugural 10-day HORIZON festival, which featured more than 200 events across 16 locations and showcased more than 1000 artists.

The 2016 program included the Conondale Eco- Arts Fest, Montville drawing workshop, Kenilworth's Arty Garden Party, Louise King and Linsey Pollak performances, Maleny Film Society and Art on Cairncross exhibition - and that was just a fraction!

HORIZON Sunshine Coast festival of arts and culture has been showcased by Arts Queensland as an exemplar for other councils and those in the arts/cultural sector.

Arts Portfolio councillor, Rick Baberowski, said the case study profiled the HORIZON model as a benchmark for other organisations to consider when developing ideas to support, develop and grow the arts and cultural sector.

“The overwhelming success of our inaugural HORIZON festival and the positive feedback we continue to receive is testament to the delivery model we have developed,” Cr Baberowski said.

“For this to be acknowledged, and showcased by Arts Queensland is fantastic. It’s a great way to share learnings and insights with other councils and the arts and cultural sector.

“Arts Queensland provided some wonderful feedback

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after our inaugural festival last year, in particular regarding our coordination and marketing of the event,” Cr Baberowski said.

“They also commented that our strategy of promoting a number of existing events, as well as new smaller events, helped raise the festival’s overall profile which gave us more media attention and increased awareness amongst residents and visitors.”

In 2017, HORIZON will be held from August 25 until September 3 and will once again immerse the region in creativity.

Expressions of interest to be a part of the program are still open, so if you’re an artist, producer, creative or performer get in touch with the HORIZON team.

The festival will feature artist-produced events as well as presenting a program of signature events including an inspirational opening, an art trail, the internationally renowned REMIx Summit, public art projects and an unforgettable festival finale.

Round two EOI closes May 21.To find out more visit – www.horizonfestival.com.au

Maleny Wedding Photography Local professional photographer Clive captures the personalities of all couples, traditional, classic, fun, quirky or romantic with his offbeat humour. The studio provides stills, video, albums, wall decor, prints and digital. Ph: 0455 500 007 www.facebook.com/malenyweddingphotography/

The Hinterland Times Karen Muir Do you offer a unique Hinterland Wedding experience?

Contact Karen to discuss adding your service here.

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Strange the Dreamer

The Street Beneath My Feet

by Nikki Gemmell

by Laini Taylor

by Charlotte Guillain Illustrated by Yuval Zommer

"I just wish I'd listened to Mum rationally. I wish I'd had a very calm conversation with her about what she really wanted to do in terms of the end of her life without me getting emotional, without me talking about the grandkids," Nikki said. "I wish I had been there for her, in a way that I just wasn't."

One of Australia's bravest and most honest writers explores the devastating aftermath of her elderly mother's decision to end her own life. Nikki Gemmell's world changed dramatically in October 2015 when the body of her elderly mother was found and it became clear she had decided to end her own life. After the initial shock and devastation came the guilt and the horror, for Nikki, her family, relatives and friends. There was no note, so the questions that Elayn's death raised were endless.

What is a good death? A courageous memoir of a mother’s choice and a daughter’s grief.

A new epic fantasy by National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author Laini Taylor of the Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy. The dream chooses the dreamer and Lazlo Strange, war orphan and junior librarian, has always feared that his dream chose poorly. A stunning opportunity presents itself and Lazlo has to seize his chance or lose his dream forever.

Strange the Dreamer is a beautiful, unusual story with wonderfully crafted characters and a gripping storyline that keeps you enchanted until the very end. Laini Taylor has the ability to build unique worlds that are intricate and wholly original, but still very believable and organically linked to the character’s lives. Magical and mystical, whimsical and lyrical, this young adult title will sit just as proudly with adult classic fantasy. This is gripping storytelling for every age.

This double-sided foldout book takes you on a fascinating journey deep underground. One side of the foldout shows the ground beneath the city, whilst the other side of the foldout shows the ground beneath the countryside. The scenes in the book, by the widely acclaimed illustrator yuval Zommer, are continuous, so contrasting underground sections, from tunnels and pipes to burrowing creatures, layers of rock to the planet's molten core, run seamlessly into the next.

Mixing urban and rural settings, as well as Geology, Archaeology and Natural History. The Street Beneath My Feet offers children the opportunity to explore their world in a detailed learning experience. And its fold-out, 'Laperello' style, which extends to 2.5 metres in length, is great fun to spread out on the floor and really get involved!

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Here are cHangeS all round the Hinterland this month for our markets!

In Woombye, the Hinterland Harvest Market is slowly working towards their market becoming chemical free and they are launching their Chemical Free Farmers organic bacon and egg breakfast stall on May 6. eir new trading times are 7am12noon and winter/spring events includes talks, presentations, cooking demonstrations, speakers tents, permaculture, nutrition and healthy living and garden demos for children.

Here's more fun at Witta and crystal Waters…

EVERy FRIDAy, SATURDAy & SUNDAy Maleny Village Artisan Food Market Maleny Village Artisan Food Market from 9am-4pm. In the heart of Maleny you will find local food, live music and more in a rustic garden setting. Follow on facebook. Monthly night market.

SATURDAyS Hinterland Harvest Market A feast of Fresh Flavours, 7am to 12pm.

Connecting real food with real people.

Suncoast Church carpark, Kiel Mtn Rd, Woombye. Helen Langlois 0416 217 093 www.hinterlandharvestmarket.com.au

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

0448 423 919

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OR THE LAST ten years the Blackall Range Growers Market (known to locals as the Witta Market) has been a dedicated growers market, however, this month sees the beginning of a new era.

The market will now be incorporating locally made quality arts and crafts, and market management are keen to hear from local artisans and craftspeople who would like to become stallholders.

The May market, on Saturday 20, will kick off with a number of new stalls, a jumping castle for the kids as well as the usual locally grown produce.

Enquiries for new stallholders: wittamarket@gmail.com.

The Crystal Waters Market on Saturday, May 6 is going wild in celebration of International Permaculture Day!

The Witta Market has always been a dedicated growers market but now includes quality local arts and crafts - come see the new stalls May 20

The monthly market will be extra festive, featuring allday live music, a bellydancing demonstration, an Earth-Honouring Circle Dance on the green and an interactive musical experience with Hubbub Music’s “Loud Weird Load”.

Booloumba Arts will be holding a pinch-pot pottery workshop on the Deck.

A two-hour Permaculture Home and Garden Tour conducted by SEED International happens at 10am (purchase tickets at: www.eventbrite.com.au) and

Food available all day. Learn more at the Facebook Event “May Crystal Waters Market Celebrates Permaculture Day!”

FIRST SATURDAy OF THE MONTH Crystal Waters Market community-run, upcycled items, jewelry, organic veges, cakes, plants, honey, seedlings, hearty food, sourdough bakery, great coffee, live music and a warm welcome. 5494 4530

Open Hail Rain or Shine OVER 30 regular undercover STALLS

9 AM - 4 PM LO LOCAL FOOD MARKET IN THE HEART RT OF MALENY EVERY FRI, SAT & SUN

SECOND SATURDAy OF THE MONTH Montville Growers and Makers Market 7.30am-noon, Piping hot pancakes, buskers, genuine locally grown food, handmade craft, barista made coffee, under historic fig trees, profits maintain our Village Hall. Judith: 0490 374 903

THIRD SATURDAy OF THE MONTH

Art Craft Collectables Clothes Books CDs Candles Fruit & Veg, Food, Coffee, Cake & More Buskers welcome on the grass, Stall Holders welcome whether one-off or regular

Witta Growers Market: 7.30 - 12.00 Fresh local vegetables; local cheese, meat & eggs; preserves; quality organic nuts & seeds; seafood; seedlings & plants; great take-away & more! New stall-holders & all visitors welcome. 5435 8154

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maleny arts and Cra Group may Fair MACG members Lynda Burgess and Caroline Horrell sell raffle tickets to Rita Emmerton

S U N D AY S E R V I C E Worship from 9am

Rev. C. Scott Kroeger 0412 681 715

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Hinterland Accommodation Directory At the checkout, from left: Jan Hegarty, Lindy Collie, Anna Casey and Judy Payne

Montville, Flaxton & Mapleton The Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat • 5478 5000 National & international award-winning 4.5 star hosted accommodation. Airport transfers.

Narrows Road; www.narrowsescape.com.au Montville Country Cabins • 5442 9484 396 Western Ave, Montville. Perfect for a relaxed & romantic escape. www.montvillecabins.com.au MACG member Kathryn Ralph sews Ipad covers and helps out on the fair long weekend

Secrets on the Lake • 5478 5888 Luxurious treehouse accommodation with spectacular views of Lake Baroon. Fireplaces, relaxing double spas, spoil someone special- perfect for your romantic getaway.

Narrows Road, Montville. www.secretsonthelake.com.au Luxury English Manor In Flaxton – Flaxton Gardens • 5445 7450 A magnificent three storey manor with English style gardens, swimming pool, pool table and gazebo. Sleeps 16 and is ideal for family getaways. Fully equipped for self-catering. Minimum 3 days stays.

Kondalilla Eco Resort • 5445 7650 This unique eco resort is located on the property adjacent to the magnificent Kondalilla National Park. The Resort boasts 23 fully self-contained Bush Cottages, Treehouses and Villas all nestled within the rainforest. Catering for couples, families, and groups. A resort where you can truly relax, recharge and experience nature.

Knitting and spinning for the public: Heather Anderson, Robyn Woodroffe and Judith Malings

Maleny Artisan Spa Views • 5494 4222 Bed & Breakfast suites & self-contained penthouse.

475 Maleny-Kenilworth Road, Witta, Maleny www.artisanspaviews.com.au Hotel Maleny • 5494 2013 Overnight classic pub style accommodation in the heart of town. Offering several types of rooms to suit your needs. Fully self contained luxurious 4 bedroom house which sleeps up to 12 people also available. www.malenyhotel.com.au

Road closure – Woombye – Montville Road

Pre-plan your trip with QLDTraffic and avoid delays – visit QLDTraffic.qld.gov.au, download the app or call 13 19 40.

Maleny Terrace Cottages • 5435 2569 Boutique accommodation, beautiful rainforest gardens, pool, wedding gazebo with views. Walk to The Terrace Seafood Restaurant. Perfect getaway for couples,1 night stays available. www.malenyterracecottages.com.au Maleny Tropical Retreat B&B • 5435 2113 540 Maleny-Montville Road. Offers something different from the traditional Bed & Breakfast accommodation. www.malenytropicalretreat.com Spicers Tamarind Retreat • 5420 5420 Wake up to the gentle sounds of the rainforest in one of the most romantic and unique places in Australia. www.spicerstamarindretreat.com

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The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) would like to inform motorists that a 200m section of Woombye-Montville Road between Maleny-Montville Road (Main Street) and Shurvell Road will be closed from late April 2017 for 12 weeks.

The closure is necessary to allow works to construct a retaining wall on the lower side of Woombye-Montville Road to be undertaken to ensure safe road conditions for motorists.

The remaining sections of Woombye-Montville Road will remain open for local traffic only.

Alternate routes are available via Hunchy Road and Razorback Road.

For more information, please call the Department of Transport and Main Roads’ North Coast District office on 5451 7055 or email northcoast@tmr.qld.gov.au.

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C R E AT I V E C U T S Jazz in the forest

Laugh with MCU

Imagine sitting amongst the rainforest, listening to the smooth sounds of a jazz with the best food and wine at hand. A perfect way to spend a day!

The first Sunday of every month, Spicers Tamarind Retreat in Maleny hosts a unique experience which combines a delectable lunch with chilled-out grooves.

Catie Friel is a singer from the New york area. Raised on North American folk, blues, and jazz and with a background in various world folk traditions, Catie fuses soft, soulful sounds, intricate vocalisation, and bold, brassy tones in a unique style.

Jazz in the forest is on Sunday May 7 from 12- 3pm.

The Balkanics at RSL The Balkanics play high-energy music from the Balkans (especially Macedonia). The music is energetic and infectious. As well as traditional tunes, many of them Gypsy or Roma in origin, their original compositions are inspired by many years of studying, playing and living these most vibrant of musical cultures.

Featuring five accomplished musicians who have been playing together in different combinations for several decades, The Balkanics will intoxicate you, the hypnotic energy of their improvisations dragging you onto the dance floor.

Starts at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm) May 13, admission: $20 + $15 (conc), bar, food and Turkish coffee.

Night Market Open Studios weekend _TOWN_ are performing live on the Market Stage from 6-9pm on Friday May 19. Ant Syms and his band _TOWN_ have been hard at work writing, playing and creating music that hopes to deliver a punch to the alternative folk/rock soundscape.

With bassist Mark Davies and drummer Richard Graves, _TOWN_ draw influence from a diverse blend of punk, rock, jazz, blues and soul.

The music is defined by a unique mix of heartfelt tributes, waltzy ballads, boot-stomping rock and slow-building moody tension.

Gates open at 5pm, live music from 6pm. Pop-Up Bar with all proceeds to the Maleny Rural Fire Brigade.

Cabaret in Eudlo Noosaville residents Hilary O’Neill and David Erskine are pooling their talents with well-known Sunshine Coast pianist, Janet Brewer, to present an original cabaret theatre show, “I’m a Stranger Here Myself”.

Drawing on her deep connection with Irish culture and her fascination for the edgy music of Broadway theatre, this show is a tribute to the struggles and achievements of travellers in search of a new life in a strange new land.

Saturday May, 20 7.30pm at Eudlo Hall. (Supper and cash bar available). Bookings: Tel. 0415 323 899. Tickets at door, cash sales only.

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Maleny Credit Union Charitable Trust presents comedian Mark Swivel fresh from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Swiv, as he is known lays it all out on the table in this very hilarious personal account of life as a long-distance dad.

Simone Whetton, 702 ABC Radio called it "vulnerable, excoriating and hilarious in one loveable mixture!”

Phillip Adams gave his last show, How Deep Is Your Love? a much-coveted Koala Stamp. The Beat said it was "gripping and unique".

He will be here - 8pm, Thursday May 18 at Hotel Maleny.

Purchase $20 tickets at: www.eventbrite.com.au and search for dad.joke.2017

Watch out for the stunning new Open Studio street signs popping up across the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Arts Connect Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation and very grateful to Maleny Credit Union for a recent grant to fund these new signs.

The May Open Studio Trail features twelve talented, award-winning local artists, including painter Bronwyn Brands (pictured) who is inspired by the effects of light on landscapes and still life subjects.

Artists will be demonstrating and welcoming visitors between 10am and 4pm on May 27 and 28.

Artists’ information and maps: www.artsconnectinc.com.au

APEX and Obi We are proud to announce APEx Maleny has sponsored the $1500 Obi youth Award. The Obi youth Award Winner will also win being placed on the cover of the Maleny Apex Directory.

This is an amazing opportunity and a great honour for children aged from 11 to 19, as previously the Apex Directory featured the winners of the St George Art Prize.

The Obi Art Exhibition - The Online Exhibition begins from July 1 - 30, 2017 and the physical exhibition is on for three days from July 7 to July 9, 2017 at the Maleny Community Centre.

Find out more: http://www.obiartprize.com/

visual arts entertainment performance

Nostalgia-laced Noela The Garden Haus Gallery hosts the work of talented painter, Noela Lowien, from May 28.

Noela lives in the small, picturesque rural town of Kilcoy, Queensland, which is rich in culture and history, and grew up on the nearby family farm.

A descendant of five local pioneering families, she is very involved in the local Historical Society, being the research and publishing officer. This brings about her aspiration to paint local and historical scenes, combining her “nostalgia-laced interests of history and art”.

Painting in all mediums, Noela has exhibited with success at district shows and her work can be viewed at local venues.

Tapestry’s Annual Concert

‘Around the world’ with the Mapleton choir 'Have music...will travel. Come along on with us on the flight.’ is the generous offer of the Mapleton Choir for your last weekend in May. In Spain it’s the fiery Malagueña. The French will woo you with Chanson d’amour. While in England a nightingale will sing in Berkeley Square.

The highlight is that strange, inspired and little understood Freddie Mercury rock classic, Bohemian Rhapsody.

Take off is from Kureelpa Hall on the MapletonNambour Road. Departure times are Friday May 26 at 7.30 and Sunday 28 at 2.30. $18/$15. Ailsa 5478 6079.

Treat for Mum

Louise King’s Cello Ballade

The Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra returns to Coolum Community Centre, Park Street, Coolum for their annual Mother’s Day Weekend Concert, entitled Symphony by the Sea on Saturday, May 13 at 2pm.

The programme of music will have something for everyone from Bach in the Baroque era to a cleverly constructed ‘tongue in cheek’ Beatles suite.

The event provides refreshments of wine, cheese and afternoon tea. Tickets are available at www.developmentwatch.org.au. Prices are pre-booked $22; concession $20. At the door: $25; $22 concession.

Free for children under 12.

Maleny acapella chamber choir Tapestry will perform its annual concert themed on ‘Fire and Rain’ at Lift Gallery on Sunday June 4, 2017.

Director Kim Kirkman has selected music including the English madrigal Fyre Fyre, a 15th Century folk song, Pase el Agoa, gospel favourite, Wade in the Water, and Adele’s Set Fire to the Rain.

Kim has also arranged The Last Waterhole, an original song by choir member Bob Wilson.

Tapestry has a strong core of long-term members, but also welcomes prospective singers.

The concert at Lift Gallery, 926 Maleny-Montville Road, starts at 2pm. For bookings www.trybooking.com/PSFE.

Roots, rock and lots of funk

Celebrate romantic music for cello in an exquisite live performance. Don't miss two dynamic and internationally acclaimed classical musicians in intimate concert on Saturday 20 May 3pm at University Sunshine Coast Art Gallery, Sippy Downs.

Internationally renowned musician, Louise King, will be performing with award-winning pianist Catherine Guinevere Lynagh.

Experience sweeping dramatic Russian melodies, thunderous Germanic passion, pastoral English folk song and calming minimalism artfully blended with reflective French impressionist miniatures. Hear legendary music by Debussy, Mendelssohn, Delius, Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Rebecca Clarke, Saint-Saëns and Ravel, to name a few.

Limited tickets $25-$100 group discount and early birds available, for info visit www.cellodreaming.com.au

Mystery on the Maleny Express

Annie J & Fusion are a group of awesomely diverse musicians collaborating with an equally awesome chick, who writes some amazingly diverse original songs, mixing up funk, blues, rock and reggae into a unique dance groove we like to call FUSION.

They are quickly becoming one of the ‘go to’ bands on the coast and present Roots,rock and lots of funk.

This band creates a sound that is new, funky, danceable, singable and fun, to make you feel happy inside. Enjoy their act at Finbars, from 8.30pm, Saturday 6 May.

Who has stolen the pearls from the Russian Aristocrat – Countess Pullitoffski?

Will Sherlock Holmes and Inspector Gadget be able to solve the crime?

Join Maleny SHS staff on the Maleny Express for a trip of a lifetime as it departs Maleny and travels across Europe.

Maleny SHS Staff Production Theatre Restaurant is 6pm, Thursday May 11, Maleny SHS Hall. Food vans on site serving dinner from 6pm.

Dinner & drinks included with First Class - $80 tickets, or purchase on the night: Second Class - $25, Baggage Class $10 or No Class - $5!

Tickets are available from the Office May 2-5, cash accepted 8am and 1pm, Eftpos 8am – 3.30pm (no phone payments).

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What's in the Spotlight Discover the Coast’s hidden treasures Local museums and heritage sites will open their doors for a weekend of discovery on May 6 and 7.

Pencil the Heritage Discovery Weekend into your diary to learn more about our region’s history. Enter the selÞe competition to win some great prizes.

More details via council's website.

Have your say today!

The Draft Environment and Liveability Strategy will guide growth and shape the region for future generations. The draft strategy focuses on ways to preserve the natural environment while enabling a good quality of life for all residents in an accessible and well-connected built environment.

Visit council’s website to have your say.

Support domestic violence victims May is National Domestic Violence Prevention Month. Join the commemorative walk 5pm Wednesday, May 3, from the HMAS Brisbane Memorial to the Loo with a View, Mooloolaba to remember those affected by domestic and family violence. Visit council’s website for details.

Streetscape reßects unique identity Work is underway on a new town square in Palmwoods, which will create a green community space for people to gather and enjoy community celebrations. This project will also improve pedestrian links in the town and connect the retail precincts. The streetscape design reßects the unique hinterland identity of Palmwoods.

Velothon is coming to Australia A four day road cycling experience for professional and amateur riders, Velothon Sunshine Coast, is coming to Australia for the Þrst time from July 13 – 16. To Þnd out if it’s coming to your area and for details on information sessions about the event visit sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/majorevents.

Enjoy the latest exhibition Head down to Caloundra Regional Gallery and enjoy Re-view: Selected works from the Sunshine Coast Art Collection. The exhibition includes artworks from the Þrst 11 years of the Sunshine Coast Art Prize and other signiÞcant acquisitions and generous donations made by previous Art Prize winners Tony Albert, David Fairbairn and Scott Redford.

Exhibition closes Sunday, June 18.

Visit council’s gallery website for details.

In the Wild A Bit Wild

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F THE ExTENT of your interest in gardening is the perfect lawn and an immaculately pruned hedge (probably Mock Orange), then this article is probably not for you. That said, I aim for inclusiveness in my approach so bear with me and we’ll see if we can’t find some common ground and if not then hopefully some light entertainment.

Human beings are beings of nature, we enjoy interaction with the natural world. Although culturally some humans (unfortunately most) draw a line between humans and all the rest of life on earth, the fact remains that biologically and ecologically we are all part of life on earth. We’re inspired and in awe of areas of natural beauty, we enjoy watching other animals, we enjoy growing things, gardening & bushwalking.

All these things make us happier, healthier and intrinsically content.

So, my thoughts naturally ramble in the direction of cooperation and sharing when it comes to the other life forms we are blessed to share this earth with. In our gardens, our green dominions, those areas that we can rule over with an iron fist (or at least an assorted blend of steel, alloy and plastic tools) and shape as is our whim into a series of monoculture, monotonous, monospecific, mediocre (and a legion of other words starting with m) manicured lawns and shrubs.

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These gardens, at best require constant intervention of labour, machine and chemical to maintain this level of morose mediocrity and at worst are functionally green deserts. We can do all this, or, we can get a little bit wild.

Getting a bit Wild in the garden, can take all sorts of forms, but the most crucial element is increasing the range of plants, in both species diversity and form. Ideally you would use as a great range of local native plants that reflect those that naturally occur in your area and provide food and resources for local wildlife. This unfortunately means sticking with local native plants of SE QLD and limits you to a mere 3500 native plant species…. although some could argue that’s a reasonable palette from which to select!

Other valuable elements to getting a little bit wild include: Mulch – use natural leaf litter, living mulches (groundcovers), rockpiles and logs; Question your Chemical Use – insecticides & rodenticides may be useful short-term solutions to pest damage, but they are poisons that kill other wildlife and could end up in your food! Habitat – nest boxes, rocks, dead trees provide valuable homes.

The wilding of your garden is generous, creative and sharing. It reduces financial and physical inputs over time and the rewards, well they tweet for themselves!

A Landholders’ Guide

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ARUNG LANDCARE has just published the new edition of A Landholders’ Guide to Living on the Blackall Range, a must-have for new residents and a useful source of updated information for those of us who have been here for some time. The first edition was published in 1997, the second in 2005, and our knowledge and understanding of our environment have advanced considerably since then.

Additional opportunities may await us, problem weeds will inevitably confront us, and there’s always more to find out about our flora and fauna.

Readers will enjoy learning something of the early history of the Blackall Range, its climate, soils and landforms and the way water moves through the various catchments. Our homes and properties are on the headwaters of several river systems, the Mary, Stanley, Mooloolah

and Maroochy Rivers. Obi Obi Creek drains into Lake Baroon and continues beyond this water impoundment to join the Mary near Kenilworth. We all live in a catchment.

Fire can be a threat in dry times so it is useful to know something about vegetation types, how to reduce risk and where to source additional information.

There are useful gardening tips, including designing to attract wildlife, a focus for many of our local gardeners.

Some of us are fortunate to have patches of remnant vegetation on our properties. Who can help us identify what is there? How can we best enhance or extend those patches? What are the right trees to plant on our soils and much, much more.

This full-colour publication shares the collective knowledge of locals and is an invaluable guide to working with the land in our part of the world.

A Landholders’ Guide to Living on the Blackall Range is available from Barung, at bookstores and at local Information Centres. Keep a copy handy for ready reference, resources and contacts. you’ll enjoy reading it anyway.

Barung native Plant nursery Phone 5494 3151

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

Landscapes with Loors Landscaping ... landscaping the Range for the past 26 years FRANZ LOORS

The Discovery Centre is waiting for you Visit the new Mary Cairncross Rainforest Discovery Centre. Take a stroll on the elevated boardwalk, enjoy the views and lunch in the café. Enrich your mind at the education centre. Experience the rainforest at night in the dusk till dawn room, and get up close to the Cairncross creepy crawlies.

Boardwalks Boardwalks offer a means of transversing uneven terrain with minimal disturbance to the natural ground.

They can provide elevated and safe viewing platforms and can also incorporate seating areas.

Council meetings

Construction materials that can be used include concrete, steel, fibreglass, composites and natural timbers.

Ordinary Meeting 9am 18 May, Caloundra 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Pictured is a stepped timber boardwalk we constructed on a steep site linking two beautiful areas of a garden that were previously hard to access.

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Morning Tea in Maleny

P&C Day

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea will be presented by the Maleny Catholic Ladies Group on Friday May 19 at 9.30am. Come along to the Pat Daley Centre, Maleny Catholic Church, 45 Cedar Street for delicious morning tea, multi-draw raffles, and lucky door prizes.

Entry is $10, bookings are essential, and tickets available at the Maleny Information Centre Shop 2/ 23 Maple Street.

May 12 is the time to publicly thank hardworking P&C members for the tireless work they do each year for Queensland state schools and students.

The Commonwealth Bank’s generous sponsorship of the P&C of the Year Awards, means $1000 will be awarded to a P&C in each of eight P&Cs Qld Area locations across Queensland.

From these Area winners, one exceptional school will win an additional $4000 and the title of ‘Queensland P&C of the year’.

MACG thanks Rotary The Maleny Arts and Crafts Group Inc (MACG) wishes to thank the Rotary Club of Maleny for the recent award of a grant of $500. This grant will assist MACG to purchase much-needed equipment. MACG sincerely appreciates the support of the Rotary Club of Maleny.

Montville website needs you!

Join Wilvos as a carer or hotline volunteer. Volunteers work from home, making a BIG difference for our little Aussie mates.

To register for training workshops in 2017, please contact: Sylvia membership@wilvos.org.au

Montville History Group has a new website and needs your opinion.

We also hope you will be keen to contribute your own family stories or memories of an earlier Montville. Please check out the Montville History Group website at www.montvillehistory.org.au and send us some feedback.

We are looking for researchers to help research articles, scan photos, and catalogue our existing holdings. Can you help?

Grants open

Witta Robbery

If you are a landholder in the Mary River Catchment, the 2017/18 grant round is now open to receive applications for biodiversity projects through the Burnett Mary Regional Group.

Projects need to address nationally threatened ecological communities and/or nationally threatened species.

Grants of up to $20,000 are available and projects need to be completed by May 2018. Applications close at midnight, Sunday 14 May 2017.

Visit the website for more information: www.bmrg.org.au/about/funding-opportunities/

An sender is incensed their birthday package was stolen out of a Witta letterbox, Wednesday April 5.

"That package was special, not only to the sender but also the recipient. It was sent with love to a special person on a special day and the only thing he had to open on his birthday. you robbed both of these people of the opportunity of making his day special."

If anyone has any information about the theft please contact 0450 601 910.

Save wildlife!

A great day out The Anglican Parish of Nambour bus trip is on June 21 - 22, 2017, with pick up from St John’s in Nambour. The price is $95 per person, meals and accommodation are extra.

We arrive at Gympie for morning tea at the old rattler train station to view vintage cars and the Men's Shed; then to St. Paul's Maryborough for church at 10am.

Bundaberg and Hervey Bay are also on the agenda.

For information contact Peta Greenhill at the Parish office on 5441 1018.

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STARTED A previous column with the words “another edition, another major weather event…”, and this edition is no exception, with cyclone Debbie battering the Range at the end of last month. The frequency of these events certainly seems to be increasing.

My clients were fine, but people who don’t have their trees regularly assessed and maintained suffered, some heavily. I was discussing this with a cherry picker operator who attends hundreds of tree failures where house damage has occurred, and he said in EVERy case, the failures occurred at a defect point.

This tells me that all of those failures

Irish and Scots prove popular Response to the Irish and Scots-Irish Research workshop on Saturday May 27 at Genealogy Sunshine Coast Resource Centre in Petrie Park Road, Nambour has been most encouraging.

Registrations will commence at 8am to process these bookings in time for a 9am start. The workshop will conclude after 3pm.

The cost will be $40 for the day which includes morning and afternoon tea.

A light lunch will available for purchase.

Please call 07 5441 4266 to book, or email genealogysc@gmail.com.

could have been avoided if an arborist had assessed the trees prior to the failure and recommended some remedial action.

On a lighter note, if you ever wondered if your council rates were being well spent, I urge you to take a walk along the new boardwalk behind the Maleny Riverside Centre and beyond. It is nothing short of magical. I commend all the people involved. It was a powerful reminder to me of why I love this place and the tree species that naturally occur here.

There is something particularly enchanting about these rainforest giants when they are just babies and

juveniles, and it fills my heart with joy to see them have room to grow to their full, unfettered potential.

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Mungo MacCallum

Invisible Hand E VEN AS HE PREPARED to remove the velvet glove from his iron fist, Malcolm Turnbull spoke more in sorrow than in anger: “the market is not working as it should,” he mourned.

But this was, like so many of his lawyerly assertions, at best a half truth. As Turnbull, a businessman and a banker – a graduate from Goldman Sachs no less—must know, the market was working precisely as it was meant to.

The gas producers saw a better price and latched on to it. This was textbook supply and demand: if there was a shortage of gas available for all, the highest bidders got what was around.

Certainly there were unexpected consequences when a glut of the stuff forced international prices down while the domestic buyers were stuck with soaring costs to secure whatever was left, but hey, that’s just Adam Smith’s invisible hand at work, or perhaps more of a rapacious, grasping talon, a predator red in tooth and claw.

But conservative wisdom has always been that it is safer to leave the market alone than to interfere.

A former Liberal leader, John Hewson, who was an economist before he was a politician, used to offer the analogy of the economy as a rubber sheet: there may be bobbles in it, but whenever you tried to push one down, another one popped up somewhere else.

In latter years he has grown out of his preoccupation with rubber sheets, but it is still an imperative of the freeenterprise system that governments of all kinds should be treated as the enemy – unless, of course, they can provide tax lurks, subsidies, and favourable conditions for the grasping claw to prosper.

So has Turnbull finally revealed his true colours – are we seeing the real Malcolm Turnbull: the rampaging socialist leftie, the threat to sovereign risk, the protectionist determined to enforce stifling regulation on an industry which, we were told, was barrelling ahead, a model for the transitioning economy that would secure, dare we breathe it, jobs and growth?

Well, no; insofar as he believes in anything these days, our Liberal prime minister is still a zealous adherent to the free market system.

This is why he has done everything possible to avoid the inevitable – a few weeks ago he called the tycoons together and pleaded with them to be nice: make sure we keep just enough gas for industry, and, if at all possible, to avoid state-wide blackouts for the rest of the hoi polloi.

Think of the national interest – or at the very least, the interest of his government.

As we know now, the tax-dodging tycoons reacted with puzzlement, almost disbelief: what was all this national interest jazz?

Interest was something you collected from the banks after profits.

That was their job – they had never signed a social contract, whatever that is, and if they did they would make sure there was an escape clause or two in the small print.

“..the economy as a rubber sheet: there may be bobbles in it, but whenever you tried to push one down, another one popped up somewhere else”

So without actually giving the prime minister the finger, they chose to ignore him.

However, the big gas users had a certain amount of clout of their own, so reluctantly – indeed, kicking and screaming – Turnbull was dragged to the party.

But even then he promised he would only put it in a little way and he would take it out again as soon as possible – this was “a target, temporary measure,” and in any case it was all the states’ fault.

As soon as they could be brought to their senses the invisible hand would resume its rule.

Turnbull will no doubt get some brownie points from the polls, which is obviously needed, but in the process he has added to the doubts and fears of the voters who are still trying to work out who or what he really is, and will (or at least should) enrage the neocons and the economic fundamentalists – where, we might ask, is the daily diatribe from The Australian’s Judith Sloan, who may still be reaching for her smelling salts?

And, as is always the case, Turnbull’s big announcement became inextricably tangled with the ruminations of his treasurer, Scott Morrison, who told us, with the air of a man who has finally seen a holy vision, that there is a difference between good and bad debt, and he is going to exploit it to the max when he is preparing the budget.

If Morrison means anything (always a doubtful proposition) he seems to be saying that good debt is about building things and bad debt is about paying for services the electorate demands.

On this basis the Adani pipeline is good, the National Disability Service is bad – and that’s it.

This is obviously nonsense – debt is morally neutral.

Some capital expenditure is desirable, as is some recurrent expenditure and some isn’t, depending a wide range of factors.

This should be the real debate, but Morrison’s formula eschews nuance; like all the government’s slogans it is about an easy sound bite that can be used to justify whatever backflip is deemed necessary at the time.

And it is obviously a time for a large spot of pork barrelling in the name of infrastructure – as Bert Kelly, an earlier sceptic on such matters used to say, I can feel a dam coming on.

So in the circumstances it is all too easy to be cynical.

Hinterland Annual Events January: Australia Day celebrations; Hinterland Wedding Summer Showcase; Maleny Film Festival; yandina Ginger Flower and Food Festival February: Montville: Flame Hill Grape Stomp April: Anzac Day Services; Kenilworth Cheese, Wine & Food Festival May: Maleny Wood Expo; Cross Country: Maleny Community Precinct; Maleny Hospital Auxiliary Fashion and Flowers June: Maleny Agricultural Show; Gardening on the Edge; Kenilworth Quilt & Craft Show; Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show; Village Wedding Expo Montville July: Maleny's Celebration of Books; Muscle on the Mountain Day; QLD Mx Nationals Motorcross: Conondale; Queensland Garden Expo; Lucas Parklands Music Festival August: Maleny Music Festival September: Mitchell Creek Rock n Blues Fest; Kenilworth ArtFest; Kenilworth Show and Rodeo; Lions Welcome Dinner: Maleny October: Mountain View Challenge; Heart of Gold Film Fest: Gympie; Blackall 100, Mapleton November: Mary River Festival; Heritage Day Celebration Palmwoods December: Christmas celebrations; Woodford Folk Festival

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Actually regulating important national industries such as gas is both sensible and necessary policy, as is borrowing money for worthwhile infrastructure.

The problem is that Morrison and Turnbull have spent so long denying the obvious and debasing the political currency that few people will be convinced that this time they actually mean it – that they are going to embrace a few sensible ideas instead of telling the public that everything is a crisis and it is all Labor’s fault.

Of course, it would help if they could avoid the jingoistic bombast; Turnbull wrapped up his announcement in a slather of bull about Australia first – Australian business, Australian industry, Australian jobs – Australia uber allies and bugger the rest of the world.

But perhaps that is just what the focus groups tell him. that this is what plays well in the marginals.

Or perhaps Turnbull is just practising before he oozes his way across the Pacific to dive into the bowels of an obsolete American aircraft carrier and kneel at the feet of the mighty Donald.

After all, speaking the same bull will save the cost of an interpreter.

The views expressed in Mungo's column are his and not necessarily the views of the HT team.

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Out and About

maleny Wood expo

Alexandria and Obelia Lee (who tells me that is also the name of May Gibb's Underwater Gumnut Baby) help Kris Martin weave a sweet 'Gumnut Cubby House'

Wayne Webb and Cali Campbell with an impressive selection of greenery in the Barung nursery tent

Tasmyn and Heath Brinsden like creating their pieces the Woodies' tent was very popular!

Lions Club of the Blackall Maleny Range work hard in the Pavilion kitchen during the Expo

The Community Partnership Funding Program provides annual funding towards operational expenses to not-for-profit groups that deliver key services and facilities to the Sunshine Coast community.

Funded by your Environment Levy, assistance is available towards operational expenses for community organisations whose operations or services contribute to the protection of the Sunshine Coast environment.

Categories: • Community Facilities • Community Development • Community Safety • Cultural Heritage • Economic Development.

The Environment Levy Partnership application is a three stage process:

Contact a grants officer to see if your organisation is a potential partner: 07 5420 8616 or grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Visit council’s website for guidelines and to submit an online expression of interest.

Expressions of interest close midnight Friday 19 May 2017. www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/grants 07 5475 7272

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Marlene Griggs from Montville admires the Wootha Prize winning piece Metamorphosis created by Jack Wilms

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Expression of Interest (EOI)

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Discussion with council – upon receipt of the EOI

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Online application form following discussions with council.

Contact a grants officer for more information or assistance: 07 5420 8616 or grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Visit council’s website for guidelines and to submit an online expression of interest.

Expressions of interest close midnight Friday 19 May 2017.

www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/grants 07 5475 7272

Health, Wellness

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Stop hitting Snooze

Tim and Mary Bagshaw

• Physiotherapy for all ages • Specific exercise prescription • Postural assessment and correction • Sporting injuries • Post operative rehabilitation • Workplace rehabilitation • Injury preventions strategies • More services available

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GREAT WORKOUT immediately boosts your energy and your mood, and also helps to set a healthy tone for how you approach your day.

I have a buddy and we boost each other up a few times a week before breakfast, and now it is part of my daily routine.

This month, Rotary tells us about their bowel scan kits, Mary and Tim Bagshaw talk knees, Melissa Borich shares plans for a meditation guru visiting the Hinterland, Wendy Rosenfeldt helps adjust us to the change of season and Marisa Kliese explains the use of affirmations.

And remember – simple lifestyle changes, including maintaining a healthy weight, being active, eating well, limiting alcohol, quitting smoking and staying SunSmart prevents at least one-third of all cancers.

Ph: 07 5494 3911

• Podia try • M a ss age Therap y • Audio Clinic • Wom ens Health

1/70 Maple Street, Maleny

REHABILITATION REHABILITA REHABILIT ATION & EXERCISE

Bowel cancer check – be in it

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OWEL CANCER is responsible for more deaths each year than prostate or breast cancer, yet it one of the easiest cancers to control. The clue lies in early detection.

If detected early there is a 90% recovery rate; a late detection often proves fatal. The use of a simple BowelScan kit from Rotary can provide that early warning. There are approximately 14000 cases of bowel cancer detected each year. Sadly, of these up to 50% will be too late to survive treatment.

The Rotary BowelScan kits will be available from May 1-31 this year

MAPLETON ~ MONTVILLE ~ MALENY ~ IMBIL

The Rotary BowelScan kits will be available from the following pharmacies May 1-31 this year: Maleny Amcal, Maleny Riverside, Montville and Mapleton at a cost of $15.

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There are no dietary restrictions, collection of the sample is easy, and you mail back, in a prepaid envelope, the sample to the testing laboratory which then advises you of the result. No need to return the sample to the local pharmacy.

Massage

By Jacqui O’Grady

So it’s up to you – hide behind the good old Aussie saying of “She’ll be right mate” and do nothing, or face reality head on and buy a kit from your local pharmacy.

Remember spending that $15 and having the test done could just be the best $15 you ever spend.

What can massage really do?

Muscle overuse, & incorrect posture, can build tension in our muscles.

Mindfulness and Meditation in Daily Li fe

Massage can make the connective tissue around & within your muscles more pliable, enabling the muscle to move more freely which allows flexibility to increase at the joints. Massage increases blood flow, & healthy interaction with local nerves, cleaning away debri, & circulating the nervous systems’ healing hormones.

Meditation 7 day Meditation Retreat “translating | 1 - 7 July 2017 into a way of being” Chenrezig Institute EUDLO Facilitated by Ruth & Ian Gawler with Melissa Borich IAN GAWLER is holding his first Qld retreat at the delightful Chenrezig Institute, situated in Eudlo. The retreat will be practical and regenerative; accessible to any beginner along with more experienced meditators.

The advantage here at DYNAMIC MASSAGE is the integration of other therapies when required with other practitioners to complete the circle of care for you.

!Relaxation massage - for the pure pleasure of reducing stress & muscle tension

Secular, non-secular all-inclusive, as we take the time out of our busy lives to meditate for a variety of personal reasons.

Whether one is in full health or dealing with health concerns this retreat shows you ways in which to regain perspective, clarity, vitality and balance. Exploring techniques that unite practice with daily life.

Ian has written many books on this topic, and has an amazing ability to share in such a way that is accessible, informative, research based, and experiential.

Massage can identify inconsistencies, fibrous areas, knots, inflammation, spasm, & relieve tension & free nerve pathways that may otherwise be tethered.

“translating Meditation into a way of being”

To book and receive further information: info@insighthealth.com.au or call Melissa on 0417 200 192

So come on in, I can’t wait to get my hands on you 5478 9031 0421 669 693 Paynters Pocket PALMWOODS jak@dynamicmassage.com.au www.dynamicmassage.com.au HINTERLAND TIMES – MAy 2017

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Ayurvedic Health Advice to Suit You

Adjusting to the change of season

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S THE WEATHER cools down some people breathe a sigh of relief and feel invigorated by the crisp cool Wendy Rosenfeldt mornings while others find that their body feels stiffer and it is harder to creep out from under the doona in the mornings.

How we experience the seasonal cycles depends on our Ayurvedic mind/ body type and our imbalances. Vata types like the heat but find the cold weather aggravating. Being hot by nature, Pitta predominants prefer the cooler weather while Kapha natured people like warm weather but find humidity or cold, damp climates uncomfortable.

Summer and early Autumn are governed by Pitta dosha. Pitta exhibits the qualities of fire, being hot and intense by nature and displays the colours of red, orange and yellow. We feel Pitta in the hot Summer sun and see the colours in the autumn leaves.

We naturally try to balance Pitta during Summer by eating more salads and sweet juicy fruit. Swimming in the ocean and spending time in nature also offsets Pitta’s heat and intensity.

As we get further in to Autumn, airy Vata dosha begins to predominate. Vata is light, dry, quick, moving and cold by nature. Late Autumn and Winter are colder and drier and this can influence the balance of our doshas in the mind and body. you may feel that your skin dries out, you feel more stiff or brittle in the mornings and your sleep can become lighter.

Mentally you may feel spaced out or indecisive. Cravings for fresh

salads and cooling fruit are replaced by the desire for cooked, nourishing meals, warming spices and heavier foods. Vata is balanced by sweet, sour and salty tastes and when out of balance can result in strong cravings for desserts and salty snacks.

Vata needs some sweet, sour and salty foods to maintain balance but that can be found in sweet potato, carrots or pumpkin, plain yogurt or lemon for sour and good quality salt used in cooking. If we incorporate all the tastes in our diet we are less likely to crave these tastes in junk food. Adding more oil to the diet in the cooler months can also pacify the dryness of Vata.

Covering the head and neck will minimise the Vata aggravation from the cold and wind and is especially important for babies or people with little or no hair as most of our body’s heat escapes through our head. A nourishing warm oil massage is a Vata pacifying treat as it soothes the spacey, lightness of excess Vata as well as improving circulation and keeping the skin from drying out.

Going to bed early and having enough rest is important if Vata is strong in the physiology. Taking extra rest if you feel you are starting to get sick will allow the body time to fight off any infections and rebalance.

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

For more information call 5499 9580/ 0438 507 188 or email wendy.rosenfeldt@tm.org.au

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Jane Stanley PODIATRIST/DIABETES EDUCATOR COMPREHENSIVE PODIATRY & DIABETES EDUCATION PRACTICE MALENY FULL PODIATRY SERVICE • General foot & nail care • Complete diabetes foot assessment & follow up care • Corn & callus removal • Heel & foot pain • Orthotic therapy/ sporting injuries DIABETES EDUCATION • Managing your diabetes on a daily basis • Medication & Insulin management • Promoting a healthy lifestyle, skills & strategies BULK BILLING FOR DVA & ENHANCED PRIMARY CARE PLAN PATIENTS HOLDING PENSIONER & SENIOR HEALTH CARE CARDS Weekly appointments available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Saturday morning by appointment only

OCHRE MEDICAL CENTRE

5494 2388

39 Coral St MALENY 48

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T’S BEEN ESTIMATED that over 500 million people worldwide struggle with anxiety, and although each of these people may experience similar, though slightly differently symptoms, they generally feel very alone and trapped by their emotions.

Anxious thoughts and emotions cause one to contract, these symptoms can be so powerful that they can hold the individual captive. There may be a desire to hide from the world, this can express itself as various forms of social anxiety.

Food may become an issue, such as you might be drawn to eat the wrong foods, thereby downgrading your chemical balance, or you may be drawn to stop eating, and in this way cause your blood sugar to drop at a time when your brain chemistry needs balance.

Sometimes mood changes are experienced that might mask the underlying anxiety or depression, the individual may not even be aware of what is driving the emotional roller coaster that can make simple decisions difficult, and even interfere with the ability to remember things that are usually easy for you. There are many physical practices that can bring

about balance, as can herbal, nutritional and homeopathic supplements, and also some conventional medicines that can help restore brain chemistry. However because we’re often engaged in unconscious self talk and our subconscious is always listening, for this reason, the use of affirmative statements spoken and written can be powerfully restorative because words elicit chemistry.

The following is an example from some statements I have written and which have proven helpful to my patients.

“I will not judge outcomes by appearances, for I know that in this matter Infinite Spirit is now victoriously at work for me.”

Close your eyes, take a breath and think about the words.

“I trust Life, I am safe and secure, I am Divinely guided, Infinite Spirit within me and around me, loves, heals, and nurtures me. Understanding this, I breathe deeply and I let go.” Close your eyes, take a breath and think about the words.

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

Contact me on 5494 2627.

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ADVERTORIAL

Knee replacements may not be the only answer O STEOARTHRITIS (OA) OF THE KNEE joint is a common complaint in the older population. It can cause pain and loss of function, especially with things like squatting, kneeling and walking on stairs which can become increasingly difficult.

Traditionally, total knee replacement has been the main treatment option for those with moderate to advanced

arthritis. Recently however, there have been some studies showing that non-operative management of knee OA can be very successful in improving OA symptoms.

A program designed by your physiotherapist involving weight-bearing training for the whole lower limb can work to subtly change the way you move. Often weakness or tightness around the hip joint can have a large effect on movement patterns in the knee. This is especially the case in those with a knock-knee type of gait.

This program usually requires no special equipment and will take less than 5 minutes twice a day to complete. In conjunction with taping to help unload the painful structures in the knee (pictured), this program will help to build strength and endurance in the muscles around the knee and hip to help unload the painful joint.

The tape unloads the infrapatellar fat pad, which is a highly pain-sensitive structure at the front of the knee that is thought to be a large contributor to this sort of knee pain. Even for patients who go on to opt for a total knee

replacement, this exercise program can act as a pre-hab to help increase the chances of a good outcome after surgery.

The physiotherapists at Maleny Physiotherapy will be able to help you manage your knee pain and possibly delay or avoid the need for a knee replacement.

For assessment and management of your knee pain, call Maleny Physiotherapy for an appointment with Tim or Mary on 5494 3911.

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Continuity of Midwifery Care for Hospital and Home Birth Pregnancy and Postnatal Care for up to 6 weeks Medicare and Bulk Billed services available

Sallyann Stewart

Naturopath, Herbalist, Remedial Massage Therapist, Live Blood Analysis Practitioner

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

Appointments: 5435 2599 / 0421 410 558 sallyann@naturaltherapiesstudio.com

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Health, Wellness Beauty Hinterland Health and Beauty

ACUPUNCTURE Anthony Brown Acupuncture Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner.

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

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

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

ASTROLOGY Chirone Shakti – Stargazer Astrology Insight into your relationships, family issues, spiritual purpose, life transitions, and your year ahead. Counselling astrologer with spiritual focus. Astrology courses and workshops. Ph: 0421 814459, www. chironeshakti.com.au

BEAUTY THERAPISTS & HAIRDRESSERS A little Beauty, Body and Wellness Elements at Montville Customised beauty treatments. Pamper packages. Special occasion & bridal makeup. Massage. Manicures. Pedicures. Devine body treatments. Ph: 5478 6212 www.elementsmontville.com.au Michelle Jarden - Beauty Therapist Electrolysis, facials, massage, make-up, nails, sauna, spray tanning, tinting, waxing, ear-piercing. 66 Curramore Rd, Witta.

Ph: 5494 4012 or Mob: 0402 531 500 Nellies Creative Hair Design Cut and Colour specialists. Now in new location 21 Coral St Maleny. Nellie, Annette and Jenny offer you the opportunity to have exceptional hair using great product at fantastic prices. Ph: 0438 785 443

Montville Day Spa In the Clouds at 166 Balmoral Road, Montville Our centre of excellence in Holistic Health Services employs ‘the best of the best’ Contact us for an unforgetable enriching experience. Ph: 0456 173 389 www.montvilledayspa.com.au

Chiropractor- Palmer USA – SCENAR Therapy, Ayurveda – Effective Pain Relief – 32 years of spinal manipulation – DVA & Medicare Provider 0410 793 513 26 Coral Street, Maleny

Maple Chiropractic Maleny Dr. Stephen Lowe, Dr. Samuel Lowe, Dr. Catherine Metcalf, Dr. Rebel Hungerford Concession, family rates & HICAPS available.

Gentle, effective care for the whole family.

45 Maple Street, Maleny. Ph. 5494 3322 www.maplechiropractic.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

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

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

Web:www.richardgiles.info

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 Dr John Pirie Chiropractor & Applied Kinesiologist Gentle hands on chiropractic using applied kinesiology. Over 30 years in private practice. Families welcome. Mon, Tues,Thur 2:00 – 5.30pm; Fri 9:00am -12noon 19 Coral Street Maleny, Ph: 5435 2155 www.siaholistichealth.com.au

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

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

We provide an unmatched depth of experience and diversity. Open Tue - Fri 9.00am - 4.00pm and Sat 9.00am –12.00pm 168 Main St, Montville. Phone 5442 9269 Beauty By Gabrielle Mobile Beauty Therapist. Servicing the Hinterland. Friendly professional service Specialising in waxing, tinting, massage, facials, manicure, pedicure, Shallac, spray tan and Wedding Make-up.

Ph: 5435 0172 or 0476 976 812

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

Tanya-Maree Beauty Therapist Mobile Service - your needs in your own home. Ensuring a service with total care and professionalism. Providing pedicures, manicures, facials and massage, waxing, tinting and shellac gel nails.

Ph: 0409 857 186

Juliette Kalifa Qualified Counsellor & Arts Therapist 20 years experience combining counselling with arts and sand play as requested. Adults, children, individuals, relationships and groups.

Training and supervision of counselling professionals. Ph: 0417 643 592

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

Ruth Donnelly - Holistic Counsellor Heart-centred approach to healing trauma, building emotional wellbeing. Integrating body psychotherapy, mindfulness, artistic therapies, Reiki, Acutonics, Bush Flower Essences, Dru yoga. Ph: 0409 564 276, ruth@ruthdonnelly.com.au, www.heartmindconnections.org

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

Heartspace Artspace & Counselling-Liz Antcliff. B. Psych. MA. Coun. PG Art Therapy Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Sensorimotor Art Therapy/ Counselling Individuals; Couples & Groups.ACA; ACATA; ANZATA. Maleny/Brisbane Ph: 0438 1632 55 www.heartspaceartspace.com

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

Specialising in parents, children and families.

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

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HOME CARE Hinterland Home Assist – Aged and Disability Home Care Experienced, qualified, insured carer to aid in assistance of independent living. Personal or palliative care, respite, transport, house duties. Sya Marie Wiersma 0432 795 549

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

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

Ph: 0438 050 839 for appointments.

"The door to change is always open" Mary (McGrory) CrawfordPowerful Transformations Depression, Self Esteem, Motivation, Addictions (eg. smoking, alcohol), Weight Loss, Confidence Building (eg. Public Speaking), Coachingachieving your goals and more. Health Benefits may apply. Ph: 0457 230 952 E: powerfultransformations8@gmail.com

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

Gift Vouchers. Ph: 0400 722 786 www.thestillpoint.com.au Kathy Blackburn, Adv Dip Applied Science (Remedial Massage). Remedial/Sports Massage; Traditional Chinese Massage; Lymphatic Drainage; Emmett Technique, Trigger Point & Myofacial Release. “Integrated Bodywork” tailored to your special needs.

HF rebates. Ph: 5429 6180

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NUTRITIONIST Natalie Harms - Nutritionist

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

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

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

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

Relax your body, relax your mind. Massage with a profound and lasting effect. Certified Level 7 Ka Huna bodyworker and teacher. Ph: 5499 9372 www.jesskahunahut.com.au Facebook.com/jesskahunahut

Member of A.T.M.S. with all Health Fund Rebates!

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

Stephen Hammond Optometry 44 Lowe St, Nambour Ph: 5476 2333

Maleny Optical Deborah & Stephen Hammond are proud to be local, independent eye healthcare providers.

Focussed on quality care for you and your family, giving your eye health and vision the best personalised attention it requires and deserves.

Shop 8 Riverside Centre, 8 Maple St Maleny 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

Dynamic Massage We Can't Wait to Get our Hands on You. Let Nature Nurture You. Call Jacqui to book your appointment today.

Palmwoods 5478 9031 or 0421 669 693 www.dynamicmassage.com.au

Eudlo Osteopathy – Thomas Whitton Gentle manipulative therapy for body dysfunction and pain in all ages.

13 Rosebed Street, Eudlo Ph: 5445 9555

LIVING THERAPIES Elizabeth Khalu – Living Therapies Offers Universal Medicine Therapies, an approach to health and well being from the understating that, we are out own best medicine. Esoteric Massage, Chakra Puncture, Esoteric Connective Tissue Therapy, Sacred Esoteric Healing, Energetic Facial Release. Mobile: 0428 815 211 Email: elizabeth@livingtherapies.com.au

Range of Motion Physiotherapy Mapleton - Montville - Maleny - Imbil Russ, Barbs, Lauren and Kerrie. Providing the highest quality care to restore & maintain optimal physical function & mobility.

Ph: 5478 6600 www.rangeofmotion.com.au

Maleny Osteopathy

MEDICAL CENTRE

Assessing and solving your muscular, joint and spinal pain problems using ‘hands on’ manual therapy. Effective in treating postural strain, neck and back pain, aches, strains, stiffness, and sports injuries. Ph: 5494 2388 www.malenyosteopathy.com.au

Ochre Health Medical Centre Offering onsite Doctors, experienced nursing staff and Allied health services. Appointments available Mon- Fri 8.30am- 5 pm and in Maleny Sat 9am-12pm.

Ph Maleny: 54942 388 ; Ph Montville: 5442 9144 Book online at www.ochrehealth.com.au

PERSONAL TRAINER, FITNESS, DANCE Get Active!!!

Group Fitness & Personal Training

NATUROPATHS

Join me for a fun affordable and social way to achieve a fit and healthy body. All fitness levels welcome, fully qualified trainer. ‘Your Goals Are My Goals’. Rachel Ph: 0423 618 945 Email: rachel.lockman@yahoo.com.au

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

19 Coral St, Maleny, 5435 2599/ 0421 410 558, sallyann@naturaltherapiesstudio.com

Aikido A traditional non-competitive Japanese martial art taught in a safe, friendly, atmosphere.

Confidence, Connection, Friendship, Fun. New members welcome- Kureelpa Hall Tuesday evenings 6.30pm. Ph: 0401 866 414 http://tak.org.au/sunshine-coast/

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

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

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OPTOMETRIST

Blue Zen Massage – Shayne Harris Dip.Remedial Massage and Dip.Reflexology

PODIATRY Jane Stanley Podiatrist / Credentialled Diabetes Educator For all podiatry and diabetes education services. 1-3 39 Coral St, Maleny.

Appointments available weekly on Tue, Wed and Thurs. Ph: 5494 2388

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

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

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WELLNESS - MIND BODY SPIRIT

Beautiful Kahuna Massge with Linda

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Psychic Readings/Tarot Kerry Laizans: Readings that bring together insightful intuition and holistic counselling, Kerry is available for events such as weddings, by appointment in Maleny, by phone or online. Contact: 0411 488 291 or at throughthevortex.org

Tarot Channeller Mary-Lou is now Montville based.

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

Hens and group bookings available.

Phone 5445 7418 or 0418 912 797

Praxis Therapy Clinical Hypnotherapy, Regression Therapy, Reconnective® Healing, The Reconnection™, Reiki Healing, Counselling, Between Lives Spiritual Regression. Sunshine Coast, Maleny-Montville. Appointment: 0417 754 242 Online appt via Skype. www.praxistherapy.com.au

Metafisica Natural Therapies We offer Egyptian, Hawaiian, Brazilian massages.

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

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

Conscious Energy Past Life Regression - learn about your soul’s journey through time. Combined Energy Healing & Intuitive Reading -gain insight and positive change. Energetic Alignment -step into your true nature in a powerful way. Kirsten Rothe Ph: 0400 197 997 www.consciousenergy.com.au

Chi-Gung White Crane Qi Gong develops balance, lightness & agility, cools & relaxes your body, balances the Heart Energy, gently stretches ligaments, releases tightness spine.

Palmwoods/ Gheerulla/ Private.

Ph: 0414 366 604 www.kungfuqld.com.au

Angelic Reiki Healing with Jane Angelic Reiki Healing is a high frequency energy that assists with conditions such as anxiety, pain and stress. Australian bushflower essences and shell essences help to balance the emotions.

Call Jane 0410 150 760 – Palmwoods.

Lady Mountain Therapies Healings, Tarot Readings, Aura Wipes, Women’s Massage, Emotional Mental Physical Spiritual Soul, Well Being Sciences.

8/38 Maple Street, Maleny Jennifer Marie – Ph: 0499 603 248 www.ladymountaintherapies.com.au

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

Tues 6 -7.30pm (Gentle yoga), Fri 9.3011.15am (General yoga), Fri 11.30 - 12.30pm (Meditation Class), Fri 12.45-1.45pm (Chair/Gentle yoga) Ph: 0417 200 192 e: melissa@melissashealingspace.com www.melissashealingspace.com

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

Mon 10.30am and Thurs 9.30 am.

No bookings required. Classes suit all levels of experience. Maleny Showgrounds Pavilion Ph: Lottie 5313 7756

Maleny Yoga Centre Shop 7 Rainforest Plaza Maple St Maleny.

Fully equipped studio. Certified & Experienced Teachers. Beginners & senior classes available, casuals welcome.

Ph: 0448 518 734 E: info@malenyyogacentre.com

Pilates in Witta & Maleny Strength, weight-loss, pain management, flexibility, well-being. Qualified Instructor.

Group mat classes using small props. Friday & Saturdays. All welcome. Kid friendly classes.

Bec: 0421 983 321; pilatesplatform@gmail.com pilatesplatform.com.au

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Professional Services ACCOUNTING & TAXATION

GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Frederick A Forbes - Accountant & Registered Tax Agent Specialising in small business & individual tax returns. Primary producers, rentals, investors, salary & wages. Personal & professional service. 3/15 Maple St, Maleny. Ph: 5491 1504 0434 996 608. E: forbestax@bigpond.com

COMPUTER / WEB SERVICES/VIDEO

QGAP Maleny - Maleny Police Station, 49 Maple Street Mon, Tue, Fri: 9am–2pm closed 12–12:30pm New Vehicle Registrations & Housing close 1pm. Services include – Dept of Transport & Main Roads (not Driver Licences), Births, Deaths & Marriages, Seniors Cards, CTP Insurance & more. EFTPOS & Credit Cards preferred.

Manager: Judy Phipps - Ph: 5429 6293

Above & Beyond Travel We take pride in our attention to detail and providing you with a unique travel experience. Shop 2 Riverside Centre Maleny.

Ph: 07 5499 9015 or nicola@abovebeyondtravel.com.au Maleny Cruise and Travel Maleny Cruise & Travel is a bespoke travel company that has been taking the stress out of travel for over 20 years.

39 Maple Street, Maleny Ph: 5499 9111 E: gillian@malenytravel.com.au www.malenytravel.com.au

INSURANCE BROKER

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

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

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

TRAVEL AGENTS

REAL ESTATE Remax Hinterland Nobody in the world sells more Real Estate than RE/MAX. Office: 07 5408 4220 Sales: 0447 737 737, 2/10 Maple St, Maleny www.remaxhinterland.com.au

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

FINANCE

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

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

Give us a try. 5499 8988

Baker Robinson Lawyers Steve Robinson – Mary McIver Experienced Professional Legal Team 15A Bunya Street, Maleny Ph: 5494 2665 E: maleny@brlawyers.com.au www.brlawyers.com.au

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

Here’s my number 5499 9855 or 0407 407 070

PICTURE FRAMING Doug Tognolini – iQ Money Management “Growing & Protecting your Wealth” We provide a full range of financial services including; Superannuation (including SMSF’s), Retirement Planning, Wealth Creation & Life Insurance. Ph: 5442 2764 / 0409 594 044.

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

Mon to Fri: 10am–4pm; Saturday: 10am–1pm.

Cnr. Coral & Myrtle St. Maleny Ph: 5494 2100; www.holdensgallery.com.au

Humphries and Fisk Whether you are looking to buy or sell, Ian and Pat, with over 20 years experience on the range would love to share their expert local knowledge with you. Ph: 07 5494 3344, Fax: 07 5494 3488 20 Maple St, Maleny. www.malenypropertysales.com.au/ Ray White Maleny One of the leading real estate agency's for the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Unit 1, 5 Maple Street, Maleny Ph: 5499 9966 http://raywhitemaleny.com.au/

VALUERS Hinterland Property Valuers – Sam Balch Certified Practising Valuer (AAPI) with over 25 years of property experience. Independent property advice from a local specialising in both Rural and Sunshine Coast hinterland property Ph: 0407 962 577, e: sam.balch28@gmail.com

VETERINARY CARE District Vets Maleny Veterinarian Susan Portas and Nurse Deb Barratt combine to provide professional compassionate care for your pets. Hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 8am–6pm; Wed 9am–5pm; Sat 9am–12noon.

7 Myrtle St Maleny Ph: 5499 9077

Trades & Services AIR CONDITIONING Range Airconditioning Lic. No L016305 Supply and installation of high quality, energy efficient, ducted and wall mounted reverse cycle, split air conditioning systems for cooling, heating and de-humidification. Ph Yelma on 5494 3459 or 0421 488 048 E: rangeaircon@gmail.com

ANTENNAS

CHAINSAW & TREE WORK

CAR CARE Car Care Maroochydore, Nambour, Hinterland Premium mobile detailing from wash to major interior/exterior details. Own power and water.

We come to you (home or work).

Call Mark 0402 988 003 / 1300 227 227

CARPENTRY

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

Patios, decks, renovations, new work All aspects of carpentry from planning to the finished product. All work guaranteed Qld BSA No 103-1105 Ph Steve: 0402 167 355

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

Insurance quotes. Friendly reliable service.

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

Tim Clark Carpenter Trade qualified local and licensed.

Stairs, carports, decks, renovations, extensions, home & building maintenance, creative work.

Ask us about our unique pricing method.

Phone Tim for a fair quote: 0412 854 222 QBCC 47098

BUILDER Porcha Property Maintenance Reg. builder – QBCC 41059 Insured New homes, renovations, build in under, pergolas, decks, carports, building repairs, alterations and extensions. Call Alex for obligation free quote Ph: 0407 024 114

CABINETMAKER Paul Randall Cabinetmaker of Maleny New & renovated kitchens & vanities benchtops a speciality - stone, timber & laminated finishes. Home Offices, Wall Units, Wardrobes. Ph: 0432 953 186 Lic QBSA 1162819. Member Master Builders.

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

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

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

All Trees to Chip Tree felling, pruning, lopping, mulching, stump grinding, landscaping & retaining walls, fences etc. Two chippers - 6 inch & 12 inch. Qualified and insured. Phone Rob Milner: 5445 7805

Tony Wootton Tree Surgeon.Dip Hort(Arb) Operating locally since 1996. Tree assessments and advice. Trees and shrubs pruned and detailed. Hazardous trees removed.

M: 0403 467 664 Ph: 54 944 917 www.twtreesurgeon.com BRM Tree Services All forms of tree & palm care. Certified climbing arborist & insured. Storm Damage/ Hazardous Trees, Drone inspections, removals, trimming, mulching, tight access, stump grinding & land/ block clearing. Free Quotes & Advice. Benjamin R Miller 0401 441 945 – BRMTreeservices@outlook.com / BRMTreeservices.com.au

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

CURTAINS, BLINDS, SECURITY Custom Curtains and Shade Specialising in custom made Blinds, Awnings, Shutters, Curtains, Security and Umbrellas.

Professional advice and installation. Servicing the hinterland since 1989. Call us for a free measure and quote. Ph: 5494 6898

Get your business noticed for only $44 per month

Trades & Services ELECTRICAL

($33.00 for ongoing advertising)

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

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

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

O’Connors Electrical & Civil Contractors Servicing all areas of Sunshine Coast Covering all aspects of electrical work, from service calls to those larger jobs. We do it all and have the experience that’s needed.

Call Leonard: 0437 131 637

East of Eden 30 yrs experience. Specialising in Landscape Consultancy. Japanese Gardens, Japanese water Features, Garden Renovations/ Maintenance, Courtyard Design/ Creating Sacred Spaces. Eamon Jefford Lic. 54178 Ph: 0414 366 604 www.eastofeden.com.au

EXCAVATION

Honest Johns Fencing for Domestic fencing styles. Timber, Colorbond, Chainwire, Timber Retaining. Free quotes. Have confidence in knowing the man who does the quote, does the job. Smaller jobs, $3300.00 and under. john@honestjohnsfencing.com.au

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

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

FIREWOOD Firewood Delivery in Maleny and surrounding areas.

All seasoned hardwood $140 per cubic metre.

Contact Craig on 0457 907 520 or email taylorsfarmenquiries@ gmail.com

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

GUTTER CLEANING

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

Update * Renew * Repair * Plastering * Cabinets * Tiling * Call John Ph 0404 056 147 hatchshomemaintenance@hotmail.com QBA Lic. No 1242008 A1 Handyman Work Small jobs, improvements and maintenance.

In the home and out in the garden. Affordable and reliable. Discounts for pensioners. Local.

Call Lester for a free quote 0435 498 891.

KITCHENS Kidds for Kitchens -Russell Kidd QBCC 478438 Now servicing the local area. Kitchens, Vanities, Robes. No matter your requirements we can help from laminated cabinets to stone bench tops with two-pac doors. Established over 35 yrs with CNC equipped factory. Call Russell: 0409 275 378 or factory: 4162 3732 www.kiddsforkitchens.net

Anderson Plumbing & Roofing QBSA1066328 Plumbing, drainage & roofing. New work, renos, maintenance specialists. Septic systems, blocked drains, high pressure ‘sewer jett’ drain cleaner, drain camera, cable locations, tank installations, roof & guttering. Ph: 5494 3340 or 0409 541 475

Sky Plumbing & Gas Fitting BSA 1078655 Guttering, Water Tanks, Filters and Pump Installation. Septic Trenches, Holding Tanks, Blocked Drains. Heat Pumps & Gas Installation.

Landlord water reports.

Water Hammer solutions. Ph: 042 11 66 882 Suncoast Liquid Waste Removal Local owner/operator specialising in commercial / domestic waste water pump outs- septics, treatment plants, grey water, holding tanks, pond/pool sludge, drains etc. Avoid costly blockages & system failure with prompt, reliable & expert service. Tank assessments available. EPA licensed and fully insured. Call 0439 646 707 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

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

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL A Load of Rubbish Friendly, reliable rubbish collection service.

All green and general waste. Cheap rates. Servicing Cooroy to Caloundra, Kenilworth to the Coast.

Call Andy: 0406 932 663 www.aloadofrubbish.com.au www.facebook.com/aloadofrubbishsunshinecoast

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

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

RURAL PRODUCTS Brazzen Rural Products For all your animal handling needs. We stock cattle and sheep panels, cattle crushes, horse round yards, dog/chicken cages, ramps, gates.

Free delivery to local area. Enquiries: 0418 528 939

PA / SOUND SYSTEMS

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

Prompt and reliable service. Garden clean-up.

Competitive rates. Ph: Wayne 0434 724 030

PLUMBING & WASTEWATER

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

Ph: 5445 7615 Mob: 0412 680 801

FENCING & AUTOMATIC GATES

Roof & Gutter Maintenance Clean gutters, Blocked downpipes, New & repair downpipes, Roof repairs & leaks, Fix leaking gutters, New gutters & fascias, Install & service whirly birds, Skylights & Water Tanks Free quotes, local bloke, over 20 yrs experience Phone Brad 0419 712 081

Castle Plaster P/L Fibrous Plaster and Plasterboard-fixing, setting, cornices, steel frames and suspended ceilings.

New homes and renovations. No job too big or small. Est 1980 Contact John: 0417 275 241

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

Terrafirma Detailed Excavations & Earthworks Cost effective, friendly & reliable service.

Providing wet hire machinery for big & small jobs. Call today to discuss your next project.

Ph: 07 5494 2140; www.terrafirma.net.au

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.

Ph: 1800 558 745 or 0402 456 391

PLASTERING

Tom’s Sound Tom’s Sound has many years’ experience providing PA and sound to weddings, festivals, parties and other events.

Ph: 0437 279 505, e: tnealson@gmail.com

SMASH REPAIRS

City to Surf Painting & Decorating Re-paints & new work, industrial coatings, decorative finishes, Anti mould coatings.

Quality & value for money guaranteed.

Servicing the Range & beyond. BSA 1117847 Ph: Richard Daveson: 0418 708 620

SOLAR

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

Repair, paint, weld or makeover.

All work guaranteed. Ph: 5478 8922

PAINTING

Negawatts Electrical & Solar Power Call Us Last For A Competitive Quote!

Over 1000 local installations – Grid & Off-Grid & Battery Storage. CEC Licensed Installer A5100260 quality components - designed to last. Gary Phillips Ph: 0407 760 838 info@negawatts.com.au

Rob Presnell Painting Flaxton Quality workmanship and professional service, 2 pak coatings, sprayed texture coatings for floors and driveways, commercial line marking and roof coatings. Local reliable painter servicing the hinterland for 10yrs. Ph: 0451 100 286

PLANT NURSERIES Forest Heart Your Local Native Plant Nursery.

Specialising is the native plants of SE QLD for Revegetation, Gardens, Habitat 20 Coral Street, Maleny Ph: 07 5435 2193 www.forestheart.com.au Barung Landcare Native Plant Nursery Your local community nursery stocks an extensive range of species indigenous to the Blackall Range and surrounds. Open to the public Wed–Fri 9am–3pm, Sat 9am–12pm Ph: 0429 943 152 E: nursery@barunglandcare.org.au

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

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

Call Tony for a Free quote: 0411 777 922

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

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What’s on in ...

M AY 2 0 1 7 29

Yoga Play, 9.30am-10.30am, First 5 Forever initiative Nambour Library, 0 – 5 years

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State of Origin Game 1, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

JUNE 2-3

80th Maleny Show with two nights free live country music

10-11 Gardening on the Edge 23

School holidays again

30-2 Mary Valley Art Festival

Tuition and Workshops Piano Tuition Experienced teacher – all levels Experienced Accompanist – exams, concerts & rehearsals Dee Steele – 0413 253 193

Come to the Maleny Catholic Ladies Morning Tea on May 19

MAY

13

Beerwah Library Book Sale, 9am-noon

1-31 Rotary BowelScan kits available

13

Annual Hibiscus Spectacular, Woombye School of Arts Hall, 9am – 12.30pm, admission free, Audrey: 5476 2771

14

Glossy Black Cockatoo Birding Day 2017 across the Noosa Shire

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Mother's Day

14

Native Plants Sunshine Coast - walk amongst the Banksias, noon, Matthew Flinders Park, Steve Irwin Way, Beerburrum npscevents@gmail.com or Marie 0427 152 022

5

QCWA Nepalese lunch RSVP: 0407 757 251

5

Cancer patients, survivors and carers are invited to a free morning tea 10 – 11.30am at Kawana Library. Ph: 13 11 20

5

Nominations close Glass House Small Business Awards, also known as ‘The Glassy’s’

6

International Permaculture Day at Crystal Waters Market

6

The Queen of Ireland screens, Maleny Film Society Heritage Discovery Weekend

6-7

Gympie Garden Expo

6-7

Discovery Expo, Lake Kawana Community Centre

7

Messy Church 4pm-6pm, St George’s Anglican Church Maleny - fun, food and fellowship with the theme of "the still small voice", ph: 5435 2941

International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO)

18

Glass House Small Business Awards, Flame Hill Vineyard

Learn the Joyful art of Needlefelting

18-21 Noosa Food and Wine Festival Maleny Catholic Ladies Group present Australia's Biggest Morning Tea, 9.30 am Maleny Catholic Church, raffles, prizes, bookings essential. $10 tickets, Maleny Information Centre

9-11 NAPLAN and NAPLAN breakfasts at TCB school

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10

Glossy Black Cockatoo Birding training day

10

Online registrations close for Mother's Day Classic

20-21 Free courses start for families who are impacted by loved ones drug/alcohol use, Community Focus, Maroochydore, 0402 604 354 21

Maleny Show Dance

Horizon festival expression of interest round two closes

23

Yoga Play, 9.30am-10.30am, First 5 Forever initiative Maleny Library, 0 – 5 years

Fashion and Flowers, Maleny Hospital Auxiliary, 9.30am at the Pavilion, Showgrounds

25

Maleny SHS School Open Day, Tour 1 – 9.30am, Tour 2 – noon

Maleny SHS Staff Production Theatre Restaurant Mystery on the Maleny Express 6pm, Maleny SHS Hall

25

Craft Lovers, 9am-noon, join in on the last Thursday of each month, Nambour Library

12

P&C Day

25

12

Beerwah Writers meet 10am, Beerwah Library Ph: 0439 258 047

Discover Glasshouse Mountains, 10am-noon, Celebrate Glasshouse Country has produced 8 short videos promoting these iconic monuments.

Morning tea provided by the Friends of the Library, bookings essential

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GourMAY Matt Golinski's 5 Chef's Long Table Lunch, Kandanga Public Hall

27

Cinema Works launches a new show, 2pm Kenilworth, bookings: 5446 0341

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Richard Knight furniture workshop

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10,17,24 Join the friends of Beerwah Library for knitting circles in May, free, all equipment supplied

with New Zealand Flax with Maleny Maori artist Alice Spittle. Connect with nature and get creative using traditional NZ Maori techniques. Workshops run at the Kondalilla Eco Resort in Montville and are only $85.

For more information please visit www.artandwellbeing.com.au

One-day workshops making funky functional furniture. Identify suitable materials & create your own unique piece using simple wood-working tools.

Materials & lunch included $175.

Gift vouchers.

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

15-20 Queensland Small Business Week

6-7

Learn to Weave

Create Unique gifts, toys, artdolls whilst making new friends.

Tuesdays 11.30am – 2.30pm. $20.00 The Market Place Cafe Maleny.

E: rosemary.mitchell@iinet.net.au

Rhythm Culture Join Rhythm Culture Tuesdays and Thursdays for adult dance classes and kids & adult drumming classes.

Great for fitness, loads of fun and awesome community @ Palmwoods.

Everyone welcome! Ph: 0434 585 992

Mannequin Art Workshop Art, Antlers and Antiques Mapleton Saturday 27 May at 2pm, includes clear plastic mannequin to take home.

Limited places, please book asap.

Contact Ellen 0414 782 079.

Essential Elements of Drawing for beginners and dabblers.

New Thursday Studio Sessions in Montville – creative energy, motivation and inspiration. AVENIDA ArtSpace Western Avenue. For further information Ph Barbie: +61 417 076 815 avenidaonwestern@gmail.com

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