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From the Editor

November 2017

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HE MONTH STARTED with a storm bird deciding the tree outside our bedroom was perfect for his 5am mating call, and now he's back.

It brings to mind the "Tim Hawkins Handbook of Alternative Cuss Words - field tested and mother approved".

It gives options for "miffed", "exasperated" and "I'm not having it".

Please don't get me wrong. I like birds. I like waking up early. I just don't enjoy that combination.

Kiss my grits, is anyone else going spare with the mother-of-pearl screecher?

Last month, I took much longer than I should have wandering around Sculpture on the Edge. What a fantastic display it was. Even an udder on the 'coo'.

choose from opera, dance, classical music, exhibitions, workshops, a car festival and Recyclerama.

Inside this month Time to vote for Cooke Park playground Flame Hill is leading by example

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People are joining Arts Connect to attend this masterclass

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Wreaths and recipes for Remembrance

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It is also the slippery slope to Year 12 gowns, graduations and for this mother, a gap year!

As our darling no. 2 launches herself into the world, I'm practising phrases for my positive mindset, like:

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A year away will bring wonderful opportunities.

Thank glory not all our birdies have launched from the nest.

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November is the month of the Melbourne Cup, Remembrance Day and Christmas preparations.

Plus locals and visitors can also

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

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I just wish that son-of-a-biscuiteater storm bird would join them!

The colour yellow and Cooke Park Playground brought up a lot of malarkey in Maleny.

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COVER STORY This adorable adult short-eared possum was photographed by Wildlife Volunteers Association Inc (WILVOS) member Mel Bell, who describes herself as 'a bit of a mad old possum lady’ and shares how we can help.

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WILVOS Australian wildlife needs us. From not feeding birds, to reducing our speeds, to replanting rainforest, we are the ones who can save and help increase the wildlife population of this beautiful hinterland. HT’s Gay Liddington met with WILVOS member, Mel Bell, to hear more about the creatures we share this space with and how we can help them.

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PEAKING WITH MEL BELL, Maleny wildlife carer and member of WILVOS (Wildlife Volunteers Association Inc.) I am reminded of lyrics written by Pete Seeger in the late 50s, ... where have all the flowers gone, long time passing ...

Mel moved to Maleny almost two years ago and describes herself as ‘a bit of a mad old possum lady’.

Previously she was a carer for eight years with a Sydney wildlife rescue group. Possums, bandicoots, antechinus and birds have all found their way into Mel’s care.

“You spend a lot of time feeding and looking after possums. I now have specialist knowledge, whereas another WILVOS member Sammy Ringer specialises in bats.

“Most people don’t know that Bat Rescue will provide free heavy-duty, wildlife-friendly netting to homeowners for their fruit trees.

“Sammy does an enormous amount of rescues of all kinds of wildlife. We have about six carers in Maleny, a number we would like to increase. The less carers and support you’ve got, the more it impacts on those doing it,” said Mel. Looking through the eyes of a newcomer, Mel’s gaze scans the land around her North Maleny property.

“This is all relatively new growth. A friend who lives

nearby planted a rainforest when she moved here about 30 years ago. She said it was a 360-degree clear view back then.

“It seems that a lot of people are planting rainforest and native trees. I’m also aware of a working group that tends the gully near Hakea Street. As a result of their plantings the bird population has increased.”

While it is obvious that many Hinterland residents care about the wildlife there is also the flipside. Mel shares a story she calls, the Baroon Pocket carnage.

“A carer at Witta was manning the hotline and took a call about an injured wallaby on Baroon Pocket Road. It was reported that a wallaby had been knocked down by a car and the joey hopped away. Sammy and I attended in the hope we could find the joey which would certainly die if unattended. We didn’t find it.

“A woman from Sunshine Coast Wildlife Rescue was there and had euthanised the injured mother, a red-necked wallaby.

“While at the scene we realised that there was another injured wallaby in the grass right near where we were sitting. It was completely smashed.

“At that point the police arrived. They euthanised that animal then on checking, we found a joey in its pouch. It was not viable and taken to the vet. That was four animals gone in one hit.

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“Another call came a few days later. A big male wallaby had been hit in that same spot.

“We talked to the neighbours. They said that even though it’s an 80km speed limit, cars come belting down there and anything that’s crossing particularly at dawn or dusk doesn’t stand a chance. So, we’ve lost a whole mob of wallabies, a little family just in that one spot,” Mel shared still distressed and frustrated by the experience.

Local veterinarian support is integral to the work of WILVOS. Mel has high praise for their care.

“The Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital is a separate facility located at the back of the zoo. The public can have a ‘sneak peek’ from the viewing area where you can watch operations. The staff are so patient even though they’re stretched to the limit. We don’t know how lucky we to have that place.

“Also, our vets are wonderful. The don’t get paid for tending native wildlife. It’s a voluntary service.”

It is obvious that the care of our wildlife is not a WILVOS issue but a community responsibility. There are a multitude of ways that we can assist.

Plant native trees. Put out bowls of water in dry weather but don’t feed the birds or animals. I was taken aback to learn that giving birds a bowl of sunflower seeds is like giving them a bowl of lollies.

Mindfulness when driving is key to wildlife conservation.

Slow down and be watchful, particularly at dawn and dusk.

A learning curve for me from my discussion with Mel was to put the wildlife hotline and emergency numbers in my phone. I relate to the fact that people can be shocked or panicked if they hit an animal. Allow those with training to guide you as to the best course of action.

“It’s not just about caring for wildlife, people can help in other ways: join WILVOS, train to man the wildlife hotline, be an online warrior and lobby your local

Andy the ringtail possum Image Gay Liddington

MP about deforestation. People can knit or sew pouches or assist by transporting animals.”

At the time of our chat Mel was caring for a young adult ringtail possum rescued from Maleny’s Riverside Centre.

She named him Andy.

“He was sitting in a tree being attacked by birds. I took the possum to the wildlife hospital. They removed the ticks, cleaned its wounds then I brought it home with a week’s supply of antibiotics.”

To conclude, Sammy Ringer hits home a message: “As Maleny grows more populous, the homes of our wildlife shrinks. Bushland is flattened, trees lopped, former habitat clear-felled to make way for yet another ‘lifestyle development’. The critters that live there are savagely evicted.”

With Sammy’s words echoing I reach back to Pete Seeger’s lyrics wondering if one day we’ll say: Where have all the wildlife gone, long time passing ... and ask, when will we ever learn, when will we ever learn?

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Feedback on Cooke Park Playground closes Nov 3 HT has been approached by community members who see the upgrade of Cooke Park Playground an opportunity for something extraordinary. Other have told Council to just get it done – what do you think?

From Travis Earsman Cooke Park Playground Community Group

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OOKE PARK WAS built to commemorate Maleny pioneers Ada and Alfred Cooke, whose family donated the land to the community in 1946. Since this time it has been a place of rest and recreation and its historic entrance shelter, clock tower and established trees are testament to this heritage.

Situated in the very heart of the town, Cooke Park’s identity has long been resonant with the spirit of Maleny.

In October of this year the much-loved playground in Cooke Park was demolished. Whilst Council had followed protocol in their efforts to advise the community of this by

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Once demolition had been carried out, images began to circulate on social media of the play facility that Council were intending to install as part of an ‘upgrade’.

The community response was largely one of disappointment, as the proposed playground was an offthe-shelf facility that had nothing of the unique charm and multi-faceted play opportunities of the old playground.

For it to truly be an upgrade, and truly honour the park’s rich heritage, the new facility would also need to be at least as imaginative and artistic as the old one, built by Harry Pearson in 2009 and listed on the Public Art Register.

It would also need to cater for all ages and all facets of ‘play’; the physical, creative, cognitive, social and individual needs of the child, as well as facilitate quiet-play.

Council have halted construction after a public outcry, and have responded to the call for community consultation by offering one alternate design example.

This is an important step forward, as Option 2 is quite close to what was there before.

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As Council have indicated that they are open to a submission from the community, our proposal would be this: Council builds Option 2 with significant input from the community; directed either by Council’s excellent in-house designer or a private designer sourced by the community.

This is a direction that, if accepted, would certainly deliver a facility that is truly representative of both the Council and the community’s vision as well as meeting the children’s needs.

Councillor Jenny McKay from Sunshine Coast Council responded to HT’s questions: A community group has indicated to HT they would like more involvement in the upgrade of Cooke Park Playground, is there scope for this?

The decision regarding what play equipment is installed and potential for further community involvement will depend on the outcome of the survey which closes on 3 November 2017.

would require to adhere to Council’s purchasing policy, and community involvement would need to be managed to ensure an open and transparent process which is fair to everyone. In addition, playgrounds standards would have to be strictly adhered to ensure children’s safety.

Is the path, gate, trees and fencing to make the park safer available on both options?

The works for the path, gate and trees are available for both options.

Could toilets also be part of the plan?

There are existing toilets (near the Community Hall) a 145m walk away from the park. Council’s Environment and Liveability Strategy, which was

subject to extensive community engagement, sets out the desired standards of service for parks, and toilets are not included on the list of suitable embellishments for local recreation parks.

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How much consultation/where was consultation prior to the removal?

The project was considered renewal of playground equipment (Council has 334 playgrounds with an asset renewal program based on regular inspections) and, as the replacement offered an increased range of play opportunities and was in a relatively small local park, was not subject to community consultation. This allows the maximum budget to be spent on ‘on-ground’ play equipment rather than internal Council costs.

The old timber play equipment had the following play value: two level fort, two climbing nets, single slide (plastic), entry ramp, toddler and child swing set and Spica spinner.

The proposed play equipment (option 1 in the survey) has: Two platforms, spider net bug game and anatomy of a bee panels, ‘logo’ and ‘sunbeam’ climbers (wonky shaped ladders), double slide (plastic), single rope climb, toddler and child swing set, Spica spinner and ‘caterpillar’ tunnel.

The play equipment is manufactured and installed by ‘Playscape Creations’ who deliver a high quality product.

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Could you clarify why was it removed and has it been relocated?

Initially, with hopes of retaining the structure, a structural engineer was commissioned by Council to inspect the structure and advised against retaining it due to extensive rot. The structure has been removed by the contractor and not been used elsewhere by Council.

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Is Council able to work with volunteering local builders/designers/artisans to create a more cost-effective approach?

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What a year 2017 has been for 11-year-old Ryan Engle.

The Maleny State School student has been extremely busy representing not just his school and district, but his region and state in both Swimming and Track and Field (athletics). And there is certainly more to come...

The making of an athlete Ryan Engle from Maleny is now training for the Pacific Games in Adelaide

UST LAST MONTH, MALENY STATE SCHOOL STUDENT, Ryan Engle competed in the Queensland School Track and Field State Championships held in Brisbane and performed outstandingly, winning gold medals for discus, shot-put and a bronze for the 100m. He also qualified for the long jump and 200m for Nationals.

Ryan has been invited to be a member of the Queensland School Sport 10-12 years Track and Field Team to participate in the upcoming Pacific School Games in Adelaide from December 2 to December 6, 2017.

Amazingly, he also qualified for swimming, but had to choose between the two.

Certainly Ryan works hard for all this success. “I train twice a week for athletics, and two-to-three times a week for swimming. My favourite stroke is breaststroke, and in track and field events I enjoy discus, shotput and 100m.”

Earlier this year in March, Ryan also attended the Queensland School Sport Australia Swimming State Championships and performed exceptionally well in the 10-12 multiclass 50m breaststroke claiming the gold medal and silver in the 50m backstroke; also qualifying for the 50m freestyle for Nationals.

When asked how he feels about these achievements, he smiles. “It makes me feel good. I feel proud of what I have done.”

2016 was the first year Ryan was able to compete at a higher representative level. His PE Teacher, Mr Shane

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Turner is very proud of him, “This achievement is not to be underestimated as it is very rare for a student to represent Queensland in two different sports in one year at a National level.”

For swimming, Ryan competed for Queensland at the School Sport Australia Swimming Championships in Darwin, September, 2016.

“This carnival showcased the best talent in the nation and Ryan established himself as a formidable competitor, with a bronze medal in the 10-12-year old multiclass relay and setting PB’s in individual strokes,” said Shane.

For athletics, Ryan then competed for Queensland at the School Sport Australia Track and Field Championships on November, 2016 at the Olympic Park, Sydney.

“Once again Ryan exhibited his high class sporting ability collecting many medals over the carnival and broke an astonishing five Australian records. Gold medals for discus, shot-put and long jump, ” stated Shane.

“The passion and dedication Ryan demonstrates was acknowledged when he was invited to attend the Talent 4 Tokyo Event at the University of Queensland of June last year,” he said.

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Despite his busy schedule, Ryan is also keen on other sports, “Bushrangers rugby union, and I also love motorbike riding.”

Mum Sally says he rides his motorbike like a “crusty demon” and does wheelies outside her work on his pushbike. Friends have said, “How can you do a wheelie with one hand, I can’t do it with two?”

“We call it Ryan’s ability. People just see Ryan for his spirit now, they don’t even notice his hand.”

After regular Children’s Hospital visits when he was little, staff told them to never hold Ryan back, to let him have a go at everything.

When he wanted to learn how to fish, Sally said it took them a couple of hours of casting, but they worked out strategies with him. The avid fisherman now enters fishing competitions.

But ask him what he’ll be watching at the Commonwealth Games and the answer is no surprise, “Track and field, and swimming,” he grins.

Ryan’s number one fans through all of this are his family, his mum Sally, his dad Herb and brother, Tyron. Sally noticed Ryan’s talent for sport from a young age.

“He always had impeccable hand, eye, foot coordination from a very small child. I always said ‘that boy should have been born with a ball,’” Sally shares.

“He was playing with balls, kicking them, has always loved sports from a young age. He is the conversion kicker for his Bushranger rugby union team and has an amazing eye for lining it up.

Nationals 2016: Ryan Engle with the 5 Australian records he broke and two golds for discus and long jump and silver for shotput at Olympic Park Sydney

“With regards to swimming, it actually was a total surprise to us that Ryan was a talented swimmer. This year he tied runner up age champion at school which was so exciting, it’s the little things like that that can mean the most.”

Ryan first started with the Maleny Little Athletics Club when he was four years old, entering into his first Glasshouse Pentathlon. “They have been a fantastic club to nurture him along his journey,” says Sally.

So what drives Ryan to be such an achiever? The answer is simple to him, “I love playing sport and like competing to do my best.”

Sally and Herb are enjoying him going from strength to strength, but they are also aware that he has had some amazing support along the way.

“We would like to thank the Maleny State School, Maleny Apex Club and the Maleny Little Athletics Club for their much appreciated support. And a special thank you to his coach Panayis Negropontis for his valued time and dedication to Ryan,” says Sally.

“Also Mr Shane Turner from the Maleny State School who has backed Ryan every step of the way and without him Ryan wouldn’t be where he is today.”

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AN AUTHENTIC ADVOCATE

A definite destination when visiting the Sunshine Coast Hinterland must be Flame Hill Vineyard.

Driving in to the property, you are treated to an expansive view across undulating hills and a distant stretch of vivid blue ocean on the horizon. Victoria McGuin recently went to find out the secret behind the success of this stunning venue.

Above: Tony Thompson against the backdrop of vibrant Flame Hill

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HIS IS A PLACE CREATED for sensory pleasure – in particular your tastebuds! Flame Hill boasts award-winning wines, which are estate-grown, and fine food, which is uniquely paddock-toplate, or locally sourced. (It smells mouthwateringly good when I arrive and takes all my selfcontrol not to suggest I sample a few dishes for review!)

I met Tony Thompson, who owns Flame Hill, a few years ago in this very spot, and it is good to catch up and hear how things are continually improving for this magical spot.

“We are more expansive with our grape varieties now,” Tony tells me. “We won a Gold in a national show with our Fiano (a white grape), and this year our Barbera won Gold at the Queensland Wine Awards.”

The awards side of the business has certainly kicked in,

with more results due in a few weeks for other national shows. “We participate in the Australian Small Winemakers Show annually,” Tony continues.

“It’s a very competitive event with almost all Australian and New Zealand wineries eligible to participate.”

Tony’s enthusiasm for the humble grape is obvious. “We have a good selection of alternative varieties now, like Tempranillo, Montville Verdelho, Muscat and Pinot Gris.

And we’re turning out 20,000 bottles a year from the Cellar Door, with an increase of 20% every year. People are really embracing our wines.”

Flame Hill’s main clients tend to be from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. “You see all different levels of sophistication and culture, which is great. I’ve noticed though that we generally attract couples, groups of couples and girl groups – it’s rarely groups of guys.”

Tony believes Flame Hill has business maturity now and the brand is well known. “People know what we are and what we do. And it’s good to go out there and always hear positives.”

The team work hard for their success, with a market garden, vineyard and cattle station all on site. There is even a staff member solely dedicated to growing produce for the kitchen. “We’re planting more orchards,” Tony says.

“On our other property on the Granite Belt, we are planting heirloom stone fruit… all the varieties that commercially and logistically the major supermarkets don’t want for various reasons. We know their value and flavour, so we will grow them.”

As we talk, I see some substantially-sized chickens roaming between the vineyards. “We use their eggs for our kitchen, grow our own herbs and vegetables, and our own grass-fed Angus beef.”

Tony feels that there is a great deal of false marketing these days impacting negatively on the wine and food industry.

“Virtual Wineries – no vineyard, no winery, only a sales point cellar door or restaurant purchasing product, in some cases interstate product, and sticking their label on the bottle.

“And too many businesses use ‘handmade’, ‘organic’, ‘local’, ‘grass-fed’’ – but is it? The community is often being conned and it’s not good enough. Not enough local businesses support local producers.

“The Edge in Montville has started stocking our wine, which is smart. Most choose to buy from outside the region based solely on price, rather than quality. Patrons visit our region to experience what is local and regional –

Content chickens and the rooster amongst the vineyards

not to have cheese from Victoria and wine from South Australia.”

The apparent false advertising that Tony sees on his travels is clearly a bone of contention, but he concludes with the belief, “You can be unique these days just by being authentic.”

Indeed, Flame Hill is something original on the Range.

Where else can you experience a wine tasting, with locallyproduced cheeses, have a picnic on the bluff, or savour handmade food perched on the terrace of a 300-acre cattle farm and vineyard?

However, Tony is not one to rest on his laurels. “I love this business! Hospitality is a hard gig, and the people are nomadic, so sometimes it is a challenge, but it is varied and interesting. We now have on site accommodation, so patrons can ‘wine, dine, play and stay’.

“Our core business is wine and the main vineyard at the Granite Belt takes up a lot of my attention, but we are creating something special here at Flame Hill Montville.

The next venture– a national quality art award, perhaps every second year – and of course Grape Stomp is powering ahead.”

For those who haven’t heard of Grape Stomp, this annual event is a combination of food, wine and live music, where everyone lets their hair down, and guests clamber in barrels to stomp the grapes with their bare feet!

“It’s happening on February 24. We can accommodate 500 people and we’ve already sold over 200 tickets. We’ve built a stage out front and that’s where Swing Central will play. I like the jazz and cabaret for this festival, it suits the atmosphere.”

As I leave, two groups are enjoying wine tasting at the

bar, and people are arriving for lunch. I chat with some of them, a few are from New South Wales, one is from Tasmania, but the rest are Queenslanders.

A wine writer, Mike Benny, who was incredibly impressed with Flame Hill’s wines, once said to Tony, “Your problem is not getting people to drink your wine, it’s getting Queenslanders to drink your wine!”

I’m not sure if that is a problem any more.

For more information on Flame Hill and Grape Stomp, visit: www.flamehill.com.au

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ALENY ARTS COUNCIL’S upcoming concert Queensland Opera Sings for Maleny will feature Maleny’s own singers, already in rehearsal under the baton of director Margaret Taylor. The program will be performed in the Maleny Community Centre on Sunday November 12 at 2pm.

MAC’s recent concert with the three tenors, Tenori, was a triumph, and one member of the full house said, ‘This was the best concert I’ve been to in years let’s have more like this’.

Tenori’s program included songs from opera to Andrew Lloyd Webber, Dean Martin to Leonard Cohen, so the Opera Queensland performance won’t be quite the same.

They are, however, creating a program just for Maleny, so hinterland theatre lovers won’t hear this selection of songs anywhere else. As everyone knows, too, the Maleny Singers are guaranteed to give great value for money but they are not revealing what their segment will consist of, so the audience are in for a surprise.

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Opera Qld’s repertoire will include some of opera’s ‘swoon’ melodies, like the trio from Cosi fan tutte, and the Flower duet from Delibes’ Lakmé, together with popular classics from Handel, Johann Strauss, Gilbert and Sullivan and beyond.

Celebrated Jason Barry-Smith, popular with Maleny audiences, will again entertain as lead singer and MC of the new program.

He will be assisted by Brisbane’s ‘Queen of Coloratura’, Katie Stenzel, and mezzo-soprano Jessica Low. They will sing popular songs made famous by legendary Australian singers like Peter Dawson, Gladys Moncrieff and Joan Sutherland.

One of the Arts Council’s most popular concerts in recent years was Opera Queensland’s The Adventures of Figaro in 2015, and many people asked for a return visit.

President Jennifer Radbourne is looking forward to this special production.

“It is rare in a country town to have a performance of the State Opera. So again, we have been able to bring the group to Maleny so we don’t have to drive to Brisbane for this treat.

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F YOU’RE AFTER some fun and laughter, Marc Bright is the one to bring it to you. Full of joy and creativity, Marc is running workshops for the kids at the next RECYCLERAMA November 25.

The RECYCLERAMA team is excited to see him involved again, working with kids to make amazing instruments from recycled items.

This is a great, colourful and fun experience and we invite as many children as possible to come and get involved, and make a Christmas instrument for themselves or someone else.

Stall bookings are open for anyone wanting to book a site for this pre-Christmas event to give people extra spending money, or a chance to buy unusual treasures for someone they love at Christmas.

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“We are thrilled that the Queensland Opera loves to come to Maleny where the audience is appreciative and where they can get to talk with them after the show,” she said.

Tickets can be obtained from malenyartscouncil.com (for Trybooking) and Maleny Information Centre. Prices are $30 and $25 for members. If you buy ten tickets that also attracts the member discount, so ring John Marsden for information and booking.

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As with every Arts Council presentation, the audience is invited on to the deck of the Maleny Community Centre where members provide nibbles and sandwiches, and patrons can buy drinks from the MCC’s bar.

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Recipes for Remembrance Remembrance Day services are held on the 11th hour of the 11th day of November, 2017, by our local RSL members. This year we also have a special request from Kenilworth community groups and Maleny Library.

Wreaths for Kenilworth At Anzac Day this year we found that many wreaths from florists cost around $100 each, which most local organisations have difficulty in funding.

So a group of local folk have decided to ‘have a go’ at making wreaths for Remembrance Day on November 11.

On Friday afternoon, November 10, from 2pm, please come to the RSL rooms at the Kenilworth Show Hall, and we will help you make a wreath for your organisation or family.

We have some of the plastic holders which we can use, but we will need flowers and greenery.

If you have flowers which you would like to donate, you can either drop them at the RSL room in the afternoon, or give Yvonne James a call on 5472 3089 and she will arrange to come and collect them from you.

Maleny at War

Ashton from Maleny Library encourages you to bring in your heritage recipe for a Maleny at War Exhibition in November

Discover Maleny’s World War II heritage through an exhibition of local memorabilia, imagery and educational displays at Maleny Library.

Write a short description of why the recipe is so important to you or your family, and share it with the community!

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You can be involved in this in various ways. Drop off a handwritten copy or colour photocopy of an heirloom to the library, or perhaps a local heritage recipe swap?

The idea is that these recipes in particular will be on display through November, so locals can read them and even try them at home.

A perfect way to strengthen local community connections and create conversation.

The exhibition is free and available during library hours in the month of November 1-30.

Services across the Hinterland Beerwah Remembrance Day Service will start 10.50am at Turner Park cenataph. Morning Tea will be served in Beerwah Hall after service. All Veteran’s and Family welcome.

Beerwah Library Reading of Diary entry by Mr John Radkins Grandson after Service.

Service at Australia Zoo will commence at 11am.

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Glasshouse Country Service at the Glasshouse 10.30am - 12.40pm, Country RSL Sub Branch Cenotaph (Info Centre) and RSL Club 1 Reed St, Glass House Mountains. 07 5438 7777 glasshousersl@bigpond.com

Kenilworth Come to a service 11am at the Kenilworth Memorial, followed by morning tea at the RSL Room at the Kenilworth Show Hall.

Mapleton The Mapleton RSL sub-branch will conduct a Remembrance Day service on November 11 starting at 10.30am at the Memorial Park Mapleton.Email mdykes@gmail.com to find out more.

Maleny The RSL Remembrance Day Service will take place at the RSL Maleny Cenotaph at 11am. Arrive before 1045am to see 5th Light Horse Arrive and March On Catafalque Party TS Centaur. After a welcome there will be a one minute silence and Reveille at 11am.

Contact 5435 2672 or email info@rslmaleny.org.au for more information.

Palmwoods Congregate at 10.45am at the Palmwoods Memorial Hall, with the service at 11am, visit www.facebook.com/PalmwoodsRSL/ or email palmwoodsrsl@hotmail.com to find out more.

Woodford A Remembrance Day service will be held at the Memorial Park Woodford, 123 Archer street, commencing at 10.45am. For further details please contact the Woodford RSL Secretary: 07 5422 9610.

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Melbourne Cup is on November 7, so bring your hats and fascinators, fashion and frocks – and come watch the race unfold!

Thai at Tamarind Celebrate this Melbourne Cup Day at Spicers Tamarind Retreat. Enjoy champagne on arrival, and a famous threecourse Thai banquet prepared by The Tamarind’s Head Chef, Dan Jarrett.

The Melbourne Cup luncheon will have sweeps, a lucky door prize and the famous Tamarind calcutta. This is a Melbourne Cup not to be missed, Tuesday November 7, midday – 3pm, to book call 5420 5420.

The Orangery helps the MNC Get your group together and join us for fine food and wine with all the fun of fast-paced fillies, fabulous frocks, fascinators and fashion on the field.

Bubbles on arrival followed by an à la carte three-course meal, ‘Big Race’ on the big screen, fashion show, raffle, lucky door prizes, Best Dressed on the Field prizes and more.

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Ladies and gents, be prepared for another wonderful day - like last year’s Maleny Rotary Melbourne Cup event Image Karen Muir

Vintage Calendar Girls at Tiffany’s The Vintage Calendar Girls invite you to attend a Melbourne Cup lunch at Tiffany's on November 7, from 11am-3pm at 409 Mountain View Road, Maleny. There will be a guest performance by local singer Gemma Kirby and a classical piece by Natasha Hammond.

Stylish ladies judging the Fashions on the Field are

Director of the Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival - Ms Jacinta Richmond, and 91 Hot FM Host and DJ - Ms Ashlea Gierke.

Proceeds will go to the Maleny State High School chaplain and the Vintage Calendar Girls charity.

Please direct enquiries to Deborah Hammond on dlhammond@bigpond.com

Rotary prepare for fun at Maleny Manor The Rotary Club of Maleny is hosting its third Melbourne Cup Day fundraising lunch at Maleny Manor, with internationally-known model, Lauren Vickers, to compere the fashion parade and co-host the event with her father Rick, a Maleny local.

The not-for-profit organisations to benefit this year are Maleny Hospital Auxiliary Inc. and Hear and Say Nambour.

Tickets are $95 and include canapes, a welcome drink, twocourse lunch and three tickets in the Calcutta horse raffle and auction. There will be cup sweeps, raffles, best dressed and other ‘spot’ prizes.

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It is important to distinguish between a grant of power of attorney and a will. A grant of power of attorney can only be used when the person granting the power is alive. Should that person die, then the grant of power of attorney ceases to be of effect and the Will takes over.

Everyone should consider appointing someone to act as their enduring attorney. The choice of an attorney should be taken with a lot of care and thought and should be someone you have complete trust in. When appointing someone as your enduring attorney you can specify exactly in which circumstance that person will act as your attorney. An example is the circumstance where you have been assessed by a medical practitioner as having lost capacity. To remove someone as an attorney is also possible by you expressly revoking that power.

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There will be free activities for the children, Santa's Workshop run by the Woodies in St Mary's Hall, a sausage sizzle, the All Stars Big Band and our jolly Santa. Come and join in with this fabulous free community event.

Our lucky Christmas shopper draw is about to begin with participating businesses in Montville, Flaxton and Mapleton giving one coupon per transaction over $25.

Shop local and enter the draw to be in the running to win fantastic prizes, with

three major prizes valued at over $1,000 at each draw.

The first lucky shopper winners were drawn at the Festive Tree Lighting Event December 2, with the second round of prizes to be drawn on December 20. Prizes include vouchers for cafes and restaurants, gift shops, boutiques, pamper packages, and accommodation.

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Winners will be announced on the Montville Chamber of Commerce Facebook and Instagram pages and in the newsletter. We look forward to seeing you for Christmas in Montville!

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A Christmas Dance The next Old Time Dance at the Belli Hall is on Saturday November 18, with dancing from 8pm. This is our last Dance before Christmas, so there will be lots of Christmas songs, Christmas treats for supper, a Christmas raffle and Christmas decorations to prepare us all for the festive season ahead.

Entry is $14 for adults, high school students $5 and children free, and a great night of dancing is assured. More information can be found on the Belli Community Hall facebook page. This Dance is an "alcohol free" event.

Our final Dance for 2017 will be New Year's Eve, a night not to be missed.

A Christmas trilogy The Maleny Players and Maleny Youth Theatre will be presenting three One Act Plays all with a Christmas theme.

A few ‘dubious’ apparitions will appear on stage in Scrooge Makes Up! by Sheri Flannery-Verrilli; the Maleny Youth Theatre are featuring in The Elves and the Shoemaker by Catherine Steer, and hear a bevy of songsters in Christmas Choir by Pat Cook.

The Players are busy with rehearsals for the plays, which will be performed on the weekend of Friday December 15 (opening night); Saturday 16 (matinee and evening) and Sunday 17.

Tickets will be on sale from mid-November. Come along with family and friends and get into the Christmas spirit. For further information please contact Rob Hobson: 0418 785 967.

Maleny Street Christmas Carnival Maleny Street Christmas Carnival is a family-friendly event for the town to come and celebrate together. Held on Friday December 8, from 6-10pm, the last day of school term, the community is invited to join us on the street for rides, children’s activities, stalls, music and food, Generous local businesses have donated to our mega raffle which is an enormous gift package - ‘Christmas from Maleny’ – all your gifts in one amazing prize. $2/ticket available for sale in many shops throughout Maleny.

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From your councillor On the agenda at the annual Local Government Authority Queensland conference was that very hot topic of residential properties for short-term accommodation booked through online agencies.

What’s being talked about in our community?

Why are only some rural roads sealed?

What’s being done about dusty roads?

Literally, I could die in the dust over this issue.

There have been some achievements under the implementation of the Rural Roads Policy to address the need for more sealed roads in the hinterland. This policy has been developed to establish which roads hold priority over others. Data that includes traffic numbers, heavy vehicle usage, connection to town centres and school bus routes is analysed to ensure that the roads in most need are prioritised. While this does not seal a road, it ensures that there is objectivity around the priority of the road to be sealed, and it guards against loud lobbyists holding sway.

Sunshine Coast University has partnered with council to trial alternative dust suppressants suitable for some rural roads.

I have been proactive securing three trials in Division 5, but unfortunately although the methodology seemed sound, all failed shortly after implementation. The only solution to the dust problem is a significant investment by council into the Road Sealing Program. Funding has been increased in the 2017/18 financial year but still fails to meet the growing costs of sealing rural roads in our division.

We want the government to require booking agencies to supply councils with property addresses. This will help ensure these properties comply with planning schemes and rating requirements. Councils need to have a clear policy position regarding this matter. What do you think?

We also want the State to undertake an immediate review of the legislation and regulations for council procurement so that it is more adaptive to an evolving digital environment, more responsive to innovative proposals and products and more supportive of start-ups and entrepreneurialism.

Closer to home, I am lobbying for intersection upgrades at Western Avenue, Montville and at Jubilee Drive and Chevallum Road, Palmwoods.

Improving access to Conondale Memorial Park is still needed along with an upgrade of the rail line through our railway towns and improvements to telecommunications in the hinterland and Conondale Ranges. You have my assurance that I will remain focussed on all of these issues until they are resolved.

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Sunshine Coast is Australia’s fifth largest council and our region requires a far superior public transport system to the one we have in 2017.

Providing an efficient public transport service is the responsibility of the State Government, but successive governments have spent too little for too long on rail and public transport in our region.

I share residents’ frustrations with speed limits on rural and hinterland roads and understand that many wish to change them. In Queensland, speed /010&%# ($#%$&#-!"$(#&'$#2 !- /#,)#3!0),(1#4( )*+# Control Devices. Council determines speed limits on roads under its control in line with these guidelines.

It’s quite a process to change a speed limit, requiring sign-off by representatives from Queensland Police, the Department of Transport and Main Roads and council staff in accordance with the Australian Standards. You’ll find more information about this on council’s website.

Meanwhile motorists should drive to the speed limit and road conditions because lowering the speed, if possible, without policing it will not make the roads safe. Only motorists can do this.

Your council is committed to strongly advocating for progress with new and improved services.

Rural subdivisions

We are joining our residents and our business community in urging our local State members to commit to providing a better public transport system so we can reduce road congestion and improve connectivity across our region.

The South East Queensland Regional Plan has been revised by the State Government, but unfortunately changes to rural subdivisions were not included in the recommendations.

Rural subdivisions are not permitted without a balance lot of 100 hectares.

Our Sunshine Coast’s 300,000 residents and millions of visitors deserve better.

Mayor Mark Jamieson

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Visit council’s website for development information and details on how you can make a development enquiry.

Festive Season Mooloolah Valley Christmas Party

Palmwoods Community Christmas

5-10pm 1 December Mooloolah Community Centre

4.30pm 9 December Palmwoods Memorial Hall

Montville Festive Lights

Nambour Community Carols

4.45-7.30pm 2 December Montville Village Green

4-8pm 9 December Nambour Showgrounds

Woombye Christmas On The Field 6-9pm 2 December Woombye Soccer Field Maleny Christmas Festival 6-10pm 8 December Maple Street, Maleny

Glasshouse Country Community Carols 4.30-8.30pm 16 December Beerwah Sportsgrounds Maleny Community Christmas Breakfast 8-11am 25 December Maleny Neighbourhood Centre

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OR MARCIA, moving to Maleny has completed a circle. She was born and raised a country girl, but found she and husband Chris needed to be where their work took them. As owners of Elders Real Estate at Morayfield, this meant living in a suburban environment.

“We were always drawn to country living,” said Marcia. “Our dream was to live on acreage, growing our own veggies. Now we can. We have the best of both worlds, still running our own business, but living in rural Witta.”

Chris bring a wealth of knowledge to Maleny Mowers. From a mechanical background, he once worked with his brother-in-law who owned a

Husqvarna dealership in Ballarat, Victoria.

Being a family-owned and operated business, it is important for them to maintain continuity with existing customers. “We were very pleased to keep Paul Sullivan (head technician) and newly qualified Adam Morris when we took over the business in July,” said Chris.

“These two blokes not only know the equipment from the ground up, they also know the locals. We are committed to giving the best possible customer service we can.”

If a shop full of customers and a constantly ringing phone are anything to go by, this warm friendly couple will settle well into the Hinterland.

Welcome to new owners of Maleny Mowers, Marcia and Chris Smith

Parochial and proud of it

Across three categories of Best Newspaper in Country Queensland 2017, Michelle and Heatley Gilmore won two second places for the Hinterland Times, and a second and third place for Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News - and are pictured with winning newspaper Noosa News owner Paul Thomas

IN THE 2017 Best Newspaper employing under 2 Journalists and Best Newspaper over 10000 Circulation we were second place after Noosa News.

Judges explained, "Most of the publications were extremely close when comparing journalism, and photography, but the winning entries also really excelled in advertising and production scores."

"With very little margin between first and second", and "Last year’s winner was again an excellent example of a quality newspaper. This publication also scored equally well in all judging areas."

HT was highly commended for The Terrace Seafood Restaurant ad campaign, house ad Thinking of Selling your Home? and the Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments ad, due to the "sales pitch, enticing illustration, offer and benefits and testimonials – this advert has it all".

We also gained a second place for the Healthy Homewares in Best Locally Produced Print Advertisement.

Jody Gilchrist's highly commended photograph–

‘Ally at the Market” was applauded for "good composition and bright colours" - and a first for a photography mention for the paper.

It was a great night for non-daily newspapers all over Queensland, and judges felt the increase in entries this year and the addition of newspapers from the northern part of the State certainly added to quality and quantity of entries this year.

Judges loved that ours and other papers were "still very relevant to your local markets, extremely parochial, and passionately focused on local issues".

There is no doubt, we are very blessed with our top-notch team – our writers Victoria, Dale and Gay, designers Darren and Leanne, super sales rep who was Highly Commended for Advertising Sales Rep of the Year Karen, and website man Wayne!

Heatley and I thank you - our readers and our advertisers. Without you this community resource would not be here.

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RTS CONNECT INC. is embarking on the first of a series of professional development opportunities for its membership by hosting a masterclass at Garden Haus, Maleny, which will be led by well-known Australian artist and tutor, Ruth Hadlow.

The aim of this masterclass is for participants to encourage critical engagement with ideas, objects, art, literature, and the surrounding world for the purpose of developing individual art practices. Moving away from a more traditional technical Arts Connect Inc Sculpture on the Edge attracted fascinating installations like ‘Happy gathering at the contentment orientation, the programs provide project structures focused on conference and you’re invited too’ by Belinda Stanton, now they offer a masterclass in November investigating and developing ideas.

Image Karen Muir Ten local visual artists will attend the masterclass at Garden Haus, The Garden Maleny, Mountain View Road, which will be held between October 30 and November 3. It will be followed by ACI member activities in the Garden Haus Airspace until November 30. Visitors are welcome after November 6.

Currently residing in Hobart, Ruth Hadlow is an Australian artist with a process-based practice which incorporates temporal wall drawings and installations, writing, performative lectures, and artist’s books.

Ruth has exhibited nationally and internationally, undertaken residencies around Australia and New Zealand, and been the recipient of several Australia Council grants for research projects. She is well-known for her freelance teaching which is focused on conceptual development for Montville art Gallery contemporary art practice.

NoveMber 2017 Arts Connect Inc. encourages excellence within hinterland arts practices through shared activities, workshops, collaboration and mentoring. Membership is welcome through our website.

For further information, contact: Dorothy Haig be email: membership@artsconnectinc.com.au

Printmakers showcase in November

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Here iS aN exciTiNg subculture of printmaking talent in the Blackall ranges, and this talent is being showcased at the Montville art gallery throughout November. Our local printmakers are world-class and produce an abundance of stunning original art.

Printmaking covers a vast array of techniques from etchings with metal plates, to relief printmaking with lino and woodblocks, and mono-printing. The subject range is vast, with imagination going into overdrive.

Some of the local printmakers featured during this time are Kim Herringe (pictured above), Sandra Pearce, Julie Hanrahan, Neville Field and Jennifer eurell amongst others.

Our printmakers use hand-printing and timeconsuming methods to produce what are truly individual works of fine art. The prints are editioned and signed by the artist, and Montville art gallery will have a range of these available for purchase during November. There will also be forthcoming printmaking workshops beginning with an all-day Monotype printing workshop on November 11 – you can register your interest at the gallery on 07 5442 9211 or montart@montart.com.au.

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Steve says ‘When Stacey and I came to Maleny a year ago, we hoped the business would hold its own as we found our feet. So we were really pleased when we reached our twelve month small business goals in the first six months’.

Whilst the current premises on Bunya Street have been great for the business, Steve believes the new office in Rainforest Plaza will provide room for further growth. ‘We decided to take the next step after such a successful year in business. The new office is nearly twice as large so it means we have the ability to grow with the business’ Steve says. ‘And parking is always an issue. As the new office will be located at the back of Rainforest Plaza, there’s ample parking for our clients’.

With two of the local banks recently closing their stores in Maleny, Steve feels it’s even more important to provide an environment where clients and other service providers are able to meet to talk. ‘Whilst property law today means matters can progress and communication can occur electronically, it’s not always appropriate. I’m at the office five days a week and sometimes there’s no substitute for meeting face to face and we’ll have two dedicated meeting rooms for that’.

Mary McIver, solicitor with Baker Robinson Lawyers, echoes Steve’s sentiments: ‘At difficult times in succession and elder law, clients like to see me to go through things and I’m looking forward to being able to accommodate the biggest of families at Rainforest Plaza!’.

From 1 January 2018 you’ll be able to find Baker Robinson Lawyers at Suite 7, 43 Maple Street, Maleny.

Access is via Maple Street or 5494 2665 Bicentenary Lane.

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HERE IS AN ExCITING subculture of printmaking talent in the Blackall Ranges, and this talent is being showcased at the Montville Art Gallery throughout November.

“Our local printmakers are world-class and produce an abundance of stunning original art,” shares Tracey Malkin from Montville Art Gallery.

Printmaking covers a vast array of techniques from etchings with metal plates, to relief printmaking with lino and woodblocks, and mono-printing.

The subject range is vast, with imagination going into overdrive.

Lino printing has been taken to a whole new level with the development of ‘reductive lino prints’. This is where the artist carves their lino block, then inks and prints it, carves more from the same block and inks and overprints with the next colour.

This process is repeated, continually carving and printing from the same block until the image is complete (printing from 2 to 15, sometimes more, colours). As the block is carved, it is ‘reduced’, hence the name of the process.

The end result is a detailed, complex and very compelling edition of work. An edition which cannot be reprinted as the lino block is completely different from the beginning.

“One of our leading printmakers in this field is Kim Herringe, who also uses antique manuscripts and ledger books, often from the Far East, in a variety of printmaking media,” says Tracey.

“The paper is of high quality, albeit slightly blemished by the passage of time and gives a wonderful patina and variation to her printmaking.”

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Another form of printmaking is Monoprinting, where an original image is printed as a single unique print. These prints can be enhanced with other forms of art, for example hand-colouring or collage, and are also beautiful works of art in their own right.

“Our printmakers use hand-printing and timeconsuming methods to produce what are truly individual works of fine art,” Tracey explains.

The prints are editioned and signed by the artist, and Montville Art Gallery will have a range of these available for purchase during November. There will also be forthcoming printmaking workshops – you will be able to register your interest at the gallery on 07 5442 9211 or montart@montart.com.au

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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 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.

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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 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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From the former ABC Classic FM classicist comes a remarkable story about the power of music and the courage to be one's self. In 2014 Emma was spiralling into a deep depression, driven by anguish about her gender. She quit the radio show she had been presenting for many years, travelled, and decided on a surprising path to salvation teaching music in a war zone. The danger, sorrow and joy of the place and the people is conveyed so sensitively by the author, whose own demons lurk in the background but do not take centre stage. In Danger Music, Eddie takes us through the bombing and chaos of Kabul, into the lives of the Afghan children who are transported by Bach, Abba, Beethoven and their own exhilarating Afghan music. Alongside these epic experiences, Emma determines to take the final steps to secure her own peace; she becomes the man that was always there inside - Eddie.

Zoe, a sometime artist, is from California. Martin, an engineer, is from Yorkshire. Both have ended up in picturesque Cluny, in central France.

Both are struggling to come to terms with their recent past—for Zoe, the death of her husband; for Martin, a messy divorce. Looking to make a new start, each sets out alone to walk two thousand kilometres from Cluny to Santiago, in northwestern Spain, in the footsteps of pilgrims who have walked the Camino—the Way—for centuries.

In this smart, funny and romantic journey, Martin’s and Zoe’s stories are told in alternating chapters by husbandand-wife team Graeme Simsion [The Rosie Project] and Anne Buist. Two Steps Forward is a novel about renewal— physical, psychological and spiritual. It’s about the challenge of the journey and of working out where you are going. And it’s about what you decide to keep, what you choose to leave behind and what you rediscover.

Here’s the human body as you’ve never seen it before. Clever cut-outs and hidden flaps explore every detail of the organs, systems and senses that make up this marvellous machine.

This fact-filled journey through the human body is by Helene Druvert, the acclaimed author and illustrator of Paris Up, Up and Away and Mary Poppins Up, Up and Away.

A fantastically informative book for young and old alike.

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YOUR MARKET GUIDE Christmas countdown We are counting down the weeks now until Christmas! Look to your local markets for the best presents and produce for your tree.

Markets are ideal to relax with a coffee or breakfast, catch up with friends and meet our growers and creatives. Hinterland Harvest Market is hosting some workshops - on November 4 there's cooking demonstrations by Chris from Hungry Feel restaurant, and Cecilia from CC’s Kitchen.

Home is where the harvest is

In December topics include ceramics, gut health and raw cooking. You can even broaden your social conscience and see sustainable housing in the making…

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

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

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VERY SATURDAY MORNING, foodies and health enthusiasts flock to the Hinterland Harvest Market in Woombye for their weekly local, organic and chemicalfree produce. While enjoying a healthy breakfast, market-goers can listen to local musicians and lap up the friendly community vibe.

Uniquely, the market regularly hosts public talks on food, health and sustainable living, as well as craft workshops and cooking demonstrations.

On November 11 Tiny House builder, Ben McIntyre, and affordable housing advocate Julia Peddie from CHASM (Compassionate Housing Affordability Solutions Maleny), will be speaking passionately about the role of tiny homes in the current housing market, in the Speakers Tent from 8am.

Ben lived the simple life in converted buses and a Dutch barge whilst travelling the globe, which led him to establishing his business Tiny Home Rolling Pasture building tiny houses on wheels.

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THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH 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

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

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Ben McIntyre of Tiny House Rolling Pasture will bring a Tiny House to the Hinterland Harvest Market on November 11

Ben will have his latest tiny house on display at the market and looks forward to sharing and answering burning questions about the process.

Julia helped establish CHASM last year following the Housing Conversations at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre in 2015.

The group is trialing a bold initiative for communityowned affordable housing in Maleny for the town’s most vulnerable. Currently fundraising to build their first home in the Maple Street Co-op Garden, CHASM is keen to hear from people who’d like to help.

Hinterland Harvest Market is every Saturday (6-11am) in the Suncoast carpark, Woombye. Thanks to Cr Jenny McKay and the Sunshine Coast Regional Council for their support.

Visit Ben at www.tinyhomerollingpasture.com.au and contact CHASM at www.facebook.com/chasmhousing

Hinterland 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; July: Maleny's Celebration of Books; Muscle on the Mountain Day; QLD Mx Nationals Motorcross: Conondale; Queensland Garden Expo; Lucas Parklands Music Festival; Village Wedding Expo Montville September: Mitchell Creek Rock n Blues Fest; Kenilworth ArtFest; Kenilworth Show and Rodeo; Lions Welcome Dinner: Maleny; Maleny Music Festival 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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Clubs, it’s first in best dressed

Citroenuts visit the Hinterland

HE MALENY ARTS and Crafts Group will hold their annual Christmas fair, Handmade in Maleny, November 24-26 at the Community Centre, Maple Street, Maleny. Entry is free and the fair will be open between 9am – 4pm on Friday and Saturday, and 9am – 3pm Sunday.

Handmade in Maleny features local crafts including fashion - clothing, accessories and jewellery; homewares, woodcraft, pottery and fine art all made by local artisans.

This is your opportunity to support local artists by purchasing unique, locally made Christmas gifts for friends and family.

The Christmas Raffle prize this year is a beautiful blanket box and hand-knitted cushions. Raffle tickets are now available from the MACG Gallery in Maple Street and will also be on sale at the fair with the prize being showcased. The winning ticket will be drawn Sunday afternoon at the fair.

For more information please visit http://malenyartsandcrafts.blogspot.com.au/ or find us on Facebook and Instagram.

ITH ORGANISATION of the 2018 Hinterland Aussie Day Expo well underway, Chairman Rick Vickers’s message to district sports, service and recreation groups is to quickly get their registration forms in.

“It’s free for clubs to participate, and we are delighted that so many groups have already booked their spot on the Dave Hankinson Oval on Australia Day” said Rick. "This is such a great opportunity to gather new volunteers to your organisations at the Maleny Showgrounds”.

With generous support from event sponsors and the Sunshine Coast Council, 2018’s event is set to be the best yet.

Celebrating and promoting the very heart and soul of our community, district clubs will be presenting a broad display of activities, proudly ‘showcasing’ their club to Range families.

Last year, 56 groups provided heaps of interactive activities for families to enjoy together.

Feed-back from previous Aussie Day Expos has been very positive. Jan Olde from Quota (pictured) said, "We were so thrilled - in one morning we gained seven lovely new members!"

Register today: hinterlandaussieday@gmail.com

HE CITROEN CAR CLUB of Queensland will be coming to Maleny on Saturday November 11.

They will assemble at the Showgrounds from 9am before heading down Postmans Track and arriving in Kenilworth for a taste of the local cheeses around 10.30 am.

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The majority of cars will be pre 1956, plus several later models, and the idea is to have them out on display and rid them of the collected cobwebs!

From Kenilworth the group heads north along the Mary Valley Road, turning at Tuchekoi to the old Bruce Highway; then through Cooran onto Kin Kin for lunch.

From Kin Kin these gorgeous cars will grace the localities of Cedar Pocket, via Gap Road and Goomboorian, before heading to Tin Can Bay and a Sunday lunch at Rainbow Beach.

Locals keep a look out for the chance to get a close-up view of the cars and chat to their owners.

For further information contact the organiser, Malenyite and 'Citroenut' Ian, on 0427 608 186.

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C R E AT I V E C U T S Pete Daffy at Finbars

Kelly Cork at the Orangery

A New Day Dawning

Peter Daffy sounds like an old fashioned country rockabilly and music hall singer who's stepped out of another era. His shows cover everything from early folk blues to 1920's pop standards and 1950's "honky tonk" country to classic rockabilly.

All this retro music diversity is punctuated by Peter's original songs and instrumentals. Peter will be ably supported by local guitar whiz Paul Bulyani, long time collaborator Jim Green (Melbourne) and Jem Dunlop (Maleny).

Enjoy early folk blues, “honky tonk” country, rockabilly and more from Pete Daff and Friends 6.30pm, Friday November 24 at Finbars.

Kelly’s well-crafted songs are inspired by his observations of the mysterious and sometimes cruel irony of life's journey, with poetic lyrics that only a top songwriter can create.

With his varying musical styles and, whether with his band of first class musicians or solo, Kelly takes his audience on a journey - he is a true entertainer.

He was a former member of the bands The Rain and As The Crow Flies.

Several of his songs have been short-listed by the Australian Songwriters Association Awards with one winning the 2016 Open Category.

See him play during your evening tapas, November 11 at the Orangery.

Last Open Studios for 2017

SCSO Proms concert

November 25 and 26 is our last Open Studio Trail for the year!

A wide range of talented artists will be opening their studios, with many peaches for sale. This is an ideal opportunity for an original and unique gift for Christmas.

Our feature artist is Glenys Fentimen (Image Dale Jacobsen). Glenys works in glass and her studio is full of colour and containers. There is glass ranging from full sheets to tiny shards.

So grab a picnic lunch and explore at your leisure the artistic wonders of our Hinterland and surrounds.

Please visit our website for maps and artist information artsconnectinc.com.au

The Christmas theme at the Reflection Gallery in the Montville Uniting Church is A New Day Dawning.

Members of the congregation are working on a distinctive banner highlighting the theme, and the walls will carry a series of sunrise photos taken by photographer, Ric Todhunter, of Mt Coolum. His work can be viewed at: www.rictodhunterphotography.com.

The theme is based on the idea that a new day dawned for the world with the birth of Jesus. This display will run from November 11 to December 31.

Opening hours: 10am - 3pm. Entry is free.

Scarecrows out until Nov 10 A spikey echidna is just one of many Mary Valley Festival scarecrows, hosted by Mary Valley Artslink.

Sponsored by the Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce, creations will be on display until November 10, with winners announced at the inaugural “harvest dinner” at Kandanga Farm Store.

You don’t have to enter to be a winner either. There is $50 up for grabs by taking a photo of yourself with as many scarecrows as possible in the Mary Valley until November 11. Post the selfies on the Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival Facebook page and hashtag #mvscarecrows http://www.maryvalleyartslink.com.au

Adam & Ash at Hotel Maleny

Join the Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra 7pm, December 2 for an evening of spectacular and exciting music - traditional, classical and fun, conducted by Adrian King with guest soloist Andrew Burns at Lake Kawana Community Centre.

Sing along with a medley of old favourites like Jerusalem, Home Sweet Home, Rule Britannia and Auld Lang Syne, Waltzing Matilda and the iconic Elgarian Land of Hope and Glory.

The programme – based on the famous British Proms concerts (but with an Australian flavour) – will include works by Elgar, Coates, Parry and Henry Wood and titles from film and fantasy.

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A dynamic acoustic pair from New South Wales, with six years of experience performing together.

Adam & Ash cover a range of contemporary hits, seasoning them with their own flavour; a little bit of social awkwardness paired with dutch courage, humour, skill and passion, you're in for a memorable experience.

This year in June after nearly 500 gigs together, Adam & Ash decided to take a break and go on an indefinite hiatus.

The shows at Maleny Hotel on November 11,12, will be both their first show in Queensland and after their longest ever musical break!

Don't miss out on the chance to see these guys live.

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Festival of the Smalls Halls

Hedwig's House of Spells & Swans

The Festival of Small Halls Summer Tour will start in Wyreema and reach Kandanga Public Hall on December 13, Woodford Memorial Hall December 15 and and finish in Eudlo on December 17.

Liz Stringer is one of Australia’s most respected songwriters and performers and this tour is all about the inspiration she finds on the road.

Vance Gilbert has an ongoing commitment to traditional folk storytelling, yet remains true to his jazz roots.

He can count opening for soul legend Aretha Franklin among his many achievements.

Buy your tickets today: www.festivalofsmallhalls.com

Rosetta Books invite you to an evening with Peter Fitzsimons at the Maleny Community Centre on Thursday November 16, 5.45pm for a 6.30pm start.

His new book Burke & Wills: The triumph and tragedy of Australia's most famous explorers, is a passionately told history of the fated expedition to cross the harsh Australian continent in 1860.

Peter Fitzsimons has been an Australian journalist for over 30 years and is a regular columnist for the Sydney Morning Herald. $15 Tickets available online at trybookings.com or in store at Rosetta Books, Maple St Maleny.

Phone: 5435 2134, email: reading@rosettabooks.com.au

Mary River Festival is on again!

Enjoy tons of workshops to celebrate the Mary River and local communities on Saturday November 11, between 12 noon and 7.30pm at the Kandanga Community Reserve (behind the Kandanga Hall).

Workshops include: • Endangered species art activities with Erica 12.30-4pm, • Lantern making and art activity with Tina and Matt 12 noon - 4.30pm, • Face painting with Daisy, • Cultural experience and drumming with Sam Okoth and Nii Armah • Photographic competition, • Little Street Circus from 3.30pm, • Terry the Great juggling skills workshop, • Indigenous Sand designs with Jan Williams 12.30-4pm • Balancing Stones with Richard Newport, and • Twilight parade at 7pm.

Arts and Alzheimer's Tours Did you know that Gympie offers Art and Alzheimer’s Gallery Tours? They are designed for visitors living with dementia and their support workers or carers.

Tours are delivered at a relaxed pace encouraging interaction, discussion, participation and reflection Morning tea is provided.

Numbers are strictly limited to 3 - 4 residents with their assistants. From 10.30am to 12noon, November 16 at Gympie Regional Gallery, 39 Nash Street, Gympie.

Bookings essential: 5481 0733 or email gallery@gympie.qld.gov.au

Tapestry’s Annual Concert

It’s that time of year again at Maleny’s own bDifferent Dance Academy - show time! At 1.30pm on November 18 and 19, bDifferent Dance will present a fun fusion of the tales of Harry Potter and Swan Lake - welcome to Hedwig’s House of Spells and Swans!

The show, at the maleny Community Centre, will feature many of the much-loved characters of both stories including Harry, Hedwig, Hagrid and the White Swans, to name a few.

Suitable for all ages, tickets are available online https://www.trybooking.com/326003. For enquiries, contact bDifferent Dance - admin@bdifferentdance.com.au

A Pre Christmas Recyclerama RECYCLERAMA is now on Saturday, November 25 at 7am - 3pm. This epic event gets busy so be early. Antiques, collectables, retro goods, and monster car boot all combined.

Great fun, food, with entry $5 and kids free. Buy tickets in the cent auction for $2 with three draws of ten prizes each throughout the day. Held at the Maleny Showgrounds, Recyclerama is booking now, so go to www.recyclerama.com.

Call 0410 511 635 or email lyndasimpson@bigpond.com Applications are online at www.recyclerama.com

Maleny acapella chamber choir, Tapestry, will perform a concert themed on ‘Bird Songs’ at Lift Gallery on Sunday November 5, 2017.

Director Kim Kirkman has selected music including works by Stanford, Weelkes, Gibbons and Lennon and McCartney. Songs include Blackbird, Sweet Suffolk Owl, Silver Swan and The Nightingale. The concert, which starts at 2pm, will include solo and duet items.

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.

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In the Wild Much Ado about Mulch with Spencer Shaw

What's in the Spotlight Buy the 2018 heritage calendar If you are looking for a great Christmas gift idea make sure you purchase the 2018 heritage calendar featuring a series of images celebrating our Sunshine Coast lifestyle, our love of the outdoors, leisure, sport and recreation. The Heritage Levy funded calendar is available at council’s libraries and Customer Service Centres for only $6.

Learn more about recylables Do you want to win the #waronwaste or simply want to know what happens to the stuff we recycle everyday? National Recycling Week, Nov 13 – 19, highlights the importance of recycling for Sunshine Coast residents. Join in council’s National Recycling Week workshops to learn how to recycle correctly at home. You’ll also get an insight into the amazing journey our recyclables take from the time they’re collected from our homes by the waste trucks.

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T IS A LITTLE-KNOWN fact, that in Shakespeare’s Richard III, for the sake of a more dramatic narrative, Shakespeare misquotes King Richard III as saying “A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse!” When in fact Richard III who was an avid gardener, knew that if he could just get a few bales of mulch he could plant a hedge that would have kept his enemies at bay and that he was much more likely to have said “Mulch, mulch my kingdom for some mulch!” ... maybe.

But seriously, mulch is marvellous stuff, for numerous reasons including moisture retention, feeding and protecting top soil, weed suppression etc.

What are the types of mulch I hear you ask? First up we have bale mulch (straw), this is not only good for the veggie patch but in combination with our Pink Guards one of my favourite options for establishing trees and shrubs. Apply bale mulch liberally at up to a quarter bale per plant and watch your trees grow!

Next up we have chip or shredded mulches of wood, bark or leaf. These are potentially the longest-lived mulches (if high in wood), but heavier to move around. If they contain a high percentage of wood they can rob the soil of nitrogen initially while they break down, but this can be countered with an additional organic based nitrogen rich fertiliser.

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Apply at approximately 100-150mm thick. Finally, there are mulch blankets and mats. These are light and easy to install, but the blankets can be very costly and act mainly as a weed preventative or erosion protecting layer with less benefit to feeding the topsoil like the previous types.

One word of caution, the reflection of light and heat from straw and chip mulches can burn the stems of tender freshly planted stock, particularly when temperatures are in the 30’s (this can be overcome by using tree guards such as our Pink Guards).

In addition to helping get your plants off to a great start, mulch helps kick-start your plantings by creating a forest type soil that is full of all the microbes, fungi, insects and whole host of other micro fauna. All this life can thrive in and below a mulch layer not much deeper than 100mm, and creates the perfect conditions for healthy tree and shrub development.

Notice my not so subtle mention of the use of Pink Guards throughout this article? Not only are we stocking these, but Forest Heart Eco-Nursery is also stocking Rocky Point Sugarcane Mulch. Give your plantings a kick start this spring and help keep your soils moist after the recent rains and mulch, mulch, mulch.

Reading is more than books!

When you share your favourite books, explore pictures in books or magazines or point out signs around you, you are helping build a future reader.

The First5Forever program has lots of tips and simple ideas you can Þt into your daily routine.

Head to libraries.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

White Ribbon Day 2017 Step up to the White Ribbon Day photo booth in Ocean Street from 7pm to midnight on Friday Nov 24 and Loo With a View, Mooloolaba from 2pm to 6pm on Saturday, Nov 25. Take the oath and send the clear message that family violence will not be tolerated. More details via council’s website.

Thank you Sunshine Coast Volunteers Attend a free Volunteers’ Thank You Brunch at Lake Kawana Community Centre from 9am – 1pm Tuesday, Dec 5 and join in the International Volunteers Day celebrations. Enjoy presentations, live music and a delicious brunch.

Registrations are a must via council’s website.

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HIS MONTH THE main topic of conversation is the abundance of water. How quickly things can change. Dams are full, tanks overflowing, and best of all there has been good penetration of moisture into the soil. A few land slips have been noted, but mostly it was soaking rain without the flooding experienced further north.

Trees have exploded into new growth.

Some species of Syzygium (lillipillies) and other trees are looking very colourful with new leaves in shades of pink, magenta and tan.

Everything is flourishing including of course our wide range of weed species.

Time to hit those before they seed and watch out for thousands of small glycine plants. For those who don’t know it, glycine is a vigorous pasture legume with the usual 3-lobed leaves of many garden beans and a liking for climbing over everything, including lantana. There can be a very large seedbank in the soil from

Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards open If you know a person, community group or organisation making a difference to life on the Coast, nominate them for a 2018 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Award. We’re looking for the unsung heroes, locals who have achieved something truly special, it may have been a brave act, an act of unparalleled kindness, or an act of sacriÞce for a greater good.

Nominate someone via council’s website by Dec 4.

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am 9 November, Caloundra

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

Landscapes with LOORS LANDSCAPING Before and After

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VER THE next couple of months we are going to share some before and after shots that hopefully will inspire your green thumbs.

Pictured is a section of the beautiful gardens at The Falls Wedding Chapel Montville.

The time lapse between the two photos is just 13 months. A well balanced soil rich in nutrients, organic matter and pH to suit plant types is one of the most important factors in successful gardening.

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Pruning encourages multiple stems and therefore more flowers.

It’s a great time to be outside and doing some rejuvenation planting before it gets really hot.

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last season. It’s just been waiting for rain to trigger germination.

At last we can resume planting, but bear in mind that temperatures are rising with the time of year and we have no real idea of when the “rainy season” will arrive.

Soil moisture needs to be conserved and a good blanket of mulch around each new tree has never been so important. Do keep it away from the trunk to prevent rotting of the young bark. Air circulation in that space is as important as the mulch.

Gardens have also responded with Dianella species (Flax Lily) laden with bright blue berries. These are popular with birds. Fruit is as important as nectar for many of our feathered visitors. Several plants appear to be having a second flowering and Ozothamnus (Rice Flower) which flowered through the dry period is still covered in clusters of small white flowers resembling rice grains in a roughly flat-topped inflorescence. It is a very useful local garden plant.

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Nominations sought for 2018 Australia Day Awards The 2018 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Award nominations will close on December 4.

Nominations will be sought for the following categories:Citizen of the Year - 7 News Sunshine Coast; Young Citizen of the Year - USC; Senior Citizen of the Year - Maroochy RSL; Community - group or organisation - Sunshine Coast Daily; Environment & Sustainability - Living Smart Sunshine Coast; Creative TAFE Queensland; Sport & Recreation - Sunshine Coast Sports Federation.

Nominate today: www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Zonta Clubs throughout the world will be joining the Zonta says no to violence against women and girls 16 days of activism campaign this month, and the Zonta club of Blackall range has hit on a novel way to be involved in the campaign.

President of Zonta Blackall range, Julie Bevan, said, “We are proud to join other Zonta clubs in Australia and the 67 countries of the Zonta world in the 16 days of activism. Domestic violence is a serious social problem in Australia and men and women must join forces in helping to wipe it out.

“We should continue to bring the matter to the attention of our local communities, and to our leaders, and continue to seek for solutions through education and support.”

Ebenezer Orphans garage/plant sale Christmas is coming for a lot of us here in Oz, but Christmas for the street kids of Livingstone – forget it!

So, if you see women in orange t-shirts from November 25 to December 10 they will be Zontians, advocating for an end to domestic violence against women.

A war history fascination Another interesting war history presentation awaits the Caloundra Family History Research Inc. at the next General Meeting, 1.30pm November 16.

Member, Ian Edwardson is very passionate and knowledgeable about this topic, having spent many years in researching this branch of our history.

Visitors are always welcome to attend and join members for afternoon tea and the meeting following the presentation.

The group’s resource rooms, which are wheelchair accessible, are at the Sunshine Coast Turf Club in Corbould Park and open Thursdays and Saturday mornings. Enter at GATE 2 on Pierce Ave, Little Mountain, where there is plenty of parking.

Can you imagine life for these young ones before the Ebenezer Child Care Trust was established 2001? Some living in ramshackle dwellings with abusive relatives, some sleeping rough under shop awnings, and others found ‘dumped’ or just left to fend for themselves huddling together in fear for their lives.

For more information, contact Roz on 5493 1197.

Further details and map visit the website: www.caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au

Kids were found scavenging in rubbish bins for food, dressed in rags, no hope, no schooling, no loving family, Nothing! These were the forgotten ones, the lost ones, the ones with no voice.

Imagine my children, your children having to live like that?

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Currently 350 such kids are either being housed and/or educated at the Ebenezer Child Care Trust in Livingstone Zambia.

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We would love to hear from you if you can help us.

Come to a garage/plant sale: Tamarind Street Maleny, Saturday 4 and Sunday November 5, 7am-4pm.

Contact: Lenore 54 296 194

Celebrants & Ceremonies

Zonta says NO… So when you see orange ribbons tied to the metal cows in Maleny, that means the club is serious about their involvement in the international drive to continue to bring the public’s attention to this crime against humanity.

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June Robson with Zonta president Julie Bevan packing gifts for women in refuges for Christmas

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HE RAIN AND winds have come along, as have the attendant tree failures, see photo. This tree could have easily been assessed as hazardous prior to the event.

This failure occurred next door to

last editions’ tree failure, but on the leeward side of the property. My clients were so relieved that they had had the top of their damaged tree reduced before the weather came, as it had been on the windward side of their home.

So, let’s look at wind direction.

Predominantly, destructive cyclonic winds come from the South East, although there have been 2 major storm events in the past decade from the North East. You can now go outside and see if any of the trees to the north east or south east are tall enough to reach your house if they fell.

Westerly winds, while they can be

strong and ‘aboutthattree’ gusty, don’t on Instagram, & tend to be Tony Wootton responsible for Tree Surgeon on as many tree Facebook failures, more limb failures.

When planting trees in Maleny, triple the height that the label says it will grow to, and plant it further than that away from your house. Most trees on the plateau get to be 20-30 metres (80-100 ft) tall in about 20 years.

The most common phrase I hear is ‘It was only this big when I put it in!’, as they gesture towards a behemoth in their garden that used to be a tiny seedling.

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Venue Flaxton Gardens Flaxton Gardens is an iconic Sunshine Coast Hinterland wedding venue, winery, restaurant and function centre.

Your dream wedding at Flaxton Gardens begins with a personal consultation with wedding planners who will expertly help create the perfect, happiest day of your life. Ph: 5445 7450 www.flaxtongardens.com.au

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Contact Karen to discuss adding your service here.

Mobile: 0414 432 423; ph: 07 5499 9049 E: karen@hinterlandtimes.com.au

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HERE WAS TOO MUCH positive feedback like this, to even list in HT - and the feedback centered on the improvement for this year's Sculpture on the Edge at Spicers Tamarind Retreat.

The judges were amazed by the quality of the work this year. Arts Connect Inc Treasurer Marie Shannon said, “They found it very difficult to award all of the prizes unlike previous years where an obvious ‘stand out’ existed.

“Our visitor numbers are double last year! Can you believe that - even with the horrible weather. Unlike previous years, no negative feedback!”

The increased sales of sculptures was also a bonus.

“I have over 400 people's choice forms and apart from a few suggestions about placing the medium on the didactics, everyone is happy!” smiled Marie.

We are sure the prizewinners are also pleased congratulations everyone!

Highly Commended: ‘Circle of Peace’ by Sophy Blake and Starey Hairry Coo - Elli Schlunke Spicers Staff Choice: ‘Giant Pacific Octopus’ by Cameron Rushton The People’s Choice Award of $500 sponsored by Ray White Maleny 'Starey Hairry Coo' by Elli Schlunke

Above: Charles McGuire created his clever ‘The Gate Post V2.0’ – it won the $5000 first prize for 2017 Sculpture on the Edge, with second place getter, Yanni van Zijl's installation – ‘Ring Barked’ and the delightful ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ by Mela Cooke in the background

First Prize – $5000 sponsored by Spicers Tamarind Retreat ‘The Gate Post V2.0’ by Charles McGuire

Top right: People's Choice was no surprise: Elli Schlunke's ‘Starey Hairry Coo’

Second prize – $1000 sponsored by Maleny IGA ‘Ring Barked’ by Yanni van Zijl

Right: ‘Nature Factor: The Cartography of Looking’ by Tamara Kirby and Corrie Wright also collected an award

Image Jody Gilchrist

Emerging Artist Award – $500 sponsored by Hammond Optometry and Maleny Optical ‘Happy gathering at the contentment conference and you’re invited too’ by Belinda Stanton Hinterland Artist Award – $500 sponsored by Montville Chamber of Commerce ‘Nature Factor: The Cartography of Looking’ by Tamara Kirby and Corrie Wright Hinterland Artist Award – $500 sponsored by Illume Creations ‘Weaving through the Millennia’ by Leisa Gunton and Tracy Lewis Environmental Awareness Award – $500 sponsored by Maleny Commerce ‘Ring Barked’ by Yanni van Zijl 36

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In the Highly Commended ‘Circle of Peace’ by Sophy Blake Image Jody Gilchrist

A rainbow of colours was found in 'Growing Young' by Kaye Leach

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ELISSA CHADDOCK combines her favourite place to live with the career she has long wanted, joining Mark Clayton, Michael Reck, Susan Brant and Ellie Hood as part of the RE/MAx Hinterland team in Maleny.

Growing up in a real estate family, the industry always held great attraction to Melissa.

“Bringing people and homes together, helping them find solutions and fulfil dreams… a real estate agent seemed a wonderful role,” said Melissa, “but it has taken me a few years before seizing the opportunity.”

Those years included 18 years in the UK, where she worked in antiques, with architects, and with local and federal government before returning to Australia in 2005 with an Environmental Studies Degree, a husband and a baby.

“We decided the Maleny area was the place to settle because of the lifestyle we’d have, the diverse group of people living here and the strong sense of community. Add to that, the beautiful mountain environment, the cultural offerings and the fact it was close to the beach yet still a comfortable distance from Brisbane, made it the perfect place to call home.

“Once I had obtained my real estate qualifications, I only wanted to work in this market, where we live.

“It is a strong market, with all the very solid reasons that attracted us to the area continuing to attract others.”

Melissa Chaddock joins the RE/MAX Hinterland team

When she was ready to launch her real estate career she called the agent she had purchased her family home through, over a decade before.

The timing was perfect for Mark Clayton, as the team were ready to grow.

“Our team have customers at its heart, giving great service to a community and property market it knows really well because it has a complete focus on the area,” Melissa said.

Experience the best: call Melissa on 0400 550 035 email melissac@remax.com.au visit 2/10 Maple Street, or remaxhinterland.com.au

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Built in 1992 the home has an attractive English style Tudor façade and is complete with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, separate living areas, contemporary kitchen with stainless steel European appliances, a 70m2 wraparound verandah, inground pool, and double lock up garage with workshop/study den.

Infrastructure on the property includes a 4-bay shed, 50,000 litre water tank, 21 solar panels and a 3.6 inverter, fencing on

lush green paddocks, suited for running livestock such as cattle or horses.

It is a truly wonderful lifestyle property where you can benefit from privacy, fresh air and open space, without compromising quick, convenient access to essential amenities.

Buyers in the market for first-class acreage living with a quality home and idyllic surrounds, must inspect!

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Architecturally designed by Andrew Hocking, these character cottages have been cleverly created to catch the refreshing summer breezes, soak in the abundance of natural light, and fit perfectly into the surrounding landscaped gardens.

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Clouds of Montville Eco Resort & Spa is located just 2.5km from the town of Montville and 15 minutes’ drive from Maleny. Here you will find impressive heritage designed buildings, capturing the look and feel of Australia’s Victorian architecture with sweeping coastal views on five useable acres of beautiful green parkland and rainforest.

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The well-regarded Eco Resort complex offers a variety of accommodation options including ten self-contained apartments, a two-storey semi-detached townhouse and four beautifully appointed private rainforest cottages, along with 3 massage rooms, a beauty therapy room, infer-red sauna, floatation pool and plenty of outdoor facilities for guests to enjoy.

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ALCOLM TURNBULL CROWS that his National Energy Guarantee is a game changer – and so it is, but that doesn’t mean much.

The energy game has been changing for well over the last decade, and in all likelihood will go on changing for the next ten years at least. The point, surely, is not to keep changing the game but to end it, delivering certainty, price stability, and above all political success.

All that can sensibly be predicted so far is that there is a lot of tweaking required before Turnbull can proclaim that the light on the hill is in fact reliable, affordable and sustainable.

The NEG was obviously created in haste bordering on panic, as the regulators – the experts, as Turnbull likes to call them – struggled to implement the agenda: no emissions trading scheme, no renewable or clean energy targets, cut subsidies for wind and solar, but not coal, gas or Turnbull’s pet project Snowy Hydro 2.0.

Then, in the process, offer at least the hope of cheaper costs, maintain the promise that the Paris agreement is on track and make enough room between the government’s policy and the opposition’s demands to leave the opportunity to a brick fight if one is needed.

Mission impossible, in fact; but they were able to produce something half way credible, which is a credit to their determination to stick to a third rate, selfcontradictory brief, even if they were manifestly unconvincing as they attempted to justify it.

The most obvious hole, of course, and the one Bill Shorten latched on to first, was the claim that power prices would fall by up to a couple of bucks a week – not immediately, of course, but in a few years when and if everything turned out alright.

What, he demanded, was the modelling on which that figure was based?

Well, none, actually – the best Turnbull could muster was an indignant declaration that it was the assessment of his

experts – three long term regulators of the market, whose lamentable failure has led to his NEG in the first place, a lobbyist from the widely derided Business Council of Australia and his head honcho, the career public servant Kerry Schott, who, Turnbull boasted, had a degree in pure mathematics.

As it happens, so do I, but I do not presume to pull complicated predictions off the top of my head and round them to the last dollar.

To be fair, Schott was at least willing to admit that in fact the line about $115 a week was little more than an educated guess.

A guess not much better than the critics who suggested that the bills may well increase as a direct result of the new regulations to be promulgated by NEG. Even if there were some nugatory savings, they would inevitably be absorbed in the other constant increases endemic in the fraught process of delivering energy.

And as for how such putative savings would come about -- after some prodding, it emerged that the biggest catalyst would be a burst of new investment, driving down prices through market competition.

But as we have been repeatedly warned, such investment would depend on long term bipartisan agreement on policy.

Which means that it will come back to Labor, which appears to be in no great hurry to rush to the table.

Turnbull admits that the states will be crucial, and the Labor states are, to put it mildly, sceptical.

Turnbull said he wanted a respectful discussion with them, and proceeded to shower them with insults and abuse.

Shorten and his shadow minister Mark Butler are content to play funny buggers, demanding more (or indeed any) details of the skeletal proposal before deciding to embrace, reject, or most likely dicker with it until the various balloons take off, settle, or just pop.

Until then there will be mischief to be made, the most blatant tactic being to agree with various economists that it could be a clever con to blindside Tony Abbott and his rump: NEG is in reality a sort of Clayton’s emissions trading scheme, a carbon price in disguise.

And as such it can perhaps endorsed as a basis on which Labor can build when in government.

Turnbull and his Energy (forget about the Environment) Minister Josh Frydenberg of course indignantly deny that it is anything of the kind, but they would say that, wouldn’t they?

The point is that for all the bluster about engineering and economics, there is very little real change for ordinary consumers (or hard-working families are we are compelled to call them in the government’s politically correct jargon) to cling to.

There may be no blackouts over summer – indeed, there had bloody well better not be.

But the bills will keep coming as usual, with the only hope of solace a non-guaranteed pittance some time after 2020.

This is not exactly a vision to capture the imagination of the masses, and it is probably not very smart of Turnbull to try and sell it as such. It looked like a panic move: conceived in haste, devised without any real analysis and, crucially, unlikely to provide the political dividend that was its desperately sought purpose.

The weary sceptics claim that this it worse than halfhearted – it is a downright cop out.

They say NEG is short for negative. There is some truth in that, but the accusation will not worry Turnbull as long as the party and the punters will wear it.

The real worry is that it will be seen as too little, too late, too like buck passing – that NEG is in fact short for negligible.

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

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PRING IS A GREAT time to rethink your exercise routine and add some water-based activities to help you beat the heat and keep your cool.

Aqua aerobics, or “aquarobics”, is the ultimate lowimpact, high-cardio exercise that strengthens the whole body.

RangeCare CEO, Jenny McCafferty, considers aquarobics to be one of the best forms of exercise for people over 65 years of age.

“Aquarobics is low impact resistance training which is great for protecting joints while still building muscle mass.

“But it’s more than just the physical benefits,” explained Jenny. “Participating in a regular exercise class that is fun has enormous social benefits too.”

RangeCare coordinates locals along the range to attend aquarobics classes offered weekly at the Nambour Aquatic Centre. If you are interested in attending, please contact

RangeCare on 5445 7044 to register your interest.

“We know it’s not always easy for people to attend these types of activities so RangeCare can also organise transport from RangeCare’s Flaxton office to and from the pool,” said Jenny.

“This is offered as a governmentsubsidised service for those people receiving funding through My Aged Care.”

Jenny said that people not receiving government funding are also welcome to attend; however their participation will not be subsidised and they will be charged full fees.

To find out more, contact RangeCare on 5445 7044.

From sorting incontinence, exercise, seeking greater peace or doing what you love – our health, beauty and wellbeing pages will set you up for a great November!

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O YOU EVER wonder the significance of your dreams? In November it is a topic for discussion with Eckankar Sunshine Coast.

Director, Jennifer Therese says, "Dreams help me to work through fears and accept why things are as they are. Dreams may warn or even show me the future if necessary.

"I have always taken notice of my dreams, but I didn’t know what they meant. Now I understand how important they are to me, because they give me clarity, insight and more love in my life. There are tools that I have learned to help me remember my dreams."

Through Eckankar teachings, Jennifer has learnt how to tune in to her dreams and spirituality, which she says all affect daily life.

The non-profit organisation, Eckankar, provides the opportunity for everyone to discover spiritual aspects to many of life’s challenges, and offers a different issue for discussion every month, themes such as past lives, reincarnation, soul travel and karma.

"People of all cultures question many of these deeper aspects of life," explained Jennifer. "Our aim is to live this life with increasing awareness, compassion and selfresponsibility."

The group meet at Maleny Neighbourhood Centre 6-7.30pm every Wednesday, February to November. You can also join a discussion at Parrearra and Tewantin.

Contact Jennifer on 0429 957 989 to find out more or visit: www.Eckankar.org.au

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Tewantin CWA Hall

123 Poinciana Ave - 3rd Wednesday of the Month 6-7:30pm

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BLACKALL RANGE CARE GROUP

We are a local, not-for-profit, in-home and respite care provider committed to helping you live your best life.

RangeCare’s services include: ! home help ! personal care ! nursing care ! respite care ! healthy lifestyle programs.

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Ayurvedic Health Advice to Suit You

Bliss, the secret to good health

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IVING A SO CALLED perfect lifestyle is not a guarantee of good health. If you go through life following all the Wendy Rosenfeldt rules, eat only organic, exercise every day, avoid all sugar and never stay up late you may feel virtuous and healthy to a degree but something may be lacking.

While a good daily routine and healthy diet are key factors in the quest for wellbeing, following them to the letter can get in the way of living spontaneously and blissfully.

Consuming a tasty meal that includes what you normally avoid surrounded by good friends or family can be more easily digested than eating a healthy dish when you are feeling alone.

So what it is the secret ingredient?

Ayurveda indentifies a substance in the physiology called Ojas. You cannot see it but you can observe and feel the effects. It is the glow in the cheeks of pregnant women, the lustre in the eyes when you have fallen in love and the feeling of lightness when you are really happy. Ojas gives strength, immunity, good digestion, radiant skin, shining eyes and the feeling of bliss. It provides nourishment and integration to the physiology, mind and intellect, leading to balance in thought, speech and action.

Stress, hurrying, negative emotions, excessive exercise, poor or light diet, fasting, over exposure to the elements, lack of sleep at night alcohol, injury or trauma will deplete

your levels of Ojas.

Ojas is increased by doing what you love.

Take time out from your busy over scheduled life for a walk in nature, a catch up with a friend or to play a musical instrument.

Have a positive state of mind and focus on what is good in your life. You feel much better than whingeing about your woes or always watching the evening news.

Be gentle with yourself and look after your mind and body.

Listen to yourself if you feel too tired to go to the gym or do your daily workout, sometimes rest is more important than exercise. Meditation, yoga and good quality sleep can boost your Ojas supply.

Eat food that has been lovingly prepared by a happy cook.

It is important to take time out to cook and eat food in a settled way. Eating take away food on the run is a recipe for poor digestion.

Cutting out all your favourite foods and religiously following a strict health routine is not guaranteed to create ojas but a cuddle with someone you love, a moonlit walk in the beauty of nature and a good belly laugh with your best friend is.

Wendy Rosenfeldt is a Maharishi Ayurveda practitioner and teacher of Transcendental Meditation. To find out more call 5499 9580 or email wendy.rosenfeldt@tm.org.au

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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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

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HE FOLLOWING ARE some questions that will help you to get clarity on how your thoughts and feelings are directing your mental and emotional energies so that they elicit more harmonious body chemistry and help you manifest a happier, more love filled life, for yourself and as a result of that how you interact with your world.

These are typical of some of the types of questions that I use in my Life Coaching and Counseling sessions that often turn peoples lives around in wonderful ways. Don”t ponder the questions too much, just let the answers come and then later, if you like, go back and ask them of yourself again.

“What would you like to have more of in your life?”

“What would you like to have less of in your life?”

“What are you doing consistently each day, to help improve your personal health, relationships, wellbeing and happiness?”

“What things are you doing that you know on some level, aren’t serving you well and might even be sabotaging you? How could you change that?”

“What’s the one thing that you could do each day that would bring you greater peace and a more satisfying interaction

with the world around you?”

“For you to be living the life you really desire, what would have to change?”

“When stress occurs do you talk yourself up or slip into negative self talk and negative expectations?”

“What would you like for your loved ones to feel when they think about your presence in their lives?”

“Do you think your life has a purpose? If so what do you think it is? If not did you ever have a feeling about this? Could you ask yourself each night as you drift off, what that purpose might be?”

“Where does your passion lie? what do you think about most?

Are you living your life and loving those you care about, or is routine and financial demand holding you hostage?”

Remember that all change, no matter what your circumstance, can be influenced positively by a shift from inside your own mind, and this invariably manifests external changes.

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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ACUPUNCTURE

BOWEN THERAPISTS

Anthony Brown Acupuncture Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner.

Member (fellow) AACMA. Anthony has 35 years clinical experience, 30 of them here on the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland.

26 Coral St, Maleny Ph: 5435 2555

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

Ph: 5442 9371

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

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

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

Maleny Community Acupuncture professional service by qualified Acupuncturist – 25yrs clinic experience.

Treatment cost $20 available at Lift Gallery 926 Maleny-Montville Road (just up from Maleny Cheese Factory).

Contact Steve on Ph: 0401 909 122

ASTROLOGY

AYURVEDA Temple Herbs & Ayurveda Ayurveda treats the cause of disease through diet, lifestyle adjustment & herbal medicine.

Consultations, cooking classes & dispensary.

Max Trolliet Adv. Dip. 76 Maple Street, Maleny Ph: 5435 2899

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.

Nellie, Annette and Jenny offer you the opportunity to have exceptional hair using great product at fantastic prices.

21 Coral St Maleny – Ph: 0438 785 443 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

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Contact Karen Muir: 0414 432 423 Email: karen@hinterlandtimes.com.au

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 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

Meyer Therapeutics Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® for abdominal issues, fertility and pregnancy support. Bowen Therapy, Emmett Technique, Reiki, and more. Combining therapies to suit everybody’s needs.

Kitty Meyer Ph: 0400 289 090

CHIROPRACTORS 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

COUNSELLING & LIFE COACHING cont.

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

DAY SPAS Montville Day Spa

Dr Ralph Stockmann

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

ENERGY HEALING The Physiospect Guy An alternative path to holistic health.

Practitioner in Physiospect, 5th Dimensional Healing, Past Age Clearing & Healing, Earth2 Essences, Spiritual Counselling, Nutritional Medicine. By appt only. Mike 0407 021 719 Cabin 1, 38 Maple St, Maleny www.nutritionforyourspirit.com

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 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

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

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 RangeCare Offering in-home and respite care services to support independent living. Our tailor-made services are available to everyone in the community. We can deliver your home care package. Ph: 5445 7044 Visit: www.rangecare.com.au

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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

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

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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 Member of AHA/NRHA Specialising in Grief, Depression & Anxieties.

Also Quit Smoking, Weight Loss and more.

Health benefits may apply.

Phone Mary 0457 230 952 www.powerfultransformations8.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

NATUROPATHS

Marisa...Naturally Marisa T Kliese offers a complete Natural Therapy Clinic. Services include, Naturopathy, Herbal Medicine, Professional Counselling, Life Coaching, Spiritual Healing.

Ph: 5494 2627

Laurel Hefferon Naturopath & Herbalist BHSc 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

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

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

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

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

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 E: elizabeth@livingtherapies.com.au

MEDICAL CENTRE 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

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Contact Karen Muir: 0414 432 423 Email: karen@hinterlandtimes.com.au

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 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

WELLNESS - MIND BODY SPIRIT 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

BHSc

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

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

OPTOMETRIST Beautiful Kahuna Massge with Linda

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PODIATRY

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

19 Coral St, Maleny, 5499 9476 / 0421 410 558 E: info@naturaltherapiesstudio.com.au

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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

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

13 Rosebed Street, Eudlo Ph: 5445 9555

Range of Motion Physiotherapy Mapleton - Montville - Maleny - Imbil 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 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

Praxis Therapy Clinical Hypnotherapy, Regression Therapy, Counselling, Reconnective Healing®, The Reconnection™, LBL Regression, FIR Crystal Bio-Mat, Art Workshops. Skype available.

Sunshine Coast by appointment only.

Ph. 0417 754 242 – www.praxistherapy.com.au

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

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

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

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

Lady Mountain Healing & Readings Frownstrong Tarot Readings, Healings include Aura Wipes, Women’s Healing Massage, Well Being Counselling. Well Being Sciences Practitioner. Maleny and Montville 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 energising & relaxing Optional handheld weights sometimes, finishing with deep relaxation. Mon 10.30am, Thurs 9.30am all levels. No need to book.

Maleny Showgrounds Pavillion Ph: 5313 7756 www.YogaWellness.info

PERSONAL TRAINER, FITNESS, DANCE Get Active!!!

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

Montville Personal Training and Wellbeing Where “your fitness is my focus.”

Personal training in small groups.

Training and classes include boxing, straight, cardio, pilates. Call Sonya: 0402 423 141

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 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 Concept IT Systems - reliability & service New computers & repairs. Internet setup & websites. Printers, scanners, ink refills, cameras.

Authorised Apple reseller. Onsite service.

Drop in to discuss you computer needs.

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

ENGINEER Parteck Consulting - 33 years experience Civil-Structural Engineers & Environmental Planners. Property Development, Building Inspections & Reports, Structural & foundation Design, Soil, Stability & Wastewater. Locally owned. 5494 1368 or 0418 711 408 contact@parteckconsulting.com www.parteckconsulting.com Michael Kingsbury - Maleny based Civil & Structural Engineer with over 40 years experience. Engineering & Building Design for residential & small commercial projects.

Alternative methods of building are catered for.

Ph: 0428 674 040 michaelkingsburydesign@gmail.com

FINANCE ANZ Mobile Lending Buying your first home ? Let us come to you!

ANZ Mobile Lending have dedicated home loan experts who come to you anywhere, anytime.

Covering all of the Hinterland.

Office: 5435 2124 / Mobile: 0408 734 152 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 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 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

GOVERNMENT SERVICES QGAP Maleny - Maleny Police Station Mon, Tue, Thurs 9am – 12noon & 12:30pm – 2pm New Registrations & Housing close 11am & 1pm Transport & Main Roads (NOT Driver Licensing) / Births, Deaths & Marriages, Seniors Card Applications / & more. EFTPOS & Credit cards preferred. Manager Judy Phipps 10 Macadamia Drive Maleny – Ph: 07 5420 5320

Trades & Services LEGAL SERVICES

Lember and Williams (the LAW team) Carolyn Williams City Expertise, small town service 9 Bunya Street Maleny Ph: 5495 1499 Email: carolyn@landw.com.au www.landw.com.au

INTERIOR STYLIST Jam Design Wanting to discover the unique you for your home décor? Colour consultations at reasonable rates for interior & exteriors.

New homes, renovations or commercial.

Ph Jill 0404 558 525 jamdesign3@bigpond.com

Get your business noticed for only $44 per month ($33.00 for ongoing advertising) Contact Karen Muir: 0414 432 423

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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 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

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

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT REPAIRS

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

Insurance quotes. Friendly reliable service.

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

CABINETMAKER

Christensen’s Music Repairs & servicing to wind and string instruments: saxophones, clarinets, flutes, trumpets, trombones, guitars, violins. Minor repairs, services, overhauls.

3 months guarantee on all work. Est 20 years.

Rod: 0407 131 215 / www.christensensmusic.com.au/ instrument-service-repairs

PICTURE FRAMING 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

TOUR COMPANIES Camel Cuddles – Local Tours Enjoy an afternoon of cuddling baby camels, delicious afternoon tea and spectacular views of the Glasshouse Mtns. Last Saturday every month. Call 0400 747 466.

Visit www.liveittours.com.au

TRAVEL AGENTS 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

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 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/

INSURANCE BROKER Melissa Berglas – Comsure Sunshine Coast 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

AIR CONDITIONING

Easton Lawyers Tove Easton Principal Lawyer Your Local Lawyers in Maleny 62 Maple St, Maleny Ph: 5494 3511 Email: tove@eastonlawyers.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/

VETERINARY CARE District Vets Maleny Veterinarian Susan Portas and her team provide professional, compassionate care for your pets. Hours Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 8am-6pm; Wed 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-12noon 7 Myrtle St Maleny Ph: 5499 9077 Montville Veterinary Clinic Est. in 2004 and operating as a branch of our Sunshine Hinterland Veterinary Clinic in Nambour. We take pride in personalised pet care. 26 Kondalilla Falls Rd Montville Consultation by appointment: 0401 012 884

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.

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 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 Tim Clark Carpenter Trade qualified local and licensed. QBCC 47098 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

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.

CHAINSAW & TREE WORK All Trees to Chip Trees and Gardens Tree Fellers 2 Chippers Phone Rob Milner: 0427 343 232 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

Trades & Services

Get your business noticed for only $44 per month ($33.00 for ongoing advertising)

ELECTRICAL

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN cont.

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

EXCAVATION

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

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

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

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

Ph: 1800 558 745 or 0402 456 391 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

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

Prompt and reliable service. Garden clean-up.

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

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

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

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

Ph: 5445 7615 Mob: 0412 680 801

AML Plumbing QBCC 15037335/1293749 Servicing the Sunshine Coast and surrounds.

General plumbing and gas maintenance, blocked drains & burst pipes, Seniors discount, renovations, taps / toilets, hot water systems.

Contact Mitch – 0407 966 665

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

QCF Plumbing and Drainage QBCC 1299925 Maintenance, new installations, renovations, roofing repairs, backflow, blocked drains, hotwater systems, gutter cleans, downpipes, stormwater, tank installations, 24hr emergency service, pensioner discounts, free quotes. Ph: 0424 874 251

MOWERS – RETAIL Maleny Mowers Your one stop mower shop for all sales, service and repairs. Pick-up and delivery service available.

12 Bunya St Maleny. Ph: 5494 3144 www.malenymowers.com.au

RENDERING Wrapped in Render Specialising in all types of render, texture, plaster and paint finishes. 25 yrs local experience.

Professional attitude and quality workmanship.

New homes and renovations, no job too big or small. Contact Steve 0417 706 840

MOWING AND GARDENING Daniel Joyce - Mowing and Gardening Professional lawn and gardening services with pride. Hedge trimming, ride-on & push-mowing, whipper-snipping, pruning, organic weed control.

Ph: 0429 999 613 dan@joycemowing.com.au Follow us on facebook.

GAS SERVICES Sunshine Gas Services Sunshine Coast based family business.

Domestic and commercial gas appliances. High efficiency hot water systems. Highly trained service team. 8 Daniel St, Caloundra Ph: 07 5491 4199; 0412 116 362

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

MECHANICAL

Jekco Mini Earthmovers ‘Small Machine – Big Capacity’ - Catering for all your excavation needs. Owner / operator with 35 years’ experience. 2 x Limited access machines (Kanga / Dingo) 1040mm wide & 820mm wide.

Ph: Kev 0439 647 221 www.jekco.com.au

FENCING & AUTOMATIC GATES

PLUMBING & WASTEWATER cont.

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

PA / SOUND SYSTEMS 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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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 Phone Richard Daveson: 0418 708 620

RURAL PRODUCTS

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

PAINTING

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

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

SECURITY SYSTEMS A-OK Security Considering an ALARM or CCTV System?

Please call A-OK Security Sunshine Coast on 1300 606 303.

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

SMASH REPAIRS Palmwoods Smash Repairs Panel beating & spray painting by professional tradesmen. Insurance & private work. Direct link to insurance companies. Repair, paint, weld or makeover.

All work guaranteed. Ph: 5478 8922

SOLAR 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.

Phone Gary Phillips: 0407 760 838 info@negawatts.com.au

PLASTERING 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

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

PLUMBING & WASTEWATER Anderson Plumbing & Roofing QBSA1066328 Plumbing, drainage & roofing. New work, renos, maintenance specialists. Septic systems, blocked drains, high pressure ‘sewer jett’ drain cleaner, drain camera, cable locations, tank installations, roof & guttering. Ph: 5494 3340 or 0409 541 475 Sky Plumbing & Gas Fitting BSA 1078655 Guttering, Water Tanks, Filters and Pump Installation. Septic Trenches, Holding Tanks, Blocked Drains. Heat Pumps & Gas Installation.

Landlord water reports.

Water Hammer solutions. Ph: 042 11 66 882 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

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 tanks cleaned, minimal water loss. Potable water treatment and correction, bacteria control, filtration, supply and service. Free appraisals.

Phone Allen: 0404 302 723

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What’s on in ...

NOVEMBER 2017

Always check out near the Maleny kiosk - you will never know what or who you will find.

The Girl Guides were raising funds and also had a stall at Maleny Sunday Market last month.

NOVEMBER 1-11 Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival continues

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Caloundra Family History Research, meet 1.30pm, Sunshine Coast Turf Club Peter Fitzsimons at the Maleny Community Centre, 5.45pm for a 6.30pm start, $15 Tickets available trybookings.com or Rosetta Books: 5435 2134

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Maleny at War - contribute to an exhibition at Maleny Library

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Renowned Steve Parish Collection, Maroochydore Library

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Palmwoods Car Festival, from 10am-6pm, Palmwoods State School Oval

Cooke Park Playground Council Survey closes 5pm

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Belli Hall Christmas Dance, Belli Community Hall, 7.30pm, www.bellihall.com

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Ebenezer Garage / Plant Sale 7am - 4pm Tamarind Street, Maleny Trivia Night, 6.30 - 9.30pm, Maleny RSL. General Knowledge quiz, plus music quiz and spot prizes. Entry $5 per person, team of 6-8 people, BYO nibbles and fully licensed, tea and coffee, contact Ray: 5499 7791

18-19 Hedwigs's House of Spells and Swans Maleny Community Centre by bDifferent Dance Academy 19

Eckankar Kawana Island, meeting place Parrearra (off Kawana Way), 9.30am-12.30pm, Jennifer: 0429 957 989

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Melbourne Cup

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Advertising bookings due for December HT

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Eckankar Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, weekly Wednesdays 6-7.30pm, Jennifer: 0429 957 989

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Editorial and ad copy due for December HT

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Aglow – Sunshine Coast meet 9.30am, Flame Tree Baptist Church hall, Burnside, $8 includes morning tea, Melva 5443 5752

24-26 Maleny Arts and Crafts Group Christmas Fair, Handmade in Maleny, Community Centre free entry, open from 9am 25

Craft Beer Sunshine Coast Festival

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Make wreaths for Remembrance Day, Kenilworth RSL rooms, Show Hall from 2pm

25

Ignite Chilli Festival Caloundra

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Mary River Festival Harvest Dinner, Kandanga

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Recyclerama is back! 7am - 3pm Maleny Showgrounds, www.recyclerama.com

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Remembrance Day

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Citroen Car Club of Queensland visit Maleny and Kenilworth

11

Mary River Festival in Kandanga

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Sunshine Coast Trigeminal Neuralgia Support group final meeting, 1pm at the Kawana Library meeting room, Nanyima Street, Buddina (entrance at rear), Nora: 0418 495 776

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Wallum update - Native Plants Sunshine Coast meet 9.30am at the Maroochy Botanic Gardens RSVP: 5494 9187

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Eckankar Tewantin, CWA Hall, 6-7.30pm, Jennifer: 0429 957 989

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HT Christmas Gift Guide bookings and copy due

HINTERLAND TIMES – NOVEMBER 2017

Maleny Arts Council launch the new season 4-6pm, The Deck, Maleny Community Centre

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Nominations close for 2018 Australia Day Awards

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Maleny Street Christmas Carnival 6-10pm

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Palmwoods Community Christmas 4.30pm, Memorial Hall

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Advertising bookings due for January HT (note one week early)

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Festival of Small Halls Summer Tour, Kandanga Public Hall followed by Woodford December 15 and Eudlo on December 17

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Glasshouse Country Community Carols 4.30pm-8.30pm, Beerwah Sportsgrounds

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Editorial and ad copy due for January HT (note one week early)

Tuition and Workshops Piano Tuition Experienced teacher – all levels Experienced Accompanist – exams, concerts & rehearsals Dee Steele: 0413 253 193

Sound Frequency Group Healing This powerful technique will allow you to experience greater harmony & peace within, by raising up your vibration, balancing the energy centres and releasing blocks in the body. Everyone Welcome.

Ph Roslyn: 0488 080 285

Make your own furniture workshop One-day workshops making funky functional furniture. Identify suitable materials & create your own unique piece using simple wood-working tools.

Materials & lunch included $175.

Gift vouchers.

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

Bonjour! Want to learn French?

Working or planning a holiday where French is spoken? Group classes or one on one only $25/hr in Maleny.

Ph Jacques 0438 759 581 or email: cramatte@bigpond.com

Learn to Weave

25-26 ACI Open Studios Weekend: www.artsconnectinc.com.au 29

December HT & Christmas Gift Guide deliveries start (note one week early)

DECEMBER 1

Mooloolah Valley Christmas Party, 5-10pm, Community Centre

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Montville Festive Tree Lighting Event on the Village Green from 5pm

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Woombye Christmas on the Field, 6-9pm, Woombye Soccer Field

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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

Essential Elements of Drawing for beginners and dabblers.

New Thursday Studio Sessions in Montville – creative energy, motivation and inspiration. ArtSpace Western Avenue. For further information Ph Barbie: +61 417 076 815 avenidaonwestern@gmail.com

Make your Workshop a Success From as little as $33.00 an issue, list your workshop.

Ph: 5499 9049 or email advertising@hinterlandtimes.com.au

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NOV is Art & Crafts month at HEALTHY

HOMEWARES

o f u n i q u e l o c a l l y p ro d u c e d c r a f t s a t H s e c e i ealthy any p Home m e th w a re f o e s m o S

BATH BENCH Locally crafted bench over marble bath

CEDAR BENCH 4metre long white cedar bench

DINNER WARE Local pottery

COIL LIGHT Recycled steel lamp

JARRAH BURL TABLE W.A. Jarrah burl coffee table LOCAL POTTERY

Arts & Crafts Month One of the main objectives at Healthy Homewares to support creativity in all its forms.

We warmly invite you to look for it whenever you go shopping.

Authentically MADE with the purpose to enhance your health & well-being

QUALITY

Of course, there has to be a medium of exchange but the most important thing is that the artists or craftsmen love what they are doing and want it to bring joy to the customers lucky enough to buy it. This joy is contagious!!!

Healthy Homewares is an adventure…

Come and see our amazing homewares selection and garden centre and relax in our café.

There is plenty of parking underneath with an elevator to both levels.

Healthy Homewares is a wonderful outing

Sustainably MADE with respect for our environment

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Top of the town, 74 Maple St Maleny www.healthyhomewares.com.au 5429 6557 for Homewares 5494 2651 for the Café | 5494 2683 for the Florist