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’VE HAD A FEW experiences in the last month that had me musing on the value of feedback. I personally appreciate it when one of the HT team has a suggestion of how to improve something. I’m not perfect, and another pair of eyes can sometimes open my own even more.

Feedback is important, if it is done in the right way. A case of not-so-great customer service recently made me think…

I was cranky about the way I was treated, but I want small business to succeed, so I needed to approach the person involved in the best way possible, which I think I managed.

Kind words or emails, offering solutions to problems (rather than just moaning or criticizing), and ending feedback on a positive note – it doesn’t always work, but these things are worth a try.

I love the smiles on people’s faces when I thank them for a great job, or excellent service, or the fact that they made my day. I also like to contact businesses when I have had a positive experience – we all need encouragement and praise to lift us at times.

On that note, I have some feedback to kick-start the year!

To the HT team – you work so hard to make our paper the best it can be, and I truly appreciate it. I am a lucky

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A poet’s perspective with Kevin Smith

A market tale from Crystal Waters

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The life and times of 95-year-old Frank Rough

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COVER STORY Siobhan Hamson with Alfie, who brings his intuitive healing to those in need.

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For a list of what’s on for January, turn to page 46

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HERE IS AN intriguing, bright yellow door that has suddenly appeared in Nambour, tucked up some unassuming concrete stairs. Open the door and you will find Breaking Thru.

This work-in-progress began when three Sunshine Coast women were involved with an intense care team for a young boy in foster care. Breaking Thru was born when Melanie Newell, Samantha Dwyer and Sarah Johnson shared frustrations with the lack of options available for young people, such as the boy in question, doing it tough to maintain and reach the expectations of school and reality.

“Our frustration was seeing gaps that existed in the system, where to send a child who was suspended,” Sarah explained.

“Kids get suspended, schools don’t have the capacity to deal with them, so a youth worker who is anxious about confrontation ends up taking them to the beach or reacting with ‘spoiling behaviour’,” Mel said.

“We thought, ‘why isn’t there a space for outcome-based early intervention?’” said Sarah.

“We realised we needed to be that defence and began building a program to support kids in these circumstances.”

With overwhelming community support to help furnish the space, BFX school furniture in Maroochydore, Ecolife Constructions for the complete renovation of the centre and the generous donations of bits and pieces, Breaking Thru was ready for business.

There are currently three programs running to help fill the gap in support for our young people, with a fourth about to be launched.

“Out-of-school Support focuses on anxieties around the school environment, school suspensions and restricted timetables due to particular circumstances,”

The three women behind Breaking Thru, Samantha Dwyer, Sarah Johnson and Melanie Newell

explained Sammy. “Communications are directly with parents, carers and the school to see where the services can help support in the best way possible.”

“We also offer Carer/Parent Support,” Sarah continued.

“This program was developed around the core message of Breaking Thru, ‘resilience, purpose and relationships’.”

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Breaking Thru is not government-funded, so it relies strongly on grants and the generosity of the community.

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Feeling

Siobhan Hamson with Alfie in Maleny image Ketakii Jewson

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Siobhan Hamson loves the wild and instinctive nature of horses. Her experiences and skills have developed a keenly intuitive connection to her horses and the life lessons they provide. She shares her story with Angela Reedman-Polinski, in living the life of an equine assisted personal development instructor.

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QUINE ASSISTED P e r s o n a l Development (EAPD) is not a term everyone is familiar with and Siobhan explains exactly how it works for the horse and the participant.

“Horses are not just commodities, they are much more than just an animal to train, ride and control. If we learn to listen to them, we can develop our emotional growth.”

People visit Siobhan and her horses for many challenges from depression, anxiety and confidence issues to learning new leadership skills.

“My horses reflect the challenges a person is dealing with and this insight provides tools to help them.”

Hearing how Siobhan became involved in this industry was fascinating. Far from the lush paddocks of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, she was born and raised in busy Hong Kong by her Australian family.

“I didn’t like the noise and bright city lights, I wanted a peaceful space and I dreamed of horses regularly as a child.”

In the local Hong Kong markets, she found it difficult to see animals being treated as currency.

“I bought animals there to save and spent many weekends rescuing and advocating for animals, trying to teach the birds with clipped wings to fly.”

She started riding her cousin’s horse in NSW on a family holiday and it sparked her interest.

“After that, mum found a riding school when we returned to Hong Kong and I felt like I had finally found

what I needed.”

Her next big life change was to move to an English, Catholic boarding school with horses in their student training program. Bedgebury in Kent, was a 200-year-old historical school building and there was a sharp culture shock with the British country lifestyle.

“I persisted through dyslexia, dreary cafeteria food and holidays spent alone. I focused on completing my training to be a fully qualified British Horses Society Assistant Instructor after two years studying.”

There was one reprieve. She purchased a cheeky, fun and adventurous Shire X Thoroughbred horse named Alister.

“Alister was my constant companion. We would escape together to ride the forests whenever I had the chance.”

Siobhan beat the critics and achieved acceptance into the prestigious Hartbury, an agricultural college in Cheltenham, England. For four years, she studied a Higher National Diploma in Equine Science and trained up to Level 2 in her original diploma.

“My confidence rose, and I made good friends. I spent a few years in the UK working for a steeplechase trainer, riding and starting his horses. I taught at the local riding schools and competed Alister in Three Day Eventing.”

After a time exploring Scotland, she felt the yearn for

Riding with Alister in the UK Siobhan and Snoopy in Hong Kong

Australia. Giving Alister away to a friend was difficult but necessary.

“It was hard, we had such a strong connection. I visited him years later and as I called his name in the paddock, he came running.”

Back in Australia, she worked in NSW, prepping the yearlings for the auction process to become race horses.

“The company broke in race horses for Gai Waterhouse so step by step the young horses were taught to be handled and respond to instructions.”

Feeling despondent about the horse training industry, she searched to find a more compatible way to train horses.

“I began to hear about alternative traditional horsemanship training options and natural horsemanship clinics for skittish horses.”

Siobhan brought two horses up with her when she made the move to the area, Allaire and her son Oscar, and then she studied a course at the Australian Institution of Equine Psychotherapy.

“I began teaching riding at Witta and spent time resting, reflecting and researching. I enjoyed teaching a pony and jumping club and became part of a regular riding group.

“In Maleny, I enjoyed teaching riding both privately and at a local pony club. I also started a jump club and the social

club, Desperate Horse Wives, where we ride and drink coffee.

“I had noticed that I had started feeling uncomfortable around horses and feelings of anxiety, fear and anger were rising up. I delved into Gestalt-based therapy and began examining my old beliefs and patterns.”

This self-examination and reflection led to a selfforgiveness and feeling more present and aware each day.

“It felt like I was walking a new path, noticing my thoughts and responding rather than reacting.”

Fast forward through the years and Siobhan carries her vast skills, experience and journey in to the services she offers today.

Siobhan gracefully shared her horses with me on the day we met, in my own personal experience of her business service, Horse Wisdom For Life.

As a person who loves horses across a fence rather than close up, this was a physical and emotional challenge for me. The largest horse in the paddock, Alfie, strode up and firmly planted himself up close with his back towards me.

Fear ran through me and I listened as Siobhan gently spoke and encouraged me to face my fears. By the end of the session, I stood calmly inside the paddock patting Alfie and stroking his majestic mane.

I’ll leave the last words to Siobhan as a true supporter, advocate and protector of these amazing animals.

“Horses teach us to check in with ourselves and read our own body language. They communicate with us to reconnect us with our authentic selves, if we can only just stand still and listen.”

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The path of a

POET Writer, Gay Liddington, saw on social media that local writer and poet, Kevin Smith, was presented with an award at the 2018 Newcastle Poetry Prize. Gay’s interest was piqued, so she headed for Reesville to meet the man behind the award.

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RIVING TO Kevin’s Reesville home was like being drawn into the embodiment of a poem. Off bitumen, a winding dirt track decelerated my morning. The wet sclerophyll forest beckoned me through an arch of trees, while ferny groves held their place on the sideline.

My vehicle reached a clearing with the house beyond.

White smoke whirled upward from a fire pit - its source charred and smouldering. Kevin poked at the fire then strode to greet me. In the shadow of a guardian tree we settled at a table, rustic by nature, and began the banter of poets to a background chorus of birdsong.

Like the path to Kevin’s home, his life has had its bumps and bends. However, then came the clearing and clarity.

Kevin and his identical twin brother, Martin, were placed fourth and fifth in a line of seven children. “I get asked a lot about the identical twin thing, but much more prominent in my mind is being one of seven - part of a tribe and the complexities of that.

“My earliest memories come from living in a little timber mill village, Hardy’s Mill, outside Tumbarumba in New South Wales. We moved there in the mid ‘60s when I was four years old and left when I was 12. That time and place is very present in a lot of my poems.”

School is often referred to as the formative years. Kevin recalls, “In high school, my brother and I were in a year level that played up, then something happened at the start of Grade 10 where I just got stuck into the work.

“Part of the joy was bumping into Shakespeare for the first time with The Merchant of Venice. There was definitely something about the language. I started writing poetry in Grade 11 or 12.

“I ended up becoming more academic and finished as Dux at a small country high school, then headed off to university, which I was desperate to do.”

Set on being a writer, Kevin studied journalism. He adds, “That meant going out to interview all these strange people. I couldn’t handle it. It’s not an automatic thing for me to reach out into a larger world. However, in conjunction with journalism, Theatre Arts was recommended and I loved it.

“I tried to be an actor and washed dishes at a Paddington restaurant for a few years. I was in my late twenties and thought, I don’t want to be doing this in my forties. Then, a door opened.

“I rang QUT and enquired about doing a graduate diploma in teaching the following year. They invited me to audition which I did and two days later, I was sitting in my first lecture.”

Brisbane State High School saw Kevin though his prac teaching then on to MacGregor High, where he taught drama for seven years, embodying the words of a former

lecturer: Who you are as a person is the foundation of who you are as a teacher.

After time out from the classroom, Kevin taught Drama in Education at QUT for several years. Then, a move to Maleny for family reasons in 2003 with partner, Rachael Stacy, saw him working on a research project, the subject bullying, with Griffith University.

“When we first arrived in Maleny, I wasn’t working so kept pushing the idea that I might develop as a writer, but could never work out what I wanted to write.”

During that time of perplexity, Kevin wrote two plays one produced - the draft of a novel, a number of short stories and was writing poetry. With the beginning of 2017 came writer’s block, then clarity.

“The thing that got me out of that state was going back to poetry. Australian poet, Mark Tredinnick, came to

Newcastle Poetry Prize awards. L to R: Kevin Smith, Nathan Curnow (judge), Ross Gillet (winner) and Mark Tredinnick (equal second place) Image Rachael Stacy

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Maleny to do a gig at Outspoken and, as a result, I travelled to Sydney and did a workshop with Mark.”

Meeting Mark Tredinnick had a profound effect on Kevin’s development as a poet. Mentored by Mark through the Australian Writers Mentoring Program, his submitted manuscript grew from 33 to 58 poems.

“I wrote lyric poetry but understood nothing about lyric poetry. I understand it now. It is the experience of individual consciousness. It’s not a thinking mechanism. It’s a sensing, feeling mechanism.”

More recently, Kevin has ventured into performing poetry in Maleny, once at Outspoken and a number of times at Club Acoustic - a useful opportunity to present and critique his work.

Inspired by Les Murray’s poem, Driving Through Sawmill Towns, Kevin says: “I felt thrilled at the idea you could write a poem about a mill. It allowed me to go back and write reasonably extensively about living in Hardy’s Mill and living in that family.

“So, I’ve ended up with a sequence of poems about the mill, my relationship with my father and poems that go beyond to my being a dad with two sons, and a grandfather. It’s easy for us to avoid difficult emotional territory and I want to go there in the poems.

“The poem commended in the Newcastle Poetry Prize is Thirteen Ways of Knowing my Father. Over 800 poems were submitted, then a short-list of 30 - two of my poems were shortlisted. Those 30 poems have been published in the anthology Buying Online.”

Kevin refers to the American poet, Gregory Orr, who wrote ‘Poetry as Survival’.

“His thesis is that if you’ve suffered trauma, which most of us have, and you say nothing, you suffer in silence. If you write it down, you’ve objectified it, gained a certain level of distance. If you write a poem about it, you transform it.

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So, writing lyric poetry is a way to help us deal with our own trauma.”

Kevin concludes: “It’s worked for me. I feel like I’m mining my life’s experiences.”

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Dairy Tales Maleny dairy farmers may be a dying breed, but men like Frank Rough are stalwarts. The product of a pioneering family, Frank once lived without electricity, a car or a tractor. Writer, Judy Fredriksen, recently met with Frank to hear more about times gone by.

by Judy Fredriksen

N HIS 95 YEARS, Frank (born Arthur Francis Rough) has seen Maleny transform from a rustic outpost, inlaid with dirt tracks trodden by bullock teams, to a modern enclave defined by its arts, crafts, coffee shops and its controversial attitudes.

The greatest changes in Maleny have occurred since the deregulation of the dairy industry in 2000, says Frank. “The number of farmers are dropping off,” he says. “People think differently now to what they did back then. They have different professions.”

Despite this, the Rough family is raising its fifth generation of farmers with two grandsons still heavily involved in the dairy industry. It’s a testimony to their hardworking Scottish heritage.

“My father worked with the property - Strathbrock - and he also worked in the store in town, and he also drove cream wagons,” says Frank.

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Above: Frank and his sister riding to school on a stock horse Right: Frank achieved the rank of sergeant whilst serving in the army in WWII

The family provided cream to the Maleny Butter Factory, but the Roughs further subsidised their income by raising pigs, growing bananas and pineapples.

Typical of the era, Frank and his sister would ride to school by horseback, the two of them sharing an old stock horse.

At age 14, Frank left school and in 1938, went to work at the general store, Tytherleigh’s, now Maleny IGA. “I rode a horse to Maleny every day. An uncle had a paddock in town - I’d leave the horse there,” says Frank. That paddock is now the Maleny IGA car park in Willow Lane.

Nothing was pre-packaged back then, so Frank would weigh out the sugar and flour and decant it into small brown paper bags.

Following the outbreak of war, Frank joined the army in 1942.

“I was sent to a unit in North Queensland which was a field bakery, but I wasn’t a baker. I was sifting weevilly flour,” he laughs.

Although he never saw active service, he became a sergeant and at the end of the war, he went to Singapore to help repatriate troops.

“I ended up going to Singapore to get the prisoners of war out. I’ve got sights in my eyes from Changi Jail, but anyhow, it was all experience,” he shrugs. Still haunted by the experience, Frank goes on to describe the long corridors of Changi overflowing with prisoners so skinny, they were like the “skeletons in a doctor’s surgery”.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were so many of them,â&#x20AC;? he says, sadly shaking his head.

While serving in the army, Frank met his future wife, Kath, through an army mate in Sydney. After Frank was discharged, he and Kath married and went to work on the family farm at North Maleny, building a second house on the property.

When Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents retired, he took over the farm and it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until the 1970s that he bought his first tractor. Tractors werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a high priority then because of the high cost.

Until then, all goods like cream cans, bags of grain or molasses were moved around the farm on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;slidesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; behind a draught horse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I used to carry a knapsack on my back to spray weeds. He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, he drives a tractor,â&#x20AC;? chuckles Frank poking fun at his son, Ken. Then Ken chortles in response, â&#x20AC;&#x153;He rode a horse to town to see mum when I was born!â&#x20AC;?

Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children include locals Des Rough, Ken Rough and Jan Brown.

As the family grew, Frank displayed a talent for carpentry by building extra rooms onto the house. Without any woodwork training, he made a state-of-the-art buffet which still graces his dining room today, proudly displaying an array of family memorabilia.

After selling the farm in 1978, Frank bought a place on McCarthy Road, near the airfield where crop dusters used to land and now the location of the Maleny High School.

For the next ten years, Frank worked as the janitor at Maleny State School, spending his spare time indulging in his favourite pastimes of gardening, volunteering at the Maleny Agricultural Show, the Maleny Historical Society and Senior Citizens.

Then cruelly, Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beloved wife Kath was struck down with motor neurone disease. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With motor neurone, she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to spend time in hospital, but still needed to be cared for.â&#x20AC;? Stoically, he continues, â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the last nine months I fed her through a tube in the stomach. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a terrible thing.â&#x20AC;?

Frank nursed Kath for two years before she passed away from the crippling disease.

Each generation of Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family had always been blessed with sons to carry on the Rough name, but gradually that changed and the Rough name was in danger of dying out as an imbalance of girls prevailed.

Then much to Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delight, Arthur Francis Rough was born in 2014 (Kenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandson), and Benjamin Arthur Rough in 2016 (Desâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandson).

Frank celebrated his 95th birthday on December 12, 2018 with his four-year-old namesake and his family, who treated him with a homemade chocolate cake.

Frank still lives independently, though with a lot of assistance from his daughter Jan, who visits daily. This allows Frank to potter about his well-kept garden, wander over to the Maleny Historical Village where he has life membership or catch up with old friends in the Senior Citizens.

When asked to sum up his life, his sense of humour resurfaces yet again as he laughs, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a lot of hard work!â&#x20AC;?

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Their participation in many sports has seen them succeed at local, regional, state and national levels.

Writer, Jacqui Hensal, caught up with them in a moment of brief downtime!

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They have discovered early on that it is much easier to be successful at something if you enjoy all aspects of the sport, not just the success.

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Boys Cricket Carnival in Townsville, and possible selection to represent Queensland, as it means a trip to play in Perth. As the family previously lived in Western Australia, it will be an opportunity to catch up with old friends.

“Being part of the Queensland team would be awesome,” Jared enthused.

Older brother Kyle, who is 15, sees it a little differently, he is more excited by the responsibility of captaining his cricket team and says this is the greatest honour he has received.

“I was made captain of the development team a couple of years ago. Being captain of the side makes you realise there is more to playing than just winning. Sport has given me opportunities to make friends and mentor other players.

“I enjoy pushing myself to achieve my goals, but I really

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Jared and Bailey with their judo medals

like it when my team comes together after a tough match, win or lose,” he said.

Bailey, who is a previous Maleny State School Captain and now in Year 8 at Maleny State High School, is the statistician of the family and likes to measure his success in numbers. His sporting highlights have been scoring 50 runs in Queensland Junior Cricket, taking the most wickets in Sunshine Coast under 14s (17), including a hat trick and taking five wickets in five overs.

While Jared sees his silver medal at Nationals in judo as his highlight, “so far”, he adds with a grin.

The brothers agree that fitness and friendship are the most important things they get from their sport. Currently they are all involved with cricket, judo and swimming.

Jared played his first season of rugby league over winter while also playing in the winter cricket competition. “I loved playing rugby,” Jared laughed, “it was rad!”

Jared was awarded the Best Back trophy, which was quite an achievement for his first season.

Playing cricket later in the day was a welcome change with Jared and Kyle’s teams winning their finals. Bailey’s team made it to semi-finals, but missed out on success by two runs.

Mr Greg Corkin, who has coached the boys at the Maleny Cricket Club since 2013, said they were tough competition for each other.

“The boys work hard at training, often spending extra sessions at the nets with Paul and the other coaches. The boys are very competitive with each other, but display great sportsmanship to the opposition.”

The hard work pays off as Mr Corkin shares proudly, “The boys have all represented the Sunshine Coast in cricket.”

Earlier in the year the brothers were successful in representing Maleny State High School in athletics, swimming and cross country, with Kyle and Jared going through to the regional team in athletics for discus. Kyle placed third on the day, just outside of state selection.

“The last couple of years it has been all about running sprints and distance events; but this year it was all about discus for Kyle and Jared,” said their mum, Aileen, proudly.

By far the most interesting thing about the boys is their humbleness. They are driven to succeed without losing sight of what it means to be true sportsmen. Aileen is obviously very proud of her boys’ achievements and is their biggest fan.

Tackling the job of logistics for their school and sporting schedule is no easy task. However Aileen manages their commitments, along with her own busy fitness class schedule.

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“It’s always a juggle to get them where they need to go, but we make it happen somehow,” Aileen mused. “It does get challenging, but the boys get so much from sport.”

The brothers are looking forward to trials for representative team positions in Queensland Cricket over the summer, continuing to build their skills and a full schedule of games.

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RAWLING OUT OF my tent in the early Mongolian morning, I look across a vast steppe covered in a colourful carpet with intricate patterns. There are chives growing, as far as the eye can see and they’re all in flower. Literally millions of mauve and white heads bobbing gently in the morning breeze. A delicious, heady scent of herbs permeates the air as I move around our Land Rover, searching for my red tin mug.

We’re camped on the edge of an enormous open valley. It’s like a giant basin, rimmed with dark towering mountains. Sentinels in the early morning light.

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“People pay squillions to wake up to a 360 degree view like this”, I think as I take in the beauty which lies before me and languish in my chair, sipping my steaming coffee.

It is an idyllic scene and as I absorb the smells, sights and sounds, I wonder how long it will be till the wind wakes from her nightly slumber and begins to roar.

I think back to two nights ago when we were camped in Dunes in the southern Gobi. amongst Khongoryn Els Sand Our nice little dome tent with the ‘cute little vents and lots

of netting for great airflow’ just didn’t cut it!

A wind from hell blew in during the night and hammered

us for over six hours. I felt as though someone was standing

over me with a giant salt shaker, spilling it over my face all night.

I’m sure the wind speed was over 60km/h because most of the time my tent was so bowed in, that it was touching my face. I could hear the gusts coming through the corridors in the dunes, like roaring waves or a wild screaming banshee.

Rensina with a Mongolian woman, moving from her summer camp to her winter camp with her camels. Rensina has just given her some warm children's clothes

I spent most of the night cowering into my sleeping bag to keep the sand from getting in my eyes, nose and ears.

In the morning I was literally laying in a sandpit. What a night! The sandman from my childhood stories really did show up.

And speaking of tents, if you’re coming to travel in Mongolia, forget about bringing a tall one. Once you step out of it, in one of those winds, you can say goodbye to it as it tumbleweeds itself all the way to the Russian border.

Aside from that, Mongolia really is a magnificent country to travel through, and driving overland at our own pace allowed me to truly immerse myself into some of the most spectacular landscapes I have ever set eyes upon.

I love the massive expanse of space and being able to interact with the local people in the towns, the markets and the herders on the steppe; sharing a tiny part of their traditional nomadic lives.

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Mongolia with all her beauty has indeed dazzled me, but I am acutely aware of becoming complacent. She is a land of temperature extremes and can change dramatically within a few hours.

Local folk, aware of these extremes, have been caught out.

Frozen dead bodies of unprepared herders have been found, out on the steppe in these circumstances. These extreme temperatures are far more prevalent in spring and autumn.

It’s not often that two days are alike and I’m learning to expect the unexpected. From sweltering in a pair of shorts one day, to 24 hours later when I’m pulling on all my winter woollies, including my woollen beanie.

My first trip through Mongolia was an eye opener. A real shift from my western lifestyle. I only got a diminutive taste of what this country has to offer and I was there for eight weeks. But what I saw, smelled, heard and tasted tantalised all of my senses.

Mongolia is indelibly imprinted in my mind.

Mongolia is not for the faint hearted and if you’re looking for a five star type, cushy, comfortable holiday, then forget it.

Mongolia is probably not for you. It’s challenging, both emotionally and physically, and it is in your best interests and safety to be fully prepared.

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Principal Questions Our Hinterland schools are pretty special, and we have been running a monthly article finding out more about the person at the helm. This month it’s Principal Kim Fillery, from Peachester State School.

BURGLARS LOVE THE HOLIDAY SEASON If you are planning to leave your home over the Christmas break, please give some thought to its security. An empty house with clear signs the owners are away is a “prime target for criminals to do their Christmas shopping at your expense”.

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How are your family with the move to this area?

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Cancel all milk and papers deliveries.

I grew up in Yarraman, in the South Burnett, but we have lived many places since leaving there. My husband Paul and I have three children: Maddison, Harper and Bailey. I was the principal at a small Aboriginal community in North Queensland, where we had to drive 1.5 hours to go and get fresh bread, milk and the rest of the groceries.

Maddison was in boarding school 13 hours away. So the family were all very excited to hear we were transferring to the coast and we would all be together again.

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Have a friend pick up junk mail and arrange for the wheelie bins in and out.

What do you do on your days off?

I love watching movies, going swimming, cooking and spending time with my family. I am a big coffee buff and I love to check out new cafes around the coast. I’m looking forward to going camping more next year, there are so many places within an easy drive to check out!

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Arrange to have the lawns mown and plants watered.

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Have sensor lights on timers.

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Install security cameras.

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Turn down the telephone so it can’t be heard from outside.

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Inform the local police and give them your contact details while away.

No, I have been fortunate to have been the principal at Benarkin, Dajarra and now Peachester.

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Why did you choose to become an educator?

What are the strengths of the school community?

Definitely the community relationships. I love that I know every student and their parents.

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STEM implementation. The major focus of our school in 2019 will be focused learning in writing and numeracy for all students.

Is this your first Principal role?

I’ve always wanted to be a teacher. From a young age, I would set up all my Barbie dolls up in pretend classrooms and assign them tasks, I was hooked.

I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.

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What are your plans for the next year for the school?

Peachester State School is such a fantastic school that can be truly proud of the educational outcomes of our students. Students have the opportunity to learn through our Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, instrumental music, various sporting programs and community engagement.

We look forward to introducing more laptop computers for students in 2019 to support our

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What is the most rewarding part of your job?

Seeing the growth in every student – socially, emotionally and academically. It is such an honour to lead a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to each and every child and their families.

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What has been the most valuable lesson you have learnt along the way?

To make each moment in life a learning experience as well as a teaching opportunity. And be flexible.

Have a sound plan in the back of your mind, communicate with everyone involved (staff, students, community), but be flexible.

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Did a teacher or principal inspire you when you were a student?

I had many wonderful teachers who inspired me.

They were the teachers who took the time to get to know me and my learning style and who made the effort to help me.

10. What is your motto or favourite quote?

Mistakes are proof that you are trying.

For previous Principal Questions, visit www.Hinterland Times.com.au

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Jess Rand, fencing and fundraising

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ESS RAND IS A self-described â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gamer girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; who grew up, went to school and works as a coffee roaster in the hinterland town of Montville.

While 27-year-old Jess remembers a childhood filled with imaginary quests, adventures and sword fights, it was certainly something she never expected to go any further. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A few years ago I had a friend introduce me to classical reenactment fencing, and it showed me this whole community I never imagined,â&#x20AC;? Jess said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It made me realise that whatever youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in, you can always find someone to explore it with you. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the people who keep me coming to our Friday night training sessions each week.â&#x20AC;?

Jess went on to detail how her fencing school approached Cancer Council with an ambitious plan to join the Relay for Life and take an approach from another age entirely. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We skipped the traditional form of running laps to raise funds. Instead, we fenced, fought or drilled with weapons for 18 hours straight. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were able to put our love of swords to a good cause and thanks to our supporters we raised over $10,000 for cancer research.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The team had a whole armoury on the day with weapons

ranging from rapiers to longswords and even a couple of combat-ready lightsabers, which looked amazing in the dark. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a schedule for each shift of who would be fencing.

The minute we got there it was out the window,â&#x20AC;? Jess said with a laugh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fencing community is hardly made up of the most serious people, so we always have fun with it.â&#x20AC;?

When I asked Jess about who she admired in the sport, she was quick to name Emma Fowler and Christopher Godwin, two of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top historical fencers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They display so much of the skill that drew me to historical fencing and the ability to make something that can be quite dangerous look amazing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a higher benchmark to aspire to, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a faster twitch reflex or better muscle memory. Fencing is very physical, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a test of endurance a lot of the time, and it can wear you down.â&#x20AC;?

While focusing on re-enactment fencing, Jess said she had been lucky to avoid any notable injuries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just started to explore the world of Historical European Martial Arts, which is more full contact. When someone swings a longsword at you, you should try to block.â&#x20AC;?

As I left, Jess was stepping through the basic sword and buckler drills. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to see the passion that led to her fight for cancer research, through fencing.

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AN ACCIDENT IN YOUR HOME – OCCUPIER’S LIABILITY An accident causing someone injury in your home does not necessarily mean that you as the occupier is liable for that injury. As an occupier you are only liable if an accident is caused by your failure to take ‘reasonable care’ to protect the person being injured.

The key words are ‘reasonable care’. As you may have suspected already there is no hard and fast rule about what amounts to ‘reasonable care’ or lack of such care. It depends very much on the nature of the premises, the type of danger and the reason for entry. An example is a defective staircase in a house would be a danger to most people but would not be a danger to the tradesperson engaged to fix the staircase.

You may think that provided that your visitor has been warned of the danger then this would be sufficient to protect you from liability. However a warning is not always sufficient to protect you from liability. The occupier’s duty is to take ‘reasonable care’ to protect your visitor from danger – not simply to warn your visitor of the danger. Sometimes a warning may be sufficient but other times not depending on the type of danger.

What of a person who enters your premises without your permission – a trespasser? The law holds that if you know or you have reason to suspect that a trespasser is on your premises, you have a duty to that trespasser to take reasonable care to protect that person from injury. This duty does vary depending on the circumstances. An example here would be the requirement on you to fence a pool to prevent a child trespasser from being injured or drowned.

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N AUSTRALIA DAY, January 26, at the Maleny Showgrounds, free family fun is what it’s all about!

From 8.30am till midday, the Range’s community groups have put together a great, free morning of displays, fun and games on the Dave Hankinson Oval - and invite you to come out to play with your family on Australia Day at the Hinterland Aussie Day Expo!

Try some old-fashioned games with the kids, organised by the Maleny High School Interact Club and the TS Centaur Cadets - billycart races, obstacle course, tug of war, sack races, gumboot throwing and the Aussie thong relay!

There’s also face-painting or take a selfie with those lovable macaws from Maleny Birdworld.

The Ukulele Pioneer Group will be there, strumming their stuff as an accompaniment to the dozens of groups giving

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demos from jazz ballet, tai chi, netball, touch football, golf, arts and crafts to the Firies - all together more than 60 groups will be showing off what they do.

There’s plenty of food and good coffee, and if a big Aussie Day breakfast is just the thing to get you going, the Maleny Apex Club is happy to oblige, selling their famous brekky from 6.45 am onwards.

Every family can win terrific prizes in the Expo passport draw by getting their free Expo passport at the Lions entry tent and collecting a stamp from the displays.

Maleny District Sport and Recreation Club are once more hosting this great community event, where there’s something for the kid in everyone! Free parking.

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Finally, a landlord has a statutory duty, under the Residential Tenancies Act (Qld) 1994, to keep premises in good order and repair. A landlord may be liable if a tenant is injured on the premises, the injuries occurred as a result of the landlord’s failure to repair defects and the landlord knew of the defects.

Tove is Easton Lawyers’ full time principal lawyer and also the Hinterland’s longest serving principal lawyer serving since January 2004. She specializes in all commercial law matters as well as wills and estates, leases, partnership and company matters. She has always had a policy of providing the first consultation free of charge. That gives clients peace of mind that they are not up for legal fees before they have even had advice on their questions.

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With NDIS ready to roll out in the Sunshine Coast and a new year, a great tool used at P2P to set about achieving life’s goals is PATH (Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope), which was originally developed in the ‘90s.

Spokesperson, Robbie Murray explained, “This is a structured process, underpinned by a focus on finding an alternative way for achieving a desired vision for the future.”

It takes three people to complete a masterpiece, a PATH finder (name given to the participant using the PATH way), facilitator and a grapher.

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“PATH can be used in many areas such as schools and special education units,” continued Robbie, “because it is a graphic tool, using colour and pictures instead of words, it makes it easy to understand if people don’t communicate using standard means.”

Businesses also use the tools to strategise and team build.

P2P is here to assist people with a disability, helping to implement and manage their plans and achieve their goals. Their head office is located in Woombye but they reach Gladstone, Wide Bay, Gold Coast, Toowoomba Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.

“Our door is open at 5 Blackall Street Woombye,” smiled Robbie, “and we are at the end of the phone.”

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ONGRATULATIONS to Rich and Hannah Hayes, whose popular café, Little May Espresso, just celebrated its fourth anniversary!

Hannah can’t quite believe it. “It’s crazy, it’s certainly doesn’t feel that long, although the little babies I met in the first year are now ready for Kindy and prep!

“We love our little space so much and are so excited to have our brand new deck out the front.” Built by local builder Rodney Nash, it is a great spot to sit and soak up the magical Montville atmosphere in Main Street.

For those who haven’t visited yet, Little May excel in custom-blend coffees, teas, hot chocolate made on site with essential oils, a menu for all tastes and their own housemade pantry items. “All the deliciousness we put on the plates, we bottle it up for people to take home.”

Hannah continued, “Rich and I have loved working with local producers. Some, such as Walters Organic Bread and Walker Farm Foods, have been with us from the very beginning and you can now buy their organic sourdough and free-range eggs from our Little May pantry as well.”

The Little May food menu for breakfast/brunch/lunch runs all day, available from 7.30am until 2.45pm and they serve tea, coffee and cake from 7.30am till 3pm.

“We are so blessed to have the support of this amazing hinterland community; it has truly made the past four years such a pleasure. But if you’ve never been in, don’t be shy, we’d love to meet you, Rich and I are looking forward to meeting more of our wonderful community in the years to come.”

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Regardless of whether it is fine dining or a casual café you can be sure that unique culinary experience awaits. The Hinterland Times Food, Drink and Dine Guide introduces visitors and reminds locals about the delicious dining options on the range.

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Hotel Maleny

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

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

Indulgent Flavours of India. Dine In & Takeaway. BYO. Air-conditioned. Birthday Parties, Corporate Bookings & Catering for your functions. Best Butter Chicken around!

Quality dining in a relaxed atmosphere.

Daily specials. Bar, Bistro, Functions & Accom.

Liquour Legends. Member discounts. Courtesy bus available.

Flowerpot Coffee Shop Address Crystal Waters CONONDALE 65 Kilkoy Lane, off Aherns Rd. Phone 07 5494 4620 Web FB: “Flowerpot Coffee Shop” OPEN Tue & Fri: 9:30am-2:30pm Sat & Sun: 10:00am-2:30pm Flowerpot Coffee Shop offers a full breakfast menu, great coffee, baked goods, playground, and relaxed atmosphere. Welcoming Conondale and Crystal Waters residents, and anyone who pops in - you won’t be disappointed!

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

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Delicious traditional Italian food. Dine in, takeaway or home delivery. Prices to please. Huge menu.

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

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

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Breakfast, lunch (2 & 3 course set

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Gourmet sushi rolls locally made for you

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ALENY LANE is located in the heart of town and brings to it an incredible variety of food and drinks from around the world, with live music and a once-a-month night market. Soul about Sushi has been part of this cozy and funky marketplace for almost three years, happily serving Japanese soul food to the locals and visitors.

Much thought and time goes into creating a satisfying sushi experience by finessing the flavour, the amount of rice and finding the right balance of ingredients.

There are nine choices – Crunchy Asparagus, Organic Tofu, Raw Avocado, Sauteed Mushroom, Teriyaki Chicken, Tuna-Mayo with dill (regular or spicy), Panko Prawn and the most popular Tasmanian Smoked Salmon.

Hand-made on the day, you have the chance to taste fresh and authentic sushi rolls to your heart’s content.

Kentaro Rovielle Yamaki says, “It’s been a pleasure and honour to refine and serve this long-standing traditional food outside of its birthplace, Japan.”

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eING THe HT editor, my office is often portable, so I can interview people and make notes across the range. A benefit of this is I end up frequenting many of the wonderful cafes and restaurants our hinterland has to offer!

For a perfect place to enjoy the view away from the bustle, I like nothing better than an awardwinning sausage roll (delicious veggie versions also available) followed by a handmade sweet treat from Mayfield Patisserie and Chocolates, in Montville.

For croissants, pastries and all things French, Le Relais Bressan in Flaxton is a parfait pit-stop!

Scones and tea at Spicers Tamarind, Maleny, is a chance to breathe deep and take in the lush surroundings and visiting water dragons. While Flaxton Gardens has their Famous Flaxton High Tea, for a gathering with the girlfriends.

I love sitting on the verandah and sampling the variety of scrumptious pizzas at Montville Gourmet Pizza. (Pumpkin pizza with tomato/pesto base, pine nuts, pumpkin, feta and cheese is a personal favourite.)

For a flavoursome Indian, Dawaat in Maleny is a great spot, especially on the rainy days, and Cappriccio’s at the riverside Centre nearby has fond memories of Book Club meals, creamy carbonara and red wine!

When I need to grab a quick bite, I can choose food from all over the world, thanks to the Maleny Lane food stalls, with everything from pies, to African cuisine to sushi on offer.

For a brekky overlooking the Obi Obi, Concept Coffee is where to grab a seat, while a serenity awaits at Montville's Altitude with relaxing music, a beautiful view, an excellent menu - and great WiFi connection if you need a calm space to work.

Above: A substantial serving from Secrets on the Lake, Montville Right: Mayfield Patisseries and Chocolates - black tea and gold chocolate ‘coffee’ beans anyone?

Another top spot in Montville is The Edge, the place to take your guests for a spot of breakfast or lunch with the expanse of hinterland, ocean and sky before you!

When I pop down to Nambour, Husk and Honey is the place to refuel – try their homemade baked beans, they’re the best around! And Conondale’s Flowerpot Coffee Shop has a warm and friendly vibe, with hearty breakfasts and superb coffee.

As for dinner – well, there are so many choices!

But if you want some good music to go with your good food, Hotel Maleny is a great bet – with a courtesy bus available afterwards!

Our HT Christmas lunch was at Secrets on the Lake, and my meal was divine and generous in size, which made me a very happy customer.

So, rest assured, whether you choose one of these eateries, or another across the range, you are sure to be satisfied and back for more.

Maybe I’ll see you there…

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OB ANd PAM Were looking for a day of family fun.

It was difficult to find an ideal event, with their small son, teenage daughter, and Bob’s father, ed, all having a strict opinion on…well, everything.

A friend suggested to check out the monthly Crystal Waters Market. So, the family packed into the car and endured a surprisingly pleasant drive through the range. upon arrival to the Crystal Waters Village Green, the choices of stalls, displayed in a colourful array beneath a row of magnificent branches, momentarily took the family’s breath away. But not for long!

The littlest gravitated towards the playground, inset trampoline, and the choice of a dozen chattering playmates.

Grandpa ed bought a coffee from the Sourdough Bakery and his groceries from a local produce stall and sat himself down before the chainsaw-cut chess set, happily settling into a game of wits with an unwitting tourist from Canada.

Pam treated herself to a massage in the private bodyworkers’ room, since rates were so reasonable. Bob kept a close eye on the kids while keeping his other eye fixed firmly on a stall of secondhand tools, as there were several items that he needed.

Their daughter was interested in stalls of clothing and the belly dancers performing on the deck; she was keen to try out some of those moves later in the afternoon when the dJed music event, The Chillsesh, began.

And indeed, after a lunch of handmade falafel, savoury pies and corn fritters, the family came together for a good boogie to classic rock ‘n’ roll, as The Chillsesh started up in the late afternoon with the last rays of sunlight falling warm on their feet.

Bob and Pam’s family would come back to the Crystal Waters Market time and time again, sometimes booking a cabin at the eco Park, the Crystal Waters Co-op’s visitor’s camping area, to stay overnight.

Way to go, Bob and Pam!

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WeeKly Maleny Lane Fri, Sat, Sun 9am- 3pm This rustic eco friendly eat street hub in the middle of Main Street Maleny offers authentic Street Food from diverse cultures and supports live local musicians every weekend. Monthly night market.

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Maleny Sunday Market SATurdAy

Montville Growers and Makers Market 7.30am-noon, Piping hot pancakes, buskers, genuine locally grown food, handmade craft, barista made coffee, under historic fig trees, profits maintain our Village Hall. Sascha: 0429 420 046

THIrd SATurdAy OF THe MONTH Hinterland Harvest Market A feast of Fresh Flavours, 7am to 12pm.

Connecting real food with real people.

The Wellness Mill, Cnr Mill and Bury St Nambour. Helen langlois 0416 217 093 www.hinterlandharvestmarket.com.au

Witta Growers Market: 7.30 - 12.00 7.30am-12.00 50+ stalls, this vibrant market has everything from fresh local produce to gourmet food, quality art and craft, live music, hot food and coffee.

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

A welcome working hall The Country Women’s Association (CWA) originally began after WW1 as a way for women to have similar comradery that the men shared, and it has continued ever since. Erik Eilertsen was invited to a talk and lunch by Yvonne Dalziel, president of the Palmwoods Country Women’s Association (PCWA), where he found out more about this valuable institution.

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ArrIVed AT THe Palmwoods branch of the CWA and was immediately made welcome and invited to take a look around. A presentation on healthy eating was being conducted by Judy Stubbs, a facilitator with the Country Kitchens of QCWA (Queensland CWA).

In the kitchen, yvonne and Jenny Powell talked about the recently completed renovations to this 80 year old building.

“My background is in projects,” yvonne told me “and I have used that training and experience to successfully apply for a number of local, state and federal grants to assist Palmwoods CWA. “We have been able to have the windows repaired, a new floor put in and the kitchen and toilet facilities have been upgraded,” she proudly stated. “Many lessons and activities will be held in 2018/19 thanks to Sunshine Coast Council grants.

“The Palmwoods branch of the CWA dates from 1934 when it was founded by Mrs ethel Armstrong.”

I asked what the aims of this association are, as the acronym conveys little about service to the community which is, I believe, the main driver of the CWA. yvonne replied, “The CWA emphasises the indispensable, and often overlooked, role that women quietly take on being the backbone of families and communities, coming together to help each other in villages and towns everywhere. “you may have heard about the Public rural Crisis Fund

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supported by QWCA. The QCWA has recently distributed many millions in aid to drought-stricken farmers. Similar crises also benefit from this initiative that has a very easy application process when help is needed.

“The hall,” she said, “is a working hall. Its facilities can be hired for many and different activities such as running classes and private functions. This raises CWA funds.

“Although this hall is not as large as the main Palmwoods Hall, it is an attractive size for many activities and as a marriage venue.

“The hall is also popular because it is so well equipped,” yvonne continued, pointing out the fixed overhead projection equipment that forms part of the improvements that she and her committee have been driving.

“It’s very good value. The hall can be hired for $15 per hour by non-members and $12.50 by CWA members, and by doing so, people are helping the CWA continue as an important part of the community.”

For hiring of the hall and to learn about the CWA email palmwoodscwa@gmail.com or visit www.qcwa.org.au

DANCE WEEK

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OVER 30 CLASSES 8 TEACHERS GIVE-AWAYS PERFORMANCES & FUN

Heartspace dancer: Luka IGA Maleny I.M.P.A.C.T Perpetual Trophy winner

We are running our 2019 timetable PLUS extra workshops by 5 SPECIAL GUEST teachers!

21 to 25 JANUARY 2019

$20 UNLIMITED CLASSES FOR THE WEEK Including Special Guest Workshops!

New students will have the cost of dance week taken off term fees

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Letters An alert for readers

LIGHT RELIEF & LEUNIG Relax, read a few letters, enjoy a crossword and cartoon, and maybe put pen to paper (finger to keyboard) yourself!

We would love you to share your thoughts and experiences with us and HT readers. email: editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au or write to PO Box 818, Maleny, Qld, 4552. Please include your name, email/address and location. Word limit is 200 and letters may be edited. As we are a monthly, please be aware we are unable to print date-sensitive letters.

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I’ve been watching a new documentary, Don’t Stop the Music, on the ABC on Sundays and was dismayed to hear that 63% of primary schools in Australia offer no classroom music. Also, teachers in training only receive 17 hours of music training, whereas in Finland they receive around 300!

Why is this happening?

I recently received a contribution from this which allowed me to attend an international conference at City university of New york, where I had been invited to present about my research into whether or not involuntary unemployment causes mental ill health.

As the show highlights, studies have shown how incorporating music in a child’s education has lifechanging benefits; improving literacy, numeracy, confidence, behaviours and wellbeing.

AM WrITING to alert readers to the existence of Sunshine Coast Individual development Grants. Funding is competitive and eligibility criteria have to be satisfied, but it can be well worth applying.

We need to be doing more to encourage music and the arts in our schools, this is just not good enough for our kids. Anyway, thanks for being part of the solution; encouraging poets, musicians, actors and artists – I have faith you will go from strength to strength.

As I am retired and live largely on age pension, I could not have attended without the generous support of Sunshine Coast Council to whom I express my sincere gratitude. readers can find out more details of the grants on the sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au website, under ‘living and community’, ‘grants and funding’.

Jamie McCallum, Palmwoods

David Fryer, Maleny

A poetic rebirth?

We need the arts

WAS delIGHTed to see your move to re-introduce poetry to the ‘great unwashed’. It has been somewhat of a wilderness with the advent of ‘modern poetry’ which is generally without meaning except presumably to the creator. It neither scans nor has beauty or rhythm.

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lacking in grace should be committed to memory only by the socially impaired, bank CeOs, or line dancers.

Poetry is essentially extinct and irrelevant in its modern idiom. I despair at what I stumble across in the likes of the Weekend Australian review. Meaningless, ugly words totally lacking in comprehension or form that achieve the pinnacle of their destiny when lining the droppings tray of a parrot’s cage.

I sincerely hope that you have initiated a rebirth of this wonderful art form. That readers will leap from obscurity with words of beauty that scan and rhyme and that all can understand and enjoy. Indeed, perhaps the very best will be committed to memory for the sheer joy of their expressive and descriptive powers.

Angus Richard, Montville

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Marie’s Care Support Worker, Margaret, showed Marie the article and we have also laminated the photo for her to keep and show …and she was emotional all over again!

Thank you!

Linda Bell, RangeCare, Flaxton

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The bull settled his bulk into the lap of the paddock, his monumental ease nestled between the atmosphere and the slow curve of the earth.

In the pods of his eyes the dam lay flat.

His half-ton head swung in the gloaming, horns thick as a man’s arm.

Mist streamed from his muzzle.

A thunderous bellow, loosed from the depths of his belly— that harbourage of draughts and slaughter—called the night down.

And the full moon—another wild eye— came flying over the unfenced fields of his omnipotence.

© Kevin Smith

Blackall Range In a climate of change surrounding an unstable global village, in the face of forces that threaten environment and lifestyle, in spite of isolation and village parochialism, balancing life’s uncertainties one constant is set in stone.

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She was there when the clouds were down, she had marvelled at the patience of cows, heard the kookaburra announce he’d seen it first.

A solitary pine, ragged scarecrow, had been poking through the white.

She’d watched the clouds remember they needed to move on.

Later they’ll have breakfast outside, convince themselves the day is clear enough to see the coast, each of them believing they were there first. ©Lyn Browne

Should We?

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He perches beside her, tells her about the day.

‘Cumulus,’ he says.

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Blackall Range will always be here clad in a mantle of serenity, feet firmly planted in age-old rock, gazing forever out to sea… as it has been from the time of the dreaming.

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Poets

Poetry is an arrangement of language, artistic word pictures that attempt to inspire imagination, evoke emotion and provoke humour. A poet is an illustrator of words that creates beauty and intensity. It is time poets had a platform in the Hinterland Times, and here it is.

Following the runaway success of Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different, parents asked for a celebration of role models of both genders within the same book. Stories for Kids Who Dare to be Different is the answer. These are the extraordinary stories of 100 famous and not-so-famous men and women, every single one of them an inspiring pioneer and creative genius in their own way, who broke the mould and made their dreams come true.

If only our minds were free, it’s there for us to see how nature does our world adorn.

Just look, behold the dew drop on a fine and crispy morn; kissed by the sun, like a jewel it hangs suspended ... ... ... shimm'ring, as if alive, with each caress of early breeze it quivers ... ... . it stops ... ... . it quivers again as if to fall.

Will it crash hard to the ground, or is there more to be found in the arms of the sun which gives it light and gives it warmth?

That, fate will decide.

But what of us?

Do we care to pause for nature's wonders, or rush around and fail to hear and see what is ours and free? We could, if we but tried.

Should we? © Ian Gardner

In Pieces

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A Saga of Sex, Sedition, Mayhem and Mutiny, and Survival Against Extraordinary Odds

Sally Field is one of the most celebrated, beloved and enduring actors of our time.

Now, she tells her story in this intimate memoir. In her own words, she describes a challenging and lonely childhood, the craft that helped her find her voice, and a powerful emotional legacy that shaped her journey as a daughter and a mother.

With raw honesty and the fresh, pitchperfect prose of a natural-born writer, Field brings readers behind the scenes for not only the highs and lows of her star-studded early career in Hollywood, but also deep into the truth of her lifelong relationships including, most importantly, her complicated love for her own mother.

Peter FitzSimons This astonishing story is historical adventure at its very best: encompassing the mutiny itself, Bligh's monumental achievement in navigating to safety, and Fletcher Christian and the mutineers' own epic journey from the sensual paradise of Tahiti to the outpost of Pitcairn Island. The mutineers' descendants live on Pitcairn to this day, amid swirling stories and rumours of past sexual transgressions and present-day repercussions. Mutiny on the Bounty is a sprawling, dramatic tale of intrigue, bravery and sheer boldness, told with the accuracy of historical detail and total command of story that are Peter FitzSimons' trademarks.

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N NOTING THe suggestion by the Prime Minister that a day be set aside to acknowledge and honour the life and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, dr ray Barraclough, who organises a remembrance Ceremony in Maleny each year, wishes to suggest that two separate days be envisaged. ray said, “Besides honouring the continuing Indigenous presence in this land, there is also the need to acknowledge the loss of life amongst Indigenous people that occurred in the process of their being dispossessed of their ancestral land.

“So there needs to be both a day of honouring the thousands of years of existence of Indigenous people, and also a separate day of remembrance, given the history experienced by the Indigenous people of this land.”

This idea is not new. Non-Indigenous Australians have observed such two days for many years. They call the two days Australia day and Anzac day. “It would seem to be hypocritical of them to oppose such events for Indigenous people,” suggested ray.

For the past five years in Maleny, a Ceremony of remembrance has been held on Australia day to commemorate the fallen amongst Indigenous people. It has been noted that they did not even have to go overseas to die for their country.

Such a ceremony will be held again on January 26, 2019, from 10 - 11am in the rSl Maleny Memorial Hall at 1 Bunya Street, Maleny. everyone is welcome.

“The ceremony is designed to remember the Indigenous people of this continent, and its islands, who lost their lives in the changing possession of this land that began on the 26 January, 1788,” said ray.

A previous ceremony, held at Maleny RSL. L-R Catherine Solomon, Jacinta Foale, Carmel Givens, Ray Barraclough, Jenny Fitzgibbon and special guest, Kabi Kabi Elder, Beverly Hand

“It gives an opportunity to remember, and honour, those who died in seeking to defend and hold their homeland.”

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Montville’s Australia Day breakfast

2019 is here, and it's time to let everyone know that Montville’s annual Australia day breakfast will be held at the Village Hall on Saturday January 26, starting at 7am with a lovely Aussie breakfast (including damper) for just $12.

We will have a band playing during breakfast and at 8am the event will commence with the Mapleton Choir singing the National Anthem to the raising of the Australian flag.

Our guest speaker for 2019 will be Greg Smith, the President of the organisation Sunshine Coast Association of residents, who will be talking about the day’s theme ‘Our Community, Our Future’.

This theme will be important in the coming years as communities think about their futures and how they would like to see them progress for generations to come.

Change is inevitable; it is how we manage that change that is crucial.

We will also be giving awards to the Montville Citizen for 2018 and to the Montville lifetime Citizen 2018. We would appreciate receiving nominations from members of the community.

Could all nominations, with accompanying reason for same, be emailed to louise Tasker at secretary.mva@gmail.com by January 7, 2019.

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Independent

Learning ALENY INDEPENDENT School opened its doors to students in Year 7 and 8 on January 22, 2018 and will extend its offering to students in Year 9 in 2019 and Year 10 in 2020.

After an amazing first week of learning, the school was rocked by an unbelievable tragedy.

As Principal River Stanley took time away to be with his family, the beautiful Maleny community rallied around to support River, his family, the school and its students.

“Many, many people from the community stepped in to give their time and share their skills with our students and ensure the school vision was grounded,” said Leeza Stratford, school co-founder and parent.

The students have been supported to meet curriculum requirements in all areas and more importantly bring this knowledge into context of real-world meaning through experiential and selfdirected learning.

“They became so passionate about the hands-on science and technologies that we set aside an entire day for these subjects. In economics they started their own business, Maleny Organics, to learn on the job and we made opportunities to get out in the community - building a shade shelter at the Co-op Garden and meeting some of our local business people,” shared Leeza.

Group conversations and one-on-one chats are just part of the school day, helping with the social and emotional aspects of early adolescents.

So, as the first year ends, the community has taken time to say

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River Stanley welcomes new Principal, Gilroy Hatcher Image Cornelia Schwabe

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SUMMER HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS Putting the dirt back into childhood!

goodbye and a heartfelt thank you to their founding Principal, River Stanley, and welcome new Principal, Gilroy Hatcher, to a school where students are supported to take ownership of their future.

River, the teaching and support staff, specialists, mentors and families have brought the shared vision for Maleny Independent School into a reality.

For more information check out the school’s website: www.malenyindependentschool.com.au

Students look forward to the year ahead at Maleny Independent School

Our holiday workshops include: • Raft Building • Primitive Tools and & Weapon Making • Bow & Arrow Making • Cubby Town • Flower Crowns & Dream Catchers • Scavenger Hunts • Ropes & Pulleys • Harry Potter Day And much, much more...

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Creating an understory This month, our artist profile is focussing on an entire group of young painters. Graduating Year 6 students of Montville Primary School worked with local professional artist, Judith Sinnamon, to create a rainforest mural to gift to their school and student community.

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HAT WAS ONCE the creamof creating a mural coloured expanse of an old Education Queensland Right: Montville State demountable classroom outer wall, School mural, painting has now become a thriving ecosystem of a butterfly students’ creativity.

Judith explained, “The whole school had earlier in the year worked with Eric Anderson and Dianna O'Connor to establish the rainforest understory beneath the magnificent Moreton Bay figs in the school grounds. When it was suggested by the Year 5/6 teacher, leigh Carter, that the Year 6's might like to create a mural on their classroom wall that backed onto this emerging rainforest, the ideas started to brew and evolve.”

Teacher aid and school permaculture teacher, Maryanne O'Flynne, contacted Bunnings Community liaison Officer Sue Hart and, before you could blink, Bunnings and Taubmans had not only offered to supply all the paint necessary for a mural, but were there to prepare the surface with a base colour.

“The upper story of rainforest species towering above the classroom was photographed,” said Judith.

“A dark green-black base was prepared and the image of preppies and other students stopped to delightedly scan these rainforest species including flame trees, palms and the surface to spot all of the hidden species.” bunyas were projected and traced across the wall.

This mural will be a work-in-progress handed over by the “Students then assisted the process of cutting in the light 2018 Year 6 students to the rest of the school community to blue sky around the tree silhouettes.” complete.

Judith continued, “After adding some touches of the “Over the next year or so the understory of the rainforest magnificent flame tree in full bloom and some green will be painted in and each of the students will have the highlights on palm fronds and bunya trees, the students opportunity to add their chosen native animal, insect or had then to think about what species of animals lived bird. While they do this, the understory of the rainforest within the school grounds and rainforests of the Blackall planted by them, will continue to grow and attract the Range.” animals, insects and birds of the Blackall Range.”

Each student then carefully painted their chosen animal Thanks must be given to Bunnings Maroochydore and or insect into the foliage of their rainforest mural, from Taubmans, also JC Hire and local builder, Rod Nash, for scrub turkeys and tawny frogmouths to possums and providing scaffolding free of charge and Maryanne O'Flynn birdwing butterflies - even tiny ants. and Claire Green for generously giving their time.

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

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OPEN STUDIOS TRAIL On the last weekend of every month, artists open their doors to the public and show you inside the workings of their arts practices! See the website for details and map.

SCULPTURE ON THE EDGE A contemporary 3D exhibition held at Spicers Tamarind Retreat.

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C R E AT I V E C U T S The Dreggs The Dreggs, a two-piece indie-folk duo who formed in mid 2017, have been making their way through the music scene at a steady speed. The pair of musicians from Bribie Island

formed The Dreggs on the Sunshine Coast, infusing a mixture of summer vibes and wintery folk in the one unique sound.

With two acoustic guitars, a foot-stomp, and a driving beat, The Dreggs

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Peace Concert find themselves writing tracks that make people tap their feet. See them performing at the Night Market at Maleny Lane, 38 Maple Street, Maleny on January 12 at 6pm.

Club Acoustic Club Acoustic Blackboard Sessions at the Maleny RSl are "fully back on again in a really big way", from January 3, 2019.

Come join the fun for Club Acoustic's first show for the new year, which features ten Maleny local and surrounds acts, beautiful food available for purchase on the night, full bar and $10 entry. Doors open at 6pm, music begins at 6.30pm.

Club Acoustic happens on the first Thursday each month, so bring your friends along for a fabulous night out in Maleny. Hope to see you all there!

At St. Mary’s Hall, Montville, until January 14, the Blackall Range Visual Artists group is proud to present four very different exhibitions, by different artists. This will enable patrons and visitors the opportunity to view a vast variety of works. These will include still life, landscapes, interiors, abstracts and some humour in the mediums of watercolour, acrylic, oil, pen and wash and pastel - some framed, some not. Entry is free, and we invite everyone to come along each week to enjoy this smorgasbord of artworks. To learn more about the artists involved, visit the website: blackallrangevisualartists.com

Summer Song Session Enjoy an acoustic show of stories and song at the Maleny RSl on Friday January 4, 7pm.

Headlining the night are singersongwriter, Will Day; Shanon Watkins with his infectious pop/rock songs and gritty voice, and Rikki Chaplin, who suffered hearing loss and re-learnt how to hear and play music.

The night is hosted by Col Finley, a successful singersongwriter, well-known in Maleny and far beyond! So, for a night of the best live acoustic music around, you know where to go!

Tickets at the door, or available beforehand from Nellie’s Creative Hair Design, 21 Coral Street, Maleny. Students $5 and kids under 12 free.

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Maleny RSl Sub Branch is hosting the Prayers for Peace Concert on January 12, which is a fundraiser for the education of the Tibet Children’s Village and Nunnery. The concert will feature Kopan Tibetan Nuns of Nepal, Tenzin Choegyal and Sacred Earth. Having sold more than a quarter of a million albums, they’re Australia’s top selling artists in the ambient music genre and the second you hear their sound, it’s easy to recognise why.

Come at 6pm for a light meal cooked by a Tibetan Chef.

Doors open 6pm, for a 7pm start, tickets $20 online and $25 at the door.

Visit sacredearthmusic.com for more details.

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Flower power Floral Director Terrianne Foale, owner of Mondo Floral Designs, will be hosting creative floral workshops for the lover of all things blooming!

The workshop includes a glass of bubbles or fruit punch, tea, coffee and snacks, and each participant receives a collaboration of blooms and foliage to then design their own creation for home. A vase and all the tools required are provided and the workshop includes a demonstration, tuition, and knowledge for creative floral design.

Hosted at Mondo Floral Designs’ Maleny studio, the emphasis is on a tranquil couple of hours of creativity, January 17 and February 21, 2019 at 5pm.

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Greg Mcinnes, a singer-songwriter and dynamic acoustic rock guitarist based on the Sunshine Coast. With over 25 years playing experience in the music industry, Greg brings his original music, plus a wide variety of covers highlighting his own authentic style. From classic rock to blues and present day hits, Greg’s performances are filled with groovy rhythms, carefully crafted lead solos and expressive heart vocals.

Known to get a crowd dancing with a great set list, his passion for performing shines through.

See Greg at Finbars on Friday January 25 at 6.30pm.

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Bunya Dreaming

If you are looking for an alternative way to celebrate January 26, 2019, celebrate the harvest of the Bunya at Bunya Dreaming.

This season, the Bond/Hand family, along with other Kabi Kabi families will be gathering at SEQ Water’s Ewen Maddock Dam in Landsborough to celebrate the harvest.

This family friendly, alcohol-free event will start at Craig Madden is a singer, string-plucker and writer who has more than 20 years’ experience touring and local gigging on the East Coast of Australia. From solo shows to larger stage band gigs, Craig has traversed a large part of the Australian musical landscape.

His career as a young blues guitarist began on the Sunshine Coast, and now he returns with a voice and lyrics ringing with truth, soul and experience, whilst his pumping rhythmic guitar style growls underneath, at times melodic and sweet, at others blue and intense.

See Craig at Finbars, Friday January 18 at 6.30pm.

Edie

Maleny Film Society presents Edie. For 30 years Edie (Sheila Hancock) has nursed her controlling, difficult husband George following a stroke. Then he dies, leaving her lost and directionless. At 83, she feels she will die with all her regrets intact. One regret haunts her most. Many years ago, her father wanted to take her to the Scottish Highlands to climb Mt Suilven.

However, George prevented her from going. Now Edie somehow musters the courage to undertake the arduous hike, creating a heart-warming connection with her young guide Jonny.

Saturday January 12, 7.15pm at the Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, Maleny, or visit tix.malenyfilmsociety.info

2pm with a Welcome to Country by Aunty Beverly Hand, a local Kabi Kabi Elder. Over 500 people will gather to participate in the eight Bunya challenges, Bunya guitar competition, feasting, art and dance. The event concludes with a corroboree at sunset called Yau’ar.

To register your interest in attending or volunteering, visit barunglandcare.org.au or the Bunya Dreaming Image by Kristen Warner Facebook page.

Glasshouse Musos The Glasshouse Musos will be at Beerwah Hotel, Tuesday January 8 from 6pm to 9pm. it is an open mic event and people are welcome to book spots!

Along with musicians who love the professional sound and camaraderie, the event is very popular with audiences for the variety and number of acts they will hear - in December they had 16 different acts and it was a stunner of a night! (The meals in the restaurant are pretty impressive too.)

Check them out at www.facebook.com/groups/musosclub/.

The next Musos session at Eudlo Hall is on Sunday February 3 from 1pm.

Shem Reggae - The Bob Marley celebration

Col and the Cat

Shem aka Yohann Narain has journeyed to all corners of the globe with his distinctive style of melodic and groovin’ riddims. His greatest work was done early in his career, when he spent time in Jamaica with members of the original Wailers Band of the legendary Bob Marley. Shem was invited by original Wailer, Aston ‘family man’ Barrett, to come to Jamaica and record an album with him.

Shem's mystical stage presence and raspy voice is reminiscent of past reggae greats and audiences have been captivated by not only the awesome sound but also by the vibe created on stage during every performance. See Shem, January 12, 7pm at Finbars.

Col Finley, one of Australia's most successful independent songwriters, headlines a showcase of local talent at Maleny RSl on Saturday January 5 at 7pm.

Col is promoting his career-defining album The Collective, a 25-track album highlighting his life as a singer-songwriter in the Australian music industry.

Supporting him will be rock band My Cat Nellie which features Col's wife Nellie on lead vocals.Those who saw the band’s recent performance at Finbars will know what a bucket-load of charisma and vocal prowess Nellie has!

The night promises to highlight some of the amazing musicians in Maleny and Col has confirmed that an All Star jam session will finish the show.

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In the Wild

Our Amazing Backyard

What's in the Spotlight State of our Region 2018 2018 has been a year of achievement for our healthy, smart, creative region. Work started on our airport’s international runway, plans for an international submarine broadband cable are right on track and our Maroochydore city centre is well underway. And we protected more environmental land. Discover more highlights - watch the 2018 State of our Region video on council's website.

Get out, get active!

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HE BlACKAll RANGE is a spectacular place to live. The diversity of the rainforests, the fertility of the land, the abundance of water, the beautiful weather, the spectacular vistas and the wonderful community are unique on this planet. if we slow down enough to take it all in, the land can shape us and open our minds and hearts to a wealth of possibilities for our lives and those we share our lives with.

Rainfall has been great throughout spring and summer (so far) and running creeks, lush foliage and rolling green hills remind me of what a great place we call home.

Our local scattered rainforest fragments contain spectacular biodiversity, and these are just a tiny portion of Australia’s overall rainforest communities that in spite of their fragmented and limited size (less than 0.5% of Australia’s land mass) are amongst the oldest and most biodiverse on the planet.

So, if you are lucky enough to have remnant rainforest in your “backyard” enjoy and nurture this precious and rare forest jewel - either just for the sake of it or for the positive real estate values that the rainforest delivers you!

Once upon a time long, long ago (actually just over a decade or so) “scrub” degraded the value of your block, but these days what attracts people to the range are the views

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and “owning” your own little patch of rainforest.

This is a great turn of events as we now have some financial incentive for the potentially costly revegetation of the Blackall Range.

Thankfully we also have lots of support for landholders from our local councils, which is money well spent, as we all benefit from the healthier landscape. Check out your local council website for landholder grant funding information.

Don’t feel left out if you don’t have any remnant rainforest.

Plant local rainforest plants because they grow well, create habitat and look great. Even in the smallest backyards there is a local native rainforest plant (or dozen) for you, that look good and help restore the rainforest diversity of our Blackall Range. if you don’t have any land to re-rainforest yourself, join in with one of the many local community-based restoration projects throughout the range. Forest Heart ecoNursery has a great selection of rainforest plants from the smallest groundcovers, to shrubs, to the tallest trees that help you restore some of our amazing rainforest biodiversity.

Sometimes it’s easy to forget with the apparent speed of our lives, what an awesome place we live in and what an awesome community we are part of, plant more rainforest and make it even better!

Be prepared this storm season Don't be complacent - be prepared. Go to council’s Disaster Hub disaster.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for helpful information to be prepared before, during and after severe weather including up-to-date road closures. Residents and visitors are also reminded "+)/'&4*6) 0/7'!/'!.4'4!*;%<'08'0&5%'=!!;);<'8!47)&'0&>

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Green light on transport strategy The Integrated Transport Strategy is an important part of council's commitment to long-term transport planning for the Coast. The strategy aims to respond to the opportunities and challenges facing the Sunshine Coast as well as outlining our commitment to addressing the region's transport needs.

Public transport guide now available Beat the heat this summer on an air-conditioned bus! Grab a copy of council’s public transport guide from one of our customer contact counters or a visitor information centre to plan your journey, and make sure you pick up a go card to save at least 30% on fares. Fares start at $1.30, and some services operate every 15 minutes. Visit council’s ")C%0&)'!4'&4*/% 0/D>$!9>*.'&!'2/;'!.&'9!4)>

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ECEMBER WAS hectic with preChristmas activity, Christmas and of course a very wet start to the school holidays. Hopefully, it will be quieter this month and we won’t suffer heatwaves, or major rain depressions.

The weeds of course do not take holidays in our climate zone and growth is rampant after all the rain. Mowing, brush-cutting and pruning of over exuberant growth in the garden will be part of our January activity.

Some tree branches will have broken as a result of the sheer weight of water. if this has happened in the revegetation, leave them on the ground to create habitat and food for ground-dwellers like lizards and echidnas.

Any fallen timber will eventually break down and be returned to the soil as food for underground dwellers. Do avoid the ‘tidy syndrome’. it just creates ‘work’ and who wants that in January?

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to the rain, check for soil erosion. it is really important to protect the soil surface from the impact of heavy rain.

This may be direct or as a result of water flow. Even gentle slopes can erode and as landholders we do not want to lose precious topsoil, or see our creeks and rivers run brown instead of clear.

The value of organic mulch cannot be overstated, either spread or secured in bales across steep slopes. Soil will accumulate behind the latter and be planted when conditions allow.

Depending on the site, native grasses, lomandra and low spreading shrubs will hold the soil and protect it from further heavy rain. Deep rooted trees above steep slopes will also help to hold the soil and eventually shade out the weeds. The Barung nursery in Porters lane has a good selection.

Since it’s school holidays, take the children walking in one of our national parks. After the rain there will be new growth on all things green and probably an explosion of colourful fungi.

Publications to help identify what you see are available.

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Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am 31 January, Caloundra 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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COTT MORRiSON, his office informs us, is taking a short break – off to the country for a bit of biking, boating and fishing.

But not shooting; the image of our easy-going prime minister with a lethal weapon in his hands might send the wrong message.

And emphatically, he is not shooting through; Morrison must know that he needs a miracle to survive, but hey, his mentors at the Horizon Church where he ostentatiously worships assured their followers that it was God’s will for him to become prime minister, so a quick ten per cent turn around in the polling should be a doddle.

But Morrison, forever the pragmatist, is also looking to the secular: he will interrupt his break for a visit to the Sydney test match, a ritual almost as predictable as the annual well-publicised secret visit to the troops.

But for most of the time he will be deciding how to turn around the terrible opinion polls, which now suggest that he is almost universally disliked – even normally reliable conservative voters, the women, the elderly and the rural, are turning against him.

The only comfort, such as it is, that nobody likes Bill Shorten much either. But a clear majority are prepared to vote for him, and so far at least, Morrison’s shouty abuse is not deterring them.

Morrison still has time to turn them around – just. But he will have to do more than carry on about sledgehammers and wrecking balls – that didn’t work for either of his immediate predecessors.

ScoMo obviously believes he is a better politician than either Tony Abbott or Malcolm Turnbull, and he may well be right – although he hasn’t much to beat; neither was a great exemplar, having both been left bereft in the intricacies of government.

And in any case, that is hardy the point: the contest is not with Abbott and Turnbull, but with Shorten, and all the indications are that for all his shortcomings, Shorten has emerged as a truly formidable political operator.

For most of the last five years – indeed, far earlier than that – he has been grossly underestimated by both his opponents and the commentariat. His union connections make him vulnerable, his factional manoeuvring made him suspect and his manifest lack of charisma made him all but unelectable – or so it was said.

But the hard fact remains that not only is his party comfortably besting the government just five months before the only poll that counts, it has been in that position for all but a few weeks during the last five years.

Shorten has played on the stability and unity of his troops, which may have been dubious at times but the contrast with the ramshackle coalition makes it look like the Rock of Gibraltar.

He has offered policy initiatives that the government has consistently derided, but has signally failed to counter and in several cases have been forced to adopt – the Royal Commission into the banks being only the most dramatic of the back flips.

And, perhaps most importantly, he has largely avoided the demented negativity that has been the leitmotif of the government. it is not clear who devised the Kill Bill tactic, but it is quite clear that it has not worked – at least not so far, and time is running out.

Playing the man rather than the ball has always been seen as an underhand, illegitimate approach in the Australian ethos – Morrison, not only a spin merchant but a rugby league buff, would surely know that.

But that, he threatens, is how he plans to run his belligerent campaign - Shorten is far from impregnable, and Morrison has already signalled his points of attack.

There will be an onslaught against any change to negative gearing – an utterly fraudulent one, given that Morrison, as treasurer, agreed aspects of the policy were excessive, before being slapped down by his leader. But at a time of falling house prices, it may gain some undeserved traction.

More effective, perhaps, will be a blitzkrieg about dividend imputation, Shorten’s promise to remove tax refunds from those who didn’t pay the tax in the first place.

This lurk mainly involves the rich, who can be expected to vote liberal anyway, but the Murdoch press will be only too happy to find pensioners fearing they will be reduced to penury by any change.

And then there is the hardy perennial, border security – stopping the boats, as it used to be called when there were boats to be stopped.

This has lost most of its potency over the years, and the cry that Shorten will leave Australia at the mercy of the asylum seeker hordes is rather less credible than Shorten’s 2016 Medicare campaign which Turnbull called the great lie. it is hard to see it taking off as a real game changer unless there is a dramatic incident – and while Peter Dutton will be only too keen to exploit one, or even manufacture one if the opportunity arises, the hope of another Tampa arriving is slim.

So, killing Bill, or even wounding him critically, is unlikely to work. And even if it does, Morrison needs something positive as well, and that means not just standing on his highly dubious record.

His government has amassed a huge treasure chest, or perhaps more accurately pork barrel, but spending it is problematic.

One of the government’s genuine achievements during its tumultuous period has been its success in restraining public spending.

A gigantic pre-election splurge might not only tarnish that trophy, but could easily appear desperate and extravagant, a last-ditch attempt to bribe cynical voters into submission.

And if that is the case, it could backfire badly, as when John Howard tried the tactic in 2007. He was comprehensively rejected by the electorate, and Honest John had far more authority and credibility than ScoMo will ever have.

So, Kill Bill remains the default option. it probably won’t work, but then nothing much else has either. And if the worst comes to the worst, there will always be biking, boating and fishing to go back to. Not to mention shooting through.

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

Hinterland Events January: Australia Day celebrations; Maleny Film Festival; Yandina Ginger Flower and Food Festival February: Montville: Flame Hill Grape Stomp March: Kenilworth Cheese, Wine & Food Festival April: Anzac Day Services 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; 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

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ATElY i HAVE been strangely attracted to stands of Hoop Pine, Araucaria cunninghamiana.

There are many magnificent groves on the Maleny Plateau, thank goodness! i find myself standing at the feet of these giants in awe of their grandeur, the deep green of their foliage seems to fill the atmosphere with a pristine stillness. i also feel a profound sense of gratitude to those who had the foresight to plant these giants for me.

Their unique grey bark peels off in hoops, hence the common name, and it simply oozes character as it cloaks the mighty barrels of the trunks. it also oozes a sticky resin which the

indigenous people used as cement. i think the fact that their DNA has not changed since the Jurassic Period is partly responsible for the sense of reverence that the very air around them is imbued with.

When i stay in Brisbane at New Farm i worship a triumvirate of three stately specimens that dwarf the surrounding trees and buildings, and provide an amazing rookery for a host of avian creatures.

These three trees are no doubt descendants of the behemoths that lined the banks of the Brisbane River

Follow ‘aboutthattree’ on Instagram, & Tony Wootton Tree Surgeon on Facebook and greeted the first white settlers who sailed upstream, and then proceeded to merrily cut them down. let’s not do that again.

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STHMA AuSTRAliA is launching its 2019 Back To School asthma campaign to help safeguard families and schools for the start of the new year.

with gentle advice on how to face the new year from Marisa, mindful suggestions from Wendy, important tips on how to keep asthma at bay, and hints on balancing screen time wit green time!

CEO Michele Goldman said it was vital that children continued with their prescribed asthma medication over the holidays.

"Asthma is in every classroom and back to school time is a high-risk period," said Ms Goldman.

up to date, and to have a spare spacer and reliever medication ready and labelled for the new school year.

“Routines start to relax at this time of year, but we stress for parents to keep up with their child’s asthma care.

Schools are also being prompted to arm teachers with training via Asthma Australia’s free online asthma training course Asthma First Aid Management for Education Staff available at asthmaonline.org.au

“Well-managed asthma over the holiday period will lower the risk of a flare-up and give children the best possible start to the school year,” she explained.

Back to school asthma is a well-documented annual phenomenon which sees a spike in childhood asthma Emergency Department visits, hospitalisations and days off school.

To better prepare, parents are also being encouraged to visit their GP to ensure their child’s Asthma Action Plan is

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E EXPERiENCE many cycles that help to keep us balanced. The day/ night cycle of activity and rest, the Wendy Rosenfeldt weekly cycle of having time off on the weekend, for women the monthly menstrual cycle that actually helps to purify the physiology of impurities and the yearly cycle of taking time out over Christmas and New Year.

We are made aware of the important function of these cycles most if we don’t get the opportunity to have them. Working all night or not getting a day off in weeks can leave us feeling depleted not just physically but mentally drained. Feeling inspired to start the New Year off with resolutions to live a better life is due to having taken time away from the daily busyness of life.

How long we remain committed to them is usually determined by how long we can remain rested and energised after our holiday. As the fatigue creeps back in, so do our bad habits or inability to maintain our new diet or exercise program. unless we are very disciplined and push through our mind and bodies complaints, our resolve tends to weaken as the year goes on.

Transcendental Meditation is the best way to foolproof your New Year’s resolutions. For 20 minutes twice a day you experience a profound state of rest up to twice as deep as deep sleep. This enlivens the brain and rejuvenates the body.

During TM there is an increase in EEG coherence, increased blood flow to the brain and more coherence between the right

and left hemispheres. EEG coherence is found to be naturally high in people that are at the top of their field. Olympic athletes, successful musicians and CEOs of companies generally have higher levels of EEG coherence.

EEG coherence measures how well all the parts of the brain are working together. One of the outcomes of high levels of EEG coherence is that the individual has the ability to focus sharply on the details while still maintaining the bigger picture.

This is vital to managing a company or playing in an orchestra but can also come in handy juggling the day to day activities of family, work and life.

Don’t despair if you think your brain activity does not fall into this category exhibited by high achievers. it has been shown that the regular experience of transcending can give you higher levels of EEG coherence than people that were naturally born with it.

TM practitioners describe the experience of their brain waking up, feeling more organised, tapping into intuition and creativity and spontaneously making better decisions.

The twice daily practice of Transcendental Meditation can ensure you feel as rested and inspired at the end of the year as you do at the beginning.

To find out more come to a free information session on Thursday January 10 at 7pm, or Thursday January 17 at 1pm in Maleny. Call Wendy 0438 507 188 or email wendy.rosenfeldt@tm.org.au to book.

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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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So how do we effectively manage screen time to stop these insidious screens negatively affecting our lives, and our childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives?

Modern children have grown up in a technological age and asking them to abstain from using that technology is tantamount to asking them to opt out of the culture they were born into, of which they are a part. This is generally unrealistic, and perhaps unfair.

Work with your kids to reduce screen time (yours and theirs). Try to set screen rules, designate non-screen time, avoid having screens in bedrooms and parents should model screen discipline.

Find technologies that are active and fun to replace sedentary technologies, such as Nature Passport,

Multifocal vâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bifocal Many patients ask me which of these is better. The quick answer to that is â&#x20AC;&#x153;it dependsâ&#x20AC;?. Firstly, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s describe each and their differences.

They are both an attempt to give you clear distance and near vision all in one pair but accomplish that in different ways.

Bifocals have a visible line and near section, often a rotated D shape. A multifocal has a blended change of focus and therefore there are no lines for you to see on your lenses.

They are more cosmetically acceptable and are a more recent technology and as design advances continue much like cars, are getting better with more features and benefits. Multifocals give you middle or arms length vision in addition to distance and near whereas bifocals can only give you two focus points, generally distance and near, not in between.

They both have their advantages and disadvantages but it is true to say that I would recommend multifocal more commonly than bifocals. Bifocals still have their place but they are an old technology and are being gradually superseeded.

Multifocals are the nearest thing we have to restoring clear vision at all distances, something most people under 45 experience everyday as normal and natural. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At Maleny Optical, we can provide you with the highest quality multifocals and also provide you with comprehensive advice on the right lenses to suit all your visual needs for both work and play.â&#x20AC;?

Happy New Year, Paul Brown & staff at Maleny Optical.

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MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS AVAILABLE: Dr Ian Matthews | Dr Danny Cocks Dr Raewyn James | Dr Tasneem Sultana Dr Anjalika Monga 5445 7177 | 3/5 Obi Obi Rd MAPLETON MON - THU: 8.30am to 5pm FRIDAY: 8.30am to 4pm SATURDAY: 8.30am to 11am

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CHIROPRACTORS cont.

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

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

Maleny Acupuncture - Dolina Somerville Effective treatment for all health conditions.

Plus Weight Loss, Smoking Cessation (laser).Cosmetic Acupuncture (Facial Rejuvenation) Member A.H.P.R.A, A.A.C.M.A., Approved Workcover Provider, Health Fund Rebates. Appointments on 0408 693 029

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

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

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 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

Practitioner Do you suffer from pain, and need a re-alignment ? Constantin Ioannou is an Atlasprofilax and Neurokinectic Practitioner, Scenar and Massage Therapist with over 12yrs experience. www.atlastreatment.com Ph: 0405 155 825 E: atlasprof@bigpond.com

BEAUTY THERAPISTS

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

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

ENERGY HEALING The Physiospect Guy

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 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 Meyer Therapeutics Katleen, experienced therapist offering Bowen Therapy, Emmett Technique, and more.

Offering Maya Abdominal Therapy® for fertility and pregnancy support, help with abdominal, reproductive, hormonal and digestive issues.

Weekend appts available. Ph: 0400 289 090 www.meyertherapeutics.com.au

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

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

HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS 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

CHIROPRACTORS Dr Ralph Stockmann Chiropractor- Palmer USA SCENAR Therapy. AYURVEDA. Root Cause Protocol/consultant: science based nutrition using blood and HTMA Analysis. DVA and Medicare Provider.

26 Coral St Maleny. Ph: 0410 793 513

Razorback Barber Bring the hairy / the not so hairy.

Mens Barber, No appoint needed, 36yrs exp.

Opp IGA Montville. All aspects of barbering including cut throat shaves.

Mon-Fri 9am -5pm, Sat 9am -3pm.

HOME CARE 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

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

HYPNOTHERAPY Hinterland Hypnotherapy - Psychologist Quantum Consciousness - Expand your Personal Universe. Mindfulness. Increase Good Habits, Remove Bad Habits, Anxiety, Stress.

Medicare / Healthfund rebates may apply.

Contact Matt Vance 0415 463 976 www.hinterlandhypnotherapy.com.au

COUNSELLING & LIFE COACHING

ATLASPROFILAX – NEUROKINECTIC

BOWEN THERAPISTS

HOMEOPATHY

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

KAMBO Kambo Frog Medicine Cleanse Boost levels of oxytocin, dopamine & serotonin with Kambo, traditional medicine from the Amazon. Private and small group treatments with advanced level certified practitioners (IAKP) from $130. Andy: 0407 447 238 Laurel: 0401 750 255

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 Rebecca Hopkins – Connective Therapeutics Massage and Bodywork Releases shoulder and neck tension, improves joint movement and eases sciatic and lower back pain.

Relax the stress from your body and being.

Remedial, Hot Stones, Aromatherapy, Pragmatic Possibility Coaching and Neural Pathway Clearing sessions available by appointment. Ph: 0415 518 415

Mark Milne Massage Therapist - Remedial, Acupressure, Therapeutic, Relaxation, Energetic Healing, Movement Therapy. Specialising in acute and chronic muscular pain relief. Flaxton - Home Clinic and Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Mobile service - contact 0429 420 046

Inspired Essentials Massage Therapies Therapeutic and Relaxation Massage, Aromatherapy – Aromatouch® Technique, Reflexology, Access Bars® – Neural Pathway Clearing. Call Pete: 0439 941 159 Maleny Holistic Health Centre 19 Coral St Maleny.

Weekend appointments available

Maleny Massage Centre Relax and unwind with a beautiful Kahuna massage. Deep tissue, remedial, sports, aromatherapy, and couples massages available.

For ease and upliftment in body and mind.

Call Linda 0468 323 208

MEDICAL CENTRE 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

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: 5494 2388; Ph Montville: 5442 9144 Book online at www.ochrehealth.com.au

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PSYCHOLOGY

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

Lyn Thomson B.Psych. M.Counselling. GDip Psych.

Relationship counselling, Emotionally focused attachment based work with couples, individuals, families. Depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and PTSD. Flaxton Ph: 0400 202 567 – www.eft-aust.com

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 Anita Trendle – Psychologist MAPS Twenty years experience working with clients across the lifespan, especially adults and older person’s mental health. Adjustment to injury, illness, chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety, grief and trauma. ‘Morris House’ Landsborough.

Ph: 0488 838 301

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

Sheenah Turnbull – Clinical Psychologist Counselling for depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, relationships, adjustment to life changes, children, youth, adults. Medicare rebates available. Ochre Health Maleny Ph: (07) 5494 2399 or 0417 075 172

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

Freeman Clinic: Psychologist & Neurofeedback Practitioner-Trudy Haak MAPS & Xavier Hamer NIA 22 years experience. Cutting edge interventions and brain training to assist individuals and families with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and ADHD/ADD. Ph: 0413 384 280 or 0402 528 560 Witta www.freeman-clinic.com.au

OPTOMETRIST Hammond Optometry Deborah & Stephen Hammond are proud to be local, independent eye healthcare providers servicing the Hinterland since 1999. Focused on quality eyecare and eyewear for you and your family, giving your eye health and vision the best personalised attention it requires and deserves. 44 Lowe St Nambour Ph: 5476 2333

PHYSIOTHERAPY/OSTEOPATHY cont.

PHYSIOTHERAPY/OSTEOPATHY

Maleny Optical Providing quality eyecare including visual checks, childrens vision, aged vision, glucoma and cataract screening. In addition, contempary fashion frames to suit all tastes and budgets.

We will look after you! Ph: 5435 2733

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

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

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

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

YOGA PILATES AND MEDITATION Melissa's Healing Space - Yoga/ Mindfulness Meditation classes @ Curramore Studio Tues 9.30am-11am (Gentle yoga), Tues 6pm 7.30pm (Gentle yoga), Fri 9.30- 11.15am (General yoga), Fri 11.30 - 12.30pm (Meditation Class), Fri 12.45-1.45pm (Chair/Gentle yoga) Ph: 0417 200 192 e: melissa@melissashealingspace.com www.melissashealingspace.com

Maleny Yoga Centre Shop 3 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

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ACCOUNTING & TAXATION

GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Frederick A Forbes - Accountant & Registered Tax Agent Specialising in small business & individual tax returns. Primary producers, rentals, investors, salary & wages. Personal & professional service.

3/15 Maple St, Maleny. Ph: 5491 1504 0434 996 608. E: forbestax@bigpond.com

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

ADVERTISING Hinterland Times Karen is your advertising contact for the Hinterland Times.

Mobile: 0414 432 423 karen@ hinterlandtimes.com.au Email:

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

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 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 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 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

AIR CONDITIONING Range Airconditioning Lic. No L016305 Supply and installation of high quality, energy efficient, ducted and wall mounted reverse cycle, split air conditioning systems for cooling, heating and de-humidification. Ph Yelma on 5494 3459 or 0421 488 048 E: rangeaircon@gmail.com

ANTENNAS 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

Lember and Williams (the LAW team) Carolyn Williams – City Expertise, small town service. Stirling on Bunya, 13 Bunya Street, Maleny. Ph: 5495 1499 Email: carolyn@landw.com.au www.landw.com.au Baker Robinson Lawyers Steve Robinson, 20 years experience.

Professional and friendly Legal Team.

Suite 7, 43 Maple St Maleny. Ph: 5494 2665 E: maleny@brlawyers.com.au www.brlawyers.com.au

PICTURE FRAMING James Frames & Art Supplies New owners Gavin and Gillian James.

James Frames is a destination for custom Picture Framing, a comprehensive range of artists materials, Photo Printing and Restoration.

38b Coral St Maleny. Ph: 5494 2100 E: info@holdensgallery.com.au

PUBLICATIONS Hinterland Times The Hinterland Times is the Sunshine Coast's free independent news magazine.

14,000 copies distributed monthly across the hinterland, Sunshine Coast and into Brisbane.

Ph: 07 5499 9049 www.hinterlandtimes.com.au

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 Centenary Carpentry With almost 20 years experience Scott is highly experienced in all aspects of carpentry including decks, patios, pergolas, termite damage, fit out, renovations and so much more. For a professional job call Scott on 0414 826 266. QBCC 1040187 www.centenarycarpentry.com.au

CARPET CLEANING

BUILDER Martin Rutter Builder Local qualified builder. No job too small.

All aspects of construction. Free quotes.

Renovations, extensions, bathroom & kitchen renovation. Plus demolition, asbestos removal, concreting and roofing. Call Marty: 0431 313 040 Jenner and Son Builders and Carpenters Witta – QBCC 21848 Old Queenslander?

All work to Heritage quality, from roof to stumps.

Blog http://andyjenner.com/?p=132/ Contact Andy 0427 424 340

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

CHAINSAW & TREE WORK Tony Wootton Tree Surgeon. Dip Hort(Arb) Operating locally since 1996. Tree assessments and advice. Trees and shrubs pruned and detailed. Hazardous trees removed.

M: 0403 467 664 Ph: 54 944 917 www.twtreesurgeon.com

CLOCK REPAIR RJ. Debenham – Responsive Building Local Hinterland Builder Robert Debenham QBCC Licence: 15048475 New Homes, Renovations, Extensions M: 0488 081 656 Email: robert@responsivebuilding.com.au Web: responsivebuilding.com.au

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

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 RE/MAX Hinterland Local Knowledge - Global Reach Ph: 07 5408 4220 - remaxhinterland.com.au Maleny - 2/10 Maple St - 0447 737 737 Montville - 7/171 Main St - 0499 785 111 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/ We dare to be different!

Our results speak for themselves, so if you are looking to sell your property DON’T SIGN ANYTHING .. .Call us.

Ph: 07 5478 5288 or check out www.rogerloughnanrealestate.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

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

ELECTRICIAN Top Of The Range Electrical Your local licensed electrical contractor.

Range based, on time, leaves no mess.

Servicing all your electrical requirements.

Quality workmanship. Fully insured. Lic: 83000 Call Chris 0416 220 232 Rainbow Vision Energy Saving Solutions Lic 72787 – Installation of new fans, led lights, safety switches. Also renovations, switchboard upgrades, underground power for sheds and cottages. Contact Zak 0413 885 504 Peak Electrical and Air Conditioning A family owned and operated business servicing the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland. Providing a range of Services, Air Conditioning Supply, Install and Servicing, New Homes and Renovation, Service and Maintenance. Matt 0412 216 065 www.peakelec.com.au

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

GUTTER CLEANING

PEST CONTROL

Gutter Sucker Gutter Sucker specialises in cleaning your guttering. a unique portable vacuum system 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

PLUMBING & WASTEWATER cont.

Academy Pest Control 30 year family owner/operated business with work guaranteed. Termite inspections, treatment, all general pest control. Maleny based but cover the Sunshine Coast. Discounts on combined treatments. Call Warren 0414 454 262

PAINTING

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

POOL MAINTENANCE City to Surf Painting & Decorating Richard Daveson Owner/Operator (QBCC 1117847), range local for over 25 years. All aspects of painting include re-paints, inside and out, reno's, new work, metal roof and anti-mould coatings.

From Kureelpa to Maleny. Call 0418 708 620

SwimSafe Mobile pool maintenance & repairs. Swimming pool safety inspections. FREE QUOTES Proudly servicing the Sunshine Coast Ph: 0448 793 148 – www.swimsafeqld.com.au QBCC #101629

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

Ph: 5445 7615 Mob: 0412 680 801

Harvey & Hold Painting & Rendering New works, repaints, commercial and residential .Rendering-all facets, maintenance programming.

Body Corporate and Resort specialist. Pressure cleaning and roof repaints. Contact Bart for a free quote 0468 546 741

PLANT NURSERIES

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

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

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL A Load of Rubbish Friendly, reliable rubbish collection service.

All green and general waste. Cheap rates. Servicing Cooroy to Caloundra, Kenilworth to the Coast.

Call Andy: 0406 932 663 www.aloadofrubbish.com.au www.facebook.com/aloadofrubbishsunshinecoast

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

Dad n Daughter Rubbish Removal Recycling and removal of all your clutter, fridges, washing machines, furniture, garden waste, renovation clean ups, caravans, car bodies, trailers, unwanted building materials. Free quotes.

Contact 0434 141 294

PLASTERING Green Cicada Landscapes and Garden Design Need a completely new garden or update of your existing garden? Green Cicada delivers thoughtfully designed, nature-inspired solutions to match your budget. Call Jason 0473 524 428 www@greencicada.com.au

MENDING, ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING Maleny Mending and Alterations For all your sewing needs. Mending, alterations, dressmaking, upcycling. Phone Helen 0477 975 100 E: info@malenymending.com www.malenymendingandalterations.com

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

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

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 E:dan@joycemowing.com.au Follow us on facebook.

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

SOLAR Negawatts Electrical & Solar Power Call Us Last for A Competitive Quote!

Over 1000 High Quality Local installations.

On-Grid, Off-Grid & Battery Storage.

CEC Licensed Installer A5100260 Phone Gary Phillips: 0407 760 838 info@negawatts.com.au The Off Grid Company We are setup to provide all your standalone solar power and battery needs. Local CEC accredited installer with equipment for onsite solar panel and battery testing Call/text 0447 525 506 Email Tech@offgridcompany.com.au

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

Get your business noticed for only $33.00 per edition (Six month minimum) Contact Karen Muir today Mobile: 0414 432 423

Phone: Email:

07 5499 9049 karen@ hinterlandtimes.com.au

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WHAT’S ON JANUARY 3

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Creative Floral Workshop with Terrianne Foale, Mondo Floral Designs’ Maleny studio, 5pm, info/prices: call 54999 479

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Craig Madden, Finbars, 12 Bicentenary Lane, Maleny, 6.30pm

Club Acoustic, Maleny RSL, first Thursday of the month, 6pm, $10 entry

3-14 Array of Art, Blackall Range Visual Artists group, daily 10am – 4pm, St. Mary’s Hall, Montville, blackallrangevisualartists.com 4

Stories and Song, acoustic music night hosted

by Col Finley, Maleny RSL, 7pm, ticket at the door

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Col and the Cat, Col Finley and My Cat Nellie both performing, Maleny RSL, 7pm, tickets at the door

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Activity Day at Sunshine Coast libraries words-finds, puzzles, colour-ins, free, all ages, 9am – 5.30pm, contact: 5475 8989

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Glasshouse Musos, Open Mic night, Beerwah Hotel, 6 - 9pm, visit: glasshousemusos.com.au

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Curious Creatures Storytime, Maroochy Botanic Gardens, 2-8yrs, free, 9 – 10am contact: 5475 8989

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Puzzle morning, Mapleton Community Library, 10am – 12noon, 4 – 10yrs, must be accompanied by older sibling or adult

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The Dreggs, Indie/Folk duo, Maleny Night Market, Maleny Lane, 38 Maple Street, 6pm, free

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Prayer for Peace Concert, Maleny RSL, 6pm light meal, 7pm start, $25 on the door, $20 online, sacredearthmusic.com

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Edie, Maleny Film Society, Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, 7.15pm, tix.malenyfilmsociety.info

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Mapleton working bee at The Old School House (TOSH) garden 7.30-10am (weather permitting) followed by morning tea contact: 5445 7813

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Shem Reggae, The Bob Marley Celebration, Finbars, 12 Bicentenary Lane, Maleny, 7pm

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Fantastic Beasts, activities and trivia Nambour Library, 10 – 11am, 6 – 12yrs, online registration essential, library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Sound of Soul, HU Song and Spiritual Conversation, Tewantin CWA Hall 123 Poinciana Ave, 4 – 5.30pm contact Jennifer: 0429 957 989

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Craft morning, Mapleton Community Library, 10am – 12noon, 4 – 10yrs, must be accompanied by older sibling or adult

18-20 Ginger Flower and Food Festival 50 Pioneer Road, Yandina, 5447 8431 21

Snake Boss, Beerwah Library with Animal Planet’s Julia Baker 9.30 – 10.30am ,6 – 12yrs online registration essential, library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Beastly Shadow Puppets, Maleny Library, 9.30 – 11am, 7 – 10yrs, online registration essential, library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Fantastic Beasts, activities and trivia, Maleny Library, 9.30 – 10.30am, 6 – 12yrs online registration essential, library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Greg McInnes, Finbars, 12 Bicentenary Lane, 6.30pm

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Australia Day

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Remembrance Ceremony RSL Maleny Memorial Hall, 1 Bunya Street, 10 – 11am everyone welcome, information Dr Ray Barraclough: 0451 049 516

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Montville Australia Day Breakfast, Montville Village Hall, 7am onwards, $12

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Bunya Dreaming, SEQ Water’s Ewen Maddock Dam, Landsborough, 2pm, register: barunglandcare.org.au

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Aussie Day Expo, 7am onwards, Maleny Showgrounds

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Crystal Waters Music Club, 6.30pm, tickets and info via facebook page

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School resumes

Jenni at Maleny Library will help kids find the perfect summer reading, with a chance to win a prize!

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Sound of Soul, HU Song and Spiritual Conversation, Maleny Neighbourhood Centre 17 Bicentenary Lane, weekly Wednesdays 6-7.30pm, contact Jennifer: 0429 957 989

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Club Acoustic, Maleny RSL, first Thursday of the month, 6pm, $10 entry

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Community Information Evening Mapleton Bowls Club, subject – new Lions Club for Mapleton/Montville/Flaxton, 6.30pm for 7pm start, for information contact Peter: 0434 070 232

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Valentine’s Day

FEBRUARY 3

Glasshouse Musos, Open Mic session, Eudlo Hall, 1 – 4pm, visit: glasshousemusos.com.au

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

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 Phone Barbie: +61 417 076 815 avenidaonwestern@gmail.com

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African and Latin Drumming with Natalie @ Upbeat Rhythms.

Private lessons /Group workshops.

All levels welcome. Adults & KIds. Gift vouchers available.

Bookings / inquiries 0437 603 213 natsdrum@bigpond.net.au www.facebook.com/upbeatrhythmsnat

Floral Design Workshops ‘Flowers for the home’ Experienced floral designer Terrianne Foale from Mondo Floral Designs is hosting two workshops for lovers of all things blooming!

To confirm, email: terrianne@mondofloraldesigns.com.au Ph: 5499 9479

Make Your Own Furniture workshop One-day workshops making funky functional furniture. Identify suitable materials and create your own unique piece using simple wood-working tools. Materials and lunch included $175. Gift vouchers.

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

Make your Workshop a Success From as little as $33 an issue, list your workshop. Ph: 5499 9049 or email advertising@hinterlandtimes.com.au

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