you find any injured animals

Back to School and Action

Yolanda Dasgupta is a mum of two boys and a disaster-management expert. She is also a member of Australian Parents for Climate Action (AP4CA), a volunteer-run group of parents from around Australia who are advocating for a safe climate for our children’s future.

Watch Out For Wildlife

As a disaster expert, having a La Niña or El Niño often meant redoubling of preparedness efforts as either flooding or droughts were to be more likely. Indeed, the biggest climate related hazards I have battled, the drought of 2016 and the floods of 2011, were both in years where these oscillation patterns occurred.

Now as a parent, I am selfishly grateful to that thanks to La Niña, the mild summer we have enjoyed on the Sunshine Coast has felt like a welcome relief after the horror of last year. When one looks at the State of the Climate reports (csiro.au/ en/Showcase/stateof-the-climate) it’s clear our baseline of climate bodes poorly for many more summers like this, and I wonder if, should La Niña not visit us again for another ten years, this might be one of the last mild summers.

When I first began to be an advocate for climate change, I had to confront, particularly in regional Queensland, a certain stigma.

The way I found strength in this discomfort was to write a letter to my two little boys, imagining them reading it in a warmer and transformed world. I constantly remind myself that what is important is their opinion. Part of that letter was a pledge, to take more climate action and to try and make changes.

This month Australian Parents for Climate Action is supporting its members to take a personal climate pledge. Find out more on our website.

Climate action of the month: Make your schools climate smart

As children return to school, we as parents and community members have a great opportunity to multiply our climate action through our school communities. We can join our Parents and Citizens (P&C), our school, and support them and the students to take climate-friendly actions. Many schools are already well on their way for this. The ABC series Fight for Planet A has a great ‘Action Toolkit’ that is helpful starting points for schools, individual and community groups alike. (abc.net.au/tv/pdf/ Fight_For_Planet_A_Good_ for_the_Hood.pdf)

Some actions might include conducting an energy audit at the school, supporting a school’s sustainability club, kitchen gardens or screening an inspiring climate movie like 2040, helping the school canteen to be more climatefriendly or improving the schools rubbish management systems.

You can find Sunshine Coast Parents for Climate Action on Facebook or via ap4ca.org. Meet up on the second Tuesday of each month at Homegrown Café in Palmwoods for a casual and friendly get together, complete with children’s activities and face painting.

with wildlife carer, RACHEL ASPINALL

Mulch and Maintenance

We have certainly had a wet start to the year. Growth has been prolific with new plants establishing well, forests green and healthy, and inevitable rampant weed growth. In come the two M’s, maintenance and mulch. In our climate of good rainfall and generally fertile soils, weeds will proliferate. Your particular suite of weeds will depend on your soil type and inherited vegetation like kikuyu, glycine, privet, and the list goes on.

Rest assured, you will in time get on top of the problem(s) but it does take time and regular attention, i.e. maintenance. Mulch is effective in controlling weed growth around growing plants until their canopy shades the ground. Collectively, that is canopy closure. Weeds love light and mostly don’t thrive in the shade. Some tolerate lower light intensities and Barung staff can help identify those. Poison is not usually recommended as a method of weed control but some very nasty environmental weeds like Madeira Vine and Cat’s Claw Creeper cannot be eliminated without using specific poisons. If you have those vines, seek advice as to what to use and method of application. And now to mulch. What you use will depend on availability, cost and how long This loveable pair pictured are called Fraser and Tidda. Fraser is an Eastern Grey Kangaroo that came into care on December 23. Fraser was trapped down a hole at a construction site for an unknown amount of time but likely at least several days.

After rescue he was painfully thin from malnutrition, but luckily there had been rain for him to drink so he had managed to survive this long.

However, on Christmas day, Fraser was very lethargic and not very interested in drinking his bottle of specialised marsupial formula milk.

Thankfully, Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital is open 24/7 every day of the year and the vet on duty was able to check him out and identify that he was suffering from Theileriosis, an illness caused by the blood borne parasite Theileria orientalis resulting in anaemia. Eastern Grey close to his age who is also in care, Tidda, who was orphaned in a motor vehicle accident. A member of the public was thoughtful enough to contact a wildlife group and arrange for her rescue and care.

This is always the right thing to do when you encounter injured or even dead wildlife. Joeys can live in the pouch of their dead mother for several days and wildlife rescuers are always on call to rescue them and bring them into care.

Importantly, if you are comfortable to check a pouch yourself, do not remove a joey from a teat if they are latched on. This can potentially cause serious injury to the joey. Leave it in place within the body until a wildlife carer arrives with the expertise to safely extract it.

If you find a joey that is not on the teat, keep them warm and wrapped up snugly. A jumper, towel or even pillowcase will work and they should be wrapped up with their head covered too – the joey isn’t going to suffocate in those conditions similar to being in a pouch, and it’s more important for it to stay warm.

After rescue, joeys always need to be checked by a wildlife veterinarian even if they don’t seem to be injured, there are many less visible risks to their health that only an expert can assess.

If the adult is still alive, do not attempt to check the pouch. For injured macropods (kangaroos and wallabies), cover their head and call a wildlife group for help.

If the macropod is still able to hop around, do not approach them. Please instead notify a wildlife group to assist the animal who will be suffering, for both your own good and that of the animal.

it will last. Newspaper, cardboard (dry soil underneath can result), baled hay (pasture and sugar cane), coir mulch mats and bark chips might be suggested. At least six sheets of newspaper are needed to cut out the light but can be spread around by the turkey population. Wet down to stop the wind picking them up as you lay them. It always happens! Keep stems clear to avoid moisture build-up and rotting. Sugar cane is great for the vegetable garden but now expensive. Fine stemmed pasture hay may not last more than one season so watch the quality and ask whether it is seed free. Find out what your neighbours and other Barung members use as that is probably the best guide. Bark chips look neat in the garden. Hardwood uses soil nitrogen as it breaks down so add some organic fertiliser. The choice is yours, but mulch really is important and will reduce maintenance!

Barung native Plant nursery Phone 5494 3151

With the right medication Fraser was able to be treated and he has since returned to a healthy weight.

He’s also made a good friend in a female

Rachel Aspinall is privately licensed to rescue animals and happy to do so, or will call other groups for help when needed. Phone: 0407 881 008.

Found an injured or sick animal? The HT also recommends contacting one of the many wildlife rescue services across the Sunshine Coast, such as the following: Wildlife Rescue Qld 0478 901 801; WILVOs 5441 6200; RSPCA 1300 ANIMAL; Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital 1300 369652; Eumundi Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre 5442 8057; Bat Conservation and Rescue 0488 228134; Wildlife Rescue Sunshine Coast 0458 682 152.

Life on the Forest Floor

by JAMIE WALKER

Taking the purely scientific view, ticks are truly fascinating creatures, but most of us take the more normal “I’ve got a tick on me! Get it off!” approach and our scientific curiosity is limited to the various ways of doing just that.

However, of the approximately 74 tick species in Australia, only a few bother us, and of those, the paralysis tick (Ixodes Holocyclus) is responsible for about 95% of tick bites on humans and other mammals.

The adult female paralysis tick injects a neurotoxin into her host which, if left untouched, can cause allergic reactions, paralysis and death in pets and even, occasionally, in humans.

The paralysis tick passes through three stages in its life cycle – the larval stage, the nymph stage, and the adult tick.

Then there is Queensland Tick Typhus (commonly but erroneously called scrub typhus as scrub typhus is not actually caused by ticks).

All in all and scientific curiosity aside, they are not our favourite things! If you would like to know more about the ticks that commonly affect us, and their effect on humans and animals, Barung Landcare will be holding the first of its “Barung Connects” seminars on February 17, 5.20pm for a 5.30pm start, to 7pm, and the subject will be ticks.

Guest speakers are Dr Ted Chamberlain (previously Senior Medical Superintendent at Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital, now at Sunshine Coast University Hospital), and veterinarian Dr Leigh Findlay.

Register online: barunglandcare.org.au, by phone (5494 3151), or at the office (38A Coral St, Maleny). Free for members and $10 for non members.

In Australia, much is written of the bounty found up in our trees. Nectar can usually be found somewhere. One tree species or another is always fruiting. Yet, for wild creatures, one of the greatest food sources is around and under our feet.

The forests of North America and Eurasia experience massive leaf fall in one deciduous event each autumn; but in most of Australia, leaf fall is continuous, ensuring a constant cover of leaves and mulch which shelters the ground from sun, wind and frost.

This is a rich nursery of tiny, tender seedlings and prolific invertebrate life – a larder frenetically searched by Antechinus and Planigales; and it is also exploited by birds.

The plumage of many birds which forage in this dim, shaded habitat, is cryptic – meaning Nature has designed it for camouflage and concealment.

The Russet-tailed Thrush is a handsome bird, yet you might not spot it on the dark forest floor until it runs from your approach. You will then need to concentrate and follow it closely if you wish to use binoculars or camera. All this bird needs to utterly disappear, is to stand still.

Photographs and Field Guide plates of Noisy Pittas show bright plumage colours which look unlikely to provide camouflage. However, except when sounding their ‘walk-to-work’ call , these birds behave modestly and, like the Thrush, can be hard to spot.

Their hopping movements are accomplished with the tiniest whisper. They can be on and off the forest track in a blink; leaving us uncertain that we saw something.

The rainforest of Mary Cairncross Reserve in Maleny, is a prime site for seeing both these birds, along with another terrestrial species – the Logrunner.

In open forest and grassland, lucky people might find Button Quails. There are several species in Australia – some of them very small.

Often, they are viewed only when flushed from almost underfoot and they rocket away with a clatter of wings. Or they may race across a track – their small, rounded bodies reminding me of eggs on legs.

Some species make “platelets” of cleared ground litter, by swivelling their bodies as they stand on one leg and use the breastbone as a shovelling tool. The resultant clear, rounded patches, are all we might know of their presence.

Others leave no such indication and birders may go for years without sign or sighting.

Last spring, birding enthusiasts were treated to stunning views of a tiny Red-backed Button Quail, near to Landsborough. This bird literally ‘showed off’ to quiet, patient observers, as it foraged across the open, grass-free centre of a walking track. The rest of the time, all that could be occasionally seen was its back at the track’s edge, because it was almost hidden by grass, a mere 6cm high. Ghosts in the gloom; little phantoms in the grass. They are there for us all to find. But if we continue to lose forest and bush, they will be gone – lost before many people know they exist.

Noisy Pitta at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve image Paul Fraser

In the Wild

with Spencer Shaw

Are you nuts? A story about Bunyas

Before I start, I wish to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Bunya Country on which we live, the Jinibarra and Gubbi Gubbi / Kabi Kabi peoples. Bunya have been farmed and managed for millennia, they were and still very much are an important and sacred source of food and culture, and we are lucky to have had this knowledge shared with us - thank you. Eating Bunyas is best with family and friends, a communal activity in which we can connect with and share the bounty of this land. I personally rejoice when the Bunya cones start to fall, I don’t rejoice so much that the nuts are falling, but more that they are landing and available to harvest! You certainly don’t want to be under them when they are falling or for that matter waiting to catch them - as they can weigh up to 10kg! The Bunya Tree (Araucaria bidwillii) is one of the truly ancient members of our local forests. They hark back to the age of dinosaurs and were once widespread across Australia and are part of the Araucariaceae family, that still survive across many of the southern land masses and include Hoop Pines, Norfolk Pines and Monkey Puzzle Pine. These days Bunya Pine occurs naturally in one tiny patch of north Queensland and more locally as scattered populations between the Sunshine Coast and Kingaroy (Bunya Mountains). Not only are these trees ancient, but quite exclusive about where they live – so we are lucky to share their neighbourhood with them! These delicious nuts are a great bonus to our diet. The simplest way to cook Bunya nuts is to boil for twenty minutes, then let them cool down enough to handle. The husk on each individual nut is quite tough and requires a sharp knife and an equally sharp operator. Once you get the knack, you’ll get a taste for Bunya that’s hard to keep up with your cutting abilities (instead of a knife we use a polypipe cutter which for a few dollars is a great investment in saving your fingers). Bunya trees are relatively easy to grow. The starchy Bunya nut sends a root deep into the ground where it forms a thick tap root (like a radish) from which the tree shoots. They are a little bit slow to start off with but once they get going can grow a metre or two per year and can be fruiting at 12-15 years - just don’t plant them near your garage, shed, water tank, house etc. for what I hope are obvious reasons…

Plant Bunyas now for future generations of food and of course so that we will continue to be a home for Bunya’s for millennia to come!

Forest Heart Local Native Plant Nursery

20 Coral St, Maleny Phone: 5435 2193

ACCOUNTING

Intersect Bookkeeping Services

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FINANCE

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

GRAPHIC AND WEB DESIGN

Flowering Design

…offers a comprehensive range of design services. Including logo design, branding, print collateral and website design, we support our clients in establishing a strong visual presence across multiple platforms. Leanne 0438 179 748 www.floweringdesign.com.au

LEGAL SERVICES

Easton Lawyers

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

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

LEGAL SERVICES continued

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

PRINTING AND PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

4CP Promotional Products, Printing, Stickers & Design

Wayne Knetter is very clever with digital designs, whether it's from online graphic sites like CANVA or inhouse using Adobe applications. Shop 8, 18 Blackall St, (down lane next to SPAR) Woombye. 07 5442 3341

TAX AGENT

Montville Tax

Your local Income taxation specialists offer online or in office taxation services. We cater for all your taxation needs. Mary Herd 0418225032; 54786876; mary@montvilletax.com.au; www.montvilletax.com.au

TRAVEL AGENTS

MTA Travel - Petrina Frankham Mobile Travel Agent

Whether you’re a first time traveller, curious traveller, thrill seeker or the escapist, I look forward to bringing your travel dreams to fruition. Ph: 1300 365 688 (ext 258) pfrankham@mtatravel.com.au www.mtatravel.com.au/pfrankham

REAL ESTATE continued

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Brant & Bernhardt Property

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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

REAL ESTATE

RE/MAX Hinterland

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trade and services

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

ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS

Roll Formed Driveways

Roll Formed Driveways provides a range of asphalt, bitumen and road base to residential, commercial and civil customers. Trust us to complete your project. Call us for a free measure and quote. PHONE (07) 5446 7104

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

Window Wizard - Timber Window Specialist

Restoration, glazing, repairs, modifications, sash cords, spirals, Queenslander homes and more. Call Rommy 0404 757 552 www.window-wizard.com.au

CARPENTRY continued

Blackwood Built Carpentry -QBCC15099402

Premium carpenter with over 20 yrs experience, specialising in all forms of high-end carpentry including decks, outdoor living areas, custom stairs, timber floors, small extensions, renovations and finish carpentry. 0400 523 914 rick@blackwoodbuilt.com.au

CARPET CLEANING

Hale Carpet Cleaning

Brad Hale, your carpet cleaning professional. Owner Operator since 2005. Carpets, rugs, tile and grout, mattresses, car upholstery, lounge suites. Contact Brad 0457 999 926 clean@halecarpetcleaning.com.au

CLOCK REPAIR

Montville Clockshop

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

CONCRETING

GET GAV CONCRETING SERVICE

DRIVEWAYS, FOOTPATHS,TANK PADS CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE 0411 805 618

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

GATEWORK

Richardson Gateworks

Specialising in new Aluminium gate systems, drive motors and automation of existing gates including servicing of most popular makes, design and quotes of property entrances. Contact Paul 0412 698 595.

GLASS BLOWER & REPAIR

Tina Cooper

International Glass Blower, Interior Design, Corporate Gifts.Sculptures in Wood , Glass and Iron. Indigenous Collaboration. Exclusive Gallery and Exhibition Room, Montville Hinterland. Appointment only 0417 194 329 www.tinacooper.com

Wolfgang Engel

Red Door Glass Gallery, Studio & Glass repair. Creating original glass art, jewellery, tea light candle holder. Handmade glass pen and sets that write beautifully. By Appointment. Ph 0431 982 393 www.wolfgangengelartglass.com.au

GUTTER CLEANING

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

MOWING AND GARDENING continued

Swede with Speed Slashing

For slashing and mowing, acres or house blocks, hedge trims, whipper snipping, rubbish removal and house maintenance call Birger for a free quote 0411 591 738.

HANDY MAN AND HOME MAINTENANCE

Montville Handy Man

30 years building experience. Available now for carpentry, home maintenance and repairs, small concreting jobs. Prompt and reliable service. Call Wayne 0434 724 030.

PAINTING

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

JEWELLERY - COMMISSIONS AND DESIGN

Wasshausen Gems + Jewels

Fine individually designed and traditional handmade jewellery in a contemporary style with natural Gemstones, Pearls & Opals. Commision & redesign. Call Birgit in her Maleny workshop 0490 146 982

PLANT NURSERIES

Forest Heart

Your Local Native Plant Nursery. Specialising is the native plants of SE QLD for Revegetation, Gardens, Habitat. 20 Coral Street, Maleny Ph: 07 5435 2193 – www.forestheart.com.au

Barung Landcare Native Plant Nursery

Your local community nursery stocks an extensive range of species indigenous to the Blackall Range and surrounds. Open to the public Wed–Fri 9am–3pm, Sat 9am–12pm Ph: 0429 943 152 E: nursery@barunglandcare.org.au

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 QBCC 1235589 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

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

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

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

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.

Blueys Garden Services

For all your gardening needs. Jobs include but not limited to: Mowing, Whipping snipping, Clear outs, Hedging, Tip runs, Minor landscaping and Weed management give us a call-0481 106 839

POOL MAINTENANCE

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

PRESSURE CLEANING

Fresh Look Pressure Washing

Family business based in Maleny. For all pressure washing needs, roofs, driveways, solar panel, external walls. For both domestic and commercial. Contact Jay 0477 780 577 or jay@freshlookpressurewashing.com.au

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

ROOFING

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

SOLAR

Megawatts Solar – Consulting, Design & Service

Designs to suit your needs from $220 Local Agent for Solarwide On-Grid Systems 6.6kw from $4990 On-Grid, Off-Grid & Battery Storage Designs. CEC License A5100260 Service. Ph Gary 0407 760 838 info@megawatts.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

TREE SERVICES

Tony Wootton Tree Surgeon. Dip Hort(Arb)

Operating locally since 1996. Tree assessments and advice. Trees and shrubs pruned and detailed. Hazardous trees removed. M: 0403 467 664 Ph: 54 944 917 www.twtreesurgeon.com

BRM Tree Services

Locally owned and operated, qualified and insured. Tree to stump, we do it all. Tree removal and pruning, mulching, stump grinding. Free quotes call Tim 0401 441 945

Skilled Tree Surgeon – Kevin Pampling

Born and raised in Maleny, offering reasonable rates for tree work. Insured,with years of wisdom and local knowledge. I climb, you clear = good value. Ph 0407 450 262

WATER CARRIER

Flow N Go Sunshine coast

Family owned and operated domestic water delivering business located in the Glass House Mountains. ONLINE ORDERING at www.sunshinecoastflowngo.com.au Ph- 1300 FLOW N GO (1300 356 9 646) Email- george@sunshinecoastflowngo.com.au

WATER SYSTEMS

Xavier Maleny Water (Fb)

Specialist in tailer-made water filtration systems. Supply, installation & maintenance of: filtration systems, pumps, tanks & irrigation. Domestic and Rural. Contact Xavier on 0402 528 560