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Country-loving singer/songwriter, Kelly Cork, on finding the dream

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THE ARTS ARE BACK, BIG-TIME! 18 - 21 Four pages packed with creative events

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I recently had my own experience at Maleny Hospital, after tripping on my boot and smacking my forehead on the pavement outside Maple 3 Café – sorry to all who had to witness the bloody scene.

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I was transported to Maleny Hospital and every single person involved was professional, warm and kind. However, I did get the impression they would like a larger ambulance team, considering the growing demographic they have to cover and how busy they are. I hope this is something that happens, although nothing has changed for years now…

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It was also heartening how many people rushed to help, and as I sat shivering in shock, the staff at Maple 3 kept my head protected, and the customers looked after me and my son, who was also quite shaken by the event. Thank you to all who came to my aid that day, you made a horrible situation a little easier to cope with.

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Living in the hinterland is such a blessing - it’s a reminder that, despite the negativity and violence we see on the mainstream news, the majority of people are thoughtful, helpful and generous. This is something often reflected in the pages of the HT. So, what do we have this month? I am thrilled to say that our Creative Cuts section is yet again packed with events, four pages of them! I just love that we are the go-to paper for the arts. I had more, but just couldn’t fit it all in!

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We also have some great feature stories: singer-songwriter Kelly Cork, historian Ray Barraclough, mechanic Michael Morgan and immigration lawyer/festival director Wayne Parcell. I’m aware it’s all men this month, but sometimes it’s all women, so ‘swings and roundabouts’! There’s plenty to tempt your tastebuds in the Food Drink Dine pages, including the newly opened restaurant/pub, The Craft, in Flaxton, and a fantastic bush food gourmet experience as part of the Rangebow Festival. Our Holistic section covers a new digital mental health support service, astrological consultations, a virtual reality program for seniors, and Dr Emma Secomb’s column, I’ve always wondered…

COVER STORY The fiery skills of the Volcanic Goddess at One Tree Hill – she will be performing as part of The Rangebow Festival in early August.

There are also some interesting letters, and Angus Richard has a Local Musings session about why everyone should travel to Tenterfield! Enjoy.

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On the road for kids in need! O n August 7, musician Paul “Richo” Richardson and his good mate Johnny “K” Krsulja will set out on their first ever Variety Bash and they are doing it to give kids in need a fair go! Inspired by the work of Variety - the Children's Charity NSW/ACT, Paul and Johnny wanted to support them by raising money as part of their participation in the Variety Bash. “We’ll be travelling in a 1976 HJ Holden Kingswood, our car number is 234, named after the postcode of Nundle and Tamworth and our car name is The DAGs because that’s who we are," smiles Paul So, what’s involved in the Variety Bash 2022? “The Variety Brydens Lawyers B to B Bash is not a race or a rally,” explains Paul, “it’s a drive in the Outback with over 300 new mates, with the original Aussie motoring event taking Bashers all around this beautiful country. “We’ll be exploring dirt roads, bush tracks and visiting parts of Australia most people never get to see.” The 2022 Bungarribbee to Bakers Creek Bash will set off from Sydney Zoo before heading north on a 10-day adventure, travelling 4,465kms on dusty roads to Bakers Creek Queensland.

“Along the way The Bash will visit 14 schools, donating essential supplies and equipment to make sure the students get a fair go,” shares Paul.

“After Bakers Creek we will join the Mini-Bash from Mackay down to Broadwater via Emerald and Miles.” The Maleny Fundraiser “We are holding a concert on July 9 at the Maleny RSL to essentially raise funds for the running of Car 234 for this Bash!” says Paul. “We have now raised our entry money from corporate sponsors, including the Barbers of Maleny, Blitz Glass and a number of Tamworth businesses.

“All of our food, accommodation and running expenses come out of our own pockets and with the cost of fuel, in particular, we’re hoping to raise a few dollars to help us by having the fundraising concert.

“As we’re musicians, this is the way we normally make a few extra dollars, so why not put it to good use in a positive way?” Playing on the night will be John Krsulja, a Golden Guitar winner and accomplished singer songwriter, and Kelly Cork, one of Australia’s finest singer songwriters (who features on pages 4/5 of this HT), who shies away from accolade, but is undoubtably our best known local legend! “It’s set to be a great night!” smiles Paul. “My band, The Home Grown Killers, and I are looking forward to finishing off the evening’s entertainment, and we’ll be having a Monster Raffle on the night with all kinds of wonderful prizes on offer, many of them kindly donated by local Maleny businesses. “The RSL have always been so wonderful supporting our musical events, so it’s the perfect venue for us to bring everyone together for an evening of music and fun.” Tickets are $30, children are welcome, and doors open 6pm for a 6.30pm show, Maleny RSL, 1 Bunya Street, Maleny. The bar will be open, and food available – please bring cash for the Monster Raffle. To reserve tickets, contact Paul on 0412 698 595.

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product of a Maleny pioneering family, Kelly has humble beginnings which are reflected in his

remarkable song writing. ‘Young kid on a hand-me-down rides away to find a dream’ is the opening line of one of his songs.

him up to be able to handle the hard gigs later in life, when he sometimes played sets of four or five hours. He has come a long way since then, being the support act for renowned singers like Russell Morris, Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham, Mental as Anything and John Schumann from Red Gum.

“That was my life,” chuckles Kelly, “that’s exactly what happened.” Always tinkering with and riding bikes, he loves nothing more than to be on the road, losing himself in nature and a cloud of dreams.

He is a regular performer at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, the Gympie Muster and Nimbin Roots Festival along with countless other festivals, pubs and RSL Clubs. In 2016, he received recognition for his song writing abilities by the Australian Songwriters’ Association.

After teaching himself to play on his brother’s guitar at age 12, Kelly started playing at the Maleny Hotel while he was still at school. He credits the local pub for toughening

In true self-deprecating style, Kelly describes receiving his award at a gala night in Sydney, attended by a plethora of well-known musicians.

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“We had a briefing – ‘when you get called up for your nomination, you must come around this way and walk up the side of the stage’. When my name was called up – what’d I do? I walked up the wrong set of steps and found myself behind the curtain, wondering what they were all roaring at! Eventually I parted the sea and wandered out.” Kelly received an award for his song writing from the Australian Songwriters Association in 2016 supplied by Kelly Cork 

Kelly’s singing and songwriting skills are so universally recognised, the MC at a recent music gig said: “Lee Kernaghan and Troy CassarDaley only go to the Tamworth Country Music Festival to listen to our next performer – Kelly Cork.” That’s one heck of an introduction! Kelly describes his style as ‘alt country’ (alternate country) or ‘roots based country’. “It’s got that slight bit of blues, folky edge. It’s storytelling,” he explains. “Most of my stuff – there’s a real truthism on the edge of it. Some is fair dinkum personal stuff. I try and be a little different.” Highlighting this truthism is a line from another song: “Made the same mistake before, may as well make it twice”. I’m sure many of us can relate to that and have occasionally thought, ‘bugger, why did I do that again?’

Therein lies the appeal of both the man and his music. Both embody honesty and simplicity. Also a mad keen bike rider (this bloke once rode his pushbike 200km out to the Brisbane Valley and back – in a day – for fun), Kelly finds the calmness of the outdoors inspirational. “I write so many songs in my head out on the road on my bike. There’s one called Don’t Look Up. That’s all about when you’re up that nagging steep hill, which we’ve got here in Maleny, just look down at the ground because it all looks flat.”

at the wedding anniversary of a wealthy, high profile couple, even though they offered him a huge amount of money, because he was already booked. Despite being in demand on the music circuit, Kelly still radiates the humbleness from his childhood. It doesn’t cease to amaze him that “someone likes your stuff enough to wait in line and buy what you’ve got to offer”. As for the future, well, there’s a new album in the oven, cooking right now, he says. It’s due out later this year, so stay tuned folks! Kelly Cork will be playing at the Maleny RSL Variety Bash fundraiser, July 9, from 6.30pm. Details on page 3 of this HT.

And he shares another insight: “It doesn’t have to be real. I’m sure Johnny Cash didn’t shoot a man just to watch him die!” Kelly admires Maleny’s long term love affair with music. When he was growing up, “There was always a good handful of local bands back then – they played the country dances. Then as my old man used to say, when the hippies came to town, music started to pick up,” he explains.

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“Now there is an amazing bunch of musicians, artists in Maleny, or on the edge. An amazing boiling pot of music. They’re here everywhere. “It’s good to be amongst them. When they ask how long I’ve been here, I tell them it’s been a 60-year apprenticeship.” Growing up, there were a couple of things he never thought would happen music-wise in Maleny, he says. “One was that the local RSL would become a really great venue, hosting all styles of music, singers, songwriters. When other professional artists are touring – they want to come and perform here. Another thing, I never thought I could buy guitar strings in Maleny – and you can do that too – at Ziggy’s.”

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Reflecting on the many wonderful and interesting people he has met, Kelly recalls a conversation with John Williamson, whose loyalty really impressed him. In a society where many are simply out to make money, Williamson demonstrated his ethics by declining to play

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The collection of excerpts is arranged as daily entries. At this stage the entries for November through to June have been posted, with the remaining excerpts to be added during the course of this year. Ray says the format was chosen as a kind of daily reflection. He’s also hoping the website can be added to school syllabus resources. “It’s a secular work – although ironically both Glenn and I are Anglican priests. We are conscious that in the Catholic and Anglican tradition your priests have what’s called a Daily Office,” he says. “That sometimes entails the reading of quotes from saints’ books and so on, and that’s why we have it as a daily entry. We don’t want it too long. Also, we appreciate that people are busy, so we wanted it to be a concise reminder covering a whole year.

A retired academic has launched a new website that seeks to raise awareness of Australian Indigenous history.

“As regards use in school classrooms, a page hand-out is a handy thing for students to access.”

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Ray says he’s been a “political addict” since doing his doctorate on the politics in the Christian scriptures. He lived in the Middle East during the early 1990s, living and working in East Jerusalem. He also worked for the Anglican Diocese in Brisbane and lectured at St Francis Theological College in Brisbane.

he website So That We Remember is the work of Ray Barraclough, who was a long-time Maleny resident before moving to Currimundi several years ago. He hopes to highlight Australian Indigenous history and bring a wider understanding to those who visit the site. So That We Remember contains excerpts from the writings of contemporary Australian historians, as well as artwork by noted Indigenous artist Glenn Loughrey, a Wiradjuri man. Ray says the website aims to expand awareness of the cost to Indigenous lives of the process of colonial dispossession. “I’m a historian by training so I’ve had that interest all my life and I was challenged by Professor Mark McKenna’s comment that we have no public memorials to commemorate the homeland wars.

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“He noted that we have all these hundreds of memorials to fighting in the wars in the northern hemisphere but we have very few memorials about the Indigenous people fighting for their own homeland. "So I wanted to have something that would be accessible in the public arena, and not just in academic circles, that people could access to see what kind of things occurred in terms of the dispossession of the Indigenous people.”

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He is also well known around the hinterland for his involvement with the Maleny Remembrance Ceremony, which is held on January 26 each year to commemorate the Indigenous people who died or were dispossessed in the colonial acquisition of Australia. “Historians call it the Frontier Conflict; Indigenous folk refer to it as the Homeland War,” Ray says. “I initiated the ceremony around seven or eight years ago. Attendance at the first ceremony was 20. From it, a supporting committee was formed. In 2021 around 200 people attended, which signifies the growing interest in, and support for, such a remembering of Australian history.”

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So what was involved in putting the website together? “I probably spent about six or seven years reading contemporary historians in terms of their presentation of the homeland wars that occurred,” he says. “There have been folk from Henry Reynolds onwards that have done a good deal of fresh research in this area, so there’s a lot that’s available.” Despite his extensive knowledge of Indigenous Australian history, Ray says he still learnt some things when compiling the website. “Firstly, I hadn’t reflected on the extent of the suffering of Indigenous women,” he says. “Next to no white settler was ever charged in a court in the 19th century for rape of an Indigenous woman. “Secondly, coming through more recent scholarship, there was a union of the clans at times to defend their joint territories – even clans that had not been the closest of friends – so you have a real resistance mounted against the invading imperial forces. “I didn’t realise how extensive that was in Australia. The old histories used to think of it as just a single tribe fighting and that they were overwhelmed quickly. “And the third thing: this was nationwide, from Queensland down to Tasmania and across to Western Australia, it’s very tragic that there was no real initiative by the imperial government to negotiate any treaties anywhere across the continent, compared to New Zealand.” Ray says the work of Melbourne-based illustrator Glenn Loughrey adds an extra dimension to the website.

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“He’s a Wiradjuri man and a fine artist,” he says. “I’m a bit of a philistine about art – I’m more of a word person not a visual person – but I appreciate his art. I find it has a number of messages and not just one, at least to me, looking at it. “I felt it was important to have this visual accompaniment to the words and the colours he’s chosen are kind of the earthy colours of the country, they’re strong colours.” Ray says he hopes the website will ultimately help increase Australians’ understanding of the dispossession and break-up of Indigenous culture and connection to

Glenn Loughrey did the illustrations for the website

Country. “I know it’s a sad chronicle that we’re giving, but that’s part of history we have to face,” he says. “It is intriguing to see the young Indigenous Australians who are proud to call themselves by their clan identity, I think that’s a remarkable and very encouraging identity surge that we’re seeing. “Also the media is becoming more attuned to their stories, so I’m encouraged by that. As well, the increasing education opportunities available to Indigenous young people is pleasing to see. “But there’s a long way to go for Australia to have a deep nationwide conversation about the consequences of its past.” Visit sothatweremember.com.au

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Wayne and Brett have known each other for 25 years and have been married for a year. “We lived next door to each other in Sydney!” Wayne said with a smile, “Brett managed the intensive care service at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and he’s now the program manager of the Australian Sepsis Network, so he’s very busy and commutes a great deal. “He’s also helped with the risk management and logistics for the festival, and he keeps me grounded, bringing me back to centre when I’m veering off.” In 2021 Wayne successfully managed the revamping of the Montville Tennis Club, as club president, supported by Brett as club secretary and a hard-working committee; with donations from across the community, the council and the state government. After such a success, he found people were asking what he would do next. “I had people suggesting I run a Mardi Gras parade in Montville,” he laughed. “Then a friend of mine, Chris, said we could put together a festival, as a Mardi Gras within that would have context. “I realised we would need to come up with a theme, otherwise it’s a bit meaningless. I wanted people to be

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BEEN A BIT CHILLY HASN’T IT? The coldest June week in Brisbane since 1904 puts the recent cold snap into perspective! The demand for heating along Australia’s East coast has created a tremendous spike in gas and power usage. Combined with failing coalfired generators and conflicting provisions for our increased power usage, this has been particularly bad timing. The Ukraine conflict and Europe’s transition from non Russian gas and oil, has triggered increases in global energy prices and Australia is not well prepared despite our massive energy reserves. According to Origin Energy, the average Australian home uses about 40% of its energy on heating and cooling. able to join a party that everyone wanted to go to, where the events had their own personality, but I knew it had to have a real purpose, so I decided to create a charity to run it, with support from the Montville Village Association.

I asked if Wayne ever felt the pressure from organising such a big event. “I have a great team with me, they are the scaffolding that keeps me up,” he admitted. “But essentially, you have to settle yourself, take a deep breath and do one thing at a time. Keep your focus and don’t lose your sense of purpose.”

“This way it is coming from the right place and the profits are going back into the community.” The organisation has been phenomenal, with artists, businesses and community all donating their time, ideas and money to the festival.

“It can become overwhelming, so it’s good to have the right people around you.” Wayne is looking forward to putting on a party!

“I believe that our community ethos is why we have got as far as we have, with no government funding. Even Mayor Mark Jamieson said, ‘how on earth are you doing this without any funds?’

Wayne’s aim is to bring a sense of belonging, fun, expression and creativity to all the events across the hinterland.

“The broad support keeps it moving and over the line. We also had generous personal donations from Andrew Powell MP and Councillor Winston Johnston. “We also have a very supportive sponsor, Sunshine & Sons. In fact, at our Pageant of Pineapple Queens and Bunya Kings, we have a special guest appearance from the Sunshine Sisters, brought to you by Sunshine & Sons. They are incredibly glamorous and such fun!”

“The towns keep their personalities, but they work together. This is why The Rangebow Festival is so special, it keeps us inter-connected, and the added bonus is that it supports our wider hinterland community.” To find out more about the Rangebow Festival, check out the HT Creative Cuts pages this month, and visit therangebowfestival.org for detailed information on all the events.

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by REBECCA MUGRIDGE

ou know a town has character and heart when locals get to know the people behind the businesses, and the business supports the community. Michael Morgan from Bridgestone is a perfect example of this symbiotic relationship. “Nambour is a great community, but If you do something wrong, they’ll tell yah,” Michael laughed. “But they will also tell you if you do something right and then they’ll tell everyone else as well. They support you.”

and what a bad tyre looks like and why it is dangerous,” Michael said.

When Michael came to work in Nambour he fell in love with the people and the community spirit. Motivated and inspired by this, he wanted to give back.

“We even put a car up on the hoist as many had never seen the underneath of a car before. We got really positive feedback from that, it actually worked out really well.

An idea came to Michael that a lot of people only learn to drive, they don’t actually learn how their car works or how to look after it.

“The whole night was really good, and we had a lot of feedback from people wanting another one. We had teenagers not long driving, mums, all sorts of people.”

“I saw a few posts on Facebook of people that had flat tyres and didn’t really know what to do, and when the kids first get their cars they don’t really get taught what to do.”

The night was such a success that Michael is planning to hold the free workshops regularly. Along with giving people confidence and knowledge, it is also about helping more people be safer on the roads. With the current tragic high road tolls for Queensland, it is something all drivers should pause a minute to consider.

So, he put out the feelers on a community board and was quickly surrounded by great interest. The first free ‘get to know your car’ workshop was created. “We didn’t want to go really big with the first one, I think we offered around 15 places. We had a couple of car reps and went right through how to get the spare out of the boot, how to jack the car, how to check the oil, check your water, what a good tyre looks like, what is safe

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What you drive matters, believes Michael. “We see some bad things come in, some tyres so dangerous that my first thought is my family is out on the road driving around too, and people are out there on these tyres. “And at the end of the day, it’s endangering that person and it is also endangering everyone else out there.

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REFUND RIGHTS? Every now and then you might want to return a particular purchase to the store for a refund or exchange but you might be confused about your legal rights. Your confusion is undoubtedly increased when you see stores displaying signage stating that the store will not give a refund for certain items. Items where I have sometimes seen ‘no refund’ signs are on products such as sale items, swimwear, sunglasses, or opened products. Especially with lots of rain, the roads can become very slippery. Many don’t realise their tyres are unsafe and some might be just willing to risk it, but it’s not just them it affects, everyone else out on the road is at risk too. “The more people we can make more aware of what is safe, the better it is for them and everyone.” They say after your home, your car is your greatest and most used asset. It is your transport and often your pride and joy, so learning more about it and how it works is proving popular indeed. But he didn’t just stop there. Michael had more ideas to bring to life. He wanted to bring some incredible invaluable knowledge and experience through the store. “I have lots of ideas, so it is always good to put one into practice.” They decided to have a go at hiring some grey-haired nomad/retired guys with expertise. “We have a couple of them working for us now. One day we thought, what about hiring a couple of the blokes casually that are retired and really know their stuff.”

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“We put up a post on Facebook and everyone loved it! “We have four shops on the Coast, and we got so much interest we were able to put retired people in each shop, we have a couple here at Nambour. “It works out so well, as these guys don’t want too many hours, they want that flexibility, they might do a couple of days a week, but also go away now and then. “They are very, very good at the old cars. And we do get a lot of them. The younger people don’t really know about the older cars and at the same time the older people don’t always know about the younger cars, electric vehicles and so on we get in so it all works out really well. “The younger guys learn a lot from them too, as these older guys just have so much knowledge. We say to our young apprentices, listen to these people, because what they say is invaluable.” Find out more about the FREE car workshops/learning about cars by giving them a call, Bridgestone Nambour on 54411444 or by visiting them at 1 Price Street, Nambour.

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These signs are misleading. Although retailers do not have to exchange or refund perfect goods, they cannot contract out of their obligation to provide you with a refund if the goods or services that you purchased: • Have a fault that you could not have known about at the time of purchase; • Are not the same as the description provided by the salesperson or advertisement; • Do not match the sample you were shown at the time of purchase; and/or • Do not do the job as you were led to believe. YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED TO A REFUND IF YOU:

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“This is a form of escapism,” said Timothy. “It’s like a video game, but without the glorified violence or hyper realism. It’s almost like a giant game of tag, and it’s a good alternative to sitting staring at the screen. “The sessions are ten-minute games with breaks between each. It doesn’t feel like ten minutes though, it’s real time dilation as you’re hypersensitive, being in a close environment. Every part of you is focussed, and people come out exhausted!”

Sometimes, the best way to experience things is to get thrown in the deep end. Such was the case when I went to meet Timothy Cox, co-owner of URBAN GELBALL in Forest Glen.

After a five-minute session playing ‘against’ my son (who was infinitely better than me), Timothy suggested a ten-minute game, us against him. Suddenly we were being strategic, needing to cover each other’s backs against the stealthy ninja. It was a tense game, and I was hit at least six times by those small gel balls, which feel like an elastic band pinging your skin, but the adrenalin was high!

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hen I walked in to URBAN GELBALL there were glass cabinets with gel blasters from the basic entry-level to a WW2 replica bazooka, and handling them, the weight difference increased the more advanced the blaster.

They run many different game modes, such as ‘recover the boxes’, ‘diffuse the bomb’, ‘VIP escort’, ‘defend and capture’ and ‘king of the hill’ (the person with the most time on the clock at the end, wins).

It must be said, I am not a video game/shooting kinda girl, but Timothy explained how this venue is actually good for teambuilding, strategic thinking and fitness. “I play with an army style weighted vest, it’s great for exercise,” Timothy said. After the introductory safety talk, armed with protective headgear (you must wear Australian Standard Rated eyewear at the very least), and with one of my sons in tow, we were sent to separate ‘spawn’ areas. The buzzer sounded and we were in the maze made of plywood, set with corridors, an ‘office’, a galley and more. If you get hit, you return to your corner to respawn. “Every corner has a strong and a weak spot,” Timothy explained. “This was designed by me and the other referees.” There is always at least one referee in the crow’s nest for safety reasons. “One referee used to play e-sports, lots of competitive gaming; one is a serving reservist, and the

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other a retired veteran with multiple tours overseas. Together we designed a model course on the computer, which we walked through on the laptop. “We designed it so that the further into the field you get, the harder it is, but the more rewards there are. We have had three layouts so far and change it every six-tonine months.” Once we were in the course, my heart was pounding and I found myself gripping my gel-blaster and ducking around corners, peering through windows and running and dodging in and out of the shadows – in short, I felt like I was in a computer game or in a spy thriller movie!

“We get quite a few first responders coming here,’ said Timothy, “it’s a great way to release stress. We also have families, people on the spectrum with their carers, a few veterans, and we are in talks about having wheelchair-bound sessions as 95% of the course is accessible." Tim and his business partner, Rachel, think the venue has great all-round value, and they also run private sessions for birthday parties, buck’s parties, schools and sporting groups. “This place is considered a sports facility, and honourable play is encouraged. It’s good for mental health, perfect for parents to join in with their kids and get them off computers, and you get fit by having fun!” URBAN GELBALL is at 329 Mons Road, Forest Glen. Phone: 0412 333GEL. Website: urbangelball.com.au

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Address 342 Flaxton Drive, FLAXTON Address 342 Flaxton Drive, FLAXTON Phone 07 5478 6193 Phone 07 5478 6193 Web FB: “TheGardenShedNurseryAndCafe” Web FB: “TheGardenShedNurseryAndCafe” OPEN Café hours 8am to 12 pm OPEN Café hours 8am to 12 pm Nursery hours 8am to 4pm. Nursery hours 8am to 4pm. Inspired by the history of this unique Sunshine Coast Inspired bysite the and history of thisby unique hinterland supplied local Sunshine producers,Coast The hinterland siteCafe and supplied by local Garden Shed offers great food producers, and coffeeThe to Garden Shed Cafe offers great food and coffee to be enjoyed amongst our gardens and unforgettable be enjoyed amongst our gardens and unforgettable views. views.

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Address Crystal Waters, Unit 1 / 65 Address Crystal Waters, Unit 1 / 65 Kilcoy Lane, CONONDALE Kilcoy Lane, CONONDALE Phone 0499 822 756 Phone 0499 822 756 Web FB: “Flowerpot Coffee Shop” Web FB: “Flowerpot Coffee Shop” OPEN Thurs - Mon: 8:30am - 2:30pm OPEN Thurs - Mon: 8:30am - 2:30pm At the heart of Crystal Waters Eco Village this café At the heart of Crystal Village café is a wonderful additionWaters to yourEco family daythis outing. is a wonderful addition your family day coffees, outing. Barista-operated businesstoserving delicious Barista-operated businessdesserts, serving delicious smoothies, homemade toasties, coffees, wraps, smoothies, homemade free desserts, toasties, wraps, and more. Playground, wifi, wide open spaces. and more. Playground, free wifi, wide open spaces. Serving takeaways only. Serving takeaways only.

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The Craft Connection

pork belly or smoked salmon or double smoked ham), Savoury Mince with poached eggs, Veggie Stack (with basil pesto drizzle, grilled tomato, feta crumble and mushrooms) and Shakshuka (poached eggs in Shakshuka sauce with olive oil, capsicum, eggplant, garlic and North African spices, and your choice of chorizo or haloumi). Looking at the lunch menu, there is plenty to tempt: Vietnamese Pork Belly Bao, Gourmet Pie, Steak Sandwich, Vegetarian Burger, Buffalo Sausage Sliders and fresh salads made to order, are just a few of the tasty options.

There are plenty of happy people along the hinterland right now, thanks to The Craft, a perfect place for local craft beers and great food.

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“This place is very special to us,” says Dave, “not only in fulfilling a long-held dream, but also because this was one of Amanda’s mum’s favourite places to visit and have a meal in the past.”

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This month we celebrate International Co-op Day & Plastic-Free July The Co-op is Maleny’s friendly, member-owned store. We focus on products that are fresh, local, organic, reasonably priced & have low packaging.

The Craft’s motto is local beer, local food and local music, and the aim is to showcase Sunny Coast producers, farmers and brewers all in the one location.

estled in the very familiar, large EnglishTudor-style building on Flaxton Drive, which has housed a couple of eateries over the last 40 years, The Craft feels fresh and new, thanks to a recent refurbishment. Think English pub blended with a Bavarian beer hall, and with sweeping views to the ocean in a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere.

“We want to educate our customers on the flavours and nuances of different beers and produce, and we like to ask them questions to guide them to something they will really enjoy,” Dave says.

Owners Dave Jarrett and his wife, Amanda Lamb, are making this venue a pivotal point for the local brewing industry, tourists and locals, and will be rotating craft beers and ales from the Sunshine Coast region.

In addition to The Craft, Dave and Amanda run The Garden Shed Nursery and Café next door, specialising in organic gardening, food forests, and chemical-free practices for successful growing.

“We will only ever have local craft beers on tap, and there are plenty to choose from,” shares Dave. “There are 23 breweries, and two distilleries on top of that, which we will move into celebrating in the future with gins and single malt whisky.”

The couple admit it’s hard work running the two businesses, but they wouldn’t have it any other way.

The food style is “low-and-slow” according to Dave, “it’s real comfort food, with a bar snack menu when the kitchen is between hours.” Visiting in the morning is the perfect time to appreciate the rising sun shining on the ocean and enjoy a hearty breakfast to start the day. Popular choices are Eggs Benedict (with slow cooked

“It’s a special place up here,” says Amanda, “and we love supporting sustainable methods of farming, gardening, producing, brewing and cooking through what we do – connecting everyone.” Dave agrees, “The Sunshine Coast is an exciting place for quality food and drink, and we want to celebrate that.” The Craft, at 344 Flaxton Drive, is open for breakfast and lunch, Tuesday to Sunday, and dinner, Friday to Sunday. Upcoming events, such as Christmas in July, and Oktoberfest can be found on The Craft Facebook page.

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his month’s HT has been peppered with information about the upcoming Rangebow Festival, and one of their events, Forage Fire Feast, is a must for anyone who enjoys cooking with bush foods and local produce. Aunty Dale Chapman (of My Dilly Bag cookbook) is a proud Yuwaalaraay Kooma woman from Dirranbandi and one of Australia’s leading Indigenous award-winning chefs. HT Editor, Victoria, enjoyed one of Aunty Dale’s cooking workshops a few years ago at the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens, where she sampled incredible creations using lemon myrtle, wattleseed, pepper berry, bush tomatoes and native lemongrass, amongst other local ingredients. “Some of Aunty Dale’s recipes were ‘classic’ savoury dishes and desserts with her own bush food twist, and others were inventive and different from anything I had tried before, and all were absolutely delicious,” said Victoria. First Nations Three Little Birds chef, Chris Jordan 

Three Little Birds chef, Chris Jordan, and award-winning chef Aunty Dale Chapman 

"I strive to use the most local produce. By incorporating native and foraged ingredients into the menu, you’ll see how imperative the local Indigenous community is, as I utilise Indigenous seeds and grains.”

“I came away raving about the day to my family and friends, and feeling inspired to try using more bush foods in my own cooking.” Aunty Dale explained her ethos for this upcoming event: “I have been inventing recipes for many years and working with local producers who have a passion for what they do. We use native ingredients like the ultra-aromatic ingredients like lemon myrtle, what a taste sensation. “With menu recipes and ingredient lists for event guests this culinary experience won’t stop at the feast! I would love to see even just one bush food used in everyone's home, that would be a great achievement. “We need to increase awareness in the community to grow bush foods and use the products at home.” Aunty Dale will be working with talented chefs, including Chris Jordan of Three Little Birds, a Koori man, to bring Forage Fire Feast – a First Nations Gourmet Experience to the hinterland.

Following a Welcome to Country by Jinibara Culture Man, BJ Murphy, the evening will bring to life the three elements of this unique experience. The menu will be complemented by matching drinks, including vodka, gin and other exquisite spirits, from local distiller Sunshine & Sons. No feast would be complete without extraordinary performances, live music and some dancing – so come and immerse yourself in a delight for ALL your senses! When booking your tickets, please advise of any dietary requirements, which the team will endeavour to meet, and they will advise you if unable to meet a particular request. To book, visit therangebowfestival.org, and select Forage Fire Feast in the events section.

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he upcoming Queensland Garden Expo is the place to be for novice gardeners, experienced green thumbs and anyone interested in growing their own produce.

HINTERLAND MARKETS YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT'S ON FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Crystal Waters Markets 8am - 1pm Community-run, upcycled items, jewellery, organic veges, cakes, plants, honey, seedlings, hearty food, sourdough bakery, great coffee, live music and a warm welcome. Market stalls from $20. 5494 4620 cwmarkets@crystalwaters.org.au

SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Montville Growers and Makers Market 7:30am - 12pm Piping hot pancakes, buskers, genuine locally grown food, handmade craft, barista made coffee, under historic fig trees, profits maintain our Village Hall. Stall holder enquires: Liz 0424 042 376

Held at the Nambour Showgrounds from July 8-10, this three-day expo is Queensland’s premier gardening event, where some of Australia’s leading experts take part in lectures, workshops and demonstrations.

But for us food lovers, the best spot is the Cook’s Garden Stage, located on the eastern side of the Oval, opposite the Poinciana Stage. You will hear great tips on growing your own produce and turning it into scrumptious meals, plus tons of information about using plant-based remedies for your garden, home and body! Many of us have taken to growing our own fruit and veg over the past couple of years, so if you are bored of your usual recipes, this is the place to be. Plus, learn how

FOURTH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

FAN workshop

n 2020-21 the Food Agriculture Network (FAN) undertook a planning process that set the vision and future strategic direction for FAN. What they heard was that they need to continue to engage deeply to create an ecosystem that delivers the right solution at the right time. Part of this direction is to develop Regional Action Plans across four regions (Gympie, Noosa, Moreton

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To find out more and buy tickets, visit: qldgardenexpo.com.au Sunshine Coast Foodie, Martin Duncan, is proud to be hosting the Cook’s Garden Stage this year

Join FAN for monthly member meet ups, which will follow immediately after the July 22/25 workshops. The Sunshine Coast workshop will develop regional opportunities and actions for FAN members in the area. The aim is to focus on growing a strong and resilient food and agribusiness industry, and the event will be held at The Ginger Factory,50 Pioneer Road, Blue Ginger Room, Yandina. Please visit eventbrite. com.au and enter ‘Sunshine Coast Regional Action Plan’ to book tickets. If you can’t attend to workshop but would still like to give input, please visit: surveymonkey.com/r/ FANOpportunties

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FAN have planned a series of workshops in each of the regions to allow for local stakeholders to contribute to the development of the local plans. They are looking for local leaders, innovators, problem solvers, risk takers and forward thinkers to be part of developing the Regional Action Plan.

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BUTTER FACTORY EXHIBITIONS 

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There are two exhibitions coming to the Butter Factory Gallery in Cooroy. The Outsiders Art Circle's latest exhibition, Mountain Stories offers the viewer a range of rich and diverse interpretations around a mountain theme. The group felt drawn to this subject after observing the distinctive and enigmatic presence of the ancient mountains of the Sunshine Coast. The mountains appear as constant companions as we go about our lives, grounding us with a strong sense of place. Each artist explores their link with the environment, creating different visual impressions and emotional responses, inviting the audience to pause and reflect, start conversations and bring together a sense of identity. The opening event is on Friday July 22, 4-6pm. The second exhibition is Abstraction: A Textile Exhibition, which comprises a series of large scale bold and colourful machined, abstract textile works which appear domestically comfortable but are nevertheless complex and challenging. Each of the four artists featured in this exhibition have studied under seminal US textile artist Nancy Crow. Opening event Saturday July 23, 4-6pm. Both exhibitions run from July 21 to August 28, Tuesday-Sunday, 10am - 3pm at The Butter Factory, 11A Maple Street Cooroy. Phone: 5442 6665 Website: butterfactoryartscentre.com.au (Pictured: Mountain Window View by Ann White)

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Outspoken is delighted to bring Dr Norman Swan to Maleny for a conversation about his new book, So You Want to Live Younger Longer? Trained in paediatrics, Dr Swan was one of the first medically qualified journalists in Australia, and has had a broadcast career spanning more than 30 years. Many of us dream of staying as young as possible as long as possible, and there's a growing conga line of products and people offering to help with that. The dilemma is, which of the pills, mental and physical exercise programs, diets and superfoods actually work? How do we know what and who to trust? These are the questions Dr Norman Swan tackles with his usual wit and insight - in So You Want to Live Younger Longer? summarised with quick takeaway messages backed up by the science and evidence. Friday, August 12, Maleny Community Centre, 6 for 6.30pm, tickets $25 $18 for students, to book or for more details visit: outspokenmaleny.com

Elaine Green is a well known resident of the Sunshine Coast. As a former Maroochy Shire Councillor, former SC Environment Council Manager, and long time environmental activist and author, she seemed the perfect person to collaborate with artist Jim Cox on a book about endangered Australian animals. Jim has been working on a body of work that will be exhibited at Mary Cairncross Gallery, Maleny, from July 16-31, from 10am-2pm. Elaine and Jim have been friends for many years and this shows in the way their work has come together in a book, SOS- Save Our Species, that will be launched alongside Jim’s artwork. The titles of Jim’s works inspired Elaine’s text, both humorous and insightful, and the pair have combined their significant skills in a publication that is a ‘must have’ for all Aussie kids and their adults. The book contains images of the 24 animals in this collection, alongside Elaine’s work describing the difficulties each animal faces because of our thoughtless intervention in their life. Books will be on sale at the exhibition, and limited edition prints of the artworks. Information about the exhibition and book launch can be found at: jim-cox-montville.com

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FLIGHT Jenni Kelly is creating some amazing works, painting in collaboration with Tina Cooper’s Art Glass. This latest collaboration is Jenni’s limited edition acrylic paintings on Art Glass and canvas. Jenni has had a lifetime of painting. Living in some isolated areas of Queensland, Jenni continued to do some painting and was a member of the Flying Arts School for many years travelling hundreds of kilometers to designated centres and was taught by well known tutors such as Mervyn Moriarty, Roy Churcher and Beverley Bugden. Jenni eventually developed an easily recognisable style of painting using all the techniques she has developed, using unorthodox tools to paint with rollers, cards, scrapers, diffusers, which give a unique temporary look starting with the abstract. The realism in Jenni’s work is from endless boxes of photos, “I have my favorites that I use multiple times.” This collaboration with Tina Cooper is Jenni’s latest works of acrylic paintings on canvas and on some of Tina’s Glass in the Sunrise Series representing her passion for nature, particularly Rainbow Lorikeets in flight. Flight is an experience of pure colour, free flowing paint and movement throughout each piece. The exhibition opening night is on July 30, by invitation only. The exhibition can be seen from August 3 to December 23 by appointment only at the Tina Cooper Glass Gallery. Montville. Visit: tinacooper. com or phone 0417 194 329.

THE POWER OF TWO  The Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra and the Sunshine Coast Youth Orchestra will join forces to bring a powerful concert of classical and film music favourites to Venue 114 in Bokarina on July 24 at 2pm. Combining the two growing orchestras has created the largest orchestra to ever play on the Sunshine Coast. Conducted by Adrian King and Chelsea Eunson, the Power of Two concert features a piece by the musically talented 12-year old Kyan Pennell, a hinterland resident who tragically passed away recently. Other pieces in the concert include Holst’s Mars from The Planets, Sibelius’ Finlandia, and Hans Zimmer’s Pirates of the Caribbean, At World’s End. Tickets can be purchased on the SCSO website:sunshinecoastsymphonyorchestra.com The Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra will also be part of the Rangebow Festival on August 12, from 6-9pm, performing at Russell Family Park, Montville. They will be joined by the Rangebow Children’s Orchestra and world-renowned chamber orchestra Topology. To book visit: therangebowfestival.org

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MARY VALLEY ART FESTIVAL  Artwork submitted to the Mary Valley Art Festival will be judged by three accomplished figures in the Queensland art sector – landscape artist Brent Harvey, Gympie award-winner Kym Barrett (pictured) and fine art critic Kaye Cathro. It’s a coup for the festival to have such a line-up, according to Heinke Butt, president of Mary Valley Artslink which hosts the event. New Zealand born artist Brent Harvey is now based on the Sunshine Coast. He is perhaps best known for his realistic coastal landscape paintings and has also enjoyed acclaim as a bird painter and in portraiture. His motivation for painting is that well before any intellectual consideration, there is the simple desire to make marks that please the eye. With a professional career in the arts now spanning into its fifth decade, Brent lists his career highlights as winning the inaugural $50,000 James Hardie Wildlife Art Prize in 1991 and runner up in the $100,000 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize 1994. Winner of the 2021 Flying Arts Queensland Regional Arts Award Kym Barrett is a painter living and working in Chatsworth, Gympie. She primarily paints with oils and cold wax on board, making abstract paintings that aim to evoke aspects of the landscape imbued with aliveness and mystery. Barrett has had 19 solo exhibitions and her work is contained in numerous public and private collections in Australia and internationally. Sunshine Coast readers will recognise Kaye Cathro as the founder of Lasting Impressions Gallery of Fine Arts, which operated for 30 years in Kenilworth and gained an Australia-wide reputation for showcasing some of Australia's finest artists and craftspeople. The gallery closed in 2016 and Kaye, recognised as a fine art critic, curator and promoter of the arts, now lives at Pomona. The judges will have a hard time selecting winners across 10 categories at the Mary Valley Art Festival, which is held from July 21-24 at the Imbil Public Hall, near Gympie, South-East Queensland. The festival is open daily from 10am-3pm, with the gala opening night and awards on July 22. It attracts hundreds of visitors to Imbil and includes a poets’ breakfast on July 23.

SPARKLING AFTERNOON

Australia’s biggest regional short film festival, Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival, is bringing an afternoon of brilliant short films and live music to Maleny. From 2pm Sunday July 17, the Community Centre will play host to A Golden Afternoon - the final stop in Heart of Gold’s ‘Golden Evenings’ tour. The event will include a live set from afro-pop group Electric Apes - the musical collaboration between local’s Lee Hardisty and Hayden Hack; and a feature-length selection of hand-picked short films. You’ll be able to sink into comedies, dramas, documentaries and animations by filmmakers from Cyprus to Brisbane.

JEFF MANNING EXHIBITION Nambour’s Old Ambo Art Gallery is hosting an exhibition of paintings, sculptures and stained glass works by Yandina artist Jeff Manning. The often large and colourful works depict acrobats and magic acts alongside street vendors, markets and roadside attractions. These works were created during Jeff’s working life as an entertainer in circus, theatre, puppetry, music and cabaret across the last 40 years. Some have been reworked, some have never been shown and some were too unwieldy and difficult to exhibit. These works culminate in the 7-metre long triptych Clown Funeral, a work that can be read on several levels. The future of travelling carnivals, the Circus, the long, traditional art of clowning and culture itself are all referenced. Six stained glass pieces created in conjunction with Golden Wattle Glass Works are also featured in the show. The exhibition runs from July 15 until August 20.

Tickets are on sale now at Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival’s website. Heart of Gold will be returning to Gympie in October 6-9 to relaunch with their biggest festival yet. The event will be a jam-packed four-day celebration of filmmaking, community, and the arts, including new VR, experimental film, storytelling and live music programming, as well as the usual array of short films, parties, Q&As and more. So bring your friends and family down to A Golden Afternoon, for a flavour-packed taste-test of the Heart of Gold experience.

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JORDAN BRODIE’S FRETBOARD FIREWORKS  Award winning guitarist and composer, Jordan Brodie is regarded as one of the best young guitar players in Australia. With a fine sense of showmanship and technical virtuosity, Jordan is well on his way to a flourishing solo career with the release of his most recent album “Riff Raff” and his current tour with the Acoustic Guitar Spectacular. The Acoustic Guitar Spectacular brings together a hand picked lineup of unique and original virtuoso guitarists. Jordan will be joined on stage by two of his guitar heroes - internationally acclaimed performer Michael Fix and legendary Brisbane songwriter, composer and bandleader Jamie Clark. Jordan fell in love with fingerstyle guitar listening to guitar greats like Tommy Emmanuel, Chet Atkins and Bruce Mathiske. A graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Jordan has been described as “the future of acoustic guitar playing in Australia” (ABS Radio) and “a potential successor to Tommy Emmanuel” (Rhythms Magazine). Through his original solo tunes, Jordan shares the stories of his life and his community. Tunes like Willie Wagtail were penned during a particularly difficult time in his life, following the passing of his father a few years ago. Another of Jordan’s songs – Rainstorm – won a Queensland Music Award and was written when he was just a child. You can catch Jordan performing with The Acoustic Guitar Spectacular in Yandina, Maleny, Pomona, Eudlo and Mooloolaba this July. The

Acoustic Guitar Spectacular is presented by local performing arts company Red Chair with the support of Arts Queensland through the Touring Queensland Fund. Sunshine Coast Performance Dates: Sunday July 24, Yandina School of Arts, Thursday July 28, Maleny Community Centre, Friday July 29, Eudlo Hall, Saturday July 30, The Majestic Theatre (Pomona), and Sunday July 31, Saltwater Eco Tours (Mooloolaba). Full event details: redchair.com.au

CHAPEL OF LOVE

You may not be able to take a trip to the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, but you can join an intimate audience to be carried away on the wings of arias. The Rangebow Festival has created an exclusive event to showcase the drama of opera with acclaimed Queensland Opera performers on the escarpment at The Chapel Montville, 2-4pm on August 11. At last, you can spoil yourself and your friends, with that tantalising tiara and turquoise evening gown. Tuxedos are the more conventional choice for some, but don’t be afraid to slip into that red velvet jacket with black strides to make a statement. Your ticket will get you to the gate, but meeting the strict dress code will get you into The Chapel! For one hour in this stunning setting you will enjoy a selection of classic arias performed by these Opera Queensland stars: Irena Lysiuk

(Soprano), one of the most accomplished vocalists in Queensland, along with Sebastian Maclaine (Tenor), formerly one of The Ten Tenors and Emma Nightingale, an emerging lyric soprano from Brisbane. They will be accompanied on piano by award-winning Luke Volker, a composer and pianist. Welcome bubbles followed by operatic performances in the exquisite chapel, finishing with bubbles and an afternoon cuisine in the lush grounds around the chapel. Dress code (is a condition of entry to this event): black tie, lounge suit, gowns, tiaras. Visit therangebowfestival.org, where you will find details of this event, plus many others over the four-day festival, such as cabaret, barefoot bowling, Dreamtime stories, concerts, fashion parades, workshops, and much more!

HORIZON FESTIVAL RETURNS The much-anticipated Sunshine Coast festival of arts and culture Horizon 2022 is back – live, and up close and personal from Friday, August 26 to Sunday, September 4. Impacted by Covid in 2020 and 2021, this year the Festival boasts an impressive line-up of local acts and nationally recognised artists who will perform in one of Australia’s most stunning destinations. The 10 days and nights include music, visual art, performance, dance, family entertainment, spoken word, comedy and workshops. Horizon Festival Director Hannah Clissold said the themes of People, Arts, Culture and Place were at the heart of this year’s program. “This year is about reconnection; about revisiting the region and experiencing it anew, discovering – or rediscovering – a favourite artist or event and reinvigorating the Sunshine Coast’s vibrant arts and cultural scene. “Horizon Festival is committed to investing in local artists and

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presenting an inclusive and accessible program that welcomes visitors of all ages as well as centring Kabi Kabi and Jinibara artists at the heart of the festival.” The Wonderland Spiegeltent sits centre stage at the Festival’s Cotton Tree Park hub and features 10 days and nights of programming, from family shows to late-night cabarets and concerts with acts including Kate Ceberano, Steven Oliver and Justine Clarke. Horizon Festival’s music program is a celebration of culture and place with First Nations musicians performing intimate shows in unique locations including Dicky Beach, Eumundi, Maleny and Baroon Pocket Dam. For program information and bookings, festival updates and behind the scenes info, visit horizonfestival.com.au and follow @ horizonartfest on social media.

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MAGPIE TOTEM  Eumundi’s boutique hotel accommodation HOLA (House of Local Art) supported and commissioned a wealth of local Sunshine Coast creatives in curating the hotel’s impressive art collection. In a generous return of favour, a collective of local artists have now collaborated to create and gift the hotel a special work of thanks – ‘The Magpie Totem’. Five artists from Noosa Open Studios – Lisa Jones, Jo Cook, Kerry Norman, Sue Boyd and Carol Watkins – have created the sculptural work entitled ‘Magpie Totem’ that has now been installed in the hotel grounds. “We sculpted our maggies during a clay workshop with ceramic artist Cathy Spencer of Fried Mudd,” says Lisa Jones (pictured with her totem). “The next step was to carve the bamboo totems, which were harvested from black bamboo on my property.” The poles were then coloured and embellished further before being assembled and positioned on-site at HOLA. Inspired by their collaboration in coming together to create ‘The Magpie Totem’, Lisa, Jo, Kerry and Carol will again create some special 2D/3D pieces that will be auctioned at the launch for Noosa Open Studios on September 22. Noosa Open Studios 2022 will take place from 1 – 9 October, with 117 artists registered for this year’s event. For further information about Noosa Open Studio, visit noosaopenstudios.com.au

The inspiration for the exhibition was the story of a little caterpillar, Wolfgang and Tina called her "Jenny Lala". Tina created the story after seeing a praying mantis in glass, a new piece Wolfgang had created. Tina asked Wolfgang to make her a cute caterpillar that sat on a branch looking at the praying mantis “imagine the caterpillar is talking her way out of being eaten" (pictured below). Tina thought this cute insect could be named after one of their collectors, so Jenny LaLa got her name. That's how the story started, with this cute bug going through life meeting insects and making a difference along the way. Jenny Lala can talk her way out of any situation, using whit and diplomacy to stay alive. A Bug's Life exhibition is a continuation of the most recent and very successful exhibition " The Honey Ant Collection, and includes the talents of Glass Bead Jeweller, Carmel White, and Iron Worker, Jules McCrae. The opening night is July 30, by invitation only, the exhibition can be enjoyed by appointment only until December 23, 2022. Visit: tinacooper.com or phone 0417 194 329.

GLITZ AND GLAMOUR

Excitement is mounting as Palmwoods Singers' Little Village Theatre cast and crew make final preparations for their July production of An Evening With Irving, a song and dance show celebrating the music and lyrics of Irving Berlin, one of the world’s greatest song-writers from the 1920s and 30s era of Gatsby, flappers, jazz and big stage musicals. Glitz and glamour set the scene for a visual feast of beading, sequins, feathers, top hats and tails. Patrons are invited to arrive in costume, immerse themselves in the heady atmosphere of the 'Blue Room' 1920s nightclub, and start Puttin’ on the Ritz while they’re Shakin’ the Blues Away. Three performances of An Evening with Irving will be held on consecutive Saturdays at the Palmwoods Guide Hut, transformed into the 'Blue Room', with July 16 and 23 performances beginning at 5pm, followed by a 3pm matinee on July 30. Seating for each performance of An Evening with Irving will be limited in keeping with the intimate nature of the production. Booking is essential as there are no tickets available at the door, with tables of four a convenient way to enjoy the show with friends. Tickets are $25 which includes the show, grazing platters, sweets, tea and coffee, other drinks are BYO. For bookings call Moira on 0409 026 145. Pictured are the Little Village Theatre dancers, Ronda Vijsma, Barbara Porter, Diane Hobden, twirling their umbrellas. For more information, email: ourlittlevillagetheatre@gmail.com

A BUG’S LIFE

A DATE WITH DYLAN THOMAS

Wolfgang Engel and Tina Cooper have never looked back since moving to Montville, an Artisan Village in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Wolfgang is running 'The Red Door' Glass Studio/Gallery alongside the Tina Cooper Art Glass Gallery. A Bug’s Life - is the upcoming exhibition by Wolfgang, inspired by the beauty of Mother Nature. Wolfgang creates his art glass and sculpture very close to the "real thing" but with a little twist of his own imagination, demonstrating his talents blowing glass on the hot flame (pictured). A dramatised documentary about the celebrated Welsh poet Dylan Thomas will be performed in the Maleny Players’ Playhouse Theatre in the Maleny Showgrounds on the weekend of August 19-21. The play, entitled A Date with Dylan Thomas, will take the form of a radio production in a BBC radio studio in the 1940s, an era when Thomas made hundreds of colourful radio features to survive as a poet while creating powerful poems which are remembered today. The second half of the presentation will celebrate Thomas’s famous radio play Under

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Milkwood, a small fishing town peopled by eccentric residents. The audience may see a similarity to a hinterland town like Maleny. The performance script on Thomas’s life and works is being written by Maleny author and playwright Jill Morris, whose own career in ABC Radio over 27 years was influenced by Thomas’s use of words out of silence, making a music of its own with voices and sound effects, characters’ conflicts and dreams. The times are Friday August 26, 7pm; Saturday August 27, 7pm; Sunday August 28, 2pm at Maleny Players Playhouse, Maleny Showgrounds. Bookings: trybookings.com

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HOLISTIC - Health and Wellbeing Participants from Yeppoon to Sunshine Coast will have their own personalised programs of online or over the phone counselling and peer support activities, such as online community forums, social groups and art sessions – all via a new digital participant portal. CEO at SANE, Rachel Green, says this free service will provide people in this area with critical support currently on waiting lists for clinical services. Mental health digital support services from SANE

“The service we are launching builds on 36 years of experience in complex mental health – people have told us what they need and we understand the unique set of challenges they face,” says Ms Green. "Just months after the devastating floods in this region, mental health support is more important than ever.

eople with complex mental health issues in the Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast Primary Health Network are set to benefit from Australia’s first digital and telephone service that provides ongoing mental health support designed specifically for them. Developed and delivered by national complex mental health organisation SANE, this new guided service will support people with issues like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or OCD. The service is also built for the autistic community and those with intellectual disability seeking mental health support. SANE CEO Rachel Green 

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“People in our guided service will have access to counselling, peer support, group activities and health information, all through a best-in-class digital platform designed for them to easily access what they need, when they need it.” As part of an Australian Governmentfunded pilot, Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast Primary Health Network is one of five Primary Health Networks in Australia where people can join the service through a health professional referral or self-referral. “We know thousands need a support service that is more than a one-off counselling session; people need a service that provides continuity and connects them to others who can help make sense of what they’re going through and support them through tough times,” continued Ms Green. “When a person is referred, they are welcomed, befriended and supported in a way that works for them and their recovery. And, in an Australian-first, we are providing much-needed ongoing support over a period of weeks or months, including welcoming participants to our online communities.”

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SANE is the leading national mental health organisation for people with persistent, recurring or complex mental health issues and trauma. It provides a range of free digital and telehealth services to support them and their families. Led by the voices of its community, SANE drives change to improve the lives of those living with complex mental health and end stigma and discrimination. Find out more at: sane.org

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Life expectancy – now and then

hanks for your kind feedback in response to the first article. I’ve received some great questions, including one about the female menopause that I’ll write about next month. Recently I came across a slip of paper that got me thinking and I hope will be of wider interest. It listed the birth and death dates of my ancestors who emigrated from Cornwall to Port Macquarie in the 1840s. The figures tell a story of what was, at the time, a very ordinary tragedy. Aged 25 and 19 respectively, Edward Secomb and Elizabeth Eva married in 1844, and within their first year of marriage emigrated to Australia on the Cornwall. They had a total of 10 children over the next 19 years, four of whom died in infancy and one at 34. Global life expectancy 150 years ago was in the low 40s at best and infant mortality was 25%. So what happened? In the late 19th century, life expectancy in the wealthiest parts of the world began to rise steadily, and within a hundred years doubled to close to 80. Many factors converged to create this 'health transition point' - from colonisation and formation of empires, to the value afforded to scientific and technological expertise. Koch’s germ theory of infectious disease, and the explosion of knowledge about transmission, came at a time where engineering genius and construction capacity allowed states to create public health infrastructure projects, providing clean water and waste management, mass transportation of food and energy, and education systems. Cholera and typhoid gradually became diseases of war rather than of the everyday. Anaesthesia facilitated the expansion of safe surgery. Midwifery and obstetric care became systematised and widely available, with death from bleeding or obstructed labour also rare. The availability of effective contraception saw the birth rate per woman drop from 7 to 2, with huge impacts on the postpartum death rate and women’s health overall. Vaccinations for measles, polio, whooping cough, and smallpox saw childhood mortality plummet from 25% to 0.1%. As I drive down the mountain looking at the volcanic tors of the Glasshouse mountains I often think about how lucky I am to live in this brief fragment of time. Now, we are victims of our own success and our challenge is to learn to live equitably within the bounds of the Earth we share. We need our ingenuity, good governance, and collective effort more than ever.

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HOLISTIC - Health and Wellbeing Fabienne from RangeCare, demonstrates the range of experiences available to VR Program participant, Ludmilla

"The technology behind it all, you cannot comprehend it. Most people would find it fascinating," said Steen. Steen has also used the Virtual Reality Program to experience an underwater diving tour as well as snow sledding in Alaska. The Virtual Reality Program is currently only available to RangeCare clients. There is no cost to participate in this service. If you would like to learn more about this program or any other services that RangeCare offers to the community, please call 07 5445 7044 or visit rangecare.com.au/virtual-reality

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ocal in-home aged care provider, RangeCare, has introduced a new Virtual Reality Program that allows their clients to experience adventures in life they never thought were possible. With the use of a Virtual Reality headset, RangeCare’s trained facilitators can virtually guide clients through a wide range of activities. “Participants of the program have experienced such things as exploring international museums, attending live concerts, deep diving in the ocean, and visiting the cities and hometowns they grew up in or used to travel to,” said Business Development Manager, Jess Garey. “Many of our clients are geographically isolated and the likelihood of them travelling abroad is low. Our Virtual Reality Program is a chance for our clients to travel remotely and experience new scenery,” continued Jess.

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For some, participating in the program has triggered recollections of many happy memories. Ninety-year-old RangeCare client, Ludmilla, has been using the Virtual Reality Program to visit her hometown in Serbia.

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"When I saw the house that I lived in Serbia, for two weeks I felt I was back there and it felt good," Ludmilla said. Ludmilla was even able to visit the exact bridge where her sister went into labour over 60 years ago. Many of the participants have shared how amazing it is to be able to experience events from the comfort and safety of their own homes. Another client, Steen, has been using the program to attend virtual concerts including a full-piece orchestra concert inside an 18th-century church in Europe. RangeCare Facilitator, Fabienne, assists Virtual Reality Program participant, Steen, with putting on the headset

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Ride it like you stole it! Introducing the first and only spin cycle studio in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Maleny Vibes Spin is part of the new Maleny Fitness Hub

while having very little impact on our joints. We can effectively load and strengthen areas that may have previously been painful such as knees or ankles. Cardiovascular or cardio training is especially important as we mature, as this form of exercise helps to prevent heart disease, stabilises blood pressure and continues to strengthen the heart as we age. Our disco themed boutique studio is alive with pumping beats, high vibes and a lighting extravaganza. Our small group classes have a maximum of 8 people. Each of our instructors choreographs their own classes and synchronises them with their own playlists. Allowing each instructor to bring their own style of magic to your class. We are unique, individual and different in the best way.

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FRASER CARE FAMILY We are more than just care, we are a small team who understand that navigating the NDIS can be tricky, stressful and at times extremely overwhelming. That’s why our first step with you is all about building our connection to instill confidence, allowing for clarity and understanding of who you are, no matter where you are on your personal journey. One of the most important conversations in the caring space is about lived experience. How can your support team truly understand your needs, challenges and opportunities if they have not walked the same road? You may already know Katy from her life changing story: Katy built a small business and enjoyed her busy lifestyle, creating, renovating and building all things recycled. This business, situated in Palmwoods, came after a life-changing fall. Katy fell from her roof and endured extensive injuries; suffering from a severe skull fracture with the impact bursting her ear drums, plus a fractured spine, a broken shoulder and fractured ribs. Her three-month hospital stay started her on a new road to recovery. Moving forward to today, it is with incredible compassion, vision and integrity that Katy built a care team who will start at the beginning with you. Katy and the Fraser Care team will be with you through your lived experience and assist you with where you want to be on your care journey.

NEED HELP REGISTERING FOR THE NDIS? Communicating with the National Disability Insurance Agency is your initial stage in securing NDIS support. This involves a significant amount of paperwork and medical verification to get you set up correctly. We are here to guide you and hold your hand through every step; that includes following up your progress along the way, aiming for the best outcome for you. Call the Fraser Care Team to get you started today.

Fraser Care offers many aspects for your care needs, starting with life care, clinical support, home and garden maintenance, nutrition and movement, social and art groups, and technology guidance.

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SUPPORT COORDINATION TEAM Once your NDIS support package is confirmed, or you have an existing package, do you know and understand all your options under a NDIS funding program? We work with you to examine all aspects of the support program provided to you; bottom line is “you are in charge” of your care choices. Our team is here to help identify all your options, ensuring you are making informed decisions for your life journey moving forward. This is called Support Coordination, and that is what we do best.

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New Frequency Therapy Literally Got Patient Back On The Horse W hen local resident and vet nurse, Karina Rowe, damaged her lower spine and herniated her disc, it caused severe sciatic nerve damage. Her life consisted of weekly physio, daily acupuncture, monthly doctor and neurosurgeon check-ins regarding medication use and progression of symptoms, and six-weekly CT guided spinal cortisone injections. The path to certain surgery was clear.

Fast forward to today and Karina is free of all medication, her surgery has been cancelled AND she’s back riding her beloved horse, Alby, which was an absolute pipe dream when pain was crippling her. “After two weeks, I was off ALL medications; eight weeks in and I began to feel like I didn’t need surgery, three months later I got the all clear from the neurosurgeon and came off the surgery waitlist. Now I am back, bare-back horseriding and loving life again to the fullest,” explains Karina.

Karina’s dramatic turnaround can be totally attributed to a new revolutionary healing modality – ANF Therapy, adopted by Claire Dunkley who runs ‘Cluzie Clinic’ in Buderim. Claire’s patients are seeing a 50% reduction in pain in just 15 minutes, with long-term results at the end of the treatment plan including long-term pain sufferers. “Wearable ANF Discs, that look like a small stick-on circles, are applied to the patient on specific points to allow the body to self-heal and regulate itself. ANF Discs work on resetting the interrupted frequencies in our body, much like a defibrillator resets the heart’s rhythm or frequency,” explains Claire, who has been nursing for over 20 years.

Being TGA registered, ANF Disc Therapy gives patients a drug-free alternative to pain relief, dramatically reducing their reliance on Big Pharma pain drugs.

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Ruth’s focus is now with HeartMind Astrology, offering astrological consultations that support insightful change and spiritual growth in people’s lives. This includes exploring with the client what their birth chart suggests about their life, and what the current influences are, according to the astrology of now. “The client can have specific concerns they want to address or more generally to move forwards in their life,” explains Ruth.

HeartMind Astrology is run by Ruth Donnelly in Maleny, and we invited Ruth to share her story and business with HOLISTIC in the HT.

“I also offer Acutonics treatments, which integrate sound healing with astrology, to bring vibrational change through applying tuning forks to the body in a similar way that acupuncture is used.”

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Ruth says that being present in the here and now with clients is a magical experience.

migrated to Australia from England in 1993, and was attracted to the hinterland by the community approach to living and the natural beauty of the area,” shares Ruth.

“It’s a sense of being alive and connected to the universal flow of energy. So many stories and experiences have passed through my life, through my work and I consider this a great privilege.

In England, Ruth had worked as an accountant and so when she moved to Maleny she initially worked as a co-manager /accountant at Maleny Credit Union. “However, once here, I realised that my interest lay in supporting individuals on their personal journeys, that they might be happier themselves and better able to contribute to a positive society,” Ruth smiles. “I trained as a holistic counsellor and since 2004 I’ve been working with individuals and groups. My focus has been trauma recovery and spiritual growth.” Ruth calls her approach ‘HeartMind Connections’, to represent “helping people to reconnect to their essential,

“The innate wisdom that people have when they are allowed to open to it is inspiring.” Ruth's tuning forks

unbroken self that dwells in the mind of the heart - from this space people can better connect with others.” For Ruth, astrology and mindfulness have always been part of this work. “Astrology helps bring insight into people’s lives, into the challenges they face and into their potential within this lifetime. “Mindfulness helps us to be with what is, not needing to avoid our challenges and potential, and enabling us to drop into a deeper space of being.”

A foundation for Ruth’s work with others is her own wellbeing. “I appreciate quiet time, with my partner, in nature in the hills or down the beach. I sustain my inner life through my practice of Tibetan Buddhism.” Ruths leaves us with a beautiful quote, from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, which encourages awareness and gratitude:

Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment, I know this is a wonderful moment Email: astrology@ruthdonnelly.com.au / Phone: 0409 564276

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RangeCare, your trusted local, not-for-profit community care provider, is seeking dedicated and passionate people to join our team!

Positions available include: Care Support Workers Domestic Assistants RangeCare offers various employee benefits including: km reimbursements salary packaging to increase your tax-free threshold ongoing training and development.

For more information about employment positions at RangeCare visit www.rangecare.com.au/job-vacancies or call 07 5445 7044 Positions available across the Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Gympie.

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Heart Mind Astrology with Ruth Donnelly Explore your life with astrology, bringing you insight at times of turmoil, transition and transformation. Online consultations available. 0409 564 276 astrology@ruthdonnelly.com.au

MEDICAL CENTRE Ochre Health Medical Centre Offering onsite Doctors, experienced nursing staff and Allied health services. Ph Maleny: 5494 2388; Ph Montville: 5442 9144 Book online at www.ochrehealth.com.au

Astrid de Ruiter – Psychotherapist & Certified Mindfulness Teacher Offering quality mindfulness training, groups or individuals and mindfulness and body based counselling and psychotherapy. Caring, down to earth, effective with more than 12 yrs experience. Ph: 0401 624 757 www.sunshinecoastmindfulness.com.au

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NATUROPATH Naturopathy4Me - Eta Brand B. Naturopathy, BSc Public Health, Medical Technologist Uniquely trained, 30+yrs experience.Treatment for Chronic & Acute conditions. Renewal and recovery using the healing power of nature. FREE-15 minute Naturopathy Discovery Session 5476 4993 or info@naturopathy4me.com.au

Josie Coco: MGestTherapy - Gestalt Psychotherapist Together we’ll explore obstacles to achieving, thriving and living well. In person, online, and in groups. Counselling therapy and personal development. Ph: 0498 065 306 www.josiecoco.com

Sunshine Coast Audiology Emryn and Anita are experienced audiologists who have started a new independent audiology clinic to care for all your hearing needs. Conveniently located in Sippy Downs. Ph. 5378 2226. www.sunshinecoastaudiology.com.au

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SUPPORT2U-local community business providing disability supports NDIS Reg No. 4050054299 Providing high quality care for disability support, community participation and customised outings for your needs. M: 0438 256 098 E: admin@support2u.biz www.support2u.biz

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

Emmanuelle’s Beauty New address - 62B Maple Street Maleny. For all your beauty needs, facials, lash extensions, lash lift, waxing and more contact Em on 0410 670 519. Monday-Friday, evening appointments also available.

HOME CARE CHIROPRACTORS 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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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

OPTOMETRIST HOMEOPATHY

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

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: malenyhomeopathy@gmail.com

Hinterland Chiropractic Dr Josephine Sexton. Using gentle, safe and effective techniques to maintain spinal health and wellbeing. Concession rates, Family discounts and HICAPS available. 2/70 Maple Street, Maleny. Ph: 5435 2987

PERSONAL TRAINER, FITNESS, DANCE Dr John Pirie Chiropractor & Applied Kinesiologist Gentle hands on chiropractic using applied kinesiology. Over 30 years in private practice. Families welcome. Mon and Wed 2-5pm, Fri 9-12 noon. 19 Coral Street Maleny, Ph: 0492 949 695

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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

HYPNOTHERAPY Christian Dunham Specialising in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, a combination of clinical hypnotherapy and psychotherapy used to treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, phobias and other chronic conditions. Free initial consultation. Ph: 0448 303 013 www.christiandunham.net

Aqueous Colon Therapy Certified Holistic Colon Hydrotherapy practitioner in Montville. TGA approved medical sterile single-use disposable equipment. Call Rachel for a confidential consultation regarding your GUT Health issues 0409 761 464

PHYSIOTHERAPY/OSTEOPATHY Range of Motion Physiotherapy Maleny, Mapleton and Imbil Russ, Karl, Andrew and Kathryn. Providing the highest quality care to restore & maintain optimal physical function & mobility. Ph: 5478 6600 www.rangeofmotion.com.au

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COMMUNITY NEWS Sunshine Coast Council Libraries will host a range of activities and provide resources across NAIDOC and there will be a Wan’diny NAIDOC Family Fun Day from 10am on Saturday, July 9 at the Quota Memorial Park, Mathew Street, Nambour. For more information, visit: fb.me/e/4wFoqKxBE For more information about NAIDOC Week on the Sunshine Coast, visit the Sunshine Coast Council website.

Services and sustainability are at the heart of this year’s budget, with projects and programs spread across the regions to preserve our environment, support our local economy and our growing communities right across the Sunshine Coast.

Our $847 million budget includes:

$162 million

to maintain, renew and replace roads, pathways and stormwater assets.

$118 million on waste management services.

$94 million

for transport, stormwater and open spaces, servicing development applications, managing property and public health and planning for sustainable growth.

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to maintain, renew and replace Council’s many parks, gardens and sporting facilities.

Building a better world On July 2, Maple Street Co-op in Maleny celebrated the 100th International Day of Cooperatives. The 2022 theme, set by the United Nations and the International Centre for Co-operation is Co-operatives building a better world. The aim of #CoopsDay is to increase awareness of cooperatives and promote the movement’s ideas of international solidarity, economic efficiency, equality, and world peace. “We co-ops have a people-centred business model, we’re very different to private business,” says Peter Pamment, Business Manager of Maple Street Co-op. “Our 1,200 members own the co-op. As a co-op, we put people first. We pride ourselves on being ethical and fair and we are really inspired by the cooperative values of self-responsibility, democracy, equality, and solidarity. “Here at this co-op we strive to be a community leader, supporting local producers, introducing innovations such as the electric vehicle charging in our driveway and our extensive solar power for the shop.”

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Plastic Free July is also being celebrated in the shop with alternatives to plastic and improved packaging. There are 15%-off specials on selected products throughout the shop, and 20% off for Co-op members.

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“Many people don’t realise our cellophane bags for the food we sell are fully compostable and you can bring your own jar to buy our local olive oil, honey, tamari and freshly ground nut butters.” says Peter.

for libraries, galleries, community facilities and community services.

for our environment programs and services, including beaches and foreshores management and maintenance, bushland conservation and clean energy.

The team and members of Maple Street Co-op are definitely building a better Maleny and in turn, a better world.

$39 million

for initiatives to support the resilience of our local economy and opportunities for local businesses, including major events and holiday parks.

for community events and grants.

Something for you From libraries to road upgrades, improved waste facilities and sports grounds, revitalised town centres, and refreshed walking trails and playgrounds – our council projects will preserve our environment, support our local economy and our growing communities right across the Sunshine Coast.

Visit Council’s website for more information.

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There are some exciting things happening in Nambour as the Hub of the Hinterland continues to live up to its reputation as a creative, welcoming community. (Nambour forecourt, pictured, is becoming a popular venue for entertainment.) Located in the geographical centre of the Kabi Kabi First Nations Peoples traditional land, Nambour is a place of great significance. Sunshine Coast Council Division 10 Councillor David Law said the Nambour Centre Activation Project (NCAP) is focussed on invigorating this major hinterland centre over the next 10 to 15 years. “Our hinterland heart has so many great aspects which we want the whole Sunshine Coast community to be aware of and appreciate,” Cr Law said. “Activation is the driving force of the NCAP and aims to stimulate and attract public and private investment into Nambour, as well as helping to make Nambour a great place to live, work and play.” Council has also made it easier and more cost effective for theatres, bars, nightclubs or hotel traders to establish in the Nambour Special Entertainment Precinct, slashing development application fees by 50% to incentivise new business start-ups. “The Material Change of Use fee incentives will provide financial assistance for local businesses and community groups establishing in the precinct, which is only the second of its kind in Queensland, the first being in James Street, Fortitude Valley,” said Cr Law. Infrastructure charges for development within targeted Nambour areas continue to be discounted by half to increase demand and create long-term employment in the area.

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All pensioners will benefit from a 3.5 per cent increase in their pensioner rate concession.

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“I encourage potential applicants to contact Council to understand the criteria and explore payment options,” said Cr Law.

NAIDOC Week celebrations Calling retired teachers From flag raising to family fun days and art exhibitions, the Sunshine Coast is set to host a range of events to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2022, July 3-10 and everyone is invited to join in the fun. This year’s NAIDOC Week theme is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! which calls on our community to rally for systemic change and continue to support and secure institutional, structural, collaborative and cooperative reforms. Events include the Lyndon Davis: Djagan Yaman Exhibition, open until Saturday, August 6, and There we were all in one place exhibition, an early career survey of cross-cultural artist Hayley Millar Baker. Both exhibitions are at the USC Art Gallery, 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs. For more information visit usc.edu.au/art-gallery Also Veiled Histories: Works by leading First Nations artists - Jennifer Herd and Joanne Currie Nalingu. This exhibition runs until August 21 at Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra.For more information, visit: gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Exhibitions

Hello to all teachers who are no longer actively working. The Queensland Retired Teachers Association hope you are enjoying your retirement! The philosophy of the QRTA is socialisation and lifelong learning, and they are pleased to support a group of retired hinterland teachers to get together on a monthly basis. In Brisbane the executive meet on the first Tuesday of the month and activities are organised for the third Tuesday. Full details of the Association can be found on the QRTA website: qtu.asn.au/qrta The first meeting of the Hinterland Teachers is arranged for teachers to meet at Maple 3 Cafe, Maleny, on Wednesday July 27, at 10am. Please contact Lily Reid at lily.reid@bigpond.com or phone 0418 157 125 to have a chat and let her know you wish to attend.

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Burgers and cheese platters followed for lunch, then the raffles were drawn, and winners awarded.

To celebrate its 10th birthday this year, Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week is inspiring women in regional Queensland and Far North Queensland to put their health first. The timing couldn’t be more important – for many women, regular health checks and screenings have taken a backseat during the pandemic years.

Everyone was generous in their support of the Auxiliary, players and sponsors alike. The Auxiliary expresses its sincere thanks to all who contributed to make the day such a resounding success.

Jean Hailes for Women’s Health is encouraging local community groups, organisations and workplaces to host health and wellbeing-themed events for Women’s Health Week this coming September.

Funds raised from the event will be allocated towards the cost of refurbishing the Palliative Care Rooms at the hospital. Pictured: Andrew Powell and his team, from left to right, Matt Wolski, Jeff Kruse (MGC President), Andy Johnson (MGC Secretary) and Andrew Powell MP.

Venue 114 is thrilled to launch ‘In Conversation – Becoming Anti-Racist’ with special guest former Socceroo captain and Member of the Australian Multicultural Council and Human Rights activist, Craig Foster AM. Joining Craig Foster on Friday 22 July for a powerful and thought-provoking discussion will be MC Mackayla Jefferies and esteemed panellists. Tickets on sale now at venue114.com.au.

Funds for Maleny Ambulance Unit The Maleny Local Ambulance Committee President Ken Nipperess was pleased to receive vital patient care equipment which was funded by the Maleny IGA. Mr Nipperess will ensure the equipment is passed on to the Officer-In-Charge to be commissioned into Maleny Ambulance Units.

Friendship Force The Friendship Force Sunshine Coast has hosted the first inbound exchange journey since they farewelled visiting ambassadors from Long Island USA just before COVID began in March 2020. Recently a group of members from clubs in South Sydney and Tamworth arrived on the Sunshine Coast to be home-hosted by the Club for a week of exploration, cultural exchange and associated activities.

Book now for National Tree Day and join Australia’s largest tree planting event. There are seven free family-friendly tree planting events being held across the Sunshine Coast from 23 July to 6 August. Grab your family and friends and book now to plant trees at a park near you. Bookings are essential via Council's website. Tools, plants, gloves and guidance provided.

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“It’s so easy to do and our event guide, featuring handy information and event ideas, will support you all the way. Events can be educational, celebratory, or just an opportunity to connect with women in your circle, community or workplace,” explains Ms Hailes. To learn more about Women’s Health Week events and to download your free event guide full of tips for hosting your own event, visit: womenhealthweek.com.au. Register your event before July 31 to go in the draw for one of 15 $100 gift vouchers to use towards your event.

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IGA Owner Rob Outridge is committed to supporting the local ambulance service and has provided funds to purchase an Oxygen Kit Bag, Airway Kit, and Primary Response Kit. Rob acknowledged the equipment was critical in providing optimal patient care to the local community and was pleased to contribute to achieving this aim. The Maleny Local Ambulance Committee has contributed significant equipment and training equipment over time and will be able to continue this work as a result of ongoing community engagement and support from the likes of IGA Owner Rob Outridge.

Grants for rural property owners open now Rural landowners can apply for financial help to complete on-ground environment projects on their private property, with Council’s Landholder Environment Grants now open. Grants of up to $15,000 are available for projects such as bush regeneration; reducing sediment loss on farms; control of environmental weeds; modifying nonboundary fencing to make it wildlife friendly; revegetation of degraded areas; and to establish vegetation corridors and buffer zones. Please read the guidelines on Council's website and submit your expression of interest before 22 August.

One for the calendar Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online – Thursday 28 July at 9am. Memoir writing workshop Find out how to turn your lived experiences into a gripping story that others will want to read. Take this deep-dive, hands-on workshop with award-winning authors Paul Williams and Shelley Davidow to learn memoir writing secrets. The six-hour workshop starts at 9am Sunday 17 July at Nambour RSL and includes morning tea and lunch. Tickets are $50 and bookings are essential via Council's library website.

Just on the horizon

Many new friendships were forged during the visit and the FFSC members enjoyed being back in the business of furthering their mission of love and peace to others.

The 2022 Horizon Festival program is out now, and it’s packed with free and ticketed arts events right across the Sunshine Coast from 26 August to 4 September. For the first time, you'll find the Wonderland Spiegeltent in Cotton Tree Park, with an extraordinary program of music, performances, workshops and more, for the whole family. Book at horizonfestival.com.au and follow @horizonartfest on socials for updates.

Interested readers can follow the activities of the club on their Facebook page or visit: friendshipforrcesunshinecoast.org.au, and new members are always welcome.

Council's annual burn season has begun

Like to write? Are you aged between 10 and 17 and like to write? The HT Young Writer of the Year Award is back, and you have a couple of months to craft a short story, with the subject matter ‘The Secret’.

Charity Golf Day a resounding success! It was a brilliant winter’s day on the range on Friday 17 June when the Maleny Golf Club held its Charity Golf Day to benefit the Maleny Hospital Auxiliary. More than ninety people rocked up ready to play. They were greeted with coffee and scrumptious Danish pastries, then headed off in their carts for an 18-hole 4-ball Ambrose.

You can share a real-life experience or create a story/scene with characters from your imagination. The word limit is 600 words (but we have accepted pieces running slightly over this). Closing date: August 31. The six chosen writers will be announced in the October edition of the Hinterland Times. Prizes valued at over $1000, and the winner and two runners-up stories will be published in the HT. Please send submissions to: editor@ hinterlandtimes.com.au. Please add your name, age, contact details and story title on page 1, with story on page 2 onwards.

Planned burns help plant species that rely on fire to regenerate and also reduce fuel on the ground before bushfire season. Seven sites across the Sunshine Coast will be treated as long as the weather remains dry and conditions are suitable. Keep up-to-date with the burn schedule on Council's website.

Sunshine Coast 2023 Heritage Calendar Competition Grab your photo albums. Council is looking for old pictures that show how people got around the Sunshine Coast in days gone by. Car, bike, boat, skates, train, tram or horse, all of them are wanted! Winning images will be included in the calendar and winners will receive a canvas print of their image, plus calendars to share. To enter, visit heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au between 15 July and 15 August.

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Letters Wise call

Your decision to run regular articles by Dr Emma Secomb strikes me as an excellent idea. Given her background, she seems an ideal person to address reader's questions. Her article responding to a question about cancer explained a complex medical condition clearly and succinctly and I look forward to following her explanations in future issues of the Hinterland Times. Regards, Suzanne Brownsworth

Great recognition Well done HT for your story about the Nambour cleaners! It’s great to see people recognised for the hard work they do, especially when it’s not that glamorous, but is definitely essential. Cleaners have been doing such a good job throughout Covid (and before) and they deserve a bit of praise and our thanks. Cheers. J Wilson, Nambour

Another point of view I feel I must comment on last month’s Local Musings from Doug Patterson. While I would agree that there was, and still is, a place for unions in trying to improve conditions and wages for working people, it is important to look at this matter from more than one side. Mr Patterson’s experience, and that of his parents, was in relation to the Queensland Teachers Union – a rather different situation to the much larger and more aggressive unions like today’s CFMEU and others. These large unions clearly feel they have a right to ignore legislation and pay whatever fines are levied on them for illegal behaviour simply because they can afford to do so.

Crossword

LETTERS, LEUNIG AND LIGHT RELIEF 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. Letters may be edited a little if space is tight. As we are a monthly, please be aware we are unable to print date-sensitive letters.

I am not clear what Patterson means when he says that “Governments have met the challenge of higher costs to meet the social needs of the electorate by reducing taxes, spending less on essential services and freezing wages while demanding higher productivity”. I am not at all sure that governments can freeze wages; but we cannot complain when they try to increase productivity; I understand that productivity in Australia is considerably lower than in many similar countries. We cannot expect wages to rise without an increase in productivity or we will have a reduction in employment levels. Paterson claims that our health, education and law and order services that protect our standard of living have been so “decimated” they are approaching colonial, third world standards. I wonder if Paterson has ever visited the “third world”? I have lived and worked in the third world, and I can tell him that standards for many in the third world are so appalling that nothing he would see in Australia could possibly be compared. As for “colonial” standards, did Patterson ever visit Hong Kong in the so-called appalling colonial era? During my seven years there, I was constantly astounded at the work ethic of the local Chinese and the many positive ways in which the British worked to improve conditions for the man and woman in the street. If anyone knows about productivity, the Hong Kong Chinese certainly did – and do. Their life under the British was immeasurably better than it is now under the Mainland Chinese yoke. Finally, I would dispute that “Big Business” (or the “big end of town” as Bill Shorten would insist on referring to it} is making record profits. Yes, they may be making big profits, but they are also paying record taxes, and they are taking big risks too. This is how countries develop, rather than acting as some of the larger unions do, trying to throw spanners into the works to prevent development. Helen Evans, Maleny

Drugs in schools I am writing to find out if there are any other parents out there who are sick of hearing from their teenage kids about the number of drugs and vapes available to them in schools? Four Corners have just done a program where a schoolgirl said a lot of kids go to the toilets in breaks to vape. My eldest daughter turned around to me and said, ‘it’s true, that happens at my school’. She then said it was really easy to buy them from other kids, and she had been offered drugs as well. If this is such an obvious problem (and vapes in particular are easy to detect from the smell), why are there not regular checks occurring in the bathrooms by staff?! And why are there not more random bag checks happening? We send our kids to school to hopefully get some form of education, and to socialise, but we shouldn’t have to worry that they are being offered drugs on a daily basis in the school grounds – especially since the government stupidly decided to move year 7 into high school, which is a very young age to be exposed to this toxic rubbish. A few nights after the Four Corners programme my son had some mates over, and they were all telling me the same thing. “Yeah, there’s loads of marijuana at school, and other stuff, it’s pretty full-on.” No wonder stress and anxiety levels are rising in teens, not only do they have no proper limits/consequences on mobile phone use at most schools, but they also have the worry of peer pressure and drugs! The system is failing them – and we are not doing enough about it. Why aren’t stricter measures in place at high schools? What can we do, as parents/carers, about this, if the government/education department is doing nothing? If anyone knows any groups who are taking action for our kids, please let me know, or maybe we need to start one for the hinterland? (I’m talking a big area, from Glasshouse to Maleny to Nambour.) Yours despairingly in the hinterland (Name and address supplied)

Sudoku

Bad Joke of the Month A man was driving down the road when a policeman stopped him. The officer looked in the back of the man’s truck and said, “Why are these penguins in your truck?” The man replied, “These are my penguins. They belong to me.” “You need to take them to the zoo,” the policeman said. The next day, the officer saw the same guy driving down the road. He pulled him over again. He saw the penguins were still in the truck, but they were wearing sunglasses this time. “I thought I told you to take these penguins to the zoo!” the officer said. “I did,” the man replied. “And today I’m taking them to the beach."

Across 1. Danger (5) 4. Percussion instrument (7) 8. Deliberated (7) 9. Molten rock (5) 10. Marine mollusks (7) 12. Similar (5) 13. Martial art (4,2) 15. Rigorous (6) 18. Assumed name (5) 19. Accumulated (7) 21. Similar to a giraffe (5) 22. Dizziness (7) 24. Perpetual (7) 25. Book of maps (5)

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Quick Quote

"It is better to live your own destiny imperfectly than to live an imitation of somebody else's life with perfection." – Bhagavad – Confucius Gita

Poets

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CORNER

AFTER THE STORM So the wind’s got up found cracks where none can be seen threads its way whistling through the gaps pitch perfect with the fear it brings

The rain is with it horizontal to the surface of the earth sheets across the mottled greyness of the sky leaves dappled windows to wonder what went by The sea whitewashes the edge of the shore waves tear across the Salamander Banks race across Moreton Bay makes sure that sailors lock up tight wary of the disarray

BEING PRESENT AT GARDNER’S FALLS Being with fallen leaves Placed by the elements; Random arrays protect, Nourishing, mulching Nature’s nurturing. Seamless, accepting, exposed, Vulnerable to being nibbled, Rustled, heated, burnt, Downtrodden, soaked, Dehydrated, blown away. Leaf-rendered earth forms patterns of joy As soft sunlight glimpses a resting place – Augmenting rays of autumn tones. The young ones screech and romp, prattle and play As water ripples rapturously over rugged rocks – Hydro power propelling its own rhythmic rumbles. © Agnes Macmillan

All night the three argue with each other by dawn they’re exhausted the sea has its folds and creases pressed the rain has emptied into the earth the wind goes elsewhere to worry another listener The sun rises brushes surfaces with cerise outboards full throttle slap across the bar head for Bray Rock and Hamilton Patches clouds like an armada of set sails sit on the horizon in this light then disappear over the bend in the earth

MORNING SONG My hand muffles unwanted sounds The snooze button a constant delay Wish my job was merely to live Instead of labouring day to day

As the babe’s lips purse and part Her mellow call is clearly heard She’s the alto with mournful soul Saying so much without saying a word

Yearning to wake naturally each day Roused by burra’s thick throaty laugh The conductor leading the choir Nodding towards the Galloway’s calf

In joins the most cruelly named bird No more a butcher than a priest With a song that welcomes the sun A refrain before the morning feast © Gabriele Haiden

Keep sending us your poems - we love receiving your creative work! To submit your work for possible publication, email: editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au or post: PO Box 818, Maleny 4552 Word limit per poem (due to space) is 300 words.

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LOCAL MUSINGS This is a space for the wide community to submit their considered deliberations on news, life and the idiosyncrasies of our times. Email: editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au

The Folly of the Federation Station By ANGUS RICHARD

t seems like three glaciers have melted since we started the build on our new house. Covid, globalisation and skilled trade shortages transpired to blow out a completion date by some ten months. We decided to hit the road and head south, but my much-loved flip phone had to go. It was mandated that we had to load QR codes for every wretched state and territory. All different, all designed by devious committees where good ideas go to die. Simple if you are of the digital generation but my expertise in this dark art is on par with Nicole Kidman’s knowledge of nonferrous metal welding! I reluctantly acquired a mobile phone the size of a small TV and a “man bag” to carry the wretched contraption around. With mobile phones most women are thrice blessed. They have hips and can successfully carry these devices

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in back pockets. Lacking such hips, the carrying of phones in a similar position for me usually means my pants progressively descend under the weight, revealing battered underwear at which point small children are hurried indoors! Loading five QR codes was way beyond my comprehension. I tried the Seniors Help Line. I suspect many gently pass away while they wait for an operator. At best their library books will be well overdue by the time someone picks up. May heaven smile on our local library as they provide a brilliant service to assist the digitally challenged. They magically downloaded all the necessary and complicated QR codes and so first stop Tenterfield on the border of Queensland and New South Wales. Every taxpayer should go to Tenterfield. Historically it is immersed in the likes of Banjo Paterson, Breaker Morant, The Tenterfield Saddler and Peter Allen, and of course the birthplace of Federation. Tenterfield was on the shortlist of six locations to become the capital of the new Australian Commonwealth! Go to the Sir Henry Parkes School of Arts and marvel at the floor to ceiling photograph of the banquet in 1889 attended by the State Premiers. They resolved to join forces to improve efficiency, and work to kiss goodbye to waste, cost duplication and drink port. A worthy goal indeed emerged from

this gathering of our forefathers which led to Federation in 1901. (Tellingly there appear to be no “foremothers” in the photo, only the odd waitresses} Then drive a few k’s north to absorb the lessons of the Wallangarra Railway Station, built in 1887. It sits right on the border and a bold white line dissects the platform to indicate which state you are in. Queensland had cunningly built a railway that was of a narrower gauge than that of New South Wales. This meant that all goods heading south or north had to change trains at Wallangarra with enduring and avoidable cost. Look at the architecture, on one side bullnosed verandas, the other a flat skillion roof. They couldn’t even agree on the basic station design! Such egodriven arrant and wasteful stupidity was almost laughable. Then I took out my mobile phone and noted again the multitude of those bloody QR codes. All individually developed by every state, territory and indeed the Federal Government, all doing the same thing and all costing the taxpayer unnecessary and eye watering millions.

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HINTERLAND HISTORIES

By DESLEY MALONE

he first Presbyterian Church Service was held in Maleny in the Union Church in Bunya St in 1907. This church was also used by the Baptists, Methodists and Anglicans. Mrs Cole used to ride to Maleny to conduct the services for the Presbyterian parishioners, side-saddle from either Nambour or Palmwoods. In circa 1930, Mr Thomason, a local dentist, donated a block of land in Cedar St to the Presbyterian Church. This land was directly behind his home and had a garage on it. The garage became known as “The Manse” and was home to numerous Home Missionaries who shared it with the Ladies Guild, PFA, Fellowship, Committee of Management and Sunday School. Several weddings were also held there. In 1938 the Church Elders decided to build their own church, similar to the plan of the Bli Bli Church, and donations of labour and materials poured in. The appointed builder was Mr Patterson from Nambour and the cost of the building was estimated at £350, with furniture £100.

The Maleny Presbyterian Church in the 1930s

Maleny Presbyterian Church today

Gittens Bros were to fell timber, Hamilton Saw Mills offered a loan of a tractor, free, to haul timber, Tesch Bros were to supply cut timber. The names of the local guarantors were: Messrs Hunt, Thomason, Alcorn, Mathie, Gibson & G Thomason.

Within seven years the church was debt free, and in 1940 electric lights were installed. During the War Years there was a very strong Fellowship group and locals Isabella and Phyllis Bryce were very involved with the Sunday School.

The Committee of Management decided that the outside walls be chamfer boards and Mr Hunt moved that the windows be lead light with diamond shaped panes. Some sort of ornamentation was wanted for the front gable.

The first wedding after the opening of the new church was that of Rixon Burnett, son of the publican, to Peg McLean, officiated by Rev Ken Stevens.

The community rallied with fundraising occasions and donations, and the church was officially opened on Sunday March 25, 1930 with 200 people in attendance. During the opening service the window, pulpit, communion table, minister’s chair, baptismal font, organ, collection plates and hymn board were dedicated.

In later years the garage became the church hall and a manse was later added adjacent to the church. This characterful, heritage-listed building celebrated its centenary on August 25, 2007 with a ThanksGiving Service. The Maleny Presbyterian Church is a fine example of a small timber church in a country town.

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BACK TO NATURE Watch out for wildlife

Tracking koalas with Bear

to a tree by the road just afterwards, once I arrived it was nowhere to be seen. Later in the day, with permission from the owner of the adjoining property, I was able to access their land to attempt to locate and assess the health of the koala. The heavily wooded area made searching for a koala a bit like looking for a needle in a haystack.

by Wildlife Carer RACHEL ASPINALL

This is where we had the help of ‘Bear,’ a koala tracker dog and his handler, part of the fantastic Dogs for Conservation team out of the University of the Sunshine Coast.

inter, love it or hate it, is well and truly settling in. Some people like a break from the heat, others rug up warmly and stay indoors as much as possible. Outdoors, however, wildlife activity continues to go on. At this time of year the days grow shorter – dawn is later and dusk is earlier, so now people who are heading out to work in the morning experience more darkness, and the same on the drive home. This of course means that it’s harder to spot something ahead on the road, and so this season is when the most animal collisions occur.

About That Tree

with Tree Surgeon Tony Wootton, our local arborist and author, meeting the Hinterland's tree needs since 1996

his article is coming to you from the Gold Coast. I’m staying in a 12th floor unit, and as I look out from the balcony, I am at exactly the same level as the top of a beautiful Norfolk pine, Araucaria heterophylla, which is growing in the courtyard. That in itself is impressive, to think that something so colossal can grow from a tiny little Norfolk pine seed! I am continually awestruck by the amazing symmetry of this species, there is an incredible geometry to the architecture of its DNA. So much Anzac in a tree before he was rescued, so that they almost look artificial. They are often he was suffering from chlamydia mistaken for the Cook Island Pine, Araucaria columnaris, which looks similar, but has a narrower, more column-like silhouette. As you head south from Broadbeach towards Burleigh heads you will come across a stunning stand of Norfolk pines. It is several kilometres long and consists of three rows of well-spaced trees. As you ride past you cannot escape the sense of presence that this mass planting exudes. It causes me to ponder the impact of that one decision that someone made 50 or 60 years ago to plant these trees. and the impact that it will continue to have on future generations who can continue to enjoy these magnificent organisms. As they weather and relish in the buffeting and salt spray of the ocean breezes, this group of trees represents an incredible living biomass. The decision to plant them supersedes the elected terms of our Council and government officials, and even the lives of the humans who walk beneath them. We have the power to make the same decisions today.

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We’re very fortunate to have them available as a resource to help track koalas in potential need – this conservation team is highly skilled and was internationally awarded for their work tracking down injured koalas after the exceptionally severe 2019-2020 bushfire season.

‘Bear,’ a koala tracker dog, is part of the fantastic Dogs for Conservation team out of the University of the Sunshine Coast

Many native marsupials are also crepuscular (more active at twilight) – wallabies, gliders, possums, quolls, bandicoots and some species of kangaroo are primarily active in the hours around dawn and dusk, and koalas are also much more likely to be spotted moving around at this time, since they rarely venture down from their trees during daylight hours. It’s also breeding season for echidnas now, and so you may start seeing them out and about more often. Not too long ago I was called out to perform a health assessment on a koala near Montville. It had been the subject of a very near miss just after dawn from a van who fortunately managed to avoid it at the last second. It was just past a corner with very limited visibility, on a 70km/h zone of road, and so I could easily understand how in the faint light a driver might not spot a dark grey koala on the road until they were nearly upon it. I was also told a dog had been hit and killed at that point just the week earlier. I arrived on the scene half an hour after the nearmiss event, but while the koala had been spotted taking

Bear’s keen nose quickly sniffed out the tree where the koala had spent the day. The tree canopy was very dense which meant we still couldn’t actually see the koala, however, it having made it high up in a tree deep in the woodland was a pretty good indicator that it was probably going to be okay. We can only hope that it remains safe in the future as it moves between trees to feed, potentially crossing roads again to do so. Please remember to be extra vigilant for our wildlife from late afternoon to early morning. There are lots of joeys in pouches at this time of year, too, so if an accident does occur we can still save a life. Even if you haven't hit the animal, but you see an animal that has been hit, a joey can actually survive in its mother’s pouch for several days even after she's died – it insulates heat well and we have performed rescues well after the original incident. So even if she looks like she's been there for a few days, you can still check her pouch and it's a really amazing experience for a person to be able to save a joey's life. 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 SEQ 0468 484 994.

Caring for creeks

ith the intensity of the recent rain and flooding events, our local creeks and waterways have taken a battering in many areas across the Sunshine Coast.

for creek plantings, and there are many more to include too. So pop in and have a chat to our friendly staff if you are working on a project and would like some tips and advice on other species to include.

Suffering erosion, loss of vegetation and soil across the landscape, these issues not only cause problems for water quality, but disrupt habitat for aquatic and terrestrial wildlife.

For rainforest or shaded environments

So how do we repair and prepare for more intense wet seasons ahead? If you’re focusing on restoring creek banks it’s important the whole ecosystem is considered. From the water zone and bank edges, to the mid storey and canopy. All layers are important for stability and ecosystem health. Ground covers, sedges and grasses are important habitat and can support bank stability, and mid storey and canopy

Barung Local creek at Flaxton - Megan Lee

species provide additional support structurally to soil and the banks, and provide important shade and habitat for insects, birds, reptiles and mammals too! So what species are appropriate for this area? Currently in the Barung Landcare Maleny Community Nursery we have a number of plants in stock that are perfect

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Pipturus argenteus- Native Mulberry; Guioa semiglauca- Guioa; Aphananthe philippinensis- Rough Leaved Elm; Carex polyantha- River Sedge and Lomandra hystrix - Creek Mat Rush For open forest or sunny environments Casuarina cunninghamiana- River She Oak; Eucalyptus robusta- Swamp Mahogany; Carex appressa- Tall sedge and Lomandra longifolia- Mat Rush

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BACK TO NATURE

Don’t Write Off Dead Wood

Boobook Owls also use the trees’ cavities as daytime refuges and, in the glimmering dusk, I have seen a pair materialise on a branch as if from nowhere; making a roosting Brown Falcon cackle in alarm. More obvious cavity users are the bold Galahs which are probably too large and confident to be threatened by the raptors. At whatever season I visit, they are always present and seem to be holding possession of several nest holes. In the warmer months, Tree Martins are so numerous that, from a distance, they look like bees swarming around hives. They occupy branch hollows too small to suit the Galahs (and too deep for these intrusive cockatoos to become a nuisance) adding walls of dried mud around the entrances for additional security. It is also dead trees like these that can attract nesting Wood Ducks; even far from water.

by JAMIE WALKER

Images by Paul Fraser Galahs prospecting nest holes

know a large grazing paddock which contains three long-dead gum trees. They stand like grey skeletons – unseeing and mute. They are, of course, ignored by the cattle and, since these relics offer no shade or other practical benefit, are probably disregarded by the landowners – essentially concerned with commercial pressures, weather-related worries and care for their stock. Yet old dead trees like these offer immense value to our ecosystems. Besides the insect life they harbour, they provide nesting and roosting opportunities in the many different sized hollows and cavities which develop in

Platypus talk

oin Neil Andison (aka the Platypus Whisperer) for an informative talk about local platypus populations in the Obi Obi Creek, Maleny.

trunks and branches. Brown Falcons and Nankeen Kestrels prospect the hollows for nest sites. They are intolerant of each other and sometimes one, then the other dominates. I suspect nesting is successful because I have so often found these species to be utilising the trees for their perch, watch and pounce hunting techniques.

collaborated with researchers and photographers to acquire a deeper understanding of their behaviour, habitat and range. Come and hear more about this fascinating species and how we, as a community, can ensure its survival in the wild into the future.

Neil is a passionate conservationist who has an indepth understanding of the Australian Platypus (one of the world's only two Monotremes).

Wednesday July 27, 6pm - 7pm, Maleny District Sport and Recreation Club, Parklands Drive (off Porters Lane) North Maleny. Members - free, non-members -$10.

Neil has been studying and photographing Platypus every day along the Obi Obi for over a decade. He has

Neil will also be hosting a guided tour as part of The Rangebow Festival coming this August.

In the Wild

with Spencer Shaw

The Round Lime, Gympie Lime or Dooja Citrus australis is very much a local of the Blackall Range and occurs naturally between Beenleigh and Gympie. It favours low canopy rainforests with higher light levels and the seedling and saplings are noted for their spiky stems. As a tree they have been recorded up to 20 metres, but locally some of the bigger ones seen are paddock trees to 10 metres, with a bushy form. The fruit are dark green, rough skinned and up to 7cm across. Some of the large paddock trees have been known to

produce a 100kgs of fruit or more and these can be used to make a tasty marmalade. Finger Lime Citrus australasica occurs naturally between Ballina NSW and Beenleigh, with naturally red fruiting forms occurring in SE QLD. Finger Lime again favours areas of increased light levels in rainforests and can grow either as a shrub or small tree to 10 metres. This species has received the most attention from horticulturalists and plant breeders for the ability of the fruit flesh to separate when removed from the skin into small crystal-like beads of citrus juice. Fruit can be yellow, green, black, red and various combinations and approx. 4-8cm long by 1-2cm wide. Finger Lime are a great refreshing and tangy addition to drinks and meals. Besides rewarding us with fruit, our spiky local native citrus are sought after

Nature has the capacity to make the best use of every opportunity – so long as that opportunity is spared by us. It seems paradoxical, but taking away old, dead trees also erases so much life and continuity. Tree Martins

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he refreshing tastes of citrus trees have been part of western culture for decades, if not centuries and at last we are discovering some of our Australian Citrus, which have been known and enjoyed by First Nations People since time immemorial. Australia has six recognised native citrus and there are two native to SE Queensland that we stock at Forest Heart.

Trees which stand stark and isolated in open cattle country are reminders of the woodlands that once stood there and will not return while the altered land use continues. However, in their lonely state, they offer something else, by benefitting species that were perhaps not prevalent before. Any expedient urge to “tidy up” and remove them, should be resisted.

nesting sites for some of our small native birds, for the protection they provide against hungry pythons. In addition, the beautiful Orchard Swallowtail Butterflies will enjoy sharing the foliage with you. A few other must-have natives with sour fruit, that are great for jams or preserves are the Southern Ooray – Davidsonia jerseyana and Northern Ooray Davidsonia pruriens, which we have good stocks of and will fruit in 2-3 years even from seedling grown plants. Also, in stock, we have a range of mandarins, oranges, cumquats, lemons and of course the ever-popular Tahitian Lime. A good mix of citrus are a great addition to the garden for their beauty, perfume and of course their juicy healthgiving fruits. Do yourself a flavour and plant a local and exotic citrus and other fruit trees in your backyard.

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Escape blackouts with home batteries H omeowners can avoid blackouts and load shedding during the ongoing energy crisis by using technology to take charge of the energy resources in their own homes, Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has advised.

MEA CEO Malcolm Richards said consumers could effectively ensure they are the only house in the street with the lights on during a blackout by investing in home batteries. “Batteries – including the larger capacity batteries in bidirectional electric vehicles – are definitely the future for homeowners whether or not they have solar-powered energy,’’ Mr Richards said. He said the top three things Queenslanders who want to keep the lights on can do are: 1.Invest in a home battery whether you have solar panels or not. 2.If you have solar panels or batteries, make sure you get the right tariff. Talk to your electricity retailer as well as your electrical contractor about the best tariffs to connect with. 3.If you do purchase a home battery, ensure it includes “islanding” function that will allow your lights to stay on when the grid goes down. “The most effective way to use the daytime oversupply of electricity to the grid is for consumers to consider using a soak tariff to charge EVs, home batteries and run fixed appliances in the home,’’ Mr Richards said.

Soak tariffs are effectively energy pricing plans that incentivise homeowners to use appliances such as pool pumps and hot water systems during the day, when energy prices are low. You can also store energy in a home battery in the middle of the day at a much lower price using a soak tariff or for free with your rooftop solar, then use that stored energy in the evening. Mr Richards said consumers considering an EV purchase in the future should investigate purchasing a bi-directional charge-enabled electric vehicle, which is able to store excess cheap energy to power their home. Consumers who already have a home battery system could consider getting a licensed and accredited electrical contractor to install an “islanding” function, a technology which gives you the control to take your home off the grid and onto your own battery storage at times of grid failure. “At the moment, the network provider has been given the power by State Government legislation to turn our solar-powered energy supply off and on to the grid,’’ Mr Richards said. “An islanding function gives that power back to the consumer, especially during these times of grid instability and power shortages.’’ Consumers wanting full automation could consider installing a Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) to automatically coincide their appliance use at times of cheapest power.

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126 Reesville Road, Reesville Maleny High Country Estate – 98 acres – Little Hill Farm! “Little Hill Farm” is a magnificent 98-acre lifestyle property situated on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Boasting outstanding blue chip grazing acres and breathtaking 180-degree views over the high plateau of Maleny and the Conondale valley, this

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Despite the obvious changes in our everyday lives with the cost of living increasing, we are remaining positive and we can see strong interest in the local market. Medium capital growth over all areas is still up by 15%. The main concern in the market and everyone is talking about is the cost of living and the rising interest rates, it is worth noting interest rates are still at a record low rate. In our local area, we are still seeing multiple applications for development sites meaning at this point there is still high demand. For a greater insight into your local market please feel free to reach out.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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

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RETIRED TEACHERS 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

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QRTA - monthly meetup Are you a retired teacher and would like to get together with other retired teachers and chat over a coffee? Join us at Maple3 Café Maleny, 10am Wed 27 July. Contact Lily Reid 0418 157 125

VETERINARY CARE 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

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Brant & Bernhardt Property At Brant & Bernhardt Property we understand that it's all in the attention to detail, even the little things matter. Learn how ‘We Can Sell Yours Too!’ Dee 0423 259 931 Susan 0428 573 170

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

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TRADE AND SERVICES ANTENNAS

CARPENTRY continued 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

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

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Jacks Carpentry & Maintenance Qualified Carpenter servicing the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Decks, doors, small extensions, general maintenance, bathroom renovations, fix outs and all of your other Carpentry needs. Contact Jack on 0474 079 528 for a free quote.

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

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

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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

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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

RAINBOW VISION -RV Electrical Lic. 72787 Local Sparky on the Range, 25 years exp. Safety Switches, Power Points, LED Lights, Smoke Alarms, Fans, Switchboard Upgrade, Solar System Service, DATA Pts hardwired. Call Zak 0413 885 504

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MOWING AND GARDENING 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

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.

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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.

Mr Stoves Mr Stoves have been proudly building Australian made wood heaters in Queensland since 1980. We are your local wood and gas heating specialists and can provide both supply and installation. mrstoves.com.au

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.

Book your boost business listing online and get 1 month FREE advertising 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 Landscapes Looking for creative ideas from a professional craftsman-then call Jim! Thirty years experience designing/building all aspects of gardens/stonework. Combining skills that utilize timber/stone and steel, as a designer, landscaper, stonemason. It is my passion to exceed your expectations. 0401 308 824 jimrstoneart@gmail.com

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

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

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PAINTING 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

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

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Precious and Semi-precious Gemstones Gemstones for sale as found by Rock Hunter. Amethyst-Chrysophase-Garnet-Iris Agate-OpalRhodonite -Rock Crystal-Rose Quartz-SapphireSmokey Quartz -Tiger Eye-Tourmaline-Dravite Phone Max on 0456 788 932 Bli Bli

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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 Wednesday Saturday 9am–3pm, Ph: 0429 943 152 E: nursery@barunglandcare.org.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

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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

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

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BRM Stump Grinding & Garden Services Locally owned and operated with an experienced team. Stump grinding, chipping, pruning & hedging, small tree & shrub removal. Free quotes, fully insured. Call Tim Miller 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

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