Hinterland Times March 2023

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Firstly, thank you to those who have chatted with me, and sent emails, giving such positive feedback on the new Look Beyond the Label pages we have introduced every quarter, all about neurodivergence.

Secondly, welcome to our March issue! We have Anne Grant with her fantastic 3bCREATIVE, taking shows to people’s lounge rooms and backyards. Writer Grace Heers shares some eye-opening experiences from living in Kings Cross, Sydney – the rest are in her upcoming book, Darling Humans. And we have made space to finally print the three wonderful, original ‘Highly Commended’ stories from our 2022 HT Young Writer Award – some future novelists here.

I am excited to introduce our favourite travel agent/guru, Mathieu Cadart, who will be advising (and entertaining) us with his travel tips and tales each month (page 13). Having visited more than 63 countries, he’s well placed to arrange everything for those keen to head off for an adventure overseas.

In our Taste Trail section we have a ‘Pop Up Food Review’ from an anonymous food lover, who has appropriately called himself A. Tablehopper for his HT contributions on eateries across the hinterland. And Creative Cuts is full of gigs, shows and exhibitions, including the naughty but nice Babushka cabaret, and our cover story on Beerwah singer, Chloe Tsangaris.

The Holistic pages share info on easing heel pain (yes, please, I need that!) and highlight the benefits of mental performance coaching. We also have Dr Emma Secomb’s column on the TGA changes to the Poisons Schedule listing of Psilocybin mushrooms and MDMA from prohibited substances to highly controlled substances, and what this means in layman’s terms for treatmentresistant depression.

I haven’t even mentioned the Back to Nature pages crammed with updates, tips, open days and animals to rescue!

I’m off to do the school run now, and after reading A. Tablehopper’s food review, I’m in the mood for some Eggs Benedict when I get home! Enjoy.

INSIDE THIS MONTH

FEATURES

Local people, local stories 4 – 11

FLIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! With travel writer/agent Mathieu Cadart 13

TASTE TRAIL

The flavours and produce of the region, plus market listings

14 – 16

LET’S TALK BUSINESS

Q&A with Antiques – Old Wares & Tools 17

CREATIVE CUTS

Artist profiles, entertainment and news on the arts 18 - 19

LIGHT RELIEF Letters, poetry, crosswords, Sudoku and cartoons 20 – 21

COMMUNITY NEWS 22 - 23

LOCAL MUSINGS 24

HOLISTIC Health, beauty and wellness 25 – 29

BACK TO NATURE

From native wildlife to adopting animals 30 – 31

REAL ESTATE 32 - 36

In 2020, Tying Up Loose Ends was approached by the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre and Flexi School to coordinate a Grief Garden space. The ongoing project evolved after a series of losses, both within the school and the community.

Since that day, the Grief Garden has been lovingly created with assistance from willing volunteers, Council, MNC, Barung, Forest Heart, Maleny Lions and many generous people in the hinterland community.

MNC and TULE are now celebrating the official opening on March 31 at 12 noon at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre in Bicentennial Lane, Maleny. The guest speakers are Tegan Cheffe (National Coordinator of Safe Yarns) and Bj (Welcome to Country), and there will be a short meditation, and a local choir will join the event.

Grieving is a unique process and we all do it differently.

Current research points to the beneficial effects of exposure to the natural world in assisting in the healing process. This can be comforting and therapeutic, to help with many losses, such as death and physical abilities, and changes to our environment and way of life.

There is something that nature offers, that is contagious, it quietens and deeply calms us and connects

us to the land. This has always been part of Indigenous knowing all over the world. The Grief Garden is one of these spaces which offers a place to hold us as we connect and reflect on the different stages of our journeys.

TULE involvement in the community has incorporated educational workshops on death literacy and informative planning. The group continues to bring 'Doing Death Differently' events, such as plays, collaborations, and 'group conversations on ‘Living and Dying

Their recently released website, tyinguplooseends. com.au has a wealth of up-to-date innovative and cost effective information on planning for end of life, and ways to open up this sometimes difficult conversation. It includes many helpful links to supportive organisations and book recommendations.

The Hinterland Times has watched this garden evolve over the last few years, and on a recent visit, HT Editor Victoria McGuin was shown around the soothing, quiet spaces, dappled in sunlight, with wooden walkways over small streams and the shade of the trees creating a

comforting cocoon for the visitor.

“It is a space to breathe, to reflect and to feel grounded in nature,” Victoria said. “I can see how this will become a valuable healing garden for the community. A place to think of loved ones, to sit with their grief, to let nature connect us to something greater than our flesh and bones.”

“I personally feel it is a place to be still, or to let yourself go, with no-one watching, no judgement. A place to centre yourself, and to remember that love never dies.”

On March 31, Tying Up Loose Ends (TULE), the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre (MNC) and the adjoining Flexi School will be holding the official inauguration of the Journey of Life Grief Garden.

The pause that loss and grief invites … it thrusts itself into our ordinary lives.

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Imagine taking a journey inside a beehive, where a maze of sweet hexagonal cells interconnects and constantly shape-shifts under the careful nurturing of busy bees to create a unique environment. Then using your imagination, replace the bees with people … and uncover the secret of 3bCREATIVE theatre group and its founder – Anne Grant.

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he idea of taking theatre to the people instead of people travelling distances to see stage performances has always been an integral part of Anne’s creative process.

In recent years, and especially during COVID, she has regularly brought theatrical productions to the hinterland, though if you are wondering why you haven’t seen them in your local community halls, it’s because they have been performed in sheds, backyards or lounge rooms.

After all, creativity often opposes conventional thinking, a concept that some struggle with but one that sits naturally with Anne.

In describing the origins of this construct, Anne says: “I always take comfort from the idea that theatre and creative expression can happen anywhere – history shows that performances happened in concentration camps, prisoner of war camps, bombed out ruins of cities.

T“Children create theatre and we do it every day over the kitchen table. Sophistication of a healthy culture is measured by its creative and cultural spirit and expression – look at the hinterland – it is so vibrant.

“Theatre gives us that music, that something, that connection to our soul. So it doesn’t matter where it is.”

It was during the bombing raids of the London Blitz in WWII that terrified citizens huddled together in underground bunkers, using theatre to distract themselves from the horrors of the outside world. In doing so, they unintentionally created a small community co-dependent on culture.

This is no surprise to Anne who says, “Culture arises very often out of difficulty or the need to tell a story or to create community, and it tells stories as well about difficulty or all aspects of human behaviour”.

To some extent, Anne’s own life mirrors such artistic development. In the mid-1990s, following the breakdown of her marriage, she completed a Bachelor of

Anne Grant at home in her ‘beehive’ where she creates all of her own costumes

Arts (Drama) Hons. Feeling totally at home within the arts, she worked professionally around Brisbane, excelling in costume and set design, but also in acting and directing.

Years later, Anne, and her now husband Bob, moved to the Sunshine Coast. In 2016, after a brief period of living in Namibia where Bob had a work contract, she established 3bCREATIVE.

It had been in the austere but hauntingly beautiful, wild landscape of that third world country that Anne reflected from a distance about the existing models of theatre back in Australia.

“I thought … was there another way of doing it? Another way that wasn’t aligned to a particular place or a time, or a group of people, or committee, or anything like that … where basically everything would be considered, and it would be inclusive of everybody … from all walks of life? Even without what they regarded as a talent, or an ability to sing, or ability to write.

“I just felt that there needed to be a space for people, for community, that focused on process and not solely on product.”

With this focus on inclusivity and community being important to Anne, she has ensured that some of 3b’s productions are written by emerging Sunshine Coast playwrights and regularly includes differently abled actors of all ages in her productions.

“I am also excited to be involved with the wonderfully inclusive and open-armed welcome of the Rangebow Festival in August 2023 here in the hinterland.

“I like to make opportunities for writers, not just actors. A new work will be premiered, and I am looking for members of the local gay community to perform and assist in production. In this case it is from the male perspective.”

These are not just tokenistic gestures. Under Anne’s expert stewardship, 3bCREATIVE has frequently taken out awards for acting, directing, costumes, set design and original scripts, while she herself has been publicly acknowledged for her contribution to the arts on the Sunshine Coast.

Not being one to shy away from a challenge, Anne’s current project is as guest director for the Maleny Players. The Queensland premiere of a contemporary work, Anne says SEVENTEEN by Matthew Whittet will challenge,

confront, set people talking and hopefully go away thinking about what they experience.

“Six mature actors from mid-60s to mid-70s play a group of 17-year old friends who meet for a party in an old children’s playground on the last night of school.

“These ‘teenagers’ are the distillations of each and every teenager from post-war to 2017.

“Music and clothing from all eras feature and the magnificent graffiti mural is the work of Maleny

“A brave, stellar cast – among them hinterland locals James Patrick Reed, Leigh Findlay and coastal fringe dwellers, Rainee Skinner, John Law, Cec Rebetzke and Deb Anstey make a fine ensemble for this complex, funny, bittersweet work. Chris Perkins will cover for all female roles in case of illness.

“Audiences will identify with, be triggered by, recognise themselves and others in this unique

is being presented in the Maleny Showgrounds Dairy Pavilion (old SES Shed).

Performance dates are March 30 and 31 at 7pm; April 1 and 2 at 2pm and 7pm. Bookings open February 19 through trybooking.com/CFJBM. Cash sales only at Maleny Art Direct.

Anne Grant (far right) with some of the inclusive cast of Christmas at Pemberley

by REBECCA MUGRIDGE

ffectionately often referred to as James Street Kindy, the Nambour Community Preschool and Kindergarten has been a place of love and learning for 70 years now and they recently celebrated this event with their families.

The kindy has held some very special educators and staff over the years, as well as the children, and they now also boast the wonderful addition of a volunteer grandma, Christine Jones, also known as Nana Chris.

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AChristine is a very special person that has been at the heart of many things in Nambour over the years. And heart is something she has a lot of. Christine gives her time passionately through volunteering at the kindy to spend time with the children.

Often in these modern times grandparents can live a long way away or some children may not have any at all. That connection with the older generation is a special one. It is something that children get so much out of, and something that will stay with them all forever. And Christine, or Chris, loves being a part of the beautiful team of people at the James Street Kindy.

“They are just all really lovely people, salt-ofthe-earth people, and the children do have the best experience there. It is wonderful to be a part of it in some way,” Christine said warmly with a smile.

“When the director asked me to be an adopted grandma, the director said there are a lot of kids that don’t have older people in their life,” explained Christine, who was greatly moved at the opportunity to be that for the children.

Christine is an incredible woman with an impressive career and dedication to her community. So much so, she could easily fill a book with her life story. She has been President of the Nambour Chamber of Commerce and an integral part of the Nambour community, and was awarded an OAM in 2013.

Not only does she have so much love to give, she lived a great romance herself with her late husband.

“My first job was a doctor’s receptionist,” Christine remembered fondly.

“That’s where I met my husband, he’d been in New Guinea and had been attacked, so he had to get some work done. We met, and he asked me out. On our first date he leaned closer to me when we had coffee later and I said, ‘I don’t kiss on the first date’ and my friend said, ‘You won’t do any good with her!’

“We were married for 49 years.”

Not long after this he went back to New Guinea, Christine said. And his next move was the epic style romance you see in the movies.

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Christine Jones has instigated positive change for safety in Nambour over the years

“I was going on a trip overseas to Japan for Expo 70 and he asked where I was going to be, so I gave him the itinerary and he had a letter waiting for me at every single place.

“Then I was going on a trip with my mother and stepfather the following year and we were over in England and my stepfather had a heart attack. My mother came back through Ireland as she had family there, and I came back through Port Moresby. I said if you really love me you’ll be there.

“And he wasn’t supposed to be there, but he was. And he proposed at Port Moresby airport.”

Christine added they have, "two wonderful sons, two wonderful daughters-in-law, and two granddaughters who have given me huge support and love over the years and especially since Noddy died. I will be forever grateful to them."

Christine has also shared some of her big heart and love with the town and people of Nambour over the years.

An early project was the then train station. “We applied to Clean Up Australia to spruce up the railway station, we got the PCYC involved, the Chamber of Commerce, school captains and all the kids. And we gave it a good clean up.”

She also started a committee for safety houses, and was on the committee for ten years - she even dressed up as a safety house to promote the program!

“At one stage we had some negative stuff happening in Nambour and I thought, why can’t we get the concept of that, safety houses, and adapt that to businesses? And I called it Nambour Business Safe. They would get a little thing and put it up on their window.

“So, if you are walking up the street and something is going on. Or you feel unsafe, or someone is following you, you know you can go into that business and be safe.”

Christine also once started a Police Beat in Nambour.

“One Saturday I stood down at the Nambour Plaza at the bottom of the escalator and everyone that came through I talked to about getting a police beat in town. That morning I got 1,100 signatures,” she said.

Christine ended up with 3,500 signatures.

“Peter Wellington was in and he had to put it to parliament, which he did and we got an approval through. A letter came that said we could have two new policemen, but no police beat itself. We couldn’t have our own police beat place because the police station was too close and they couldn’t afford it at the time.

“And I thought, that’s not what we asked for, so I wrote back and thanked her for the police and I said, but we really need a designated police beat.

“We have the railway station right there and people come and make a nuisance of themselves, and we have the methadone clinic right in town, and vagrancy and we need police to be on the street.

“I sent that off and sent a copy to Peter, and he contacted me back. I was invited to go to Parliament House!

“I was a bit scared as I’d never done that sort of stuff before, but if you believe in what you are doing, I know you will be okay.”

The two police were designated especially for the police beat in Nambour.

You can’t help but leave a conversation with Christine a little awe struck at the many things she has done and the great dedication she has always had for people and her community. Living life with passion and love and giving back to your community is one of the richest ways we can live, she believes.

According to Christine, the secret to a happy community is simple.

“Get people to appreciate and love where they live. If they love where they live, they look after where they live.

If any older women out there with some love and time to give are interested in being an adopted grandma at their own kindy, Christine is more than happy to have a chat with them and they can email her: chrisnod@bigpond.com

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Finding herself at a crossroad in her life – with an empty nest and a tenuous job – Grace decided to throw caution to the wind and head to Kings Cross, Sydney, a place that she describes as being “the human condition on speed”.

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“I used to go and visit Kings Cross because I loved it; it was so diverse and crazy. I used to sometimes fly down for a weekend and just absorb all this drama and pathos. I just loved it,” she explains.

She found a job doing marketing for a printer on Sydney’s affluent North Shore, but her living quarters were in the heart of seedy Kings Cross. It was a lifestyle full of excitement and contrasts – a madcap departure from the tranquillity of her former home in Maleny.

“I’d leave this underworld of the homeless, drug addicts, the sex workers and tourists from all over the world … and mental illness was chronic … I’d leave this

mad little world, go over the sparkling, beautiful harbour, and into this rich, palatial suburb ... it was so weird, and back again in the afternoon.

“It was this really amazing time. I guess I got to know a lot of the people; I became part of the community, these were my neighbours. They showed me a lot of care, really.”

By becoming part of The Cross community, Grace saw it all: the good, as well as the bad and the ugly of the notorious red light strip and junkies’ nest.

Grace describes several times when she saw the crusty and crumbling veneers of the locals scraped back to reveal a kind heart.

There was the time she accidentally locked herself out of her flat with no wallet and no keys, leaving her with the prospect of spending an unsavoury, cold night on the streets. An acquaintance, a lady of the night, came to her rescue by lending her enough money to find some accommodation for the night. Then there was a street alcoholic who checked in on her to make sure she made it home safely after an injury.

In further breaking down stereotypes and dispelling racist myths, Grace speaks fondly of a homeless Indigenous woman who not only looked out for Grace, but loved books so much, she could be found sitting on the step of a shop at night reading a book, because it gave her light to read by.

But of course, there was the flip side. Grace was heartbroken to see the terrible life that many young women faced, how they had become trapped in the sex trade, controlled by deviants.

“It was a really rich human experience, that’s why I think I went there. I wanted to be a writer and there was so much to write about. I’d get up every morning and go down, and there’s drama everywhere … drug addicts and sex workers, sirens …”

Following nothing but the wind and her heart, Grace Heers found herself living in Kings Cross, Sydney, in 2010, observing the daily dramas being played out by the dysfunctional, the desperate and the dystopian, all fodder for her as a developing writer. Now, she has written a book, Darling Humans, about her experiences.

Mesmerised by what she saw on a daily basis, she began to write a blog – Kings Cross: Life on the Strip. Describing her experiences in one of her first blogs, she wrote:

“It’s early and I’m walking along the strip at Kings Cross towards the park beside El Alamein Fountain. As always the human parade is stunning in its diversity – the mad; the drunk; the spaced out drugged out; the artistic; the greedy; the lost; the adventurous; the hordes of young international backpackers; the sleazy spruikers delivering their arm-twisting ‘invitations’ into even sleazier strip clubs through their broken and blackened teeth and crooked smiles; and then there’s the glamorous – for the Cross has become a trendy nightspot for the young, the up and coming, the beautiful.”

With plenty to write about, Grace quickly developed a large following, including readers from overseas. Friends suggested she should write a book, but Grace felt the time wasn’t right.

After a year, she returned to Maleny, but the horrors of the sex trade and treatment of the girls who struggled to exist under its sleazy demands had deeply moved Grace. She wanted to help those who were enslaved and in 2013, with her appetite for adventure previously whetted by her time in The Cross, she embarked on a journey to Thailand to work on a project with Destiny Rescue.

The international Destiny Rescue program helps to free those people, mostly young girls from poor villages, who are caught up in the sex trade, lured by human traffickers. The experience broadened Grace’s insights into the devious ways in which the young girls and their families are tricked into giving them up for prostitution and trafficking. Returning to Australia from Thailand and armed with much more wisdom, Grace finally plucked up the courage to write that book.

Grace with some of the girls transitioned into safe work at the Destiny Café

“Darling Humans is a memoir that blazes bright with humanity and heart,” says Grace.

“It shows we are all frail and resilient, but amazing as well, and that kindness is so important.”

Darling Humans is still in the editing phase, but those who are interested in buying the book can register their interest on Grace’s web page: graceheers.com

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Grace traded the tranquillity of Maleny for the bright lights of Kings Cross to write about her experiences

We had three ‘Highly Commended’ writers in our 2022 HT Young Writer of the Year Award and, although we managed to meet them and give them their certificates, we have had to wait for space in the paper to publish their wonderful stories/first chapters. (The winner and runners up stories were printed in October 2022.)

We have been so keen to share their imaginative work that we have decided to hold back on a feature story this month to give them their deserved platform in print.

Congratulations to Jordana, Oliver and Lucille, your stories based on the theme ‘The Secret’ were a whisker away from being in the final three, and we can’t wait to read what you produce for this year’s HT Young Writer competition!

The Whale Pendant

by JORDANA BAYLISS

Splish! Splash! Echo’s blueish tail slapped the calm, salty sea as she darted around me playfully. My giggles were muffled underwater. With aching muscles, I chased her, but I knew it was time to go home. My parents would be expecting me, and besides, I’d been playing for hours. My teeth chattered. My lips were blue. Why couldn’t it be summer all year round?

In habit, I reached for my precious whale pendant. Two months ago, my Grandma had given it to me in the hospital, mere hours before she died. Grandmother used to be my only friend in the world. She had said I had to protect the pod from hunters, and I had later realised that her pendant allowed me to ride and communicate with whales. Now they were my friends, and I had to protect them.

No one else had any idea about the whale pendant. It was a secret between me and my grandma. The last thing I had left of her.

I’d been holding. The other whales followed Echo, their leader.

A coil of rope shot out from my pendant and twisted itself around the startled men. The pendant glowed. What was I meant to do with the men? I glanced at Echo. We continued towing the young avaricious men. Suddenly, a memory came into my mind. When I was younger, my Grandma used to sing me a song. At the time, I thought it was just a silly made up nursery rhyme, but now, I wondered if it meant anything. It went like this:

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“Echo,” I murmured. “Let's go, come on.” Echo wouldn’t budge. The whirring of the rudders filled my ears. I gripped her dorsal fin. Tears pricked my eyes. Echo seemed to understand I wanted a ride. She launched forward. I let out a breath I hadn’t realised

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ringing in his ears. He was still reminiscing about when he was normal.

Joseph woke up to the sound of his dad making breakfast. He felt a surging pain through his head. He fumbled around until he found the light switch and it flickered on. The warm yellow light lit up his room and revealed all the posters on his wall. He slipped his feet out onto the cold, hard, wooden floor of his bedroom. He wobbled over to the door, his head spinning. “Why am I so dizzy?” he thought to himself. He sat down on his bed and closed his eyes. When he opened them, his pillows were floating.

Joseph jumped backwards, falling off his bed. He heard a thump as they hit the ground. He rubbed his head at the spot where it had smashed against the ground.

He found some ice in the freezer and pressed it on his head. He went and sat down at the old, stained wooden table. His Dad emerged from the kitchen, carrying the smell of scrambled eggs and bacon into the dining room.

“What’s the ice pack for?” his dad questioned. “I…” he stopped himself. He was probably just imagining it. But something told him not to tell his father. But maybe that was because Frank Smith had a history of bragging to the whole world about his only child.

“Just fell out of bed.”

He ate his breakfast and got ready for school. He was wrapping up his burrito he had made for his lunch, when he decided to test something. He sat on the kitchen floor and imagined a knife floating. When he opened his eyes, he heard the clang as the knife hit the floor.

School felt like it was going on forever. Finally, the ringing of the bell freed him from history class. He sat down on the bench at the back of the school, next to his no friends. He ate his lunch lonelily as he saw them. Jake and Tommy. The school bullies. The ones who made his life miserable.

“Hey Jo-Jo,” said Jake.

“How was the nerd fest?” teased Tommy

“It was a..” Joseph started

“No-one cares, Jo-Jo!” yelled Jake

He pushed Joseph against the hard, metal fence. Pain gushed through his body, blood running down his back. He collapsed to the ground, tears streaming out of his eyes. The salty droplets of water run down his face and he created a wall of hate. He stood his wobbly legs up and imagined his foes, six feet in the air. His muscles tensed and he focused. Jake and Tommy hit the ground hard. Very hard.

The ambulance took the two unconscious boys away. The boy sat in class, his heart telling him to fess up but his brain saying a clear no. It was a secret. So were his powers.

Joseph’s name came over the loudspeaker. He stumbled all the way up to the principal’s office. He sat in the old green chair and waited to hear what he had to say.

“Tommy told me that you used ‘superpowers’ on him and Jake. Know anything about it?” asked the confused principal.

It felt like his powers were telling him to say no. So that’s what he did. It was a secret.

SAVE YOUR HOME - DON'T SELL IT!

“How to beat mortgage stress and keep your home” by Neil Jenman

After nine straight rate increases, thousands of homeowners are in nancial stress or "mortgage stress" as it's called That's when monthly payments exceed a third of a family's income

So, if you are stressed with your repayments and thinking of the future gives you sleepless nights, don't consider selling your home At least not as your �rst option Make it your last.

In the meantime ght to keep your home

Confront the lender - contact them and explain that you are struggling with your repayments, most will come to "an arrangement" with you.

Confront your employer - When was the last time you got a pay rise? Or a bonus? "If you don't ask, the answer is always no".

Sell "Stuff" - Not only will you get extra income, if you rent a storage unit you won't throw away thousands of dollars to store needless stuff

Take a part-time job - employers are screaming for part-time workers. Some employers are so keen, they allow part-time employees to work from home

Rent a room - There's a housing crisis. Thousands of people are eager to rent that spare room (or two) in your home

Downsize - sell your home in a posh area and move to a more affordable area - for you.

Home is the second most emotive word in any language The rst is "Mother ". You wouldn't sell your Mother - not at any price So perhaps you should think the same about your family home - don't sell it. Fight to keep it.

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Grandma’s Bedroom

by LUCILLE POWELL

I stumbled up the stairs, listening to them creak with each step. I lived in an old house, but something about this room beckoned to me every day. I had to enter and face the fact that Grandma was no longer with us. You can do it. I reassured myself as I climbed the last couple of steps. I sucked in a quick, sharp breath before opening the door to Grandma’s old room.

A cloud of dust emerged from the darkness and I coughed as it wafted into my lungs. I felt a lump catch in my throat as I realised how much I had missed her since she passed away and I swallowed it down quickly, before my emotions could get too out of control. However, it was true. No matter what I told myself, I would always miss her. Her sweet, jasmine perfume and warm encouraging smile.

Pushing aside my sorrow, I let go of the rusty, metal door handle I had been clinging onto and stepped into the room. For you, my Grandma.

Ouch. I bit my bottom lip as I stumbled over a pile of boxes. Where is the light switch? I held out my hands in front of me and ran them along the wall carefully. Nothing. I frowned, annoyed. I waited as my eyes slowly adjusted. As I sat down on the floor, I pulled a nearby box towards me, picked it up and examined its exterior. Not the prettiest of boxes. Despite its unattractive look, I opened it and emptied the contents. Photos? Inquisitive, I continued to search through the remaining objects. After a while, I realized that the photos had Grandma in them, and boy were they old!

I decided to put the photos to the side and look through a different box. This box was a plain, smoky grey colour, and I briskly opened it and explored its contents. Letters? Even better than photos! I smiled, thrilled.

I carefully unfolded one and skimmed over it. Placing it on my leg, I tried to comprehend what I had just read. My mouth hung agape, and my blue eyes began to widen. Alarmed, I read it again. I shook my head in disbelief. I hadn’t read it wrong.

A lonely tear pricked my eye and stung like hell. It was more the fact they lied that hurt me. And even now, after 23 years, neither one of them had mentioned it. I shoved the photos back into the box and ripped up the letter that was still laying on my leg. Why?

I pondered through the pounding of a sudden migraine. Tearful all over again, I let my emotions wind up inside of me like a small, black snake, until it wrapped up my tongue.

“ADOPTED?”

I screamed through the darkness of the room, as if my mum was standing there looking down at me. Sorry, I heard her voice echo in my head. “NO!” I answered. Then, it hit me.

Where are they?

I couldn’t have put them in too far down! I roughly rummaged through the box I had pushed away from me and wished I hadn’t been so angry. Finally, as I was about to give up, I found the large bunch of photos I had thrown

in. Silently celebrating, I pulled them out and laid them on the floor in front of me.

One by one, I pressed my face closely to the paper and examined them. Yes, this is the one! I picked out a grainy, framed photo, flipped it over and slid the back off, revealing a handwritten note scrawled across the back of the photo.

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dinner?! Hippo

We are happy to introduce a new travel column from next month from Mathieu Cadart, a Mapleton local and Mobile Travel Agent. Mathieu walks the walk, having stayed in over 63 countries, and can arrange the best places to stay, eat, and visit for an amazing holiday. Isn’t that what we need and deserve after three years of being cooped up?

By VICTORIA MCGUIN

“Ihave recently returned to one of my greatest jobs and passions – travel!” Mathieu shared with his big, warm smile.

“I was in the travel industry for over 10 years helping craft holidays for people, providing experience and inspiration for travellers over every continent.

“I left to care for my father who passed in 2020, and then COVID really hit, so I moved from travel back to uni to attain a master’s degree in counselling, focussing on drama therapy.

“As the world begins to recover from the pandemic, and our need to explore has awoken, I have decided to head back into the role with MTA (Mobile Travel Agents) as my own boss, whilst having all the systems and support in place from MTA.”

From his early 20s travel was in Mathieu’s blood. “I have lived in Tasmania, Sydney, South Korea, England and Canada. I came to the Sunny Coast in 2014 after a long stint overseas and have found home.

“My father owned an amazing property in Mapleton, and as his leukemia moved into the final stages my partner and I moved in with him to provide round-theclock care. Within two short months, he passed away and I inherited his home. We absolutely love it here, and love being so close to him still.”

Being a food lover, I wondered what Mathieu’s favourite dish was from his travels.

“I honestly do not have a favourite food. When I lived in Korea, I loved eating kimchi and Korean BBQ, in Canada I loved the poutine, in Vietnam I adore Pho, and Mexican food is simply incredible! So fresh, tasty and spicy!

“I try to experience and enjoy what the locals enjoy (minus the deep-fried tarantulas in Cambodia – yuck!).”

Mathieu adores many of the places he has visited. “I love the countryside of Ireland, the dunes in Abu Dhabi, the Fjords of Norway, the rivers in Europe, and the bustling markets of Hong Kong.

“Each destination has so much to offer, and I am always finding things to fall in love with at each one!

“Travel is for the soul what nutrients are for the body. When we travel, and remain open to new cultures, ways of living and experiences we can really find ourselves. We can learn to appreciate who we are in our own culture, what we have, and evolve as humans.

“We can connect with parts of ourselves undiscovered and grow as individuals and as part of a community. We collect stories, which become part of our tapestry to share, and we can reflect on and learn to celebrate the differences we all have that make us who we are.”

Mathieu has had plenty of memorable experiences across the world, but Zambia is one that sticks in his mind.

“I was in a luxury camp in Zambia. I had not been to Africa before, and on the first night a group of us were sitting in an open, outside dining space breaking bread and enjoying dinner. In the distance, near a river I saw a hippo and was stunned. As it was night, I couldn’t see that well, but I knew it was a hippo (at a nice safe distance).

“As the meal went on, and it became pitch black I forgot about the hippo. That is until candles were lit on the table, and there was our hippo friend not even five feet from our table staring at us!

“I screamed, making the hippo jump, making the entire table shake, and thought ‘That’s it, we are all done for. We are hippo dinner,” and I tried to bolt.

“One of the camp workers grabbed me, introduced me to Bella, the hippo, and let me know she comes up every night to say hello and eat scraps!”

Mathieu still has many places he’s keen to visit, but he always loves coming home to the hinterland, being with his family, walking his dog and appreciating every day.

“I am excited to share more travel stories with the HT readers in my upcoming columns,” said Mathieu, as we parted company. So are we, Mathieu!

Introducing Mathieu Cadart, your personal travel agent!

The Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) is the not-for-profit food industry cluster, which supports collaboration and innovation, and consistently aims to grow the food industry.

Established in 2015, today FAN has more than 370 members from across the food value chain located in the Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Gympie, Moreton Bay and beyond.

We at the HT value the work FAN is doing to help and support the food industry, and we love hearing news about the hinterland-based members.

This month we share an update on The Village Pickle, which began its journey in late 2019. Yes, what timing…just as Covid was heading over to our shores.

Owners Brendan Chan and Jaimi Crocker transformed a run-down former café and butcher shop into a lingerworthy local. With a bright-blue façade, hand-crafted timber tables, a picket fence and front garden, they set the scene for catching up over a coffee or local craft beer.

However, Brendan and Jaimi made the tough decision to close their cafe at the end of 2022 amid the ever-rising costs of operating a small business in these current tricky times.

Pop up Coffee shop Thursday to Sunday French pastries and filled baquettes

Cooked breakfast Saturday / Sunday Ambient garden setting

"Having put the cafe side of our business to bed, we turned our focus to producing naturally fermented hot sauce from our Nambour headquarters," said Jaimi.

"Brendan comes from a 15+ year career in commercial beer brewing and has been fermenting foods since he was a teenager."

Syncing Brendan's passions for heat, flavour and lactofermentation - creating hot sauce was a natural progression, resulting in an amazing product.

"Our hot sauce was readily available at the cafe since opening, with Covid helping fast-track wholesale and other product opportunities," said Jaimi. "Now we intend to produce hot sauce as a full-time gig."

The Village Pickle launched a Kickstarter campaign on February 23. A pre-order campaign, designed to assist with raising the capital needed to continue and grow manufacturing capabilities. A fresh start and leg up for the loved local business.

So keep an eye on TVP's social media for updates on the campaign.

If you are interested in FAN, just head to their website, foodagribusiness.org.au, and see all the positive and supportive plans and events they have for members. FAN is backed by a strong community of supporters, sponsors and partners, including regional councils and Regional Development Australia.

The Village Pickle team, Brendan Chan and Jaimi Crocker, have turned their talents to hot sauce

Village Pickle sauces, made in Nambour

Hot sauce for your sarnies!

by A. TABLEHOPPER

Ilove food, and I also like to sit and soak up the atmosphere. I can see where restaurants could improve (usually it’s such simple, basic stuff, it blows my mind that they haven’t done it) and I can also see when they are clearly doing it right.

So, for a bit of fun, I thought I would offer my services as a local food reviewer for the HT, and was pleasantly surprised when they said yes! I have chosen three cafes where I order the same dish, and I am rating them in a few areas: service, presentation/flavour, ambience.

None of these cafes knew I would be writing these reviews and I have not been paid to promote them. It’s also important to note, I am not here to ‘bag’ a business, as everyone is doing it tough, I am here to highlight different eateries and through my rating system one may top the list, but they are all worthy of your footfall and tastebuds.

Okay, let’s begin with….

EGGS BENEDICT WITH SALMON

BROWN SUGAR - NAMBOUR

Service: This is a small venue, and there were a few policemen having their morning coffee outside, a couple of women chatting at a table in the sunshine, and a focus group having a meeting inside. I was greeted with smile and ordered at the counter, before finding a small wooden table with a relatively comfy chair to enjoy the view of café life. The food and a pot of tea arrived around the same time, not more than ten minutes after I ordered. 9/10

Presentation/Flavour: I don’t know what bread they use, but it is delicious. I should’ve asked, but it tasted like Jeremiah’s Crust, and two slices, thank you! The eggs were probably slightly under for me, another 30 seconds to give them that bit more warmth. Loved the addition of dill on the Hollandaise, and the salmon looked and tasted fresh. I also liked that it was on the side, with a wedge of lemon. The ratios on this portion were just right. 8/10

MOUNTAIN BEAN CAFÉ – MONTVILLE

Service: A welcome greeting, but once I sat down one of the staff was talking loudly to a colleague about his weekend a few feet from me - not something I really wanted to hear. The food and drink was prompt. 7/10

Presentation/Flavour: Eggs arrived on two pieces of Turkish or sourdough bread, I think the former. The eggs could’ve done with another minute cooking, just a bit too runny and not warm enough for me. The salmon portion was just right though, as was the Hollandaise. The mini salad on the side was a surprise. I think it would have been better with a few cherry tomatoes and some spinach – lettuce doesn’t really go with Eggs Benedict. Good coffee. 7/10

Ambience: This place frustrates me. I have seen it go through a few incarnations over the years, and the most welcoming time with was the wooden chairs and tables outside, and comfy seating inside. The seats inside now aren't comfy enough to want to stay a while, which is a shame, but the colourful artwork on the walls is very cheerful and welcoming. There does need to be some decent, chilled music playing otherwise it feels a bit like a thoroughfare. 7/10

21/30

FLAXTON

Ambience: I love the décor in here, the chintzy sofa, the crafted wooden tables, the various antique mirrors of different shapes and sizes on the walls, the wooden salt and pepper sets. The music was pretty relaxed, but then it stopped and didn’t go back on, which was a shame. Good music helps with atmosphere, people! 8/10 25/30

table service) and found myself a cosy corner. The eggs arrived super-fast, probably with five minutes, but my drink didn’t arrive until I had finished my meal. 7/10

Presentation/Flavour: Neatly presented with vibrant yellow Hollandaise, a touch of greenery, and two poached eggs. The ratio wasn’t quite right for me, a little too much salmon (believe it or not!) which was very thickly sliced, and a slightly larger portion of toasted sourdough would have been useful to mop up the egg. Also, everything was stacked, so the Hollandaise ended up covering all the food. 7/10

Ambience: A beautiful spot, with great attention to the décor. Stunning furnishings, with a rustic, almost Parisian feel, with unusual light fixtures, interesting framed black and white photos, Chesterfield chairs and sofas, and the occasional comforting sound of trains rattling past. The music is decent too. 10/10

24/30

CONCLUSION

All three venues served a decent meal, all three had friendly staff, and all three are places I would return, but the winner for food for me is Brown Sugar in Nambour, and the place I could happily while away a couple of hours is the impeccably designed Chew Chew Bistro. Mountain Bean, you are a good pit-stop with potential!

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CHEW CHEW BISTRO – PALMWOODS

Service: The place was a third full, and it was around 10.30am, but a few groups were arriving at the same time. I was greeted by a friendly smile, placed my order (although they also do

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Scarves, sauces and sounds

by MAPLETON HALL COORDINATOR, DONNA KLEASE

The Mapleton Hall and Sportsground hosts and supports the Mapleton Country Market with the first market being held in 2018. Over the years the market has grown and is now showcasing stalls from many talented locals.

Kris Morris is a resident of Mapleton and an art teacher at a Sunshine Coast state high school. When she has time, she creates eco-dyed garments and scarves - all ethically sourced, wall hangings and table runners, using fabrics such as silk and wool.

Kris uses mostly leaves sourced from her own garden. When the leaves are heated, they release their colour which produces a stunning, naturally dyed one-ofa-kind garment. Stop by Kris's stall and view her ecofriendly products, she also does photographic cards of the scarves for that something different and unique.

Who doesn't like homemade chilli sauces, chutneys, jams and marmalades! Kath and Nick have you sorted outside on the three-acre sportsground. They have a huge selection of native and fruit trees, herbs, native ground covers and assorted plants.

They recycle any used plant pots, which are cleaned to reuse and therefore reduce waste. They are happy for you to drop off at their stall or they can pick up locally.  A wonderful initiative.

MARKET GUIDE TO WHAT'S ON

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

THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Witta Growers Markets 7:30am - 12pm

50+ stalls, this vibrant market has everything from fresh local produce to gourmet food, quality art and craft, live music, hot food and coffee. email: wittamarket@gmail.com

FOURTH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Mapleton Country Markets 8am - 12pm

Fresh fluffy waffles, sourdoughs, jams and chutneys, honey, pestos, plants, timber, jewellery, arts and crafts. Hot food, coffee van, live music, free onsite parking Mapleton Hall. Ph 0419 726 603

PROMOTE YOUR MARKET HERE

The ever-popular Landscape Band will be entertaining you with their folk, country and light rock. The band is made up of a group of passionate people who believe in celebrating Australia's landscapes, using music to create a better society and sustainable planet, as well as protecting, restoring and rehabilitating koalas. Stop by and say hello to the guys.

Don't forget to bring your bags and pick up some

Book your at the Barn

$25 per head includes a scrumptious assortment of sweets & savouries, tea or cappuccino OR $30 per head to include champagne.

Bunya Nut pesto, organic pizza bases, local Mapleton gold honey or sourdoughs such as sundried tomato and fetta, Kalamata olive, Jalapeno Cheddar, grain, and white at the hall's kitchen.

The Blackall Range Lions Club have you sorted with egg and bacon rolls or a sausage sizzle, and at the hall's kitchen enjoy yummy waffles with seasonal fruit, cream or ice cream.

Inside and outside our stall holders will have that something special, so make a day of it on March 25 from 8am to midday. See you there!

Homemade chutney, jams and more from Kath and Nick

Kris Morris’s unique designs on scarves and clothing

An eco-dyed Kris Morris design

DRINK and DINE ... would you like the next story we tell to be

What made you move to the hinterland?

I moved from Yungaburra on the Atherton Tablelands west of Cairns to Maleny in 2019.  Our farm had sold, my husband had passed away and I believed it was time I moved closer to daughters who lived in Brisbane, Sydney and Canberra. I loved the climate and country feel of Yungaburra, and was seeking a similar lifestyle. Maleny seemed to tick all the boxes at that time, and still does now four years later.

What did you do before running this business?

Before opening the antique shop here on the Maleny-Montville Road, I had antique shops in North Queensland. I retired from life as a high school teacher in 1986 and opened my first antique shop at Mission Beach that same year.

In 1987 we combined it with Helen Wiltshire's Bingil Bay Gallery and formed Mission Beach Gallery and Antiques. In 1992 we opened another art gallery in Lake Street Cairns with David Stacey as our principal artist.

In 1997 we moved to Yungaburra and re-located the antique shop into a large barn on a corner of our cattle property, where it continued till 2019.

What does a 'typical' day entail for you?

A typical day for me starts at 5am. This is when I like to garden - before it gets too hot. And what a great place it is to garden! One of the tradesmen working on my courtyard told me that the soil here is so good you can plant a brick and grow a house! I almost believe him as I have seen shrubs here grow twice as tall as I have seen them anywhere else.

When it is too hot outside, I move down to the shed and work on items for the shop - sanding, cleaning and sometimes painting. By the time I open the shop at 10am, I am ready to sit and relax.

What do you enjoy the most about your business?

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One of the things I enjoy most about my business is the chance it gives me to meet and talk to people. About 90 per cent of folk who come into

the shop are visitors to the area, and without exception, they all love it, as do all of the locals I have met.  The other thing I really like about this business is the chance it gives me to travel and see other people's collections. I regularly drive to Yungaburra and Mission Beach to see family and friends, but always manage to pick up some interesting items on the way.  A recent trip to Dubbo also resulted in some great little finds.

Do you have a favourite quote which inspires you?

I guess my favourite quote would have to be the one that the Furphy Foundry in Shepparton put on their famous water cart which says:

"Good, better, best Never let it rest

Till your good is better And your better best.”

Antiques – Old Wares & Tools is located at  924 Maleny-Montville Road, Balmoral Ridge Ph: 0409 273181

ALWAYS BUYING and SELLING

Antiques – Old Wares & Tools is the characterful orange shop you have no doubt noticed on the outskirts of Maleny, heading towards Montville. We invited owner Fay Ryan to be our Let’s Talk Business profile for February.

Fay Ryan loves great antique finds on her travels – image Victoria McGuin

ARTIST PROFILE

Arts Connect Inc. (ACI) is a not-for-profit organisation based in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, who organise annual events such as Sculpture on the Edge, Open Studios and artist workshops. New members are always welcome –visit artsconnectinc.com.au.

The HT regularly shares a profile from an ACI member, and this month we bring you Liz Pepper.

Emerging artist, Liz Pepper (creator of Colour of October) is based in South-East Queensland. As a disabled young adult, Liz’s personal battles inspire creations centred around the human experience.

While known for drawing pets and painting loved ones for clients, Liz dabbles with various subjects and mediums from the whole spectrum.

Liz defines Colour of October as “an accumulation of expression.” Introspection, humour and artisanship are the forefront of the online space.

Her artist’s statement about her Colour of October outlet is:

“I'm a twenty-something year old, Australian, emerging artist. I have chronic illness which causes lots of pain and fatigue. Colour of October is my outlet for sharing thoughts and creations.

The last eight years of my life haven't been easy but I'm empowered to make my life and struggle matter. Art has been my saving grace through all the pain and I want to share both my creations and journey.

My ultimate goal in life would be to show others they are not alone. That is what Colour of October is all about.”

By honing her skills and sharing her handiwork, she has accumulated millions of online impressions and is now building herself in the world of prints.

Liz has been involved with charities and campaigns including Anglicare's Arts and Minds, and has donated art to be auctioned to raise funds for disabled kids on the Coast.

Dylan Alcott, 2022 Australian of the Year, Australian Paralympian and Disability Advocate, commissioned a family portrait from Liz in 2021. Visit: colourofoctober.com.au

KENILWORTH ARTSFEST 

2023 is Kenilworth ArtsFest’s Celebration Year – their Silver Jubilee, and the Kenilworth ArtsFest is on from May 26 - 28! It’s 25 years since their first exhibition with borrowed display boards and makeshift plinths in Kenilworth Hall.

It has been a wonderful journey so far and they intend to keep going! For a little town tucked away west of the range in the Hinterland, Kenilworth has presented quality art exhibitions over the years to become one of the Sunshine Coast’s important events on the arts calendar.

This year, as well as the usual raft of prizes, the ArtsFest is introducing a new category for 3D works. There will be a prize of $500 for Outdoor Art made from recycled materials. Now, there’s a challenge for 3D artists!

It’s not all visual arts. Poetry and music have their spots with Poetry at the Pub on Saturday May 27, followed by a music jam session with KADS ( Kenilworth And District Singers) and other musicians. Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce is helping with the Silver Jubilee celebrations, co-hosting with Kenilworth Arts Council a Family Fun Day on Sunday May 28. There will be entertainment for young and old alike. Visit: kenilwortharts.org.au

HIDDEN GALLERY

Hidden Gallery is a new gallery space under construction in Dulong, opening in mid-March and now seeking expressions of interest from emerging and established local artists. The first solo exhibition, by Sandy Van Herberghen, will open on April 21 for three weeks, closely followed by Open Studios Sunshine Coast, Hinterland Trail, an annual event curated and promoted by Arts Connect Inc., which gets under way from May 19 During the Open Studios event and at various times, there will be demonstrations taking place in the space: acrylic painting with Sandy Van Herberghen, watercolour painting with Kimmyg and Linda Rea, book binding (making handmade books) with Amanda Calder and freehand machine embroidery with Kimmyg. Hidden Gallery is currently around 40m2 but with relocatable partition walls, can be increased to a maximum of approximately 70 m2, or decreased as required. Gallery stainless steel wire hanging systems and lighting are already in place.

Initial opening hours will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11am until 4pm (other days/ times by appointment). Participants in the space will be encouraged to get together to network, share ideas and inspiration, relax with a cup of coffee and will also have access to instructional and inspirational books

around glass, jewellery, textiles, painting and more.

Hidden Gallery intends to foster and encourage emerging artists in a friendly and helpful environment along with other creatives, as well as to support and promote established artists in the area.

Workshops will also be conducted in the future at Hidden Gallery, bookings and details will be available in late March.

If you would like to be involved, would like to make an appointment to view the space, or for further information, questions and expressions of interest, please email: hiddengalleryau@gmail.com

WICKEDLY FUNNY, WORLD-CLASS CABARET

From the company that brought Babushka Book Club to audiences last year, Babushka are back this March touring the Sunshine Coast with their latest production Happily Ever After In this new production, three unlikely princesses tell a very grown-up bedtime story, turning best loved children’s stories inside-out for audiences in Maleny, Pomona, Coolum and Eudlo. Featuring comedy and cabaret with the music of Kurt Weill, Rihanna, the Violent Femmes and Tom Waits, Babushka is ready to give Rapunzel a sharp new haircut, put Goldilocks in charge of the three bears and give a whole new meaning to Puss in Boots!

Artist and founder Alicia Cush explains. “We are thrilled to bring our wickedly funny cabaret to Sunshine Coast audiences. It’s a perfect excuse to get your friends together for a ladies night out, or bring a date, to have a good laugh and experience some world-class music.”

Brisbane-based Babushka are a Matilda Award-winning cabaret group. With slick vocals, quirky comedy and unapologetic sass, they take on everything from Mozart to Guns’n’Roses, with unique arrangements, musical sketches and mashups.

Babushka artists, Judy Hainsworth, Laura Coutts and Alicia Cush, have toured extensively throughout Queensland with previous shows, Babushka Book Club, DollandICanKeepA Secret, to sell-out houses and critical acclaim.

Babushka’s work has been described as “...lambasted the audience with raunchy wit, sly humour,sexyasides,andfabulousvocals…”-AbsoluteTheatreand“Completewithcaptivating harmoniesandgroupsynchronicity,thecabaretcollectivewastight,professionalandextremely enthralling.”–Scenestr.

Happily Ever After is strictly for adults with course-language and adult themes.

The Happily Ever After Sunshine Coast tour is presented by local performing arts company Red Chair with the support of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

This initiative was supported through the Creative Industries Investment Program and is jointly funded by ArtsCoast through Sunshine Coast Council’s Art and Heritage Levy and the Regional Arts Development Fund in partnership with Queensland Government. To book visit: redchair.com.au

SINGER CHLOE SHARES HER SECRET 

Local singer songwriter Chloe Tsangaris is very excited to share her newest single, Secret, with the hinterland community. The 20-year-old Beerwah musician’s hope is that her music touches and moves people, as she believes “music is the most powerful vessel for emotion.”

Growing up, Chloe says she had “a very normal childhood, with the exception of the many orphaned koala joeys being raised in our house.”

One koala in particular would lean out of the nursery room she was being raised in whenever Chloe was singing nearby and only go back to eating her leaf when Chloe had finished.

In Year 3, Chloe joined the junior choir at Glasshouse Christian College. On the school’s open day her parents were shocked to find out that she could sing, they had no idea. However, it wasn’t until Year 8 at Meridan State College that she developed her love of performing.

When her music teacher discovered she could sing, he gave Chloe the opportunity to perform at the school’s annual ‘Live on Stage’ concert.

“In a whirlwind two weeks, I rehearsed and performed Gravity by Sara Bareilles with the teachers’ band,” shares Chloe, “and it was one of the best experiences I have ever had.”

Chloe would go on to perform at this event each schooling year. The music department at Meridan not only ignited this love of performing as an artist, but also sparked a passion for writing.

Writing and releasing Secret was no small feat for Chloe as she has been navigating through personal loss with the closeness of family by her side. She has been able to use this song as a way to overcome grief, and hopefully inspire others through her music, something she is very proud of.

Chloe’s captivating and pure voice expresses the flood of emotions in both the writing and performance of Secret. She recorded both vocals and piano locally at Glasshouse Studios.

“I am honoured to have worked with UK-based producer, musical director and musician Steve Turner, for the string section of my song,” says Chloe, “and I was quite surprised that he wanted to work with me since he has worked with some big names.

“Steve has toured four times with Kylie Minogue and performed with Jay-Z and Beyonce.”

In Steve’s words to Chloe about Secret “A stunning song, Chloe. And your vocals… wow!”

Chloe would love the local community to get behind her and support her music journey. “I cannot wait to get out and do more gigs in the coming year,” she says with a smile.

Secret can be found on all music streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music and iTunes.

ART AND COATS!

A new art exhibition by Ketakii Jewson-Brown and Shaye Hardisty opens April 4 at the Old Ambulance Station Gallery, Nambour.

The exhibition, TheSunshineCoatProject, features a collection of coats alongside a photographic essay that will be on display until April 29 Ketakii Jewson-Brown and Shaye Hardisty dive deep into the layers of place, memory, belonging, fashion, and Nambour. It is essentially a love letter to Nambour through fashion, photography and video as told through the lens of this interdisciplinary artistic duo. The two artists have collaborated with 11 other creatives to bring a richness and diversity to this exhibition that will reflect the uniqueness of the township of Nambour.

Ketakii is a fine art photographer

based in Maleny, who has exhibited at The Cooroy Butter Factory, Horizon Festival and The National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. She highlights the wonder in the people and places that surround us and reminds us of our innate playful natures as humans.

Shaye Hardisty is a seamstress and musician based in Mapleton. She has taught workshops and played music across the coast, including Woodford Folk Festival’s Bushtime, and the Festival of Small Halls. She believes in sustainability when it comes to fashion and only sews with either recycled or organic materials, using scraps in clever ways and following up with suppliers to find out where things are not only manufactured, but grown. Most of the fabric used in this project has been digitally printed on Eco Drill, an organic and recycled cotton by Next State Print, a familyowned business based in Thornbury, Throughout the exhibition there will be April 4, a sustainable fashion speaking event on April 28, featuring key Slow Fashion advocates, followed by the closing party with local bands, drinks, a food truck and heaps of radness held on April 29! For more information visit: instagram.com/ thesunshinecoatproject, and closer to the exhibition via the gallery’s website:theoldambulancestation.com

HEART-BAKED MUSIC 

As the name suggests, Heart-Baked Music is about music created by artists from a heartfelt place, and about sharing warm and inspiring music at small halls and venues where artists can connect and form a relationship with the audience. It’s also about fairly paying artists with profits from an event going back to the community. With this ethos Heart-Baked Music has connected with the Blackall Range Lions to create an afternoon of exceptionally warm and inspiring music played by extremely talented musicians in the intimate and beautiful setting of the historic Mapleton Hall.

All the profits from this event will go to earthquaketorn Turkey via the Lions International network, so that maximum value of your dollar will be seen on the ground. The musicians for the upcoming Mapleton Hall event are Kelly Cork, Shaky Razor and Steve Sparrow.

As a songwriter, Kelly Cork has written an extensive and impressive catalogue of songs. A local national treasure who has woven a tapestry of royal song writing throughout Australia's country music scene, recording and sharing the stage with the likes of Sara Storer, Kevin Bennett, Catherine Britt, Lyn Bowtell, Brad Butcher and Felicity Urquhart.

From the world of alternative country, blues and balladry come Shaky Razor, alias Tom ‘Shaky’ Ryan and John

‘Razor’ Roza. Together, this masterful duo complement each other’s storytelling skills, with Razor’s deep bluesy vibes contrasting with Shaky’s soaring notes and delicate tones.

Born totally blind, Steve Sparrow has overcome adversity to create his own original brand of music. Along with his entertainment career, he is a radio producer at 4RPH, a record producer, and records music for many artists at Sparrow Sound Studio.

Steve’s song, Social Network Freak from the album, Paint Your Cactus Green, made number one on the Australian Country Tracks Top 40 Chart and three more top ten singles followed.

The Mapleton Hall is located at 31 Obi Obi Hall Mapleton and the event is on Sunday March 26 from 2pm to 6pm. Tickets along with an optional grazing plate meal can be purchased at the web address brlc.org.au/ heartbakedmusic

Chloe Tsangaris - Giselle Images

Shaye Hardisty and Ketakii Jewson-Brown with some of their 'Sunshine Coats'

The inspiration

Letters

Making roads or inroads?

I’d like to congratulate Andrew Powell on finally getting results in his passionate 15 year battle to get some sections of the Maleny-Kenilworth road fixed up, and how exciting it is that he’ll be able to have a commemorative event to celebrate his win.

I’m also hoping this experience of a long battle might warm him up to getting involved in supporting the 200 year battle that many Indigenous people have been fighting to get recognition and support for the genocide involved in settling this country, and the continuing racism that Indigenous people are up against.

On the 26th January, a friend of mine on her way to the Indigenous Commemorative ceremony at the Neighborhood Centre, had to wait for horses with riders in uniform with guns slung at their side, parading down the main street of Maleny to go by before she could cross the road to come down to the Neighborhood Centre. She was struck by the irony of having to wait for men on horses with guns before she could attend this ceremony that acknowledges the murder of Indigenous people in this region, and areas all over Australia, by men on horseback with guns.

At the entrance to the Neighbourhood Centre where the ceremony was held, there was a gazebo with Andrew Powell’s name emblazoned on it. Someone commented to me how great it was that he supports this event. I beg to differ.

That gazebo, and in fact many gazebos with the names of politicians printed on them are seen at many a public event. Advertising at the taxpayers expense.

I appreciate that Andrew Powell's office allowed the committee who runs this event to photocopy the booklets that are painstakingly put together with true historical accounts of our hidden and confronting history, but it is in fact his job to support groups that make important contributions to the community.

Best wishes Andrew Powell for your commemorative event celebrating your 15 year wait to improve the road between Maleny and Kenilworth. I look forward to the time

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, and 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.

when you respond with your presence, and not just your gazebo, at the important commemorative event on the 26th January. You have been invited many times, and sadly, not yet found it important enough to prioritise on this special day.

Jacinta Foale

The history of Australia Day

The first Commonwealth of Australia Parliament was opened by HRH the Duke of York and Cornwall in Melbourne on the 9th May, 1901. In a constitutional sense, this date marks the formation of Australia as an independent, democratic country.

At that time, each state celebrated its beginnings with a holiday: in New South Wales, Foundation Day was on 26th January; in Victoria, it was on 30th August; in Tasmania, Regatta Day was on the 24th November; in South Australia, Proclamation Day was on 28th December; in Western Australia, Foundation Day was on the first Monday in June; while in Queensland, Queensland Day was on the 6th June. There had been an attempt to declare a country wide Anniversary Day on the 26th January in 1888 but not all states adopted this.

Leading up to federation, there was debate on the need for a national ‘Australia Day’ holiday but there was considerable disagreement over its date. The ‘newer’ states were reluctant to celebrate the convict origins of New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania and even the ‘Father of Federation’ and long-term Premier of New South Wales, Sir Henry Parkes, expressed concern that the 26th January would not be acceptable to Aboriginal People for obvious reasons. For whatever reasons, the first Australia Day holiday in 1915 was declared for the 30th July.

It wasn’t until 1935 that all the states agreed to celebrate Australia Day on the 26th January with the public holiday being gazetted for the Monday closest to that date, although, in many places, it was still locally called Foundation Day. It wasn’t until 1949 that the 26th January became politically significant with the recognition of Australian Citizenship on that day. (Until then Australians were British Nationals with a British Passport.)

Massive bicentennial celebrations on the 1988 Australia

Trivia Time

with Allan Blackburn

1. What was the name of the royal charter signed by King John of England in 1215?

2. In commerce, what does “RRP” stand for?

3. Which chocolate product used the slogan, “Melts in your mouth, not in your hand”?

4. What reptile is often called a “saltie”?

5. What secondary colour are mint leaves?

6. What word is closest in meaning to “indolent”: rude, sad, lazy?

7. In basketball, what is the highest score from a single throw?

8. What kind of living thing is a coleus?

9. On what ocean does Chile have a coastline?

10. Which nursery rhyme character fell off a wall and could not be repaired?

Day attracted international attention and Indigenous peoples around the world questioned anew the appropriateness of celebrating nationhood on this date.

This challenge has grown to a degree that it can no longer be ignored. The 26th January is an important date in our history but it should never be a day of celebration. There are much more appropriate dates to celebrate our nationhood with, for me, the most obvious being the 9th May when we became the Commonwealth of Australia.

Doug Patterson

Tick of approval for new page

Congrats HT for introducing Look Beyond the Label (February HT Holistic section). We have three family members with ADHD, and it was so good to see some content devoted to creating awareness about having ADHD and what it’s like supporting someone with ADHD.

We all laughed at the quote about a drunk elf in your head trying to be helpful!

And myself and my wife recognised the process the ‘Diverse-Thinking Mum’ had to go through to get a diagnosis and slowly learn how to navigate the ups and downs.

So thank you for recognising that not everyone out here is neurotypical, and giving us a platform and voice.

R. Norman, Buderim

Learning for greater understanding

What a useful piece by Lizzie Vaughan from All About Autism, and in fact, the whole Look Beyond the Label section in your February paper.

I had no idea that 1 in 100 Australians are on the autism spectrum, and your piece showed how tough it can be for those who feel they have to hide their autism daily. How stressful and exhausting.

I do not have autism, but it is good to expand my understanding, as a couple of my friends’ kids are on the spectrum and it will be useful for me to learn how to communicate with them in the best way possible.

I look forward to the next Look Beyond the Label in May.

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Bad Joke of the Month

A woman got a pet parrot, but she was horrified to discover that all it did was say mean things and insult her. Nothing she did could stop it. She was especially worried because her whole family was coming over for Christmas dinner. But when the dinner finally came, the parrot didn’t say a word the entire time. After the meal the parrot turned to its owner and said, “Please forgive my behaviour from before. I was entirely out of line.”

“Wow,” the woman said, “glad to hear it.”

“If I may ask,” said the parrot, “what on Earth did that turkey say to you?”

Large woody plant (4)

27. Mental state induced by suggestion (8)

Down

1. Ridicule (8)

2. Still legally acceptable (5) 3.

An extreme attainment (6) 5. Alarm (5)

6. Facilitate (4)

7. Order of business (6)

9. Outstanding (5)

13. Famished (8)

15. Empty (6)

17. Confronted (5)

18. Seldom (6)

20. Ski run (5)

22. Public transport (5)

23. Immense (4)

Trivia answers:

Quick Quote

Sudoku

“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”

– Rumi

1. Magna Carta, 2. Recommended Retail Price, 3. M&Ms , 4. Saltwater crocodile, 5. Green, 6. Lazy, 7. 3, 8. Plant , 9. Pacific, 10. Humpty Dumpty

Poets

THE HAT THAT FLEW AWAY

I bought a pink woolly hat but It must have flown away I saw it once on the ground but didn't pick it up and then it must have flown away It was gone...

I can see it now flying above the chimney tops lifted by the cool breeze I liked that hat but it must have flown away for days I looked for it I wore it once or twice before it flew away…. over the trees.. into the countryside I needed that hat my head was cold the days were cold until I found my hat that must have flown away in my suitcase pocket tucked away behind a hot water bottle too late I was going home to the sunshine but I love my pink hat that didn't fly away

© Linda Cooper

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OBI MAGIC

Timing and patience I’m told is the key. So, I watch and wait so very patiently, While others try to trick my roving eyes. I’m not fooled, as I wave away the flies, Concentrating on swirls and ripples, Not turtles and fish faking it with bubbles.

There! Deep ripples across the creek! Excitement makes my knees go weak. As I prepare myself and my camera I hear the chuckling of a kookaburra, And think, perhaps it’s laughing at me. But no! How joyous to finally see…

My quarry right there in front, eye to eye. Click, click, click! Nonchalant and not shy, Happily posing for me before diving away. I’ll never forget the first time, a Monday, That I saw an ornithorhynchus anatinus, Maleny’s very own wonderful platypus!

© S Gillis

NATURE’S INVITATION

As the sun arises in the early morn, it jolts me from my trance, The call from Mother nature, an invitation to her dance.

The music of the outback. The silence. Dramatic pause, Entranced by its openness, devoid of ceiling or walls.

She calls me in with her elegance, and her undoubted charm, Her magnetic beauty, her energy and her peaceful calm.

The indigenous, the original ones, they know it all so well, Their symbiotic knowing of belonging, they feel with every cell.

The foundation. The beginning. Dreamtime as it's known, The ancestors. The ancient ones. Their wisdom seeds have grown.

With their spirit and their kinship, they lead the way and show us how, The way to live in unity, the water way. The Tao.

So with humble mind and open heart, her invitation I accept, To share her land, her teachings. With honour and respect.

Standing at the clearing, the sunset breathtakingly begins, The many birds, like angels, so majestically they sing.

I look out at the vastness, twinkling stars which fill the sky, So thankful for creation. No need to question why.

© Bill Tillott

Forum on Monday March 20 at the Maleny RSL, 9am to 11.30am. There will be a short film outlining financial and legal abuse of seniors and free morning tea.

There has been much publicity on domestic and family violence but less on how elders can suffer from physical, emotional and financial abuse.

Expert speakers, led by Julian Porter from the Sunshine Coast Community Legal Service, will also hold a Q&A session or you can speak privately to presenters. Phone 0419599042, if possible, for catering purposes. (Pictured: Committee member Barbara Jones of Speak UP Now at the Maleny Australia Day outreach, 2023)

The concert will be in St George's Anglican Church on the corner of Tallowwood Street and Walker Drive at 2pm on Sunday March 26, and the cost is just $20. Tickets can be sourced from MalenyAnglican.com.au/concerts, or phone Susan on 5494 3062.

Popular throughout Queensland as a concert guitarist, Paul is also a composer and writer. With a Bachelor of Music in performance, majoring in classical guitar, and a PhD in musicology, he is a casual lecturer at the University of Queensland and a regular reviewer for Limelight Magazine in Australia.

Paul is involved in research into ‘the intersections for guitar between popular music and the internet’.

His program in Maleny will include Federico Mompou Suite Compostelana, Victor Arregui Selections from Piezas Lyricas and Fernando Sor, selections of his Etudes

Maleny Eco Festival

Maleny is hosting a three-day festival showcasing creatives who work sustainably and naturally, by recycling, remaking, growing and any other practice that has an Eco theme.

Stallholders and exhibitors who are makers, artists, designers, cooks or growers incorporating a sustainable or ‘eco’ approach to their art, craft or business are involved.

This includes art and artisan products from waste or found items, food items grown from sustainable practices, art from recycled products, items that can be recycled when no longer in use and creative repurposing.

Sapwood Studio run by Amaya is just one of the stalls at the Maleny Eco Creative Festival, this celebration of waste to art - including specialty vintage that's still beautiful, collectible or incredibly fun!

Amaya makes stunning wraps, scarves, handbags, clutch purses and hats made from discarded fibre from local breeders or recycled cotton yarn.

health and wellbeing activities around the region, which are either $10 (or $5 with a Health Care/Pensioner card). Registered participants will receive email updates on information on classes and how to book.

Activities will be added over time. Ensure you are registered to keep up to date. For more information and to register, visit Council’s website and search ‘Healthy Sunshine Coast’.

view to getting more players on the courts.

The number of juniors has more than doubled and still growing with coach Jani Kroyherr inspiring the young players of the future. The court surfaces have been renovated, the nets have been upgraded and there’s a new practice ball machine, so conditions are ideal at the Club.

Two big ticket items are the return of Saturday afternoon tennis starting at 4pm (summer time) on Feb 18th. This is to encourage the working families to get more involved and enjoy the sport. Non members are welcome.

Also, court hire is now free for both members and non-members. A great initiative. Bookings are still essential. Visit tennis.com.au/maleny.

Buderim VIEW Club recently held their AGM which was presided over by Zone Councillor Vanda Cannock and a new committee was formed for 2023 (Pictured). This AGM and Lunch was the first club meeting of the year and a great opportunity for the ladies to catch up. The new Club President is Antoinette O’Connor and everyone involved wishes her well.

The next lunch meeting will be held on Wednesday March 1, 2023, 11am for 11.30am start at the Buderim Tavern. There is always an interesting guest speaker.

The Club raises money for The Smith Family charity and the Learning For Life program in all their activities. The Buderim VIEW Club currently supports 7 Learning for Life students.

Any ladies who are interested in coming along to one of their events or would like to join the club, should contact Gail Julian on email gai3@optusnet.com.au or phone Gail on 5476 7163 by the previous Saturday to the monthly meeting and lunch. You can also visit the website on view.org.au

Church welcomes classical guitarist

The first concert for 2023 in the St George’s-inthe Hills regular series will feature the celebrated Queensland classical guitarist Paul Ballam-Cross (pictured).

Other stalls booked at this time include Wayne Schultz Woodworker, Moondani Maleny, 828 Design, Doggy Eco, Frog in a Teacup, and Nic's Creations, and many more!

The festival is happening on March 31, 12pm-6pm (with the official launch - Shop and Sip - from 3pm); April 1 and 2, 9am-3pm. For more details visit Maleny Eco Creative Festival on Facebook.

Healthy Sunshine Coast

Want to improve the way you move, eat, sleep, think and connect with others? Then this low-cost health and wellbeing program is for you.

It’s time to run, jump, and groove into Sunshine Coast Council’s Healthy Sunshine Coast program, which has bounced back for 2023 with classes being held across the region.

The aim of the program is to encourage positive mental health and resilience, regular physical activity, healthy eating, strong social connections, and participation across all ages and abilities.

Community Portfolio Councillor David Law said the 2023 program had something for everyone, from GROOVE dance at Kenilworth, meditation and Forest Bathing at the Maroochy Botanical Gardens, over 50s fitness at Buderim and so much more.

Registration is free, but essential. Once signed up, local residents will be able to attend a range of low-cost

A meeting with Blackall Range clubs has suggested that more interaction, both social and competitive will be seen in the near future for juniors and adults, avoiding a lot of travel down the coast. So if you’ve been thinking just maybe, now’s the time by the sound of it.

Great Southern Land

The Buderim Male Choir is presenting a new show, called Great Southern Land, a showcase of Australian music from bush ballads to the likes of Peter Allen and the Seekers, covering the earliest days of the colony to today.

Our Great Southern Land concerts will be at Beerwah Community Hall, Saturday, March 11 at 2pm and Buderim War Memorial Hall, Saturday, March 18 at 2pm.

The choir would like to acknowledge the constant support of the Buderim Foundation, the Sunshine Coast Council, and the Queensland Community Gambling Fund.

Men, the choir needs a few more to give them a stronger voice! You’re sitting there saying, “But I can’t sing…” Perhaps you think your voice isn’t great when it’s just you, but when voices combine and support each other, it grows into a mighty sound. And it’ll get you out of the house one night a week plus performances. Rehearsals are at St Mark’s Church Hall, Buderim, every Monday from 7pm. Please visit buderimmalechoir.org.au for more information.

Vale

Doctor

Michael Leo Simpson – 1959 to 2023

Montville Citizen of the Year, 2007 and Montville Lifetime Citizen, 2022

When Michael graduated in medicine in 1991, he took up an internship at Nambour Hospital, wanting a country experience for his young family. He had already set his sights on becoming a GP in a village community.

The family, Michael, Kyleigh, Christina and Eleanor, were visiting Montville when the warmth and friendliness extended to them during a school open day convinced them that they had found the community they wanted to join.

In 1992, they purchased a small cottage on Western Avenue, enrolled their daughter, Christina at the Montville State School and welcomed their third child, son John, into the family.

It wasn’t until 1995 that Michael was able to secure a position in a local medical practice where he served as a Montville doctor for the next 27 years.

In the 1990s, Montville was still predominantly a rural community and Michael immersed himself in that community. He believed home visits were an essential part of village medical service and through these he quickly became familiar with the values and concerns of the community.

He joined two key village institutions, the Montville State School P&C Association and the Montville Village Association (MVA). Through these, Michael engaged in working tirelessly for the health and well-being of the community.

As Vice-President of the MVA, Michael devised and managed urgent restoration and maintenance work on the Montville Village Hall in 2005/6. During this work he realised that many of the community facilities based in and around the Village Green, Memorial Close and Carpenter Place, including the hall itself, were exposed and vulnerable to commercial development.

Working with an historian, Michael prepared a detailed submission nominating this precinct to be heritage listed and so protected. His nomination was successful and the precinct has become the centre of community activity again. In recognition of his community service, Michael was awarded

Montville Citizen of the Year on Australia Day, 2007.

Michael held a passionate interest in three leisuretime pursuits which he shared with the community: vintage cars; gardening; and music.

He helped establish and was a foundation member of the Blackall Range Horseless Carriage Club which began life on Western Avenue. The club has provided a static display of vintage and heritage cars at Australia Day Ceremonies for over 20 years.

With wife, Kyleigh, he created a heritage garden, ‘The Shambles’, on their small, once degraded block, winning awards, writing gardening books and promoting a successful Open Gardening Program which not only inspired gardeners but has raised over $100,000 for local charities and disaster victims.

However, it is his love of music that the community will miss the most.

With his extended family, Michael created the Simpson Brothers Band. The band has played at Montville’s Australia Day Ceremonies since the 1990s and for a number of themed dinner-dances over the years.

It has also played at the Hunchy Christmas Party for many years leading to Michael and Kyleigh being granted honorary Hunchy Citizenship.

An ultimate measure of the importance that Michael placed on music, however, is revealed in late 2021 at the height of COVID. Believing the community needed ‘cheering up’, the band set up in front of the Village Square on Main Street to render a rollicking concert to lift spirits.

More than anything else, this is Michael’s legacy –to care for, nurture and lift the spirits of the individual and the community.

In recognition of his service to and devotion for the Montville community, Michael, along with Kyleigh, was presented with the Montville Lifetime Citizen Award at the Australia Day Ceremony, 2022.

Doug Patterson Montville History Group

Help create a place of cherished nature and ecological wonder

It's time to have your say on the Sunshine Coast Ecological Park draft master plan. Council is proposing to restore former farming pasture in the hinterland to lush rainforest creating a place of cherished nature and ecological wonder for generations to discover and enjoy. Submissions open 6 March and close 20 March. Visit Council's website for more details.

Grow it local to win great prizes

Wonky backyard veggies and creatively named chooks, it’s your time in the sun, with entries open until 30 March for the annual Grow It Local Awards. Sunshine Coast growers in the backyard, school patch, kitchen windowsill or community garden have the chance to impress the nation and win a bumper crop of prizes. To enter and for more details, visit growitlocal.com.

Council traineeship opportunities

Calling all high school graduates and uni students! Are you looking to gain valuable skills, work experience and get paid? Apply by 12 March for a Sunshine Coast Council traineeship! Our trainees are paid to learn on-the-job for 12 months and complete a certificate qualification. Sound good? Visit Council's website to apply.

CUSTOMER CONTACT

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'Everyone Belongs' on the Sunshine Coast

Celebrate our vibrant and diverse region with Harmony Week in 2023 beginning 20 March. The festivities will showcase a colourful array of food, dance, culture, sport and more! To see what's on, search ‘Harmony Week’ on Council’s website.

One for the calendar

Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online or at Sunshine Coast City Hall Chambers – 23 March at 9am.

Mowing grass has never been greener

This is all thanks to Council’s new fleet of zero emission, 100 per cent electric ride-on mowers. The five new mowers are environmentally friendly and reduce noise pollution by 50 per cent. The fully electric mowers join Council's eco-friendly fleet of vehicles and plant tools, demonstrating Council’s sustainability commitment.

Is your business ready to scale up?

Enroll now in the “Scaling Up – a smarter way to do business” program to leverage your growth and expansion efforts, gain resources and support and drive business performance. Search ‘Scaling Up’ on Council's website. Program starts 10 March. Ride to school for your chance to win

Ride, scoot or skate to school on Friday 24 March for national Ride2School Day for your chance to win! Four lucky students will win bike shop vouchers valued at $500*. Register on Council’s website before 5pm on Friday 24 March. *Conditions apply.

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The Simpson Band (Michael in the wheelchair) outside Mountain Bean Cafe October 2021

LOCAL MUSINGS

On the button!

by ANGUS RICHARD

It occurred to me late last night that the debris from our past sometimes gets carried forward to the present without question. Why we persist with such baggage remains a mystery. To illustrate this point, consider the gentleman’s suite.

Across the suite spectrum at one extreme is the young, inexperienced real estate agent, with the shiny suit, stove pipe pants, shoes so pointed you could knit with them, overwhelming body spray and a ghastly habit of calling you “chief”!

At the other end of the spectrum the tailored suit of the political class, the senior executives and CEOs.

The common denominator across all of the above is a seemingly useless row of buttons on the end of each sleeve . The purpose of which seems to be about as transparent as The Voice.

But here’s where it gets interesting. These buttons surprisingly are a throwback in history to the battle of Waterloo of 1815, the defeat of

Napoleon and the rise to fame of the remarkable Duke of Wellington.

The Iron Duke was an exceptional general. He may have had allied casualties at Waterloo of 23,000 men, but the important thing was that he won.

Incidentally you won’t find graveyards filled with the fallen as they had a habit at that time of selling off the bodies for fertilizer! Which reminds me of the wonderful TV gardener Peter Cundall who stated that when he died, he did not want to stop working and reportedly sought to be buried in a compost heap! (Now that’s a whole new idea for the Greens!)

The Duke was a stickler for discipline and order. His infantry were always brilliantly turned out in their scarlet uniforms and white webbing. What really annoyed him was the British soldiers’ habit of wiping or blowing their noses on their spiffy uniform sleeves! This practice being about as attractive as a Brussel sprout to a teenager!

The Duke was your exemplary “Alpha Male.” He would have not done well in today’s world of woke consensus. When later he became Britain’s Prime Minister, he held his first Cabinet Meeting. He was later asked as to how it went and responded “An

extraordinary affair. I gave them their orders and they wanted to sit down and discuss it!”

Wellington needed to solve this rather unpleasant uniform issue. His solution was elegant. He ordered the sewing on of a row of brass buttons at the end of each sleeve. This made a dripping “wipe” or major “blow” a potentially painful exercise and it worked!

At Walmer Castle in the UK, you can view the Duke’s scarlet uniform, replete with brass buttons on the sleeve or check any contemporary portrait of him in uniform. He practiced what he preached and to this day we have carried forward his row of buttons on our suit sleeves.

In our modern world of tissues, you have to question why we persist with this throwback that was initiated by a general some two hundred years ago and somehow became a fashion item.

The only positive to come out of all this is that should another pandemic strike and tissues, like toilet rolls, find themselves in short supply you can always don your suit, grab the scissors, eliminate the buttons, and blow or wipe to your heart’s content! .

Why advertising in the Hinterland Times is a smart investment for your local business

If you’re a small business in the local region looking to reach a wider audience and grow your customer base, advertising in the Hinterland Times could be the perfect solution. With a readership of over 30,000 and over 15 years of experience in providing quality content to its readers, the Hinterland Times is a trusted and well-established source of information for the local community.

Here are some of the key benefits of advertising in the Hinterland Times:

1Reach a targeted local audience: As a free community magazine, the Hinterland Times is distributed throughout the local region, making it an effective way to reach a specific local market. This means that your advertising dollars are spent on reaching the people who are most likely to be interested in your products or services.

audience, especially for small businesses that may not have large advertising budgets. With a range of ad sizes and packages available, you can choose an option that fits your budget and business goals.

4Boost brand awareness: By advertising in the Hinterland Times, you can increase brand awareness and build trust and credibility with the local community. Over time, this can help to establish your business as a go-to source for the products or services you offer.

5Access to experienced marketing professionals: The team behind the Hinterland Times has over 15 years of experience in creating effective print advertising campaigns for local businesses. They can provide guidance and support to help you create ads that are eye-catching, engaging and effective.

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High engagement rates: Print advertising in the Hinterland Times offers a high engagement rate compared to other forms of advertising. Readers of the magazine tend to be more engaged with the content and are more likely to take action based on the ads they see.

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Cost-effective: Advertising in the Hinterland Times is a cost-effective way to reach a local

In conclusion, advertising in the Hinterland Times is a smart investment for small businesses in the local region. With its wide readership, high engagement rates, cost-effectiveness, and access to experienced marketing professionals, it’s a great way to reach your target audience and grow your business. Contact the Hinterland Times today to learn more about their advertising options and how they can help you achieve your business goals.

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The views expressed in the Local Musings column are the writer’s and not necessarily the views of the HT team.

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

Sunrise Chiropractic

The hinterland has a new chiropractor in town!

Damian Treacey is based at 19 Coral Street, Maleny, on Monday and Wednesday 2-5pm, and Friday 9am –12pm.

Damian grew up in Melbourne, before moving to Sydney’s northern beaches for 27 years.

“It was during my late teens whilst surfing at Manly that I became fascinated with the working of the human body, whilst watching other surfers, paddle for waves,” shared Damian.

“I thought that it was more important to learn about the functioning of the human body than other careers.”

After finishing high school, Damian’s mother came across an advertisement about studying Chiropractic at Sydney College of Chiropractic.

“I went along for an interview, and over 40 years later I am still passionate about it and being able to help the community to restore the activities they may have lost.”

After leaving Sydney Damian and his wife, Sandy, moved to Bundaberg and spent 20 years there on a rural property, not far from the ocean. When their daughter moved to Brisbane they chose to move to the Sunshine Coast, where the couple have been for the last five years.

“We are now living in Witta and love the peace and sunsets,” said Damian, “and the opportunity arose to take over John Pirie’s Chiropractic and Applied Kinesiology practice in Maleny. This was a chance for me to carry on the great work that John and Pippa had been doing for the last 18 years.”

Damian enjoys using his skills to assist people from all walks of life to be able to do things in their day that they may not have been able to do before.

“The joy that they receive from this, makes me feel grateful. With what’s happened over the last few years, the community connection has been affected and I feel that the work that I’m doing can help people reconnect, not only with themselves, but with others,” said Damian.

Damian had a shoulder and knee replacement two years ago and said, “This has given my physical and mental body a new lease on life. I am not back to surfing yet, but it will come soon.

“Living in the mountains will encourage us to explore more walking areas. I also enjoy reading about the body and mind and how they can be improved.”

I asked Damian if he had a quote or saying that resonated with him and his work.

“It’s never about the Doing, it’s about the Being. Where your attention goes, it grows,” he said with a smile.

Damian is looking forward to caring for the people not only in the community here, but for all that choose to visit.

Don’t miss out!

Alack of time and not prioritising their own wellbeing are two of the major barriers women face in looking after their health. BreastScreen Sunshine Coast supports International Women’s Day and its mission to assist women to make informed decisions about their health.

On the Sunshine Coast, almost half of women over the age of 50 are not having a breast screen every two years as recommended by doctors. BreastScreen Queensland Health Promotion Officer Gillian Duffy is urging women to put themselves first and book in for a screen.

“We have six services across the Coast and the mobile service will be conveniently located in Nambour Mill Shopping Village in March. We have early, late and Saturday appointments to make it easier for working women, and the service is free,” Ms Duffy said.

No doctor’s referral is needed and appointments take less than 30 minutes.

“If you are female and over 40, take advantage of our fast, free and friendly service. It could save your life,” Ms Duffy said.

BreastScreen Queensland has services at Nambour General Hospital and West Terrace, Caloundra. The mobile service will be at Nambour Mill Shopping Village from 6 –18 March 2023.

To book an appointment at any of the services just call 13 20 50 or for more information or to book online visit breastscreen. qld.gov.au

• Beautifully made partial and full dentures

• Can be claimed through private health funds and DVA

• Disabled Access

• Ample Parking

• Dentures made by a qualified Dentist and Cosmetic Dental Technician

Introducing Dr Denture

Dr Richard Hamilton Johnston is a rare breed, Dr Johnston’s introduction to dentistry was as a top Cosmetic Dental Technician working in Brisbane. This means he is extremely good at making beautiful and functional dentures.

Richard then took a hiatus from the dental profession and joined the Australian Defence force in Army Aviation. Dr Johnston then returned to the dental profession, qualifying as a dentist in 2008. This combination of Cosmetic Dental Technician and qualified Dentist, means Dr Johnston can look after all your dental and denture needs, understanding your oral anatomy, your dental health and how to create functional partial or full dentures that look amazing.

Top Implant Dentist Dr Michel Zabik has been serving the Beerwah and Woombye communities since 2017 and has now teamed up with Dr Johnston to provide a range of Implant retained denture solutions including All-On-Four and Dr Zabik’s own ‘Snap In Denture’ Securely retained with Dental Implants, Dr Zabik’s Snap In Denture, means you get the feel and function of real teeth matched with the artistry of Dr Johnston’s cosmetically designed dentures – the perfect combination.

Shockwave solution for heel pain

Stepping Out Podiatry in Landsborough is ready to help with your heel pain!

This modern podiatry clinic has a spacious waiting area that is wheelchair/walker-friendly and runs five days a week, with 2-3 podiatrists treating most days. The clinic also has a large space for rehabilitation exercise and gait assessments.

Tailor-made treatments

Ÿ Massage

Ÿ Bowen

Ÿ Lymphatic Drainage

Ÿ Postural Alignment

Andrea is a seasoned veteran and a muscle whisperer.

For those suffering from heel pain, the Landsborough clinic offers relief through Shockwave Therapy, and we had a chat with some of the Landsborough team to find out more.

“When you have heel pain you feel terrible.  Shoes are uncomfortable, walking is uncomfortable, and you think twice before getting out and about,” said podiatrist Jason Roberts.

“It is important to know that with the right advice you don’t have to live with foot pain.”

So what is Shockwave Therapy?

“Shockwave Therapy helps improve function and movement in your joints and muscles,” explained Jason. “It works by emitting acoustic waves which penetrate the deeper tissue of our body, helps break up scar tissue and improves blood flow to the area.”

Shockwave Therapy essentially works at a cellular level to reduce inflammation, relax the muscles, stimulate bone regeneration, and break the pain cycle.

How does it work for heel pain?

“Studies have shown Shockwave stimulates a natural healing response in the tissue around the heel,” said Mia Orford, a fellow member of the Stepping Out Podiatry team.

Microtrauma from the shockwaves results in your body releasing factors necessary for healing of damaged tissue in the plantar fascia and surrounding tendons and muscles of the foot.

Now we all know that there is rarely one magical unicorn treatment for any injury, so podiatrists will generally recommend you will need to support your heel by strapping your foot and also wearing protective cushioned footwear.

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“Shockwave Therapy is proven to increase the healing properties of the tissues and decrease the levels of pain within the heel,” added Mia.

What can I expect?

“Initially the treatment will give you an analgesic effect which will decrease your pain,” said Jason, “then because the shockwaves stimulate more blood flow to the heel, your injured tissue around your heel will start to mend itself.”

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“Generally after 2-3 treatments most people have made a dramatic improvement in pain and can get back to functioning normally,” said Mia with a smile.

Call Stepping Out Podiatry on 1300 881 082 to make an appointment and visit the team at Landsborough, and Kawana, with their Shockwave machines.

Their website steppingoutpodiatry.com.au also hosts great blog articles if you want to read more.

“We have a saying at Stepping Out Podiatry,” said Jason. “Our focus is your feet and we love what we do!”

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Magic mushrooms and Ecstasy approved by the TGA

Did you like my salacious headline? I’ve been asked by a few people on the Range about the recently announced TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) changes to the Poisons Schedule listing of Psilocybin and MDMA from S9 (prohibited substances) to S8 (highly controlled substances).

In particular, I’ve been asked whether this means these substances are safe and effective, and how they might be made available to patients with mental illness.

This is a big deal. Since the ‘60s hallucinogens have been branded as dangerous recreational drugs through abuse by researchers, governments, and individuals. Genuine research into the potential of these substances to impact mental illness ground to a due to their prohibition.

Slowly, some hallucinogens have returned to respectability as therapeutic agents worthy of serious research, and the results of this early research for a range of difficult to treat mental health conditions is impressive.

decision to allow authorised access to psilocybin and MDMA in 2016 following a Lancet publication on the use of Psilocybin treatment-resistant depression.

Although only 12 patients were in this study the response was extraordinary; two thirds were depression free and the others experienced significant improvement in their symptoms. There were no significant adverse effects.

Many experienced a return of depressive symptoms within months but follow-up qualitative research also reported that the treatment had given them lasting hope for their futures. For an illness with an estimated mortality rate of 16/1000 in the 18-29yo cohort this is a massive step forward.

Trials of MDMA in conjunction with psychotherapy in treatment-resistant PTSD were equally compelling. It is important to note that these trials are relatively small, and there’s a great deal to unpack about who benefits and who doesn’t, and who might face an increased risk of harm as all research has been in neurotypical patients to date.

It’s also crucial to note these drugs have been given in the context of psychotherapy from qualified professionals with expertise in treatment of PTSD and major depression.

So what’s behind these results? What’s happening in people’s brains? These findings have opened a whole new area of research into the neuroscience of depression, PTSD, OCD, addiction, and existential distress associated with severe or terminal illness.

fMRI studies have shown that the degree of brain connectivity that occurs with PSI or MDMA treatment is enhanced markedly. Conversely, in both major depression and some forms of PTSD there can be marked reduction of activity in areas outside of the “Default Mode Network”.

Dutch researcher, Dr. Mendel Kaelen, uses a great metaphor to explain this theory. If the brain is described as a snow-covered hill, and thoughts as sled tracks down that hill, then it makes sense that the more a thought is repeated the deeper the rut will be and the more likely everything will “default” to this pathway over time.

This network of trails becomes the “Default Mode Network” of thought patterns for an individual, a large part of our concept of self identity and ego. If many of the thoughts are of trauma or negative self talk, then this may form the basis for PTSD and major depression.

PSI and MDMA may act like fresh snowfall, obliterating these tracks temporarily, and facilitating the generation of new and more healthier thought patterns with the guidance of a therapist.

The Australian law changes will come into effect on 1/7/23, and before PSI and MDMA therapy can be legally available to patients with treatment-resistant PTSD or depression psychiatrists will also need to seek approval to become an authorised prescriber and obtain a specific drug importation licence.

Production pathways will need to be generated to ensure safe and regulated supply outside of the illegal drug trade. Most importantly of all, we need to ensure the safety of patients undergoing these treatments.

Sadly, abuse of trust by some health practitioners is a reality we need to actively safeguard against in planning treatment protocols where patient autonomy is expected to be impaired temporarily. This will all take some time.

As a community we need to steward the use of these therapies wisely – continue research on a larger scale, ensure the safety of patients in therapy, work towards equitable treatment access routes, and be appropriately cautious about what we don’t yet know about these substances.

I’d like to acknowledge Michael Pollan’s excellent book, How to Change Your Mind, as well as Besel van der Kolk’s work The Body Keeps the Score – I highly recommend both if you’d like to learn more about the neuroscience of PTSD or emerging research into hallucinogens in severe mental illness.

Q&A column for all the big and little medical questions you’ve always wanted to ask, written by hinterland resident, Dr Emma Secomb.

Psilocybin mushroom, aka Magic Mushrooms - image Nathan J Hilton

Local meal service

Use Your Mental Edge

Mental Performance Coaching

What is Mental Performance Coaching? Well, it is the ‘Science of Success’.

It gives us the tools and resources to perform to the peak of our potential.

Mental Performance is not the same as psychology, although there is an overlapping tapestry between the two. Consider this metaphor of a car. Psychology is clinical, it’s the understanding of how a car works. Petrol goes in here, the engine fires with spark, the fumes go through the exhaust, etc.

Mental performance is learning how to drive the car! Are you looking for a breakthrough in your life and want more out of it? Imagine having money, health, loving relationships, and a work-life balance. Think about how that would make YOU feel now.

Studies have shown us time and again that people who use mental performance training significantly outperform their peers - be it sport, business, LIFE.

Developing these mental skills is just like any other skill –they require consistent practice and over time this consistently compounds.

What is the key to consistency? It’s consistency!

RangeCare’s award-winning meal delivery service is back and fresher than ever with a new-look menu and even more seasonal specials on offer.

RangeCare’s Freeze and Heat meals are prepared fresh onsite daily by a team of experienced and passionate cooks using fresh and quality ingredients.

“Our ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible as it is important to us to support local businesses,” said Gemma Webster, RangeCare Kitchen Coordinator.

With 14 different meal options available, the RangeCare menu boasts a wide range of cuisines. From classic roasts to flavourful curries, hearty homestyle favourites to delicious seasonal specials, there is plenty of variety to choose from.

Meals can be purchased from just $10 for a main meal and $7 for seasonal soups. “We also offer a wide selection of low gluten, dairy free and vegetarian options to suit most dietary needs,” Gemma said. This meal delivery service is available to anyone in the community as RangeCare believes everyone deserves access to affordable and healthy meals.

“Meals are delivered every Friday to local residents by one of our friendly drivers,” Gemma said.

Meals can be easily ordered online via RangeCare’s website or you can give the friendly team at RangeCare a call and place an order over the phone.

To find out more about RangeCare Freeze and Heat meals or to place your order please call 07 5445 7044 or visit rangecare.com.au/freeze-and-heat-meals

So, consider unlocking your innate power within today with Mental Performance Coaching - let's reach for new heights together!

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Gemma Webster, RangeCare Kitchen Coordinator, preparing Freeze and Heat meals for the community

ASTROLOGY

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

AUDIOLOGIST

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

BEAUTY THERAPISTS

Emmanuelle’s Beauty

Now at - 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.

CHIROPRACTORS

Maple Chiropractic Maleny

Dr. Samuel Lowe, Dr. Catherine Metcalf, Dr. Rebel Hungerford & Nikki Duncan-Exercise Physiologist. Gentle, effective care for the whole family. Concession, family rates & HICAPS available 45 Maple St, Maleny 5494 3322 maplechiropractic.com.au

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

Dr John Pirie Chiropractor & Applied Kinesiologist NEW

John Pirie welcomes Dr Damian Treacey Chiropractor & Applied Kinesiologist

Gentle hands on Chiropractic using Applied Kinesiology. Over 30 years in private practice. Mon and Wed 2-5pm, Fri 9am-12pm 19 Coral Street, Maleny. 0492 949 695

COUNSELLING & LIFE COACHING

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

FITNESS, PERSONAL TRAINER ,DANCE

Get Active!!!

Group Fitness & Personal Training

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

Maleny Vibes Pilates & Spin

Boutique reformer pilates and spin cycle studio. Introductory offer 4 classes $50 to all new clients. Book online www.malenyvibespilates.com Studio 37 Coral St, Maleny. malenyvibespilates@gmail.com Insta @malenyvibespilates_and_spin

Maleny Rumble Room

Boutique Group Fitness Boxing & HIIT studio. Limited to 8 people per class. Introductory offer 4 classes for $50 to all new clients. Book online @ www.malenyrumbleroom.com.au 37 Coral Street, Maleny. Insta @maleny_rumbleroom

KINESIOLOGY

The New Leaf - Coaching and Kinesiology

Clear the rubbish off your life path and confidently move forward. Est.1997 The New Leaf offers sessions/programs via clinic/phone.

Contact Zoe 0401 318 593 4/38 Maple St, Maleny www.thenewleaf.blog

MASSAGE

Blue Zen Massage – Sensei Shayne Harris Dip.Remedial Massage & Dip.Reflexology

An integrated therapist shares deep-tissue holistic massages, MET, joint mobilisation,  myotherapy. Unwind with Shiatsu, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, hot stones/cupping. Diamond Valley Treehouse www.bluezenmassage.com 0407 002 567  HF Rebates

MEDICAL CENTRE

Ochre Health Medical Centre

Offering onsite Doctors, experienced nursing staff and Allied health services.

Ph Maleny: 5494 2388; Book online at www.ochrehealth.com.au

MENTAL PERFORMANCE

Jamie Milne Training

Jamie Milne is SEQ’s leading Mental Performance Coach. Finding your Mental Edge is Jamie’s specialty. His approach is unique in delivery and the results speak for themselves. Contact: jamiemilnetraining.com or call   0431 339 975.

HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS

Nellies Creative Hair Design

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

21 Coral St Maleny – Ph: 0438 785 443

HOME CARE

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

HOMEOPATHY

Pauline Ashford - B.H.Sc, Complementary

Med & Homeopathy Classical homeopathy; Lymphatic drainage; Dorn spinal, joint and headache therapy; EFT - Emotional Freedom

Techniques; Reiki

130 Ansell Rd Witta – Ph: 5494 4101

E: malenyhomeopathy@gmail.com

HYPNOTHERAPY

OPTOMETRIST

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

Wilson Fitzpatrick Family Optometrists NEW Local, independent optometrist passionate about exceptional eye care, individualised customer service, and impeccable frame design proudly serving the Hinterland since 1984. Come and see the difference! 40 Howard St, Nambour 5441 2277

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Range of Motion Physiotherapy

Maleny, Mapleton and Imbil Russ, Karl, and Kathryn. Providing the highest quality care to restore & maintain optimal physical function & mobility.

Ph: 5478 6600 www.rangeofmotion.com.au

Heartspace Artspace & Counselling NEW

Liz Antcliff B. Psych; MA Coun; AThr ANZACATA ; ACA Sensorimotor Creative Arts Therapy and Counselling for individuals and groups. Creative Expression for wellness and health.  www.heartspaceartspace.com  E: liz@heartspaceartspace.com P: 0438 163 255

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

Transformation Tree Wellness & Therapy Centre, North Maleny.

Kaatheyrn Tempest, experienced and registered Counsellor, Yoga Teacher, Metaphysical Healer, Workshop and Retreat Facilitator. NDIS clients welcomed. 0492 877 228 www.transformationtree.com.au

Palmwoods Community Garden will hold an Open Day on Sunday, March 12 from 3pm, with a guest speaker from ‘Backyards for Diversity’ followed by afternoon tea.

Everyone will have an opportunity to learn more about wildlife and how to encourage it in our backyards and urban areas. Also, locals can get to know their community garden and its members.

Gail Lockyer said she chose to join ‘Soil & Soul’ Palmwoods Community Garden to gain a sense of belonging to the community through being involved.

Backyards for bees and butterflies

Come to this free public event, presented by Natalie Sanderson, of Backyards for Biodiversity SEQ Inc., on Thursday March 2, from 2 - 3.30pm, at the Arts and Ecology Centre, Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens, Tanawha.

This is part 1 of the 2023 Backyards to Biosphere program, and it will highlight the importance of pollinators, as well as threats that many species are facing.

“While I have a small garden at home, the community garden was far greater than my own ability to grow food,” she said.

“I have formed some wonderful friendships when nurturing my own mental and physical health. I may attend a morning working bee for an hour, or just pop in to check on some seedlings. That is the beauty of being a volunteer – it fits in with your program.

“We have many visitors, including young scouts, kindy students and some people with disabilities. They all get something out of their visit. It’s beautiful to see a young child realise where their food comes from.

“We enjoy attending monthly dinners on a Sunday evening after a gardening session and workshops at the garden where I have learnt about self-sufficiency, bush tucker, organic gardening and solving some of my own garden issues.

“Volunteering draws together people of different walks of life, cultures, ages, skills and personalities and blends them into a wonderful community for all to benefit. It is evident amongst our members that it works.”

Project manager Kay Nixon said people could choose to have their own plot or just join in for a very reasonable annual fee.

For more info email: contactsoil.soul@gmail.com or phone Kay 0412 539 020 or visit the Open Day on March 12 at 17-19 Hill Street, Palmwoods.

There will also be a discussion on ways of improving our gardens as wildlife habitat, starting with growing local plant species. Afternoon tea will be supplied during the discussion, and all are welcome with no booking required.

‘Biosphere’ means we don’t merely live in houses. We need to live in sustainable ecosystems… more biodiverse backyards, including yours! Let’s start making our backyards places for pollinators - bees, butterflies and other invertebrates, using local plants.

Organised by Friends of Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens Inc. Email: friendsofMRBBG@gmail.com

Fruits of a native Garden for Wildlife

Often when people come into the nursery looking for beautiful bird-attracting plants, it is the vision of dramatic displays of colourful flowers that they have at the top of their mind. But what’s often overlooked are the benefits (and beauty) of a range of colourful native fruiting plants for wildlife.

Not only do fleshy fruits provide a wonderful food source for many birds (and other wildlife), they are also very attractive in a well designed native Garden for Wildlife.

In one of our member’s native Garden for Wildlife, splashes of colour from a range of fruiting plants can be seen throughout the garden

through shades of green foliage. Of particular note, spectacular bursts of red berries can be seen on the Red Fruited Palm Lily (Cordyline rubra), and other plants providing different tones

Barung native Plant nursery

and textures include the purple fruits of Velvet leaf (Callicarpa pedunculata), and Climbing deeringia (Deeringia amaranthoides).

Hairy psychotria (Psychotria loniceroides), has recently provided a feast for the King Parrots which cleaned up almost every fruit on the bush! But due to their deft harvesting, there was very little damage to the plant.

There is a variety of beautiful fruiting plants in the Barung Nursery at the moment, suited to a range of native garden designs. So if you are looking for the perfect species for your native gardening project, pop in and see the friendly team at the Barung Maleny Community Nursery.

Phone 5494 3151

Porters Lane Nursery opening times: Wednesday to Saturday 9am - 3pm

Following the devastating floods in Queensland, the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital was receiving green sea turtles found with ulcerated open wounds on their shells and flippers, often leading to the exposure of the underlying bone.

The veterinary team suspects that this is linked to diminishing sea grass availability, and due to low food supply, turtles are consuming a food source which normally contributes to a small part of their diet. In turn, this also causes severe gastrointestinal issues in green sea turtles.

Dr. Ludo Valenza, Hospital Supervisor and Veterinarian, said, “Since November 2021, we have received 76 green sea turtles affected by the disease, and the investigation into the cause of this disease is still underway.”

Most turtles currently in care are suffering from the soft-shell syndrome, and it can take months for the affected turtles to heal.

Every two to three years, a female turtle will breed and lay, potentially, hundreds of eggs. With only one in 1,000 turtles surviving to maturity, each nest is critical in the survival of this endangered species.

As one of the busiest sea turtle facilities in Australia, the Wildlife Hospital in Beerwah is continually providing the most specialised treatment and care to these animals to give them their greatest chance of survival.

The Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, treating sick, injured and orphaned wildlife every day of the year.

To find out more about Wildlife Warriors please visit wildlifewarriors.org.au.

Psychotria loniceroides - Cam Burton

Richmond Birdwing Butterfly - image Ray Bilcliff

The Find a Frog in February volunteers found a new population of vulnerable species in their recent venture.

A band of 16 volunteers were observing the nighttime habitat along Obi Obi Creek after a frog workshop, delivered by Find a Frog in February coordinator, Eva Ford, from the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee, and held at Forest Heart Nursery.

The hot and humid evening was very uncomfortable for those present but was ideal for frogs who were enjoying the damp conditions following a few light showers.

Twenty-eight years ago the site was a grassy paddock alongside the creek; scant habitat value for more than grasshoppers. Barung Landcare carried out an intensive revegetation program in 1995 that is now selfsustaining due to the shade provided by the tall, dense rainforest canopy.

Thick leaf-litter and logs scattered on the forest floor along with naturally regenerating plants now provide refuge from predators for small creatures. The whole system creates a microclimate of cool, humid air and shade over the water.

The group was pleasantly surprised to find a large population of one of our vulnerable and very charismatic frogs; the Giant barred frog (Mixophyes iteratus).

“We were so excited,” Eva said. “I and other members of the group have looked for frogs at this site in the past and not found this species.

“The effort and patience that is needed to bring back ecosystems has paid off at this site and others, with real benefits for our biodiversity.”

The Giant barred frog is a stream specialist and a good indicator of healthy stream systems.

“Waterways are far more than a channel with water flowing along. Healthy water needs well-structured forest along the margins for bank stability and to support the

myriad of cycles and interdependencies that support our living beings,” Eva said.

The Find a Frog in February volunteers are critical to increasing our knowledge of frogs throughout the program area, from the Sunshine Coast to Burrum Heads and beyond.

KOALA AWARENESS EVENT

Join Hinterland Bush Links on Saturday March 18 at their Koala Education and Awareness event, presented by Vanda Grabowski from Koala Action Inc. and Queensland Koala Crusaders.

Learn about the threats that our local koala populations face, from habitat fragmentation to the impacts of invasive species, and become empowered to take actionable steps to improve koala habitat on your property and care for our koala populations from an expert in koala conservation.

Registration is essential, book via eventbrite.com. au and type in Koala Education and Awareness Presentation to the search bar.

About That Tree

4Paws Animal Rescue provides refuge for homeless dogs and cats on the Sunshine Coast. They are a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers.

4 Paws Animal Rescue cannot survive without foster families who take in animals, giving them unconditional love, training, nursing and rehabilitation so that they are ready for adoption. All 4 Paws animals are vet checked, microchipped, wormed, flea treated and de-sexed.

Here is one of their beautiful cats who needs your help! Introducing Gypsy! A sweet, gentle young two-year-old lady who is curious and likes to inspect anything new. Very playful, Gypsy likes a game of hide and seek, peek-a-boo and chase a string.

In the Wild

Finding the sunniest spot in your house she will bask in the sun or will sit in the window and watch the world go by.

Whilst she is not necessarily a lap cat right now she is still extremely friendly, smoochy and loves her human family. Rub her tummy and chin and she will be your friend forever.

Gypsy is an indoor cat and is currently with a foster carer however unfortunately their circumstances have changed and Gypsy needs a new furever home urgently.

Could you give Gypsy that loving new home she so desperately needs? Please visit 4pawsanimalrescue.org.au for more information.

Gypsy needs a loving home

with Spencer Shaw

Hope for Habitat

AsI sit here trying to type this month’s column, I can’t help but be distracted by the bird life darting, soaring, flitting, bounding, gliding and roosting in our gardens and revegetation areas. The heat of the last few weeks has eased, and the recent rain has refreshed the flora, and in turn, the fauna.

If I look out the office window for just a few seconds I can see Satin Flycatchers, Eastern Rosellas, Satin Bowerbirds, Currawongs, Noisy Mynahs, Swallows, Pardalotes, Red-browed Finches and Magpie Larks. Our place has become a veritable hive of activity for the local birds and it’s great to know that the habitat that we have established provides a place for so many critters to live and breed!

“Spencer that sounds amazing, how can I also create a paradise for my feathered friends?” I hear you ask? Well I hope a few of you are asking that question, I even hope a few of you are even nodding your heads in

agreement because you are already creating a paradise for yourself and the local wildlife.

As always, a fundamental part of habitat restoration is a connection to the habitat you are trying to restore. The distance that you live from a patch of native bush or rainforest, will directly affect the amount of wildlife that will be able to colonise or move through your plantings.

The area of habitat available for fauna and flora directly affects the number and diversity of species (in this case birds). Small patches will only have a few species, large well connected patches will have maximum diversity. This is why we need to be revegetating; species are becoming locally extinct all the time, due to a lack of habitat and connection of habitat.

A key to re-establishing is a diverse mix of plants. For speedy shrubs, some local examples are Kangaroo AppleSolanum aviculare, Velvet Leaf – Callicarpa

pedunculata and Native Mulberry - Pipturus argenteus, they can fruit within 12- 18 month!

Don’t forget to plant trees and shrubs such as Bottle Brushes (Melaleuca spp), for the Honey Eaters and Laurels such as Brown Bollygum - Litsea australis for the Pigeons.

The family of plants we often forget in our revegetation planting is the grasses, to attract seed eaters early in your restoration works you can’t go past planting species such as Kangaroo grass (Themeda triandra), and Bamboo grass (Austrostipa spp.).

All of these suggestions are of course just a taster, so many more with over 2000 species of plants native to the Sunshine Coast.

The great thing about creating a habitat garden is that they start to look after themselves. Birds in your backyard will spread seed, control insects, and their song and beauty, well that’s priceless!

Forest Heart Local Native Plant Nursery

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

Iam still flabbergasted by the amount of rain we received last year on the Maleny plateau.

As the kids would say, I am still “trying to deal“… And so apparently, are the trees!

3.69 metres were measured in a rain gauge on one of my clients’ fence posts on Avocado Lane. That is almost 4 m, which is the third highest annual total since records began to be kept by Europeans in the late 1800s. And some of the months last year were actually record months.

We are feeling the results of this still, as some of the tree species are struggling to cope with the resultant abundance of luxuriant summer growth. Particularly species from more temperate climes such as pecans, Carya illinoisensis, and liquidambars, who do not have the appropriate tissue structures to hold these rapid increases in weight.

Typically, it is the long, more horizontal lateral branches that tend to snap, along with tight angle forks and other structural imperfections which act as failure points under the increased mechanical loading of the massive amount of extra foliage. In other depressing news, there is a strain of Phytopthera, a root rot fungus, that is targeting our Bunya pines, Araucaria bidwillii.

It first appears as brown, dead spots in the canopy as the foliage begins to die. It then takes one or two months for the whole tree to die.

If it is your thing, you could pray for the survival of this species. At this point, they need all the help they can get.

Mobile: 0403 467 664

Mobile: 0403 467 664

Landline: 54 944 917

www.twtreesurgeon.com

Landline: 54 944 917 www.twtreesurgeon.com

Giant barred frog – image Michael Donovan

Manufactured in Queensland since 1990

House building in decline

HIA’s recent economic and industry Outlook Report includes updated forecasts for new home building and renovations activity nationally and for each of the eight states and territories.

“The 2022 cash rate increases were sufficient to bring this building boom to an end and further increases in 2023 will accelerate this downturn,” added Mr Reardon.

“There was a large volume of work in the pipeline when rates started to rise in May 2022, and there remains a record number of homes under construction, but this will shrink quickly as market confidence continues to fade.

“Lending for the purchase or construction of a new home had already fallen to its lowest level since 2012 by the end of 2022, and the full impact of last year’s rate increases is still to flow through to households.

“This will see the number of detached housing starts fall below 100,000 starts per year for the first time in a decade to just 96,300 in 2024.”

“Multi-unit starts were impaired last year by the acute shortage of labour and materials which has seen many projects postponed until 2023. Unlike detached home construction, the number of multi-units commencing construction should increase as the acute shortage of housing, returning migrants and students, and affordability constraints continue to drive demand for housing.

“It is unfortunate that the RBA appears set to repeat the cycle the building industry experienced after the GFC. Following an initial cut to rates, the RBA then increased rates quickly, bringing the building industry to a stall, before being forced to cut rates again to avoid adverse impacts on the wider economy.

“It is also unfortunate that higher rates will further impair the ability of the market to respond to the acute shortage of housing stock.

“One policy tool at the disposal of government is to ease the barriers put in place in recent years that restrict first home buyer access to a mortgage. Over a decade of macro prudential restrictions have seen borrowing for those with less than a 20 per cent deposit become increasingly expensive. This inevitably leads to banks increasingly lending to those that already own a home.

“Easing the barriers to home ownership need not undermine the efforts of the RBA or the government to reduce inflationary pressures,” concluded Mr Reardon.

“The number of detached houses commencing construction is set to decline this year and next to its lowest level since 2012,” stated Housing Industry Association (HIA) Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Image – Callum Hill

Adedicated team of real estate professionals committed to providing exceptional service to the community.

With a combined skill-set that spans property development, property investments, commercial sales, community and business development and passion for real estate, the team at ALORA are here to provide you with an honest and authentic experience whether it be selling your property, buying your dream home, or managing your investments.

“We pride ourselves on our ability to truly listen to our clients' needs and tailor our services to meet those needs. We're here to help you every step of the way."

For a free appraisal or no-obligation consultation call Estelle, Elisha or Jen on 07 5499 9966 Office location-1/5 Maple Street, Maleny.

Pictured are Managing Director Estelle Abela, Principal Licensee Elisha Jurgensen, and Administrator Jennifer Jarrott.

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Contact: Estelle, Elisha or Jen on 07 5499 9966

1/5 Maple Street, Maleny

14 Thynne Court, Maleny

EXCEPTIONAL TITLED LAND READY TO BUILD ON TODAY

Windsor Park Burnside is an inspiring development, composed by a highly experienced projects team with deep connections to the Sunshine Coast.

The team’s goal was to provide land of exceptional quality that meets the strictest of standards, whilst also supporting the uniqueness of each individual block and the vision of its residents.

Surrounded by mature trees, waterfalls and birdlife, each lot offers buyers the opportunity to design your dream lifestyle. With Stage 1 construction complete and 31 registered lots, land buyers can start building today.

There’s also a great opportunity until March 31, 2023, for land buyers to take advantage of the $5000 Landscaping Incentive* to secure

their ideal lot at Windsor Park, Burnside. (*Terms & Conditions apply.)

Jonny Marshall and the team welcome new buyers to visit the site to immerse themselves in the beauty of this Sunshine Coast location. windsorparkburnside.com.au

30% sold/or on hold

Agency: Ken Guy Buderim

Jonny Marshall 0481 102 039

Michael Barr 0466 961 644

Or your preferred local agent

54 Burnett Street, Buderim, 4556

One acre renovator or dream building site in Maleny!

Discover the potential of this rare gem located on the east side of Maleny. Nestled on a level one-acre allotment, this low-set brick home is ready for renovation and waiting for the perfect buyer to bring it to life, or may represent a great buying opportunity for your dream building site.

Situated on sought after Thynne Court, this property offers a prime location for those looking for privacy and the convenience of being just a few minutes from town.

What's on offer:

• A corner allotment on a sought after eastside cul-de-sac

• Low-set 4 bedroom 2 bathroom brick home

• Level block with loads of potential to build your dream home or renovate the existing home

• Sizeable shed at the rear of the block

• Concrete driveway - set back from the road

• Bird and butterfly friendly rainforest

Bed: 4 Bath: 2 Car: 3

Land Size: 4047m2

Price: Offers Over $960,000

Agency: RE/MAX Hinterland

Contact: 0447 737 737

PH: 07 5408 4220

32 Maple Street, Maleny, Qld 4552

Do agents not know how to price a property anymore?

Speaking to buyers daily we constantly hear them complaining about properties advertised with no price. That is why Brant and Bernhardt Property put a price on our listings rather than Contact Agent or Just Listed.

Recent research by realestate.com.au has shown that the three biggest frustrations for buyers are no price being provided, no floorplan being provided, and the price range being inaccurate/too broad.

It also showed that 72% of buyers are more likely to skip over properties with no price, and only 35% would still choose to enquire if they were interested in the property.

These are strong statistics as to why you should market your property with a price and

not create a frustrating guessing game for buyers.

At Brant and Bernhardt Property we also have our own in-house 3D Matterport camera to create real walk through/virtual inspection tours for buyers. Recent stats also from REA show 60% of buyers wish more listings had digital inspections available.

Thinking of selling? Choose an experienced agent, call Dee and Susan today.

Pictured: Ken Guy Buderim Agents Matt Coutts, Jonny Marshall and Michael Barr (left to right) on site at Windsor Park in Burnside.

ALORA comes to Maleny

49 Burgum Road, North Maleny

Act fast to secure this modern farmhouse in North Maleny!

Ÿ 4 bedroom 2 bathroom pavilion style home including study and powder room

Ÿ 4000m2 (one acre) North Maleny allotment –North Easterly aspect

Ÿ Blackbutt polished timber floors and high / raked ceilings

Price: Contact Agent

Land Size: 4000m2

RE/MAX Hinterland 0447 737 737

Ÿ Multiple decks and living / entertaining spaces - Flexible design

Ÿ Modern farmhouse kitchen - Falcon Induction oven, stone bench tops, quality appliances

Ÿ Split system A/C, eReflex fireplace, solar power (30 panels)

Ÿ 2 bay carport underneath the studio pavilion room

Ÿ 7m x 7m skillion roof shed with power

Ÿ Sandstone feature walls, an amazing chook shed and garden shed

Ÿ 3 x water tanks plus a potable bore

Ÿ Easy maintenance 12m pool with integrated spa

6/27

Your Hinterland slice of heaven - A Scandinavian inspired cabin

Discover your private mountain getaway in Cabin 6 at The Ridge, an exclusive boutique development perched atop 300 acres of Maleny mountainscape

Only one of 16 contemporary cabins, these Scandinavian-inspired retreats are the ultimate choice for a mountain escape

Price: Offers Over $775,000

Build Area: 113m2

RE/MAX Hinterland 0447 737 737

Cabin 6 has been meticulously positioned to maximise visual connection to the environment from every room. With high raking ceilings and select wooden finishes, the interior and exterior spaces seamlessly blend, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Featuring two ensuited bedrooms, polished timber floors, stone bench-tops, a wood-burning fireplace, and a full-length balcony, this cabin is an ideal mountain retreat.

It should be noted that the property use under council requirements is for overnight and short term stays of up to 12 weeks and cannot be considered as a permanent dwelling.

8/39 Coral Street, Maleny

Architecturally designed luxury in town!

Welcome to your dream villa in the heart of the vibrant township of Maleny! Designed by award winning architect Norm Richards, this 2 bedroom 2 bathroom villa is a rare gem, perfectly situated within easy walking distance to everything you could possibly need.

Step inside and be mesmerised by an abundance of light with raked ceilings that add a unique character and elegance to the living space. Enjoy the peaceful outlook of your own private deck with a beautiful green backdrop along with direct access to the Obi Obi.

Ÿ 2 bedroom 2 bathroom architecturally designed villa

Ÿ 2 car spaces plus additional storage

Ÿ Solar passive design with an abundance of light

Ÿ Titanium granite bench-tops to kitchen and bathrooms

Ÿ Blackbutt hardwood floors and split system air conditioning

Ÿ Great deck space with a green backdrop

Ÿ Spectacular yet private town location

Ÿ Walk to absolutely everything!

Price: Offers Over $695,000

Build Area: 157m2

RE/MAX Hinterland 0447 737 737

Skerman Lane, Booroobin

BURNSIDE, ‘Windsor Park’ Stage 1

PRISTINE REGISTERED LAND READY TO BUILD ON TODAY

Stage 1 construction complete with 31 lots registered and ready to build on today.

There’s a great opportunity to secure your ideal lot at Windsor Park, Burnside so visit the site today to immerse yourself in the beauty of this pristine Sunshine Coast land development.

$5k landscaping promotion available until March 31, 2023.

*Terms & Conditions Apply

• Stage 1 land is registered and ready to build on now

• 20 minutes from Mooloolaba Beach

• 20 minutes from Sunshine Coast Airport

• Minutes from exceptional primary and high schools

• 1hr 10minutes from Brisbane International Airport

• Minutes from bushwalks and waterfalls

Lot sizes 420m² – 6,209m²

Price: From $420,000

Inspect: Agent onsite each Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 9-9:45am.

Jonny Marshall 0481 102 039

Michael Barr 0466 961 644

Or your preferred local agent

www.windsorparkburnside.com.au

Buyers have spoken! Pricing is so important. That is why we pride ourselves on transparency, confidence in our experience and expertise in our local area. To find out where your property currently sits in the marketplace make an appointment and let us guide you home!

ADVERTISING

REAL ESTATE

SURVEYING & TOWN PLANNING

Karen Muir - Advertising Sales

To promote your business or event with an advertising campaign in the HT contact me at production@sunnycoastmedia.com.au or 0414 432 423. Print or digital opportunies available.

LEGAL SERVICES

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

Easton Lawyers

Tove Easton Principal Lawyer

Your Local Lawyers in Maleny

62 Maple St, Maleny. Ph: 5494 3511

Email: tove@eastonlawyers.com.au

Lember and Williams (the LAW team)

Carolyn Williams – City Expertise, small town service. Stirling on Bunya, 13 Bunya Street, Maleny. Ph: 5495 1499

Email: carolyn@landw.com.au www.landw.com.au

ALORA REAL ESTATE & HOLIDAY HOMES

(formerly Blackall Range Real Estate)

Looking to sell, rent or take the stress out of managing your holiday home? We can help you! Focused on integrity and delivering outstanding results. Call us for a free home appraisal.

5499 9966 1/5 Maple Street, Maleny

BOXSELLS REAL ESTATE - Est1947

Let our Real Estate family show your family the way home Kenilworth 5446 0222 Maleny 5494 2312 www.boxsells.com.au

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

RE/MAX Hinterland

Your property is worth more with us! 07 5408 4220, 0447 737 737 sales@remaxhinterland.com.au remaxhinterland.com.au

32 Maple Street, Maleny

We dare to be different! Our results speak for themselves, so if you are looking to sell your property DON’T SIGN ANYTHING .. .Call us. Ph: 07 5478 5288 or check out www.rogerloughnanrealestate.com.au

TRADE AND SERVICES

ANTENNAS

CLOCK REPAIR

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

CARPENTRY

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

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

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CONCRETE

Concrete Worx

We do it all! 35+yrs experience. Decorative stamp and stencil, coloured and exposed. Shed slabs and driveways, Bobcat and Tipper hire. QBCC 66649 Call Mick 0417 745 770

Hinterland Surveys

Consulting Surveyors & Town Planners servicing the Hinterland and beyond since 1993. Jimmy Duncan – Principal Town Planner 5/17 Maple St, Maleny 0417 977 848  jimmy.duncan@hinterlandsurveys.com www.hinterlandsurveys.com

VETERINARY CARE

District Vets Maleny

Veterinarian Susan Portas and her team provide professional, compassionate care for your pets. Hours Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 8am-6pm; Wed 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-12noon 7 Myrtle St Maleny Ph: 5499 9077

Montville Veterinary Clinic

Est. in 2004 and operating as a branch of our Sunshine Hinterland Veterinary Clinic in Nambour. We take pride in personalised pet care. 26 Kondalilla Falls Rd Montville Consultation by appointment: 0401 012 884

ELECTRICIAN

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

GUTTER CLEANING

Gutter Sucker

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

Ph: 1800 558 745 or 0402 456 391

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.

PLANT NURSERIES

Forest Heart

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

Book your boost business listing online and get 1 month FREE advertising

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

PLUMBING & WASTEWATER

Anderson Plumbing & Roofing QBSA1066328

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

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

PLUMBINK NEW

Your local, fully licenced, Sunshine Coast & Hinterland Plumber, Drainer and gas fitter. Blocked drain specialist. 24/7 service available for emergencies. Phone Luke on 0410 314 192

ROOFING

Roof & Gutter Maintenance

Clean gutters, Blocked downpipes, New & repair downpipes, Roof repairs & leaks, Fix leaking gutters, New gutters & fascias, Install & service whirly birds, Skylights & Water Tanks. Free quotes, local bloke, over 20 yrs experience Phone Brad 0419 712 081

SOLAR

Megawatts Solar – Consulting, Design & Service

We recommend only Quality Components & Installations. On-Grid, Off-Grid, and Battery Storage. Ph. Gary Phillips 0407 760 838 info@megawatts.com.au www.megawatts.com.au

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

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

Suncoast Liquid Waste Removal

Local owner/operator specialising in commercial / domestic waste water pump outs- septics, treatment plants, grey water, holding tanks, pond/ pool sludge, drains etc. Avoid costly blockages & system failure with prompt, reliable & expert service. Tank assessments available. EPA licensed and fully insured. Call 0439 646 707

POOL MAINTENANCE

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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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

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.

PRESSURE CLEANING

Fresh Look Pressure Washing

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

BRM-tree to stump, we do it all. Tree removal, pruning mulching stump grinding Local family business, free quotes. Tim & Vicki 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