Ihad the honour and privilege of meeting with Dulong local, Graham Scott, this month and learning about the 2/14th Battalion on the Kokoda Track in WWII. These men were connected to this area, and to hear some of their stories through Graham was both harrowing and humbling.
Of course, it would be impossible to write everything that was shared in the one story for the Hinterland Times. However, I made the decision to create a double feature, in an attempt to capture an essence of what these soldiers went through, and how their bravery was acknowledged by the Australian Government. Lest We Forget.
We have a three-page education feature this month, sharing exciting and inventive developments at Suncoast Christian College; a school guidance counsellor-turnedneuroscientist helping teenage brains at the University of the Sunshine Coast, and the kind and generous ethos which underpins learning at The River School.
It’s so encouraging to read about educators thinking differently; understanding that children are not homogenised ‘production line’ beings, and being proactive and innovative to improve the education system.
Talking of innovation, a big congratulations to Flaxton local Cath Wild, who won a share of 10 million US dollars from AirBnB OMG! for her dome house design. (We covered Cath’s story in August 2021, and her winning update is on page 33.) She was up against tens of thousands of entries from 23 countries, and her prize money means her build can be guest-ready for summer 2023! Maybe it will have stopped raining by then …
By the way, if you are getting tired of the rain then a night out in Brazil might be just the tonic. Well, maybe not Brazil itself, but I recommend enjoying the Bossa Nova Sunset Club’s Latin rhythms, with vocalist Anje West’s sensuous vocals, they will make you feel like you are in Rio de Janeiro!
Thank you to all those who have contributed to this month’s HT, whether through letters and poems, or articles and feedback – you all help make this magazine personal and unique.
I know it’s important to stay aware and informed, but it’s just as important to step away from the chaos sometimes, remember there are good things and good people out there, and to nurture your soul. I hope, in some small way, the HT helps you do that.
Enjoy.
FEATURES Local people, local stories 4 – 11
LET’S TALK BUSINESS Q&A with Hinterland Surveys 12
FOOD DRINK DINE The flavours and produce of the region, plus market listings 14 – 17
LOCAL MUSINGS 18
EDUCATION FEATURE Innovation, collaboration and care 19 – 21
CREATIVE CUTS Artist profiles, entertainment and news on the arts 22 – 23
LIGHT RELIEF Letters, poetry, crosswords, Sudoku and cartoons 24 – 25
HOLISTIC Health, beauty and wellness From mental health to melatonin to menopause! 26 – 31
COMMUNITY NEWS Including Cath Wild’s winning dome house 32 – 33
BACK TO NATURE The puggle predicament 34 – 35
REAL ESTATE
At 11am on November 11, 1918, after more than four years of continuous warfare, the guns on the Western Front fell silent. The allied armies had managed to drive the German invaders back, having inflicted heavy defeats upon them over the preceding four months.
The Germans called for an armistice in November to secure a peace settlement, and they accepted allied terms that amounted to unconditional surrender.
The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month has become a day to remember all those who served and all those who sacrificed in wars and conflicts since.
It is marked by a minute’s silence in solemn ceremonies in towns and cities across Australia.
Monuments, memorials, honour boards, and gates honouring those who fought, can be found across the Sunshine Coast, as places to mark Remembrance Day.
Six trees were planted in Montville by the children from Montville State School in 1923, each bearing a plaque naming one of six soldiers lost during WWI.
Marble plaques mounted on the front pillars of Montville Memorial Gates record the names of members of the Montville district who enlisted during World War I, those who fell and those who were not accepted for service.
Eumundi and Beerburrum also have similar treelined avenues, and Eumundi Memorial School of Arts has an honour board from 1917.
Maleny has the Soldiers Memorial Hospital, built from timber used in the old Beerburrum Soldier Settlement Hospital and, just past Landsborough on the way to Maleny, the Landsborough Peace Memorial gates can be seen.
The land for Landsborough Peace Memorial Park was donated by Arthur Bennett in 1919 and in 1922 the site was officially opened as the Landsborough Peace Memorial Park.
Gheerulla has an ornamentally designed honour board made of hammered copper with a silky oak background, which was erected by the residents of the Kenilworth District.
Yandina is home to the memorial for the 2/14th Australian Infantry Battalion, which features an inscribed commemorative plaque, erected in 1995 to honour the Battalion members who were killed in action in World War II. (Our double feature story on pages 8-11 shares more about this memorial, and the men from the 2/14th Battalion.)
In Nambour, a cenotaph memorial was erected in Coronation Avenue in 1927 and while it was being built the names of all who had enlisted from the Maroochy Shire were recorded on parchment, then placed in a sealed cylinder inside the Obelisk, behind an inscribed marble slab. A second slab was added later, in memory of those who found in WWII.
Remembering memorials and what they depict provides us with a cultural understanding in a familiar landscape and reminds us what our early communities experienced and endured.
Local RSL Services on November 11
Beerwah – Cenotaph, Turner Park, Turner Street, Beerwah, 4519, 10.30am. After the service, please meet at "The Local Beerwah" (next to K Hub), Beerwah Village Shopping Centre for refreshments.
Nambour - Service at Quota Park Nambour, 10.30am.
Maleny – Maleny RSL Hall for check-in at 10.30am, service commences at 10.40am. TS Centaur will form the Catafalque Party, and visitors will be given the opportunity to lay a wreath.
Mapleton - Mapleton Memorial Park from 10.30am. Community Members who wish to lay a wreath please contact the president Matt Dykes 0427263595 or Tony Evans 0409862940.
Palmwoods - Palmwoods RSL Memorial Hall, at the Cenotaph Cairn, 1 Main Street, 10.45am for 11am start, until 11.45am – all are encouraged to lay a wreath and to share a brief story if so desired.
Yandina-Eumundi – Meeting at the Yandina Cenotaph 10.45am.
Kenilworth - Meet at the Kenilworth Memorial Wall, 10.30am.
Woodford - Memorial Park next to Leopard Tank, 123 Archer St, Woodford, 10.50am.
Glasshouse - Meet at the Cenotaph at the Glasshouse Country RSL Sub Branch, 10.30am.
One of the members, Thomas Weir (Tom,) who is training for full plate armour combat and has just been named Sergeant of Arms through an official ceremony, explains just how much is involved in the armour and the fighting. And how it even takes training just to wear and move around in chainmail.
“The chainmail is roughly nine kilos; the helmet is around another seven or eight and with the rest of the armour it’s around 20 kilos,” he says as he demonstrates to a crowd of onlookers; everyone fascinated by his knowledge.
“But once you get to plate armour style combat, where you wear plate armour head to toe, you’ll be looking at 50-60 kilos.”
Tom explains there is understandably a fair bit of preparation involved, “There is a lot of training that goes into it, readying your body. And once you’re doing it out
in the field it becomes knowing how to be efficient with your energy as you move about.
“Many beginners tire themselves out very quickly, where more professional fighters know how to move and swivel so you are not fighting to lift the weight up every time," Tom says as he demonstrates movement.
“You’ll be wearing a harness strap that holds your leg armour to your waist. The belt that I’m wearing lets the chain mail weight rest on my waist, as well as distribute across both shoulders.
“When you are moving around you are not just feeling the whole weight of everything pulling you down. You’ll feel a little bit on your shoulders, some weight around your waist and, if you’re keeping your knees soft, it will also be throughout your lower body, sitting there nice and calm.”
And the group is proving a hit, new members every week and a growing fan base online.
Member and official group photographer, Karuna Davis, says the sword fighting makes her feel empowered.
“I love the thrill of it. It gives me the chance to get to know a side of me that I would never have encountered in normal, everyday life.
"My fellow sword fighters are incredibly encouraging and supportive. And I’m learning so much about history. Re-enactment lets you be part of a different world. You get to be whoever you want to be."
Medieval Crusaders, Mercenaries and Artisans Inc (Sunshine Coast) is a medieval re-enactment group - they can be found on Facebook and Instagram: mcmasunshinecoast. Training is every Saturday at 12pm at PCYC Nambour, gathering and training once a month at Cilento Park. Contact: mcma.inc@yahoo.com. Schools welcome to get in touch, and new members and interested people very welcome to come and see what it is all about.
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example of ‘belonging’. Every volunteer is there to help the community and share their gifts and talents – they welcome everyone with open arms and a smile.
You have Jim Straker, who fixes furniture and sharpens knives; Nev, who works his magic on bicycles; Josie the seamstress extraordinaire, and Peter, who maintains and repairs sewing machines.
There are other volunteers at the FIXIT Café who deserve a mention: Pam, Kerry, Xavier, Morgan, Gary, Barry, and two of the originators of the café, Dolina and Paul.
“All these volunteers have helped make sure our FIXIT Café has kept running for ten years,” said Jim, “it’s quite an achievement.”
In fact, on November 24 from midday there will be a 10-year anniversary celebration, followed by lunch, for the FIXIT founders and current fixers.
I last visited the FIXIT Café to share their story in 2018, although I have used their services to save various items from landfill over the years.
“Unfortunately, our business at the MNC dropped off a bit in 2019 because the acceptance of electrical items was moved to another venue owing to technical issues," explained Jim.
This caused a significant disruption to the services the group could provide at the MNC, and meant items were unnecessarily heading for landfill.
“This activity at the other site has now finished and we are very keen to reinstate this service as part of the activities at the
MNC,“ said Jim, “but we need electrical contractor licence holders to be involved and volunteer their skills.
“Anyone qualified in the area, who thinks they could help, please get in touch. We just need a few hours each month - the community will be very grateful for anyone who can help us fix this problem!”
In the meantime, the rest of the FIXIT team keep busy with their own skill-sets.
“I recently had a carpet sweeper, an A-frame and a chair to repair,” said Jim. “I’ve had someone with a pottery wheel that needed unjamming, and a Burmese puppet where I needed to redo the strings.
“One gentleman brought in four cigar cutters for sharpening. They were quite difficult to do, so we used Peter’s Dremel. It was a shame the gentleman forgot to bring his cigars to test it!” Jim said with a laugh.
Relative newcomer, Peter, has been in demand for his services. “I used to work as a tech at the Royal Darwin Hospital and met a guy there who had a sewing machine business he wanted to sell. He taught me everything about it and I had the business for about seven years.
When you visit the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre (MNC), you will come away with a deep sense of connection. You will have shared time, stories and laughter with community, and will feel nurtured and appreciated.All images Victoria McGuin Jim Straker was an HT cover star back in 2018! Ninety-year-old Nev is busy fixing bikes and teaching calligraphy
“I was the only sewing machine repair guy in the entire Northern Territory, and I used to incorporate my health service work with fixing machines, from Alice Springs to Christmas Island!”
Nev, the resident bike expert, turned 90 in June this year, and comes to help every fortnight, with his wife Jo. “Cycling season is on its way, so I need to dust down the tools!” he said.
Nev has also started a calligraphy course at the MNC on a Tuesday. “Calligraphy is an art, and you can use it for framing, calendars, certificates,; loads of things really. Ornamental capitals are fun, you can decorate them with acrylics and make beautiful invitations.”
As part of FIXIT, Jim has also been running an ‘I can do it’ series, where locals can learn how to check and repair items themselves.
“One session was ‘How to Change a Tap Washer’, another was ’10 Things for Your Car’, where people learnt how to change a fuse or tyre, check the radiator and coolant tank, and other useful car advice," said Jim.
Visit the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre website ‘What’s On’ section for the next session, and to find out about all the other services on offer for the community. (malenync.org.au)
As for the MNC itself, they are always keen for more volunteers. “We need people for the kitchen and cooking on Thursdays, when we do our community lunch,” shared Jim.
“We also need help in the garden, as we’re down to one person at the moment. We could grow a lot more veggies if we had more people.”
The centre is busy with short- and long-term future plans. “Brian Kennedy’s ‘Get Ready Maleny’ manual is almost finished, giving storm season advice, and we hope to have that ready for mid-November,” said Jim.
enhance our solar, and longer term, put in batteries. We have just finished planting two Daylily gardens, thanks to money kindly donated from an estate, and we are continually working with Tying Up Loose Ends (TULE) on the ‘Journey of Life Grief Garden’, where people can come and sit, or walk through and reflect on those they love.
“We are also planning our Christmas Breakfast, where we want to give kids a small kite. If anyone would like to donate a kite or some money towards this, please just pop along to the front desk.”
The FIXIT team is optimistic for the future, so long as they can
entice more ‘fixers’ to join them; in particular, electricians.
“We have a great time here,” shared Jim, “it’s good to help the community and every day is different - you never know what will turn up!”
The Maleny FIXIT Cafe operates between 9am and 2pm on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. As a bonus, the Community Lunch is also available from 12.30pm on those days.
Graham Scott was a surveyor in the Army in the 1970s, in Papua New Guinea, before becoming a psychologist. Visiting Graham, and his wife Kerry, at their Dulong home, I noticed an entire bookshelf devoted to Kokoda during World War II, and so began the story of how Graham reunited a group of Diggers for a Last Parade.
By VICTORIA MCGUIN
uring World War II, The Kokoda Track Campaign was a series of battles fought between July and November 1942, in what was then the Australia territory of Papua, and Graham’s story is connected to this track - and a battered boot.
“Kerry and I were on a drive recently, and we passed the memorial to the 2/14th Battalion at Mount Ninderry, off the Yandina-Coolum Road. Most people would probably drive by and not know its significance to this area,” said Graham.
“In 1940, the 2/14th Battalion were trained at Ninderry, as it was a perfect ‘jungle training’ setting in preparation for Papua New Guinea. The soldiers were primarily a Victorian regiment who fought in Africa against the Vichy French.
“During this time, they integrated with people from Nambour and a number of the men married here.
DThey also contributed to the local community and the roadworks of the Blackall Range.”
Seeing this monument reminded Graham of his time in 1997 spent with the Diggers of the 2/14th, and he realised it has been 80 years since the battle along the Kokoda Track, and an apt moment to recognise this historical event and how the surviving men came to reunite.
(For anyone wondering, ‘Digger’ is a military slang term for primarily infantry soldiers from Australia and New Zealand.)
“In 1997 I found out my son, Clint, was to go on a school excursion to Papua New Guinea, to walk the Kokoda Track,” explained Graham.
“So, with my army background and interest in this period of history, I rang the school and said, ‘you’ve got to have a parent representative, and that’s me!’
“So off we went, and walked the track, which took about 11 days, although it can be done in nine. By the
way, some people call it the Kokoda Trail, but all the soldiers I spoke to called it a track, and one said, ‘I’ve never walked a ‘trail’ in my life!’
“I had read Those Ragged Bloody Heroes: From the Kokoda Trail to Gona Beach 1942 by Peter Brune, and would get the kids to read certain events from the book at each stop, to connect them to what had happened there.
“While we were walking, I found an old boot at Eora Creek, and took it home with me. I wondered about it so much that I wrote a poem about it. (See Graham’s poem in the Poets’ Corner, page 25.)
“The whole experience was in my head, and I thought I’d love to meet one of the old Diggers, someone from the 2/14th Battalion. I found out through the RSL that Intelligence Officer Stan Bisset lived at Sunrise Beach, and had owned a newsagency in Pomona.
“I later found out he had promised himself he would come here if he survived the war.”
He was one of four Victorians who were selected for the 1939 Wallaby tour of Great Britain. The team docked at Southampton on the day that England declared war and after a couple of weeks spent filling sandbags to start the war effort, the squad returned to Australia having not played a game. (You can read more about Stan’s story in the book, Stan Bisset, Kokoda Wallaby by Andrew James.)
Stan joined his older brother Hal ‘Butch’ Bisset, a platoon commander, in the 2/14th Battalion. The brothers were sent up the Kokoda Track to relieve the 39th Battalion who were holding out against the Japanese at Isurava.
“Butch was machine-gunned on the Kokoda Track and Stan sat up with him all night, holding him until he died.” Butch was buried on the Track.
Although the Japanese were victorious at capturing Isurava, the delaying action caused by the heavily outnumbered ANZAC soldiers inflicted more casualties than they sustained and weakened the Japanese supply lines, highlighting the bravery of the troops.
The Australia’s housing market is slowing down, however, this doesn’t mean houses aren’t selling. If you’re aiming to sell your home in these quieter conditions, here are some key areas to focus on to ensure you get the best result.
The way your property is prepared and presented to the market is vital. However, with a smaller pool of buyers, it’s crucial to ensure you do all you can to get your property to stand out from the crowd. The extra effort you make to present your property at its best can make all the difference. Focus on clean, neat & tidy.
Ensure that you have a realistic price in line with the current environment. Buyers are not in a particularly urgent mindset now so you have to be priced currently. Be wary of the agent who provides a high appraisal (compared to others) as they may be inflating the price just to get your listing. This high price may be pleasing to you at the time, but you won’t be thanking that agent after months on the market and several price reductions and potentially following the market down.
When the market is hot, agents of varying degrees of skill and dedication can make sales. Now that the market has gone from “nuts to normal”, the agent selection you make may impact whether your property will sell or not.
If your agent isn’t committed, has experience in your area, honest with their appraisal and can show evidence of being a skilled negotiator, they are unlikely to deliver a great result for you.
Now that the BOOM is over, it is worth remembering that we generally buy and sell in the same market. So even if your sale price is lower than it may have been a year ago, you will benefit from those same reduced prices as a buyer. If you are sold, and in a cash position, you are now in the best position to buy well.
Graham and Clint arranged to meet Stan and his wife, Gloria. “I’d read so much of his story, I still get emotional talking about him,” Graham admitted with tears in his eyes.
After Graham met Stan, he had a vivid dream about taking the surviving Diggers back to the Kokoda Track.
“I wrote a letter to Stan and asked if he would come if I arranged a Battalion reunion, a pilgrimage. We had a Battalion lunch and presented the idea, and they all agreed.
“Two politicians, Charlie Lynn and Kerry Chikarovski, helped push for funding, and I also had a meeting with the Minister for Defence.
“The Government 707 took us to Papua New Guinea - to Moresby - from there we had an Air Force Caribou lift us to Kokoda and from there helicopters lifted us to the battle site at Isurava.”
In August 1998 at Bomana War Cemetery, Port Moresby, 46 veterans from the 39th Militia and 2/14th Battalion, and their supporters and family, came together for a final farewell to their mates.
This was the beginning of the idea to build a memorial at Isurava which was completed a few years later, and was a proud moment for all who fought in the campaign and wanted their legacy to be remembered.
It was also an acknowledgement that the Australian Government recognised the importance of the Isurava Battle.
“It was emotional when they played The Last Post,” shared Graham. “And later while visiting the Bomana War Cementry at Port Moresby, seeing Stan kneel at Butch’s headstone and then stand to attention and salute him, with tears in his eyes…”
A few rows away was the headstone for Bruce Kingsbury, who was the first serviceman awarded the Victoria Cross for action on Australian territory.
“Bruce was shot by a sniper, and his best mate, Allen Avery, who he’d known since he was five, picked him up and carried him to a medical officer, but it was too late,” said Graham.
Bruce Kingsbury’s sister, Jean Pope, still has his Victoria Cross, and she attended The Last Parade with her son Dennis.
reunited once again in spirit with our fallen comrades of 56 years ago. That is the
ingredient of a pilgrimage.
“The journey into a sacred place has an act of spiritual devotion. For the true, the noble and the brave do die in body but their spirit dwells forever more in the habitations and the men they served and loved.”
“During the reunion, one Digger was sharing his story about seeing a fellow soldier shot in the heart, and how he had wrapped him up,” said Graham. “A journalist travelling with us said, ‘hold on, I’ve just been speaking to a solidier who told me this same story, only he was the one shot, and he survived!’
“The first soldier had thought the second had died, but two men were at the reunion, so they finally met!”
The night before The Last Parade, Graham had been sitting at the battle site talking to Col Blume, who admitted he hadn’t wanted to come because there were too many bad memories, especially about his good friend, Stan Ellery.
“He said ‘the boss (Butch Bisset) came and told me Stan copped one, and I thought, ‘Oh beauty, he gets to go home’ but he didn’t survive, and I couldn’t bury Stan, the
place stank of cordite, human waste, death. But now this place is beautiful, and so I think Stan is at peace, so I’m glad I came back’.”
Graham leafed through photographs from The Last Parade as he shared the moment of seeing the battered boot. Its significance became even more pertinent now I knew more personal accounts from some of the Diggers.
I wondered, like Graham, whose feet had filled these boots. Which young man had travelled this dangerous and violent track, and had he survived? I understood how this simple object could be the catalyst for a pilgrimage and a poem.
“Knowing these guys …” Graham began, “so many people drive past that memorial in Yandina, I just wanted them to know it has meaning and significance for this community.”
The 2/14th Infantry Battalion Memorial is located at the southern base of Mt Ninderry, overlooking the battalion's former Yandina campsite, at Tinarra Close, via Yandina-Coolum Road, 4561. It was unveiled during a ceremony held to mark the 50th anniversary of the battalion's New Guinea Campaigns. Find out more by Googling 'The Last Parade'.
Sunshine Coast Council will be undertaking a regulated dog inspection program between 14 November 2022 and 13 November 2023
The purpose of this program is to conduct a compliance audit at premises within the region where dogs that have been regulated under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 are being kept. The Act requires local governments to manage regulated dogs within their boundaries. The program will work to ensure animal owners are adhering to the mandatory conditions for keeping a regulated dog to reduce the risk posed by these animals. A copy of the program is available on council’s website.
For more information contact council on 07 5475 7272 or mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
What made you move to the hinterland?
My wife and I lived in Airlie Beach for about 10 years, but decided it was time to move closer to family when we had kids. We moved to Maleny a few years ago, then ended up in Witta when we decided to buy here, it’s a great spot, peaceful and plenty of space. How long have you been running Hinterland Surveys? And what did you do before this?
What does a 'typical' day entail for you?
have a team at the Apex Maleny Golf Day on Sunday November 13, as well as sponsoring a tee and green at the event.
Do you have any funny/unusual stories from your work?
I have been fortunate to work on a whole range of interesting and unusual projects throughout my career. One of my favourite projects was getting planning approval for a resort right on the Coral Sea at Airlie Beach –the approval included cabins that were purpose built in the shape of boats – “boat bungalows” – with a large nautical themed tavern looking across to Whitsunday Island.
To see it transform over the years from vacant land, to an outstanding tourist resort, and then celebrate with the clients with a cold tap beer in their tavern at project completion, was fantastic. What do you like to do in your spare time?
What do you enjoy the most about your business?
I started with Hinterland Surveys in July this year, so I am the new guy! Before that I was the QLD/NT manager for a large national surveying and town planning firm, responsible for a team of 90 town planning, surveying and spatial data professionals. I have about 20 years in the industry.
Our business is providing land surveying and town planning services. Being a small, flexible office, my typical day can vary greatly. Helping people add value to their properties is the main goal, whether it be via a subdivision, a boundary realignment, identifying their boundaries, or obtaining planning approvals for tourist cabins or other uses.
It allows me to work in the community that I live in, which also gives me a great sense of satisfaction when I get a development approval across the line for our local clients. We also support/sponsor local groups.
We have just applied to be a sponsor of the Maleny Rangers Football Club for the upcoming season, and we will
Two young boys, six miniature goats, three acres of land, and two dogs keeps my wife and I pretty busy outside of work. I enjoy being outside, kicking the footy or riding bikes with the kids as well.
If you had to share any advice connected to your business, what would it be?
It pays to get advice from an experienced team before embarking on a property development project. My number is below!
Hinterland Surveys, 5/17 Maple Street, Maleny / Ph: 0417 977848 / hinterlandsurveys.com
Our offices are based in Maleny, Birtinya, Morayfield and Yarraman. We cater for the Sunshine Coast and regional centres. We are David Unwin CPA Pty Ltd Accountants.
Introducing Tanya Wilson, who is back in Maleny at our Maple Street Office qualified to assist you with your taxation obligations and give affordable advice to handle all your accounting and business requirements.
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you by Arts Connect at Flaxton Gardens.
Flaxton is focusing on local produce in their seasonal set menu designed from their local favourites and regional produce. Try Maleny yogurt and cheese, COYO vegan yogurt, Maleny Food Co ice-cream, farmers’ gate produce or the extra special Sunshine and Sons Mr Baristas Affogato.
There is also flash- fried calamari, and fish and chips to enjoy with a Matso’s Ginger Beer or fresh ale from the Matso’s caravan, which will be onsite for the festival.
Locals and visitors are welcome at the Opening Tapas Evening, when the winners of the art prize are announced with a closing cocktail celebration. Simply go to the website for the seasonal set menu for an 11am sitting or a 1.30pm sitting, or you may like a special ‘Art Treat’ of Lobster Mornay and Bollinger to celebrate the day on the Edge.
You are most welcome to bring a picnic blanket when you pre-order your Hamper Boxes in advance with Flaxton Gardens.
You may enjoy a Brunch Hamper, Mooloolaba Prawn Pack, Fresh Oyster Pack, the Fresh Salad bowls, Maleny Ploughman’s Pack or a Moreton Bay Bug and Brie Brioche.
The highlight will be the ‘Art Dinner’ with entertainment and visual art in a feast for the senses on the evening of November 26.
In June this year, HT Editor Victoria McGuin went to see Maleny Dairies CEO, Stephen Tait, where he talked about their high quality milk, cream, custard and yogurt products, along with the sustainability aims of the dairy.
Stephen mentioned his wife has suggested Maleny Dairies make a lactose-free milk, and Stephen put the idea forward on the dairy’s social media pages. He was met with a resoundingly positive response.
Now consumers will be happy to know that this responsive business has launched their new Lactose-Free Full Cream Milk, the first of many to come in a lactose-free range. Pasteurised and homogenised, this new lactosefree milk retains the delicious and creamy milk taste consumers love from the Maleny Dairies Full Cream Milk.
The process of making lactose-free milk involves taking regular cow’s milk, and adding the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in the milk, with
a result of the total amount of sugar in the milk not changing.
The 2-litre Full Cream Lactose-Free Milk is now available in selected Woolworths Stores and independent retailers within the South East Queensland region.
Flaxton Gardens wants to thank everyone for coming together across the region to celebrate and support the event. Make sure you take in the artisan walk in Montville just five minutes away, and sink into the vibe of Maleny as you make your way across the Blackall Range on one of the most beautiful scenic drives in Queensland.
The Sculpture on the Edge exhibition is free and open to the public from November 20 –December 4, 2022, 9am to 3pm daily.
To pre-order your seasonal set menu or picnic hamper boxes go to flaxtongardens.com.au - Sculpture On The Edge.
The team is available personally Wednesday to Sunday in the lead-up to the event, phone 075445 7450. For your ultimate guide to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and accommodation go to visitsunshinecoasthinterland. com.au
You would be hard-pressed to find a more picturesque setting to celebrate Christmas than Secrets on the Lake. This charming and unique restaurant will be running their Christmas menu from November 23.
The Hinterland Times team has enjoyed a Christmas meal (or two) at Secrets over the years - the flavours are full of depth, and portions are just right, and the attention to detail is second to none. This year’s menu looks just as delicious as ever!
The starting plate is Grissini, Lavosh, olives and beetroot tapenade, served with a Mimosa.
There are four choices for entree: sundried tomatoes and ricotta tart with piccolo herbs and basil oil; avocado, mango and chilli prawn cups with aioli; Panko-crusted Camembert with red onion marmalade, or ham hock terrine, with curled endive and
seeded mustard dressing.
The main course brings more delectable options: ham or turkey with cranberry and bourbon glaze; grilled salmon with sweetcorn salsa, or Swiss brown mushroom ‘meatloaf’ served with Dutch carrots, rosemary Kipflers, green beans and cranberry and red wine jus.
Dessert offers up coconut panna cotta with mango coulis, pineapple, passion fruit and coconut crumble; housemade meringue with white-chocolate ganache, raspberry compote and mint, or the traditional Christmas Pudding with berry compote and brandy Anglaise.
Secrets’ Christmas menu runs until the New Year and Tuesday to Sunday, opening hours 8.30am-4pm. They will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, 25 and 26 December, and open again on Tuesday December 27, 2022.
Food enthusiasts will get a taste of the GourMay Mary Valley festival planned for 2023 when it is launched on Saturday November 5 at the Amamoor Village Green.
Busby Street will come alive from 5.30pm-8pm when the Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce shares its exciting plans. Guests will be tempted with a fabulous finger food menu provided by local businesses including Busby St Café, Taste of Croatia and Wild Vine Café with a background of music, a raffle and new GourMay Mary Valley t-shirts available for sale. A bar will be manned by Friends of Amamoor.
Businesses already committed to join GourMay include Kandanga Farm Store, Bunya Grove, Lotza Limes, Kenilworth Dairies, Mary Valley Small Goods, Mary Valley Country Harvest, the Mary Valley Rattler and the Food and Agriculture Network (FAN).
Tickets for the festival launch on November 5 are $35.
Bookings https://bit.ly/3MnCt9c
RangeCare’s award-winning meal delivery service is fresher than ever with a new menu and seasonal specials on offer. RangeCare’s Freeze and Heat meals are prepared fresh onsite daily, using fresh, quality ingredients, by experienced and passionate locally employed cooks.
“Our ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible as it is important to us to support local businesses,” said Gemma Webster, RangeCare Kitchen Coordinator.
With 18 different meal options available, the RangeCare menu boasts a wide range of cuisines. From classic roasts to flavourful curries, hearty homestyle favourites to new seasonal specials, there is plenty of variety to choose from.
RangeCare also offers specials throughout the year to feature seasonal items and introduce new international flavours. Meals are available to be purchased from just $10 for a main meals and $7 for seasonal soups.
“We also offer a wide selection of gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian options to suit most dietary needs,” Gemma said.
This service is available to anyone in the community because everybody deserves access to affordable and healthy meals. “Meals are delivered every Friday to local residents by one of our friendly drivers,” Gemma said.
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
Chris and his old Dodge truck laden with hay and pineapples are parked every month at the entry to the Montville Market to greet market goers.
Chris is a third generation pineapple farmer from the Gympie area. He has withstood drought and floods but has sadly watched many farmers pack up and leave the area over the last two decades.
"My grandparents started with pawpaws, pineapples and bananas" Chris said, "but given changing demands we've turned to mostly hay production and low acid pineapples.
“I'd love the next generation to take on the farm, but so far it's my 12-year-old grandson who's shown the most interest!"
Chris's good quality hay is popular with the keen gardeners of the hinterland. He takes orders and delivers from the markets.
The next Montville Market is on Saturday November 12 (rain or shine!), from 7.30am-midday, with over 30 stalls, light jazz guitarist Paul, and their famous pancake breakfast on the deck, P&C barbecue and free kids art activities.
It's a great morning, based at the Montville Village Hall and surrounds, to catch up with friends and family or just soak up the vibe.
FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Crystal Waters Markets 8am - 1pm
Community-run, upcycled items, jewellery, organic veges, cakes, plants, honey, seedlings, hearty food, sourdough bakery, great coffee, live music and a warm welcome. Market stalls from $20. 5494 4620
cwmarkets@crystalwaters.org.au
SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Montville Growers and Makers Market
7:30am - 12pm
As part of the newly formed Hinterland Market Trail, come join the next Mapleton Country Market on Saturday November 26, from 8am to midday at the Mapleton Hall.
Did you know that the Mapleton Hall and Sportsground was rebuilt and opened in July 1916 after fire destroyed the first hall? The hall and threeacre sportsground, including the Memorial Trees onsite, are listed as a Historic Place on the SCRC Local Heritage register. All proceeds from the Country Markets go towards the upkeep and maintenance of this historic facility.
Feast on some yummy fresh, fluffy waffles with seasonal fruit, cream or ice-cream and pick up some organic sourdoughs from the hall's kitchen.
The Blackall Range Lions Club have you sorted with egg and bacon rolls or a sausage sizzle. Then wash it all down with a barista coffee while listening to our entertainer, acoustic guitarist and singer Rob McArthur.
Wander inside and outside the hall, where you will find an array of different jams, chutneys, chilli sauces, avos, honey, seasonal fruit and vegetables. Explore the wonderful tasting pestos and organic pizza bases to prepare for your own gourmet dishes at home.
Why not pick up early Christmas gifts, with art and
crafts, soaps, candles, incense, children’s books, wooden toys and leather accessories, all handmade with love.
Gorgeous jewellery, great value plants, liquid-gold worm juice for your gardens, beads, crystals, lamps, a large range of beautiful handmade timber furniture, eco silk clothing, homewares and art pieces.
So come on up and meet up with your family and friends for the morning. Afterwards take a trip to Mapleton's hidden gem, the Mapleton Falls National Park with stunning views, forest walks and wildlife.
Please note the following market is on February 25, 2023. New stall holders are always welcome - please contact Paula on 0419 726 603 or email countrymarket. mapleton@gmail.com
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
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
In last month’s article I discussed formalities that MUST appear in a Will in order for it to be a valid document.
In this article I discuss matters that SHOULD appear in a Will and why.
A Will Should contain the following:
1. EXECUTORS: Appointment of one or more executors. The executor’s job is to carry out the wishes of the Testator as these are set out in the Will. Provided that the person is aged 18 or over and does not lack mental capacity any person can be appointed to that position including a beneficiary of that Will. It is always a good idea to appoint two or more executors in case one executor should predecease the Testator.
2. GIFTS: The Will should also discuss how gifts of property are to be distributed.
3. RESIDUE: The residue means the left-over property of the Testator after the Testator has given away specific items of property. An example could be where the Testator gives his house to a beneficiary but does not mention what is to happen with the rest of his assets such as cash and shares. If the Will contained a Residue clause then these non-specific and non-itemized pieces of assets will be able to be distributed. If, on the other hand, the Will did not contain a Residue clause then the result would be partial intestacy. Intestacy means that those items of property not specifically gifted away would have to be distributed in terms of the rules of intestacy rather than as one might imagine that the Testator would have wanted.
4. ATTESTATION: The attestation of a Will states that the Testator signed the Will in the presence of both witnesses. The best place for an attestation clause to appear is at the end of the Will. Should the Will not contain an attestation clause and the witnesses not be found to clarify that they were both present when the Testator signed the Will then it may be impossible to obtain a grant of probate of the Will.
G’Day Win,
The 2030s promises to be an exciting time for you and your generation. That decade will see the staging of an Olympic Games in South East Queensland and with this the establishment of a fast, inexpensive public transport system that links its major population centres, and the promise of affordable housing for everyone.
As well, your generation could well be the first to use electricity completely generated by green, renewable energy. I wonder how close we came to achieving all this.
Were Mum and Dad able to take you to any of the events of the 2032 Olympics? At this early stage, a number are being planned to be held on the north side of Brisbane. How did we go? Were some of the games’ events held around you and how did they impact on you and your family? Did you take up a sport after watching it live or on TV?
Of more interest to me is whether or not the 10 years leading up to the games had any impact on the sense of worth of members of your generation. By now, you will know that many of your generation are alienated from society, rejecting its values and behaviours in a somewhat rebellious, anti-social search for identity and meaning.
Will the games appeal to their sense of nationalism and sporting glory or will it lead to more extreme alienation and provide them with a greater opportunity to reject social norms? The Olympics strives to be free of politics, yet it inevitably attracts political action.
Great Grandma and I hope to experience catching a train in the Cross River Rail tunnel when it’s completed, but we probably won’t have the opportunity to catch a fast train from the Sunshine Coast to the Gold Coast for a cup of coffee. I can’t actually think why we might want to catch one anyway, but has the fast transportation network made a change for you?
All going well, you will be starting your further education and picking a university or college to attend.
Does fast travel give you more choices or is most of your education now provided online? Actually, do institutions like high schools and universities still exist or have they been replaced with more appropriate institutions?
Did we solve the tragic housing crisis that we are currently experiencing? Finally, governments seem to be starting to address this issue but right now It’s all talk. Still, the talk is serious and a range of interesting alternatives are being discussed. However, it seems to me that having your own home is about much more than affordability, and home ownership is not necessarily everyone’s dream.
More than anything, though, I wish I could be with you when the last coal fired power station is shut down. Almost a year ago, I argued that the only proven way countries have moved from a dependence on fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is through a carefully planned transition that included government, the energy industry and union input.
We have been so caught up in the scare tactics of denial, mis-information and protecting conflicting sectarian interests for so long that I despaired that we would ever achieve anything. Yet a few weeks ago, in Queensland, as unlikely as it seems, the government has announced an ambitious plan that involves all the stake-holders, including energy producers and unions, to transition completely to green energy sources. Did they get it right? Maybe you will have to ask Mum and Dad if your electricity is more reliable and cheaper than it was in 2022.
Win, I don’t think I ever told you that I am offering my letters to you to the editor of our local paper. I did discuss the idea with your Mum and Dad but I now realise that I should belatedly let you know directly and explain why I wanted to do this.
I’m in my late 70s and, naturally, most of my friends and acquaintances are around my age. Many have grandkids/great-grandkids around your age. We worry about your future and some of us try to somehow make it better. By publishing my letters to you I’m hoping to influence others to think about the world we are leaving for your generation.
Love, G’G’Dad
What is meant by “inspired”? This means GOD BREATHED. The words came from GOD’S MIND, but wasn’t it written by men?
YES, it was penned “by men. Listen to what inspired men had to say, 1 Corinthians 14:37. “The things that I write unto you are the COMMANDMENTS OF THE LORD” He was like a pen in the hands of the ALMIGHTY GOD.
The BIBLE is not simply man’s word only (note Jeremiah 1:9).” THEN, THE LORED STRETCHED OUT HIS HAND AND TOUCHED MY MOUTH, AND THE LORD SAID TO ME, BEHOLD I HAVE PUT MY WORDS IN YOUR MOUTH”.
Not like news reporters’ personal interpretation but a divinely guided message as the apostle PETER describes it in 2 Peter 1:20.” ABOVE ALL YOU MUST UNDERSTAND THAT NO PROPHECY OF SCRIPTURE CAME ABOUT BY THE PROPHET’S OWN INTERPRETATION. FOR NO PROPHECY OF SCRIPTURE HAD ITS ORIGIN IN THE WILL OF MAN, BUT MEN SPOKE FROM GOD AS THEY WERE CARRIED ALONG BY THE HOLY SPIRIT”.
God and man worked together in writing the scriptures. In this work God is the author who dictated the message and man is the writing instrument. Men were inspired or guided to write the exact message wanted recorded in the Bible.
This is a fundamental understanding of inspiration of the origin of the Bible. “We constantly thank God that when you received from us the word of God’s message, you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what is really is, the word of God” 1 Thessalonians 2:13.
What do you think about this? Call Len 0432 617 107
As a school guidance counsellor, Kassie Bromley is used to shaping young minds. Now as a PHD candidate at the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Thompson Institute, she’s back in schools – this time shaping brains - with a new pilot program.
The Brain Changer workshops focus on teaching teenagers how five modifiable lifestyle factorsnutrition, sleep, exercise, mindfulness and social connectedness – can physically shape their brains and improve mental health.
“Often we work with reactive approaches to treating mental health disorders. But if we can implement proactive measures, we can safeguard adolescent brains and hopefully intervene before mental health difficulties emerge,” she said.
According to 2020-2021 National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing, two-in-five Australians aged 16 to 24 had a mental disorder within the previous year, the highest rate of any age group, and a 50 per cent increase since the last national survey in 2007.
Professor Daniel Hermens, whose own breakthrough work in ‘brain-fingerprinting’ with the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Thompson Institute is helping predict
the likelihood of adverse mental health in adolescents, says the scale of the problem is reflected in the evidence.
“With A$11 billion spent on mental health-related services in Australia every year, better prevention via early detection should be an urgent priority,” Professor Hermens said.
“Brain health is key to mental health. Brain biology is directly impacted by lifestyle factors and behaviours. The Brain Changer workshops directly links these things,” he said.
The issue is not lost on those it’s affecting.
But relaying the information is only half the battle. Getting it to stick is another matter entirely.
That's why the Brain Changer workshops use neuroscience about how teenagers make decisions, to help shape the workshops and increase the likelihood of students adopting them. The workshops are also full of
engaging neuroscience content which is made relatable for teenagers.
“What is really striking is how interested young people are in their own brain and how it works,” Kassie said.
“The challenge for researchers and educators, is that many types of education and intervention programs aren’t all that effective during adolescence.
“So it’s about really helping them understand the importance of these brain changers in shaping a healthy brain right now, not just in the future.
“It’s really nice to be a part of that. Not just doing the research, but then going, well now what next – how do we make a difference?” Kassie said.
The Brain Changer workshops are being trialled across several schools on the Sunshine Coast, with teacher consultations also underway to examine their feasibility and how best to implement them in the classroom.
“It’s been fantastic that schools have been so eager to get on board with us and I think it shows how much the schools that we’re working with are prioritising mental health and wellbeing for their students, and how keen they are to be able to have that information delivered to their students.”
Trespect for all. It is a place where children feel safe, happy and free to learn ensuring a great foundation that will last them a lifetime.
School’s Neohumanist philosophy of love, respect and kindness to all, ensures the Australian Curriculum is delivered within a meaningful framework that nurtures each child’s development to their highest potential.
latest research to ensure our academic programs are engaging and reach a standard of excellence, and our literacy program endorses scientifically proven reading, and spelling methods,” shared Principal Ann Donoghoe.
The school has a highly developed language program with a focus on Japanese from Prep to Year 6. They also offer a full arts program across all year levels, including access to specialist art and music
“At The River School we also recognise that our responsibility as educators goes far beyond the teaching of academic subjects," explained Ann. “Our Neohumanist philosophies value and encourage the development of all facets of the children in our care, including physical, emotional and social development.
“Emphasis on Restorative Practice assists children to understand the value of conflict resolution through placing positive relationships
• Scientifically proven English programs, InitiaLit , MiniLit and Spell It
• Rich arts and language programs including visual arts, music and Japanese
• A unique learning environment that nurtures the mind, body and spirit
• A learning environment that puts the heart at the centre of all we do
• Immersion in the natural environment with creek and nature time
Places are limited for 2023, so call to organise a school tour today! Phone: (07) 5494 3559, or email admin@ riverschool.com.au. Visit: riverschool.com.au for more information.
The River
The school’s principal, Greg Mattiske, said teamteaching delivers the best social, emotional and academic outcomes for students.
“Today’s students have diverse needs,” he said. “It’s too much for one teacher to have the burden of trying to meet all these needs on their own. Better outcomes for students can be achieved when we work as a team.”
The staff have been involved in the design process and it's been very much designed around the school’s vision for learning.
“This project has gone way beyond our expectations,” said Mattiske. “I want children, staff and parents to come to the school and feel excited about this facility.”
Suncoast Christian College in Woombye has celebrated its new primary school campus with a recent turning of the sod ceremony.
Designed by m3 Architecture,the school has been designed specifically for a collaborative ‘team-teaching’ model that replaces traditional classrooms with flexible learning spaces.
The building will accommodate years 1 through 6, with the students split into three cohorts, each taught by a team of six teachers and teachers’ assistants in spaces with dedicated and adaptable learning zones over two levels.
A tiered seating area in each of these cohort zones will connect the two levels, allowing students to move between
floors. Each cohort will have its own maker space and kitchen. An art room and performing arts space will service the whole primary school.
The new building will be wrapped in a specially designed steel mesh, allowing air and natural light to stream through.
It will provide flexible and collaborative learning spaces and the open teaching spaces will be zoned, furnished and reconfigured to allow for a variety of teaching modes. Teachers will be able to effectively and intuitively tailor lessons to the abilities and learning needs of individual students.
Founded on reclaimed farming land in 1979 as the Suncoast Christian Academy, the school’s first building was an old pineapple packing shed. From such humble origins, down through generations bound by the mission of seeing students grow in their faith, character, and learning, the new campus will be a fitting affirmation of the school’s legacy and special
“Such forethought about the campus, as a space designed to facilitate the highest educational outcomes, reinforces how Christian education should go hand in hand with academic excellence,” added Mattiske.
The school teaches more by stage than age, with learning based on a child’s level in each subject. The flexible nature of the facility means that spaces can accommodate groups of five pupils up to 100.
The new campus is phase one of a 25-year master building plan. It envisages and allows for future capacity as the school looks to add an additional 100 students.
Let the music be your wings! Take off to Rio de Janeiro for a night with the elegant, hypnotic Bossa Nova rhythms of The View From Madeleine's Couch
The Bossa Nova Sunset Club is touring the Sunshine Coast throughout November with performances from November 17 – 20 in Eudlo, Maleny, Coolum and Pomona.
Step into the embrace of musica Brasilia, as the band shares the highlights of their quarter-century musical journey in Australia and Brazil, showcasing their awardwinning originals in beautiful new arrangements, alongside Brazilian classics including Corcovado and GarotadeIpanema
Featuring the sublime Portuguese vocals of Anje West, the masterful vibraphone of Kym Ambrose, along with Bruce Woodward (guitar), OJ Newcomb (bass), and Paul Hudson (drums), this exceptional ensemble has delivered three critically acclaimed albums and hundreds of spellbinding live shows.
When asked about the Sunshine Coast tour, vocalist Anje West says “We are really excited about celebrating our 25th anniversary with shows on the Sunshine Coast. It's a beautiful part of Queensland that reminds us so much of Brazil.
“We have a song named after the beach, and another that sings of the mountains and sea. We're looking forward to bringing the landscape and culture of Brazil to life through our music and stories, and hope our audiences feel like they've been on a little holiday after our show!”.
Tickets are on sale now at redchair.com.au
Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre (CBFAC) is pleased to announce a new exhibition space devoted to emerging artists. The new gallery space will provide an opportunity for artists who may have never had a solo show in a gallery to show their work, and to gain mentoring advice on how to design an exhibition, market it, write about it and price it.
In addition to this crucial mentoring advice, CBFAC will offer financial incentives such as rental and commission discounts to encourage each exhibitor to actively participate in this new program.
To apply for this fantastic exhibition opportunity, you will need to be a CBFAC Friend. Four-week exhibition spaces will be available throughout 2023. And if you join as a Butter Factory Friend prior to November 21 you will also have an opportunity to enter works in the upcoming Eclectica exhibition, a prize exhibition of works by Butter Factory Friends that runs through December into January.
To become a Butter Factory Friend and to find out more about the exhibition opportunity go to: butterfactoryartscentre.com.au
Co-founder and main songwriter for INXS, Andrew Farriss, and 2 x Golden Guitar winner Andrew Swift (pictured) are coming together in Maleny, to bring you an intimate evening of songs and the stories behind them.
Farriss has infused his knack for writing iconic classics into his love of country music and is doing us all the favour of sharing it with the world.
Andrew Swift has released two #1 ARIA Australian Country albums, and the fifth highest selling Australian Country Album of 2021.
Andrew Swift said, "I have family that live in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, and I've always loved spending time there. I've heard great things about shows at the Maleny RSL, so when we started organising this tour, I felt like it was a great opportunity to finally play in Maleny."
Maleny RSL on Saturday November 5, doors open at 7pm, tickets are $40 plus booking fee. trybooking.com/events/landing/953921
On Saturday November 26, the Crystal Waters Music Club presents a Night of Blues, headlining Blues stalwart Barry Charles and the recently reformed Sunny Coast legends, The Spirits. These acts were integral to the formation of the Sunny Coast Blues scene in the ‘70s and ‘80s and continue to cut the mustard.
Barry Charles’ unique and remarkable virtuosic versatility never fails to enthral and delight audiences. Support acts include the Palmwoods Blues Band, Crystal Water’s own Blues Fanatics, and an All-Stars Blues Jam with surprise guests.
Baba Bistro and the licensed bar will keep you fed and watered; and cabins/camping is available at the local EcoPark if you choose to make a night of it. The door opens at 6pm, cost is $20. Check the CW Music Club Facebook page for more details.
The Maleny Players will once again be performing their Christmas Pantomime at the Playhouse in the Maleny Showgrounds. This year’s pantomime is TheMagic Opal, written and directed by Rob Hobson and co- directed by Kim Zwalf.
Whilst pantomimes are relatively new to Australian theatre, it has a long history in European countries.
‘Many people would consider pantomime to be quite a recent invention, however it has in fact evolved into the art form it is today over the course of a few hundred years,” shared Maleny Players’ member Diane Hobson.
“As ‘Imagine Theatre’ perfectly puts, ‘the longevity of pantomime stems from the fact that it is ever-changing, and unafraid of adapting to the fashion and tastes of the times, which is why the productions we see today feel relevant, fresh and modern’.”
Pantomime presents a tale of good and evil, where hope triumphs over adversity after danger and virtual despair. It has its roots in ancient Greece, and via Italy and France, insinuated itself into Britain.
“Christmas, for many, would not be Christmas without pantomime; and pantomime was the place we first discovered the magic of theatre,” Diane said with a smile.
Why not come along to the Playhouse and enjoy the ‘magic’ of pantomime for the young and old, where anything can happen!
Performances: Friday December 2 at 6.30pm; Saturday 3, 11am and 3pm; Sunday 4 at 2pm. Adults $25; students/concessions $15, children under five years free. Book via at; preferably trybooking.com or malenyplayers.com, with limited tickets available at Maleny Art Direct. Please phone 0403871842 for further information.
3bCreative are presenting Alma De Groen’s Wicked Sisters for select Sunshine Coast audiences.
The flawed genius, Alex Hobbes, has passed away, but his experiment in artificial intelligence lives on, and is still working away, maybe even evolving, in his study. His wife, Meridee, has become isolated on their Blue Mountains property, so three of her friends decide to visit and shake her out of her funk.
It doesn’t take long for hidden conflicts to be inflamed, and secrets and wounds to be exposed.
There will be three performances of Wicked Sisters: a ‘women only’ event at the She Shed, Marooochydore on November 24; followed by general admissions at Beersheba Living Museum in Maleny on November 25, and the Tait Community College at Tewantin on November 26.
Bookings are essential, visit: trybooking.com and search for Wicked Sisters or call 0400 570 880. Image-ChrisGrealy
In an intimate evening of music and archival art, a songwriter and a cellist weave moving tributes and stories to acknowledge loss. SomewhereintheLight will take place at Eudlo Hall, Rosebed Street, Eudlo on Saturday November 5, from 7-9pm.
Join songwriter, Mira Chorik, and cellist, Louise King, in an evening of reflection on loss and remembrance as a life-affirming and strengthening practice, where we honour the gifts we carry from those who are no longer present.
Audience members will be invited into a space of rest, silence and contemplation. There will be light refreshments after the event and a gentle invitation to share remembrances in a participatory artwork.
Parental guidance is recommended. If you have a personal story of unacknowledged loss through pandemic times, you are warmly invited to share it here: form.jotform.com/221217297087863
Bookings can be made at: events.humanitix.com/somewhere-in-thelight
Heather Rose, the award-winning author of Bruny and The Museum of Modern Love, is coming to Maleny for Outspoken in November to talk about her new memoir, nothingbadever happenshere
Heather grew up in Tasmania where she developed a profound love of nature, being ‘a wild barefoot girl born for adventure’. But, as a result of a tragedy that occurred when she was 12, she set out on a journey to explore life’s mysteries, travelling widely in Asia, Europe and the USA, seeking out different ways of being, including becoming initiated into certain ancient rituals. Returning to Australia she took up a career in advertising and began writing novels, producing eight so far.
Heather will be joining Steven Lang for Outspoken on November 15 at the Maleny Community Centre, 6 for 6.30pm start. The evening will begin with a conversation with Peter Hudson, the much-celebrated Maleny artist, who has produced TheMysteryofBeingHere, which contains images from his prolific career, as well as several essays. Tickets from: outspokenmaleny.com
IPSWICH CIVIC CENTRE
FRI 11 NOVEMBER, 8PM
BRISBANE CITY HALL
TUES 15 NOVEMBER, 12PM
EUDLO HALL
THURS 17 NOVEMBER, 7PM
MALENY COMMUNITY CENTRE FRI 18 NOVEMBER, 7PM
COOLUM CIVIC CENTRE SAT 19 NOVEMBER, 7PM
MAJESTIC THEATRE (POMONA) SUN 20 NOVEMBER, 4PM
Congratulations HT. What a great edition Oct 22 is. I picked it up at my local Woolies at Buderim, more to check on what is going on in the area rather than sate any particular interest, and I was thrilled by the extent of your local coverage and pleased to see the incredible number of local groups available for residents to participate in.
My particular interest is in Men’s Sheds, but I am on the fringe of your area. I belong to the Maroochy Men’s Shed which is celebrating its 10th anniversary on the 8th November.
I mention this because I want more of the older age males in your area to look up the address of their local Shed and go along to enjoy what it will have to offer. You are never too old. I am 90 in December, does that sound old? It is not. It may be close to my end date, but it is certainly not old when it comes to enjoying the participation and smiles at the Shed.
So, for those who are prepared to get out – to stretch your life, check out the local Shed. If you are not satisfied in the Shed workshops, if there is not something else of interest to you, see if you can start a weekly activity like a discussion group, a camera group, may be also a cooking group.
At the Maroochy Shed we have a gardening group which is growing vegetables for a local charity which supplies meals throughout the district (this is a bit more than a once a week activity though), and we only have a normal industrial block of land. Growing vegies is certainly appropriate for any hinterland venue.
Thank you, HT, for giving this some space in a future edition in the interest of the old men of your circulation area. (Ladies: if you have a fairly idle (note not idol) old fellow about the house, kick him out to the Men’s Shed).
And … congratulations to Peter and Karen Lynch for bringing back the mulberry. You’re right, it is a childhood thing. Where do I buy a punnet on the Coast??
Thank you, Merv Elliott
Yep … no doubt about it … we live in a great part of the world, and if you live here you already know that. Jim Cox and I arrived here 20 yrs ago and for most of that time we have been active in many local groups, volunteering our time, working on many issues within our communities, meeting people with diverse opinions and finding our ‘tribes’ within them.
But the one thing I am absolutely convinced of is this: If you do not get involved in community groups, you will not discover the best part of being here!
I have travelled in many parts of the world, lived in major cities, tiny villages. I loved it all! As I grow older, I
believe that really, what we all want is to be part of a village. Somewhere to be friends with our neighbours and service providers; to build up a network of people you know and trust, to feel ‘at home’.
Jim and I have been actively involved in all the villages of the Hinterland, but living in Montville .. she has claimed our hearts. We still attend MVA meetings most months and play a role where we can. We hate to miss the monthly Montville Markets; with their superb breakfasts, fresh produce, and fun stuff at the stalls. And enjoy a catchup with so many friends we may not see elsewhere.
The real value of this community was beautifully illustrated last markets, when, distracted by a new stall, I tumbled over, landed heavily damaging foot, knee, boob and hand. The instant response from all around was overwhelming. I was picked, up, bandaged up, hugged and checked out. Brought an all-curing cup of tea, planted at a breakfast table with foot up and fast pancake delivery.
Jim suspects I will do this each market from now on, loving the attention!
So, what I want to say is: Thank you all of those wonderful villagers who fussed and cared for me. Thank you to all the MVA committees who have worked constantly over time to create and foster such a beautiful caring community.
And … if you live here and you aren’t part of this … you need to be! Enjoying the warmth of this community is the best thing about living in this part of the world. Come join us!
Pam Maegdefrau
The HT October edition featured a letter singing the praises of vaping. Two pages later Dr Emma Secomb, in a reasoned and scientific article, shot the vaping edifice down in flames. Dr Secomb showed that lungs are delicate and sensitive and should never be assaulted with noxious recreational substances.
Federal legislation is required to lump vaping in the same doghouse as tobacco smoking, with the same restrictions and regulations.
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Hello Victoria
The Young Writers prize-winning entries were just brilliant! So much talent and so young. I was truly impressed. Lily Moseling's entry particularly struck a chord.
I entered the ACU Poetry Competition again this year with simply no chance of winning for three reasons: There
are far better poets than I will ever be who enter. The judges have stated that the best thing that happened to poetry in the last 20 years was that "we got rid of a lot of verse!" and I write rhyming poetry. Thirdly, the subject set was in my view rather pathetic "Hope springs from the year to come" implying in the detail that no personal action is required to generate a better outcome for the world.
I found a wonderful quote and thus the attached poem emerged which was a little angry. Lily's writing inspired me to send it to you! So, I hope you enjoy it. (Poem in next month's Poets' Corner.)
Best regards and should you be talking to any of the winners, and in particular Lily, please tell them I am in awe of their talent!
Angus RichardFirstly, congratulations HT on another Young Writers’ Award, it is so good how you encourage and showcase talented writers from across the Range. From the cover last month, I see how young they are, and it makes the quality of their writing even more exceptional!
All three stories were original, imaginative and enjoyable – and I’m looking forward to reading the Highly Commended, which you mentioned would be published in the coming months.
I also loved their filmed mini interviews on your Facebook page – what great kids!
Congratulations again to all involved.
Rita WatsonUseful advice from your new columnist, Jamie Milne, we are definitely not everyone’s cup of tea. I have been trying to encourage my teen to look after herself in these tricky times – especially with some pretty negative behaviours becoming more commonplace at her school.
She is trying to avoid the peer pressure of drugs, under-age sex, negative body image (e.g., loads of makeup, fake lashes and nails, etc.), and keep remembering who she really is, but it can be hard.
Jamie’s words are spot on about investing in yourself, caring for yourself and not wasting your precious time trying to convince people of your value if they can’t see it.
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A battered ol’ boot from Eora Creek may mean nothing at all to you, So, what the hell am I ganna do with this bloody ol’ bit o’ shoe.
There’s a piece of the toe, the sole and part of the heel, And underneath the hobnails you can still feel.
I wonder who wore it, or if he came back.
Eora Creek is a little spot on a lonely trail they call the Kokoda Track.
I stood there one day where the village had been and looked down at the creek below.
To the fast-flowing stream, where the trees now grow.
The holes in the ground, the occasional mound, bare tribute to the terrible slaughter. An occasional sound can often be found and there’s even a rusty ole mortar.
So, what’s it to you, this battered ol’ shoe.
As I stood on the track, my mind wandered back to the second and third of September. To the mist filled nights and the terrible fights, that the old men try not to remember.
The track is still there, the log crossing, the leeches, the fox holes and mozzies, But no tired, young men are killed any more from the leaf covered, grave-like pozzies.
Poetry is an arrangement of language, artistic word pictures that attempt to inspire imagination, evoke emotion and provoke humour.
Poets are illustrators of words that create beauty and intensity, and the HT is proud to give them a platform.
So, I sit myself down on this bit o’ ground and then I start to ponder…….. What about the blokes who stayed on right here and are now looking down from up yonder.
And all of the rest, you did your damn best on this track not forgotten – Kokoda.
But don’t despair, you blokes out there. It wasn’t all for naught. Cause that was war and war’s – well, they just bloody well gotta be fought.
I gotta go now, this walk’s a fair cow, but I’ll say g’day as I stumble by over mud, rocks and roots. The places on the track where you got off, and you no longer need your boots.
Can I take this ol’ shoe if it’s OK by you. I want us all to remember What you blokes did here on those couple ‘o days one far off bleak September.
As I walk on by, there’s a tear in my eye, a lump in me throat and me mouth’s gone all dry. I got this boot to carry you see, to carry with pride…….that’s why you all died.
So, I can say “Yeah mate, I’m Australian”!
There’s just one thing more, can you do a small chore for a bloke who’s just passin’ by, When I get to the gate, in a line will you wait, I’ll shake ya hand and say “Good on ya mate”.
So, what do I do with this ol’ battered shoe and just what does it mean. Just what does it mean to you……
© Graham J Scott
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Stress, anxiety and depression are affecting people at younger and younger ages. Mental health issues, a relatively unheard of expression until recent years, has become a common catch phrase to encompass a wide variety of symptoms and disorders.
On behalf of the David Lynch Foundation Australia and in partnership with Julie Lowe of Heart Based Counselling and Social Services, Wendy Rosenfeldt, local TM teacher, and Gudrun Rosenfeldt, drummer from Wasted Potential, will be organising an event to both raise awareness of, and funds to assist young people to achieve resilience against stress.
Transcendental Meditation or TM has been scientifically verified to be the most effective, nonmedical approach to reducing stress and anxiety. TM is an easy, enjoyable meditation technique that can be taught to anyone from the age of 10 years and up.
Some people may struggle with techniques that involve concentration or monitoring their thoughts, but Transcendental Meditation allows the mind to go beyond thinking.
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The mind experiences inner peace while the body gains rest deeper than sleep. Deep rooted tension, stress and trauma are naturally released without the need to relive or talk about the causes.
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind is a book by Yuval Noah Harari, released in 2015 about human evolution.
In this book, Yuval speaks about our type of human being, Homo Sapiens, walking the planet for 200 thousand years.
Now The Australian Bureau of Statistics in 2019 released figures/data showing that the average life expectancy of an Australian is 82.90 years.
If we look at time as a frame of reference, according to Yuval Harari’s book and us humans being here 200 thousand years, and the 82.90 years life expectancy of an Australian, then, you and I and the other Hinterland Times readers are here for less than half a second
What are you doing with your 0.5 of a sec?
Look, I’m sure you know deep down that life is short, fragile, swift, and that death will happen to all of us
The David Lynch Foundation has helped to fund teaching Transcendental Meditation to hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. It has been taught in schools, to war vets with PTSD, homeless people and people in prison.
In Australia there have been programs to help first responders with PTSD, women who have experienced domestic violence, and people who have been severely affected by the floods around Lismore, just to name a few.
Local bands Wasted Potential, Pova and Papillon, will perform on Saturday December 10 from 7-9pm at Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade in Bokarina.
It will be an all ages event and the money raised from ticket sales will go towards helping young people to learn Transcendental Meditation and receive ongoing follow up and support.
To book visit: venue114.com.au, follow them in Instagram at bandtogetherdlfa
eventually. Yet, we are infinitely surprised when it happens to someone we know.
I think of it like jogging or walking a trail in the National Park with a distracted mind, and BANG you trip on a rock, a root, a hole and you find yourself off balance for a moment before your mind shifts back to the present moment and how the world really is.This is how startling the reality is and how precious our human experience is.
Please live your life today!
Don’t ignore death, don’t be naive, and don’t be afraid of life either. Though be very afraid of a potential life you never lived, because you were either too afraid, too comfortable, complacent, or content with the “I’m busy” disclaimer, or too caught up with digital distraction, inaction, non-inspiring, non-meaningful things chowing down on your precious time.
Death is not the greatest loss in life, neither is illness. The greatest loss is what dies inside you while you’re still alive and well, and not living. You’re just existing.
Friends you have 0.5 secs in terms of our human evolution, So, be bold, be courageous, be scared to death, be vulnerable. Invest your heart and soul into whatever truly inspires you.
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Our Q&A column for all the big and little medical questions you’ve always wanted to ask, written by hinterland resident, Dr Emma Secomb.
Hi Dr Secomb,
I am having great trouble sleeping these days, maybe due to getting older, and I wondered what you might recommend to help? I have heard melatonin can be useful, but do you know more about this or any other sleep aids, please?
Thank you. Brian Underwood
Teagan Banyan, the owner of The Chi Hub, Nambour, loves to bring the community together. It's such a passion of hers that she was motivated to create the ‘Family Fun Wellness Day’ which is taking place on Sunday, November 20 at 2pm.
This is a free entry event for anyone wanting to enjoy a family-fun day and also learn more about health and wellness.
‘’Last year we had our Open Day and it was a huge success, but this year I wanted to focus more on a fun day for the whole family. and bring together local businesses in health and wellness to be part of the offerings,’’ Teagan said. So, what can you expect from The Chi Hub’s Wellness Day?
• Greetings from a local elder
• Mini sessions available from The Chi Hub therapists
• Wellness talks
• Live music
• Bellydance workshop
• Nature walk and plant talks
• Fun kids’ activities
• Healthy drinks and vegan treats available for purchase
• An amazing raffle with prizes worth over $2500, and all money raised goes to the Nambour Community Centre.
“Since releasing the date of the Wellness Day, local businesses have been in touch wanting to offer prizes in the raffle and be a part of the day,” shared Teagan.
“This is what I believe community is all about, supporting each other and coming together to provide a fun day for all.”
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Thanks for your excellent question! Insomnia is usually not due to other medical conditions but can be associated with an overactive thyroid, menopause, depression, anxiety, and starting some medications. Before starting medications for insomnia it’s always a good idea to see your GP if improving “sleep hygiene” hasn’t been enough.
Good sleep hygiene involves having a regular bedtime, ensuring minimal disturbance from light, noise, heat or cold, keeping caffeine intake under 200mg per day with no consumption after noon, avoiding alcohol for 4 four hours prior to bedtime, stopping all screen use for two hours prior to bed, and avoiding daytime naps.
When you’re struggling to get to sleep it’s also recommended you leave the bedroom and do something quiet in another room, like reading or listening to a podcast, until you feel sleepy again –ruminating in bed about how badly you need to get to sleep will activate stimulant stress hormones and make things worse.
These all work through the Melatonin System. The brain produces melatonin in response to waning daylight and other behavioural cues, and it impacts many targets in the body to activate sleep. Its production is diminished with age, use of stimulant chemicals or increased stress hormones, and light exposure, especially blue light from computer screens and TV.
Alcohol binges can produce dysfunction in melatonin release for up to a week. Those with severe vision impairment or blindness, and some people with developmental conditions like ASD/
ADHD may also experience dysregulation of melatonin release.
In late 2020 the TGA approved melatonin for over-thecounter sale to people over 55 for short-term use in primary insomnia, with all others still needing doctor’s prescription to access melatonin. This was a controversial decision, and the advice of the peak research body, the Australian Sleep Association, was not sought until the change was one week from implementation.
Melatonin use as a sedative is already known to delay puberty and impact fertility in animal studies, therefore its prolonged use in people under 55 without medical supervision for specific conditions (such as ASD or ADHD) is not recommended.
Even in the short term melatonin is also not safe in pregnancy, lactation, and in people taking blood thinners, some diabetic medications, estrogen supplements, immunosuppressants, anti-epileptic medications, and some antibiotics. So, not ideal to have on the pharmacy shelf with sales to those under 55 effectively regulated by sales assistants, or online with no safety oversight at all.
With this change in access there has been strong marketing of melatonin as a safe, natural, and non-addictive alternative to sleeping pills. There has also been overt marketing to kids and adolescents, with gummies and flavoured syrups readily available on vitamin sales websites.
Having said all that, short-term melatonin can help with a “reset” of the day/night cycle. It is very useful for jet lag, and also for insomniacs with altered day/night cycle where optimising sleep hygiene has not been effective.
So, even if you’re eligible to buy it over the counter or know how to shop online, I’d advise seeing your GP just to ensure there are no medical causes for your insomnia that need treatment, and rule out melatonin interactions with existing health problems or medications.
Sleep well!
It is quite a leap from the Highlands to the Hinterland, but this is precisely what Dr Aimee Gazem has recently done to work with the team at Beerwah Dental.
Dr Aimee graduated from Glasgow University with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, achieving a Commendation, plus completing electives in Paediatric (Child Friendly) and Special Care Dentistry.
During Dr Aimee’s time in education, she did volunteer work for several children’s charities, including
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both the visually impaired and the Deaf Children’s Society. It is this deep passion for helping children that Dr Aimee plans to continue with her work at Beerwah Dental.
“Numerous studies have proven that a child’s experience of dentistry can affect them for life," Dr Aimee tells us.
“If a child has a negative experience, it can manifest as dental anxiety later in life and lead to both poor oral health and many of the diseases that are associated with poor oral health, such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes."
Almost all dental ailments can be avoided altogether with the right approach to oral hygiene and attending regular visits to a good dentist to ensure that any problems are detected as early as possible.
It is for this very reason that Dr Aimee spends so much time making sure that a child’s visit to Beerwah Dental is as fun as possible and that they leave with a
positive association with visiting the dentist, along with excellent home routine habits.
Having worked within the NHS system in Scotland, Aimee was delighted to hear that most children in Australia are eligible for free dentistry under the Government's Child Dental Benefits Scheme, which means there is no excuse for not visiting the practice regularly.
At Beerwah Dental, if you are unsure if your child is eligible or how much you might have remaining on your CDBS account, simply call the practice and they will be delighted to let you know.
Although Dr Aimee loves treating children, she treats patients of all ages with a wide variety of dental needs, from routine hygiene appointments, dental emergencies right through to cosmetic dental makeovers.
Dr Aimee works very closely with Beerwah Dental's practice principal, Dr Richard Johnston, so whatever your dental needs are, you will be in great caring and gentle hands with Dr Aimee and the team at Beerwah Dental.
Maleny Vibes Pilates and Spin offers two very unique fitness studios to cater for your fitness needs. We pride ourselves in delivering inclusive fearless movement magic. Both studios cater for everybody and every body - you are always welcome here!
Our boutique reformer Pilates studio offers over 20 classes a week in 4 different styles over 6 days. Our small group classes have a maximum of 8 per class, ensuring you receive the attention you deserve. Reformer Pilates is a low impact workout focused on strength, coordination, flexibility, and endurance. All classes are creative, fun and different every time.
Our Spin studio offers a high intensity and low impact cardio workout in the indoor cycling room. Our spin classes are a combination of cardio, strength and endurance, designed to get your blood pumping and endorphins flowing. Each instructor choreographs their own rides and mixes their own tunes. These classes are beat focused, a unique rhythm ride.
Think pumping beats, funky moves and epic tunes.
At Maleny Vibes Pilates And Spin we make movement fun, inclusive and accessible for everyone. The Vibes are always high in the studio, so we guarantee you will leave on a high. It’s what we do.
Come and check us out and join the Vibe Tribe. We offer an introductory special for all new clients, 4 classes for $50. Head to the website to book: malenyvibespilates.com
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According to the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST), menopause costs women more than $17 billion per year in lost earnings and superannuation. AIST, the peak body for the $1.6 trillion profit-to-member super sector, said recent British studies indicated up to a quarter of menopausal women experienced debilitating symptoms leading to long-term absences from work or forcing them into early retirement.
“The statistics do not surprise me. We know that in Australia 80% of women experience menopausal symptoms that can range from mild to extremely severe. Many women have had to resign, reduce their hours, or go part-time because these symptoms can last up to ten years,” shared Janet Michelmore AO, CEO of Jean
Biofield Tuning is a truly amazing sound therapy method using tuning forks on and around your body to relieve stress, release pain and alleviate anxiety
… Whether it’s physical, mental, emotional, environmental or ancestral, Biofield Tuning is a powerful practice that helps you feel lighter and become more free.
… With over 30 years experience in the world of health and healing, I offer a unique approach to my practice, in the comfort of your own home when it best suits you.
… within a 40km radius of Mapleton
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Hailes for Women’s Health. The national not-for-profit organisation has been a leader in the field of menopause and women’s health for 30 years.
“It’s time to increase awareness that menopause is a natural part of a woman’s life. Important conversations and increased education for women and their health practitioners around menopause have to become the norm,” said Janet.
“We need to break taboos around menopause and find ways to keep women in the workforce. Management and treatment options for menopause are available.”
The Jean Hailes website is a rich source of expertreviewed and recently updated menopause information, with fact sheets, booklets, podcasts and videos.
“We need to encourage women, their partners and families, and workplaces, to acknowledge this life stage and talk more openly about it,” continued Janet. “We need to find options and uncover more ways to keep women in the workplace so they can contribute to society and the economy as they wish to.”
Visit: jeanhailes.org.au
We all too often overcrowd our lives with “must dos” and “have to’s” that seem to take up all our time. But should they? I think the healthiest choice we can make is to simplify our life so we can amplify it. But how do we do it? Here are some suggestions to get started.
Using social media and email? This is an easy one that makes a big difference. Unsubscribe to any unwanted email subscriptions and stop following those on social media that don’t resonate with you.
Turn off your social media notifications and condition yourself to only look at them once a day.
Next, systematize a simple, healthy meal routine, and remove one poor meal choice with a healthy choice each week and before you know it you’ll be eating better.
One simple thing I do every night is I write down my “to do list” for the following day. It clears my mind, keeps
me organised and it helps me sleep better. Other simplifying routines include meditation and journaling for 20 minutes every morning. By keeping it simple I then always get it done.
Another valuable suggestion is every month I do a declutter of my wardrobe, personal items (makeup etc), the pantry and fridge.
These are just a few ideas to get you going and yours may look different to mine, but all simplifying will amplify our lives.
These actions all preserve our most precious commodity, which is time and we then get to spend it on the things that really matter.
And finally don’t forget to consider your relational and personal time also. Use discernment about who with and how you spend it. Be sure it’s good for your soul.
The benefits of simplifying to amplify our life are immense and with the time we gain, we expand our capacity to grow. This opens our heart to increase our life, our dreams and the overall vision for our lives.
Blessings KerrieDr Christelle Greeff
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Astrid de Ruiter – Psychotherapist & Certified Mindfulness Teacher
Offering quality mindfulness training, groups or individuals and mindfulness and body based counselling and psychotherapy. Caring, down to earth, effective with more than 12 yrs experience. Ph: 0401 624 757 www.sunshinecoastmindfulness.com.au
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.
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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
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.
Maple Chiropractic MalenyDr. Stephen Lowe, Dr. Samuel Lowe, Dr. Catherine Metcalf, Dr. Rebel Hungerford Concession, family rates & HICAPS available. Gentle, effective care for the whole family. 45 Maple Street, Maleny. Ph. 5494 3322 www.maplechiropractic.com.au
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
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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
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
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
Gentle hands on chiropractic using applied kinesiology. Over 30 years in private practice. Families welcome. Mon and Wed 2-5pm, Fri 9-12 noon. 19 Coral Street Maleny, Ph: 0492 949 695
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
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
Certified Holistic Colon Hydrotherapy practitioner in Montville. TGA approved medical sterile single-use disposable equipment. Call Rachel for a confidential consultation regarding your GUT Health issues 0409 761 464
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
Ochre Health Medical Centre
Offering onsite Doctors, experienced nursing staff and Allied health services. Ph Maleny: 5494 2388; Ph Montville: 5442 9144 Book online at www.ochrehealth.com.au
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.
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
Range of Motion Physiotherapy Maleny, Mapleton and Imbil Russ, Karl, and Kathryn. Providing the highest quality care to restore & maintain optimal physical function & mobility.
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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
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Join us in Beerwah for Yoga focused on wellbeing, high intensity interval training, myofascial release & more. Ali is qualified in yoga, exercise physiology, pilates & massage therapy. www.existyoga.com.au
An initiative helping children improve their reading skills while surrounded by lovable dogs is looking for new volunteers.
Story Dogs is a fantastic charity running a literacy program in primary schools Australia-wide. The program is designed to make reading fun for children, so they become confident lifelong readers. Their mission is to ensure that no child is left behind in literacy.
A bond is encouraged between the child and the dog by having the same child read to the same dog each week. The dogs must pass an accreditation test carried out by certified Assessors and must all have annual vet checks, vaccinations, have council registrations and be clean and groomed before going into schools.
New volunteers receive training to prepare them for helping children in a school. The program supplies books, a volunteer vest, along with a coat and a rug for the dog to lie on. For more information call Maree on 0403774640
fellow foundation members Barb Inwood and Tricia Steer. I also wish to acknowledge Judi Ross-Smith, who has been a Zontian for 38 years and who has contributed to Zonta’s work locally, nationally and internationally.”
Ann outlined the achievements of the club which included the book Sweet Sisters, two annual tertiary scholarships, a celebration of International Women’s Day, Women in Art, packing birthing kits, a local business directory for the northern end of the Range, breast cushions for cancer survivors, refuge packs for women, and participation and support for Speak Up Now, a domestic and family violence awareness organisation.
Zonta is an international organisation and was founded more than 100 years ago to empower women and girls through service and advocacy. (Pictured: Lieutenant Governor Petra Ladwig with 25-year veterans Ann Koenig, Tricia Steer and Barb Inwood.)
There has been a large influx of new property owners in the Eudlo and surrounding areas over the last few years, and the chance to gain an understanding of what the Rural Fire Brigade in your community does is valuable to us all.
Eudlo RFB will be holding an open station day on Saturday November 5, between 10am and 3pm. There will be a free sausage sizzle as well as the opportunity to talk to local fire-fighting volunteers.
Genealogy Sunshine Coast will be holding workshops on November 26 at their premises in Petrie Park Rd., Nambour (opposite the swimming pool).
The workshops consist of Roots Magic 8 and Familysearch from 9.30am till 12 noon and Trove from 1-3.30pm. Come along and search for your missing relatives and increase your skills using the latest technology. Just $8 per workshop or $15 for both. Book in by email to genealogysc@gmail.com or phone 07-5329-2315. Lunch and morning tea will be available to purchase.
Visit the shed, look over one of their trucks and even try your hand on the hoses. The Fire Warden will be attending as well to discuss what, when, and even if, you’re allowed to burn on your property.
They’re always open to new recruits too, so have a talk with them about how you can be part of your volunteering community. Eudlo is looking forward to seeing you there.
It’s almost time for the annual Maleny Late Night Christmas event on December 9 from 5 – 8pm in Maple Street. There will be late night shopping, Handmade Markets in the Community Centre, live music, petting zoo, face painting, storytelling, Christmas carols at the RSL, food galore in various venues, a Christmas raffle, and Santa with Mrs Claus and the Raindogs in town – so grab a selfie!
Over in Montville on December 10, enjoy the Festive Street Fair from 4-7pm, all along Main Street.
The Larrikin Puppet Show will start the party on the Montville Village Green, and the Sunshine Chimes will ring in the good times with performances at the Mayfield Centre around 4pm. The Harps Duo and Mapleton Choir Carollers and a Christmas Fairy will add to the Main Street cheer.
Many shops will open extended hours so bring your lists. There will be free art activities, balloon fun and face painting on the Village Green, along with local band Pantastic Steel Band, where you’ll find the Lion’s famous prawns on a stick and Bratwurst rolls.
Plus music and food down at the Pottery Building, with Santa paying a visit!
On Saturday and Sunday November 26 and 27, from 9am to 4pm, the Montville Woodies are having their annual Santa Shop Sale at its sheds at Montville Sportsground, 230 – 238 Balmoral Road, Montville.
The Blackall Range Visual Artists have collaborated to paint four limited palette artworks each consisting of six small canvases attached by Velcro and therefore interchangeable. The greater whole is a personal collection of their “stuff”: the favourite toy, pottery piece, wooden carving … the stuff of everyone’s home life.
celebration of its 25th Birthday on October 18. and a 25-year veteran stated “I am so proud of all we have achieved over this quarter of a century. I acknowledge my
This ‘Collaboration’ display will be hung separately from the rest of their diverse art creations and will all be for sale. Exhibition from Friday November 18 – 20, at St.Mary's Hall in Montville, open daily from 10am to 4pm.
Commissions and donations go towards the maintenance of St.Mary's Historic Hall.
The Blackall Range Woodworking Guild Inc (also known as the Montville Woodies) have been making wooden bowls, boxes, carvings, coffee tables, signs, toys, and an array of interesting and useful articles which are ideal for Christmas presents.
Every year Woodies members make and donate lots of wooden toys to the Salvos for its annual Christmas Toy Appeal for distribution to less fortunate children at Christmas time.
The Woodies respect and protect the environment as all the timber used by the Woodies has been cut from trees donated and is recycled environmentally instead of it being burned.
Now visitors can see and buy some of the handiwork handmade by members - see you there!
From tens of thousands of entries from around the world, 100 aspiring designers, architects, and DIYers from 23
have been chosen to bring their crazy house ideas to life and share in the $10 million USD OMG! fund, including four recipients from Australia… and one sculptor from our very own Sunshine Coast Hinterland!
Cath Wild from Flaxton has been busy building… or should we say ‘sculpting’ her Aircrete dome home for the last year. We previously covered her unique dome build in the HT in August 2021. The first of its kind to receive building approval in Australia, Cath is building her sustainable home brick by handmade brick.
Cath said “It’s been quite an involved submission process to pitch the dome to the OMG team. I’m so excited to get such an amazing financial boost to finish the dome off to a standard I never though achievable. I’m very grateful to the Airbnb OMG panel for having faith in my project.”
Cath’s ‘Eco-Igloo’ or Aircrete dome home, is built using 6000 handmade Aircrete bricks, made up of four large domes blending seamlessly into the lush rainforest backdrop. The use of Aircrete with all of its insulative, pest proof, cyclone proof, and DIY-friendly benefits is a perfect option for our diverse Aussie climates.
The winning ideas stood out for their unique and inspiring design, sustainable consideration, and novel ways of offering immersive guest experiences.
Recipients will each receive up to $100,000 USD to make their fantastical creations possible, and over the course of the next ten months will design, construct and outfit their spaces to be guest-ready by summer 2023 – when guests may find them available as part of Airbnb’s OMG! category.
The tens of thousands of entries drew inspiration from the depths of the sea to scifi novels, but certain natural elements and architectural features proved popular.
There were 400 ideas which offered spectacular stargazing experiences; 961 ideas marched to the beat of their own drum, incorporating music in some way; 777 juicy designs were inspired by fruit; 680 ideas were wine-inspired; 7,931 entrants proposed using solar panels for sustainable energy; 1,214 ideas involved treehouses; 389 featured suspended structures, and 509 mushroom-inspired listings were ready to sprout from the earth.
Congratulations Cath!
Join the growing circular economy marketplace to give your unwanted resources another life. Download the Aspire App to find opportunities, save on procurement, save on waste disposal and track your environmental impacts. More than 200 Sunshine Coast community groups, schools and businesses are already taking advantage of this ecosystem. Search Aspire Marketplace wherever you get your Apps and help work together with Council so the Sushine Coast can become internationally renowned as a place where people live, learn, work and play sustainably.
The Festive Garden, Council’s walk-through lights experience, is back and this year it’s going to be brighter than ever. Free tickets will be released 23 November, so follow Council’s facebook page, subscribe to OurSC or visit Sunshine Coast Events to be first in line. For now, mark 16 to 20 December, Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, on your calendar.
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Council and the University of the Sunshine Coast are exploring new ideas around volunteering and calling on everyone in our community to take part in a research project to understand your views and experiences. Researchers want to hear from current volunteers as well as people who don’t volunteer. Head to Council’s Have Your Say website and complete the survey before 15 November.
Last chance to nominate a local hero
What do sausage sizzle super stars, volunteer grounds keepers and community mentors have in common? They’re all worthy recipients of a Sunshine Coast Australia Day Award. Say thank you to those people making a big difference in the local community. Nominating is easy via Council’s website. Nominations close 18 November.
Crooks, crime and corruption all revealed in a Night with author Gary Jubelin. Join the award-winning author and host of the top-rating podcast 'I Catch Killers' on Thursday 8 December at Venue 114 for this special author event. Brought to you by Sunshine Coast Libraries. Tickets are on sale now at venue114.com.au.
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“It's a game changer to help more people achieve beautiful and very affordable builds,” said Cath.Cath Wild from Flaxton won $1000,000 for her inspiring design
On a similar note, uninjured adult echidnas should be left alone as much as possible and not moved or contained – they may have young hidden in a burrow nearby that they’ll need to go and feed, or they’ll
As the breeding season for many of our native animals continues, there are more and more tiny little babies around. One of the cutest named juvenile creatures is the puggle.
Puggle is the term applied to the young of both echnidas and platypuses. Originally it was an invented name for fictitious creatures in an Australian line of children’s books and soft toys, until an ecologist specialising in echidnas saw some of the toys in a shop and, noting their close resemblance to baby echidnas, decided to adopt the name in her
professional field. From there it spread and it’s now the generally used term today!
Echidnas, like platypuses, lay eggs but also care for their young after hatching. At this time of year females may still be carrying an egg or have a very tiny puggle in their pouch.
Puggles do not have spines at such an early age, resembling a pinkish grey lump between the size of a golf ball and a fist. Their tendency to be curled up defensively into a ball, much as adults do to protect themselves, means that in the event of an accident a puggle may roll some distance away from their parent.
If you see a female echidna that has been impacted by a car or in some other incident and there isn’t a puggle or egg inside the pouch, be sure to look in the surrounding area as well, in case it has simply rolled further away.
Puggles require intensive and specialised care and a wildlife rescue organisation should immediately be contacted to bring one in, should an abandoned or orphaned puggle be discovered. Their needs are very particular and only a trained expert stands a chance of keeping one alive for long without its parent.
This is one of the times of year you’ll see echidnas out and about the most. Ones that are still looking to breed can form trains of multiple individuals and travel very long distances, often across roads or highways exposing them to accidents. Parents who got an early start are now out roaming for food so they can produce milk.
Do your best to watch out for these uniquely Australian critters and be sure to immediately call in any puggles that are on their own!
Rachel Aspinall is privately licensed to rescue animals and happy to do so, or will call other groups for help when needed. Phone: 0407 881 008.
A tiny, short-beaked Echidna puggle (pictured) was brought to Sydney’s Taronga Hospital after it was found on the side of a road. The puggle’s mother was lying nearby but had sadly passed away. The little echidna is nicknamed ‘Smudge’ by hospital staff because it was found on Sunny Road in Mudgee.
Looking after an echidna this young is very time intensive: several times a day, Taronga veterinary nurse, Sarah Male, feeds Smudge by placing formula on her hand with an eyedropper for the puggle to lap up.
Echidnas don’t have nipples or teats, so they secrete milk out of the pores of their skin for their young to lick. The formula being fed to Smudge is a special mix for orphaned echidnas and currently the puggle is only drinking around 4mls during each feeding session.
As part of a South East Queenslandwide rainforest conservation and threatened species recovery effort, we continue to work with a range of organisations to focus on the recovery of the very special Southern Pink Underwing Moth (Phyllodes imperialis subsp. smithersi).
The moth is found breeding in healthy subtropical rainforest from Kin Kin in South East Queensland south to Bellingen in NSW. Its larvae are solely dependent on the Carronia vine (Carronia multisepalea) leaves for food. As part of our recovery efforts we aim to collect Carronia vine seed annually so that more vines can be distributed back into the landscape.
As we come into warmer months the vine may start to flower and fruit across its range, so if you have the vine on your property, we would love for you
collections worked a treat, with fruiting occurring locally in around late February / March.
Thanks to supporting landholders and field staff we now have around 300 Carronia vine seedlings growing at the Barung Nursery, which will be distributed to local landholders who have the right vegetation and conditions on their property in early 2023. But we need to keep the ball rolling on collecting fruit and growing the seed in our region as an annual effort to save this species.
Dr Mark Runkovski will be coordinating seed collections across South East Queensland, so you can email him at mark.runkovski@natura-pacific.com for more information on how to ID the plant and to get involved with the hunt for fruit on your property! (Pictured: Southern Pink Underwing
Ihave known promoters of coastal development, in the interests of expediency, refer to thickly grown mangroves as “unsightly”.
Yes, this habitat is dark and sludgy, but it has a unique character and is vital for stabilising so much of our shorelines. A walk through somewhere like Maroochy Wetland Reserve, reveals the mangroves’ world to be teeming with natural life.
When the tide is low, the strange,
as they catch insects under the mangrove canopy – often dropping down to the mud itself. The male is shining blue-black. The female has a rufous brown back and (through the gloom) a shining white breast. Their calls include frog-like croaks.
But the Collared Kingfisher has the loudest calls – shouting a piercing crick! crick!, often from a hidden perch. This is a hefty bird with a hefty bill, built to competently overpower those well armoured crabs. Sometimes, it will hunt by sitting, still as a stone, on the muddy floor, so that the crustaceans are deceived and lose caution.
There is nothing unsightly in any of this. Besides birds and the special life forms of salty water, these remarkable trees even have fragrant flowers. Whether you follow a boardwalk or paddle your own canoe, mangroves deserve closer attention from all our senses.
the time high in the canopy. However, when the males chase females down to low levels around midday, my books tell me that they make a brilliant display. I have yet to see this. Keep your eyes peeled.
Bird song among mangroves can be striking. The little Mangrove Gerygone’s voice lilts sweetly up and down the scales. But the Mangrove Honeyeater is melodious and stridently commands attention. I have seen two of these birds singing side by side on a branch, and not known whether I have been watching a duetting pair or two males with competitive ambitions.
Shining Flycatchers are uncommon on the Sunshine Coast (we are at the extreme southern end of their range). They are best seen from a boat. Watch for them
As usual, there is heavy rain, strong wind, and lightning. All of these things can present significant challenges to the structural integrity of a tree.
The prudent amongst us will be out in the garden checking their trees so that they don’t cause problems during the upcoming storm season.
Things to look out for include dead limbs, crossing limbs, branches overhanging roof lines, bark flaking off, staining, weeping or exudate oozing out of the trunk, and fungal fruiting bodies near the base of the tree.
If you are unsure about anything you can call us to organise a tree assessment, or an obligation free quote to carry out any work you think necessary.
Cyclones, ex-cyclones and supercell storms are an inevitable part of summer in Queensland, so it is important to make sure the trees around your house are safe.
The more native plants I grow and see, the more I’m amazed about their diversity and beauty. This spring has seen a steady succession of native wildflowers blooming in our gardens and nursery.
It’s great to go for a walk in the bush at any time of year, but even better right now to see the amazing late spring wildflower displays. From the coastal heaths, to the forests of the hinterland, the precious remnants of our native ecosystems put on spectacular shows of colour.
It’s one thing to admire these native plants when going for a walk, but many of us live surrounded by exotic plants, not necessarily because they’re easier to grow or even because they’re better looking, but due to an inherited culture of loving anything exotic and at best an ignorance of our amazing native ecosystems.
The lack of use of local native plants in our gardens to date is strange because to our European sensibilities, these plants are as exotic as you can get (in their unique natures and our lack of knowledge of them).
So many of these native plants can also be grown in your garden to add a splash of colour, with the added benefit of you giving a home to our local natives and providing habitat for a wide range of native animals.
South East Queensland is one of the world's Biodiversity Hotspots, with over 3500 local native plants alone. We have tropical, subtropical and temperate influences. We have rainforests, woodland and heathlands. We have mountain tops, beaches, rivers and a great diversity of soils and geology that make for a unique place.
Revegetation is very important for creating habitat and connectivity in the landscape, however, when it comes to our backyards and farms, we can select from a wider palette of local native plants to suit the conditions and requirements of our land use.
So let’s head back to our wildflower plants and their potential for our gardens. The diversity of our daisies (Asteraceae) and their mass flowerings is truly impressive; our fabulous Fabaceae (Pea Family) bloom in purples, yellows, pinks and oranges; our gorgeous Goodenia are out in splendid shows of yellow; our marvellous Myrtles (Bottle Brushes, Eucalypts, Ti-trees) are massed in white and the list just goes on and on.
Make space for local native flowers and be blessed with blooms, bees and beauty.
It has been an incredible year for weather. A client of mine assiduously keeps rain records and so far this year we have had 2.8 metres of rain. The next closest total to that was in 2013 when we had 2.2 m of rain for the whole year, and this year is not even over yet. We are looking certain to get at least 3 metres of rain in one year!
Consequently the growth rate of the vegetation on the plateau has been phenomenal.
Keep an eye out for the endemic White Ash tree, Alphitonia petrieii, flowering now with layers of creamy yellow flowers. There are two beautiful specimens over the road from and below Maleny High School where Bunya Street meets Mcarthy Rd. Stay safe, and touch Trees!
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The current property market is certainly causing confusion for sellers and buyers alike. There is so much negativity in the media about property prices, interest rates, inflation, just to name a few.
It is important to analyse what applies to our market and what applies to each state. For example, the median house price for Maleny in September 2021 was $805,000 and as at September 2022, it is $1,020,000, up by 26.7% on the previous year. Montville September 2021 median house price was $943,800 and is now $1,195,000, up by 39% (taken from Realestate.com.au).
So, even if we have the RBA predicted 20% drop in property prices by 2024, we are still
well up on where we were 12 months or even two years ago. Dwelling values across 77% of regions analysed remain at least 20% above pre-Covid levels at the end of September 2022.
If you are considering selling or buying, it is important that you are doing so in the same market. Call Brant & Bernhardt Property Susan 0428573170, or Dee 0423259931.
Agency: Brant and Bernhardt Contact: Susan Brant 0428 573 170 Dee Bernhardt 0423 259 931
2/20 Maple Street, Maleny Qld 4552
Total Privacy and 180-Degree Coastal Views!
Perched on the top of the ridge at Kureelpa the views of the ocean and hinterland are simply breathtaking! With total privacy and serenity, but only minutes from the heritage town of Mapleton and the beautiful Blackall Range, you truly have the best of all worlds.
• Would make an amazing and very profitable short stay holiday home
• Dual living potential - lower level bedroom, kitchenette + shower and lounge
• 5 spacious, bright and airy bedrooms, + spa, ensuite and walk-in robe in master
• New and fully featured kitchen with views across to the Sunshine Coast
• Open plan lounge and dining area with raked ceilings and solid wooden floors
• Huge entertainers deck overlooking the most amazing views and sunrises
• Property built by a Master Builder for himself, so no expense spared!
Price: Please contact agent Agency: Blackall Range R.E. Contact: Mark Henderson 0414 899 933
1/5 Maple Street, Maleny Qld 4552
Leafy green, private township living doesn't get any better!
Welcome to Wattle Cottage! Situated in an elevated position on a large 1075m2 lot, this beautifully positioned home has a fabulous view over Maleny and is within walking distance to cafés and shops.
Set back privately from the quiet little side street, this 3-bedroom 1-bathroom ideal cottage will provide you with the amenity and functionality you have been looking for.
Featuring an open-plan living area with an abundance of natural light, a Hamptons-style new kitchen, brand new air conditioning, new lights, fans and blinds, as well as
freshly painted exterior, the home provides a comfortable and enjoyable living environment.
The backdrop has established gardens and trees, walking trails, and an open space area with fruit trees and veggie gardens, perfect for green fingers!
Bed: 3 Bath: 1 Car: 2
Land Size: 1075m2
Price: Contact Agent
Agency: RE/MAX Hinterland
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32 Maple Street, Maleny, Qld 4552
ituated at the end of a quiet country culde-sac, with no passing traffic and views over farmland as far as the eye can see, this immaculately presented property meets the brief for most of the important features buyers currently desire in our market.
The land is gentle and easy care, with plenty of open space for you to spread your wings. Yes, if you desire to park the largest of caravans, want to build a massive shed or in-ground pool, there is room aplenty. And, with a fully sealed concrete driveway (4.4m wide, 125mm thick) you have easy access all year round.
Your new home! Comfortable, clean and with modern appointments. Beautifully cared for and ideal for families and retirees alike.
The floor plan flows well and meets the key criteria buyers are looking for, namely, all on one level.
The main bedroom is separate from the balance of bedrooms, the kitchen is spacious, and the outdoor entertainment area accommodates the largest of gatherings.
Bed: 3 Bath: 2 Car: 3
Land Size: 5,734m2
Price: Contact Agent Agency: RE/MAX Hinterland Contact: 0447 737 737 PH: 07 5408 4220
32 Maple Street, Maleny, Qld 4552
French farmhouse inspired classic home and cottage
in an extraordinary location where time has the potential for
down and you can simply relax and enjoy the
sights and sounds of country life.
2 homes enjoy private separation and afford the new
multiple living options. With spacious ensuited
and luxuriously sized spa baths in both buildings, open plan living areas and intimate views being offered from all spaces, you will revel in the comfort and delight in the relaxed, peaceful experience. You may also think about running a home-based business in the separate office attaching to the main residence.
Jason has a backgro nd in sales and marke ng orking in the agric lt re / farming and transport ind str , as ell as opera ng his o n motorc cle b siness in the S nshine Coast Hinterland here his e-marke ng inno a on a racted na onal and interna onal a en on. He is not onl a lateral thinker ho can crea el problem sol e and na igate effec el thro gh challenging sit a ons; he is also highl organised, and goal foc sed. Jason looks at the ‘bigger pict re’ itho t neglec ng a en on to detail, and recognises the importance of planning, adap ng, and being present in the moment.
A local Hinterland resident, Jason is ell-connected and respected thro gho t the comm nit . He has a arm, friendl demeano r that p ts people at ease; and can q ickl establish good rapport and tr st ith his clients and ork colleag es.
Jason’s b siness backgro nd, marke ng skills, local kno ledge, and posi e a t de are cri cal to his s ccess and a h ge asset to the team. He is a strong ad ocate for the benefits that Hinterland li ing pro ides for residents and the bright f t re this region has for both residents and in estors. When not orking, Jason enjo s spending me ith his famil tra eling and o tdoor ad ent res s ch as camping, fishing and motorc cle riding.
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This property has dual access – Harper Creek Road Conondale and Engle Road Reesville.
home is a mid 1900’s cottage in an idealic setting. Hardiplank and freshly painted on the outside and refurbished creating a stylish home without losing its character on the inside.
with AC and slow combustion heating, combined kitchen and dining making a spectacular eat in kitchen with freestanding 6 burner stove, feature rangehood, integrated dishwasher, stone benches and a great view. The bathroom is new and matches the kitchen, plus there is a new rear deck for entertaining.
A total of 115 acres predominantly well treed but with grazing opportunities.
acreage in the Hinterland … it’s a lifestyle choice!
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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
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Est. in 2004 and operating as a branch of our Sunshine Hinterland Veterinary Clinic in Nambour. We take pride in personalised pet care. 26 Kondalilla Falls Rd Montville Consultation by appointment: 0401 012 884
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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
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Richardson Gateworks Specialising in new Aluminium gate systems, drive motors and automation of existing gates including servicing of most popular makes, design and quotes of property entrances. Contact Paul 0412 698 595.
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
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
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.
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
Maleny Refrigeration
Specialized in domestic in-house servicing to most refrigerator makes and models, Fisher & Paykel, Electrolux, Westinghouse etc. Recently moved to Maleny, with 35 yrs experience in the business. Gary 0428 455 866 malenyrefrigeration@gmail.com
Roof & Gutter Maintenance
Clean gutters, Blocked downpipes, New & repair downpipes, Roof repairs & leaks, Fix leaking gutters, New gutters & fascias, Install & service whirly birds, Skylights & Water Tanks. Free quotes, local bloke, over 20 yrs experience Phone Brad 0419 712 081
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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
Anderson Plumbing & Roofing QBSA1066328 Plumbing, drainage & roofing. New work, renos, maintenance specialists. Septic systems, blocked drains, high pressure ‘sewer jett’ drain cleaner, drain camera, cable locations, tank installations, roof & guttering. Ph: 5494 3340 or 0409 541 475
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Installation of the highest quality lithium alarms that are Government compliant. Call Bradley Campbell -
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