your complete sunshine coast lifestyle magazine winter 2011 queensland australia
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Welcome to the winter 2011 edition of salt, which celebrates our sixth birthday.
What advice would you give to your younger self if you could?
You may notice the emerald moss that is growing on our cover and within its seams. Our winter edition pays homage to the Sunshine Coast’s hinterland, a region often described as the calm behind the coast. Our new writer, Benjamin Law, discovers the rural town of Maleny and why its heart and soul lies within the local residents that call it home. We feature a mountain home that is perched on a grassy knoll in the Blackall Range and writer Leigh Robshaw speaks to softly spoken, fifteen-year-old musician Ayla Scanlan, who is a gifted songwriter and was brought up in country Cooroy. Linda Read strolled through a hinterland vineyard alongside a group of clucky guinea fowls to write about Flame Hill Vineyard & Restaurant, which incorporates a paddock-to-plate philosophy. On a brisk winter’s morning I photographed The Stunned Mullets, who brave the waters of Kings Beach to body surf the crashing waves at 6am every day. I first photographed these men with their royal blue Speedos with the words ‘Stunned Mullet’ imprinted in gold on their backsides more than four years ago. They may be a little greyer, but they haven’t lost their charm. These men and more than 100 brave swimmers are in training for the Island Charity Swim, an 11 kilometre open ocean swim from Mudjimba to Mooloolaba, via Old Woman Island. The swim lies beyond the safety of shark nets and raises funds for both the Nambour and Currimundi Special Schools. To show your support visit islandcharityswim.com One last thing, if you’re seeking to spice up your life on a monthly basis, subscribe to pepper, our monthly e-zine (electronic magazine). pepper is achoo-ed into the inboxes of our salty friends who are regular visitors to the coast or are locals who love exploring the coast with the enthusiasm of a tourist. To celebrate our sixth birthday, if you sign up for pepper and nominate a handful of friends, you’ll go into the draw to win a three-night accommodation package including a dinner for two at Novotel Twin Waters Resort, to the value of $1300. To check out Novotel Twin Waters Resort online, visit twinwatersresort.com.au We hope you enjoy the winter ’11 edition curled up in an armchair hugging a hot cup of chai or baking in the gentle winter sun under a sprawling fig tree in the hinterland.
subeditor and writer, jane fynes-clinton Gel and a curling iron does not greatlooking hair make; enormous shoulder pads make you look wider, not taller; you will never be super sophisticated so don’t sweat it; the world is kinder outside of school.
photographer, anastasia kariofyllidis Don’t sweat the small stuff (I’m still trying to master that one); don’t take up smoking; start practising yoga as soon as you can walk – I’m serious! If everybody else thinks it’s a bad idea, you’re probably on the right track; don’t put off going to the dentist (another one I’m still trying to master).
designer, michelle weller Live in the moment and love where you’re at. I always remember thinking I can’t wait until I’m 6 or 12 or 18 ... now I just want time to stand still, even if it’s just for a second so I can take a snapshot and live in this moment just a little longer.
fashion and beauty editor, claire plush Be brave and daring; don’t stress so much, everything always works out; remain inquisitive and always ask questions; plans are overrated – trust me! Oh, and the bottle of hot sauce that looks like tomato sauce ... is actually hot sauce. Don’t smother your chips with it. It will hurt.
writer, linda read Do your homework; save your money; don’t drink so much. And listen to your mother!
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cover photographer neil paskin I have always had a passion for nature and the outdoors, so capturing it through the art of landscape photography is a challenge I relish. My aim is to capture nature’s amazing palette of colours, textures and form that may not always be there for the viewer to witness but through my photography the scene can be enjoyed forever. We can be found at Bulcock St markets in Caloundra every Sunday. neilpaskin.com
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writer, leigh robshaw Learn to love yourself as you are; what other people think of you is none of your business; the bridges you cross before you come to them are over rivers that don’t exist.
writer, frances frangenheim Stay out of the sun, travel more and stress less about Year 9 exams.
salt is proofread by jane todd
salt ingredients
winter 2011
“salt is born of the purest parents, the sun and the sea”
Pythagoras
in the limelight 06 swim with sharks to help little angels
The amazing drive behind a charity swim that raises much-needed funds for some of the coast’s most precious residents.
18 hunter gatherer
Following the fresh food trail leads to wonderful, hidden places.
TOTALLY C OVERED Rainforest Fig This image was taken on a family walk in the stunning Mary Cairncross Park on Mountain View Road, Maleny. It was my six-week-old son’s first taste of this environment.
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Canon 5D with a Canon 17-40 L series lens at 8 seconds on f/16 aperture at 17 mm. Cover kindly supplied by Neil Paskin.
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close to home 16 secrets only a local would know
Get authentic information on the best things about the Sunshine Coast from the only people who really know – the locals.
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Maleny is a richly-textured town with the right balance of natural and chic, with residents who love where they live.
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106 GREAT OUTDOORS
salt gives the low down on trail biking on the Sunshine Coast.
living & lifestyle 98 in your dreams
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creative expressions
28 pursuit of passion
Ayla Scanlan is a girl with her feet on the ground and music in her heart.
30 pageturners
salt looks at a handful of top-rate, new books to devour during cool winter days.
76 up and coming
Genevive Edmonds shares the vision that led to her environmentally-sustainable creation, Little Green Dress.
84 art
salt meets Cooroibah artist James Ainslie, whose landscapes are the next best thing to being there.
88 OFF THE WALL
Landscape artist Robert Holcombe shares why he will never run out of ideas.
90 art DATES
The Sunshine Coast has some of the best art galleries in the world. Find out what will be on show, where in the winter months.
94 art SPACE
salt’s very own gallery space, featuring some of the finest artworks on the coast.
taste & tipples
A spectacular hinterland property gives flight to the idea of living in luxury within the landscape.
102 homewares
Wood and bamboo are wonderful, versatile materials for home items.
104 meet the designer
salt meets Jenny Coleman and Kelly Edington, the friends behind Seven Dandelions.
44 table talk
salt meets owner Flame Hill Vineyard & Restaurant’s Tony Thompson, who shares his fresh philosophy.
48 PRODUCE PEOPLE
Lola and Barry Whitehead share the wonders of the exotic feijoa.
52 plate up
salt showcases some of the finest dishes for winter created by the finest food creators on the coast.
54 CHEF’S SELECTION
The chef at The C@f shares a treasured recipe.
56 RELAXED RECIPEs
Recipes that will make use of the natural goodness that is winter vegetables.
58 SALT CELLAR
New wine writer Tyson Stelzer shares the Margaret River’s bountiful gifts.
glamour & glit z 60 fashion
A sensational spread of the most fabulous styles for winter.
body & beauty 80 beauty
salt looks at essential products that will help save your skin this winter.
82 PAMPER AND PREEN
Ikatan Balinese Day Spa is a tropical paradise for body and mind.
staples
14 six senses
A selection of items based on the special powers that we humans use to experience the world – touch, see, hear, smell, taste and feel.
24 calendar of events
salt has hand picked a variety of events on the Sunshine Coast that are guaranteed to please throughout winter.
26 look at me
salt meets Raoul Slater, Australia’s most decorated wildlife photographer.
96 grains of SALT
Demographer Bernard Salt looks at the Sunshine Coast’s booming population.
108 tourist information
Essential info for all visitors to the coast, including travel times, surf safety and market details.
110 Map from noosa heads to marcoola 111 Map from marcoola to glass house mountains
112 Main Map
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Every year, on a chilly August morning, more than 100 Sunshine Coast locals brave the winter dawn to gather on the shore at Mudjimba Beach.
Regular Island Charity Swim participant Brendan Neil in training at Mudjimba for August 13. 6 salt
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Clad in togs and swimming goggles, many donning wet suits and flippers for added comfort, the swimmers’ shared ambition is to tackle an 11 kilometre open ocean swim from Mudjimba to Mooloolaba, via Old Woman Island. There’s a start line, a finish line and buoys marking the course, but the message is clear – it’s not a race. Competition is brushed aside at the annual Island Charity Swim. Instead, community spirit reigns. At this year’s Island Charity Swim on August 13, the goal is the same as every other year – to raise money for the kids at the Currimundi and Nambour Special Schools. The swimmers, who range in age from 16 to 86 and in skills from amateur to pro, are propelled by the knowledge their gutsy efforts will raise close to $80,000. Escorted by support crew in boats and surf skis (and sometimes humpback whales, dolphins and turtles), they swim as individuals or in relay teams of up to six people. Last year, an impressive $127,000 was raised to celebrate the event’s 10th anniversary. In total, close to $900,000 has been raised since the Island Charity Swim started in 2001 as a dare between two local larrikins Ashley Robinson and Bill Hoffman – but more about that later. Currimundi Special School principal Alwyn Green is overwhelmed by the community support. “It really shows the size of the heart that the Sunshine Coast has as a community,” he says of the event’s success, integrity and longevity. Over the years, he explains, the funds have enabled both schools to invest in much-needed equipment and programs for their respective students, who have learning and physical disabilities – many with high-needs. “Before this event, our P&C would fundraise $3000 to $5000 per year,” Alwyn says, “so it would take years to raise funds for a substantial project.” >
A chilly winter morning at Kings Beach, Stunned Mullet Ron Carr, along with his Stunned Mullet compatriots, helped raise $42,000 last year.
Jack Carmine and Nick D’Arcy with one of the students from the Island Charity Swim in 2010.
Funds from the Island Charity Swim have enabled Currimundi to buy, amongst other things, a hydrotherapy pool, sensory playground, gym and fitness centre, and wheelchair bus, while Nambour Special School has invested in a wheelchair bus, playground equipment, technology and curriculum resources. Nambour Special School principal Kathy Beaumont joined the school last year, taking over from principal Ron Jones, who continues to be a staunch supporter of the event. Kathy says, “When you are at the beach and watch the swimmers come in, it does bring a tear to the eye: that these capable, successful people have taken the time to not only swim 11 kilometres but have gone out and raised the money for our kids. It also allows the school community to feel very much part of the wider community.” The kids play their part in fundraising too. Last year, the students of both schools together swam the event’s equivalent of 11 kilometres in Currimundi Special School’s pool. “It’s their way of putting something into the event,” Alwyn says. “Some students can swim well, so they do a number of laps. Others are aided to walk or float their lap. We do it as a continuous relay across four lanes and we count down the kilometres so they know how far they have yet to go. They love it.” Wendy Hayes is mum to Andrew, 19, who is in his final year at Currimundi Special School. She says Andrew has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, intellectual learning disabilities and is blind. Andrew has attended the school since he was eight years old and it is still his favourite place to be. “School is such a positive part of his life. He hates holidays,” Wendy says. An effervescent soul, Wendy has eagerly leant her support to the Island Charity Swim for the past eight years as chief caterer. In the 10 salt
lead-up to the event, a passionate group of parents and friends from both schools join her in her kitchen and together they cook and bake, no doubt adding generous pinches of love. On the day of the swim, Wendy and her team join hundreds of supporters on the beach at Mooloolaba Spit and serve a gourmet feast fit for kings. As the 250 weary yet jubilant swimmers and their support crews arrive on shore, they are met with loud cheers and a generous lunch menu of warming soups, steak sandwiches, homemade cakes and muffins, fresh fruit, coffee, juices and plenty of water. Wendy loves that the Island Charity Swim supports the ethos of the two schools. “It’s not a race,” she says. “The whole philosophy behind the swim is that it’s improving your own time and it’s the achievement of doing what you can for others. And all of our kids, as special-needs children – they’re not going to be in life’s race; they’re behind the eight-ball to start with so through this event we’re fostering cooperation. It’s a really positive bonding experience for all involved.” Kings Beach retiree Ron Carr says he participates because of the kids. For Ron, the most satisfying moment of the event is coming out of the water from the swim. “There are always some kids to greet us at the beach – that’s pretty special.” He also enjoys the camaraderie between the swimmers. Ron is a member of the Stunned Mullets, a group of up to 40 locals, mostly retirees, who have entered one or two teams in the swim every year since 2004. >
Regular swimmer Jack Carmine takes to the water.
Currimundi Special School principal Alwyn Green with two of his students in the sensory playground that was funded by the Island Charity Swim. saltmagazine.com.au 11
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“There are always some kids to greet us at the beach – that’s pretty special.”
Sarah Windsor, a long time supporter of the Island Charity Swim.
They meet every morning at Kings Beach to surf and swim train. The group helped raise $42,000 last year for the event’s 10th anniversary through a ‘black tie and boardies’ ball. Local online marketer Brendan Neil is also a regular Island Charity Swim participant. Like most involved in the event, Brendan dreams up ways to contribute beyond the minimum fundraising targets (for example, individual swimmers must raise $1000 to enter the swim). In 2009 he had the crazy idea to run the 30 kilometre stretch from Noosa to Mudjimba on the morning of the event, and then follow it up with the 11 kilometre open ocean swim. “I wasn’t in a good state,” Brendan laughs as he recalls his physical pain by the end of the gruelling course, but he proudly raised $7000 that year. Last year, Brendan and regular participant Ross McNally helped launch the official event website (islandcharityswim.com), blog and Facebook page. Now volunteers use the web to share training tips, weather reports, fundraising targets, entry details and drum up community support through stories, photos and videos. So how did it all start? Well, take two competitive blokes with big hearts and no fear and you have the Island Charity Swim. In 2001, locals Ashley Robinson and Bill Hoffman dared each other to swim the course, which is beyond shark nets. To make it worthwhile, they got locals to sponsor them and dedicated the 12 salt
funds to the Nambour Special School. “If we finished, got eaten by a shark or had a heart attack, they had to pay up,” Ashley says of the early fundraising model they pitched to the community. “If we didn’t make it, they didn’t have to pay a cent.” Fortunately for everyone involved, the friends completed the swim course without any mishaps and raised $40,000 in one day. After that first year, Bill and Ashley gave the event over to the Nambour and Currimundi Special Schools. “It’s not about us,” Ashley says of the ethos of the event. “It’s about the community and the way people embrace it.” Ashley swims in the event every year and is impressed to see it has maintained its integrity. The Island Charity Swim is still wholly run through volunteer support. “Nobody ever asks for anything,” Ashley says. “You know if you give $10 to the event, then $10 is going directly to the schools.” To nominate as an individual or a team or to donate visit islandcharityswim.com Pencil in Saturday, August 13 in your diary to watch the brave swimmers swim beyond the shark nets in support of the Nambour and Currimundi Special Schools. Map reference: Marcoola to Glass House, N3.
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salt takes a fresh approach to the powers that we use to experience the world. We look at items that evoke us to see, hear, smell, taste and touch and we’ve tossed in an extra just for fun – feel. Illustration courtesy of twigseeds studio, twigseeds.com.au FEEL like a larger dose of whimsy? Courtesy of Twigseeds Studio, salt is giving away a pack of ten illustrated greeting cards, the newly released book Nest Eggs and a pack of affirmation cards. To go in the draw to win this inspirational pack, visit the WIN page at saltmagazine.com.au
smell Breathe in the spicy aroma as you cook up a batch of the perfect winter sipper – homemade chai tea. Ingredients: 5cm of fresh ginger, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 tsp black peppercorn, 10 cloves, 6 cardamon pods, 6 cups cold water, 1 tbsp of black tea leaves, 2 cups milk, ½ cup raw sugar. Method: Grind ginger, cinnamon, peppercorn, cardamom pods and cloves in a mortar and pestle. Add mixture and cold water to pot over high heat. Bring to boil. Reduce to medium heat. Add milk, sugar and tea leaves, and stir well. Simmer for five minutes. Pour mixture through sieve to serve.
taste Quench your thirst with nature’s own energy drink. Nakula Coconut Water is refreshing, hydrating and certified organic, and it’s brought to you by local man Tony Lemarseny. Teeming with natural sugars, salts, vitamins and loads of potassium, coconut water is said to be the most pure liquid after regular water. Available at Organika, 205 Weyba Road, Noosaville. 5442 4973 or organika.com.au Or if you’re feeling extra lucky, salt has FIVE cases of Nakula Coconut Water to give away. For your chance to win 12 cans of this nourishing water, jump on our website at saltmagazine.com.au
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hear Hear the groans of jealousy when you position a Vintage Kantha armchair as a feature piece in your home. Each armchair is one of a kind and pays tribute to the beauty of the Indian sari. The chair is covered in an original Indian ‘Gudri’ blanket, which is formed by hand-stitching together three to four layers of recycled cotton saris. $2000 plus delivery. Available at Carole Tretheway Design, Shop 8b, 14 Sunshine Beach Road, Noosa Heads. 5447 3255 or ct-design.com.au
touch A good night’s sleep is within reach, thanks to Universal’s indulgent Jaipur cable hot water bottle. The cable-knit design uses texture to convey warmth and cosiness, while the soft colour palette of white and grey echoes a feeling of calm and relaxation. At only $39.95, these hot water bottles are perfect for cool winter nights and have the power to soothe sore stomachs. Available at Watermelon Red, Shop 12, Pacific on Coolum, Birtwill Street, Coolum Beach. 5473 9550 or watermelonred.com.au We have EIGHT hot water bottles to give away. For your chance to snuggle up to one of these winter warmers, head to the WIN page at saltmagazine.com.au
see Boy is a film with simple pleasures, vivid imagination, heartfelt characters, and is filled with wonderful ’80s references. Written and directed by the talented Taiki Waititi, this New Zealand film is the open, honest and magical illustration of the world as perceived by a young boy in a rural coastal town in 1984. Boy, as he was named by his father, is the delightfully innocent and idealistic title character. His favourite person is Michael Jackson, he has a younger brother called Rocky (who has super powers), he has a crush on a girl at school called Chardonnay, and his idol is his father who is captain of the football team, a dancer, a master carver, a deep-sea diver, and holds the record for punching out the most men with one hand … or so Boy thinks. When Boy’s father returns home after seven years in jail, he grapples to come to terms with this real-life version of his hero. The fascinating push and pull of this father/son relationship forces Boy to realise his full potential and learn to live his life without the hero he was hoping for. Review by libby munro saltmagazine.com.au 15
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only a local would know A RRR, me hearties ! We’ve found the perfect park for all the little pirates (and children) out there. Swings and shaded climbing equipment will keep kids on their toes as they explore the realms of Pirate Park. Pack a picnic and togs to make the most of the picturesque Noosa riverfront location on Gympie Terrace. Map reference: noosa to marcoola, M8.
E njoy a morning stroll along the Costigan Mangrove Boardwalk at Monash Park in Golden Beach. Viewing platforms branch out from the boardwalk, showcasing the beauty of the Pumicestone Passage and Bribie Island. Informative signs will test your knowledge of plants and animals, as you get up close and personal with what lies beneath your feet. Map reference: marcoola to glass house, O17.
Lovers of live music will remember the Sol Bar at Coolum, an institution on the Sunshine Coast that closed more than five years ago. Well, we have good news! Sol Bar is back at Maroochydore. It’s the same indie watering hole that was loved by locals and visitors alike for its relaxed crowds and live music forum. Lounge around in the cocktail bar while unwinding to acoustic tunes or bust some moves on the dance floor as talented bands and DJs heat up the stage. 19 Ocean Street, Maroochydore. 5443 9550 or solbar.com.au Map reference: marcoola to glass house N5 .
A fter a crisp, early morning surf or ocean swim at Alexandra Headland, stroll up in your togs to the relaxed Beach Kiosk at the Alex Surf Club for a beachside breakfast. salt road tests this secret on a regular basis and recommends the breakfast wrap, which is made fresh on the spot, washed down with a steamy coffee. Order to go or perch at a table and watch the nippers scramble to and from the surf or the regular stream of walkers, runners and cyclists who pound the path that hugs the coast. Map reference: marcoola to glass house, O7. W hether you ’ re a keen gol fer or just after a casual weekend swing, you’ve got to test out Noosa Par 3 Golf Course. Nestled in Noosaville this 27-hole course is open to the public and even allows the littlies to tag along. Lush greens and beautiful surroundings make this course popular among locals so make sure you call in advance. Hollett Road, Noosaville. 5449 1666. Map reference: noosa to marcoola, K10. 16 salt
Secret fishing spots often involve scaling rough rocks, a long walk through thick bush or a short boat trip, but The Cod Hole south of Maroochy River Bridge takes fishing back to basics. Located along the bustling Bradman Avenue, all you have to do is cast a line from the sandy shore, cross your fingers and patiently wait for a nibble. Map reference: marcoola to glass house, M5.
L a B otiga is a cheery and stylish eatery situated in the hinterland town of Mapleton with shared eating tables and superb food. Delights including Persian love cakes (a salt favourite) and exceptional (can we stress that again – exceptional) coffee. The walls are flanked with bottled and packaged gourmet morsels that can be taken home and on a Friday there is often freshly baked bread available for purchase in brown paper bags. The counter is overflowing with sweet delights made in the morning from owner and chef Rebecca Perry Matthews. Obi Obi Road, Mapleton, 5478 6188. Map reference: marcoola to glass house, B3.
The N atural F o od Store has moved into its brand new premises in a massive industrial warehouse at 330 Mons Road, Forest Glen, conveniently located next to the Bruce Highway. Newcomers will begin to lick their lips in anticipation at the sight of the coffee cart out the front serving up Montville Organic coffee and again once inside at the bulk bins bursting with dried apples to organic pasta spirals to nuts and cereals. The produce is gleaming with organic health and is more often than not sourced from regional growers. Open 7 days a week. 5445 6440. thenaturalfoodstore.com.au Map reference: marcoola to glass house, I7. saltmagazine.com.au 17
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hunter gatherer wo rd s & p h o to s k at e jo h ns
Hunter gatherer (noun): A culture or member of a culture that obtains food by hunting game and gathering wild berries, roots, grains and fruits rather than raising livestock or crops (agriculture).
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In this day and age, the term hunter gatherer doesn’t apply to a community where a man leaves the cave with a club in hand to knock out a woolly mammoth while a woman forages for berries in the forest. The modern day hunter gatherer’s first port of call is the internet to find where within their region are the best producers who sell directly to the public. The next step is plugging the addresses into a GPS, and roaming the countryside, pulling into farm gates, seeking out roadside vendors and produce sold via honesty boxes in the forage for local in-season produce. Fortunately for salt readers, we’ve done the research and blazed a food trail across the Sunshine Coast in search of produce sold via honesty boxes, growers’ markets and hands-on farm tours. Our region is a melting pot of boutique providores and commercial farmers who live off the land, working tirelessly to bring their produce to market. It’s a crisp Saturday morning and I’m driving beneath a powder blue sky empty of clouds in the direction of Beerwah. My first stop is Gowinta Farms, the largest strawberry farm on the Sunshine Coast. The farm has over 170 acres allocated to farming strawberries, Australia’s second most purchased fruit. The gravel road weaves between cultivated paddocks blanketed in black plastic sprouting tufts of this season’s strawberries. The frenzy of the strawberry season begins and the farm buzzes with people who walk the rows of strawberries plucking their bounty directly from the plant. On the Saturday that I visit the roadside café, set amongst machinery sheds, transport trucks and strawberry fields, it’s serving coffee and breakfast to workers, locals and visitors. A cheerful lady behind the counter hands me a collection of brochures and urges me to return in strawberry season to pick my own strawberries and tour the farm. Not wanting to leave empty handed, I buy a sun-
kissed pineapple for $2.50 that has been plucked from the paddock behind the sheds and promise to return. A short drive up the road from Gowinta Farms is the Barry Family Butchers where trickles of people move in and out of the tiny backyard butcher shop. It’s a vote of confidence in the Barrys’ meat that punters have made the effort to drive off the beaten track to purchase their produce. Husband and wife team Robert and Narelle Barry opened the boutique butcher 18 months ago, a short stroll from their home. Narelle explains that their free-range beef is courtesy of the Black Angus cows bred on their farm in the neighbouring district of Peachester. I walk away with half a kilo of thick beef sausages for $4.50 and make a mental note to return to buy my Christmas ham. “We won first prize at the EKKA last year for our hams,” Narelle says proudly. Navigating through the rural streets of Beerwah, I pass timber farming cottages where backyards are rows upon rows of spiky headed pineapples. With the fertile and volcanic soil from the towering Glass House Mountains, it’s no surprise that pineapples, citrus, lychees, avocadoes, macadamias and strawberries grow like weeds here. After passing through the historic town of Landsborough, the landscape transforms into lush, pea green paddocks that skid up and down valleys. I follow the dairy cow cardboard cutouts fastened to guide posts to the entrance of Maleny Dairies. I arrive just in time for the farm tour at 10.30am. I join the queue of young families with jellybean-coloured, squeakyclean gumboots to pay the $9 admission. There are two fridges beside the office filled with an assortment of dairy products from milk, yoghurts, custard and cream. A cartoon Guernsey cow is printed on each and every label and according to their website every single product in the fridge has won a medal at either the Sydney >
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Guernsey milker Davina at Maleny Dairies.
Honesty box at 128 Stanley River Road, Maleny.
Royal Easter show or the Brisbane EKKA. It’s an impressive achievement for the Hopper family, which owns and runs the 80 hectare property. It has been in the family since 1948. The surrounding paddocks are spotted with butterscotch and white Guernsey cows chewing happily on their cud while waiting for milking hour. Linda, our chirpy tour leader, is equipped with a microphone headset and introduces herself to our group of ten. We meet voluptuous Davina with her flirty eyelashes; a forgiving milker who allows Linda to bulls’ eye warm milk into the children’s mouths. The 90-minute tour is hands-on and professionally run. It gives an insight into dairy farming on both grassroots and commercial levels without having to wake at dawn. And it’s a great opportunity for city-dwelling children to squeal at manure and bottle-feed goats and calves. I leave the dairies with a chilled, one litre bottle of their natural custard under my arm. The Maleny Dairies is my daily milk of choice but as a wickedly good treat, I love their thick, golden custard. I make a beeline for 128 Stanley River Road, a five-minute drive from Maleny, to a stall teeming with a range of glossy, home grown produce sold via an honesty box. It’s a hot spot for savvy locals who visit the corrugated iron shed on their way to and from town. The day I visit there are red-stringed bags filled with homegrown, vine-ripened tomatoes, green tomatoes (perfect for chutneys or pickles), kiwi fruits, chokos and passionfruit. I slot $4.50 into the metal container that is bolted to the shelf and grab a bag of rosy-red tomatoes. On the road again, I creep through Maleny, which is an ant’s nest of Saturday morning activity. With my window down, the smell of cooked sausages and onions alerts me to a sausage sizzle out the front of the community hall. People zig-zag up and down Maple Street feeding in and out of the shops armed with shopping bags. Master cheese maker Markus Bucher from Maleny Cheese. 20 salt
It’s at this fork in the road where dedicated food trail blazers could travel west to Kenilworth, passing through Conondale, to explore >
the Mary Valley where farming is the lifeblood of the region. The first stop would be the Crystal Waters Eco Village and to the local organic sour dough bakery, where bread maker Les Bartlett has a fierce reputation for making exceptional dough. The bakery is open every Saturday and bread lovers can choose between a range of sour dough loaves from pumpkin to fruit and nut loaf. As a master bread maker, Les prides himself on using limited technology, traditional methods and no preservatives. If you’re planning ahead, the first Saturday of every month a rural market is held on the village green under the shadows of towering fig trees. Visitors will find a handful of stalls dedicated to fresh local produce and veggie seedlings alongside crystals and craft. Once arriving in Kenilworth, it’s worth a stop at Kenilworth Country Food – better known amongst locals as the cheese factory – which was established in 1950 by the Kraft Corporation to produce bulk cheese. Despite the factory looking tired and a little bit worse for wear, the taste of the sharp cheeses and creamy yoghurts make up for the poor appearance. Back in Maleny, I take the Maleny-Montville Road, which roller coasters along the Blackall Range escarpment through the mountain towns of Montville, Flaxton and Mapleton. I pull into Maleny Cheese, identifiable by the giant wedge of cheese positioned at the front of the building. There is a group of stylishly dressed, handholding couples lingering around the refrigerated glass cabinet piercing bite-sized portions of cheddar, fetta, brie and camembert with toothpicks. The Bucher family first opened the doors to the cheese-loving public in early 2004 and has since carved out a reputation amongst esteemed foodies for producing award-winning yoghurts and cheeses. Master cheese maker Markus Bucher learnt the intricate and age-old art from cheese makers in his home country of Switzerland. Markus moved with his wife Sara and their four children to the misty >
FOOD BLAZING TIPS: • Make sure you pack an Esky or freezer bag with ice. If you’re spending an entire day hunting and gathering you want to keep your bounty chilled, especially your cheeses, yoghurts and meats. • Bring a pocketful of change. The honesty boxes don’t give change and a lot of the fresh produce is less than $5. You don’t want to short change the local producers growing the food; if anything you want to throw an extra dollar their way. • Start your gourmet wanderings with an empty stomach and an adventurous spirit. • Don’t forget to pack your boots. The hinterland, particularly Maleny, is notoriously damp and when you’re tramping around farms you don’t want to be wearing your best shoes.
THIS LITTLE PIGGY WENT TO MARKET: Food markets are popping up like mushrooms throughout the Sunshine Coast and we’re fortunate to have a handful of established markets dedicated to locally grown and made produce. • Yandina Plant & Produce market, North Street, Yandina. Every Saturday from 7am to noon. • Kawana Waters farmers’ market, Stern Drive, Kawana. Every Saturday from 7am to noon. • Noosa farmers’ market, 155 Weyba Road, Noosaville. Every Sunday from 7am to noon. • Suncoast Growers’ market, Suncoast Christian College, Nambour Connection Road, Woombye. Every Saturday from 6.30am to noon.
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Tim Warren from Garnisha.
The Warrens’ property is a 6-hectare sub-tropical oasis.
DELICIOUS DETAILS: • Gowinta Farms is open 7 days a week, all year round, 205 Burys Road, Beerwah, 5494 0269 or gowinta.com.au • The Barry Family Butchers is open Monday to Friday from 7am to 4pm and Saturday 6am to 12pm, 230 Burys Road, Beerwah, 5494 6276. • Maleny Dairies operate tours during school holidays from Monday to Saturday at 10.30am and 2.30pm and outside of school holidays every Saturday from 10.30am and 2.30pm. 70 McCarthy’s Road, Maleny, 5494 2392 or malenydairies.com • Les Bartlett, artisan baker, Crystal Waters Eco Village, 5494 4779 or crystalwaters.org.au • Kenilworth Country Foods, 45 Charles Street, Kenilworth, 5446 0144. • Maleny Cheese, is open 7 days a week. 1 Clifford Street, Maleny, 5494 2207 or malenycheese.com.au • The Warrens at Garnisha offer tours of their plantation by appointment only, 5485 3386, Boreen Point.
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ranges of Maleny in search of top-shelf, silage-free milk. Markus sources his dairy milk from the Simpson family, third-generation dairy farmers who run a herd of Friesian, Australian Illawarra and Guernsey cows ten kilometres from the cheese factory. And for the buffalo milk Markus works with the Thompson family, secondgeneration dairy farmers who developed Australia’s third herd of milking water buffalo. Generally during the week curious foodies can view the production floor through a panoramic window and watch Markus and his apprentice cheese makers separate curds and whey. I purchase the award-winning passionfruit yoghurt and triple cream brie. In my gourmet food basket I now have a prickly pineapple, half a kilo of beef sausages, a litre of custard, a tub of passionfruit yoghurt, triple cream brie cheese and a kilo of tomatoes. After Montville I pull into a rickety farm gate (44-52 Montville Mapleton Road) and buy a $2 bag of limes, spray free. Further up the road, directly opposite the restaurant, Flaxton Gardens, a hand painted sign reading ‘Local Honey’ grabs my attention. I pull over. Honey is a staple ingredient to my diet, sweetening my cups of tea daily. The bee keeper appears from his house and explains that his hives are positioned ‘all over the place’. I give him $5 for the 500 gram tub of runny, amber honey crawling with hungry ants. “The ants are free,” he chuckles. I head north to my final destination of Boreen Point, a tiny lakeside community north of Noosa, to visit Tim and Claire Warren, founders and owners of Garnisha Curries. But on the YandinaCoolum Road before merging onto the Sunshine Motorway I stumble across Peter and Mary Banberry’s roadside fruit and veggie shop. For forty years Mary and Peter have been selling produce at the front of their farm. In winter, Peter explains that they grow over twenty lines of fruit and vegetables, selling the produce here and at the farmers’ markets. I buy a dozen eggs, a hand of bananas and three ripe avocados for $8.50.
Before leaving I ask Peter to smile for a photo to which he replies, “I can’t – I have no teeth!” The Warren’s property is a six hectare sub-tropical oasis dedicated to growing fresh, exotic and rare ingredients for their gourmet product range of curry pastes, chutneys and spices that are bottled under the name Garnisha. Tim takes me on a tour of his garden that is based on permaculture principles where the beds are raised or on swales and there’s limited spraying and companion planting. As we stroll, Tim picks bitesize peppers, up-roots turmeric and crushes lemon grass for me to smell, taste and feel. He explains the purpose of each spice, herb, root and leaf and why it’s integral as a fresh ingredient to the Thai and Indian curry pastes. The smell of lemon grass, citrus and ginger infuses the humid air. It’s a tactile and insightful tour into permaculture and a behind-thescenes peek into the fresh produce behind the Garnisha product range, which is sold in delis nationwide. On Tim’s recommendation I buy a bottle of the mango chutney and a bottle of the Bombay Masala curry paste. He explains that the curry paste is a family friend’s special recipe from the city now known as Mumbai, and includes 16 different spices, with most grown on the plantation. I point my car in the direction of home and turn off my GPS, satisfied with the day’s wanderings. Modern-day hunter gatherer (noun): A culture or member of a culture that obtains food by hunting and gathering produce in their local region by foraging at farm gates, honesty boxes and markets rather than raising livestock or growing agriculture. For EXTRA SALT visit saltmagazine.com.au for more photos on hunting and gathering throughout the Sunshine Coast.
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Queensland Garden Expo.
july MARY VALLEY ARTS FESTIVAL Hundreds of high quality paintings, sculptures, textiles and drawings will be showcased at this year’s Mary Valley Art Festival. This flourishing event will see local artists vying for awards and exciting prizes. when July 7 to 10 where Imbil Public Hall, Edward Street, Imbil cost $2 entry
QUEENSLAND GARDEN EXPO This annual three-day extravaganza is set to rope in green thumbs and gardening novices from all over the state. Celebrating all things gardening, the expo will play host to more than 360 exhibitors, display gardens, competitions and hands-on workshops. when July 8 to 10 where Nambour Showgrounds, Coronation Avenue, Nambour cost Adult entry $16 qldgardenexpo.com.au
REALITY WRITES Some of Australia’s top writers along with talented industry professionals will descend on Cooroy for this thought-provoking literary event. Develop your writing skills during workshops, listen to readings or panel discussions, and come face-to-face with your favourite author at this year’s Reality Writes. when July 22 to July 24 where Cooroy Library, Maple Street, Cooroy cost Ranges from $80 weekend pass or $30 half-day pass realityliteraryfestival.org
IT’S MY WEDDING EXPO Wedding fever will hit the coast this month as brides come together in preparation for their perfect day. The expo will house a range of exclusive exhibitors and will showcase the best wedding options that the region has to offer. when July 24 where Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort, Links Drive, Noosa Heads cost Prices vary itsmywedding.com.au 24 salt
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COOKING CLASS WITH ADAM D’SYLVA
SUNSHINE COAST FASHION FESTIVAL – GROUP SHOW
Cook to your little heart’s desire at this cooking class hosted by renowned Melbourne chef Adam D’Sylva. Start off the day with a relaxing morning tea, followed by a trip to the orchard to pick produce that you will then turn into a more-ish feast.
Stemming from last year’s success, the coast’s premier fashion event is back. The group show is your chance to get an insider’s look at the latest designs from local, national and international labels as they grace the catwalk.
when August 13 where Towen Mountain cost $250 freestyleescape.com.au
when September 2 where Lake Kawana Centre, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina cost Prices vary sunshinecoastfashionfestival.com
SUNSHINE COAST WALKS FESTIVAL
REAL FOOD FESTIVAL
Explore the Sunshine Coast hinterland’s hidden corners on foot during this eight-day festival. Guided walks will lead you through lush rainforests, under tall eucalyptus trees and past picture-perfect waterfalls. Walks range in difficulty and length.
Enjoy a weekend overflowing with delicious food, cooking demonstrations, farm tours and discussions. Help celebrate the variety of delicious food that producers, manufacturers and restaurants on the Sunshine Coast have to offer.
when August 20 to 28 where Various hinterland locations cost Prices vary festivalofthewalks.com.au
when September 10 and 11 where Various locations across the Sunshine Coast hinterland cost Prices vary realfoodfestival.com.au
KONSTANTIN SHAMRAY Winner of the Sydney International Piano Competition in 2008, young Russian pianist Konstantin Shamray will perform Prokofiev piano concerto No 3 and Mozart piano concerto No 9 as part of the Lucas Parklands series. when August 28 where Lucas Parklands, 126 Narrows Road, Montville cost $40/$50 (includes refreshments) lucasparklands.com
COORAN ACOUSTIC NIGHT Get back to the roots of the Sunshine Coast’s entertainment scene at the Cooran Acoustic Night. Performances range from songs to poetry to dance, and showcase emerging artists in a supportive community environment. when September 10 where Cooran Hall, King St, Cooran cost $4
Cooking Class with Adam D’Sylva.
TRANS TASMAN GUBBI GUBBI WAKA AMA CHAMPIONSHIPS Junior outrigger paddlers will compete for both personal and national pride in the Trans Tasman Gubbi Gubbi Waka Ama Championships. Cheer from the shores at Lake Kawana as Australia’s and New Zealand’s best junior teams go head-to-head over three intense days. when September 24 to 26 where Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina cost Free entry Real Food Festival.
MAMMA’S MARKET Specialising in lovely things for the home and family, this is one market that you won’t leave empty handed. Peruse a variety of stalls while the kids enjoy children’s activities and live entertainment. when September 24 where Buderim War Memorial Hall, cnr Gloucester Road and Main Street, Buderim cost Free entry
FESTIVAL OF RUSSIAN BALLET The Imperial Russian Ballet Company’s “Festival of Russian Ballet” features a diverse program in three awe-inspiring acts. This threehour treat has been performed all around the world, captivating audiences and impressing critics. when September 14 where The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra cost $74.90 theeventscentre.com For EXTRA SALT visit saltmagazine.com.au for more events and exclusive online ticket giveaways.
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Rainbow Lorikeet.
When it comes to major international photographic competitions, Raoul Slater is Australia’s most decorated wildlife photographer. But snapping birds is only part of the picture. Raoul’s relocated timber Queenslander is nestled under the looming peak of Mt Cooroora, near the township of Pomona. In the yard are chooks, fruit trees and a vegie patch. These are surrounded by two hectares of burgeoning rainforest. In a mammoth effort, Raoul has planted over a thousand trees, all of them sourced locally. The aim is to help the once-cleared land revert to its original state. The flowering plants closest to the house are chosen specifically to attract birds. That should come as no surprise to anyone who knows Raoul. Raoul’s father is Peter Slater, the well-known bird artist. Raoul’s mother, Pat, was a wildlife author and horse aficionado. Together, the three members of the family collaborated on the now seminal Slater Field Guide to Australian Birds. Mention the name Slater to a twitcher and their eyes light up. That’s because Raoul and his father, through a whole swag of books and articles, have set the standard for birding and wildlife imagery. Raoul credits his father with setting him on this course. “When I was twelve my dad made a decision to bring me up properly. You know, that’s the age when boys can start being a problem – when they can go off the rails. And that’s when my dad gave up his own photography, handed me his cameras, and taught me how to take photos.” Raoul says he and his father spent each weekend for about five or six years observing and photographing birds. “He just sank lots and lots of time into me, and sort of gave up a part of his own life,” Raoul says. “And I guess that’s where my attitude to fatherhood has come from. He was just such a fantastic example.” 26 salt
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Raoul is now father to two small children. By juggling his work as a physiotherapist, he ensures that he has plenty of time to spend with them. Again, such dedication is sourced back to his quirky upbringing. “The unusual thing about my parents was that they didn’t draw a wage,” he says. “They were at home all the time, painting or tapping away writing. They lived on royalties. Other kids at school had parents who brought in a regular income. “The thing I carry away from that was not having the financial security of a normal job. That’s the reason I chose to get into physiotherapy, to provide security for my own family.” As well as providing for his family, Raoul squeezes in time for photography. Although perhaps best known for his wildlife images, Raoul is also a superb landscape photographer. He even trains his lens on what he refers to as “big animals” – humans. He won a prize in last year’s prestigious Moran Prize for portraiture, and can often be found at the edge of sports fields waiting for that magic moment. Other recent major prizes include the BBC Wildlife Magazine Travel Writer of the Year, Queensland Premier’s Multicultural Photo Award, and a Whitley Best-illustrated Award for his book Growing Up with Australian Birds. “When it comes to photographing wildlife,” he says, “what excites me is getting close to a wild animal – that hunting feeling. When the bird comes to within six feet and it’s totally unaware of me, that’s when my heart starts beating rapidly.”
Raoul’s good relations with the local community can sometimes lead to a successful wildlife photograph. “I took the picture of the Green Catbird a few weeks back,” he says. “Neighbours told me it had been attacking its own reflection in the mirror of their car so I set up a hide. “I knew the bird would turn up early in the morning, so it was a matter of getting into the hide before the bird arrived and waiting to take the photos.” Plainly, wildlife photography takes inordinate patience. Raoul is quite prepared to rough it for hours, cramped in a tiny hide, in order to get “the shot”. Without the use of a shelter, it’s often a matter of gaining an animal’s confidence. “To get the photo of the Spotted Pardalote I began by sitting 20 metres away from the nest until the birds got used to me. I gradually moved closer and closer. It took a whole day to get them habituated. In the end I was about four feet away and they were happily flying in and out of the nest.” Clearly it takes not just patience and a mastery of technique, but also a certain sort of individual to take photographs like these. Raoul admits that he’s very much a “visual” person. Hopeless at music, and no better at remembering birdcalls, he is forever on the lookout for that perfect image. “I love it when I come across an idea that I haven’t seen before, when there’s no reference to it in the library of photos that exists in my head,” he says. “If it’s something truly original, then it comes from my core.”
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Ayla Scanlan had the kind of country childhood where you help out with the cows, swim in dams, go exploring with your friends and make your own fun. Her family didn’t own a TV until she was five, and then had only one video: The Sound of Music. Her father says she watched it so much it must have been Julie Andrews who taught her how to sing. Today she’s a talented 15-year-old musician, with her first EP, Imagination, receiving airplay on ABC Coast FM. She busks regularly at Yandina markets, is forming a new band with a friend she met at a music camp, and is receiving requests to perform professionally at a variety of local events. Once she finishes Year 12 at Nambour Christian College this year, there will be nothing stopping her from pursuing a career in music. Her mother Karen says Ayla began making up songs from the age of three, and from the age of eight would perform original songs on guitar for her family and friends. “People comment on how confident she is on stage,” says Karen. “It’s been great to see her gradually spreading her wings.” Ayla believes that not having had entertainment laid on during her childhood contributed to her creative development. She is now quite prolific, writing a song a week. Willowy and winsome with a natural, translucent beauty, Ayla talks of her childhood growing up on the family’s 36 hectare droughtmaster cattle stud at Ridgewood, west of Eumundi. “I was very outdoorsy. I loved the animals and I used to do all the usual stuff, like taking mud baths,” she says, her blue eyes falling on the pea-green panorama of pastures and forest outside her lounge room window.
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“I always sang. I just made up little songs that weren’t very good and then I got into guitar,” she says. “We used to have ukulele lessons at school, then I moved up to guitar and a little bit of keyboard.” One of her most influential teachers was internationallyrenowned composer Leah Barclay, who encouraged her to compose her own music. “I wrote my first song at eight, called One Spark. Mum saves all my songs in the filing cabinet; she used to write them all out for me when I couldn’t be bothered. “Mum and Dad are really good. They’re not too pushy, but they’re really supportive.” Her sweet indie-pop sound can be likened to Sarah Blasko or Lisa Mitchell, and her EP reveals a confidence and selfassuredness that is hidden when first meeting her in person. Up on stage, however, her shyness vanishes and her musical strength shines. “I’m a really shy person, really self-conscious, and it seems like you’re a different person when you’re on stage,” she says, wrapping her pale, slender arms around herself. “I think it’s harder recording when there’s no one around than playing in front of people, because it has to be exactly right. I feel less nervous on stage.” Ayla’s regular busking has helped her find confidence as a musician, particularly when she receives positive feedback. She was once asked by a stranger, who heard her playing one Saturday, to perform at a wedding. When it comes to songwriting, Ayla has an aversion to tacky pop lyrics, preferring more poetic language. Forget the Britneys and Christinas, she’s into singer-songwriters like John Mayer, Regina Spektor and Norah Jones. “I don’t like to be cheesy, but then sometimes I think my lyrics are. I think Neil Young said something like, once you write the lyrics you can’t change them. He said something about it coming through you and it’s not yours to change. I think that’s true,” she says. “Music is a good way to express yourself. I never feel like I get out exactly what I want to say, so I have to write another song. I think I have about 30 songs, but I don’t know how many of those are good.” Her feet are obviously planted firmly on the ground when it comes to dreams of musical stardom. “I don’t think I’d go on Australian Idol or X-Factor because you don’t get to do original songs and that’s really why I do music. “I’m not really sure what I want to do for a career yet, but I want to have a gap year next year and go travelling with my friends and do heaps of stuff like surfing, dancing and cooking lessons. We’re going to hire a hippie van and go travelling around Australia. “Becoming famous is not my aim. My goal used to be to beat Nicky Webster and get famous before I was 13 – then I got old!” she jokes. Ayla’s already famous at her school, where she’s known as the girl with the great voice and awesome songs. “We just went on a school trip and people were listening to their iPods, and people came up and said, ‘Ayla, I’ve got your song stuck in my head’. “It’s weird when that happens. It doesn’t feel like me.” myspace.com/ayla_scanlan
The W eird Sisters Eleanor Brown | HarperCollins | paperback $27.99
pageturners For relaxation, stimulation and pure escapism, nothing beats losing yourself in a good book. salt reviews five of the best latest releases.
Unlucky in work, love and life, the Andreas sisters return to their childhood home, seemingly to care for their ailing mother. But each sister has a secret she’s unwilling to share – each has come home to lick her own wounds. The Andreas family is eccentric. As children, books were their passion and TV was something other families watched. Their father is a renowned, eccentric professor of Shakespeare who communicates almost exclusively in Shakespearean verse. He named all three girls for great Shakespearean women: Rose (Rosalind from As You Like It), Bean (Bianca from The Taming of the Shrew), and Cordy (Cordelia from King Lear). They have had a lot to live up to and returning to the family home only magnifies their discomfort with that load to bear and the dysfunction it created.
T he Golden Day
salt has FIVE copies of The Weird Sisters to give away. For your chance to nuzzle into the pages of this book, hop online and visit the WIN page at saltmagazine.com.au
Ursula Dubosarsky | Allen & Unwin | paperback $19.99
Young schoolgirls, an outside-the-square teacher and an unapproved adventure – the setting is perfect for intrigue and a life-changing event. This is where The Golden Day grows from, and it blooms into a beautiful novel for young adults. The story is told by a Sydney schoolgirl in 1967 and Ronald Ryan’s hanging is in the backdrop of this story. The teacher Miss Renshaw takes the girls on secret outings, and one day, with a poet she befriends, she takes them to see a seaside cave that has Aboriginal art inside. But then Miss Renshaw and the poet disappear and the girls are forced to return to school alone. Parallels with Picnic at Hanging Rock are unavoidable, but this book stands strongly on its own. salt has THREE copies of this young adult novel to give away. To enter, head online and visit the WIN page at saltmagazine.com.au
The I nterpretation of Murder Jed Rubenfeld | Headline | paperback $22.99
The author of this million-copy bestseller is about to release a new book, The Death Instinct, so this beauty has been re-released and reissued to stoke the fires of love for his wonderful writing. This thriller was inspired by Sigmund Freud’s 1909 visit to America, accompanied by protégé and rival Carl Jung. A wealthy young debutante is found bound, whipped and strangled, and another society beauty narrowly escapes the same fate. The mayor of New York asks Freud to use his revolutionary new ideas to help the surviving victim recover her memory. But nothing about the attacks or about the surviving victim are quite as they seem and there are those in very high places determined to stop the truth coming out. This is a book club favourite, and its re-release will propagate a new wave of fans.
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Hopscotch and H oney Joys Lisa McCune | Allen & Unwin | paperback $39.99
An illustrated collection of Lisa McCune’s favourite, family-friendly recipes – indispensible for all busy mums looking for fast, easy, healthy (and fun) mealtimes. Hopscotch and Honey Joys is an unpretentious, beautifully produced peek into the TV star’s life through the heartwarming sharing of food, fun and games for family and friends. McCune wrote the book with her friend Di Thomas, and the familiarity of friendship is apparent from the first pages. Hopscotch and Honey Joys brims with recipes for everyday food, including sections on biscuits, breakfasts, dips, snacks, picnics, lunchbox stuffers and delicious dinners. A lovely, practical addition to any recipe book shelf. salt has THREE copies of this family-friendly cookbook to give away. For your chance to win, visit the WIN page at saltmagazine.com.au
Head Spinners: Six Stories to T wist your Brain Thalia Kalkipsakis | Allen & Unwin Children | paperback $15.99
Kids aged 8 to 12 will love this book, which turns stories on their head and offers up a fresh way of seeing them. Real world stories have never been so intriguing. The stories are built one way, then twist to become something new, presenting an alternative possibility, a brain bender or an unexpected turn of events. A fish sandwich is transformed when it is revealed the fish has a secret. A tingle on the arm transforms into something unexpected. A boring birthday present is revealed to be a time machine of sorts. These stories will keep young readers thinking long after they finish reading. salt has THREE copies of Head Spinners to give away. To enter for your kids, jump online and enter your details on the WIN page at saltmagazine.com.au saltmagazine.com.au 31
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Driving between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast can be a tedious experience, but as I wind my car up steep hills towards Maleny, the view is an absolute joy.
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When you’re steering alongside sheer cliff drops, you should probably keep your eyes on the road. But it’s hard not to take peeks at the scene unfolding right next to me: a vast panorama of valleys and diving hills, and lush scallops of forest. For the last few days, this entire terrain has been bleak, grey and cold with rain. But today it’s fecund and alive, and the sunshine makes it look as rich and saturated as an old technicolor movie. When I finally park in Maple Street—Maleny’s main strip of bookshops (three in one street), butchers, draperies, antique stores, florists, nurseries, and organic grocers and restaurants – the mountain air is crisp like a sheet, with morning sunlight cutting through it all. In my book, that’s perfect weather. After a long drive, I realise what I desperately need is food. Even from my car, I smell fried eggs, squeezed juice, steaming hot coffee, black tea and toast. It’s an intoxicating welcome for a newcomer. I perch myself at the Upfront Club, a co-operatively run music venue and restaurant-café, and one of Maleny’s most beloved institutions. Like many Maleny eateries, the food offered here is eco-conscious. All the coffee and most of the tea is organic and so is the bread. Inside, the Upfront Club is furnished with beautifully mismatched, saved-from-the-dump timber furniture. Outside, it’s the perfect spot for people watching, and the locals here stroll past like a morning parade. There are grandmothers with dreadlocks, young paint-stained artists, teenagers on scooters, women with ribbons in their hair, bricklayers downing lattés and muffins, old hippies in rude health and white collar office workers in ties who don’t look half as rushed as their city equivalents. With his spectacles, beard and black cap, Danny Rose, 57, is a friendly, softly-spoken pirate of a man. He sips coffee with me, telling me how he’s been involved in the Upfront Club since its inception in the mid-90s. Having been in Maleny since 1985, Danny now works as the music and events manager at the Upfront, and his love of the entire town is infectious. It’s a shame, he says, that I’ve just missed out on the recent Maleny Wood Expo: the annual festival that showcases the furniture, toys and fittings made from the town’s most treasured timber, from red cedar to rainforest timber. >
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Live music at the Upfront Club in Maple Street, Maleny.
Maleny’s magic: • Make sure to bring your sporting gear. Whether it’s kicking a footy at Mary Cairncross Park, swimming at Baroon Pocket Dam (or driving out further to Kondalilla Falls at Montville) or cycling through the hilly ranges, Maleny is perfect for getting outdoors and clearing out city lungs with fresh mountain air. • Come to Maleny early on Sundays, between 8am and 2pm, where you’ll find an excellent handicraft markets. Find local arts, crafts and collectibles showcased in the RSL hall. • The Maleny Film Society has a following as large as its library of foreign films. salt can’t decided whether its popularity is because of its delicious gourmet dinner served before screening, the red wine that you can sip while watching the film or the carefully selected art house films that originate from
Russia to France to Germany. The society screens films every fortnight in the community centre, in Maple Street. 5494 2882 or malenfilmsociety.info • The Upfront Club, positioned in the middle of Maple Street, is the throbbing heart for live music in the mountain town. On any given Friday or Saturday night there will be live music seeping onto the street and Monday nights are dedicated to the musicians’ blackboard. Budding musicians have centre stage for 15 minutes to peddle their artistic wares. 5494 2592 or upfrontclub.org • If you have small kids, a dog, or both, the Maleny Showgrounds boardwalk is a great spot. Starting at the showgrounds and finishing on Coral Street, the 20-minute stroll sticks to a path cocooned by Australian native plants.
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Readers’ dream: Maleny is spoilt for choice when it comes to bookshops. Owners happily open their doors to mooching book lovers who like to take their time when selecting their next read or adding to their literary library. • Rosetta Books (5435 2134) has that intoxicating smell of ink and paper as soon as you walk through the doors. Layered in Persian rugs, worn leather couches and plenty of softly lit corners to curl up in, this bookshop is a sensory delight. There is an exceptional assortment of cards and a dedicated children’s section packed with books selling imaginary journeys. • Maleny Bookshop (5494 3666) is a book lover’s castle with floor to ceiling shelves of pre-loved and out-of-print books. Its known specialty is sourcing and stocking rare, hard to find books for curious readers. Owners Chris Francis and Fiona Hunter also run outspokenmaleny.com along with author Steven Lang, which is an extended literary festival inviting authors to visit Maleny.
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Paul Veit, 62, who sits on the board of directors of the Maple Street Co-Op, joins us for a while. Paul moved here with his partner ten years ago, from what he called “the big ugly city of Johannesburg” and initially discovered Maleny by accident. “We wanted to have a complete change,” he says. “We wanted a community with diverse people in it, and when we arrived, there were quite a lot of people on the fringe—people in the arts, people who have more hippie-type tendencies. It was a different culture, with different ideas on life.” One of those different ideas central to Maleny is the co-op culture, which came to the town around the 1970s, when deeply community-minded people moved into the area. As a result, Maleny is now home to one of the densest concentrations of co-operative ventures in the country. As well as the Upfront Club, there is the Maple Street Co-Op – perhaps the best organic food shop I’ve ever visited – and the LEED Co-Op, a local trade organisation where members barter skills and services online, such as grass mowing or doing a tax return. Danny points out a Maleny local sipping coffee inside the Upfront Club, saying she’s doing accounts for LEED as we speak. Including the surrounding region, there are roughly 7000 people, but in Maleny proper, it’s around 3000 to 3500 people. “It’s quite a small community,” Paul says, “but it’s a very strong community. A lot of retirees live here now, and a lot of people with a higher education.” Maleny’s locals – like the town itself – continually surprise and subvert my expectations of what a small town should be. Maleny might be regional, but with strong broadband internet uptake, it’s very connected. It might be rural, but locals are well-travelled. Over breakfast, a table of old-timers introduce themselves to me as the Maleny mafia. Seeing that I’m Asian-Australian, they happily try out a combination of Mandarin and Japanese words on me and we all share a laugh. >
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Retail roaming: Make sure you explore Maple Street, the main street of Maleny, from top to tail, as it’s jam-packed with retail goodness. Vintage shops sit side-by-side to stylish fashion boutiques, uber cool eateries, cosy bookshops and oodles of real estate offices selling tree changes. A warning to drivers that aren’t adept at reverse parking: unlike the clever locals that reverse park in five seconds flat, opt for off-street parking behind the main shops. salt favourites are: • Giddy and Grace (5494 3636) is a lifestyle shop where you could spend an afternoon devouring its shelves of European style homewares, elegant accessories for women, beautiful bed linens and a gorgeous baby range. Your arms will begin to ache with gifts for yourself, your home, friends and family. • Simply Stylish (5499 9533), positioned in the bustling Riverside Centre, cleverly offers the latest seasonal fashion including well-loved labels like Meredith and Verge while offering a wide range of lingerie from well-known labels like Triumph to boutique lingerie. • Also within the Riverside Centre is Maleny Menswear (5429 6466) dedicated to dressing the male form with both casual, formal and workwear clothing catered for. It stocks Ripcurl and Levis. • Piece of Me (5499 9224) is a great fashion boutique that is always teeming with the latest fashion including an impressive and extensive collection of Metalicus as well as Wyse. For the yoga devotees, they also offer an activity-specific clothing range.
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Heather Spring, the president of Maleny’s Community Centre, agrees that Maleny isn’t like other small towns. “We’ve got a really interesting and diverse community,” she says. “It’s one of the most engaged communities, and that’s what I really like. A diverse and active community is a good thing. Plus, Maleny is dynamic and still growing, and a lot of rural towns aren’t – which I think is a huge plus for us.” For the past seven years, Heather has presided over Maleny’s throbbing heart. The Maleny Community Centre is one of the few local halls in Queensland that is community-run, rather than council-owned. In excess of 70,000 people come through its doors every year and participate in over 1000 events annually. There are chainsaw courses and jewellery-making classes, taekwondo and dance. The Maleny Film Society screens films the town wouldn’t otherwise see, such as The King’s Speech, The Social Network and foreign arthouse movies. All you need to bring are cushions and blankets for added comfort. It’s safe to say that every citizen of Maleny has used the hall at some stage. It’s that strong sense of community that keeps things alive here, including institutions that would be long-dead anywhere else. Maleny’s main petrol station Watson’s is a beautiful and nearly-extinct, last-of-its-kind species: a wholly independentlyrun business. (Bonus: it also sells home brewery supplies.) Maleny is also the town that recently got Woolworths (near its independently-owned Supa IGA), but only after a long fight against it that got national news coverage. People like to keep things community and family-owned. At every stop, you can open a fridge to find milk from local dairies, produced and processed only kilometres away. >
Retail roaming: • Imagine a blissful night’s sleep where you’re swathed in 100 per cent organic, all natural products. Beginning with the mattress that you’re lying upon made from pure organic wool to the organic wool pillows and quilt right through to 100 per cent organic, fair trade manchester sourced from India to your sleep wear. Blessed Earth (5494 2189) sells all of these products, offering an all-natural sleeping experience. • For a wide selection of natural fibre fashion for both men and women including hemp clothing, swing past Rather Bizr (5494 3122) on Maple Street for a range of free-flowing fashion that caters for the fuller figure. • Maleny Kitchen & Homewares (5494 2522) feeds the amateur chefs and cooks amongst us with a shop bursting with professional, functional kitchen products including well-loved brands like Scanpan and Neoflam, as well as others. For lovers of Crabtree & Evelyn you’ll be thankful that you stopped by to stock up on their range of lotions, hand creams and soaps. • Wrap your mouth around a towering Works Burger at Once a Willow Café on Maple Street (5494 2316). The beef patty is made on site and is accompanied by onion, bacon, egg, pineapple, cheese, lettuce, tomato, beetroot and carrot. • Mukti Botanicals (1300 306 554) is one of Australia’s few certified organic skin care ranges and it all began in Maleny. Thankfully for local residents owner Mukti has kept her Maleny showroom on Coral Street, where lovers of the organic skincare can stock up on the world-class range of skin care products. The word Mukti means freedom and liberation in Sanskit, reflecting the ethos behind the brand.
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Artistic turns: Maleny has a kaleidoscope of artisans from painters to potters to sculptors living in its fringes. • Take the time to drive the ten-minute scenic valley drive along Stanley River Road and you’ll be rewarded for your efforts when you step into the Maleny Arts Retreat (5499 9801). Visitors are greeted with a warm smile and brilliant art by not only owner Gary Myers, but also other accomplished artists, in an exceptional setting. And if you’re a creative soul sign up for one of the many workshops that are held throughout the winter months. • Art on Cairncross (5429 6404) is a beautifully appointed art gallery at Cairncross Corner on the Landsborough-Maleny Road, offering a broad spectrum of mixed medium artists based locally and nationally. Together both directors Jane Caraffi and Tony Gill have decades of experience within the art world and showcase a range of acclaimed artists on their walls including Rowley Drysdale, Nan Paterson and Tom McAulay. Flick to page 90 for exhibition dates for both Art on Cairncross and Maleny Arts Retreat to be held during winter.
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It takes no effort to leave Maple Street and be immersed in nature again. As soon as you start driving up an incline, you’re treated to ridiculously beautiful views of paddocks, endless herds of happy sheep, horses and cows, all chewing fat grass that has sprouted up after recent rains. After I keep driving for 20 minutes, I find a yawning stretch of water, also known as Baroon Pocket Dam. Here, hardcore cyclists cool down their muscles and tendons after a marathon ride. The water is crystal clear and quiet, beautifully chilly to swim in and surrounded by gulfs and rolling ranges of green. On the way home, I make a stop at Mary Cairncross Park, a popular spot for sightseers and locals for its majestic view of the Glass House Mountains. Families love this spot, because the kids are happy to play in the clean and well-equipped park (perfect for barbecues). However, there are also a few tables near the carpark’s entrance where you can be treated to the iconic Mount Tibrogargan, Beerwah and Coonowrin. On the day I was at Mary Cairncross, an elderly gentleman did nothing but sip ginger beer for ages, blinking at the view. After a while, I found myself doing exactly the same thing.
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Image courtesy of Sunshine Coast Libraries.
This Cadillac V8 was the first car to venture to the hinterland town of Maleny. Charlie Edlundh, son of the Caloundra lighthouse keeper, was in the driver’s seat when this photograph was taken in Maple Street on November 23, 1913.
Historical pearls: • Jill Jordan arrived in Maleny in August 1970, and became so central to Maleny’s history and community that ABC’s Australian Story dedicated an entire episode to her. Jill was one of the driving forces in establishing Maleny’s co-op culture, and she founded both the Maple Street Co-Operative and the local credit union. She was so involved in co-op culture that she even visited Japan to help a rural community in Okinawa develop its own co-operatives. Jill died last year, and her memorial service was held to a packed house at the Maleny Community Centre.
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• Maleny was declared a town in 1891 and specialised in timber until the 1920s. Afterwards, dairy and fruit-growing became central to its economy. Nowadays, local produce, tourism and an abundance of small, community-owned business is Maleny’s lifeblood. • Roughly a century ago, Thomas Dixon granted land to the local community, which they used to build a school of arts. That burned down more than 50 years ago, and the community then rallied for funds to build the current 50-year-old community hall, which has just completed major extensions and is currently undergoing major renovations.
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The Flame Hill guinea fowl are all a-flutter.
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Busily pecking for delicious treats in the rich soil, the flock suddenly scurries and disappears under rows of verdelho vines, wings flapping, seeking shelter from the cool mountain shower which sweeps across the vineyard. Welcome to Flame Hill, they seem to say. Or perhaps their thoughts are slightly more troubled; they may have caught wind of one of the chef ’s specialties – Flame Hill Farm guinea hen. Whatever their quandary, they add an enchanting touch to the heavenly destination which is Flame Hill Vineyard and Restaurant, a 21 hectare slice of paradise in the Blackall Range near Montville, 500 metres above sea level with spectacular views of the Obi Obi Valley, Mount Coolum and the Sunshine Coast. But the guinea fowl are not the only inhabitants here who have to watch their backs. Also a beef cattle property, Flame Hill will be serving home-grown beef in the restaurant in the very near future, says owner Tony Thompson. Tony is committed to and passionate about achieving as close to “zero food miles” as possible. His philosophy is strongly reflected throughout the vineyard and restaurant which he bought nearly four years ago. “I’ve always been interested in wine and food and the land,” says Tony. “You put all that together and really it’s about the land and all it produces. And the ultimate is to put it on a plate or in a glass. “I really think there’s a lot of thinking, drinking and eating people who would really like to come here and look over the top of those verdelho vines out to sea, and have a crab ravioli; the sea’s where the crabs come from, and there’re the verdelho vines right there – that’s what’s in the glass. “Then if they look down into the paddock and see a bull, they can say ‘he’s produced the animal that’s put steak on my plate’.” >
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“I just think unless you’re different, you’ll always be running with the pack.”
Hand picked Mooloolaba spanner crab served with saffron tortellini, sweet corn Veloute and besan battered anchovies.
On cue, handsome, sleek black Angus bull Max raises his head just beyond the shiraz vines, and stares nonchalantly towards the restaurant’s verandah. He chews slowly, entirely unaware of his grand significance, before turning and disappearing into the cloud which has descended upon the scene. If the scenery of Flame Hill does not have you instantly under its spell, then the wine and the food soon will. “The site itself is world class,” Tony says. “So the secret is to come up with service, food and wine that’s on a par with that world-class site. Tony says the real focus of the site is wine, explaining that the vineyard grows verdelho and shiraz, as well as some cabernet and chardonnay. “You work out what grows well on a site. We do try and concentrate on our strong points. We cater for all palates, and also we cater for all food groups. That’s what we’re all about here. Every dish that we have in the restaurant is built around the wine, not the other way round. We work very hard at that.”
Owner Tony Thompson with his charming blue cattle dog Bart.
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At Flame Hill, about 16 different wines are offered for tasting at the cellar door, including a limited number of free tastings. There is also a private tasting room, where groups can have a more structured tasting.
While savouring the cellar’s offerings, you may well meet Tony’s charming blue cattle dog, Bart Martin Thompson (“He’s part cattle dog, part wine dog, and he’d like to be a restaurant dog”), who is extremely well behaved, affectionate, and particularly accommodating as a foot-warmer in the cooler months. Moving from the cellar door to the wide verandahs of the restaurant, chef Thomas Shields has created a menu that perfectly complements the wines – all of which are available by the glass. Some of the delights on offer include hand-picked Mooloolaba spanner crab with saffron tortellini, sweet corn veloute and besan battered anchovies; or perhaps the slow braised Burnett pork belly with cauliflower mousse, grilled cold water scallops, chilli apple gelee and rich veal jus. Then there is the Flame Hill Farm guinea hen, of course, served with potato chartreuse, parsnip puree, and pea and garden thyme jus gras. “It’s a bit different,” Tony admits. “That’s been a bit of my philosophy really – I just think unless you’re different, you’ll always be running with the pack.” This is why Tony recommends being guided by Thomas’s recommendations when it comes to deciding what to order in the restaurant. “I think it’s a great concept to trust the chef. You get that little bit of surprise, and that turns it into a culinary adventure,” he says. Many of the ingredients on the menu are sourced locally, reflecting Thomas and Tony’s philosophy of using local and seasonal produce, sometimes even at the expense of convenience. “It’s a lot of work, seeking out local produce,” says Tony. “A lot of it is quite boutique, small production and logistics are naturally the challenge. And it’s not just about what’s local, it’s about what’s seasonal. Logistics are the only excuse as it all exists, and the other great benefit is supporting other regional businesses. “It’s really easy to be lazy and go to a wholesaler who has endless product, and yeah, they’ve got a goat’s curd cheese from Mornington, and that gets delivered with everything else. Whereas if you make the effort there’s a ripper up the road at Gympie.” It is this food philosophy that has Tony planning his next enterprise – Flame Hill’s own market garden run by a horticulturalist. “The concept of limited or zero food miles is going to be a huge thing, and produce is going to be prohibitively expensive in years to come,” says Tony. The rain has stopped, and the guinea fowl have come out of the shelter of the vines, fluffing up their feathers and going about their business. “They’re really funny,” Tony says of them with obvious affection. “They’ve really become a part of Flame Hill. They certainly add some character to this place.” Flame Hill Vineyard & Restaurant, 249 Western Avenue, Montville, 5478 5920. flamehillvineyard.com.au FOR EXTRA SALT visit saltmagazine.com.au to see more photos of Flame Hill Vineyard & Restaurant.
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The juicy pulp of the exotic feijoa, with its translucent seeds and delicious tang, is a rare treat for Australian palates. Still a relatively unknown fruit here, it’s a native of South America, grows abundantly in New Zealand and is starting to find a growing fan base on the Sunshine Coast, thanks to Lola and Barry Whitehead of Feijoa Fruit Mapleton. Feijoa or Acca sellowiana, is an egg-shaped fruit with a dark green skin that is high in vitamin C and low in fructose, and due to its sweet and sour flavour, it can adapt itself to just about any dish in the kitchen. Lola and Barry sell their fruit and feijoa products at Noosa Farmers’ Markets and Suncoast Growers’ Market, as well as supplying some local restaurants and cafés, such as Nambour’s Husk and Honey, which serves their feijoa chutney. Many of their customers at the markets haven’t heard of feijoa, and the Whiteheads believe they’re the coast’s only commercial producers. Originally from Sydney and Marcoola, the Whiteheads bought their pristine five-acre Mapleton property in 2003. Barry, a former builder, had met a New Zealander who sang the praises of feijoa, which grows abundantly on New Zealand’s North Island, so he set about planting 1000 feijoa trees as a tenyear retirement plan. Feijoa is a perennial evergreen shrub or small tree native to the basalt plains in Brazil and the southern highlands of Uruguay, Columbia and northern Argentina, growing best in warmtemperate to subtropical climates. By coincidence, the Whiteheads discovered their sweeping Mapleton property, tucked away on the lower eastern side of the range, was situated on basalt, a prime spot to grow feijoa. The trees started producing fruit in 2006 and now each produces about 30 kilos of fruit during the February to May picking season. As well as selling bags of fresh fruit, the > saltmagazine.com.au 49
Whiteheads blend the fruit with gourmet ice-cream and frozen yoghurt to sell, and make their own feijoa jam, chutney and mint jelly, which go down a treat at the markets. “One customer kept returning each week to buy the feijoa mint jelly,” says Lola. “I asked him what he was using it for and he said he was just eating it off the spoon. “We had another market customer from Toowoomba last weekend who bought it from Noosa markets and wanted us to send him a dozen. We have people from Sydney, a shop at Kempsey and people who call and say they’re coming up from Brisbane to purchase our products.” Lola says the fruit’s unusualness was a big attraction. “Regarding the taste, people say they taste
pear, apple, strawberry, pineapple,” she says. “To me, I get the lemony taste that’s really quite sweet and the sour taste as well. It leaves your mouth with a refreshing flavour.” She says neither she nor Barry have contracted a cold since eating feijoa regularly. She attributes this to its high vitamin C content. Barry says they grow eight different types of the fruit. “Some are juicier and more pear-like in consistency and some are tartier than others,” he says. Feijoa’s greatest virtue is its versatility in cooking. It’s a great thirst quencher when juiced or added to soda water, a delicious
Fabulous feijoa facts: • The feijoa or Acca sellowiana, is a subtropical species of flowering plant from the myrtle family, Myrtacea. • While the feijoa is known as pineapple or strawberry guava, it is not from the same family as the guava. • Named after Brazilian botanist João da Silva Feijó, it is native to Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay and Argentina. • The first commercial feijoa plantation in Australia was established at Lower Wonga, near Gympie, by the Casey family in 2001. They have 3000 trees and run Feijoa Australia to promote the growth of the industry here. (feijoaaustralia.com.au). • The feijoa was introduced to New
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Zealand in the 1920s and it is now one of New Zealand’s major industries. • The feijoa produces beautiful, edible red flowers, which are mildly sweet and make a delicious addition to salads. • Feijoa trees make great edible hedges. They grow to about four metres high so need to be pruned regularly. • A hardy plant, the feijoa is drought tolerant but it’s necessary to improve its water-holding capacity by digging in organic matter, like compost and wellrotted manure, encouraging more fruit to grow. • The feijoa is remarkably pest and diseaseresistant, however fruit fly can be a problem in Australia.
mixer for vodka, and can be made into wine or added to a breakfast smoothie. “You can use it wherever you use banana or apple in baking,” says Lola. “Banana bread, cake, apple pie – it’s endless really. With the savoury side, you can use it in stir fries, with pork or lamb. “The Kiwi grandmother of a friend of mine gave me my own handwritten recipe book, and that’s where I got a lot of my recipes.” Barry says feijoa are a little temperamental, needing a lot of fertilising and watering, and if it’s too wet or windy the trees may not produce fruit. “We get fruit fly and there’s a family of parrots, but we don’t mind sharing with them,” says Barry. “We don’t use any pesticides and don’t spray the fruit with anything, so it’s organic but we’re not certified organic. We use a spray made of compressed leaves and chilli and spray it all over the tree, but then the rain washes it off. It’s an expensive exercise.” With no prior farming experience, Barry and Lola “went in boots and all” to their feijoa farming venture. During picking season they spend six or more hours a day plucking and packing. It is a pace they say they can’t continue for much longer, with their ten-year retirement plan due to expire in 2013. “We’ll probably sell it in 2015 because we can’t do the work, which is a shame. We do love where we live. Winning the Lotto could be an option though!” feijoafruit@bigpond.com FOR EXTRA SALT visit saltmagazine.com.au for more photos of the Whiteheads’ feijoa farm.
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1. Japan dish green chukka wakame with yellow fin tuna sashimi and tobiko (featured on the yellow plate), cucumber hosamaki (pink plate), tamago nigiri (blue plate), salmon nigiri (purple plate). chefs holly reynolds and fabio westphal bar sushi, opposite hastings street taxi rank, noosa heads, 5449 2866 or shop 5, landmark resort, mooloolaba esplanade, mooloolaba, 5444 4970.
2. New Zealand dish pan fried new zealand king salmon with chive potato puree and pea and mint salsa wine to match dog point vineyard 2008, marlborough, new zealand chef cemil dalyan the mckenzie grill in the lobby of hyatt regency coolum, warran road, coolum beach, 54461234 or coolum.regency.hyatt.com
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4. 3. France dish beef bourgeon braised wagyu cheek served with sautĂŠed mushrooms, pommes mousseline, red pepper on burnt cedar plate. wine to match chateauneuf-du-pape 2003 chef cameron matthews the long apron, at spicers clovelly estate, 68 balmoral road, montville, 1300 402 465 or spicersgroup.com.au
4. Italy dish zuppa di pesce, slow cooked octopus, calamari, mussels in tomato sauce served with polenta. wine to match argiolas vermentino di sardegna doc costamolino 2009 chef osvaldo melosu cala luna, beachfront towers, shop 3, 4 aerodrome road, maroochydore, 5479 4115. saltmagazine.com.au 53
chef’s selection photos kate johns recipe simon stevenson
Fabulous meals result when a chef’s ingredients are fresh and colourful and the preparation is simple.
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320g dried chickpeas 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs zest of ½ lemon ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ cup coriander ¼ cup chopped mint ½ tsp cumin 1 dsp freshly grated ginger 1 small red chilli, finely chopped ½ cup fresh corn kernels ¼ cup roasted red capsicum, diced 1 egg salt and pepper
Soak chickpeas for three hours, drain and rinse. Place chickpeas in a saucepan, cover with water and boil until tender, drain and cool. Place chickpeas, coriander, mint, cumin and grated ginger in blender and pulse until coarsely chopped. Place mixture in a bowl, add the breadcrumbs, lemon zest and juice, corn, red capsicum, egg and seasoning, mix until combined.
Salsa 1 avocado 2 tomatoes 4 sprigs Italian parsley, roughly chopped 40ml olive oil 20ml balsamic oil salt and pepper
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Shape mixture into a roll about the diameter of the bread, wrap in cling wrap and place in fridge until required.
Salsa Use a firm, ripe avocado, cut into quarters, remove skin and dice. Dice tomato and roughly chop parsley. Place all ingredients in a bowl, season, add oil and balsamic and gently mix.
hop tips: • Chill the salsa for at least an hour before use. Be gentle in mixing, taking care not to mash the avocado. • Use fresh, quality ingredients. • Take the time to soak dried chickpeas. It will give a much better result than using a tinned product.
To assemble 150g tomato chilli jam 4 slices sourdough approx 2cm thick 4 lemon wedges mesclun Cut chickpea mixture into four evenly sized patties, cook on a flat grill or panfry with a little olive oil until golden on both sides and heated through. Toast or grill the sourdough. Place sourdough on plate, brush with chilli jam (be generous), then add mesclun and the patty. Top with salsa, drizzle with olive oil and garnish with coriander. Serve with lemon wedge.
PHILOSOPHY The C@f’s main approach to food is to keep it simple. We take pride in customers being able to order with their eyes from the fresh, colourful display of tarts, frittatas and salads made daily. Available at The C@f Coolum, Birtwill Street, Coolum, 5446 3564 or thecafcoolum.com
relaxed recipes
Roasted winter vegetable 3 carrots, unpeeled, cut into 3cm pieces 18 cloves of raw garlic, peeled (optional) 1 medium sweet potato, cut into 3cm pieces 200g pumpkin (peeled) 3 parsnips, unpeeled, cut into 3cm pieces (use 2 if they are large parsnips) 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsps lemon juice 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped 1 large onion cut into 3cm pieces (remove tough outer skin) Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Canola or olive oil cooking spray ½ cup chicken or vegetable stock (if needed for moisture)
Preheat oven to 200C. Line a shallow baking dish with foil and coat the foil with olive oil cooking spray. Add vegetable medley to a large bowl and drizzle with oil and lemon juice and sprinkle thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper over the top. Toss to coat vegetables with oil and seasonings. (You can cover and store this overnight at this point.) When ready, spread the vegetable medley mixture into the prepared pan and coat the top generously with canola or olive oil cooking spray. Roast until vegetables are browned and tender (about 50-60 minutes), gently turning the vegetables at the 30-minute point.
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Winter vegetables offer a broad range of tastes, textures and colour to the plate. And if they are handled in the right way, they are healthy as well as giving a dose of the all-important vitamins and minerals. Green bean gratin 250g green beans (mixed yellow and green are nice for colour) 150g cherry tomatoes Salt Fresh whole basil leaves ½ tbsp olive oil 100g fresh mozzarella cheese, grated 3 tbsps breadcrumbs 3 tbsps grated tasty cheese Preheat oven to 170C. Boil beans until still crisp but tender (5-6 minutes). In a bowl, pour olive oil over tomatoes. Add salt and basil leaves and toss. Drain beans and add to tomatoes. Add 1 tbsp breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp grated tasty cheese, and the mozzarella. Toss and put into buttered oven proof dish. Sprinkle with remaining breadcrumbs and grated tasty cheese and bake for 20 minutes. Serve. 56 salt
Sautéed corn and red capsicum 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 large red capsicums, seeded and chopped 4 cups (660g) fresh corn kernels cut from 8 cobs of corn ¼ tsp crushed dried thyme Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over a medium-high heat. Add onion and capsicum. Cook while stirring, until the onion is soft. Stir in corn and thyme. Continue to cook, stirring, until the corn is crisp-tender – about 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Asparagus with bacon 500g asparagus, trimmed, sliced in 5cm lengths 4 slices bacon, trimmed of fat and diced 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion 1 level tsp Dijon mustard 1½ tbsps white wine vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towel to drain. Add onion and asparagus to the pan. SautÊ over medium-low heat until asparagus is just tender. Place in bowl and toss with the mustard and vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Image by Rob Karri-Davies, courtesy of the Margaret River Wine Industry Association.
Climactic Armageddon has unleashed itself on five vintages of Australian wine. Line ’em up: 2007 – drought, 2008 – record-smashing heatwaves, 2009 – bushfires and heatwaves, 2010 – more heatwaves and 2011 – floods.
vintage. Imagine this: every single grape that isn’t perfect is automatically rejected! Great wine is as much about what isn’t included as what is.
Western Australia managed to dodge every curse, an idyllic vinous oasis that is now serving up what may be its finest line of five vintages ever.
The result is an arsenal of wines of elegance and effortless balance. Varietal precision is accurate to the pinpoint and structures are taut and seamless. These are comfortable, approachable and complete wines, possessing a coiled-up energy that will sustain them for years in the cellar. Margaret River may be notorious for its expensive wines but this quality filters right down the pyramid to elevate its bargain-priced offerings to unprecedented heights. Good news for all!
Margaret River is the viticultural epicentre of the west, holding a coveted place amongst the most revered wine regions of the world. With ocean on three sides, surf central enjoys a mild maritime climate not dissimilar to that of Bordeaux in France, the holy grail of cabernet sauvignon. It is no surprise, then, that cabernet is king in Margaret River, too, and its finest expressions now stand shoulder-to-shoulder with all but the very top echelon of Bordeaux itself. But Margaret River is no one-grape pony. Chardonnay is queen here, and no other place in Australia can replicate such powerful concentration and cracking definition. Sauvignon blanc partners with semillon to produce both beach-fresh summer lunchtime splashers and mesmerising oak-aged beauties of tremendous complexity. Even shiraz has found its place here, and recent vintages have outclassed all comers on the wine show circuit, much to South Australia’s dismay! There’s more to thank than the kindness of Mother Nature for the rise and rise of the west. On a world scale, Margaret River is still in its infancy, but some forty vintages of practice have certainly been handsomely rewarded. The arrival of young winemaking royalty coincided with the 2007 vintage, with the talented Virginia Willcock taking up the reins at Vasse Felix and uber-palate Rob Mann completing his first full season at Cape Mentelle. Never has attention to detail been more exacting in Margaret River. Three of its leading wineries, Cullen, Cape Mentelle and Howard Park, installed ingenious new grape sorting technology in time for the 2008 58 salt
There’s no wine region in Australia further from the Sunshine Coast than Margaret River but a natural synergy exists between the two. I can’t think of a better place to drink wines kissed by sea spray than in view of the surf. Margaret River’s whites are amongst the most seafood-friendly in the country, and its reds are just the thing for slow winter dinners high in the hinterland. The Sunshine Coast has developed quite a thirst for fine wine from far-flung places like Margaret River. Just a few years ago the Sunshine Coast barely rated a mention on a wine traveller’s itinerary but today it’s a mandatory stop for every wine visitor calling on the sunny state. There’s more to lure them here than just surf, sand and seafood. The word on the street is that the recent Noosa Food and Wine Weekend outclassed even the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival! Wine culture on the Sunshine Coast is rocking, and I am thrilled to come on board salt magazine. Pour yourself a large glass and settle in, we have a world of enthralling wines to discover together! FOR EXTRA SALT visit saltmagazine.com.au for your chance to win a mixed case of gold medal-winning wines from the Margaret River wine region.
BEST OF THE BUNCH: Xanadu Next of Kin Margaret River Chardonnay 2009.........$18 The most sophisticated bargain chardonnay in the west is as fresh as an icy alpine stream. Xanadu Next of Kin Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2008......................................................$18 Every hallmark you’d expect from a distinguished Margaret River cabernet but at half the price. Ad Hoc Straw Man Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010..............................................$22 Sensational purity, mouth-caressing texture and sniper-sighted precision. You’ll be stunned. Cullen Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010....................$35 Such is the mesmeric energy of this profound fruit, you’d never guess it was matured in oak barrels. Fraser Gallop Estate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2009......................................................$37 Built like the monumental wines of Bordeaux, this wine has a twenty-year future in the cellar. Lenton Brae Margaret River Wilyabrup Chardonnay 2008...................................................................$55 A flavourgasm of complexity but with restrained control. I’ll have what she’s having. Marchand & Burch Margaret River Shiraz 2008.....................$70 Voluptuous black fruits meet nutmeg, soy, coal and dark chocolate. You’ll be completely embraced. Cape Mentelle Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2007......................................................$85 In the hall of Margaret River cabernet fame, this ranks among the greats, and it will improve for decades.
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i ce b r ea k ers Baby, it’s cold outside, but this season’s fashion trends are just heating up. With looks like these, there’s no reason to stay holed up inside this winter. Get out and revamp your wardrobe with salt’s fabulous finds …
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Mela Purdie
Available at: Country Road, Sunshine Plaza, Horton Parade, Maroochydore. sunshineplaza.com Mela Purdie, OV Boutique, Shop 4, The Dunes, 27 Cotton Tree Parade, Cotton Tree, 5479 4505. Metalicus, OV Boutique, contact information above. Piece of Me, 50 Maple Street, Maleny, 5499 9224 or pieceofme.com.au or Soul Diva, 45 Burnett Street, Buderim, 5456 4111 or souldiva.com.au
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brighter days Banish winter blues for good with bright, bold and fearless colours. Give dark tones the cold shoulder and swap black and greys for happier hues. If all this colour sounds a little daunting, start small by adding a little bit of attitude through your accessories.
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Boom Shankar
Irene Berzelli Wyse
Available at: Anne Everingham, 9ct Gold and Turquoise necklace with South Sea pearl centrepiece. By appointment only, 5442 8051 or everingham.com.au Boom Shankar, 2/47 Gateway Drive, Noosaville, 5473 0307 or boomshankar.com.au Didier Parakian, Gingers Boutique, 56 Burnett Street, Buderim, 5445 6616 or Must Have Gifts, Shop 10, Pacific on Coolum, Birtwill Street, Coolum, 5446 3055. Khloe, 9ct Gold Semi Precious stone set, Silver Shop, Shop 393, Level 1, Sunshine Plaza, Horton Parade, Maroochydore, 5452 7577 or Shop 104, Sirocco Resort, The Esplanade, Mooloolaba, 5444 7260 or silvershop.com.au Irene Berzelli swimwear, Waterlily, 25 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, 5455 3399 or berzelliswimwear.com.au Meredith, Gingers Boutique, contact information above or Minx & Max, Shop 3/18 Lanyana Way, Noosa Junction, 5447 3366 or Simply Stylish, Riverside Centre, Shop 5, 4 Maple Street, Maleny, 5499 9533. Wyse, Piece of Me, contact information on page 61 or Soul Diva, contact information on page 61. saltmagazine.com.au 63
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Stand out from the crowd in pretty floral patterns and gutsy abstract prints. Don’t be afraid to mix it up. The more an outfit clashes, the better. There is no right or wrong this season, so throw any doubts into the winter wind and splash some playful prints through your wardrobe.
Boom Shankar
Maiocchi
Maui Jim
Faye
Available at: Boom Shankar, contact information on page 63. Faye, Gingers Boutique, contact information on page 63 or Rather Bizr, Shop 2, 38 Maple Street, Maleny, 5494 3122. Maiocchi, Soul Diva, contact information on page 61. Maui Jim, Noosa Optical, 1 Lanyana Way, Noosa Heads, 5447 3711 or noosaoptical.com.au Mela Purdie, OV Boutique, contact information on page 61. Review, Myer, Sunshine Plaza, contact information on page 61.
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suit yourself Look sharp without the stiffness. Team tailored pieces with sheer stockings, faux fur and splashes of colour for a modern look. Infuse an outfit with personal flair by adding an elegant scarf, jewellery, modest tie or smart dress shoes. The workplace has never looked so good! Katherine
Country Road
Available at: Country Road, Review, Sunshine Plaza, contact information on page 61. Katherine, Gingers Boutique, contact information on page 63 or Minx and Max, contact information on page 63 or OV Boutique, contact information on page 61.
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Khloe
Gordon Herford
Gloweave
BachLR
Jensen
Elk
Gloweave
Available at: BachLR, Jensen, Klingers, 29 First Avenue, Mooloolaba, 5444 4200 or klingers.com.au Elk, Carmel’s Designs & Homewares, Shop 20, The Peninsular, Mooloolaba, 5444 3767 or 21B James Street, Burleigh Heads, 5535 9255 or carmelsdesigns.com.au or Soul Diva, contact information on page 61. Khloe, 9ct Gold Diamond set Khloe stackable rings, Silver Shop, contact information on page 63. Gloweave, Maleny Menswear, Shop 3, Riverside Centre, 4 Maple Street, Maleny, 5429 6466. Gordon Herford Master Jeweller, 1.2 ct argyle pink champagne diamonds and 1.1ct white diamonds in a layered 18ct rose gold and 18ct white gold ring, Shop 7, Noosa Wharf, Quamby Place, Noosa Sound, 5455 4899 or gordonherford. com Sarah Pacini, Kabucci, 29 First Avenue, Mooloolaba, 5477 7799 or kabucci.com saltmagazine.com.au 67
back to basics Simple, hassle-free wardrobe staples are a must-have for any season ‌ tights, comfy flats, casual jersey dresses and long-sleeved tops are ideal for the coast’s laidback lifestyle. The beauty of high-quality basics is they can be worn day in and day out, and yet never really go out of fashion. This is one timeless trend worth following.
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Available at: Carmel’s Designs, Morgan Marks and Vigorella, Carmel’s Designs & Homewares, contact information on page 67. Elk, Carmel’s Designs & Homewares, contact information on page 67 or Soul Diva, contact information on page 61. Oroton, Noosa Optical, contact information on page 65. Senso, OV Boutique, contact information on page 61 or Piece of Me, contact information on page 61. Wyse, Piece of Me, contact information on page 61 or Soul Diva, contact information on page 61.
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Oroton
Senso
Elk
Wyse
Country Road
southern comfort Embrace the chills in these winter godsends. Lose yourself in cosy knits and jackets, grab a pair of comfy pants and wrap up tight in soft layers. Keep feet snug in flat boots or relaxed sneakers. The hills are beckoning and the coast is still calling, so break outside and explore! Brax
Nicola Waite Essentials
Oroton
Get Set Footwear
Banana Blue Black ICE-Love Watch
Verge
Available at: Banana Blue, Gingers Boutique, contact information on page 63 or Mint Tea & Me, 3A, 66 Jessica Boulevard, Minyama, 5477 6255 or OV Boutique, contact information on page 61. Black ICE-Love Watch, Silver Shop, contact information on page 63. Brax, Klingers, contact information on page 67. Country Road, Sunshine Plaza, contact information on page 61. Get Set Footwear, 230 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, 5447 1755 or 82A Bulcock Street, Caloundra, 5492 7185 or getsetfootwear.com.au Nicola Waite Essentials, Minx & Max, contact information on page 63 or Mint Tea & Me, contact information above. Oroton, Noosa Optical, contact information on page 65. Verge, Minx & Max, contact information on page 63 or Simply Stylish, contact information on page 63. saltmagazine.com.au 71
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date night Shorter days mean longer nights … so grab the girls or your favourite guy … it’s time to hit the town! Dress in sophisticated chic for a special occasion or exude casual cool while taking in a movie or hitting the bowling alley. Wherever the night takes you, you’ll have it covered. 72 salt
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Nicola Waite Andy & Molly
Opals Down Under
Galeria Hola
Get Set Footwear
Sarah Pacini
Available at: Andy & Molly, Must Have Gifts, contact information on page 63. Galeria Hola, Delicate woven bracelet, by appointment only, 0407 050 401 or galeriahola.com.au Get Set Footwear, contact information on page 71. Mesop, Carmel’s Design & Homewares, contact information on page 67. Nicola Waite, Minx and Max, contact information on page 63 or Mint Tea & Me, contact information on page 71. Opals Down Under, 14k White Gold Ring featuring a Mintabie Crystal Opal and Diamonds, 11 Ballantyne Court, Palmview, 5494 5400 or opalsdownunder.com.au Polli, Watermelon Red, Shop 12, Pacific on Coolum, Birtwill Street, Coolum Beach, 5473 9550 or watermelonred.com.au Sarah Pacini, Kabucci, contact information on page 67. Saucy Rose, 8 Levuka Avenue, Kings Beach, 5437 2260 or saucyrose.com
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it’s all in the bag Pack it, grab it, flaunt it … bags can make or break an outfit. Practicality vs. appearance, large vs. small … the options are endless. Turn a necessity into a fashion statement with handy clutches, no-fuss travel totes and spacious handbags. Keep kids in the loop with stylish backpacks and mini shoulder bags.
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Nancybird
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Country Road
George, Gina & Lucy
Nancybird
Available at: Country Road, Sunshine Plaza, contact information on page 61. Elk, Carmel’s Designs and Homewares, contact information on page 67 or Soul Diva, contact information on page 61. George, Gina & Lucy, Bambini Emporium, 29 First Avenue, Mooloolaba, 5477 7810 or bambiniemporium.com.au or OV Boutique, contact information on page 61. Lalu Lalu, Two Old Ladies Tea and Gift Shop, Shop 2, 25 Factory Street, Pamona, 5485 0147. Nancybird, OV Boutique, contact information on page 61.
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up and coming
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Relaxing on the verandah at her Maleny home, Genevive Edmonds has a peppermint tea in one hand and a book about 50 dresses that changed the world in the other. She flicks through the pages until she sees Coco Chanel’s little black dress – timeless, stylish and designed to last. “Little Green Dress is the sustainable version of the little black dress,” she says, careful to point out her range is not entirely comprised of green dresses. “They’re pieces for a special occasion. Each piece has something unique about it and it’s not something you’re going to find everywhere.” The ‘green’ in Little Green Dress represents Genevive’s slow fashion philosophy. Like slow food, slow fashion is all about sustainability and quality, she believes, so Genevive uses natural fabrics, employing local sewers to create a small range of quality garments with care and attention to detail. She bases her range around natural fibres, such as linen, silk, hemp/silk and hemp/yak, then recycles or upcycles beautiful fabrics such as reclaimed Japanese kimonos, antique bedspreads, old lace, damask European pillowcases or 1950s aprons handembroidered with native flowers. >
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The true beauty and excellent craftsmanship of the garments emerge when they are seen up close or with a run of fingers across the exquisite fabrics: the slinkiness of an ivory silk dress dyed with tea to create an earthy tone; the floaty feel of an indigo shift with matching scarf, delicately tie-dyed in the Japanese shibori technique; an interesting vintage fabric thoughtfully positioned to embellish a sleeve or add an eclectic touch to a hem. Genevive exudes the same natural elegance that characterises her clothing range, and the fact she uses a book on classic dresses rather than a fashion magazine to illustrate her ethos speaks volumes. Her range is designed to outlast fashion trends and is trans-seasonal – cool in summer and great in winter layered with leggings or a fine merino wool bodysuit. “I work in a totally different way to the rest of the rag trade; they do things in seasons but I don’t. Because my garments are made here locally with quality thread, they’re made to last,” says Genevive. “They’re not going to fall apart after one season, like most of the fast fashion that’s cheap out there.” The women who wear Genevive’s designs are also the kind of women who do things differently, and think differently about how they dress, valuing quality and individuality over fickle trends. “For me that comes with maturity,” she says. “It’s when people start to think about what they’re eating and drinking, what sunblock they’re applying to their skin, what moisturisers they’re using. It comes with actually thinking about your choices as a consumer. Yes, people shop at cheaper stores because of budget and financial constraints, but it’s actually not more expensive to go into an op shop and choose something that fits your needs and recycle it. If you’ve got a special occasion coming up you can choose an old fabric and have it remade in a different way.”
The best-selling Little Green Dress pieces are the Fi Dress, a free-flowing shift with French seams and silk lining, and the Recipe Skirt, so named because each one is a different recipe of eight panels of old and new fabric stitched into a flattering A-line shape. “I’ve had customers who’ve had my Recipe skirt, and they wear it and wear it, then they ask if they can give me some fabric that belonged to their grandmother to make into a Recipe Skirt. I was recently given fabric from Arnhem Land to make one with. That gives me such a buzz; she’ll go on to wear the skirt knowing this particular fabric has meaning, it has a story.” While Genevive launched Little Green Dress in 2008, the idea has been brewing for years. She made her first pair of shorts at the age of 12 out of an old crepe 1940s dress, and went on to complete a Bachelor of Fashion and Textiles at the University of Technology in Sydney straight out of school. “I suppose it’s been in me all along,” she says. “It’s funny when you look back you can see forks in the road. I had always made panel skirts with antique fabrics. Then I was reading an article in Selvedge magazine and there was an article on eco-fashion and a light went on in my head. I thought: that’s it! I want to do clothing but I want to do it in a sustainable way, a way that’s not mass produced.” In the few years since she launched her label, she has managed to build a loyal following, with retailers in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra coming on board, along with the Sunshine Coast. “I’m sort of spreading my wings a bit more now. It’s such a buzz seeing people wear my clothes – I know I’m fulfilling a need when that happens. And it’s happening more and more, which is so exciting.” Little Green Dress is available at Soul Diva, 45 Burnett Street, Buderim, 5456 4111 or visit littlegreendress.com.au
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1. Too much sun? Environ AVST Gel is ideal to use on skin that has been over-exposed to the sun. It relieves burning and replaces lost vitamins. 50ml, $72rrp. 2. Help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, post-acne scarring and uneven skin tone with Clinical Skincare Erase-A-Line, a formula that combines Vitamin A with glycolic acid to repair damaged skin. 30ml, $105rrp. 3. De-stress your mind and indulge your skin with Waterlily Honey & Chamomile Calming Face Masque, perfect for sensitive skin and reducing irritation. 50ml, $41.50rrp. 4. Saya Argan Body Oil Blend is a two-in-one must have! Breathe in the aromatic blend of essential oils as they soften the skin and relieve muscle tension. 100ml, $21.95rrp.
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5. Make dry skin a thing of the past with Trilogy Everything Balm. Its nourishing ingredients including organic Marula and Rosehip Oil work to soothe skin on the face or body. 95ml, $30rrp. 6. Éminence Rich Black Perlette Grape Moisturizer is the gateway to dewy, firm and line-free skin. Made with Grape Juice and Grape Peel, this cream deeply nourishes, increasing collagen production and reducing the signs of ageing. 60ml, $103rrp. 7. Hydrate and rejuvenate with Mukti Antioxidant Facial Oil. It’s an organic treatment made with a precious blend of 14 regenerative antioxidants to help seal in moisture and restore balance. 30ml, $39.95rrp. ENVIRON, Ikatan Spa, 46 Grays Road, Doonan. 5471 1199 or ikatanspa.com Germaine de Capuccini, Asante Day Spa, Shop 5/7-13 Beach Road, Coolum Beach. 5446 5229 or asantespa.com.au
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Mukti, 37 Coral Street, Maleny. 1300 306 554 or mukti.biz Natura Bissé, The Spa, Hyatt Regency Coolum, Warran Road, Coolum. 5446 1234 or coolum.regency.hyatt.com Saya, Saya Factory, Shop 6/41 Gateway Drive, Noosaville. 5473 0257 or sayaskin.com
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8. Germaine de Capuccini, Excel Therapy O2 365 Soft Scrub polishes the skin by eliminating unwanted dead cells. Its creamy texture contains subtle exfoliating spheres that help to banish rough skin, leaving you radiating. 150ml, $88rrp. 9. Reawaken skin with the restorative powers of Éminence Strawberry Rhubarb Hyaluronic Serum. Loaded with vitamins and vegan friendly hyaluronic acid, this serum will help skin bounce back to a youthful glow. 30ml, $69rrp. 10. Smooth out wrinkles and revive tired looking skin with Thalgo Wrinkle Control Soothing Concentrate. It works deeply to increase oxygen absorption leaving the skin looking plump and younger. $129rrp. 11. Receive an instant lift with Natura BissÊ, Glyco Peeling Plus, an intensive exfoliating light gel that unclogs pores, diminishes wrinkles and lightens dark spots. 30ml, $550rrp.
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I’ve often heard travellers to Bali extolling the experience of a traditional massage as a highlight of their trip.
Never having been to Bali myself, I have always been in the unenviable position of not being able to test the truth in their declarations, and have had to take their word for it. I am happy to say that this is no longer the case. I still haven’t been to Bali – not literally, anyway. I have been, though, to what must be the next best thing – the Ikatan Balinese Day Spa. Ikatan, which in Indonesian means ‘bond’ or ‘connection’, is a luxurious Balinese-inspired retreat which sits in the hinterland at Doonan, about ten minutes’ drive from the hub of Noosa. Aptly named, I discover, is this little nirvana, as I seem to feel instantly connected to something within the lush tropical gardens which beckons me away from my frantic world as soon as I get out of my car. A cup of delicious fruity iced tea awaits me in the reception, the perfect welcoming drink which is both refreshing and calming. My therapist, Amanda, greets me and leads me down a winding path into my treatment room, which seems for all the world like a Balinese villa in the jungle. Inside, my room is just as welcoming – softly lit and perfectly warmed to stave off the winter chill which has crept into the air. The ergonomic bed faces a louvred window which looks out to lush foliage. I admit to feeling slightly nervous about the term ‘body wrap’, which forms part of the treatment I am about to receive. But any 82 salt
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WHERE IS IT ? Ikatan Balinese Day Spa is at 46 Grays Road, Doonan. ikatanspa.com.au or 5471 1199
WHAT IS SPECIAL? The lush Balinese garden setting, which creates the illusion of being in a tropical paradise. Ikatan sits on half a hectare of extensive Balinese-style gardens, which effectively and completely block out the hum of the outside world the minute you step foot into them. Treatment rooms, which resemble traditional Balinese villas, are nestled within the gardens. Open garden pavilions offer a delightful alternative setting for those who wish to enjoy their treatment outdoors. There is also a private wedding garden, complete with Balinese chapel. Therapists are trained in authentic traditional Balinese massage therapies. A treatment at Ikatan is a feast of the senses – as well as the surroundings being very easy on the eye, the smells are delicious, the sounds are serene, and the exotic massage oils soothe the skin.
WHICH TREATMENT WAS ENJOYED? Warmth of Bali package ($245 per person). This involves two hours of treatment starting with a full body exfoliation using a chai body scrub; a full body wrap; a very thorough and relaxing scalp massage while the wrap is on; a warm shower; a full body Balinese massage with a delicious-smelling warm oil that seems to melt into the skin; and a facial using Elemis products. The facial promises and delivers instantly noticeable results. It also includes a lovely light application of mineral make-up to help you make your transition back into the real world. The combination of the setting, the expert massage therapy, and the products used during my Ikatan experience left me feeling beautifully calm, stress-free and energised.
FINAL TIPS? Close your eyes, empty your mind, and simply let yourself be taken on a journey to The Land of Blissful Relaxation! saltmagazine.com.au 83
artist
in pursuit of perfection wor d s leigh robsha w
Cooroibah artist James Ainslie paints Australian landscapes so well that when his work is viewed, it’s like standing inside the painting, experiencing intimately the vivid world he has created. A master of modern realism, he captures the clarity of Australian light impeccably, bringing regions like Kakadu, the Kimberley, Lake Eyre and Fraser Island to life. Rich red deserts, huge blue skies, aquamarine inland lakes, and silky sand dunes look real enough to touch. Born in South Australia in 1950, James grew up playing around the Coorong and Murray River. He developed a love for nature so deep that he’s spent 40 years as a professional artist trying to recreate it, but never quite feels as if he’s succeeded.
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“I hope to be an artist by the time I’m about 80!” he says, in all seriousness. He regards himself as a painter rather than an artist, despite his work featuring in prestigious public and private art collections worldwide, and his talent having been recognised with prizes such as the 2011 Woolum Waltzing Matilda Outback Art Prize. His mentors include David Dryden and Tom Gleghorn. “I’ve known many a top painter and to be honest, a lot of them have these personal struggles. It’s the nature of the game,” he says.
Seated in his studio at home near the Tewantin State Forest his work surrounds him, covering all surfaces, leaning up against walls, with one laying flat on his work desk half finished. Talkative, open and friendly, his self-deprecating sense of humour and lack of pretence are as characteristically Australian as his landscapes. “Painting has always been a dichotomy for me. I have a love-hate relationship in the studio. All I want to do is paint the perfect picture and I fight and struggle to do that, and I never paint that perfect picture,” he says.
“You feel that way because you have to stick your soul up on a wall and have other people comment on it. So all artists are intrinsically masochists. I think that’s why you need people like gallery directors to keep you level and spouses to placate your tempestuous moods.” When James was younger he used to paint on paper and had a habit of tearing up his work before anyone could see it. It was his wife who came to the rescue. “Gleghorn told me once you’ve done a painting it’s not your right to destroy it,” he says of the renowned abstract artist >
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A bronze sculpture of James’ late father.
Low tide at Stradbroke Island.
with whom James did postgraduate work at Flinders University. “You’ve done it and the world must judge it, not you, he said. I didn’t understand what he meant by that.
While his paintings are strikingly realistic, he doesn’t paint straight from photos or sketches, but uses them to inspire a scene he imagines into existence.
“After my first or second exhibition, I came home one day and I was about to tear up another piece of artwork. My wife grabbed it and said, ‘You’re not ripping it up. That’s mine’. I didn’t think anything else of it. When I walked into the exhibition, there sitting on the wall was this painting I’d tried to rip up. Not only was it the first painting sold, it was the one the critics wrote up as being the best piece in the exhibition.
“The photos are for capturing the colour of the water, the smell,” he says. “The smell is just as important in a painting – it puts you back in what made you want to paint that area. So while I’m painting I’m trying to remember the smells.”
“The moral of the story is that as a painter, you sometimes get too close to your work and can’t see the reality of it. You can’t see whether it’s good or bad. “I find sometimes, I’ll go into a person’s place who’s got some of my work from years ago. Sometimes I’ll cringe and think, did I really paint that? Sometimes I walk up and say, ‘my god, that’s good, how the hell did I do that?’ “I always think I can do better than the painting I’ve just done. I get told off for saying that, but if I can’t do better the next time, then there’s no point in continuing to strive to do better. As Gleghorn once said to me, ‘The day you feel totally happy with a piece of art is the day you painted the picture you can never better, so what’s the point of painting?’ So, never be complacent.”
James oscillates between realism and abstract art. At art school he was a surrealist and majored in life painting, and says he can only paint realism for a limited time before he needs to digress and become more conceptual. It’s realism he’s known for, however, and an eclectic series of 20 pieces will form his upcoming exhibition at the Gallery Eumundi. “I hope it reminds people of the unspoiled beauty that does exist out there still, that is shrinking rapidly,” he says. “I think the more people who are aware of the natural beauty of the Kimberley or central Australia or the Stradbroke area, then it’s got a chance. Our grandchildren will be able to see its beauty later on.” James Ainslie’s exhibition Studio Bound will run from July 6 to 31 at The Gallery Eumundi, 1 Gridley Street, Eumundi, 5442 8365 or galleryeumundi.com.au saltmagazine.com.au 87
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Robert Holcombe will never run out of ideas and inspiration for new paintings. The Melbourne-based landscape painter, who has exhibited and is collected all over the world, says some of his most prized possessions are scores of tattered notepads he has filled with more than 35,000 sketches over the past 40 years. “I’ve recently been going through my diaries and recycling work from years ago,” he explains. “For example, I’m revamping a sketch I did in 1978.” Happy to spend most hours of the day painting in his home studio, Robert notes he is also busy creating new pieces for his show at Art Nuvo Contemporary Fine Art in Buderim from August 6 to 27. It will be his 35th solo exhibition (he also has 90 group shows to his name), and will share his enduring love of nature. “It’s my homage to rivers, billabongs, lagoons, swamps, waterholes and ponds,” Robert says of the subject matter bound for Buderim. Robert is renowned for creating striking abstract acrylic pieces that expose the beauty, harshness and fragility of Australia’s outback landscapes. Many of his works are awash with earthy reds, oranges and ochres inspired by tribal African and Aboriginal art, whilst others are composed of moody blacks and whites reflecting his fascination with early Japanese art.
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While Robert admits he has only painted one Queensland landscape – the Glass House Mountains in 2000 – he has never forgotten its beauty. “I love the peaks popping up and beautiful flowing lines and sharp volcanoes,” he says.
Billabong.
He often talks of ‘lines’, as all his works share a common intrigue with the ‘line’ of a landscape where Robert likes to strip his scenes back to the bare essentials.
Strathbogie Ranges to his south and the open plains to his west, which he remembers being “lush with native grasses and scattered eucalypts”.
“When I look at a landscape, the objective contact is replaced with visual sensation. I see the landscape in terms of line, form, colour and space. My aim is to exploit that line, form, colour and space,” he says.
Robert reminisces about the natural features of Barmah National Park that inspired him artistically as a youngster and still to this day.
Art Nuvo curator Olivia Banks refers to Robert as ‘the master of the line’. She first stumbled across his work two years ago whilst in Melbourne and was instantly impressed. Olivia observes how Robert’s work is attuned to the environment. “One can appreciate the experience within his brushstrokes,” she says. “His tones and flow of artwork is unique. He can see how to balance what nature has provided from the curve of a river to a tree that looks like a lollypop. He is passionate about our beautiful country and this is reflected in his use of Aboriginal elements within the artworks.” Robert’s fascination with the outdoors stems from growing up in the Victorian countryside. Born in 1945, he was five years old when he started sketching but said he got serious about art when he was in his mid-20s. “I was born and lived in Kyabram, which is in the Goulburn Valley, and the landscape around Kyabram was heavily developed with dairy farms and orchards,” he says. This wasn’t the landscape that inspired Robert’s paintings but rather the wild country beyond his home town, including Barmah National Park to his north, the
“The silently running river, the eucalyptus trees, the billabongs, lagoons and swamps with no real obvious human interference, were just simply awe-inspiring,” he says. The national park, together with the adjoining Millewa Forest in New South Wales, forms the largest river red gum forest in the world. It was in this natural setting that Robert spent many long days as a teenager with his paints and canvases for company. Robert also recalls it was there he met an Aboriginal man who gave him “other ways of appreciating nature and the landscape” and proved to be one of his greatest artistic influences along with artists such as Leonard French, Francis Bacon, Pablo Picasso and Franz Kline. Interested art critics will no doubt be intrigued to search for these influences in Robert’s paintings, while others will simply stand and stare as they enjoy a beautiful story about a landscape told simply through line, form, colour and space. Robert Holcombe’s exhibition titled Recent Works by Holcombe & Glassborow will be held at Art Nuvo Contemporary Fine Art, 25 Gloucester Road, Buderim, 5456 2445 from August 6 to August 27. artnuvobuderim.com.au saltmagazine.com.au 89
Standing Figure by Kevin Oxley.
art dates Eye candy. Food for the mind and soul. Take a moment to peruse some of the finest works of art from some of the best galleries on the coast through winter:
july RED MAN Caroline Magerl explores the act of painting itself, the fleeting impression caught and explored on canvas. Experience her intriguing concepts in this powerful exhibition. Featured on page 93 is Memory of Arrival by Caroline Magerl, which will be included in the exhibition. when: Now to July 3 where: The Gallery Eumundi, 1 Gridley Street, Eumundi. 5442 8365 thegalleryeumundi.com.au ZHONGJIAN: MIDWAY Zhongjian: Midway, curated by Jin Sha, is a timely exhibition that reveals the mesh of associations and influences that operate in our trans-cultural world. when: Now to July 3 where: Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra. 5420 8299 caloundraregionalgallery.org.au GROUP EXHIBITION Selected works by the gallery’s outstanding artists including Lyn Diefenbach, Hélène Grove, Ken Gailer, Marilyn Rose, Bruce Buchanan and Sue Gilmour. when: Now to July 10 where: Lasting Impressions Gallery, 6 Elizabeth Street, Kenilworth. 5446 0422 lastingimpressionsgallery.net BATIK OF JAVA In 2009 UNESCO recognised Javanese batik as an item of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. President Susilo Yudhoyono encouraged all Indonesians to wear batik on that memorable day. To celebrate this significant cultural milestone, the exhibition Batik of Java: poetics and politics was born. Featured above is Batik Has Been Burnt by Dadang Christanto, which will be included in the exhibition. when: Now to July 24 where: Noosa Regional Gallery, Pelican Street, Tewantin. 5449 5340 noosaregionalgallery.org 90 salt
DAVID BOYD – A FINE EXHIBITION Experience a rare treat on the Sunshine Coast and be delighted by the vibrant colours and whimsicality of paintings by one of Australia’s most collectable artists. when: Now until July 31 where: Tiffany Jones Fine Art Gallery, 138 Burnett St, Cnr Townsend Rd, Buderim. 5450 1722 tiffanyjonesfineart.com.au DON WATERS View a stunning range of new artworks from the ever-evolving artist Don Waters. Featured right is Eagle Eyes by Don Waters, which will be included in the exhibition. when: July to September where: Landsborough Galleries, 27 Caloundra Street, Landsborough. 5439 9943 landsboroughgalleries.com.au RON CAMERON Ron firmly believes that for a painting to be successful it must not only create a pleasant mood for viewers, but it must also tell a story. Featured above is Simpson’s Gap by Ron Cameron, which will be included in the exhibition. when: July 1 to July 31 where: Montville Art Gallery, 138 Main Street, Montville. 5442 9211 montvilleartgallery.com.au THE BIG DESIGN COURSE A comprehensive, hands on course that will inform all your future creative pursuits. when: Every Tuesday commencing July 5 where: Maleny Arts Retreat, 901 MalenyStanley River Road, Maleny. 5499 9801 malenyartsretreat.com.au
THE ART OF PERCEPTION BY KEVIN OXLEY
Batik Has Been Burnt by Dadang Christanto.
A stunning collection of fine ink drawings and more, showing how the perception of the artist converts an ordinary image into a work of art. Featured left is Standing Figure by Kevin Oxley, which will be included in the exhibition. when: July 9 to 24 where: Art on Cairncross, Cairncross Corner, Maleny. 5429 6404 artoncairncross.com.au EXPLORING ACRYLICS WITH GARY MYERS
Simpson’s Gap by Ron Cameron.
Gary will demonstrate his techniques and encourage you to explore all that acrylic paints can offer. when: July 12 and 13 where: Maleny Arts Retreat, 901 MalenyStanley River Road, Maleny. 5499 9801 malenyartsretreat.com.au
Eagle Eyes by Don Waters.
STUDIO BOUND Travel through the beauty of the Australian landscape while experiencing the essence of the land, from dusk till dawn, in this timeless exhibition of exquisite work by James Ainslie. when: July 6 to July 31 where: The Gallery Eumundi, 1 Gridley Street, Eumundi. 5442 8365 thegalleryeumundi.com.au SUNSHINE COAST ART PRIZE 2011
FRANCES ROBINSON & VALDA CHORLTON Unique expressions of the landscape using watercolour and stitch. when: July 14 to August 7 where: Studio4Gallery, 25 Seaside Boulevard, Marcoola (The Town of Seaside). 5457 0298 studio4gallery.com.au
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The Sunshine Coast Art Prize is a national painting and 2D art prize. The exhibition of forty finalists is a showcase of contemporary 2D practice by leading local and national artists. when: July 6 to September 11 where: Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra. 5420 8299 caloundraregionalgallery.org.au
ROBERT HAGEN
THE GENTILITY OF LIFE AND BEING
HUGH SAWREY – BUDERIM’S SON OF THE BUSH
An exhibition showcasing digital images that engage a blurred effect to emphasise the discordance between the harshness of life and innate softness and a more compassionate approach. Featured on page 92 is an untitled image by Belinda Herford, which will be included in the exhibition. when: July 7 to August 1 where: Sable Gallery, Quamby Place, Noosa Sound. 5474 8008 belindaherford.com
An exhibition showcasing a diverse range of oil paintings by renowned artist Robert Hagen. when: August to September where: Landsborough Galleries, 27 Caloundra Street, Landsborough. 5439 9943 landsboroughgalleries.com.au
Honouring the legacy of outback art created by Hugh Sawrey, Tiffany Jones Fine Art Gallery will offer a selection of beautiful oils that depict stockman and bush folklore by this Buderim-born artist. when: August where: Tiffany Jones Fine Art Gallery, 138 Burnett St, Cnr Townsend Rd, Buderim. 5450 1722 tiffanyjonesfineart.com.au
Untitled by Belinda Herford.
CRAIG MEDSON – SCULPTURES A feature of bronze, sandstone and marble sculptures displaying an intriguing balance of strength and subtlety, solidity and fragility. when: August where: Art on Cairncross, Cairncross Corner, Maleny. 5429 6404 artoncairncross.com.au JUDY DA LOZZO Judy’s innate talent for harmonising the traditional with the modern results in exquisite floral paintings exuding freshness, youth and vitality. when: August 1 to 31 where: Montville Art Gallery, 138 Main Street, Montville. 5442 9211 montvilleartgallery.com.au HOLCOMBE & GLASSBOROW 2011 This exhibition brings together two masters of their craft, Robert Holcombe’s master of the line original artworks and Stephen Glassborow’s master of the cast in deco works in bronze and his first release of works in resin. when: August 6 to 27 where: Art Nuvo Gallery, 25 Gloucester Road, Buderim. 5456 2445 artnuvobuderim.com.au BRIAN HIRST GLASS ART A unique opportunity to see works by this internationally acclaimed glass artist in his first-ever Queensland solo exhibition. Featured below is Glass Art by Brian Hirst, which will be included in the exhibition. when: August 7 to 21 where: Lasting Impressions Gallery, 6 Elizabeth Street, Kenilworth. 5446 0422 lastingimpressionsgallery.net Brian Hirst Glass Art.
ALLAN MATICIC Explosive abstracts of the visual mind, exploring colour and its psychological impact. when: August 11 to September 4 where: Studio4Gallery, 25 Seaside Boulevard, Marcoola (The Town of Seaside). 5457 0298 studio4gallery.com.au COLOUR, ABSTRACTION & STILL LIFE Take a line for a walk with dynamism and colour during a workshop with Peter Griffen. when: August 20 and 21 where: Maleny Arts Retreat, 901 Maleny-Stanley River Road, Maleny. 5499 9801 malenyartsretreat.com.au
< Transience by Pam Eldridge.
OPEN STUDIOS ACROSS THE HINTERLAND Secret Artists Business revealed – watch the artists at work, including Gary Myers, Sonja Georgeson, Lynn Cran and others in their studios at Maleny Arts Retreat. when: August 20 and 21, 27 and 28. where: Maleny Arts Retreat, 901 MalenyStanley River Road, Maleny. 5499 9801 malenyartsretreat.com.au TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP The Noosa Regional Gallery Travelling Scholarship is a national contemporary 3D art prize valued at $12,000. The exhibition of forty finalists is a showcase of contemporary 3D practice by leading local and national artists. when: August 29 to September 11 where: Noosa Regional Gallery, Pelican Street, Tewantin. 5449 5340 travellingscholarship.org.au DIGITAL DESIGN MADE EASY Learn how to manipulate your own photos for use in your art practice to develop design options and print out images to use in collage. when: Tuesdays for six weeks, starting August 30 where: Maleny Arts Retreat, 901 MalenyStanley River Road, Maleny. 5499 9801 malenyartsretreat.com.au
september MARC KALIFA – ART OF GLASS Hand-blown glass vases and objects in addition to more sculptural works capturing light and the imagination. when: September where: Art on Cairncross, Cairncross Corner, Maleny. 5429 6404 artoncairncross.com.au INVESTMENT ART Featuring the much-loved works of talented artists Pro Hart, Hugh Sawrey and Tom McAulay, this is the perfect place to find that special investment piece you have been looking for. when: September onwards where: Landsborough Galleries, 27 Caloundra Street, Landsborough. 5439 9943 landsboroughgalleries.com.au
Memory of Arrival by Caroline Magerl.
SCULPTORS AT BUDERIM’S ATRIUM GALLERY This exhibition will feature about 200 works by local ceramic artists. Each piece is hand-built or wheel thrown, and many of the pieces are designed for garden installation. when: September 3 to 4 and 10 to 11 where: Atrium Gallery at Buderim Craft Cottage, 5 Main Street, Buderim. 5445 2343 THOUSANDS OF STONES: WALL SCULPTURE BY PAM ELDRIDGE The timeless beauty of simple stones and the charged energy of these popular works. Featured aboved is Transience by Pam Eldridge, which will be included in the exhibition. when: September 8 to October 2 where: Studio4Gallery, 25 Seaside Boulevard, Marcoola (The Town of Seaside). 5457 0298 studio4gallery.com.au ROMANTIC REALISTS – LINDA KEOUGH & MICHAEL CHALLEN Be amazed by the stunning realism and romantic play of light in a memorable exhibition of works by two talented contemporary painters. when: September 17 to October 2 where: Tiffany Jones Fine Art Gallery, 138 Burnett St, Cnr Townsend Rd, Buderim. 5450 1722 tiffanyjonesfineart.com.au
RON VAN GENNIP
MUD TO MAGIC – A GROUNDING IN POTTERY TECHNIQUES
Ron’s paintings are deeply rooted in the romantic, impressionist tradition and remind us of lost innocence. when: September 1 to 30 where: Montville Art Gallery, 138 Main Street, Montville. 5442 9211 montvilleartgallery.com.au
Get back to clay basics and find out how to make an infinite number of items from shapeless lumps of clay. when: September 22 to October 14 where: Maleny Arts Retreat, 901 MalenyStanley River Road, Maleny. 5499 9801 malenyartsretreat.com.au
SAXON artist simonn schumacher medium acrylic on canvas size 1000 x 800mm price $2700 tiffany jones fine art gallery, 138 burnett st, cnr townsend rd, buderim. 5450 1722 tiffanyjonesfineart.com.au
WI N D B REA K artist gary myers medium acrylic on canvas size 400 x 400mm price $1250 gary myers gallery at maleny arts retreat, 901 maleny-stanley river road, maleny. 5499 9801 malenyartsretreat.com.au
art space Inspiring, challenging and moving, these pieces featured in saltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own gallery space give pause for thought. Here are our featured artworks for winter.
T EMP EST artist vanessa porter medium acrylic on canvas size 1070 x 400mm price $600 highly strung picture framing & art supplies, cnr lowe street and memorial drive, eumundi. 5442 7044 highlystrung.com.au 94 salt
O N TH E N OSE artist stephen glassborow medium bronze with granite base size 900 mm (including granite base) price $12,000 art nuvo galley, 25 gloucester road, buderim. 5456 2445 artnuvobuderim.com.au
O P EN I N G N I GH T artist Darryl Trott medium Watercolour (Giclee) size 650 x 560mm price POA eureka art, open by appointment. 0438 738 258 eurekaart.com.au
EL C A B A LLERO artist david chavez medium oil on canvas size 580 x 680mm price $1600 Galeria Hola, open by appointment. 0407 050 401 galeriahola.com.au
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challenges grow with paradise wo rd s ber n ar d s al t ill us t ration pe t e r h o l l ar d
Well, it’s official: the Sunshine Coast tipped the quarter of a million mark in the middle of last year.
The region that stretches between Caloundra through Maroochydore to Noosa and inland to Nambour is now estimated to house 251,000 permanent residents, up 6000 on the previous 12 months. These figures place the Sunshine Coast as this nation’s 10th largest urban mass just 40,000 behind ninth-placed Wollongong and 73,000 ahead of 11th placed Geelong. Interestingly the Sunshine Coast is closing the gap on Wollongong at a rate of about 2000 people per year. I am sure these rankings excite a lot of people – to imagine ‘their city’ rising in national prominence – but to other people such growth is a cause for concern. How can the Sunshine Coast possibly deliver quality of life to so many people? It’s a fair question, but also fair is the observation that in 1976 the Sunshine Coast contained just 42,000 people.
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In 35 years the Sunshine Coast has increased its population six-fold. If this growth rate was to be maintained then by 2046 the Sunshine Coast would contain 1.5 million which is a city the size of Perth. While I am confident there will not be a six-fold increase in the Sunshine Coast’s population over the next 35 years it does raise an interesting question. Do residents believe that the Sunshine Coast is a more interesting and dynamic place of opportunity now than in 1976? Was life on the Sunshine Coast better in 1976 when there were markedly fewer people living here? Or is it ‘about right’ now with a quarter of a million? I don’t know the answer, but I’m sure the older locals would have a view. The first time I visited the Sunshine Coast was for work in 1985. I was preparing a feasibility study to assess whether there were enough people to support the then-proposed Sunshine Plaza. Even then I could see that what was on offer by way of housing and quality of life was superior to anything that I had seen in Victoria. I can remember being very excited driving along Nicklin Way and the Bruce Highway: exotic-sounding suburbs (Kawana, Buderim, Bli Bli) were decorated by housing with palms and the ever-present sound and smell of the sea. On the morning I arrived in Maroochydore I had driven through the bluestone cobbled streets of Melbourne to get to the airport. When I got out at Maroochydore I felt like I was in another country. I was immediately hooked and over the past 25 years, I have become a regular visitor. I often speak at local venues such as Twin Waters, the Hyatt Coolum or Noosa Sheraton. Like all Victorians, I love Noosa especially. It’s all so different and yet it’s also so familiar. Here is a place, the 10th largest city in Australia, that has emerged out of nowhere because of its unique ability to deliver lifestyle. That’s what attracted me all those years ago and that’s clearly what is attracting 6000 people per year to the same place. I predict the Sunshine Coast population will expand to half a million and settle. But at half a million I wonder whether residents will look back and think, ‘this place is far more interesting and dynamic at this scale than it ever was at a quarter of a million’. The Sunshine Coast is a rising star in the Australian urban system. Locals are rightly concerned to ensure that continued growth is properly managed. Bernard Salt is a KPMG Partner, bernardsalt.com.au To see more illustrations by Peter Hollard visit peterhollardart.com
in your dreams
soaring inspiration for home design w o rd s cl ai r e pl u s h p h o t o s a na s t a s i a k a r i o f y l l i d i s
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An unsealed driveway speckled in sunlight veers off a narrow hinterland road, cutting through a matted sub-tropical rainforest. From the road the rainforest hides any hint of what lies on the other side. But drive a little further down and the gaps between the trees begin to widen before giving way to a dramatically elevated site. This reveals breathtaking views that stretch to the depths of Obi Obi Valley, across to the Blackall Range and, on a clear night, as far north as Gympie. When Sheila Bryden went in search of the perfect piece of land to build her dream home, this is the place where it ended. It may not have had the creek or the waterfall that she had noted on her property checklist, but the immediate connection Sheila felt with the land couldn’t be ignored. It was, as they say, love at first sight.
space to entertain friends and family who visit from all over the world. Shane masterminded the structure along with Daniel Fox from Daniel Fox Architects. The pair had worked on projects together previously and Shane says he and Daniel worked “pretty much hand in glove”. “We didn’t rush the design,” Shane says. “It was a nice evolutionary process that occurred through a dialogue with Sheila as we went along.” The brief Sheila gave the architects was minimal. “Spaciousness, low-maintenance and simplicity,” Sheila lists as a few of her requirements. “I didn’t want an awful lot of elements or different materials.”
“I burst into tears,” she says of the day the real estate agent showed her the one hectare block of land. “I don’t know what it was. It was just the right place.”
The result is a lightweight metal clad pavilion that takes advantage of the spectacular backdrop without imposing on it.
Tired of commuting from Brisbane to Maleny to work in her Maleny Additions store, Sheila was ready to sell her Teneriffe home in exchange for a slice of slower-paced living.
Gently perched on the northern side of the sloped site, the low-profile home is tucked into the brow of the tree-covered hill.
“I realised I’d had enough of the city life and wanted to quieten my life down a wee bit,” she says in a Scottish accent, still strong despite moving to Australia more than 30 years ago. After purchasing the land in 2008, Sheila turned to longtime friend and renowned architect Shane Thompson of BVN Architecture to design a home that she could live in by herself, while having the
The exterior has been coated in a dark colour to minimise the visual impact of the modest structure on its surroundings. Like a bird, the single-level dwelling has a solid body and two feathered wings that reach out and extend into the distance. The biomorphic form of the home is no accident. Instead it is a poetic idea that Shane derived from >
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“I had this idea of the house being like a bird which has lightly landed on the site.”
the need to position something foreign, like a house, within a natural environment. “One day I was there and I saw an eagle soaring,” Shane recalls. “And so I had this idea of the house being like a bird which has lightly landed on the site.” Sandstone stepping stones lead visitors from the driveway and towards the main entrance past a giant guard dog made of stainless steel by local artist Cezary Stulgis. Three steps rise to a wooden platform and a heavy door, as the ground below falls away with the curve of the land. The door unveils an open plan living area, where neutral-coloured walls are lined with contemporary artworks, and the floors are lined with plantation blackbutt timber. A slow-combustion fireplace made from mosaic stone clings to a wall, warming the home through ducted heat transfer on chilly winter days. High quality cross ventilation cools the house in warmer months. Positioned next to the fireplace is a study-come-library where hundreds of books climb three walls. The transition from lounge to dining room flows easily with no walls separating the two, providing the perfect stage for entertaining guests. On one side of the dining area sits a streamlined kitchen. On the other, glass sliding doors reveal a large outdoor timber deck that showcases panoramic views of rippling hills, thick forest and blue skies freckled with clouds. From the main domain of the home extend two living wings. The east wing stretches from the dining area down a hallway cocooned with more artwork including a collage made by Sheila’s goddaughter. A compact laundry opens onto a fenced courtyard and sits across from a guest bathroom dressed with stainless steel features. Further down the wing are two private guest rooms. Each 100 salt
room can be entered from the hallway or through an adjoining sliding door. Resisting the temptation to feature floor-to-ceiling glass windows has meant that each section of the home directs the eye to different focal points within the wider view. Shane says the reason behind the decision is that “once you start to live in a place, you actually start to live with the view”. “It becomes something that enters the room and is part of your experience,” he says. “What we didn’t want was that wherever you were in the house, you had the same experience. In other words, the view was the same.” Sheila’s private quarters are nuzzled into the west wing of the home. A walk-in robe provides the first hint of a main bedroom. A few more steps and the hallway disappears, exposing an airy and uncluttered space with sweeping mountain views. The wing’s feathered-appearance from the outside ensures that Sheila’s room cannot be viewed from the home’s entertaining areas including the balcony. On the surface, this home appears straightforward and unassuming, providing Sheila with a cosy retreat from which she can view the world. Its small size and simple finishes however, are balanced with clever design, dramatic views and a barely-there ecological footprint. “Shane has the ability to take something quite normal and turn it into something quite extraordinary,” Sheila says about the overall design. “It’s a house and it is a home, but it’s more than that.” FOR EXTRA SALT visit saltmagazine.com.au to see more photos of Sheila’s hinterland home. saltmagazine.com.au 101
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friends share light and shade word s fr an c e s fr an g e n h e i m pho t o k a t e j o h ns
When new mums Jenny Coleman and Kelly Edington met at a mothers’ group five years ago, their friendship blossomed over cups of tea and baby talk. Little did they know their conversation would soon turn from nappy rash cures to lampshades and fabrics, import prices and tax invoicing. Living in neighbouring suburbs – Jenny at Sunrise Beach and Kelly at Sunshine Beach – the friends started dreaming of launching a small business together from home so they could juggle paid work and parenting. Throwing ideas around together became a fun pastime but it wasn’t until Kelly embarked on a fruitless search for a unique designer lampshade for her home that the enterprising duo thought of making lampshades from scratch. After six months of diligent and at times frustrating research, Jenny and Kelly launched Seven Dandelions in October 2008 as a boutique handmade lampshade venture. “The response has been phenomenal,” Jenny says. “We get so much lovely feedback from people, mainly on the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, and we’re starting to get a lot of clients calling from Sydney and Melbourne who can’t find anything they like or anything different down south.” The women have also been thrilled to see their products feature in recent editions of some of their favourite magazines, including Real Living, Frankie and Queensland Homes. Jenny and Kelly started selling their lampshades at the Peregian Beach Markets in late 2008 with Jenny’s second child, newborn 104 salt
Jasper, in tow, and then moved to the Eumundi Markets. They currently focus their efforts on a monthly stall at the Young Designers Market at South Bank and their products are also a hit at the eclectic Artisan store in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. But mostly they sell through their online store. “We had no technical training,” Jenny notes of their unexpected foray into design and small business. “I completed a Masters of Creative Writing in Wollongong, but I’ve always made jewellery and sold to friends or made my own clothes, and I love all different types of arts and crafts. Kelly’s interest is in interiors and design, although she comes from a health science background. Our creativity has always been on the sideline and now we’ve been able to indulge it.” There’s no doubt the instant lure of Seven Dandelions is its gorgeous fabrics. Both girls confess to being fabric addicts, which explains why their range is so unique and so extensive – they simply can’t stop themselves from adding new labels to their stocks. Prints range from retro to floral, earthy and quirky, as well as block colours and bright paisleys. Fabrics are sourced from boutique labels in America, Japan and France, although Australian designers supply most of the range, including some women in Melbourne whom Jenny and Kelly have sparked a lovely business friendship with. “They do the most gorgeous hemp and organic cotton blends that are hand screen-printed and we’ve always got their fabric in stock,” Jenny says. Being boutique means Seven Dandelions can bend to diverse needs whether clients want to buy a pre-made shade or a custom-designed piece, bring their own fabrics to be crafted into shades or cushions, or even ask Jenny and Kelly to search for a specific fabric to suit their home renovation aesthetic.
Seven Dandelions has also added handmade cushions and locally made wooden lamp stands to its product line, and the girls are experimenting with up-cycled jute coffee and potato sacks as cushion covers, as well as new hand-painted graffiti shades and hand-appliquéd wall art. “We’re also getting into our own textile design – that’s on our ‘to-do list’ this year,” Jenny says, noting either she or Kelly will embark on study to learn the ins and outs of textile design. The duo has also recently launched a wholesale range to supply custom products to interior designers. Reflecting on their business journey, Jenny says the clever move was to start slowly – growing Seven Dandelions organically around the demands of raising little ones – and without big overheads. When asked how the business went from just another great idea to a business in action, Jenny says, “It’s 100 per cent thanks to Kelly. The next day after we spoke about starting a lampshade business she rang me and said, ‘Right, I’ve looked into fabrics and this is what we’re going to do’. “She just got right into it. I’m a dreamer – I’ve got one thousand ideas – but she’s the doer. She makes it happen. She’s amazing. The dynamic works really well.” Also available at Carole Tretheway Design, shop 8b arcadia walk, noosa junction, 5447 3255. sevendandelions.com FOR EXTRA SALT visit saltmagazine.com.au for your chance to win a lampshade and cushion cover in Rooftop fabric. saltmagazine.com.au 105
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fast, dirty fun words alexander fynes-clinton
Break-neck speed, breath-taking stunts and the rugged beauty of the Sunshine Coast hinterland at every turn. Winter thrill seekers looking for the next big rush need look no further than the visceral excitement of trail biking. And the best news? Some of the most extreme action in the country is on offer right in our own backyard.
an eight-hour day of riding, you don’t want to have to worry about where your meal’s coming from.” John says the rush of trail biking is a unique thrill. “I’ve always enjoyed riding in the bush. It’s a big challenge trying to get around the bush tracks,” he says. “The speed and the scenery are amazing. You’re out on top of these big mountains looking over pine forests. It’s really quite beautiful. “The amount of people who are buying motorbikes and who are out in the forestry constantly astounds me. It’s just getting bigger and bigger.”
Despite the endless array of world-class tracks on the Sunshine Coast, trail biking has long been an afterthought for a large majority of local thrill seekers. It’s often considered a niche hobby – an activity that runs in families and interested circles, with barriers to entry seemingly high to outsiders. No longer.
Newbies aren’t the only ones who can get on board with trail biking tours. Old hands looking for new thrills are chief among the converts.
Maleny Ranges Trail Bike Tours offer a starting point for those wanting to strap on a helmet and kick-start into some mud-slinging action for the first time.
“The bread and butter of our tours are the [older] guys who either have ridden their whole life or are getting back into it,” John says. “It’s for those who want to go away, take care of nothing and just go riding.”
Co-owner John Fleiter says the company offers guided tours with all stresses taken care of.
Along with Maleny Ranges Trail Bike Tours and a host of challenging tracks for locals to get excited about, coast trail biking has another ace up its sleeve.
“We go through Kenilworth and Imbil areas and back again,” he says.
Maleny Ranges Tours offer a full range of packages to cater for all skill levels.
“We cover everything. Fuel, accommodation, food, a support vehicle, all permits and licences. All you’ve got to do is pay for your beer.
Kenilworth’s famous Chook Chase event, now in its twelfth year, is a two-day trail biking extravaganza. Hundreds of riders come together for two days of camping, socialising and, of course, traversing the dirt.
“People are happy to go riding and not have to do anything. At the end of
Event organiser Les Fisher says there’s a host of variety on offer for riders
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Out and amongst it: Maleny Ranges Trail Bike Tours: Maleny Ranges offer one, two or three-day trail biking tours. Rides are tailored to suit different skill levels and can run tours specifically aimed at beginners right through to advanced riders. One-day tours cost $120, two-day tours are $385 and three-day tours are $645. Costs include all fuel, food, accommodation, a support vehicle and all permits and licences. Riders are required to provide their own bikes, but for those without, proprietors John and Keith are able to recommend a variety of hire options on request. For bookings, contact John Fleiter on 0409 797 587 or Keith Owen on 0419 668 752. malenytrailbikes.com.au Chook Chase: The Kenilworth Chook Chase will run on July 23 and 24. Nominations are $100 and can be obtained via kenilworthhall.org.au But be quick, as numbers are limited and the event is known to sell-out very quickly.
old and new, all of which bring together those with a love of dirt biking. “Everyone will gather at the Kenilworth showgrounds and set up camp on the Saturday and then go for a ride. They’ll do about 60 [kilometres],” Les says. “On Sunday, it’s a longer day where riders can do anywhere from 80 to 100 kilometres. For kids and novice riders, there’s a private track next to the grounds that’s about six kilometres long. There’s even a pee wee track for the little kids in full view of the parents.” About three hundred people attend the event every year, giving likeminded people with a passion for the sport a chance to connect. John says the event is a big social draw for the community. “Guys will be out on the track during the day with video cameras taking footage of different parts of the day’s events,” he says. “We’ll put that up on a big screen and people can have a laugh at themselves crashing and making their way through the course. It’s a lot of fun.” The Chook Chase is a big community fundraiser, with revenue supporting a range of local businesses and groups. Kenilworth Emergency Services, the local swimming pool and the recreation ground are all beneficiaries of the money raised, furthering the warm feeling of community spirit at the event. “We raise around $20,000 from the Chook Chase for the community every year,” Les says. “It’s some of the best trail riding area in Australia. The countryside, the hills – it’s phenomenal.” saltmagazine.com.au 107
tourist information B ackward Glance Can you guess where on the Sunshine Coast this is and in what year? Visit the WIN page on saltmagazine.com.au to find out.
Image courtesy of Sunshine Coast Libraries.
climate
travelling distances
No wonder it’s called the Sunshine Coast, with an average of seven hours of sunshine daily (one of the highest amounts in the world). Winter (June to August) days are always popular with visitors with an average temperature between 13°C to 20°C and an ocean temperature of 19°C. Temperatures in the hinterland can be several degrees cooler.
Brisbane to Caloundra............................ 100km Brisbane to Mooloolaba.......................... 105km Brisbane to Nambour............................. 110km Brisbane to Noosa.................................. 148km Noosa to Montville.................................. 56 km Mooloolaba to Maleny.............................. 41km Caloundra to Kenilworth........................... 77km
school holidays June 25, 2011 to July 10, 2011.
emergency telephone numbers Ambulance, Fire Brigade, Police, Coastguard, Rescue...................................... 000
(Times vary between 7am – 5pm) Year round 7 days/week Noosa Heads, Sunshine Beach, Peregian Beach, Coolum Beach, Twin Waters Resort, Maroochydore, Alexandra Headland, Mooloolaba, Dicky Beach, Kings Beach.
To stay safe at the beach remember:
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Too much exposure to the sun can cause serious damage to your skin. Make sure whenever you are going in the sun that you take adequate precautions.
markets
slip, slop, slap and wrap
Cotton Tree Street Market, King St, Cotton Tree, every Sunday, 7am – noon.
Slip on a shirt (preferably a long-sleeved shirt).
Eumundi Courtyard Village Market, 76 Memorial Dr, Eumundi, every Saturday 8am – 2pm, Wednesday 8.30am – 1pm.
Slop on the sunscreen (30+ and reapply as needed).
Caloundra Markets, Bulcock Street, Caloundra, every Sunday, 8am - 1pm.
Wrap some UV protective sunglasses around your eyes.
Caloundra Country Markets, Central Park, Arthur St, Caloundra every Sunday.
It’s also a good idea to avoid direct exposure to the sun during the hottest part of the day – between the hours of 10am and 2pm – and try to take advantage of shade when possible.
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Kawana Waters Farmers Market, every Saturday, Stern Street (Sportsman Parade end), 7am - noon. Noosa Farmers Market, AFL Grounds, Weyba Rd, Noosaville, every Sunday, 7am to noon, Maleny Market, Maplet Street, every Sunday, 8am – 2pm. 108 salt
surf safety patrols
Slap on a hat.
directory
useful information when visiting the sunshine coast dental
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Riverside Dental offers swift, accurate and pain free treatments. Friendly advice and great value. Suite 2/17 Thomas Street, Noosaville. 5455 5066 or 0432 907 559 (after hours) riversidedental.com.au
BULK BILL Open 8am - 7pm Monday to Friday and 8am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Shop A, Coolum Village Shopping Centre 8-26 Birtwill St, Coolum Beach 5471 6333 lookingafteryourhealth.com.au
SKIN CHECK CLINIC Coolum Chambers Building 5-7 Birtwill Street, Coolum Beach 5446 5300 lookingafteryourhealth.com.au
electrical
Looking for a reliable and prompt electrician? green energy electrical services the domestic, industrial and commercial industries. Accredited in solar grid connect. Call Steven Pilcher for a no obligation free quote on 04211 62007 or email stevenpilcher@bigpond.com
BULK BILL Peregian Springs Doctors Open 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday At the new Coles Peregian Springs Shopping Centre, 1 Ridgeview Drive (formerly Havana Road West) Peregian Springs, 1st floor above Amcal Pharmacy. 5471 2600 lookingafteryourhealth.com.au
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