Business News Maleny to feature on MasterChef
by Lea Parkes MasterChef Australia earlier this year filmed in Queensland for the first time, providing an opportunity to promote the state’s unique local produce and world-class restaurants. The state government provided support to bring the cast and crew to Queensland through Tourism and Events Queensland. As part of Queensland Week, on Tuesday, June 4 the top-rating show featured our stunning hinterland. The unique, authentically rustic wedding venue The Old Dairy Maleny on the Landsborough-Maleny Road, with its panoramic views of the glorious Glass House Mountains and spectacular sunsets, hosted Masterchef. It must have been an exciting opportunity for the venue to showcase both the best in local produce and the area’s stunning natural beauty. The show kicked off the week in Brisbane before travelling to Maleny for an immunity challenge. Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones said hosting MasterChef in Queensland would generate great exposure for the state’s tourism sector. “Millions of people around Australia tune in to MasterChef each week. By hosting MasterChef in Queensland, prospective tourists will have beautiful images of our state beamed into their living rooms,” she said. Maleny Commerce president Nicole Hilton said it was wonderful for our local area to be a part of the production and, with Maleny known for its many award-winning dairy products and wedding venues, it seemed like a perfect marriage of what the area was recognised for. If you are reading this before the show goes to air on June 4 make sure you tune in at 7.30pm to see the contestants cooking up a storm in the kitchens at The Old Dairy.
Focus on health, wealth and lifestyle
Following the success of the Hinterland Finance and Sustainability Expo held in 2016, Maleny Commerce is pleased to host Sustainable Futures Expo – Health, Wealth, Lifestyle on Saturday June 22 at the Maleny Showgrounds pavilion. Maleny Commerce president Nicole Hilton said the expo had been designed as an interesting and educational guide to assist everyday consumers make sustainable decisions towards living a well-balanced lifestyle through their choices around health, wealth and lifestyle. “The generous support from our sponsors and our 40 exhibitors means attendance is free and visitors also have the chance to win $500 to be spent with one or more exhibitors after the event, which is just great,” Nicole said. “I am sure that the three exceptional keynote speakers as well as the 12 speakers who are presenting workshops and talks will be able to share both their passion for their topic and plenty of practical inspiration for the attendees.” Some of the presentations include Sandie Johnston from EnviorCom Australia who will talk about the Sunshine Coast’s War on Waste, Spencer Shaw from Forest Heart Nursery who Sam from Hum Honey Kali from My Food Culture will talk about creating a sustainable lifestyle with native plants, Kali Gray from My Food Culture who will present a workshop on making beeswax covers and Sam the BeeGirl from Hum Honey who will talk about sustainable beekeeping, explaining why not all honey is created equal. Doors open at 8.30am on the day and the first speaker will be Cyndi O’Meara from Changing Habits at 9am. For a complete program and list of exhibitions go to the event’s website www.sustainablefuturesexpo.com.au.
Glassies Gala
Small business owners and their employees from across the Glass House electorate frocked up for this year’s most glamorous Small Business Week event - the Glassies Gala - held at the Beerwah Hideaway. The success of the event is due to the combined effort of the local State Member Andrew Powell supported by Maleny Commerce, the Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce and the Montville Chamber of Commerce.
Maleny Credit Union staff, CEO Bob Malcolm with Sandra Cooper, Cathy Ludwig and Judith Keehn
The team from Sweethearts at Eudlo, Poppy, Adam, Beth and Sharon
Flick and Danny from Glasshouse Grind with Mike and Dawn from Meals 4 U 20
Maleny Veterinary Services staff, Gemma Keir, Kate Meager, Melanie Buschor, Chloe Summers and Hailee Byles
Kylie and Vicki Heading from Beerwah Hair and Beauty with Andrew Powell (centre)
Ilia and Ursula Starkovsky with Kel and Lorraine McNamara from KLM Energy
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