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March 2018

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Cancer risk home renovators cannot see Silica dust is an invisible cancer risk which could be lurking in bathrooms and kitchens – putting some DIY home renovators at risk.

Cancer Council Queensland is urging home renovators to be aware of unseen cancer risks, with over 230 lung cancer cases in Australia caused by exposure to silica dust each year.

Silica dust is a fine dust that can be found in some stone, rock, sand, gravel and clay – as well as bricks, tiles, concrete and some plastic materials.

Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan said when inhaled, silica dust can in some cases lead to lung cancer.

“Opting to do home renovations, DIY style might save you money – but before you start it’s important to be aware of hazards that could impact your health,” Ms McMillan said.

“Silica is surprisingly common – and can be found in things like bricks, tiles, concrete and some plastic materials.

“When these materials are worked on or cut, silica is released as a fine dust that’s 100 times smaller than a grain of sand. It’s so small you can’t see it – but if you breathe it in, in some cases it can lead to lung cancer.

“If you’re about to start renovations it’s vital to be aware of the invisible cancer risks lurking around and take precautions to protect your health.

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a dust mask. It includes on-site ventilation, using specialised tools with appropriate blades and dust suppression features and a range of other important safeguards.”

Cancer Council has a fact sheet on silica and cancer risk, available at www.cancer.org.au/ workcancer.

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Make your dream kitchen or cabinetry a reality!

KNM Kitchens & Cabinets is an independent locally owned and operated family run business that prides itself on offering well priced and well made locally manufactured products to suit a wide range of clients’ needs.

Established by Ken and Narrelle Muller who have been in the Glasshouse area since 1957, the business also employs son Matthew Muller as Operations Manager, daughter-in-law Rebecca and ‘adopted son’ Peter Small as Production Manager.

Matthew and Peter have worked together for 20 years and are highly qualified cabinet makers with 45 years of combined cabinetry experience between them. The business has been operating in Beerwah since 2012, and owner Ken is proud to say that the bulk of their client base has been made up of referrals and word of mouth.

“I’m pleased that we have built up such a solid reputation over the last seven and half years.

Apart from a small amount of local advertising

and our signage we do no big advertising – the majority of our business is from repeat customers or their referrals,” said Ken. The team at KNM Kitchens & Cabinets believe it is the quality of their work and exceptional service that sets them apart. Everything is custom made, with most of the cabinetry done and assembled onsite in their workshop.

Clients can come in and view the assembled work before install which provides scope for additional changes if required. This ensures client satisfaction and peace of mind by having the opportunity to see exactly what they are getting before it is installed in their homes.

Although a locally based business, their service is not restricted to the area – they can supply and install all cabinetry needs from the Gold Coast to Bundaberg and out west to Kingaroy. They have even provided ‘supply only’ cabinetry as far away as Darwin!

Offering a full design service with 3D CAD drawings, Matthew, Peter and the team provide free callouts, quotes and design, and they will see through your project, no matter the size, from beginning to end.

With one-day installations, whether you want to just refresh your existing cabinetry with new doors or tops, match in an existing look or upgrade to your dream kitchen – the team can provide everything you need. They can even supply appliance packages with warranty including stoves, dishwashers and ovens at very competitive prices.

Although specialising in kitchen design, they also offer a wide range of other cabinetry options including custom made vanities, laundries, entertainment units, bookcases and more.

Ken, Narrelle, Rebecca and Matthew Muller with Office Manager Peter Small If you are dreaming of updating an existing kitchen or designing a new kitchen then let the team’s expertise provide the options you require to create cabinetry you will continue to appreciate for years to come.

“There are no limits to kitchen design, the possibilities are as far as your mind is willing to travel. If you have an idea or dream then we can make it reality,” says Peter.

They carry all the latest products on the market from Caesar Stone and Quantum Quartz benchtops through to natural granite and standard laminate tops, using market leaders such as Laminex, Polytec and Egger. They offer a range of stylish hardware from Blum, Grass and Hettich allowing clients to accessorise their kitchen needs to perfectly suit their lifestyle.

Find them at unit 1/1 Roys Road, Beerwah or call 5439 0108. www.knmkitchens.com.au

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All your printing needs backed by extensive industry experience Beerwah Print is your proudly local, onsite commercial printing establishment offering a huge range of services from individual print options through to offset printing in the thousands.

With their design studio and fully commercial production facilities conveniently located in Beerwah, the local business services the entire Hinterland area.

Owners Tim and Avril understand the importance

of locals supporting other locals and are committed to being actively involved in their Hinterland community. They are proud to employ locals and support and collaborate with numerous local groups and causes, including Rotary, Lions and Celebrate Glasshouse Country.

From the initial concept and design, through to the final product realisation, whatever your printing requirements, the highly experienced team at Beerwah Print will ensure that you are delighted with the results. Attention to detail and incredible service is paramount, and by printing and finishing the majority of work onsite they can ensure greater quality control so that the finished product can exceed their clients’ expectations.

Whether it is traditional printing techniques such as die-cutting, blind embossing and letterpress printing or modern digital and offset printing, let Avril, Tim and the team beautifully design, print and finish your printed products.

Supporting their community is vitally important to them, and as business owners Tim and Avril

pride themselves on providing an accessible local service that understands the unique needs and requirements of a small community – they are always happy to lend their support to assist local organisations and charities and want to support the people and community that support them.

A number of local businesses and organisations are happy to provide a testament to the service of Beerwah Print. When local community group Celebrate Glasshouse Country Inc recently published a locally authored book on the National Heritage Listed Glass House Mountains, they happily approached Beerwah Print to generate their print run.

“As a local organisation it made sense to use a local printer. We also appreciated dealing directly with local people to produce a locally inspired product!” said Roger Reilly, Celebrate Glasshouse Country committee member.

For more details, visit Beerwah Print’s Facebook page or www.beerwahprint.com, or call them on 5494 6011.

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Photo restoration and picture framing Beautifully presented art pieces that will delight you!

Beerwah Picture Framing has recently passed its two-year milestone, and owner Seb Messina couldn’t be happier with the business that allows him to combine his passion and professional expertise for photography, art and framing with an enviable lifestyle that allows him to live in a beautiful location and meet wonderful people.

“I love that I’m constantly meeting interesting new people through the business and that I can provide clients with beautifully presented pieces that can take pride of place in their homes,” says Seb. For easy access and convenience, Beerwah Picture Framing is situated only a few minutes from the centre of Beerwah. Located at Mountain View Estate off Old Gympie Road, Seb works by appointment in his studio so encourages clients to phone ahead to confirm a convenient time to drop in and discuss their framing or photo restoration needs.

With a wide range of moulding samples and mat board chevrons in a variety of colours available, Seb is always happy to extend his professional knowledge to assist clients achieve a finished product they will be truly delighted with.

If you are travelling soon and contemplating purchasing art then why not contact Seb who is always ready to help with advice on what to consider when purchasing art pieces, be it in Australia or overseas. An enthusiastic traveller with considerable art purchasing experience, Seb is always happy to share his knowledge with his clients.

“It can be very disheartening to find that the art that you purchased on your travels is limited in what you can do because the canvas or paint is dodgy. I’m always more than willing to share tips

This option works particularly well for commercial applications and is also great for framing that requires pictures to be changed as the frames can be unscrewed easily.

Seb is always happy to answer questions about the framing or restoration process and continues to look forward to meeting new clients as well as his lovely regular clients. about what to consider in purchasing so you can enjoy your artwork for years to come,” says Seb. It is worth noting that Beerwah Picture Framing’s photo restoration service has been very popular.

Seb offers photo scanning and print enlargements done on his wide format Epson professional printer and images can be easily brought in as hard copy photos or digital images on CD or USB drives.

Of course, Seb’s core business is still quality picture framing and it is never too much trouble to help a client pick the right combination of textures and colours to make that special piece of art really sing!

An important part of framing is stretching canvas, and to ensure longevity it is important that stretching is done right. Seb will stretch your art in a modern art deco effect, a float frame effect or with a traditional or modern frame.

A new addition to Seb’s sample frame range is the inclusion of aluminium mouldings which are perfect for pieces where clients just want the minimum of frame showing.

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Home & Backyard Get organised to be inspired If you love the look and feel of using timber building materials, furniture, and artwork in your home and garden, then the Maleny Wood Expo is a great spot for plenty of inspiration and practical advice.

The Expo, which has been going now for more than 20 years, is recognized as one of the best wood shows in Australia, and fortunately it is right in our backyard. It will be held on the long weekend of May 4 - 6 at the Maleny Showground.

This spectacular annual event organised by Barung Landcare brings together a unique mix of businesses and community groups to showcase Australia’s rich timber heritage and the talented work of regional wood artisans working in sustainably harvested native timbers, weeds or recycled timbers.

If you haven’t been before, the idea is that you can wander around the showgrounds and take a look at lovingly crafted timber products, talk to the craftsmen and women who’ve created them, and visit the truly inspired work that has been entered into this year’s ‘Wootha Prize’ exhibition.

For those that are keen to more than look, there is also the opportunity to do some of the many hands on workshops. The final list is still being completed but already on the program is ‘Woodworking for Women’, spooncarving, woodcarving, macramé, ‘Make your own milking stool’, as well as the special program for the kids.

you go on-line and purchase now, it will only set you back $12, or $28 for a three-day pass.

To check out this year’s program of workshops and exhibitors and to purchase tickets, head to www.malenywoodexpo.com.

The Junior Landcare Paddock is the hub for kids' activities. Kids of all ages can learn from experienced woodcrafters and use real tools to make toys or a gift for Mum. There are also plenty of native plants for your garden on sale, live demonstrations of mobile milling, chainsaw carving, woodworking, trade tools and more. It really is lives up to the event’s motto of ‘from seed to fine furniture’.

While the big event is still a month away, the early bird tickets are already on sale. One-day tickets are available at the gate for $15, but if

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Kitchens, bathrooms, furniture … Alf can do it all Whether you’re building or renovating or looking for a unique piece of custom-made timber furniture; Alf from AK Cabinets can turn your dreams into reality.

Alf has over 35 years of cabinet making experience and he is passionate about creating high quality products for his customers.

His favourite saying is, “If you’re going to do a job, do it right the first time.” This mantra has shaped the way Alf has conducted his business.

Alf specialises in unique rustic designs to suit Hinterland homes. Alf can also do stunning modern designs if that is what you’re looking for and he always incorporates the latest technology, appliances and hardware into his projects.

AK Cabinets is committed to excellent craftmanship and impeccable attention to detail, giving their customers peace of mind that their investment will stand the test of time.

Alf takes a very personal approach to all his customers and understands people want a high-quality job when they are investing in their homes.

Everything at AK Cabinets is custom made to the highest quality standard, while keeping within a budget that suits you.

Give Alf a call if you’re interested in discussing your next project and check out his website for more photos.

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In the Garden Woodend Garden and Art Studio In 2017, as part of the Maleny Garden Club’s ‘Gardening on the Edge’ weekend, six properties flung open their gates and welcomed the masses in to poke about their gardens.

Leading up to the 2018 event in June (and hopefully getting you in the mood to come along), we continue the series featuring the gardens and the garden owners for 2017.

position, light and outlook.

As with many local gardeners, the Edmonds have taken to mixing natives and exotics within the landscape. This is a clever approach, as you can then take best advantage of the localised conditions to get the best results.

Shady areas may be better suited to veraya, clivia, bromeliads and ground covers such as the exotic Swedish Ivy (plectranthus). But they can be mixed with natives such as edible native violets.

An area which receives full sun has been turned into a butterfly garden with flowering perennials

The native Emu Bush (Eremophila)

Viraya is a shade lover

It must be said that when you arrive at a garden and are greeted by a detailed map of the landscaping layout and planting, you get the feeling that owners are most likely to be super organised and their gardens the same… structured, ordered, controlled and formal.

But ‘Woodend’, a sprawling garden at Flaxton, was anything but formal… as were the welcoming owners, Wendy and Dave Edmond.

Moving there in 2007, Wendy and Dave got to work removing duranta hedges (a good move, as their berries are deadly poisonous) and endless palm trees. They planned and created a series of areas and zones, taking into account the view lines (both within their block and across their neighbours), microhabitats and how they envisaged they would actually use their acre and a quarter.

such as buddleia and metrosideros (think New Zealand Christmas Bush), combining with flowering annuals and biennials. Here they’ve used masses of different salvias – which are butterfly magnets.

The birds don’t miss out. Apart from the whole garden being bird friendly, a section has been dedicated to concentrating nectar, fruit and seed producing trees for the birds.

Here, naturally, they’ve used mostly natives – including callistemon, grevillea, kangaroo paw, myrtles, xanthostemon (golden penda), black bean, Leichhardt tree, flame tree, blue quandong and many more.

Walking around a very large dam, you can see that the smaller birds are also catered for by planting shrubs, bushes and tall reeds around the water edge. This is a great way to help protect the smaller birds as they come down to the water to drink and bathe.

Retirement from Queensland politics (where she was a Minister) gave Wendy much more time to focus on her artistic side, and so an art studio became an important addition to the house.

The studio looks out over the landscape, which must greatly stimulate her creative side, as bits of her garden regularly feature in her paintings.

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Wendy and Dave Edmonds with granddaughter Margot Having the space to grow large trees allows a gardener to splurge and plant some interesting specimens… and there were more than a few to be found at Woodend.

One unusual example was a Candlenut Tree (Aleurites moluccana). This is a north Queensland rainforest native which has an edible large nut fruit. Care must be taken as it needs to be treated correctly otherwise you can end up very sick.

The nut has a high oil content which enables them to burn with a smoky flame lasting 1015 minutes. String them on a piece of wire and you’ve got yourself a ‘lamp’.

One striking new feature was the impressive timber pergola… and curved no less, which is trickier.

Keeping the structure line clean without over engineering gives it a classic look, and the curve means you can’t see where it leads you – a beautifully simple technique to add intrigue to any garden. It focuses the attention on what is around you rather than what is ahead.

Another clever idea is the use of smooth branches painted in standout colours (it helps if you’re an artist). Wendy makes good use of them in a section of the garden which needs brightening up … a simple yet effective approach.

It was a pleasure to be afforded the opportunity to wander about the garden of Wendy and Dave.

That’s the beauty of the Gardening on the Edge weekend – you can see a variety of gardening approaches and take home some very useful ideas.

So keep your weekend free on June 9 and 10, you won’t be disappointed.

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Jobs for the yard in April

What’s on for gardeners in April

• Plant sweet peas, snow peas, sugar snap peas, climbing peas and bush peas.

Plant as either seed or seedlings into soil that has had some dolomite added. Maybe try asparagus peas.

• Start to reduce the frequency you mow the lawn and start raising the blade height to allow the grass to keep a reasonable amount of leaf during the cooler months.

• Fertilise your roses, especially if you haven’t done it for a few years.

• It’s time to dig up, divide and replant your hippeastrum and lilium bulbs.

• Bougainvillea cuttings can be taken now and struck in a good propagation mix.

• Clean up the last of the summer vegetable crops. Use all the prunings, weeds and the remains of summer vegetables that have finished to start a compost heap.

• Plant new pawpaw trees, apply some boron to existing plants at a rate of 20 grams per tree and spray them with a copper spray if black spot is seen.

• Carefully cut off side shoots of bromeliads to create new plants. Plant these in the garden or in pots using a well-drained potting mix.

Vegetables Plant beetroot, broccoli, radish, cabbage, leafy lettuce, carrot, celery, cauliflower, Asian greens, garlic, leeks, spring onion, potatoes, sweet potato, turnip, kohlrabi, capsicum, chilli, silver beet, beans and tomato.

Flowers Plant alyssum, petunia, marigold, carnation, sweet pea, gaillardia, everlasting daisy, Livingstone daisy, sunflower, verbena, pansy, viola, primula, snapdragon, nemesia, Iceland poppy, dianthus, cleome and salvia.

• Elimbah-Caboolture Herb Club – April 6, 10am meeting at the Caboolture PCYC in Toovey Street, Caboolture. Call Ruth on 5496 7649 to find out more.

• Glasshouse Country Orchid Society – April 12, 7.30pm at the RSL Hall in Glass House Mountains. Come a little earlier if you have plants you want to show off. New members are always welcome, so don’t be shy. Contact Robyn on 0427 138 168.

• Native Plants Sunshine Coast – April 15, 9.30am at Mt Mellum to introduce our Propagation Project on myrtle rust resistant plants. For details contact Marie 5494 9187 or npscevents@gmail.com.

• Hibiscus Society, Sunshine Coast Branch – April 8, 10am for morning tea followed by a meeting and bloom competition at 10.30am at the Woombye School of Arts Hall, Woombye. For more information, call Audrey on 5476 2771 or Ted on 0407 440 999.

• Faunawatch – April 11, 8am at Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens, Tanawha. Walk, survey wildlife, and learn about Faunawatch. Phone Paul on 0422 429 594 for details on how to get involved.

• Peachester Garden Club – April 19, 9.30am at the Peachester Hall.

Visitors and new members welcome. For information phone 5496 9169.

The number one question we get asked at this time of year is...

“Can I still lay turf in Autumn?”

The answer is YES! Autumn is such a great time of the year to lay turf. It makes perfect sense. The cooler days, mean less evaporation and stress on the plant and subsequently you. There is still plenty of warmth in the soil for the roots to take off and that’s exactly what turf loves.

So don’t wait! Give the office a call today and speak to Jess or Jo to arrange your new lawn or a measure & quote.

Call us on 1300 781 175 or Visit our website www.goturf.com.au

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