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o here we are, December once again. Reading about all the Christmas events and carols services in our Festive Feature, it makes me feel so grateful we live where we do. There is such a strong sense of community across the hinterland, and we know how to support each other when the going gets tough.

Examples of this bounce off our pages: The team at The Barn on Flaxton who support local charities and Compassion Australia, and Darin and Fiona Browne who run Lily House, foster children and have now set up a church and supportive space in Nambour for the community.

There’s also Montville Pharmacist Natalie Lindner and her husband Tristan, who support Compassion International; Jamie Hodges with his ‘t sauce’ helping animals, and the tireless individuals and various Sunshine Coast councillors who stand up for our planet and our future generations - a special mention to Councillor Law here.

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Wishing a very Happy Christmas to those who love this time of year, and wishing comfort and kindness to those who find this time of year hard (I know a good many who do).

Community-driven Ange, Jason and Danielle are gearing up for Christmas at the hugely popular Barn on Flaxton See pages 4 - 5

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A win for climate and community!

T he Sunshine Coast Council unanimously passed a motion to acknowledge the climate emergency.

Put forward by Cr David Law, the motion is a win for the grassroots community groups who have been campaigning for the council to declare a climate emergency for the past year.

“For us, this is just the beginning as we continue to advocate for stronger climate action at all levels of government.

As a network, we have been working tirelessly to support the climate emergency declaration and are over the moon with yesterday’s result."

After a lengthy debate, the motion passed unanimously with over 130 people tuning in online to watch the meeting. The Urgent Climate Action Network Sunshine Coast (UCANSC) is a network of 11 community groups and individuals who collaborated on the climate emergency declaration campaign.

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UCANSC Spokesperson, Natalie Frost, said: “We are pleased with the unanimous support for Cr Law’s motion and look forward to working together with Council to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

The motion passed acknowledges the significant action already undertaken by Council, accepts the IPCC’s sixth assessment report and recognises that

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Where the locals go

Ange Bowen and Danielle Birks in front of the local produce table

It’s very apparent when you arrive at The Barn on Flaxton that they are hugely popular, and the main reason for that success is immediately obvious – they look after their community, and their community looks after them.

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ince Ange and Jason Bowen bought this café and gift shop in 2019, it has flourished under their care.

And this is the key word – care. This friendly couple love to welcome tourists, but their main focus is being a space for the local community and listening to their needs and suggestions.

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“We were both police officers in Caboolture,” shared Ange, “which is where we met. We started out as work colleagues, and one day I was explaining a recent date failure to Jason, saying I needed someone with a sense of humour.

“The next thing, he started cracking loads of jokes in the car, and I realised, ‘Oh, I think he likes me!’”

Jason smiled at me and shrugged, “Well, it worked, didn’t it?!”

The couple were married at their hinterland home in Hunchy a few years later, a place they moved to from Diddillibah.

“We looked at the property and I said, ‘too much yard work’. And Jase said ‘yay!’” Ange laughed.

Having both worked in cafes before joining the police force, Ange was on the lookout for something they could build on together, and along came The Barn on Flaxton.

“I knew I wanted to focus on the locals and regulars,” Ange explained. “So many places are closed by 3pm, as they tend to cater more to the visiting tourists, but we wanted to be a place for the community, which is why we are open 8am-4pm, seven days a week.”

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sister-in-law, Danielle Birks, buying into the business a year ago, and Ange’s daughter and nephew working part-time.

“We also have a family of three sisters working here,” shared Ange, “and all our team are locals. Everyone involved bakes the different desserts we sell, with Chef Dan making the seasonal meals. It’s a wonderful team, and Jason and I are so lucky to have them.”

(It says something about their reputation when I was later in a shop in Montville and shared that I'd interviewed Ange and Jason, to which the shop owner replied, “Oh, I’d love to work there”!)

Not content with making fresh, healthy, generoussized meals and tempting desserts, Ange realised there was an opportunity to do more.

“My little vision from when we took over was to raise funds for our Compassion Australia young girl in the Philippines, called Nicole, and we started this with a tip jar.

“Then I found out many locals wanted to donate their surplus fruit and veg somewhere, so we created a space for them, with the mantra ‘Don’t let it hit the ground, and we’ll take it’.”

All money raised from the local produce goes directly to Nicole, her family, her school and village in Barangat Gatas in the Philippines.

“Last month we raised over $1,500. We also have seedlings for sale out the front from a local lady, and this goes to the village as well.”

Ange, Jason and Danielle also support the Blackall Range Lions Club, the MADD Brothers hinterland Movember group, and sell locally made lemon butter and tomato relish to support Restoring Hope Parkinson’s Therapy.

When Covid hit, the team quickly realised that many members of the community would be isolated and decided to start offering home-cooked takeaway meals; personally delivering them during lockdown. These meals proved so popular they still continue, but without the delivery service.

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“The locals kept us going during Covid,” said Jason.

“They bought their takeaway meals and they came to buy their coffees from us, despite many of them having machines at home!”

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Once everything began to gingerly open up again, the team were back with a new deli counter selling local and regional produce ideal for picnics, along with the $10 takeaway meals, and they have recently been approved an alcohol licence.

“It means couples and friends can now have lunch and a glass of Chardonnay, or a beer,” said Ange. “We had a couple walk out once because we couldn’t offer that to them, so the next day Danielle said, ‘right, we are getting that licence!’”

“They had their annual fundraiser here two weeks ago and it was a great success, which is brilliant!” smiled Ange.

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I asked if they are thinking of expanding to evenings, due to their popularity. Ange and Jason shook their heads, with wry smiles. “No evenings!” said Ange. “After nightwork policing, it’s so nice to do days.”

Ange and Jason Bowen always have welcoming smiles at The Barn on Flaxton 

Jason still works two days a week in the police force. “It’s a good balance, and it was very helpful during Covid to have another source of income to support us. But I’m lucky as I don’t do nights any more.”

As we talked, a steady flow of customers weaved their way through the gift shop, full of work by local artists (once again), from uniquely framed mirrors and delicate wind chimes to furnishings and pottery, before being tempted by the smell of fresh coffee, cakes and tasty savouries.

I asked what their favourite part of running The Barn on Flaxton was, but I suspected I knew the answer:

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TIPS FOR LANDLORDS OF RETAIL PREMISES – PART 1 As a landlord of commercial premises it is important to identify what business your tenant will be carrying out from your premises so that you can prepare a lease that will comply with the requirements of the relevant act involved.

In Queensland commercial leases generally speaking come under two distinct areas; the first being retail shops which are governed by the Retail Shop Leases Act and the second being non retail shops governed by provisions of the Property Law Act. I shall concentrate my discussion on leases that come under the Retail Shop Leases Act. When negotiating with your prospective tenant these are some important tips to keep in mind: • DISCLOSURE – both you and your tenant must provide disclosure in the particular format provided by the Retail Shop Leases Regulations. As a landlord your disclosure must be in the form of a Lessor Disclosure Statement annexing a copy of the lease. The Lessor Disclosure Statement gives information about the lease such as the term of the lease, the option periods available, the rental payable, whether bond is payable etc. Importantly note that this information must be given to the tenant at least seven days before the parties enter into the Lease otherwise the tenant will be at liberty to terminate the lease at any time within the next six month period.

• YOUR TENANT also has to provide you with disclosure to. In the Lessee Disclosure Statement the tenant gives you disclosure of way of a Lessee Disclosure Statement as well proof of both legal and financial advice from their accountant and lawyer in a Financial Advice Report and a Legal Advice Report to say that they have been advised of their legal obligations as a lessee and had the financial implications of the tenancy explained.

• TERM AND OPTIONS – keep in mind what you want to do with your premises when you negotiate the term and any options (further terms). An example is a lease that has an initial term of three years with two options each of three years’ duration. It is important that you note that legally, as long as your tenant is not in breach, you have to honour the lease for the whole period of time until the end of the second option period – in this case a period of nine years.

Music, community and worship come alive inside the blue welcoming walls of the new Ignite Church on Short Street in Nambour.

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generous grant and a great deal of hard work has enabled Pastor Darin Browne, his wife Fiona and their team to bring a new community church epicentre to the heart of Nambour.

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Fiona is the co-founder and director of Lily House, a specially designed home on the Sunshine Coast for pregnant teenagers and young mothers. Designed as a safe house where girls could have babies in a supportive environment.

Fiona is also a qualified psychotherapist with a Bachelor of Social Science and Diploma of Counselling, who is passionate about changing the lives of vulnerable women and preventing child abuse.

The modern, music-inspired, familyfocused, bible-led and high-tech enabled Ignite Church is now open, and passionate about helping the local community.

Founders Darin and Fiona are an inspiring couple. Darin is a successful international musician, a dedicated church pastor, has toured with Dr Bill Newman, won the Scripture Union Queensland 2018 Father of the Year award, and has dedicated his life to helping others.

Foster parents for over two decades, they also have three adult daughters and five grandchildren, and together have a shared love for helping people.

Darin and Fiona Browne are all about making a positive difference 

“I want to know that my life has made a difference. When I go, I want to know that there is something that I have left behind that is a change for good,” Fiona said.

• EARLY NOTICE OF THE NEW MARKET RENT – prior to exercising the next option in the lease your tenant is entitled to request and be provided with the new market rental amount.

In part 2 of this article I shall discuss Notices about option periods, Bond, legal costs and the Tenant as an incorporated entity.

Tove is Easton Lawyers’ full time principal lawyer and also the Hinterland’s longest serving principal lawyer serving since January 2004. She specializes in all commercial law matters as well as wills and estates, leases, partnership and company matters. She has always had a policy of providing the first consultation free of charge. That gives clients peace of mind that they are not up for legal fees before they have even had advice on their questions.

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Ignite welcomes everyone, says Pastor Darrin Browne and wife Fiona - image Rebecca Mugridge

Ignite will also have the Ignite Youth Group aimed at teenagers, with Youth Pastor Josh Gibbs and the Kids Hope program that is run through the local schools.

“We are so happy to be here. It is very central, air conditioned, and very well presented, but also still down to earth, because Nambour people are real good downto-earth folk, salt-of-the-earth folk.

“We love Nambour, love the town, love the people, love everything about it.”

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“We have a fantastic Youth Pastor (whose wife also runs the Kids Club), and we have a dedicated upstairs space for the Youth Group where they can play loud music and run video clips and things,” said Darin.

“We have always wanted to help people, we fostered kids for 20 years and we found that once kids leave foster care a lot just flounder, because there is nothing out there. That’s why I set up Lily House for the girls, they are just hurting and want someone to love them.

“People need to feel accepted and significant and feel love.”

Darin and Fiona both speak with great passion about the importance of connection for people.

“We have always believed we had a greater purpose in life than just going through life, we believe that of every person. We want to help people reach their dreams and destiny. It is not just about playing church; we want to really help people,” said Darin.

“If there are people out there who are looking at their life and frustrated and saying, ‘Well my life is not amounting to anything’, come and see us. We are here to help.”

Fiona and Darin say Covid has been hard for so many people and they noticed a spike in loneliness and feelings of isolation in people.

But out of it is also an opportunity.

“In many ways, it was an opportunity to reset. To look at what your priorities were and what is really important.

For many that is usually relationships. And people are lonely, they have been cut off and lonely. So, we want to provide that love, friendship and support.”

“Through the local chaplains we are also going into a local school, working with the principal and helping kids that need help. Not pushing any religious barrow, just helping kids.”

Ignite Church also runs a Ladies Group described as, “not there just to talk about cutesy things and crafty bits.

Instead, we are all about building real community among women of all ages, from young mums to older women.”

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There is also an Ignite Men’s Group, Ignite Kids Club and a creche. And they are looking at things like seminars on parenting in the future. Giving the community lots of opportunities to make friends and social connections.

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With statistics saying that people who attend church or have a strong community around them tend to live longer, are healthier and less stressed, it becomes important to find ways of making connections, joining a community and feeling less socially isolated.

“You can have 500 Facebook friends and be the loneliest person on Earth. You need that in person contact and connection,” said Darin.

“I think too there is a relief to having faith in something outside of yourself, it doesn’t have to all rely on me and my own strength. There is something greater out there that can help me,” said Fiona.

Darin’s favourite quote after the last two years and Covid is one many can relate to and be inspired by.

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New Principal, Scott Willis, who joined in April 2021, grew up in the nearby Mooloolah Valley and was thrilled to be able to buy a home there with his new wife Teisha and take on this position.

“The staff are wonderful, and many have over ten years of education experience. To have very caring and cohesive staff who are so invested in this school is a gift to both myself and to the students.”

Scott chose to go into education believing that he would be able to help people. With that in mind, he began his country service and found his niche in small schools.

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“I enjoy the impact brought on by teaching. With education you can help this group of students, who then go on to help another group. The impact grows and you can make more of a difference,” Scott muses.

“So then with the principal’s role, I thought I can help more kids, the teachers and the parent body too. We need innovative and creative people in today’s society, and we also need happy and inspired people. If I can do anything to help foster that, then that would be great.

“Early in my teaching career I read a book called Teach Like a Champion, by Doug Lemov. In the text it described a range of strategies for engaging and teaching students. The J-Factor or the ‘Joy-Factor’ is one that has always resonated with me.”

According to Doug Lemov, “The J-Factor is a way to incorporate joy into the children's learning. The students will work harder if they are having fun learning.

The J-Factor is not only about reinforcing learning, but also about making the students feel welcome in the classroom.”

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Scott’s efforts to bring a sense of fun and joy to the classroom have seen him take on many personas including a few superheros. He is always keen to be involved.

Scott says he works around structural, strategic and relational leadership.

“I think it’s important to build relationships with the teachers, students, the community, and the parents. So, I have three pillars, passion, integrity and impact.

“Small schools are a beautiful microcosm of the real world,” Scott explains. “They give you a chance to really hone in on the student’s needs. The experiences are unlike anywhere else.

“The students get one-on-one teacher-aide time, as smaller cohorts allow wonderful opportunities for our students. We come together as a whole school, not just a segment, to do things together - like the kitchen garden program or the Master Chef competition we had recently.

“I believe it’s a warmer experience for the students. All our kids play together on the playground. The behaviour here is just beautiful.

Sharon and Kelly Schofield both had a positive experience being at Conondale State School 

“No-one gets left out. Disputes are handled on a one-to-one basis. The kids here are respectful and polite, and their academic work is fantastic. The culture here is so strong, it will shape the child.”

Scott believes there are plenty of opportunities for leadership, mentoring and other roles the students take on, which prepares them for high school.

“We see students from Conondale go on to high school and they are very motivated learners and leaders. They are there on awards nights and they are in leadership roles,” he says proudly.

“It’s important to build relationships first, as we know kids learn best from people they like. Getting to know everyone is one of my favourite things.

“I like to know all the kids’ names on the first day of school, but if the school grows, as I intend it to, then that will get a bit trickier,” Scott chuckles.

“I like to go out and talk to the parents at pick up and drop off time. I have a letterbox on my wall and I love to get letters in there. I hope that I am encouraging open and honest communication.”

We don’t just have to take Scott’s word for all the positive outcomes of Conondale State School.

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Former student Sharon Schofield loved the school so much that she made sure to send her daughter Kelly there too, becoming the third generation in Sharon’s family to attend the school.

“I don’t think everyone realises that Conondale is so close to Witta and Maleny. While Kelly was at the school she really thrived,” shares Sharon.

“I love the fact that no-one can slip through the cracks, as everyone knows everyone and it’s a great supportive environment. I especially liked that the big kids and the little kids are all mixed together. I found this was good for building leadership skills and confidence.

“Kelly transitioned to Maleny State High School with ease. The responsibilities they were given in year six built up her belief in herself. She has so much confidence in talking to her teachers and the self-belief and courage to give anything a go.”

Conondale State School is a 15-minute country drive on the Maleny Kenilworth Road from Maleny. Anyone interested in further information is welcome to call the school on 54351333 and make an appointment to speak to Scott.

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The highest listing price by an agent to win your business does not necessarily mean the most money in your pocket on completion of your house sale.

Most homes listed today are attracting multiple buyers. A good agent will present each buyer with a “Highest Price Declaration” and explain to each buyer they are being given an opportunity to declare their “walk away” price that will not be shared with any other buyer.

Our most recent experience with this involved 45 inspections on one property in 72 hours with thirteen “BHP’s” . The result was a sale price of 25% over the asking price and $40,000 difference between the two highest bids. (Not like an auction where the buyer with the most money can see the other buyers’ limits.)

Since the start of the Pandemic about two years ago, we have seen a house buying frenzy that few people predicted. A combination of government stimuli such as Homebuilder, massive subsidies for business, cashed up frustrated overseas travellers unable to spend in other countries (estimated at $19B pa) combined with the lowest interest rates in history, lit a fire under our property market.

In some areas prices have doubled in two years and the average increases nationwide have been around 25% each year. This has made pricing properties for sale extremely difficult. By law, on the Form 6 Appointment of Agency, an agent must base their quote on other comparative sales in the area and make some allowance for the extreme demand at present.

Call our agency anytime for further free information on BHP’s, you will be so glad you did.

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Glass doors open onto a foyer with thick carpet underfoot, the smell of fresh popcorn, and the sounds of excited chatter.

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he Majestic Cinema, situated in the centre of Nambour, has all the elements we have grown to love about going to the movies and is even situated in an area of local historical significance, C Square.

C Square has been an important part of Nambour’s history. Evolving over the years through fires and rebuilds: from a town hall to Station Square, Civic Centre and now C Square.

Majestic Cinemas CEO, Keiren Dell, is proud to have one of his cinemas part of the local Nambour community for the last six years.

“Nambour is a special place, and we love being able to bring movie magic and jobs for locals to the town. For many young kids, Majestic is even their first job.”

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Keiren’s background was in financial services before 19 years ago that first Majestic catapulted him into the world of cinema.

“I moved to the North Coast of NSW, the Nambucca area, where I ended up becoming involved in the local Scouts with my son. At a fundraiser at the local cinema the owner told me the business was for sale.” And the iconic brand was born.

There are now eight in total, including Nambour, with locals often posting on community boards encouraging people to support their local cinema. And there is a story about how the cinema came to be in Nambour.

“It is an interesting one,” Keiren says.

“I got an email, out of the blue, from a guy whose mother lived in Nambucca and so he knew all about Majestic Cinemas.

“He believed there was a potential for a cinema on the Sunshine Coast and he implored me to fly up and have a look at a site, near Kawana, that area. So, I flew up and had a look at that. But while there, the agent mentioned another cinema location, over in Nambour, that might be worth a look.”

Keiren saw something special.

“We looked at how many screens were on the Sunshine Coast, we looked at the positioning and Nambour being a hub for the hinterland area. Also, Nambour had some great prospects. Some of that has not come to pass, but it does still have the potential to.”

Keiren says he hopes Majestic will be one reason that people will visit the town.

“The thing is, having people come to Nambour - and Nambour has had its fair share of stigma - is about giving them a reason to come, and an entertainment hub is that.

And now there is the tram and all these other projects going on as well.

“It is important for businesses to have people come not just from Nambour itself, but from other places around the Coast and elsewhere as well.”

Majestic has a wide range of entertainment and supports the arts with travelling film festivals, movie premieres, foreign films every month, dance school concerts, musicals, local events like a Grease sing-along

by Retro Rocks and the Stuffit student film festival.

HT team members have seen everything from blockbusters, to stand-up comedy nights, to Guy Pearce performing with former Powderfinger guitarist Darren Middleton! This space is adaptable for so many forms of entertainment.

Keiren says variety is important. “It is a case of mixing it up, it’s not just about James Bond. With four screens you can do lots of different things.

“We try to do a program depending on the individual site. We have this 350-seat live venue in Nambour to put on shows, and when we took it over it had an arthouse cinema, so we still get those arthouse and foreign movies, we just had a French Film Festival.”

The magic of the cinema, Keiren says, is not going anywhere, even if it has been a tough two years.

“We need to get people back in to experience the difference, they haven’t had that for a while. It’s the immersion and experiencing it with other people, you can have a great experience at home [with movies] but it is not the same experience.”

Two young locals, Chelsea Curyer and James Carrether, love being a part of the Majestic Nambour team

Comfy seats and plenty of space at the Majestic Nambour for everything from film festivals and concerts, to stand-up comedy and musicals

And Majestic will also keep evolving with technology too.

“Cinema has had challenges over the years, everything, from radio, TV, video, internet and so on. And often you have heard, ‘cinema is dying.’ But it has just had to adjust.

“We have things now like live streaming, and we are looking at gaming tournaments at cinemas. There is a whole range of things that cinema will adjust to.”

Speaking to a couple of cinema-goers as I left, the comments were overwhelmingly positive.

“I love having a cinema here and not having to go all the way to the Sunshine Coast Plaza,” said Sarah McGuire.

“Everything is easy, from booking to buying sweets, and there are no huge queues! It’s a stress-free pleasurable experience to take the kids here.”

Mark Stephens has come here from Forest Glen, “It’s a good space, with comfy seats and the staff are always friendly and helpful.”

Gemma Sinclair from Mapleton said, “I like that they don’t just show blockbusters, there are interesting international films, and also the space is used creatively to support the arts around here.”

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To find out more about Majestic Cinemas, becoming a member for discounted tickets, what movies are showing and what events are coming up visit their website majesticcinemas.com.au

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emLife is an innovative developer of premium over-50s lifestyle resorts,” explained Adrian Puljich, GemLife Director and CEO, “and we aim to create vibrant communities that reflect the rapidly evolving demands and choices of the over 50s.”

GemLife is a family-owned business, established by the Puljich family, which has more than 30 years industry experience.

“The family has always focussed on high quality, active and engaged living, with premium recreational and leisure facilities and modern, stylish homes,” shared Adrian.

for homeowners to hire at just $130-$150 per night, about a third of the cost of the typical market rate,” explained Adrian.

GemLife Pacific Paradise residents Desley and Keith Smith were the first to use one of the motorhomes, spending a week travelling from their home on the Sunshine Coast to Woodgate and Bargara, just north of Bundaberg, in mid-September.

Ms Smith laughed, “My husband was like a boy in a toy shop looking at all the ins and outs of the motorhome and we immediately jumped in and said we’d hire it.”

Indeed, GemLife’s design and lifestyle aesthetic is so popular that there are ten resorts across Australia, either completed or in development, including Palmwoods, Maroochy Quays and Pacific Paradise.

“Having had caravans before, we found it so easy to drive and park and it would be wonderful for long-haul trips, where the distance between towns is too far to complete in a day and you need to park for the night at a roadside stop.

“We take pride in constantly improving our offering by listening to clients, and adapting to suit their needs,” smiled Adrian.

“The motorhome is very comfortable and being able to use this once or twice a year is all the caravanning we need, and I know a lot of others would feel the same.”

He continued: “For example, travel is a huge passion and big part of the lives of so many of our homeowners, and this sparked the idea for the Australian-first Explore

by GemLife initiative, which provides access to a purposebuilt fleet of motorhomes at each resort.”

Each of the motorhomes features a commissioned illustration by in-demand international artist Owen Gatley, promoting an iconic Australian destination.

This thoughtful initiative stokes people’s wanderlust and means residents can hit the open road without the cost of owning a caravan or motorhome.

“Each established resort now has its own purposebuilt luxury Jayco Conquest DX motorhome exclusively

Inside, they offer a spacious living layout with an electric slide-out for extra room, a double bed, full ensuite bathroom, a functional kitchen, and a washing machine!

“We want to make the experience as enjoyable as possible for our residents,” Adrian shared, “and this initiative is just another way to add to the fantastic lifestyle on offer in our resorts.”

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hristmas is only weeks away, and as our trees are going up and the decorations are dusted off, we also begin thinking about what's on our menu over the holidays. Sneaking the odd bit of food under the table to our eager furry friends is almost as big a tradition as singing carols, but we need to be aware that many of our most loved seasonal foods are not safe for Fido.

Australia's most trusted pet brand PetSafe® Australia has pulled together a Naughty and Nice list to help make your celebrations easier!

The Naughty List: Chocolate, sweets, candy, grapes, currants, sultanas, nuts, cooked bones, stuffing, onions, garlic as well as avocado, and ham are big no no's for your pets. These can cause tummy upsets through to toxic reactions. And of course, never offer your pet a Christmas celebratory alcoholic drink!

The Nice List: Carrots, parsnips, green beans, brussels sprouts, broccoli, peas, spinach, and cauliflower make for delicious Christmas trimmings and are also delightful for your furry friends! Just ensure you offer them pre-cooked or before any excess oils/salts or seasonings are added.

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Explore

Berganns’ Country Charm Take a stroll through the countryside in Witta where Berganns Lane Walk will breathe life into your day.

By SARAH VERCOE

T

he best kind of nature experience is the kind that sneaks up on you. One where you feel privy to a haven that’s hidden from the masses. This is the sense I get as I wander Berganns Lane Walk.

Carving my way through lush farmland in the country town of Witta, I breathe in the fresh country air. Witta is a blink-and-you’d-miss-it sort of town. But for what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in quintessential country charm.

the forest, leaving the dirt road behind to stroll grassy walkways overhanging with tree branches and traverse root-covered trails through rainforest, I begin to suspect the trail’s hidden charms.

Pausing under the shade of a White Beech tree my senses kick in. In the meadows that flank the trail, the bees, butterflies and birds are a recipe that’s altogether magical for the soul.

The council opened Berganns Lane Walk to the public in 2005 after extensive revegetation efforts.

More than 5,000 plants were planted, the remnant rainforest at the walk’s western end a reminder of the flora that dominated the area before civilisation took hold. It’s like an habitat-alleyway for wildlife to navigate the surrounding farmland.

Sleepy streets lined with blooming Jacarandas and towering fig trees crisscross the town, enveloping a nature walk that’s inadvertently made space in my day to experience the living, breathing world.

Not your usual trail, Berganns Lane Walk begins on a dirt road that I just happened across after a pitstop in town; with a handful of letterboxes to the left and a Brown Tamarind tree to the right, the entrance looks more like a private driveway than a public walk.

The trail leads me down a grassy knoll towards a pristine wetland teeming with birdlife, an old wooden footbridge crossing the stream. The area is a known platypus habitat but I’m not lucky enough to spot the elusive monotreme today.

At the surface it’s a repurposed quaint country lane connecting two main roads. But the further I penetrate

I do, however, encounter one very noisy Black Cockatoo squawking as it flies overhead, more finches

than I can count, and a sweet-natured chocolate Labrador out for his daily walk, owner in-tow.

Although the trail is a mere 2.2km return walk I feel like I’ve made the journey to utopia. I guess that’s the magic of a walk through the countryside.

Exploring nature’s bounty doesn’t have to mean a four-hour hike through a national park. It can be as simple as a stroll down a country lane.

HOW TO GET THERE: Find Berganns Lane Walk in the town of Witta, just 8 minutes north of Maleny. You can start the trail at either end with accesses on both Berganns Road or Witta Road.

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here’s only one thing more Australian than a meat pie slathered in tomato sauce. Said tomato sauce being homemade and the profits going to charity.

Welcome to ‘homemade t sauce by donation’, the brainchild of Jamie Hodges of the maleny pie guy.

“Although I’m not one to add tomato sauce to a pie, I found some people just needed to have tomato sauce on their pies and sausage rolls,” Jamie says.

“As I didn’t want to offer store-bought, massproduced sauce, I thought I’d make my own. And rather than take the money for it, I thought best it go to charity.”

Jamie adds, “if you’re going to ruin a perfectly good pie with sauce, you may as well do it for a great cause!”

Since its inception since December 2013, monies raised have recently exceeded $10,000, all going to the Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge Society (SCARS), Jamie’s

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HINTERLAND MARKETS YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT'S ON WEEKLY Nambour Village Square Market - Thursdays 9am -2pm

A round-up of the best markets in the hinterland to find fresh produce, perfect gifts and a friendly atmosphere!

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MONTVILLE MAKERS AND GROWERS MARKET Make Christmas shopping relaxed and fun at the Montville Makers and Growers Market Saturday December 11. They have 40+ stalls for your perusal lined up under the generous shade of the Memorial Close Fig trees and inside the historic hall.

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Crystal Waters Market community-run, upcycled items, jewellery, organic veges, cakes, plants, honey, seedlings, hearty food, sourdough bakery, great coffee, live music and a warm welcome. Market stalls from $20. 5494 4620 cwmarkets@crystalwaters.org.au

Eric 'the Fossicker' with his life-time collection of Australia wide precious and semi-precious stones, Ella (pictured) with her cute little hand-made felt animals peeping out of crocheted pouches, wire sculpted quoles or magpies by Liz, enamelled jewellery and 'Sweetpea Silversmithing', to name a few.

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Montville Growers and Makers Market - 7:30am to 12:00pm Piping hot pancakes, buskers, genuine locally grown food, handmade craft, barista made coffee, under historic fig trees, profits maintain our Village Hall. Charlotte: 0412 521 109

Why not catch up with friends over an espresso coffee or a seared nectarine pancake on the hall's sun dappled deck, with Paul's light jazz strumming in the breeze. This Christmas 10% of kitchen takings goes to Oxfam International.

FOURTH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Mapleton Country Markets - 8am-12:00pm

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Fresh Waffles - Gluten Free available, Local & Gourmet Products, Plants, Gifts, Fashions, Wood, Jewellery and so much more. Coffee Van, Live Music, Free onsite parking Mapleton Hall. Ph 0419 726 603

Christmas is fast approaching and the stallholders at Nambour Village Square Market are busy filling their stalls with plenty of gift ideas.

THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Witta Growers Markets - 7:30am-12:00pm 50+ stalls, this vibrant market has everything from fresh local produce to gourmet food, quality art and craft, live music, hot food and coffee. email: wittamarket@gmail.com

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John has handcrafted leather goods; Annette, has incense and gorgeous candles, Mick is selling plants, and John has handmade garden boxes.

Daryl’s stall has an array of mobile phone cases, Sanda has been making gorgeous Christmas earrings, and Anne has been making cute children’s Christmas dresses, while you’ll feel cool and comfortable in a range of 16+ ladies’ clothes from Tilly this summer.

For all those festive feasts coming up, regular fruit and veg stallholder, Annette, has everything you need, as well as delicious local honey from Pat and Di. There are also new stallholders with crystals, giftware and photo canvases, so shop at the market to avoid the hustle bustle of shopping centres. Every Thursday on the corner of Short and Lowe Street, Nambour.

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TWILIGHT MARKETS

OTHER LOCAL HINTERLAND MARKETS:

Don’t miss the first Twilight Markets on Friday December 17, from 4pm to 8pm, at the Mapleton Hall and have fun with all the family.

Crystal Waters Market, December 4, 8am-1pm, 65 Kilcoy Lane, Conondale

Santa will arrive on the Rural Fire Brigade Truck with his goodies. The children will be entertained with a free craft table, decorate pine cones with hanging ribbon, make a hat, guess the Santa lollies in a jar, plus Christmas books, a goods hamper, Christmas stories, face painting, balloons and much more.

Maleny Markets, every Sunday, 8am-2pm, Maleny RSL Hall, Bunya Street, Maleny Four Seasons Christmas Market, December 4, 8am-1pm, Mooloolah Public Hall, 42 Bray Road, Mooloolah Valley

Grab an ice-cream, sausage sizzle, ice-coffee or barista coffee from the van, with cold drinks and a bar on offer. Sit down and listen to Christmas music while meeting up with your friends and family. See you there!

WITTA MARKET The Witta Christmas Market is set to be an extra big one. Along with regular much loved stalls, many extras will be making a one-off appearance for the Christmas Market only!

Beerwah Tower Green Festive Market, December 11, 8am-12 noon, near the CWA Hall, Simpson Street, Beerwah

The Team at Mapleton Country Markets wish you all a Merry Christmas. May this Christmas end the present year on a cheerful note and make way for a fresh and bright new year.

There will be a wide range of offerings and something to fulfil every niche interest. The market is the Saturday before Christmas, so it is the perfect opportunity to shop locally for last minute gifts for your family, friends and, of course, for yourself.

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ustralia ranks equal third in the world for the number of universities in the top 200 globally, according to new data from the 2021 Aggregate Ranking of Top Universities (ARTU).

For the second consecutive year, Australia has 13 universities in the global top 200. The United States holds first place (with 54) and the United Kingdom second (with 27). Seven Australian universities are now in the top 100.

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longstanding reputations.

In Australia, first place was held by the University of Melbourne (28th), second was University of Queensland (42nd), which rose three places from its previous ranking, and third was the Australian National University in Canberra (44th).

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To encourage the students, teachers and visitors to the school to enjoy the Peace Pole in contemplation, Mathew Penniket, of Hinterland Constructions, whose children attend the River School, has built a comfortable timber seat around the pole.

In closing the ceremony, Councillor Johnston shared some wisdom inherited from his Irish mother: “I would encourage all of you, every day when you get up, to choose to be happy and resolve to be an agent of peace throughout your life.” Maleny’s River School’s Peace Pole ceremony: Back, L to R: Mathew Penniket, Cr Winston Johnston, Rotarians Rick Vickers and Greg Williams, and front, L to R, Regent students: Vince, Diego, Sam, Zaria, Miller, Xanthie, Gaspar, and Principal Ann Donoghue

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May Peace Prevail As a permanent reminder of the importance of peace on earth, tomorrow’s leaders from Maleny’s River School have erected a Peace Pole within the tranquil setting of the school’s lush grounds, celebrating the event in an uplifting dedication ceremony the day after Remembrance Day.

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n initiative of the Rotary Club which celebrates 100 years in Australia and New Zealand in 2021, a Peace Pole is an internationally-recognised symbol of the hopes and dreams of the entire human family.

The River School’s Neohumanist philosophy of love, respect and kindness to all ensures the Australian Curriculum is delivered within a meaningful framework, that nurtures each child’s development to their highest potential.

Putting the heart back into education, The River School welcomes you to embark on a learning journey that fosters connection and a child’s sense of responsibility as a global citizen.

Regent student Miller Finn led the ceremony, sharing his views on peace:

It stands as a silent vigil for peace, reminding us to think and act in the spirit of Peace. Each Peace Pole bears the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in different languages on each of its four or six sides.

“Peace is important because it means we are looking after nature which is all around us, as well as people and place. To practise peace, it is best to tread gently and have time for quiet moments to make sure your actions and words do no harm. This Peace Pole has given us a place to sit in peaceful thought.”

The languages displayed on the River School’s Peace Pole are Dutch and Spanish in an acknowledgement of the ancestries of some of the River School students, along with Japanese which is taught at the school, and English.

The idea for Peace Poles first arose after the devastation of WWII. They are located in around 210 countries with 200,000 placed worldwide, in schools, colleges, communities and parks.

The ceremony was conducted by the Regents, students who will be school leaders in 2022, and attended by local Councillor Winston Johnston together with Maleny Rotarians, Rick Vickers and Greg Williams.

“Peace poles provide an opportunity for those who want to contemplate and look forward to a reduction in conflict and hope for living in peace,” explained Rick Vickers.

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Maleny High trail riding day Paul continued, “A horse handling demo was presented by experienced horseman Peter Grieve, and Michael Secomb took the bushwalkers out through the picturesque Crohamhurst State Forest, proving to be a mine of information about the local history.”

The event was supported and promoted by several businesses and organisations, including Maple Street Meats, Maleny Bakery, Maleny Vets, Tom Duggan Vet Services, Maleny Rural and Hardware Supplies, Star Discount Chemist, Lights of Eden, Maleny IGA, Maleny Church on the Rise, Maleny Optical and SALT Radio 106.5.

The Local Chaplaincy Committee also praised the involvement of the Sunny Coast Trail Horse Riders’ Club and all the volunteers who helped out.

“The net amount raised for chaplaincy was over $2000, which is very gratefully received,” said Paul.

At the end of the day, the Golden Horseshoe trophy, a memento of the event, was presented to the school, and will be displayed to mark the inaugural horse ride.

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Maleny State High School recently ran the inaugural horse ride and bushwalk day as a fundraiser for the school’s chaplaincy services.

President of the Maleny High School Local Chaplaincy Committee, Paul Tarbuck, said: “The trail ride took place on a 20 hectare property owned by the Government Department of Environment and Science at Crohamhurst (between Maleny and Peachester).

“Maleny High School uses the property for grazing of some of its herd from the school’s Agriculture faculty. This helps to keep the grass under control.”

The event was attended by more than 30 riders from all over the region who enjoyed riding on the beautiful property, opened especially for the fundraising day. Special permission was obtained from the Department of Environment and Science to use the property for the ride.

“The event didn’t involve a competitive aspect,” added Paul, "it was simply a day when people could enjoy the surroundings and one another’s company in an unique way.”

Pictured, in addition to some of the riders, is the Chaplaincy Committee President, Paul Tarbuck, with Chappy Donna Turner, Sunny Coast Trail Horseriders’ Club President, Pat Croft and Maleny High School Principal, Deb Stewart, with the inaugural Golden Horseshoe.

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Looking for inspiration? We have some terrific suggestions to suit every taste!

A good book is always a winner, and where better to peruse than The Little Book Nook in Palmwoods. With children’s books a-plenty, and a decent selection of the latest releases for adults. Shop 5/4, 6 Little Main Street, Palmwoods. Ph: 0431 750 033.

For something truly unique and timeless, visit Illume Creations and see colour through hand-blown glasswork by international artist, Tina Cooper, and beautiful glass pens by artist Wolfgang Engel. Shop 4, Mayfield, 127-133 Main Street, Montville. Ph: 5478 5440.

The Garden Shed Nursery is the perfect spot to find plants, trees, gorgeous pots and bird baths. They also have a lovely café on site, which includes a dog-friendly section.

Who loves prawns on the barbie? Turning up to a Christmas lunch with these will certainly be appreciated! Sunny Coast family-owned Australian Caught Prawns are ready to take your order, in 3 or 5 kilogram boxes. Ph: 0447 077 906.

Fancy treating someone to some ‘me time’? Then book them a session or buy a voucher for the Chi Hub in Nambour, for everything holistic from acupuncture to meditation to yoga. 54-56 Blackall Terrace, Nambour. Ph: 0410 244 722.

Any chocolate fans in your house? A delectable sweet selection can be found at the Maleny Chocolate Co., plus free tastings, and a free truffle with the coupon inside this HT! Rainforest Plaza, Unit 4/43 Maple St, Maleny. Ph: 5499 9595.

Maple Street Co-op has plenty of excellent gift ideas, many locally made, and all ethically sourced. From organic skincare to gardening and recipe books, and from kitchenware to botanical blends. 37 Maple Street, Maley. Ph: 5494 2088.

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Another great shop to visit is The Real McCaul in Eumundi. Paul McCaul and his family have been handcrafting leather goods in Australia for over 40 years. You’ll find wallets, bags, journals, key fobs, tool belts, jackets, hats and dog collars - all make perfect presents. 77 Memorial Drive, Eumundi. Ph: 5442 7828.

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For those on a budget, heading to Silly Solly’s in Birtinya after a morning at the beach might be a great move. Nothing is over $5! Home Central, Shop 7A/566 Kawana Way, Birtinya. Ph: 5437 7978.

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It’s feeling festive across the hinterland - there are plenty of places to eat, drink, be merry, sing and shop - and we have a great selection right here!

The Riverside Centre is hosting a petting zoo for the kids and a jumping castle. Next to Peace of Green, there will be Christmas storytelling throughout the night.

Santa and Mrs Claus at Easton Lawyers Gardens from 5pm to 7pm for photos with Santa.

Maleny On Friday December 10 from 5pm to 8pm, the Maleny Late Night Christmas event at Maple Street Maleny will be presented by the Maleny Chamber of Commerce.

Retail businesses have some wonderful in-store and front door activities planned for the night, including an old fashion tombola, movies showing on walls, staff dressing up, in-house promotions, and a raffle sponsored by QCB with a $500 Maleny gift card first prize!

Paulette Steele from Maleny Commerce says, "It's going to be great for the entire family. This year the streets will not be closed, rather we are having a late-night shopping, eating and entertainment event activating the entire street.

“We also have Maleny Handmade Markets running a Christmas market for us in the community centre, most of our cafes will be open and we start the night off with the Sunshine Statesmen Quartet singing Christmas carols from the Community Centre Deck down into the street, from 5.15pm to 6pm.”

Music will be playing at both ends of the street, and a band is playing at Maleny Lane, which will have their usual eclectic food mix.

Details on the FB page: malenylatenightchristmas. If you need to get through Maleny during the evening, it’s advisable to travel via Coral Street.

Other Maleny Christmas happenings are: Christmas Carols in the Park, December 3, Tesch Park, Maleny, 7-8pm, led by the Salvation Army Band (BYO blanket or chair), and presented by the combined churches of Maleny, and the Christmas in Maleny Concert, December 5, at St George’s Church, 2 Walkers Drive, Maleny at 3pm,with Kim Kirkman’s Inspiration choir, cost $20, visit: trybooking.com/BVDYT

Mapleton Time for the annual Christmas community tree lighting - Light the Lights is happening on December 3, 5-8pm at Lilyponds Park, Mapleton.

Hot food, cold drinks, barista coffee, Lions cakes and puddings, multi-draw raffle, face-painting, and free gifts for the children from Santa! Music entertainment by Beats Workin’, just bring a chair and blanket and enjoy the atmosphere.

Palmwoods Come along to the annual Palmwoods Heritage Christmas Party, Sunday December 5 at Palmwoods Cricket Club, 4.30pm - 7.30pm. This is a free, family-friendly event with food, drinks, games and plenty of live music, including Blue Grass Guys, Maleny Ukulele, Carols under Starlight and much more!

There are also Christmas Carols in the Palmwoods Community Garden on December 12, 5.30-6.30pm, at 17-19 Hill Street, Palmwoods. This is a family-friendly event, with Ian Kerr from Brisbane playing songs and a guest appearance from John Wright of Landscape Band. Kay Nixon from The Little Book Nook will be reading a story for the children. Bring your own rug and chair and settle in for some great music.

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The Nambour Chamber of Commerce would like to say thanks to all the hard-working Nambour business owners who have made it through another tough year with a Nambour Christmas Party.

Please join them at the Tram Terminus on Mill Street, Nambour at 5.15pm on Thursday December 16 to toast the end of the year and ring in the festive season.

You'll be entertained by local singer/songwriter Andrea Kirwin, known for her unique brand of island soul, and there will be delicious food and drinks to sample from local suppliers. All guests will be treated to a complimentary drink on arrival and canapes.

All local business owners are invited to attend and bring a guest. This event is free to attend for both members and non-members of the Chamber, so go along and let your hair down. Don't forget your business cards for lucky door prizes.

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carols 6.30-7.30pm. Handmade wares, jewellery, local artisans, live music and food trucks – there will also be a jumping castle for the kids. Bring a picnic rug and enjoy the evening with the welcoming local community.

The Nambour Museum is doing something a bit different to celebrate the festive season in 2021!

Join them as they open up the back section of the Museum and invite the Nambour community on Thursday evenings for three weeks, December 9, 16, 23 in the lead up to Christmas with the SANTAtrain Christmas lights display.

Yandina On December 5, the Yandina Community Christmas Carols will be held from 6.30-8pm at Yandina Historic House grounds, 3 Pioneer Road, Yandina, with carols on the big screen, sausage sizzle, glow sticks and a visit from Santa!

Santa himself will be in attendance ready for photo opportunities on December 16.

Other features over the four evenings include carol singing/music and Christmas themed activities for the kids. Entry by gold coin donation (per adult) for this special event, free for kids, at 18 Mitchell Street, Nambour.

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Montville Montville will be heralding in the Festive Season on December 4 from 4pm with its Festive Street Fair!

The town is very excited to have some new faces to the entertainment line-up. The wonderful local Montville State School band will set the scene on the Village Green at 4pm, followed by the fabulous fun of the Larrikin Puppet Show.

Glasshouse Enjoy feeling festive with the Glasshouse Community Carols at the Glasshouse Community Hall, December 11 from 6.30-8.30pm.

Remember your picnic blankets and chairs for this free event, where everyone is welcome to join in!

The Sunshine Chimes will ring in the good times with performances at the Mayfield Centre around 4pm. The Trombone Trio, harps duo and Mapleton Choir Carollers, and a Christmas fairy, will add to the Main Street cheer.

Beerwah On Saturday December 11 it’s time for the Santa Spectacular Christmas at Beerwah Village and Marketplace, on the corner of Simpson and Peachester Road, from 10am-1pm. The Sea FM crew will be there, along with the team from Jurassic Party and their reptile chums. Enjoy the wandering carollers and find out who won the Glasshouse Country Christmas Tree Festival. Santa will also be there for photos.

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Shops will open extended hours, so bring your lists! Many businesses will be participating in the Sunshine Coast Council’s Buy Local, Win Local Christmas Campaign. See in store for a chance to win.

The Blackall Range Lions have been encouraging locals to help decorate Montville this year. You can vote for your favourite decorations when you come Christmas shopping. Local businesses are festooning their shops and cafes with fairy lights and festive bling in the hope of winning the Best Decorated Business, sponsored by Councillor Winston.

Mooloolah Community Christmas Carols, Mooloolah Valley Hall, December 17, 6.30 for 7pm start. Santa will be dropping by for a special visit and handing out bags of lollies for the kids, and there will be a light supper served at the end of the evening.

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creative cuts Combining exclusive boutique appeal with a down-to-earth atmosphere, the gallery also offers innovative workshops such as Paint Your Partner, Beginner’s Watercolours and making resin jewellery, led by local artists offering a fun educational experience and the chance to take home their own unique creation.

The gallery is seeking more local artists to join the art collective and display their work in the Stevens Street Gallery and across a network of sister galleries throughout the Coast.

Toni said, “There are no rules about the kind of art on show and, unlike traditional galleries, the space also invites artists to work on site.

“We’re interested to hear from other artists and artisans living locally, and we are open to any media, size, 2D or 3D works, jewellery/wearable art we want to see everything people are making!

TIBETAN EVENT The Khaita Tibetan Annual Festival will take place on Saturday December 11, at Beerwah Community Hall from 10am to 12.30pm.

You are invited! It is a free community event to promote a vibrant, diverse, and fun life by showcasing Tibet and Tibetan Culture through Khaita. With joyful song and dance performances and a Tibetan Arts workshop.

The Khaita Annual Festival's mission is to carry on the legacy and inspiration of Professor Namkhai Norbu (Chogyal Namkhai Norbu) by organising and promoting various cultural activities related to the heritage of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu to support the individual and social evolution of human beings in harmony with its own environment.

The Khaita activities have been featured at other multicultural festivals on the Sunshine Coast but this is the second year that the Khaita Tibetan Festival has been held and sponsored by Sunshine Coast Council.

For more information about the event contact Topgyal Gontse on: tibet4you@gmail.com

“Yandina has been a hidden gem for mostly locals for a long time but it’s evolving rapidly as a friendly haven for creatives and art lovers and collectors to meet, mingle and share their passion,” Toni shared.

YANDINA ART SCENE Central to the main street in Yandina, the Stevens Street Gallery is a treasure-filled art space and store, featuring breathtaking paintings and beautiful jewellery, gifts, homewares, all produced by Sunshine Coast artists. In fact, this social enterprise gallery is fast becoming the hot new destination for conversation, culture and creativity!

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allery Managers, Toni Eggleston and Alicia Mireille, believe the Sunshine Coast has a rich, flourishing arts industry and they’re aiming to spotlight the region’s growing reputation as an arts hub.

“Our region is positioned to become a leading arts destination but needs exposure and opportunities for artists to be seen; our vision is to support our community, local artists and creatives, so we’re making local art and bespoke items accessible and affordable for everyone,” Toni said.

“The concept of Friday open nights once a month is to welcome people to come and see, chat, and make an evening of discovering new finds, food and friends.”

Open gallery nights are held in partnership with Belgian Bar Deco on the third Friday each month from 5pm to 9pm. The gallery is otherwise open at 2 Stevens Street, Yandina from: 10am to 4pm Wednesday – Friday, 9am to 2pm Saturday, 10am to 2pm Sunday.

Visit: stevenstreetgallery.com.au for more details.

GET WELL Deceptively wise, heartbreakingly beautiful and just plain hilarious. Get Well is a collection of Michael Leunig’s work over the past four years - a time when, quite remarkably, all has not been well with the world.

“Simple rhymes, homemade aphorisms, sentimental yearnings, many daggy jokes, funny faces and mysteries from the heart abound in this collection of cartoons - which cause me to wonder what is becoming of me and my world,” says Leunig.

More than ever, Leunig shines a light on questions about sanity and madness, innocence and corruption, friendliness and unfriendliness, joy and despair, and the possibility of an overriding eternal wisdom and beauty.

Get Well will soon be available at leading and independent bookstores across the Sunshine Coast and hinterland.

CHRISTMAS BLUES The Jazz and Blues Collective presents Dark and Stormy with a Twist of Christmas, Sunday December 5.

Born from a deep love, respect, and appreciation of authentic Blues, Soul, Funk, and Gospel tunes, Dark and Stormy deliver songs and music from Etta James, Aretha Franklin, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Renee Geyer, Nina Simone, Eric Clapton, Peggy Lee, and Joe Cocker…to name just a few!

Millwell Road Community Centre, 11 Millwell Rd East, Maroochydore, music 1.30pm to 4pm (doors open 1pm).

Bumblebean Coffee Van will be on site from 12.30, BYO drink licence (no glass for drinking please), you are welcome to bring your own food, nibbles and seasonal table decorations!

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OFFERING

Artist Profile Arts Connect Inc. (ACI) is a not-for-profit organisation based in Maleny which supports artists across the region and organises annual events such as Sculpture on the Edge, Open Studios and artist workshops. New members are always welcome. Visit artsconnect.com.au.

This month we share the profile of ACI member, Finn Cossar.

Sylph Circus is a vibrant youth circus based in Maleny. The circus aims to “empower young people through the performing arts by offering training and creating productions that are visually rich and thought provoking”.

Performers and students are proud to present a live performance event, Offering, an original ritual tale celebrating the elements of earth, air, fire and water through graceful circus aerials, acrobatics and dance.

An audience of all ages is welcome as Sylph Circus celebrate their tenth anniversary year. Catch Offering at 4pm and 6pm on Saturday December 4 at Maleny Indoor Activity Centre (Maleny High School Hall). For bookings visit sylphcircus.com/ productions

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t 22 years of age, Sunshine Coast based metal artist, Finn Cossar, has found his calling.

Using rusted steel, natural found objects, and experimental tensegrity Smithing, he has found a way to bring to life his meaningful sculptures.

Working as a live events camera operator for the past four years, he experienced a long-awaited artistic reckoning to create – a passion he has had his entire life. The COVID-19 isolation, and subsequent hiatus from live event work, has allowed him to explore his artistic passions and make the sculptures he had always dreamt of. His travels around Australia for work, accompanied with his past inspirations, have set in motion his current artistic style.

His recognition in the last two Sculpture on the Edge exhibitions reinforced his love for sculpture making and ignited a hope for a future career as an artist. Since then, he has used his time to channel his creativity and spent many weeks in concept development to create many large-scale pieces.

Most recently, he has been commissioned to create a permanent street sculpture, celebrating a rich cultural heritage, to be displayed in the heart of Nambour.

His recent collection of tensegrity-based sculptures all carry the same message – that balance is an integral part of our ecosystem and without each symbiotic component, the whole ‘sculpture’ would collapse. Finn finds there to be a literal and deeper metaphorical aspect to all his creations that emphasise this message.

Finn intends to create larger and more “aweinspiring” sculptures with the inspiration he gets from past creators/inventors like Nicola Tesla and Dr Seuss.

He hopes to inspire his audience to toy with how the sculptures were made and the endless possibilities of creating something from nothing.

Finn says, “I've always made it a priority to never lose that flicker of madness we all have” – and this shows through his works.

FLYING HIGHER! In a Covid-defiant ‘Flying higher’ stance, The Holmes Prize for Excellence in Realistic Australian Bird Art returns to wow art lovers. Until December 12, seven days a week, 35 exquisite artworks from bird artists all over Australia will be on display at the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve in Maleny.

In 2015 Dr Gary Holmes—a keen collector of realistic bird art— accidentally unveiled a niche in realistic bird art in Australia.

World-renowned Australian bird artists were competing in bird art competitions globally, and yet there was nothing in their own backyard. It was then that Dr Holmes and his wife Dr Margaret Anderson set about addressing the void.

Fully funded by the Holmes family—with a total of $20,000 up for grabs—the competition attracts artists of international repute, some of whom are local Queenslanders. (Pictured: Affection by Catherine Carpenter.)

SHORT CUTS The Princess and the Golden Casket, Christmas pantomime by the Maleny Players. December 10-12, further info/bookings: trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=834358& The Lounge Suite, timeless tunes from the Rat Pack and more, Lind Lane Theatre, Nambour, two shows on December 4, further info/bookings:trybooking.com/events/landing/818424 MASS at the Black Box, music, art, dance, The Old Ambulance Station, Nambour, December 4, 6pm-midnight, further info/bookings: events.humanitix.com/mass Enigma, variety show of Sunshine Coast talent, Lind Lane Theatre, Nambour, December 18, further info/bookings: trybooking.com/events/landing/836777 Johnny Spitz Live, Banana Bender Pub, The Shed, Palmview, free event but table booking advised, December 31, info/bookings: thebananabenderpub.com.au/event-table-booking The Renegade Funk Jam, Maleny Lane Night Market, December 10, info/bookings:Facebook - Maleny Lane

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Letters Road sense

So much dangerous driving around here – I see it EVERY DAY: mobile phones (still!), speed, and not using indicators. I also see some people on bikes who seems to have no idea of how vulnerable they are, wearing dark colours so they are hardly visible, and young people, in particular, not wearing helmets.

During Queensland Road Safety Week a couple of months back, a policeman told me that wearing a helmet is actually the law.

As for hoons, who we are sick of, I found out if you manage to catch dash cam footage that shows the licence plate and driver of any vehicle breaking the law, you can send it to Policelink and they can prosecute from that information.

So, if you can safely gain footage of bad drivers, send it through to the police. Let’s make our roads safer!!

Matt Jamieson, Woombye

Australian Identity?

With regard to Angus Richard’s contribution to Local Musings (HT November 2021), it was disappointing to see him firmly plant his feet in very shallow soil. Almost 60 years ago, he says, Australia was predominantly a JudaeoChristian country with almost 90% of the population identifying as such’. Where did he get this statistic?

He then goes on, if I read this correctly, to describe how through multi-culturalism we have lost the coherent

LETTERS, LEUNIG AND LIGHT RELIEF Relax, read a few letters, enjoy a crossword and cartoon, and maybe put pen to paper (finger to keyboard) yourself!

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values that bind us, ‘lost the foundations of what it means to be Australian’. Really?

and design to the basic needs and survival of native plants and animals.

So, where is the mention of Indigenous Australians?

Surely they are the originators of what it means ‘to be Australian’? And I doubt their Australia is/was predominantly Judaeo-Christian.

This means that urban planners and developers follow a series of steps, usually set early in the planning process, to achieve a positive outcome for biodiversity.

Sadly, although largely missing this opportunity, we can at least protect precious remnant habitats.

While I understand his underlying sentiment that we have become more fractured, and that having common values is helpful to a cohesive society, I feel his execution of this point is a little skewed. It glaringly leaves out any acknowledgement that, actually, if we really wanted to be ‘Australian’ we would follow the belief system and values of the Indigenous Australians before Christianity or anything else.

Lucy Watson, Palmwoods

Bushland and urban design I have lived in Maleny for 25 years and around 5 years ago I joined a walking group based on the coast. This is how I learnt about the small pockets of bushland saved largely through the efforts of locals. These are now oases that provide relief from the continual rush and noise of the coast. Yes, it is an oasis for us humans, and for other creatures equally deserving of a place to be.

I am no planner, but I see that the roads planned to invade parts of Ben Bennett Park in Caloundra, whether they be one or two-laned, will strike a death knell for this already pocket-sized reserve. There are other ways the coast (and hinterland) could have developed - ways that build nature into urban design, by linking urban planning

Bad Jokes of the Month

Crossword

True love lasts forever It’s the World Cup Final, and a man makes his way to his seat right next to the pitch.

He sits down, noticing that the seat next to him is empty. He leans over and asks his neighbour if someone will be sitting there.

‘No,’ says the neighbour. ‘The seat is empty.’

‘This is incredible,’ said the man. ‘Who in their right mind would have a seat like this for the Final and not use it?’

The neighbour says, ‘Well actually the seat belongs to me. I was supposed to come with my wife, but she passed away. This is the first World Cup Final we haven’t been to together since we got married.’

‘Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that. That’s terrible…. But couldn’t you find someone else, a friend, relative or even a neighbour to take her seat?’

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The man shakes his head. ‘No,’ he says.

‘They’re all at the funeral.’

Quick Quote

“Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.”

– Mark Twain

Some of the reasons for protecting bushland reserves include connecting to nature to increase our own health and well-being, contributing to climate change adaptation and mitigation, and to conserve nature for its own sake.

It is not too late to protect Ben Bennett Park and other bushlands from destruction. For instance, consider signing this petition at https://chng.it/s4ZQ6LWxjy. At the same time meander in Ben Bennett bushland and love what it offers.

Regards, Dr Marcelle Holdaway

Mechanic saved the day On October 22nd by nephew was getting married at The Chapel in Montville and we were all staying at Altitude.

When it came to getting to bride, the wedding car, a classic XY GT Falcon, would not start.

Panic was an understatement! A phone call to Montville Mechanical and Lathan came to the rescue. He not only turned up within 15 minutes but had to go back to his workshop and get extra gear to fix the problem.

A huge shout out to Lathan!

Kind regards, Lizzy Grove

Orchid success On behalf of the Nambour Orchid Society, thank you for assisting our efforts with publishing the details of our recent Orchid Species Show held at the Buderim Uniting Church Hall. It was a stunning display and a successful outcome for the efforts put in by our members.

With every good result we have, it means that our ongoing support for Ciitmani Hospice Services can continue with substantial donations to assist them in such a worthwhile cause.

Warm regards, Gina McMonagle (President)

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THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS

It was the day before Christmas And throughout the store Every employee was preparing for war With all the surfaces cleaned and polished It was clear the true memory of Christmas had been abolished Out came the manager dressed in his festive suit Fantasizing about selling all his expensive loot And after a rousing speech which struck a festive chord He flung open his tinsel-covered doors to the horde And with sudden vehemence and aggression, they poured And some of the more excitable customers even roared And into the shops with speed, they raced Bustling and bumping other in their haste For the safety of others, they completely ignored As they searched for the gift that was so adored For they had been completely brainwashed and beguiled By the wishes of their own small spoilt child A tide of children was pilling on Santa’s lap To beg for some plastic throwaway …

But then suddenly a loud cry came from the back Jesus had tripped over Santa’s overfilled sack Immediately they turned, stopped, and stared As the bearded mouth opened some even felt scared “I thought this day was about me you greedy fools Not finding your husband the perfect set of tools And how come I no longer get the slightest bit of attention Even on Christmas Day I don’t hardly even get a mention And why is it you’re fighting in this crummy little store For a gift that your relatives will find an absolute bore Think about it, you could be at home with a cup of tea Relaxing in a quiet arm chair in front of the Christmas tree Or if you must, you could be browsing online Looking for Christmas gifts for your relatives just like I do for mine.” © Gudrun Harris-Rosenfeldt

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Poetry is an arrangement of language, artistic word pictures that attempt to inspire imagination, evoke emotion and provoke humour.

Poets are illustrators of words that create beauty and intensity, and the HT is proud to give them a platform.

CHRISTMAS EVE Slip out the side door At the edge of the bush Fleeing the Christmas Of gilded gifts and tinselled tree Sacrificed turkey Varnished and trussed.

Crouch Knee- hug Listen.

To the parted grass Of the wallaby track.

In the fading forest Kookaburras carol

A shout from the house Freeze like the quarry Down wind of the forest ....... Silence ........

Reach the deep sides Of eucalypt forest Slalom down The dry timbered gully

Silent shadows grow.

Breach a rock stream Tearing its rhythm Lulling my feet In cold clear crystal.

The climb to the bloodwoods Sharpens my breath.

A wallaby scents ....Thud, thud, thud....

A Rosella's bellsong Stills the evening.

Dark mist eddies Old branched gums Cradle the night.

The forest waits The birth of new Light. © Sue Cadell

Keep sending us your poems - we love receiving your creative work!

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We have lost the unique voice of Mungo MacCallum, however it's still good to deliberate on news, life and the idiosyncrasies of our current times. With this in mind, we've opened up the floor to you, our readers, to take up the mantle in your own way. Email: editor@ hinterlandtimes.com.au

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Liar, liar, planet’s on fire

By Doug Patterson

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iars must be called out and exposed. This is even more critical when the liar holds a position of trust in public office. In fact, the higher the position held by the liar, the more critical it is for this to happen.

However, it takes absolute certainty and extreme courage to call out and expose someone who is popular, successful, powerful and a leader.

Every Australian must share my shame when the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, called out and exposed our prime minister, Scott Morrison, as a liar. It is too little too late for Malcolm Turnbull to now say Scott Morrison has a reputation for telling lies, when he didn’t have the certainty and courage to call him out years ago.

While our ‘robust’ media have carefully used euphemisms like spin, evasion, misrepresentation, misdirection, deception, back-flip amongst others to describe many of the Prime Minister’s answers to questions in parliament and in interviews, it has so far managed to avoid actually accusing him of lying.

A few upset and angry members of the public haven’t shown that restraint - particularly during the 2019-2020 bushfire crisis, but he has to date deflected these accusations. After all, he is our prime minister.

However, the writing has been on the wall for a number of years now that Scott Morrison has a very flexible understanding of truthfulness. The succession of ‘Grant Scandals’, all of which passed through and were heavily influenced by the PM’s office, should have acted as a warning.

Then there were the crises backflips during the fires, sexual harassment in parliament and the Covid pandemic that highlighted the lack of veracity in his leadership.

Finally, his shifting position on climate change and the need for climate action, and his opposition to a Federal Integrity Commission to rein in the excesses of some Australian politicians, mean that fewer and fewer Australians feel that they can trust him.

This then is perhaps the most serious consequence when a Prime Minister acquires the reputation of being untruthful. You can’t trust him – or his government.

Every State Government in Australia has expressed difficulty working with the Federal Government over the run of the covid pandemic. For a frightening number of Australians, social media conspiracy theories are now more credible than government pronouncements.

Recent climate action negotiations have revealed that even his coalition partners don’t completely trust him.

As bad as this loss of trust in domestic politics is, it appears to be even worse on the international scene. Impromptu television shots of delegates at the G20 and Glasgow conferences highlight the isolation of Australia’s Prime Minister.

Time after time, he was caught outside informal group discussions, isolated, alone and lost. On the world stage, it seems Scott Morrison has become a pariah – but then, who wants to associate with a liar that you just can’t trust.

What I can’t understand is that we seem to have accepted the fact that we have a PM who is a liar and that’s okay. I haven’t heard one call for him to resign – but I’ll make that call. Resign Scott Morrison!

You are not fit to be my Prime Minister. I want honesty and integrity in my government and you have made a mockery of both. Even Barnaby Joyce has more integrity than you, but God help our environment.

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

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Scone Time!

Festive Scone Time is coming to Bankfoot House, Old Gympie Road, Glasshouse Mountains on December 9. Just $8 for a morning of laughter and socialising with Martin Duncan, aka Sunshine Coast Foodie, enjoying freshly baked scones, homemade jam, local cream, tea and coffee, plus music by Luke Anthony and guided tours of the heritagelisted property.

Gate Restoration A ceremony to open the first stage of the restoration of Montville’s Memorial Gate was held on Friday November 19.

Officiating was Michael Bradley, President of the Montville Village Association, and Andrew Wallace, MP for Fisher represented the Commonwealth,which contributed a grant of $10,000 for the work, while Councillor Winston Johnston represented the Sunshine Coast Council which contributed $4,000.

Michael welcomed them and members of a small crowd of participants, with a particular welcome to members of the Year 6 students from the Montville State School (pictured) and their Principal, Adam Montgomery.

After speeches, Piper, Gordon Ferguson, played a lament, then led the group through the gate and onto the hall deck with a march, Scotland the Brave, for morning tea.

Flexilink service Following community feedback, travellers who use the Peachester to Beerwah Flexilink transport service will have a new timetable from December 1.

Costing only $2 ($1 child/concession), the pre-booked service runs three return trips per day, Monday to Saturday and provides connections to TransLink train and railbus services at Beerwah station.

Flexilink services are funded by Sunshine Coast Council's Transport Levy on a trial basis to determine the demand for bus services in areas with limited public transport.

To book a Flexilink service phone 1300 511 163. More information, including the new timetable, is available on Council’s website by searching ‘Flexilink transport’.

Native Plants meet-up Native Plants Sunshine Coast is having a Christmas Breakup gathering on December 12. . They will meet at 8am at a Sunshine Coast native plant nursery for a short

Landsborough art exhibition Children's art is a powerful reminder to stop and appreciate the small things in the world. Come and celebrate 60 years of Landsborough Community Kindergarten with an art exhibition like no other.

All original artwork by the children will be up for sale on the evening, raising money for art experiences at the Kindergarten. Some of the fantastic pieces of artwork include: photography, painting, sculptures, fibre art and textile art. There is something for everyone. Head to their Facebook page for more information and to get your free tickets to the event.

Saturday December 4, 13 Maleny St, Landsborough, 4pm-7pm.

New look library Sunshine Coast Council’s Nambour and Heritage Library recently celebrated the venue’s contemporary and vibrant new look.

The recent refurbishment includes a number of striking wall murals, new furniture, shelving and layout modifications, and increased BYO device spaces, which includes tables with built in USB points and power points, so you’ll never run out of battery.

Captivating heritage images from the Picture Sunshine Coast catalogue are also now showcased on the walls within the library.

Decorate to win!

Enter the Maleny Business Maleny Business Christmas Decoration Competition - decorate your shop front for a chance to win $1000 (1st prize), $750 (2nd prize) or one of two encouragement prizes of $250. Funded and judged

by Councillor Johnston, with the winner announced at the Maleny Lane Christmas Night event on December 10.

Find out about the State of our Region It’s time to recognise our collective achievements with Mayor Mark Jamieson’s annual State of our Region update. The Mayor and a number of community representatives will share their thoughts on the region’s economic recovery, outstanding achievements, and priorities ahead.

Watch it live on Council's website or Facebook page on 8 December at 9am.

Is your swimming pool safe?

Pools capable of holding more than 300mm in depth, which includes all swimming pools, spas, portable and inflatable pools, must comply with the Queensland Government pool safety standard.

Swimming pool owners should be doing regular checks to ensure their pool barriers are compliant. Be sure your pool is summer ready by visiting Council’s website for details about pool safety compliance.

200 FREE adventures on your doorstep Avoid school holiday boredom with Adventure Sunshine Coast – your number one way to find more than 200 FREE walking, cycling, mountain biking, paddling and horse riding trails right across the region. From exploring a 1km community playground loop with your toddler to discovering a hidden hinterland trail with an adventurous tweenager, you’ll also be sure to enjoy the experience! Find your next adventure at adventure.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

One for the calendar

Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online – Thursday, 9 December at 9am.

Top spots for shorebirds revealed Council has shared the region's top spots for the best shorebird views on the Pumicestone Passage and Maroochy River. So grab your binoculars and camera, download a map, and head out this weekend during the low tide to see how many of these remarkable birds you can spot. Download the maps from Council's website.

Be enchanted by The Festive Garden Don’t miss The Festive Garden, Council’s new walkthrough Christmas lights experience taking place from 17 – 21 December at the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden. You’ll find Christmas spirit, beautiful lights in a magical setting, face painting, Santa, elves and entertainment—all for free!

Bookings essential and entry is via Park and Ride only. Visit events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for details.

Fancy an office on the beach or in a park?

Calling on new or existing businesses – apply now for a three-year high-use / high-impact permit available for a range of commercial activities on public land such as surfing and kite surfing schools, jet ski or boat hire, stand up paddle boarding, skydiving, refreshment vans and mobile dog washing.

Applications for permits at 29 locations close on 12 December 2021. Permits will be valid from 1 July 2022 until 30 June 2025. For more details, visit sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

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A new survey reveals many Australians are feeling unsettled as Beyond Blue launches a new push to support the nation’s mental health and wellbeing.

Beyond Blue CEO Georgie Harman said, “The pandemic and the transition to living with COVID is affecting us all in different ways and it’s understandable if you’re a little unsure about what to feel right now, or if you’re feeling a few different things at once.”

A new early intervention initiative called Mixed Emotions will now appear on radio, digital channels and streaming services, reassuring people that mixed feelings are common and encouraging people to reach out to

the Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service.

“So we want to reassure people that you don’t have to have the perfect words.

Our empathetic counsellors can help you make sense of how you’re feeling. Just talking things through can make you feel less alone, give you some practical advice, and contribute to better mental health,” Ms Harman said.

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Queensland Health’s Acting Deputy DirectorGeneral and Chief Medical Officer, Professor Keith McNeil says, “Ross River virus infections account for the largest number of human mosquito-borne disease notifications in Queensland, and the summer months lead into the peak time for Ross River cases.

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“Biting can be experienced at any time of day, but some species are most active at dusk and dawn.

The BreastScreen Queensland mobile service is at the Beerwah Community Hall until December 10, 2021, providing free, high quality breast cancer screening to women in the area.

“Regularly apply insect repellent, wearing loose, light-coloured clothing to cover up arms, legs and feet and use other insecticide-based mosquito control devices where possible.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, affecting 1 in 7 Queensland women.

“Around your home, you should empty containers holding water at least weekly and ensure flyscreens are in good order so mosquitoes can’t enter your home easily.

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s we head towards Christmas, the end of the year and the possibilities of Covid cases and the accompanying restrictions, people are doing what they can on a practical level in an attempt to feel secure. This will differ from person to person. However, it is the state of our consciousness that will determine how we pass through the changes ahead.

While this may seem a long way from your reality, everything you do and everything that you put your attention on can make your life better or worse. We are bound by the circumstances in which we live, but how we react to them is up to us.

of our relationships, and it is the extent to which the inner field of unity is expressed in the collective consciousness of society that determines the level of harmony in the environment.

Knowledge of life is important and can help to assist us on our way.

If we are just given a list of food we The knowledge and can or can’t eat with little education experience available in the Vedic about the nutritional benefits or wisdom of life, provides both the In a world of change potential reactions, the incentive means to get to the goal of selfthe only real security comes realisation, while simultaneously to follow the advice will be limited. from within. The state of Likewise, knowledge of the reality providing guidance of how to live equanimity is not attained by along the way. of life can provide inspiration to intellectualising about it but move in a more positive direction, The key to Vedic wisdom is to but ultimately there needs to be an by going to the place where have a holistic approach to life and to experiential value. there is permanence, the deepest state of being or source go to the source to sort out the issue After almost 15 years of or prevent problems from arising of the mind. contributing to the Hinterland Times in the first place. We don’t treat a When the mind has fathomed shrivelling plant by putting water on I am taking a break from writing and stabilised its deepest state, this column. However, if you want its leaves, we water its roots. the challenges and turbulence to have the experience of what I It is the inner workings of of everyday life are experienced have been writing about, I teach our digestive system that are like the fluctuating waves viewed Transcendental Meditation and responsible for how we metabolise provide Ayurvedic consultations. I from the depths of the ocean as our food, it is the inner feelings and offer free information sessions on opposed to riding the tidal waves emotions that determine the quality TM, so just get in touch to book. on the surface.

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health, wellness and beauty

Have a chat with Nat T

ucked away in the characterful central shopping hub of Montville is one of the friendliest chemists around. Montville Pharmacy is a family owned, locally operated and globally minded business which has been serving the community and visitors since 1997.

In 2013, Natalie and Tristan Lindner bought the business and, along with their son and daughter, became a firm part of the community.

Pharmacist Natalie said, “We visited Montville as a young dating couple and dreamed of living here one day. We eventually took the plunge into business ownership and have not looked back. It is always a juggle being a mum and a pharmacist, but despite the challenges, I love it.”

Pharmacist and owner of Montville Pharmacy, Natalie Lindner, loves being part of the community - image Victoria McGuin

Natalie shared how they hoped to own a business that could support their family and make a difference on a local and global level.

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“We are passionate about releasing children from poverty and are avid supporters of the organisation Compassion International in its ministry around the world, releasing children and their families from poverty, in Jesus’ name."

Having worked in other locations as a pharmacist, Natalie shared how special it is to be a pharmacist in Montville.

“The work is interesting and rewarding, working closely with local doctors and health care providers and serving this warm community. It’s genuine when I smile at work.

Visiting the Beerwah Community Hall until the 10th December 2021

“I love that in small business you get to do a bit of everything, from consulting about vitamins, checking a Webster pack or cleaning shelves, to mixing up a cream, ordering jelly beans, or showing a customer how to use a medication management app. The list goes on!” she laughed.

“When you are involved in people’s healthcare you naturally become a part of their life. There are sad days when a customer passes away, and joyous days

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when you hear of a new baby, both of which I have experienced recently.”

Working through the pandemic has had many ups and downs, especially in the world of pharmacy.

“Many changes have had to be implemented and the community has been very understanding.

“I love the comments from locals when they enter the pharmacy and I ask how they are. Some regulars spring to mind: ‘Any fitter and I’d be dangerous’, ‘Fair to middling’, ‘I’m good tomorrow’, ‘Well I’m in here, aren’t I?’ ‘Very well thank you, how are you girls?’

“I couldn’t do it without my team, Tracy, Deb, Jess and Emryn - they are a caring, experienced and hardworking group of ladies who also love working in this community.”

Natalie plans to meet the health and wellbeing needs of the community for a long time to come.

“We are always open to suggestions for ways that we can serve our customers in the best way possible - whether that involves carrying a new product or considering a new service, so please pop in and say hello,” Natalie smiled.

health, wellness and beauty ACUPUNCTURE

COLONIC HYDROTHERAPY continued

The Chi Hub Trent Banyan of 'High on Chi', specializes in Esoteric Acupuncture which rapidly accelerates your personal and spiritual growth. Located at The Chi Hub Nambour www.highonchi.com.au or www.thechihub.com.au Contact 0429 044 187

ASTROLOGY

Aqueous Colon Therapy Certified Holistic Colon Hydrotherapy practitioner in Montville. TGA approved medical sterile single-use disposable equipment.

Call Rachel for a confidential consultation regarding your GUT Health issues 0409 761 464

COUNSELLING & LIFE COACHING

Heart Mind Astrology with Ruth Donnelly Explore your life with astrology, bringing you insight at times of turmoil, transition and transformation. Online consultations available.

0409 564 276 astrology@ruthdonnelly.com.au

Astrid de Ruiter – Psychotherapist & Certified Mindfulness Teacher Offering quality mindfulness training, groups or individuals and mindfulness and body based counselling and psychotherapy. Caring, down to earth, effective with more than 12 yrs experience. Ph: 0401 624 757 www.sunshinecoastmindfulness.com.au

BEAUTY THERAPISTS Emmanuelle’s Beauty For all your beauty needs, facials, lash extensions, lash lift, waxing and more contact Em on 0410 670 519. Monday-Friday, evening appointments also available.

3/66 Maple St Maleny.

Josie Coco: Gestalt Psychotherapist Together we’ll explore obstacles to achieving, thriving and living well. One-on-one, online, and in groups. Personal therapy and business leadership development.

Ph: 0498 065 306 www.josiecoco.com

MASSAGE THERAPISTS The Stillpoint - Katie White I am delighted to announce that The Stillpoint is open again – observing all recommended Health & Safety guidelines. Please phone me on 0400 722 786 to make an appointment.

26 Coral St Maleny.

PLACE YOUR LISTING HERE MEDICAL CENTRE Ochre Health Medical Centre Offering onsite Doctors, experienced nursing staff and Allied health services.

Ph Maleny: 5494 2388; Ph Montville: 5442 9144 Book online at www.ochrehealth.com.au

NATUROPATH BOWEN THERAPISTS

HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS Nellies Creative Hair Design Cut and Colour specialists.

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

21 Coral St Maleny – Ph: 0438 785 443

Christian Dunham Gentle yet powerful and suitable for all ages, Bowen Therapy stimulates the body to rebalance, promoting healing, pain relief and the recovery of energy. Ph: 0448 303 013 www.christiandunham.net

Naturopathy4Me - Eta Brand B. Naturopathy, BSc Public Health, Medical Technologist Uniquely trained, 30+yrs experience.Treatment for Chronic & Acute conditions. Renewal and recovery using the healing power of nature.

FREE-15 minute Naturopathy Discovery Session 5476 4993 or info@naturopathy4me.com.au

NDIS REGISTERED PROVIDER CHIROPRACTORS Maple Chiropractic Maleny Dr. Stephen Lowe, Dr. Samuel Lowe, Dr. Catherine Metcalf, Dr. Rebel Hungerford Concession, family rates & HICAPS available.

Gentle, effective care for the whole family.

45 Maple Street, Maleny. Ph. 5494 3322 www.maplechiropractic.com.au

HOME CARE RangeCare Offering in-home and respite care services to support independent living. Our tailor-made services are available to everyone in the community. We can deliver your home care package. Ph: 5445 7044 Visit: www.rangecare.com.au

SUPPORT2U-local community business providing disability supports NDIS Reg No. 4050054299 Providing high quality care for disability support, community participation and customised outings for your needs.

M: 0438 256 098 E: admin@support2u.biz www.support2u.biz

NUTRITIONIST Hinterland Chiropractic Dr Josephine Sexton. Using gentle, safe and effective techniques to maintain spinal health and wellbeing. Concession rates, Family discounts and HICAPS available.

2/70 Maple Street, Maleny. Ph: 5435 2987

Dr John Pirie Chiropractor & Applied Kinesiologist Gentle hands on chiropractic using applied kinesiology. Over 30 years in private practice. Families welcome.

Mon and Wed 2-5pm, Fri 9-12 noon.

19 Coral Street Maleny, Ph: 0492 949 695

COLONIC HYDROTHERAPY Hinterland Colonics Health & Wellness Certified Colonic Hydrotherapist & Naturopath.

Call us for all your cleansing and detoxification needs. Our medical grade equipment is singleuse, sterile and disposable. Flexible appointments 7days 0401 750 255

HOMEOPATHY Pauline Ashford - B.H.Sc, Complementary Med & Homeopathy Classical homeopathy; Lymphatic drainage; Dorn spinal, joint and headache therapy; EFT - Emotional Freedom Techniques; Reiki 130 Ansell Rd Witta – Ph: 5494 4101 E: malenyhomeopathy@gmail.com

ReWilded – Rochelle Voysey Kinesiologist & Functional Nutritionist.

Chronic fatigue, inflammation, anxiety, depression, hormone & gut imbalances, learning & behaviour, sleep, trauma & pain. Create real, lasting change. Rebalancing restorative healing.

M: 0412 720 561 E: rewilded.health@gmail.com Fb: rewilded.health

PERSONAL TRAINER, FITNESS, DANCE

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

HYPNOTHERAPY Christian Dunham Specialising in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, a combination of clinical hypnotherapy and psychotherapy used to treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, phobias and other chronic conditions.

Free initial consultation. Ph: 0448 303 013 www.christiandunham.net

PHYSIOTHERAPY/OSTEOPATHY Range of Motion Physiotherapy Maleny, Mapleton and Imbil Russ, Karl, Andrew and Kathryn. Providing the highest quality care to restore & maintain optimal physical function & mobility.

Ph: 5478 6600 www.rangeofmotion.com.au

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professional services

LEGAL SERVICES Easton Lawyers Tove Easton Principal Lawyer Your Local Lawyers in Maleny 62 Maple St, Maleny. Ph: 5494 3511 Email: tove@eastonlawyers.com.au

REAL ESTATE

VETERINARY CARE

RE/MAX Hinterland Your property is worth more with us!

07 5408 4220, 0447 737 737 sales@remaxhinterland.com.au remaxhinterland.com.au 32 Maple Street, Maleny

Lember and Williams (the LAW team) Carolyn Williams – City Expertise, small town service. Stirling on Bunya, 13 Bunya Street, Maleny. Ph: 5495 1499 Email: carolyn@landw.com.au www.landw.com.au

Baker Robinson Lawyers Steve Robinson, 20 years experience.

Professional and friendly Legal Team.

Suite 7, 43 Maple St Maleny. Ph: 5494 2665 E: maleny@brlawyers.com.au www.brlawyers.com.au

District Vets Maleny Veterinarian Susan Portas and her team provide professional, compassionate care for your pets.

Hours Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 8am-6pm; Wed 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-12noon 7 Myrtle St Maleny Ph: 5499 9077

Blackall Range Real Estate Selling and Renting Homes on the Range every reader receives FREE Advertising and Marketing + Lowest Sales Commission, Guaranteed! Call 5499 9966 or visit 1/5 Maple Street, Maleny

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

We dare to be different!

Our results speak for themselves, so if you are looking to sell your property DON’T SIGN ANYTHING .. .Call us.

Ph: 07 5478 5288 or check out www.rogerloughnanrealestate.com.au

ACU-PET Veterinary Acupuncture and Rehabilitation Therapies Dr Esther Horton BVSc(Hons), CVA, CCRT. Experienced Small Animal Veterinarian qualified in Veterinary Acupuncture and Rehabilitation Therapies is now practicing in Maleny.

Consultations by appointment only.

Ph 0403 111 878. www.acupet.net.au

PRINTING AND PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS 4CP Promotional Products, Printing, Stickers & Design Wayne Knetter is very clever with digital designs, whether it's from online graphic sites like CANVA or inhouse using Adobe applications.

Shop 8, 18 Blackall St, (down lane next to SPAR) Woombye. 07 5442 3341

Brant & Bernhardt Property At Brant & Bernhardt Property we understand that it's all in the attention to detail, even the little things matter. Learn how ‘We Can Sell Yours Too!’ Dee 0423 259 931 Susan 0428 573 170

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trade and services ANTENNAS

CARPENTRY Jim's Antennas Digital & problem reception specialists.

Locally owned, servicing the hinterland.

Call Craig Titheradge today for a free quote.

Ph: 131 546 www.jimsantennas.com.au

ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS Roll Formed Driveways Roll Formed Driveways provides a range of asphalt, bitumen and road base to residential, commercial and civil customers. Trust us to complete your project. Call us for a free measure and quote. PHONE (07) 5446 7104

Patios, decks, renovations, new work All aspects of carpentry from planning to the finished product. All work guaranteed Qld BSA No 103-1105 Ph Steve: 0402 167 355

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Window Wizard - Timber Window Specialist Restoration, glazing, repairs, modifications, sash cords, spirals, Queenslander homes and more.

Call Rommy 0404 757 552 www.window-wizard.com.au

CARPET CLEANING Hale Carpet Cleaning Brad Hale, your carpet cleaning professional.

Owner Operator since 2005. Carpets, rugs, tile and grout, mattresses, car upholstery, lounge suites.

Contact Brad 0457 999 926 clean@halecarpetcleaning.com.au

Top Of The Range Electrical Your local licensed electrical contractor.

Range based, on time, leaves no mess.

Servicing all your electrical requirements.

Quality workmanship. Fully insured. Lic: 83000 Call Chris 0416 220 232

GATEWORK Richardson Gateworks Specialising in new Aluminium gate systems, drive motors and automation of existing gates including servicing of most popular makes, design and quotes of property entrances.

Contact Paul 0412 698 595.

CLOCK REPAIR

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Montville Clockshop Repairs for Cuckoo, Grandfather, Mantle, Wall Clocks. Antique clock restoration. We can supply quartz movement and parts, and repair quartz clocks. P: 07 5442 9409. www.clockshop.com.au enquiries@clockshop.com.au

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

Ph: 1800 558 745 or 0402 456 391

HANDY MAN AND HOME MAINTENANCE Montville Handy Man 30 years building experience. Available now for carpentry, home maintenance and repairs, small concreting jobs. Prompt and reliable service.

Call Wayne 0434 724 030.

JEWELLERY - COMMISSIONS AND DESIGN Wasshausen Gems + Jewels Fine individually designed and traditional handmade jewellery in a contemporary style with natural Gemstones, Pearls & Opals.

Commision & redesign, alteration & repairs.

Call Birgit in her Maleny workshop 0490 146 982

PAINTING

ROCK WALLS City to Surf Painting & Decorating Richard Daveson Owner/Operator QBCC 1117847 range local for over 25 years. All aspects of painting include re-paints, inside and out, reno's, new work, metal roof and anti-mould coatings.

From Kureelpa to Maleny. Call 0418 708 620

PLANT NURSERIES

Phil Watts Quality Rock Walls Retaining, free standing design and construction.

Hand crafted feature stonework specialist. Built by local qualified stonemason, 40 years experience with 23 years here on the range. Ph: 5445 7218 or mobile: 0401 535 476 E: philsrocks@hotmail.com

ROOFING

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

Barung Landcare Native Plant Nursery Your local community nursery stocks an extensive range of species indigenous to the Blackall Range and surrounds. Open to the public Wed–Fri 9am–3pm, Sat 9am–12pm Ph: 0429 943 152 E: nursery@barunglandcare.org.au

Roof & Gutter Maintenance Clean gutters, Blocked downpipes, New & repair downpipes, Roof repairs & leaks, Fix leaking gutters, New gutters & fascias, Install & service whirly birds, Skylights & Water Tanks.

Free quotes, local bloke, over 20 yrs experience Phone Brad 0419 712 081

SMALL REPAIRS Tiny Eco Repair/Repack Shed Xavier offers small repairs including Repack/ Battery replacements. Everything you can bring to the shop. Text only Xavier on 0402 528 560

PLUMBING & WASTEWATER LANDSCAPING & DESIGN Amber Leaf Landscaping Looking for a landscaper who can deliver?

Tohm Hajncl heads the team that offers you guaranteed quality. Choose from landscaping consultations, designs, construction and planting, pre-sale makeovers and specialised maintenance services. Ph: 5445 9801 www.amberleaf.com.au

Handbuilt Stone QBCC 1235589 Licensed, range-based professional. Traditional rock walls, pillars, steps, paving, entrance walls and all garden features. Visit our website to see previous work for inspiration. Phone Chris on 0438 811 975 – www.handbuiltstone.com

Anderson Plumbing & Roofing QBSA1066328 Plumbing, drainage & roofing. New work, renos, maintenance specialists. Septic systems, blocked drains, high pressure ‘sewer jett’ drain cleaner, drain camera, cable locations, tank installations, roof & guttering. Ph: 5494 3340 or 0409 541 475

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

POOL MAINTENANCE Stone on the Range Stuck for ideas? Speak to Jim, he’s an effective communicator. All stonework including raised vegie gardens, creek beds, waterfalls, sculptural features, driveway entrances, walls, steps, fire pits, steep site specialist. Ph: 0401 308 824 E: jimrstoneart@gmail.com

MOWING AND GARDENING

SwimSafe Mobile pool maintenance & repairs. Swimming pool safety inspections. FREE QUOTES Proudly servicing the Sunshine Coast Ph: 0448 793 148 – www.swimsafeqld.com.au QBCC #101629

PRESSURE CLEANING

Blueys Garden Services For all your gardening needs. Jobs include but not limited to: Mowing, Whipping snipping, Clear outs, Hedging, Tip runs, Minor landscaping and Weed management give us a call-0481 106 839

Fresh Look Pressure Washing Family business based in Maleny.

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

Swede with Speed Slashing For slashing and mowing, acres or house blocks, hedge trims, whipper snipping, rubbish removal and house maintenance call Birger for a free quote 0411 591 738.

Renu Pressure Cleaning Prompt and professional Pressure Cleaning, servicing the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland areas. Residential, rural and commercial.

For a free quote contact John 0404 848 482 or renu4blasting@gmail.com

SOLAR Megawatts Solar – Consulting, Design & Service We recommend only Quality Components & Installations.

On-Grid, Off-Grid, and Battery Storage.

Ph. Gary Phillips 0407 760 838 info@megawatts.com.au www.megawatts.com.au

TANK CLEANING Pristine Water Systems Full tanks cleaned, minimal water loss. Potable water treatment and correction, bacteria control, filtration, supply and service. Free appraisals.

Phone Steve: 0404 302 723

TREE SERVICES Tony Wootton Tree Surgeon. Dip Hort(Arb) Operating locally since 1996. Tree assessments and advice. Trees and shrubs pruned and detailed. Hazardous trees removed.

M: 0403 467 664 Ph: 54 944 917 www.twtreesurgeon.com

BRM Tree Services Locally owned and operated, qualified and insured. Tree to stump, we do it all. Tree removal and pruning, mulching, stump grinding.

Free quotes call Tim 0401 441 945

Skilled Tree Surgeon – Kevin Pampling Born and raised in Maleny, offering reasonable rates for tree work. Insured,with years of wisdom and local knowledge.

I climb, you clear = good value. Ph 0407 450 262

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back to nature Watch out for wildlife

Grace

In early March, Grace returned to Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital to practice climbing trees in a fenced plantation, and to socialise with other koalas and make the adjustment to more natural living so she could be released.

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ate last year I by wildlife received a call carer, from Australia RACHEL Zoo Wildlife Hospital ASPINALL

A month ago, Grace was finally ready to head off into the wild. She had been selected to participate in a research program run by the University of Sunshine Coast and so is fitted with a satellite tracking collar.

to care for a very young koala that had been found on a "Keep Left" sign in a busy intersection in Cleveland.

Queensland Department of Environment Guidelines recommend that koalas are returned to a 5km radius of their original location so she was returned to parkland near Cleveland where she was found.

After four days and nights of trying to find her mother to reunite her with, rescuers resolved that the juvenile koala would need to be raised by a carer and I was lucky enough to be chosen as her foster mother and she was named Grace.

Within a few days some local male koalas were seen to seek out Grace's company and then return to their own favourite trees. Grace was also tracked visiting the boys and then returning to her little parkland of trees in the urban area near Cleveland.

Koalas require a special licence and a lot of trust in order to be assigned to a carer, but in a lot of ways they're actually very straightforward to rear, especially compared to how difficult many of my macropods have been.

Grace was a delight to care for except for her fussiness on eucalyptus leaves. Koalas are renowned for being picky eaters, but my job as her carer was to ensure that she had

About That Tree

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

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ime becomes quite amorphous when you’re watching a forest grow. As you drive from Maleny out to North Maleny on the eponymous North Maleny Road and look to your right you will see the young forest that Barung Landcare, to their enormous credit, planted.

I honestly can’t remember if it was eight years ago or fifteen years ago that it was planted, but as every day goes by, the forest is growing in both size and complexity An intact rainforest is the climax of biodiversity on the planet, and this is what we are creating here right now.

Can you imagine what it will look like in three or four hundred years?

What an incredible gift to leave for future generations, our children’s children’s children.

In a relatively short space of time, a couple of decades at most, with the growth rates that we experience here on the plateau we can easily reestablish the magnificent forest that once blanketed our mountain range.

I believe our role as humans is to be stewards of the earth. I also believe in the sanctity of human life, which is why I somewhat paradoxically often recommend pruning or even removing trees near people’s homes. I would like to see the trees in our built environment managed and safe, and have our open spaces returned to the forests that they once were.

We can no longer pretend that we are not intimately connected to the land and all life on the planet. It is now time for our governing bodies to shift from an economic imperative to a planetary perspective, or at the very least include and recognise the necessity for nature conservation.

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the opportunity to browse a variety of fresh eucalyptus branches known to be popular with koalas each day.

Finding enough appropriate leaves to feed a koala every day is challenging and time-consuming work. To help me cope with this, earlier this year, I put a call out to residents of the Sunshine Coast to assist with growing koala food trees from seed.

It was lovely to see so many offers of help, several local businesses offered to be distributors. I purchased appropriate seeds and they were sold at cost price.

Some people were successful in the germination of the seeds and have now passed on seedlings for planting. Many of the seedlings are now planted in local neighbourhood properties close to boundaries, to enable koala carers to access leaf in years to come.

The trees will be kept around 2-4m to enable the fresh growth to be within easy reach.

Grace predominantly chose to only eat Blue Gum (Eucalyptus Tereticornis) leaves. A koala develops its taste for particular leaves from the pap it has received from its mum. Grace arrived into care at 1.2kg, so her favourite eucalyptus leaf was already determined.

Currently I have a new orphaned koala in care named Locket. Fortunately, she's much less picky about what kind of leaves she eats, and I have been very lucky to have the assistance of Montessori College in Forest Glen who had established a plantation to support koala carers four years ago.

The juvenile eucalypts are now at the perfect age and size for leaf harvesting, which is done for me, and I feel very spoiled by being able to collect "drive through" leaves three times a week.

The school has also taken on some of the germinated seedlings from the community project and one day their plantation will be able to support even more koalas.

Wildlife care isn't a one woman show, and I'm deeply thankful of our community members who choose to give their time, land or money to help me and other carers out. Any and all offers of assistance are thoroughly appreciated.

Rachel Aspinall is privately licensed to rescue animals and happy to do so, or will call other groups for help when needed. Phone: 0407 881 008.

Found an injured or sick animal? The HT also recommends contacting one of the many wildlife rescue services across the Sunshine Coast, such as the following: Wildlife Rescue Qld 0478 901 801; WILVOs 5441 6200; RSPCA 1300 ANIMAL; Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital 1300 369652; Eumundi Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre 5442 8057; Bat Conservation and Rescue 0488 228134; Wildlife Rescue Sunshine Coast 0458 682 152.

Native vines and scramblers The Barung Native Plant Nursery grows a range of native vines and scrambling plants that can be used in a variety of garden settings.

by MEGAN LEE - Barung Landcare

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nfortunately a lot of invasive species wreaking havoc on our local native forests are non-native vines, which were most commonly brought to Australia for ornamental purposes.

We have Native Jasmine (Jasminum volubile) which has beautiful white perfumed flowers, Scrambling lily (Geitonoplesium cymosum) which is a charming climber with white flowers and dark berries, and we also stock the Richmond Birdwing Vine, (Pararistolochia praevenosa) which is the principle host plant for the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly caterpillar!

Think dramatic flowering climbers covering outhouses and fences, and beautiful green vines draping over garden features, balconies and meandering up the sides of houses.

Today, many of these introduced vines have escaped or been purposefully dumped in the bush. And in the absence of their natural predators and competitors, they now pose a significant threat to the survival of vulnerable native wildlife such as the Southern Pink Underwing Moth and other species that rely on diverse, healthy ecosystems to survive.

Invasive vines outcompete and even smother entire understories, trees and

canopies, and threaten the diversity of forest ecosystems.

By making more conscious and informed choices about what plants go into your garden, you can help avoid these environmental catastrophes and support native wildlife and forest ecosystems to survive and thrive in our region.

Barung native Plant nursery

We have a range of other native species available too, so pop in and have a chat with our friendly staff about your native garden for wildlife, and how you might like to integrate some beautiful native vines and scramblers into the design of your home garden or conservation project.

Phone 5494 3151

Porters Lane Nursery opening times: Wednesday - Friday - 9am -3pm, Saturday 9am - 12pm

back to nature

by JAMIE WALKER

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e are the only animals which domesticate others and use them as commodities or as our servants. We are also the only species that turns others into pets. It seems to be something that human beings cannot resist.

It is hard to ignore the attraction of the bright, intelligent eye or our own subjective response to the quality we call cuteness. And if these features are expressed in creatures which boldly approach us, we are hooked.

Pied Butcherbird - image Patrick Colley

Why do we do it; this feeding thing? I have heard people say that they do it to give something back to wildlife, which has lost so much. But the species we feed have been winners in the world we have engineered to suit our own needs.

One of the principal elements of human inclination towards “lesser” animals, is to feed them – the ducks in the park, the water dragon under the café table and, of course, the Butcherbirds, magpies and Kookaburras that come to picnic tables and to our decking. In some places, these birds appear with a confidence not to be deterred.

Our real motivation is difficult to deny. Just like those who, despite warnings and pleas, feed dingoes on Fraser Island, we feed garden birds because it entertains us. Sadly, that entertainment can cause nuisance, damage and distress to other people and other things down the line; and hinders better understanding and conciliation with nature.

Most people who feed birds, feel pleased with their results. But all is often not as it seems. Feeding large, confident species which have gained from habitat changes caused by urban development, improves their circumstances at a cost to others.

Butcherbirds and Kookaburras are predators.

Predation is important and natural in a balanced system, but feeding predators promotes an increase in their numbers to a level that upsets that balance.

Last year, when pottering in my garden, I was followed by a Willie Wagtail. Now he is away over the fence, because my steps are dogged by up to seven magpies.

I recently met a lady with binoculars along the Maleny Trail boardwalk. She told me that she could no longer enjoy the small birds in her garden; they were gone and it upset her. Neighbours had been feeding an increasing number of Butcherbirds. The likely connection was compelling.

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hen it comes to re-establishing native vegetation we tend to concentrate on the planting of trees and shrubs and, if we’re lucky, maybe a few Lomandra. But to truly re-establish a diverse ecosystem we must help establish all the groundcovers too such as grasses, herbs, small shrubs and ferns.

Planting native groundcovers in your own backyard (as well as trees and shrubs) is often even easier than in big revegetation projects, because the small plants are vulnerable to weed competition and your input with mulch and weeding can be vital in establishing native groundcovers.

Groundcover plants are crucial in providing a safe home for ground-based animals such as skinks, frogs, snakes, bush rats, antechinus and of course a whole host of insects (don’t say yuk, think of them as bird food!).

Control of groundcover weeds is crucial while establishing native groundcovers, for example lawn grasses such as couch, carpet grass and kikuyu need to be eliminated and subject to ongoing control through blanket mulching and or weeding. Once well established though, native groundcovers can outcompete and shade out the weeds.

Groundcover plants are also crucial in providing the food resources such as seed, fruit, leaf and tubers to everything from birds, butterflies and beetles right through to wallabies and The great thing about many groundcovers kangaroos (if you’ve got a really big backyard). is that they are easy to grow yourself by either directly transplanting around your garden or Groundcover plantings can be very establishing in pots to plant later. rewarding for you if you love your native fauna, because they can be very rich in the resources Plants such as Native Violets (Viola banksii), they provide and in effect act like a magnet for Native Pennyroyal (Mentha diemenica) and native fauna in your area!

Yellow Buttons (Chrysocephalum apiculatum)

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Native Grassy plants such Flax Lilies (Dianella sp.), Matt Rushes (Lomandra sp.) and Kangaroo Grass (Themeda triandra) are easy to grow from seed or transplant as seedlings. All the plants listed (and so many more) can be available at Forest Heart ecoNursery.

Our home is buzzing (or should that be tweeting) with a huge diversity of small birds at the moment, including Red Brow Finch, New Holland Honey Eater, Golden Whistler, Redbacked Fairy Wren, Lewin’s HoneyEater, Whip Birds and many more.

None of our plantings are much older than 14 years, but the dense plantings of groundcovers and low shrubs near the house provide home and food for these little critters and so many more.

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ictim to some recent wild weather and high winds was a magnificent 40 m Grey Gum (Eucalyptus propinqua) that came down at Mount Mellum.

Thankfully, where it fell was in an open grassy area on Barung Landcare President Ian McMaster's property.

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Rather than being cut up for firewood, the destiny of this majestic tree is to become a significant part of the new Barung Nature Centre’s Stage 1 development at the Maleny Precinct which is currently underway.

“The vision of the Barung Nature Centre is to, not only be a hub for community connection and education,” explains Barung Landcare General Manager Doug Evans, “but to also be a leading example of sustainable building design which uses locally sourced materials, and local labour, to deliver what we envision to be a wonderful asset to the Sunshine Coast community.

“By using locally sourced and milled timber from our Barung President’s property, well, you don’t get more local and sustainable than that!”

Stage 1 of the development will see the Barung Native Plant Nursery at Porters Lane be relocated to the new Precinct site on Parkland Dr where the stunning ‘Barung Seed Forest’ has already been established by the Barung Landcare team.

The timber panels which are currently drying will be used on the walls of the new workshed, and some carefully carved benchtops will be used for the sales desktop.

Ross Doherty, who is overseeing the project at the Precinct, said, “The link created between conservation and sustainability with this simple act really shouldn't be understated. Every time I look at the walls and the sales desktop I will know exactly where that amazing piece of timber grew!”

With more storms predicted strong winds (unfortunately) may bring down more trees around the region. If this is the case and you have appropriate hardwood trees available, Barung Landcare would be keen to hear from you.

If you would be interested in donating your tree for harvesting, please contact Doug Evans doug@barunglandcare.org.au

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roperty buyers should be increasingly wary of the promises of fast gains from flipping real estate, according to Pete Wargent, co-founder of BuyersBuyers Australia’s first national network of property buyer’s agents.

Mr Wargent said, “as we approach the peak of each market cycle, in all asset classes, new markets entrants increasingly chase the allure of quick gains, and this property market cycle will be no different.

“But flipping property in a hot market in the expectation of fast returns can lead to regrettable decisions, especially as the costs of tradies and materials are currently very high.

“The media headlines have reported such trends lately in the U.S. as speculators have turned to online apps and algorithms to help them flip properties quickly, hopeful of a quick profit, but shortcomings in the models and processes have seen many come unstuck.”

Doron Peleg, CEO of RiskWise Property Research, noted that the transaction costs involved in the buying and selling real estate increase the risks of nominal losses for those looking to flip properties.

Mr Peleg said that the average duration of property ownership has increased over recent years, yet still 5 to 10 per cent properties can be sold for a nominal loss.

“It’s fairly well recognised that due to transaction costs, such as stamp duty and real estate agent’s fees, buying and selling property in Australia too frequently can be a costly experience.

“Homeowners intuitively understand this, and the average holding period for houses has increased over recent years. However, recently due to low stock levels owners have feared being unable to execute a suitable move, and the average holding period for houses is now more than a decade across most parts of Australia” Mr Peleg said.

Mr Wargent said the property market is expected to be strong in 2022, but there will be no repeat of the rapid

price gains experienced across the country in 2021.

“More listings are coming online now, but competition for A-grade properties remains fierce. Even within suburbs and streets, there are nuances best interpreted by local market expertise and, in a rapidly moving market, an expert buyer’s agent offers invaluable insights.”

“The statistics show that a well-executed purchase at the right price with a properly carried out due diligence process, combined with a reasonable time horizon, will greatly reduce or eliminate the risk of capital loss.”

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e recently had 45 inspections in five days, resulting in 15 written offers being presented to the owners, selling well above the asking price! If you are thinking of selling, this could be you!

The market is still powering on and does not show any signs of slowing. With the Queensland border scheduled to open in December we are expecting an influx of Southern buyers coming to the Hinterland in search of a new home.

Buyers are desperate to secure a home for the new year and in some cases are willing to pay well above the asking price. Contrary to popular belief buyers do buy over the Christmas/New Year period in readiness for new school enrolments and job transfers.

Our office will be closed over the Christmas/ New Year period but we will be available via phone and email. Inspections will still be run over this period by appointment only.

Properties are really scarce at the moment so, if you are thinking of selling, now is the time to achieve a premium price for your property. We will be open for the Maleny Late Night Christmas event on December 10 from 5pm-8pm so pop in and say hello, we would love to meet you.

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ur property market in the hinterland continues to thrive with healthy increases in all suburbs in the twelve-month period from Oct 2020 to Oct 2021. (Information taken from Realestate.com.au and CoreLogic.)

Maleny property prices were up by just over 22%, North Maleny up by 25.65%, Reesville up by 31.44%, Witta/Curramore up by 27.74%, Conondale/Elaman Creek up by 27.6%. Montville saw an increase of 29.74%, Flaxton up by 18.29%, and Mapleton up by 11.54%.

Agency: Brant and Bernhardt Contact: Susan Brant 0428 573 170 Dee Bernhardt 0423 259 931

If you are thinking of selling, call Susan or Dee today to secure the best possible price for your property. We use the most up-to-date technologies and premier

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marketing packages to ensure we capture the maximum amount of exposure for your property.

We would like to say a huge thank you to all of our sellers, buyers and referrers throughout 2021, it has been a pleasure to help you to achieve your property goals.

Merry Christmas from all at Brant and Bernhardt Property and we wish you and your families all the very best for 2022.

Agency: Brant and Bernhardt Contact: Susan Brant 0428 573 170 Dee Bernhardt 0423 259 931

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his has to be the most confusing property market on record with some ‘experts’ forecasting a continued growth in property prices until 2023 and some forecasting a drop, even crash, early in the New Year!

On the positive side, open borders (national and international) will increase the level of demand, and on the negative side increasing inflation, interest rates and the number of properties on the market will reduce the demand, as well as possibly increase the supply.

I guess whatever happens in the new year, the prices currently being obtained, for the limited number of sellers on the market, has certainly never been stronger.

Maybe knowing how much your property has grown in value, particularly over the last 12 months, is the first step to determining when is the best time to look at selling. It is our experience that nearly all appraisals carried out over the last few months have resulted in price levels exceeding owner expectations.

Call Blackall Range Real Estate on 5499 9966 for a free, no obligation price appraisal and see if you too are pleasantly surprised.

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84 Burgum Road, North Maleny

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ought after but VERY rarely found - This is a fantastic 1.5 acre block with a desirable North Maleny address! Tucked away privately from the road, you will enjoy the peace and quiet of this blue-chip location for years to come. Buyers in the high $700s should certainly inspect.

• Gated driveway access • Underground power to the block • Generous 6254m2 rural residential allotment • Rural views and mature treed surrounds • Choice of building sites - fully fenced • 2-minute drive to Maple Street Maleny • Build the home of your dreams • Plans included from the highly regarded "Pole Home Group"

Vacant land is almost impossible to find, particularly in North Maleny.

Contact the team at RE/MAX Hinterland to secure this fantastic opportunity today!

11 Parkglen Place, Maleny

Act quickly to secure this conveniently located vacant lot in the heart of town!

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ighly sought after, but rarely found! Tucked away in a private position only moments from the heart of Maleny's vibrant town you'll find 11 Parkglen Place. Being just a five minute stroll to local cafes, shops and schools, the convenience is exceptional and this 605m2 land parcel will not last long! Perfect for first home builders, or for those wishing to downsize, Parkglen Place is the place to be!

Get in quick for this one, we have the sold sign ready to go!

• Situated in the heart of town, surrounded by established homes • Quiet cul-de-sac position with forested backdrop and footpath direct to Fig St! • Underground power, town water and all other services

Land Size: 605m2 Price: Price Guide: $445,000 Agency: RE/MAX Hinterland Contact: 0447 737 737 PH: 07 5408 4220

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arely a day goes by in the real estate market where you aren’t asked what you think is going to happen next with property prices.

Expert property analysts put the recent exceptional increase in property prices, which is above 30% across the range, down to very low borrowing costs, as well as the ability for more people to work from home.

Since the start of the pandemic, there’s definitely been a shift in what people really want out of life, which has accelerated their tree change timeline. It’s fair to say that the dynamics of the work/life balance have changed forever.

Add to this the desirable location of the beautiful green rolling hills of the Hinterland, and it’s no surprise that it’s been a time like

Contact the RE/MAX Hinterland Team ASAP to organise your inspection or for further information.

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Damian Green no other for real estate sales.

Buyers will continue to face tough competition when trying to purchase their next property. With most of our property sales finding as many as six offers to purchase, there are a number of eager buyers who’ve missed out not just once, but several times on buying their next property.

With demand still outstripping supply, the frantic hunt for the perfect place to call home is set to continue well into 2022.

Agency: RE/MAX Hinterland Contact: 0447 737 737 PH: 07 5408 4220

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fter enjoying 10 highly productive years with Pia Buick Real Estate, I am thrilled to announce that I have recently joined the dynamic team at market-leading RE/MAX Hinterland.

Over the years I’ve had the pleasure in engaging with many people in our local community. And when it comes to the sale process, establishing a track record for negotiating and completing sales has certainly helped to underpin my longevity in the market.

In the short time I've been on board, there has been nothing more satisfying than to hear compliments like this coming in from buyers and sellers alike:

Damian Green and the team at RE/MAX Hinterland excelled themselves yet again.

Damian went above and beyond and we can't speak highly enough of him and his colleagues. The RE/MAX team are all not only excellent agents but really good people.

Thank you. Jane.

If you would like to discuss any part of the property market, as a buyer or seller, myself and the team here at RE/MAX Hinterland welcome the opportunity to meet with you.

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66 Cooke Road, Witta Discover the magic of “One Acre Wood” “One acre wood” is an outstanding property - thoughtfully renovated into what is effectively a new home set in stunning level parkland grounds with the tranquil recreational pond forming the centrepiece of this beautiful retreat.

• 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home with additional external studio / bedroom / office

Comprising of a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home with an additional multi-purpose studio / fourth bedroom, the property offers flexibility for a variety of work and lifestyle options. The large entertaining deck offers a perfect North Easterly aspect in which to enjoy the prolific birdlife.

• Open plan living with feature “Monocottura” single-fired Italian tiles

• Level 3,950m2 allotment - picture perfect parkland grounds

• Total renovation inside and out - presents as a brand new home • Outstanding kitchen including the amazing ESSE hybrid cooker

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• Spacious deck utilising “Trex” high quality composite decking boards • Breathtaking recreational pond constructed by Waterscapes Australia • 13.2kw Solar power system - say goodbye to power bills!

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478 Maleny-Kenilworth Road, Witta The Ultimate Lifestyle Property!

This 48 acre property is one of the most outstanding large land parcels available for your consideration in the market today. Supremely located atop the Maleny Plateau, this gently undulating and very accessible historic grazing property is a genuine one off.

of the unique attributes of the land.

The property offers a number of beautiful house sites where views can be focused on special features, or more broadly across most of the farm. While you consider your design and building options you can enjoy residing or spending time in the deluxe guest cottage, allowing you to experience and get a true sense

• 6m x 6m shed adjacent to the cottage

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Currently, the farm is portioned into 8 paddocks and used for cattle breeding purposes. The property is improved with various buildings and infrastructure including:

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• Hamptons inspired self-contained 1 bedroom cottage • Large 17.5m x 7m, 5 bay shed • Studio/Storage shed with potential for renovation and habitation • 70,000 litres rain water storage plus bore • 3 phase power.

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42 Treehaven Way, Maleny Absolute Maleny perfection!

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• Privately set on a large 5014m2 rural residential allotment • Master-built by local builder Ross Meneely • 9 foot ceilings, Sydney Blue Gum timber floors and ducted air conditioning • Custom built timber joinery to the doors and windows • 4 spacious bedrooms plus office with large ensuite and guest bathroom

23 Tamarind Street, Maleny Extraordinary opportunity in the heart of Maleny!

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• Traditional Queenslander home, newly renovated with exquisite modern interior finishes

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• Main house features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, with a sleepout and study and 2 large living areas

• Quality kitchen with Sydney Blue Gum timber bench tops, dishwasher

• Large modern dine-in kitchen, with gas cooktop, traditional tile backsplash

• Large heated lap pool, outdoor patios & landscaped gardens

• Light filled open planned living area, with garden terrace views - large backyard with plenty of opportunity.

• Established orchard and raised vegetable garden beds.

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7 Balmoral Road, Montville Montville’s Finest Character Home - Magnificent Coastal and Hinterland Views!

Perched on the picturesque eastern escarpment overlooking the Sunshine Coast, “Emirau” is a glorious character home located just a short stroll into Montville village.

Property features include: • The entrance of this charming 120 year old home, opens onto a shaded front verandah, framed by towering fig trees!

• Set on a generous 3064m2 block - all accessible and mostly level with additional terraced areas • Modern kitchen, full of personality, opens up to breathtaking

views of the Sunshine Coast framed by the back verandah • Kitchen features a falcon oven, feature tile print splash back, wine rack and feature gold tap work • Cosy sitting area situated next to the kitchen, opening on to a traditional dining room

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• Light filled and exceedingly comfortable large living room, that opens onto the back verandah • 12 foot high pressed metal ceilings, with feature mouldings, beautifully polished hardwood floorboards.

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Carley Bourne Unique and Contemporary abstract, Yandina Art and Framing, 7 Stevens Street Yandina Flying higher, The Holmes Prize for Excellence in Realistic Australian Bird Art, display at the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, Maleny

Mind Me Exhibition at Old Ambulance Station Nambour, until January 22 Woombye Lantern Parade, 5.30pm, St Margaret’s Church Jacqueline Coates painting workshops, Yandina School of Arts Mapleton Light the Lights, 5 -8pm, Christmas event, Mapleton Lilyponds Park (see Festive Feature P22,23)

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The Lounge Suite, timeless tunes from the

Rat Pack, Lind Lane Theatre, Nambour,

two shows on December 4, further info/

bookings: trybooking.com/events/ landing/818424 Montville Festive Street Fair, 4-7pm (see Festive Feature P22,23)

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Palmwoods Heritage Christmas Party, Palmwoods Cricket Club, 4.30pm - 7.30pm (see Festive Feature P22,23)

Jazz and Blues Collective, ‘Dark and Stormy

with a Twist of Christmas’, Millwell Road

Community Centre, 11 Millwell Rd East,

Maroochydore, 1.30pm to 4pm, bookings: ticketebo.com.au/jazz-blues-collective Kim Kirkman’s Inspiration Choir presents the annual Christmas concert in St Georges Anglican Church (see Festive Feature P22,23)

Yandina Christmas Carols, 6.30-8pm, Yandina Historic House (see Festive Feature P22,23)

9, 16, Christmas Nights at the Nambour Museum, 5pm to 8pm, featuring 23 SANTAtrain (see Festive Feature P22,23)

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Maleny Singers Christmas Concert at Maleny RSL Hall

The Renegade Funk Jam, Maleny Lane Night Market, December 10, info/bookings: Facebook - Maleny Lane

Maleny Late Night Christmas (see Festive Feature P22,23)

10-12 The Princess and The Golden Casket

presented by Maleny Players from 7.30pm at the Playhouse, Maleny Showgrounds

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Glasshouse Community Carols, Glasshouse Community Hall, 6.30-8.30pm (see Festive Feature P22,23)

Santa Spectacular Christmas, Beerwah Village and Marketplace, 10am-1pm (see Festive Feature P22,23)

Khaita Tibetan Annual Festival, Beerwah Community Hall, 10am-12.30pm, free event

Zonta Plant Stall in the Maple Street, Maleny kiosk from 8.30am

Offering, Sylph Circus show, 4pm and 6pm,

Maleny Indoor Activity Centre

(Maleny High School Hall), bookings visit sylphcircus.com/productions

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Christmas Carols in the Garden at Palmwoods Community Garden 5.30-6.30pm (see Festive Feature P22,23)

Christmas Carols and Twilight Markets, Burnside, 5-8pm (see Festive Feature P22,23)

Native Plants Sunshine Coast, Christmas meet-up for nursery talk and walk, followed by coffee, 8am, RSVP Pam lpw3@bigpond.com

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Stop Domestic and Family Violence, Elder Abuse Forum, Maleny RSL from 9am

Public star-gazing night from 5pm Maleny Observatory, 15 Porters Lane, Maleny

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Ad booking/editorial deadline for January 2022 HT

Nambour Chamber of Commerce Christmas event at the Tram Terminus

on Mill Street, Nambour at 5.15pm

(see Festive Feature P22,23)

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Community Christmas Carols, Mooloolah Valley Hall, 6.30 for 7pm start (see Festive Feature P22,23)

Hinterland Events January: Australia Day celebrations; Maleny Film Festival; Yandina Ginger Flower and Food Festival February: Montville: Flame Hill Grape Stomp April: ANZAC Day Services, Sunshine Coast Ukulele Festival May: Cross Country: Maleny Community Precinct; Maleny Hospital Auxiliary Fashion and Flowers; Maleny Agricultaral Show; The Planting Festival, Woodford June: Kenilworth Quilt & Craft Show; Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show July: Muscle on the Mountain Day; QLD MX Nationals Motorcross: Conondale; Queensland Garden Expo; Maleny Wedding Festival and the Mary Valley Art Festival; Celebration of Books Maleny; Mary River Festival August: Village Wedding Expo Montville September: Mitchell Creek Rock n Blues Fest; Kenilworth ArtFest; Kenilworth Show and Rodeo; Lions Welcome Dinner: Maleny; Maleny Hospital Auxiliary – A Springtime Affair; Maleny Music Festival October: Runfest; Heart of Gold Film Fest: Gympie; Blackall 100, Mapleton December: Woodford Folk Festival

Christmas Day Nambour Community Christmas Lunch, 11.30am Nambour Community Centre, to book visit: suncoastchristiancare.com.au, click on Events at Care

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Boxing Day

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New Year's Eve

Johnny Spitz Live, Banana

Bender Pub, The Shed, Palmview,

free event but table booking advised,

December 31, info/bookings: thebananabenderpub.com.au/event table-booking

Crossword Solutions A beautiful handmade Christmas wreath from Montville Market on the village hall door

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