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nless you have been living under a rock, you will know that the glorious ‘Queen of Country’, Dolly Parton, has sadly left us. This extraordinary woman was an American singer-songwriter, actress, author and entrepreneur. Along with spreading joy (and sparkles) across the world, Dolly founded the non-profit Dollywood Foundation, intended to improve educational outcomes among children. Dolly's literacy program, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, is a part of the Dollywood Foundation, and it was founded in 1995 in honor of her father, who never learned to read or write. It mails one book per month to each enrolled child from the time of their birth until they enter kindergarten. Over 1,600 local communities provide the Imagination Library to almost 850,000 children each month across the U.S., Canada, the UK, Australia and Ireland. (Disappointingly, Republican lawmakers have cut public funding over the past year in Indiana and reduced it in Missouri, from about $6 million to $2 million, leading the state to freeze new enrolments on July 1.) This access to books, no matter a child’s background, is invaluable, and I applaud Dolly and those involved in the Foundation for their passion and care. In fact, I applaud everyone who supports and encourages a love of reading! It sparks imagination, inspires critical thinking, and helps us see other points of view.

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In our small way at the HT, we also like to champion reading and a love of literature, which is why I am so excited to have a large inbox of stories for the HT Young Writer of the Year Award! Over the next few days I will be reading them all and sharing them with the other writer-judges. The winner and two runners-up will be on the October cover, with their stories inside.

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I think and hope Dolly would approve, and I’d like to finish with a quote from Dolly on the importance of books and the transformative power of stories:

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daily pet blessing, free entry for people under 18, a dedicated Kids Zone and meals included with every ticket are among the experiences awaiting visitors at the three-day Big Love Festival 2026, held at Chenrezig Institute in Eudlo on the Sunshine Coast, from 11–13 September. This annual festival will bring Tibetan culture together with contemporary live music, food, art, workshops and activities for the whole family in a 160 acres rainforest of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Festival-goers can hear the remarkable Lion’s Roar chanting of the Gyumed Tantric Monastery monks, watch the creation of an intricate Sand Mandala and enjoy performances by acclaimed musicians Tenzin Choegyal, Andrea Kirwin and Josh Lovegrove. A dedicated Dharma Kids Zone will offer creative and mindful activities for children aged five to 13, while visitors can explore interactive art spaces, exhibitions, Tibetan music and dance workshops, and a range of talks and wellbeing sessions. In one of the festival’s most distinctive experiences, visitors can also bring their pets to receive a daily animal blessing from the Chenrezig Institute Sangha. Vegetarian dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world will be served throughout the

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The music program will feature International acclaimed Tibetan musician Tenzin Choegyal, Australian singersongwriter Andrea Kirwin and Brisbane singer, songwriter and live-looping artist Josh Lovegrove. Topgyal and Tsering will lead traditional Tibetan music and dance workshops, with further opportunities to take part in creative workshops, yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound baths, talks and guided practices.

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weekend, alongside fresh chai and a curated selection of ethical market stalls. Every ticket includes one meal for each day of admission. Chenrezig Institute Board Member Calvin Yu said the Big Love Festival was designed to give people of all ages and backgrounds an engaging introduction to Tibetan Buddhism culture. “Big Love Festival is a welcoming place for people to experience the richness of Tibetan Buddhist culture alongside live music, food, art, family activities and opportunities to try something new,” Mr Yu said. “Visitors don’t need any previous experience with Buddhism, meditation or yoga. They can build their own festival weekend - whether that means watching the monks create a Sand Mandala, enjoying live music, joining a workshop, exploring the markets or bringing the family pet along for a blessing.”

In recognition of cost-of-living pressures, organisers have reduced ticket prices compared with previous years - 18 and under can attend for free, making the festival more accessible to families, while every ticket includes a meal for each day of admission. The Big Love Festival offers people the chance to spend a weekend together, enjoy memorable performances and experiences, and discover something different here on the Sunshine Coast. The $125 three-day pass includes entry across all three days and three meals—one each day. A $50 day pass includes entry on the ticket holder’s choice of Friday, Saturday or Sunday, as well as one meal. Tickets are now on sale at chenrezig.com.au/ biglovefestival. As we were about to send this issue to the printers, we heard the devastating news of the NepalTibet disaster. Words seem futile, but our hearts are with the people and animals affected by this catastrophic flood.

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Fearless Grace For six years Nambour local Lisa O’Neill has looked up and watched her daughter Mia take on the world of becoming an aerial artist.

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rom up high, aerial artist Mia O’Neill moves through the air with a fearless grace, the kind that makes the audience forget just how much strength, training and discipline sit behind every move she makes in quiet precision. Aerial artistry is where grace, strength and storytelling meet – in the air. From the powerful, fluid elegance of the silks, to the dynamic, bold and fearless trapeze that can leave an audience gasping, it all tells a story through an artist fuelled with courage, hard work, talent and bucket loads of passion. “I don’t think you ever stop being proud,” says mum Lisa. “Every time I watch her, she has grown in some way, she has upped it again and just keeps doing it.”

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Australia has an exciting developing aerial arts community, with competitions such as Aerial Eclipse where Mia recently placed 1st for trapeze and 2nd for silks. Events like these are an important celebration of both the athletic skill and artistic expression of the young aerialists, like Mia, who may want to pursue a national or international career in performance. The Sunshine Coast, it turns out, is a great place to live for those interested in aerial arts. Mum Lisa says they found not only Mia’s passion, but a welcoming and kind space. “The community around them is phenomenal. The mums and kids are wonderful, and everyone is so supportive. It is so beautiful. We found our people at AerialCatz, and it’s friends that are now family.”

Once quite small, it’s grown exponentially. “Mia started in Yandina,” says Lisa. “The studio was originally at the coach’s house and just seven minutes from our house.” Mia says the competition team has grown a great deal. “I think we had 12 routines go to Newcastle for Aerial Eclipse, and nine of them left medallists.” One of Mia’s award-winning performances was a powerful, artistic rendition of anxiety. Mia says the audience is a part of the performance. “I feel like everyone has a story, and having the audience watch us performing it through our routines helps us to feel that.” Mia says encouragement and support are a foundation built behind so much of the growth of herself and the other aerialists. For this she credits her coach and mentor, Ashleigh O’Brien, who owns AerialCatz, where she trains. “She has a really big impact on me performing. She helped me get to where I am today, and inspires everyone when she performs. She is so beautiful to watch.” Mia performs and trains, and she coaches too, passing on encouragement and support herself now. “I love coaching, it feels really good seeing people move forward and coming along so far; watching all the little kids grow. It is honestly one of my favourite parts.” Mum, Lisa, can watch her daughter skilfully performing at heights and not feel nervous now. “You get used to it (seeing them up so high), and I know she is very capable and very well trained.” The athleticism in aerial arts is what makes it look graceful, effortless and fluid to the audience - something that takes work to achieve. “I remember first starting and I couldn’t even climb to the top of a silk,” Mia recalls. “It was so hard. And now I wish I could tell my younger self that it’s all going to be okay, and I’ll get there!

“It takes a lot of strength both from the aerials and strength training for comps. Strength everywhere; muscles you didn’t even know you had,” she laughs.

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beforehand, as you always have to get the strength in before you go up.” Mia, at just 15, impressively balances training, coaching, a parttime job and high school, and has more competitions and life goals firmly in her sights. “I have two more comps coming up this year with Bend the Air. I am taking my silks, doubles and a new routine in trapeze to Brisbane in September and then my performance routine to Newcastle in October. “There is also now an Australian team for aerials, so I’m thinking about trying out for that next year.” Mia plans to pursue performing and see how far she can go. “My cousin does it in the circus, in Melbourne. She does aerials and trapeze and silks and just started doing the balance stick. It sounds really cool and it’s fun knowing I can travel with it. I want to go as far as I can with it.” Born at Nambour Hospital, with grandparents well known to the Nambour community, having owned and run Dunckers for 30 years, and her mum even a past student of Burnside school, Mia is definitely representing Nambour in the arts and just won the Above & Beyond Community Award for Young Achiever of the Year. But through all the success school is still important too. “I definitely want to finish high school, and I want to go to uni and study something in medicine. Doctoring, midwifery or something like that. Mia says the secret to achieving is just trying and having a go. “Honestly just follow what you want, you may as well try, there is nothing stopping you from trying. Things are going to happen, but it also could all just work out too.” AerialCatz is located at 4/81 Wises Road, Sunshine Coast and can be found on Facebook and Instagram; Mia’s journey can be followed at her Instagram misoneill52

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BREWING CHANGE How coffee can make a positive difference to families, thanks to the optimism and vision of Liz Garcia.

alking into Malenybased paediatric allied health clinic be™ (bekids.com.au), it is difficult not to feel cheerful. I should have known from the ladybugs on the letterbox and the impeccable presentation of the building, but stepping inside it is clear that someone has gone to great lengths to realise and maintain a vision here.

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Colour and optimism seem to permeate the walls within, and when I was greeted by founder and Clinical Director Liz Garcia, I understood why. Ushering me into her office, Liz immediately put me at ease with her vitality, enthusiasm and obvious kindness. “I just want kids to be seen, to be heard, and be celebrated for who they are, and for children and families to find joy in just being. I think our world is way too busy, and there is something really special in just pausing and taking time.”

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Liz and her husband Jason have lived and worked in the area for over 12 years, and it is clear that supporting the community is incredibly important to her. Apart from offering paediatric speech pathology, occupational therapy and social work, the clinic also runs a free playgroup on Fridays. The property has been equipped with a fully-fenced, safe and spacious backyard, complete with cubbyhouse and play equipment, and Liz is happy to offer this as a comfortable space where families can bring the kids to unwind and connect. Over her career providing much-needed therapy to the children of the community, one thing has stood out for Liz. “I started to notice the challenges that families experienced in affording services. That became more and more challenging once NDIS was rolled out, and the benchmark was set quite high. There are so many hurdles. I just wanted to see how we could help families to access those supports.”

This led to her having the idea of installing a notfor-profit coffee hut in the front garden at be™ and funnelling the profits into a fund which would be given back to the community. These funds would be used to support local children and families to access allied health and medical services that may otherwise be out of reach. A board was formed comprising Liz and Jason as well as a silent third member, and Humble Grounds was born. The venture was funded in part with a Sunshine Coast Community Grant as well as Jason (who is not a runner) completing a marathon in order to raise funds. Local barista Haley, previously owner/operator of Brouhaha, was then brought in to manage and operate the coffee hut, and the dream team was complete. “I want Humble Grounds to become a place where community can come together in an everyday, accessible way. People can come for a coffee, bring their kids, have a chat, support each other and feel connected, while knowing that their coffee is also contributing to something bigger.” Humble Grounds had its grand opening in August, and will be operating weekdays (excluding Thursdays) from 7.30am.

Local families love the new Humble Grounds coffee hut

It was lovely to see people connecting, laughing, enjoying good coffee and families coming together, all while supporting a good cause and a bigger vision. “I’m really hoping the awareness continues to grow so more people can discover what we’re about, get behind the vision and see the difference we can make together.”

“The launch was filled with so many of the things we hoped Humble Grounds could create. A safe, welcoming place for kids to hang out and play in the garden at be™ 

What strikes me is the altruism of Humble Grounds. Liz isn’t seeking personal gain from running the coffee hut; she genuinely wishes to help families in need of support.

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The funds gathered are accessible via an application process on the website. These applications will prioritise families experiencing financial hardship and difficult circumstances. “We are trying to make it as accessible as possible for everyone. The funds will be there to support access to therapeutic supports, whether they’re through be™ or private paediatrician appointments.” It’s not just therapy that the funds will be available for; Liz also hopes to help parents access education and training, including programs such as Circle of Security. “Supporting parents with accessible education and practical tools is such an important part of supporting children and families, so this is something I’d really like Humble Grounds to grow into over time.” Moving forward, the vision gets even grander. Liz foresees inviting some of the local teenagers who might be having difficulty accessing employment to come and do some training and work in the coffee hut. She hopes that this will help to bridge the gap for them into work, as well as build their confidence in social settings. “I love the idea that something as simple as buying a coffee can have a ripple effect. People don’t necessarily have to make a big donation or do anything extraordinary; they can just come and enjoy a coffee, knowing that their purchase can help another local family access therapeutic or medical supports that might otherwise be out of reach.”

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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: Ÿ

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’s 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.

Parkruns John Taylor, who this August turned 93 years old, has had a long and varied history starting in New Zealand and ending up in Mooloolaba.

ohn Taylor is the well-known accompanist for the Mapleton Choir for whom he has been playing piano for 40 years.

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John playing piano at choir rehearsal August 2026

I’m actually more impressed by his memory! John was born in Wellington, New Zealand, on 16 August 1933. He and his sister Rosemary and parents lived in a suburb near the top of the cable car terminal. John’s father fought in WW1 and, although he came home very unwell, he studied accounting in the evening and became a government accountant. He was a self-taught pianist who passed his ability on to his son.

He starts our chat off by telling me about a trip he was taking in LA in 1970 where he was fortunate to listen to Aaron Copland conducting the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra as they performed Copland’s suite Appalachian Spring, which had been written for the Martha Graham Dance Company. John says, “Of itself this is not such an interesting anecdote but it is serendipitous that one of the songs the Choir is performing in October is Simple Gifts which is the basis of Appalachian Spring!”

John’s mother was from a farming family. She became a nurse and went to Australia for work, travelling around the country, including taking a train to Perth, which was adventurous for the 1920s. John started playing the piano when he was six years old. It became a lifelong passion.

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He is still involved though – now he volunteers at Birtinya Island, sorting out the little tokens that people receive when they pass over the finish line. He has a good friend who picks him up early every Saturday morning, drops him at Birtinya by 6.30am, does her shopping and then returns to collect him. That is some dedication – from both of them!

In 1959, after he attained his university degree in Music and Composition, John married an Australian, Barbara, whom he met in Wellington, in 1959 and so began his long relationship with Australia. While John’s biggest passion has always been music, mathematics runs a close second. Over several years he had various jobs involving either music or statistics. But he didn’t really enjoy his working life until an incredible opportunity arose. “One day I was feeling frustrated and while I should have been working, I took Barb and her mother for a drive. We stopped and I used a telephone booth to call my boss, and I said I’m sorry I am not feeling well enough to come into work today. He said, well, I might be able to cheer you up. Come next January you are going to Canberra to study as a computer programmer!” And in January 1965, John had a new job, a new city and he never looked back. It was fantastic, he tells me, a twinkle in his eye. If you think it takes a while for John to commit to things, you would be wrong. When John reached his mid40s, he started running to keep healthy. “You don’t want to go downhill any faster than you already are heading,” he laughs. The running continued right up until three years ago. John joined Parkrun because his daughter Melissa has been heavily involved in Parkrun for years; she set up the arduous Nambour route. John has run that route a number of times since he joined Parkrun in 2012. In 2018, when he was 84, John became the oldest Parkrunner in the world to have 250 runs under his belt. When he was 88 years old, he became the oldest person in Australia to hold the record for 400 park runs. When he reached 90, he decided he was done with running.

He also has a tradition of climbing local mountains on his birthday, with his daughter. His last climb was in August 2025. He tells me he still might make it for his 94th. And he is utterly committed to the Mapleton Choir. This year is a very special year for John. In 1986, John joined as accompanist, and he has remained so as the Choir moved through several iterations to its present form based at Kureelpa and Dulong Community Hall. Playing for the Choir means “I’m enjoying music, not just listening to other people playing but actually doing it myself,” he tells me. John’s favourite musical genre is classical. “My all-time favourite piece is the First Movement of Beethoven’s 7th Symphony. Music can fill you with all sorts of emotions, but nothing else I’ve ever heard fills my space with life like this piece does.”

The River, which has been performed by the Mapleton Choir, is about the Maroochy River. It engages the mind, asking the listener to think about what over-development means to river systems and the lives sustained in and around them. He has also written Cymbeline (The Play by William Shakespeare) - Parts I and II: A Choral Paraphrase, which the Choir has performed. Two things I’m interested to find out – what does John, once at the forefront of computer programming, think of AI. “I’m scared of it,” he admits. “I know very little about it but it seems to be suggesting that we are not the ones in control and it’s taking all the joy out of discovering things.” I also want to know if John thinks life used to be easier, simpler, kinder. But he says, “I don’t think so. Everything is different to what it was, but I don’t look back and think things were better then than they are now.” John says goodbye, hanging onto his trusty walking stick, named Fletcher. What stamina he has – Parkrun for many years and the Choir for even longer. When next we feel we can’t be bothered, we could think about weekly commitments for 40 years. That is what the Mapleton Choir receives from John, something they are immensely proud of and grateful for.

John also frequently arranges pieces of music in four-part harmony to suit the Choir and writes musical compositions. John with violinist Elsa at an annual music competition in Wellington

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COMMUNITY to undertake accredited Shark Cage® facilitator qualifications. Their willingness to donate their time means the program can be offered at no cost to participants. “The Maleny Neighbourhood Centre is providing a private, safe space for the group to meet, along with printing support,” Val adds. “And because Speak Up Now is self-funded, the program can be offered in small, intimate groups, allowing women to feel safe, heard, and supported. “For years, women in the Hinterland have faced barriers to attending DFV recovery programs on the coast. Limited transport, long travel times, and the emotional strain of unfamiliar environments can make healing feel out of reach. “Women tell us that travelling to Maroochydore or Caloundra is exhausting — physically, emotionally, and financially. By offering Shark Cage® here in Maleny, we’re removing those barriers and saying: you deserve accessible, local support — and you deserve it now.” (Standing) Councillor Winston Johnston, Judi Ross Smith, Ashton Wood - DV Safe Phone, Ian Demack, Barbara Jones, (Sitting) Wendy Jarrott Smith, Sherryl Gregory, Val France

Building Safe Harbours Speak Up Now – Stop Domestic & Family Violence began in the most unassuming of places: over a cup of tea and a scone at a Girl Guides afternoon tea held to thank local volunteers. Sitting together at a Girl Guides afternoon tea seven years ago were three women who each led their own service club: Val France, President of the Quota Club of Maleny; Judi Ross-Smith, President of Zonta Blackall Range; and Sherryl Gregory, President of the Rotary Club of Maleny. Val says “I had long hoped for a collaboration between like-minded community groups — a way to combine strengths, share resources, and create something more powerful than any one club could achieve alone.” As the three women chatted, Val raised the idea of Speak Up Now. Judi and Sherryl immediately agreed. After seeking the blessing of their respective clubs, Speak Up Now was born. Today, Val and

Sherryl remain deeply involved, continuing the work that began with that simple, generous conversation. “This September, Speak Up Now will deliver the Shark Cage® Program,” Val shares, “an eight-week, trauma-informed group experience designed for women who have survived domestic and family violence or sexual assault.” Developed by Australian psychologist Dr Ursula Benstead, the program helps women understand their rights, recognise unsafe behaviours (“sharks”), identify respectful relationships (“dolphins”), strengthen boundaries, and rebuild a positive sense of self. “For many women, the Shark Cage® metaphor becomes a turning point,” Val explains, “a way to understand that what happened to them was not their fault, and that they have the right to safety, dignity, and joy.” The Sunshine Coast Regional Council awarded Speak Up Now a grant to cover facilitator training, enabling two local volunteers, Christine and Val,

Seven years ago, many locals believed domestic violence didn’t happen in Maleny. Today, Speak Up Now is supported by local groups, businesses, schools, and individuals who understand the devastating impact DFV has on families and communities. Val says, “The Speak Up Now team is so grateful to each and every one of them. Without financial and other support, we just could not continue to achieve all that we are within our community. “Awareness is vital, but healing is transformative. We want women to feel safe, supported, and empowered to rebuild their lives. Offering Shark Cage® locally is one more way we can stand beside them.” The Shark Cage® Program will run from September 11 to October 30 at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre. Women aged 18+ who have experienced domestic and family violence or sexual assault can contact Christine on 0493 640 423 for more information or to register their interest. And one final word from Val. “I recognise that what was once just a dream, is now a reality, but it couldn’t have happened without the support of my partner Barb, and the good will and skills given by the rest of the Speak Up Now team and its supporters.”

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COMMUNITY Collectively, the trustees bring experience across music and the arts, community engagement, the not-for-profit sector and the wider Sunshine Coast Hinterland. They also share a common belief that community facilities should be welcoming, inclusive and responsive to local needs. Already, the trustees have begun reviewing existing operational procedures while continuing the day-to-day maintenance of the Hall and Sportsground. They are also working closely with permanent tenants, including the Mapleton RSL and Tennis Club, supporting regular hirers and building positive relationships with neighbouring residents. One of the group's highest priorities is listening.

Tony Brett, Nita C. Lester, John Roza and Andrea Walker

"We want the Hall to continue being a place where everyone feels welcome," they said. "Community feedback will help guide the next stage of its journey."

A new era begins for Mapleton Hall There are few places in Mapleton that hold as many memories as Mapleton Hall and Sportsground. For generations, the grounds have echoed with the cheers of weekend sport, the music of community dances, the laughter of family celebrations and the conversations that have helped shape village life. It is a place where people have gathered not simply for events, but to build a community. Behind those cherished memories, however, lies a quieter story: one of extraordinary dedication. For decades, Lindsey, alongside her husband Terry, son Brett and father Bob, devoted countless volunteer hours to ensuring the Hall and Sportsground remained among the finest community facilities in the region. Whether under a blazing summer sun or during driving rain, they were there maintaining the buildings, tending the grounds and ensuring the facilities were always ready for the next game, meeting or celebration. Their work was never about recognition. It was about preserving a place that belongs to everyone. "You didn't simply maintain a building and a sports field," members of the new trustee team said this week.

The trustees are inviting residents to share ideas about how Mapleton Hall can continue to grow in relevance and remain a vibrant hub for future generations.

"You protected a place where our community comes together. Every person who has attended an event, played a game or shared a special moment here has benefited from your commitment." As retiring trustees Lindsey, Maree and Brett hand over responsibility, the community has taken the opportunity to publicly thank them for their years of selfless service. "’Heir legacy is etched into the very soil of these grounds." the trustees said. Now, a new chapter is beginning. The newly appointed trustees, Tony Brett, Nita C. Lester, John Roza and Andrea Walker, have accepted responsibility for one of Mapleton's most valued community assets, with a commitment to both honour the past and prepare for the future. "Our goal is simple, yet ambitious," the new trustees said. "We intend to maintain the exceptional standard that has been established here for another 100 years." The incoming team believes its diverse experience will help ensure Mapleton Hall continues to evolve alongside the community it serves.

Residents can also expect to see more regular communication about activities and events, with updates appearing in the Range and Hinterland PopUp Community News and on community noticeboards throughout the Blackall Range. While the custodians of Mapleton Hall may have changed, the philosophy remains the same: preserving an important community space while ensuring it continues to serve the needs of future generations. The outgoing trustees leave behind an enduring legacy of service. The incoming trustees now inherit not only a well-maintained Hall and Sportsground, but also the privilege, and responsibility, of carrying that legacy forward. The new Trustees look forward to working alongside tenants, hirers, neighbours and the wider community as Mapleton Hall enters its next century of service.

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Census creates country snapshot Every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics counts every person and household in Australia. This is called the Census of Population and Housing. The next Census is on Tuesday 11 August 2026. The Census form asks questions about your age, country of birth, cultural background, living situation, work and education. In the Census, every answer matters to help us understand what Australia needs now and into the future. Census data is used to inform decisions about transport, schools, health care, infrastructure and business. It also helps plan local services for individuals, families and communities.

The Census is compulsory. Everyone in Australia on Census night must be included on a Census form.

The Census is the most comprehensive snapshot of the country and tells the story of how we are changing. The Census is the only data collection activity that provides information for the entire country, including for small geographic areas and small population groups.

How the Census benefits you

In the Census, every answer matters to help us understand what Australia needs now and into the future. Having the right numbers means the right services can be provided in your community. For example:

Community groups, not-for-profit organisations, businesses and governments use Census data to make important decisions.

• Playgroup Australia uses Census data to understand changing family needs and plan where and when playgroups are offered.

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From late July 2026, households will receive instructions on how to complete the Census. You can complete the Census as soon as you get your instructions, if you know where you’ll be on Census night. Most households will get a letter with instructions to complete the Census online. If you get instructions to complete online but would prefer a paper form, you’ll be able to request one. Some households will get a paper form. Once completed, return it using the Reply Paid envelope provided. There are instructions on the form if you would prefer to complete it online. Some people living in remote areas and people experiencing homelessness will have help to complete their Census from one of our Census field staff. You need to complete the Census wherever you are staying on Census night. Completing the Census is compulsory. Your participation ensures the Census delivers a complete picture of Australia, helping governments and communities plan for the future.

Accessing the Census through myGov If you’ve subscribed to get Census updates through myGov, you’ll get a message sent to your myGov Inbox when it’s time to complete the Census. Use the link in that message to access and complete the Census online form for your household. myGov is just one way for your household to access the 2026 Census. If you get a letter or paper form and you've subscribed through myGov, please complete the Census in your preferred way.

Census night was Tuesday 11 August. It’s compulsory for each household to complete the Census to help plan for Australia’s future. For help, visit census.abs.gov.au or call 1800 181 227.

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Let’s Talk Business

Maleny Veterinary Services business in 2011, which is when we moved it to its current location in the old butter factory in Coral Street.

Maleny Veterinary Services is an independent, family-owned and operated practice which means animal and client care is their only priority. Their team of vets has a combined total of more than 94 years of experience and they are available 24/7. We wanted to know about the woman behind this empathetic business, so we recently caught up with Dr Deb Thorne.

What are the challenges involved in running a veterinary business?

A The main challenge of veterinary

medicine is balancing excellent care, affordability and ensuring our wonderful team and clients are all well looked after.

Q What can a typical day entail for you?

A After 15 years of “hands-on”, my

job now is to primarily support our phenomenal team. I’m not in the building full-time, as I also manage our family beef cattle operation. But on the days that I am ‘vetting’, it’s coffee, follow-up calls, our morning team huddle and then straight into tackling whatever the team has lined-up for me. It could be consulting, surgery or outcalls – filling the gaps for a crew who are all better vets than me!

Q Where were you born and

raised, and what brought you to the Hinterland?

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Hill NSW. At 13 years old, I went to boarding school when my family moved to Bougainville in PNG. But my dad’s family is from Maleny - right back to my great grandparents. We’ve had a farm in Curramore for over 100 years. Having family here meant that we visited a lot throughout my childhood, and I have so many great memories of the area from ‘way back when’.

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Veterinary Services, and how long ago was this? I rediscovered my love for vet medicine after a

A time of working in dairy farming. I bought the

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This September, 3bCreative returns with a theatrical double bill that is funny, fierce, surprising and utterly unmissable. Following the acclaimed productions of The Revolutionists, A Stretch of the Imagination, Georgia and Krishnan’s Dairy, 3bCreative turns its attention to one of the world’s most celebrated and adventurous playwrights, Caryl Churchill. Escaped Alone and What If IfOnly are two radically different plays — but together they make a thrilling evening of theatre. In Escaped Alone, four women sit in a garden, drinking tea and talking about ordinary things. Then Mrs Jarrett begins telling them what is happening beyond the garden wall. Climate catastrophe, social collapse, technology, violence and human folly emerge in Churchill’s darkly comic, astonishingly compressed visions. And somehow, there is still tea and cake. What If If Only turns inward, exploring grief, possibility and the lives that might have existed if just one thing had been different. Churchill creates multiple possible futures with extraordinary economy and emotional force. And then there are the performers. An exceptional ensemble of local actors brings Churchill’s precise, playful and often devastating language to life — demanding performances that can shift from comedy to catastrophe in an instant.

Imagine chatting with your favourite author over coffee, asking questions in a workshop of just a handful of people, or having the conversation continue long after the panel has ended. That's the experience awaiting readers at the 2026 Eumundi Writers Festival, where more than 50 authors, publishers, journalists, poets and storytellers will gather from September 4-6 for a weekend built on conversation, creativity and connection. Eumundi's boutique format gives audiences rare access to some of Australia's most celebrated writers through small panel discussions in heritage buildings, intimate workshops, meetthe-author sessions, book signings, Literary Lounge events and informal conversations throughout the weekend. With more than 94 events including 29 panel sessions and interviews, and 65 events where writers can participate across five boutique venues, the festival offers something increasingly rare—the opportunity to not only hear from extraordinary writers, but to genuinely meet them. This year's theme, The Human Condition, brings together an exceptional collection of Australian literary voices whose work explores love, loss, identity, resilience, politics, history, crime, romance, journalism and the universal stories that connect us. Writers include Laura Jean McKay, Steve MinOn, Simon Cleary, Laura Elvery, Kristina Olsson, Anna Campbell, and Emeritus Professor Roly Sussex. The festival also welcomes influential Australian leaders and changemakers. Bob Abbot, the inaugural Mayor of the Sunshine Coast, will reflect on public life and the memoir he has long contemplated writing. Current Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli, the first woman elected to lead Sunshine Coast Council, will officially open the festival and introduce several keynote sessions across the weekend. Hon. Dr Kevin Rudd AC, Australia's 26th Prime Minister, headlines the festival in conversation with The Betoota Advocate editor Clancy Overell. The program also celebrates Australia's living history. Author Sarah Cochrane Ridout (pictured) brings a unique personal perspective as the granddaughter of Kath Cochrane who worked alongside Oodgeroo Noonuccal in the successful campaign for the 1967 Referendum, enriching festival conversations about identity, truth-telling and belonging. For aspiring writers, the festival offers rare opportunities to learn directly from leading authors and publishing professionals. Small-group workshops cover everything from crime writing, children's literature and romance to editing, publishing, book design and artificial intelligence, giving participants practical skills and invaluable one-on-one access to industry experts. Whether you're meeting a favourite author, discovering an exciting new literary voice, learning the craft of writing or simply enjoying conversations that challenge and inspire, the 2026 Eumundi Writers Festival promises a literary experience where every story—and every conversation—matters. The full festival program and ticket information are available now eumundiwritersfestival.com.au/program

This is theatre for people who love being surprised. Theatre that trusts its audience. Theatre you’ll still be talking about afterwards. 3bCreative presents Escaped Alone & What If If Only, September 18-27 at Black Box Theatre, Nambour. Two plays. One extraordinary evening. And plenty to think about on the way home. Bookings: trybooking.com/DOAVX

OUTSPOKEN PRESENTS RICHARD GLOVER  Outspoken with Steven Lang has convinced the inimitable Richard Glover to come to Maleny on Monday October 12 to speak about his new book, How to Ruin a Child, at the Maleny Community Centre, 6 for 6.30pm. Where to begin with Richard? He has so many facets to his life and work: he’s probably best known as being the host of Drive on ABC Radio Sydney, but, concurrent with that, he has also managed to produce a weekly column for the Sydney Morning Herald for all of 41 years, writing wonderfully astute observations about life, and in the process delighting millions. I’m going to write that sentence again: writing a column each week, for forty-one years. He’s also the author of some 20 books, including the highly praised Flesh Wounds and The Land Without Avocado, as well as two plays. His new book is How to Ruin a Child. Outspoken say they can’t tell you how pleased they are to have him come to Maleny to brighten up our lives! The evening will open with another of Outspoken’s favourite people, Joanna Jenkins. Joanna came to Maleny for the first time three-and-a-half years ago to speak about her first novel How to Kill a Client. Steven Lang enjoyed speaking to her so much he invited her back to Outspoken for her second one, The Bluff. Well, it seemed like it would be remiss if he didn’t have her back to speak about her third, just out: Bad Neighbours. All of them have been bestsellers. Don’t miss this one! Book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are $30, $20 for students. Book via outspokenmaleny.com, or trybooking.com/events/ landing/1637277. (Richard Glover image by Joy M Lai.)

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ROCK N BLUES FEST RETURNS Celebrating its 15th annual event in 2026, Mitchell Creek Rock N Blues Fest returns to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland from September 17-20, bringing together live music, camping and community in one of Queensland’s most unique festival settings. First held in 2012, the festival was founded by Festival Director Jimmy Budgen, whose vision was to create a live music experience that embraced the Mitchell Creek property. Surrounded by bushland, the valley forms a natural amphitheatre and has become a defining part of the festival’s atmosphere. Today, Mitchell Creek is an established rock, blues and roots camping festival featuring more than 120 artists across two alternating stages, along with onsite camping, food and markets. Supporting Australian live music remains at the heart of the event, with local and emerging artists performing alongside established Australian acts. The alternating stages mean audiences can enjoy the full program, giving emerging performers the opportunity to play to the same engaged crowds as well-known artists. Festival-goers return year after year for the music, setting, atmosphere and sense of community in the valley. Around 4,000 festival-goers are expected in 2026, creating a weekend while maintaining the relaxed, intimate and community-focused atmosphere Mitchell Creek is known for. Tickets and festival information: mitchellcreekrocknbluesfest.com.au, enquiries: info@ mitchellcreekrocknbluesfest.com.au.

I AM DESTiNY is an original full-length theatrical work written by local writer/composer Darren HesKes. This dark musical premieres at the Maleny Playhouse September 25. Featuring an ensemble of 14 talented actors from around the Sunshine Coast portraying an array of hilarious and troubled characters, this fantastical tale has the past and present collide in a quarantined hospital prison cell. Be prepared for a play that is wildly comical, moving and shocking. This comes after Maleny Players staged the first performances of Darren's epic play/ musical PURGATORY in 2025. I AM DESTiNY, Darren's fifth full length work has a very melodic and thematic score particularly inspired by Sondheim's Merrily we Roll Along and Lloyd Webber's Tell Me on a Sunday, which he recently performed at the Playhouse with Shelley Hansen (directed by Simon Denver). “Sondheim is the songwriter who has influenced my own musical tastes, but watching Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar as a child in the ‘70s invariably was the inspiration to creating my own musicals,” said Darren. Part play, part musical, part modern opera, I AM DESTiNY is a theatrical work you will never forget. Maleny Playhouse dates are September 25 and 30 at 7pm; September 26 and 27 at 2pm; October 2 at 7pm, October 3 and 4 at 2pm, 16+ adult themes/coarse language. Tickets available at TRYBOOKING and Rosetta Books. $25, concessions $20, visit malenyplayers.org or for more information call 0409 470822.

SEPTEMBER ART EXHIBITION  Members of Blackall Range Visual Artists have experienced a colourful palette of activities during the winter months. In June local artist Lauren Jones inspired and challenged members with a half day Alla Prima workshop. Painting Still Life with a SplitPrimary Palette the group learnt to mix an extensive palette of colours from just the warm and cool primaries. With Alla Prima the aim is to capture the essence of a subject before the paint gets muddy or the first layer dries. Colours naturally blend and interact right on the canvas. At the end of June the BRVA showcased their unique styles by holding a five-day Exhibition at St Mary's Hall in Montville. In July the workshop using Gold Leaf was run by another local artist Marianne Reardon. Dating back to the tenth century, Nepalese Masters of traditional hand drawn sacred scrolls would burn 24 karat gold with dried dung. Once washed with ash, the heavy gold formed a sediment and was mixed with a natural glue medium, often bone marrow or animal fat and used to adorn the scrolls. Thankfully the group used modern glue and imitation gold leaf! In August Jenni Kelly visited from Glasshouse for a full day of painting with her colourful acrylic tutoring before she drove to Far West Queensland. Jenni has enjoyed a long involvement with the not-forprofit Flying Arts Alliance. Many Australian artists take their expertise to rural and remote communities. The BRVA September exhibition runs from 23rd to 28th. Come and visit and enjoy the art they have for sale at St Mary’s Hall on the Village Green, Main Street in Montville. The Mapleton Bowls Club is where Blackall Range Visual Artists meets each Thursday morning. The group has room for a couple of new adult members. Contact Sharon via email at sharontms@hotmail.com, or Jane at smittyjaneart@gmail.com.

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Letters Long-term solutions needed

The federal Labor Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program is giving households and small businesses practical support to install solar batteries, improve energy security and reduce power bills. With more than 500,000 batteries already installed, the program clearly is meeting real needs as more Australians switch to reliable, clean solar energy. Ageing coal-fired power stations continue to break down - one plant somewhere in the country breaks down each day. That is why solar power and reliable household energy storage matters as homeowners accept that climate change is happening and are doing their bit to reduce their carbon footprint. They care about the future for their children and future generations. The Australian Energy Regulator’s latest wholesale electricity market performance report shows prices fell across every National Electricity Market region in 2025, as wind, solar and battery storage met demand more often and coal played a smaller role. Against that backdrop, it is disappointing to see three Liberal National Party state MPs on the Coast promoting a petrolpowered generator giveaway. To win the generator, constituents need to fill in an entry form with their personal details. Those details will be useful come the next election campaign. Split three ways, a $2,000 generator is a modest campaign expense. Offering a fossil fuel powered generator highlights the unreliability of coal fired power stations when homeowners and businesses can have solar power and batteries to keep the lights on. Quick Crossword 37 One generator is no substitute for serious policies 2

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Not good enough Dear Editor, Last month, after "looking into" the offensive Race around the World segment about Gina Reinhardt for a time period long enough (25 days) for the PM to approve and admire, and while issuing a largely exculpatory apology, the ABC undertook to "amend its guidance as it applies to violence". How about the ABC amending/establishing it's guidance as it relates to taste or lack of it? That would require judgement to be exercised on the part of scrutineers, including editorial staff, management and the ABC Ombudsman. This, I fear, might well be found to be too onerous a task, and altogether a bridge too far. John Watson, Montville

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insects on their anticipatory blossom. Insects like flowers in general, and small reptiles must move through this busy landscape seeking what they may devour. Larger predators are probably eating the firetails! The beautifully manicured hillsides that we are seeing must have some impact on our wildlife. For instance, we used to seen echidnas, pheasant and pythons crossing the road, but this is infrequent now. I like a nice lawn, but let's leave something for Nature. Sarah Phillips

Keep politicians out of school! Dear Editor Ministers for Education quickly claim their portfolio and when it comes to NAPLAN, are quick to offer considered and erudite solutions on how to improve the results of Queensland students on this key component of educational policy. For a number of years now, they have consistently argued that a return to a simpler, back-to-basics approach to the curriculum will improve Queensland’s results. Dumbing down the curriculum is such an obvious solution they imply that teachers should have been aware of this already and schools are failing Queensland students. Most ministers know how to deal with failing departments. They need to be punished. Teachers need to be named and shamed as incompetent and paid less. Schools with poor NAPLAN results need to be penalised. Children need to be exposed as criminal master-minds and reminded that they will suffer the full force of the law. If every classroom had photograph of a stern policeman or prominent, dictatorial political figure hanging on the front wall, they would be reminded of their place and their duty to uphold the State’s reputation. The school curriculum has always been susceptible to political manipulation. In fact, every centralised, conservative government in history used education to try and maintain the status quo. However, as the pace of change picks up, this has become more difficult and counter-productive. Teaching yesterday’s skills for tomorrow’s world does not address any educational shortfall. Stop politicising education and let schools and teachers do what they do best. Doug Patterson

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“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” — Barack Obama

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ATTACKED ON BIN NIGHT Attacked on bin night Is not a usual thing, But it’s no holds barred Now it’s almost spring.

It screeched e-e-e And held out its wings. Racing forward it was A threatening thing!

Again, as it struck I felt sickening dread, Grateful that I had Covered my head.

Not from our magpies, I was attacked by another, The scariest bird; A masked lapwing plover!

Walking quite briskly I chose a wide arc, Ignoring the mother’s Nest in the grass.

I abandoned the bin At the end of the drive, Hoping to return To the house still alive!

Upon our front lawn Both day and night, Sat a fierce mother bird Prepared to take flight.

With no sign of rain Or inclement weather, What an odd thing To hold an umbrella.

No more strikes Just loud angry cries, I just couldn’t wait To be safely inside.

Pulling the bin down Our long country drive, I took up an umbrella In order to hide.

Who knows what The neighbours will think? “Perhaps she’s gone mad Or taken to drink!”

Shakily I breathed A big sigh of relief. The bin can now stay Down on the street!

Protecting myself from Unwelcome strikes, To the umbrella it took An instant dislike.

Suddenly a BANG! It hit from up high, I was so frightened But tried not to cry.

If the neighbours complain They can bring up the bin, And take on the plover I know who will win! Swooping Plover – image Jon Westaway

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BACK TO NATURE

A Birthday Milestone

conservation efforts that support their wellbeing and help protect them from these threats are increasingly important. Every year, the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital and Rescue Unit treat injured, orphaned and displaced macropods requiring urgent veterinary care. Caring for kangaroos presents unique challenges, as they are highly susceptible to stress myopathy, a severe and often fatal metabolic condition that can be triggered by stress, fear or physical exhaustion. Their treatment requires specialised veterinary expertise, experienced wildlife carers and carefully managed rehabilitation.

Robert Irwin with 20-year-old Sapphire the kangaroo

ustralia Zoo is celebrating a special conservation milestone with the 20th birthday of Sapphire, its oldest eastern grey kangaroo and one of the zoo's longest-standing animal ambassadors. Born at Australia Zoo in 2006, Sapphire has become one of the zoo's most beloved residents. Affectionately known as "Queen Sapphire" by her keepers, she has spent two decades charming guests with her gentle nature in the kangaroo habitat, where she enjoys relaxing, grazing and socialising with visitors from around the world. Curator of Australasia at Australia Zoo, Toby Millyard, said Sapphire's milestone is a testament to the exceptional care she has received throughout her life.

"It is an incredible accomplishment for a kangaroo to reach 20 years old. In the wild, eastern grey kangaroos typically live between 10 to 15 years," Toby said. "Sapphire has been an ambassador for her species for so many years. Thousands of guests have met her throughout her lifetime, and every interaction helps people develop a deeper appreciation for Australia's incredible native wildlife." Eastern grey kangaroos are a treasured native marsupial species that face increasing pressures from habitat loss, vehicle strikes and commercial harvesting across parts of Australia. As human development continues to impact their natural environment,

SENIOR CATS DESERVE A HOME

ypsy, Holly and Lilly may have a few years between them – but they also have plenty of personality, affection and companionship still to give. Each of them has found themselves in the care of 4 Paws Animal Rescue through no fault of their own. Gypsy lost the only family she’s ever known after one elderly owner passed away and the other one went into palliative care. Holly and Lilly both found themselves alone and confused in the pound. Sadly, older cats are frequently overlooked. Yet given the chance, they are the most incredibly loving and grateful companions. Older cats have a lot going for them. Their personalities are already established and known. They’re past the crazy kitten zoomie

In the Wild

"Not every kangaroo has the opportunity to receive the level of care Sapphire has experienced. Through the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, our Rescue Unit and the support of Wildlife Warriors, we are able to give thousands of injured native animals a second chance," Toby said. The Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital treats more than 8,000 sick, injured and orphaned native animals every year. From orphaned joeys rescued after vehicle strikes to adult kangaroos recovering from injuries, every patient receives expert care with the ultimate goal of rehabilitation and release. As part of the Australia Zoo family, Sapphire continues to play an important role in inspiring guests to protect Australia's unique wildlife and the habitats they call home. To find out about Wildlife Warriors, visit wildlifewarriors.org.au. stage. And they’re content with the simple comforts of a sunny spot to rest in, a comfortable lap and someone to keep them company. A senior cat can be a wonderful fit for an older person, someone living alone or a home looking for a calm, gentle friend. Gypsy, Holly and Lilly would each be happiest as the only pet in the home where they can enjoy having your attention all to themselves. At 15, Gypsy will be a permanent foster animal with all her vet care covered by 4 Paws for life. Holly and Lilly are both healthy ladies and available for adoption. These lovely ladies have given a lifetime of loyalty and love to their families. They deserve a loving retirement home to see out their golden years. For more information about the work that 4Paws does and how you can help, or to apply to adopt or foster one of our rescue animals, please go to the website: 4pawsanimalrescue.org.au.

with Spencer Shaw

There’s more to creating habitat than just planting trees

o you remember the old Humpty Dumpty rhyme of our childhood, and how all the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put Humpty together again... Feels a bit like that with ecological restoration at times, but when we all work together we can make a difference. On the plus side at least we’re not struggling to put an egg together with hooves, like the king’s horses!

they provide the full range of habitats of the stop cutting down old growth forest... ecosystems we are aiming to restore. Closer to the ground we can create So, the sooner we take action to increase habitat through diverse plantings that habitat potential, the sooner we can provide also recreate understorey (e.g. grasses, habitat for a whole host of threatened fauna, herbs, ferns) and shrub layers (with all who need a place to call home. Somewhere their associated benefits of food, nesting to sleep, the opportunity for recreation, a full and resting resources). Piles of rocks, logs, tummy, prospective romantic partner/s, and mulch, piles of leaves or even soil should their genes hopefully living on. be installed in all revegetation projects to help create immediate habitat potential for Take tree hollows for example, here ground dwelling fauna. in South East Queensland we have large For many decades now, many of us areas of native forest which could lead us Besides resources for fauna these have been planting and weeding to restore complex plantings and additions will our native vegetation and in turn re-create to assume that there’s plenty of habitat in the form of hollows to be found for our provide resources for native fungi, which habitat for our native fauna. But what if arboreal and avian fauna. However, a large are perhaps not only the glue that holds I was to tell you that there’s far more to percentage of these forests are regrowth and our ecosystems together, but the very creating habitat than just planting trees. although they’re many, many decades old, engine that drives them. Native vegetation communities at our woodland forest trees can take well over Be diverse in your plantings and all stages of their development provide a century to start to form useable habitat habitat for native fauna, but for our hollows. So, nest boxes and man-made tree habitat creation and you too can help play an important role putting our fractured revegetation plantings alone it will be hollows are a crucial stop gap measure for many, many decades if not centuries before at least the next century. Oh yes, and please ecosystems back together again.

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BACK TO NATURE

CONNECTIONS

birds. On fences and posts, there was a constant light traffic of Dusky Woodswallows, Rainbow Bee-eaters and Jacky Winters (attractive cousins of Robins) while Brown Treecreepers (able to easily shift between vertical and horizontal feeding) searched the turf. What made this spot more bird-attracting than the others? It was simply the manure. Cattle had plainly spent more time at this gate, probably because this was where, in previous days, they had received supplementary winter rations. It was the droppings that did the trick – just like what had almost amounted to a carpet of sheep manure back in those kale fields. The Wagtails had felt no interest in eating the kale. It was the insects that sustained them: insects drawn to manure, its substance and its warmth. Small flies attract larger, predatory insects and together, they bring in the birds.

Jacky Winter (its call is often described as, 'winter, winter') - image Russell McGregor

by JAMIE WALKER

ven in Queensland, night time roosting in winter can be difficult for birds. The cold, particularly during the last few hours before sunrise, is debilitating; causing loss of weight (as fat resources are burned off ) and inducing a lasting torpor which is only overcome by the first touch of the sun’s rays.

endless, urgent scurry and flutter of Pied Wagtails and Meadow Pipits feeding in their hundreds. It was not the only instance I noticed of birds being drawn to places where farmers were active, either through feeding stock, or where their machinery had turned up worms and other invertebrates. In the UK, this would show in the way white clouds of gulls followed a winter plough, and White Storks would do the same in Eastern Europe.

In cooler climates, farm animals which live out in the open, may face the same problems. I remember how, in eastern England’s winters, sheep were gathered in and kept closer to home. Some were turned out into small fields of specially grown Marrowstem Kale – a nutritious, winter-hardy fodder crop derived from Wild Cabbage. Once this was totally eaten, the animals would be moved to the next field where more kale awaited. With full bellies and thick fleeces, the sheep remained in good condition.

And now I have noticed similar things in south-east Queensland. The dispensing of hay and straw for cattle will attract Finches, Galahs, Wood Ducks and (further inland) Cockatiels and Red-rumped Parrots, to the seeds and insects the fodder contains; and Black Kites will follow any mechanised implements that disturb the ground’s surface.

But there was more to the kale’s benefits than first met the eye. I recall many times seeing the ground around the sheeps’ feet, seeming to be alive with the

Recently, I stood at a pasture’s gate near to Jimna. There were other entrances to these grazing areas, but only this one appeared to be significantly attended by

The Pea Flowers

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hat are those purple and yellow flowers along the roadside I've noticed lately?’ is certainly one the most frequently asked questions at the nursery during late winter and early spring. Anyone who has spent time in local Eucalypt forests during this time will have admired the explosions of purple and yellow through the bush.

recognisable of the purple flowering beauties is Hovea acutifolia, commonly known as the Purple Bush Pea. This is a slender shrub to around two metres tall with distinctive rusty new growth. It’s a widespread species most commonly found growing in moister Eucalypt forests and on rainforest margins.

Daviesia, Gompholobium, Oxylobium and Platylobium to name some. Of these perhaps the most commonly found species in our area is Pultanaea villosa, commonly known as the Hairy Bush Pea or Eggs and Bacon. A very hardy and adaptable bushy shrub to around two metres tall.

The species most commonly noted for this display are the ‘pea flowers’, which Almost as prolific in our area amongst are legumes in the Fabaceae family. This family of plants is found all over the world the purple peas is Hardenbergia violacea, and includes the peas and beans we pick commonly known as Native Sarsaparilla. An extremely hardy and widespread species up at the local fruit and veg shop. occurring in drier forest types which can be In Australia there are some 1100 a twining climber or sprawling groundcover. species featuring a typical pea flower There is a diversity of yellow pea and we have many representatives in the Sunshine Coast area. The most flowers in our area including Pultenaeas,

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By the time you read this, wildlife’s winter stresses will be over, and the ways that different life forms need to benefit from the activities of others (including ourselves) will no longer seem raw. Yet nature’s interconnections never slacken in their vitality or effect – whether it be in the bush, agricultural land use or even our own backyards.

About That Tree

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

had a special moment recently when I planted a strangler Fig, Ficus watkinsiana, at the bottom of a landslip at sunset.

It was partly planted to stabilise the foot of the landslip, and also just to plant a tree that is going to ultimately get really big, and know that it has the room to do so. I love contemplating the fact that long after I have shuffled off this mortal coil, this tree will be standing tall and proud contributing to the world around it in the unique way that trees do. The important point to realise is that trees like this need a lot of room. It could achieve a canopy radius of 20 m or more and a height of more than 30 m. While it is possible to have a tree like this on a smaller block, it’s important to understand that the tree would require pruning to keep it to a safe size, and also because of its aggressive root system you would need to install a root barrier around any sub surface infrastructure. If you do have a tree that would potentially get too big for your property, which is common in Maleny, we are often engaged to prune the tree to a safe size, so for us it’s all about assessing the tree, and pruning it, so that you get to keep the tree and keep it safe.

All of the local peas are important pollinator plants and provide feeding grounds and cover for many small bird species. They are must-haves for any gardens for wildlife. We have many of these species growing right here at the Barung Community Nursery if you’d like to come and see some of these beauties for yourself.

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You can do the programs on your own or with support from one of their qualified mental health practitioners. It starts with a phone call. If you want to speak to someone now, or want to hear about other services in your area, you can call Medicare Mental Health directly. It's available 8.30am–5pm weekdays (excluding public holidays). Call 1800 595212. You can request a callback directly from the Medicare Mental Health Check In team to find out if the service is right for you.

What happens when you call

Calling Medicare Mental Health is free for anyone seeking support and guidance. Whether for yourself or for someone you care about, experienced professionals are there to listen. Most calls take around 30 minutes, but they can run a little longer depending on your situation. All conversations are private and confidential. Making a phone call to someone you don’t know can feel like a big step, especially if you’re not used to talking about how you’re feeling. But it’s an important step to make sure you get the right kind of support, without wasting your time. The call helps the Medicare Mental Health professional understand which service might be right for you; support your safety and wellbeing, especially if things have been building up; match you to the best support options for what you're experiencing, and recommend other options if Medicare Mental Health Check In isn’t the right fit for you. Remember, you’re always in control. On the call, you can share a much or as little as you want, ask questions, and take a break. You can also end the call at any time. If you've been feeling anxious, down, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, you're not alone. Medicare Mental Health Check In programs are designed for people who are starting to experience mental health challenges, are aged 16 or older, live and are currently in Australia. Help is also available if you need additional accessibility support, such as interpreting services or assistive tools, or are living with disability.

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H O L I S T I C H

DEMENTIA ACTION WEEK – TIME TO TALK D ementia Action Week is September 21-27, and Dementia Australia is asking every Australian to get involved with talking about this leading cause of death in our country.

he said. “You learn on the job and you make mistakes. It is a matter of me listening to Ann and then working out how best to actually help her." Rethinking what decision-making means

A national conversation about dementia is made up of thousands of smaller ones - in GP clinics, workplaces, community halls and family homes. Every conversation can tell someone it’s safe to speak up, that they’re not alone, and connects them to support they didn't know exists.

In the same podcast episode, UNSW senior research fellow Dr Craig Sinclair explained how supported decision-making could start from a simple idea – we all make decisions with help. "We all have help and assistance in making decisions and going about living our lives,” he said. “When I take my car to the mechanic, I've got no skills in that area. I rely on the help of a qualified person to talk me through the issues I need to think about."

To find out more or to find, host or register an event, visit dementia.org.au Dementia Australia has a podcast called Hold the Moment which is full of stories about life after a dementia diagnosis. It is co-hosted by Jim Rogers, who lives with young onset dementia, and Dementia Australia Ambassador and journalist Hamish Macdonald, whose father lived with Lewy body dementia and Parkinson's.

For those living with dementia, that help is often more visible and more important however the need for support doesn't change the fundamental right to decide. "There has been a stereotype that a diagnosis of dementia means a person is less able or unable to make decisions,” Dr Sinclair said. “That can be really impactful on people's lives and it goes a long way to creating fear around the condition. We need to look at each individual, understand their decision-making abilities and what support they need."

A recent episode, which we cover below, is called Still Deciding: Making decisions after a dementia diagnosis, which you can listen to on podcast apps, the Dementia Australia website and Dementia Australia's YouTube channel.

Can people with dementia still make decisions? Making decisions is part of everyday life. A dementia diagnosis doesn't take away a person’s right to make

decisions but it may change the support they need to make them. Since Ann's diagnosis of Lewy body dementia, the way she and her husband Timothy make decisions has evolved. In the Making decisions after a dementia diagnosis episode of the Hold the Moment podcast (dementia.org.au/episode-still-deciding), they discuss how they continue to navigate this in their day-to-day lives.

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For Ann, accepting support was challenging, especially after a lifetime of capability and a strong career in leadership. However, she recognised that Timothy’s support was important in avoiding becoming overwhelmed. "You need that help, otherwise you're just living in a muddled mess, trying to make decisions, trying to get through the day," she said. “If you get anxious, you can't make any decisions.”

In practice, supported decision-making might mean breaking a complex decision into smaller steps or sharing information visually as well as in text. Knowing that someone is better placed to engage with a difficult question in the morning than the afternoon may also help. It also means recognising that making a decision and communicating it are two separate things and that both need support. The new Aged Care Act aims to formalise this approach. As Timothy and Ann show, the practice itself is built from trust, communication and a commitment to keeping the person living with dementia at the centre. If you are looking for help, you can also contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 (available 24 hours a day, seven days a week).

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The Million-Dollar Roadmap Starts in Your Mind by JAMIE MILNE

ost people believe money is a mathematics problem, I don’t.

After working with hundreds of individuals, business owners and athletes, I’ve found that money is far more often a psychological problem than a financial one. Many people struggle to earn money, others struggle to grow it, and many earn plenty but can’t keep it. Behind each of these challenges is often a story we’ve been telling ourselves for years, a story shaped by our parents, school, culture, friends and past experiences. The good news? Stories can be rewritten. One of my favourite questions is: What is your current money identity? Are you a saver, an avoider, an investor, a risk-taker, or someone who simply believes they’ll never have enough? Identity always precedes behaviour. If we don’t upgrade our beliefs, our financial habits rarely change. Health and wealth also share something in common, they compound.

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Just as poor health doesn’t happen overnight, financial stress rarely appears in a single day. Likewise, becoming healthier or wealthier is usually the result of small, consistent actions repeated over time. Life will always involve uncertainty. Markets fluctuate, businesses experience highs and lows, and unexpected expenses arrive. The goal isn’t to eliminate uncertainty; it’s to become the type of person who can thrive despite it. As Jim Rohn famously said, “Your income will only grow to the extent that you do.” The greatest investment you’ll ever make isn’t in shares, property or cryptocurrency, it’s in yourself. Your knowledge, health, emotional resilience and skills are assets that continue paying dividends for life. Perhaps it’s time to stop asking, “How do I make more money?” and instead ask, “Who do I need to become?” Build the person first, and the wealth often follows. Self worth = net worth, and the more we develop self, and evolve our intelligence, the more valuable we are to the market jamiemilnetraining.com

5 things about acupuncture most people get wrong

eedles, pain and plenty of mystery. Acupuncture may have been practised for thousands of years, but how much do we really know about it?

This September, Australia’s first Acupuncture Awareness Month is taking a closer look at 5 Things About Acupuncture Most People Get Wrong.

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Presented by the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association Ltd (AACMA), the month will take Australians inside the modern practice of acupuncture through videos, articles and practitioner insights.

Does it hurt? Is it simply about needles? Is it only used for pain? Is it the same as dry needling? And can anyone call themselves an acupuncturist?

The campaign will explain what happens during an appointment, how acupuncture differs from dry needling, where it may sit alongside broader healthcare and what to look for when choosing a suitably qualified practitioner.

That last answer may surprise you. Acupuncture forms part of a nationally regulated health profession in Australia, and “acupuncturist” is a protected title. Registered practitioners must meet national education, clinical training, registration and continuing professional

Acupuncture Awareness Month begins on September 1, 2026. Learn more and find an AACMA practitioner at acupuncture.org. au, follow @aacma.org.au on social media or join the conversation using #AcupunctureAwarenessMonth.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GRAPHIC & WEB DESIGN NEW Seedhead Design Consultancy Need standout visuals and smarter online presence? Seedhead is a design studio specialising in userfocused brand creation, web design, web effectiveness reports and improvements. Function + Aesthetics + User Experience. Contact Paula on 0418 708 244 www.seedhead.com.au

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For l am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it written, "But the righteous shall live by faith" Romans 1:16 Is Jesus only meek and gentle? John 2:13-25 How does Jesus judge hypocrites? Matthew 23: 13-39 How will he judge you? John 12: 42-50 Why do all of us need Jesus? Philippians 2: 5-11 What must I do to be saved? Acts 2:27-47 Acts 8:26-39 Acts 22:6-16.

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The Sunshine Coast’s investment boom

7 Meagan Court, Witta

by SANDY ZUBRINICH, Chair of the Sunshine Coast Business Council

hile national headlines continue to focus on economic uncertainty, the Sunshine Coast is telling a very different story. Latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows the total value of building approvals across the Sunshine Coast increased by almost 25 per cent over the past year to more than $3.26 billion, driven by a near doubling in non-residential investment. It’s tangible evidence of the confidence businesses and investors continue to have in the future of our region. Investment is the ultimate vote of confidence in a region’s future. Businesses don’t commit millions of dollars to major developments unless they believe in the long-term prospects of a region, and governments don’t invest in critical infrastructure unless they see the opportunity for communities and economies to grow. After years of planning, investment and collaboration between the private sector and all levels of government, we’re now seeing a pipeline of projects move from planning to delivery. Collectively, these investments represent billions of dollars flowing into our region, creating jobs, attracting visitors, improving services and strengthening confidence in the Sunshine Coast’s future.

In addition, the housing supply has received a major boost, with Stockland’s Aura South development progressing following Commonwealth environmental approval and the Queensland Government’s declaration of the Halls Creek Priority Development Area, unlocking the potential for up to 12,000 new homes. The Sunshine Coast Business Council has long advocated for the infrastructure, policy settings and investment needed to support a growing regional economy. It’s encouraging to see many of those longterm aspirations now becoming reality, but our focus remains firmly on what’s next, as none of this means our work is done. We remain concerned about the high closure rate of small businesses and the tax and cost pressures that continue to pose threats to their ongoing viability.

Why Witta Is Capturing Buyer Attention ust beyond Maleny, Witta has long been

for its quiet country roads, generous J valued properties and unmistakable rural character.

Housing affordability, productivity, workforce shortages and the delivery of enabling infrastructure remain significant challenges that will require continued collaboration between industry and all levels of government. But it’s equally important to recognise genuine progress. For too long, the Sunshine Coast has been described as a region of potential. Today, we’re increasingly becoming a region of delivery – and that is something worth celebrating.

Increasingly, buyers are recognising the balance this small Hinterland community offers: space and tranquillity without feeling disconnected from everyday life.

Current property data reflects that interest, with Witta recording strong house price growth over the past year. Yet numbers tell only part of the story. For many buyers, the attraction lies in finding enough land to garden, keep animals or simply enjoy greater privacy, without taking on the demands of a large rural holding. Kate Woolston from REMAX Hinterland says this balance is increasingly important to

buyers."People are drawn to Witta because it still feels genuinely rural. There's space, greenery and a wonderful sense of calm, but Maleny is still within easy reach. For many buyers, that combination is exactly what they're looking for." That lifestyle is reflected at Kate's current listing, 7 Meagan Court, Witta. Set on approximately 2.3 acres, the single-level home enjoys a northern aspect, established gardens, open lawns, mature trees and two dams - offering genuine country living on a manageable scale.

Agency: REMAX Hinterland Contact: Kate Woolston Phone: 0428 987 853

32 Maple Street, Maleny, Qld 4552

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Thinking of selling in the Hinterland? JONNY ELSTON IS IN TOWN. Sunshine Coast hinterland specialist Jonny Elston pairs lifelong local insight with a strategic and results-focused approach to property. Known for his genuine nature and strong work ethic, he takes pride in guiding clients through the sales process with clarity and confidence. Now part of TOWN, Jonny combines smart marketing, clear communication, and local expertise to deliver exceptional outcomes. jonny@town.com.au / 0478 652 895

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The best realestate agent on the Sunshine Coast!!! We had the pleasure of meeting Jonny when we enquired about a property he had for sale. His professional yet laid back personality, made the whole process a dream. So happy with him that we signed him up to sell our home, which only took 8 days and above asking price. We will definitely be using Jonny again for all our property purchases and sales.

Jonny was a fabulous agent from start to finish. He is honest, reliable, a fantastic communicator and went above and beyond to make the sale process easy and successful, and resulted in a great contract. I would highly recommend him as an agent.

Jonny was very professional and supportive during the buying process. He was respectful and patient as well, Not the pushy type. Jonny also helped with local knowledge for after the purchase. I would recommend Jonny as an agent! Seller of House in North Maleny

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DAMIAN GREEN

MICHELLE SOPER

MICHAEL RECK

KATE

MELISSA

WOOLSTON

CHADDOCK

MARK

CLAYTON

0447 737 737 | sales@remaxhinterland.com.au

FOR SALE

3,241m2

JUST LISTED 16 Walkers Drive, Maleny

Kate Woolston 0428 987 853

A Queenslander Designed for Modern Living

kate@remax.com.au

Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully designed, this timeless Queenslander-inspired residence combines the warmth and character of a traditional Queensland home with the comfort and practicality of modern living. With wide wrap-around verandahs, four bedrooms, a dedicated study, a versatile second living area beneath the home and a country-style kitchen this home offers a flexible floorplan that easily adapts to changing needs. View: remax.com.au/hinterland

32 Maple Street, Maleny QLD 4552 07 5408 4220

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EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES! 3015 Maleny Kenilworth Road, Cambroon

Kate Woolston 0428 987 853

A Remarkable 90-Acre Holding in the Mary Valley

kate@remax.com.au

Held by the same family for three generations and originally a dairy farm, this unique holding is rich in character and rural history. Open grazing, mature trees, timbered slopes, remnant rainforest and elevated clearings reveal expansive range views. The three-bedroom Queenslander and separate one-bedroom cottage offer flexible accommodation, while established tracks invite exploration, recreation and potential future tourism or farm-stay opportunities. View: remax.com.au/hinterland

32 Maple Street, Maleny QLD 4552 07 5408 4220