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AreWeLL APriL, you were a tricky month for me, personally, and i am ready to start afresh with May. Saying that, i found it a struggle to fit everything into Ht, sometimes page number restraints thwart me.

Unfortunately Travels With… has had to take a break until June, plus a great article on the Maleny Men's House, and a Montville bookstore making a difference – so look out for the next edition!

May’s Ht, as you may have guessed, is chock-a-block. there are so many articles and stories, i haven’t space for the customary ‘Mother’s day gift ideas’. But if you’re stuck for inspiration, drop me an email and i will happily recommend venues, shops and more!

Now it’s time to let you know about a new initiative i am VerY excited about. i am pleased to announce our inaugural Hinterland Times Young Writer of the Year Award.

Because, what better place than a community newspaper to encourage and promote a love of writing?

Full details are on page 18, but the award is for 11-17year-olds, to write up to 600 words on ‘A day in the Life’ – any genre of prose acceptable. the winner will receive $100, a front cover and their story published, with two runners up receiving $50 each, sharing the cover and subsequent publication of their stories.

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there will also be three Highly Commended writers, whose work will also be published – and all will receive framed certificates. the closing date for submissions in June 30, so you have nearly two months to write something, with the winners announced in the August edition of Ht. in other news, i found out recently that i have been nominated, alongside my estimable right-hand colleague, Karen Muir, in the Glass House Small Business Awards. if you feel you would like to vote for us in the ‘Glassies’, please visit Andrew Powell’s website (andrewpowell.com.au), click on Vote Now and select Maleny employees to find Karen, or Montville employees for me. (Anyone who knows me knows my regular ‘office’ is a certain café in Montville, where i seem to be more productive than my proper office!) i’ve no room left to share everything in this edition, but with a feature film happening in Maleny, a Nepalese adventure, A Star is Born fundraiser, poetry, letters, local entertainment, a history of humble pineapple farms and food news, there’s plenty here! enjoy.

COVER STORY description: old friends can inspire great things – artist Satya demasson, and filmmaker, Colin 'Spida' dixon, with Satya's Archibald Prize entry for 2019.

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Obi Art Prize returns t’S tHe riGHt tiMe of year to let all the artists across the Sunshine Coast Hinterland know that the obi Art Prize is now open for entries! october 2019 will see the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre’s second obi Art Prize taking place from october 4 - 7, at the Maleny Community Centre. one of the event organisers, curator and artist, Satya demasson, explained, “the obi Art Prize will be open to all artists working in 2d with the theme being Earth, Dreams and Magic. We are providing a valuable venue for local and national artists to showcase their work.” the Maleny iGA / Spida Productions First Prize is $5000, and the Ken Mills toyota People's Choice prize is $1500.

Satya said, “With the continued support of our amazing major sponsors Maleny iGA, Apex Maleny, Ken Mills toyata and Spida Productions, we are expecting this year's art prize to be as successful as the inaugural event which was held in 2017.” the opening night will see a very special guest, national treasure and Australian legend, indigenous elder, actor, musician, activist and gifted storyteller, Uncle Jack Charles.

“Come along and join us on the opening night, Friday october 4 to meet Uncle Jack, view the art and cast your People’s Choice vote,” said Satya. entries close 5pm Monday July 22, and finalists will be notified by email or telephone by Friday August 23. “the 40 finalists selected will form the 2019 obi Art Prize, and works must be delivered to the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre no later than Friday September 20. the winners will be announced on the opening night, october 4.”

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Maleny is home to many creatives, and this month Victoria McGuin caught up with a local artist and an actor/writer who, between them, have been nurturing a feature film and an Archibald Prize entry.

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began in 1921, with previous winners including Jon Molvig, William Pidgeon, Nora Heysen and del Kathryn Barton. “i like to express the beauty in life,” continued Satya, “particularly the human form in portraits.” Satya is also curator of the biannual obi Art Prize Queensland, which will have its second competition this year.

Spida’s story is different, but just as interesting. A painter and handyman for years, he was living on the Gold Coast and came up to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland for his honeymoon, the timing of which proved serendipitous.

“We looked at some real estate while we were in town, and the lease on a property here expired on the same day as our house on the Gold Coast.” then, about six years ago, Spida was asked to play a jail inmate for a day by a friend. “Can’t think why they’d cast me as that!” he laughed. “i turned up, they started filming, then they asked me afterwards to come along for the next three weeks! After that i started doing small parts in adverts, a tV series, then feature films. i also directed a couple of ads and started writing. “i wrote and produced a short film a few years ago, which was well received, and so i decided to write a feature, which i’ve been doing for the past three years. there were hiccups with the finances, so we’ve now gone with incredibly generous private funders, and we’re looking at filming for six weeks, starting in July.”

Satya interjected, “Watching Spida go through the process, from sitting over a coffee saying, ‘i’m going to

write a movie’, to actually getting the backing, the director and the actors – i take my hat off to his consistency and passion. “to take it from an idea to see it happen with the people he has… that was one of the reasons for doing his portrait for the Archibald.”

Spida said, “When we started talking about this, Satya had a role and i was the lead, but it keeps stepping up. Now i have a bit part and Sayta…” they both laughed and shrugged their shoulders. the film is called Patched, and centres around a small town and a local outlaw motorcycle club. “it’s a dig at the government,” explained Spida. “New laws come in which cause local members to lose their business because they’re tagged ‘criminals’ because of their business. “the law causes a reaction, which then cements the government’s belief. But they create the reaction.”

Spida believes biker clubs (“i don’t like the word ‘gangs’”) have been portrayed incorrectly. “About $400 million is spent on biker laws, but only $100 million on domestic violence – there’s something very wrong there.” the film has attracted the attention of some impressive names in the industry, with Steve Mann (Blue Heelers) on board as director and actor Gary Sweet in one of the main roles. “Gary is happy to play a bikie, as he usually plays a policeman,” said Spida with a big smile. one of the main cast members was in Sons of Anarchy, Spida added, “and actress Kim Wilson has also put her hat in the ring.” the list continues to impress, with Uncle Jack Charles, tony Nixon, don Bridges and Mirko Grillini all joining the cast. “the greatest pleasure out of the process for me, is the willingness of major actors to come on board and help me fulfil my dream to make this movie,” shared Spida. “i think we’ve created a family atmosphere with this film.”

Support has also come from closer to home, with local businesses on board through sponsorship and the police are also supportive of the project.

“We did a post for being involved in a film in Maleny and over 1000 people applied. We have a few locals involved in acting and behind the scenes, which is great.” the next few months will be busy and rewarding for these two friends, and Spida and Satya seem to almost express amused surprise at everything that has transpired of late - but with their tenacity, passion and humour, it doesn’t surprise me at all.

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Maleny Buffalo are a part of the Food and Agricultural Network (FAN) who are local producers showcasing their products to all the chefs and providores in the area. recently FAN had 65 stalls and over 300 people at a networking event. this collaboration between Sunshine Coast Council, Moreton Bay Council, Noosa Council and Gympie regional Council is a way of supporting local agricultural and food industries at a grassroots level.

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“He passed away in 2016, but we have decided to persevere. My family and i are working to keep Mal's dream alive, and i think it is important for my grandkids to see a future in farming.”

Margaret was the first girl in Queensland to study agriculture in high school, which led her to work with Landcare as a State and National representative. in 2009, Margaret was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to study water buffalo in Argentina, UK, USA, italy and Bulgaria. this educational tour gave Margaret the belief that water buffalo was a worthwhile and growing industry. the knowledge she gained has led to the herd she has today, built up from five original heifers. the beasts are used for both meat and milk production. “our milk has always gone to trevor Hart at Cedar St Cheese, who makes mozzarella, haloumi and burrata. He’s

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“So, now it also goes to Karen at Little White Goat who is making a Persian feta with it. She makes it with roasted wattle seeds that are an indigenous bush food, herbs and sunflower oil and it is delicious,” Margaret said with relish.

“So from there we decided to do our own label and now we are Maleny Buffalo. the iGA has been selling our fresh buffalo meat so now they are selling our cheese too, soon we will be adding a range of salamis. rob outridge from Maleny iGA needs a medal for everything he and his team do for local producers.

“We have been a part of the Maleny iGA Local Market days where producers come and have a stall in the store with samples for the customers. everyone was saying what a beautiful feta it was,” Margaret smiled.

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Agricultural shows, with their ballyhoo and eclectic mix of rustic exhibits, have long been the highlight of the social calendar in many Australian country towns, and nobody knows more about them than Maleny’s own Monica Skerman.

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He’S BeeN tHe familiar face in Maleny Newsagency since 1987, always quick with a friendly jibe as you pick up your newspaper or magazine. But many locals may not be aware that Monica Skerman has not only been a mainstay of the Maleny Show for 40 years, she has also been an elected delegate of Queensland Ag Shows, the peak body for the Agricultural Show Societies in Queensland (all 127 of them!) for ten years.

Born and raised on a farm near esk, Monica was introduced to the world of agricultural shows by her father at a very young age. “dad was very involved when i was growing up. He entered prime cattle, he was a steward and then he became president of the esk show. So i was around shows all my younger years,” says Monica.

After moving to Maleny in 1975 with her husband, Fraser, who was also involved with shows, Monica didn’t know anyone and thought volunteering at the show would be a good way to meet people. “i started out buttering bread,” she smiles. “then i went up to help steward the dairy cattle.”

Monica spent many years as a dairy steward at Maleny before becoming a member of the executive. on a trip to the Brisbane exhibition (ekka) one year, she was asked to help out “for the day” in the illawarra cattle section. “Fraser had been helping people for 33 years at the ekka and through all the different shows, i was known...”

Monica ended up ‘filling in for a day’ for 12 years. eventually, Monica found herself on the board of

Monica is proud of the trophy for her cow exhibit in 1986

Queensland Ag Shows, organising competitions for young judges and paraders – something she delights in. the aim of these competitions is to develop the judging and parading skills of young people to ensure a selection of experienced judges for future agricultural shows. the young judges have to justify the reasons for their choice, thus improving their communication and presentation skills. “this is where we get our next judges from. once a competitor wins a national title or even state, they are entitled to become an associate judge or a judge.”

Young judges and paraders is just one of the

competitions run by Queensland Ag Shows. they also seek out future leaders with the Marsh rural Ambassador Award. this is for young people who symbolise the rural spirit – people with vitality who are forward thinking and with a passion for the land and local agricultural shows.

Another is the challenge for the Queensland Country Life Miss Showgirl. this is not a beauty pageant; the winner must demonstrate a genuine interest and knowledge of rural Queensland and have a keen awareness of the contribution that women make to our rural societies.

Several young people from the Sunshine Coast region have been successful in these competitions, a fact that Monica finds very gratifying. “When they win i don’t know who gets more excited… them or me!

“Some of the young people end up getting a paying job, especially the paraders in stud beef and dairy. People employ them and let them go out and train and lead their cattle at shows.” the judging competition is not just for cattle though, it extends to the cooking section as well, and winning the best ‘dark rich fruit cake’ is the most coveted prize of all, apparently. And in an era of equal rights, the blokes can be fiercely competitive. “it’s all about bragging rights!” she chortles. in multi-cultural Australia, the original purpose of agricultural shows is still relevant in today’s society. “the shows are now going back in time to bring their culture in. it’s all going back to education, where your food comes from,” Monica shares.

The Maleny Show’s Gumboot Ironman competition is a test of skills for young farmers

Many children and adults do not know things like how cotton seed is processed to become the clothes we wear, so last year, Queensland Ag Shows displayed boxes of grain, wool and cotton at the ekka so city folk could see the raw product. in the same vein, “the Maleny Show invited local producers to show their product, for example beef and honey, in our local ‘Paddock to Plate’ section. A lot of shows are adopting that”. despite droughts and floods, the agricultural shows are still going strong; the numbers have not dropped in the last year and schools are becoming more involved.

“Maleny Show would be the biggest community-backed show. during our setting up week, we provide lunch for 40 or more people nearly every day. the high school students bake a lot of the cakes for the volunteers for the week before the show.

“A lot of schools have cattle and they travel to show them. there are four or five schools in Brisbane. Some even have meat sheep and alpacas.

“Newcomers (to Maleny) come down to help just to meet people. they say there’s a pride in saying ‘we helped to do that’.”

Monica’s message to those readers who may never have experienced an agricultural show is: “Maleny has the nicest grounds and one of the best pavilions – just come along, put your name down and get to meet the people in this town. You will be welcome with wide open arms!”

Monica Skerman and the Maleny Show Society Executive have been planning the Maleny Show since June last year

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Alex Fullerton (pictured right) is no stranger to supporting women in business; many know her through her successful operation of the Sunshine Coast Women Entrepreneurs organisation. However, her recent visit to Nepal with Shed the Light was a trip with a difference. Her first time travelling to Kathmandu since 1991 and with her two children alongside.

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Lex FULLertoN has recently returned from a one-month adventure in Nepal, sharing support and resources through a Shed the Light project to empower local women in business, and she decided to take her children on this journey. “i felt it was the right time. the kids are getting older and before they move away, i wanted to enjoy another holiday with a purpose and treasure the moments that we have together.”

Alex and the family spent the first week together in Kathmandu and then daughter ella joined the Annapurna Circuit trek and son Flynn hiked to the famous Mount everest Base Camp. “this trip started when ella developed a school project while attending Glasshouse Christian College last year, fundraising under the $5 Make a difference project. She raised funds in a tin to collect money via the school and a local hairdressing salon, Follow Me Hair, in Glasshouse. “together they raised over $100 which ignited the spark of supporting the village further by visiting in person.”

A ‘mahout’ with his phone while riding an elephant Image by Anish Shahi

Before departure, Alex called on the community to offer donations of personal hygiene supplies, warm clothes, school and office supplies and cash.

“We were overwhelmed with people’s kindness in cash and goods donations. dental excel Beerwah supplied four cartons of toothpaste for the children of the village, who we taught to care for their own teeth by brushing regularly down by the river.

“My house began filling up with warm handknitted beanies and coats, paper, pens, books and toothbrushes. We managed to get it all through our flight with just one kilogram of excess baggage, so that was a relief!

“When we arrived, the contrast between the old Kathmandu and the new was striking, with electronics now being cheaply available and internet accessible in the city via hotspots.”

Alex marvelled at how so much had changed and yet so much had remained unchanged outside of the city. “i watched as an elephant handler, a ‘mahout’, strolled through the bush on the back of a domestic elephant carrying logs, while he thumbed through his mobile phone.

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and dialects. ella and Alex shared pencils with the children and helped them practise writing their names in english, drawing and just enjoying the fun of happily colouring-in. â&#x20AC;&#x153;i enjoyed watching ella teach the children about make up too as they keenly watched her with fascination applying different creams and applications. She also taught them how to re-use the offcut fabrics to make hair scrunchies as another form of income.â&#x20AC;?

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Mayfield Patisserie & Chocolates

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Address 313-327 Flaxton Drive FLAXTON Phone 07 5445 7450 Web flaxtongardens.com.au OPEN Wed to Sun: 10am-3pm (Morning/High

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Licensed & B.Y.O. Live entertainment every friday!

Delicious traditional Italian food. Dine in, takeaway or home delivery. Prices to please. Huge menu.

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88 Obi Lane South MALENY 07 5420 5420 spicerstamarindretreat.com Breakfast: 7 days 7.30am - 10am Lunch: Fri to Sun from 12pm Dinner: Tue to Sun from 5pm Gourmet Breakfast, A la Carte modern Thai & Asian Cuisine, Jazz in the Forest 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month. Cooking Classes available Saturdays.

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Address Shop 6 Riverside Centre 2 Maple St MALENY Phone 07 5370 2906 Web facebook.com/ConceptCoffeeMaleny OPEN Mon - Fri: 7.00am - 4.00pm Sat - 7.00am - 12.00pm, Closed: Sun Internet Café. Healthy breakfast options, gf & refined sugar free cakes, wholesome snacks and raw treats. Locally roasted vintage coffee & a variety of beverages on offer. Relax over looking the Obi Obi creek or grab something on the run.

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65 Kilkoy Lane, off Aherns Rd. Mountain View Rd MALENY Phone 07 5478 5889 Phone 07 5494 2013 Phone 07 5435 2461 Phone 07 5441 3510 4620 07 5494 3700 Web altitudeonmontville.com.au Web malenyhotel.com.au Phone 07 5494Phone Web dawaatindianmaleny.com.au OPEN Mon to Fri: 8.00am – 3.30pm Web terraceofmaleny.com.au OPEN 7 Days: Open from 8:00am Web FB: “Flowerpot Coffee Shop” OPEN Lunch: Mon - Thu 11.30am – 2.30pm OPEN 7 days: 11.00am – 2.00pm Sat: 8.00am – 2.00pm

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“I tend to go to Sarah’s Unplugged (Maleny), as I always get a great breakfast there. It tastes fresh and looks good, and the atmosphere is just right.” Jane, Maleny “I enjoyed Altitude (Montville) recently. Delicious food and really well presented. It was nice and relaxing too. I also like Elements in Flaxton, lovely cake!.” Jessica, Brisbane “Shotgun Espresso (Maleny). Best coffee in town and great food, decent portions too.” Mike, Witta “I always go to Little May Espresso when I’m in Montville.

It has a simple but delicious menu, different flavour hot chocolates, and you can tell it’s a good spot because the locals all go there!” Rita, Nambour Heights “I like loads of places in Maleny, but Monica’s and Shotgun are my usual pit-stops. All good in both.”

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Many renovations have taken place within the interior and exterior of each accommodation type. â&#x20AC;&#x153;our treehouses have been freshly painted with new decks, furnishings and renovated bathrooms. New well-lit pathways throughout the property allow you to wander and take in the views and appreciate the native fauna and flora,â&#x20AC;? danielle continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You may see wallabies, possums, turtles, lizards and the most incredible bird life around the resort.â&#x20AC;? in the warmer months you can cool down after a beautiful bushwalk in one of the two salt swimming pools with newly renovated decks. the most exciting project to date, however, is

the renovation of Kondalillaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Geneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision is becoming a reality as we near the end of the renovations,â&#x20AC;? smiled danielle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a grand opening in early June for Kondalilla restaurant, which boasts a large dining area, private dining space, bar and outdoor area.â&#x20AC;?

With the view towards the Kondalilla National Park, this restaurant is sure to become a favourite. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are adding something different to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland,â&#x20AC;? danielle added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kondalilla restaurant will be a vegetarian restaurant with seafood and vegan options. the diversity of eateries in the Hinterland allows Kondalilla restaurant to make its own mark.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the Heart at Kondalillaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is the platform for promoting retreats, conferences and workshops held

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"We are so excited, as the restaurant adds the next element with its various catering options. Kondalilla now offers the complete package.

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He Next WittA MArKet is on Saturday May 18 from 7am until 12pm. in the verdant grounds of the old Witta School, the Witta Market is now a pop-up high street on the third Saturday of each month, where you can shop, catch up and relax with friends, as well as be entertained by great musicians, all while supporting your local growers and producers from the area. top quality fresh local food including meat, fruit and vegetables, bread, eggs, seafood, honey, olives,

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Artisans can provide you with anything from a beautiful handmade wooden spoon to homewares, natural skin care products, artwork, hand-tooled leatherwork and much more.

Your garden needs are also catered for with a variety of plants available, from natives to vegetable seedlings, as well as mulching options.

We aim to build happiness, sustainability and contentment in the Above: Take a stroll through community by providing a Witta market space for locals and visitors to support our local growers and producers.

We want to be as waste-free as possible and encourage everyone to bring along their own bags and their favourite coffee cup in an effort to help us realise this. our June market, on Saturday the 15, sees the return of a very special guest musician, Karl S. Williams, playing for us from 8-11am. Karl won Queensland’s Best Blues Song Award for 2018 and has recently cut a new album. one of Australia’s rising stars of Blues, Karl is not to be missed!

So come to the Witta Market on the third Saturday of each month and support your hard-working growers, producers, musicians, artists and artisans.

See you there!

Best place for wooden spoons, we'd say!

Maleny Sunday Market LIVE MUSIC EVERY SUNDAY 10am -1pm

What’s on in May?

Paul Luthje, Matthew & Emily Davies harmonica, guitar & vocals 12 Paul Balanyi - guitar - jazz 19 Paul Balanyi and beyond 26 Kit Cotter - keyboard, guitar

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Montville Growers and Makers Market 7.30am-noon, Piping hot pancakes, buskers, genuine locally grown food, handmade craft, barista made coffee, under historic fig trees, profits maintain our Village Hall. Sascha: 0429 420 046

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Witta Growers Market: 7.30 - 12.00 7.30am-12.00 50+ stalls, this vibrant market has everything from fresh local produce to gourmet food, quality art and craft, live music, hot food and coffee.

Ph: 0408 034 570

FoUrtH SAtUrdAY oF tHe MoNtH Mapleton Country Markets 8am-12pm. Local Produce, Handmade Gifts, Bric-a brac, Fashions, Plants, Wood, Jewellery, olives, Food Stalls, Coffee Van, Live Music, inside & outside Mapleton Hall.

Free onsite parking. Ph 0419 726 603

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Andrew, Chris and Lynn ready to take you on a tour

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YNN ANd ANdreW Fallon started Mystic Mountain tours in 2003. With a range of vehicles in their fleet, and caring drivers, they offer a chance to explore the breathtaking landscape and beautiful towns in the idyllic Hinterland and they now also have a new range of tours for locals.

“We called our business Mystic Mountain tours because the ancient Glasshouse Mountains inspired us and we wanted to share this special place with others,” explained Lynn. “in 2000 we moved from Bundaberg where we had been partners in a building business,” continued Andrew. “Visiting Lynn’s family who had moved to Montville made us want to make some life-changing decisions.”

So what can you expect on a Mystic Mountain Hinterland tour? “For tourists we provide an authentic guided tour where they can discover the gourmet delights of the region, with locally grown and handmade specialties, unparalleled cheeses, ice creams, sourdough bread or a bushtucker walk in the rainforest. this is just a sample of what we can offer,” said Lynn. “these food tours meet at the Maleny iGA or Montville information Centre; custom transfers can also be added by arrangement.”

For guests staying at local hinterland accommodation,

take the time to sample local craft beers, local-roasted coffee, guided whisky tastings, a visit to the vineyard and let someone else drive!

“We are also happy to explore possibilities for you to have a unique itinerary for small or large groups celebrating special occasions or with a theme or interest in mind,” Lynn added. “our new tours, just launched, are for locals to enjoy short breaks, to travel in comfort with their own hinterland company,” smiled Lynn.

“We have a tour every month to inspiring and interesting destinations, day trips, short stays and even a week to outback Queensland. to find out more about these exciting adventures ask for the calendar of tours or some brochures. “oh, and ask about the new Australian Story tour which showcases the unique nature of the Sunshine Coast, it takes visitors to places they may not find on their own.” it’s good to know there is a local business offering so much to the community; tours, transfers and charters, from travelling to the airport, or school excursions, to outings for social clubs.

Andrew and Lynn clearly love what they do, so hop on board and let the journey begin!

Visit: mysticmountaintours.com.au or call Lynn on 0400 086 877

Valuing your neighbourhood

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o KNoW WHAt’S going on in your local area and hear people talk about it, is a really good thing,” said Annie Aitken, 25-year resident of Kureelpa and 15-year member of Kureelpa-dulong Neighbourhood Watch (NHW). this NHW group has been operating for 28 years, the overriding philosophy being to work together as a community to reduce crime and enhance community safety. the members also focus on causes that are important to the community.

Annie, who is Kureelpa NHW zone coordinator, said, “Because we care about the community as a group, we’re trying to do things like put crossings in for the Blackall range independent School. Seeing kids trying to cross the road here and the traffic that comes flying through, it’s a real problem.

“We have the police on our side too. We try to get them coming to NHW meetings to give us a talk. And they usually put something in our newsletter about what’s going on in the area.”

Jack Foley, NHW acting area coordinator, said, “When residents have concerns, they can bring them to us and we can deal with the police, local councillors, the council road engineers, and members of state government. “that’s the good thing about NHW, if it’s just you as an individual you can have trouble getting anywhere, but under the banner of NHW as a community group, we have a foot in the door so we can talk about the issues and try to find resolutions.”

Although it’s not an official requirement of NHW, fostering social connection between local residents is very important to the Kureelpa-dulong NHW group. in addition to the annual Christmas get together, there are plans to create a social events calendar such as movie nights, kids discos, and regular sausage sizzle afternoons.

GENERAL OR ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY There can be a multitude of reasons why you will need someone else to act on your behalf – you may be travelling overseas where communication is difficult or you may be experiencing a serious health problem such as lengthy hospital stays or loss of mental capacity. This is where a Power of Attorney comes in. The grant of a Power of Attorney can either be made as a general grant for a particular purpose and for a particular time frame as long as the purpose of the grant does not relate to medical or personal matters; or as an enduring grant for an unlimited time frame for financial, personal and health matters.

It is important to distinguish between a grant of power of attorney and a will. A grant of power of attorney can only be used when the person granting the power is alive. Should that person die, then the grant of power of attorney ceases to be of effect and the Will takes over.

Everyone should consider appointing someone to act as their enduring attorney. The choice of an attorney should be taken with a lot of care and thought and should be someone you have complete trust in. When appointing someone as your enduring attorney you can specify exactly in which circumstance that person will act as your attorney. An example is the circumstance where you have been assessed by a medical practitioner as having lost capacity. To remove someone as an attorney is also possible by you expressly revoking that power.

By appointing an enduring attorney you are protecting yourself against the possibility that should you one day lose capacity to manage your own affairs you will not put your financial position at risk. It is an insurance policy worth having!

Jack Foley and Annie Aitken champion the Neighbourhood Watch scheme

Annie shared they would love to see more residents attend the meetings. “We do send out nearly 600 newsletters to people in dulong and Kureelpa every three months and it’s always great to see new faces.” You can also search Facebook for ‘Kureelpa dulong Neighbourhood Watch’, to stay up to date. (the next meeting is May 14.) it’s clear from talking with Annie and Jack that NHW groups are an asset to local communities, fostering a safer, friendlier place to live. NHW groups exist throughout the Hinterland, so get involved – you’ll likely meet some wonderful people too!

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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The Hinterland Times newspaper is very excited to announce our new award,

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Young Writer of the Year For 2019, the subject is

‘A Day in the Life’ it could be yourself, someone you know or admire, a character you’ve created, an animal, even an alien life form. the choices are limitless. Fact or fiction, humorous or serious, any genre of prose is acceptable.

Age limit: 11 – 17 years Word limit: 600 words Please send submissions to editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au with your name, contact details, age and story title on page 1, and the submission on page 2 onwards.

Closing date for entries June 30, winners announced in the August edition of HT. (The HT judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.)

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Winner - $100 – piece published in the announcing edition of Ht, framed certificate and front cover

Two Runners Up - $50 each – pieces published in subsequent editions of Ht, framed certificate and front cover with the winner

Three Highly Commended – framed certificate and pieces published in subsequent editions of Ht We hope to nurture a love of writing amongst the younger generations of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, inspiring you to find your unique voice and perhaps encourage you towards a future writing career.

Community News Community News Community News Kenilworth Food Fest

UNSHiNe CoASt Network of Community Halls is hosting a tour of six Community Halls by a local talented group of folk musicians - The Landscape Band.

Members of the band are highly experienced and include: Noel Gardiner, John ray Wright, derek Foster, Steve Lake, tom Nealson, Adrien Powell, ian Mackay and Michael Whiticker. the concept is to highlight through music, spoken word and visual images, the social fabric and unique natural landscape around the Community Halls. each two-hour performance will include a local support act by young emerging musicians. the launch of this tour will be at Kureelpa dulong Community Hall, May 11 at 6.30pm. the band will then tour to Montville Village Hall June 22, Yandina School of Arts July 20, Mooloolah Public Hall August 10, Landsborough School of Arts Memorial Hall September 7, and Gheerulla Community Hall october 20. each hall has special projects on their â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;to doâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; list and it is hoped that people will support their local hall and enjoy the talent of this band.

For more details and pricing visit trybooking.com/eventlist/landscapebandtour.

He KENILWORTH Wine and Cheese Festival has morphed into the Kenilworth Food Fest for 2019. Along with the name change, comes a new date as well! List this date in your diaries: June 29, 2019. the organisers have listened to feedback from clientele and feel that celebrating this day-long event in winter offers a respite from the summer heat, while allowing those involved to develop the range of providores and offerings. this year the Festival is really working on tantalising your taste-buds with the very finest of local producers and vendors. itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a great day out sampling local food and wines with an uberfriendly atmosphere.

Matt Golinski heads up the list of local and national chefs who will be demonstrating on the day using locally sourced products. Wine vintners, and beer and cider brew-masters will be sharing their wares with a flourish. entertainment abounds in the form of solo artists and duos â&#x20AC;&#x201C; those loved from previous years and some up-and-coming artists from both the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Unearthedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; scene and tamworth.

Visit: kenilworthfoodfest.org.au for details.

Cittamani fundraiser

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oMPASSioNAte CoMMUNitieS Sunshine Coast (CCSC) is an organisation that focuses on building community capacity about a part of life that needs our attention right now - ageing, endof-life and grieving. the CCSC creates opportunities for people to connect on a regular basis and to discuss and take action around this topic that is often overlooked and/or stigmatised.

With this in mind, drysdale Funerals Nambour and CCSC are hosting a movie night fundraiser for Cittamani Hospice on Friday May 24, 6pm, at the Majestic Cinema in Nambour. this special evening starts with a supper and networking before moving into the big cinema to enjoy the movie, POMS, an uplifting comedy about a woman (played by Keaton) who moves into a retirement community and starts a cheerleading squad with her fellow residents.

Marty Hunt - State Member for Nicklin has kindly accepted to officially open the event. A community raffle made up of contributions from local businesses and compassionate friends will be drawn during the evening. to book, visit eventbrite.com.au and search for drysdale Movie Night in Nambour QLd.

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oMe JoiN tHe premier agricultural event at Maleny Showgrounds with the 2019 Maleny Agricultural Show on Friday May 31 and Saturday June 1. this year celebrates all things farming - past, present and future. the Show kicks off with the naming of the Showgirls and rural Ambassador at the Show dance on Saturday May 18 at 7.30pm. Local artists Col and Nellie Finley will entertain till late and tickets can be purchased at the door. the Small Farmers tent returns with great free events, education, hands-on activities and farmer talks, all free once you enter the show gates. the main arena horse programme will be a thrill to watch, along with dairy, beef, poultry and main pavilion exhibits, all a must-see along with woodchops all day Saturday, ute muster, dog jumping, fireworks on Friday night and the rodeo spectacular on Saturday night.

For full details visit malenyshowsociety.org.au or follow on Facebook for entertainment updates closer to the time. You can also book online to enter the draw to win a 2019 family prize pack.

See you at the Show!

Appeal from Salvos

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Botanic Garden Day

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HAt Better PLACe to celebrate international Botanic Garden day on May 26 than your local botanic garden? Just because you might only have a small backyard or apartment balcony, doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy a beautiful garden. this year’s theme ‘Natives Naturally – Small is Beautiful’ focuses particularly on small gardens located in highrise balconies and small backyards. this year’s event is hosted by the Friends of Maroochy regional Bushland Botanic Gardens, in partnership with Sunshine Coast Council and other community groups. it will be a morning devoted to 'helping locals grow more locals' through talks, walks, workshops, demonstrations, displays, free native plant advice, plant sales and refreshments. the event is designed to encourage and support the use of local species in a range of small settings, from courtyards and small suburban blocks to pots and balconies.

Special guest presenter is Jerry Coleby-Williams, speaking on 'the 21st Century Cottage Garden'.

Numbers are limited for this presentation and workshop/demonstration activities, so bookings via the eventbrite website are essential: eventbrite.com.au/e/natives-naturally-small-isbeautiful-tickets-58343814921

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He SALVoS Are encouraging people to get involved in Australia’s biggest annual doorknock, the red Shield Appeal. Held over the weekend of May 25-26, the Appeal has set a target of raising eight million dollars. the money raised from the red Shield Appeal will go towards the Salvation Army’s vast network of services that help Australians in need.

With the many natural disasters that have struck our shores this year and the growing number of Australians overwhelmed by the continual rise in the cost of living, more Australians are turning to the Salvation Army for vital support. over the past 12 months, the Salvos have supported more than 38,000 people experiencing homelessness, 14,000 people overcoming addiction, provided over 50,000 financial counselling sessions, given care to 5,000 people experiencing family violence, and assisted more than 150,000 people with emergency relief. to volunteer or donate please call 13 SALVoS (13 72 58) or register online at salvationarmy.org.au.

You can also visit any Westpac branch or Salvos Stores.

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Putting pineapples on the map

REAL ESTATE COMMENT BY MONICA MCLAREN

STATE OF REPAIR – THE INVISIBLE AND THE OBVIOUS When buying a property, it is important to have some safeguards in the contract. In Queensland there are no regulations for a home seller to disclose any information about their property.

The emphasis is on the buyer (“buyer beware”) to satisfy themselves through investigations regarding the soundness of the improvements, any pest activity and survey points.

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oNG roWS oF grey-green spikes once crowned acres of Blackall range slopes. it was postcard pretty, but represented back-breaking work for farmers. this mighty pineapple realm established a multimillion dollar industry, despite its humble beginnings as a mere curiosity. the rough leaf pineapple was introduced to the Queensland colony by Lutheran missionaries based at Nundah, Brisbane in 1838. in 1881, the smooth leaf pineapple was introduced from French Guiana via France and Kew Gardens, London. (it was this variety that became the centre of Queensland’s pineapple boom.)

Gillie Warren records that Alf Bowser introduced pineapples to his farm, Lilydale, (on the site of what is now Montville Mountain inn), in the early 1900s with his first commercial crop being shipped to Brisbane in 1906.

Before long, the Blackall range was recognised as a premier pineapple-growing district and pineapple farming began to replace citrus as the main fruit crop on the range.

Gradually, acres of land along the ‘North Coast Line’ from North Pine to Gympie was turned into pineapple farming. then, in 1916, a returned soldier re-settlement scheme saw hundreds of returned soldiers settled on new farms of between 20 and 40 acres around Beerburrum and Woombye to grow pineapples. Although many failed, others bought failed farms and became more commercially viable.

Between 1932 and 1942, pineapple production in Queensland doubled. it doubled again between 1952 and 1956. A large proportion of these crops were produced in the Maroochy Shire and Woombye was recognised as the third largest pineapple producing area in Queensland, both in terms of number of farms and total production. the pineapple was the king of fruit being grown in the ‘North Coast’ hinterland. this remarkable growth led to farmers establishing the Northgate Committee of direction Fruit Marketing Cannery as a cooperative to preserve fruit through canning in 1947 under the brand name of Golden Circle. (Golden Circle was purchased by Heinz in 2009.)

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Miss Dell Harper (Miss Montville - Montville's Entrant in the Golden Pineapple Festival Queen Competition, Nambour, 1955) with young Robert Brown and runner up Miss Irene White, 1955.

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At the same time, post-war tourism saw many more southern visitors attracted to the ‘North Coast’. in 1952, newly elected Mayor of Maroochy Shire, david Low, saw an opportunity to re-brand and promote the pineapple through targeting the tourist market. the Golden Pineapple Week was created and launched in November 1954. the Golden Pineapple Week was a major event even by today’s standards. the program involved sporting competitions, a car rally, a speedboat regatta, a drama presentation, a pioneer’s dinner, street carnivals, a Golden Pineapple Queen Competition, a grand parade of floats carrying entrants followed by a Mardi Gras climaxing in the Pineapple Queen Ball.

Local papers actively promoted the week and provided recipes for all things pineapple, including gingerbread, Christmas cake, kofta curry and candied pineapple. there were nine entrants for the Pineapple Queen from: eudlo Palmwoods, Woombye, Montville, Yandina, Maroochy QAtB, North Coast Lifesavers, Nambour Show Society, Maroochydore Sub-Branch of the rSSAiLA (rSL).

Montville’s entrant was dell Manley whose brother, ernie , had a pineapple farm on the Western road (Western Avenue) around the start of what now is Manley drive. Miss Yandina, Pat rafter, was crowned the Golden Pineapple Queen.

Although Montville missed out on the Golden Pineapple Queen, some years later it had its own pineapple celebrity when local farmer, John thirnbeck, decided to farm his pineapples in gumboots only(!); creating a prickly situation for his neighbours (and himself ).

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Handmade in Maleny

Held at Palmwoods State School on May 19, 10am3pm, this popular car festival is a chance to see some classic cars, or show your own! All car categories welcome and car clubs are encouraged. Gold coin entry to the public and $10 for Show cars, $5 for bikes, Show vehicle entry via Palmwoods School road. there will be stalls, entertainment, bands, food and drink, raffles, fashion parade and rides, to keep the whole family busy. So head on down and check out a vast array of motor machines!

the Maleny Arts and Crafts Group will hold its annual ‘Handmade in Maleny’ Autumn Fair at the Maleny Community Centre from Friday May 3 until Monday May 6. there will be a great range of high quality, handcrafted homewares, fashion items and gifts available for sale all made by talented members. there will be ideas for Mother’s day presents as well as a gallery of artwork on display, and a raffle for a wonderful handmade quilt. the fair will open at 9am each day, entry is free and eFtPoS is available. For more information please visit their Facebook or instagram page.

Neighbourhood Watch update the future dates for 2019 Neighbourhood Watch Kureelpa dulong meetings are: May 14, August 13 and November 12. residents of Mapleton are most welcome to attend. the meetings are held in the Kureelpa and dulong Community Hall. Members share common concerns with Mapleton Village and there is much to be gained by showing the politicians how the group is expanding. the circulation for the NHW newsletters to letterboxes is over 600 houses and growing. this includes Shamley Heath, Kureelpa, dulong, and Spring Pastures. if you want your voice heard, join the team! Find more details on their Facebook page or call 0488 671 064.

It’s also a good idea nowadays for a seller to have a building inspection (“seller beware”) done prior to listing. Sellers can then decide what areas require attention and what can be left alone.

Sellers need to be aware that nearly all homes with a bit of age will have general wear & tear, but some will also have faults that they are not aware of. Termite damage and hidden moisture problems are often invisible to home owners.

Under normal contract conditions, the buyers !"#$%&'("!$%#$)%# *"$&! $#(+#$)%,#!&%#-(..!$(./%-# with the professional inspections. Most though, are still in love with the property and are happy to proceed if the sellers agree to rectify any .(0"(/ !"$#+!12$.3# Sellers must be aware that by not being prepared to be reasonable about rectifying any major faults in their home, that they run the risk of losing a current buyer. Future buyers will probably discover the same faults in their investigations as well. This can be where the trouble starts.

Because a price for the property has been agreed to in the contract subject to building and pest inspections, often sellers feel they are losing money if they now must pay for any repairs or reduce the contract price. Occasionally there are more delicate negotiations over the seller !0&%%("0#$*#/4#!#&*$$%"#5%&!"-!)#6*.$#$)!"#$)%&%# is over the total sale price!

Our recommendation is for any prospective home seller to have a pest and building report carried out BEFORE they put their property on the market. By doing this, they can rectify any faults and reduce the chance of both sides receiving nasty surprises after they have signed a contract.

And remember, “Don’t Sign Anything” unless you are certain you are safe.

Quote: “Asking the right questions takes as much skill as giving the right answers.” Robert Half

Mooloolah Valley Open Day the Mooloolah Community Centre is holding an open day on May 11. this information expo runs from 10am 1pm, 43 Bray road, Mooloolah and is certainly worth a visit!

Volunteers will explain how the centre is run, and what projects are currently being worked on. the Centre is accepting membership and volunteering applications on the day. there will also be a sausage sizzle, drinks and kids face painting.

Call the Mooloolah Valley Community Centre for more information 5494 7822, 9am - 1pm Monday to Saturday.

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eLLo FroM Mallorca, i really hope you can help me. i’m searching for Vivianne Fraser. She lived 2013 in the 2 Corks rd, reesville. do you know her and could help me to contact her? We were on a cruise together and lost unfortunately our contact. i would be more than happy to find her again. thank you so much and have a nice day!!

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Editor’s note: If anyone can help, please let me know as I have Christiane’s contact email.

Keeping it brief, but Mungo is fine with me. too much right wing stuff out there as it is. if some people don’t like his opinion, they don’t have to read it! Just turn the page folks.

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BioBlitz catch up We thought the Ht readers may like to know at Mary Cairncross we have just completed our vertical BioBlitz on five trees in the reserve. We had 14

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We would love you to share your thoughts and experiences with us and Ht readers. email: editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au or write to Po Box 818, Maleny, Qld, 4552. Please include your name, email/address and location. Word limit is 200 and letters may be edited. As we are a monthly, please be aware we are unable to print date-sensitive letters.

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Mungo MacCallum has been around for decades and to my recall has always been a fierce and unrelenting scribe of obvious high and disciplined articulation, but is captive to his own prejudices in my opinion and whilst some readers may accept the resultant vitriol, the offering in the pages of the Ht is an irritation to those not seeking such vitriol.

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scientists, 8 artists, 9 First Nations representatives, 6 climbers and 56 volunteers. Also, over 250 members of the public took part in the public programs, including citizen science, environmental arts and cultural activities. there were five strangler figs studied from ground to canopy, 12 species of dung beetle caught, 13 species of epiphytes recorded across the five trees and 80-87 different botanical species under each canopy.We found various fungi species, specimens of moss, hornwort and liverwort, and song meters were designed to record bats and installed on three trees for future analysis.

As specimens are verified they will be showcased in the Mary Cairncross rainforest discovery Centre Biodiversity that’s Life exhibition.

A full report of the outcome of the BioBlitz will be available in June 2019. An art exhibition is also proposed for december 2019 in the theatrette. thanks to all who took part!

Regards, Lisa Ryan, Sunshine Coast Council

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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.

Children

Lover’s Breakfast

Chance of a Storm

Safely in schools Or in a uniform and guided line, In charge of someone else, Children can warm the heart, It’s good to love Those not your own responsibility.

Marmalade kisses and rain on roses The scent of a woman and rubbing of noses, Mist stalking hills bold branches a’dancing Tangerine fruit ready for lancing.

Bare feet meet under the table, Drizzling rain drips from the gable, Coffee steam rises and grabs at the senses A choir of birds sing from the fences.

Her wanton gaze hovers with moistened lips sipping Grevillea heads open the nectar is dripping, A turbulent sky thunders above while marmalade kisses paint the colour of love.

Some hours even before The kookaburras start their engines He comes, a long approach and enough of a robust rumble to interrupt sleep; was there the chance of a storm?

They pass, question your smile; their minds engage, With future disruption and a scorn for age, From every flawless face and gathering eye They work towards revenge and build their rage.

Best not to entertain the chilling thought That these damp nymphs will harden and pupate, Emerging as teenagers, each with awful cry “Mine is the time of knowledge, and I AM!” Contain your thoughts and let them have their say, Recall the power when you had your day, And when their wings are shed, as fate decrees, Watch them sink to Earth, and chastened, slip away.

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To submit your work for possible publication, email editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au or post: PO Box 818, Maleny 4552 Word limit per poem (due to space) is 300 words.

Above the bedcovers, Beyond the roof even Beyond the splash of stars His tiny orange beacon Hurtles across the reach of the night and is already beginning its northwest fade Though it’s only Flight Lieutenant Corey McFadden his Bacon and egg breakfast Still on his breath, ferrying his Machine to Darwin where he’ll be By the time I rise His wife and kiddies sleep Somewhere and does Mcfadden Think of birthday presents for them As he crosses the land at Mach .8?

I wait until the rumble fades Feel some fleeting sense Of primal comfort that someone Some outrider is beyond the camp. © Angus Chirnside

A Type of Hallelujah I saw you In that room that night Your eyes tied shut by the lamp light Your book was resting On your chest.

I took you To the county fair I watched you as you brushed your hair And the sun It shined right through me.

I saw the Night-time soldiers march Beneath the landlord’s victory arch And you were Waving flags there too weren’t you.

I stood by The open door I felt my knees fall to the floor And saw my soul Rising to the test.

I held you In the open air I felt the lone electric chair That breathed the Sunlight back inside me.

You held them In your gazing eyes You knew they’d feel no surprise Because you knew They were all Marching to you. © Ben Schubert

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C R E AT I V E C U T S Lee Hardisty

Craig Madden

Lee Hardisty has been a local on the Blackall range with his family for the last eight years and has toured the world with music for the past 15. in that time, he has played in many bands and grown many veggies.

His solo show is a mix of many instruments including saxophone, flute, keys, kalimba, guitar and vocals. Which, with the help of a loop pedal, he zooms through covers and originals; flamenco to dancey beats.

Come and see acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Lee Hardisty at Finbars, Maleny, on Friday May 17 from 6.30pm, contact: 5494 3146.

Craig Madden is a singer, string plucker and writer who has more than 20 years experience touring and local gigging on the east Coast of Australia. From solo shows to larger stage band gigs, Craig has traversed a large part of the Australian musical landscape.

His career as a young blues guitarist began on the Sunshine Coast, and now he returns with a voice and lyrics ringing with truth, soul and experience, whilst his pumping rhythmic guitar style growls underneath, at times melodic and sweet, at others blue and intense.

See Craig at Finbars, Maleny, Friday May 10 at 6.30pm, contact: 5494 3146.

Belli Hall

time to dust off your dancing shoes! Saturday May 18 is the next Belli Community Hall Country dance with classical old time dances and music by the Sunshine Swing Band. entry includes supper, with lucky door, lucky spots and raffle. Buy your tickets at the door, from 7.30pm for an 8pm start. For more information visit bellihall.com.au.

Please note, dance lessons have gone into recess, and will start again on the first thursday in September at 7.30pm. For more information check the Facebook page.

A musician helps a young singer find fame as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.

Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga fuse their considerable talents to depict the raw and passionate tale of Jack and Ally, two artistic souls coming together, on stage and in life. theirs is a complex journey through the beauty and the heartbreak of a relationship struggling to survive. this screening is sponsored by Maleny Film Society and the Maleny Community Centre and all the money raised goes to the affordable housing project in Maleny called CHASM. (chasmhousing.org.au) May 17, Maleny Community Centre, doors open 6.30pm, movie starts at 7pm, all tickets are $13 at the door or visit tix.malenyfilmsociety.info HiNterLANd tiMeS – MAY 2019

After the very warm and welcoming first concert in Maleny last year, Strauss in da Haus returns as part of the 2019 Festival of Classics hosted by 4MBS Classic FM. Come and experience internationally renowned artists: Hungarian soprano Judit Molnar, russian pianist Hila Yusupov, russian cellist renat Yusupov, and the Australian/Hungarian violinist Frank Fodor. they will present a concert of Viennese melodies at the Maleny Community Centre on Sunday May 19 from 2 - 4pm.

General Admission $28 and $22 for 4MBS subscription members. tickets will be available at the door (cash/card accepted) or you can phone 4MBS ticketing on 3847 1717, 4mbs.com.au

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if you fondly remember a time when the family would gather around the sofa or dining table and tune into the wireless for the latest news or entertainment, Bankfoot House and Anywhere Festival have an incredible opportunity to relive those days.

For two shows only on Saturday, May 11, 12.30pm or 2pm, the drama Merchant and his radio team will bring Louisa May Alcott’s universally beloved novel and coming of age story, Little Women, to the picturesque property of Bankfoot House in the Glass House Mountains. tickets are $17.50-$42.50 and will sell fast. Book your ticket today via anywhere.is/listings/littlewomen

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Spoken Word goes bush Sunshine Coast Spoken Word’s next event is 2pm, Saturday May 18, in the coffee roasting shed at Homegrown Café, Palmwoods. in the interests of diversity, they have a middle-aged, white, male bush poet, Mark Feldman, as this month’s feature.

Some of you may have seen Mark around the smaller local festivals, but he's a way bigger fishpoet than that, having featured and won awards at the National Folk Festival—reciter of the Year Award—and Woodford Folk Festival, for example.

Mark’s a wonderful entertainer and human bean. there’s also open mic for beginners to pros, and it’s $10 cash entry.

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on May 6 at 1 - 3pm, Julie Wagner is the author of the month at La Botiga on the obi obi road, Mapleton.

You are invited to attend the inauguration of her first book of poems written from the heart.

‘Musings of a Wistful Mind’ sends shivers down your back, reflecting on life as it unfolds from day to day.

As Julie explained, “Most of my working life i have spent speaking with the public, but it wasn't until i returned from a trip overseas two years ago that the flood gates opened, and the writing began.”

Bookings are essential, so please contact Sarah at La Botiga Café on 07 5478 6188 (7am - 3pm) or email: shop@labotiga.com.au

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Maleny Singers operetta

Mapleton Choir the Mapleton Choir is pleased to announce its latest in the series of concerts for May. “Classics….. timeless and contemporary” with songs such as Vivaldi’s Gloria, Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, and Mack the Knife to name a few. Join them for a fun time of music, and a good supper afterwards.

Friday May 17 at 6.30pm in the Kureelpa Hall and Sunday May 19 at 2.30pm also in the Kureelpa Hall. tickets are $18 or $15 concession and can be obtained from choir members or Ailsa on 5478 6079, or derek on 5326 3836.

each year since 2012 Maleny has celebrated idAHot, international day Against Homophobia, transphobia and Biphobia, May 17, with cabarets, art exhibitions, stalls and a ‘stroll’ up Maple Street throughout the week. this year on May 9, Club Acoustic at the Maleny rSL presents a night of fabulous local LGBtiQ artists and supporters. the extraordinary Melony Brests & Co present the finale for the evening which starts at 6.15pm. dinner and drinks to buy, with $10 entry. the second printing of Who we are: out and proud in Maleny, a collection of courageous stories, will also be on display throughout the town at this time, or contact Carol Low for more information on 0416 342 916.

Lulu’s Blackboard Night

Advance notice! the Maleny Singers invite you to join them on a trip to the Mediterranean, to italy, to Venice this June via the Maleny Community Centre, where they will be performing that most popular Gilbert and Sullivan operetta – the Gondoliers. the music is enchanting, and the costumes colourful, the singers – accompanied by the Maleny Performing Arts orchestra, will be excellent, and the plot – predictable, but fun! Join this romantic journey, beginning on June 15, going for two weekends, and ending on June 23.

Put the dates in your diaries!

Everybody Knows Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem star in this family drama/thriller. Cruz plays Laura who has come to Spain for her sister's wedding along with her teenage daughter, irene, and young son diego.

A boy tells irene her that her mother was deeply in love with Paco (played by Bardem) and that she broke his heart in leaving. this, he says, is something "everybody knows".

Suddenly in the middle of the wedding party, irene is abducted. Mysterious texts arrive demanding money. Who is behind this and what is this crime revealing about grudges from the past?

May 11, doors open at 6pm for optional sit-down dinner, movie starts 7.15pm, at the Maleny Community Centre. tickets at the door, or for Maleny Film Society members visit tix.malenyfilmsociety.info

Colette

Are you a musician who needs a platform to perform, try out new material and experience playing live? or are you on the lookout for new music and entertainment from musicians you haven’t heard before? then Lulu’s Blackboard Night at Finbars, every second thursday from 6pm is the place to be.

Walk-ins are welcome as this is a venue to encourage everyone who loves music. enjoy a pizza, beer or cold drink and a night where nothing is predictable! May 9 and 23, Finbars, Maleny, contact: 5494 3146

this is the true story of a talented young writer from provincial late 19th century France, Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, who finds herself being used as a 'ghostwriter' to fuel her lesstalented husband's insatiable literary ambitions. infidelity, exploitation and scandal plague the marriage until Colette eventually becomes recognised as a writer in her own right. Colette (Keira Knightley) is an early feminist, living life on her own terms. dominic West (The Wire) is her husband Willy and eleanor tomlinson (Poldark) is Colette's lover.

May 25, doors open at 6pm for optional sit-down dinner, movie starts 7.15pm, at the Maleny Community Centre. tickets at the door, or for Maleny Film Society members visit tix.malenyfilmsociety.info HiNterLANd tiMeS – MAY 2019

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What's in the Spotlight Have your say on biosphere nomination We’re proposing a nomination for the Sunshine Coast local government area to become a UNESCO Biosphere. A biosphere is a place where responsible development and people living sustainably sits alongside active conservation – just like our region.

Becoming a biosphere would enhance the Sunshine Coast’s national and international reputation. Have your say via our website before June 28.

Minor community grants now open !"#$!%#&%!'"()!**+,-".(/%!+&0(,112-,/($+,2-,/( for a project, event or activity are invited to apply for a grant of up to $2000 through council’s Minor Community Grants Program. Applications close midnight May 7. For more details, eligibility criteria and application forms visit council’s website.

Get connected and water wise If your business is in agriculture then Water Wise Connect Conference - June 25 at Venue 114 - is for you. It’s your chance to connect with industry, water professionals, community and clean tech providers in the region. Hear about water storage, distribution, 1$')-1,)-10(3,2(*!%14(511(!+%(6170-"1($!%(21"3-804(

Do you need a ride?

Council Link provides an affordable door-to-door transport service for people aged 60 and over, or with a disability or mobility impairment. This service, funded by The Transport Levy takes eligible residents from their home to their local shopping centre and returns to their home. For eligibility criteria, the schedule and suburbs, visit council's website. Your transport levy, your transport future.

Explore Reconciliation Week National Reconciliation Week from May 27 – June 3 is a time to learn, share, and explore. Through the Sunshine Coast Reconciliation Action Plan, council commits to hosting and supporting communitydriven National Reconciliation Week events. Visit council’s website for event details.

Get healthy and walk to school Join nearly half a million Aussie students and walk or scoot to school on Friday May 17 for National Walk Safely to School Day. Walking to school is a great way to get active and healthy and by taking part you’ll go in the running to win great prizes -,)8+2-,/(0)!!"1%0(3,2(9+,-!%('",100(63"):104( Register now on our website.

Volunteers making a world of difference

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NFortUNAteLY, most of us are so new to this land, that we literally have no idea what any of those plants are that make up the remnant forests scattered across the hinterland, even in many cases when we’ve been here for several generations…

When i was fortunate to start working with these forests about thirty years ago, the tricky bit was where to start with working out what was what? Fortunately there is a little book, called Rainforest Trees and Shrubs and nicknamed the ‘red Book’ (not an old fashioned communist manifesto, i assure you!), that literally holds the key to enabling you to identify so much of our local rainforest flora.

Better still there is also an app or computer program that contains all the info from this book and its partner Rainforest Climbing Plants‘the Green Book’, plus the amazing photos of Hugh Nicholson. resources like this certainly help when it comes to identifying and learning more about our wonderful local flora.

But wait there’s more, we also have great books like Mangroves to Mountains, Weeds of the Sunshine Coast, Grasses of the Noosa Biosphere and Surrounding Regions, Wildlife of Greater Brisbane, and so many more books and apps at our fingertips that assist us in learning about and engaging with our native flora and fauna. All these books and many more

Forest Heart Local Native Plant Nursery 20 Coral St, Maleny Phone: 5435 2193

are available through Forest Heart ecoNursery.

Crucial to our living in this land is a need to learn more about it - to know, understand and empathise with our local ecosystems. the first nations people of this land have many tens of thousands of years of living with, understanding and being of this country.

People lived within and were part of the Australian ecosystems. ecosystem understanding was fundamental to day-to-day life. We need to remember and come back to this.

We do not live outside of nature and we are very much part of and dependent on nature. When we think we are separate, that’s when things can start to fall apart.

Before i get carried away on too much of a philosophical tangent – where was i? oh yes, learn about your local flora and or fauna! the trick to learning more about your local flora (that i realised long ago) is you can’t learn everything in the first week.

Be happy that with hard work and dedication you may only learn one or two new plants a week, for the first few months, then hopefully the momentum builds like a snowball and you’re an amateur botanist, zoologist, mycologist and ecologist (nature lover) in no time at all! Well, maybe a few years…

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e Are ALL probably ’over’ the wet weather but tanks are overflowing and the plants continue to grow. Water-logging could be a problem in heavier soils, but the local plants usually cope until things dry out.

For those readers not necessarily familiar with such matters, plants grown from seed often demonstrate variation in growth habit. this has been very evident in specimens of Leptospermum leuhmannii, an attractive shrub from the Glass House Mountains, listed as vulnerable, most likely due to loss of habitat. there are several specimens in the native garden outside the Barung office in Coral St., Maleny. one in particular has a graceful, weeping habit while the others are more upright. it’s certainly not a rainforest plant but can be used as part of an appropriate revegetation project. it comes into its

own, however, in the native garden. the typical open white tea tree flowers of this medium size shrub are attractive to bees and the leaves of course are aromatic when crushed. it’s

striking feature is the bark which is shed in long strips exposing smooth green stems. it lends itself to pruning and a nicely rounded form can readily be created from more upright specimens. it will naturally become upright in a shaded position as it grows towards the light so for a generally more compact form, grow in an open, sunny spot.

Since nursery plants are grown from seed their availability at any given time will depend on seed availability. it’s always interesting to note how position can affect growth habit so read plant labels with a degree of scepticism.

Nurseries do their best but position, soil type and other factors in the environment will affect plant growth.

A small and not especially noticeable tree often used in revegetation projects can be an attractive garden tree.

Barung native Plant nursery Phone 5494 3151

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

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National Volunteer Week is from May 20 - 26. To recognise our region’s many wonderful volunteers, Volunteering Sunshine Coast and Sunshine Coast Council invite you to join in the fun and entertainment at Venue 114 from 10am - 12pm on May 21 for a free thank you morning tea. Visit Volunteering Sunshine Coast’s website to book.

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am May 23, Caloundra 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Durable yet comfortable, a place that offers shelter from and a connection to the natural world: a good outdoor room should be all of these things.

Loors Landscaping

Phone: 07 5445 7615

Mobile: 0412 680 801

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mapleton Above: Mrs Lindsay with her pupils Image Sandy Johnson

Above left: Marching at Beerwah Image Angela Reedman-Polinski

maleny Right: Christine Brunton Maleny RSL Sub Branch Image Jacqui Hensel

Mapleton service held at the Mapleton State School Hall - Mr Steve De Vere laying a wreath on behalf of the Kureelpa Rural Fire Service Image Ian Beaton

Councilor Greg Rogerson, Colonel Gill and President of the Mapleton sub branch Mr Denis Condon Image Ian Beaton

Above & below: ANZAC Maleny Image Jacqui Hensel

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FeW iSSUeS ago i went on a bit of a gratefulness rant, but i think i forgot to thank the most integral part of the amazing kaleidoscope that is my life, tHe treeS!! it has been an extraordinarily serendipitous journey that has led me to this point where i get to write about trees, visit people on their properties to talk about trees, touch trees, climb trees, shape trees, and sadly sometimes even fell trees when necessary, and sustain myself and family and the several young people that i employ in the process. So, thank you trees, you know who you are.

one of the reasons they grow so well on our plateau is the incredible amount of rainfall we get. We had over 200mm during easter.

Unfortunately, it can be too much of a good thing. the trees grow rapidly

Follow ‘aboutthattree’ on Instagram, & Tony Wootton Tree Surgeon on Facebook and quite simply, over-reach themselves. then, when we get heavy rain and a bit of wind the longest parts of some species cannot bear the weight of themselves plus the extra water, and fail. this could just mean a bit of a clean-up, but you do not want it happening over your house, cars, water tank or shed, so go outside now and look for potential hazards.

Species especially prone to this kind of failure include all Cypress, Liquidambar, Coral tree, and even the mighty Bunya pine.

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LIVING IN DIVISION 5 C O U N C I L L O R J E N N Y M C K AY

AUTUMN/WINTER 2019

From your councillor As many are aware, it will be time for me to hang up my councillor hat on 28 March, next year. Until then, it’s business as usual. We’ve lots to do and less than a year in which to do it!

Local government has changed since I was first elected. Today, thriving communities are those that work in partnership with council in smart and creative ways to achieve goals of importance.

This column was written from the wonderful Mary Cairncross Rainforest Discovery Centre. South are !"#$%&'%()"%*+,$$%-&.$"%/&.0(,!0$1%#)!+"%2,30!45"0(% 6,!0'&6"$(%+!"$%(&%()"%0&6()7%8(9$%,%:"6'"5(%:+,5"%(&%6";"5(% on Bob Taylor’s vision.

Bob was a dedicated volunteer who was passionate that the reserve continue to grow economically and ecologically. I am delighted that in recent years land adjacent to Mary Cairncross has been purchased through the Environment Levy to help protect and expand the reserve’s important habitat.

Most recently the reserve has buzzed about the BioBlitz

Note from the Mayor With our fantastic climate and natural environment, it stands to reason that the Sunshine Coast is a community that loves to be outdoors and active.

Research suggests our region has some of the best health outcomes in the nation, while our great outdoors continues to attract growing numbers of local and international visitors for sporting events, conferences and holidays.

We love our sport and are home to the Sunshine Coast Lightning – Australia’s most successful start-up national sporting team – and to the Pro Racing Sunshine Coast cycling stars, who are shining internationally.

Council is also investing in community sport and recreation facilities like our multi-million-dollar upgrades to the Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex and the Caloundra Tennis Centre, which started recently. These upgraded venues will provide better facilities for local AFL, netball and tennis players at all levels.

Council continues to invest in bikeways and coastal pathways and to protect our green space by adding to our environmental landholdings. However you enjoy your lifestyle, the Sunshine Coast is the healthy, smart and creative place to be.

Mayor Mark Jamieson

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– a community event attended by scientists, artists, First Nations representatives, climbers, volunteers and more than 250 members of the public all focused on finding as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time. Song meters recorded bats, cameras were installed in strangler figs and hundreds of samples were collected. Once these species are verified they will be on show at the Discovery Centre in the Biodiversity: That’s Life exhibition and report will be available in June.

This continues Bob’s vision and is a great reason to explore the biodiversity at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve and discover more about our natural heritage.

Men’s health in the hinterland Congratulations to the Maleny Men’s Shed as they open their new facility and join the extended brotherhood in men’s business.

Hats off to Stan Collard on his vision for this facility.

Blacksmithing and the mystery of steam engines give this Shed a point of difference and Shedders the opportunity to expand and impart their knowledge.

Great work too by the Mooloolah and Sunshine Valley Men’s Sheds. Along with the Blackall Range Woodies, the facilities and programs created have done wonderful things for men’s health across the hinterland.

Congratulations to Michael Waring, of Maleny Men’s House. Michael’s outstanding contribution to men’s health was awarded at the recent Australian Men’s Health Forum in Sydney. For more than 26 years, the Men’s House has been the place for more than 2000 men to meet, get and give support and find friendship in a male environment. Well done to the ladies standing with their men, ensuring that they have spaces and places to enhance their well-being.

Adventure Sunshine Coast With over 150 free, self-guided walking, cycling, mountain biking, horse riding and canoeing activities, the Adventure Sunshine Coast online guidebook is your passport to our great outdoors. The guide is designed to help people of all ages and abilities explore land and water trails across 53 local areas.

Visit adventure.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for details.

I commend the hinterland Chambers of Commerce and business associations for their work driving our local economy, and our Progress Associations for the strong voice they provide to local communities. By partnering with council, they help deliver invaluable infrastructure, while armies of inspiring volunteers are the hands, feet and hearts of the region.

Local community groups keep proving if you ‘dream it, you can achieve it’. Maleny Bridge Club and the Maleny Golf Club have delivered facilities against the odds, and the late Joyce Newton’s vision for an indoor aquatic centre is a step closer to fruition now that the pool has a home in the Maleny Precinct. Most recently, Barung Landcare Association joined these achievers, partnering with council to deliver their state-of-the-art environmental education and resource centre.

The Sunshine Coast hinterland brims with hardworking, community-minded people and is, in my opinion, the most beautiful part of the region. Let’s keep working together to better the place we love and call home.

Thank you for the opportunity to represent you.

Cr Jenny McKay

What’s on Maleny Wood Expo 4-6 May Maleny Showgrounds Maleny Agricultural Show 31 May-1 June Maleny Showgrounds Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show 14-16 June Nambour Showgrounds Queensland Oztag Tri series 15 June Sunshine Coast Stadium Open Cockpit Weekend 6-7 July Queensland Air Museum, Caloundra Queensland Garden Expo 12-14 July Nambour Showgrounds Velothon Sunshine Coast 19-21 July Various courses Proudly supported by Sunshine Coast Council www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Experience-Sunshine-Coast/Events

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What’s happening at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve?

Bloomhill needs us Val and Bryan Hughes lived for 23 years in North Maleny until about two years ago when they downsized to an over 50's village. Bryan recently wrote to HT about Bloomhill Cancer Care, which helps and supports many people across the Hinterland, and which needs our help. Here is Bryan and Val’s story.

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Hree YeArS AGo my wife Val was told she had ovarian cancer. in the first year after the diagnosis Val underwent chemotherapy on a three weekly regime with a major, major operation mid-year. this first year’s treatment was considered very successful. She was then admitted to a further year’s course of Avastin infusion at three weekly intervals.

For all of those two years, Val’s extremely positive and happy attitude (well, relatively happy attitude given the circumstances) was remarkable. At Nambour Hospital and the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, she had lovely caring nurses and an extremely competent oncologist looking after her on every visit. Jokes and smiles all around. then the treatment was over! No more regular supportive visits to the nurses or her oncologist, just blood test reviews every three months.

Val had the debilitating feeling of being on her own; that she was cast adrift without any apparent outside support apart from the three monthly checks. it was a terrible feeling of being alone with the underlying thought that cancer can return.

Val’s oncologist had suggested that she join Bloomhill Cancer Care at Buderim for post treatment care and support. So Val did just that and was transformed, no longer “almost alone” in the world of post cancer life.

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Bloomhill Cancer Care is a world class, leading edge provider of care and support. Val loves the atmosphere, the experienced cancer nurses and all the other professionals, the volunteers, the companionship and fellowship offered by so many other cancer-touched people. She loves the therapy, the yoga classes, the volunteer run café (try their sausage rolls) and the meditation classes.

Bloomhill is a unique institution, its type not found elsewhere. it is a not-for-profit, self funded organisation, and funding is falling short of the increasing demand, so much so that Bloomhill is facing the prospect of having to turn clients away when they are so clearly

in need of support. in late February in response to a 5,800 signature ”SaveBloomhill” petition, ted o’Brien, MP for Fairfax, obtained emergency Commonwealth funding of $850,000 over four years. this is good, but it is time now for ongoing government support, for a more sustained commitment, to ensure Bloomhill’s continued existence in this vital field. i ask you to please email your State member and your Federal member, the two health ministers and the Prime Minister himself in this election year.

Ask straight out for help for Bloomhill Cancer Care at Buderim.

Val Hughes (centre) and volunteers at the Bloomhill Op Shop, Maleny

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Out and About

Spartan’s first ever standalone kids’ race

Images by Jacqui Hensel

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He reCeNt weekend of Spartan races hosted on the farm at Maleny dairies was a resounding success!

Here are just a few images of Spartan’s first ever standalone kids’ race and obstacle course.

Roll on the next one!

Fionn Reilly from Brisbane battles through the muddy challenge

Tackling the climbing obstacle

Breaking free from the net

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Finishers Sonny Edwards, Bryce Gornall and Peter Hensel

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irSt iN Feet Podiatry would like welcome Phoebe Hinds to their team.

Phoebe brings great enthusiasm and continues the FFP philosophy of understanding the demand daily life can place on your feet and tailoring a treatment plan to suit you as an individual.

Phoebe previously spent a year in the USA on a college basketball scholarship and has worked for the Asics footwear company, giving her a great insight into the demands we place on our bodies and the importance of wearing the correct footwear.

With a commitment to their craft and continued investment in the world’s best technology, you can feel confident that you will receive the best care available through First in Feet Podiatry.

So let your feet do the walking to First in Feet Podiatry, which continues to operate within Maleny Physiotherapy, with both Ben and Phoebe available each week.

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t’S CroSS CoUNtrY time at the Maleny Community Precinct. the annual Sunshine Coast event, hosted by Maleny Golf Club and MdSrC, comes to Maleny on Sunday May 12. And then follows the more serious Queensland Championships on Sunday July 28.

races kick off at 8am with the 10km open for males and females; and wrap up at 9.50am with under 8s 500m for boys and girls. the program is all done and dusted by 10am.

organisers, Maroochy Athletics Club, expect around 300 keen competitors, ranging from hopeful juniors to dogged seniors with lingering memories of past glories; and who might now be expected to know better. it’s a fun family way to start Mothers’ day.

Maleny folk should be proud our Precinct is regarded amongst the finest cross country courses in Australia. reasons for these accolades are compelling. the various routes, ranging from 500m to 10km, across rolling, largely manicured slopes and flats, provide a safe, and rewarding challenge for all skill levels.

Hinterland weather conditions are generally favourable. rarely elsewhere, spectators, and anxious parents, can view the whole event. the golfers happily surrender their fairways and roughs to share this wonderful community asset with the wider community.

Ample free on-site parking will be managed by friendly rotary volunteers. Coffee and refreshments are available. everyone is welcome to come along and share the energy with runners and onlookers.

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e Are LiViNG in an age that is producing incredible advances in technology that makes life easier.

Wendy Rosenfeldt But is this creating more self realisation or are we becoming less self aware in the process?

While there is nothing wrong with social media and electronic devices, it is the insidious spreading of it into all areas of life that causes concern. Smart phones are replacing our memories, creativity and ability to entertain ourselves. instead of allowing the mind to remember the lyrics to an old song, the tendency is to grab the phone and Google it. Before we give ourselves the chance to recall directions, we put our destination into our Sat Nav and blindly following the prompts without needing to use our memories.

Playing eye spy or telling stories on car drives, has been replaced by plugging in dVds or games on the iPhone.

Mental functions that use the more abstract levels of the mind are becoming less frequent in this age of technological overload. And like anything if we don’t use it we lose it.

Busyiness and tiredness also contribute towards this mental weakness and passiveness. When the mind is fatigued, it is limited to the surface levels, a tired mind cannot fathom the more subtle levels of thinking. Conscious living is replaced by “just getting through the day”.

Children and teenagers accustomed to always being electronically entertained are finding it harder to sit still and take the time to solve maths problems or articulate their thoughts

creatively. the excitement of playing a computer game or watching tV will keep the mind awake but when they sit to do homework their brain feels sleepy and overwhelmed. Maintaining awareness at more abstract levels is difficult when the mind is over stimulated and tired.

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Without the constant noise of external stimulation and mental chatter, our intuition and inner directedness can surface. our decisions better reflect our long-term needs rather than coming from a desire for instant gratification and filling the void within.

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e Are LiViNG in a time of change and challenge in many areas of our experience, and this can place an added strain on our health. our bodies as well as our emotions and minds are having to deal with constantly changing effects.

As a collective conscious we are all affecting each other. Less reactive thoughts, have a calming effect on our body chemistry and on those around us. events portrayed though the news, social media and the like often stir us up and we can tend to polarise, get angry and hold tight opinions.

But really this does no one any good.

Most people realise that information that surrounds events and challenges is often biased or incomplete. this constant stimulation to our chemistry taxes the body especially because the average person often doesn’t see how they can influence outcomes. observing what is happening around us from a place of division or polarity, of them, those or us, is only adding to the perpetual conflict that has plagued humanity.

Loving intelligent beings everywhere are working to bring about peace and find better ways to live in harmony with all life.

Marisa Kliese is a Clinical Member Aust.

Counselling Assoc.; Fellow Holistic Life Coach; Reiki Master; Fellow Aust Natural Therapists Assoc. Contact me on 5494 2627

Bright young and old minds are creating technology that keep us moving forward without causing harm to our bodies and the planets wellbeing.

We can also support our bodies by simply nourishing the organs that get impacted by stress most profoundly. one such organ is the thyroid.

Goji berries have been shown to restore key antioxidant enzymes which the thyroid uses to control oxidative stress. Goji berries have been researched and found to enhance stamina and alleviate low energy levels.

Brazil nuts supply the essential ingredient selenium which the thyroid needs to function correctly. About three Brazil nuts per day are adequate to supply this essential nutrient that our Australian soil is deficient in.

Lemon Balm made into a tea has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial properties, (perfect for the onset of the colder weather) and it has also been shown to lower blood pressure, calm the nerves and soothe the thyroid.

Living your life as an example of loving peace, kindness and faith in the innate goodness of humanity is a bonus to your own health and wellbeing.

BLACKALL RANGE CARE GROUP

We are a local, not-for-profit, in-home and respite care provider committed to helping you live your best life.

RangeCare’s services include: ! home help ! personal care ! nursing care ! respite care ! healthy lifestyle programs.

Available to everyone in the community Government subsidies may be available Tailor-made services

Ask todayy how we can best meet yyour needs

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Beauty

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NeW BeAUtY salon is in Maleny, with emmanuelle (emma) Bartlett ready to welcome you. So where does emma hail from and why did she choose Maleny for her new business?

Emma is ready to welcome you to her new salon in Maleny, Emmanuelle’s Beauty

You can find emmanuelle’s Beauty at 3/66 Maple Street, Maleny, open Monday-Friday from 8.30am, phone: 0410 670 519. emma can also do evening and Saturday appointments if necessary.

“i’m from New-Caledonia,” emma shared with Ht, “a beautiful French Pacific island only two hours flight from Brisbane. i always dreamed of Australia and i had the chance to do a lot of travel around here when i was young with my family, so i was thrilled when i arrived here 14 years ago to pursue my studies in Business and Beauty.

“i’m really looking forward to welcoming new clients and to fully integrate into this delightful village.”

EMPOWERING YOU TO BETTER HEALTH

emma studied a Bachelor of Business degree, “then i obtained a French diploma of Beauty, combined with recognition of english in the diploma.”

6 week I ntroductory T he rapeutic Y oga Course $ 9 0

Working as a beauty therapist for over ten years in Brisbane, emma learnt a lot about the effect of the Queensland climate on skin.

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“At the salon i use and recommend Sothys Paris skin care and make-up, which has been a prestige French cosmetics brand for more than 70 years. they consistently provide new answers in the ever-changing world of modern beauty, which is why i love their products.” emma takes great joy in looking after her clients. “i absolutely love taking care of people in my salon,” she smiled, “with facials, waxing, eyelash extensions and make up. i use oPi for my manicures and pedicures.”

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“i have always wanted to open a beauty salon on the Sunshine Coast and am delighted to have moved to Maleny in March. When i first arrived, i met a few locals who were so welcoming with big smiles and that was really warming, even just to speak a little bit of French with me. “i also want my two beautiful daughters to grow up in a place with kind community spirit, surrounded by natural beauty.”

Maleny 07 5494 2388

Montville 07 5442 9144

1-3/39 Coral St, Maleny Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.00pm Sat 9.00am-12.00pm

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REHABILITATION & EXERCISE

Maleny & Montville

Flu vaccinations available.

Vaccination is your best defence against the flu.

Flu vaccination reduces the chances of you becoming seriously ill from the flu.

Vaccination also protects the wider community by reducing the spread of the influenza virus amongst your family, friends and work mates.

Our team of GPs are here to help keep you and your family protected.

MAPLETON ~ MONTVILLE ~ MALENY ~ IMBIL

Book online at

www.ochrehealth.com.au

Download the Ochre Health App free from the Apple App Store and Google Play to help make bookings easier.

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ACUPUNCTURE

COUNSELLING & LIFE COACHING

Anthony Brown Acupuncture Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner.

Member (fellow) AACMA. Anthony has 35 years clinical experience, 30 of them here on the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland.

26 Coral St, Maleny Ph: 5435 2555

ASTROLOGY Chirone Shakti – Stargazer Astrology Insight into your relationships, family issues, spiritual purpose, life transitions, and your year ahead. Counselling astrologer with spiritual focus. Astrology courses and workshops. Ph: 0421 814459, www. chironeshakti.com.au

Practitioner Do you suffer from pain, and need a re-alignment ? Constantin Ioannou is an Atlasprofilax and Neurokinectic Practitioner, Scenar and Massage Therapist with over 12yrs experience. www.atlastreatment.com Ph: 0405 155 825 E: atlasprof@bigpond.com

Hinterland Hypnotherapy - Psychologist Quantum Consciousness - Expand your Personal Universe. Mindfulness. Increase Good Habits, Remove Bad Habits, Anxiety, Stress.

Medicare / Healthfund rebates may apply.

Contact Matt Vance 0415 463 976 www.hinterlandhypnotherapy.com.au

Ruth Donnelly - Holistic Counsellor Heart-centred approach to healing trauma, building emotional wellbeing. Integrating body psychotherapy, mindfulness, artistic therapies, Reiki, Acutonics, Bush Flower Essences, Dru yoga. Ph: 0409 564 276, ruth@ruthdonnelly.com.au, www.heartmindconnections.org

Mary (McGrory) CrawfordPowerful Transformations Member of AHA/NRHA – Specialising in Grief, Depression & Anxieties. Also Quit Smoking, Weight Loss and more. Health benefits may apply. Phone Mary 0457 230 952 www.powerfultransformations.com.au E: mary@powerfultransformations8.com

Mark Milne – Flaxton Clinic Resolving inner turmoil, conflict, pain and suffering through your deep understanding brought about by a practical, self empowering approach that applies to all areas of life. Contact Mark 0429 420 046

BEAUTY THERAPISTS Michelle Jarden - Beauty Therapist Electrolysis, facials, massage, make-up, nails, sauna, spray tanning, tinting, waxing, ear-piercing. 66 Curramore Rd, Witta.

Ph: 5494 4012 or Mob: 0402 531 500

Margarete Koenning Counselling BA Social Work, Gelstalt Therapist, Psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and, families. Training professionals in family constellation 20 yrs practicing in Maleny, Clinal member of Pacfa.

Ph: 5494 2778, 0408 416 041

Juliette Kalifa Qualified Counsellor & Arts Therapist 20 years experience combining counselling with arts and sand play as requested. Adults, children, individuals, relationships and groups.

Training and supervision of counselling professionals. Ph: 0417 643 592

ATLASPROFILAX – NEUROKINECTIC

ENERGY HEALING Red Spirit Energy Healing

BOWEN THERAPISTS Bowen Therapy – Bronwyn Huckle Specialising in Bowtech, the original Bowen Therapy technique. Treating health issues in babies, childen & adults. Montville therapy rooms. Monday to Friday by appointment.

Ph: 5442 9371

Practitioners Mark & Chris Pasley, are now offering comprehensive healing services at Flaxton.

Visit www.red-spirit-energy-healing.com for information and request a Free Discovery Session. Ph: 3281 6453

FENG SHUI Feng Shui and Astrology: Richard Giles, Qualified Feng Shui practitioner Feng Shui home/business assessments.

EM radiation assessments. Astrologer of 27 years. Contact Richard on 5435 0158, Email: ricgiles@powerup.com.au Web: www.richardgiles.info

Kathy Blackburn Dip. Bowen Therapy (Bowtech).Gentle effective treatment of Back Pain; Migraine; RSI ; Tennis Elbow; Knee, Ankle & Foot Conditions; Menstrual/ Hormonal irregularities; Chronic Fatigue; Respiratory Conditions and MORE. Health fund rebates. Ph: 5429 6180 Meyer Therapeutics Katleen, experienced therapist offering Bowen Therapy, Emmett Technique, and more.

Offering Maya Abdominal Therapy® for fertility and pregnancy support, help with abdominal, reproductive, hormonal and digestive issues.

Weekend appts available. Ph: 0400 289 090 www.meyertherapeutics.com.au

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

21 Bunya 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, Tues,Thur 2:00 – 5.30pm; Fri 9:00am -12noon 19 Coral Street Maleny, Ph: 5435 2155 www.siaholistichealth.com.au

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HYPNOTHERAPY

HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS

MASSAGE THERAPISTS The Stillpoint - Katie White Massage, Emmett Technique, Reiki. Harmony & Balance for Body & Soul. HF Rebates & Gift Vouchers. Now at 26 Coral Street, Maleny.

Ph: 0400 722 786 for appts. www.thestillpoint.com.au

Kathy Blackburn, Adv Dip Applied Science (Remedial Massage). Remedial/Sports Massage; Traditional Chinese Massage; Lymphatic Drainage; Emmett Technique, Trigger Point & Myofacial Release. “Integrated Bodywork” tailored to your special needs.

HF rebates. Ph: 5429 6180

Mark Milne Massage Therapist - Remedial, Acupressure, Therapeutic, Relaxation, Energetic Healing, Movement Therapy. Specialising in acute and chronic muscular pain relief. Flaxton - Home Clinic and Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Mobile service - contact 0429 420 046

Maleny Massage Centre Relax and unwind with a beautiful Kahuna massage. Deep tissue, remedial, sports, aromatherapy, and couples massages available.

For ease and upliftment in body and mind.

Call Linda 0468 323 208

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

MEDICAL CENTRE

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

MIND BODY SOUL

HOME CARE

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: paulineashford@dodo.com.au

Ochre Health Medical Centre Offering onsite Doctors, experienced nursing staff and Allied health services. Appointments available Mon- Fri 8.30am- 5 pm and in Maleny Sat 9am-12pm.

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

Healings Arts - Delphina Let the crystals illuminate your heart and soul.

Spiritual Healing, Crystal Workshop, Massage, Retreats, Crystals Chakra Alignment, Unique Crystals, Gems & Minerals Ph: 0422 759 930 www.delphina.com.au

NATUROPATHS Sallyann Stewart - Naturopath, Herbalist, Remedial Massage Therapist, Thyroflex Practitioner Naturopathic clinical testings & assessment, Thyroflex Thyroid testing, stress mgmt, digestive issues, children’s health, remedial massage, lymphatic drainage.

19 Coral St, Maleny, 5499 9476 / 0421 410 558 E: info@naturaltherapiesstudio.com.au

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From only $33.00/month (minimum six month booking)

Health, Wellness

Hinterland Health and Beauty

Beauty

Contact Karen Muir: 0414 432 423 / Email: karen@hinterlandtimes.com.au

PSYCHOLOGY Lyn Thomson B.Psych. M.Counselling. GDip Psych.

Relationship counselling, Emotionally focused attachment based work with couples, individuals, families. Depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and PTSD. Flaxton Ph: 0400 202 567 – www.eft-aust.com

Marisa...Naturally Marisa T Kliese offers a complete Natural Therapy Clinic. Services include, Naturopathy, Herbal Medicine, Professional Counselling, Life Coaching, Spiritual Healing.

Ph: 5494 2627

PHYSIOTHERAPY/OSTEOPATHY cont.

Maleny Physiotherapist Tim & Mary Bagshaw. For all of your Physiotherapy requirements.

1/70 Maple Street, Maleny. Ph: 5494 3911 www.malenyphysiotherapy.com.au

Maleny Osteopathy Laurel Hefferon Naturopath & Herbalist BHSc Colonic Hydrotherapist & RN. Specialising in detoxification & healthy weight-loss, gut & digestive restoration, stress reduction, fatigue and post-viral syndromes. Comprehensive, individual and in-depth approach to addressing the cause of illness and restoring optimal health, wellness & vitality.

Ph: 0401 750 255 www.awakeningcentre.com.au

Sheenah Turnbull – Clinical Psychologist Counselling for depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, relationships, adjustment to life changes, children, youth, adults. Medicare rebates available. Ochre Health Maleny Ph: (07) 5494 2399 or 0417 075 172

Pascale Richy Naturopath BHSc

Freeman Clinic: Psychologist & Neurofeedback Practitioner-Trudy Haak MAPS & Xavier Hamer NIA 22 years experience. Cutting edge interventions and brain training to assist individuals and families with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and ADHD/ADD. Ph: 0413 384 280 or 0402 528 560 Witta www.freeman-clinic.com.au

Herbal and Nutritional Medicine, Dietary and Life style Coaching. Optimise health and wellness with an evidence based, holistic and inclusive approach. Hormones, gut, weight, immune and mental health issues.

Ph: 0423 615 413 E info@pascalerichynaturopath.com

OPTOMETRIST

PERSONAL TRAINER, FITNESS, DANCE Get Active!!!

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

YOGA PILATES AND MEDITATION PHYSIOTHERAPY/OSTEOPATHY

Hammond Optometry

Range of Motion Physiotherapy Mapleton - Montville - Maleny - Imbil

Deborah & Stephen Hammond are proud to be local, independent eye healthcare providers servicing the Hinterland since 1999. Focused on quality eyecare and eyewear for you and your family, giving your eye health and vision the best personalised attention it requires and deserves. 44 Lowe St Nambour Ph: 5476 2333

Russ, Barbs, Lauren and Kerrie. Providing the highest quality care to restore & maintain optimal physical function & mobility.

Ph: 5478 6600 www.rangeofmotion.com.au

Melissa's Healing Space - Yoga/ Mindfulness Meditation classes @ Curramore Studio Tues 9.30am-11am (Gentle yoga), Tues 6pm 7.30pm (Gentle yoga), Fri 9.30- 11.15am (General yoga), Fri 11.30 - 12.30pm (Meditation Class), Fri 12.45-1.45pm (Chair/Gentle yoga) Ph: 0417 200 192 e: melissa@melissashealingspace.com www.melissashealingspace.com

Maleny Yoga Centre

Maleny Optical Providing quality eyecare including visual checks, childrens vision, aged vision, glucoma and cataract screening. In addition, contempary fashion frames to suit all tastes and budgets.

We will look after you! Ph: 5435 2733

Assessing and solving your muscular, joint and spinal pain problems using ‘hands on’ manual therapy. Effective in treating postural strain, neck and back pain, aches, strains, stiffness, and sports injuries. Ph: 5494 2388 www.malenyosteopathy.com.au

$33.00 for ongoing advertising Contact Karen Muir: 0414 432 423

Shop 3 Rainforest Plaza Maple St Maleny.

Fully equipped studio. Certified & Experienced Teachers. Beginners & senior classes available, casuals welcome. Ph: 0448 518 734 E: info@malenyyogacentre.com

Imagine the possibilities of your business in 14,000 copies each month From only $33.00/month (minimum six month booking) Talk to Karen today !

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ACCOUNTING & TAXATION Frederick A Forbes - Accountant & Registered Tax Agent Specialising in small business & individual tax returns. Primary producers, rentals, investors, salary & wages. Personal & professional service.

3/15 Maple St, Maleny. Ph: 0434 996 608 E: forbestax@bigpond.com

ADVERTISING Hinterland Times Karen is your advertising contact for the Hinterland Times.

Mobile: 0414 432 423 karen@ hinterlandtimes.com.au Email:

COMPUTER / WEB SERVICES/VIDEO Concept IT Systems - reliability & service New computers & repairs. Internet setup & websites. Printers, scanners, ink refills, cameras.

Authorised Apple reseller. Onsite service.

Drop in to discuss you computer needs.

Shop 6 Riverside Centre Maleny 5429 6750 or sales@conceptsystems.com.au

FINANCE cont.

Marcel DeLeon – Q&A Wealth We help people plan their retirement funding so they can have a secure and comfortable future. We have answers to all your questions.

Contact Marcel on 0408 845 021 or marcel@qawealth.com.au

GOVERNMENT SERVICES QGAP Maleny - Maleny Police Station Mon, Tue, Thurs 9am – 12noon & 12:30pm – 2pm New Registrations & Housing close 11am & 1pm Transport & Main Roads (NOT Driver Licensing) / Births, Deaths & Marriages, Seniors Card Applications / & more. EFTPOS & Credit cards preferred. Manager Judy Phipps 10 Macadamia Drive Maleny – Ph: 07 5420 5320

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

ENGINEER Michael Kingsbury - Maleny based Civil & Structural Engineer with over 40 years experience. Engineering & Building Design for residential & small commercial projects.

Alternative methods of building are catered for.

Ph: 0428 674 040 michaelkingsburydesign@gmail.com

FINANCE Bob Malcolm – CEO Maleny Credit Union We have the experience to provide financial solutions for your everyday life. All loan approvals and other key decisions are made locally by people you can talk to.

Give us a try. 5499 8988 Doug Tognolini – iQ Money Management “Growing & Protecting your Wealth” We provide a full range of financial services including; Superannuation (including SMSF’s), Retirement Planning, Wealth Creation & Life Insurance. Ph: 5442 2764 / 0409 594 044

AIR CONDITIONING Range Airconditioning Lic. No L016305 Supply and installation of high quality, energy efficient, ducted and wall mounted reverse cycle, split air conditioning systems for cooling, heating and de-humidification. Ph Yelma on 5494 3459 or 0421 488 048 E: rangeaircon@gmail.com

ANTENNAS

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

PICTURE FRAMING James Frames & Art Supplies Custom picture framing by creative, friendly professionals. James Frames also offer digital printing services, and stock a huge range of artists materials. Phone: 5494 2100 Email: info@jamesframes.com.au Web: www.jamesframes.com.au

BUILDING DESIGN AND DRAFTING Skhemes Design & Drafting As an experienced Interior Design and Residential Drafter, I will create, advise and document your house plans and selections ready for your builder. Call Anna 0412 105 174 E: anna.paroz@gmail.com

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

Merv Schulz Maleny TV Antennas Est business in Maleny and the hinterland for over 30 years. For all your digital TV reception / antenna needs, including satellite installations.

Insurance quotes. Friendly reliable service.

0418 774 958, or in the evenings on 5494 2876.

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 Centenary Carpentry With almost 20 years experience Scott is highly experienced in all aspects of carpentry including decks, patios, pergolas, termite damage, fit out, renovations and so much more. For a professional job call Scott on 0414 826 266. QBCC 1040187 www.centenarycarpentry.com.au

CARPET CLEANING

BUILDERS Jenner and Son Builders and Carpenters Witta – QBCC 21848 Old Queenslander?

All work to Heritage quality, from roof to stumps.

Blog http://andyjenner.com/?p=132/ Contact Andy 0427 424 340 RJ. Debenham – Responsive Building Local Hinterland Builder Robert Debenham QBCC Licence: 15048475 New Homes, Renovations, Extensions M: 0488 081 656 Email: robert@responsivebuilding.com.au Web: responsivebuilding.com.au

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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

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Range Carpet Care Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning & Protection Ph: 5445 7611 or 0418 776 578

CHAINSAW & TREE WORK 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

TRAVEL AGENTS Above & Beyond Travel We take pride in our attention to detail and providing you with a unique travel experience. Shop 2 Riverside Centre Maleny.

Ph: 07 5499 9015 or nicola@abovebeyondtravel.com.au MTA Travel - Petrina Frankham Mobile Travel Agent Whether you’re a first time traveller, curious traveller, thrill seeker or the escapist, I look forward to bringing your travel dreams to fruition. Ph: 1300 365 688 (ext 258) pfrankham@mtatravel.com.au www.mtatravel.com.au/pfrankham

REAL ESTATE RE/MAX Hinterland Local Knowledge - Global Reach Ph: 07 5408 4220 - remaxhinterland.com.au Maleny - 2/10 Maple St - 0447 737 737 Montville - 7/171 Main St - 0499 785 111 Ray White Maleny One of the leading real estate agency's for the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Unit 1, 5 Maple Street, Maleny Ph: 5499 9966 http://raywhitemaleny.com.au/ 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

VETERINARY CARE 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 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

CLOCK REPAIR 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 Master Craftsman clock and watch maker Repairs to clocks or watches from old to new, over 45 yrs experience. Free quotes in your presence when bringing your timepiece, house calls and small repairs on the spot.

Peter 0488 423 724.

CURTAINS, BLINDS, SECURITY Custom Curtains and Shade Specialising in custom made Blinds, Awnings, Shutters, Curtains, Security and Umbrellas.

Professional advice and installation. Servicing the hinterland since 1989. Call us for a free measure and quote. Ph: 5494 6898

ELECTRICIAN 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

ELECTRICIAN cont.

MOWING AND GARDENING

PAINTING

GAS SERVICES Sunshine Gas Services Sunshine Coast based family business.

Domestic and commercial gas appliances. High efficiency hot water systems. Highly trained service team. 8 Daniel St, Caloundra Ph: 07 5491 4199; 0412 116 362

DE Griffiths Plumbing and Gasfitting

Daniel Joyce - Mowing and Gardening Professional lawn and gardening services with pride. Hedge trimming, ride-on & push-mowing, whipper-snipping, pruning, organic weed control.

Ph: 0429 999 613 E:dan@joycemowing.com.au Follow us on facebook.

Peak Electrical and Air Conditioning A family owned and operated business servicing the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland. Providing a range of Services, Air Conditioning Supply, Install and Servicing, New Homes and Renovation, Service and Maintenance. Matt 0412 216 065 www.peakelec.com.au Rainbow Vision Energy Saving Solutions Lic 72787 – Installation of new fans, led lights, safety switches. Also renovations, switchboard upgrades, underground power for sheds and cottages. Contact Zak 0413 885 504

PLUMBING & WASTEWATER cont.

QBCC 1066038

All domestic and commercial Plumbing, Gasfitting, Pump maintenance, Gas / Solar / Electric Hot Water, Drain Clearing, Backflow and Pool maintenance.

Call David on 0408 076 403. No callout fees.

POOL MAINTENANCE 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 Harvey & Hold Painting & Rendering New works, repaints, commercial and residential .Rendering-all facets, maintenance programming.

Body Corporate and Resort specialist. Pressure cleaning and roof repaints. Contact Bart for a free quote 0468 546 741

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

RENDERING Wrapped in Render Specialising in all types of render, texture, plaster and paint finishes. 25 yrs local experience.

Professional attitude and quality workmanship.

New homes and renovations, no job too big or small. Contact Steve 0417 706 840

PLANT NURSERIES

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

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 QBSA1235589 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 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

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Mungo MacCallum

Churchill A

S tHe QUiNteSSeNtiAL warrior Winston Churchill once put it, this is not the end. it is not even the beginning of the end. But it may be the end of the beginning. or, in more contemporary terms, this is where the story really starts. the first two weeks have seen plenty of punching and counterpunching, feints, retreats and manoeuvrings. And of course, they have faced more than the usual slew of distractions. But essentially they have been preliminary skirmishes, testing their various grounds, attempting to determine out what is working and what is being ignored.

However, now the battlelines have been set: the electoral rolls have closed, nominations are in, the how-to-vote cards have been finalised, postal voting is underway, Newspoll has tightened, the pre-vote polling has opened and the first debates is sorted. Game on.

Both before and after ANZAC day the leaders jetted around the country, promising much but essentially failing to engage, either with each other or, more importantly, the voters. And as a result, a frustrated media had to fill the gap somehow.

So enter The Australian’s Simon Benson, taking a wellearned respite from the arduous task of transcribing his “exclusives” at the dictation of the Liberal Party.

Benson noticed a Newspoll which found that the dreaded Clive Palmer, far from being hammered into the ground like a tent peg as the Australian had been demanding for most of the decade, was in fact gaining some traction in some marginal electorates, and Benson was aghast at the news. it defied reason, he gasped, he was a man who has been politically discredited, publicly lampooned and legally challenged on more than one occasion. But now he is poised to become a kingmaker.

Well, not actually – Benson needs to take a cold shower and go back to the principal job of being a stenographer.

For starters, single electorate polls are notoriously unreliable: the national polls give Palmer’s UAP less than 2 per cent, as opposed to the 13 per cent that Newspoll recorded in Herbert – in townsville, the very city where Palmer dudded thousands of workers.

And in the unlikely event it was accurate, even Benson admitted that the UAP was not within a bull’s roar of winning the seat, let alone any others.

Palmer may squeak into a senate spot, or conceivably (just) two, but it is a long way from certain – or at least it was until it was revealed that the coalition was planning to swap preferences with the man who once called Scott Morrison Heinrich Himmler. the swap is presumably designed to prop up LNP candidates in the Queensland bush, where several are in deep trouble. the problem, as with all kowtowing to the extremists, is that it could potentially lose more votes than it can gain.

Some Libs, and even some Nats, will find it hard to stomach the idea that their party is prepared to get into bed with Palmer.

And in any case, could he deliver? Whatever his how-tovote cards may say, the kind of fringe dwellers who will give the UAP their first preferences can hardly be relied on to follow the script, particularly if they are smart enough to know that if they give their second preferences to the LNP, they are effectively voting for the NLP anyway, which obviously they did not intend to do.

And wherever the real support for the UAP may lie, it is a safe bet that it is bleeding more votes from the coalition than from Labor, so legitimising it with a deal is almost certainly counterproductive. But what the hell, ScoMo is desperate enough for anything.

He keeps telling us that it is not his decision, it is a matter for the party. Bullshit – he could at least restrain the Libs if he wanted to, as he did with one Nation after the Al Jazeera exposé.

And then he insists that any deal has nothing to do with policy, declaring himself a moral vacuum. No principle, or consistency, or any idea of what is to happen beyond May 18.

But once you plunge into that chum bucket, it can be bloody hard to get out of it. At the very least it has an ugly look, and one which is not the image of pious pentecostalism Morrison is trying to cultivate.

And within his media backers, it will be even more difficult to justify. the Murdoch press has run its holy war against Palmer relentlessly and unceasingly – hectares of newsprint have been deployed to tell the nation that the mogul should be excoriated by all decent citizens.

Now it faces the reality that not only has it’s campaigned failed dismally, but its chosen redeemer – the immaculate Morrison – is in league with it’s own antichrist. it will be fascinating to watch the moral absolutist square that circle. they will find a formula, of course – they always do. But the obvious one is simply the power of money, the millions Palmer has already spent to buy influence and the more millions planned. this, at least, is something the employees of rupert Murdoch can relate to.

But in the end Palmer is, as Morrison once called him, a sideshow; the real acrobats are the ones in the big top. And given the lack of any death-defying stunts, but a few pratfalls instead, the one-on-one debates will assume more importance than usual.. thus Shorten, as the front runner, wants, by and large, to stick to policy, but ScoMo, more personally popular (or at least less unpopular) is keen to display himself, the perpetual Pr man, his fixed grin determinedly authentic.

So to celebrate easter, Morrison dragged the media into his church so they could photograph him with his hands in the air and his eyes closed, a spectacle that stimulated the Australian’s full-time evangelist, Greg Sheridan to the brink of theological orgasm.

But the enduring image of the week was that of our prime minister bouncing a soccer ball on his head. or possibly vice versa.

The views expressed in Mungo's column are his and not necessarily the views of the HT team.

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WHAT’S ON

Please email your community events with subject heading What's On to: editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au

MAY 1

Hinterland Times Young Writer of the Year Award opens for submissions until June 30

1

The Sound of Soul HU Song and Spiritual Conversation Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, 17 Bicentenary Lane (off Coral St), weekly Wednesdays 6-7.30pm, contact: Jennifer 0429 957 989

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5494 7822, 9am-1pm Monday to Saturday 11

Mooloolah Community Centre Open Day, 10am-1pm, info: 5494 7822

11

Classical Restorative Yoga classes in Kureelpa, suitable for all levels, Wed 6pm and Fri 9am, call Yamuna 5441 7566

Community Halls Tour, the Landscape Band, 6.30pm, Kureelpa dulong Community Hall, visit trybooking.com/eventlist/ landscapebandtour

11

Storytime, Maleny Library every thursday (except school holidays), 9.30-10.30am, for children 2-5 years, free

Everybody Knows, Maleny Community Centre, 7.15pm, tickets at door, or visit tix.malenyfilmsociety.info

11

Little Women, Bankfoot House, 12.30pm or 2pm, tickets: anywhere.is/listings/littlewomen

12

Mother’s Day

12

Mountain Sessions, original music session, Mapleton Bowls Club, 2-6pm, $10 at door, info: 0402 772 826

3-6

Maleny Arts and Crafts Group Autumn Fair, 9am each day, free entry, more info via Facebook

3-5

2019 Sydney Writers Festival streamed live, Maleny Community Centre, trybooking.com/482930

3

Tech Help, Maleny Library every Friday, 9.15-11.15am, digital device advice with volunteers, free, registration essential, 5475 8989

14

Sunshine Coast French Film Festival in Nambour, afsunshinecoast.org.au

Glasshouse Musos, Beerwah Hotel, open Mic session from 6pm

14

Neighbourhood Watch Kureelpa dulong meeting, contact: 0488671064

17

Lee Hardisty at Finbars, Maleny, 6.30pm, contact: 5494 3146

17

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, 9.30am, Pat daley Centre, Maleny Catholic Centre, 45 Cedar Street, contact: 5494 2487

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Maleny Wood Expo

6

Nambour Garden Club, Uniting Church, Coronation Street, Nambour, 9am for 10am start, guest speaker, morning tea, contact Karen: 0490 415067

6

Conversations with author Julie Wagner, 1-3pm, La Botiga Café, Mapleton, bookings essential: 07 5478 6188

8

Building Nest Boxes, with Liam Pratt from Biodiverse environmental, Beerwah Library, 1-2.30pm, free, registration essential, 5475 8989

9,23 Lulu’s Blackboard Night, Finbars, every second thursday, 6pm 9

Tea on Flaxton, rangeCare Friends fundraiser, 1.30 – 4pm, book tickets: teaonflaxton.floktu.com

9

Club Acoustic at the Maleny RSL, with Melony Brests & Co, 6.15pm, tickets $10

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17,19 Mapleton Choir concert, 6.30pm (17) and 2.30pm (19), Kureelpa Hall, tickets: Ailsa on 5478 6079 17

A Star is Born fundraiser, Maleny Community Centre, 6.30pm for 7pm start, tickets are $13 at door or visit tix.malenyfilmsociety.info

18

Sunshine Coast Spoken Word, 2pm, behind Homegrown Café, Palmwoods, $10

18

Belli Community Hall Country Dance, with Sunshine Swing Band, 8pm, tickets at door, visit: bellihall.com.au

Fashion and Flowers Morning Tea by Maleny Hospital Auxiliary, Maleny Showgrounds Pavilion, doors open 9am, pre-purchased tickets $30 include $10 for raffle tickets, contact Louise 0415 446 865 or Margaret 5494 2669

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Craig Madden at Finbars, Maleny, 6.30pm, contact: 5494 3146

Strauss in da Haus, Maleny Community Centre, 2 4pm, tickets at door or call 3847 1717

19

The Sound of Soul HU Song and Spiritual Conversation Kawana island Meeting Place Parrearra (off Kawana Way), 9.30am-12.30pm, contact: Jennifer 0429 957 989

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10-12 May Mothers Day Exhibition Blackall range Visual Artists, St Mary's Hall, Montville, 10am-4pm 10

Building Nest Boxes, with Liam Pratt from Biodiverse environmental, Kenilworth Library, 10.30am-12noon, free, registration essential, 5475 8989

11

Mooloolah Valley Community Centre Open Day, 10am-1pm, 43 Bray road, Mooloolah, information

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Palmwoods Car Festival, Palmwoods State School, 10am-3pm, gold coin entry, or $10 for Show cars, $5 for bikes

POMS movie fundraiser for Cittamani Hospice, Majestic Cinema, Nambour, 6pm, visit eventbrite.com.au, search for drysdale Movie Night Nambour

Piano Tuition

Make Your Own Furniture workshop

experienced teacher – all levels experienced accompanist – exams, concerts and rehearsals Dee Steele: 0413 253 193

one-day workshops making funky functional furniture. identify suitable materials and create your own unique piece using simple wood-working tools. Materials and lunch included $175. Gift vouchers.

Phone Richard: 5422 9291 www.richardknightwoodworks.com.au

for beginners and dabblers.

New thursday Studio Sessions in Montville – creative energy, motivation and inspiration. ArtSpace Western Ave. For further information Phone Barbie: +61 417 076 815 avenidaonwestern@gmail.com

Empowerment Activation express- transform- empower this workshop uses creative expression to playfully guide you to embody greater confidence, worth, power and self-love.

Join us for this one-off transformational Ceremony.

Call Samantha: 0448 248 818 samanthaherbert24@gmail.com

Greg Miller Photography

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Colette, Maleny Film Society, Maleny Community Centre, 7.15pm, tickets at door or visit tix.malenyfilmsociety.info

25-26 Red Shield Appeal weekend for the Salvation Army 26

Natives Naturally – Small is Beautiful, Maroochy regional Bushland Botanic Gardens, bookings via the eventbrite website

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Pinterest Basics, 2.30-4pm, Beerwah Library, free, registration essential, 5475 8989

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Fiction Writing, 10-11.30am, with editor and author Lauren daniels, Maleny Library, free, registration essential, 5475 8989

31, 1 Maleny Show, visit visit malenyshowsociety.org.au

JUNE 2

SCATER Barry Humphreys Horsemanship clinic, 79 Hunchy road, Palmwoods, 7.45am, members only 14+, Scater.com.au

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The Bunker Spoken Word Open Mic, 7pm, Black Box theatre, old Ambulance Station, Howard Street, Nambour, tickets $15 pre sale, $20 on door, visit: horizonfestival.com.au/thebunker

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

Tuition and Workshops

Essential Elements of Drawing

Resident koala near the walking track by the Sculpture Park at Maroochy Botanic Gardens

African and Latin Drumming with Natalie @ Upbeat rhythms.

Private lessons /Group workshops.

All levels welcome. Adults & Kids.

Gift vouchers available.

Bookings / inquiries 0437 603 213 natsdrum@bigpond.net.au www.facebook.com/upbeatrhythmsnat

Make your Workshop a Success List your workshop for $44.00 an issue. Ph: 0414 432 423 or email advertising@hinterlandtimes.com.au

May: Maleny Wood expo; Cross Country: Maleny Community Precinct; Maleny Hospital Auxiliary Fashion and Flowers; Maleny Agricultaral Show; the Planting Festival, Woodford June: Gardening on the edge; Kenilworth Quilt & Craft Show; Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show; Kenilworth Food Fest July: Muscle on the Mountain day; QLd Mx Nationals Motorcross: Conondale; Queensland Garden expo; Village Wedding expo Montville August: Maleny Music Festival September: Mitchell Creek rock n Blues Fest; Kenilworth ArtFest; Kenilworth Show and rodeo; Lions Welcome dinner: Maleny October: Mountain View Challenge; Heart of Gold Film Fest: Gympie; Blackall 100, Mapleton November: Mary river Festival December: Woodford Folk Festival

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