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TALKIN’ ‘BOUT MY GENERATION

6-7

Two teenagers bring their vision to life

TENNIS STAR ON THE RISE

8-9

DR KARL COMES TO TOWN

24-25

Nambour club is a hub for new talent

Outspoken brings back the art of conversation

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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LIGHT RELIEF

Letters, poetry, crosswords, Sudoku and cartoons

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CREATIVE CUTS

Artist profiles and entertainment

24 – 25

LOCAL MUSINGS

Opinions and observations from the hinterland

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LET’S TALK BUSINESS

Profiles and Q&As

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HEALTH, BEAUTY AND WELLNESS

The importance of regular health checks

28 – 31

BACK TO NATURE

And we bring you Kevin Pampling, who survived an accident with a tractor and set off on a journey of selfdiscovery. It’s such an amazing story, we have to spread it across two issues!

Wildlife and climate

32 – 33

and much more!

In Creative Cuts there’s a new show at the Lind Lane Theatre, Nambour, based on Captain Scott’s letters from the South Pole; Dr Karl comes to Outspoken in Maleny; the Sunshine Sounds Festival hits Eumundi with a slew of Sunny Coast artists, and the Crystal Waters Music Club is back in full swing.

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Anway, I’m off to alleviate my crankiness with a cup of tea and possibly an old episode of Columbo. I hope by the time you read this, we have avoided another fullblown lockdown, that ANZAC Day ceremonies can go ahead, and that all the events and shows we’ve listed are still on!

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Apart from my crankiness about the above, I am pleased with stories we have for you this month. One of our cover stars, Sam Hughes, has been receiving some well-deserved press attention over the last week or so on his mammoth tractor ride for charity. We caught up with him nearly a month ago and have been dying to tell his story but had to wait until now!

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Jacqui Hensel

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I’m also cranky because I had too much editorial for the space in this issue and had to make the hard decision to leave out the Explore page for April, amongst other things. It will be back in May!

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es, I must admit I am feeling cranky. I’m sick of Covid affecting our lives and livelihoods. As we put the paper to bed, I am wondering how much will possibly be postponed or cancelled in the weeks ahead… I really feel for the organisers of the BluesFest Byron Bay, having to cancel at the last minute.

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INSIDE THIS MONTH

COVER STORY Young People Today…making a positive difference are Sam Hughes (on tractor), Emily Davies and Sophie Rees-Druitt, with their ideas to benefit others coming to fruition see page 4 - 7

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We shall remember them - despite Covid As the sun rose on 25 April 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers rowed towards the shores of Gallipoli and into history itself.

mateship and sacrifice at the core of commemorative speeches around the country.

Lest we forget.

Every year since, as the sun rises, Australians gather across the nation to remember their legacy, and the legacy of all those who have followed in their footsteps.

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s shared on the RSL website, this tradition began over a century ago, when the ANZAC soldiers marched in London to Westminster Abbey for a service attended by the King and Queen to commemorate a year since their fateful landing at Gallipoli in 1915.

In 2020, Covid-19 meant we could not gather together to pay our respects on ANZAC Day, and instead many held a vigil on their doorsteps.

At the time of going to press this April, a three-day lockdown has occurred in Greater Brisbane.

Most of the men recruited into the Australian Imperial Force at the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914 were sent to Egypt to meet the threat which the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) posed to British interests in the Middle East and to the Suez Canal.

At present, services are happening on April 25, but please visit the RSL website for more updates if the situation changes: rslqld.org

On April 25 1915, thousands of men were deployed to assist a British naval operation which aimed to force the Dardanelles Strait and capture the Turkish capital, Constantinople.

losing their lives, but their ultimate sacrifice made a great impact on the history and respect for Australia as a nation.

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Sam Hughes is driving his fully restored Chamberlain 9G tractor around Australia for charity. He started planning for this trip halfway through grade 11, and HT’s Jacqui Hensel went to chat with Sam a few weeks before his departure.

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“I am doing this as I think it’s my chance to help out other people who might be struggling. These charities help a lot of people and are special to me,” Sam’s eyes cloud momentarily with past sadness.

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“So, number one on my list was the Royal Flying Doctors. Another charity that means a lot to me is Dolly’s Dream. As a charity, its messages around bullying are like my own experiences,” Sam says.

“I also thought I could raise some money for the ‘Lights on the Hill’ memorial for truck drivers who don’t make it home. It’s at Gatton and has lots of memorial plaques on it. The money I raise for them will go to the upkeep of the memorial,” he explains.

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“My tractor is a Chamberlain 9G with a cruising speed of around 40km/h. The boat on top is to draw attention to the tractor even more to help publicise the charities, and I will also be towing a custom-made trailer with an RFDS plane on the roof, which is for my essential items. I think it will be quite a sight!

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businesses who are supporting me, or they are welcome to donate to my Go Fund Me Page (The Travelling Jackeroo) which is for helping me out with running costs.”

Sam’s first stop is Roma and Longreach, followed

by Hughenden and Charters Towers, then Julia Creek and Mount Isa. After that it’s Alice Springs, Darwin, over to The Kimberleys and then south to Broom, Perth and Kalgoorlie.

“Then it’s across The Nullarbor Plain to Port Augusta and Broken Hill. I have to decide about Sydney, I don’t think they would appreciate my slow tractor in the traffic there,” Sam laughs at his vision of himself in heavy peak-hour traffic.

on the big screen. Everyone will be welcome to bring a chair or a picnic rug and enjoy the show.

He’s done a lot of the mechanics and built the trailer - I am lucky to have him,” Sam says with true appreciation.

“There will be no cost to come along, but I will be selling fairy floss as a way of raising money. Donations are always welcome though,” Sam says with a cheeky smile.

“My family has taught me that if I can help others out, then I should. I know my family is proud of me, but they will be worried about me while I’m gone. I will make sure to keep in contact when I’m in range.

Sam’s love of tractors is not something passed from father to son. “My dad is definitely not a fan of tractors.

He always had a contractor come in and do any work we needed done. When I saved up and bought my first tractor, he was not happy,” Sam says, while shaking his head.

“I was always around farming equipment, but tractors are my thing. I have restored a few and sold them on until I gradually had enough money to buy this tractor.”

“But after that I head to Tamworth and home via the East Coast. I’m not sure how long the trip will take, that’s part of the adventure. I like having an open plan that will change as I go. I don’t know everything that’s ahead of me, I just hope I have planned enough to get me through,” Sam explains.

Sam remembers when he first told his parents of his plan to drive a tractor around Australia.

“So far I have Jackaroo work lined up in about 20 places. I’m really looking forward to getting out there. I have been around cattle all my life and I really enjoy the work,” Sam says.

Another big thing that Sam is planning is to hold movie nights in each of the small towns. This is in partnership with Working Dog Productions who are supporting Sam’s trip.

“Working Dog is sending me out with all the gear so that we can run ‘All Aussie Adventures of Russell Coight’

A great young role model: Sam Hughes from Wootha aims to raise money and awareness for charities close to his heart on his Australian adventure - image jacqui Hensel

“I don’t think they believed that I was serious. But I stuck to my guns and now as the plans are all coming to the final stage, I am getting so excited and can’t wait to be off.

“It’s going to be a great adventure. I know it’s not all going to be smooth sailing, but you take the rough with the smooth, don’t you?

“I really need to thank Bill Kirkby who has been amazing. He’s done so much work to get me on the road.

The three inspiring young hinterland locals in this month’s HT: Sam Hughes, Emily Davies and Sophie Rees-Druitt have been encouraging each other in their ventures - image Warren Lynam

“I think it’s important to see this through to the end, so I probably won’t see them for a year. My little sister is getting my room, so she will probably not miss me too much.”

Sam’s grin says it all.

The Hinterland Times would like to wish Sam well on his journey, which has now begun. Donate to his fundraisers and see how the trip is going via The Travelling Jackaroo on Facebook.

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“It’s all we learn about, we’re never taught to go out there and do something about it. We know there’s a lot of things that, especially the younger generation, would like to put in place.”

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Now, they are planning another fundraising night for the Australian Marine Conservation Society in May, with more fundraisers planned.

The May function will be held on Thursday May 6 at the Maleny RSL, replacing the usual Club Acoustic event.

“Jacinta (Foale, organiser of Club Acoustic) is donating the whole night to us, she’s been amazing, incredible help. Such a support, every single time. We have a lot of respect for her,” says Emily.

There will be around nine musical variety acts performed by talented teenagers from Maleny and the Sunshine Coast, including the Maleny High School Jazz Band and other experienced performers.

The girls will also deliver a talk, raising awareness and sharing their findings about what consumers can do to help preserve our marine life. Emily Davies performing at the Maleny RSL with her dad, Matthew

In late 2019, the girls began by holding a fundraising concert for the Australian Marine Conservation Society.

With no input from any adults, the girls organised the entire event themselves, calling on fellow teenagers with a performing arts background to present musical acts.

I should point out at this stage that Emily is an emerging classical singer, while Sophie is a talented pianist.

The event raised $2,200 with $500 coming via a Club Acoustic night at the Maleny RSL where Emily sang.

The arrival of Covid-19 did not deter the girls and buoyed by their previous success, they decided to take their idea further, establishing a non-profit organisation called The Modern Generation.

“We decided maybe we could start an organisation that does a lot of events and involve as many teenagers as possible, so that we can help inspire them to do their own thing. Or inspire other people who hear about it – that sort of thing, and influence them. Involve them. Teach them,” explains Emily.

The Modern Generation fundraiser takes place on Thursday May 6, at 6.30pm, Maleny RSL, 1 Bunya Street, $10 or $5 for concession card holders or anyone under age 15 Enquiries to: Emily Davies 0492 995 333 or Sophie Rees-Druitt 0435 011 904 Funds raised on the night will go towards the Australian Marine Conservation Society.

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When I ask the girls, “where do you see this organisation in five years?” the response is quick. They have clearly thought through their plan.

“In five years’ time, we’d like this organisation to be big enough in the Sunshine Coast that any student who feels like they would like to act, but isn’t sure … The Modern Generation is who to contact for help,” replies Emily.

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“We’d like to make it a family community of Sunshine Coast teenagers who are acting for the causes that they are passionate about.”

“We want to encourage people to act on whatever it is they are passionate about. Whatever they think action needs to be taken on,” adds Sophie.

Through the process the girls received some guidance from Maleny businessman, Darryl Ebenezer, who advised them how to set up the organisation.

Claudia, Emily’s family friend who spawned the idea in the Philippines which inspired Emily and Sophie, is the head of the marketing team.

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One family known in the area for their talent and passion, appears many times indeed dating back to 1933 – the Thorogoods. “They were just absolute icons on the coast in cricket and tennis, one was actually looked at for the Davis Cup,” said Rob.

“There were significant excavations done … It is amazing what they did. They carved 18 courts out of the side of a hill. Then around 25 years ago eight were sold off to a developer and they are now units, we still have 10 courts which makes us a similar court size for any club around the coast.”

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Andie is very humble about her incredible achievements and career.

At 16 she won the Nationals Doubles title; she made the Finals for 18s Nationals, and then qualified for the Junior Australian Open.

It was around that time that Andie was also attracting international attention and caught the eye of a prestigious, sports-focused university in America, who offered her a full scholarship.

“I went to Auburn University for four years; little did I know it was such a massive university. They had their own channel on TV and contracts with ESPN, and our football stadium was the size of the MCG. “We were full-time students training 3-4 hours a day, we had tutors, a team physio, nutritionists, we had study hall and academic counsellors - they really set us up for success.

“My second year there I reached number 13 in the single rankings for the US. We also made the ‘sweet 16’ which is the final 16 at the NCAA tournament. That was a really big deal over there to make that. I broke all the records in their program history and had a lot of success.”

Andie also now has a career working with athletes.

She has used her incredible life experience and extensive university studies to launch her own business called Enhance Athlete, while still competing in the sport.

Tennis is in their blood. Andie and her dad and Coach Zoran

Andie’s coach has always been her proud dad, Zoran, the Head Coach of the Nambour Tennis Club who has an insatiable love of tennis at all levels and has 10 National Australian Champions to his coaching credit.

“I started coaching when I was 22 and I am 58 now,” he grinned. Tennis is in his blood.

“I was the national coach in Bosnia for juniors, then I went to Denmark where I coached a girl who went from number seven to number one in Denmark. Then I went to Sydney and after two years we had a first National Champion, and then from there was another five and then we moved to the Sunshine Coast.”

While coaching at Grammar on the Coast he had a team take out the title of the Best Girls’ Team in Australia.

Zoran is an intensely proud coach who talks warmly of all his students and the excitement of the recent growth of the club.

“We now have six teams here, two kids already winning the regionals in under 11s. There are three coaches: myself, Trevor, who has worked with me for 15 years, and Dean who I coached from when he was nine.

He played at a really high level, even won a tournament in Sydney.

“The players and coaches here, we’re in a good place.”

BUILDING RESILIENCE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY Scott Pape (of The Barefoot Investor) recently wrote in a Sunday Mail column that only 3% of Australian businesses employ more than 20 people. “The other 97% are small family operations and they collectively employ 4.7 million people. That makes them Australia’s largest employer”.

The Blackall Range is a perfect example of this high percentage of small and often family-owned businesses providing employment for locals and supporting the local community.

Whilst it’s easy to think bigger is better, it is not always the case and supporting local businesses and families helps build resilience within our region.

With this kind of talent and coaching, it’s clear Nambour Tennis Club has more than one ace up its sleeve.

The past 12 months has sharpened our

For details on Nambour Tennis Club visit: tennis.com.au/ nambouranddistricttennisassociation And Zoran’s coaching at: zta.club/about-us

their innovative ways of coping has been

As Andie explained, so much of sport is a mental game, and athletes benefit enormously from training and support in this area.

focus on our local businesses and seeing inspiring.

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of home meals from a number of local businesses is just one that stands out as a long-term benefit for our community.

For many tennis players, plans were sidelined last year due to Covid, but Andie has hit 2021 with success from the very start. “We were in Canberra at a pro tournament when Covid hit and we all got sent home. This year though I have played the Milton Open, Caloundra Open and Morningside, and I won the singles in all three of those.”

The adage “Think Globally Act Locally” has never been more relevant than now, so please wherever possible, try to support a local business, especially those contributing and building our community.

Andie Dikosavljevic playing while at Auburn University on scholarship 

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PRINCIPAL LAWYER

ARE YOU A COMPANY DIRECTOR?

The days when Company Directors could plead ignorance of their Company’s affairs are long gone with the courts showing very little sympathy for Director who use ignorance as a defence.

A quest for the meaning of life The hinterland’s resident tree climber All images

by Kevin Pampling

Directors are expected to: • Be proactive and actively participate in the management of the Company. Total nonparticipation is impermissible; • Understand the role that a Director performs; • Ensure that the solvency of the Company can be monitored on a continuing basis.

Directors in particular have an obligation to prevent their Company from incurring debts that the Company cannot pay for.

It is the Company’s cash-flow which is of crucial importance and this is where the line between solvent and insolvent trading can be found. A Company is only solvent if it is able to pay all of its debts “as and when they fall due” – not just some of its debts.

If it is alleged that a Director has contravened the Corporations Act in relation to insolvent trading the Director must be able to prove one of the following as defence: • when the Company incurred the debt the Director had reasonable grounds to expect that the Company was solvent and would remain solvent even if the debt was incurred; or • when the Company incurred the debt the Director had relied upon the information from a subordinate; or • that when the debt was incurred the Director, because of illness or some other good reason, was unable to take part in the management of the company at that time; or • that the Director took all reasonable steps to stop the Company from incurring the debt.

It is clear that although Directors may delegate certain responsibilities to other subordinates in the Company, they are still obliged to have an active role in the management of the affairs of the Company. To fail in this obligation to properly discharge the duties of the office of a Director could lead to personal exposure to liability and in many cases significant sums of money.

Part 1 of the moving story of Peachester local Kevin Pampling - from trees, dirt bikes and horses, to a near death experience which awakened him to find purpose in his existence.

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’ve heard said that in the space between life and death there is a defining moment. It was certainly true for Kevin Pampling who, in his memoir Don’t Take My Advice – I Need It paints a grim picture as he tries to pull himself up on a runaway tractor:

Kev’s injuries were such that he gave up the will to live, but his ‘blue sky’ experience pulled him through, and he knew there was purpose to his being.

“The friction of the wheel dragged me backward and then down. I could do no more; my hands had been torn from their grip. When my boot made contact with the ground, the wheel rode up my leg, over my body and, during that nanosecond that I was being run over, I saw blue.

Kev’s books, his memoir published in 2015, and Images of Norway lay on the table. I was about to be educated by a ‘true blue’ Aussie, the second of five children, whose life took root in Maleny, but his branches reached around the globe.

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“The sky above was beautiful, more so than I’d ever noticed, and during that moment I found peace in my surrender. The glorious fight was over, and with that acceptance there came a realisation just before the wheel ran over my face.

“My body is presently and, quite definitely, being fed into the slasher… feet first.”

We sat on the verandah of Kev’s Peachester residence overlooking a lily pond while his Kelpie dog, Brandy, lazed nearby.

Kev showed me a photo of an old wagon that is now on his friend’s Curramore property. “The Nothlings, my great grandparents, were pioneers of this area. They walked into Maleny with what they owned in that cart.

“My parents, Des and Joyce Pampling, bought the place that used to be The Farm Barn (now Liberty Service Station). Back then, it was called Pamp’s Stock Feed and the house next door was our family home.”

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Kev shared his love of trees and how childhood experiences relate to his present business, Kev’s Climbing Service.

“Mum always worried for the worst that could happen and was overprotective. She wouldn’t let me climb trees, so I used to sneak off up the road to climb a camphor laurel while she watched Days of Our Lives. I knew she wasn’t going to leave the couch for at least 20 minutes.”

At the end of Year 10 at Maleny High School, Kevin won the Maths/Science prize. “In ’78, I got an apprenticeship as a sheet metal worker in Brisbane. They saw my potential and valued my country boy spirit.”

During the following years Kevin, then a dirt bike enthusiast, married and moved to Palmwoods. To support his wife’s passion, he went from riding motor bikes to showing paint horses. Their daughter Shoni was born in 1987.

“I learnt a lot from horsemanship, which also helps with my tree climbing now because I know what rope can do. When I finished my trade, I went into rural fencing, cutting firewood, bought a tractor and ended up doing slashing.”

I asked Kev if he had been content to work on the land. “Back then, I was never content. I had all the human traits of ego. Bigger, better, faster… and always wanted more. I didn’t have satisfaction and so I couldn’t maintain happiness. After the tractor accident, my marriage of 14 years ended.

“The accident gave me the opportunity for growth and awareness. I see the beauty in virtually everything now. If there’s a theme in my memoir, it’s learning the value of how intuition speaks to the individual.”

After 10 months in plaster and searching for answers, Kev bought a bus, complete with an ‘adventure machine’ a Honda XR 400 and began his journey around Australia.

“I didn’t have a clue where I was going—it never mattered. There was no destination: my journey would find me, the real me, not the one that society had fashioned to fit into a box with a label on it.

“I had been spared from a tractor crash for, ‘something yet that I had to do’. I wanted to know what that was.”

Driven by the fear of uncertainty, this soul-searching adventurer set-off. “I went via the Gulf, did Darwin and then the Kimberley—it was a rugged and beautiful place.

“Leaving Kununurra was the first time I’d experienced reluctance. My heart had always embraced new horizons, but this time, I’d put down roots, watered by the Ord, but I moved on to Broome and fell in love with the west coast.”

It was while in Broome that Kev uncharacteristically reached for a magazine, the Smithsonian.

“The first page presented me with a picture of a man standing on the edge of a cliff overlooking the spectacular Geirangerfjord in Norway. I felt a powerful recognition swell in my heart.”

Drawn by this image, Kev followed his intuition and left on a six-week backpacking trip to Norway. Six years had passed since his marriage had ended and Kev was on a quest to find his soulmate indicated in a session with a clairvoyant. “It was a strong calling,” he said.

May edition of HT: A second trip to Norway sees Kev setting up a base camp in the Lofoten Islands within the Arctic Circle. A year after his return, he was drawn to live in Norway and immersed himself in the culture for over two years. Love was found and lost, but this wiley adventurer, photographer, and arborist found his way home to the hinterland on a Ducati.

Kev balancing on Spider, a paint stallion, 10 months after the accident – 1993

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by bowlers, the clubhouse is hired by multiple local organisations such as quilters, art, craft and games groups.

“For 20 years, the Range Community Gym has occupied the lower level of the Bowls Club building, and community members enjoy the friendly environment, varied equipment and excellent personal training on offer. It’s apparently quite a social occasion going to the gym!” laughed Nita.

The club was formed in April 1946 and the land was purchased for 30 pounds. In 1947, the E.S.A. Bank loaned the club 200 pounds to finance the original club house.

The present club house was officially opened in 1985.

Prepare to be bowled over

by THE 75TH BOWLS COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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adies and Gentlemen, a question - ‘Is lawn bowls a sport of the past?’

‘No way!’ ‘Bowls is awesome!’

For 75 years, the Mapleton Bowls Club has been renowned for friendly social bowls, good competition and the best grass green on the Sunshine Coast.

The green construction undertaken included excavation, a new drainage system and five layers under the green surface to a depth of 550mm. This upgrade provided best-practice construction to better support natural tifdwarf grass and minimise the problems that the club regularly encountered following heavy rainfalls.

Many bowlers have been members for over 30 years while new members are proud to join such a vibrant club.

“The Mapleton Bowls Club is a fine example of a community club which has learnt the art of sustainability when others clubs have gone to the wall,” shared spokesperson Nita Lester.

First Mapleton Bowls club house, 1947

The club has received support from the Australian Government, the Queensland Government and the Sunshine Coast Council through their grant programmes.

Multiple upgrades to the clubhouse have been undertaken in the last 15 years such as a modern, bright dining area, upgraded kitchen and upgraded bar.

Volunteers are very important as Mapleton is a small community-centred club.

“The club employs only a part-time greenkeeper and a cleaner. The lady and gentlemen members outdo themselves with scrumptious meals, while the bar volunteers look after the liquid refreshments,” said Nita with a smile.

Over the years, Mapleton has transformed from a village dependent upon farming and the local timber mills, through to retirees and young families. Recently, many more families with young children have been drawn to the benefits of living in a village community within commuting distance to the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.

Chairman, Mr Phillip Lester commented, “Lawn bowls is a great way for people to develop their skills, coordination and fitness. It is a precision sport for all ages and capabilities.

“Mapleton Bowls Club offers members physical and social activities and it is these that are keeping our club and bowls alive.”

A series of events promising to engage full members, social members and the wider community are scheduled throughout the year to celebrate 75 successful years.

Happy anniversary to the Mapleton Bowls Club!

Current club house opened in 1985

“A fortnightly dinner provides delicious food and is a time for catching up with friends and neighbours.”

The club is constantly in use. Twilight bowls and ‘come and try’ events connect and introduce bowls to community members of all ages and, when not required

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A beautiful “Little Vintage Tea Room” offering organic Teas, Sweets and Treats to High Tea, plus a few little secrets. We also offer Teacup readings, Tarot readings and medium psychic, and you’ll discover a pre-loved op shop onsite.

10 Homegrown Cafe Address 4/6 Little Main St. Palmwoods Phone 0458 270 368 Web FB: “HomeGrownPalmwoods” OPEN Tue - Sat: 7:00am - 2:00pm CLOSED Sun and Mon

A must visit for breakfast, lunch or to enjoy the home made baked goods. Serving locally sourced produce and small batch in-house roasted coffee.

Café or garden seating. Seasonal dinner first Saturday of the month.

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FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD!

Meet the Makers - Emma Greenhatch FAN CEO; Andrew Brodie, Sunshine Coast Airport CEO; Annabel Langley, Owner Electropops, Martin Duncan, Sunshine Coast Foodie

by KLINTON JONES

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he roads were wet and the night was dark, but that wasn’t going to stop me getting to the ‘Meet the Makers’ event, a fantastic initiative organised by the Food and Agribusiness Network to showcase the wares of local Sunny Coast producers.

As I arrived, I realised I wasn’t the only one willing to brave the weather - the place was packed! I walked through the beautifully decorated aircraft hangar and was bombarded with the most wonderful array of sights and smells. Brewers, bakers, makers and... camel farmers?

I didn’t even know camel milk was a thing, but I tried a bit from QCamel and was not left wanting. It’s exceptionally tasty and apparently also quite good for your gut health.

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These local camel pioneers sell organic camel-related produce and offer tours of their farm in Glasshouse, which start at their head office on, wait for it, Sahara Road. Yes, seriously.

I was then reminded of how many of nature’s plants we can actually eat while visiting the Greenshed’s stall and consuming a bunch of microgreens and edible flowers.

Some of these little delights just look like simple leaves but the intensity of the flavour is absolutely astounding.

I stopped by Silver Tongue Foods, a business that was born from the hard times of Covid, and that now absolutely thrives less than a year later.

This niche micro bakery already has a shopfront and a large-scale wholesale operation supplying all across the coast. I can tell you that after tasting their incredible sourdough crackers the rapid success of the company makes complete sense.

The Greenshed team are all smiles with their microgreens and edible flowers - image Yourbrandcrew / FAN

My body doesn’t tolerate lactose like it used to, but I just had to sample a delicious mango yoghurt from Maleny Cheese as well as, you guessed it, some mouthwatering cheese!

A popular attraction in the Sunny Coast Hinterland for many years and for good reason, they know how to produce great dairy!

I thoroughly enjoyed my time meeting the makers.

I saw, I tasted, I learned. Thank you to everyone involved particularly the Food and Agribusiness Network for doing a truly wonderful job in organising it.

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your market guide

HINTERLAND MARKETS YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT'S ON WEEKLY Nambour Village Square Market - Thursdays 9am -2pm Nambour Village Square Market is a small, local community market supporting local vendors selling fruit & veg, plants, seedlings, handmade kids wear, jewellery, candles and homewares.

Perfect gifts for everyone. Stalls 0402 326 858

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

Plenty of preloved vintage and designer women’s clothes to choose from at Heart of Kenilworth markets

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eart of Kenilworth at Kenilworth House, hosted by Heather de Fina, is a monthly preloved market.

This is women’s clothing sourced from all over the world, and often salvaged from family members and vintage markets. Prices start at just $10, with designer pieces and stunning jackets from $35.

“Growing up in the country I loved going shopping with my mother on our trips to the big smoke. I learned an appreciation for quality and style at a young age,” shared host Heather de Fina.

“My mother also sewed a lot of my clothes. Marry this experience with one where my father was passionate about not wasting anything (he had a ‘come in handy’ shed) hence a lifetime of collecting and rarely throwing away.

Gympie and, of course, all over the Sunshine Coast. “ The Heart of Kenilworth market is held in the large gazebo in the garden, with approximately 1000 items on display in colourways and special racks for larger and extra small sizes.

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

A charming dressing room has been created in the cottage through the arbor, and eftpos is available.

Come and find your next outfit - this is the perfect place to get creative with style!

Follow via FB or Instagram @heartofkenilworth for updates and previews.

Held last weekend of each month, Friday – Sunday, 9am -2pm each day. Extra dates are added from time to time.

FOURTH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Mapleton Country Markets - 8am-12:00pm Fresh Waffles - Gluten Free available, Local & Gourmet Products, Plants, Gifts, Fashions, Wood, Jewellery and so much more. Coffee Van, Live Music, Free onsite parking Mapleton Hall. Ph 0419 726 603

“I mend, up-cycle and repurpose where I can. With two sons living overseas, my regular trips away have involved vintage hunting and bringing more than one suitcase home. “

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As a lover of textiles and design, Heather has found herself a collector of beautiful things, many vintage; plenty of designer and mostly preloved; many collected overseas.

PRELOVED DESIGNER AND VINTAGE WOMEN'S MARKET Next market will be Easter long weekend.

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Quality preloved and new.

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Korean and Japanese vintage, mostly for cooler months, will start appearing in autumn. These pieces are much coveted because of the craftsmanship, style and finish.

“So many women are becoming more responsible with their clothes choices,” continued Heather.

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“Many are now engaged in a more circular wardrobe and the expectation of our clothes working hard for us by being trans seasonal, thus reducing landfill and waste.

“There is so much to see and do in Kenilworth that a trip to the market can be coupled with other activities.

Customers regularly come from Brisbane, the Gold Coast,

The best local market to find a unique outfit

Buy & Sell online now in the Sunny Coast Media Mall Your local online marketplace

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community news

Wood Expo Cancelled Sadly, but understandably, Barung Landcare has decided that due to the ongoing constraints on major events imposed by COVID 19, they will not hold the Maleny Wood Expo again this year.

This decision was made after months of careful consideration, research and consultation with other organisations and local authorities, bearing in mind the impacts on all involved if cancellation at short notice became necessary.

Barung considered postponing the event to a later time in the year, but their best advice was that, while vaccination programs may reduce the COVID risk, it is unlikely that restrictions will be eased enough for the risks to be manageable before the end of the year.

Barung Landcare remain confident that they will be able to reinstate the event at the normal time next year and look forward to seeing everyone then.

Their next outing will be on April 7 at 10am to Sit and Chill Café at Beerburrum, followed by a walk along the Beerburrum walking track for those who would like to participate.

Their lunch meeting will be on April 21, held at 11am at the Glasshouse Country RSL, 1 Reed Road, Glasshouse hopefully with a guest speaker for this fun day.

The club raises funds for the Smith Family and the Learning for Life Program, and currently supports 4 Learning for Life students.

Any ladies interested in coming along or joining the club should contact either Jill on 0417793708 or Janet on 0448845303. Visit the website on view.org.au

Honour Our Fallen Honour our Fallen is a not-for-profit charity, formed to honour and preserve the memory of those deceased Service personnel buried in Australia, who served in all conflicts home and abroad since the Boer War, while giving life skills of empathy, community, respect and all-inclusiveness during the education of younger generations.

This charity requests all veteran groups, historical, community, ex-Service associations, and schools to become involved in assisting in the research and commemorative activities which bring the community together.

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Honour Our Fallen is looking for facilitators to spread awareness in different areas. The charity will supply guidance and template letters.

Simply visit honourourfallen.com, complete the ‘Participation Request’ form and press submit.

Glasshouse Country View Club recently visited Secrets on the Lake at Montville for morning tea. It was a rainy morning and very misty over the lake, which was beautiful in itself.

If you have a relative or friend you wish to be honoured on ANZAC or Remembrance Day, please visit the same website, complete a ‘Flag Request’ form and press submit.

Bridge at Mapleton We have all read that mind and card games are the best weapons against Alzheimer’s and that bridge ranks among the top of these.

The essential features of all bridge games are that four persons play, two against two as partners, and the object of play is to win ‘tricks’.

Now is your chance to learn bridge in a small friendly club, make new friends and learn new skills while exercising those brain cells. Age is no limit; our club has folk in their 90s still enjoying their game.

Mapleton Bridge Club meets weekly at Kureelpa and Dulong Community Hall and will be offering classes there for six weeks on Fridays from April 9 -May 6 from 1.30-4.30pm.

The cost is $50 for the course, and for further information phone Michael on 0408 361555, or email: mapletoncontractbridgeclub@gmail.com

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Stamps start again The Sunshine Coast Stamp Club Inc has recommenced its meetings for 2021.

The Club now meets on the first Wednesday of each month (except January) between 1pm and 4pm at the Red Cross Rooms, 21 Price Street, Nambour.

Club activities each month include: Viewing Club, buying and selling stamps, Letter of the Month, where members bring items from their collection that relate to that letter; Monthly Quiz, relating to a defined groups of stamps from the Australian Stamp Catalogue, and Show and Tell, members bring interesting and unique items to show members.

By participation in the above activities, members earn Mint Money which can be spent at the Club in the annual Mini Auction.

Each meeting is concluded with afternoon tea. Donations of stamps and philatelic items are always welcome. Enquiries: Mike Lean 0438 589181 or visit suncoaststamps.org.au

Montville events The Blackall Range Visual Artists group is having its Easter Exhibition from Friday April 2 to Sunday 11. These artists are known for their range of beautiful paintings in watercolours, acrylics, pastels and drawings. It will be held at St.Mary’s Hall in Montville, open daily from 10.30am to 4pm.

All commissions and donations go towards the maintenance of this historic Hall.

The Sunshine Coast Arts and Crafts Group is holding their fair on Saturday and Sunday April 17 and 18. There will be an array of beautiful locally handcrafted items to showcase, made here on the Sunshine Coast, and available for purchase. Everything from children’s clothing, jewellery, and knitted goods, to wood work, jams and spreads.

A café serving delicious homemade goodies will be on site as well. The venue is the Montville Community Hall from 9am–4pm both days.

Zonta news Zonta Club of Blackall Range recently hosted ‘Dusk on the Deck’ at the Maleny Community Centre’s Verandah Room for International Women’s Day. The Woman of Achievement Award for this year went to Val France, who was gifted with a Zonta Rose.

Woodcraft event The Blackall Range Woodcrafters Guild is holding a one-day Woodcraft Sales event in May at their Woodies Shed.

They will be showcasing and selling a large array of handcrafted timber items, as well as timber slabs and turning blanks.

Val France is a wonderful advocate for women in the Blackall Range Community - she was one of the main leaders in the formation of the Combined Services Group which now known as Speak Up Now - Stop Domestic and Family Violence.

The Woodies source their timber sustainably and locally either on the Range or the Sunshine Coast.

Trees felled either by storms or property owners are collected and milled by the Woodies and made available to members.

As a lawyer, she has provided pro bono legal clinics in Maleny and Landsborough for the Suncoast Community Legal Service. She has also been a volunteer in many groups including the Maleny Community Centre, the Maleny Film Society and the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, and became Quota Club President for the last couple of years. Congratulations Val.

It’s a win-win situation especially when there is an excess amount available and it can be made available to the public at one of these events.

You can find the Woodies at 230-238 Balmoral Road, Montville (next to the Montville Sports Ground).

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These qualities all help create and shape an industry expert, and in this month’s HT, we bring you three who are leading the way, in the fields of allied health, furnishings and electricals.

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Uni-Industries The Taylor family business started over 35 years ago, with Nev and Annette Taylor as small business owners, running it from their home garage.

Over the years they grew their electrical business in both residential and commercial fields, establishing a reputation for reliability, service and quality.

After the arrival of their four children, they grew and expanded by adding air conditioning and solar power systems installations to the business.

Today, Uni-Industries specialise in both residential and commercial solar power systems and understand that it can be confusing when choosing what system suits your household or business.

With showrooms now both on the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane’s Northside, they are available to answer any questions, offer honest advice and free bill appraisals.

Family members still have an active part in Uni-Industries, along with over 15 members of staff, all providing good old-fashioned service with reliability, supported with quality products and reputable brands.

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Michael Pegg, Head Coach and Proprietor of Garra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Nambour, has a passion for utilising his years of experience in the Allied Health industry to deliver Brazilian Jiu Jitsu services to the Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas.

Operations began as a result of identifying a gap in the market to provide Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland region.

Customers value the individualised coaching provided as a result of Michael’s 10+ years of experience in allied health, ranging from goal setting, health coaching, chronic disease management, physical activity interventions for mental health, rehabilitation, and strength and conditioning.

Since opening in 2019 interest has steadily increased. Garra Nambour quickly outgrew its original premises, with the new facilities providing a commercial gym and 182m2 matted area.

Garra Nambour is proving consistently popular and continues to grow, with the addition of more classes as demand increases.

Julian Black is owner and partner of Harlequin Blinds and Security; he is also the lead salesman of the team.

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Letters Relentless growth damaging Sunny Coast

My wife and I chose to come up here 13 years ago, in preference to the Gold Coast, because of the horrendous development down there, with its population pressures and environmental destruction. That seems to have been the motivation for lots of other Sunny-coasters.

But in our brief time here, we’ve seen a relentless growth in house numbers and new developments, with corresponding decline in natural habitats and worsening traffic.

It won’t be long before our infrastructure won’t be able to cope (some say that’s already the case), and our problems might actually surpass the Gold Coast’s.

While Jessica Lawrence (HT, March 2021) complains of a “housing crisis”, we feel the real issue is a population crisis.

It’s close to time that local residents decide what sort of quality of life they truly want, and make sure our council clearly knows about this. Growth simply cannot go on forever, despite what some economists like to believe.

Paul Prociv, Mount Mellum

Change the land rules!

Last month Jessica Lawrence (HT, March 2021) wrote about the housing crisis in this area and I also find it hard to fathom that the council seems content to keep developing, incessantly, often in flood plains and ruining natural habitats, and where the town infrastructure and services cannot keep up. (Palmwoods is a prime example.) The whole thing is about MONEY and people/families, are suffering because of it.

On that note – why are people not able to build a second or third dwelling for their family on their land? (Unless it is ridiculously close to the main house, meaning no privacy.) There are plenty of families who

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

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. Letters may be edited a little if space is tight. As we are a monthly, please be aware we are unable to print date-sensitive letters.

have land, but little space in their actual home, and so their children (and sometimes their own young families) are having to leave and become part of the housing problem.

I understand that letting people build tons of homes on their land could lead down a messy path – but could it not be done via land size? For example, if someone has 3 acres, could they build a 2-bed home on each acre? Not everyone will do it, or want/need to do it, but it could help those that can.

Perhaps some people with plenty of acreage could start putting tiny homes on their properties (with solar, composting toilets and a water tank each) – these can sleep two-to-four people. If the council and the government aren’t interested in helping the people of the Sunshine Coast, perhaps it’s time we did it ourselves…

Observing addiction from within, changes its nature, like the particle-to-wave affect the observer has on an atom -as demonstrated by quantum scientists in their video, What the Bleep Do We Know?

You are the observer, the conscious I, with the choice to direct your attention wherever you choose - without or within.

I am the chooser.

Without - to get more, do more, have more - compounding the earth-atmosphere carbon imbalance - or within - to plug the leak that's causing it.

With the water consciously channeled to the turbines, the energy generated contributes to all. I need only plug my own wall.

Sean Malone, Nambour

John Kersten, Crystal Waters

Leaking dam wall

Thanks for the thanks!

Seems every day there's another leak - in the dam of human desire. Another abuse, another confrontation, suicide, Covid, climate event...

Just an all too brief note to say a big “thank you” for including the new Maleny Trail map and Wetlands Walk in the March copy of the Hinterland Times. It is just so helpful in keeping these projects alive to be able to acknowledge the generosity of the sponsor and to recognise publicly the contribution of all those who helped with advice, new information, photos and design.

We keep plugging the holes - with more laws, more technology, more government, more military. But plugging from the outside requires constant effort, and continuous natural and financial resources.

We're obsessively looking for outward solutions - to an inner problem. But for every exciting solution - three more arise from our inner pain. Plugging the wall from the inside uses water pressure to hold the plug in. But it requires me to go into the water, into the desire, the addiction - to find the hole.

There are no outward solutions, only exciting promises of such. 'Outward solution' is an oxymoron. Taking your attention within – to observe the feeling of the addiction, reveals the source of the leak. And how to plug it.

Crossword No. 318

The Community Precinct continues to amaze me with the ownership so many feel for it, and the organic growth of the facility which is powered by a wonderful and diverse group of dedicated volunteers.

Each time we do a re-print there is just so much more to add and so many new stories. So, a sincere “thank you” to you and your team for the support given in recognising the inspiring value of the people who continue to contribute to the evolution of this outstanding community asset.

Bad Jokes of the Month Two men get stranded in the desert. After days of walking, they come across a market.

What did the llama say when he was invited on his first camping trip?

“Please, we need water,” says the first man.

“Alpaca tent.”

“I’m sorry,” says the market stall owner, “I can only sell you custard, jam or cream.”

Why didn’t the fungi like his new house?

Disappointed, the two men walk on. “That was strange,” says the second man.

“Yes,” says the first man, “it was a trifle bazaar.”

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Relating to aircraft (4) "The Hay Wain" artist (9) Moving stairway (9) Joanna (5) Hopelessness (7) Among (7) Back of the neck (4) Poisonous mushroom (9) Custom (9) Doing nothing (4) Pear-shaped fruit (7) Breakfast flatbread (7) Dull yellowish brown (5) Professional personal car driver (9) Observe with festivities (9) Irritate (4)

Removing faults (8) Speed contests (5) Farthest from the centre (9) Rub vigorously (5) Desire for food (8) Type of impermanent tenure (9) Communion table (5) Injury (5) Rectory (9) Air-freshener (9) Put on a pedestal (8) Investigate (8) Small nails (5) Rigid (5) Happen (5) Wide-awake (5)

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Angus Richard, Montville

“Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go.”

– Hermann Hesse

There wasn’t mushroom.

NASA got tired of watching the moon orbit the earth for 24 hours; so they called it a day.

Sudoku No. 2

Poets

CORNER

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.

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(After Bronwyn Lea’s poem The Island is Different Now) It used to be he nested in a tree down on the driveway, his wings folded in a hangar hung in a bower of limbs and leaves.

His gaze−half alarm, half wonderment−gripped us with talons that cruelled the fur of small marsupials.

One morning we checked the bower

SLOW DOWN MALENY Slow down Maleny There’s a child on the road A small feathered creature A possum too bold An old fella walking A boy on his bike Your neighbour’s dumb dog Or a small girl you like Slow down Maleny The journey’s too short The time that you’re saving Too small to report You see them in your rear view mirror The bones and the blood The fur and the smear Small dead eyes, small dead lives Left behind in your race to be there

Did you save a minute speeding?

Did you leave a live thing bleeding?

Your eyes on the time Their lives on the line You hate to be late You hate to be late And the creatures before you Must run from their fate

There’s a life on the road Your speed can be fatal If only you’d slowed…

You see them in your rear-view mirror The bones and the blood The fur and the smear

A kid playing handball A man out for his jog A cyclist wandering A girl lost in the fog

Small dead eyes, small dead lives Left behind in your race to be there Did you save a minute speeding?

Did you leave a live thing bleeding?

Your eyes on the time Their lives on the line You hate to be late You hate to be late And the creatures before you Must run from their fate

Slow down Maleny

© Sammy Ringer

Slow down Maleny There’s a life near the road A furred one, a pink one Too young to be cold

for his brown and white speckled face.

We found small bones of emptiness in his place. Down the road we listened for his call− a spooked hoot like a smoke puff drifting through the undergrowth.

But the air has forgotten him, harbinger of storms. We look for him rummaging under the clouds somewhere and easing into his freedom a truant shooting the moon. And when the rain comes we turn for home, the wind in the bloodwoods keening for his song. © Kevin Smith

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Artist Profile - Birgit Wasshausen

TERRA NOVA  Terra Nova is a powerful play by Academy Award-winning writer Ted Tally. Set in 1911, it follows the expedition of Royal Navy Captain Robert Scott and his team of Englishmen to the South Pole.

A journey which would have been challenging under any circumstances was made more so by Scott’s rivalry with Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, who was equally determined to be first to the pole.

After his death, Scott was feted as a hero; but later questions were raised about his competence and decision making. Directed by Glenda Campi, Terra Nova is based on journals and letters found on his body.

Lind Lane Theatre, Nambour, Friday April 23 until May 1 - seven shows, including two matinees. Bookings online at lindlane.com.au/ watch or by telephone on 1300 732 764.

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irgit Wasshausen started her apprenticeship almost 40 years ago in a jeweller’s workshop in Dresden (Germany), completing her degree as a Master Goldsmith in 1988.

In 2006 Birgit and Jürgen immigrated to Australia and now call the Sunshine Coast home.

Birgit creates individually designed and traditionally handcrafted jewellery of high quality in a contemporary style, mostly gold and sometimes with sterling silver, using natural gems.

“I like asymmetric designs full of verve, swinging lines, but still simple jewellery that will show the full beauty of a special stone or pearl. Sometimes less is more,” says Birgit, who can design special pieces with your own gems or remake old jewellery.

“It’s a wonderful journey with the customer and I feel privileged to receive so much trust to create a piece, which will be worn with pleasure and joy. The glow in the customer’s eyes is a precious reward.”

You can see Birgit’s work at the Maleny Handmade Markets on April 17 and 18, from 8am to 3pm at the Maleny Community Centre, along with many other artists and crafters. (Check out the Maleny Handmade Market page on facebook for more details.).

Boulder opal ring in 14K rose gold and 18K white gold

KINGDOM OF ROOMS

DR KARL IN CONVERSATION While Dr Karl (Karl Kruszelnicki OA) is known for his radio and television work (and his quirky personality) he also has degrees in Physics and Maths, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine and Surgery. He has worked as a physicist, tutor, filmmaker, car mechanic, labourer, and as a medical doctor at the Kids’ Hospital in Sydney.

His curiosity and ability to communicate about science are infectious and he is coming to Maleny for a conversation with Steven Lang about things scientific, but, with luck, also touching on things personal.

Introducing author, Russell McGregor, will be talking about his biography of the remarkable Alec Chisholm, a kind of more literary Harry Butler or Steve Irwin.

Monday May 3, 6 for 6.30 pm, Maleny Community Centre, tickets via outspokenmaleny.com, bookings essential!

Imagine a room in your home where your child keeps a treasured collection. Perhaps they like to collect Lego, rocks and gems, cards or books. Now imagine your child wandering through nine rooms of a royal palace.

Poet Marg Gibbs from Mapleton and her writer/ artist friend, Jenny Catalano, have written Kingdom of Rooms based on some unique collections in each room, from a collection of butterflies in the Museum Room, or owls in the Bird Room, to a helmet horde in the Great Hall, and much more.

Beautifully illustrated by Margeaux Davis, copies are available for purchase at mjgibbs. com or contact Marg Gibbs, m.j.gibbs@ bigpond.com

MALENY’S CREATIVE HUB  The Zone Gallery and Creative Hub in Maleny is a sanctuary for quality making space, exhibitions and educational opportunities. Co-founders, Richard and Cath Muldoon, are delighted to be launching their exhibition calendar on April 16, in conjunction with Open Studios Sunshine Coast.

Chromatica is a celebration of colour including prints, photographs, sculpture, jewellery and woodwork from talented emerging and established artists.

The public is invited to enjoy a glass of bubbles and to mingle with the Chromatica artists at a free opening event at 4pm on Saturday April 17; the exhibition continues until Monday April 26.

The Zone Gallery, 89 McCarthy Road, Maleny, open from 10am-3pm daily. Phone: 0413 150003.

LET’S PLAY WILD  The Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre invite you to get wild with hinterland artists Laura Vecmane and Ketakii Jewson-Brown from May 7 until June 13.

These two artists explore the gradient of playfulness and wildness through their work in this new exhibition where they hope to remind you of your own innate wildness and playful nature through painting, photography, the moving image and sculpture .

The artists are also undertaking a residency in the gallery from April 3 – 22 with a natural adornment workshop to be held on April 17.

Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-3pm. Visit: Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, 11A Maple St, Cooroy. Phone: 5442 6665.

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ESTAMPA  ‘Estampa’ is a World Folk Jazz quartet based in Brisbane, Australia. Evoking visions of Parisian laneways, South American sensuality, and the unbridled joy of European folkmusic, Estampa delivers an energetic, internationally-inspired performance. Combining a unique blend of violin, voice, piano accordion, guitar and double bass, this group of fiery musicians is sure to appeal to a diverse and eager-to-dance audience.

Estampa perform on May 2, 1.30-4pm, at the Jazz and Blues Collective, Millwell Road Community Centre, 11 Millwell Road East, Maroochydore. Enquiries: 0417 633 734, tickets: ticketebo.com. au/jazz-blues-collectiveww

GLASSHOUSE MUSOS  A well-respected muso in Europe and formerly based in Berlin, Rob Longstaff is a singer/songwriter of the acoustic blues/soul genre. With a powerful voice and entertaining fingerpicking style he woos crowds wherever he plays.

Lee Hardisty, an acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, has been touring the world with music for the past 15 years. He plays saxophones, flute, keys, banjo, guitar and kalimba and uses a loop pedal to construct musical tapestries.

These two talented musicians are the feature artists at the next Glasshouse Musos event at the Beerwah Hotel on Tuesday April 13, 6-9pm.

BACK ON STAGE!

SUNSHINE SOUNDS FESTIVAL Get in quick to snap up your tickets to the inaugural Sunshine Sounds Festival, at the Eumundi Showgrounds on May 1 and 2, 2021.

The line-up includes Kate Miller-Heidke, Katie Noonan, Sahara Beck plus Sunshine Coast artists Andrea Kirwin and the Yama-Nui Social Club, The Dreggs, Louise King, Band of Frequencies and more!

"The festival programming is 100% Queensland artists, 50% First Nations, 50% Sunshine Coast and 75% female artists,” says Katie Noonan.

Music from 11am - 10pm each day (gates open 10am), with plenty of local food and drinks available on-site.

Daily tickets via oztix.com.au, please BYO bottle for complimentary water refills thanks to Unity Water. This is a COVID-safe event, for more details visit: sunshinesoundsfestival.com

The Maleny Singers will present Gilbert and Sullivan’s light opera, Yeomen of the Guard, at the Maleny Community Centre, Saturday June 12 at 6.30pm, with matinees at 2pm on June 13, 19, and 20.

Directed by Margaret Taylor, audiences will get a relatively sensible plot (for Gilbert) whereby the hero (tenor Colin Dunn) manages to be both brave and romantic, while pretending to be someone else.

They will also enjoy some of Sullivan’s best music, with the lovely soprano of Evalee Sharples, as Elsie, and the fun-filled flirting Phoebe of mezzo Viera Keogh. With a jester and dame, gaoler, and assistant tormentor, along with villagers, royal headsman, and orchestral instrumentalists, this will be a superb show!

All profits will be donated to the Rural Fire Brigade.

Check the Maleny Singers Facebook page for ticket details.

THE FUTURISTS  On Saturday April 24, Crystal Waters Music Club presents The Futurists, led by Maleny trumpet player extraordinaire, Trevor Hart. The Futurists play a delectable and generous serving of early jazz, ragtime, tango and blues.

Trevor’s ensemble is completed by the considerable talents of Paul “manouche” Bulanyi on guitar and the inspired Lee Hardisty on reeds.

The entertainment begins with a blackboard session to showcase a variety of upcoming and established talent from near and far. Nourishing, tasty food is available from Food Vibes, and the Crystal Waters Coop runs a beer and wine bar.

Doors open at 6pm on the Crystal Waters Deck, Kilcoy Lane, Conondale. Cost is $15, see Crystal Waters Music Club on Facebook for more information.

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An inspiring tribe of change makers, practitioners, massage therapists and healers will be on hand to open your mind and get your body and soul back in balance.

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LOCAL MUSINGS

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

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A response to Scott Morrison

By Deb Davis

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cott Morrison's response to the March 4 Justice:

"This is a vibrant liberal democracy … not far from here, such marches, even now, are being met with bullets, but not here in this country."

Really Scott?

When you make this statement, this is what I hear.

How good is the Liberal Government for not shooting at you for having the temerity to complain about systemic misogyny, sexism and lack of justice for sexual assault victims within the walls of the greatest law-making institution of our nation?

At best, Scott Morrison is expecting to be applauded for not committing an act of violence against thousands of women around the country, who were exercising their right to protest against the systemic injustice and abuse that women face at all levels within our society.

Women were protesting the complete lack of

accountability for people who exercise and abuse their power over women. They were protesting the lack of just consequences for perpetrators who destroy the mental health and lives of women.

This statement shows that Scott Morrison has no intention of addressing the legitimate claims of women.

He is saying that maintaining the status quo in the male dominated power structures of parliament and the Liberal Party are more important than the lives of the women that are destroyed while pursuing what should be rewarding careers in a safe environment.

Scott Morrison is saying that the careers of important and powerful men are more important than the lives and wellbeing of the less powerful women who work for them. He is saying women are expendable and must not be allowed to threaten the reputation and power of the government.

Expecting to be thanked for not committing violence against women is the best interpretation of Scott Morrison's response to the March 4 Justice.

At worst Scott Morrison's words constitute a threat.

He is saying that the government has the power to violently oppress women for expressing their legitimate grievances.

He is saying it is only through the generosity and restraint of a benevolent government that the women protesting do not find themselves facing state-sanctioned violence.

This statement is a threat that is saying to women, "Be a good girl, be quiet and don't rock the boat, so we don't have to hurt you."

This language has its roots in scripts that women in abusive relationships are familiar with.

The thinly veiled threats that require women to selfcensor and live fearful, hyper-vigilant, small lives, not complaining about outrageous injustice for fear of greater violence.

No, Scott, I will not congratulate you for not committing an act of violence against women. I will not be grateful that I escaped violence when protesting, and I do not permit you to ignore the legitimate calls for greater justice for women at all levels of our society.

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

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Let’s Talk Business Martin and Lisa Rudd from Circuit Alert, Nambour

Taking the pressure off cleaning We like to support businesses who support us, and this month we caught up with family-run business, Fresh Look Pressure Washing, in Maleny. Dirty roof? Tired pathways or driveway? Let these guys clean up and make your home and yard feel fresh and welcoming. The photos and testimonials on their facebook page give a clear indication of the quality of their work and the customer satisfaction.

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Where did you grow up?

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Jay: I grew up in Caloundra.

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What made you move to the hinterland? Or, if you grew up in the area, what makes you stay?

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Jess: I have worked in Maleny since 2011 managing a dental practice, it’s a lovely town.

Jess: I grew up in Coolum.

Jay: I would come to the hinterland to visit family as I grew up. We both love the laid back vibe here and it’s a great place to raise our children.

Jay and Jess of Fresh Look Pressure Washing

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How long have you been running Fresh Look Pressure Washing? And what did you do before this?

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Jay: We started our business adventure in February 2020, and we were up and running by June 2020.

Jess: Before this Jay was an accomplished stonemason of over two decades until unfortunately, he was diagnosed with a dust-related lung disease. This led us to wanting the flexibility of owning our own business, so we can mix work and family time better.

Q

Do you have any funny/unusual stories from your work?

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Jay: There have been a few, but the funny thing for me is Jess! Jess loves a chat, so if I can’t find her it’s because she’s in having a coffee with the clients.

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What do you enjoy the most about your business?

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Jess: We enjoy the support from small local businesses in the community. It’s been incredible.

Jay: We like to give back as well, as we know how important assistance from locals is. We currently support the AIPOL magazine (Australasian Institute of Policing) which directly supports our police and emergency workers.

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What does a 'typical' day entail for you?

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What do you like to do in your spare time?

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Jess: Getting five children off to school, then we go out to work, meet some new people and make their place look new again, then back to school for the pickup!

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Jay: We enjoy camping, boating and family time.

Q

If you had to share any advice connected to your business, what would it be?

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Jay: Don’t let a worldwide pandemic stop you opening your dream business, the community support for small business will amaze you.

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Ayurvedic Health Advice To Suit You

Making decisions

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e are making decisions all throughout the day; some are fairly mundane while others have far reaching consequences.

Sometimes you may look back and regret what you said, how you acted or what you ate, while other times you might feel surprised by what a great solution you came up with.

To some extent our decisions are driven by our moods, addictions, state of health and pressure from others and our circumstances. It is accepted that the quality of mind is important in making key decisions in life and that the decision may be challenged if the person was not “of sound mind” or accepted differently if the person adopts “a plea of insanity”.

Wendy Rosenfeldt is a teacher of Transcendental Meditation and a Maharishi Ayurvedic health practitioner.

The best decisions are made when we have the clearest mind and greatest awareness of all the aspects involved. If we are planning to buy a house, the more we know about the area, the housing market, our ongoing work prospects etc., the more comprehensive the decision will be. However most people only have

access to the conscious thinking mind which is around 5-10% of our mental abilities.

While computers have amazing capacities, the potential of the human mind can exceed that of any computer.

The mind has the ability to experience all the levels of reality; from the surface level of reality bound by time, and space through the atomic and subatomic levels, to experience the level of life where everything is in complete harmony or unity. Quantum physicists call this level of reality the unified field and it can be accessed through the practice of transcending.

Our conscious mind is just the tip of the iceberg and just because we are not regularly accessing what is below the tip, it doesn’t mean that it is not dictating our thoughts and behaviour.

eyes and we start to use more of the full potential of the mind. People who have been meditating on a regular basis often notice that they are more in touch with their intuition and their thinking is clearer.

It is not that our mind is able to maintain awareness of everything at all times, but that we are creating a connection to the level of life from where everything is known. A quality of spontaneous right action develops where our decisions are found to be more in tune with everything around us.

The individual is like a cell in the human body, every cell may not have the intelligence of what the whole body is doing but because it is connected to the whole, each cell does its job and the body acts in a coordinated way.

Accessing the deeper levels of the mind increases our mental capacity.

When we transcend the superficial level of the mind in meditation we are able to experience these deeper levels.

When we are not aware or connected to the cosmic intelligence or the Unified Field we make decisions that can violate natural laws and harm other people. It may not be intentional but it can be destructive nevertheless.

Familiarity with these levels allows us to access them when we open our

To use your full potential you need to access the depths of the mind.

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“My cancer could have metastasised in as little as 6-8 months from diagnosis, making my treatment way more extreme, and my GP said if I had waited until I was 50 to have a mammogram (when it is recommended) it may have been too late.

“I was extremely lucky to have been caught so early. I had surgery and radiation treatment and I am now cancer free.

Maleny local, Gillian James, shared her experience with this mobile service and how it saved her life.

“I encourage all women to visit their local BreastScreen van and not wait until they are 50.”

BreastScreen will be offering its mobile service at the Maleny Hospital from April 21 – May 13. It will also return to the Beerwah Community Hall from November 11 – December 10.

“Last year, just after our shop James Frames and Art Supplies had finally reopened after Covid shutdown, I noticed that the BreastScreen van was at the Maleny hospital.

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

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Tracy Mellors – Social Worker, Counsellor, Art therapist, ACA Counsellor Supervisor.

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back to nature

Traditional knowledge is key Yolanda Dasgupta is a mum, a disastermanagement expert, and a member of Australian Parents for Climate Action (AP4CA).

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hen I was having my (as Oprah would say) aha! moment of the severity of global warming, one of the books that brought me some hope among the anxiety was Ross Garnaut’s Superpower.

In the book, he paints the picture of an Australia that is not just coping with a warming planet but harnessing its abundance to thrive in the transition towards zero carbon.

I read about how empowering First Nations Australian’s to apply their traditional knowledge could sequester carbon from the atmosphere, reduce our disaster risk and that there is already a market which would (finally) acknowledge the enormous value this knowledge has.

Science continues to demonstrate what our First Nations have always known- how to retain the planet’s ability to support human life. I thought, if my kids live in a country with greater appreciation for and knowledge of Indigenous culture, well that is a future not to be feared, but to be embraced.

Climate Action of the Month: connect your kids to Indigenous culture We are so lucky to be living here on Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi Kabi) Country. Although my two young boys are already visiting scar trees, learning to greet with ‘Wunya!’ and learning about traditional food.

They enjoyed their visit to the incredible Triballink in Mapleton and

have been reading and learning about Indigenous culture ever since. Kerry Neill from Triballink said of Indigenous actions, “Really, it is common sense - you need to think of giving some for the people, some for the animals and of course some for the earth!”

Western science has been slow to recognise and adopt ancient wisdom in these modern times. The Sunshine Coast Council’s Kids in Action program ensures that our future custodians can connect directly with First Nations peoples, their knowledge of country and their continuing use of ancient wisdom.

As a result, we are assured a brighter, more connected and respectful future for our children and their children.

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Watch out for wildlife with wildlife carer, RACHEL ASPINALL

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hese days, people are getting better at being more careful with their rubbish. We all know how harmful litter can be to the environment and the creatures that live there. And while it’s fantastic that more people are being responsible with packaging and plastics and so on, we need to think more carefully about our other kinds of waste as well.

Recently as I was driving along a hinterland road, a driver threw his chips out of his car window in front of me. My first thought, like most of us, would be that while maybe that’s a bit messy, at least he didn’t throw out the packet so it’s safe, biodegradable waste. But then I started to think about another side of the story.

In national parks, wildlife reserves and so on, we’re starting to see more signage warning against leaving food scraps out. Obviously eating human food isn’t great for native species, filling themselves up on junk without the nutrients their bodies are adapted to. So just chucking our food out wherever we feel like it isn’t great in that sense.

An orphaned Ringtail possum has just come into my care after being treated at Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. A well-meaning person found the young

possum and thought they would look after it. They must have done some research on the internet – they bought a special milk formula; however they also fed it plenty of fruit.

Unfortunately young ringtail possums do not naturally eat fruit; this led to bloat and the poor creature nearly passed away.

If you find an injured or orphaned animal, please hand it over to a qualified and licenced carer. It’s delicate, informed work and not to be taken lightly, for the wellbeing of the animals involved.

And as a further consequence, discarded food attracts animals – and doing this on a road lures and endangers wildlife that is drawn out to an easy meal.

Vehicle-related deaths are already enough of a problem without us creating even more reasons for animals to come too close to traffic.

As we approach winter and the days get shorter, wildlife become more active with dusk falling during the times people are heading home from work.

This results in more wildlife being hit by cars at this time of the year. Please drive with caution and call for assistance if you accidentally collide with our native animals.

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

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

Everyone's plants

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Shrubs large and small grace our gardens and they are the understorey layer in many forest types.

WE DO IT ALL

letter published in last month’s HT drew our attention to the importance of plants. Their diversity is amazing.

We naturally tend to notice the birds, bees and other wildlife that depend on them for food, protection, nest building and all the essential services they provide, but without plants we would be faced with a food- and shelter-free desert!

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Various plants and the wonderful diversity of wildlife in our backyards are featured in a recently published Gardens for Wildlife community newsletter.

Groundcovers come in many forms.

Some sprawl over banks, others are dense and more compact. There is always one to suit particular needs but pay attention to preferred soil type and water requirements.

Experimenting with tubestock can go a long way towards making future choices!

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Limited numbers of hard copy are available at the Porter’s Lane nursery. It will be published in due course on the Barung website, currently being updated, but do watch for it should hard copies run out.

We often select our shrubs for their flowers and form, in line with our preferred garden design or need. Most benefit from regular pruning to encourage flowering and retain the preferred shape.

So, what does our incredibly diverse and often unique flora do for us? Trees provide shade and species can be chosen for summer shade or winter sun.

Dense foliage protects the soil from heavy rain, plus reducing weed growth and therefore work for us. Next time you walk in established forest, notice how few weeds are inside the forest compared with what you see along the edges where there is more light.

Some species of forest grass, Oplismenus spp., can be closely mown or slashed to make an attractive garden path.

Look for one with relatively broad and closely spaced leaves.

Hard landscaping reflects the heat.

Plants keep us cool.

Barung Native Plant Nursery Phone 5494 3151 Porters Lane Nursery opening times: Wednesday - Friday - 9am -3pm, Saturday 9am - 12pm

back to nature

More than meets the eye

by JAMIE WALKER

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n Australia, most bird migration occurs at night.

In other parts of the world, visible daytime migration (‘vismig’ to its aficionados) has, in recent years, become an increasingly important point of ornithological study.

I have stood on an Irish shore, in the middle of an endlessly drifting swarm of south-shifting Meadow Pipits and Pied Wagtails; like an undulating brown, black and white feathered river, flowing with the lightest touch half a metre above the ground. And I have watched slowmoving lines of Lesser Black-backed Gulls heading for warmth in the Bay of Biscay – knowing that once they get there they will just turn round and head back; and wondering why they do it.

But there is so much to discover about the seasonal movements of our own birds here in Australia. Some years ago, in late autumn, I stood on Roisin’s Lookout near to Beechmont at the edge of the Lamington plateau; 300 metres below me was the floor of the Numinbah Valley and above it flew thinly-spread little parties of Whitebacked Swallows. They weren’t feeding. Their flight was purposeful and directly northwards. I was astonished.

These birds are known as a western, inland species, rarely seen near the coast, and I wondered if I had chanced upon something that often passes unnoticed.

On another occasion, in the centre of the flat sugarcane land by the Maroochy River, I was standing close to one of the few remaining tree lines which follow the roads. A green strip like that can funnel migrants into a narrow front, and I guess that this had happened to the droves of Noisy Friarbirds which passed northwards over me, in singles or parties of five or six, for an hour or so.

In the Wild

But our eyes can show us migration in other ways. If you visit a familiar site in the early morning and you find birds that you don’t believe were there the day before, then you are probably learning what happened during the night. And if it had been a night of rain, and the fog or low cloud that often goes with it, and you find something like Silvereyes or Grey Fantails frantically feeding in and around every tree and shrub, then you may be witnessing a “fall” of migrants forced down by weather they do not want, or need, to face. Twenty-four hours later, they might be gone.

Seeing these things is reassuring. All of our wildlife face conditions and pressures which look harsh and extreme at times, when compared with other parts of the planet. Yet, while Australia’s birds are driven to move north in autumn and return south again in spring, we know that the world is still working; and efforts to keep it that way will always be worthwhile.

Note: In autumn and winter, Silvereyes and Grey Fantails reach us here on the Sunshine Coast, from as far away as Tasmania. You can recognise these southern birds by their brighter, richer coloured flanks and breasts. If you spot one with these features, you have recognised a traveller. It’s another bit of ‘vismig’.

with Spencer Shaw

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However, in South East Queensland where we have more than 3500 native plants to choose from, there have to be a few plants lower to the ground that are going to look great in your backyard and provide ground cover that won’t shade your solar system, block your view and as a bonus give you a lovely spot to sit and enjoy the winter sun.

For starters, our native grasses are much under-rated and look great in dense plantings.

Kangaroo Grass - Themeda triandra, Barbed Wire Grass - Cymbopogon refractus, Poa - Poa labillardierei, and Native Sorghum - Sarga leiocarpa, are just a few of our local clumping

grasses that are relatively easy to get hold of.

When planted in clumps at 30-50cm spacing, these provide rapid cover and fantastic habitat for small birds such as Red Browed Finches. Mix in a few Paper Daisies, Indigofera, Pultenaea and Hovea and you’ve got a splash of colour too.

If you like perfume beneath your feet, we even have native mint Mentha satureioides that provide a delicious minty freshness alongside footpaths and tracks.

For low-growing groundcovers, you can’t beat the familiar Native Violets in the shade, but some of our rainforest running grasses such as the Beard Grasses - Oplismenus spp. and Slender Panic’s Ottochloa spp. are great competitive grasses that love the shade and provide dense groundcover .

We also have some remarkably hardy groundcovers for full sun, that love hot gravel and jumping over retaining walls such the

About That Tree

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

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t the time of writing, we are coming out of the rain event that inundated large areas of New South Wales and southern Queensland. As usual, there was the attendant round of tree failures in the Maleny area.

The tree failures in each weather event have their own distinct flavour. This time was different because we had heavy rain, but very little wind. The species that failed include fig trees, the usual liquid ambers and paper barks.

What happened in this event is that the sustained heavy rain allowed the trees to take up as much moisture as they could possibly hold and then in addition to this the extra weight of the water on the surface of the leaves and branches meant that any structural defects were placed under an increased load, and some of them failed. See the photo of the figtree that came to rest on the house.

This is why I encourage people to not let the trees close to their houses get too big. With a good reduction prune every 5 to 10 years you can keep the trees for shade, habitat, and the innumerable other benefits that trees provide, and keep your property safe.

It’s the little things that count hen it comes to thinking about planting native plants, we tend to only think about the trees such as Gum trees or Fig trees, and that can be a sticking point with regards planting natives, because not everyone has room for them (in fact I’d strongly recommend against this unless you have a really, really, really big yard!).

Silvereye - image Paul Fraser 

With the weather cooling down now growth rates will slow down, making it a great time to start dealing with the excesses of the summer growing season, so get out there and touch your trees.

Fan Flowers - Scaevola spp., Guinea Flowers - Goodenia spp., Midyim Austromyrtus dulcis, Plectranthus spp., Yellow Buttons - Chrysocephalum spp. and Flax Lily’s - Dianella spp. and Native Plumbago - Plumbago zeylanica, just to name a few.

Then there’s the ferns, but let’s leave that for another column! But before we finish lets discuss establishing groundcovers.

A lot of our exotic weeds are groundcovers competing with native plants, and they must be controlled before planting native groundcovers. This can be done by blanket mulching the planting area, with weed free mulch, such as sugar cane or bark or wood chip.

So plant a complex, diverse mix of native groundcovers and not only do you get to enjoy them, but they are also crucial habitat for the survival of our native fauna.

Forest Heart Local Native Plant Nursery

20 Coral St, Maleny Phone: 5435 2193

You know you want to!

Mobile: 0403 467 664 Landline: 54 944 917 www.twtreesurgeon.com

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professional services

FINANCE

TAX AGENT 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

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

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

Baker Robinson Lawyers Steve Robinson, 20 years experience.

Professional and friendly Legal Team.

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

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

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

REAL ESTATE continued Montville Tax Your local Income taxation specialists offer online or in office taxation services. We cater for all your taxation needs. Mary Herd 0418225032; 54786876; mary@montvilletax.com.au; www.montvilletax.com.au

TRAVEL AGENTS

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

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

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

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

REAL ESTATE RE/MAX Hinterland Local Knowledge - Global Reach Ph: 07 5408 4220 - remaxhinterland.com.au Maleny - 2/10 Maple St - 0447 737 737

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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

Small owner operated mowing business including equipment to do mowing run.

Very loyal customer base, 20year business, fantastic opportunity, Maleny area.

Phone Peter on 0417 639 367 for more information.

Place your business in the classifieds!

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trade and services ANTENNAS

CARPENTRY continued Jim's Antennas Digital & problem reception specialists.

Locally owned, servicing the hinterland.

Call Craig Titheradge today for a free quote.

Ph: 131 546 www.jimsantennas.com.au

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

AUTOMOTIVE Coral St. Automotive We cover all mechanical needs from servicing new, used and 4wds, tyres and wheel alignments, batteries and starting issues, air con, complete diagnosis. Approved RACQ Repairer. Russell & Leah Treloar 5429 6266

CARPENTRY

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONCRETING 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

ELECTRICIAN

GET GAV CONCRETING SERVICE DRIVEWAYS, FOOTPATHS,TANK PADS CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE 0411 805 618

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

Contact Paul 0412 698 595.

GLASS BLOWER & REPAIR Tina Cooper International Glass Blower, Interior Design, Corporate Gifts.Sculptures in Wood , Glass and Iron. Indigenous Collaboration.

Exclusive Gallery and Exhibition Room, Montville Hinterland. Appointment only 0417 194 329 www.tinacooper.com Wolfgang Engel Red Door Glass Gallery, Studio & Glass repair.

Creating original glass art, jewellery, tea light candle holder. Handmade glass pen and sets that write beautifully. By Appointment. Ph 0431 982 393 www.wolfgangengelartglass.com.au

trade and services

GUTTER CLEANING

MOWING AND GARDENING continued

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

Ph: 1800 558 745 or 0402 456 391

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

Call Wayne 0434 724 030.

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

Commision & redesign, alteration & repairs.

Call Birgit in her Maleny workshop 0490 146 982

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

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

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

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

Green Cicada Landscapes and Garden Design Need a completely new garden or update of your existing garden? Green Cicada delivers thoughtfully designed, nature-inspired solutions to match your budget. Call Jason 0473 524 428 www.greencicada.com.au

MOWING AND GARDENING 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.

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

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

From Kureelpa to Maleny. Call 0418 708 620

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

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

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

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

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

PRESSURE CLEANING Fresh Look Pressure Washing Family business based in Maleny.

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

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

ROOFING

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

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

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

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

SOLAR Megawatts Solar – Consulting, Design & Service Designs to suit your needs from $220 Local Agent for Solarwide On-Grid Systems 6.6kw from $4990 On-Grid, Off-Grid & Battery Storage Designs. CEC License A5100260 Service. Ph Gary 0407 760 838 info@megawatts.com.au

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

Phone Allen: 0404 302 723

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

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

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

Free quotes call Tim 0401 441 945

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

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

WATER CARRIER Flow N Go Sunshine coast Family owned and operated domestic water delivering business located in the Glass House Mountains. ONLINE ORDERING at www.sunshinecoastflowngo.com.au Ph- 1300 FLOW N GO (1300 356 9 646) Email- george@sunshinecoastflowngo.com.au

WATER SYSTEMS Xavier Maleny Water (Fb) Specialist in tailer-made water filtration systems.

Supply, installation & maintenance of: filtration systems, pumps, tanks & irrigation. Domestic and Rural. Contact Xavier on 0402 528 560

WANTING-LAND TO FARM Wanted Seeking land for lease to farm.

Call Tom after 6pm 0413 052 826

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Why stock on market matters

by ANTONIA MERCORELLA CEO, Real Estate Institute Of Queensland

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here is plenty of media around at present regarding the low volume of stock that is for sale in Queensland, but why is it so important for market conditions?

In essence, when there is a stock supply or buyer demand imbalance, we generally see prices either rise or fall depending on which element is off-kilter.

One of the knock-on effects of the pandemic is something that many people didn’t predict - a drastic reduction in stock for sale in many parts of the state. According to the latest CoreLogic market indicators, on the Sunshine Coast, total property listings are the lowest in more than a decade, with strong price growth already under way.

There are a number of possible reasons for the low volume of listings for sale, with the better-than-expected economic conditions likely one of the main ones.

Similarly, homeowners are enjoying the lowest interest rates on record, which is no doubt helping them to manage their

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mortgage repayments.

Investors are seeing strengthening rents across Queensland, which, when coupled with historically low interest rates, is assisting them with cash flow and yields.

Both of these scenarios mean that the usual flow of people who may need to sell has been curtained somewhat.

The inflows of people migrating to Queensland is also having an impact on supply levels, with many buying before they have even arrived in their new home towns.

That said, an interesting insight from the most recent interstate migration figures shows something else happening – or not happening as it seems: the reduction in the number of departures from Queensland to other parts of the country.

With fewer people leaving Queensland but more people arriving, it becomes quite simple to understand why stock on the market can’t keep up with demand.

New to the market - 146 Teutoberg Avenue Witta Don’t miss this one!

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haracter home on 5.5 usable acres in picturesque Witta.

4 bed, 1.5 bath with bullnose verandahs all the way around the home, raked timber ceilings, timber floors, double carport, shed, 2 dams, fenced into 2 paddocks and privately situated down a long driveway.

Properties like this just don’t last as real estate across the Range is still very hot property! It remains a seller’s market with a 21.31% change in median house prices in the last 12 months (taken from CoreLogic).

The difference between supply and demand continues to be a problem for buyers keen to purchase in our area.

If you are looking to buy please give us a call or send us an email, we will keep you informed and updated of any new properties coming onto the market.

If you are considering selling we have a list of qualified buyers looking for a tree change.

There has never been a better time to sell with days on market at a record low, call Susan 0428 573 170 or Dee 0423 259 931 today.

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

2/20 Maple Street, Maleny Qld 4552

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North Maleny

Reesville

Breathtaking 300 acres - 2 titles - Reesville's finest high country

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ntroducing the finest Reesville rural acreage that money can now buy! This notable farm comprises two titles, Lot 3 (187 acres) and Lot 4 (114 acres), totalling a substantial 300 acre holding in one of the most scenic parts of the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Those looking for their own slice of rural paradise are sure to be drawn to this amazing acreage, while anyone after land with the best quality pasture suitable for running cattle, animals and growing crops, will instantly realise this property’s value and potential.

This property is situated on the top of gently rolling knolls with commanding views in all directions. Approximately 20 minutes from the heart of Maleny with all its facilities, eateries and sports clubs, this sprawling elevated acreage holding is all usable.

Less than an hour drive will take you to the beach, while easy-access to the Bruce Highway makes for a simple commute to Brisbane.

Classic Country Style in North Maleny - perfect in every way!

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Come and discover a true "hidden gem" in the Hinterland, contact the team at RE/MAX Hinterland today for further information.

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Clean lines and natural light are a feature of this beautiful home. Built in 2015, the dwelling is approximately 375m2, has ample rainwater storage and an eco wastewater treatment system.

The property includes: • Spotted Gum flooring and high ceilings, central open atrium/deck, open plan living/dining/kitchen • Gourmet kitchen designed by Di Henshall features Miele twin ovens and spacious butler’s pantry • Large master bedroom with walk-in robe and luxurious ensuite •Two spacious guest rooms, and large second bathroom on entry level

The original residence of Kirrama Park sits proudly in the most enviable position on the estate.

Situated on a leafy 5119m2 lot (1.25+ acres), this master-built home enjoys rural views over parklands and is just a two minute drive to Maleny and walking distance to the Maleny Precinct.

As part of Kirrama Park, here you will enjoy over 10 acres of shared parklands!

Contact the team at RE/MAX Hinterland today to arrange a private viewing.

Bed: 5 Bath: 3 Car: 2 Land Size: 5119m2 Price: OFFERS OVER $1,495,000 Agency: RE/MAX Hinterland Contact: 0447 737 737 PH: 07 5408 4220

2/10 Maple Street, Maleny Qld 4552

2/10 Maple Street, Maleny Qld 4552

erched high on the eastern escarpment, this stunning home with expansive rural and coastal views, from Moreton Island to Noosa, will delight buyers who appreciate refined luxury living.

• The property is part of a body corporate gated estate for over 50's. Body corporate fees apply and will be approximately $2,200 per annum

Features of this great property include: • Substantial home over 2 levels - high ceilings, spacious rooms • Recently renovated throughout • Formal living and dining rooms and dine-in kitchen • Dual Living potential with fully self contained 1 bedroom flat downstairs • Ducted air conditioning, large solar bank and solar hot water, 68,000 litre water tank + water for gardens from the spring system on the estate • Double lock up internal access garage

Land Size: 300ac Price: Price By Negotiation Agency: RE/MAX Hinterland Contact: 0447 737 737 PH: 07 5408 4220

Contemporary Elegance on Topaz

or the first time offered in over 30 years, this classic country home could be just what you have been waiting for!

How about having this as your backyard?!

• Lower level offers a spacious fourth bedroom and large rumpus/lounge area with separate outside access • 3723m2 sloping and landscaped with a range of trees and vines, and adjoining approximately 80 hectares of forested reserve.

This beautiful property is in a quiet no-through street and is only a five-minute walk to Mapleton village with all its shops, cafes and amenities.

Inspection strictly by appointment. $1.095m

Agency: Roger Loughnan Real Estate PH: 5478 5288

Roger Loughnan Real Estate, Shop 2 / Corner Post Office Road & Obi Obi Road, Mapleton 4560

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ituated in Crystal Waters, the world's first Permaculture Village, this amazing and virtually 'off-grid' property features ...

• Spectacular and idyllic undulating rural views as far as the eye can see • At the head of the Mary River, this village is still only 15 minutes from Maleny • The property gives privacy and seclusion but is still part of a caring community • 3 large bedrooms + separate, self-contained, studio bedroom and bathroom • Spacious open plan, kitchen, dining and lounge area with beautiful wooden floors • Large slow-combustion wood burner + air conditioning in main living area • 40k litre water tank + 1k of extra water per day allowed from communal creek

• Virtually self-sufficient 10kw solar, which could be off-grid with battery storage • Wide, wrap-around, timber deck with views of surrounding countryside & wildlife • Low maintenance gardens, large variety of fruit trees + a couple of chook houses • Free bus service to schools at Conondale and Maleny + many communal facilities Don't miss out on this truly unique property located in a truly unique natural paradise!

Price: Offers Over $540,000 Agency: Blackall Range R.E. Contact: Mark Henderson 0414 899 933

1/5 Maple Street, Maleny Qld 4552

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FOR SALE

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6 Ensbey Road, Bald Knob Privacy, Character, Timeless Design and Coastal Views Clearly one of the Hinterland Range’s most beautiful properties with sweeping views across the Sunshine Coast coastline, this distinguished residence designed for lifestyle, is set magnificently within lush established gardens, occupying a unique and private 8.5acre (3.44ha) holding.

Nestled privately into an elevated location high within the Bald Knob range, this relaxing retreat holds a commanding position with spectacular and uninterrupted views over the undulating valleys, through to the coastline beyond. Positioned in the highly

desirable eastern precinct and an easy 10 minute drive to the vibrant hinterland town of Maleny, this home is an absolute hidden treasure.

Sure to impress on entry, the all-weather entrance is lined with Tropical Birch and majestic Fig trees, drawing your eye to the lush green spaces and bespoke dry rock walls setting the scene for the home beyond. Once inside, it is apparent that the views form an integral part of the home’s internal design, with every window positioned to provide wonderful garden and long-range views.

Land Size: 8.5 Ac. RE/MAX Hinterland M 0447 737 737

29 Bunya Street, Maleny

SOLD 56 Nadi Lane, North Maleny A Rare North Maleny Opportunity

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• Spacious, light-filled indoor and outdoor living areas spread throughout the home for the ever-changing family dynamic and entertainment of guests

Price: Price Guide: $1,195,000 Land Size: 4000m2

• Four generous bedrooms located on the upper level of the home, with the master boasting a luxurious faux fireplace, large walk-in robe hidden behind a feature wall and a private ensuite with free-standing sumptuous bath

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• Two modern country-feel kitchens (one on each level of the home!), ambient and complete with stainless steel appliances and ample pantry and storage options • North facing landscaped and level one acre parcel.

50 Gardners Lane, North Maleny

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35 Agnew Road, Mount Mellum Views FOREVER on this EXCLUSIVE summit!

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Price: Contact Agent

• Completely private and exclusive undulating 19.8 acre allotment with open paddocks, dams and beautiful treed sections to enjoy

• Soaring high ceilings, polished timber floors, Vacuumaid and ducted air-conditioning throughout

• Panoramic views of the Glasshouse Mountains and all the way to the Sunshine Coast coastline

• Vast North East facing decks wrap around three sides of the home perfect for entertaining with sweeping views

• Over 800m2 of living space with multiple indoor and outdoor living areas flowing seamlessly between each other capturing expansive views

• 3 phase power, 6kw solar power system plus in ground swimming pool

• Spacious, open island kitchen with butlers pantry opening out

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to an expansive dining and family room

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• 280m2 seven bay shed plus additional double garage with workshop and internal access to the home.

Have you had your property appraised in 2021?

You may be surprised at how quickly the market is moving!

What’s the new value of your property?

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48 Teutoberg Avenue Witta Unique Opportunity to Live and Work in The Beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland!

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Offers Over 146 Teutoberg Avenue Witta $1,275,000 Private Country Home on Five Acres 2.28 Ha 2 2

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

APRIL 2-11 Blackall Range Visual Artists, Easter Exhibition,

Easter school holiday activities on the Sunshine Coast Plan your Easter school holiday activities with Sunshine Coast Council – from workshops to events, and take-home activities to fun days out – there is plenty on offer to keep the kids busy this April. Head to Council's website for all the details and to book.

Know a kid keen to be in the spotlight?

Primary school students are invited to enter the 2021 Sunshine Coast Get Ready Schools Competition. Create a 30-second video highlighting the importance of having a “WHAT-IF-PLAN” so everyone knows what to do when a disaster strikes.

The winning team will be mentored by Council’s disaster management team to create the 2021 Get Ready television, radio and social media campaign.

Visit haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to enter by midnight 30 April.

Montville Community Hall from 9am–4pm

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Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online – Thursday, 29 April at 9am.

Are you creative?

Do you need a space to rehearse or exhibit? Are you an artist who needs space to connect, create, collaborate? Do you own or look after a space that you'd like to rent? Visit Creative Spaces to find a space or list a space. It's free to list and search.

Check it out today – search "Creative Spaces" on Council’s website.

Go on a journey at the Heritage Symposium Learn from the past to protect our environment and live sustainably at the Annual Heritage Symposium on 29 April. Head to Council’s heritage website to book into this free event where you will hear from renowned professionals who will take you on a journey from First Nations environmental practices and cultural heritage to sustainable tourism and art practices. Guided tours of Bankfoot House will be available after the event.

Sunshine Coast Stamp Club, first Wednesday of each month (except January), 1pm and 4pm at the Red Cross Rooms, 21 Price Street, Nambour, visit suncoaststamps.org.au

8,22 Maleny Fix-it Café, Maleny Neighbourhood centre, 9am-2pm every fortnight Thursdays, if fixable $5

donation, ph: 5494 3229

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Mapleton Bridge Club weekly at Kureelpa and Dulong

Community Hall, classes for six weeks, Fridays

April 9 - May 6 from 1.30-4.30pm, phone Michael on

0408 361555, or email: mapletoncontractbridgeclub@gmail.com

9-11 South Queensland Caravan Camping,

Fishing and 4x4 Expo, Nambour Showgrounds

12 FrontUp Chalkboard, Maleny Lane, 38 Maple Street, Maleny, 6-9.30pm, every Monday; if wet weather,

in the Maleny Community Centre over the road, check updates on their Facebook page

Find your next adventure on the Coast Adventure Sunshine Coast has over 200 free adventures covering walking, cycling, paddling and riding trails right across the region! From exploring a community playground loop with your toddler to discovering a hidden hinterland trail with an adventurous tween-ager – find your next adventure at adventure.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au today.

Glasshouse Country View Club, 10am, Sit and Chill Café at Beerburrum, followed by a walk along the Beerburrum walking track, view.org.au

Rob Longstaff, 6-9pm, Beerwah Hotel

16 Chromatica exhibition, The Zone Gallery, 89 McCarthy Road, Maleny, open from 10am-3pm daily,

phone: 0413 150003

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The Sunshine Coast Arts and Crafts Group Fair, handmade items and café on site, Montville Community Hall 9am-4pm both days Maleny Handmade Markets, 8am-3pm, Maleny Community Centre

June: Gardening on the Edge; Kenilworth Quilt & Craft Show; Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show July: Muscle on the Mountain Day; QLD MX Nationals Motorcross: Conondale; Queensland Garden Expo; Maleny Wedding Festival and the Mary Valley Art Festival; Celebration of Books Maleny August: Maleny Music Festival; Village Wedding Expo Montville September: Mitchell Creek Rock n Blues Fest; Kenilworth ArtFest; Kenilworth Show and Rodeo; Lions Welcome Dinner: Maleny October: Runfest; Heart of Gold Film Fest: Gympie; Blackall 100, Mapleton November: Mary River Festival

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Sunshine Sounds Festival, Eumundi Showgrounds, 11am-10pm, tickets via oztix.com.au, visit: sunshinesoundsfestival.com

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Estampa at the Jazz and Blues Collective, Millwell

Road Community Centre, 11 Millwell Road East,

Maroochydore, enquiries: 0417 633 734, tickets: ticketebo.com.au/jazz-blues-collective

Woodcraft Sale, at the Woodies, 230-238 Balmoral Road, Montville (next to the Montville Sports Ground), off-road parking, free entry, 8am-3pm

3 Outspoken presents Dr Karl, 6 for 6.30pm, Maleny Community Centre, tickets via outspokenmaleny.com, bookings essential

6 The Modern Generation fundraiser, 6.30pm, Maleny RSL, 1 Bunya Street, $10 or $5 concession, enquiries: 0492 995333/0435 011904

7 Ray and the Sunshines, Maleny RSL 90th Birthday Bash, 6.30pm Let’s Play Wild, art exhibition until June 13, Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, 11A Maple St, Cooroy, open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-3pm, phone: 5442 6665

Little Women, presented by The Drama Merchant,

11am and 1pm, Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct,

Maleny - Radio Play Hour performance with audience

participation, thedramamerchant.com.au/ littlewomen-tickets

15,16 Lake Conscious Life Holistic Wellness Festival, Venue 114, Kawana, 114 Sportsman Parade, Bokarina, visit: consciouslifevents.com.au

ACROSS: 1 Aero, 3 Constable, 10 Escalator, 11 Piano, 12 Despair, 13 Between, 14 Nape, 16 Toadstool, 20 Tradition, 21 Idle, 24 Avocado, 26 Oatcake, 28 Khaki, 29 Chauffeur, 30 Celebrate, 31 Itch.

February: Montville: Flame Hill Grape Stomp

May: Cross Country: Maleny Community Precinct; Maleny Hospital Auxiliary Fashion and Flowers; Maleny Agricultaral Show; The Planting Festival, Woodford

www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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January: Australia Day celebrations; Maleny Film Festival; Yandina Ginger Flower and Food Festival

Book now for a free family-friendly event – the 7th Annual Australasian Bat Night at Maleny Showgrounds on 17 April. See native animals up close, go on a guided roost tour, watch an outdoor movie plus lots more. Learn about the amazing things bats do for our environment. Bookings are essential via Council's 'What’s on' webpage.

07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Fri/Sat – 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-3pm

Hinterland Events April: ANZAC Day Services, Sunshine Coast Ukulele Festival

Make it a reality with support from Council’s Community Grants Program. Minor Grants of up to $2000 are available for community organisations to deliver projects, events and activities that provide community benefit. See Council's website for details.

30 Maleny Arts and Crafts Group's Autumn Fair, Maleny Community Centre, Maple Street, until May 2,

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The Lost Treasure Shop, awareness event/fundraiser

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arrival, for Butterfly House in Mooloolah, 6-9pm, 927

Maleny Montville Road, Balmoral Ridge, tickets: events.humantix.com/untamed-gala-flutes-and-fashion

24 The Futurists, Crystal Waters Music Club, Crystal Waters 25 ANZAC Day

Namba Creek Bushcare Group, 8am, Meets at Model Railway Park, Nambour Huge garage sale 7am until noon, Maleny Catholic Church, 45 Cedar Street, Maleny

HT ad booking/copy/editorial deadline Terra Nova, Lind Lane Theatre, until May 1, seven shows, including two matinees, bookings online at lindlane.com.au/watch or call 1300 732 764

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December: Woodford Folk Festival

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