Hinterland Times August 2020

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FOOD DRINK DINE

Top spots to savour the flavour and atmosphere of our region

12 - 16 BIZ QUIZ

When visiting Crow’s Nest National Park one morning, we were very lucky to have the entire place to ourselves. Clambering to the highest point, we sat in silence for a few minutes listening to the birds and the wind in the trees, appreciating the vast blue sky around us and the huge volcanic rocks leading the eye down to crystal clear water far below.

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It was a moment of feeling connected to everything, and a part of me felt a little glad that the borders were closed, so the park was less busy and we had that special experience.

Artist profiles and entertainment options from across the Range

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As we descended, however, other walkers were arriving, saying ‘hello’ with smiles, and picnics were being set up. I felt glad once again, but this time to see Queenslanders were still out travelling and supporting other towns and communities.

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Well, the Queensland border to New South Wales is closed once again, in an understandable bid to control the COVID spread. This means we are back to bolstering each other and our economy for the time being, as well as welcoming visitors from those states still able to head to Queensland.

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Useful insights, initiatives and ideas for our environment and wildlife

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Useful insights, initiatives and ideas for our environment and wildlife

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This last month I have met so many interesting, funny and creative people for the articles, stories and photographs that you see in this August edition. It’s been lovely to (social distance) chat to them face-to-face, rather than on a screen.

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aleny is now proudly up and running with its new Maleny EFTPOS Gift Card, thanks to the constant focussed intent of the Maleny Chamber of Commerce.

This gift card can only be spent in Maleny at participating stores, and at the recent card launch hosted at the Maleny RSL, we heard how two local individuals, Anne Brown and Scott Kroeger have been the driving force in pounding the pavement and encouraging shops to sign up. They received a welldeserved round of applause!

President of the Maleny Chamber of Commerce, Nicole Hilton, is thrilled, “There are now over 95 businesses registered and another several on the go to join up, after hearing and reading about the program, which is fantastic!

“We have space to allow for 100 businesses to join for free and then there will be a fee of $10 for businesses to become redemption stores.”

As usual, the Maleny IGA has generously stepped up to support the community, with Rob and Sam Outridge purchasing $20,000 worth of the gift card (in presales) to thank their staff for sticking by them through this COVID time.

“We have our own IGA gift vouchers,” said Rob, “but we decided to buy the Maleny Gift Cards as we need to stick together and support each other.

“We wanted to do this for the town and bring funds to other local businesses. Some are doing okay, but others are struggling. It’s important to keep the money here, circulating, to sustain Maleny.”

The Maleny Gift Card can be redeemed in cafes, restaurants, solicitors, vets, fuel stations, retail stores, hardware stores and many more places, a full list is on the Maleny Commerce website.

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this is a single use card - you can’t top it up,” explained Nicole. “You load it up and, once spent, it expires. You can check your balance remaining on the website and you can spend it in several stores, you don’t have to use it in one go.

“You can also use the balance on the card and add your own cash or use your own debit or credit card to finalise a payment.” The credit is valid for three years.

“Another great thing about the card is that if you want to buy bulk, so five or more, we can do these orders online saving the stores having to spend time loading up individual cards.

“We have another business in town that wants to purchase bulk cards and hand them out to their customers, and we’ve had a real estate agent use it to give as a gift to a newcomer in town which is a great idea."

Now that the card is launched the Maleny Commerce committee is working on ideas of how the card can be used. “We will be launching our own Live Love Shop Maleny campaign soon with a gift card as first prize,” said Nicole.

“We will also be using the gift cards as our donation for the Glassies Awards (see page 19 for more on the Glassies). So, as you can see there are many applications for the card. I’m just so damn excited about this,” Nicole laughed, “if you can’t tell!”

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The perfect pint-sized pub During the full COVID restrictions, Michelle and Jake Soper couldn’t go to the pub, so they built one in their backyard!

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ichelle and Jake Soper travelled all around Australia finding a new spot for their family to live after deciding to leave the crazy traffic, commute and cost of living in Sydney. In Maleny, they immediately fell in love with the friendly and beautiful community, slower pace of life, and idyllic surroundings, but there was just one thing missing.

“Someone was selling the bar in Conondale, and it weighed an absolute ton,” explained Jake. “It comes in two pieces, and it was covered in ants and muck, so we had no idea of the real condition.

“When COVID hit, the pub shut and we missed it!

Being Poms it’s in our blood, so as we could not go to our local, we built one in the backyard,” said Michelle. With an introduction like this, I just had to pay them a visit!

“We knew we were going to have a pub eventually,” said Jake. “So we just started collecting little bits and pieces for years from England.”

Step into the Soper’s backyard (garden, if you’re a Brit) and you will see a cheerful white building, with planter boxes under the window, hanging baskets and even a sign above the door, swaying in the breeze. It’s a miniature English pub.

“Amazingly the glass along the top with the lettering wasn’t broken or cracked at all. The wood is a bit scratched up in places, but it gives it character.”

Inside the pub a high shelf runs along the wall above the window, and adorning the shelf is typical English pub memorabilia, from tankards and plates, to gas lanterns and copper kettles, collected over the years.

“And Mum would bring some over,” added Michelle.

“She loves her op shops and helps out at St Luke’s in the UK, and she would just collect stuff and bring it over.”

“Over here I like to buy anything that looks really naff and old,” grinned Jake.

“The pub came flat-packed from Victoria,” said Jake.

“Imagine the IKEA of pub sheds, and we made it our mission to make it as authentically British as possible.”

The photographs on the walls have a story behind them. I see an old street scene with tea rooms, a HOVIS sign and a pub, a village scene, a bay filled with boats, and a church.

“Pubs are pretty much the only thing we miss from the UK apart from family and friends,” said Michelle.

“This is the church in Plympton where my mum and dad got married, and where my grandad is buried and

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where the kids were christened,” said Michelle.

“And my great, great, great, great, great grandad is buried there as well,” added Jake, “so we have this really old connection!”

The other pictures are of York, Plympton and St Ives, all of which are special to the couple through their families and upbringing.

“We also have some historical pictures of Maleny we want to get printed out and framed to put up, old images of the road here, and the pub in the 1920s,” Jake said.

I commented on the carpet, which looks authentic ‘English pub’ style. “It’s actually from Ikea,” smiled Michelle. “We checked out buying a traditional Axminster, but they were asking about two thousand dollars for it, so that was no way! We looked around and found these.”

I stand behind the bar and take in the attention to detail, from the traditional (but tongue-in-cheek) portrait of the Queen above the door, the mirrored wooden shelving holding the bottles of spirits, to the dartboard on the wall.

“We sourced the dartboard and mirror from Marketplace, added planter boxes and hanging baskets to create that English pub feel and christened her with a sign from a local printer,” shared Michelle.

And what about the name? “Well, we had two in the running, both paying homage to the beautiful spot in which we live; The Misty Mountain Inn and The Misty Inn… we put it out to our friends to vote and it was close, so we combined the two and The Olde Misty Inn was born,’ said Michelle.

“The beer engines I bought at an auction in England,” explained Jake.

“This John Smith one is where I grew up in Tadcaster, so I had to have that bad boy! The Tetley one was separate, and they do both work, we’ve tried them,” Jake laughed.

nowhere in Australia sells that as far as I know, so that’s my next project.

“I’ve got a couple of mates to help us out with all the kit. You bring up bags of the stuff, put it into the fridge, drill a hole in the side of it, then run your pipe from your pump straight into the fridge and then you draught it straight out of the bag.”

“One more thing to come is an electric fire that looks like an old fire. We’re going to put that here, where all the holes in the wall are from wifey missing the dartboard!”

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“You reckon...,” said Michelle.

“I think it’s going to work.

I think I might blow something up! That’s what it’s about,” Jake said with a mischievous grin.

The kids also love it in this space. “They perch up here on the stools, and we make them a lemonade,” Michelle said.

“They’ve even done some of their maths homework using the dartboard!”

The pub has been getting a bit of a workout from friends, the couple admit. “All COVID safe though,” Jake added. “Our friend, Blake Henzell, who is an excellent professional carpenter and builder, helped put the foundations in. This is known as Blake’s seat (points to corner stool), the honourable spot.

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“They’re not rigged up at the moment as I have to brew my own ale. That’s the next thing to do.” Michelle rolled her eyes, but with good humour.

“Next stop is to brew Australia’s first cream ale,” Jake continued. “You know in England we get cream ale, but

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ike everything else at the moment, the fundraising sector of our community has been affected by the restrictions in place due to COVID-19. In the case of the Blackall Range Zonta Club, new President Ann Koenig is feeling her way through the crisis.

It helps that Ann has a wealth of experience in Zonta. She was a Charter Member of the Club back in 1997 and has held every Board position, as well as a previous stint as President.

A safe, warm and welcoming pair of hands will be reassuring for other club members, as well as the community who support Zonta and their many projects.

“Despite the difficult times, I am feeling reenergised about Zonta. I have been in the club for a long time and I want to make the club such a warm and happy place that people want to come along and join.

I think if we are cohesive as a group, we will achieve so much,” Ann says with enthusiasm.

The Zonta centenary organising committee in 2019, some wearing their vintage costumes, Renate Ogilvie, Ann Koenig, Julie Bevan, Judi Ross-Smith, Barb Inwood

“My husband and I had a property out at Dulacca before we moved to the coast in 1997, where I worked in nursing as the Director of Nursing - Community Health Services.

“I was always in community nursing and that is where I became aware of the heart-breaking lives of some women and that is what drew me to Zonta. I wanted to help women and I have always been a women’s advocate,” Ann says.

“The things I saw and some of the situations for women in this country really opened my eyes. I had a fairly sheltered upbringing. I was loved and cared for all my life. But that wasn’t true for all women.

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“It touched something in me that I wanted to do something to help. My time with Zonta has shown me that the problem is world-wide and with COVID-19 it has only become worse,” explains Ann. The Zonta manifesto is to bring about a world where no women live in fear, they have equal access to resources and are represented in decision-making positions – equal to men. We advocate for equality, education, an end to child marriage, and gender-based violence.

“Zonta is a forum for us to raise women up. Research has shown that raising up one woman can raise not just her immediate family, but whole villages.

“Zonta International projects are focused for the next two years on reducing violence against women in Jordan; in Madagascar, there is a project focused on creating opportunities for excluded children, especially girls to an education, and in PNG and Timor Leste they are delivering a Survivor-Centred Response to genderbased violence. The projects will also have a focus on Adolescent Girls’ Health and Protection in Peru.

help with travel costs or other costs related to research and further education,” Ann says proudly.

“At the moment, so much is up in the air. I know it will be a difficult time to be fundraising. We hope our community stays with us over this time and continues to support us and Zonta’s projects.

“We hope to remain visible and we are exploring some online options. However, it would be a difficult task to run our Dusk on the Deck, which is held every year on International Women’s Day - March 8. We were so lucky to have held it this year just before COVID-19 shut down everything,” Ann says with relief.

Zonta is not the only group to benefit from Ann’s enthusiasm and energy. She is also secretary for the Maleny Community Centre, a member of the Welcome to Maleny Refugee Advocacy Group and was a member of the Blackall Range Care Group Committee for many years.

Dusk on the Deck 2019, International Women’s Day event, with Norma McLeod, Pat Habner, Pam Marsden

“Otherwise I am looking forward to seeing those members of my family who live in the southern states.

Zonta Blackall Range Group meets on the first Monday of each month. Contact Zonta for further details via email (secretary@zontablackallrange.org.au).

Ann goes on to explain how Zonta works within our local community to support and foster women all over the world. “As well as fundraising for the nominated projects, we make up birthing kits which are sent off to third world countries where they are needed.

“In Australia we focus on fundraising for organisations such as those involved in research to prevent ovarian cancer, as that is a major illness of women in this country. And locally we support women’s and family refuges on the coast. We are proudly supporting the Tiny House project in Maleny that focuses on reducing homelessness for women.

“We also award a scholarship each year to a local woman to help her further her tertiary studies. It may

 Preparing birthing kits with Zontians Tina Rhodes, Linda Costello and Carolyn Williams

“Working in community groups means you get to meet a lot of people. Volunteering gives me so much satisfaction. I always get out more than I put in,” Ann laughs, the enjoyment evident on her face.

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She is humble when asked about her achievements though and prefers to shine the spotlight on the girls that she trains.

“I don’t really think about it. I just keep working at it,” Tayla said. “It takes me a few times of watching [winning routines] to be able to sit back and say, that’s good.”

It has been a time of growth for both the Diamonds and Tayla, who has balanced retiring from professional competing with teaching and running her studio.

“These girls are easy to teach, but when I first started I was balancing being an athlete and a coach. That can be hard. Last year when we changed to become Diamonds, I took over all our competition teams, so I really focused on just teaching,” Tayla explained.

Her background in dance is extensive, having completed all her jazz, ballet and tap exams, her Level 1 and 2 coaching accreditations in cheerleading, stunting, and tumbling, and is even currently studying acrobatics under the Acrobatique syllabus.

Teaching has clearly always had her heart, with her teaching classes in all styles since the age of 14.

As the head choreographer at Diamond Dance Company at just 23 she composes all competition routines for the studio, including the ones that have received Worlds bids and routines that have led her students on to be overall highest scoring teams and grand champions in their field. Routines that have gone on to receive bids to compete all over the world.

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They were not a fan of it at all though,” Tayla admitted, and the girls erupt in laughter at the memory; clearly happy to be back in the studio. They all chime in with why at-home Zoom was so difficult.

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has an illustrious career they admire. They are quick to say she is one of them as much as she is their teacher. “She is like our best friend,” smiled Molly.

Like their team namesake, these young women shine bright with enthusiasm for the sport they love.

While some might worry that undertaking elite level sports takes away from education due to the commitment it requires, these young Diamonds are all in high school and said schoolwork is still a very high priority and they don’t let their grades slip.

Some of them are also part of the Nambour State College NACA dance program, ranging from year nine to eleven.“We even do our homework at school so then we are free to train after school,” they said.

“I had, like, this much space!” laughed one as she indicated with her arms, Another recounted how the internet would lag unless she kicked all the family offline.

“From 3.30 to 6.30 I’d say, ‘you can’t be online ‘and they said, ‘why?’ And I’d say ‘because I have dance!’”

“The internet side of it could be frustrating and people had to keep logging back in and deal with lag and things,” shared Tayla, who also explained dancers especially couldn’t quite train as they would in the studio, especially performance teams which require working together.

Qualifying for a global level event is an outstanding achievement in any sport but for small clubs like this one there are costs to overcome, helped with sponsorship and fundraising.

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“September sounds like ages away but we are usually well ahead and competing by now. We will definitely be here training for a few weekends to come,” said dancer Sophie Robinson.

For these girls, this sport has given them lifelong friendships, and ones they might not otherwise have had.

Dancer Molly Volger said they really grew close when they travelled and trained together at such a high level.

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There is a saying that writing a memoir is like running down the street naked. Writer, Leeza Baric, bares all in her new book, Wobbly Woman Memoirs 1 - Looking for Love.

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When an individual makes a loan application the lender would most likely seek to access that individual’s credit report as part of the loan approval process. This access is noted on the individual’s file as well information about the name of the lender and the amount applied for. However the credit report does not record the success or otherwise of the individual’s credit application nor will the Privacy Act allow the recording of any other personal information such as political affiliations, religious beliefs, criminal history, medical history and sexual preferences.

Default information able to be noted on the credit report concerns situations where a payment has been outstanding for more than 60 days, whether an individual is bankrupt, when a cheque for more than $100 has been dishonoured twice and when, in the opinion of the lender, the individual has committed a serious credit infringement such as acting fraudulently.

So how can you access a copy of your credit report? This can be done by simply contacting the credit reporting agency and requesting that a copy be made available. If a charge is requested for a copy of the report a complaint can be made to the Privacy Commissioner.

What if inaccurate information is noted on a person’s credit report? The first step should be to contact the lender who listed the inaccurate information and ask that the listing be removed or amended within a reasonable time. 24 hours may not be an unreasonable timeframe where the error means that another lender would refuse a loan and therefore possibly risk a contract being terminated. If the lender refuses to amend the error then the next port of call would be to write a complaint to the credit reporting agency and request that they investigate the complaint. The credit reporting agency would then be obliged to put a notation next to the error noting that the matter is under investigation. The final step, should the credit agency not correct the error once the investigations have been carried out, is to formally apply to the Privacy Commissioner for the error to be investigated.

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

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Every month I receive

details about new books being published by people from across the range. I knew Leeza a little from 2014 in Maleny, when she would write feature stories for the HT; so when she contacted me I was curious to see where the last few years have taken her.

Leeza’s memoir is a candid and provocative piece of work. It touches on topical issues such as growing up between two cultures, exploring relationships as a young woman and looking for love. It discusses unworthiness and self-loathing which led to poor choices.

Leeza shows her vulnerabilities and makes courageous changes - all with a good dose of honesty and peppered with humour.

“When my husband left me it was a shock, but it forced me to look at myself. Writing was my passion, so I started doing writing workshops and writing stories for local and national publications to support myself. Out of every challenging situation something good can come.”

Leeza’s father recently passed away, and she shared how he was the one who inspired her to be a writer, showing me a lined A4 ‘book’ from when she was in Year

 The final cover for Wobbly Woman Memoirs

9, entitled A Fight for Life, with a photograph of her father on the cover page. “It was typed out on an old fashioned typewriter,” smiled Leeza.

She was inspired to become a writer after listening to her father’s stories about escaping from Tito’s oppressive regime in former Yugoslavia, living as a refugee in Italy and migrating to Australia in 1959 with one suitcase.

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Wobbly Woman Memoirs deals with all this, and more. “I realised when I began to write, that my life has been shaped by the men in it. First my father, who was a profound influence, then my first love who I call ‘Mr B’. For five years I had an unrequited love! So many people relate to having an unrequited love.

“The next man was Mr X. He was a violent partner…, I was young, 23, and too scared to leave. My family and my friends knew because I had many bruises, and a broken arm. Once he pushed me and broke my leg in two places. He nearly killed me a few times - his hands around my throat...I could only plead with my eyes.

 Leeza’s father, Nikola Baric, migrating to Australia with his one suitcase

His quest to live in freedom was shattered when he was sentenced indefinitely to Long Bay Jail, after a longstanding legal battle with the local council. According to Leeza, “they encouraged him to build factories to create employment but when he refused to pay alleged corruption money he was ordered to demolish them. He was freed due to public pressure but didn’t ‘win’.”

Leeza’s parents’ actions instilled a belief in her that you have to stand up for your truth and talk about taboo or controversial issues in order to bring awareness or create change.

“It took me a long time to find the courage of my father! I collected a lot of initials after my name but it wasn’t until another challenging life event, where we lost our business and our home, that made me question what I wanted to do with my life—and that was to write good books and help others to do the same.

“Why not just go for my dreams? When you’ve lost everything (financially), what have you got to lose? I enrolled in a Masters of Creative Writing at Sunshine Coast University. I sat there like the biggest nerd with my mouth open, just loving every minute of it.”

“Writing about him has been cathartic. Forgiving him and myself has helped me stop having nightmares.”

Leeza paused and looked reflective. “When I think back, I was desperately looking for love for some reason. I had great parents and a good education, but still, I had issues. I had bulimia when I was 15, when my father’s troubles with the factories were coming to a head. Bulimia was with me on and off until 2010. I felt such shame for so long.”

Leeza finally saw a naturopath, Marisa Kliese out in Reesville, to try and help her find some balance.

“Marisa was amazing and intuitive. I can’t tell you the last time I suffered from bulimia. I’m now healthy thanks to Marisa. She also helped Guy and I restore our love. Quite simply, she has changed my life.”

How did Guy feel about the book? “He was supportive because it was written from the perspective of hindsight, with compassion and understanding. When he read it he had tears in his eyes. We went for a walk on the beach afterwards, talking about it, and I think the book brought us closer together.

“I’m a better writer than verbal  Leeza celebrating the completion of her family story with Mum, Dianne, and Tata, Nikola 2015

communicator,” Leeza admitted, “so he understood so much more of where I was coming from after reading the book.” Happy endings can happen. They will be celebrating their 21st wedding anniversary this month.

Leeza hopes others will relate to some of her experiences through the book, and that it gives some people courage to walk away from unhealthy habits and people, to analyse and make personal shifts if needed, and to take a leap of faith for their passion, whatever that may be.

“Our stories connect us.

We see ourselves in others - developing compassion, empathy and understanding.

They help us release, and the process of writing your life story can be life-changing.”

To find out more about Leeza’s work, or to sign up for her ‘Memory to Memoir’ - How to Write & Publish Your Life Story Writing Course in August, visit: leezbaric.com

 Leeza with her proud father Nikola Baric at her sister’s wedding in 1997

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All is well in Mill Street

There are plenty of decent cafes and restaurants in Nambour, and one that seems to be consistently growing in popularity is the Mill Street Kitchen and Pantry, run by James and Haley Ostridge.

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staff quarters for the mill that was over the road. And it’s great the tram is coming back too.”

The venue has two outdoor spaces for seating, so you can catch (or avoid) the sun at different times of day, plus space inside and the bulk foods room.

“You can buy as much or as little as you want, save on plastic, come for refills, refunds on bottles.”

The pantry stores a selection of organic sauces, marinades, condiments, oils and tinned veg, wheat flours, gluten-free flours, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, spices, oils and honey. There are also eco-friendly cleaning and household products.

“It’s ‘old school’ shopping the way your nan used to shop. We’re not reinventing the wheel, it’s just what people used to do.”

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The pair are aiming to do events as well. “We’d like to get some live music up and running again, and we now do Friday night dinners, which are popular. We also do a Sunday roast once a month in winter, the last one sold out in 24 hours! Our next one is at the end of August.”

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We added a commercial kitchen and more pantry items, with a real focus on local Sunshine Coast and Queensland produce. We decided to change the name to Mill Street Kitchen and Pantry."

James has been a chef since he left school, qualifying at 19, but working in a kitchen from the age of 14. Australian-born Haley has a hospitality and retail background, which complements James well in this new venture. “We met in the UK when she was backpacking, as you do, and then I came back here,” explained James.

James worked on Hamilton Island for two years before the family moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2012.

“I was up at Brouhaha in Maleny for three years, before that I worked in Oxford and Reading in the UK, working in local pubs. So, it was time to do something for myself.”

The last Friday night menu looks delicious, with items such as seared Maleny Wagyu Steak au Poivre with Mountain Top mushrooms and thyme sauce; creamy chickpea humous with pickled vegetables, Spanner Crab Crustini or Tikka Marinated Yandina Tempah with red rice, local mango and cardamom chutney.

You certainly won’t get bored, as the menu changes each week, depending on the seasonal produce available, so there are always opportunities to try new dishes to delight and surprise your tastebuds!

“What we do works for here. Cook the food for where you are and what’s around you.

“We’ve been here ten-and-a-half years.

I love Nambour, it’s rustic and urban and it has a bit of character about it. It doesn’t have to be all perfect, with brand new buildings. It’s an interesting town with great people, and we’re happy to be here.”

Mill Street Kitchen and Pantry is open Monday-Thursday 8am – 3pm, Friday 8am – 8pm, Saturday 8am – 12 noon.

Located at 5-7 Mill Street, Nambour. Phone: 07 5352 3197, website: millstreetkitchen.com.au

Along with the café, fresh organically grown fruit and vegetables, organic chicken eggs from ethically raised chickens and a selection of locally baked breads, with plenty of gluten-free options, can be found here.

“We may charge more for some of our products, but if it’s a local family or farmer that we are supporting, a lot of people don’t mind. People say our tomatoes are the best they’ve ever had. So that’s the difference. It’s your perception of value.”

Always something delicious on the menu at Mill Street Kitchen and Pantry

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James enjoys the location. “We just love this little community hub, it’s got a lot going for it. This building is amazing. Heritage listed, 120 years old, it used to be the

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ith some easing of COVID restrictions, the popular On Obi Maleny restaurant is back up and running Friday and Saturday nights. We recently caught up with co-owner, Jodi Bond, to see how they have been managing during the constant changes.

“The support has been amazing; it’s been nice to see customers return,” Jodi shared. “We are now on week five or six, and we are full every night with what we can do social distancing-wise. Customers have been great with giving details.” There is also an online booking platform on the website, which people regularly use.

“My husband Chris is the chef and the producer of the Pomodoras Balsamic,” Jodi said. “We have changed the structure of the business. The Pomodoras brand is well known now and we are in over 130 stores Queensland wide, so we wanted to do something different with the venue so the brand could stand on its own. We decided to change the name of the venue to On Obi Maleny.

“It has been confusing for some locals, but most have been okay with it. If you type in Pomodoras you can still find the restaurant.”

Chris and Jodi Bond

– maybe a long table, degustation type menu…we’ll see. It’s such a milestone. Whilst building this venue we went through the Global Financial Crisis which was really tough, and now COVID. We are so glad to be here still.

“We are also proud to be supporting the Maleny Gift Card initiative, and because of the ever-changing COVID situation, we have plans in place to do frozen meals, like a little shop on Obi. “Many customers who dine in ask us, ‘can we get that sauce to take away?’ or ‘we’d love to get that meal to take away’. Soon they will be able to buy tubs of the amazing red wine butter sauce, or gluten-free gnocchi, plus other local products like freeze-dried goat’s cheese and Hum honey that we also use on the menu.

“Eventually we will have all that deliciousness ready for our customers to buy in store or online,” smiled Jodi.

On Obi Maleny, 18 Lawyer St, Maleny QLD 4552, website: onobimaleny.com.au, phone: 5429 6543

The restaurant can currently cater for a maximum of 30 people for dinner, or 50 maximum for a function.

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The venue is as warm and welcoming as ever, with fairy lights across the ceiling of the main room and verandah, candles on tables, and the fire on every night at the moment.

“It’s a lovely atmosphere,” said Jodi, “and you can see the cooking going on through the hatch, watching the chefs at work. We’ve also gone back to our table d’hôte menu, two or three courses – it works for us and people seem more than happy with this.”

As for the burgeoning balsamic business, you will find a selection of the seven flavours in the range at most local IGAs, plus the Maleny Food Co., Maleny Cheese, Landsborough Meats, Monty’s in Montville and many more places.

“Witta General Store puts in an order at least once a week, which is great!

There is a store locator on our website to find a stockist near you.

“We were going to launch a new flavour this year, but with COVID we are waiting. There are lots of behind-the-scenes things happening.”

The accommodation at On Obi Maleny is at 100% occupancy at the moment, with staff all trained up for

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f you are looking for an easy way to feel good and change your mindset to one of abundance, then Surplus is the place for you.

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he monthly Montville Growers and Makers Market is coming up again on Saturday August 8, the third since COVID restrictions were lifted. Many locals embraced the opportunity, as the winter clouds momentarily parted, to catch up at the July markets along with many out-of-towners up to enjoy a bit of fresh country air and market ambience.

Surplus is described in the dictionary as that which remains after what is needed or wanted. In our affluent society that is often a lot. On the first Wednesday of the month, from 9.30-11.30am, you can load up your car with all your extra worldly goods and bring them to gorgeous Obi Obi hall.

To prompt COVID-19 awareness, signs and hand sanitising stations were placed around the market along with a little help from young volunteers, twirling 1.5m bunting-clad hoola hoops and handing out physical distancing breech notices.

Once there, put your offerings on the tables provided and start looking through other people’s extras. No barter, no swap. Just take what you like. Even if you have nothing to bring, we want you to come and share in the surplus.

Spend some time relaxing in the magical Obi Obi Valley.

Market goers would have noticed, tucked around the Eastern side of the heritage-listed hall, a generous new deck that the Montville Village Association has been fundraising for over the last few years.

Designed by a local conservation architect, David Gole, to complement the architecture, and built by a local firm, Rod Nash Constructions, the deck embraces the North Eastern aspect and coastal views.

Over the last ten years, the market’s pancake breakfasts have seen queues lengthen, so this extra seating space along with new sliding glass doors and window servery stations will be well utilised. Patrons will now have the option of pancakes on the deck with dappled morning sunshine or inside along the cosy communal tables. The breakfasts are provided by a dedicated body of volunteers, and new volunteers are always welcome, young and old.

You might take home some plants, veggies or clothes.

You could meet someone. You may learn something from the demonstrations. Roni Cougan from Wijuti Grub Bush Food Nursery in the Obi Obi has agreed to demonstrate for the Surplus on Wednesday August 5.

Eric Anderson serves up pancakes

With some COVID guidelines in place, numbers on the deck were somewhat restricted but pancakes and hot looseleaf tea were still served, this time on 100% compostable plates, cups and cutlery. These were then deposited into the garden compost bin which will feed the upcoming herb garden in line with the market’s mission statement of sustainability and community building.

You are warmly invited to come along and support local producers selling a range of freshly baked organic sourdoughs, steaming espresso coffee, fresh flowers, local fruits and veggies, honey from hinterland bees, young entrepreneurs’ handiwork and much more.

Enjoy live music under the magnificent historic fig trees of Memorial Close alongside the beautiful historic hall this coming August market, 7.30am to midday.

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This month our regular business Q&A is with Geoff and Dianna Ryan, owners of The Shed at Forest Glen. This warm, welcoming space is a treasure trove of antiques and furniture, from vintage, to classic, to contemporary, plus a lovely café with local produce and homemade dishes.

BIZ QUIZ I t really is like stepping into Aladdin’s Cave when you visit: sparkling fairy lights entwined in the chandeliers, huge Persian rugs as wall hangings, jewellery, watches, lighting, gorgeous furniture and even an art gallery on the mezzanine level above, selling collectable (and investment) art pieces. And all just a hop, skip and a jump away from Nambour, Chevallum or Buderim.

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Where did you grow up?

Geoff and I both met each other on the Coast and married 27 years ago. Geoff grew up in Mount Eliza in Melbourne and I grew up in Sydney and the Gold Coast. Geoff’s parents were immigrants from Ireland and my family emigrated from Holland.

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What made you move to the hinterland?

We moved to the Sunshine Coast for the lifestyle and the weather. We lived in Buderim for 30 years until recently, buying 10 ½ acres in Palmwoods, which we now call home. We are loving it and have such friendly neighbours, we feel very lucky.

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How long have you been running The Shed? And what did you do before this?

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We have been running The Shed for nine years now after reinventing it from the family business that was located in Maroochydore. Lots of changes have taken place in that time as we injected more and more of our own ideas and personalities into the business. Two years ago, we relocated from Maroochydore to our current location in Forest Glen, adding a 40-seat café.

Geoff previously had a long and successful career in the real estate and property development industry and I am an interior designer. I’ve been very fortunate to have had many of my projects featured in leading national magazines.

Geoff’s skills in sales combined with his love of vintage furniture, clocks, watches, jewellery and art, combined with my skills in merchandising, decorating, and my love of beautiful and interesting homewares and objects d’art, make us a good team. We each bring different aspects to the business. We’re really lucky that we work well together!

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

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Due to the nature of our business, we often come across and buy in stock that is quite quirky or unusual. Geoff and I have a standing joke between us (depending on which one of us decided on the purchase) as to how long the item will take to sell.

Typically, if one of us thinks it is a bit of a dud purchase that will never sell, the other will love it and vice versa, it’s always a bet between us as to how long it will stay on the floor for, and we love it when invariably the quirky items sell quickly. The ‘I told you so’ look is one we know well! Ha ha ha.

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and researching stock to make sure we get dates and pricing correct for our customers. Cleaning, labelling and merchandising the stock.

We have worked hard to create a beautiful, calming ambience in our store which is complemented by a café stocked with beautiful sweet treats, fabulous coffee and light lunches. It’s a very relaxing and inspiring environment that we hope feeds the soul.

Enjoying way too much coffee and cake during the day, a constant temptation!

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We love to support our local businesses, so most of the items sold in the café are locally made including our excellent coffee which is blended and roasted on the Coast. We are passionate about sustainability and helping the environment.

Offering our customers high quality, beautiful pieces in excellent condition means that there is no sacrifice when buying vintage pieces. There are so many gorgeous things already in existence in the world, most are of superior quality to a lot of the new items made today and by buying second hand you are helping to lessen the impact on the planet that landfills create.

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What does a ‘typical’ day entail for you?

Waking up early to make our daily homemade scones, soups and savoury muffins for the café.

Arriving at work by 8.30 to welcome our first customers into the store. Followed by a day filled with people bringing interesting items into the store to sell (it’s like Christmas every day because you never know what you are going to get).

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Greeting and serving our beautiful customers (which we love to do), giving them the best possible experience of our business that we can.

Finally, bringing in all of our outside displays at the end of the day, winding down the giant roller doors and thanking the universe for allowing us to do what we love each and every day.

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

‘Give vintage a chance!’

There is op-shop second hand and then there is high quality second hand, which is what we offer here at The Shed. They are two entirely different things.

From a designer’s point of view, vintage pieces add interest and soul to an interior, as well as giving you the opportunity to have unique pieces that you won’t see in someone else’s home.

In a world that is so obsessed with uniformity and following rapidly changing trends, buying quality vintage is a more sustainable and individual choice.

A beautiful piece of vintage furniture or homewares has a place in every décor.

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The MNC needs volunteers - if you would like to join the volunteer crew and are open to having an informal chat with volunteer Support Worker, Nancy, you can enquire through the website: malenync.org.au, drop into the Centre to make an appointment, or phone 5499 9345.

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Division 10 Councillor David Law said the funding would enable the projects to be delivered sooner and stimulate the local economy. Local Government Minister, Stirling Hinchliffe, said the positive impacts would be felt almost immediately, supporting local businesses and jobs.

Remember there is always plenty happening at the Centre! Floral Art workshops, community lunch (weekly on Thursdays), drop-in NDIS support, EPICC Maleny (support for people with disabilities), the Maleny Fix It Café (second and fourth Thursday), Qi Gong (Tuesdays), Knitfest, Maleny Young Women’s Program, Digital Café for over 50s, and much more. Just check the website for details.

Stop the invasion Sunshine Coast Council’s commitment to protecting our environment was recently reinforced with Council endorsing the continuation of its programs to combat invasive plants and feral animals.

Under the Biosecurity Act 2014, everybody must manage declared pest plants and animals on their land.

Environment Portfolio Councillor Peter Cox said council would build on the successful work that had been achieved up to this point.

“Controlling invasive species is challenging and requires a combined effort, which is why we are working with our community and industry to manage invasive species in our region,” Cr Cox said.

The feral animal prevention and control program targets wild dogs, feral pigs, feral goats, feral cats, feral deer, European foxes and European rabbits.

Environment Portfolio Councillor Maria Suarez said, “Working together to combat feral animals is key to success, which is why Council officers work closely with landholders to provide education and assistance to minimise the impacts on their property, pets, livestock and agricultural crops.”

The programs will operate from August 7, 2020 until July 31, 2021. For more information visit: sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/environment

More than $1 million will be allocated to deliver stage two of the new water-play area and a water slide at the Nambour Aquatic Centre, while $500,000 has been allocated to the Yandina Cricket Club to upgrade the clubhouse and change room facilities including a new roof.

Nominations are closed for 2020 Glass House Small Business Awards, also known as ‘The Glassies’ – but voting for your favourite business or employee begins on August 11!

A full list of finalists will be displayed on Andrew Powell MP’s website and voting will conclude at the close of business on Tuesday September 8.

Just like last year, there will be four regions this year – Montville Region, Maleny Region, Glasshouse Region and the Moreton Bay Region. The business and employee in each region with the most votes will pick up a Bronze Glassie. The Silver Glassie will be selected by the Chamber Presidents for true recognition by your peers.

The coveted Gold Glassie will be selected by Andrew and the Chambers and go to one business and one employee from across the Glass House electorate.

The projects are two of 13 being delivered across the Sunshine Coast as part of $5.35 million funding, including Palmwoods Cricket/AFL change room upgrades, and the Maleny Showgrounds upgrade to roads and paths with installation of solar for the main pavilion.

For further information on all the projects visit: dlgrma.qld.gov.au/covid-w4q

Transported to Kenilworth Kenilworth residents will continue to benefit from a volunteer-led and operated transport service, after Sunshine Coast Council approved support for the Kenilworth Community Transport Service.

Supported by the council’s Transport Levy, the service provides a transport option for the relatively isolated community of Kenilworth.

The Gala Awards will be held on the night of Tuesday September 22 where all nominated businesses will be profiled and celebrated for their efforts in our region. More details about the event will be shared in the next issue of the HT.

Division 10 Councillor David Law said the prebooked service was established in June 2019, and has been a success with a number of residents regularly travelling to Nambour, Maleny, Mapleton, Eumundi and Yandina.

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It provides a cost-effective transport option for Kenilworth residents, operated by Kenilworth residents.

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“As part of the COVID-19 safety response, some restrictions have been implemented to help protect the health and safety of the Kenilworth community and drivers as part of the COVID-19 safety response.”

Nambour Aquatic Centre and Yandina Cricket Club will receive major upgrades thanks to $1.5 million allocated as part of the State Government’s Works for Queensland funding. The funding will give grassroots clubs a much needed boost.

For more information about the service, visit council’s website: sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Living-andCommunity/Roads-and-Transport

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CALL FOR ARTISTS!

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howcasing the creative diversity of Maleny, a town famous for its artistic community, ‘Maleny Cream @ The Butter Factory’ presents a dynamic group exhibition curated by contributing artist David Bongiorno.

Thankfully, Sculpture on the Edge (SOTE) is to be held again at Spicers Tamarind Retreat, Maleny, on October 31 – November 15, 2020.

Sculpture on the Edge is now inviting submissions from artists to design sitespecific environmental sculpture/s to be installed and nestled amongst the tranquil natural surrounds of Spicers Tamarind Retreat.

Artists are encouraged to exercise their artistic expression and freedom, however the work should enhance and add to the appearance of, and contribute to the overall ambience of, Spicers Tamarind Retreat without impacting its function.

The judges will favour work which responds to, reacts to, and reflects on the landscape of the Sunshine Coast, specifically the Hinterland, and its environment.

There is an award pool of $6,000 with a major award of $5,000. Entry fee is $30 for Arts Connect Members and $50 for non-members. You may enter multiple works. All entries are considered but not all accepted. For more information, visit sculptureontheedge.com.au/informationfor-artists/

Exhibiting ceramics, sculpture, paintings and drawing, these are works from nationally acclaimed and highly respected emerging artists working in the hinterland town of Maleny.

David Paulson and Peter Hudson (who the Hinterland Times had the pleasure of interviewing a few years ago) are Archibald finalists, with paintings in the Queensland Art Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery.

 Peter Hudson, Rosella And Ray, 2020, Oil on Board, Image-Richard Muldoon

Acclaimed artist and Churchill Fellow, Shannon Garson, shows refined porcelain forms engaging with nature through drawing and painted imagery.

Marvene Ash uses a painterly approach, capturing the vitality of the landscape with a visceral response.

Laura Vecmane, a multidisciplinary artist and previous winner of ‘Sculpture on the Edge’, connects to her subject through a highly original style, using a muted palette and impressionistic approach to her painting.

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 Shannon Garson, Moth Moon Vase, 2019, Image-Shannon Garson

A book by Mapleton resident Russell McGregor has been shortlisted for the 2020 National Biography Award. Idling in Green Places: A Life of Alec Chisholm tells the story of a pioneer conservationist who helped shape our attitudes toward nature.

Russell’s biography shows how Chisholm urged Australians not merely to appreciate nature but to love it, passionately, and to embrace the birds and animals as part of their own identity.

In commending the book, the judges for the National Biography Award stated that McGregor’s writing is ‘admirably clear and graceful; his judgements thoughtful and fair.’

Asked how he felt about being shortlisted for the award, Russell said that he was “honoured, but in some trepidation, since the winner won’t be announced until the end of August”.

He explained that he wrote the book because Chisholm was at risk of slipping into obscurity.

“Alec Chisholm was once a household name

David Bongiorno displays a mastery of drawing in pencil and ink with his sensitive nudes and figurative studies.

Acclaimed cartoonist Donald Greenfield, whose work has been published in the Bulletin and Rolling Stone, shows his latest autobiographical collage work, and sculptor Atto Zarzura, a paper sculptor, channels his unique imagination into a collection of fantastical birds.

This exhibition is on at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre from Friday August 7 until Tuesday September 8. Please contact the Butter Factory Arts Centre on 07 5442 6665 or go to butterfactoryartscentre.com.au for more information.

 Marvene Ash,Wetlands 1, Image -Ian Francis

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RURAL CREATIVITY COMPETITION

The National Rural Health Alliance, the peak body for rural health in Australia, is pleased to announce that the 2020 Friends #loverural Photo and Poetry Competition is now open!

Run in conjunction with Friends of the Alliance, a grassroots network of people and organisations interested in improving the health and wellbeing of people in rural, regional and remote Australia, the photo and poetry competition is a chance for amateur photographers and poets to send in words or images that showcase the beauty and passion of rural Australia and the communities that live there.

The theme for the competition is #loverural, and entries could include photos and poetry that showcase everyday life in rural Australia, personal experiences with drought, flood or bushfires, or how communities coped with isolation and social distancing during COVID-19.

Further information at ruralhealth.org.au/friends/photopoetry-2020 and entries close August 31.

Club Acoustic - a local gathering of musicians, poets, and even occasional dancers, is set to return to the Maleny RSL on the first Thursday in August.

Club Acoustic and the Maleny RSL are aware of the need to continue to take care with physical distancing, so they will need to limit audience numbers to 70.

Doors open at 6pm, and the first act - a new local band - will be kicking off at 6.30pm. The night ends with a second new local band, created in the time of the COVID lockdown. Come and enjoy what this community can produce in times of adversity! (Pictured is poet Kevin Smith at a previous Club Acoustic night - image Karen Muir.)

FINBARS GIGS RETURN Nat and Jake are a country-pop acoustic duo based in South-East Queensland. From Fleetwood Mac to John Mellencamp and Keith Urban, Nat and Jake were surrounded by a variety of music genres growing up. From the latest pop hits to old-school classics, the pair began playing together when they first met in 2013.

Over the years they’ve expanded on their covers along with composing originals. Whether it be a laid back Sunday afternoon or an upbeat Saturday night, the duo enjoy entertaining a variety of audiences.

See them perform at Finbars, Maleny on August 8, from 6.30pm, contact: 5494 3146.

Also, Lulu’s Blackboard Night is back on the first and third Tuesday of the month, an opportunity for musicians to come and play live at this open mic event, from 6pm.

ROCK DRIVE-IN  In its 5th year, The Eumundi School of Rock is excited to present this electrifying drive-in concert on August 29, jam-packed with performances from their 23 young rockers from the class of 2020, the 2019 show band and the Imperial Superband!

The students will also be joined by the Mega Teacher band with five-time ARIA Award-winning local songstress Katie Noonan, alongside wonderful songsmith Jack Carty.

Entry from 4.30pm at the Eumundi Showgrounds is

for standard cars only (max 5 seats) – no large trucks / buses / minivans etc. Parking is first in best dressed and parking attendants will assist you to drive in and select your own car spot.

The performance sound comes through your car or portable FM radio – 105.5FM. Eat, drink and relax in your own car. There will be plenty of food and drinks available for purchase and buying from the venue helps to fundraise and support the school. For more info and to book tickets, visit: horizonfestival.com. au/school-of-rock

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VENETIAN MASTERS The ladies of Arioso Chamber Ensemble are welcoming the return of patrons to live concerts with a programme of passionate and exquisite Italian music.

Beautiful arias such as Monteverdi’s Chiome d’Oro and Si dolce è il tormento, Antonio Caldara’s Rotte l’aspre catene, and Vivaldi’s In furore iustissimae irae. Also, on the programme is the Prelude from JS Bach ‘s unaccompanied Cello Suite No 2, a unique harpsichord sonata by the highly inventive Johann Fux, and a capricious set of violin variations by Andrea Zani.

Concerts will be held 2pm and 4pm each day on Saturday August 15 at Eudlo Hall, 19 Rosebed Street, Eudlo, and Sunday August 16 at The Majestic Theatre, Pomona. Ticket prices are $28 adult and $25 concessions. Bookings recommended via: ariosochamberensemble.com. Required distancing and sanitisation protocols in place. For further information please phone 5446 8128.

Galapagos Duck have performed all over the world, toured around Australia, but their favourite gig was right here on the Sunshine Coast!

Australia’s premier Jazz band, the ‘Duck’ have a long track record.

They’ve won national and international awards, performed all the big jazz gigs from Montreux to the American Musexpo and the Singapore International Jazz Festival, and played and recorded with the likes of Nina Simone and Ray Charles, Don Burrows, The Australian Dance Theatre and The Australian Ballet.

Galapagos Duck will be performing at The Supper Club, hosted at the Glass House Brewery, Forest Glen on Sunday August 23, 6pm. The Supper Club is an evening of good food, tasty brews and amazing music. The one ticket price of $55 includes a two-course meal and the show.

Numbers are limited so book early to be assured of a seat. Bookings can be made through: stickytickets.com.au/TheJazzSessions

MALENY MUSIC FESTIVAL UPDATE The Maleny Music Festival, which was due to take place on September 4 - 6 is currently postponed. The organisers are still exploring ideas for what is possible, but admit they are in a ‘holding pattern’ at present. More news when we have it!

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Letters Somewhere over the rainbow?

Dear Paul, thank you for your brilliant article ‘Feathered Friends ... or Foes’.

I wondered whether you might be able to do an article on the missing rainbow lorikeets. I am in Montville and have not seen any all year and really miss them. I used to get lots. From previous articles I have read it may be a paralysis virus of some kind that seems to hit them every so often in different parts of Eastern Australia, but I am also wondering whether we might have any further ideas which flower or plant may be causing it.

For instance, why are there none in Montville but only 15 mins away in Maleny they are still present. Is there a plant that has become trendy in Montville!?! (I do not know what the situation is in other Hinterland areas e.g. Mapleton.)

In fact, I have hardly seen any king parrots, rosellas (both crimson and blue/yellow), honey eaters, butcherbirds, bowerbirds this year. I normally get lots of all these having the sort of garden that normally attracts lots of different types of birds. All I am getting is damn miners (hate ‘em) and peewees (the latter enjoying destroying my house and car windows with their poo).

Life is not the same without all these beautiful birds.

Interesting that this problem has occurred at the same time as COVID-19, but of course I am mindful there is probably no link.

With kind regards, Christine Smith

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.

Valuable vine research

My name is Renee Ulbrich and I am a Masters student at the University of New England. I am looking for natural populations (not planted) of the Birdwing Butterfly Vine (Paristolochia praevenosa) in South East Queensland for my research.

If you have naturally growing vines on your property and would like to be a part of an exciting project, that will further our understanding of the ecology of the butterflies and their habitat, please contact me. reneeulbrich@live.com Renee Ulbrich

and Landsberg. Deputy mayor, Joe Natoli, did a great job too and it was an excellent debate. I was glad to see Council supporting development only when it is sustainable. My fingers are crossed that this continues.

Well done also to Kathryn Hyman, who put her everything into this cause and wouldn’t back down, no matter how hard it seemed.

Now we just need a positive outcome on the 150 units which have had approval to be built on our floodplain in Palmwoods, opposite the Churchill Street corner on Montville Road, by the bridge. Sunshine Coast Council needs to change their allegiance on this one, as at the moment they are with the developer Sekisui against the community…

James Baker, Palmwoods

Well done Councillor Johnston!

Politicians protest too much?

It was so heartening to see the people being heard at the recent Ordinary Meeting of the SCRC, where Councillors voted to refuse Stockland’s application for a residential development at Twin Waters West/Pacific Paradise eight votes to two votes.

Well done to all those who worked so hard to stop this.

Can someone tell me why politicians are often such children? So much huff and puff trying to put the other parties down, rather than focussing on their own backyard. I’m so tired of it. This level of immaturity from supposedly intelligent people makes me wonder why we bother voting sometimes.

Our new Councillor, Winston Johnston did us proud, standing up and explaining that he had seen too much flooding in that area in his lifetime to think a development there should even be considered. I was very pleased to hear him reiterate that councillors should be supporting the community, not the pockets of developers.

Whether you are Labor or LNP or Greens, Republican or Democrat, Conservative or Labor, stop the stupid name calling and tit-for-tat and just get on with the job of making your party a decent one that cares about community and the enviroment more than corporations and fat cats.

Jason O’Pray’s refusal motion was supported by the majority of councillors and only opposed by Councillors Cox

Crossword No. 322

Okay, rant over.

Lucy Benjamin, Witta

Bad Joke of the Month A guy walks into an empty bar and says, “Hey bartender, give me a drink please.”

So, the guy sits down and he’s sipping his drink when he hears a small voice, “I like your tie.”

The man turns to the bartender and says, “Did you say something?”

“No, I didn’t say anything,” says the bartender. The man shrugs it off.

Again, he hears the small voice call out, “Your hair looks really nice.”

The man turns to the bartender and asks, “There it goes again, didn’t you hear that?”

“No,” replies the bartender, “I didn’t hear anything.”

Once again the man returns to his drink, when he hears, “Gee, that suit looks great on you.”

“Bartender!” exclaims the man, “I am absolutely sure I heard something! What is going on here?”

“Oh,” says the bartender, “That must be our peanuts, they’re complimentary.”

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“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”

– Oscar Wilde

Sudoku No. 1

Poets

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BEYOND THE COMMON HOUR

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.

PLEA TO MOTHER EARTH

(Dedicated to Mary Cairncross Reserve)

Dear Mother Earth your lovely face is scarred.

Oh who, dear Earth, oh who so callously has marred Your beauteous mien, your countenance so fair?

Oh who, so mindless, sadly lacking care, Has burnt your verdant forests, bled you dry, Polluted mountains, valleys, lakes and sky.

Dear Mother Earth from you I took my form; You kept me safe from raging fire and storm: You shaped my brain, my heart, my lungs within, The colour of my hair, the colour of my skin.

In sorrow now I bow my head in shame, In heartfelt penitence I call your name, How can I right such wrong and staunch your pain With love restore your soul to health again?

The forest is attentive to your presence alive upon each breath of wind one vast collective of small and towering awakenings all with their own senses.

Trees standing ever watchful waiting to feel you deeper come lose yourself in the song of branches the language spoken between every leaf to lead you into their world and inner sanctum where a communion of silent hearts convene.

© Daniel Donahaye

From a light that bears no flame whispers that call upon you from inside yourself to share even a brief moment under a fading sky beyond the common hour.

IN LOVE WITH CORONA

© Gerard Traub

SOMEHOW (CURSE AND SORROW – FOR AMANDA) Dreadlocked braids came into sight Of drowned and sorrowed men All good folk had taken flight To safer havens. Then Out! I cried, with all my might You’ll be safer - somehow.

Precocious youth, we have no fear To settle debts of lore.

Carry away my wounded tear; We speak of them no more.

Directed here on guiding light For mortal cope - somehow.

Tyrant seas preventing flight To sands of lullaby Daylight then from darkened night Our angels stand to cry Lest we forget the demon fight Of bridges burned - somehow.

With curse and sorrow to empty glass A haven for to keep.

Memories deciphered come to pass From ancient walls of sleep.

Tragedy, you my broken mast Lifts me to soar - somehow. © Ben Schubert

This COVID-19 is spoiling romance And for those who do wish to they don't stand a chance Imagine just meeting a handsome young guy And wanting to go further but are too scared to try Should you be kissing those sensuous lips Or just go outside and watch a solar eclipse What if he wants you to hug him real tight Oh my goodness that thought does give you a fright You could always rub elbows and feel intense passion But in COVID-19 there is always a ration Don't get too close - keep two arm lengths away Oh just for once can't you come out to play But no - my Corona will put that to bed Now what to do - lie down and dream Or just scratch your head?

So to all those romantics who fancy some love Go out in the garden and put on a glove For COVID-19 times can sometimes be hard But smile and plant roses - in your own backyard © Jan Hopkins

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

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

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Maggie

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Flaxton Mill and those who shaped it

and a few more snakes! I had no shoes, and my clothes were patched and yarned, but I was happy.

Cate Patterson with Flaxton writer Gordon Plowman

“My mother was a mad gardener, and I remember walking through Flaxton wild forests and seeing terrestrial orchids, wild camelia, hooded lilies and everlasting daisies.”

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he Montville History Group are regular contributors to the Hinterland Times, with their well-researched, informative and fascinating documentation of history along the Blackall Range, in particular Montville, Flaxton and Mapleton.

These fond recollections are peppered with anecdotes about sleeper cutters, locals caught poaching and sawmilling ventures, all with the backdrop of a simpler time of dreadful roads, no electricity supply, and a sparse population.

Just before COVID stopped any meetings for a while, we were lucky enough to catch up with Cate and Doug Patterson, who are the driving force behind the Montville History Group, to chat about Book 4 in their Montville Stories series, and meet the man who initiated this particular book, Gordon Plowman.

The book covers the history of the mill from Case Mill to Hardwood Mill and from steam power to electric power through a change of ownership.

It describes the technical changes in the operation of the mill in a language lay people can understand. It also covers the development of the timber industry on the Sawdust central Blackall Range from and Stea The story of the Fl m axe and cross-cut saw to axton sa wmill, 19 36 to 19 chainsaw.

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Sawdust and Steam: The story of the Flaxton sawmill, 1936 – 1963 is an account of the history of the Flaxton Mill, told by Gordon Plowman, whose father, Ray, built the mill along with his friend and partner, Horrie Hingston.

Gordon himself also worked in the mill, along with his brothers, David and Harold.

The meeting took place in the picturesque setting of the characterful Avocado Grove Bed and Breakfast in Flaxton, and we all sat spaced apart on the verandah, already aware of the changing circumstances thanks to COVID. “My brother David relayed most of his memories and I wrote them down, plus stuff from my childhood,” Gordon explained, “like sliding down the Range to go fishing in the Obi. If you caught a Mary River Cod, you could feed a family of six or eight, plus pigs.

“Or when my brother decided to blast out old tree stumps by sticking dynamite down them, which, at a later date when a new owner moved in, blew the gate off!”

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As Cate said, “Gordon placed the mill story in the context of a community growing through depression and war, and how human connection through the timber industry overcame isolation and hardship.”

“It was a different time,” said Gordon.

“Walking through the forest to school: rock-hopping, catching tadpoles, watching water boatmen, looking for water rats, walking through swamps. I saw a few koalas,

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“Gordon has brought this historical time to life, with humour and tales told by those who shaped the Flaxton of today,” said Cate.

You can buy Sawdust and Steam from the MVA stall at the Montville Markets on the second Saturday of the month, and from the Montville Post Office.

 Sawdust and Steam front cover

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Life in tune with natural law

he more we live in tune with nature or the universe the more we experience fulfilment of our desires. Living in tune with nature is so much more than just being at home with nature.

The feeling of harmony and tranquillity that you get from camping in the bush, cooking over the fire and swimming in a stream is wonderful but it is not the full picture of life in accord with all the laws of nature. You can get bitten by a snake or your camp may get flooded and then life is not so idyllic.

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

Life in tune with natural law is about living the experience of unity with everything in the universe. If we could experience everything as an aspect of our self, which is the experience of Unity consciousness or enlightenment, then we wouldn’t put obstacles in our own way or create mistakes.

We couldn’t harm others or anything in the environment because we would be experiencing it as just another part of our own self.

The experience of enlightenment or being at one with natural law doesn’t mean we just morph into everything. We still have the experience of the small self with its separate body and personality while simultaneously being aware of the cosmic self.

It is like having a meeting with your work colleagues before you start work. When everyone knows the plan they can perform their individual activities but in the context of the bigger picture. If we miss the meeting we may be at odds with what everyone else is doing even while working with the best of intentions.

It is like trying to row a boat upstream or working in the dark. It is hard work and we make mistakes. So how do we get to this cosmic meeting?

When we transcend, the individual mind settles down to experience the level of the cosmic mind or in quantum mechanical terms, the Unified Field of all the laws of nature. The Unified field contains the blue print for all the laws.

When you come out of this transcendental experience you do not carry the contents of all the separate laws of nature in your individual mind but you are connected to this source.

Spontaneously you act in a way that is in tune with all the laws of nature, not just scientific laws but social laws, psychological laws.

All man-made laws are trying to emulate the laws that best support life. The problem comes when they are made by people and societies that are not connecting back to the source. They can be made to serve one part of life but when not in the context of the whole can violate other laws.

Aaron Pryor

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Politicians spend hours advocating their particular preference; economic over environmental, shortterm gains over long term advantage.

When all thoughts, words and actions spring from a mind aligned with the Unified Field, success, happiness and good health are lived.

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COUNSELLING & LIFE COACHING

Anthony Brown Acupuncture Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner.

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

26 Coral St, Maleny Ph: 5435 2555

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

ASTROLOGY

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

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

Ph: 5442 9371 Christian Dunham Gentle yet powerful and suitable for all ages, Bowen Therapy stimulates the body to rebalance, promoting healing, pain relief and the recovery of energy. Ph: 0448 303 013 www.christiandunham.net Kathy Blackburn Dip. Bowen Therapy (Bowtech).Gentle effective treatment of Back Pain; Migraine; RSI ; Tennis Elbow; Knee, Ankle & Foot Conditions; Menstrual/ Hormonal irregularities; Chronic Fatigue; Respiratory Conditions and MORE. Health fund rebates. Ph: 5429 6180

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

Gentle, effective care for the whole family.

45 Maple Street, Maleny. Ph. 5494 3322 www.maplechiropractic.com.au Hinterland Chiropractic Dr Josephine Sexton. Using gentle, safe and effective techniques to maintain spinal health and wellbeing. Concession rates, Family discounts and HICAPS available.

21 Bunya Street, Maleny. Ph: 5435 2987 Dr John Pirie Chiropractor & Applied Kinesiologist Gentle hands on chiropractic using applied kinesiology. Over 30 years in private practice. Families welcome. Mon, Tues, Thur 2:00 – 5.30pm; Fri 9:00am -12noon 19 Coral Street Maleny, Ph: 5435 2155 www.siaholistichealth.com.au

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

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

HYPNOTHERAPY Mary (McGrory) CrawfordPowerful Transformations Member of AHA/NRHA – Specialising in grief, depression and anxieties, quit smoking, weight loss, now introducing Past Life Regression (Michael Newton Institute). Ph Mary 0457 230 952 www.powerfultransformations.com.au E: mary@powerfultransformations8.com Christian Dunham Specialising in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, a combination of clinical hypnotherapy and psychotherapy used to treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, phobias and other chronic conditions.

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Phone 0429 420 046

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

Appointments available Mon- Fri 8.30am- 5 pm and in Maleny Sat 9am-12pm.

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

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

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

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

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PSYCHOLOGY

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

26 Coral St Maleny.

Sheenah Turnbull – Clinical Psychologist Counselling for depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, relationships, adjustment to life changes, children, youth, adults.

Medicare rebates Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Surrounds – 0417 075 172 E: sheenahturnbull@gmail.com

Health Ascension Massage - S’raya Professional therapist specialising in Remedial Massage with Hot Stones. General postural aches and pains, sporting injuries. Online bookings and HF Rebates available. 0413 158 555 Reviews on www.tripadvisor/healthascension www.healthascension.com.au

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

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Social solutions with RangeCare R angeCare have launched a diverse range of technology-focused services to keep clients entertained whilst continuing social distancing at home.

The RangeCare Online Social Engagement (ROSE) project is providing clients with the opportunity to “loan an iPad to actively encourage and support the use of social interaction through the use of technology,” said Simone Laurent, ROSE client liaison.

Thanks to an ongoing investment into new technology, clients who previously could not attend social activities no longer have to miss out.

“ROSE is a vital service for older members of our community to keep in contact with family and friends, and especially beneficial if their loved ones live away,” said Simone.

Simone Laurent, ROSE client liaison

This year, ROSE clients can join RangeCare for some fun activities and performances by local businesses as part of the traditional senior’s week celebrations.

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

Ph: 5478 6600 www.rangeofmotion.com.au

“Clients can now join in the fun at home regardless of restrictions, physical limitations or capacity numbers,” Simone explained.

This year’s activities will expand into the rest of August as part of wider a celebration and recognition of 60 years of Queensland celebrating seniors.

A final component of ROSE is the technical support service. “Whether you need to set up or troubleshoot your printer, iPhone, laptop or devices, our friendly technical support services team can help you,” Simone explained.

ROSE is a service that encourages inclusivity and social support.

“Becoming involved in the ROSE programme continues to support social interaction, as well as helping to develop new friendships, enhance your mental health, and helps to reduce the likelihood of suffering depression as a result of loneliness,” said Simone.

To get involved call 07 5445 7004 or email rose@brcg.org.au For more information about RangeCare and the services available, visit: rangecare.com.au

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

Maleny Yoga Centre Shop 3 Rainforest Plaza Maple St Maleny.

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

Stillpoint brings relief

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atie White is a massage therapist, Emmett practitioner and Reiki Master who has been running The Stillpoint Massage Therapy clinic in Maleny since 2004.

“I moved to Maleny from Brisbane in 2002 after working as a speech pathologist, then audiologist for over 20 years,” shared Katie. A personal epiphany in Ireland, in 2003, led Katie to retrain as a massage therapist and Reiki Shihan and she opened The Stillpoint in 2004.

“While I offer general remedial or relaxation massage and reiki treatments, my go-to remedial tool is Emmett Technique, which I discovered in 2012 when having a massage myself.

“The massage therapist fixed a niggly hip problem in one move and I thought – ‘I have to learn this!’ – so I raced off to find a course.” Eight years later Katie has completed her advanced practitioner training, as well as specialist modules in working with people with a disability and pelvic care (incontinence, impotence and women’s health issues).

“My passion is working with people to improve their wellbeing, and in Emmett I found a technique that while very gentle (for myself and my clients) is amazingly

effective for improving flexibility, ease of movement and discomfort.

“I love the look of wonder on my client’s faces when suddenly they can move their neck, shoulder, arm, or knee, hip, or ankle with greater ease and less pain.”

Katie has Emmett treatments herself as often as she can as part of her self-care routine. “Having had breast cancer twice now, I find Emmett can release areas that tighten up from radiotherapy without causing trauma to the tissues, and keeps my body strong and balanced.”

The Stillpoint moved to 26 Coral Street last year, though Katie now only works in the clinic part time, as she also has a web design business and is trying to carve out more time for art and music in her life.

“Because of my web work I was fully occupied for the time The Stillpoint had to close due to lockdown, for which I am deeply grateful. It’s been a challenging time for everyone and I’m delighted to be able to offer support to people through my work.”

You can find out more about Katie’s practice at thestillpoint.com. au and book appointments on 0400 722 786.

Katie White

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“For wildlife gardens as well as bush regeneration, it’s important to know what plants are used by which birds and insects on a seasonal basis,” he said.

“Plants may be labelled ‘bird attracting’ but it is more complicated than that. Good bush regeneration and garden design should include plants that attract insects and others that produce seeds, as well as nectar year round for different types of birds, otherwise you might end up only with a bossy mob of noisy miners! They’re a very engaging bird, but we need diversity as well!”

Great Barung plans Cam Burton, Barung Nursery Manager

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s Maleny residents will know, earthworks have finally started that will allow the Barung Landcare Community Nursery to move from Porters Lane to the Precinct.

Barung’s immediate goal will be to have a functioning nursery on the site as soon as possible, but it will be much more than that when the project is finished.

For a start, Barung Nursery Manager, Cam Burton, has big plans for a native garden showcasing local plants, and given his experience growing up working for his cousin who designed part of the Melbourne Botanical Gardens, it’s sure to be beautiful.

“We can make the most amazing gardens with the plants we have here,” he said, waving his arm round the rows of healthy thriving plants at the Maleny Community Nursery.

Cam’s interest in and knowledge of gardens and bush regeneration will be available through a series of web-based articles and on-site workshops that he is planning, together with Barung’s ever popular workshops and seminars.

Barung provides a wide range of rainforest species to the community which are often difficult to find and even harder to propagate.

“It’s the variety of plants that we provide which is so valuable,” said Cam. “These are plants, especially the rainforest species, which can be quite rare, hard to get to and also unpredictable as to when they set seed, which makes our work so important to support and improve the biodiversity values of our region.”

Barung also provides a number of volunteer programmes, training initiatives and educational workshops, and the new premises will enable Barung to provide these much more fully to the community, including cooperation with other organisations such as Mary Cairncross, the University of Queensland’s researchers and many others.

“Exciting times ahead,” said Cam. “Watch this space!”

Cam finds that one of the many important functions Barung performs is plant identification and species selection.

“People are keen to know what plants they already have and what plants are appropriate for their property,” he said.

“Plant identification workshops are always popular and they serve an incredibly useful purpose, not just for those involved in bush regeneration or gardening, but also for bushwalkers, bird-watchers, school groups, people interested in bush tucker and many others.

New location by drone imagery

MALENY HARDWARE & RURAL SUPPLIES BOSSWELD WELDING products

Handcrafted FIRE PITS

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PUMPMASTER PUMPS always in stock

GRASSY LUCERNE & SHEDDED. SQUARE BALES & ROUNDS available

“Great, friendly service, they even help load cement into your trailer.” Chris 5494 2302 | 31 Coral Street MALENY www.malenyhardwareandrural .com.au 30 AUGUST 2020 HINTERLAND TIMES

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29 Harch Road, Witta

Notable Maleny highlands farm - Substantial holding A rare opportunity not to miss!

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137 acres of rural land – 65 acres grazing, balance forest ● Ideal for horses or cattle – opportunities for great riding trails! ● Ample water via dams, 3 wells (not currently used), tank holdings ● Large sheds, workshop, stable buildings – Riding Arena! ● Spacious and restored homestead + 3 bed Caretakers Cottage ● Perfectly located! Far enough away, but close to Maleny (10 mins), the Sunshine Coast (40 mins), and Brisbane (75 mins)

Rural Bliss – Picturesque Acre, Dual Living!

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Bed: 5 Bath: 3 Car: 8 Land Size: 55.49ha Price: Just Listed!

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

his large family home with a self-contained granny flat on fully fenced 4113m2 backing onto bushland/ acreage is the perfect family home. This pristine acreage parcel offers exceptional value, comprises four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two separate living areas plus study nook, modern kitchen, separate laundry, huge multipurpose studio, and east-facing alfresco patio overlooking the sparkling in ground pool and sunbathing terrace.

areas - one with fireplace, and its own patio also showcasing a delightful outlook over the pool.

Cottage-style gardens frame the home and there is a variety of fruit trees, native vegetation and an abundance of birdlife. This home is truly a glorious bush-like setting that will delight nature lovers.

With 3 x 22,500-litre water tanks, it is easy to keep everything lush and green!

An elegant entry with pivot door, 10 foot high ceilings, air-conditioning, wood combustion heater, granite benches in kitchen, quality stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, 2-Pac cabinetry, skylight in main living, and seamless indoor-outdoor access from the family room and master bedroom; are features of the main residence which enhances appeal and comfort.

Bed: 5 Bath: 3 Car: 5

In addition, there is a large granny flat with one bedroom, one bathroom, kitchen, two living

Marcia Smith 0409 626 644

Land Size: 4113 m2 Price: $949,000 Agency: Ray White Maleny Contact: Chris Smith 0408 005 991,

2/10 Maple Street, Maleny Qld 4552

1/5 Maple St Maleny Qld 4552

26 Macaranga Street, Maleny

9 Corks Pocket Road

More for your money in Macaranga!

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925 Kidaman Creek Road, Curramore

Spacious 4 Bedroom plus study / 5 Bedroom home ● Very generous dimensions & 9ft ceilings throughout ● 4 separate living areas – Room for any pursuit! ● Stone tops to open plan kitchen and bathrooms ● Split A/C plus ceiling fans & solar power ● Double lock up garage plus garden shed ● 1535m2 corner allotment with plenty of privacy

● Private patio & level backyard – Fully fenced ● Quiet area, room to grow and just a short walk to town

Bed: 4 Bath: 2 Car: 2 Land Size: 1535m2 Price: Just Listed!

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

2/10 Maple Street, Maleny Qld 4552

HOT PROPERTY MARKET IN THE HINTERLAND

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ireplaces are burning hot and strong in the hinterland at the moment and so is our property market. We have had an unprecedented amount of enquiry for property with buyers looking to make a tree change and head to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Properties are selling at above the offers over price, full list price or very close to the asking price. Character homes are particularly in demand, along with acreage and blocks of land for people to build their dream home. We have buyers coming mostly from Queensland, particularly Brisbane, some from the coast and also Central Queensland. Buyers from New South Wales are beginning to cross the border in search of a warmer and more relaxed Queensland lifestyle.

If you are thinking of selling, we have qualified buyers actively searching for their new address.

If you are looking to buy please feel free to call into our office right next door to IGA in the main street of Maleny or have a look through our current for sale homes on our website brantandbernhardt.com.au Let Us Guide You Home!

Agency: Brant and Bernhardt Contact: Susan Brant 0428 573 190 / Dee Bernhardt 0423 259 931

2/20 Maple Street, Maleny Qld 4552

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UNDER CONTRACT

FOR SALE

35 Ravensberg Drive, Witta

SOLD 608 Mountain View Road, Maleny Dual living at its best on Mountain View Road

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Price: Price By Negotiation Land Size: 4050m2

• Private, north eastern entertaining area

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• Open central corner kitchen with stone bench tops • Generous rooms and hallways plus huge master suite

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Selling?

We have the Buyers!

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ron jeffery realty would like to welcome Robyn Corbett, our new Montville sales agent. A familiar face in the Sunshine Coast property market, Robyn will not only cover the Montville & Blackall Range areas, but the whole Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Give her a call at any time on 0417 898 821.

WE NEED NEW LISTINGS! A busy selling season means that we are short of listings, so now is the perfect time for you to list your property. Call Robyn for a free property appraisal!

At ron jeffery realty … we’ve got the Hinterland covered!

Start the process today by contacting Robyn, or your local ron jeffery realty office.

Robyn Corbett 0417 898 821 robyn@ronjeffery.com 188 Main Street, Montville

FINAL STAGE NOW SELLING CALL DONNA 0417 357 167

20 CRUMPTON PLACE, BEERWAH PERFECT FOR DOWNSIZERS AND FIRST HOME BUYERS

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Millbrook is an exciting new residential community in Beerwah consisting of 48 individual brand new freehold homes with pool & outdoor dining facilities.

Choice of floor plans & facades all built by award winning Ausmar Homes.

We Provide the land, The Home and the Lifestyle!

• 600m easy walk to shops and rail • Pedestrian shortcut to town via secure gate • Open plan living, air-con, high ceilings • Kitchen with dishwasher, stone bench tops and induction cooktop • Pool and BBQ area

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• 4 New house plans to inspect • Low body corporate fees $1380 per annum (approx. $26.50p/w) • Choice of floor plans and facades available • Some single garage available • Pet friendly

Build yourself a lifestyle at Millbrook minutes from the best of the Sunshine Coast and a beautiful place to call home.

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A R E Y O U T HI N K I N G O F SE LL I N G ?

Well NOW is the best time to sell!

Have you heard??? Everyone wants to be on the Hinterland.

Everyday, people are desperately seeking a tree change with self sustainability and quiet lifestyle topping buyers wishlists.

3 Settled in June 8 Currently Under Contract We have Ready Buyers that do not want to miss out again Phone Susan & Dee today to book your market appraisal & you could be our next SOLD!

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Offers Above 2-6 Razorback Road Hunchy 9 Corks Pocket Road Reesville Potters Place - Coastal Views in the Heart of $949,000 Warm Fires in a Warm Hearted Country Home Montville 2 3 5 4000 M2 3721 M2 4

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back to nature

In the Wild

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Forest Heart Turns 5!

s the old saying goes “if a tree falls in the forest and no one is there, does it still make a sound?” This often causes one to pause and say either “of course it does” or the eyes of the listener to wander as this existentialist conundrum confounds and questions the very nature of reality!

My new version of this saying - in an age when we need to be planting trees in massive numbers, rather than waiting for them to fall (so as to achieve enlightenment), is “If a tree seedling is planted in the field, grows to be part of a forest, sequesters carbon, becomes a source of life and biodiversity for the wider ecosystem, improves water filtration and quality in the landscape, and even looks pretty, but then eventually dies and falls over, only to again sequesters carbon, becomes a source of life and biodiversity for the wider ecosystem, improve water filtration and quality in the landscape, does it actually matter if it makes a sound when it falls over?”

Supporting our community This year has been like no other. That is why Council’s $782 million budget is supporting our community and local businesses as they get back on their feet.

What does that mean for you?

Council has applied a one-off $35 COVID-19 rebate to properties with a general rate. This means while the budget includes a 2% minimum general rate increase and a 3.5% increase to waste management charges for a 240L wheelie bin, when coupled with the pay-on-time discount, the majority of ratepayers who are on the minimum general rate will not pay any more than they did last year.

There is no increase to the Environment, Transport or Heritage levies.

$1,269 minimum general rates*

Where do your rates go? $520 – Roads and transportation $285 – Parks and gardens $198 – Community facilities and services $136 – Environment $130 – Economic initiatives

*Before the $35 COVID-19 rebate and pay-on-time discount is applied.

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grow, will help ease the midsummer blues.

My thoughts are no, not really... Planting, growing, making life is what really matters, that’s all really. (I’m sure that quite possibly that there is something deep and meaningful in this, but I’m too much on the material plane to get that perhaps...)

So to focus on the practicalities of planting, let’s think of some good reasons we all need to be investing and planting and restoring vegetation.

1) As discussed last month you can plant your own firewood (we are currently harvesting some 15-20m high flooded gums that we only planted 12 years ago!

2) In these turbulent and uncertain times there’s never been a better time to plant fruit trees to help grow your own food.

3) Although the weather is cool now, summer will eventually return with a vengeance and the more shade we can

4) There’s also the very good reason of planting habitat for our local wildlife as their beauty and the ecological benefits they bring are considerable.

At Forest Heart we have the plants and knowledge to help you. We have a great range of local natives (for revegetation, timber, firewood, windbreaks), cultivar natives, fruit trees, mulches, fertilisers, pots, books, etc...

This August, Forest Heart, our retail nursery, celebrates its fifth birthday! We are part of Brush Turkey Enterprises, a family business operated by long-term locals for 22 years and we’re as passionate as ever about the role of small enterprises in preserving our unique biodiversity and creating healthier lifestyles with great gardens, farms and natural areas.

Thank you Maleny for your support and we look forward to continuing to work with you all to help green your little bit of the world.

Forest Heart Local Native Plant Nursery

Landscapes with Loors Landscaping

20 Coral St, Maleny Phone: 5435 2193

FRANZ LOORS

Before and After This beautiful extended living area features a raised garden bed with an ergonomically designed slatted seating area built into the planter box. Plantings of Japanese Maples, English box, Cassuarina cousin it, and Ficus pumila to adorn the walls.

Charcoal coloured pebbles surrounded by baby mondo amongst stone pavers create the checkerboard effect.

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Contact Ph. 5445 7615 or M. 0412 680 801

Natural Weed Control S ome trees we use for revegetation have a canopy of foliage so low to the ground that light is largely excluded, and weeds don’t grow underneath. What better way to avoid some maintenance tasks until the whole area reaches canopy closure.

exposed to the light, but that is where weed control is needed most.

Some are relatively slow growing but are worth the wait. Mallotus philippensis, Red Kamala, is one of these. Clusters of red seed capsules covered in red powder are an added attraction.

Castanospora alphandii, Brown Tamarind, is another and flowering now. Pink to red 4cm fruits will follow. Rhodosphaera rhodanthema, Deep Yellowwood, can also have a low canopy as an edge tree.

That’s when the treetops meet and light levels are much reduced at ground level, as happens naturally in a rainforest. In a more open forest dominated by eucalypts, grasses and shrubs will fill the spaces underneath.

All three of these can grow to 20m so are not small but are well worth it if you have the space. All are usually stocked by Barung but check the current plant list on the website.

A coastal system will be dominated by a wide range of ground covers, shrubs and smaller trees. Wildflower season is fast approaching with some plants already flowering, so pay our beautiful wallum country a visit. Every plant is vying for the light so they will be densely packed.

Back to our desirable canopy trees, remembering that many are adaptable, although each soil type is likely to favour a particular group. Those planted along the edges of the revegetation will have the best low canopy since most of the leaves are

T 07 5475 7272 sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

with Spencer Shaw

For something a little smaller try Syzygium australe, Brush Cherry. double planted, it makes a very effective windbreak with light from east and west to encourage low branching and dense foliage on both sides.

White flowers much loved by bees and pink edible fruit (unless the insects get there first) are an added bonus.

Syzygium windbreak

Look around to see what controls weeds best in your area.

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

back to nature

Magnificent Raptors

Peregrine - image Allan Sonerson

by JAMIE WALKER

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irds of prey always impress. They are masters of the air. Swooping and soaring they seem to understand air flow and currents, especially the utility of rising thermals.

Some can hover, others hang in the wind as they spill a little air from under their wings and twist their tails to maintain direction and the stability of head and eyes. Being ‘hawk-eyed’ needs a number of skills to be brought together.

Raptors are necessarily adaptable. I have watched a Brown Falcon hunting through the wallum of Noosa National Park. It alternated its technique between stalking on the surface of a grassy track and staring intently from the top of a power pole.

After several minutes of this activity, it swooped down, scrabbled in the grass and rose carrying a metre long, olive-coloured snake (probably a Marsh Snake). In a land which has no serpent eagles, evolution –inventive as ever- has adapted our Brown Falcon to the role.

Being opportunistic is another essential characteristic for raptors. Ospreys will notice a feeding frenzy of terns several hundred metres from the shore. Their interest will probably be a ball of sardine-sized bait fish, but the Osprey will still join them. Small fare is better than none, when others show you where it is.

Also on the coast, Brahminy Kites will take command of washed-up fish carcases which are as big as they are.

Once they have possession they will only give way to forceful White-bellied Sea Eagles – the bigger boys.

Brown Falcon - image Paul Fraser

Hunting is never an easy thing. Pacific Bazas literally throw themselves into the foliage of a tree top, seeming careless about any harm they might incur. Often, their reward is only a few tiny frogs or insects like mantis. They need to supplement, so they will also take fruit (that adaptability again).

But for the magnificence of hunting technique, dash and elan, perhaps the Peregrine takes all awards. It can hunt from up to a height at the edge of our vision and plummets at almost 300kph, to strike prey down with its talons.

In places, it has adapted to city life and city lights, hunting urban pigeons and gulls and nesting on highrise buildings, church spires and tall bridges.

I once watched a flight of Teal coming in to settle on a dull winter’s day. As they angled down to the water’s surface, there was a loud whoosh and thrum in the air which could be felt, as well as heard, as though atmospheric pressure had dramatically expanded and then been released in a vortex which made my ears ping.

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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am now the proud owner of a vehicle which reads the outside temperature as you drive along, something the Barina could never do without you actually holding a thermometer out the window. Anyway, I’ve been fascinated to observe the different temperatures as I drive through different altitudes and environments.

Driving back to Maleny from Brisbane, I was startled to notice that when I left the Bruce Highway and entered the Pine forest at Beerburrum, the temperature suddenly plummeted by 3 degrees, a drop of roughly 15%!

‘Global warming’, I thought! Hello!

The ducks felt it too, closed their wings and dropped like stones into the water. This way, they escaped the falling Peregrine (which I hadn’t seen) by the tiniest fraction. A single feather drifted down to show how close it had been.

That raptor had to go hungry and try again. It would not know where its next meal might come from, but it knew it must keep trying. Birds of prey are patient, enduring, essentially savage, hard as nails – their lives are not for weaklings.

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Whilst not as popular now as COVID-19, climate change remains an actual thing, and the answer appears to be staring us in the face. Plant trees. Lots of them. Fairly simple, right?

Trees are, in a sense, standing columns of water, and, as such, provide a damping and moderating effect on temperature, as opposed to plain ol’ air which fluctuates wildly as the heating or cooling source changes.

I also noticed the stored heat of the bitumen and concrete caused the temperature to increase 2 degrees driving from the outskirts of Brisbane to the city centre, another opportunity to employ trees as a microclimate modifier.

With an intelligent design, trees can also be used to condition the climate of our homes, blocking unfavourable winds and providing a temperature damping effect, understanding that the size of larger species may need to be managed.

Touch trees!

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ROOFING 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.

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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

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Travels with… Rensina van den Heuvel

Mongolia - Food Glorious Food

She is there; same stall as last year, as regular as the sun rising each day with the best yoghurt on the planet.

She has a couple of huge plastic buckets full of thick homemade white creamy yoghurt. She ladles the yoghurt straight into my jar. It’s tangy and bracing, with an ever so slight fizz.

The best probiotic to keep your gut healthy whilst travelling in Mongolia.

It is not available everywhere in Mongolia so I view it as ‘gold’.

Traditional breakfast at Tsaagan Nuur; The White Lake

Russian Fergon 4X4 van at the White Lake Rensina helping with the wild onion harvest-White Lake 

Dumplings Sitting in a teeny cafe in a Gobi desert town of Dalanzadgad; a tall young Mongolian man saunters through the door. Everything about him is big. His presence, his walk and his traditional brown leather boots with pointy turned up toes.

He has the ruddy, weathered brown face of a herder and the physique of a wrestler. He hoists his dark green traditional del up and lowers himself onto the small stool.

A sweet faced young woman, dressed in red and white gingham with a matching cap, brings out a platter; stacked high with about 20 steaming meat dumplings.

She puts it on the table in front of a young Mongolian man who thanks her with a nod. With each dumpling dripping with juice, the herder begins to demolish them one by one.

The smell is divine; meat, onions and spices.

The young woman comes and pours Suutei tsai; Mongolian milk tea from a huge red thermos into a small china bowl. He slurps loudly on the hot tea as is the done thing here. Love that I can do it too, as I love slurping and it being normal here.

served with a side dish of rich Russian style potato salad.

After a few more refills of tea, the herder gets up and places a few Tugrug notes on the table before he clomps outside to his motorbike.

Real yoghurt Lady Taking my big clean glass jar I venture into the small market at Kharkorin; the once ancient capital of Mongolia.

The cheese sellers, all women, are in a row under some rough hewn wooden and corrugated tin stalls; their various cheeses, lined up on the counter.

Goat, sheep, cow cheese, camel curd and sometimes Yak cream and butter, depending on which part of Mongolia you are travelling in.

The women here also sell lots of dried yoghurt in various shapes and flavours. Very delicious and a great source of calcium and minerals. The women pick some out and hand them to me to taste. It’s like eating lollies but good for you and don’t rot your teeth. I buy a few different types, from each woman then walk further into the market maze to the yoghurt lady.

The dumplings, Buuz are made with mutton or goat and this is the most popular Mongolian meal served in cafes and ger cafes across Mongolia; it is also my favorite Mongolian meal and is often

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We have been staying with this Yak herding family each year for a long time. She points to the two gers which will be our home for two nights. Here there is time to wander, relax, birdwatch and explore Khorgo, the old volcano and nearby lava fields.

In the morning, the Matriarch and her husband bring in our traditional Mongolian breakfast on a large tray. There is a heavy ‘slab’ of yaks’ cream and thick Russian or Polish cherry jam to spread on an eclectic array of Mongolian biscuits, all shapes and sizes.

Warm milky tea-Suutei tsai and coffee goes with this yummy breakfast. It feels quite weird to drink English breakfast tea way out here on the steppe, but I always pack a big box in my luggage.

When we leave this family, I secretly pray that it won’t be the last time I see this beautiful warmhearted family and their picturesque summer camp by the lake.

I have so many stories involving food, as it is one of my favourite things about travelling; like the woman cafe owner in Dalanzadgad, a large town way down in the Gobi.

She who took a tentative nibble from the end of the green bean I offered her. She pulled a face; more at the texture I think. Then I threw the bean into a little oil in the hot wok she had on the fire. She fished it out and gingerly took another taste....slowly nodding her head as she watched me. I don’t think she was ever convinced that it was edible.

Wherever you travel, be adventurous with food. (But take your probiotics every day too. Healthy gut insurance.)

Best rule is; always and I mean always, eat where the locals eat.

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As we stop at the group of gers overlooking Tsaagan Nuur, a woman looks up from inside one of the gers. As I jump out of the Fergon, she rushes over, arms out and embraces me. She is a sister and we greet each other like family.

If you have a travel story to share with HT readers, please email no more than 500 words, plus 2-4 high resolution images to editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au

Mungo MacCallum

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More Setbacks

nother month, another setback – several, unfortunately, with preparations for the budget being finalised in an atmosphere of quiet desperation.

COVID-19 is now clearly out of control – what Health Minister Greg Hunt snidely terms “the Victorian second wave” is rampant and the borders of the other east coast states have been breached, although, at the time of writing, not yet overrun.

The mad sovereign citizens are on the move, their immediate target compulsory wearing of masks, but more dementedly anarchic demands to do whatever they like and bugger the rest of us.

The embattled Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has been reduced to lurching between imposing ever more draconian restrictions and pleading for his constituents to do the right thing. Some are simply confused by the mish-mash of often contradictory edicts, but it has become alarmingly obvious that an increasing number of them just aren’t listening.

Too many have become denialists, recalcitrants or just plain crazies. They see their selfishness and perversity as some kind of higher morality, whereby their imaginary sovereign citizenship transcends the common good.

Darwinian evolution – survival of the fittest – will presumably cull quite a few of them, but that is a very long-term solution to what is an immediate crisis.

The brawl over nursing homes is getting nastier – the ageold impasse of federalism, with the commonwealth making the rules and the states having to manage them, has come to a head over the grave of the old and infirm.

State borders are being constantly revised, with exemptions seen by many to be unfair and partisan – and much the same applies to most of the restrictions being switched on and off in defiance of Scott Morrison’s ukase that this simply cannot happen.

As a result, no one is quite sure what is going on, let alone whether it is sensible or effective policy. And the assurance that all will be revealed in October, when our resident magician pulls the numbers out of his budget hat, has not proved encouraging.

The latest dire statistics show that the country has fallen into deflation for only its third time in history, and that the national debt is now well on the way to hitting a trillion dollars – that’s $1,000.000.000.000. Now that’s a really eye-watering number.

And interestingly, the less direct disadvantage of the decline and disappearance of some languages is to be addressed, along with increased emphasis on securing land and sea rights within the over-complicated process.

Josh Frydenberg may well be weeping and wailing, but is showing no real signs that he has a clue what to do about it all .But to be fair, he is hardly Robinson Crusoe – the rest of the world seems similarly bereft as the pandemic continues to fill the graves, body-bags and refrigerator trucks in the many countries less fortunate than Australia.

Achieving outcomes will be a long and tortuous business, involving debate and probably some conflict. There is already a problem with Morrison saying that there will not be a bucket of money; many participants regard it as essential that they can assess their own budgetary requirements and that will inevitably require increased funding.

Yes, we must still call ourselves the lucky country, however grim the prospects appear – and they look like becoming even grimmer. Only days after releasing the last economic update, Treasury Secretary Steven Kennedy warned that it was already obsolete, that the Victorian situation would mean less growth and more unemployment. Happy Christmas in advance.

And Indigenous politics being no less rancorous than the version in Canberra, there are bound to be divisions both within those inside the tent and those who feel excluded.

But let’s get to some good news for a change. There is to be a quiet revolution in the intractable area of indigenous reform. White Australia, in the unlikely guise of Scott Morrison, has admitted that the years of trying to close the gap from the top have failed, and that it is time to ask the real stakeholders – the First Australians – to tell the rest of us, and specifically his government, what is actually needed.

So from now on the strategy will be a genuine partnership – 50 peak indigenous bodies will be brought into the process as equals and will have a real say in setting their own goals and their own targets.

And this means that the old formulas devised by the well-intentioned shiny bums in Canberra will become at least relevant to the long-running frustrations of those who have, for far too many years, been seen as clients and customers rather than active participants.

Old targets have been junked and revised, and 16 new ones formulated. So as well as the obvious concerns about health, housing and education, the terrible suicide rate becomes an issue front and centre, as do the rates of imprisonment and domestic violence.

Noel Pearson, Megan Davis and Roy ah-See, whose credentials as serious and credible leaders are unquestioned, have all cast doubts about the ability of the peak bodies to negotiate with communities.

They are worried that some of the targets are insufficiently ambitious. And they point to the primacy of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, which was and is the key to genuine reconciliation.

These are legitimate concerns and they should be addressed.

But they do not detract from the significance of the agreement signed off last week. The diligent negotiator Pat Turner – whose credentials are equally impeccable – has brought to the concord all three levels of government: the commonwealth, all the states, and local. This is an opportunity not to be missed. And it can work in concert with Uluru – in fact it can enhance it.

The big breakthrough is that Morrison, pushed by his Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt, is prepared to confront the obvious truth: there can be no real progress until those who have suffered under the centuries-old regime of failure can be given power and responsibility to repair the damage.

And they too may fail, we may be faced with more generations lost to misery and despair. But at least they will be given a chance on something resembling a level playing field.

And that’s the good news. But now, back to the pandemic.

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

Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade - Stage 1 The Queensland and Australian governments have committed $550.8 million to deliver the initial stage of the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (B2N) project.

Making tracks on Stage 1

Key design features for Stage 1

The Australian and Queensland governments are committed to improving the safety, efficiency and reliability of the North Coast Line to provide better rail connectivity between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.

• Expanding the park ‘n’ ride facilities at Beerburrum and Nambour

The Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade project will duplicate a section of track on the North Coast Line and deliver a range of other improvements.

• Realigning a one-kilometre section of Steve Irwin Way

The Australian and Queensland governments have committed $550.8 million towards Stage 1 of the B2N project, with $390 million of Australian Government funding and $160.8 million of Queensland Government funding.

TMR has started the tender process for Stage 1 and is on track to begin early works in early 2021. Proposals are being sought from the construction industry to work with TMR to finalise the detailed design and commence major construction in mid-2022.

• Building three new road-over-rail bridges at Beerburrum Road, Barrs Road and Burgess Street • Creating a new park ‘n’ ride facility on the eastern side of Landsborough station

Have your say!

A range of activities and opportunities to get involved with the project will be made available in the coming months, these will be widely promoted and published on the project web page.

Contact the project team Feedback is always welcome and can be provided directly to the project team.

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The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will deliver the project in two stages, with construction of Stage 1 to provide some immediate community benefits while investigating funding options for Stage 2.

• Duplicating the track between Beerburrum and Beerwah and straightening the Beerburrum to Glass House Mountains section

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AUGUST The 2020 Friends #loverural Photo and 3

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Maleny Cream @ the Butter Factory

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Hinterland Events January: Australia Day celebrations; Maleny Film Festival; Yandina Ginger Flower and Food Festival February: Montville: Flame Hill Grape Stomp April: ANZAC Day Services, Sunshine Coast Ukulele Festival May: Maleny Wood Expo; Cross Country: Maleny Community Precinct; Maleny Hospital Auxiliary Fashion and Flowers; Maleny Agricultaral Show; The Planting Festival, Woodford June: Gardening on the Edge; Kenilworth Quilt & Craft Show; Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show; Kenilworth Food Fest

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Nat and Jake, Finbars, Maleny, from 6.30pm,

contact: 5494 314

Mapleton Library book sale, featuring Falls Farm and Di and Pat Egan honey, 8am – 1pm

Retro Rocks Nambour - Vintage and Retro

Caravan Owners are invited to show off their

lovely vans, prize for winner, 7am – 3pm,

Council Chambers Nambour, limited

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Maleny Floral Art Group, Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, 9am – midday, $5

Arioso Chamber Ensemble, Eudlo Hall,

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September: Mitchell Creek Rock n Blues Fest; Kenilworth ArtFest; Kenilworth Show and Rodeo; Lions Welcome Dinner: Maleny

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August: Maleny Music Festival; Village Wedding Expo Montville

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Bunker Spoken Grand Final, Spoken Word

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December: Woodford Folk Festival

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October: Runfest; Heart of Gold Film Fest: Gympie; Blackall 100, Mapleton

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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

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Each month we are saying thank you to a business who has one of our stands outside their doors, or stocks our papers inside, so that we are able to bring the HT to even more readers across the hinterland.

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