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HT YOUNG WRITER AWARD RETURNS

It’s time to fire up your imagination and send in your stories!

A CLEAN SWEEP Meet the crew keeping Nambour in tip-top condition

LET’S CHANGE THE ENDING

Helping others speak up across the Range

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FEATURES Local people, local stories

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FOOD DRINK DINE The flavours and produce of the region, plus market listings

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LET’S TALK BUSINESS Western Avenue Floral Design

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here’s no denying it’s been a soggy slog over the past month. It feels like everyone has lost their ‘oomph’. Hardly surprising when we have been battling mould, Covid, waist-high grass, floods, flu, postponed/cancelled events, and the new pursuit of pothole dodging!

CREATIVE CUTS Artist profiles, entertainment and news on the arts

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HOLISTIC With a new column for your questions to Dr Emma Secomb

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COMMUNITY NEWS

In my own house, we have had various bugs – mine coincided with trying to get this paper together and performing at the Lind Lane Theatre as an Irish nun, so it was a challenge!

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LIGHT RELIEF Letters, poetry, crosswords, Sudoku and cartoons

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BACK TO NATURE Koalas and Kingfishers

But the show, and the paper, must go on, so here is your June HT – full of the usual fascinating people, creative events and foodie delights.

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REAL ESTATE

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Our health and wellness section has been renamed Holistic, and now includes a column from hinterland local, Doctor Emma Secomb, called ‘I’ve always wondered…’ If you have a medical question, please email Emma and she will share the answer next month in the HT.

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I’m also very happy to announce that our annual Hinterland Times Young Writer of the Year Award is back – I love reading all the stories we receive each year, although it’s very hard to choose a winner!

COVER STORY Maleny Dairies was the first carbon positive dairy in Australia and it’s a special place to work, full of new ideas. Farm Manager Joel says he loves being a part of and growing something that hasn't been done anywhere else.

Enjoy your HT, and wishing you all a drier and more positive month ahead.

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All three stories will be published in the HT with the winner and two runners up on the front cover.

There will also be five highly commended writers recognised.

Judging panel The HT writers and editor choose stories in order of preference, and make the final decision based on the number of votes for each chosen piece. (Interestingly, every year most of the judges have had a different favourite.) No correspondence will be entered into regarding the votes.

Age range: 10- 17 years Due to the differing age ranges, the overriding criteria is how descriptive and evocative a story is – essentially, how a piece made us feel, rather than the grammar and punctuation.

The six chosen writers will be announced in the October editions of the Hinterland Times.

Finally, we believe awards can be helpful to galvanise and encourage people to step outside of their comfort zone and to put their work ‘out there’ – but they don’t label your worth as a writer if you don’t ‘win’. Creativity is personal and subjective, and another set of judges could choose completely different stories!

We really look forward to reading your ideas.

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With over 30 years experience as an actor, director, teacher and professor at Queensland University of Technology, Peter has a wealth of knowledge and deep and abiding love of the arts - theatre and music in particular.

Peter, and his wife Jacqueline, chose to retire in Maleny as much for the beautiful scenery and milder climate as for the people. They both enjoy the vibrant and active arts community that has become a highlight of living in the hinterland.

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“When we moved here, we didn’t really know there were such wonderful, dedicated groups of people. It has been stimulating to join like-minded people who work incredibly hard to make all our events happen,” shares Peter.

As the current president of the Maleny Arts Council (MAC), Peter and his hard-working committee strive to bring high calibre shows to the hinterland.

“For me it’s about the artists and the audiences.

Even during Covid when we were so restricted in what we could present, it was always about bringing artists to our informed audience. We had some of our biggest audiences during recent times.

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relaxing Sunday afternoon with music and friends sounds like you then, Peter recommends coming along.

“For personal mental health and well-being, a group or communal experience of the arts is important.

Isolation is not good for us. Connecting by phone is not the same. It’s not good for the sense of belonging, the sense of self. It’s a very deep need and it’s millennia old.

Peter gains personal satisfaction when he sees how an audience really engages with live work. “Resonance is what live performance is all about,” Peter says with conviction.

“Neither government policies, the impact of Covid or the intrusion of new media take away our need for real connections.

“We have a deep and instinctive need for connection and the arts is a way of bringing that about. We have to have it in our lives,” Peter says emphatically.

“Music and theatre are our strengths, and our committee is very experienced in these genres. We have built some wonderful partnerships, and this means we are able to bring some exceptional works to our community,” Peter says proudly.

The MAC team aims to bring performances to the Sunshine Coast that would not otherwise come here, and they are grateful to the Sunshine Coast Council and the Queensland Government for their support in this.

“In the case of The Year of Magical Thinking (by Joan Didion) we are bringing a work that is playing in Sydney and touring NSW and Victoria. This is Jillian Murray’s critically acclaimed solo show.

“It is an important work on bereavement and hope, which I am very proud MAC is bringing to the community in July. Dideon is an extraordinary writer. The performance offers such a special insight that I think is relevant and will resonate with people.”

Even in the current environment Peter sees a chink of light, “I don’t think you could kill the arts with a stick,” he laughs.

“Bringing people together for an experience and giving them the space to gather and share their thoughts

Further details and tickets are available from the MAC website: malenyartscouncil.com

“MAC is proud to be supporting artists, presenting good quality works, and meeting our audience’s expectations, and we offer opportunities to engage the audience either through workshops, panel discussions or drinks on the deck after a performance.

“Sharing the experience with others is important.

People raise questions, meet the artists, express an opinion, mull things over, hear a different point of view, as well as the social side.

“This is our first season since Covid and it’s really exciting to be able to plan ahead again. We have had the same difficulties with cancellations and postponements as everyone, but now is the time,” smiles Peter.

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The work was originally commissioned for the 2019 Queensland Music Festival and has been released on ABC Classics. The performance takes place on June 17, and the evening performance is preceded by a discussion panel featuring the composer Jessica Wells, filmmaker Craig Wilkinson, and Ken Cross, convenor of Birdlife Australia.

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“Over the years I have seen a lot of theatre and there have been special memorable moments, but since I have been in Maleny I have experienced occasions that are really high on my list of highlights in terms of how works were received.”

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It’s time to be thankful for, and recognise, cleaners! Every single day thousands of cleaners make the places we inhabit fresh, sanitised and safe. Cleaners are an essential part of our daily lives and during Covid-19 our local cleaning teams worked doubly hard.

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t’s pouring with rain outside the Nambour Plaza, and a buzz of conversation escapes the doors every time they open. People are happy to be here, they are smiling as they mingle and eat food together out of the rain. Nambour Plaza Shopping Centre cleaner, Unity, says working in Nambour is a pleasure.

“Everyone knows everyone, just like a country town. A lot of people around here are very nice, and people often stop to say thank you and say, ‘you mustn’t get that very often,’ but we actually do, a lot.”

This gratitude is a credit to the town, and Unity says the people in Nambour make the place special. “Max and Kevie, they are here every day, there are many locals that come every day. Some of the locals also come to the shops as a social interaction.” Tony Melmore, Jason Parker, Joe Lopez are three of the team members who work behind the scenes to keep all our parks clean and safe - image Sunshine Coast Council

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She can’t stop long, she is a dedicated guard against the splashes of water on people’s shoes and zips about making sure no slippery water is trudged in from outside, keeping it safe. Her hard-working team includes Kiki Gleeson and Josh Hey. They work together, always busy, making sure everyone enjoys their trip to the shops.

“This is when we go under the pump,” indicates Kiki with a big smile, the kind that people always remember.

It’s her second year as a cleaner at the centre and she says how happy she is working here.

“I really love it; it is an awesome team, so we are very lucky, and we all work well together. It’s also really rewarding. As you are wiping down things like the railings, you get lots of gratitude and appreciation,” she says.

“That really leaves you feeling good. You make friendships and see friendly faces too. It is like a home.”

Josh has worked out they can do as much as 15kms in a day at the busy shopping centre as they circle around and between the entrances. “I really love it [working here].”

He says it also keeps them fit. “We’ve all got Smart watches and things tracking our steps - 15 kms a day.

Good shoes are a must,” he laughs.

Their team leader, Business Manager Kylie Richards, says the team at the school work flawlessly together.

“We have an amazing cleaning team here, just the experience between these two is phenomenal alone. And they all just work so well together.

If somebody is away, I don’t get a phone call, they just sort it out themselves.

“I just feel really lucky to have who I have on this team.

The majority of our cleaners have been here for a long time, so they know the school inside out. I can rely on their expertise and experience because they just have so much of it.”

Nearby, Nambour State College is proud to have some longterm employee cleaners, like friends Michelle Swallow and Robyn Watts.

Michelle is a fourth generation Nambour local who attended the school, just like her parents and has been a cleaner there for 18 years.

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“You arrive at a park for a family get together and the barbecues and toilets are clean, the picnic shelters free of rubbish and the parks look great.

The people who work behind the scenes to make this happen – Sunshine Coast Council’s parks cleaners – take a lot of pride in keeping the areas clean and safe,” shares Parks and Gardens Manager Nicholas Coluccio.

She has met many people through the school. “I still see my grade three teacher, I run into her in town, and she still knows me after all these years,” she says happily.

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“At the beginning of the pandemic our staff were trained to operate a machine on council furniture including seating, benches, handrails and tables.

The innovative device, nicknamed the ‘green machine’, was traditionally used for removing gum from footpaths and was repurposed to hygienically sanitise surfaces,” explains Nicholas.

“And during lockdown the Parks Operations team used this time to get the region’s parks in tip-top shape.

“What may surprise our community is that Council’s Parks Operations team maintains more than 507 recreational parks, including 299 drinking fountains, 1588 tables and 3285 seats!”

Tony Melmore, Jason Parker and Joe Lopez are three of the team members who work behind the scenes to keep our local parks clean and safe. Tony, a Sunshine Coast Council parks cleaner for more than 10 years, said it was satisfying to know residents and visitors enjoyed the park facilities.

“People from around Australia tell us these are some of the best kept facilities they have seen,” smiles Tony.

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LET’S CHANGE THE ENDING *Trigger warning: this story discusses domestic violence and coercive control

The fact that Val France arrived in this world as a healthy baby is a miracle after her mother suffered physical atrocities at the hands of her father. Having her childhood marred by domestic violence has fortified Val’s resolve to do whatever she can to eliminate this scourge that pervades our society.

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Fourth Red Bench, August 2021, Maleny Historical Society. L to R: Ian Demack (Speak Up Now and MNC); Sherryl Gregory (Speak Up Now and Rotary Maleny); Malcolm Baker (Maleny Men’s Shed and Rotary Maleny; Val France; Greg Williams (Speak Up Now and Rotary Maleny); Barb Jones (Speak Up Now); Linda McElrea (Speak Up Now and Zonta Blackall Range)

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by JUDY was fostered out FREDRIKSEN from birth after her father tried to make her mother abort by kicking her in the stomach, throwing her down the stairs and putting her head in a gas oven.

in a domestic violence service in Townsville, supporting victims of domestic and family violence and co-facilitated a men’s behaviour change program.

“My parents divorced in 1966 on the grounds of cruelty against my mother by my father. I then went to live with my mother and older sister when I was five years old,” explains Val.

Luckily for Maleny (where Val now lives) and the Blackall Range, she now fights not just for women, but all those who are impacted by domestic violence. Although most incidents of domestic violence involve men abusing women, men can also be victims of abuse.

Despite her rough start in life, Val’s caring side and capacity for justice surfaced when, upon leaving school, she worked for the London Ambulance Service before fighting crime and serving with the Metropolitan Police.

Her experiences in these units provided her with a solid grounding to study law after arriving in Australia in 1995.

“I studied family law as an elective and decided my future was to work in an area of social justice. I worked

“I loved working in the community and advocating for women who needed someone to be a voice for them and fight their corner.”

Val is a founding member and spokesperson for the Maleny Blackall Range ‘Speak Up Now – Stop Domestic and Family Violence’ organisation formed in 2020.

The organisation is proving to be a leader in the community, having garnered impressive levels of support from local service clubs, churches, businesses, lawyers, schools and non-profit organisations. Its signature project

has seen the installation of seven red benches along the Blackall Range, with another three in the pipeline.

“The purpose of the red benches is to invite people to start a conversation about issues of domestic and family violence. Each bench has a plaque which states: ‘Let’s change the ending’.”

Following a major spike in domestic violence incidents during Covid-19, Val welcomes the proposed changes which will see coercive control become a criminal office in Queensland by the end of 2023.

Val says some examples of coercive control are: “Stalking behaviour; online and technology monitoring; dictating when and what a person can eat or wear; who they can see or talk to; how much they spend and on what; threatening to take the children; threatening to harm pets; or deliberately prolonging court cases.”

While there is plenty of help available to domestic violence victims through various government and private organisations, it can be difficult for them to access the support if their phone or computer is being monitored by an overbearing partner or family member. Fortunately, the introduction of DV safe phones is helping to overcome this.

somewhere safe, you need money and credit cards. Have an emergency bag for each of your children with clothes and toys.

“If you are unable to hide the emergency bags in your own home, leave them with a neighbour.

“Have a code word set up with your family so if you ring with the code word in the middle of the night, they know you need help.

“When leaving a situation … that is when a person is most at risk of violence, even murder. Domestic violence is about power and control. Once that power and control is taken away from someone … that is when they react.”

As part of the Speak Up Now program, prominent Toowoomba lawyer Adair Donaldson will be the guest speaker at the June meeting of the Maleny Chamber of Commerce. A specialist in abuse and family law, Donaldson will also speak to high school students and sporting groups while in Maleny.

If you or anyone you know needs help, contact 1800 811 811 DV Connect Womensline or 1800 600 636 DV Connect Mensline.  Val France is a founding member and spokesperson for Maleny Blackall Range ‘Speak up Now – Stop Domestic and Family Violence’

“DV Safe Phones is an organisation down the coast (Mooloolaba), and there other similar organisations throughout Queensland.

“Old phones are donated, wiped clean and data is deleted. They supply them to a number of registered organisations, for example, Centacare or DV Services on the coast, women’s shelters, neighbourhood centres. The phones are given to the victims with a $15 sim card, even if they already have a phone.

“It’s also important for victims to have a safety plan in place,” says Val.

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Home buyers and sellers may not be aware of new legislation that came into effect on January 20. Due to the record number of property transactions in the past couple of years, banks, lawyers and conveyancers have been under enormous pressure to meet settlement deadlines.

A new Clause 6.2 in the Queensland Contract of Sale gives either party the ability to unilaterally extend the Settlement Date for up to 5 business days. The law has been changed to allow for extensions like smoke alarms to be installed, pool certificates to be issued, sellers’ warranties to be satisfied and finance approvals to all be in order for Settlement if delayed without the fault of the Buyer or Seller.

This new law does contradict “time is of the essence” as per standard contracts. Written notice must be given extending the date for settlement before 4pm on the original Settlement Date.

This right to an extension cannot be exercised after the Settlement Date.

Only the Settlement Date can be extended under the new clause 6.2. The clause cannot be used to unilaterally extend the finance date or the building inspection date. Those dates can only be extended with the agreement of both parties.

“To date, the Maleny and hinterland community has donated over 52 mobile phones to DV Safe Phone.

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“It becomes their backup phone. We know it won’t have any ‘stalking apps’ on it, so it’s a DV safe phone. They can use it for lodging their Centrelink Emergency Payment Applications or DV Protection Order Applications and getting information from DV Services who can help them create a new email address.

“You need to have an emergency bag with copies of all your pertinent documents – driver’s licence, marriage certificate, passport, any paperwork to do with custody of the children, DVO orders. You need a set of car keys

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 The first elder abuse forum, Maleny, December 2020. L to R: Val France; Julian Porter; Ben O’Rourke (Relationships Australia Elder Abuse Team, Principle Solicitor of Suncoast Community Legal Service); Tove Easton (Easton Lawyers); Stacy Oehlman (Social Worker – formerly with Centacare DV Service)

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The legislation has been introduced to protect buyers that are potentially unfairly affected by the delays outside of their control.

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The Bark Hut by the Side of the Road The golden glow of evening invokes memories from the past and sometimes, when the mood is right, our minds take us back to be with friends from days of long ago.

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hough every remnant of it has long since disappeared, I remember the bark hut beside the road where a stolid working man, possessed of many skills, plied his crafts.

I was very young when I came to know Bill Cotterell, and I remember going inside his humble home only a couple of times, but permit me to tell you what I know of this remarkable man and his dwelling place.

At first sight a bark hut seems unworthy of praise as a place to live but look a little closer and you could be surprised. A properly built bark hut effectively protects its occupants from rain, wind and cold and maintains its integrity even in the snow.

Tens of thousands of pioneering parents raised large families in homes constructed of nothing more than saplings and bark, the readily available materials harvested from the Australian bush.

Saplings are easily cut and prepared to build the framework. Bark requires more effort and expertise to properly utilise. A gold miner in 1888 had this to say:

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An article written way back in 1826, gave this advice about building with bark: “Care is taken to give the different sheets sufficient overlap to allow for their shrinkage, and also give the eaves sufficient projection to carry the rain water from the walls.”

In the absence of wire or twine to tie the components together, the same article suggests the builder should use the strips of the inner bark of the stringy-bark tree. Our pioneers certainly were resourceful!

Saplings criss-crossing the bark roof and tied into place, secure it against wind and storm.

“The method of barking the tree is to ring it at the butt, and again eight or nine feet above, then split it down from one girdle to the other, get the fingers in and start it from the wood. When once started, it will readily peel around the body of the tree and come off in one whole sheet, eight feet long and from three to six feet wide.”

In the old photo shown, you can see where a sheet of bark has been stripped from the tree to the right of the image.

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cut the logs to length, split the billets then, with an adze and broad axe, dressed each rough billet to the exacting specifications demanded by the Queensland Government Railway.

Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld 1872 - 1947), Thursday August 14, 1941, page 5.

Woodchopping At The Show - in the left-hand picture is W. S. Cotterell, of Flaxton, 60 years of age, and titled 'The Grandfather of Queensland Axemen’

The broad axe and adze are the tools of a long past era, but it is a joy to watch those few bushmen who still use them to keep the old traditions alive.

we hear the sound of steel on steel as he drove the wedges home or the steady chip, chip, chip of adze and broad axe. After a lifetime of toil this steely bushman retired to the Sunshine Coast. We didn’t often see him after that, but we never forgot him.

The hard physical labour involved in sleeper cutting kept Bill fit and strong so he could indulge in one of his many other pursuits, the wood chop. He would travel far and wide with his razor-sharp axe to compete.

Bill’s hut had one ‘window’ made from bark attached to a wooden frame. It hinged on thick strips of greenhide and could be propped open with a thin wooden slat.

A close-fitting door, homemade of course, kept out the creepy crawlers most of the time, and he replaced the open hearth with a wood burning cooking stove which afforded excellent cooking facilities with greatly reduced risk of fire.

The floor of compacted earth had one refinement, a square of lino near Bill’s old iron bedstead. Dirt floors were not uncommon and when swept with a millet broom, were as spotlessly clean as any wooden surface.

Limited internal space called for innovative storage ideas. Pots, pans, pannikins, water bag, food safe and hurricane lantern all hung on stiff wire hooks from the saplings supporting the roof.

On shelves near the stove recess were arranged the cooking essentials of salt, sugar, tea, curry powder and, as one of the necessities of the day, a container of dripping. Dripping was for many years the medium in which everything that needed to be fried, was fried.

Bill’s bark hut sat beside the road directly opposite the Flaxton sawmill. He worked as a sleeper cutter, sourcing suitable sleeper timber from within the Flaxton Forestry Reserve.

Unlike other sleeper cutters who worked in pairs or in teams, Bill worked alone. Usually a two-man job, he expertly wielded the cross-cut saw by himself. With axe and wedges and cross-cut saw he felled the trees,

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This well-known, grand old man of the wood chop was still competing when he was well into his sixties. The Courier Mail once described him as, “The grandfather of Queensland axemen.”

Some sleeper cutter’s camps were situated in the most isolated places imaginable, and, to an extent, they lived almost the life of a hermit. Bill was lucky in that Flaxton sawmill workers often called on him for a yarn and a cup of tea. But, after the knock-off whistle sounded at the mill, he was left all alone with only the creatures of the forest for company.

This was the time when he whiled away the long hours alone by fashioning beautiful forest timbers into works of art. Self-taught, he had become an outstanding wood carver. He often produced designs inspired by the plants and flowers he saw every day as he worked. Occasionally he would include something of unknown origin from his own imagination.

Bill carved the top for a small occasional table for my mother. It is over 75 years old and still looks good.

Bill, also an expert wood turner, built his own wood turning lathe.

With no electricity supply, the lathe had to be powered manually. After a number of experiments and trials, he finally came up with a treadle operated machine which, in his capable hands, worked like a charm.

On it he produced walking sticks, bowls, trinket boxes and even egg cups. He made a lidded bowl for my mother from Camphor Laurel, so expertly turned, the lid still fits perfectly after 70 years of constant use.

The time came when the ring of Bill’s axe no longer echoed through the forest. Never again would

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Maleny Dairies supply their premium quality milk to many businesses across the hinterland, along with cream, custard and delicious yogurt. They also offer Farm and Factory Tours, where the public can visit and see the process of dairy production, plus bottle-feed calves, meet the cows, and enjoy snacks, drinks and Maleny Dairies produce at the Milk Bar.

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n 2021, Maleny Dairies welcomed their new CEO, Stephen Tait. Originally from Scotland, Stephen came to Australia when working for News Corp, and later became head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland for ten years.

“We will continue to produce incredible products of the highest quality, but we want to be custodians of the environment we’re in; invest in the future.”

Stephen is firmly focused on the future of this much-loved business and his enthusiasm is infectious.

“I’ve noticed there is a real emotional attachment to the Maleny Dairies brand, locally,” Stephen shares, “but the question has been how to attract businesses further afield.

“I put forward a question on our social media pages asking if people were interested in lactose-free milk and had a huge response!” shares Stephen.

“People want a commitment from us on how we reduce emissions, our animal husbandry practices, and how socially responsible we are; so we are focussing more on building sustainable practices, looking at how we work with the environment.”

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Product development is also critical, with the company continually responding to consumers’ needs.

“It was actually my wife who inspired the idea, asking me at the breakfast table whether Maleny Dairies made lactosefree milk, as she is lactose-intolerant. I came in and mentioned it to the team, and we will soon have a sample ready for testing!

“I am so impressed with the talent and the quality control here - the ability to say ‘yes’ and have a new product ready for testing so soon, seeing tangible results.”

“We need to be transparent about how we reduce water use, and waste, the fertilisers we use, the grass we grow, every part of the business is being examined.”

Stephen says he looks forward to coming to work every day, “I walk into a coffee shop in Maleny with this [Maleny Dairies] shirt on and people smile at me! You can’t buy that.”

Stephen believes a behavioural change is occurring.

“We are the first carbon positive dairy in Australia, and we are reviewing every part of the business; looking at companies with similar values who we can learn from.

Stephen is excited for the future, building on the business. “We have the capacity to do so much – it all depends on what our consumers want, and I look forward to them telling us.”

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to build the cabins George had always dreamed of. His mother nature’s majesty, and spoiled with the Then the consultation sentence andparents underopened imageQueensland’s first motel in the 50s and stunning creativity and flavour of our local artisans it’s always been in his blood.” and restaurants.

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When looking for the best the hinterland can offer in just one location it’s a good idea to ask a local. Odds on they’ll tell you about Secrets on the Lake, nestled in ancient rainforest right on the shores of magnificent Lake Baroon.

“One step at a time,” George joked, “it was important to us to stay true to our original principles whatever the cost and to seek out local craftsmen who can achieve the requirements.

Hide away in the world class luxury treehouses. Say ‘I do’ by the jetty or in the stunning Secrets Wedding Garden. Get inspired by the artworks in Secrets Gallery.

Or treat your tastebuds at Dining on the Deck daytime rainforest restaurant.

“What started out as one treehouse became six, then 11, then a restaurant, art gallery, and wedding venue… and now we have almost completed a small convention centre.”

All of this is in the most magical atmosphere, beneath the ancient rainforest canopy and echoed in the intricate hand carved cedar features and facades, sculpted wrought iron brackets and ballustrades, carved walkways and a thousand other details and beautiful touches.

We recently caught up with the owner/managers, George and Aldy Johnston, to find out more about their long journey from kiwifruit farmers to world class luxury resort makers. We asked how they created something so unique at Secrets.

Aldy pulled out a photo album from the office and shared pictures of ‘life before the lake’, and their threestorey grain silo home in Baroon Pocket.

“George has always been an amazing combination of dreamer and doer” said Aldy, “and when our farm

The HT team has been bringing friends and family to eat and celebrate at Dining on the Deck for years. Rain or shine, it’s a stunning place to sit and soak up the view and company. Whose idea was the restaurant?

George puffed up proudly, “Aldy taught food sciences and catering in Maleny for many years while our kids were growing up. We have a really talented kitchen team… but there is nothing Aldy doesn’t know about flavour. I’m a lucky man.”

With fresh local produce and a mouth-watering seasonal menu full of gluten-free and other special dietary options, we are all lucky men and women, to have this little secret right in our back pockets.

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The Whimsical Baker comes to Montville Market Jess has always been passionate about baking: “since learning to bake at my mother’s side as a small child,” she said.

“It has been my creative outlet and stress relief for many years and being able to share my creations with other people is such a privilege.

“I am most passionate about using beautiful fresh, seasonal and native ingredients to create bakes which are not only delicious but also very aesthetically pleasing.

“Furthermore, as a diabetic myself, eating sweet treats is not possible so I use my experience in this area to develop recipes which can be made sugar-free (or vegan or gluten-free) upon request of my clients.”

Jess, the ‘Whimsical Baker’ will be at the next Montville Market, Saturday June 11, 7.30am to midday, Montville Village Hall and surrounds.

Find the Montville Market on Facebook and Jess on her website: the-whimsicalbaker.com or on Instagram @the_whimsicalbaker

Jess the ‘Whimsical Baker’

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hould you purchase one of 'the Whimsical Baker's' sweet treats at the Montville Market you are faced with a dilemma. The creation is so exquisitely put together it should be on a pedestal in a gallery, but when you inevitably succumb to the culinary temptation, you will delight in the delicate flavour combinations that this part-time baker, Jess Turner, plays with, always using the freshest and highest quality ingredients.

Jess’s day job is as an obstetrician, a researcher and senior lecturer at the University of Queensland.

She also, with her husband, manages the intricate balance of work/family caring for seven-year-old Rosie and six-month-old Freddy, two cats, and eight hens. And is excited to very soon be adding a puppy to the menagerie!

Jess is from the UK but after eight years “in the freezing cold” of Scotland opted to move with her Australian husband back to Australia in 2015, finally settling in the scenic Sunshine Coast Hinterland “for its natural beauty, access to beaches, great community and schooling options”.

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All participants will receive a recipe booklet, apron and shopping bag. Limited spots! Contact Judy Stubbs to register: judystubbs1@gmail.com or phone: 0411 647 140.

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

SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Montville Growers and Makers Market - 7:30am to 12:00pm Piping hot pancakes, buskers, genuine locally grown food, handmade craft, barista made coffee, under historic fig trees, profits maintain our Village Hall. Stall holder enquires: Liz 0424 042 376

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

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

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farms whom I have a great relationship with. I can walk on their farms and pick what I want. I see things the farmers wouldn’t dream of using, as I come from a very visual perspective.

I’ve tried to build a sustainable business using local produce the majority of the time.

Headed up by the camera-shy Candice Herne, this hinterland-based floral design company has been going above and beyond for clients and businesses for eight years.

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I love working with the community; collaborating with businesses. I’ve worked with the Montville Newsagency, Montville IGA and Secrets on the Lake, building a sustainable business for weddings, During Covid, we started doing elopements and intimate weddings, which has proven to be very successful and has continued to grow.

Georgia and Chris Anderson-Gray at Secrets on the Lake - Georgia works in the HR department at Maleny IGA - image Tara Lee Photography

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I love making wedding bouquets and arbours: creating feeds my soul on every level. Flowers create an energy and a beautiful experience, and I’m an absolute diehard romantic, so this is the perfect work for me!

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I began my floral design business in 2014 and I’m self-taught. My background is visual arts, design and event management. I have a 35year history working in all sorts of media/mediums, exhibiting work all over Australia, focussing on photography, installation work and community arts.

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Feature-length documentary Freedom Street comes to the Maleny RSL in June, with Azizah, Ashfaq and Joniad as the three central protagonists

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efugee Week is Australia’s peak annual activity to inform the public about refugees and celebrate positive contributions made by refugees to Australian society.

It is a unique opportunity for us all to experience and celebrate the rich diversity of refugee communities through theatre, music, dance, film, and other events which take place all over Australia. This year the theme for Refugee Week is, ‘Healing’.

Local refugee advocacy group, Welcome to Maleny (W2M), formed during Refugee Week in 2016 as a result of an encouraging response to a ‘Community Conversations’ meeting at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre.

The central theme of the forum was, ‘how can the Maleny community support people from refugee backgrounds and learn more about people who seek asylum?’

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Co-founder of W2M, Lisa McDonald explains, “Our aim is to build a supportive network to provide sustainable and practical solutions for the ongoing challenges faced by people from refugee backgrounds, near and far.

“Now more than ever, there is a need for greater compassion, kindness, and healing across the planet.

“With the continued support and generosity of the Maleny community, and from so many people further afield, W2M is committed to keep actively and compassionately doing exactly what it set out to do.”

As it has done for the past six years, W2M is hosting a movie screening in acknowledgement of the 2022 Refugee Week.

On Saturday June 18, in the Maleny RSL Hall, W2M

will be showing the recently released documentary, Freedom Street by director Alfred Pek. This multi awardwinning film explores the harrowing plights of Joniad, Ashfaq and Azizah (pictured), three refugees who are affected by the consequences of Australia's policies who are trapped in Indonesia.

This feature-length documentary tells their moving stories whilst deconstructing Australia’s cruel border protection policy in a series of conversations with various experts, illuminating the issue in its entire (dark) historical and contemporary context.

Freedom Street provides insight into Australia’s long history of border control and Australian-Indonesian relations, which serve to contextualise the struggle of our three protagonists as they look towards an uncertain future.

The documentary highlights the cost of Australia’s undemocratic policies, both on the refugees and the Australian taxpayers over the years, while urgently sounding the alarm for meaningful and humane solutions to an ever-worsening issue.

Following the screening will be a Q&A session with Alfred Pek, via Zoom, and some of the people starring in the documentary, via Zoom. This event will be catered for

by Sujauddin Rua Haung Café, selling authentic Rohingya cuisine (cash only).

For ticket purchases and further information about the evening’s program and catering go to trybooking. com/events/landing?eid=907916& W2M hosted events are always popular, so booking early is recommended. For event enquiries email: welcome2maleny@gmail.com or call 0407138182.

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THE NIGHT PARROT The Maleny Arts Council is delighted to announce details of their first Winter Season show - The Night Parrot staged on Friday June 17 in the Maleny Community Centre.

Inspired by the rediscovery of the previously thought extinct bird, the Night Parrot, this multi-arts event is presented in partnership with Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival in collaboration with the QMF. Take a magical journey as a century-long mystery comes to life. Music and conservation unite to tell the enchanting story of one of the world’s most elusive birds through an intimate night of chamber music.

For nearly a century, the night parrot was believed to be extinct. That is until recently, when the species was sighted nestled amongst the spinifex in regional Queensland. Now, the extraordinary story of this mysterious bird is being shared through music, with a commissioned work by revered Australian composer, Jessica Wells.

The concert will commence with a Welcome to Country by Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Traditional Owners - Aunty Helena Gulash and Jason Murphy - and a birdinspired program by Maleny vocal ensemble SIRIN. Prior to The Night Parrot, an In Conversation panel discussion will be held in the MCC Verandah Room. Meet the artistic team behind this new work and hear the controversial story of the night parrot's rediscovery.

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oin Matilda Award-winning cabaret group Babushka for a musical deep dive into all things literary.

Alicia Cush, Judy Hainsworth and Laura Coutts are the three unlikely bibliophiles of Babushka deconstruct the classics, try to look smarter than they are ….and drink a lot of Pinot Grigio!

After performing to rapturous applause at Queensland Cabaret Festival, Melbourne Cabaret Festival and Adelaide Fringe Festival, Babushka wants to discuss some serious literature, sing some killer tunes and expand the membership of their bawdy book club.

The Babushka Book Club dives into the pages of your favourite novels, be it chick lit, the New York Times best seller, or the well-thumbed erotic thriller on your bedside table.

the book before they saw the movie), demand a fresh look at Jane Austen and some more snacks. Pass the brie!

The Babushka Book Club Sunshine Coast tour is presented by local performing arts company Red Chair, who specialise in the staging and management of social and cultural events and focus on the support of world/jazz/folk/classical artists and productions. The tour is also supported by Arts Queensland through the Touring Queensland Fund.

The MAC Winter Season will also present a one-woman theatre performance of The Year of Magical Thinking, adapted by Joan Didion from her acclaimed book of the same name, on Tuesday July 12, and Jazz and Cocktails, which will feature Gregg Arthur and band, on August 7.

To book, visit trybooking.com, and search ‘night parrot’ or visit the MAC website for more details: malenyartscouncil.com

Age suitability is M 15+ due to coarse language and adult themes.

This fantastic show will be at Eudlo Hall June 17, Coolum Civic Centre, June 18, Maleny Community Centre, June 24, The Majestic Theatre (Pomona), June 25, and Saltwater Eco Tours on June 26.

For more details and bookings visit redchair.com.au

“The Babushka Book Club was supposed to happen in 2020. Then, it was supposed to happen in 2021. Then, it was supposed to happen this February…,” said Alicia.

“It's become quite the epic series, but it is FINALLY getting to the stage THIS June on the Sunshine Coast. Come drink, laugh and celebrate with Babushka Cabaret. We can’t wait to see you.”

Be entertained by a wickedly funny cabaret that features the iconic music of Kate Bush and Bananarama through to Billie Eilish, as Babushka turn your best loved novels inside-out and colour them various shades of grey.

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“We can't wait to share the literary love with everyone,” shared Judy, “and this show where I get to live out my Beyonce-Eminem-Natalie Imbruglia dreams!”

“And I’d never thought I’d be singing Kate Bush, Cake, Pussycat Dolls and Blondie EVER, let alone in the same show!” added Laura.

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SINGING IN THE RAIN!

What do you do when it is raining cats and dogs? Sing louder, of course! The Maleny Singers have been rehearsing for their June production of Franz Lehar’s The Merry Widow, making use of the MDSRC shed in North Maleny.

It’s a wonderful location to rehearse, surrounded by green fields and forest, and with no near neighbours to disturb. But when the rain is torrential, as it has been several times in this unusually wet season, the noise on a tin roof can be deafening!

As soprano Evalee Sharples commented, “It is really good practice for voice projection!”

These folks don’t seem to need lots of that practice, if what we heard was any guide. In the final stages of rehearsal, the production is coming together with their usual polish, and promises to be a musical treat.

Many of the tunes are familiar, particularly the beautiful waltz melodies, and the twists and turns of the plot leads to some hilarious situations, and great comic lines. Treat yourself to a night out, and go see it!

The show will be on at the Maleny Community Centre June 11, 12, 18 and 19. Tickets from Trybooking.com or the Maleny Information Centre.

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JIM COX EXHIBITION

Well known Montville artist, Jim Cox, has taken advantage of Covid restrictions and now the rainy weather. He has been truly happy staying at home working on a new series of work close to his heart.

Jim’s two passions have always been making and teaching art, and learning about and illustrating Australian Wildlife. For many years he has mourned the present state of affairs, with so many animals either become extinct or endangered.

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YANDINA COUNTRY MUSIC Yandina welcomes the vibrant Kerri O’Keefe (pictured) as guest artist at the ACMA country music concert on Sunday June 19. Kerri has a wide repertoire of songs and you’ll swear that you are listening to the original artists.

With talent, full-on energy and a big personality, guaranteed you will be highly entertained!

Country music is alive and well in Yandina, and for a modest entry fee of $8 you will experience an afternoon of entertaining, toe-tapping music.

Traditional country favourites are played, along with more modern music, and they even throw in some Rock ‘n’ Roll and Pop to cover a wide range of tastes! There are local artists and walk-up artists from other clubs, all backed by a great, passionate house band.

See you at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road, Yandina. The hall is decorated with a wide array of country music memorabilia and has a great atmosphere.

Doors open 10.30am, concert starts at 12 noon, finishing at 4pm. Raffle and door prizes, BYO lunch, free tea and coffee. Head over and enjoy a great afternoon! Enquiries 0437 191004.

Koala now listed as threatened … through loss of habitat, atypical floods and fires, and destruction by introduced predators (including cars)!

There are twenty four works, illustrating only a cross section of the total amount of animals under threat. These will be exhibited at Mary Cairncross Gallery, Maleny from July 16-31 from 10am -2pm.

Entitled SOS: Save our Species; the work imagines some of our beautiful animals taking up arms against us in an attempt to fight back for their very survival.

The work is humorous, challenging, beautiful, and of course, expertly done.

Limited edition prints of original artwork will also be available.

Jim will be working in the gallery on some days during the exhibition demonstrating his working methods.

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LES ANIMALIERS THE NIGHT PARROT with Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival, and QMF Live chamber music with film celebrates the rediscovered night parrot.

5.00 to 6.00 PM ~ In Conversation with the composer, film maker, & conservationist 7.00 to 8.30 PM ~ Performance

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The Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve brings a celebration of nature with the works produced by Robyn and Bodo Muche Studio from June 3- 19, 10am-2pm. Bodo's sculptures reflect the great Classical tradition of the 19th Century French School of naturalistic sculptors, Les Animaliers - the Animal Artists.

This is a stunning exhibition of wildlife sculptures in bronze from Robyn and Bodo Muche Studio (pictured is life-size sculpture Big Red).

The beauty, strength and wonder of the world’s wild creatures always fascinated Bodo and they were the subject of many sculptures. Robyn is an artist and naturalist who drew many of the pieces from which Bodo sculpted as they collaborated with designs.

The original sculptures modelled in clay and wax are cast in bronze by the ancient technique of Lost Wax Casting. The exhibition presents a unique opportunity to not only admire these remarkable sculptures, but learn about the complex process each piece must go through to be created.

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MARY VALLEY ART FESTIVAL Celebrating 21 years of bringing art and culture to the Mary Valley, the Mary Valley Art Festival committee is delighted with long-time sponsor Ron Jeffery Realty’s new $3000 art prize.

The Best in Show – Ron Jeffery Realty Prize offers automatic entry to any artist who has submitted an artwork to the Mary Valley Art Festival. The festival has 10 sections with a total prize pool just short of $12,000.

Mr Jeffery’s involvement with the festival over the years inspired him to sponsor the prize.

“Artists add a level of culture to our world,” he said. “They are passionate about the works that they produce and have the ability to present their vision of everyday life, showcasing the people, places, things, and events that define our world.

“Regardless of their individual level of education or skill, each piece is the result of the artist’s passion.”

A major sponsor for many years, Ron said he was proud to be gradually lifting his level of support.

SNEAK PEAK

Local artists are revealed in a sneak peek of the Horizon Festival 2022. The 10-day multi-arts festival will be held across the Sunshine Coast from August 26 to September 4.

While the full festival program is under wraps until June 16, Sunshine Coast Council’s Horizon Festival Director Hannah Clissold said she was excited to announce the ‘Homegrown’ artists a little earlier this year.

‘Homegrown’ is a platform for local artists to extend and develop their practice, ultimately presenting their work in the festival.

There are three successful artists, whose work will be featured as part of the official festival program.

Dr Hope O’Chin (Aunty Hope) will present Guyu and My friend Mr Pelican, followed by a participatory workshop, exploring Kabi-Kabi language.

Courtney Scheu and Itamar Freed will present the premier performance of Sand (pictured) - a study of the relationship between body and landscape and the impacts each has on the other.

Kerbside Collective present Eddie Ray - Silence of the Jams, an epic independent comic film accompanied by a live band exploring a visual manifestation of the artist's journey when all is lost.

To find out more, visit: horizonfestival.com.au

JAZZ AND BLUES COLLECTIVE  Look forward to an entertaining afternoon that will bring a mixture of musical styles: jazz, swing, blues, funk, Latin and more.

Band leader/arranger Mark Pradella on tenor, alto and soprano sax and clarinet, with vocalist Nicky Steel, present a magic afternoon with a special performance of ‘Smooth ‘n’ Grooves.’

This will be a musical journey with a mixture of styles, great arrangements, stage fun and grooves. The band strives to produce the best quality music combined with warmth and entertainment.

Matthew Teakle – guitar/ Sammy Pace – keys/ Ian Townson – drums/ Hal Chandler – bass complete this awesome line-up.

Millwell Road Community Centre, 11 Millwell Rd East. Maroochydore, Sunday July 3, music from 1.30pm to 4pm. A Coffee Van will be on site from 12.30pm. BYO liquor licence, you are welcome to bring your own food and drinks, and tickets are $26, seniors $24.

“We partner with Mary Valley Artslink to promote and support the artistic community. I admire artists, and their art … because they make our world a better place!”

Major prizes also include the Bendigo Bank Open Award for $1500 and Highly Commended Award for the open section, sponsored by the Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce for $1000.

The festival is co-ordinated by Mary Valley Artslink and runs from July 21-24 at the Imbil Public Hall from 10am to 3pm daily. Entries to the competition close June 27. You can enter online, find the terms and conditions and all activities to be celebrated over the weekend at maryvalleyartfestival.com.au.

Celebrated Festival partners include Ron Jeffery Realty, Gympie and District Bendigo Bank, Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce, Twin Bunya Park, Thunderbird Demolition and Lady Penelope.

Image: Artist Paul Meakin receiving the 2021 3D sculpture prize from long time sponsor of the Mary Valley Art Festival, Ron Jeffery

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The wait is over for music fans, with the top headliners across the three-day Caloundra Music Festival to include Art vs Science, Baker Boy (pictured), Ben Lee, Client Liaison, Coterie, Felivand, Missy Higgins, The Presents, The Regime, The Rolling Stones Revue (feat. Adalita, Sarah McLeod & Tim Rogers), Skunkhour, Vaudeville Smash and The Waifs.

The family-friendly festival attracts an audience from the coast, hinterland and beyond, and is now in its 15th year at the beachside Kings Beach Amphitheatre from September 30 to October 2.

Tickets are now on sale and punters can go All-In with a three-day pass. That’s great value for three days, three stages and 10 hours of live performance each day!

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“I have done extra study into cranial techniques and chiropractic care of children, with a special interest in supporting breastfeeding. While the pandemic made things a little difficult, I still regularly teach chiropractors around Australia and Overseas.”

Jo met her husband on a day trip to the hinterland.

“It was a wine tour, but I met him on the first stop so I was still clear headed,” Jo laughs. “Long story short, we fell in love, had babies, got married and moved to Maleny.

“I loved being a chiropractor; I also loved being a mum, and I needed to find a way I could be both. Opening a business in Maleny was a way to keep my hand in my profession and still have time to be with my kids as they grew.

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Her business, Hinterland Chiropractic, takes a heartcentred approach to chiropractic care for people in the community.

“It began sometime in 2010,” explains Jo. “At that time, I was everything; the director, chiropractor, bookkeeper and cleaner. We now have a team of chiropractors and assistants that love looking after the people who reach out to us.”

Jo was born and raised in Melbourne, and graduated from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Applied Science and Bachelor of Clinical Science (Chiropractic).

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Because Jo and her team tailor their approach to the individual, they see all sorts of exciting changes. “I have heaps of stories about unusual changes (kids’ hearing improving, helping to control seizures, helping people get pregnant,) but the real fun of practice comes from connecting with people and laughing with them as they improve.

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Wayne Hard, who has been a longtime client of RangeCare and a regular attendee at Cottage Day Respite Centre, has been happy to help support the fundraising efforts in any way he could.

Wayne started coming to RangeCare’s Day Respite at Flaxton three years ago. Prior to coming to the Day Respite, Wayne was struggling with both his mental and physical health.

“I was in a very bad and distressed way,” said Wayne. “I didn’t know much about mental health until it really hit me.”

After being introduced to RangeCare, Wayne started coming along to the Day Respite one day a week, which quickly turned into attending almost every day.

“Coming out and getting amongst other people, it does help. I have improved a lot. I would strongly recommend it.

“The reason I made the donation was that I feel I’m giving something back to RangeCare for how they’ve helped me out,” said Wayne.

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“I’ve been waiting for an opportunity to do something, and when I found out they needed a bit extra for the coffee machine, I thought, yes, that’s for me.”

Wayne’s donation and a series of raffles went a long way towards purchasing the machine, but funds were still needed.“For many of our isolated clients, a cafestyle coffee is a luxurious treat. It was important to the team in our Cottage that clients would feel special, and purchasing a coffee machine would help achieve that,” said RangeCare’s Business Development Manager, Jess Garey.

“Thanks to Rob and the team at Maleny IGA, funds were able to be raised through a Community Benefits Fund Scheme”.

Of the scheme, Jess said, “Maleny IGA’s Community Benefits Club allows shoppers to donate money to local charities without any additional out-of-pocket costs.

“If you would like to make a donation to RangeCare through the Maleny IGA’s, Community Benefits Club simply quote RangeCare’s CBS number (24098) at the register,” Jess explained.

If you would like more information about RangeCare visit rangecare.com.au or call 07 5445 7044.

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I’ve always wondered…

Welcome to “I’ve always wondered…” our new Q&A column for all the big and little medical questions you’ve always wanted to ask, written by hinterland resident, Dr Emma Secomb.

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’m a breast and endocrine surgeon, but over the years I’ve become allergic to surgical gloves, so I’ve recently retired from surgical practice on the Sunshine Coast.

Medical communication has always been my passion, and although I’ve loved operating it has always been the process of sharing information and developing understanding with my patients that has kept me engaged.

carrying electrical impulses with endings capable of transmitting those signals via chemical release, is vastly different to a breast milk duct lining cell that forms a smooth tiled passage and tight barrier between the internal and external environments.

So, although we naturally tend to think of cancer in terms of the organ it’s appeared in (breast cancer, bowel cancer, skin cancer) it’s the underlying loss of regulation of cell copying and markers of cell identity that underpin all cancerous processes.

Each edition I’ll choose a question sent in by readers to explore more deeply. As this is the first edition, I’ve chosen one of the questions I’ve been asked most often.

For future articles I’d love to hear from you – don’t be shy!

There are shared processes at a molecular level that cross between cancers arising in very different organs – and research breakthroughs in one type of cancer often translate into insights and treatment advances in other cancers.

I’ve always wondered, what is cancer actually?

Cancer, like all the words that mean so much in life, is surprisingly hard to define.

I think the most useful starting point is to understand cancer in terms of two fundamental processes; unregulated cell copying, and loss of cellular markers of identity.

Moving our focal point from the visible lump to these cellular and molecular changes is the paradigm shift that has seen cancer move from a universally fatal disease 100 years ago, to one that is now often curable when caught early enough in its development.

The four trillion or so cells in our bodies are highly specialised and form intricate networks to create our tissues and organs. They need to be replaced continually throughout our lives and faithful copies need to be made – the right cell type, at the right time, the right number of copies.

I hope this has been helpful and interesting.

Please email your feedback and questions to editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au and in the subject box type ‘Doctor’.

In broad terms this process is dictated by our DNA, and damage to the one or more of the many genes regulating cell copying may lead to too many copies, copies with errors that predispose to more errors, copies of immature and incomplete cell types.

What arises in the body is a “lump” made by these extra cells. This lump can be the canary in the coalmine that leads to diagnosis, or can itself cause serious harm if it blocks a critical function as it expands.

The other hallmark of cancer as a process is loss of cellular identity. A nerve cell with its long tentacles

This is what underpins movement of cancer from where it began (the primary cancer) to movement to other sites in the body (secondary cancer, metastasis).

Vital organs and processes can be overrun by invasive cancer cells, and loss of critical functions in these organs can lead to death from cancer.

Dr Emma Secomb

Cancerous cells are often incomplete or immature versions of the cell they are meant to be. As a result, they lose their tight relationship to neighbouring cells, and can drift or move through tissues, blood, lymph, or membranous body cavities in ways a mature fully developed cell can’t.

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Positions available include: Care Support Workers Domestic Assistants RangeCare offers various employee benefits including: km reimbursements salary packaging to increase your tax-free threshold ongoing training and development.

For more information about employment positions at RangeCare visit www.rangecare.com.au/job-vacancies or call 07 5445 7044 Positions available across the Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Gympie.

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Sunshine Coast Audiology Emryn and Anita are experienced audiologists who have started a new independent audiology clinic to care for all your hearing needs. Conveniently located in Sippy Downs. Ph. 5378 2226. www.sunshinecoastaudiology.com.au

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Nellies Creative Hair Design Cut and Colour specialists.

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

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

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

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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

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

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POWER OF ATTORNEY WHEN AND WHY IS IT NEEDED?

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

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

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

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

World Environment Day Festival The Sunshine Coast Environmental Council (SCEC) is excited to announce that their award-winning signature event World Environment Day Festival returns to the region with a month-long program of events in June.

The theme for the festival is Only One Earth and calls for transformational changes to address the climate and ecological crises. There are 17 events in June with tree plantings, cultural workshops, live music and lots of family-friendly activities hosted by a range of environmental community groups and organisations.

“Last year’s festival was a huge success, and we had the honour of receiving the 2021 Partnerships for Landcare Award at the Queensland Landcare Awards. This year we are excited to create bespoke experiences for people to nurture the environment and take collective action to protect wildlife” – Natalie Frost, WED Festival Coordinator World Environment Day is celebrated internationally on June 5 and is the biggest international day for the environment. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually since 1974, the event has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental outreach.

SCEC has been hosting the World Environment Day Festival since 1980, and the event is proudly supported by the Sunshine Coast Council’s Grant program.

Glasshouse Country View Club In May, Glasshouse Country View Club had an outing to Maleny Dairies (pictured) which included an interesting talk on the history and running of the dairy, and morning tea included delicious cheese platters to share.

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On June 15, the club will be celebrating their 19th birthday with a party at 11am at Glasshouse Country RSL at 1 Reed Street Glass House Mountains, where they will have games, raffles and a lovely buffet lunch.

The club raises funds for the Smith Family and the Learning for Life Program in all their activities, and currently supports 4 Learning for Life students. Any ladies who are interested in coming along to one of the events or would like to join the club should contact either Joy on 0457413651 or Janet on 0448845303. You can also visit their website on view.org.au or Facebook.

Grey Medallion Mention the Bronze Medallion and a lot of people will know that it’s to do with swimming and a Lifesaving award. But how many people have ever heard of the Grey Medallion®?

The Grey Medallion® is not a swimming award. It is a special Life Saving award for the over 50s by the Royal Life Saving Society and you don’t have to be able to swim or be fit to do it!

“This is a two-day program that teaches people how to deal with emergency situations at home or in the water, undertake CPR, use a Defibrillator, and undertake what we call “dry rescues”, where you don’t need to get into the water.

We teach you about rips. We also include a section on water familiarisation for those who look after littlies”, said Course Facilitator Patricia Barry.

“Accidents happen, so the course also covers some basic First Aid and how to deal with the marine stings that we can get on the beach here,” continued Patricia.

There are two-day weekend Grey Medallion ® courses to choose from August 7 and 7 or 27 and 28, 9am to 4pm for a $5 enrolment fee at the Grand Pacific BreakFree Resort in Caloundra.

Places are limited, and pre-enrolment is essential. To book, fill in the on-line enrolment form at caloundracity.org. au or call 04 02 454 644

Reset Men’s Event The Chi Hub Nambour is offering self-care days for men, with the intention of leaving participants feeling relaxed, recharged and motivated.

This reset day will target the relaxation of your body and nervous system. It will help move you out of the busyness of the mind and support a calm, peaceful and present mind state.

On the day, be taken on a journey of self-care through various workshops such as Qi Gong, Sound Healing, Group Esoteric Acupuncture and Meditation workshop. You will also receive a nourishing one-hour private massage with one of the gifted therapists from The Chi Hub and a delicious BBQ lunch and beverage will be provided.

Sunday June 12, 9am - 4pm at The Chi Hub Nambour, to book contact Trent Banyan on 0429 044 187.

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New garden bins start arriving this month

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Charity Golf postponed

Montville Communities is a collaborative record and celebration of the many groups, clubs, committees, organisations and associations which have served Montville for over 150 years. This is their most ambitious history to date and the number of ‘communities’ captured is testimony to the social health of Montville itself.

Because of the unseasonal weather, the Charity Golf Day planned for May 13 at the Maleny Golf Club is now scheduled for Friday June 17.

All of the historic communities have been mentioned, although sometimes as an aside, in earlier works but establishing the details has proved challenging.

The Montville History Group invited the more recent and the contemporary communities to collaborate with them in writing a brief history of their organisation. Some had extensive records and material to work from, while for others, this was an opportunity to begin the process of recording their activities.

Not every group chose to be a part of this ‘Tom, Dave andcontacted John’ by Philippa Friend (BRVA) work, but to have identified over 60 groups and been able to write something on 50 of these has left Montville with an invaluable record that celebrates community service.

For the first time, a Montville Stories history has multiple voices which reflects the huge diversity of the groups that participated.

Montville Communities will be on sale in July. Enjoy learning more about their history, culture and heritage and be inspired to join a Montville group, club, committee, organisation or association.

“Our sponsors were secured, and we had reached our target for players. It’s been an outstanding response from the community,” Auxiliary Past President Jan Cornfoot said.

‘With the change of date, it’s possible that some players will be unavailable, so we are keen to seek others who will join in the fun.’

A BBQ breakfast will now be offered at 8am ahead of a 9.30am start.

Golfers of all standards are welcome to participate.

Cost $90 per person for a Shotgun Start 18- holes 4 Ball Ambrose. Includes team buggy, BBQ breakfast, snacks and cash bar afterwards. Book a team of four or the club will allocate individual players to a team. Please book online at trybooking.com/BXNQC The Maleny Hospital Auxiliary will benefit from the event. The Auxiliary supports many projects for the hospital, including a major refurbishment of the Palliative Care Rooms which will be completed at significant cost.

If you are unable to play, your donation to the Auxiliary will always be welcomed.

Council’s expanded garden organics service starts Monday 11 July. Bins will be delivered to eligible properties in the coming weeks. Garden organics bins are collected on the same day as your general waste bin and on the alternate week to your recycling bin. Please don’t use your new garden organics bin until Monday 11 July as it won’t be emptied. Search ‘bin day’ on Council’s website to find your collection day.

Horizon Festival is back!

One of the most anticipated events on the Sunshine Coast calendar is back in 2022 and presenting live and in-person for the first time since 2019. The 10-day multi-arts festival will be held across the region from 26 August to 4 September. The full festival program will be released later this month. For updates, visit horizonfestival.com.au or follow @horizonartfest on social media platforms.

Mobility mapping now available For some of us, travelling around the Sunshine Coast can be a challenge, which is why Council is working to make life easier for people of all abilities, from mums and dads with toddlers in tow to the elderly and people using mobility aids. Wayfinding information about accessible routes, footpath conditions, transport and parking, beach accesses and amenities are just some of the items listed on the new mobility maps. Visit Council’s website to use the maps and find your best path, according to your needs and ability.

One for the calendar

Watch Council’s 2022-23 annual budget being delivered on Thursday 23 June at 9am.

It will be followed by the Ordinary Meeting at 11am.

Stunning exhibition on display at the Gallery Love colour? Then you’ll want to see the Rex Backhaus-Smith exhibition at the Caloundra Regional Gallery until 26 June. ‘Feeling of the Place: from here to there and back again’ follows Rex’s expeditions across Australia in a stunning explosion of vivid blues and oranges. The Gallery is free to enter and open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am. For more information, visit gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Wild HeART kids art competition closing soon Does your child like to draw? Enter their native flora and fauna art for a chance to win a share of $3000 in the Wild HeART Student Art prize. Hurry, entries close 17 July. Head to Council’s website for details.

Council's annual burn season has begun

Funds for The Shack Winter exhibition Blackall Range Visual Artists (BRVA) meet every week alongside beautiful Mapleton Lilyponds Park. Their aim is that by sharing collective skills and experiences they will develop and improve artistically.

A happy and productive group of friends, they are inspired by the rewards achieved from painting and drawing.

The group hold a series of workshops throughout the year, such as the Jenni Kelly workshop pictured. These take the form of demonstrations or practical workshops where well-known artists share their skills and techniques.

They also hold exhibitions, and their Winter Exhibition is at St Mary’s Hall in Montville from Saturday June 25 to Sunday July 10, open daily from 10am to 4pm.

Come and enjoy BRVA’s well known and colourful creations, all for sale. Commissions and donations go towards the upkeep of this historical hall.

Local community choir, SingSpire Chorus, will be presenting their annual Variety Concert on Saturday June 4 at 2pm to raise funds for local charity, The Shack.

The Shack is a non-denominational Christian community centre focused on the well-being of its community and its diverse people groups.

In 2002 the Shack was pioneered to partner with the Nambour community to assist with its young people. They offer a three-fold approach to support, taking the position that individuals are physical, spiritual and emotional.

Their team of trained counsellors, accredited teachers and support workers have developed an empathetic and caring environment to support people to grow, learn and laugh.

The concert programme will include items by the choir and several guest artists, including local jazz and blues group Girl Friday. Tickets are $15 online (trybooking. com/BYRLC) or $20 at the door. Venue: NLC Auditorium, 2 McKenzie Road, Woombye (adjacent to Nambour Christian College). A delicious afternoon tea will be served after the concert.

Planned burns help plant species that rely on fire to regenerate and also reduce fuel on the ground before bushfire season. Seven sites across the Sunshine Coast will be treated as long as the weather remains dry and conditions are suitable. Keep up-to-date with the burn schedule on Council's website.

Celebrate Sunshine Coast World Environment Day Festival this month Sunday 5 June will see Coolum Civic Centre and Jack Morgan Park in Coolum transformed into a family-friendly fun day to celebrate the 50th World Environment Day. Come and enjoy some of the finest eco-tainment on the Sunshine Coast with hands-on art, sustainability exhibitors, talks, free plants, local musicians and more. Also, as part of the Sunshine Coast World Environment Day Festival month long program, you can help to plant 1000 food trees for wildlife at the Doonan Planting Festival. This free event has plenty of family-friendly fun on Sunday 26 June from 8-11am. Enjoy tree planting, wildlife display, live music and free food. For more details on World Environment Day Festival events, visit Council's website.

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Letters Right side of history?

Dear Editor, Like many of us living on the Sunshine Coast, we are still digesting this historic election. I congratulate the three sitting MPs of Fisher, Fairfax and Wide Bay. I also acknowledge they are facing some important discussions in the coming days within their party. One of the major fault lines informing what direction their party will take is Climate Change.

During this election campaign Mr Andrew Wallace stated at a candidates forum that the climate had been changing for millennia. ‘Do I believe that is 100 percent caused through anthropogenic means?’ Wallace said. ‘For me, the jury’s still out’ (SMH, May 19 2022).

Not only is this view at odds with the empirical findings of 97% of the world’s climate scientists as synthesised in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC reports), but is also not matching what surveying of Sunshine Coast residents shows- that the vast majority of us want stronger Climate Action (Source: 2021 Together We Can survey).

Wallace’s view is also not shared across the LNP, including by Ted O’Brien MP. Some of the actions that they support, like heavy electric rail are supported by the community and also part of climate action. The priorities of these MPs and the people of the Sunshine Coast aren’t necessarily at odds.

The Sunshine Coast Council has acknowledged we are in a climate emergency and have charted a more

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.

ambitious path toward action. We face many climatefuelled risks and need to prepare. We have a decade to prepare for a carbon positive Olympic Games on the Sunshine Coast.

Yours,

Sarah Summers

It’s time for the LNP MPs of the Sunshine Coast to realise that they can represent this community in the context of advocating for greater action on Climate Change. It is their responsibility to educate the community about the opportunities of a low carbon economy, and to highlight the positives of understanding that climate change is made by humans, and that is: if we have produced it, we can undo it.

As many of us know, the recent high humidity levels, thanks to all this rain, is encouraging mould to grow everywhere, and sensitivity to mould can lead to a weakened immune system.

It is inevitable that momentum for climate action will grow. We urge our MPs to be on the right side of history and finally acknowledge that Climate Change does not have to be a political issue.

I thought I would just share my tips with readers on getting on top of this problem. Firstly, a dehumidifier is a wise option and, if possible, an air purifier to clean up the mould spores.

Yolanda Dasgupta Buderim Mum of 2 energetic little boys

Gazetted roads needed Dear Editor, In an increasingly busy Maleny, I am concerned about lack of access to publicly gazetted roads in the district.

If you are lucky enough to live in North Maleny and have the wonderful Precinct to walk in, you may be unaware how perilous our roads, often without footpaths, have become for pedestrians.

Many of our bush roads, once accessible, have fallen into disuse. Privacy signage without clear reference points can exacerbate problems regarding trespass.

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It would be wonderful to utilize these amazing resources once again.

Should Council make efforts to delineate gazetted roads for recreational and safety/firefighting purposes, and assist property owners who abut this public land to clearly indicate their boundaries?

Bad Joke of the Month

Mould nightmare

Wear a mask and gloves to clean up mould and use non-toxic natural cleaners, such as white vinegar, which studies have shown kills over 80% of mould spores. Add some essential oils which have anti-fungal properties such as tea tree oil, neem oil, clove oil or citric seed oil, diluted in water, and baking soda diluted in water also works well.

As for flushing the mould spores and their mycotoxins out of the body, magnesium is a great way to rebalance. And stop fungal growth by taking raw garlic, apple cider vinegar and lemon juice, and certain teas, like ginger, olive leaf, peppermint and turmeric.

I have found Sphagnum Moss is great at stopping spores coming back, you can buy it in quite a few health shops and also some hardware stores, and even Glen 20 is good sprayed in cupboards to stop mould/damp from taking over, although it does stink a bit itself in a different way…

And of course, fans on to keep the air circulating.

Good luck everyone!

Rita Nichols, Mapleton

Sudoku

One day, Einstein has to speak at an important science conference. On the way there, he tells his driver, that looks a bit like him: "I'm sick of all these conferences. I always say the same things over and over!"

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The driver agrees: "You're right. As your driver, I’ve attended all of them, and even though I don't know much about science, I could probably give the conference in your place."

“That's a great idea!" says Einstein. "Let's switch places then!" So, they switch clothes and as soon as they arrive, the driver dressed as Einstein goes on stage and starts giving the usual speech, while the real Einstein, dressed as the car driver, attends it.

But in the crowd, there is one scientist who wants to impress everyone and thinks of a very difficult question to ask Einstein, hoping he won't be able to respond. He stands up and interrupts the conference by posing his very difficult question.

The whole room goes silent, holding their breath, waiting for the response.

The driver looks at him, dead in the eye, and says: "Sir, your question is so easy to answer that I'm going to let my driver reply to it for me."

Quick Quote Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.

– Winston – Confucius Churchill

Poets WE GREY HAIRED INDIVIDUALS

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

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

IF ECHIDNAS COULD SING...

The years they come and go, Decades of memories from the past…

As you grow older and much wiser, Those grey hairs appearing fast…

The small print is getting smaller, Blurred beyond belief…

You’ll need to buy some glasses, To give your eyes relief…

If we could just for one moment stop and say “this hurts”, or perhaps listen to the spider’s web (which sings so hopefully) lustrous and elaborate, reborn every morning.

Perhaps, in its spiky way, it dances as well. Somewhere in sunset. Beyond the sun and shadow, quietly turning in the dusk, hiding in the hills and calling, softly, to his Echidna mate.

If we could dance round the embers of all the loves gone wrong and all the loves simply gone, or simply dance for the sake of sunrise and the glistening of rain on green leaves.

Waiting, in his Echidna way, for her to hear the song and embrace the dancer.

If. © Sammy Ringer

If we could make gifts every day and give them and wish for no thanks.

It will be those little things, That will start to make you swear…

Like when you lose your balance, Just putting on your underwear…

If. What if. We could.

It’s the geriatric Olympics, And it’s on its way for you, Slowly rolling in, One day right out the blue…

Perhaps the Echidna would sing to us. Of armour and defencelessness, of hard and soft. Of being small.

The Echidna would sing, no doubt, of those things we have forgotten.

Where every day’s a challenge, As you embark on this campaign…

A mixture of drugs and remedies, To numb the daily pain…

Arthritis in your joints, Swelling of your knees…

The memory is slowly fading, You can throw your back out when you sneeze…

But you can find some solitude, From this humble handicap…

Each afternoon at 2pm, With a good old nanna nap…

Things too small to count or recollect. Things we have left locked and numbered in our past. Left with rust and scabs. Left with unspoken dreams and voices of hope. Left behind.

The Echidna sings, I am sure, within us all.

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.

© Len Newey

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BACK TO NATURE Watch out for wildlife

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n previous HT columns I’ve gone through some of these before, but this month I’d like to really focus on one of the most valuable services the public can provide to the wildlife care community.

by Wildlife Carer RACHEL ASPINALL

The most obvious and visible situation where an animal is in need of assistance is usually when one is encountered lying injured on the side of the road, or deceased but with young in the pouch. However, not all wildlife in need of rescue is so convenient and easily accessible!

Koala rescues can be particularly challenging, since sick or injured koalas are not always sitting on the ground waiting for someone to come pick them up. Scared, stressed and in pain, they will usually follow their instinctive reaction to go somewhere safe, away from potential predation while they are weak.

Naturally, this is usually high up in a tree.

Recently I received a call from a concerned resident, Kellie, who sent me a photograph of a koala that didn’t look so well. She noticed him on the ground as they drove past originally, and went back later to check on him and he had climbed up a tree.

Kellie kindly met with me to show me exactly what tree the sick koala was in.

As the koala was too high in the tree and the weather too wet for tree climbers to retrieve him, a koala trap was set around the base of the tree. It took a couple of days, but eventually he came down and set off the trap. A neighbour kindly checked that it was the koala inside the trap and I was able to take him safely to Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital.

The hospital accepts native animals 24/7, so even though it was late at night he could immediately access the care that he needed. Kellie had the

Anzac in a tree before he was rescued, he was suffering from chlamydia

privilege of naming the koala – and she chose Anzac, as this was the day he came into care. Anzac is now in Intensive Care at Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital and I hope that he can return to his home in a few months.

It’s hard to overstate the incredible value Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital provides to the community in the form of wildlife care and rehabilitation, and anyone who brings in a sick or injured native animal, or an orphan, can count on them receiving the best of care no matter what time of day they’re brought in. If you rescue an animal close to the zoo, your best bet is to head straight there!

Koalas aren’t very commonly spotted, so we rely heavily on community reporting to let us know where there is a koala in need of assistance. Please help us watch out for sick koalas!

In addition to physical injuries from car impacts, dog and cat attacks or run-ins with the hooves of grumpy cattle and horses, chlamydia continues to be a blight upon the koala population.

Signs of chlamydia are conjunctivitis, which causes a build-up of tissue around the eyes or a wet and dirty bottom. Sometimes this is hard to differentiate from a wet bottom from the rain and tree staining. It is always a good idea for experienced koala rescuers to assist in identifying a case if you are unsure.

Koalas almost always move between trees at night, and when they do, they move quickly. If you see a koala on the ground during the day and staying there, moving in an unusual way or you have any other concerns based upon what you know about koala appearance and behaviour, please call for assistance.

We’re always happy to help.

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

Found an injured or sick animal? The HT also recommends contacting one of the many wildlife rescue services across the Sunshine Coast, such as the following: Wildlife Rescue Qld 0478 901 801; WILVOs 5441 6200; RSPCA 1300 ANIMAL; Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital 1300 369652; Eumundi Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre 5442 8057; Bat Conservation and Rescue 0488 228134; Wildlife SEQ 0468 484 994.

A sea of daisies in a garden for wildlife

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estled in amongst the rocks at the Barung Seed Forest in Maleny, is a sea of paper daisies.

A spectacular species, flowering winter to summer, that is perfect for brightening up your garden through the darker days of the year.

Xerochrysum bracteatum (everlasting or paper daisy) is a beautiful native flowering plant perfect for rockeries and the sunny nooks and crannies of your native garden for wildlife.

It can also be planted as a feature flowering plant in a container in your courtyard, sunny balcony or other small spaces around your yard.

It can also be used as a spectacular groundcover or border plant when landscaping.

plant. In fact it is one of the most widely grown native flowers and is widely used for cut flowers.

The flowers attract butterflies, bees, moths and many other pollinating insects, providing an important food source and habitat for them, therefore playing an important ecological role in any garden they are planted.

Paper Daisies growing at the Barung Seed Forest with the sun setting over Maleny - Megan Lee

This annual plant thrives and flowers well in a full sun position and is easy to grow in well drained soil.

Reasonably drought tolerant and disease resistant, it is a great Australian

Barung native Plant nursery

Paper daisies are not only a perfect addition to a sunny garden for wildlife, but the flowers can also be dried and are very long lasting.

Our Maleny Community Plant Nursery is currently abundant with paper daisies ready for your native gardening project. To learn more about what other native plant species are perfect for your garden, have a chat to our friendly staff.

Phone 5494 3151

Porters Lane Nursery opening times: Wednesday to Saturday 9am - 3pm

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BACK TO NATURE

by VIC JAKES

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love kingfishers. In the UK, where there was only one species, I never questioned the fact that kingfishers, as the name might suggest, simply caught and ate fish.

Here in Australia, however, there are 11 different species of kingfishers of varying sizes, with only two of them feeding primarily on aquatic species, the others finding their prey almost entirely away from water.

One local bird with such feeding traits is the particularly attractive forest kingfisher, Todiramphus macleayii, which is native to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, with Australian presence across the top end of the Northern Territory and down a wide band of eastern Queensland from Cape York, extending into the northern half of New South Wales during the summer months.

Here on the Sunshine Coast it is a permanent resident, particularly enjoying the dry forest and moist lowland woodlands of the hinterland.

Forest kingfishers hunt from exposed perches, often favouring fence posts, as seen here, but they are probably most easily observed perching, singly or in a pair, on a roadside power or telephone line. Any favourable location that delivers a good supply of food is used on an ongoing basis for months on end. The diet largely consists of various invertebrates – spiders, bugs, beetles, grasshoppers and the like – while worms, small lizards, skinks and frogs are also welcomed. Diving rapidly from

its hunting perch, the bird pounces on its victim, with any live prey being carried in its beak to a convenient location to be despatched by hitting it, in typical kingfisher style, against a branch or solid object.

It is easy, at first sight, to believe that forest kingfishers are simply a deep royal blue above, with a white underside. However, the actual range of colours in the plumage on the bird’s back is, on closer inspection, remarkably varied. Just examine the whole range of hues – from dark blue to pale turquoise – that can be seen on the back of this bird. We know it is a female as males have a white collar that extends completely around its neck, while the white spot in front of the eye is a useful distinguishing feature in both sexes.

Breeding occurs from September through to February, with nests being built by both males and females, sometimes in tree cavities or the earth and roots of fallen trees, but most frequently in the nests of arboreal termites, where nest building takes on a rather hazardous routine. The nest chamber is chiselled out of the extremely hard termite nest by continuous bombardment by the birds, bills pointed forwards, flying at speed into the solid surface, gradually chipping away small pieces of material until a short, slightly upward-pointing tunnel is excavated, at the end of which a nesting chamber is formed. Such impacting flights are not without danger and birds are known to have come to a tragic end as a result of their efforts.

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Nest building safely completed, between three and with Spencer Shaw

Hit the Track Jack

ool and hopefully drier weather is coming and now is as good a time as ever to remember what an amazing place you live in and go for a walk. The thousands of tourists who pass through the Blackall Range every week can’t be wrong! Lucky for you, you live here, and hopefully have a special place or two, far from the madding crowd that soothes your soul and helps you reconnect with nature.

remnant patches of rainforest are now reconnected and animals and plants that were trapped in them can again move through the landscape.

An old project of ours, that’s a great little getaway is the Bergann’s Lane Walkway at Witta. This was our first big revegetation project, back in 2004 and saw the planting of over 5000 trees to create a 1.1 km wildlife corridor.

The colony of Queensland had only existed since 1859 and the range that was to become known as the Blackall Range was on the frontier of the British colonial expansion and the dispossession of the Traditional Owners, the Jinibara and KabiKabi / Gubbi-Gubbi peoples.

Nearly 20 years later, this walkway has thick forest cover throughout, with birds zipping through the trees and shelter for lots of other fauna. The precious little

Just jumping off track for a second, did you know that the range that we call the Blackall Range was named after the second Governor of Queensland Samuel Blackall whose term of office was between 1864 and 1871.

By the 1880s the first European settlers had arrived, and the land was surveyed, settled and the clearing of

Jinibara forests began in earnest.

Back to Bergann’s Lane. It is a gazetted road 30 metres wide that would have been one of the first tracks cleared into the thick scrub of Witta to enable the new settlers to reach their land and begin the monumental task of clearing it by hand, so as to establish their farms.

Bergann’s Lane was never developed as a road and, after all the surrounding lands were cleared, ironically it became a refuge for remnant rainforest.

So enjoy the cool change; go for a walk and if you like reading my rambles please consider subscribing to our newsletter at www. brushturkey.com.au for more blogs and bush walk suggestions!

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six (but usually four or five) shiny white eggs are laid, with both parents incubating for around three weeks, in which task they may be assisted by previous years’ offspring.

Feeding of the young, again by both parents and any wider family members, will see the chicks fledge after about a further four weeks.

Forest kingfishers are quite common in and around the Sunshine Coast but particularly in the Hinterland, so keep an eye on the roadside powerlines for a sighting of these delightful birds.

Sunshine Coast Native Plants Sunday June 12, 9am start. Excursion to a private property in the Bellthorpe area. BYO morning tea and seating and please do not come if feeling unwell. For RSVP and directions contact Pam: lpw3@bigpond. com or 5429 6845.

About That Tree

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

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want to share some more news with you from Maleny’s amazing world of trees. The heavy rain has seen a considerable number of tree failures, among them some of our significant fig trees.

The large Moreton Bay fig at the old Witta Shop on Kenilworth Road lost a huge section, which miraculously came down and missed virtually everything on the property, albeit by very small margins.

I’m continually amazed by how often trees fail and miss targets by very small margins, it seems miraculous. Unfortunately the opposite is sometimes true, and people are killed and buildings destroyed.

Ideally, trees in built environments are properly managed and pruned regularly if necessary, thereby preventing large limb, or whole tree, failure.

One problem when large sections fail is that the tree ends up with a large, gaping wound, usually at the base of the tree, which then compromises the integrity of the rest of the tree which usually requires severe pruning to render it safe, because everything above the wound is then subject to the risk of failure.

At the risk of repeating myself, it’s better to do a weight reduction prune on a limb in a controlled way before it fails of it own accord.

Take a look at the trees on your property and see if you can tell if they look safe to you.

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REAL ESTATE

Old versus New?

• Greater market risk: Established properties, rather than new ones, tend to maintain their value or adjust slightly over long term.

Old property pros: • Ideal for adding value: Older properties are often ripe for renovations, improvements and cosmetic makeovers, which can improve the value and rentability, and these costs are often tax deductible.

• Land value: Old properties tend to hold more value in the land than the building itself.

• Property history: Older properties have a proven resale value and will likely meet the market. You will also know the property history, previous sale prices, etc.

• Capital growth: Generally, an established property will see higher capital appreciation.

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epending on who you ask, you’ll hear a different answer when you are looking to buy! As a general rule, new properties are often sold at a premium, which may make old properties a better choice. Let’s take a more detailed look.

New property pros: • Tax write-offs: New or off-the-plan properties are good with depreciation and investors can also claim furnishing costs as a tax deduction over 5- 10 years.

• Security and protection: Home Building Compensation (HBC) is a legal requirement in all states except for Tasmania.

It is also known as builders’ warranty insurance which affords certain protection against structural/major defects.

• Attractive to tenants: Generally, newer houses/units have modern amenities, appliances and technologies preinstalled, attracting high-quality tenants, which reduces the risk/frequency of vacancy on your investment property.

• Low maintenance overheads: Since almost everything

is under builder or appliance warranty, there’s minimal maintenance required on new properties.

• Government incentives: Government incentives such as the First Home Owners Grant can reduce the upfront funds, plus you only pay stamp duty on the land value when buying a house and land package.

New property cons: • Less affordable: With a new property, the developer’s margin and marketing costs are also factored into the price, so they are sold at a premium. Foreign investors and first home buyers push the prices upwards even further.

• Limited opportunity: it may take longer to achieve capital growth, as you can’t add value through renovations/improvements.

• Subdivision issues: Due to the comparatively limited land component of newer properties, subdividing the property is usually not viable.

• Close to established infrastructure: Older properties tend to be close to transportation, schools, hospitals and shops, which also helps property growth.

Old property cons: • Maintenance: Older properties need more maintenance and repairs, which means, as an investor, creating a buffer to allow for this.

• Lower depreciation writeoffs: Since the changes to tax legislation in 2017, you can’t claim depreciation on used plants and equipment found in second hand properties.

• Lower rental return: Older properties have lower rental returns compared to newer units.

• Less rental appeal: Modern tenants prefer everything new and full of lifestyle features, which older properties are less likely to have.

Above all, research carefully to ensure you buy the right type of property in the right location to maximise your rental return and/or capital growth potential, whether the property is old or new.

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LOCAL MUSINGS

107 Tallowwood Street, Maleny

Stylish and spacious - Walk to town!

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pacious and stylish throughout, the floor plan lends itself perfectly to modern living with the entire upper floor dedicated to everyday living, and the open plan galley kitchen with scullery being an absolute standout in this beautiful light filled space.

Downstairs enjoys a flexible design that will easily adapt to family, friends and guests with a generous multipurpose / secondary living area complete with wet bar and 3 generous guest bedrooms which could easily suit dual living if required.

• As new 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom executive home with extra wide double garage • 3,000m2 (3/4 acre) elevated allotment – fully landscaped

• Private with a beautiful forested boundary to the rear of the property • Open plan galley kitchen with stone tops and generous scullery • 9ft ceilings throughout with square cut cornicing and split A/C systems • High quality engineered Timber look low maintenance flooring

589 Maleny Kenilworth Road, Witta

Unique 61 Acres Must Be Sold!!!!!

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Bed: 4 Bath: 2 Car: 2

This 61 acre property is positioned high on the escarpment with expansive views across to the Reesville Ranges and Conondale valley. From both your living and outdoor entertaining zones, be prepared to enjoy dramatic skylines, cloud filled valleys and the most amazing sunsets!

Land Size: 3000m2 Price: Offers Over $1,495,000 Agency: RE/MAX Hinterland Contact: 0447 737 737 PH: 07 5408 4220

The architecturally inspired and styled home is built across 2 pavilions. With an abundance of light and openness to the unique surrounding landscape, the thoughtfully considered floor plan is ideal for those who like to entertain and accommodate guests or, as the family grows

Could your favourite club or charity use a $5,000 donation? lackall Range Real Estate are donating $5,000 of their guaranteed lowest commission to the favourite club or charity of anyone who sells their property through them, or simply refers to them someone who does!

The first recipients of the $5,000 ‘Community Contribution Fund’ were The Lions Club of Maleny – Blackall Range whose long serving member, Clarky, referred his friend Jo to the agency.

Jo then decided to list her Mapleton property with Mark and Margy, which they then sold at $60,000 over the asking price!

If you or any of your friends or relatives are

looking to sell a property, it would certainly be worthwhile finding out why Blackall Range Real Estate was the fastest growing local agency in 2021.

If the property is then listed and sold through them, your nominated club or charity will also receive $5,000!

For further information please call Mark on 5499 9966 or 0414 899 933

Price: Please contact agent Agency: Blackall Range R.E. Contact: Mark Henderson 0414 899 933

1/5 Maple Street, Maleny Qld 4552

and lifestyle needs evolve, this home can effortlessly accommodate these changes.

The 2 pavilions provide multiple, flexible living spaces which include several indoor and outdoor living areas as well as 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, gym, home office, workshop and undercover parking for 5 cars.

Bed: 6 Bath: 4 Car: 5 Land Size: 24.73ha Price: Price By Negotiation Agency: RE/MAX Hinterland Contact: 0447 737 737 PH: 07 5408 4220

32 Maple Street, Maleny, Qld 4552

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pectacular views combine with an outstanding contemporary home to provide a property that really does offer it all!

Why Choosing the Right Real Estate Agent is Such an Important Decision!

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he process of choosing the right real estate agent for the sale of your biggest asset can sometimes be an overwhelming decision. Key points to consider 1. How long have they been an agent and importantly how long in your area?

2. What is their average list price to sale price ratio? Days on Market?

3. How well do they communicate and are they readily available?

4. Do they live locally and understand your market as a resident as well as an agent?

5. How would they customise the selling experience to suit your needs?

6. Are they innovative and proactive - embracing the newest technology that achieves results?

7. Do they have an ethical reputation, and what is their ratio of repeat clients and referrals?

8. Will they work hard for the right sale or a quick sale?

9. What is their participation in your community?

Do they have a great depth of local knowledge to pass onto new residents?

Call Susan 0428 573 170 or Dee 0423 259 931 today, they are only too happy to discuss how they can help with the sale of your home.

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

2/20 Maple Street, Maleny Qld 4552

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REAL ESTATE

Hinterland FOR SALE

7a Miva Street, Maleny SOLID Option In Town With So Many Possibilities!

Combining a large 1205 sqm block of land with an extremely solid brick home, this conveniently located Maleny township property should get the creative juices running as you consider the myriad of options available for future value adding here!

• Large 1205m2 corner block with a great North Easterly aspect

FOR SALE

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• A generous floor area with open plan living and large bedrooms • Huge bathroom along with a second toilet downstairs • 2.7m high ceilings, full suspended concrete floor construction (great renovation potential).

FOR SALE

9 Tulip Street, Maleny Character Cottage Located In The Heart Of Town Located in an enviable position, just a short stroll to town, this character cottage sits neatly on a low maintenance 809m2 block. The home consists of 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and is positioned very well within a quiet street.

• 3 Bedrooms - 2 located upstairs, 1 located downstairs

97 McCarthy Road, Maleny Upper east side prime Maleny VACANT LAND!!!

Situated in an enviable position, 97 McCarthy Road is walking distance from town and offers one of the most sought after and convenient locations in Maleny, overlooking pristine farmland with elevation and the perfect aspect for your new home to be built!

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8/27 Skerman Lane, Booroobin Scandinavian inspired luxurious mountain retreat!

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Privately perched atop 300 magnificent acres of Maleny mountainscape, this architectural cabin is the first to be offered to market since this most impressive, boutique accommodation development was completed.

Price: Price By Negotiation Build Area: 113m2

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Some sales can be complicated, with intricate components both on the listing and selling sides.

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High end and astute buyers usually handle multiple transactions in their own daily life and they expect the same business acumen.

MARKET KNOWLEDGE NEGOTIATION SKILLS Sale transactions require refined negotiation skills. You're hiring an agent to get you the best results for your hard earned dollar, so make sure they represent you! An agent with honed negotiation skills should be confident in their ability to not only negotiate the best price but also the best terms, this can be a delicate balancing act to ensure both seller and buyer are happy. Not all agents are created equal so when considering the right agent don't let fees alone determine your decision, as this could prove to be more costly in the long run, and remember quite often you get what you pay for.

A good agent should be able to speak about their market with utter fluency. If they cannot give you a thorough answer, then you should probably be looking for a more knowledgeable agent. Not only recent sales but also buyer and seller sentiment, stock v's demand ratio, clearance rates, interest rates are all part of knowing the market well.

REFERENCES You should view your appraisal as not only an opportunity to learn your homes worth but also as an interview process to ensure you get the best person for the job. An agent should have a list of references available to you should you feel the need to do some due diligence. Seeing a proven track record of success and genuinely pleased clients are crucial in determining the right fit for you and your homes sale success.

COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS Local agents should have a passion for their area being an active member in their community. Not only is having a care factor important, but establishing rapport and relationships is paramount. Transactions can come about in various ways, so when selling you want your agent to have an ear to the ground, knowing the local scoop.

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The Cost of Demonising the Left

By DOUG PATTERSON

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ightly or wrongly, the political left in Australia has been largely associated with the union movement, which has been so demonised by the right that its political influence has been largely eroded.

In the 1950s, 65% of Australian workers belonged to a union with this number shrinking to 15% today. Yet my family’s association with the Queensland Teachers Union (QTU) over the last 70 plus years suggests that union action has won teachers better salaries and working conditions for most of that time.

It also suggests that many hard-won gains are currently in danger of being lost as the union voice struggles to be heard in our current political climate.

Both my parents were teachers. Mum graduated as a teacher in 1935 but had to resign when she married in 1938.

She was re-employed during the war years and remained employed while Dad won a returned soldiers’ scholarship to attend the Kelvin Grove Teachers College.

By 1950, they were both teaching at the Hermit Park State School in Townsville. Here their experiences were both very similar and, at the same time, vastly different.

In the 1950s, classrooms were furnished with long, just over 2-metre desks that were designed for 5 pupils sitting on a 2-metre form. Each classroom held 10 desks – 5 on each side of the room suggesting that the limit for class sizes would be 50 pupils.

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However, statistical data from the Queensland Department of Education reveals that class sizes could range between 50 and 60 pupils. What was taught was very prescriptive and based around reading, writing and arithmetic and discipline was strict, restricted movement and corporal punishment discouraging non-compliant behaviour. So far, their experiences were similar.

The differences, however, were stark. As a male, Dad was a permanent employee, attracting a salary of $14 dollars a week for every week of the year, accrued superannuation and long service leave.

He also had a clear promotional path available to him. His annual salary of approximately $700 allowed them to take out a loan to build a modest family home well under the national mean cost of $7,000. However, they couldn’t yet afford a car and rode bicycles to work.

As a married female, Mum was a temporary employee, awarded a salary of $9,50 – 70% of that earned by a male – only for the weeks she worked plus two weeks holiday pay. She wasn’t eligible for superannuation or long service leave.

She was also denied any promotional pathways.

This was despite the fact that she was rated one of the top teachers in North Queensland on annual inspection reports.

Needless to say, Mum featured heavily in the 1960s QTU campaign for equal pay and conditions for female teachers – a campaign that has changed the working

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conditions for many, but not yet all, female employees right across the workforce.

When they retired in the early 1980s female teachers had achieved equal pay, equal work conditions and equal promotional pathways to male teachers.

By then, my wife and I were both senior teachers at Burnside State High School. During this period, we took part in a QTU “Time and Motion Survey” which measured in detail the time we spent working and what we actually worked on.

In summary, this research found that teachers at Burnside worked on average 50 hours a week with approximately 40 hours at school and a further 10 hours of after school work preparing lessons and marking student work.

This allowed the QTU to make a case for increased non-contact time for secondary teachers and for the introduction of non-contact time for primary teachers, and to reduce class sizes to 30 to reduce teacher workloads. Finally, a 40-hour week was in sight.

What was happening in education was mirrored across the public service and in the private sector. The most dramatic changes occurred over three decades, the 60s, the 70s, dominated by coalition governments, and the 80s, dominated by Labor.

Governments and employers did not drive improvements in the salaries and work conditions of workers, the unions did.

The emasculation of unionisation has come at a cost.

Governments have met the challenge of higher costs to meet the social needs of the electorate by reducing taxes, spending less on essential services and freezing wages while demanding higher productivity.

Big business has achieved record profits using the same tactics of demanding higher productivity while freezing wages growth. The ‘safe’ politics of the selfcentred middle, seduced by tax cuts and misleading economic data, are destroying our way of life and our environment.

With apologies for all those who marched on Labor Day, the 40-hour week is a myth. Workers are working longer for less pay. The health, education and law and order services that protect our standard of living have been so decimated they are approaching colonial, third world standards.

Big business is making record profits while ordinary Australians aspire to materialism outside their reach.

We need the Left to take control of our political agenda again. We need unions to lead us to a more equitable society and a way to transition from material greed to a sustainable future.

Governments of the middle and the top end of town both lack the vision and motivation to plan for a better future for all.

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

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