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WINNING WORDS OF WISDOM

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CAPTURING KENILWORTH’S HISTORY

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MALENY’S FAMILY IN NEPAL

Burnside High student proves an inspiration

Lenore Meldrum makes a museum’s plea

Shed the Light shares a story of hope

FROM THE EDITOR

Feel-good Factor

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Victoria McGuin 5499 9049 editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au

e had our Sunny Coast Media team meeting this morning, over coffee at Mill Street Kitchen and Pantry, and Neil (the owner of both papers) asked us to share something positive that had happened with our work since we last spoke.

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When it came to my turn, I shared how much I appreciate the compliments and feedback I receive in the streets when I check on papers in stands or pop my head in the door of businesses and cafes who support us.

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And, as we sat in the meeting, I saw at the next table a family reading the February HT. The mum was talking about visiting Charlie Moreland (featured in our Explore section).

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The eldest boy suddenly exclaimed, “Mum! Look at this, isn’t it beautiful!” and waved his hand over the two Back to Nature pages in front of him. And that was my new positive moment of the week.

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FEATURES

Local people, local stories

4 - 11 EXPLORE

From waterfalls to nature trails, we share the best hinterland gems

FOOD DRINK DINE Savour the flavour of the region, plus our local market guide

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COMMUNITY NEWS

CREATIVE CUTS

Artist profiles and entertainment

19 – 21 LIGHT RELIEF

Letters, poetry, crosswords, Sudoku and cartoons

22 – 23

LET’S TALK BUSINESS

Profiles and Q&As

HEALTH, BEAUTY AND WELLNESS

25 – 29

BACK TO NATURE

Wildlife, workshops and climate

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and much more!

Community News has pieces on the new FrontUp Chalkboard, Friendship Force, Knitfest, Collectorama, and the View Club.

There’s so much to try and cram in, and invariably I can’t fit everything, so apologies if I missed you out this time. Keep sending me your events, stories, letters, poems and ideas – it’s the best part of my job.

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Our March issue is full of good stuff. Stories from Nambour, Kenilworth, Burnside and Maleny; a profile on the expansion of the Maple Street Co-op (it looks SO good in there!), and front cover star, Andrea Kirwin, sharing updates on how we can make Nambour a huge music hub.

Real Estate Review has updates on the rental situation across the Sunny Coast, and Let’s Talk Business heads to Gone Bonkers, who prefer to talk about going to Nepal!

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COVER STORY Musician Andrea Kirwin, pictured with Teddy, is part of a growing group of musicians, locals and businesses keen to put Nambour on the musical map with two new venues. see page 19

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For what's on listings, HT deadlines and annual hinterland events, turn to page 42

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Maleny’s on the Map! by ANGUS RICHARD

n updated map of the Maleny Trail has been released this month which includes the recently opened Northern Wetlands Walk.

The map has proved very popular with visitors and locals, and has once again been generously sponsored by Rob and Sam Outridge of the Maleny IGA. “The Maleny Trail, Northern Wetlands Walk and the Maleny Golf Club are a real asset to us all from both a social and business perspective,” said Rob. “The map, through its wide distribution, provides a window into the area for prospective visitors. For locals, it keeps us all up to date as to the exciting additions to our wonderful Community Precinct.”

The Northern Wetland Walk is a key feature of the map. The 1.8 km easy walk can be accessed off Parklands Drive. Look for the street sign halfway down the hill. At that point there is an unassuming grass track leading to the start of the wetlands loop. The walk offers great views and a myriad of birds to enjoy along the way. Settlers Green is now “on the map”. A row of native trees has been planted alongside Parklands Drive. Each is dedicated in recognition of the extraordinary and often courageous role played by the early female pioneers. A wonderful feature of this project is the special planting by the Maleny Garden Club of a heritage Camellia grove. The Ziza Field is now shown adjacent to the Beersheba Living Museum. For anyone who does not know the origins of the name it celebrates a truly unique

event in the Great War where Turkish and Australian forces combined over one night to resist a potential Arab onslaught! New photographs were supplied by Penny Edwards and Max Whitten. When you see Max ask him about the “royal” Maleny Golf Course! It is a great story! Special thanks to the volunteers of the Maleny Visitor Information Centre (from where maps can be obtained) and Graham Gardiner who coordinated all their valued input. The cost effective and talented local designer Jonathan Adkins again refreshed the map with all its updates and changes. In all, generous local sponsorship combined with the enthusiasm and input from wonderful people has delivered a map that will continue to be enjoyed by visitors and locals alike.

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Amongst her awards she won the Jane Harris Trainee of the Year Award, the Dick Swan Innovative Leadership Award, an Academic Credit Award, the Subject Award in English, the Subject Award in Early Childhood Studies, and the Subject Award in Certificate II in Tourism.

“When I look back at 2020, yes, I did really well academically, but that was because I put the effort in! Back in grade seven I had really low grades, but by the end of my schooling I was top of my English, so that was a really big accomplishment for me!” she smiles proudly.

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“What she lacked in confidence however she more than made up for in tenacity. Jayme would spend many hours at home completing her maths homework and studying. She would never give up. “She routinely attended weekly after-school tutoring lessons (even when it was ‘uncool’ by peers) and by the end of Year 12 she was, in fact, one of my best maths students! That drive and determination is rare in someone her age.”

For her, that powerful inner circle includes her mum, “The strongest person I know. I love her” and her teachers at high school, especially Samantha Hall and Zoe Iversen; her Scout leaders and Scout friends; work friends and colleagues, and her best friends Rona, Lea and Charlotte. People she says always “fill her bucket”.

For Jayme, success means working hard, but it also comes from who you surround yourself with and look up to. She says everyone needs a good inner circle. Jayme’s mum taught her that everyone has a bucket, and sometimes that bucket gets a little empty. “Your tribe will help you fill your bucket when you really need it and you will help fill theirs when they do. “

Jayme says one of the hardest but most important lessons she also learned along the way is that not everyone is going to like you, especially if you do leadership roles, and that’s okay.

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“Leadership teaches you how to network and make friends, and also that sometimes you just don’t get along with some people, but you still need to know how to be civil and act mature about it. “Leadership is a great thing to learn. It really teaches you how to work as a team.” Something Jayme is also very passionate about, and speaks openly on, is the need for growth in mental health support for kids in all high schools. “My school does a lot for the seniors, but schools need to do more. I think all schools need to offer mental health support for the juniors now too. “Young people really do have mental stress, maybe not the same as someone who has a job and responsibilities, but they definitely have it, and would benefit so much from increased support services. I would love to see some real changes in youth mental

Jayme’s parting words in her Valedictorian speech have a wisdom beyond her years, and a resounding thoughtfulness. “We all have different strengths and weaknesses. We need to recognise and embrace them, and … we need to choose a path that suits us, and if it doesn’t work, we’ve been taught, and we know, we can always choose another path and use our experience to start again. “This is exactly what 2020 has taught us. You cannot control what life throws at you, it’s unfortunate but it’s true. However, you can control how you react. “If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that we need to be more appreciative of the little things, we need to be okay with not knowing what’s going to happen next, and we need to really be present because you never know when a moment will turn into a memory.”

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lan Harrington and his wife, Mary Meadows, managed a retail business for 12 years before moving to Conondale in 1993. Once settled, the couple embraced their alternative lifestyle and soon became involved in community activities. “The cooperative movement was a whole new thing for us. We became members of LETS (Local Energy Transfer System) and Mary joined the original Waste Busters,” said Alan. “When they launched the Upfront Club (now Sarah’s Unplugged), we became members and customers. At one stage I wrote a couple of letters expressing concerns that the staff outnumbered the customers and cautioned regarding expenses. “In 1994, nine months after the club opened, I received a phone call from the club’s secretary referring to those letters. She invited me to a director’s meeting. “There was an embarrassed silence when I pointed out they had a few financial problems. I asked for a balance sheet and profit and loss. It took me about 60

seconds to see they were technically insolvent. My advice was that they needed to change many of their practises and raise $18,000. “They called a member’s meeting. I spoke for about 10 minutes and they raised the money by gifts, donations, and ‘don’t pay me back’ loans, in about 10 minutes. That was a big eye-opener for me, the cooperative movement and the kind of community it was. Impressive!” Consequently, they elected Alan as a director. Back then, annual meetings for the cooperatives were held at Crystal Waters Eco Village. Alan’s curiosity peaked when he noticed numerous people at the Maple Street Co-op’s tent. “It turned out the board had resigned. It was the year after they’d moved the folk festival from Maleny to Woodford. As a result, over the Christmas - New Year period they’d lost about $80,000. They took 20 of that at the festival and the rest from visitors to town. A substantial loss to the community.” Once again, Alan Harrington’s retail experience and

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“Unfortunately, there was a lot of vitriol and broken friendships, but inevitably, something had to happen. Since then, there have been two failed attempts at a merger and they’re now back to merging with Queensland Country Bank instead of CBA. That will definitely go through because there’s no other option.”

The Upfront Club, Maleny – 2009

financial expertise was sought. He was first elected as a director, then retained as manager. “This was at the beginning of 1995. I was their second manager, the first only lasted a couple of months. My acceptance of this position for three months was conditional. I abolished the managerial salary to work on the same hourly rate as everyone else who was paid for 38 hours, even though I knew I’d be spending around 4550 hours a week on the job. My other condition was that the staff had to unanimously agree to my appointment as manager. “After my agreed term had ended, the committee asked for a job description, which I drew up. Once again, they appointed me manager, and I stayed for 14 years retiring in 2009. “During that time, the Upfront Club ran into financial difficulties again. I wrote a case to the Maple Street Cooperative committee to take it over, to invest in the club for it to survive. This transpired, and the club continued to trade for another seven years.” Well known for his business acumen, they duly elected Alan Harrington as a director of the Maleny Credit Union. “During the last couple of years of a 10-year term, I became Chairman of the Board. This was a pro bono appointment that involved significant responsibilities including a controversial merger which was defeated.

Alan’s reputation preceded him when in 2013 a management committee member of Barung Landcare approached him for advice. He joined the committee and committed three years of service. Seven years on, Alan continues to serve as treasurer. “We’re about to move to the Maleny Community Precinct. The cement pad is down and we’re arranging funds to move the community nursery onto that site. The offices in Coral Street will move there too, and we’ll put in an education centre as well. “The successful Maleny Wood Expo hosted by Barung Landcare brings around 9,000 paying people to Maleny for the three-day event, plus there’s a large contingent of volunteers. It’s great for local businesses. “We continue to restructure to keep up with growth. In seven years, Barung has doubled in size.” Alan and I discussed the current expansion of Maple Street Cooperative and reminisced about the time we sat across from each other in a draughty office at the

back of the building. We recalled that minor extensions modernised the office and extended the backroom area, which included increased storage and a refrigeration unit for produce. “It’s great to see Maple Street Co-op go from strength to strength and to have been part of its development,” said Alan. This quote by Robert T. Kiyosaki springs to mind when I think of Alan Harrington: There are those who make things happen, there are those who watch things happen and there are those who say, ‘what happened’? It is evident that Alan is the former, he is a man who makes things happen. Alan Harrington focused on the game, Royal Canberra Golf Club - 1986

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enilworth’s well-known resident, Lenore Meldrum, knows a great deal about the town’s history, thanks to her heritage. Lenore’s grandfather was Richard Sims. He and two of his friends, Jack McGinn and Edward Pickering, are three men firmly etched in Kenilworth’s history.

The property her grandfather leased in 1890 remains the family home to this day, somewhere Lenore returned to in 2002 after years spent away.

“Grandfather and two of his friends decided they were going to apply for lease land here,” Lenore recalls. “The year was 1890 and farm land had just been made available in the area.” Travelling from their hometown of Enoggera, “they caught the train as far as they could then walked to Gympie looking for land,” Lenore says. “They found land they could afford at Yahoo Creek, which is now Gheerulla Creek.” Lenore explains to me that Gheerulla is where the township of Kenilworth originated; it wasn’t until the early 1900s the community officially

“People who grew up here or pass through here as children, they consider Kenilworth home and they come back,” she says. It’s this emotional tie with the town that saw Lenore return to the area for her retirement. Shortly after, Lenore began volunteering at the Kenilworth Historical Museum. Her family has strong connections to the museum, which celebrated 40 years in January. “In 1981 the museum was opened on this site,” Lenore explains. “It’s considered the first historical museum in the old Maroochy Shire.” Museum opening day 1950 - Lenore's father, Councillor Bert Sims, in the brown shirt, and Harry Welch, co-author of Hinka Booma to Kenilworth. Image supplied by Lenore Meldrum

Gesturing to a photo hanging above the front desk, she points out her father who stands at a microphone in front of a crowd of people on the museum’s open day. “My dad was councillor here at the time,” Lenore says with a smile. “He organised the lease of the land from the council for this site. It has been operating here ever since, still run by volunteer members.” Lenore herself has been busy in her volunteer position as president for the Kenilworth and District Historical Association. “I’ve enjoyed the research side of it,” she admits, and it shows. Lenore becomes entirely animated as she speaks about the research she’s conducted for the museum, which makes complete sense when she reveals her previous career. After completing a dual degree in Education and Psychology at James Cook University, Lenore went on to become a prolific research assistant specialising in psychological trauma. Working with the University of Queensland, Queensland Health, Surf Life Saving Queensland and renowned psychiatrist Beverley Raphael among others, Lenore forged a fascinating career that saw her involved in the early foundations of psychological trauma support in the workplace. “My first job was hypnotising first year students at the University of Queensland,” she recalls. “One of my classmates in Psychology had a job on this project and they were looking for an extra research assistant, and she recommended me.” The project was based on findings from overseas court cases suggesting eye witness accounts could be altered through hypnosis. “It was fascinating,” she says with a wide grin. “It was one of those life experiences I’m so pleased I had.”

Although Lenore constructed an impressive career in research, volunteer work has long been a passion of hers. “As a volunteer, I helped set up the peer-support program for Surf Life Saving Queensland,” she says, a training program that is now used nationally. “That’s probably one of the things I’m most proud of,” shares Lenore, remembering one of her surf life saving students who found her years later to say he still uses her training manuals after every rescue. Come retirement it was only natural that Lenore return to the family property in Gheerulla. “It’s that link that brings people back,” she says, attributing her return to the sentiment long-time locals have for the community.

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The town has a long history as a cooperative community, “Kenilworth was referred to as running their community on ‘rational socialist lines’, and that’s how they survived,” she says citing an article published in the Gympie Times in 1896.

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When farmers first arrived in the area land was not considered commercially viable due to the distance from markets. “Residents gathered together to work cooperatively,” she says. “That’s how the community started and survived.” Lenore lists the many sites in Kenilworth that exist purely because the community banded together, including the swimming pool, hall, and town park. “That cooperative nature continues on to this day,” Lenore says. “It’s part of our history, and the reason I’m so passionate about keeping this going is, if we don’t record our history, it’s going to be taken into a central museum somewhere and be a small section in a corner.” To say Kenilworth’s history would be relegated to the dusty corner of a large museum is somewhat sobering and speaks to the need for younger generations to get involved in chronicling the past and present. Something that is not lost on Lenore, subtly suggesting the museum needs “more young people involved” as she shows me around the space. Her innate love of history and the research involved in sharing the story of our forebears could rouse an affection for antiquity in just about anyone.

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The days when Company Directors could plead ignorance of their Company’s affairs are long gone with the courts showing very little sympathy for Director who use ignorance as a defence. Directors are expected to: • Be proactive and actively participate in the management of the Company. Total nonparticipation is impermissible; • Understand the role that a Director performs; • Ensure that the solvency of the Company can be monitored on a continuing basis.

PIECED TOGETHER PERFECTLY The Maleny Arts and Crafts Group (MACG) began in 1977 and was incorporated in 1991; the aim was to encourage and promote artistic endeavours in the hinterland. One colourful group within MACG caught our HT writer’s eye in particular, the Quilters, and so she went to meet these very busy and talented ladies!

Directors in particular have an obligation to prevent their Company from incurring debts that the Company cannot pay for. It is the Company’s cash-flow which is of crucial importance and this is where the line between solvent and insolvent trading can be found. A Company is only solvent if it is able to pay all of its debts “as and when they fall due” – not just some of its debts. If it is alleged that a Director has contravened the Corporations Act in relation to insolvent trading the Director must be able to prove one of the following as defence: • when the Company incurred the debt the Director had reasonable grounds to expect that the Company was solvent and would remain solvent even if the debt was incurred; or • when the Company incurred the debt the Director had relied upon the information from a subordinate; or • that when the debt was incurred the Director, because of illness or some other good reason, was unable to take part in the management of the company at that time; or • that the Director took all reasonable steps to stop the Company from incurring the debt. It is clear that although Directors may delegate certain responsibilities to other subordinates in the Company, they are still obliged to have an active role in the management of the affairs of the Company. To fail in this obligation to properly discharge the duties of the office of a Director could lead to personal exposure to liability and in many cases significant sums of money.

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

by JACQUI HENSEL

he warmth and beauty of the quilts made by the ladies of the Maleny Arts and Crafts Quilting Group is only matched by the warmth and generosity of the skilled craftswomen who make them. Often assembled from donated scraps, each quilt is unique and destined to be a gift for rural women attending the Dragonfly health retreats, organised by Sr Christine Henry of the Downs and West Community Support (DWCS) organisation. The coordinator for the MACG Quilters, Anita Turner, says proudly that the group is keen to help rural women in need and that the DWCS organisation is a direct link. Anita has been a part of MACG and the Quilters for seventeen years, holding most board positions including

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the president’s role. With her oversight the group has flourished. “One way or another we have always donated items to support various causes. With donated materials most of the quilts are self-funded,” Anita says. “From the bushfires to the floods, we try our best to provide some items. However, the Downs and West Community Support goes out west and donates to farming families. And that was something that resonated with our group. “Some of our members have come off the land, and they know how hard times of drought can be. They also know how much receiving a handmade item can mean,” Anita explains. “We have a variety of quilts, lap-warmer quilts, toys, placemats or bags that we donate. Up to ten ladies regularly work on quilts and other items for the project.

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“This time we are donating 35 quilts as we haven’t been able to pass them on to Sr Christine due to Covid restrictions. She is about to resume her trips out to Taroom, St George, the Burnett region and the Darling Downs, which is great news,” Anita smiles.

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“The DWCS have planned to have two Dragonfly retreats in 2021 to make up for not having one this year and we know the quilts will be going where they are appreciated.” The weekends are a chance to recharge, but more importantly to check in on health matters that get pushed to the bottom of the list. Mammograms and diabetes checks, as well as Tia Chi, yoga, dance, and a chance to learn a new skill, all while having time out and connecting with other rural women. Each guest receives a beautiful quilt from the MACG Quilters to take home and be reminded of the weekend. “While it is easiest to work individually on a quilt, it is lovely to have company while you work. Coming in each week is a great chance for a catch up and to keep motivated. It’s also a chance to get help or support another quilter. “We have a lot of mentoring going on. Our group is very happy to have beginners as well as more experienced quilters. It is a love;y group, warm and friendly,” says Anita.

Also during morning tea is ‘Show and Tell’, where beautiful, colourful quilts are unfurled for the admiration of the gathered women. The oohs and aahs and wows are a wonderful feedback for the creators, who will never see their quilt again. “And before Covid 19 we had wonderful morning teas! It will be nice when we can get back to enjoying all these small things again. I’m sure some of our members love coming for the morning tea and the company nearly more than for the quilting,” Anita laughs. “All 13 groups under the MACG umbrella are happy to have beginners and support them as they develop their skills. Some quilts are available from the MACG shop in town, plus we always make a raffle quilt for the Autumn Fair each year,” Anita concludes. Don’t forget to visit the MACG Gallery in Maple Street, open everyday from 9am-4pm to view the beautiful handcrafted items they have for sale. MACG can be contacted via email malenyartsandcraftsgroup@gmail.com or further information can be found on the website malenyartsandcraftsinc.com.

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Sr Christine Henry with Anita Turner. Anita made the quilt which has been donated to the Dragonfly Retreat run by the Downs and West Community Support Group

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Explore

Gorge-ess Obi Obi Each month, HT writer Sarah Vercoe shares her favourite hinterland places where you can explore, rejuvenate, or relax and just ‘be’.

Navigating the vine-covered forest you’ll rock-hop across streams, clamber over moss-covered logs, and venture down questionable embankments laced with spider webs. It may seem ludicrous at times but, to be honest, forging on is somewhat gratifying. Once you’ve made it past all of nature’s hurdles and found your way to the top of the giant boulders lining Obi Obi Creek, that first glimpse of Obi Obi Gorge is exhilarating. Every direction offers something different. Probe the trees lining the stream in search of secret waterfalls, rock-hop across the creek to the gorge for a refreshing float in the waterhole, or enjoy a brief interlude on one of the boulders to admire the view and appreciate the region’s fascinating natural history.

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bi Obi Gorge is the kind of place you go to escape the crowds. Most hikers lacing up at the Baroon Pocket entrance to Kondalilla National Park are headed in the opposite direction, along the more popular Kondalilla trail.

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But if it’s seclusion you’re seeking, a waterfall or two, and a fresh waterhole to dip your toes in at the end, Obi Obi Gorge is the dark horse you’ve been searching for. Finding tranquility here is easy. Almost instantly the trail introduces you to the first cascade tumbling over rocks beneath a wooden bridge, flowing down to a small waterhole. While it’s not advisable to suit-up here for a dip, this short aside is a stunning prelude to the trail’s end.

Formed over millions of years, the gorge is a result of ancient volcanic activity. Flowing water has further carved out the ravine, providing a haven for wildlife and weary hikers. For those in search of solitude and a little adventure, Obi Obi Gorge may just surprise you. The Obi Obi Gorge can be accessed from Montville. There is a carpark near Baroon Pocket Dam on Narrows Road, with Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk details on a map at the carpark. From there you can walk down to the picturesque Obi Obi Gorge. Please note: there are no toilets here and it is not accessible for wheelchairs.

Turning left at the signed junction you’ll descend down a leaf-strewn path sheathed in verdant ferns towards a secluded pocket of Obi Obi Creek. With the well-trodden path eventually morphing into an ambiguous trail, literally immersing yourself in nature is a right of passage to the Gorge. Take the opportunity to fully embrace your inner Bear Grylls. There are ample opportunities to forge your Sal, using the existing image... own pathwill and be delve into the forest in search of hidden waterfalls or the inconspicuous amongst the trees.

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Manager Charlotte Fogarty-Henderson, Business Manager Peter Pamment, Manager Fiona Emberton and Manager Coby Verstraten outside the new look Maple Street Co-op

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he Maple Street Coop is looking more inviting than ever since its expansion. Wider aisles easier for wheelchairs and prams, a sense of space and light, and clearer signage all add to the enjoyment of shopping for fresh, organic and ethical products and food items.

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Walking in through the new entrance, the welcoming feel is palpable, with wooden floors and shelving, handwritten signs on chalkboards, and baskets full of flowers and locally sourced fruit and vegetables. Taking a wander around the shop, you will find everything from Hemp shampoo and Castille soap, to bulk produce, environmentally friendly lunchboxes and cruelty-free make-up. Assistant Manager, Fiona Emberton, joins me to chat about the ‘new look’ Maple Street Co-op. “Would you believe it, we are still stocking the same products as before, but it looks like we have more due to the redesign of the space,” Fiona smiles. “We have about four-and-a-half-thousand lines. If we don’t have it and a customer asks for it, we can usually get it in.” Fiona has noticed that the things that didn’t sell so well previously are now selling, because customers can

see them clearly. “We stock all the basic staples, and we are encouraging people to buy bulk. It’s zero waste and cheaper! When I go to other shops, I am shocked at the price difference.”

We walk past the shelves full of loaves and Fiona points to one called ‘Jeremiah’s Crust’. “These should come with a health warning,” she says, “because you eat it all at once!”

Fruit and vegetables are bought in season and in small quantities, so they stay fresh. “We like to think we are part of the Slow Movement,” Fiona explains. “Coming here is also a social experience, people chat, and locals contribute to evolving the store.”

The shop also stocks plenty of gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan products, and they aim for Fairtrade wherever possible. “We actually dropped a popular line of tea because we found out they weren’t dealing fairly with the farmers,” Fiona shares.

She takes me over to the front window, where two sturdy and beautiful long shelves are the base for showcasing the produce. “Matthew Davies, a local woodworker, made these for us using the Japanese wabisabi approach, working with the grain and imperfections in the wood.

The staff all look happy, which is another reason why the atmosphere is so welcoming. “We have decent working conditions, and we encourage a bit of fun too. The staff came up with names for some of the aisles, and I particularly like ‘Menstruation Station!” Fiona laughs. “You couldn’t do that in a big corporate supermarket.”

“The Blackall Range Woodworkers Guild have made tables for us, and Rob Outridge from the Maleny IGA helped with our ergonomic wooden counters.”

Maleny and the surrounding areas are rapidly becoming must-visit food destinations, and Fiona is proud of the fact that The Guardian ran a piece recently highlighting two venues in particular, “The Maleny Food Co. next door, and us. That’s saying something.”

Fiona points to an exquisite glass-blown lamp hanging down from the window, “Marc Kalifa donated these, and so many people comment on them.” (Marc’s work can be seen in the Art on Cairncross Gallery in Maleny.)

As a side note, I later bit into my dark chocolate and strawberry treat and it was a taste explosion of sweetness and joy – I will be back for more!

My eyes are drawn to some large glass jars, holding delicious, shiny, chocolate creations. “These are our strawberries freeze-dried in dark, white or milk chocolate.” Fiona pops a couple in a paper bag for me for later.

You can find Maple Street Co-op at 37 Maple Street, Maleny. Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-4.30am, Sunday 9am-3.30pm. Visit: maplestreet.coop

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Regardless of whether it is fine dining or a casual café you can be sure that unique culinary experience awaits. The Hinterland Times Food, Drink and Dine Guide introduces visitors and reminds locals about the delicious dining options on the range.

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Make a date with Mapleton Country Markets Jennie from Hinter Essentials has a range of handmade soaps and bath salts to support skin wellness. Everyone can live their lives incorporated with luxurious products that are chemical-free, good for your skin, body and mind. Hinter Essentials use natural butters and oils that assist to protect and moisturise your skin. They also have no synthetic fragrances and use only pure essential oils and botanicals to support relaxation, with aromas that are sweet, earthy and fruity. (All come in biodegradable and recyclable packaging.) Kristine will have her stunning eco-dyed silk scarves – these are created using the foliage from her local garden, as well as her handmade cards featuring photographs of her eco-dyed scarves. Don’t forget to pick up your fresh fruit and vegetables, honey, Bunya nut pesto, jams and chutneys, nuts, ginger, turmeric and finger limes. Hugely popular Hippyshack Creations will be showcasing their wares at the market

any of you have been patiently waiting so you can indulge again in the Mapleton Country Markets’ delicious gluten-free and regular waffles with seasonal fruit, ice-cream or cream. Well, on March 27 from 8am until 12 noon you can finally enjoy these scrumptious creations! Listen to the live entertainment in the cool of the trees with the Coffee and a Cookie Van, who serve barista-

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Stop and say hello to the friendly stallholders with their unique gifts and wares, they do all love a chat. Plenty of free easy parking is behind the Mapleton Hall. (Sorry no dogs allowed.) For enquires call Paula on 0419 726 603 or email countrymarket. mapleton@gmail.com Hinter Essentials are gorgeous natural products to protect and moisturise your skin

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SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Nambour Village Square Market - Thursdays 9am -2pm

Montville Growers and Makers Market - 7:30am to 12:00pm

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community news Anyone interested in joining would be most welcome and for more information aboutthe club please speak to Jill on 54390316 or Janet on 0448845303. View Clubs raise money for the Smith Family and Learning for Life Program at all theirfunctions and supports four Learning for Life students. For more information, visit: view.org.au

this mammoth day for lovers of collectables, vintage, retro and antique pieces. Collectorama consists of approximately 150 stalls, with collectables sourced and curated with care. There is also plenty of opportunity for traders and dealers to sell or buy larger items – just remember to bring photographs of anything that’s too hefty for the fair! Open from 7am until 2pm, with free parking, and admission $6 adults, kids under 12 free. Along with a vast array to peruse and many knowledgeable people on hand, there are food trucks and coffee vans to sustain you as you take your time and enjoy the day. Collectorama is proud to support WILVOS Wildlife Volunteers.

Thanks to Danny Rose In 1994, the Maleny Cooperative Club Society trading as the Upfront Club opened. It was the heart and hub of the town for 22 years before closing its doors in 2016, leaving a void in the artistic community. In December last year local, Steve McLeish started a coffee group at Maleny Lane each Saturday morning with the idea to help keep the arts alive and the community connected. Those gatherings conceived the FrontUp Chalkboard, emulating the Upfront Club’s Blackboard sessions. The first FrontUp evening was on Monday, February 22 and will continue every Monday, 6–9.30pm at Maleny Lane with entertainment and a variety of delicious food. Gay Liddington created a tribute book for Danny Rose (pictured with daughter Chiara) which was signed by members of the community. Bernard O’Scanaill presented the book to Danny for his service to the UpFront Club in particular, its music and arts scene.

View Club invitation Glasshouse Country View Club recently met for a lunch at a member’s home to bid farewell to one of their founder members – it was a lovely day and the ladies all provided something towards lunch which was quite a feast. On April 7 the ladies will meet at Sit and Chill café in Beerburrum at 10am for morning tea followed by a stroll along the walking track for those wishing to participate. On April 21, the group will meet for their luncheon meeting at Glasshouse RSL Club at 11am for a 11.30am start.

Friendship Force Friendship Force Sunshine Coast is part of a global nonprofit organisation going local this year due to the challenges of COVID restrictions. Its activities over the past 30 plus years have melded journeys and home stays with other clubs, both nationally and around the world, enjoying friendships and cultural exchanges wherever they go. The club held its inaugural meeting for 2021 at the Mapleton Men’s Shed, and four new members were welcomed into the club. Future activities this year include regular luncheons while exploring the local region, Zoom trivia nights, a tag-along driving tour and possible future journeys with other clubs in Australia and New Zealand if and when restrictions ease. There are 23 clubs in Australia and over 300 worldwide. For further information about the club and its activities visit its Facebook page, or the website: friendshipforcesunshinecoast. org.au or call 54717338.

Collectorama returns Yes, this vintage fair of epic proportions is back on March 6 at the Nambour Showgrounds in Coronation Avenue. This popular fair has been going strong for 30 years, with event originators, Laurie and Tom Wall, consistently organising

Knitfest welcomes dragons! Maleny wasn’t the same without it in 2020 – that splash of colour and woolly magic that the annual Knitfest brings. This is a much-loved festival where the lampposts, trees, benches, bikes and sculptures are wrapped in cheerful crochet designs, and many of the locals are too! Organiser Debs Swain recently announced this year’s theme ‘There’s a dragon in my garden’ – so be prepared to see visual fairy tales unfold throughout the town on the weekend of July 3-4. Now in its fifth year, Knitfest will be a smaller event due to COVID, with a reduced number of venues, workshops and stalls – for more information or to get involved visit: knitfest.com au or call Debs on 0417 626167. If you are interested in yarn-bombing a tree or two, head over to the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre every Tuesday, 10am – 12 noon, where a weekly yarn-bombing group will be gathering to get crafty!

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It takes a village!

and has had several meetings with Council to call on them to assist these venues with their issues, so that they can open their doors.

Nambour is on the cusp of becoming a drawcard for local bands, singer-songwriters and performers, with the proposed opening of two new music venues in the centre of town.

“We want to begin to activate the Nambour Special Entertainment Precinct, start hosting live gigs and encouraging visitors to town, as was intended when it was created,” said Andrea. “The ongoing drive to reinvigorate Nambour also continues with the new tram, as well as funds to beautify the town centre and rebranding the town.” Andrea Kirwin believes that music and street art have a huge part to play and has recently been collaborating with Street Art Nambour to add a new rainbow mural to Queen Street. “If we all do our part creatively, with support from the community, we can make this happen. Nambour will become the place people want to play. Like Tamworth, Nashville and Graceland. “The Big Pineapple Festival is a fantastic example that if you build it they will come. I am excited to be a part of this community!”

Andrea Kirwin with some of the Nambour music industry representatives

usician Andrea Kirwin, who runs Peace Run Records in Nambour’s Queen Street, was a key player in the beginning stages of this project.

A champion for music, Andrea has established her own recording studio, offers live-stream shows, garden gigs, music lessons and regular concerts. With plenty of talented creatives in this area, many involved in projects with Andrea, it seemed only logical to her that Nambour become a hub for music lovers. “The two potential new venues are The Presynct – which is the old Dimmeys, and also a new proposed ‘Rock’n’Roll’ venue with beer garden on Bury Lane,” said Andrea.

The Nambour art and music scene is about to take off, with more people expressing interest in helping these venues get off the ground. Andrea believes one of the reasons why the community is so motivated to help is because these venues are being run by music industry people, rather than developers.

have been meeting casually since December to try to activate the Special Entertainment Precinct. “The meet ups were initially started when I visited both venue owners in December and found that they were having trouble getting answers from Council about zoning, noise restrictions and were up for tens of thousands of dollars in council fees just to put in their applications,” shared Andrea.

“It is going to be a big task to get these venues open under the current regulations, and without community support we may lose the opportunity to have these two proposed music venues in Nambour. “We would love more support from the wider community, from Nambour, Palmwoods, Forest Glen, up to Mapleton and Maleny.

This was partly due to both venues having unique circumstances: one being a heritage-listed venue (The Old Vogue Theatre) and the other being partly an old loading bay shed.

“These venues are currently in round table talks with Council, who are committed to helping them with their applications in the coming months.”

“I decided to ask the venues to meet with local council member David Law, new Labor MP Member for Nicklin, Rob Skelton, and other interested parties, to try to help them overcome these issues.”

This has been spurred on by a collective of music industry professionals and local council members that

After three months of meetings and hardly any ground made, Re-imagine Nambour became involved

“Let’s help the Nambour Special Entertainment Precinct become a must-visit destination for art and music lovers!” smiled Andrea. If you would like to become involved you can send an email to Neelam@peacerunrecords.com and you will be added to the mailing list about the upcoming meetings.

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SHORT CUTS GLASSHOUSE MUSOS

THE CHIX

On the second Tuesday of the month the Glasshouse Musos run an Open Mic event at Beerwah Hotel. The next one is Tuesday, March 9, from 6-9pm. The Glasshouse Musos can’t guarantee a spot if you haven’t booked, but may be able to get you on. It’s a great night! For updates and to book a spot, visit: facebook.com/groups/musosclub

Fancy some blues, soul, gospel and R’n’B? Then head over to the Maleny RSL, 1 Bunya Street, on March 5, where The Chix duo will be playing from 6.30-9.30pm. Entry is $10 on the door. Vix and the Slick Chix (the trio) will be at the Maleny Hotel, 6 Bunya Street on April 3, from 2-5pm.

UPCOMING NAMBOUR FESTIVAL This is a call-out for foodies, wineries, musicians, artists and entertainers! A ‘Food, Ale, Wine, Music, Art Festival’ is coming to Nambour, September 12, 2021, at the Nambour Showgrounds. There will be stalls, shows, food trucks and an estimated crowd of 15000. To be a part of this event, please email your expression of interest to streetartnambour@gmail.com

OLD TIME COUNTRY DANCE Time to dust off those dancing shoes and head for a night with the Silver Comets Band at Kandanga Public Hall! Saturday March 20, doors open 7pm for a 7.30pm start. COVID-style supper is provided, plus lucky door, lucky spot, and Monte Carlo multi-draw raffle. Cost $12, high school students $6, all enquiries: K Worth 0409 843492.

BRIAN MARTIN AND MOUTH ORCHESTRA

BIG BOOK CLUB  Gather with booklovers and readers for the long-awaited return of Maleny’s Big Book Club! Meet in small groups and then enjoy a lively large group discussion about Charlotte McConaghy’s poignant debut novel, The Last Migration. Set in a near future, the novel explores the impact of climate change on threatened species, and yet remains a story of the possibility of hope. Professor Richard Fuller from the Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science, University of Queensland will lead this informative discussion, along with regular discussion facilitator, Sue Collaro. Saturday March 20, 1.30pm – 4pm at the Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, Maleny. Tickets are $20 (including afternoon tea); a small booking fee for online bookings applies: trybooking.com/events/ landing?eid=716506& or buy tickets in Maleny Additions, Shop 3/25 Maple Street, Maleny.

On March 6, Brian Martin will perform solo and with friends at the Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, Maleny. Expect vocal soul and gymnastic vibrancy as well as piano, percussion and audience singing! Mouth Orchestra is an a capella performance vocal group, with harmonies that both soothe and sizzle. Cost: $25, $20 members/ concession, 7-9pm, tickets: trybooking.com/BOLBH

OUTSPOKEN RETURNS! At last Outspoken is back, hoping to stage at least half a dozen events in 2021. The first conversation is with distinguished journalist Marian Wilkinson on April 8 in the Maleny Community Centre, 6pm for a 6.30pm start. Tickets $22, $15 for students and bookings essential. In the summer of 2019/20, as Australia burned, many people wondered why a country with so much to lose through climate change was doing so little. The Carbon Club explores the reasons behind inaction and investigates the small group of key players who determined it. As Wilkinson notes: “This is a story we need to know because we are still trapped in it”. The event will commence with a 15-minute interview with Katie McMahon. For booking details and COVID regulations, please visit: outspokenmaleny.com

RENEGADE FUNK The Renegade Funk Jam returns to the Maleny Lane Night Market for COVID-safe live music and food from around the world, on Friday March 12, from 6-9.30pm. To ensure appropriate social distancing, this show is now ticketed with limited capacity. Book a table of four or six, entry $10 per person, visit their FB page for ticket links.

CALLING AUSTRALIAN WRITERS  Page Turner Awards is inviting Australian writers to join their community of writers and get involved in the Page Turner Awards 2021. The Page Turner Awards is an inclusive writing and book awards with one goal – to change the lives of as many writers as possible. There are talented undiscovered writers in the Australian writing community with undiscovered literary gems, and Page Turner Awards can’t wait to pass your story to their panel of influential literary judges, publishers and film producers. Prizes span everything from mentorships to audiobook production and publishing packages. Screenwriters may also get their film script optioned. For more details visit pageturnerawards.com, the awards close at the end of May 2021.

ART TRAIL  Open Studios Sunshine Coast from March 20-28, is a celebration of the vibrant and diverse art scene, offering a unique opportunity to explore the assorted range of artist’s studios and galleries located in the Sunshine Coast region. Established and emerging artists exhibit a diverse selection of original ceramics, drawing, glass, mixedmedia, painting, photography, print and sculpture which means there is something for everyone. Free and open to the public, the annual Open Studios Sunshine Coast 2021 will showcase 50+ artists and approximately 40 studios and galleries through the two-weekend art trail throughout the region. Visit openstudiossunshinecoast.com. au for more details and the artists participating in Open Studios Sunshine Coast. (Pictured is Open Studios artist Marcel Desbiens, based in Landsborough.)

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SHAKESPEARE: THE GUIDED TOUR  The Maleny Players break new ground with Shakespeare: The Guided Tour. Don’t worry, there is no gimmicky ‘updating’ here. This is the real thing; it’s just packaged differently. It’s a lively, fast-paced compilation of brief excerpts from a range of plays, each relating to a particular theme. Linking narration from your ‘tour guide’ provides context and there is some authentic live music. A show that will revive memories and display overlooked gems. It will remind you that Shakespeare is not there to be revered, but to be relished. March 12-14 at the Maleny Playhouse, tickets available at malenyplayers.org For further information phone Andrew on: 0467 038 755. (Pictured are Sam Hamilton-Barry and Barbara Thomas in rehearsal.)

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DAVID SPICER Performing at The Jazz Sessions this month will be one of Brisbane's most in-demand piano players, David Spicer, who is also a singer, composer, producer and educator. As part of his teaching role at the Queensland Conservatorium, David has brought together many of his vocal students to form a jazz harmony group - the In-Voices. David will be performing beautiful interpretations of jazz standards and will also showcase some of his talented students. David has been a finalist for international competitions, including the prestigious Australian National Jazz Awards - which only features piano every seven years. The Jazz Sessions is held at The Glass House Brewery, 8/330 Mons Road, Forest Glen, Sunday March 28, 6-8.30pm. ticket includes a two-course meal: stickytickets.com.au/9b8jt

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Local author relishes rain!

CELEBRATE ST PADDY’S DAY! Keen to get green with good friends? Well, the lively Uncle Salty duo of Damien "Barnsey" Barnes and Brett Campbell are playing classic rock at Finbars for the Saint Paddy’s Day Afterparty! St Patrick's Day is a religious and cultural celebration that observes the death of St.Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Wherever Irish folk find themselves across the world, March 17 has become a celebration of Irish culture with parades, music, special foods, dancing, drinking and a whole load of green! This day of Irish revelry and music is happening a couple of days later at Finbars in Maleny, hence being called an ‘afterparty’! Come and join in on Friday March 19, from 6.30pm.

RODGERS & HART SONGBOOK  The Aaron Jansz Band presents The Songbook of Rodgers & Hart. This performance celebrates their prolific 23-year songwriting partnership, writing for 28 stage musicals, resulting in over 500 songs. The timeless nature of the Rodgers and Hart songbook has been displayed by artists ranging from Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, to Dianna Krall and Harry Connick Junior. Band members: Jess Spina: voice, Shannon Marshall: trumpet, Damian Sim: piano, Luke McIntosh: double bass, and Aaron Jansz: drum set. Millwell Road Community Centre, 11 Millwell Road East, Maroochydore. March 28, hall doors open at 1pm, music from 1.30pm to 4pm, tickets $25, seniors $23. BYO, and Coffee Crew on site. Parking available undercover in the plaza. Tickets: ticketebo.com.au/jazz-blues-collective, enquiries: 0417633734.

GENTLE JAZZ ATM ON SITE FREE PARKING

he saying goes that ‘we all have a book in us’, and in Rachel Dobson’s case there are quite a few - in her cupboard! “I’ve been writing journals and stories for years,” Rachel shared. “I get them out of my brain and into a cupboard, usually!”

weather and they have become very bored. Fortunately for the two of them, there's an adventure about to start! Rachel plans to donate the proceeds to Drought Angels.

“I heard the Drought Angels as guest speakers asking for volunteers out west. I was disappointed I couldn’t However, one story, The Cloud volunteer due to the logistics of Wrangler, has made it out, thanks to the work (Rachel runs Sweets on Maple Queensland rain. in Maleny) and having children, so I decided this would be another way to “Sometimes when we’ve had visitors, contribute,” explained Rachel. the rain would set in and I was sick of our visitors moaning, ‘It’s supposed to be “Now I need to live up to my sunny all the time’ and then never going promise to help them, and get my books out,” she laughed, “so I wrote a story to sold!” get it off my chest.” You can find The Cloud Wrangler This beautifully illustrated children’s in Rosetta Books, Maleny; or on the story centres on Matilda Jayne and her Drought Angels website: droughtangels. adorable dog who have decided that org.au, or Amazon Australia, and there is no more fun to be had in the wet Dymocks.

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Antique, Vintage and Collectables Fair The St Georges in the Hills Concert Series is delighted to welcome guest performer Michael Faragher, the well-known and loved Brisbane jazz pianist, to their first concert of the year. Michael has been commissioned to compose for ABC orchestras, and other commercial work in film and television and, by invitation, performed in many Australian jazz festivals. The musical programme includes beautiful renditions of popular jazz pieces, and Michael will be accompanied by talented young vocalist and local Maleny identity, Emily Davies. Gentle Jazz is being held on March 13 at 3pm at St George’s Anglican Church, Maleny. Tickets are $20 per head and limited; so please book early on Trybooking or through Susan Myring on 5494 3062 or 0407 953 225.

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Letters

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.

Talk about trees

Congratulations to everyone at HT for such a great publication. Your Back to Nature section in the Hinterland Times is a must read for me. I am concerned, however, that most articles on “nature” and “wildlife” seem to concentrate on the critters.

Beautiful photographs of the Maleny Spiny Crayfish, Tidda and Fraser and the beautiful birds will, without doubt, engage the reader. We have visited the AWC property at Curramore. AWC, Klaus and his team are congratulated for the amazing way they are putting back the forest. They are fortunate that because they have a magnificent stand of remnant forest, they do not need to replant in cleared areas. The forest is assisting to repair itself. As part of your article on the AWC property the sanctuary's endangered animal species were listed but there is no such list for the six threatened plant species. Many landowners on the Blackall Range have spent many years planting thousands of trees at great effort and cost to re-establish the native forest. Ask any of these landowners and they will be able to tell you the names of the trees that are specific to their properties, the names of the trees they have planted and how the trees begin the process of establishing a healthy forest. I understand why the critters are so popular, but they are there because of the habitat developed by the plants. As one of the landowners hard at work putting back the forest, I ask that the trees always be included. Let us learn their names and recognise their integral role in the environment. The plants and animals are part of an interdependent system, but the plants do most of the heavy lifting. Indigenous peoples thought trees were part of their communities – part of their mob. Trees sustain us. Dianne Lanskey Flaxton

Ed note: Thanks for your letter, Dianne, and for all the work you do for our community and environment. We do have a column each month by Tony Wootton called About That Tree. In the last few months he has discussed saving/ checking trees; the Eucalypts, Coral Trees and the Blackwood Tree. However, we are always keen for more articles on native trees and plants, and how to help nurture them; so we invite anyone knowledgeable in that field to please contact us.

One single mum I know with three kids and a dog went to look at a very small home in desperation – there was black mould across the ceiling, asbestos walls and yet the asking rent was the same as a house with none of these issues. What is our government doing? What is the Sunshine Coast Council doing? WHEN will they admit this is a massive crisis and do something about it?! Why are we voting for these people, when they do nothing but think of profit and seem to be totally ignoring the housing crisis right in front of them?

Housing Crisis

Jessica Lawrence Palmwoods

What is going on with our housing? How can it be that people with decent jobs are finding themselves homeless? Families who have lived in an area for years, with kids at schools are being forced to uproot because there is NOTHING available for them. Rents are shooting up, with huge amounts of people applying for one home. People who have saved over $20k, with steady jobs, are finding they are nowhere near able to buy anything. Why is housing a commodity when it should be a basic human right to have a roof over your head, like food and water? How can this be happening in our country, in our state, in our Sunshine Coast community? People are living in cabins, caravans, in some cases their CARS, because they cannot find homes. This is not right.

Stop the scams I would like to let the community know about a useful pocketbook to stop people being scammed, called The Little Black Book of Scams. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), this booklet is recognised internationally as an important tool for consumers and small businesses to learn about scams including: the most common scams to watch out for; the different ways scammers can contact you; the tools scammers use to trick you; the warning signs; how to protect yourself, and where you can find help. You can place an order for hard copies of The Little Black Book of Scams by emailing publishing.unit@accc.gov.au or by contacting the Infocentre on 1300 302 502. They only deliver to addresses within Australia, and digital copies are also available.

How can a family from Maleny have to move to Gympie or further afield, because there is nothing around? A family from Eudlo I know have two weeks left to find a home, and everywhere they look, they are in competition with at least 30 others in similar circumstances.

Crossword No. 317

Bartender: “That’ll be $8.50.” The horse pays and drinks his beer. Bartender: “We don’t get many horses here.” Horse: “Well, with prices like that, what’d you expect?” I saw this advert in a window that said: ‘Television for sale, $1, volume stuck on full’. I thought, “I can’t turn that down.”

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Cousin of your daughter (5) Capital of Bhutan (7) Minor Biblical prophet (5) Execute (7) Earthquake scale (7) Dark brown (9) Capital of Austria (6) Home (9) Ask for a loan (3) Not sweet (3) Wand showing sovereignty (7) Lounges (7) Frustrate (6) Shutting (7) Kind of month (5) Fabric woven from flax yarns (5)

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Daren Edwards Detective Senior Sergeant Officer in Charge, Sunshine Coast District

Bad Joke of the Month So, a horse walks into a bar and orders a beer.

Single things (5) Marine calamity (9) Abominable snowman (4) Teacher (10) Form of bowling (6) Termination of a pregnancy (8) Stiffness in the joints (10) Peruse (4) Needless bustle (4) Eye-glasses (10) Statue support (8) LIke some mammoths (6) From e.g. Portsmouth or Basingstoke (10) Taverns (4) Opponent (9) Prolonged pain (5)

I thought it was worthwhile sharing this to help protect people.

A wonderful thing about true laughter is that is just destroys any kind of system of dividing people.

– John Cleese

A priest, a rabbit, and a minister walk into a bar. The bartender asks the rabbit, “What will you have?” The rabbit shakes his head and answers, “I have no idea, the only reason that I am here is because of Autocorrect.” What do you call an unpredictable camera? A loose Canon. I told my girlfriend that she drew her eyebrows on too high. She seemed surprised.

Sudoku No. 1

Poets

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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.

MAROOCHY! WHAT'S LEFT (PRE 2003)

I grabbed my Bundy and poetry book then headed for Ninderry for another look, When I reached my spot and settled down my faithful dog went to look around, The North Maroochy River is meandering through the cane. Running straight through the middle of North Arm Then close to what’s now Ginger town. My old blue dog appeared without a sound, gave me a nod, nothing was found, She wandered over to lie at my feet, she was ready, though pretended to sleep. As I opened my book and gazed on down, I think of all this beauty around Yandina town. I see smoke bubbling up out of the Nambour Mill. Telegraphing the message the cane seasons with us still. Looking at the places all the cane surrounds enveloping the country and all the towns You can see it stretching, reaching, and lapping up all the ground. Or is it what they call progress that's expanding from the towns. Building upon open spaces that were vacant but are now city-bound. Look at Dunethin Rock protruding from the ground. It's rough, yet smooth in places and looks a dirty brown, It’s majestic to the river and the land that’s all around. There’s a jetty that rolls out from under, it looks like that from here. A boat ramp and a road are winding down through the trees, Past the old houses and the new ones erected randomly, Making the rock appear sick because of the ending of serenity. See Coolum Mountain like a plate with just one pea, Standing out so proud between the land and the sea. The houses are getting closer, surrounding and squeezing the pea. It looks like it's going to burst to escape the growing acne. At night it looks like a space that hasn't yet been filled Surrounded by flickering lights that are trying to find a key That unlocks the open space to make way for the buildings to be. Then follow the lazy river down to the sea. You notice the change in colour like it knows what’s going to be. See the malignant concrete reaching for the sky. Spreading, reaching, clawing like fingers on a hand, Slowly covering up all the beauty and every bit of vacant land, The beauty becomes a picture, a memory in people’s minds, I hope someone has painted it to remind all of this find. This they call progress, of life that has to be With cancerous concrete and all roads leading to the sea. © Richard Slypen

SOUNDS OF SILENCE Peace, as we know it Flows into our mind Feeling so spellbound In a deep warp of time Echoing into a spiritual flame Spaces of nothingness - everything to gain As we cling to each other Climbing mountains of love Falling then flying into clouds up above Each one a fragment Of our own creation Filled with desire And imagination We are so blessed To live as we do So listen - just listen To the sounds passing through © Jan Hopkins

BABIES AND POWER TOOLS Reefs and fossil fuels, reefs and fossil fuels Go together like babies and power tools Please don’t think I’m preaching You can’t have coal without mass bleaching Reefs and coal mines, reefs and coal mines Go together like prams across rail lines The story has a moral You can’t have coal without dead coral. Risks are socialised, profits are privatised They go together when greed is supersized This we tell Adani We care more for the reef than money. © Jenny Fitzgibbon

Keep sending us your poems - we love receiving your creative work! To submit your work for possible publication,email: editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au or post: PO Box 818, Maleny 4552 Word limit per poem (due to space) is 300 words.

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Let’s Talk Business

Martin and Lisa Rudd from Circuit Alert, Nambour

Gone Bonkers

Gone Bonkers Discounts is an Aladdin’s cave of well-priced products – and they are now celebrating 20 years in Maleny. But there is something else on an intrinsic level that owner Carol-Ann Rofe would like to focus on.

one Bonkers Discounts is one of those shops where you find all the miscellaneous things you need from time to time: candles, picture frames, arts supplies, fancy dress costumes, kitchen utensils – you name it, they probably have it!

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Kenilworth, hoping to help a children’s home in Nepal. “I was involved,” shared Karina, “and Carol-Ann rang and said, ‘I will help you do anything, but don’t ask me to come on the committee’.” “Then 12 years ago I joined the committee and have been there ever since,” laughed Carol-Ann. Any money made in the shop goes back to Nepal. “With a lot of charities 85% goes to administration, and only 15% gets to the people,” said Karina.

When I went to meet owner Carol-Ann Rofe recently, she warmly welcomed me with a cup of tea and introduced me to Karina Flemming, her friend who runs The Nepali Shop nearby.

“We’ve built a school, and now the ablutions block is being built, a teaching area for the village, and accommodation, so that if one of the kids has a grandparent living two days away, they can come and stay and teach all the kids the culture of that village.”

Selling stylish, floaty and ethically sourced clothing, the most important aspect of The Nepali Shop, however, is that it is run entirely by volunteers aiming to raise funds for Shed the Light. This nonprofit organisation works with communities, children and young people in Nepal to assist in their empowerment and sustainable development.

Any donations over $2 are tax deductible. “During COVID the tourism industry in Nepal was hugely affected; they have nothing,” said Carol-Ann.

The pair reminisced as we sipped our mugs of tea. “It feels like yesterday that we opened Gone Bonkers in Maleny and there hasn’t been a day that I haven’t enjoyed going to work,” said Carol-Ann.

“We want to put a top storey on the building, which will cost about $34,000 AUD. Building this will employ these struggling villagers.”

“I’ve pulled back a bit now, as my husband Peter and I love travelling,” she explained. “With Kim as the manager and Dimi and Jane there to help, Peter and I are able to leave the shop in their capable hands, jump into our camper van and see this amazing country of ours.”

Karina Flemming and Carol-Ann Rofe have been involved in Shed the Light together for years Building continues for the kids in Nepal

Carol-Ann originally started Gone Bonkers in Beerwah 24 years ago and then franchised out, “as our friends also wanted their own businesses like ours”.

before we opened, and I’m so glad we did now,” smiled Carol-Ann.

As a mother of young children and on a tight budget, Carol-Ann was hard pressed to find a gift for a children’s party for under $20 and so the idea for a discount store was born.

“I love it when a customer says that they got just what they needed or when they comment on how lovely and interesting our shop is.”

“There was no discount store in Maleny 20 years ago, so we looked for an appropriate location for about a year

About 15 years ago Carol-Ann read an article about a charity started by a lady called Sue Kupiak in

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Karina continued, “We’d like to teach them to use computers, be selfsustainable, find their skills and strengths.” The two women are clearly passionate about this project, and the reason for that is simple. “The kids give back,” said Carol-Ann, “they always give back. They are amazing. When the earthquake hit, they went out there and built earthquake-proof homes, dug trenches for toilets, cleaned kitchens, ran health checks.” Karina agreed, “After the earthquake they went higher than the army, trudging up over rubble with blankets and rice, higher and higher, with stuff on their backs, literally picking over rocks with stuff to give people.” The Nepali Shop is a steady way to support Shed the Light from Australia, with a core group on the committee, but currently only four volunteers in the shop. “We really need volunteers, tech-savvy people for our social media, and we need dollars,” said Carol-Ann simply. “Every Australian dollar here is worth 10 over there, it’s just amazing what we can do on a shoestring.” “This is a call-out to those wonderful people in Maleny and the surrounding areas to help us, and help these lovely Nepalese children,” added Karina. “We are one family living in two countries.” If you are interested in volunteering for, or donating to, Shed the Light Inc, pop into The Nepali Shop, 41 Maple Street, Maleny, or phone 5499 9003.

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Focus on feet Jane Stanley runs a podiatry and diabetes education practice in Maleny, where she helps clients deal with everything from foot pain to insulin management.

ane grew up in country New South Wales and lived in many areas around Australia before heading to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. “My study was done at QUT Brisbane and Queensland University,” Jane shares. “I moved here in 2009. I now have the open space and country feel, which I needed, and I meet wonderful people.” Jane has been a podiatrist for 16 years, and a credentialled diabetes educator for six years. “I love helping people improve their health,” Jane smiles. “I have a strong commitment to assisting people with chronic disease live the best life possible.” Podiatrists often treat fallen arches, heel spurs, ingrown toenails, and problems related to injury or abuse. They can also treat underlying health issues such as diabetes when they are related to the foot or ankle problem. Jane enjoys her work for its flexibility and the

variety of patients, which makes every day interesting. She is also passionate about teaching people how to cope and improve in their situations. “Feet are our stable base. We need healthy feet to move and live. Footwear plays a big part in keeping our feet healthy, especially as we age. “Protecting and supporting our feet is vital to keep us moving as the years go by. Jane also has a message about living with diabetes. “With diabetes, I just stress education, education, education is key. You cannot make a good choice if you do not have the correct information. “There are many people who are not understanding how to effectively manage diabetes. Knowledge is power in making good decisions. I am here to give clients that knowledge.” If you would like to see Jane Stanley to discuss your feet, or any issues with diabetes, she has weekly appointments on Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Ochre Medical Centre, 39 Coral Street, Maleny. Phone: 5494 2388.

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Ayurvedic Health Advice To Suit You

Mental Ama

yurveda identifies a substance called Ama. Ama means anything that is not properly digested. If we eat junk food, incompatible foods such as milk with salty food, heavy foods such as cheese or ice cream in the evening or if our digestion is weak we create ama. These impurities create blockages in the channels of our physiology. This can be felt as congestion in the head, heaviness in the abdomen or break outs on the skin. A major focus in Ayurvedic treatments is to remove ama.

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

binge we feel less motivated to cook a healthy meal or go for a walk. Mental ama is not so well understood but has a similar outcome. Mental ama is caused by unprocessed experiences. If we have been let down in a relationship, this creates an impression on our mind and body. Each time we think about that situation we re-experience it to some degree. It may be hard to talk about our ex without feeling tearful and our preconceptions about future relationships are coloured by this.

Ama blocks the flow of intelligence in the body. If our digestive system is clogged with ama from toxins, poor diet or weak digestion, when we take in more food, the body can’t process it and we end up creating more ama.

The experience sits with us like undigested food and makes it hard for us to move on. We may find that we are constantly thinking about what happened in the same way we can feel uncomfortable after we have eaten something that doesn’t agree with us.

It also has an effect on our decisions, when we feel dull in the mind due to last night’s chocolate

For physical ama Ayurveda recommends drinking warm water, regular exercise and eating

a lighter diet. The key is to improve metabolism and lighten the load on the digestive system. For mental ama you can apply similar guidelines. Take a break before jumping into the next experience and give some attention to improving your mind’s ability to process the past. Meditation, yoga and walking in nature all help us to process emotions. Meditation is the most powerful of these. During Transcendental Meditation your body goes into a state up to twice as deep as deep sleep, thereby allowing the deep stresses and tensions to release. The mind goes into a state where it transcends the thinking process. Instead of going over and over what you might have said or done differently the mind lets go of the situation altogether. Then when you come out of meditation you feel better able to look at the experience without the emotional charge.

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It’s good to talk

ircleTalk is a group program that has been running successfully in the US for the past seven years, and the aim of the program is to start conversations and create meaningful connections for older adults. “RangeCare is delivering the first CircleTalk Program in Australia,” shared Cara Doherty, RangeCare Volunteer Coordinator. The first facilitated Australian group formed at a time when many of RangeCare’s clients were spending more time at home and not participating in social activities due to the COVID pandemic. A member of the community, Suzanne MillerMustard, a new CircleTalk facilitator, reached out to offer her time. “Suzanne generously volunteered to run the first ever Australian CircleTalk group for isolated RangeCare clients,” explained Cara. “The group was unable to meet in person due to COVID restrictions, however RangeCare had already been offering technology assistance for clients and we were able to confidently support and assist the participants of the group.” Participants met online weekly over 12 weeks, engaging in interesting and meaningful conversations with each other on a range of topics, guided and supported by facilitator, Suzanne. Conversation

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topics and activities encouraged self-reflection and the deepening of connections.

You can live in your own little world and withdraw, but this is one way of preventing much of that.”

“I have enjoyed the warmth that we share in our communications and laughter. We have at least one good laugh each week,” said Suzanne.

The program can be delivered to older adults anywhere, whether in a community setting or part of an aged care or community service.

One participant said that the program has been great for her as she never talks about how she feels. “I enjoy talking to other members of the circle and feel I have made friends,” she shared.

“I would love to see more older Australians taking part in this program, bringing meaning, connection and belonging to their lives,” Suzanne said.

Another participant said she has made amazing new friendships. “I would encourage other people to take part.

To find out more about CircleTalk, visit circletalk.org. To learn more about RangeCare’s social support initiatives, visit rangecare.com.au.

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Think Global, Act Local Yolanda Dasgupta is a mum of two boys and a disaster-management expert. She is also a member of Australian Parents for Climate Action (AP4CA), a volunteer-run group of parents from around Australia who are advocating for a safe climate for our children’s future.

ometimes my job meant flying into countries affected by floods, droughts, earthquakes, epidemics, infestations and cyclones (sometimes even before they had made landfall).

If they did declare, often this meant that lives could be saved as response efforts could be prioritised and international support could be requested and distributed.

With global warming, it’s hard for people to see that a government should act in the same way as if it was faced with a tsunami or a bushfire. Someone described it to me once like this: You are in a room with other people. Smoke is billowing in from under the door. You look around but no one seems worried or concerned about it even when the smoke becomes thicker. Are they more concerned about 'fitting in' and not appearing ‘alarmist'? It is only when one or more people yell 'fire!' that everyone rushes for the emergency exit. This is what

Greta Thunberg means when she says, “I want you to act like our house is on fire, because it is”. Climate Action of the Month Right now, there is a campaign to have Sunshine Coast Council declare a Climate Emergency. The council is taking a number of commendable actions and currently is planning to reach net zero emissions by 2041. This month, please send a personal email to your local councillor – and if you have them, share your concerns for your children and grandchildren. Request the council to: declare a ‘Climate Emergency’, and to prioritise getting emissions to net zero..

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any of us have been woken up in the middle of the night by the sound of possums scampering about on the roof. Sometimes you’re even unlucky enough to have them nest inside a roof cavity. Unfortunately, due to habitat destruction around developed areas this is often their only remaining option. Brushtail possums are one of the most commonly encountered possums on the Sunshine Coast. They are solitary animals who roam large distances in search of food, and their large size makes them less timid than other possum species.

I was there to help advise the government on whether to declare an ‘emergency’, or not, if it didn’t seem to clearly pass the trigger threshold in their contingency plan.

Sometimes though, if the situation was not serious enough, they could lose credibility and possibly risk losing support for a future more serious emergency.

Watch Out For Wildlife

They love cosy spaces to keep warm and dry in. Usually this would be the hollow of a tree but with fewer trees to choose from sometimes a roof space will do. If you want to block off entrance points to your roof spaces, try to do it in the evening when possums will have gone out foraging so you’re not accidentally sealing one inside. Another way to discourage possums from making a home out of your own is to install a possum box on your property that will be an appealing home for local possums rather than your house.

My wildlife care journey began with an orphaned brushtail possum and they’re still a regular feature as their adventurous roaming for food leads them into all sorts of trouble. Cornflakes (pictured) from North Lakes was orphaned at 109g. Thankfully someone stopped to check the pouch of his dead mother and found him inside. Initially treated at Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, he came into my care needing injections to treat pneumonia, feeding every four hours around the clock and to be housed in a humidicrib. It has been a delight to watch him grow into a healthy possum who is now living full time in a large aviary and down to only two feeds per day. He requires lots of fresh foliage from a variety of native plants every day. Other than vehicle strikes or pet attacks, a major threat to brushtail possums is a skin disease, exudative dermatitis. It can spread rapidly and can cause severe ulcerations and fur loss. The cause of this disease can be due to stress and bacterial infections and it is extremely painful for the possum. When caught early, possums can be treated and released back into their home but in the late stages the disease is irreversibly fatal.

They may be pesky sometimes, but possums are a native and protected Australian species, no matter what your friends from New Zealand may think.

If you notice a possum that looks unwell or has patchy fur, please don’t let it suffer, and call a volunteer wildlife group for help. It may need immediate medical care to save it from this fate.

Possums are an introduced species to New Zealand’s fragile ecosystem, and can out-compete native creatures there for food and habitats just like how domestic pets like cats and dogs do here.

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

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

Water

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here are many aspects to the use of water in your landscape, and everyone else’s landscape. First, is ‘your’ water in tanks, do you have a dam or bore, do you have authority to extract water from a creek, are you on town water? Who would have thought it could be so complicated?

Adjacent established trees will extract moisture from the soil and distances between newly planted trees may need to be adjusted. Plenty to think about but observation, experience shared with others, and advice from Barung will help with decision making and will pay off in the long term. If in doubt, ask questions!

Always remember that soil water is a finite resource and what you extract, particularly via a bore, would have been added in time to the local creek. Whenever possible choose water-wise plants for the garden and save that precious resource for food production and to sustain our forests.

Soil type and its ability to hold water will largely determine how much at planting and for how long afterwards.

At present, and because of recent rainfall, most of us have a good supply. If the weather pattern changes as it will over the next few months, that supply will need to be monitored. Purchasing water is expensive.

In heavier soils, it’s likely that 10-20 litres at planting will be enough with no follow-up. Bubbles from back-filled soil around planted trees indicates that more is needed. Follow-up watering can improve growth rates but takes time and energy.

With revegetation programs, watering our new trees and shrubs will be important.

Sandy soils drain more quickly and need to be kept moist for longer.

Some trees die over time but that is a natural process. Age, water-logged soil after prolonged rain causing root rot, or extremes of temperature added to soil drying out can result in losses. Retaining soil moisture with mulch helps to protect the soil during the drier months. Enjoy the journey via soil type, water availability, mulch and of course plant species.

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

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A new movement has started, thanks to wildlife carer and HT columnist, Rachel Aspinall. Just a few weeks ago, Rachel put a call-out to help koalas on a handful of social media community pages - the response was immediate.

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huge amount of the time and effort that goes into koala care is keeping them fed,” Rachel explained. “Wildlife carers need to provide fresh leaves for koalas in their care every single day.”

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Koalas are picky eaters and need to have access to new leaf tips as well as mature leaves. Despite there being over 900 different species of native eucalypts in Australia, koalas only eat roughly a dozen species which are endemic to their original range.

“I was interested to see if anyone would be keen to help grow plants from seed into saplings that can then be planted into the ground. The response received from what began as a simple Facebook post to a few community groups has been fantastic. “It has quickly evolved to being a community-wide project, with people from all over the Coast participating, from Noosa all the way down to Caloundra.” Indeed, over the last few days alone, Rachel has sent me numerous photographs of supporters planting seeds in window boxes, old egg cartons, pallets and more.

This can be further complicated as not all koalas will enjoy the same species, with some feeding much better on particular leaves and struggling to maintain weight when provided with others.

The messages are also encouraging: Excited to make a start. If everyone does a little, no one has to do a lot….I want my future grandkids to have koalas in their backyard. V.Brunton, Obi Obi

“Another issue is that eucalypts grow very tall, which suits wild koalas well but human carers trying to find food for their charges less so,” said Rachel. “New growth is usually far too high to be easily accessible, so ideally a carer needs access to a ‘fodder farm’.” A fodder farm is a plantation cultivated to provide a range of selected koala food trees that are kept to a height that allows easy reach for carers to collect. Koala carers often have to travel great distances or appeal to property owners in order to supply their koalas with enough food to keep them healthy and growing. This issue led to Rachel making a decision. “Being a registered koala carer I have a goal to create a fodder farm on the Sunshine Coast.

In the Wild

We all need to do our part to make sure these beautiful creatures are still here for future generations to enjoy. Lots of people doing a little bit adds up to a lot. D. McLaughlin, Little Mountain I love growing plants and if I can save some koalas while doing it, I’m stoked! J.Lazzaro, Alex Heads Rachel purchased packets of seeds and now has businesses around the Coast distributing the seeds at cost price. A Facebook page, Seeds for Koala Food Trees, was created to ease communication. “Beerwah Co-op donated seed raising mix and trays that are being passed on to schools and day care centres that would like to participate,” Rachel continued. “We encourage any and all community groups to participate as it’s an easy and low-cost way to provide a

with Spencer Shaw

great long-term benefit for our beloved koalas.” These saplings will take roughly six months until they’re mature enough to plant in the ground, so distributing the burden of care broadly across community volunteers guarantees that as many saplings as possible thrive and will be ready to form the basis of a koala fodder farm. “We would also like to provide these saplings free of charge to koala carers who wish to grow eucalypts on their own property if they can, as well as landowners willing to reforest and provide future habitats for wild koala populations, or even small scale fodder farms of their own, if they are willing to allow carers access to harvest fresh leaves.” If you would like to help, check the facebook page Seeds for Koala Food Trees, for more details.

About That Tree

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

n and around Maleny we have been enjoying a season of remarkable fecundity. It is as if mother nature herself has been jumping out of her skin, with a profusion of vegetative growth abounding. All the trees and plants have been proliferating, both the desirable ones, and the undesirable ones. For those of you who are feeling overwhelmed by this verdant explosion, fear not, because when Winter sinks its icy talons into the plateau, all growth will stop! If you hit that growth, as we do, with a team of people, an array of cutting equipment and a mulcher, any time from now on, it will pretty much stay hit until Spring. Because we are already moving into Autumn there will be some regrowth to soften the visually hard pruning cuts, and then everything shuts down in June. For garden lovers in this unique corner of the planet, the main issue is not how to get things to grow, but how best to control that growth. I see the cycle go from the early two or three years of nurturing and establishing of gardens flipping suddenly to “OMG! We have planted way too many things, way to close to the house!”. I love these situations because then we have something to work with, enhancing and shaping the beneficial plants and removing ones that have become redundant, while keeping everything safe.

Tastes of the Bush

ome people are visual learners; some people prefer to listen or to read; some feel their way through a situation and for me, to the above I add the senses of taste and smell which can be very handy when it comes to identifying apparently similar looking plants. After all, if you’re unsure if you’re looking at a Lemon Myrtle crush a leaf and the smell will confirm that you’re on the right track, and if you’re unsure if you’re looking at a Stinging Tree just touch it and that will confirm that you are definitely looking at a Stinging Tree... maybe not actually, I really should thinks these things through before I write them down! Which brings me to our sense of taste, which can be a bit of a gamble as a means to identifying plants as it will help you confirm if it’s sweet or bitter, but also ... toxic. So when you think about it, taste should

probably be reserved for those plants that have been definitely, accurately and very correctly identified as the correct plant and at the correct state of edibility! Luckily through the generous sharing of knowledge by First Nations Australians we do have a wealth of known edible local flora at our fingertips to feed us on bushwalks, add to our gardens and cultivate to sate the adventurous palettes of some of us! It’s hard to go past the Bunya Nut we discussed last month, but there are some great tastes and refreshing nibbles to add to your garden or enjoy on a walk, or these days buy from the supermarket - as we see some Australian native plants begin to be cultivated in our contemporary commercial fashion. Davidson Plums produce profuse large juicy sour fruit which are great for jams, sauces, syrups and even fresh, if you fancy a

true palette cleanser. Two species are readily available in our area, Davidsonia jerseyana (Nth NSW) summer fruiting and Davidsonia pruriens (NE QLD) winter fruiting. Sand Paper Figs are one of my favourites, but it can be a year or two between good crops, Ficus coronata, F. fraseri and F. opposita are all good fresh and also great for jams, etc... Midyim Austromyrtus dulcis is a weeping, low-growing shrub with very tasty fruit, great to nibble. Our local citrus, the Round Lime Citrus australis and Finger Lime Citrus australasica (Nth NSW), have been selected for some great cultivars, definitely worth adding to the orchard. Add to this the Lillypilly’s, generally just worth a nibble, but the Riberry Syzygium luehmannii is a very tasty treat when glaced. Eat Australian, be Australian, yum!

Forest Heart Local Native Plant Nursery

20 Coral St, Maleny Phone: 5435 2193

Touch trees!

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professional services

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LEGAL SERVICES continued

REAL ESTATE continued

Baker Robinson Lawyers Steve Robinson, 20 years experience. Professional and friendly Legal Team. Suite 7, 43 Maple St Maleny. Ph: 5494 2665 E: maleny@brlawyers.com.au www.brlawyers.com.au

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4CP Promotional Products, Printing, Stickers & Design Wayne Knetter is very clever with digital designs, whether it's from online graphic sites like CANVA or inhouse using Adobe applications. Shop 8, 18 Blackall St, (down lane next to SPAR) Woombye. 07 5442 3341

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

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

TAX AGENT GRAPHIC AND WEB DESIGN Flowering Design …offers a comprehensive range of design services. Including logo design, branding, print collateral and website design, we support our clients in establishing a strong visual presence across multiple platforms. Leanne 0438 179 748 www.floweringdesign.com.au

LEGAL SERVICES Easton Lawyers Tove Easton Principal Lawyer Your Local Lawyers in Maleny 62 Maple St, Maleny. Ph: 5494 3511 Email: tove@eastonlawyers.com.au

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

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

VETERINARY CARE District Vets Maleny Veterinarian Susan Portas and her team provide professional, compassionate care for your pets. Hours Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 8am-6pm; Wed 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-12noon 7 Myrtle St Maleny Ph: 5499 9077

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

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

Montville Veterinary Clinic Est. in 2004 and operating as a branch of our Sunshine Hinterland Veterinary Clinic in Nambour. We take pride in personalised pet care. 26 Kondalilla Falls Rd Montville Consultation by appointment: 0401 012 884

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CARPENTRY continued Jim's Antennas Digital & problem reception specialists. Locally owned, servicing the hinterland. Call Craig Titheradge today for a free quote. Ph: 131 546 www.jimsantennas.com.au

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

Patios, decks, renovations, new work All aspects of carpentry from planning to the finished product. All work guaranteed Qld BSA No 103-1105 Ph Steve: 0402 167 355

CARPET CLEANING Hale Carpet Cleaning Brad Hale, your carpet cleaning professional. Owner Operator since 2005. Carpets, rugs, tile and grout, mattresses, car upholstery, lounge suites. Contact Brad 0457 999 926 clean@halecarpetcleaning.com.au

Montville Clockshop Repairs for Cuckoo, Grandfather, Mantle, Wall Clocks. Antique clock restoration. We can supply quartz movement and parts, and repair quartz clocks. P: 07 5442 9409. www.clockshop.com.au enquiries@clockshop.com.au

CONCRETING Window Wizard - Timber Window Specialist Restoration, glazing, repairs, modifications, sash cords, spirals, Queenslander homes and more. Call Rommy 0404 757 552 www.window-wizard.com.au

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Top Of The Range Electrical Your local licensed electrical contractor. Range based, on time, leaves no mess. Servicing all your electrical requirements. Quality workmanship. Fully insured. Lic: 83000 Call Chris 0416 220 232

Blackwood Built Carpentry -QBCC15099402 Premium carpenter with over 20 yrs experience, specialising in all forms of high-end carpentry including decks, outdoor living areas, custom stairs, timber floors, small extensions, renovations and finish carpentry. 0400 523 914 rick@blackwoodbuilt.com.au

CLOCK REPAIR CARPENTRY

ELECTRICIAN

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

GATEWORK Richardson Gateworks Specialising in new Aluminium gate systems, drive motors and automation of existing gates including servicing of most popular makes, design and quotes of property entrances. Contact Paul 0412 698 595.

GLASS BLOWER & REPAIR Tina Cooper International Glass Blower, Interior Design, Corporate Gifts.Sculptures in Wood , Glass and Iron. Indigenous Collaboration. Exclusive Gallery and Exhibition Room, Montville Hinterland. Appointment only 0417 194 329 www.tinacooper.com Wolfgang Engel Red Door Glass Gallery, Studio & Glass repair. Creating original glass art, jewellery, tea light candle holder. Handmade glass pen and sets that write beautifully. By Appointment. Ph 0431 982 393 www.wolfgangengelartglass.com.au

trade and services

GUTTER CLEANING

MOWING AND GARDENING continued

Gutter Sucker Gutter Sucker specialises in cleaning your guttering. a unique portable vacuum system for the efficient and effective removal of leaves and rubbish from all types of gutters and roofs. Ph: 1800 558 745 or 0402 456 391

HANDY MAN AND HOME MAINTENANCE Montville Handy Man 30 years building experience. Available now for carpentry, home maintenance and repairs, small concreting jobs. Prompt and reliable service. Call Wayne 0434 724 030.

JEWELLERY - COMMISSIONS AND DESIGN Wasshausen Gems + Jewels Fine individually designed and traditional handmade jewellery in a contemporary style with natural Gemstones, Pearls & Opals. Commision & redesign. Call Birgit in her Maleny workshop 0490 146 982

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN Amber Leaf Landscaping Looking for a landscaper who can deliver? Tohm Hajncl heads the team that offers you guaranteed quality. Choose from landscaping consultations, designs, construction and planting, pre-sale makeovers and specialised maintenance services. Ph: 5445 9801 www.amberleaf.com.au

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

Stone on the Range Stuck for ideas? Speak to Jim, he’s an effective communicator. All stonework including raised vegie gardens, creek beds, waterfalls, sculptural features, driveway entrances, walls, steps, fire pits, steep site specialist. Ph: 0401 308 824 E: jimrstoneart@gmail.com

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

MOWING AND GARDENING Daniel Joyce - Mowing and Gardening Professional lawn and gardening services with pride. Hedge trimming, ride-on & push-mowing, whipper-snipping, pruning, organic weed control. Ph: 0429 999 613 E: dan@joycemowing.com.au Follow us on facebook.

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

PAINTING City to Surf Painting & Decorating Richard Daveson Owner/Operator QBCC 1117847 range local for over 25 years. All aspects of painting include re-paints, inside and out, reno's, new work, metal roof and anti-mould coatings. From Kureelpa to Maleny. Call 0418 708 620

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

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

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

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

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

PRESSURE CLEANING Fresh Look Pressure Washing Family business based in Maleny. For all pressure washing needs, roofs, driveways, solar panel, external walls. For both domestic and commercial. Contact Jay 0477 780 577 or jay@freshlookpressurewashing.com.au

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

ROOFING

Phil Watts Quality Rock Walls Retaining, free standing design and construction. Hand crafted feature stonework specialist. Built by local qualified stonemason, 40 years experience with 23 years here on the range. Ph: 5445 7218 or mobile: 0401 535 476 E: philsrocks@hotmail.com

Roof & Gutter Maintenance Clean gutters, Blocked downpipes, New & repair downpipes, Roof repairs & leaks, Fix leaking gutters, New gutters & fascias, Install & service whirly birds, Skylights & Water Tanks. Free quotes, local bloke, over 20 yrs experience Phone Brad 0419 712 081

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

TANK CLEANING Pristine Water Systems Full tanks cleaned, minimal water loss. Potable water treatment and correction, bacteria control, filtration, supply and service. Free appraisals. Phone Allen: 0404 302 723

TREE SERVICES Tony Wootton Tree Surgeon. Dip Hort(Arb) Operating locally since 1996. Tree assessments and advice. Trees and shrubs pruned and detailed. Hazardous trees removed. M: 0403 467 664 Ph: 54 944 917 www.twtreesurgeon.com

BRM Tree Services Locally owned and operated, qualified and insured. Tree to stump, we do it all. Tree removal and pruning, mulching, stump grinding. Free quotes call Tim 0401 441 945

Skilled Tree Surgeon – Kevin Pampling Born and raised in Maleny, offering reasonable rates for tree work. Insured,with years of wisdom and local knowledge. I climb, you clear = good value. Ph 0407 450 262

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

WATER SYSTEMS Xavier Maleny Water (Fb) Specialist in tailer-made water filtration systems. Supply, installation & maintenance of: filtration systems, pumps, tanks & irrigation. Domestic and Rural. Contact Xavier on 0402 528 560

WANTING-LAND TO FARM Wanted Seeking land for lease to farm. Call Tom after 6pm 0413 052 826

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LOCAL MUSINGS

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

LOCAL MUSINGS

Leading From the Coal Pit by Doug Patterson

ecently, ABC News reported that it is now cheaper to generate electricity with solar technology than it is through coal powered power stations. However, I suspect that this is only news to those who don’t want to hear it. In the last few months there has been a steady stream of Australian corporations and businesses announcing that they aim to achieve energy neutrality with solar installations by 2025 – with many already making a start. The list includes Carlton and United Breweries, Bunnings, Woolworths, IKEA, The Commonwealth Bank, QBE and Westpac. They will either turn the roofs of their buildings, shops and warehouses into solar farms and/or build them in rural areas, to offset their power usage. It would seem that corporate Australia already knows, accepts, and is acting on this news. Yet, as decisive as this corporate action is, big business is not the leader in recognising the economic benefits of going solar. It is reassuring to hear that the University of Queensland announced recently that it had achieved energy neutrality through its solar farm in Gatton. As well, several small northwest shires/towns, like Richmond and Hughenden at the end of an aging and unreliable grid, have built solar farms to supplement their

small diesel generators needed to cover regular losses of power. Closer to home, the Sunshine Coast Regional Council has established a solar farm as it attempts to offset some of its energy costs. The laggards are big government, with the federal government, ostrich-like, with its head still down a coal hole, unable to provide any sort of national leadership. But what about the “base load” I can hear the sceptics object? Their voices raised in triumph chant, “You need coal powered electricity to cover night-time fluctuations in usage and power outages.” I’m told by people who know that it takes several hours for a coal powered turbine to actually “power up” to generate the electricity needed, so it can’t really respond to fluctuations in demand. Nor can it always provide an adequate response in an emergency, for if that emergency is caused by a weather event that also causes significant damage to the grid, it could take an even longer time to get electricity to where it’s needed. This means there is excess power production available, but rarely used in case of an emergency. There are, however, alternative power generation options to cover night time electricity usage fluctuations.

Power generated by hydro and wind come on line with the flick of a switch, day and night, as does electricity stored in a battery, if only for a limited time. That leaves the elephant in the debate, an aging network that lacks the reliability, security and responsiveness to distribute the cheaper power the next decade is promising, day and night, whenever and wherever it’s needed. Big government repeatedly falls back on infrastructure spending when the economy needs a boost, but when was the last time you heard a government announcement that so many billions are to be spent on upgrading the infrastructure of the grid? When the Montville Village Association looked into the feasibility of building a solar farm on its land big enough to power Montville, it was advised that the grid could not carry the output it would produce. How many other such small projects are killed off by government inaction that hides behind climate change inertia and the power of the coal lobby? The immediate need is to fix the grid. As costs continue to fall in alternative energy production, supply and demand will start to work for the environment instead of against it.

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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real estate REAL ESTATE REVIEW

New year brings added property pressures by ANTONIA MERCORELLA CEO, Real Estate Institute Of Queensland

ith positive economic results ushering in a new year, many homeowners are second guessing whether it’s the right time to jump into the market as evidenced by limited stock availability, skyrocketing demand for properties and extremely tight rental conditions. In fact, the Sunshine Coast remains one of the hottest property markets right now as Queensland continues to experience one of the highest interstate migration rates across the country. Shifts in the housing market remain strong yet steady, with many sellers profiting from higher-thanexpected sales results. The Sunshine Coast has remained one of the strongest regional housing markets in Queensland over the past 12 months. Noosa has retained a firm grip as number one of all major regions across the state, and over the last reported quarter (September 2020) it achieved an impressive 3.6 per cent quarterly increase to $895,000, and was the clear

leader over the year with growth of 11 per cent. While the charms of Noosa are well known, the remainder of the Sunshine Coast is also kicking serious property goals, with quarterly growth of 1.8 per cent and an annual median house price rise of 5.3 per cent. Its annual median is now $611,000. As to whether it’s a good time to sell ultimately comes down to your personal circumstances.

saving more money as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and interest rates are at historic lows, however, investors are still on the sidelines in part because of artificial price increases due to demand far outweighing supply. Added to this is the upward pressure on rents. As a result of tight vacancy rates, it can potentially push the market towards unaffordable, making it less attractive to investors.

As for the region’s rental market, vacancy rates remain extraordinarily tight. In fact, the last three months have recorded 0.4 per cent with no indications of movement anytime soon.

It’s unlikely rental vacancies will change significantly in the near future as Queensland as a whole continues to remain a popular destination for interstate migration while investors are still yet to re-enter the market.

Rentals across the Sunshine Coast remain uncomfortably tight, including Buderim (0.6 per cent), Caloundra (0.3 per cent), Noosa (0.5 per cent) and Palmwoods (0 per cent). Even in Gympie, the vacancy rate is an incredibly tight 0.3 per cent.

As already highlighted, property investors are critical to ensuring we have adequate supply of rental accommodation available for Queenslanders, which is why the Real Estate Institute of Queensland continues to strongly advocate for the abolishment of stamp duty so as to provide a much-needed incentive for investors to re-enter the market now.

Ideally, more investors are needed to enter the market, but is it the right time? Sure, people have been

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real estate

Gorgeous Slice of Majestic Montville!

he Sunshine Coast Hinterland property market is still powering on, with lots of buyers looking for that ever-popular tree change. We love introducing new people to our area and it is because we both live and work in this beautiful part of the world that we are so passionate about it. One of the comments from a recent seller was, “From the appraisal, the photographs for the website and advertising, the contact before and after inspections to the settlement date, we were informed in a very timely and professional manner in every way. Even with enquiries we were always informed. Fantastic experience and a huge decision for us to sell our home, but Susan and Dee made it a wonderful memory.” A recent comment from a buyer – “Susan was a true professional right from our first

meeting and willingly gave us a lot of her time in our property review and was very open in explaining conditions relating to the purchase and how they may impact our decisions.

“As our purchase was contingent on an interstate property sale, Susan was in frequent contact with us, always interested in our progress and very supportive as our sale and purchase deals finally came to fruition. We would recommend Brant and Bernhardt Property to other potential clients.”

ituated close to the historic and picturesque township of Montville and in the heart of the Blackall Range, this amazing property features … • Spectacular and idyllic rolling hill rural views as far as the eye can see • Located in Montville's most prestigious and popular street / neighbourhood • 3 very large bedrooms with built in wardrobes plus office or fourth bedroom • Luxurious master suite with spa bath and slow-combustion wood burner • Spacious open plan, view-facing dining and lounge area, and large media room • 3 car garage with room for large workshop + horse float / caravan port

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

2/20 Maple Street, Maleny Qld 4552

• 58k litre tanks, whole-of-home water filter and maintenance free Enviro septic • Modern kitchen with great storage, quality appliances and caesarstone benchtops • Stunning wrap-around timber deck with outdoor kitchen and BBQ for entertaining • Spring-fed dam and magical rainforest creek running through rear of property Don't miss out on securing this beautiful & totally unique Montville property! Auction on Sunday 14th March, 12:30

Agency: Blackall Range R.E. Contact: Mark Henderson 0414 899 933

1/5 Maple Street, Maleny Qld 4552

29 Ensbey Road, Flaxton

Selling, Buying or Renting? Ask your agent to market your property in the Hinterland Times

he Hinterland market is very hot at the moment and that is why it is so important to work with a proactive agency like Brant and Bernhardt Property. We will keep you updated with any new and upcoming listings, so you don't miss out on your new dream home. Our listings are selling off market and for full list price or very close to, so you need to be aware of what is coming onto the market at all times. Our annual median house prices have jumped to 7% in recent months. This has been helped mostly by the higher number of buyers versus sellers in the market at the moment. Thinking of buying or selling? Call Susan or Dee today, we are happy to help you on your journey.

COMING SOON - Bespoke, stunning, hand-crafted, stone and timber home with magnificent Glass House Mountain and valley views, loaded with character, plus a separate stone and timber workshop/studio on 1.26ha, no photos at time of print, so check our website: brantandbernhardt.com.au. Call us today for more information .... don't miss this one-of-a-kind property. Call Susan on 0428 573 170 or Dee on 0423 259 931.

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

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Beautifully presented home in Flaxton offering 5 bedrooms, study, 2 bathrooms & three living areas • Large enough for extended families and could even be suitable for dual occupation with some minor changes • Mastersuite is located one end of the home with 2nd bedroom & study, the other three are at the other end • Lightfilled, open plan kitchen, family & meals area with tiled floors through this area • The kitchen has Kleenmaid double ovens, electric cooktop & dishwasher plus ample benchtop space • Spacious outdoor entertaining area with café blinds and access from the main living areas off the kitchen • All year round comfort via split system airconditioned through the main living area and the main bedroom

• Positioned on 802m2 of level easy care grounds with lush lawns & well-established colourful shrubs • 3 minutes to Flaxton Gardens for High Tea or Flaxton Barn for Lunch or Coffee. • 5 minutes to the hinterland villages of Montville or Mapleton and 30 minutes to the Sunshine Coast beaches

Bed: 5 + Study Bath: 2 Car: DLUG Land Size: 802m2 Price: Offers over: $749,000 Agency: Roger Loughnan Real Estate PH: 5478 5288

Corner Post Office Road & Obi Obi Road, Mapleton

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5 Myrtle Street, Maleny

LAND BANK OR DEVELOP - MALENY DISTRICT CENTRE ZONE

ocated just 200m from Maple Street, the main street of town, this property is superbly located so close to everything that the Maleny township offers! Over 2 titles, the 2587m2 allotment has loads of potential for commercial, residential or mixed use development, subject to council approvals. Situated on a corner fronting both Myrtle (60m) and Miva Streets (28m), access to this site is easy and it has great street front exposure as well!

• Zoning: District Centre Zone – 2587m2 • Lot 104 on SP215923 1575m2 • Lot 105 on RP26397 1012m2

Land Size: 2587 m2 Price: Price Guide: $995,000 (excl GST) Agency: RE/MAX Hinterland Contact: 0447 737 737 PH: 07 5408 4220

2/10 Maple Street, Maleny Qld 4552

847 Landsborough Maleny Road, Bald Knob

Level vacant land - BE QUICK!

This level half acre allotment is located in a fantastic position on Cairncross corner, near wedding venues, function centres, galleries and restaurants on the Eastern side of Maleny. • Level 1987m2 allotment – located on Cairncross corner • Potential Glasshouse Mountains views from first floor building level • Excellent house site on the footprint of the old tennis court • Northerly aspect to take full advantage of • Established trees and existing storage building

This rarely found opportunity is just 10 minutes to the train station and 30 minutes to the beautiful Sunshine Coast beaches. Contact the team at RE/MAX Hinterland for further information.

Land Size: 1987m2 Price: $529,000 Agency: RE/MAX Hinterland Contact: 0447 737 737 PH: 07 5408 4220

2/10 Maple Street, Maleny Qld 4552

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FOR SALE

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

Price: Price Guide: $2,350,000

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Spacious, open island kitchen with butlers pantry opening out

to an expansive dining and family room

Land Size: 19.8 Ac. RE/MAX Hinterland M 0447 737 737

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

FOR SALE

Tallowwood Street, Maleny A blue chip holding in the heart of Maleny - land bank or develop now! Act quickly to secure this 10-acre slice of rural residential paradise, in the heart of BOOMING MALENY! Currently 2 titles of 5 acres each, this undulating pastured property is one of the last available in this easy to develop and rare zoning class!

Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, yet only a stroll to town.

Walk to everything from this location – Primary and High Schools, Maple Street shops and cafes’, Showgrounds, Sport grounds, and the Maleny Precinct.

Put simply, this is rare vacant land with so much upside and potential.

Located on the south eastern side of town, access to this acreage is the most sought after for ease of access to the

Do not delay your enquiry - Talk to the team at RE/MAX Hinterland today.

Boasting 2 street frontage to Azalea Court and Tallowwood Street, this property also adjoins Maleny Dairies farmland to the south, offering a lovely rural aspect over picturesque hills.

Price: Price Guide: $1,850,000 Land Size: 4.05 ha. RE/MAX Hinterland M 0447 737 737

This has to be better than money in the bank!

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ADDRESS 2/10 Maple Street, Maleny, QLD 4552

Each office independently owned and operated

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sales@remaxhinterland.com.au

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34 Coral Street, Maleny Unique Maleny Township Opportunity

• Land Area: 1,014m2 (20.2sqm x 50.3sqm)

Price: Price Guide: $749,000 Land Size: 1014m2

• Building Area: 139m2 (115sqm plus 24sqm back deck area) • 20.3m wide frontage to Coral Street with great exposure to passing traffic • Off street parking for multiple vehicles • Original stand alone Queenslander

RE/MAX Hinterland M 0447 737 737

2/45 Maple Street, Maleny Freehold Maple Street Retail Shop! Do not delay your enquiry - this rare freehold offering in the main street of Maleny is a cracking investment opportunity not to be missed! Operate your own business or simply park some cash in a positive investment! • Strata building facing north on Maple St - 87m2

• Recent refurbishments undertaken (steel post re-stumping, roof replacement)

• Light filled north facing location with covered verandah

• Polished timber floors, high ceilings, excellent natural light.

• Over 2 levels providing flexibility and storage space / mixed use

• District Centre Zone.

SOLD

5 Avocado Lane, Maleny

SOLD

154 Burgum Road, North Maleny

2 Price: Price guide: $395,000 Build Area: 87m2 RE/MAX Hinterland M 0447 737 737

• Rear parking via Bicentenary Lane

• Currently vacant!

SOLD

8 Honeysuckle Lane, Maleny

SOLD

369 Maleny Stanley River Road, Wootha

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ADDRESS 2/10 Maple Street, Maleny, QLD 4552

Each office independently owned and operated

OFFICE

07 5408 4220

sales@remaxhinterland.com.au

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Hello Susan Thank you for your email and for your time today showing the Witta property. It was a pleasure to meet you and I wish to commend you on the concise information you provide to prospective buyers. It is refreshing to meet an agent who actually is passionate enough about their work to earn their commission, doing their best for both seller and buyer and presenting the facts up front. Many thanks again Susan for your professional but down to earth approach.

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Dee was brilliant and very helpful to us during the purchasing process despite being very busy. We needed a lot of information to get started. She works perfectly with her partner Susan so we’re kept in the loop and answered all the many questions we had. They kept us informed throughout and were the best Real Estate agents we have had the pleasure to deal with.They also do up a great brochure of each property for you to review which we found very helpful. Settlement proceeded easily. Thanks ladies.

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“We have known Monica and her partner, Jack Wilms for a number of years and we have spent lovely times with them in their peaceful house in Coolabine. When it came to sell our house in Witta we knew we could trust Monica and Roger both totally. We have been very satisfied with the professional way the 2 agents 12.09and Haare more than Flaxton $398,500 have behaved happy -with the price they obtained for our house.” Verified by RateMyAgent. L Beim, 164 Curramore Rd Witta.

“Having looked for our ‘forever home’ for more than 2 years, my husband & I have had a great deal of recent experience communicating with real estate agents and agencies throughout the Sunshine Coast. We are delighted to confirm that not only did 5 3 Flaxton - $665,000 4 3 we find our dream property, but the professionalism & genuine care shown to us was second to none. If you wish to list your home or buy, and it is important to you to work with someone who is entirely honest, ethical, caring and fair, then call Roger Loughnan & his team.” Verified by RateMyAgent. D Latino, 164 Curramore Rd, Witta.

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

MARCH 3 Round 4 of FairPlay vouchers, applications close

Calling all budding innovators The Sunshine Coast Telstra Innovation Awards are back again in 2021 and are now open for entries. High school students in Years 9 to 12 on the Sunshine Coast are encouraged to get together with their school mates and think about a great invention, innovative business idea, or new technology and submit an entry before 1 April. Head to Council's website for all the details.

Have your say on animal management plan For many people, pets are a part of the family, however some people prefer to enjoy places that are pet free. This is why Council is inviting everyone to have their say on the new draft Domestic Animal Management Plan for cats and dogs. Visit the 'Have Your Say' page on Council's website for details.

New Planning Scheme taking shape In partnership with our community, Council will spend the next few years developing a new planning scheme, which will shape land use and development across our region. Our next steps in a long process will require input from across the organisation, external stakeholders and our locals. If you would like to learn more about the planning scheme development process, visit Council’s website and register to receive project updates and information about future community consultation activities.

One for the calendar

Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online – Thursday, 25 March at 9am

Major $30,000 Coast art prize opens Entries for the prestigious Sunshine Coast Art Prize are now open. This dynamic visual arts award reflects outstanding contemporary 2D arts practice in Australia and has a prize pool of more than $30,000 including a major cash prize of $25,000. Entries close 10 May with finalists announced in June. For more information on this acquisitive art prize, visit gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Hop on your bike for Ride to School Day Ditch the car and pedal, scoot or skate to school on 19 March for a chance to WIN one of four $500 bike shop vouchers. If you live far from your school, park the car a short distance away and ride from there. Register on Council’s website for a chance to win.

Join us at Fridays@Bankfoot House Fancy knowing how to make jams and preserves? Join a FREE hands-on workshop on 9 April with Martin Duncan, the Sunshine Coast Foodie, at the heritage listed Bankfoot House in the stunning Glass House Mountains. Founded in 1868, enjoy a guided tour of the house and discover some old-fashioned recipes from the Bankfoot collection. To book, visit heritage.sunshinecoast.gov.au

March 17, visit qld.gov.au/fairplayvouchers

Landsborough Museum needs new members, email: landsboroughmuseum@aapt.net.au or call on 5494 1755

Maleny Trail Parkrun, every Saturday, meet at Maleny Trail, Parklands Drive via Porters Lane, 6.45am for 7am start, free, visit: parkrun.com.au/maleny

Nambour Parkrun, 5km, every Saturday, Parklands Regional Park, Radar Hill Rd, Parklands, Nambour, 7am start, free, visit: parkrun.com.au/nambour

Collectorama, Nambour Showgrounds, 7am until 2pm, $6 adults, kids under 12 free

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The Jazz Sessions, David Spicer performs at the Glass House Brewery, 8/330 Mons Road, Forest Glen, 6-8.30pm. ticket includes a two-course meal: stickytickets.com.au/9b8jt Rodgers & Hart Songbook, Aaron Jansz Band, Millwell Road Community Centre, 11 Millwell Road East, Maroochydore, 1.30pm to 4pm, tickets $25, seniors $23, enquiries: 0417633734

International Women’s Day

26 Arms and the Man, Lind Lane Theatre, Nambour, until

March 6, bookings essential: lindlane.com.au/watch or phone telephone 1300 732 764. Charity preview performance February 24 to benefit Helping Children Smile, for bookings phone: 0450 636 080

APRIL 2-5 Easter Weekend

Outspoken with Marian Wilkinson, Maleny Community Centre, 6pm for a 6.30pm start. Tickets $22, $15 for students and bookings essential, visit: outspokenmaleny.com

Hinterland Events January: Australia Day celebrations; Maleny Film Festival; Yandina Ginger Flower and Food Festival February: Montville: Flame Hill Grape Stomp April: ANZAC Day Services, Sunshine Coast Ukulele Festival

Zonta celebrate International Women’s Day. 5.30pm, Maleny Community Centre back deck and verandah room

FrontUp Chalkboard, Maleny Lane, 6-9.30pm, every Monday

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

Sunshine Coast Parents for Climate Action, casual, kid-friendly meetings, second Tuesday of each month, Homegrown Café, Palmwoods, 9.15am

June: Gardening on the Edge; Kenilworth Quilt & Craft Show; Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show; Kenilworth Food Fest

Glasshouse Musos Open Mic, Beerwah Hotel, 6-9pm, monthly, facebook.com/groups/musosclub

Glasshouse Country Senior Citizens Club, second Tuesday every month, 8.30am, Beerwah Community Hall, social activities and outings, phone 0438 008553 or turn up on the day

July: Muscle on the Mountain Day; QLD MX Nationals Motorcross: Conondale; Queensland Garden Expo; Maleny Wedding Festival and the Mary Valley Art Festival; Celebration of Books Maleny

11, 25 Maleny Fix-it Café, Maleny Neighbourhood Centre,

9am-2pm, every fortnight Thursdays, if fixable $5 donation, 5494 3229

12 Renegade Funk Jam, 6-9.30pm, ticketed with limited capacity, entry $10 per person, visit their FB page for ticket links

Shakespeare: The Guided Tour, Maleny Playhouse, tickets available at malenyplayers.org

13 Gentle Jazz, 3pm, St George’s Anglican Church,

Maleny, tickets $20 per head and limited, call Susan Myring on 5494 3062

19 Saint Paddy’s Day Afterparty, Finbars,

Bicentenary Lane, Maleny, 6.30pm

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20 Big Book Club, 1.30pm – 4pm at the Maleny

Community Centre, $20 including afternoon tea, or buy tickets in Maleny Additions, Shop 3/25 Maple Street, Maleny

www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Club Acoustic Encore, Maleny RSL, dinner 6 - 7pm, first act 7pm, $20 on the door Great Obi Clean Up, on Clean Up Australia Day, Tesch Park, Maleny 7.15am, help clean our waterways and save our platypus, facebook.com/obicleanup

Mass transit options on the horizon We’re planning for an improved public transport system that will connect our communities. Residents and visitors will soon have a chance to provide feedback on the proposed options. Visit Council’s website and sign up today to receive project updates and be the first to have your say when consultation begins.

Brian Martin and Mouth Orchestra, Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, Maleny, $25, $20 members/concession, 7-9pm, tickets: trybooking.com/BOLBH

Fridays at Bankfoot House, workshops, tea and events, first Friday each month, 10-11.30am, to book phone 5420 8600. Bankfoot House, 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains The Chix, Maleny RSL, 1 Bunya Street, 6.30-9.30pm, $10 on the door

20-28 Open Studios Sunshine Coast,

Old Time Country Dance, Silver Comets Band at Kandanga Public Hall, 7.30pm $12, high school students $6, all enquiries: K Worth 0409 843492

August: Maleny Music Festival; Village Wedding Expo Montville September: Mitchell Creek Rock n Blues Fest; Kenilworth ArtFest; Kenilworth Show and Rodeo; Lions Welcome Dinner: Maleny October: Runfest; Heart of Gold Film Fest: Gympie; Blackall 100, Mapleton November: Mary River Festival December: Woodford Folk Festival

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