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VIANTA VISION Jazz and art a winning combo in Beerwah

MALENY RSL TURNS 90!

A celebration of history, community and creativity

WHO LIVES IN A HOUSE LIKE THIS? The stories behind the facades in Nambour

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In the vein of appreciation, I would like to thank my HT writing team and all local contributors for consistently bringing well-crafted stories on people and places across the hinterland.

Savour the flavour of the region, plus our local market guide

This month we have Lucy Haslam giving us the heads up on a cannabis symposium with Olivia Newton-John, so tickets need to be booked soon!

Explore writer, Sarah Vercoe, shares some perfect spots for a picnic, and we have part two of Kevin Pampling's story on his search for meaning after a near-death experience.

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LIGHT RELIEF

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HEALTH, BEAUTY AND WELLNESS

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The Maleny RSL is celebrating 90 years; we discover the history behind classic houses nestled in Nambour, and an inspiring Beerwah café owner brings jazz, art and a sense of community to his town.

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inter is coming, and I appreciate having the fire going at our place; along with some cheese, wine and warm boots - it feels very cosy!

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BACK TO NATURE

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LOCAL MUSINGS

Opinions and observations from the hinterland

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I also appreciate that the Maleny Show is back on, favourite creative events are returning (with different dates to usual) and we are receiving regular submissions to Local Musings.

and much more!

Finally, a note of appreciation to the mothers, step-mothers and mother figures out there – I hope this Mother’s Day brings you breakfast in bed, or a homemade card, some flowers, maybe a gift from one of our eclectic hinterland shops, or lunch. You are not allowed to wash or cook today, okay?!

I’m also thinking of those who are missing their mums, as May 9 can be a day tinged with sadness and memories for many, myself included.

But as I am a mum now, it eases the ache a little when my children appear with a cup of tea and smiles.

COVER STORY Olivia Newton-John and Mapleton local, Lucy Haslam, come together to support medicinal cannabis use. see page 28

Happy Mother’s Day, and I wish you all a happy May.

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fter all that has happened since, January of last year seems like a decade ago. But it was then that Australia’s worst recorded summer of bushfires devastated many communities on the east coast.

Under Margaret’s astute musical direction and stagecraft, The Yeomen of the Guard, one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s more durable comic operas, will be presented at the Maleny Community Centre on June 12 at 6.30pm and June 13,19 and 20 at 2pm.

Shortly thereafter, Maleny Singers decided to devote their annual musical production to support the Maleny Fire Brigade, in honour of its crucial role in keeping fires from our doors.

With long time favourites Colin Dunn, Evalee Sharples and Viera Keogh in lead roles, the singing should certainly be memorable.

Of course, community events like this were all cancelled, as we fought to keep another enemy, the Covid-19 virus, at bay. Now, with restrictions becoming more manageable, the Singers are still keen to support our firefighters.

The Maleny Singers was formed in 2003 under the guidance of musical director, Margaret Taylor.

Margaret started her career as a member of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company before joining the English National Opera Company, with whom she sang 25 major roles.

It should also be a great spectacle, with costumes coming from all over the country, many of them free of charge, as other communities join in to help the effort.

Critics say this is one of Arthur Sullivan’s best scores, and the storyline, although as full of quip and humour as ever, carries more emotional weight than others in the repertoire.

And it is for a great cause, so block out your diaries, come along, and enjoy a wonderful performance!

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n 1993 Kevin Pampling tried to pull himself up on a runaway tractor. It dragged him down, and the wheel rode up his leg, over his body and face.

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“It’s a magic place lying within the Arctic Circle. It really moved my heart, but the weather was hostile.

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I’m going to write a book like no other and already know The journey led this Maleny man to buy a bus, travel my way around. I’m going to present Norway through the north, then west where he fell in love with the Kimberley, eyes of an Australian.” settling in Broome. Then, destiny led him on a six-week The next two years in Norway was as much a journey backpacking trip to Norway to find his soulmate. of the soul as it was an adventure. “Just when I was at my Kev came home to Australia with no answers but one limit, life would show me, this is where I was meant to be. year on, returned for one month, setting up a base camp I lived according to my truth and not everyone else’s.” in the Lofoten Islands where the northern lights, midnight Kev met his soulmate on that third trip. Rebecca sun and eagles soaring in the sky captivate.

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metres up. I mounted the camera tripod on a tree, 23 metres up because I wanted the perspective of the forest floor. Once it was all set up, I waited for the right light.”

was on the last day of a six-week tour, then returned to America.

The pair had already decided they were going to marry when Kev flew to Colorado soon after. They denied him entry into the States because of protocol and returned to Australia to his bus with a blown motor parked at Mt Gambier.

Kevin Pampling is a ‘true blue’ Aussie whose neardeath experience showed him ‘life’. As our time together concluded, Kev’s wisdom shone through: “Everything is aligned. It’s important for people to know that, especially in this time of uncertainty.

“Rebecca was a Steiner teacher and in time arrived in Denmark, WA, on a working visa. We started our life there in 2006 and lived at the Wolery Intentional Community where I worked on environmentally sustainable projects.

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“Our ‘happily ever after’ ended when Rebecca died of cancer seven years later.

“While living in Denmark, I began working with trees again. I had worked in every field of wood from firewood to craft, fencing, contract felling and had climbed trees for people I knew, hanging on like a monkey. Every time I did that, I said, never again, this is stupid. But when I assisted a guy who was an arborist, I became interested in learning to climb with equipment and developed my own skills.

“One thing I share when training people is that the most important tool you will pack for this job is your intuition. If you don’t listen to your own flag calls, you may get hurt.”

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After listening to stories about Kev’s travels to Norway, England, Canada, and New Zealand, I questioned what brought him back to his hometown area.

TO WIN SHOPPING VOUCHERS Looking at a collection of Kev’s photographs, I was in awe of the complexity of his skills.

“A Ducati,” he said with a cheeky grin, then shared how a KTM motorcycle got him though the isolation of the ‘COVID year’.

“I took Do Drop Inn in the Kauri trees at the Wolery in Denmark. The guys in the photo are all me—it’s photoshopped in six layers.

“It gave me focus, something to pour my passion into. I rescued it—it was beyond restoration.

“I had a camera in another tree and needed a cloudy day, to balance the light. I’m handing myself a beer. Four costume changes, different rope… it took five hours to pull that one off. The beer was shit—hot home brew!” he said, laughing at the memory.

“There are few parts available for these 35-year-old bikes, so I had to re-engineer a lot of things. I’m just about to meet some mates at an old familiar creek crossing to do a photo shoot with the bike.

“We still refer to this creek crossing as ‘Sheep Refuge’.

No idea where it came from—our elders called it that when we were only 15 years old and learnt to ride our dirt bikes down there.”

The award-winning photo Climber’s Day Off captures Kev’s journey in a nutshell. He explained the image: “It took seven climbs over five days and the hammock is 16

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These are the people who have encouraged him to take the leap into the jazz and tapas nights that are now a mainstay of Friday nights. For Steve many of these people have become his friends, not just customers.

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“When Vianta began over six years ago, I wanted to make a space for a community to grow. I knew that this could be more than just another café.

“This is a place where my customers feel welcome and looked after. It’s a place where friendships are formed, and common ground is discovered in a natural and organic way,” Steve explains.

“The jazz nights are an extension of this, as I listened to what my customers were seeking and then went about finding ways to deliver high-quality dining and music experiences.

“Many of my customers are in the older age bracket, and they love music and art. This is my way of supporting both musicians and visual artists, as well as tapping into Vianta is situated on Beerwah’s main thoroughfare, that deep human need for a community,” Steve smiles.

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productive and to give out. I am creating a platform where people can come and just ooze life.

“Some people are caring, and they express their gift through hospitality, while others are placing their art on the walls in what might be their first exhibition and it’s such a thrill for them. To be able to showcase and share their creation.” Steve’s eyes express the depth of his feeling on this.

“I had my own exhibition here and I understand the nerves and excitement of sharing something you have created.” Steve is a passionate black and white photographer.

Each month a new exhibition is mounted, and each is celebrated with an opening night featuring wine, cheese and the comradery of family and friends for the featured artist.

“On Friday nights, the musicians sometimes come up from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, which is one of Australia’s leading performing arts and music schools. We also feature local musicians from the hinterland and the Sunshine Coast,” Steve says proudly.

“Covid-19 hit our musicians pretty hard and I’m trying to rebuild what we had before that happened. We do find that we are moving more towards jazz, as that

has been very popular with our crowd.

“I also know that live modern jazz doesn’t have the profile that other music styles have, so I wanted to give space to those musicians in particular to support jazz as a music genre,” muses Steve.

“People come for dinner and just enjoy the music.

This is more of a sophisticated experience that we found people were looking for. Now it is becoming so popular that it has become a good idea to book a table,” he says with a laugh.

“The musicians are happy to play for us and we are often approached for opportunities.

Sometimes on a Sunday afternoon, I might have local up-and-coming artists play, and see if they are a good fit, but for the moment the focus is on the Friday nights."

Steve also works closely with the Glasshouse Christian College and Beerwah State High School to support hospitality students.

“The kids come for work experience and they get a good feel for the industry. My mother was one of the founding members of the Glasshouse Christian College, so this is my way of continuing to support our young people,” Steve says.

“I think it is important to inspire and guide our youth to rise above and to achieve their goals, but I think we really forget about our older folk at times. So that is my focus right now.

“My customers tell me this is their happy place and that touches me quite deeply. I believe that by providing a space and letting things happen, just inspiring with love and making people feel cared for, then there is a genuine space for connections to grow.”

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SUSTAINED GROWTH OR BUBBLE? “You can measure opportunity with the same yardstick that measures the risk involved. They go together.” Earl Nightingale Recent Core Logic data show that dwelling prices nationally rose by 2.8% in March, the fastest monthly result in 32 years. Sydney’s median house price grew by $50,000 per month or more than $1,600 per day to reach $1.1 m. Property prices have increased much faster than wages and continue to do so.

Many commentators now agree that the current surge in property values is a bubble. The same type of bubble that occurs in shares, commodities, foreign exchange and livestock. Bubbles are where price gains are not based on fundamentals and are unsustainable. Several indicators of bubbles include rapid price rises, expectation of further substantial increases, easy money supply/credit and abundance of speculators dismissive of deteriorating fundamentals.

A “perfect storm” of the lowest interest rates in history, billions in government stimulus packages, easy credit and the halt in overseas travel due to the pandemic has resulted in a remarkable and surprising property boom. How is it that we have one of the world’s most sparsely populated nations with some of the globe’s most expensive housing?

Our annual average migration rate of 200,000 has been drastically reduced in the past year and the national birth rate is declining so why is there a shortage of houses?

South East Queensland is in a unique position however, due to a strong base of fundamentals according to Mosaic Property Group - “economic and employment growth, relative affordability, low vacancy rates, superior rental yields and declining supply validate the SEQ investment story and expert opinion that SEQ will outperform the rest of the nation this residential property cycle.”

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CHANGING YOUR NAME When you are born, and in this instance say in the State of Queensland, your name is registered with the Registrar-General of Births, Deaths and Marriages and this is then considered your legal name. However there are occasions when a person wants to change their name.

Although a person can use another name informally simply by just adopting another name this is not recognized as changing the name legally as the name change has not been registered pursuant to the act that governs this area, namely the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 2003 (Qld) (“the Act”).

To formally register a change of name, an application in the relevant form needs to be completed and submitted to the Registrar-General of Births, Deaths and Marriages. As an adult this is a relatively simple process of completing the relevant Form 4 (or Form 5 in some specific circumstances), providing three forms of appropriate identification and photo ID as well as paying the relatively modest filing fee.

People are generally entitled to change their name to any name they wish and as many times as they wish however with the following limitations: •

The new name must not be used with the intention of defrauding another person;

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The new name must not be considered offensive;

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There is only one name change in any one 12 month period.

Changing a child’s first names can only be done once before the child turns one and then a second time but for one occasion only between the age of one and 18 (before the child turns 18). If the child is over the age of 12 then the child’s consent to the name change must also be obtained and noted. If only one parent is requesting the child’s name change then the court’s approval may also be required.

The Act will even allow an adult who is not married to make an application to note that person’s “sexual reassignment” – or change of gender - as long as the application is accompanied by two statutory declarations from doctors verifying that the surgery occurred The old system for formal name change of using deed poll was an expensive and time consuming process requiring the person to obtain approval for the name change from the Supreme Court. This is no longer necessary with the Act providing a process for name change which is vastly improved making it relatively easy, quick and cheap.

RSL 90th birthday party planners Ray Olde, Christine Brunton, George Thomas, Lucy Olde -image Judy Fredriksen

It’s Maleny’s best kept secret – a social hub heart-warmingly created around the spirit of comradeship and mateship – a mantra that has soldered the soul of Australia’s social frame for over a 100 years. In May, the Maleny RSL turns 90 and you dear readers, are invited to the party!

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ou may associate the modern Maleny RSL Hall with arts, crafts and fresh food markets, trivia nights, Club Acoustic, fundraising events, weddings, yoga and martial arts classes and Friday night dinners, but this old dame has plenty of stories to tell.

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She is completely managed and run by an enthusiastic team of volunteers who are always ready with a cheery smile and want nothing more than to create a welcoming place for all the community, not just ex-service men and women.

In showing respect for the RSL’s original purpose of mental wellbeing and fun, there’s not a poker machine in sight and the display of military memorabilia is limited.

The result is an atmosphere conducive for chatting to your mates and sharing a few jokes.

Current Maleny RSL sub-branch president, George Thomas, says: “I don’t think the RSL has changed that much (since inception). It provides welfare by way of conviviality and getting together. Mental wellbeing is done by looking after our fellows. We’re a traditional RSL – no pokies.”

Publicity officer, Christine Brunton adds: “We see ourselves as part of the community and engaging with our local community, which I think is very important.

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“The RSL and its volunteers provide assistance to past and present service personnel with a range of financial and non-financial support to provide both physical and emotional caring.

“I think it’s important that the community be aware that the sub-branch is comprised of a lot of volunteers – ex-service and non-serving members, people who are a part of the community.”

The history of the Maleny RSL sub-branch is typical of small country towns. Its forebear - the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia - was formed after WWI, when Maleny honoured its fallen by building the Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital which opened in 1920.

The original arrangement between the RSL and the hospital was to provide free treatment for returned service men and women. This arrangement still exists today.

The Maleny RSL sub-branch, the social arm of the League, was formed in 1931. For many years, members would meet at the old School of Arts which burnt down in 1951 and was replaced by the current Maleny Community Centre.

But meetings took on a very different approach back then, as described by an article on the Maleny RSL website.

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At the inaugural meeting in 1931, Reverend H K Cornish, (Church of England Minister of Maleny) was elected president.

“The vice presidents were G Newton, R Cox, C Winning, and the Secretary HE Thomas, while the Treasurer was Mr R Lindsay. They agreed to meet regularly on the Friday on or before the full moon, so members would be able to find their way home easily.

“At the conclusion of the meeting all sat down to a large festive board laden with pig’s ears and other sundries,” says the article.

In 1938 the RSSAILA rented land from William Burnett who owned the Maleny Hotel. Burnett donated a feed shed which was the original hall, but was later moved to Bicentenary Lane and is now the CWA building.

Maleny Debutante Ball, circa late 1940s (Courtesy Maleny Historical Society)

In 1946, the RAAF picture theatre and entertainment hut from Maryborough was painstakingly dismantled, piece by piece, transported to Maleny and reassembled on the current site. It was officially opened in 1948 in the true spirit of the era by holding a “Diggers Ball”.

Social director Ray Oldfield warmly invites everyone along: “We would like to see not only Defence personnel, we would like to see the whole community of Maleny come along (suitably socially distanced of course!). It would be nice to see everybody rock up and enjoy the night.

George explains further: “The land it’s on used to be the pub’s paddock. When you came to the pub, that’s where you put your horse. When cars took over from horses, the publican didn’t need the paddock any more so he donated it to the RSL and we put the building on it.”

“It won’t be a formal night, it won’t be focussed on military, it will be just everybody gathering together as a community.”

Over the years, the RSL sub-branch has been responsible for accommodating a plethora of activities that weave the cultural fabric of the Maleny community.

As well as hosting myriad social activities – the hall is booked out almost every day – it provides emergency accommodation and supports programs like the TS Centaur, the hospital auxiliary and schools.

Now the RSL sub-branch is turning 90, it’s time for a jolly good ‘knees up’.

Attendees will be able to enjoy the ambience of music from the 1950s through to the 1980s, supplied

by Maleny RSL favourites – Ray and the Sunshines.

Partygoers are encouraged to add to the fun by dressing in the style of the early 1930s.

So it’s bottoms up folks! (But don’t expect to see pig’s ears on the menu!)

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Nambour is rich in history. Behind the faded facades and busy main streets, there are architectural beauties waiting to be discovered. Nambour historian, Cherry Powell, shares more on these old buildings steeped in memories.

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eander through the suburban streets of Nambour and bits of history peer up from behind white picket fences; some peek through peeling paint and tangled, overgrown shrubs while others bask in the sun with sparkling windows, decorative architecture and hedged gardens.

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A Nambour historian views these houses, marvelling at who may have lived there, when they were built, and what they looked like when a key first opened their front door.

Cherry Powell is the author behind local blog Nambour Houses: beautiful, historical, quirky or quaint.

She takes readers into local history as she maps the town’s houses and discovers their tales.

“There is history you can easily find on the betterknown houses,” Cherry explains. “but there are many houses where we don’t know the exact time they were built or who built them.

A volunteer at the Nambour Museum, she also works with three women who have helped with a deep knowledge of local history: Barbara Want, Daphne Heaton and Joan Bryers.

“A lot of that information was destroyed when the council chambers burned down. Things like building approvals and plans would have been in files that were lost.”

Discovering the history of Nambour’s houses has not been easy though, a fire on January 5, 1924 destroyed 17 shops in Currie Street, including the then council chambers where C-Square is now.

That fire also changed the shape of Nambour’s main street, as measures were taken to prevent rebuilding using similar hazardous materials to what burned.

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these buildings have original facades behind the sheet metal and, because they were all built at the same time, they all have the same brick, so they suit each other."

Cherry says Nambour has many great houses that also complement the beautiful old buildings.

“The oldest – still standing – house is part of the Nambour Museum,” says Cherry. “It was the School Master’s house, we also have quite a few houses from the ‘20s and ‘30s.

“Myself, I have always loved Aspland House on Bade Street. It was one I always passed as a child and it was always freshly white and sparkling. There is another overlooking Mount Pleasant road, a 1950s house, again sparking white with wrought iron. Local kids called it the Gone with the Wind house.

“The Whalley Houses: Gables and Stoneleigh, have these beautiful friezes in them. Particularly Stoneleigh, one room was Egyptian themed because he travelled to Egypt a lot. On Magnolia Street is one of Daniel Curry’s houses, linked to three other houses all opposite Currie Park.”

Starting in the 1950s, a photographer began capturing houses in Queensland.

The Gone with the Wind house

“Frank Corley was a guy from Brisbane who on weekends, got in his Cadillac with his wife, and would go driving all over the South East taking photos of houses. Then the next day one of his workers would go back and sell the black and white photo to the homeowner.

“People just didn’t have cameras back then, and those that did were very cautious about what they spent their film on. It was the ones he didn’t sell that have made so much difference. They were donated to the State Library and 580 houses in Nambour were amongst them.”

During the history-sleuthing, social media played a part too. “I have been posting about houses in ‘Nambour, Remember When’ on Facebook, saying, ‘who lived here?’ ‘Does anyone know?’ "'Oh, that was such and such’s house’ they say and I also got a ‘that was my dad’s house’ to which other people chimed in saying things like, ‘I remember coming to your house, and ‘your dad’s veggie patch was huge’. These things give a house a story.

Aspland House on Bade Street

“This is what I want to do. I want to start conversations. Some of those stories could be lost in another 20, 30 years as people who grew up in that era are gone.

“The houses and older buildings are also so often tied with the women of the area and their history too.

Men’s acts were often noticed and recorded but women were totally under-acknowledged, the clubs and organisations they belonged to all helped make a town.

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Eco Festival Ecosystem Restoration will be celebrated at the 2021 World Environment Day (WED) Festival, co-hosted by the Crystal Waters Market and the Sunshine Coast Environment Council on Saturday June 5.

issues from local weed invasions; to national bushfire management; to the global climate crisis.

In addition to the monthly market stalls, live music, food and coffee, you will find craft activities and a playground for children to enjoy.

Inspiring speakers will share their passion and knowledge about native plants and wildlife; how positive solutions can be crafted from local permaculture and community actions and broader government commitments to deal with

Come to the Village Green, Kilcoy Lane, Conondale from 8am to 1pm, for a fun day celebrating creating a sustainable future. Visit FB: WED Fest Crystal Waters Market.

Shed the Light update

rooms which will be used by both the children and when the second story is finished by guests who come to learn computer skills,” said CarolAnn Rofe.

Shed the Light is a non-profit organisation works with communities, children and young people in Nepal to assist in their empowerment and sustainable development.

Maleny volunteers and generous locals have helped fundraise $5000 towards the $35,000 needed to finish the current building project of a school, toilets and accommodation.

“The ground floor of the building has been completed and is the kitchen, dining and study area for the children and also three shower

“During COVID the tourism industry in Nepal was hugely affected; they have nothing. Building this will employ these struggling villagers.”

If you can help, please donate to Shed the Light Inc, A/C: 10331898, BSB 064424 or email shedthelightinc@gmail.com for more information.

Any donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Mary River Festival

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The annual Mary River Festival is planned to go ahead on July 17, 9am-4pm, at Kandanga this year. This not-for-profit event is run for the community, by the community.

“We would like to build on the awareness, appreciation and respect for our natural and cultural heritage around the Mary River” Glenda said. "This river is very special to our communities and it is important that we all, young and old, share and learn how to care for such an important asset in our environment.”

Festival Coordinator, Glenda Pickersgill, said, “We plan to make this a COVID-safe event so there will be a number of changes to make this happen.”

The theme this year will be around 3 R’s –

For more information contact: Glenda Pickersgill, President Save the Mary River Coordinating Group Inc. on: 0411443589

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Cancellation Notice

decision is a very responsible one.

It is with regret that the Maleny Garden Club has cancelled Gardening on The Edge 2021.

The Maleny Garden Club plan a one-day Spring Fair in September or October this year, and a return to Gardening on the Edge in 2022, if all is well and COVID is under control.

The decision has been taken to protect the community and visitors to Gardening on the Edge.

The future of COVID is unknown and until the majority of people have been vaccinated, the Gardening on the Edge team feel this

Maleny community response In Maleny, a small unfunded apolitical community initiative has taken root to enable local residents to take local action on local issues.

Maleny Forums has convened six community events that gave rise to five working groups: Pathways and Connectivity, Streetscaping, Traffic-flow, Parking and Pedestrian Crossings, all working towards improving the liveability of Maleny and surrounds.

Some success has been achieved amongst

Glasshouse club update The Glasshouse Country View Club April meeting was well attended, due to their free morning tea in May, which resulted in welcoming many new members.

The AGM is on May 11, and all members are encouraged to attend. Other events include the Monthly Visitors’ Luncheon dates (which includes stalls, progressive raffles, door prize and entertainment) on Tuesday May 25 - Caboolture

Although this is disappointing news for such a much-loved event, the Maleny Garden Club look forward to welcoming everyone to future events they will be hosting in the hinterland.

these groups, but there is more to be done and implemented, from bike paths, to black spots, to climate change responses.

Any interested person can join the Maleny Forums’ facebook page and email list (malenyforums@gmail.com). The coordinating team welcomes more members who have interest and administration/social media skills.

(Team members: Joan McVilly, Marilyn Beale, Shiela Bryden, Ernie Marcum, Roger Westcott, Jane Sherwin, Andrew McLean)

and Pine Rivers Seniors Clubs; and Tuesday July 27 – the Maleny Seniors Club The club is already planning their Christmas Party for early December. Monthly meetings at Beerwah Community Hall are on the second Tuesday If you are 50+ and looking for fun, fellowship and outings please call 54969260.

(Pictured: Some of the club ladies at Beerburrum walking track.)

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Let’s Talk Business

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Aaron Pryor of Denture Care Group

I love the sense of community within the hinterland community and really just wanted to be part of it and find a way to better connect.

I am the person that you will meet to discuss your needs and I am also the same person that will be custom making your dentures by hand.

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This also means that there is no opportunity for what the patient needs being miscommunicated or misunderstood in the process of work being outsourced, as everything is made in-house at our laboratory in Caloundra.

How long have you been running Denture Care Group? And what did you do before this?

I started the Denture Care Group in 2007 from a little clinic in Caloundra. My father was a dental technician and owned his own dental laboratory which definitely inspired me, so I truly grew up in the industry.

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I can remember being a kid playing with all the dental materials in my father’s lab and it has really come full circle to now see my own children doing the same thing.

I think it is important in this day and age, when so many large companies seem to be taking over most industries, that we still have those hallmark small businesses that the community can rely on to provide a genuine service, rather than it being all about the upsell and how to make more money.

We like to support businesses who support us. This month we caught up with Aaron Pryor of Denture Care Group, Maleny, and found out dental skills run in the family!

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Where did you grow up?

I grew up on the Sunshine Coast. I am actually really proud to be the 6th generation of Pryors to live on the Coast and am now raising my own family here.

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What made you move to the hinterland?

When my parents moved to Maleny I started to spend a lot more time in the area and noticed that a lot of locals were having to travel down to the Coast, whether it be Maroochydore or Caloundra, to have the specialised type of service that I provide.

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My father opened his dental laboratory in the early 1980s, so I am really proud to continue the family tradition and build upon the reputable business that he created.

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

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I don’t have any funny stories to share, however my most rewarding moments are the ones where I am able to help patients that have some serious dental issues and are extremely unhappy with the appearance of their smile.

For me, to see the look of disbelief on a patient’s face and their tears of joy … there is no other feeling like it. I love that I have the ability to not only make people a great set of dentures, but by creating a smile I can see how much confidence it gives them. That is the best part of my job.

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What do you enjoy the most about your business?

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We are really proud to provide a genuine, personalised service to the hinterland community.

We are actively involved in giving back to the community through our donations to local sporting clubs, charities and networking within the hinterland community.

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What does a 'typical' day entail for you?

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What’s been the biggest, or most useful, lesson you’ve learnt since running Denture Care Group?

My day can vary based on patient needs, which means that it is never boring! I see patients who might need new dentures, repairs, relines of existing dentures and sometimes even mouthguards for kids who are about to start playing contact sport. When I am not seeing patients, I am working in the laboratory personally creating the dentures.

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I have seen a lot of businesses come and go and I put it down to them having a different set of priorities. Obviously, I have a family to support and we all need to make a living, but I really do believe that I am still in business today because each and every patient that I see, I treat with a genuine level of care.

As a result of being attentive to my patient’s needs, word of mouth has become my biggest source of referral. I think that this applies to every industry and my advice to anyone wanting to start a business would be to have a genuine focus on your customer service.

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What do you like to do in your spare time?

As cliché as it sounds, I really do love just spending time with the family. It can be a 4WD up Double Island, taking the kids to soccer on the weekend or spending some time together on the boat … whatever we do together, we always seem to have fun!

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Garden Shed Nursery has a new home The Garden Shed Nursery and Cafe has arrived at 342 Flaxton Drive, and the people behind it have a wealth of experience and expertise - and best of all, it’s chemical-free.

D

ave Jarrett and Amanda Lamb are no strangers to running a nursery - they established in Palmwoods before realising they needed a bigger space for their expanding business.

“My background is in farm management, helping property owners to improve their soil, water and plant health, because this work has a direct impact on the quality of the produce that we as consumers pick up at our local market,” explained Dave, who is also an organic farm consultant.

“We noticed that home gardeners had many of the same questions and product needs as our organic farming clients - so Amanda and I took our farm consulting model and started the original Garden Shed Nursery in the back blocks of Palmwoods in 2015.”

“Our nursery supplies fruit trees, natives, flowers, giftware and hardware,” said Amanda, “alongside a knowledge centre that teaches an integrated approach to gardening and food production.”

“We cover everything from soil and plant health to creating chemical-free food forests and self-sufficient vegetable gardens,” added Dave, showing me a vegepod, “we teach people about growing in small spaces, and offer soil testing as well.”

The Garden Shed Nursery & Cafe owners Dave Jarrett and Amanda Lamb with Chef Adam Bradford-West

breakfast and lunch options using locally sourced meats, fruit and vegetables from regional farms.

Patissier, Aurelien Menuet, with some of his mouthwatering creations

In addition to all this, there is a shiny new Parisian-style café with indoor/outdoor seating, run by experienced chef Adam Bradford-West.

“Aurelien is designing a French patisserie range with an Australian twist that you will not have seen before.”

“I share Dave and Amanda’s vision for quality produce, sourced from chemical-free farms and served in unique environments,” said Adam, as he served me a delicious creamy, house-blend coffee, called Botanique - French for botany, and a nod to the previous French owners.

The Garden Shed Nursery and Café is a perfect combination of food, plants and knowledge, and I look forward to the official café opening on Thursday May 6.

“Amanda, I and the whole team look forward to welcoming everyone to share our space and become part of our family,” smiled Dave.

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

Perfect gifts for everyone. Stalls 0402 326 858

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

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

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Members of the Hinterland Market Trail, from Beerwah, Landsborough, Montville, Mapleton and Maleny

t the start of the year, delegates from markets in Glasshouse Country and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland came together to start a conversation.

A conversation to explore ways to unite to support each other and promote our wonderful markets and charming communities. By the end of the conversation the Hinterland Market Trail was born!

Beerwah CWA Hall hosted this discussion with market coordinators from Maleny, Montville, Mooloolah, Mapleton, Landsborough, Beerwah and Witta. It was quickly realised everyone shared common values and experiences, and were keen to connect, and committed to enhancing the potential of their markets.

The idea was sparked thanks to the Beerwah and Mooloolah coordinators. Their December market dates clashed, which was inevitable with so many wonderful markets stretching across the area. It was soon discovered many operated on the same days and that this could be shaped into an opportunity which could benefit our diverse markets.

The Hinterland Market Trail is a collaborative project offering a central promotion and resource space for our unique local hinterland markets, as well as a referral point for locals and visitors wishing to explore multiple markets as part of a trail.

By working together, the markets can share ideas and resources with each other, connect an array of stallholders into the trail, and raise the profile of our markets to locals and visitors.

These markets are an important drawcard, showcasing our local producers, artisans and innovators, and contributing to the economic development of our region.

Readers will be aware that for many years the Hinterland Times usually highlights a different market each month in our Market Guide, sometimes focussing on the organisers, sometimes particular stallholders, while our regular listings let you know where and when the markets are over the month ahead.

Therefore, we are pleased to support the Hinterland Market Trail, as this has the potential to link visitors to more of our characterful markets in one day.

We look forward to the official launch over the next couple of months which will also include a Facebook page.

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

LAST WEEKEND OF EVERY MONTH PRELOVED DESIGNER AND VINTAGE WOMEN'S MARKET Next market will be Easter long weekend.

Usual times: Fri/Sat/Sun 9-2 last weekend of each month. See FB and Insta for updates.

Quality preloved and new.

23 Elizabeth Street Kenilworth 0405 597 190.

PROMOTE YOUR MARKET HERE

If you’re a local market coordinator who’s interested in joining the trail, the organisers welcome you to their monthly meetings. To find out more contact Chrissie Hourigan on 0448 423 919.

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creative cuts Johnathon Westacott

Artist Profile - Johnathan Westacott

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onathon Westacott graduated from Charles Sturt University in regional New South Wales, Australia with a Bachelor of Visual Arts, majoring in Ceramics and Hot Glass. Under the tuition of Alex Mitrovik and Dennis O’Conner, the spark was ignited and Westacott’s glass journey began.

“I then draw these ideas with pigment ink often placing together many different aspects of an environment into the one drawing. The landscape work is a condensed impression of a place, often surreal and impossible but also unmistakeable in its representation.”

In 1993 seeking diverse landscapes, Westacott moved to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland and worked alongside Chris Pantano.

He found a sympathetic design sense and discipline necessary to run a business in the arts and by 2004 he had established the Sunshine Coast Hot Glass Studio in partnership.

Etched Series is Jonathan’s most recent work. “Working at the furnace, I first blow a form which has many layers of coloured glasses applied within. This process is complex and physical, and the finished form is placed into a kiln to cool for several days before I can work on the design.

Jonathon explained his inspiration for much of his work, “For many years I have carried with me a sense of living and walking through a country with a deep historical human presence. Bushwalking into remote and wild places is a very inspiring way for me to find subjects for my glass.

While on these trips Jonathon sketches and photographs plants and birds in the landscape, bringing this back to the studio as a theme for each new piece.

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ART AT THE OLD AMBO  Throughout May, at the Old Ambulance Station Galleries, is an outstanding exhibition of artworks by 28 leading printmakers from the Sunshine Coast and beyond.

Editions Sunshine Coast, curated by Sandy Doble and Ken Munsie, features over 150 newly created artworks.

The exhibition which includes artists’ books, ceramic pieces, framed wall art and printed silk, is a stunning showcase of the professional skills of printmakers of all genres. (Pictured is Interconnection by Sandra Pearce.)

All artworks are for sale, plus there will be an artisan’s shop selling smaller pieces and several artist-run printmaking workshops are on offer during the exhibition.

OUTSPOKEN WITH MACKAY The year 2020 was ravaged by bushfires and a global pandemic, it took a toll not just on our economy, but on both our mental and emotional health.

One of Australia’s best-known social psychologists, Hugh Mackay, has released his new book, The Kindness Revolution, which reflects on some of the questions we asked ourselves during this time: What really matters to me? Am I living the kind of life I want? What sort of society do we want to become?

Mackay seeks to show how crises and catastrophes can often turn out to be the making of us, explaining why it is that radical kindness is the key to healing.

Hugh Mackay will be in conversation with Steven Lang, Sunday June 6, the Maleny Community Centre, 6pm for 6.30pm start. Tickets: outspokenmaleny.com

“From my drawings I create polymer stencils which adhere to the surface of the glass and the sand blasting process removes layers of colour revealing the image.”

Since 2009, Westacott’s studio has been located at his home in Dulong in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Set amongst subtropical rainforest he works in an environment which nurtures his creativity.

Johnathan Westacott’s new exhibition will run at the Tina Cooper Gallery in Montville Hinterland, By appointment only, at the end of June.

Website: tinacooper.com.au

VASILISSA  Follow Vasilissa into the forest on a desperate search for fire… Hear the song of the Sirin (the owl women), be entranced by dancing aerialists, lose yourself in the beauty of nature, but please beware of the witch!

Told in circus and song, this heartfelt retelling of the Russian coming-of-age tale is an experience not to be missed. Put on your comfortable shoes to join Maleny's own Sylph Circus and Siren Ensemble for an unforgettable walking story, held inside a secret Maleny forest location revealed upon booking.

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CHAPTER 5 ‘HEARTBEAT’ New Maleny resident (and former winner of Australian Idol) Natalie Gauci, has been building chapters of concerts, which she calls Pictures of Mars, about her life. Each chapter reveals a lesson which came from her experience when writing her songs, and the healing which brings the community together.

Her special Mother’s Day show is on May 9, at the Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, Maleny from 3-4pm.

This concert episode is about our heartbeat.

Natalie reveals a tragic story that turned into a subliminal song and transformative experience.

Special Guest LHAMO will guide you through breath work, aromatherapy and yoga while Natalie guides a meditation.

Natalie is giving away 10 free tickets. Book your tickets here: eventbrite.com.au/e/ pictures-of-mars-chapter-5-heartbeat-tickets151009396169?aff=erelpanelorg

JAZZ SESSIONS On May 9 Joshua will be bringing his quintet, School of Hard Bops, to the Jazz Sessions, hosted by the Glass House Brewery at Forest Glen.

Joshua says jazz is the perfect soundtrack to the current global situation. "It has been so beautiful seeing people respond to this sort of music after all us musicians had to take time off from performing last year due to COVID,” he says.

The band specialises in Blue Note hip and its repertoire pays tribute to the great ’50s and ’60s hard bop bands of Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Hank Mobley, Cannonball Adderley and Kenny Dorham.

Doors open at 5.30pm for a 6pm show. A $49 ticket gets you a two-course dinner along with the show. Visit stickytickets.com.au/thejazzsessions.

LEONARD COHEN TRIBUTE Hallelujah for Leonard Cohen! This song is probably more famous than the singer/songwriter himself. It has been recorded by 300 artists.

But who was Leonard Cohen? His life of poetry, song-writing, drugs, sex, spiritual searching, depression, political thought and eventual peace are all exposed in this stage cabaret, brought to life by Jonathan Anstock and friends.

Who was Suzanne? So Long Marianne the muse! What is it like to be a Bird On A Wire? And Everybody Knows the Future looks challenging but … “there is a crack in everything, and that’s how the light gets in!”

“For six decades, Leonard Cohen revealed his soul to the world through poetry and song - his music and words will resonate forever.” —Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 2008 Saturday 15 May 2021 at 7pm-9.30pm, tickets at lindlane.com.au, enquiries 5471 1752.

SOULFUL DUO  Roots singer Karl S. Williams is teaming up with Sunny Coast local Andrea Kirwin, for a run of gigs in May. Northern New South Wales native Karl (pictured by Andy Gough) performs a kind of folk, soul and blues, but not as you know it.

With a weaponised voice that can soar, moan and ache with the best of them, he writes timeless music.

Andrea is an Australian-Fijian artist and producer with a warm stage presence, retro soulful sound and a knack for storytelling.

The duo will play at The Met in Maroochydore on May 13, Eudlo Hall on May 14, Spray of the Coral Coast in Mooloolaba on May 15 and the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre on May 16.

For tickets visit events.humanitix.com.

DESIGN A PERFORMANCE Sunshine Coast Council is on the lookout for a group of brave, opinionated, fierce and adventurous 9–13 year olds to perform in a theatre production for Horizon Festival 2021.

I’ve Been Meaning To Ask You is a work full of questions; asked by young people and answered by adults, such as: ‘why do you have to go to work?’ and ‘how come adults drink to have fun?’

Over two months, the group will collaborate with The Good Room to design and deliver their performance, presented in partnership with The Events Centre, Caloundra, and Critical Stages.

No previous acting experience necessary. Submissions close May 30, 2021. Sign up at horizonfestival.com.au/performanceopportunity Horizon Festival is on August 27 – September 5. The full festival program will be released on Wednesday June 16. (Image by Stephen Henry.)

BARLEYSHAKES True to their name, the Barleyshakes will be shaking the Deck this month with their irresistible Irish inspired music on May 29.

Combining Celtic and worldly influences with intense energy, this band produces beautiful harmonies and driving rhythms to get every toe tapping. Extremely successful on the festival circuit, this is a great band to see live.

The evening kicks off with a diverse selection of local talent.

Delicious dinner is available from Food Vibes, and the Crystal Waters Coop runs a beer and wine bar.

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

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Letters Smartpups save lives Dear Victoria and the HT team,

As you are probably aware I have devoted the latter years of my life since 2015 as an unpaid volunteer with local notfor-profit charity Smartpups, and have seen some wonderful, heart-warming results of children’s (and their families’) lives being turned around due to the intervention of a Smartpup.

Kruiser was the first graduate of the scheme. He spent years at the side of Heather who has temporal lobe epilepsy, saving her life on numerous occasions.

Now Kruiser has sadly gone and Heather faces another challenge. After having a seizure in public and not getting a warning for the first time in 11 years she finds herself in the process of fundraising for, not a replacement for Kruiser … but his predecessor.

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.

It would be lovely to have as many people as possible join him on this (free) 2.2km return walk, which starts at 8.30am, and see how much has been established.

You can book in on scec.org.au/wed_fest_bergann_s_ lane_walk Pam Watson, Native Plants Sunshine Coast.

Rotary Competition reminder

Terry Clark, Woombye

Walking in Spencer’s shoes Dear Editor, I just wanted to let people know that the wonderful Spencer Shaw, who has a regular column in the HT, is taking a guided walk of Bergann's Lane in Witta on June 12.

For those who don’t know him, Spencer is an ecological restoration specialist who undertook the ecological restoration / wildlife corridor project at Bergann’s Lane Walk (Witta, Blackall Range) 17 years ago.

His work in the community is so important and we value him very much.

We at the HT would like to congratulate our cherished writer and friend, Gay Liddington, on her recent role as Parade Commander in the Maleny/Witta ANZAC Day events.

She did a wonderful job, and spoke beautifully- something none of us doubted, as she has such a special ability to move people with her words and get to the heart and soul of subjects and situations.

We know you were nervous, but you did it! Well done, Gay.

The Rotary Club of Maleny would like to remind everyone that entries to select photos for the forthcoming 2022 Rotary calendar are being sought.

Housing and population

The Photo Competition closing date for entries is June 11, and prizes total $1400. Contact Lionel Tilley on 54296629 for details.

Paul Prociv (HT April 2021) is right on the mark when he says that the housing crisis complained of by Jessica Lawrence is really a crisis of excess population. The same can be said of just about every complaint that people make, e.g. inadequate infrastructure, traffic jams, pollution, environmental destruction, climate change – the list goes on and on.

It doesn’t matter how small the donation is, it all helps. So please join me in helping Heather! smartpups.org.au Thanks.

You did it!

Lionel Tilley, Maleny

There is scarcely a single problem today that would not be eased by population control.

Politically incorrect?

Dear Victoria Congratulations on an excellent magazine. You can be proud of your crew and the job they do. I take copies whenever I’m down the coast and they are much appreciated there too.

I particularly like Sammy Ringer’s this month (Slow Down Maleny – April 2021). It applies everywhere actually, but I think the people who should read it, won’t. Maybe driving instructors could give it to their pupils. And make them read it out loud before each lesson. (Or would that be politically incorrect?)

Crossword No. 319

The problem starts at the top. While births exceed deaths in Australia by 100,000 per annum, both major parties in Canberra are hell bent on restoring the massive immigration that we had before Covid, despite polls showing most people are against it. The result will be that every problem we now have will be made worse.

State and local governments are also complicit. Both will not be happy until southeast Queensland is paved over.

Correspondents who complain should start their spiel by complaining about excess population. Whatever your cause, it’s a lost cause without population control.

Bad Jokes of the Month A woman has twins and gives them up for adoption.

One of them goes to a family in Egypt and is named Amal. The other goes to a family in Spain.

They name him Juan.

Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his birth mother. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Amal.

Quick Quote

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No-show (8) Ring fighter (5) Seed providing milk and meat (7) Anthropoid (3-4) Performs (4) Limited (10) Island in central Hawaii (4) Area of South London (10) Senior mail official (10) Passport endorsement (4) Large city (10) Fruit a k a the Chinese gooseberry (4) Hearing distance (7) Employ excessively (7) Stench (5) Signal to arise (8)

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Praise vociferously (7) Pruning shears (9) Not one (4) Radical (7) Biddable (8) Survive (5) Chicken of very small size (6) Lethal (6) Furrow (3) Religious (9) Flatten out (8) Treat with excessive indulgence (6) Grunts (6) Incident (7) City in central Texas (7) Fortune-telling cards (5) Lake or pond (4)

For crossword solutions see page 47 22 MAY 2021 HINTERLAND TIMES

Trevor Sauer, Mapleton

Pamela Owens, Landsborough

“Music is the emotional life of most people.”

– Leonard Cohen

He responds, "They're twins! If you've seen Juan, you've seen Amal."

A man walks into a pet store and asks for a dozen bees. The clerk carefully counts 13 bees out onto the counter.

“That’s one too many!” says the customer.

The clerk replies “It’s a freebie.”

Sudoku No. 3

Poets

CORNER

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

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

REVOLVING DOORS

RAIN FOREST SONG

There, where the wait-a-while grasps, beseeching, for the sun.

Last week I had an accident, I was in a lot of strife.

Where the tiny ghost fungi glow strangely in the wet half-light.

Along came the ambulance bearers: they wanted to save my life.

Geez mate, you're not looking the best,

And something unknown slides silently beneath a mossy log.

I think we better give you the good old cognitive test.

Where the pademelon chews daintily, grooms fastidiously, peers nervously.

What's your name, your age, your address, your current occupation?

Where the ancient Wonga vine, highway to generations of claw and scale,

When you board the train to work, what's your railway station?

Criss-crosses the forest and time…

Well I could answer all of that, it wasn't particularly sinister.

But then they said to me, Who is our Prime Minister?

There where the cat-bird wails from high in the canopy

Well, I said, I know the capital of Uzbekistan, and the square root of ninety-four,

And the Wompoo chuckles and coos.

But our prime ministers are so transitory, it's like a revolving door.

Where the bower bird fashions his lover’s stage with an artist’s eye

Here today, gone tomorrow, a stabbing in the back;

And hoards his stolen treasures there.

Here I am, lying here, it's difficult to keep track.

Would you just be good enough to tell me who it is today?

Where the rustle and scuttle of forest floor dwellers

Mate, we ask the questions, and actually I couldn't really say.

And the comforting sighs of the giant fig

With the latest political machinations I s'pose I'm not au fait.

Can only be heard by the willing ear.

They make so many promises it's hard to know what's what.

And do they keep these promises? Well actually not a lot.

There where the smell of earth and rain

They rely on our short memories, and trust that we'll forget

Blend with the fruity stench of flying fox,

All their rorts and perks and dishonesty and piling up the debt.

Mingle with the honeyed scent of the wild ginger.

There where microscopic worlds within worlds

I'm not sure who's running the country, I don't think it's politicians, They're too busy fighting amongst themselves and digging up dirt for ammunition.

The country will have to run itself and we might be better off,

War and multiply, die and resurrect,

Think of all the possible benefits before you start to scoff.

Frantically, dynamically, invisibly….

Look all this talk is interesting but I've had a massive skittle: Load me in and drive full speed to the hospital.

There where the long-ago people yet live, love still, Their essence timeless, entwined forever,

© Ian Pollock

Inseparable from the land.

Where dark paths, barely there, pull me deeper.

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

Cause my blood to fizz, my heart to pound My breath to catch in awe.

There where time means nothing, Where ages since and futures unseen become one.

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.

There is where my frantic, searching soul at last, finds peace. © Sandra Poole

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A welcome return for the Maleny Show!

Event replaces the traditional Show Girl and Rural Ambassador Show Ball.

Maleny Show Society secretary, Lois White, shared, “Tickets will need to be pre-purchased online before entry, and we will be using the Queensland COVID app on the day to check in.”

If you head to the Show Society’s website, you can purchase tickets and membership in one fell swoop. Membership for adults is $20, $15 concessions – this includes entry for both show days, plus free entry for children up to 15. (You can also book via the QR code on page 5 of this HT.) A digital version of the competitor’s schedule will be available on the website for you to download, as this year there will be no printed version due to COVID safety.

If you are interested in competing, head to the website again to set up a login and submit your entry. The deadline is Friday May 14. Manual entries are all welcome by phone, post, email or in person to the Show Society office.

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hat wonderful news to hear that the Maleny Show is back on!

Of course, this will be a COVID-safe event on May 28 and 29, so some changes have been implemented by the Maleny Show Society committee.

The team is to be commended for having worked tirelessly to create a fun-filled show despite the restrictions in place.

So, what’s on offer? There will be many traditional show elements, including novelty car events and the ever popular Dog Jump on Saturday afternoon at 3pm, and luckily most activities are outdoors, so COVID

Maleny Show President, Councillor Winston Johnston, said, “I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the committee for stepping up this year and taking control of making our event safe and enjoyable for the community.”

safety requirements won’t be too intrusive.

The Livestock area will feature the usual horse events, beef cattle, dairy sections and poultry, and the Pavilion will host photography, junior handicraft, cake decorating, woodwork, floral art, quilting, cheeses, farm produce and much more.

New additions include a fireworks and monster truck program both evenings, which will be exciting and dramatic, no doubt! And this year, the Show Personality

The Maleny Show ‘What’s On Entertainment Guide’ will be available online from May 2021 via social media, or for more details, visit malenyshowsociety.org.au/2021-show See you there!

Coolum Waters Retirement Community FINAL RELEASE

This is your last chance to secure a brand-new home at Coolum Waters Retirement Community.

Sundale’s final 11-unit release combines the best of outdoor living and entertaining with a low-maintenance lifestyle. These stunning, brand-new homes blend space and flow and feature: • • • • •

Generous master suite with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe Large open living, dining and alfresco spaces Chef’s kitchen, complete with waterfall stone bench tops Fully ducted air-conditioning with climate-controlled zones Zero threshold features throughout including entry, patio, bathrooms and shower • Electric garage roller door

With only a handful of units available, you’ll need to move quickly.

COOLUM WATERS - BY SUNDALE 4 Wembley Rd, Coolum Beach.

For more information visit sundale.org.au or call 1800 786 325

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Advertising Feature - Seniors

The benefits of ageing Carers That Drive

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e are all getting older (and hopefully wiser), and we live in a place where there is much to do and much support for the older members of the hinterland community. From the excellent work of RangeCare in Flaxton and Nambour Meals on Wheels, to the classes and events in local libraries, gyms and artist hubs.

Here at the HT, we know friends in their 60s and beyond who take art classes on Sundays, do yoga or Pilates through the week, play bowls, walk their dogs in the many parks, take drives to the beach, go camping, enjoy the conversations and events at community centres and galleries, and meander through the markets on a weekend.

Sometimes, getting around can be tricky if you need to wait on transport, which is why we were pleased to learn Carers That Drive has come to the Sunny Coast, helping people maintain their independence.

Carers That Drive is a unique service matching caring, qualified drivers with people who need help getting out.

In 2009 Suzie Coghlan was spending a lot of time on the road. Between looking after her child with disability, and her ageing parents, she saw the need for a personalised service that helped people get around and maintain their independence.

So Suzie established Carers That Drive.

Medical appointments, social outings, share rides, family visits, companion animal outings; Carers That Drive grew to support people wherever there was a need.

This year, Suzie partnered with local Buderim businessman Paul Sutton to bring Carers That Drive to the Sunshine Coast.

‘I’ve known Paul’s family for over 30 years,’ says Suzie. ‘Paul’s values and experience are a perfect fit for Carers That Drive, and I’m confident that our contribution to the wellbeing of Sunshine Coast residents is in the best of hands.’

Carers That Drive help you get out and about We tailor our service to your needs and take you safely door-to-door.

And, of course, at any age, knowing an effective physiotherapist is worth its weight in gold! There are a few excellent practices across and down the Range, and Maleny Physiotherapy is one which receives consistently good reports from locals we know.

There can be challenges with ageing, but there are benefits too, and we thought we’d share them with you!

• You have clearer priorities • You have a higher sense of self-worth • You don’t worry so much about what others think

• You have more free time to travel, or follow a passion or hobby

A key concern for the health of older Australians is the prevention of falls, which is the leading cause of deaths from injury for those aged 65 or more.

Physiotherapists can complete simple screening tests and assessments, identifying risk factors that contribute to falls such as muscle weakness, joint stiffness, pain, reduced balance, poor vision, medications or even environmental factors in the home, including furniture, poor lighting, and trip hazards.

Tim and Mary Bagshaw from Maleny Physiotherapy frequently visit older adults in their own homes to conduct these assessments. They provide simple exercises, assist with provision of mobility aids and home equipment and give advice.

Physiotherapy-led exercise programs can improve older Australians’ quality of life by increasing strength and balance and reducing the likelihood of falls.

Your physiotherapist often liaises with your GP, family and community support providers to provide a co-ordinated, person-centred care to our clients.

Hands on therapy at Maleny Physiotherapy • Specific exercise prescription • physiotherapy for all ages • Postural assessment and correction • Workplace rehabilitation • Injury prevention strategies • Acupuncture • Fitball classes • Pelvic health physiotherapy • Vestibular physiotherapy • Podiatry • Diagnostic ultrasound muscle Ÿ Caring, retraining

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As American comedian George Burns said, You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.

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Lucy would never have imagined that medicinal cannabis would bring them together.

That is what happened in 2017 when Olivia went public about her cannabis use and Lucy, who by that time was a seasoned medicinal cannabis advocate, had a hastily arranged meeting with her in Melbourne to ‘fill her in’ on the plight of Australian patients.

Dan lost his battle in 2015 and in 2016, on the first anniversary of Dan’s death, Australian laws changed making medicinal cannabis use legal.

“However,” shared Lucy, “I soon found out the process was not at all favourable to patients, and in the years since have battled bureaucracy, vested interest and bias to enable Australian patients to be able to more readily access and afford legal cannabis medicines.”

Lucy and Olivia Newton-John will soon come together again, as Lucy hosts the 2021 Australian Medicinal Cannabis Symposium, at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort on the Sunshine Coast, from August 13-15.

This will be the fifth event of its type put on by United in Compassion, the charity founded by Lucy and Dan. “Olivia has accepted my invitation to participate in the event remotely from her home in California,” smiled Lucy. Olivia's husband, acclaimed cannabis expert 'Amazon' John Easterling, spoke at the last United in Compassion event in person, at Tweed Heads in 2019.

Olivia Newton-John with her husband John Easterling

Colon Hydrotherapy or Colon irrigation is an essential treatment for maintaining a healthy and functioning bowel. This is the foundation of a healthy body. Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

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The Vibrosaun Therapy Machine provide a type of Massage therapy that is a non-invasive alternative treatment that, enjoyed regularly, will deliver tremendous bene ts, including: Ÿ Reduced muscle tension Ÿ Arthritis, bromyalgia, and increased flexibility chronic pain management, and joint movement and back pain treatment Ÿ Headaches, depression, Ÿ Improved skin tone, high blood pressure circulation Ÿ Soft tissue injuries and Ÿ Lymphatic drainage and faster soft tissue healing detox cleanse times Ÿ Reduced depression, Ÿ Weight Loss, Cellulite, anxiety Toning Ÿ Better sleeping patterns and insomnia

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common cause has united two Australian women who would otherwise Sal, will be using the existing image... have not crossed paths - global star Oliviaground Newton-John please change the back GREY and Mapleton-based reformer and founder of United in Compassion, Aqueous Colon Lucy Haslam.Therapy

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bowel cancer. On the other side of the globe, Australian icon Olivia Newton-John was also enduring her own battle with breast cancer.

The Covid pandemic means that a video meeting will have to suffice, but Olivia and her husband will share Olivia’s personal journey as a stage 4 cancer patient, using cannabis to alleviate her pain, and also slow the progression of her disease, with an audience of nurses.

“This will take place at the first Nurses Medicinal Cannabis Conference on day one of a three-day Cannabis Symposium,” explained Lucy.

“Patients, clinicians, researchers, and industry will come together to examine exciting developments colour ofhear thefrom graphics theand list of and to renownedwhich expertsstates from home around the globe. Professor Raphael Mechoulam (who discovered tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant) is also a special guest.”

It seems Australia continues to play catch up with other parts of the world, whilst the bond between Lucy and Olivia is a solid one that seeks to hasten the change.

Tickets are on sale now; for more information visit: unitedincompassion.com.au

Oral Art Denture Clinic and Dental Ceramics will give you a new reason to smile. We use the best quality materials from Switzerland and take pride in our excellent service and workmanship. Your satisfaction is our priority.

Contact Derik Reinecke 07 5597 4633 0408 784 643 oral.art@bigpond.com www.oralart.com.au Shop 5, 168 Main Street Village Square, Montville Accept eftpos, Visa and Master cards

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Make an appointment to see us for a FREE initial consultation We specialise in full removable dentures Partial dentures Relines and repairs Mouthguards/ sports mouthguards and occlusal splints Dentures on implants All ceramic and implant work for dentists CAD CAM and 3-D printing Most private health funds and DVA claims are processed immediately Registered with Dental Board of Australia | Australian Dental Prosthetic Association

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

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Fulfilment of Desires

he purpose of life is the expansion of happiness” Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

You might think, surely the purpose of life should be something more elevated or serious than that. However, even the seemingly more lofty pursuits of advancing technology, improving health, eliminating poverty and creating world peace are all motivated by the desire for happiness for ourselves and those around us.

In fact, Maharishi devoted his life to teaching people techniques for gaining enlightenment of which happiness is a direct consequence. If our selfdevelopment practices are making us miserable and are fuelled purely by an intellectual idea, then maybe it’s time to rethink why we are living this way.

We all have an innate desire for more. More happiness, better health, greater success in life and this is what drives our evolution, acceptance of anything less results in stagnation.

Happiness is our barometer that we are moving in the right direction, but there is a difference between lasting happiness and momentary enjoyment. Seeking relief in alcohol, retail therapy or addictions can bring temporary distraction, but they do not result in inner fulfilment.

Pursuing happiness is not a mandate for being greedy or selfish.

In fact, the closer you are to self realisation the more all your desires are in tune with the cosmic purpose.

In the ultimate state of enlightenment everything is experienced as a wave of yourself, the concrete realisation that everything is connected is permanently established in your awareness. In this state you can no more harm anything in the environment than you could hurt yourself.

People try to attain security in owning properties and amassing wealth, however, increased assets and responsibility don’t equate to inner peace and are often accompanied by stress and strain. When we realise that we won’t find lasting happiness

in external things, whether it be material possessions, relationships or success in our profession, all our efforts for happiness become more refined.

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Time spent investing in a state of mind where nothing could throw you off balance would seem like a prudent step in ensuring a happy life.

However it is not at the top of most people’s priorities.

Consciousness is the only thing that we start and end life with, and depending on your belief, the only thing we take with us when we leave this world.

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Finding inner happiness quells the desire to chase fulfilment in the external world. If everyone was completely fulfilled from within there would be less poverty, environmental destruction and conflicts.

Decisions based purely on monetary gains and not in the interests of the health and wellbeing of the society would become obsolete.

Email wendy.rosenfeldt@tm.org.au or call 0438 507 188.

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health, wellness and beauty

iPad service a success!

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angeCare’s iPad loan service is continuing to provide clients with the skills to maintain independence at home through the use of technology.

Originally created in the early stages of the 2020 COVID-19 restrictions, this service has continued to support RangeCare clients by loaning an iPad with internet access and in-home tuition for a three-month period.

Ninety-one-year-old Maleny resident, Neta Sondergeld (pictured with Fabienne Henderson), has been experiencing major eye problems that, until now, has prevented her from her love of reading.

“When receiving the flyer about the iPad service, I thought this is my only chance I’ll get at reading a book and doing things, so I put my hand up,” said Neta.

Although Neta had never owned an iPad or a smartphone, she enthusiastically took the opportunity.

After a few initial in-home tutoring sessions, not only has Neta been able to rediscover her love of books, but she has now been able to rejoin her local book club.

“I can see if there are any eBooks online at the library or purchase a book on Amazon,” Neta explained.

Neta noted that prior to receiving an iPad, she found it was difficult to find an interest that didn’t require her to rely on her eyes.

Neta has also been able to use her iPad to stay connected with loved ones from afar.

“There are not many craft things I can turn to. I like playing bridge, but last year I couldn’t play because I couldn’t see the setup.” She can now play bridge again thanks to her iPad.

“I have a granddaughter in Melbourne who is a new mum, so I have been able to Facetime. I was able to look at my great grandson from day one and now he is walking around the table. That has been wonderful!

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“It is really the most wonderful thing RangeCare has ever thought of,” Neta said. When asked if she would recommend this service to others, Neta replied “I would say, don’t hesitate.”

If you want more information on this service, call RangeCare on 07 5445 7044 or visit rangecare.com.au/ipad-loan-service.

health, wellness and beauty BEAUTY THERAPISTS

COUNSELLING & LIFE COACHING

Emmanuelle’s Beauty For all your beauty needs, facials, lash extensions, lash lift, waxing and more contact Em on 0410 670 519. Monday-Friday, evening appointments also available.

3/66 Maple St Maleny.

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

MASSAGE THERAPISTS Mark Milne Remedial Therapies Call to book your deeply relaxing and therapeutic treatments at my Flaxton Clinic for Remedial & Relaxation Massage, Acupressure, Trigger Point Dry Needling & Movement Therapy.

Phone 0429 420 046

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

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

BOWEN THERAPISTS Astrid de Ruiter – Psychotherapist & Certified Mindfulness Teacher Offering quality mindfulness training, groups or individuals and mindfulness and body based counselling and psychotherapy. Caring, down to earth, effective with more than 12 yrs experience. Ph: 0401 624 757 www.sunshinecoastmindfulness.com.au

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

Ph: 5442 9371

Christian Dunham Gentle yet powerful and suitable for all ages, Bowen Therapy stimulates the body to rebalance, promoting healing, pain relief and the recovery of energy. Ph: 0448 303 013 www.christiandunham.net

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

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

Compassion-focussed care through Life transitions, Mental Health, Grief & Loss, and Post Trauma Thriving. NDIS #430874304 & Health Fund Registered www.yourwellnessmatters.com.au 0407 499 846

NATUROPATH Naturopathy4Me - Eta Brand B. Naturopathy, BSc Public Health, Medical Technologist Uniquely trained, 30+yrs experience.Treatment for Chronic & Acute conditions. Renewal and recovery using the healing power of nature.

FREE-15 minute Naturopathy Discovery Session 5476 4993 or info@naturopathy4me.com.au

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

M: 0438 256 098 E: admin@support2u.biz www.support2u.biz

Josie Coco: Relational Life Coach, Gestalt Psychotherapist Together we’ll explore obstacles to achieving, thriving and living well. My work is evidenced informed and trauma informed.

Ph: 0498 065 306 www.josiecoco.com

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

Compassion-focussed care through Life transitions, Mental Health, Grief & Loss, and Post Trauma Thriving. NDIS #430874304 & Health Fund Registered www.yourwellnessmatters.com.au 0407 499 846

HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS Katarina Heywood – Maleny Clinic Bowtech certified. Non-invasive soft tissue therapy effective for acute/chronic musculoskeletal injuries, pain and other health conditions. Holistic technique for more than a temporary solution. Suitable for everyone. www.balancedbowentherapy.com 0416 150 522

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

Gentle, effective care for the whole family.

45 Maple Street, Maleny. Ph. 5494 3322 www.maplechiropractic.com.au

Nellies Creative Hair Design Cut and Colour specialists.

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

21 Coral St Maleny – Ph: 0438 785 443

PERSONAL TRAINER, FITNESS, DANCE Get Active!!!

Group Fitness & Personal Training Join me for a fun affordable and social way to achieve a fit and healthy body. All fitness levels welcome, fully qualified trainer. ‘Your Goals Are My Goals’. Rachel Ph: 0423 618 945 Email: rachel.lockman@yahoo.com.au

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

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

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

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

2/70 Maple Street, Maleny. Ph: 5435 2987

Dr John Pirie Chiropractor & Applied Kinesiologist Gentle hands on chiropractic using applied kinesiology. Over 30 years in private practice. Families welcome.

Mon and Wed 2-5pm, Fri 9-12 noon.

19 Coral Street Maleny, Ph: 0492 949 695

Maleny Chiropractic Dr Brian Wilder. 23 Years in Practice Postural Correction & Care for Headaches, Neck, Back, Shoulder & Running Injuries.

Free Spinal Evaluation Available.

48 Maple St- Above Shotgun Expresso.

Ph 0419 561 156

COLONIC HYDROTHERAPY Hinterland Colonics Health & Wellness Certified Colonic Hydrotherapist & Naturopath.

Call us for all your cleansing and detoxification needs. Our medical grade equipment is single-use, sterile and disposable. Flexible appointments 7days 0401 750 255

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

HYPNOTHERAPY Christian Dunham Specialising in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, a combination of clinical hypnotherapy and psychotherapy used to treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, phobias and other chronic conditions.

Free initial consultation. Ph: 0448 303 013 www.christiandunham.net

MASSAGE THERAPISTS

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

Ph: 5478 6600 www.rangeofmotion.com.au

REIKI Kirsten Isbel – Pramana Wellbeing Centre Kirsten offers Reiki treatments, Astrology Birth Chart Readings, Energetic Alignment Treatments and Meditation Classes in Palmwoods.

Please visit www.pramanamindenergy.com or contact 0400 197 997.

SUPPORT CARE Carers That Drive

Carers That Drive help you get out and about.

Noosa to Caloundra, Nambour and, the Hinterland. Medical, social, we get you there safely, door-to-door. NDIS registered infoqldsc@carersthatdrive.com.au 0403 696 690

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

26 Coral St Maleny.

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

YOGA Yoga in Daily Life on the Range Classical Yoga classes & workshops suitable for all levels and ages, includes Meditation, Pranayam & Relaxation.

Wednesday 6pm & Friday 9am with experienced teachers Yamuna & Tyag Kureelpa 5441 7566

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professional services

LEGAL SERVICES

TAX AGENT

REAL ESTATE continued

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

REAL ESTATE

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

VETERINARY CARE District Vets Maleny Veterinarian Susan Portas and her team provide professional, compassionate care for your pets.

Hours Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 8am-6pm; Wed 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-12noon 7 Myrtle St Maleny Ph: 5499 9077

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

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

Blackall Range Real Estate Selling and Renting Homes on the Range every reader receives FREE Advertising and Marketing + Lowest Sales Commission, Guaranteed! Call 5499 9966 or visit 1/5 Maple Street, Maleny

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

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

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

We dare to be different!

Our results speak for themselves, so if you are looking to sell your property DON’T SIGN ANYTHING .. .Call us.

Ph: 07 5478 5288 or check out www.rogerloughnanrealestate.com.au

PLACE YOUR LISTING HERE

Place your business in the classifieds! To find out how contact

sales@sunnycoastmedia.com.au

trade and services ANTENNAS

CARPENTRY Jim's Antennas Digital & problem reception specialists.

Locally owned, servicing the hinterland.

Call Craig Titheradge today for a free quote.

Ph: 131 546 www.jimsantennas.com.au

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

CLOCK REPAIR 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

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

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

ELECTRICIAN Top Of The Range Electrical Your local licensed electrical contractor.

Range based, on time, leaves no mess.

Servicing all your electrical requirements.

Quality workmanship. Fully insured. Lic: 83000 Call Chris 0416 220 232

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

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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

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.

trade and services

GUTTER CLEANING

MOWING AND GARDENING continued

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

Ph: 1800 558 745 or 0402 456 391

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

Call Wayne 0434 724 030.

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

Commision & redesign, alteration & repairs.

Call Birgit in her Maleny workshop 0490 146 982

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From Kureelpa to Maleny. Call 0418 708 620

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ROOFING

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

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

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

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

SOLAR Megawatts Solar – Consulting, Design & Service We recommend only Quality Components & Installations.

On-Grid, Off-Grid, and Battery Storage.

Ph. Gary Phillips 0407 760 838 info@megawatts.com.au www.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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back to nature

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

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veryone’s capacity to reduce their personal carbon emissions are different. Our family is not perfect but we are doing what we can and I think any family that is making climateconscious choices deserves to be encouraged.

Climate Action of the Month - Join and/ or support your local toy library Sunshine Coast Toy Library allows you to borrow two toys once a month (soon to be twice), all for an affordable annual fee.

The toys are of excellent quality and can be quite big and bulky.

I have made a calculated choice, with my limited time and energy, to try and cool the planet in the way I think will have the most impact.

One choice our family made was to significantly reduce the amount of new clothes and toys we purchased.

Working in disaster zones, it is clear that there are literally mountains of used clothing that could be reworn.

You can borrow slides, cars, water play, cubbies, bags of costumes, even mini-roller coasters. There are toys suited to babies through to pre-schoolers.

Not only does borrowing toys save money, help reduce waste, and household clutter, but it helps instil a culture of non-ownership in children that will help their resilience in a low-carbon economy. For my boys, it’s like Christmas comes once a month.

Wearing hand-me-downs is nothing new, but it has been a challenge to not feel like a grinch by trying to encourage less materialism in my kids. It helps to have some great alternatives. We try to buy less new things and when we do, we buy quality and if possible, locally produced.

The Toy Library is run by volunteers and is located at Mons Playgroup Hub, 1 Mons School Road, 4556. It even has an online click and collect system.

If you don’t have young children but can donate a couple of hours of your time, or if you have good quality toys you can donate, please contact toylibrarysunshinecoast@gmail.com

• Full tanks cleaned, minimal water loss • Potable water treatment and correction, bacteria control, filtration, supply and service

Free appraisals phone Allen: 0404 302 723

You can find Sunshine Coast Parents for Climate Action on Facebook or via ap4ca.org.

We meet at Homegrown Café in Palmwoods for a casual and friendly get together complete with children’s activities and face painting. The next meeting is May 11, 2021 at 9.30am.

Watch out for wildlife

Change the big picture with wildlife carer, RACHEL ASPINALL

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was recently asked how I feel about caring for kangaroos when they are regularly hunted and killed for culling. or meat and leather harvesting in the wild.

This is a very topical question at the moment with the recent media focus on boycotts and a US congress bill proposing to ban “K-leather” products by international footwear manufacturers like Nike, Adidas and so on.

The reality is that no matter the species, human impact is a devastating killer. Whilst I find it heartbreaking to hear of the cruel treatment of our unique wildlife, I focus on what I can do to help the innocent life that is in my care.

It’s better for us to save what we can and this isn’t made any less valid just because we can’t save them all.

Being a wildlife carer isn’t all about cuddling beautiful animals. It can be physically and emotionally exhausting, and absolutely heartbreaking when little ones that we so quickly bond with don’t survive.

Another side to wildlife care, is that it increases popular awareness of our native species and the drive to protect them and their habitats. The increasing exposure volunteer wildlife organisations provide is one way to tip the scales of

ome time ago, Barung focussed on the topic of natural regeneration. With the water table seemingly at ground level after the wet weather last month, it’s a good time to revisit the topic.

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Concentrate on weeds that are a real threat; vines like glycine for example and worry less about annual herbaceous weeds.

Time and energy are always in short supply.

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are ‘sink’ trees and may be living or dead.

Always work outwards from existing forest, either planted or natural. It is much easier.

Avoid where possible over enthusiastic ‘cleaning up’ under existing trees as it’s easy to unintentionally remove small seedlings.

Of course, if the land has been cleared for a long time, revegetation is probably the only option and clearing is often needed prior to planting.

Natural regeneration is much more cost effective provided there is natural bushland or desirable seed trees nearby.

These are often called ‘source’ trees.

They help to preserve local genetics and maintain biological biodiversity.

Introduced grasses are a real problem on any site because their density will prevent seed germination and they will out-compete shrubs and trees. Removing or slashing them before they set seed are options to reduce their impact.

Look after those naturally occurring seedling trees that will augment your forest.

At the same time, get to know your weed species. They will germinate also.

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The only way to change the big picture is for many of us to paint over it with our own collective efforts together, to make our world a better place.

Revegetation with tubestock is often undertaken at this time of the year as there is sufficient soil moisture for the young plants to get their roots down before the cooler weather sets in.

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I encourage everyone to do what they can to help, whether it’s calling in injured wildlife, joining a local care group, writing to your local member of parliament or whatever you feel like you can contribute.

Natural Regeneration Weed growth has slowed a little due to cooler nights and shorter days, but the potential seed bank in the soil will have been well and truly moistened.

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It is surely better to do something than nothing, and at the very least, it will hopefully help to offset the damage we cause by our lifestyles – things we take for granted such as driving cars or owning pets cause massive ecological damage as well, arguably far more than any amount of industrial-scale hunting going on in Australia.

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.

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public opinion in favour of more robust conservation efforts.

Perch trees for birds that can drop seeds, often with a little fertiliser attached

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What ’s in a Name

by PAUL FRASER

back to nature The ‘Brush’ in the name is thought to refer to the thicket (forest) where it was generally found, and possibly also because of the shape of the tail feathers.

Over the years the name has morphed into a number of nicknames including Bush Turkey, Scrub Turkey, Wild Turkey, etc., none of which reflect the true identity of this species.

These few examples have not even scratched the surface of the many cumbersome, misleading, and arguably unfortunate Australian bird names.

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any Australian common bird names are a source of some confusion and frustration, particularly for amateur bird enthusiasts, and even more so for those just getting started and trying to sort one from another.

Like most things in this age, bird lists have become global. The International Ornithological Committee (IOC) maintains a world list of both the common names (in English), and the scientific names, and this list is generally universally accepted.

What this means is that of the ~10,000 bird species around the world, no two species can have the same name. The IOC also provides rules on compound names, hyphens and accents, etc.

A good example of a very awkward species name derived from a combination of the old country connections, and a regional folk naming, is the Magpielark.

First recorded by Gould (1848), as being used by the ‘Colonists of New South Wales’; the magpie part again referring to the European Magpie (both species having black and white plumage), and the lark part being even more tenuous.

This species is not closely related to either magpies or larks, therefore in accordance with IOC convention, the name must be connected with a hyphen, and lark must be in lower case, i.e., Magpie-lark.

This species is also the king of regional nicknames, which include Mudlark, Little Magpie, Peewee, and Piping Shrike. Clear as mud!

Many of the sources of confusion date back to our first European settlers, and naturalists from around that time. Some species were given a name, or part name, or name combinations because of a resemblance (sometimes very vaguely) to species back in the old country.

A species that we’re all likely to be familiar with in our area is the Australian Brushturkey. Gould recorded that Brush-turkey was a name ‘of the Colonists’, appearing in newspapers from 1840.

Our Australian Magpie is a good example of this. Originally named because of its (rather vague) resemblance to the European Magpie.

The Australian Magpie is in fact part of the Butcherbird family, and thus could have been more appropriately named Great Butcherbird, or something similar.

Another very common source of confusion comes from the many regional folk names, or nicknames given to species, often passed down generations.

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The ‘Australian’ part was subsequently added to distinguish this species from five other related Brush-turkey species in New Guinea and associated islands.

The hyphen was added because this species is not closely related to true turkeys but is closely related to the other Australian mound nesting species, the Malleefowl and the Orange-footed Scrubfowl.

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It’s great to go for a walk in the bush at any time of year, there’s always something flowering, from the coastal heaths, to the forests of the hinterland, the precious remnants of our native ecosystems put on spectacular shows of colour.

It’s one thing to admire these native plants when going for a walk, but many of us live surrounded by exotic plants, not necessarily because they’re easier to grow or even because they’re better looking, but due to an inherited culture of loving anything exotic and at best an ignorance of our amazing native ecosystems.

The lack of use of local native plants in our gardens to date is strange because to

our European sensibilities, these plants are as exotic as you can get (in their unique natures and our lack of knowledge of them).

So many of these great local native plants can also be grown in your garden to add a splash of colour, with the added benefit of you giving a home to our local natives and providing habitat for a wide range of native animals.

South East Queensland is one of the world’s Biodiversity Hotspots, with over 3500 local native plants alone. We have tropical, subtropical and temperate influences. We have rainforests, woodland and heathlands.

We have mountaintops, beaches, rivers and a great diversity of soils and geology that make for this unique place, and I think we should all be grateful for the opportunity to call it home.

Revegetation is very important for creating habitat and connectivity in the landscape by putting back the local native

So, what does this mean, and why does it matter? It means that we are stuck with the often confusing names that they’ve been given, and it matters if you’re interested in learning the correct species names.

If so, the best advice is to find a good up-to-date bird book and learn from this rather than from unofficial sources.

About That Tree

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

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t’s great that the rain has eased off, and we can all get out in the garden and start dealing with the excesses of the summer growing season. Today is the first really cold day that we’ve had and straight away I started getting calls from people noticing that the vegetative growth near their homes was stealing their precious warming sunlight.

As the sun gets lower in the winter sky it is natural for people to start looking at what trees they can prune or remove to allow the warming rays of the sun into the home.

I just left a client on a suburban block in Maleny who had tropical birches (Betula nigra) and a liquidambar. After looking at mature specimens of these species he realised that they would ultimately get too big for his block.

One solution to this common dilemma is to judiciously prune the trees to keep them to a size which suits the block while still being able to retain and enjoy the trees.

A Blooming Good Time he more native plants I get to grow and see, the more I’m amazed about their diversity and beauty.

This summer and autumn has seen a steady succession of native wildflowers blooming in our gardens and nursery.

Many Australian birders agree that species with names derived from Aboriginal language e.g. Galah, Kookaburra and Budgerigar, are the most relevant and appropriate. Many also agree that it’s unfortunate that many more species names have not been derived from Aboriginal languages.

plants of the landscape.

However, when it comes to our backyards and farms, we can select from a wider palette of local native plants from throughout SE QLD to suit the conditions and requirements of our land use.

So let’s head back to our wildflower plants and their potential for our gardens.

The diversity of our daisies (Asteraceae) and their mass flowerings is truly impressive; our fabulous Fabaceae (Pea Family) bloom in purples, yellows, pinks and oranges, and our gorgeous Goodenia are out in splendid shows of yellow.

Lobelia and Viola with splashes of purple and blue can be seen; our marvellous Myrtles (Bottle Brushes, Eucalypts, Ti-trees) are massed in red or white and the list just goes on and on.

Make space for local native flowers and be blessed with blooms, bees and beauty.

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20 Coral St, Maleny Phone: 5435 2193

When I started writing this column years ago my aim was to get people to appreciate trees and hopefully plant them at home.

Interestingly, over the years, I have seen so many tree failures that I am now more concerned about making sure people are aware of the potential dangers large trees can present, and to understand the size that their trees can grow to.

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First impressions count

by ANTONIA MERCORELLA CEO, Real Estate Institute Of Queensland

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hen it comes to selling your property, even in a rising market, vendors should always try to make a property look its best to help secure not only a great price, but also a quick sale. After all, none of us enjoy the strain of keeping our homes in gallery condition for extended periods of time.

However, by giving your property a fresh coat of paint internally it can remove the signs of wear and tear that are part and parcel of living inside a home. On top of that, a colour refresh can do wonders to modernise a property.

One of the first things to consider when preparing your property for sale is decluttering your home to help buyers imagine themselves living there. This will also help to shine a light on your property’s best features.

One of the other most effective cosmetic upgrades you can undertake is prepare/tidy your outdoor areas. Some buyers will complete a drive-by to better understand a property’s location, as well as position in the street. At the same time, though, they’re making a judgement on whether they like the look of it.

Another truly cost-effective way to prepare your property for sale is by painting it. You don’t have to paint the exterior, but if you can you probably should to help create superior street appeal.

Taking the time and undertaking a few cosmetic upgrades could make a big difference to the price you may ultimately achieve. The adage “first impressions count” is ultimately true in real estate sales after all.

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ecord sales are being achieved by Brant and Bernhardt Property - 7 Piccabeen Place in Maleny Glen SOLD for $1,050,000.

The nearest appraisal from another agency was $850,000, and the other agency promptly told the owners that they were dreaming if they thought they would achieve anything like $1,050,000... We had three inspections in two days and SOLD 7 Piccabeen Place for the full list price of $1,050,000.

Another example in the same estate was the last remaining vacant block of land that Brant and Bernhardt Property SOLD for $499,000, yet another record price for Brant and

Bernhardt Property and Maleny Glen Estate.

A hot residential property market is NOT an investors market, regardless of some real estate agent’s advice.

Investor’s emphasis is on return on investment, and in a hot market the sale prices are outweighing the return on investment on residential rental return, even with an almost 0% vacancy rate in our area.

Owner occupiers are the most likely buyers in the current residential market in our area.

Always check the authenticity of the agent’s advice that you are thinking of listing your most prized asset with, especially if they

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do not live locally, do not understand our market, and do not have the depth of experience.

All of these aspects are necessary to navigate this fast-paced market and include the ability to handle multiple offer situations whilst maintaining integrity and ethics.

Another important factor to consider when selling your home is the cost, cheaper is not always better. The old saying “if you pay peanuts, you get monkeys”, never a truer saying in this current market.

Having a discounted commission rate agreed upon to sell your property could mean that

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• Fully renovated main bedroom + new ensuite • Manicured lawns, gardens and fruit trees • Classic wide wrap-around veranda • Very large underground water tanks • Huge 3-car garage with large workshop

the agent is less keen on selling for the best price possible. As they work on a high turnover for steady cash flow, they just may be concerned with getting your property sold rather than getting your property sold for the best possible price.

Wanting to achieve a premium price?

Call Susan 0428 573 170 or Dee 0423 259 931 and take advantage of the current record market prices.

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

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6 Ensbey Road, Bald Knob

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An unbeatable offering! The hinterland dream!

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108 acres of undulating grazing paddocks, established farm infrastructure and large pockets of native forest and bushland • Panoramic vistas across the property and surrounding hinterland ranges • Master-built character home set over two spacious levels and perfectly designed to make the most of this truly magical position!

• Generous spaces, expansive wrap-around decks and quality features are throughout, including Sydney Blue Gum timber floors, ducted air-con, plus fireplaces to both lounge and master suite, granite benchtops and large picture windows • Charming and private self-contained cottage with separate entry and large deck with glorious views • Several large sheds with workshop, storage, four horse stables and tack room with loft, post and rail fenced paddocks

• Completely drought proof with 8 dams, numerous springs and 2 permanent creeks • Approx 75 acres of grazing paddocks suitable for up to 60 head, extensive fencing, steel gates and 3 cattle yards • Native forests, rainforests, hardwood timber plantations and wildlife corridors with a large diversity of native species

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Bed: 4 Bath: 3 Car: 10 Land Size: 108ac Price: PRICE GUIDE: $1,750,000 Agency: RE/MAX Hinterland Contact: 0447 737 737 PH: 07 5408 4220

Very private 8.5 acres (3.44ha) with spectacular sweeping vistas across the coastline and hinterland!

• Stunning entry with beautifully mature grounds including some truly majestic fig trees • Bespoke, character home with separate guest accommodation downstairs • Spacious living, dining and lounge areas with a wood fireplace, cathedral raked ceilings and timber floors with plenty of windows to the views • Wide verandahs with ample entertaining options at every turn • Country style kitchen complete with high quality bespoke finishes and appliances • Generously proportioned bedrooms and bathrooms

• In-ground pool and pavilion area enjoying views over the coastline • 4 vehicle accommodation plus workshop area and detached loft studio • Positioned in the highly desirable eastern precinct, 10 minutes from Maleny

Bed: 4 Bath: 3 Car: 4 Land Size: 8.5ac Price: OFFERS OVER $2,350,000 Agency: RE/MAX Hinterland Contact: 0447 737 737 PH: 07 5408 4220

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2/45 Maple Street, Maleny

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

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Privacy, Character, Timeless Design and Coastal Views!

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

the huge panoramic valley views beyond.

Less than an hour drive will take you to bustling beachside suburbs of the Sunshine Coast while easy-access to the Bruce Highway makes for a simple commute south to Brisbane and the Brisbane International Airport.

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

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

Set in absolute privacy approximately 20 minutes from the vibrant hub of Maleny, the sprawling elevated acreage holding is all usable, with flat areas and undulating hills with ample options for amazing house sites taking in

Land Size: 300ac Price: PRICE GUIDE: $5,000,000 Agency: RE/MAX Hinterland Contact: 0447 737 737 PH: 07 5408 4220

2/10 Maple Street, Maleny Qld 4552

Freehold Retail Shop with Main Street Frontage!

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o 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! This is better than money in the bank!

• Strata building with Maleny main street frontage • Light-filled north-facing location with covered front verandah

• Rear parking via Bicentenary Lane • 87m2 in size • Over 2 levels providing flexibility and storage space / mixed use • Currently vacant!

Building Size: 87m2 Price: PRICE GUIDE: $395,000 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

439 Brandenburg Road, Bald Knob Commanding ocean views - 64 acres!

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find this irreplaceable 64 acre property that offers sublime

• Absolute privacy from road traffic and noise, but bitumen road to the property

views, privacy, convenience to the coast, rural tranquillity and

• Fully maintained agisted cattle on the property

substantial income upside.

• Optional rental income from one or all of the dwellings, with 2 long term tenants at two of the dwellings who are happy to stay on

Sitting proudly on the eastern escarpment of Maleny, you will

Overlooking Dularcha National Park and the local Hinterland, there are expansive views of the Sunshine Coast, ocean and islands from many vantage points across the acreage.

• Four distinct buildings offering flexibility of use to include: a character 3 bedroom home with office and TV room, carports for 4 with tool shed, studio, converted large American barn, and liveable shed

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Price: High $1 Millions Land Size: 64 Ac. RE/MAX Hinterland M 0447 737 737

• Permanent spring-fed dam to guarantee water supply for stock • Just 30 minutes to the widely diverse offerings of the Sunshine Coast, 35 minutes to the Sunshine Coast airport, and 1 hour to both beautiful Noosa and the Brisbane airport and city centre.

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1261 – 1301 Maleny Stanley River Road, Booroobin “Springview” - A truly magnificent Hinterland holding “Springview” offers stunning panoramic country vistas with a desirable Northern outlook and a perfectly presented character home located in an elevated position overlooking your 52 acre allotment.

• Soaring high raked ceilings with exposed oregon beams, blackbutt timber floors, fireplace and split system A/C

• Breathtaking panoramic views from every angle!

• Open plan lounge and dining spilling out to the expansive decks, plus a separate media room

• 52 acres consisting of 7 separate open grazing paddocks, remnant rainforest and some ancient trees including a 200300 year old red cedar!

• Character home with spacious rooms and multiple living areas

• Beautifully finished kitchen, recently renovated to the highest quality

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Price: Offers over $2,000,000 Land Size: 52 Ac. RE/MAX Hinterland M 0447 737 737

• Four spacious bedrooms with lovely big windows welcoming in the views!

• Spring fed dam and spring along with ample rainwater tanks.

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Tallowwood Street, Maleny What every buyer wants is NOW PRICED TO SELL FAST - 5 acres in town!

Act quickly to secure this superb 5 acre allotment that is positioned perfectly off Tallowwood Street, in the heart of Maleny.

Ideal for your dream home that could be positioned at the back of the block overlooking farmland, this acreage property is perfect for those looking for extra space and room for some animals, but in town.

Price: Offers over $995,000

grounds, and the Maleny Precinct.

Located on the south eastern side of town, access to this acreage is the most sought after for ease of access to the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, yet only a stroll to town.

Land Size: 5 Ac. RE/MAX Hinterland M 0447 737 737

Walk to everything from this location – Primary and High Schools, Maple Street shops and cafes’, Showgrounds, Sport

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56 Nadi Lane, North Maleny Sought after North Maleny locale - Do not miss this!

Perfectly positioned just 3 minutes from Maleny’s main street in the sought-after pocket of North Maleny, this spacious north facing home offers plenty of options!

• Main home is set over one level with a separate kitchen, toilet and large rooms downstairs ideal for dual living, separate accommodation or for your own business ventures!

• Expansive decks on both levels enjoying elevated views • Stunning light filled kitchen spaces complete with stainless steel appliances and ample storage

SOLD

9 McLean Road, Maleny

SOLD

120 Postmans Track, Booroobin

• Open plan living opens straight out to the deck with a cosy fireplace • Four generous bedrooms, master suite features WIR and ensuite with free-standing bath

Price: Price guide: $1,195,000 Land Size: 4000m2 RE/MAX Hinterland M 0447 737 737

• Separate studio space nicely finished and currently used as an art gallery and workshop • Four car accommodation with internal access and plenty of open parking space plus solar front gate • North facing, level one acre allotment with established trees.

SOLD

79 Tesch Road, Witta

SOLD

Lot 9 Dixon Avenue, Maleny

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Offers Over 146 Teutoberg Avenue Witta $850,000 33 Mary Cairncross Avenue Maleny $1,495,000 Under Contract above list price in a 5 way Multiple Offer Your Tree Change Awaits - Minutes to Maleny!

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Explore Kenilworth River Park - image Sarah Vercoe

of flora and fauna. A favourite for families looking for a green space to spread their picnic rug, the joyful vibes that emanate on weekends is infectious. Bring a game of boccè and join in the fun!

Be sure to visit the Discovery Centre while you’re here to learn all about the critters that call this place home and the variety of endemic plants you’ll see on a walk through the Reserve.

Where: 148 Mountain View Road, Maleny

Grab yourself a hamper filled with goodies and take a drive to one of these stunning Sunshine Coast Hinterland locations where you can bask in the beauty of our region from your picnic rug.

by SARAH VERCOE

Kenilworth River Park

Sitting pretty alongside the impressive Mary River, Kenilworth River Park is a secluded spot you’ll most likely have all to yourself.

The park is at the end of a short but stunning treecovered dirt road that winds from the show grounds towards the mighty Mary, flanked by lush farmland.

Spread a rug in the shade beneath one of the park’s grand trees or head down to the banks of the Mary and enjoy a peaceful picnic with nothing but nature for company.

The Kenilworth River Park is an excellent choice for families, with a large grassy area for kids to run and play, trees to climb and wildlife to spot. If you feel like a short

stroll after all that good food, take the path down to the water and explore the inconspicuous track that runs parallel to the river.

Where: 1 - 29 Charles Street, Kenilworth Mary Cairncross Reserve If your idea of a good picnic spot means a stellar view, this one’s for you. Hardly a hidden gem, Mary Cairncross Park is an oldie but a goodie. With impossibly green surrounds, stunning views across the range towards the Glasshouse Mountains, and a nature trail to indulge in post-picnic, there’s a reason locals favour this magical part of the hinterland.

The park is part of a nature reserve spanning 55 acres across the Blackall Range and is home to an array

Rainforest Discovery Centre hours: 9am - 4.30pm daily, closed Good Friday and Christmas Day. Kondalilla National Park Best known as the place to go for a dip in the rock pools on a hot summer’s day, Kondalilla National Park is also privy to some of the best spots to park a picnic rug.

With a large dedicated picnic area boasting tables, BBQs, and amenities just a short walk from the carpark, pausing here before or after a hike is a great way to round out a day in nature. The area is big enough to get away from the crowds, with a few hidden alcoves amongst the trees to be snapped up.

But if it is spectacular views you’re after, take your hamper down the track towards the rock pools and set up on the platform overlooking the national park. Expanses of green seemingly go on forever, with birds flitting between tree branches and other wildlife poking their heads out now and again.

You may even be joined by Fred the monitor lizard, a hungry fellow who’s known to regularly crash the party.

Where: Kondalilla Falls Road, Flaxton

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

The Greening of Australia A plan to water our arid inland and mitigate floods

By Peter Mumford

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don’t know how many times, in my lifetime the whole area stretching from Cairns to Mackay has been decimated by flooding, particularly around Townsville. Massive amounts of rainfall that devastate and kill people, families, pets and livestock, and ruin homes, businesses and property.

However, if you can remember Joh Bjelke Peterson’s time in office you would also remember someone who wanted to do something positive about it, when something called The Bradfield Scheme promised “The Greening of Australia”.

a comprehension which was rubbished and then abandoned by bureaucrats and politicians.

In reality, however, it has since been proven to be perfectly feasible, eventually costs nothing, and would save the lives of many people, their livelihoods and millions of livestock! Just as we did with the Snowy Mountains Scheme, which has operated successfully providing irrigation and electricity to millions of Australians ever since its construction completion in 1974.

Dr. J. J. C. Bradfield (1867-1943), a Queenslander born at Sandgate, was a civil engineer who was the first to realise that the mega rainfall of North Queensland could be relocated to totally transform the dry country of Central Australia.

This Queensland plan goes even further than that, for as well as hydro-electricity production and a water supply for the arid parts of central Australia and consequently a boon for Australian farmers and graziers (not to mention the bottom line of our National GDP), it is additionally a life-saving flood mitigation strategy for Northern Queensland.

His plan for diverting the waters of the Johnson, Tully, Herbert, Burdekin and Flinders Rivers one into the other and then through the Great Divide into the Thompson River which eventually flows all the way to Lake Eyre was an enormous leap in understanding,

As to the cost, it will pay for itself with, not only the savings on the prevention of the regular flooding disasters of North Queensland, but the on-going increase in Australia’s GDP from food production in its now barren heart-land.

To give some comparison Western Australia’s Lake Argyle is only1,000 sq k or so and look at what that has done for the Kimberley’s. Can you imagine it? They’d have to rename the Simpson Desert the ‘Simpson Food Bowl’!

The sole reason so far for not moving on this is the politicians ‘sitting on their hands. Even the Bradfield Study Consortium of 1984, a study into the feasibility of the scheme by four of Australia’s most proficient hydraulic engineering firms, was never released!

Even when in July of 1993, when the Shire Councils of North and Central Queensland banded together to form the ‘Northern Australia Water Development Council’ whose stated aim was to “give the Bradfield Scheme a fair hearing”, so far they’ve had 28 years and come up with - nothing!

As Australian poet and writer Dorothea Mackellar put it, Australia is a “land of drought and flooding rains” - so why would you NOT make diverting the water an urgent priority?

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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what's on

MAY 6 Maroochy River Country Music Club practice every

Thursday night, Bli Bli Hall, 87 Willis Road, Bli Bli, 6.45pm for 7pm start. Bring two songs for open mic, $4 entry to cover hall fees with free tea and coffee

Maleny shared community lunch, Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, every Thursday, 12.30pm, $7

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Maleny RSL 90th birthday celebration, Maleny RSL, free entry, bar opens at 5.30pm, food optional, available to purchase, bookings: Lucy 0400 012 464 or RSL 5435 2672 Chapter 5 ‘Heartbeat’ with Natalie Gauci, Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, Maleny from 3-4pm, website: malenycc.org

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

Native Plants Sunshine Coast, 8.30am, excursion to two small but diverse and interesting dry rainforest reserves in the Kureelpa area, BYO morning tea and seating, email lpw3@bigpond.com or phone 5429 6845

Joshua and School of Hard Bops, the Jazz Sessions, Glass House Brewery,Forest Glen. Doors open at 5.30pm for a 6pm show, visit stickytickets.com.au/thejazzsessions

monthly meetings at Beerwah Community Hall second Tuesday of the month, phone: 54969260

Glasshouse Musos 10-year milestone, Beerwah Hotel, 6-9pm

Mooloolah River Landcare planting day, 9am, South River Drive, Mooloolah Valley, email: coordinator@mrwl.org.au

12 The Yeomen of the Guard, Maleny Community Centre, 6.30pm and June 13,19 and 20 at 2pm, tickets at trybooking.com/BPMNW

13 Soulful duo, Karl S. Williams and Andrea Kirwin at The Met in Maroochydore; Eudlo Hall May 14, Spray of the Coral Coast, Mooloolaba May 15 and the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre May 16, tickets: events.humanitix.com

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Maleny Fix It Café, Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, 9am-2pm

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15 The Spirit of Leonard Cohen, 7pm-9.30pm,

tickets at lindlane.com.au, enquiries 5471 1752

16 Bi-annual Book Fair, Mapleton Community Library at Obi Obi Road, Mapleton, 8am-12 noon

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Mother’s Day

11 Glasshouse Country View Club, AGM is on May 11,

Info Centre, Mill Street, Nambour, 10am-12 noon; public viewing from 3.30pm

Platypus walk, 5.30-6.30pm with guide

Neil Andison, venue on registration, barunglandcare.wildapricot.org/event-4235703

14 Official opening Nambour Tramway Terminus and

21 HT ad bookings/copy and editorial deadline for June issue

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Maleny Show, tickets: visit malenyshowsociety.org.au/2021-show

29 Irish-inspired music, plus support acts, Crystal Waters Music Club, Crystal Waters Deck, Kilcoy Lane, Conondale, 6-10pm, $15 on the door

Editions Sunshine Coast, art exhibition, Old Ambo Gallery, 80 Howard Street, Nambour, further information from Ken: 0403 283 183

The Barleyshakes, Crystal Waters Music Club, Crystal Waters Deck, Kilcoy Lane, Conondale, 6-10pm, $15 on the door

30 Maleny Arts and Crafts Group Autumn Fair,

9am-4pm, Maleny Community Centre, June 1 from 9am-4pm, June 2 from 9am-2pm

JUNE 5

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World Environment Day (WED) Festival, co-hosted by the Crystal Waters Market and the Sunshine Coast Environment Council, Village Green, Kilcoy Lane, Conondale, 8am-1pm Hugh Mackay will be in conversation with Steven Lang, Maleny Community Centre, 6pm for 6.30pm start, tickets: outspokenmaleny.com

Crossword Solutions

ACROSS: 1 Absentee, 5 Boxer, 10 Coconut, 11 Ape-like, 12 Acts, 13 Restricted, 14 Maui, 15 Bermondsey, 19 Postmaster, 22 Visa, 24 Metropolis, 26 Kiwi, 28 Earshot, 29 Overuse, 30 Stink, 31 Reveille.

January: Australia Day celebrations; Maleny Film Festival; Yandina Ginger Flower and Food Festival February: Montville: Flame Hill Grape Stomp April: ANZAC Day Services, Sunshine Coast Ukulele Festival May: Cross Country: Maleny Community Precinct; Maleny Hospital Auxiliary Fashion and Flowers; Maleny Agricultaral Show; The Planting Festival, Woodford June: Kenilworth Quilt & Craft Show; Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show July: Muscle on the Mountain Day; QLD MX Nationals Motorcross: Conondale; Queensland Garden Expo; Maleny Wedding Festival and the Mary Valley Art Festival; Celebration of Books Maleny; Mary River Festival 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 December: Woodford Folk Festival

Council knows a sustainable and efficient transport option is needed as our population grows. That is why a range of options are being considered, and we want to know your thoughts. Visit Council’s website to have your say on public transport options between 28 April and 22 June.

What's happening on the Sunshine Coast?

Check out our new and improved events website events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. It’s your pathway to events of all types on the Sunshine Coast. Search by an event category, timing or location, and enjoy all that the region has to offer.

Head to the beach at the Gallery Don’t miss the exciting exhibition at Caloundra Regional Gallery, Coastal Connections: beach culture past to present, on show until 20 June. This exhibition delves into our love affair with the sea, sand and surf and how beach culture is embedded in our nation’s identity, shaping our lifestyle, fashion, music and art. Kids will love the free take home art-in-a-bag and don’t miss the gallery shop with its wealth of handmade treasures from local artists.

Visit gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

One for the calendar

Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online – Thursday, 27 May at 9am.

From trash to treasure

Vasilissa, Sylph Circus and Siren Ensemble, tickets: sylphcircus.com/productions

Hinterland Events

How will you make your way?

DOWN: 1 Acclaim, 2 Secateurs, 3 None, 4 Extreme, 6 Obedient, 7 Exist, 8 Bantam, 9 Deadly, 16 Rut, 17 Spiritual, 18 Smoothen, 19 Pamper, 20 Snorts, 21 Episode, 23 Abilene, 25 Tarot, 27 Mere.

Advertise your workshop $44 for one month For more information: advertising@hinterlandtimes.com.au

0414 432 423

Did you know your business could have waste streams that are useful to another business?

Sign-up for ASPIRE – an online matchmaking tool that helps connect businesses to exchange waste as a resource and build our circular economy. You may no longer need it, but someone else may.

Details are on Council’s website.

Have your say on stormwater management Everyone in our region has a role to play to help manage stormwater effectively. The Draft Stormwater Management Strategy aims to identify existing and future issues and outlines ways they can be addressed. Visit Council’s website to have your say on the draft strategy by 14 May.

Burn season underway Council’s annual planned burn season has begun.

Keep up to date with our burn schedule on our website. Seven sites across the region will be treated as long as the weather remains dry and conditions are suitable. Planned burns help plant species, which rely on fire to regenerate, and also reduce fuel on the ground before bushfire season.

Last chance to register for The Lift Project The Lift Project, available at no cost to Sunshine Coast residents, is open for its final round.

This evidence-based online wellbeing program has already seen more than 4000 members participate, and it draws on the latest research from Neuroscience, Lifestyle Medicine and Positive Psychology. The next course starts 31 May. Visit Council’s website to register.

Domestic and family violence awareness Did you know one in four children is exposed to domestic and family violence incidents? This Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month let’s rally together to grow awareness of this important issue. To view support services available, please visit Council's website.

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

www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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