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egular HT readers will notice some changes to our usual content for May – not surprising really, as we (like many others) are having to adapt to circumstances.

We still have our popular features for you, business stories, arts information, and Food Drink Dine has a list of takeaway services across the hinterland.

We also have the announcement of the 2020 Hinterland Times Young Writer of the Year competition – a chance for younger people to express themselves and win a cash prize, book voucher, HT front cover and have their short story published! There are even three Barista training courses with Montville Coffee, valued at $235 each! Turn to page 19 for more details.

4–5 The life of Montville blacksmith, Jim Hooper

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Who’s offering what across the Range

14 Letters, Leunig and Light Relief

20 COVID 2020 - Online visual ideas diary

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I have been hearing lovely isolation ideas over the last month: two friends have started‘storytime’online, entertaining any kids who are keen to be read to; another mum is creating black and white photos of people ‘in iso’ on their doorsteps; others are doing ‘pop-up’ yoga classes online; one dad built a treehouse for his kids, another has been hand-painting plant pots, and one family has created a community noticeboard for her street (page 38).

Flaxton therapists on how to manage this challenging time

23 Community matters – useful contacts and local ideas

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It’s heartening to hear these positive stories, and with Mother’s Day coming up, it’s a great time to be really creative: paint Mum a picture, write her a poem, make some jewellery, create a home video message, make a photo montage of special moments and frame it… (Treat Mum to a delicious takeaway meal or scrumptious pastries from one of our listed cafes!)

I’ll sign off this month with the poignant closing paragraph of an opinion piece written by my old friend and boss, John Bird, for The Big Issue newspaper.

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Another thing that lifted my spirits was finding a Facebook page called The Kindness Pandemic – in times like these, it is a tonic to read of so many people with generous hearts out there – and I know we have a great deal across the hinterland.

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Sunshine Troupe – award winning Opening Hoursactors, dancers and performing artists. They have graced the catwalk and produced powerful short films and now, they are Frid 9am - 1pm adding circus skills toTues their- repertoire.

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unshine Troupe, a non-profit organisation, was formed in 2009 with support from the Compass Institute Inc. to provide opportunities for participation in the performing arts for adults with disabilities.

Allycia was born with a rare chromosomal condition – a deletion on the 18th chromosome and had open heart surgery at nine months of age. Since joining the troupe at age 14, Allycia has blossomed.

Every year, Sunshine Troupe participates in the Sunshine Coast Theatre Festival, taking home two acting awards in 2019. Anywhere Festival and Horizon are other major theatre events they have been involved in.

“I have been able to develop as a professional in the performing arts. Some of my favourite moments with the troupe include performing at the STEPS Grand Winter Ball for the last three years and in the Queen Street Mall for the Global Games in 2019,” she says.

They regularly perform at fundraisers and community events like the STEPS Grand Winter Ball; Compass Hoe Down; Noosa Together; Noosa Alive; and The Global Games Arts and Cultural Program.

Graham Eastwood who has Asperger’s says his involvement with Sunshine Troupe since age 42 has changed his life. “I have been able to get out and about in the community and have done many more things than I would have done if I hadn’t joined the troupe. I have really enjoyed performing in our theatre restaurants and at Noosa Together,” he enthuses.

Veronica Wain, president of Sunshine Troupe and whose daughter Allycia Staples is a troupe member says: “Some of our greatest joy comes from recognition as artists and performers outside our immediate community where the hard work and talent is validated.

Like Graham, Tim Orton was 42 when he joined the Sunshine Troupe. Tim has an acquired brain injury, having

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“I thought I couldn’t do very much and being part of the troupe has helped me to realise that I can do a lot.

Before I joined I had been caring for my mum and had become quite introverted even though I am an extrovert.

I agree with Graham and Allycia about the performances we have been able to be a part of – they have been amazing.”

The shining eyes and wide grins on Allycia, Graham and Tim leave no doubt that each loves performing, as does the entire eight-member troupe.

This year, they began training with Cindy Darabi, a trained circus performer, who established Sylph Circus in Maleny 2011.

The opportunity was initiated by Sunshine Troupe’s creative director, Florence Teillet, a veteran community artist with 35 years’ experience.

“I became involved in the Sunshine Troupe through invitation by Florence Teillet to teach the troupe members circus skills in order to expand their repertoire as dancers/ performers,” says Cindy.

“I’d not worked with intellectually disabled adults before so I didn’t know what to expect. Learning circus skills can be physically challenging and quite confronting for adults but I’ve been impressed by the troupe’s enthusiasm and professional approach.

“Each troupe member’s attitude was really warming.

They encouraged each other by cheering their successes and supporting the hesitant among the group with words like, ‘You can do this, I believe in you.’ It’s easier to succeed when your team has your back.”

It appears that the troupe members weren’t the only ones learning something new. Cindy was in awe of their “lack of self-doubt”.

Sylph Circus Allycia Staples (purple scarf), Graham Eastwood (blue scarf) and Sunshine Troupe members learn to juggle scarves with Sylph Circus

“The main thing I've learned from the Sunshine Troupe was to be bold about self-promotion and sharing your strengths and achievements. In an introductory circle where we each shared who we were and expressed our past achievements, I struggled somewhat ... whereas the Sunshine Troupe members were very bold and eager to share their strengths with generosity. It was a real ‘ah-ha’ moment for me.”

During the training, some of the skills Allycia, Graham, Tim and the rest of the troupe have been learning include how to juggle scarves; work hula hoops; the aerial ring; and the ‘teardrop’ – a suspended silk sling.

Behind the scenes, the Sunshine Troupe would not exist without the sheer dedication of the members’ parents, support from RADF and the Dalwood Wylie Foundation.

Florence and Veronica are the driving forces who are rightfully proud of the troupe’s achievements.

“Members have really pushed themselves and have found a lot of satisfaction in challenging themselves. They have been showing improvement with every training session,” beams Florence.

When asked about where they would like to be performing in two years’ time, the trio showed no Florence Teillet, Allycia Staples, Michael Beh (adjudicator), Veronica Wain lack of ambition, citing with their awards at the 2019 Sunshine Coast Theatre Festival a variety of events and destinations ranging from Australian agricultural shows to the stages of New York.

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Matthew Clark shoots for gold

Montville has a champion living right under its nose, but Matthew Clark goes about disguised as a high school student.

by JACQUI HENSEL

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t just 14 years old Matthew has already represented Australia twice in his chosen sport of archery. Along with his family, mum Cassie, big sister Annabelle and his dad Peter Clark, who is the Queensland State Archery coach, he has a brilliant support team and a bright future in his sport.

At his club of Samford Valley Target Archers (Brisbane) he has been mentored by another Australian archery champ, Trevor Clark, who represented Australia in the 1982 Commonwealth Games.

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Trevor, who isn’t technically related to Matthew’s family, has been quick to adopt both Matthew and Peter as the trio frequently stand on podiums together at the end of a shooting match.

All photos by “One in each age Cassie Clark group!” Matthew cheekily explains. “Me in the Intermediates, Dad in the Open and Trevor in the Veteran Division.”

Archery has been a part of Peter’s life for as long as he can remember. He grew up with bow hunting, however target archery was the sport he adopted whilst studying Engineering at CQU. Now the Maths, Science and Engineering teacher is passing the baton on to Matthew, who is going forward in archery in leaps and bounds.

As a child with Aspergers, Matthew brings strengths to the sport of archery such as his ability to remain

focused and intensely engaged in a chosen activity.

Originally, Matthew’s mum Cassie thought archery would be a good way to work on gross motor skills, as Matthew has a Dysfunctional Coordination Disorder, making it difficult for him to catch a ball.

Matthew has excelled at his sport far beyond what either of his parents expected of him and they are incredibly proud of his achievements.

“My first Trans-Tasman in 2018 was so much fun. It was my first international competition and I earned a

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bronze medal. It made me feel like I really was good at something,” Matthew says, smiling.

Matthew and his dad, Peter, target practice in the shed

“Then the next one was in New Zealand and I won gold there in the individual, silver in the pair and bronze in the mixed pair competition.”

“Matthew is currently ranked No1 in SQAS in Intermediate Division (South East Qld) and exited Club Division Nationally ranked No 1 in all four categories (Indoor, Outdoor, Field and Clout),” dad, Peter, says proudly.

“It has taken a lot of work for Matthew to achieve these results, but he has persevered. It helps that he really enjoys what he is doing and is always seeking to make improvements.”

However, it is the unconditional support Matthew receives from other club members that makes his success all the sweeter.

“Matthew has learned so much from archery,” Peter explains, “he is so much more confident in social situations now. That was something he struggled with.

“He enjoys his sport and mixing with a wide range of people from all ages and walks of life. It is more than we could have ever expected, that level of acceptance of him, just as he is.

“When Matthew came back to Australia with his gold medal in hand, he told us he was ready for a new challenge and broader horizons! He wanted to change to recurve and prove to himself he has a true craft of archery,” Peter shares with obvious pleasure.

Matthew will remain part of the Queensland High Performance squad for compound archery but would like to compete in recurve. Therefore, Matthew has been practising with his recurve bow for two months, showing promising form and securing his position on the Queensland State team.

As the current record holder for many State and National Archery records, Matthew has been keen to move into more serious competition pathways and the recurve bow offers more opportunity for international competition, including the Commonwealth and Olympic games, which are pathways Matthew is keen to explore.

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“Patience and repetition are my main strengths and I enjoy this aspect of training,” Matthew says. This makes the constant practise required by the sport much less onerous.

He also doesn’t seem to get nervous at competitions as he focuses on the task completely.

He is also a very good shot. “I always hit the target with the compound bow, now with the recurve bow I am still learning. Last outing, I lost one arrow and broke another one!”

You get the feeling Matthew isn’t letting his new bow get the better of him. Instead he will be out there practising to ensure his posture and alignment are spot on to make him a formidable opponent in f uture matches.

“It has been a big change. And the way you use the bow is totally different. With a compound bow you pull it back and lock it into place. Whereas with the recurve bow it relies more on your shoulder strength,” Matthew explains.

Due to coronavirus concerns the Nationals that were to be held at Easter will be delayed by a few months.

However, Matthew will be sure to use the extra time to continue to master his new recurve bow.

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TIPS FOR LANDLORDS OF RETAIL PREMISES - PART 1 As a landlord of commercial premises it is important to identify what business your tenant will be carrying out from your premises so that you can prepare a lease that will comply with the requirements of the relevant act involved.

In Queensland commercial leases generally speaking come under two distinct areas; the first being retail shops which are governed by the Retail Shop Leases Act and the second being non retail shops governed by provisions of the Property Law Act. I shall concentrate my discussion on leases that come under the Retail Shop Leases Act.

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When negotiating with your prospective tenant these are some important tips to keep in mind: • DISCLOSURE – both you and your tenant must provide disclosure in the particular format provided by the Retail Shop Leases Regulations. As a landlord your disclosure must be in the form of a Lessor Disclosure Statement annexing a copy of the lease. The Lessor Disclosure Statement gives information about the lease such as the term of the lease, the option periods available, the rental payable, whether bond is payable etc. Importantly note that this information must be given to the tenant at least seven days before the parties enter into the Lease otherwise the tenant will be at liberty to terminate the lease at any time within the next six month period.

• YOUR TENANT also has to provide you with disclosure to. In the Lessee Disclosure Statement the tenant gives you disclosure of way of a Lessee Disclosure Statement as well proof of both legal and financial advice from their accountant and lawyer in a Financial Advice Report and a Legal Advice Report to say that they have been advised of their legal obligations as a lessee and had the financial implications of the tenancy explained.

• TERM AND OPTIONS – keep in mind what you want to do with your premises when you negotiate the term and any options (further terms). An example is a lease that has an initial term of three years with two options each of three years’ duration. It is important that you note that legally, as long as your tenant is not in breach, you have to honour the lease for the whole period of time until the end of the second option period – in this case a period of nine years.

• EARLY NOTICE OF THE NEW MARKET RENT – prior to exercising the next option in the lease your tenant is entitled to request and be provided with the new market rental amount.

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Jim Hooper

A much-loved and respected resident of Montville, Robert James (Jim) Hooper, recently passed away, and Doug Patterson, from the Montville Historical Society, shares some of the interesting chapters of Jim’s life story, which connect to this characterful hinterland village.

by DOUG PATTERSON im was born in Somerset, England, the son of Frank and Mary Hooper. He was one of ten children born on the family dairy farm near Cheddar, an area famous for cheese making.

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Jim wanted to learn the trade of blacksmithing but was needed to help his father on the farm, now growing wheat as directed by the war cabinet.

Throughout the ‘40s, he worked on the family farm and took on casual work in the district, saving his money to buy tools and equipment like his first small welder.

A foot-and-mouth outbreak in the middle of the depression made his boyhood extremely tough.

All their animals had to be slaughtered and only government compensation kept the family going.

In 1952, he applied for the 10-pound assisted passage to Australia. When he didn’t receive any response, he contacted a shipping company that advised him there was a 3-year waiting list.

A week later he scored a cancellation and was on his way; but it was a first-class berth at a cost of 180 pounds. This made a huge hole in his savings but he wrote that he thoroughly enjoyed the luxury and the seven-course meals at the “Captain’s Table”. It also meant that he could bring his tools and equipment with him.

On the voyage he met and befriended George Morris, returning from Sudan where he had served as a missionary. George converted Jim to Christianity and offered him a job on the family’s dairy farm at Gayndah, Queensland. There he met his wife-to-be, George’s sister, Joan.

He spent the next four years working on the Morris farm and on a number of cattle properties in western Queensland, learning how to farm in Queensland’s hot, dry conditions.

He claimed later that these experiences made him a much wiser man and allowed him to establish a network of contacts throughout western Queensland which became useful when he later established his Montville Engineering business.

Jim married Joan outside Gayndah in 1956 and a year later bought an established pineapple farm

on Balmoral Road, Montville, which he named Tutnell after his family farm in Somerset. Tutnell is Saxon for Top-of-the-hill which is where his new farm was.

He applied his blacksmithing skills to design and make carryalls, a system attached to the back of the tractor to carry harvested pineapples. Jim realised he was more a blacksmith than a farmer and in 1958, built a workshop at the front of the farm right on the road; Hooper’s Engineering was born.

For the next 60 years, Hooper’s Engineering supplied metal fabricated machinery and equipment to farms, properties, mines and mills all over the world; starting with re-conditioned windmills to huge ploughs, scrappers and buckets.

Jim became recognised for designing and building customised machinery, including a snow plough for the Australian Antarctic Base. As the machinery got bigger, the welders, presses, lathes and forges also got bigger and the foundry grew to accommodate them.

Jim quickly became involved in the Montville Community. Within days of his arrival a serious bush fire broke out. Jim realised that Montville did not have a Bush Fire Brigade and set about rectifying this omission. He helped form this service and served it for 25 years as First Officer and 37 years as Fire Warden.

He also served as Secretary of the Montville Progress and Fruit Growers Association; an early community body that much later became the Montville Village Association. While in that position he fought for better roads and a new telephone exchange. As well, Jim served Montville as a JP for many years.

Jim was a very committed Christian. He was secretary of the Montville Methodist and Uniting Churches and a lay preacher for 32 years and a Chaplin for Gideon’s International.

He served as a missionary in Papua New Guinea on ten different two-month tours where he built airstrips, aircraft hangars, and community infrastructure and spread the word of God. In later life, Jim joined the Nambour Baptist Church. He was a hands-on, practicing churchman who prayed daily and visited members of the community regularly.

Jim’s world centred on his God, his family, his community and his business and he served them all well.

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VALE, ROBERT JAMES (JIM) HOOPER, 1928 – 2020

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6. Give your dog appropriate things to chew on. This may include rawhide chews, bully sticks, & Kong toys (large range in clinic) 7. Start with a small box or toilet roll, add dry food and seal the ends. Put this into a bigger box, scrunch some newspaper in with more treats, seal again.

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Everyone is shu ng around us, however MCU is seen as an essen al service so we will stay open if we can. Our hours may be shortened over coming weeks and some mes we may shut at lunch mes to allow our staff to get their break.

We want to assure our customers that our services will not change. If our doors are shut during office hours you will s ll reach us on the phone.

We are happy to advise that our staff will stay employed during this en re me. If our doors do need to shut we are all set up to work from home on our secured network. The day-to-day running of a financial ins tu on does not stop just because our doors may shut.

Of course, we would not be able to do any in-branch banking, such as over-thecounter deposits and withdrawals.

However, we are working with those customers that use our branch facili es to ensure they have something in place to meet their needs if this me arises.

What is pleasing to us, is that in the last two weeks we have had many new customers join MCU, which is very encouraging and definitely keeping our staff busy. Thank you for suppor ng local!

We wish all our customers and our community the best at this me and we are here to serve you, please do not hesitate to call us 5499 8988 or email us at info@mcu.com.au

Many readers tell us they enjoy our monthly Q&A with a local hinterland business, and this month it’s the turn of Alice Graham from Yandina Art and Framing.

BIZ QUIZ Alice with Eugene at Yandina Art and Framing 

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Where did you grow up?

I was lucky enough to grow up in gorgeous New Zealand in the cool, crisp area of Lake Taupo and other surrounding beautiful areas.

What made you move to the area?

The Sunshine Coast has been home to me for the last four years and (hopefully) for many more to come. I originally moved here from Sydney and immediately loved the slower pace of life. Yandina in particular has such a ‘community’ feel that I associate with a country town type vibe. Very friendly.

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How long have you been running Yandina Art and Framing? And what did you do before this?

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I have been running Yandina Art and Framing for three-and-a-half years! My background is varied but has always been of a creative/colour nature.

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

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I think of all the interesting and unusual things I have framed over the years and a few of my favourites are an original 2000 Sydney Olympic torch, teddy bears, a piece of Gyprock and my absolute favourite would have to be the 18 individually hand carved miniature Buddha figurines!

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What do you enjoy the most about your business?

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Framing is such a unique and special experience and we are often entrusted with people’s most treasured belongings. We get to hear the stories that make the pieces special and often share a few tears too. But, hands down the most exciting part of our job is the ‘unveiling’. The thing I absolutely love most is seeing our customers reaction at the end result.

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What does a 'typical' day entail for you?

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

There is no typical day in the world of framing.

That’s one of my favourite things about the industry. We are lucky enough to see a variety of beautiful, inspirational artworks which definitely keep things interesting.

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Our enduring lesson has been the importance of taking care of every detail and following up with our customers. It has been through “word of mouth” and local publications that we have built up an established following. With the current events, there is no substitute for customer loyalty – particularly local loyalty!

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When the Coronavirus pandemic started, our main concern was to keep everyone safe from the virus,” shared Dr Edwin Kruys, of Ochre Health.

ob and Samantha Outridge purchased the Maleny Supa IGA in 1995 and transformed it into a modern supermarket, but with a traditional country feel.

The store is renowned for supporting local community groups and local suppliers, and has been adapting to the current circumstances to help their customers.

“We have changed our service model and are now offering, for example, outdoor influenza vaccinations and Medicare-funded telephone consultations, as well as inperson doctors and nurses visits.

Rob Outridge shared, “It’s like riding a wave for us, a fairly big wave! And we are trying to stay on a surfboard looking ahead to where the next wave might be going.

“Despite all the signage at the entrance and the changed check-in procedure, everyone is very welcome!

We have implemented social distancing and stricter hygiene measures to protect patients and staff.”

It is a daunting time, but the people in the Sunshine Coast and hinterland have done well and so far, the situation is better than overseas.

However, as they say, this is a marathon and not a sprint. “A big risk we are seeing now is that people are avoiding the doctor out of fear and, as a result, are not looking after their general health,” said Dr Kruys.

“The last thing we want to see is more unwell people after the pandemic. For that reason, we are encouraging everyone to continue to have screening for important conditions, such as bowel cancer. Make sure vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine are up to date.

“Take your medications as prescribed and ensure you stay well with a healthy diet, daily exercise, sufficient sleep and relaxation.”

Ask your doctor which check-ups and (screening) tests remain important for you during the pandemic. You can talk to your GP or practice nurse either in person or via a telephone consult. This is the time to really look after your health.

Dr Edwin Kruys is a GP at Ochre Health Maleny and Montville, phone 5494 2388 (Maleny) or 5442 9144 (Montville)

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Little May Espresso

t has been a little over a month since social distancing changed the face of Little May, in Montville’s Main Street. Overnight Hannah and Rich Hayes, who have owned and run Little May for the past five-and-a-half years, changed their much-loved community hub of delicious food, great coffee and social hot spot into a take away, grab’ n’ go.

Determined to continue to serve and connect with the locals that have built Little May into the heart of Montville, Rich and Hannah are serving the same flavours of Little May, with a little extra sweet treat baking, just as a take away version.

“The connections we have with our local community are so important at this time of uncertainty,” said Hannah.

“The few minutes I spend chatting, laughing, venting with our customers, has made this whole situation bearable, pleasurable even.”

Little May has adjusted their opening hours to balance work and income with the care of their two boys who, like many other school students, are learning from home for the time being. Like all of our local businesses we want to see them reopen to full capacity when the time is right, so please, if you can, support Little May with your custom during this very unique time.

“Every day is different. There has been a huge demand for many essential products in our stores. The panic buying began with toilet paper, then pasta and rice, then flour … the system hasn’t fully recovered yet despite the restrictions, which shows how fragile the system is.”

The Maleny IGA offers a temporary online service to support customers shopping for basic items as they can use a 'Click and Collect' option from the store.

Shopping/order days are now five days a week (Monday to Friday) and the staff are working towards same day pickup depending on order quantities.

They also offer a home delivery service for a small fee to an area that encompasses Mapleton, Mount Mellum, Witta and Boroobin. Please call the store after 7am on 5494 2257 to place a phone order, if you would prefer to talk directly with one of the team.

“My crew are really amazing,” said Rob. ”They have really stepped up. They say, ‘thanks for my job boss’, as they know how hard it’s been for many people, but they also realise how important their role is in the community as well. They have been there for us, and we really appreciate that.”

Follow them on Instagram and Facebook for daily specials: recent offerings have included vanilla custard eclairs, chocolate and passionfruit Mille-Feuilles or raspberry custard and Nutella brioche scrolls.

The lovely reception team at Ochre Health in Maleny, who are welcoming patients, answering the phones and keeping the practice ticking over!

You can also buy house-made vinaigrette, almond dukkah, tomato relish, artisan bread, fresh eggs, Little May Espresso coffee and the hugely popular ‘Suzie June’ drinking chocolate. Their new trading hours are 7am till 12pm daily (closed Wednesday). Phone: 07 5478 5015.

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An award winning restaurant with expansive coastal views, specialising in seafood platters using ocean fresh Mooloolaba seafood & locally sourced produce.

Takeaway Menu now available.

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Seasonal dinner first Saturday of the month.

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Experience excellence in food at prices that won’t send you broke. Whether you choose a relaxed breakfast, al fresco lunch on the terrace, a High Tea on the veranda or dine within our restaurant we can ensure you quality throughout.

Situated on Montville’s Main St, Little May sources local and organic produce to give you flavourful food at its best. Enjoy tasty food and specialty coffee while soaking up the village atmosphere. Open for breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake, via Takeaway.

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food, drink and dine

Where to grab your takeaway We have a list here of the updates from the cafes and restaurants you see in the HT’s Food Drink Dine pages.

This information is correct at time of print, we recommend calling the cafes and restaurants you love to visit, to check what they are offering, as situations can change quickly.

Homegrown Café, Palmwoods – Takeaway

The Terrace Seafood Restaurant, Maleny –

Little May Espresso, Montville – Takeaway

Purple Palate, Maleny – Free same-day local home deliveries for alcohol orders by credit card, phone 5494 2499

coffee, drinks and baked goods, reduced opening hours, phone 0458 270368

Takeaway menu, check FB page or phone 0745 493700

available, such as breakfast burgers, Miso eggplant and brown rice bowl, fresh muffins and great coffee, phone 5478 5015

Le Relais Bressan, Flaxton – Pre-packed meals to

takeaway, two portions to a pack – soup $8, pack of meals $25-$28, also coffee/cake takeaway, phone 5445 7157

Montville Café Bar and Grill – Closed, but

RangeCare Meal Delivery Service

with connecting business Montville Eats home delivering dinners. See website (altitudeonmontville. com.au) for menu options or phone 5478 5889.

Minimum spend $60

The Barn of Flaxton $10 menu, Le Relais Bresson $25 menu, The Cottage meals $10 each: for details phone 07 5445 7044, or email Shae: admin5@brcg.org.au

Secrets on the Lake, Montville – Restaurant

Flaxton Gardens – At this stage, doing community takeaway packs: home comfort foods, such as Shepherd’s Pie, Spaghetti Bolognaise – heat and serve comfort food, etc. phone 5445 7450

currently closed, phone 5478 5888 to check

Dawaat, Maleny – Takeaway available, phone 5435 2461

The Barn on Flaxton – Takeaway service, such as brekky wraps, steak sanga, salads and more, call ahead on 5400 2444, or pop in 8am-4pm, menu also on Facebook page

Maleny Pie Guy – Still open and free local delivery

for a minimum spend of $50, ready-to-bake, baked and ready to reheat or frozen, pies, sausage rolls and pasties, send message via Facebook or to mrjcreative@hotmail.com

The Flowerpot Coffee Shop, Conondale –

Takeaway coffees, drinks, soup and other eats. Tues, Friday, Sunday 9am-1.30pm, phone 5494 4620

Shali’s Cafe and Bakery, Montville – Open 7 days, 7am - 2.30pm, takeaway coffee, fresh bread, pies, homemade curries, samosas, wraps and much more, phone 5442 9488

Chadwick’s Kitchen, Nambour

– Takeaway only,

phone 0478 719051

Spicers Tamarind Retreat – Takeaway only,

Husk and Honey, Nambour – Takeaway food and coffee from 7am, updated menu on their facebook page

Hotel Maleny – Takeaway and delivery,

DownTown Burger Restaurant, Nambour –

for pick up only, phone 5420 5420

phone 5494 2013

Jen’s Woodfired Pizza, Maleny – Takeaway,

Wednesday-Monday, 4.30 - 7.30pm, 0847 979535

Where to grab your takeaway - Raspberry custard and Nutella brioche scrolls from Little May Espresso

Currently offering takeaway service, phone 5441 1587

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Gardening in the Era of Covid-19

s the Covid-19 pandemic rolls across the globe and the reality of our vulnerability to diseases without borders sinks in (for some of us...), it’s a good opportunity to remember that not so old saying “think globally but act locally”.

By that, I mean we need to have a global outlook - we’re only one earth and we all need to pull together to look after her and to resolve our global problems, but it’s also a good time to consider localising some / many aspects of our economies and high on this list of priorities has got to be growing our own food locally and in-turn looking after this little share of earth that we call home (our true source of all true wealth).

And before you ask ... no I’m not having flashbacks to the ‘60’s (born in ‘69’), the Age of Aquarius, peace love and rainbows etc... This is simply how the world works and its about time we grew up and caught up with this... rant over (for now).

In this time of great adversity for the health and wealth of people, it’s heartening to see a few positive outcomes including a strengthening of our local communities (while keeping a respectful distance, of course) through the support of our small businesses at least those who have been able to adapt and stay open.

Anyway, this is supposed to be a promotion of our business of some sort, so time to get off the soap box and fill you in with what we’re up to at Forest Heart ecoNursery during Covid 19. We’ve reduced our hours for this period from 9am-3pm Tuesday to Friday and 9am-2pm on Saturdays.

Another interesting outcome has been the growing interest in self and shared reliance when it comes to growing food and gardening and growing plants in general.

Vegetable seedlings have become worth their weight in gold (I wish) or at least their weight in toilet paper (apparently the second most valuable commodity after gold in a global pandemic?)

We operate a clean open air premises and are practising social distancing and increased hygiene practices. We can offer no contact purchasing and delivery options, just visit our web site.forestheart.com.au.

Gardens have never looked so good as the home isolation brings us back into contact with that lovely bit of earth that we call home and we all should be treating it like our own precious little bit of Eden...literally!

We offer the best range of local native plants, cultivars, bush foods, fruit trees, mulches, fertilisers and much more and as of this week were also supplying our own range of vegetable seedlings. So when it comes to pandemic lockdown, don’t panic, just plant-it!

20 Coral St, Maleny Phone: 5435 2193

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Once the ‘planted forest’ flowers and fruits, natural regeneration can take place. The challenge for the revegetation enthusiast is to decide how many of some species are too much of a good thing.

Because we live in such an ecologically diverse part of the world, there will of course be a lot of variation in soil types, drainage patterns, local rainfall patterns, elevation, past history and much else.

There is plenty to observe, to think about and to learn about our immediate surroundings. We are often busier than we ever were! There is always maintenance; will the weeds ever stop growing?

Tree and shrub choices may be made with an eye on climate change given that larger trees are likely to outlive us, or they are known to attract wildlife to their fruit and/or flowers, or we simply like that particular species.

Established forest thinning. Unlike more tropical rainforest, there is no understorey other than where there is sufficient light for native grasses.

The garden needs attention, whether it’s pruning, preparation for spring flowering or we’ve decided to become self-sufficient in vegetables. A routine for the day is planned, a job list decided and only half of it is achieved.

Sound familiar? Who ever had time to go out.

We are so fortunate in where we live.

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26 years

A true survivor has been the Flame Tree, Brachychiton acerifolius, which makes one wonder just how common this tree may have been in the past. It has, however, been recorded right up the east coast as far as Cape York so presumably was always here, but has also been planted in larger gardens and can self-seed.

or many of us, COVID-19 has slowed the pace of life and time has been found for those living on acreage to revisit areas left to do their own thing, sometimes for years. It’s quite fascinating to note the changes, see which previously planted species survived and which have thrived.

On parts of the eastern escarpment, shade from the emerging canopy, combined with reduced moisture levels due to both root competition and at times increased evaporation, have resulted in substantial

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By PAUL FRASER oping with housebound boredom during this pandemic can be difficult, especially for families with children. Books, television and Facebook definitely help with this, but after days, and weeks, maybe you’re ready for something new and exciting.

Birdwatching, and the keeping of home/yard species lists is something that many Australians have been doing for years, however, the popularity of this activity has significantly increased worldwide since coronavirus has affected the way we live our lives. The message from those who participate in this hobby is universal - it’s fun, inexpensive, educational and highly addictive, in a positive way.

So, how do you get started? A good bird book or bird app is essential. The most up-to-date, and most comprehensive Australian bird book is “The Australian Bird Guide” (ABG) published by CSIRO. Another very good one is “The Complete Guide to Australian Birds” by George Adams.

The former contains illustrations of each species, usually showing differences between male, female, immature and adult. The latter displays photographs of each species, both are useful.

There are several bird guide apps available, one of the most popular being “The Michael Morcombe and David Stewart eGuide to Australian Birds”. This app has settings allowing for different zones (areas within

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Australia) to be selected, which reduces the number of species options (for the selected area), therefore making identification a bit simpler.

It also has call and song recordings for most species which can also be a valuable tool to assist with identification.

A pair of binoculars is a very beneficial tool, especially for seeing identifying characteristics of some of the smaller species. Another useful tool is a camera with a telephoto lens. Photos can be cropped to see detail like eye colour, bill shape and finer feather patterns. Good quality binoculars or a camera will last a lifetime and will contribute enormously to your birdwatching experience.

When you spot a bird in your yard, identification is best achieved by a process of elimination, based on size, colour, habitat, feeding activity and the general behaviour of the bird. If, for example, you can narrow your sighted bird down to a species of dove, fruit-dove or pigeon based on its appearance, then the app will show approximately 13 possible species in the Blackall Range area to select from.

The good news is, like any hobby, the more that you do it, the more skilled you will become. You may be surprised how many species visit your backyard. Some on the range have recorded in excess of 100 species on their property.

If you’re not already a member, you may find local bird Facebook group, Blackall Range Birds, useful to see

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what local species are being posted and to get assistance with identification.

Give it a go, and if you have children they will benefit from the contact with nature, and nature will ultimately benefit from their appreciation of it.

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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HANKFULLY THE VIRUS hasn’t really affected our tree work. We are still joyfully doing all the normal things we do at this time of year, namely reducing the height and spread of trees and shrubs to let in light and warmth as the weather cools down, and cutting back the excesses of the summer growing season.

And then there is the usual ongoing work of pruning or removing trees that have grown too large, too close to the house or shed, and really just any number of the different aspects of caring for your trees and gardens.

Being out and about it feels like nature is taking a big sigh of relief at the cessation of all the humangenerated noise and busy-ness and pollution. The trees seem to be standing even more proudly in their grandeur, and I’m getting a sense that simply pausing has allowed people to notice and connect even more deeply with the wonder that surrounds them.

This whole thing has shown how humanity, united in a common cause, can achieve literally anything!

Global air travel has stopped, consumption of fossil fuel oil has virtually ceased, and the attendant pollution.

Now I would like to see us do something really useful, and reafforest the entire planet!

Treat this as a ‘Call to Arms’, and go and hug a tree, then plant one.

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The Hinterland Times newspaper is very excited to announce the second year of our award,

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YOUNG WRITER OF THE YEAR OVER $1000 WORTH OF PRIZES For 2020, entrants can choose any subject!

The choices are limitless. Fact or fiction, humorous or serious, any genre of prose is acceptable.

Age limit: 10 – 17 years. Word limit: 600 words.

Please send submissions to editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au with your name, contact details, age and story title on page 1, and the submission on page 2 onwards.

Closing date for entries July 31, winners announced in the September edition of HT. (The HT judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.)

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Letters

LIGHT RELIEF & LEUNIG 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. Word limit is 200 and letters may be edited. As we are a monthly, please be aware we are unable to print date-sensitive letters.

Thanks to locals

No-one out there!

VALE Peter Erdmann

In these trying times it is important to recognize those who “stand up to be counted” by helping others and one is the teams at Spar Woombye and Palmwoods who host our collection boxes, where LOCALS, just like you deposit your small change on a regular basis at the checkout.

My local council and local newspaper encourage us to support one another and show compassion to those who need it, neighbour to neighbour, street to street, band together, look out for each other. I took a camping chair, a glass of wine and the newspaper to the end of the driveway and sat ready to call out encouragement to my neighbours. Not a single person passed by.

The HT team was very sorry to hear of the recent passing of Maleny icon Peter Erdmann, shared to us by Danny Rose. Writer, Gay Liddington, wrote an HT feature on Peter in 2017, talking of his time in the Hitler Youth, the US Army, emigration to Sydney, love of photography and film and how to connect people through those mediums.

You may not think it is much in the overall scheme of things but Smartpups, like other charities, are struggling, as we have to feed our pups EVERY day and utilize veterinary care to ensure they are ready to go when required to a needy child who is either suffering autism, epilepsy or those wheelchair dependent.

We appreciate YOUR support for us but also importantly for your support of SPAR in their endeavours to keep our towns functioning. I personally noted that several of them, the manager in particular, have worked very long hours above the call just to keep the shelves stocked for you.

So to you, as a LOCAL, a very BIG THANK YOU for stepping up to help not only Smart Pups but your towns. ...and keep those donations coming at the checkouts.

Ian Pollock, Witta

Remembrance success Thank you for printing my poem entitled Day and Night in the recent edition of the Hinterland Times. I was delighted to see it there.

Our Remembrance Ceremony held on 25 January, 2020, at the RSL Hall, attracted some 200 people this time around. It continues to grow each year.

We look forward to sending you details prior to next year’s event!

Terry Clark, Volunteer, Smart Pups

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As Gay said, Peter was a self-appointed historian who ‘viewed his community through the lens and wove a tapestry of stories over three decades’.

It is testament to Peter that since we announced his passing on our Facebook page, it has reached over 1,500 people and elicited comments such as ‘Vale Peter. RIP - a gentle and delightful man who lived an extraordinary life,’ ‘RIP Peter a wonderful gentleman,’, ‘Very sorry to hear this. Peter was unique. Sounds like he lived a full life’ and ‘Sad day for Maleny’.

As for Peter, in his interview with Gay, he said of Maleny, “This place makes me gloriously happy. There is no other town like it.”

Rest in Peace, Peter.

Victoria McGuin, HT Editor

Poets

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LIKE FATHER LIKE SON Wanna leave a print Remains of a before gone An ancestral trail Symbols that speak of A deeper search Fall to the lowest Like water bending down stilled Be slowly in manner Stay lowly in another’s presence

An offering worth an ear A glance at something rare A way tempered by calm Step and behold lightness From shadows of foregroundings

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

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

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NORTH STAR

Be lifted... dark day

This Blink of Cosmic Eye.

counting tiny blooms on familiar paths to unknown destinies without doubt sung by the north star unsure of herself enclosed by chatters and chants of starry eyes and whispers engulfed in grief and stung within a wreath woven tight of mistletoe.

© Nancy Jakeman

© Spirit You (Fiona)

latent with seeming loss.

Warmth IS thrusting forth through weary eyes.

Those have seen it- watching deep

Allow them theirs Gift yours allowances.

to clear the foibles of that naked day gone by

© Shaun B

for Light will ever compensate

Your grace will allow a space For those who sense you have

never again to show its face

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

Tina gallery 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 Cooper space)outside is 300 her words.

Positive, poetic initiative

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ver the past five years three members of the Sunshine Coast Pente Poets group, Judith Bandidt, Deanne Lister and Lyn Browne, have worked to create the Sunshine Coast Hinterland to Headland Poetry Trail linking poetry, people and place through a series of poetry installations in popular public spaces of natural beauty and heritage significance, from the Blackall Range to Point Cartwright.

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Six independent poetry pathways or places make up the complete Sunshine Coast Hinterland to Headland Poetry Trail. At the poetry sites QR codes are provided for scanning via smartphone app to access recordings of poems written about the local area by the poetry trail poets.

The Hinterland Poetry Trail runs from Kenilworth (Little Yabba Creek picnic area), to Maleny (Heritage Trail near the golf course), to Montville (Russell Family Park).

The hinterland trail is a series of sculptures by local artists across three sites, bearing excerpts from poems inspired by the history, heritage and landscape of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Maps can be found at the sites and the Kenilworth and Maleny Visitor Centres.

Yandina ‘walk and drive’ audio poetry trail consists of listening posts at six historically significant sites in and near Yandina. Maps are available at the Yandina Historic House and the public notice board in Yandina.

The Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary’s audio poetry walk comprises three listening stations at seating alongside the boardwalk at the Sanctuary. Plaques bearing QR codes are provided for scanning so that visitors may listen to recordings of poems written about the Wetlands environment and birdlife.

Point Cartwright poetry place is situated beside the walkway from La Balsa to where the sea meets the headland at Point Cartwright.

Here short verses are carved into sandstone blocks and a QR code is provided to access recordings of longer poems by the poetry trail poets about the natural beauty and lifestyle of the Sunshine Coast.

Sculptor, Wayne Markwort, also designed the poetry stones at Maleny Heritage Trail, and has engraved the blocks along the Coastal Pathway with words from the poets describing the ambience, sea and landscape at this point.

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ith studios and gallery doors closed, it will be a while before we can reinvigorate the arts hub on the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast. As artist Tina Cooper shared, “We were experiencing new galleries emerging and the arts groups thriving and then, overnight, all trade came to a standstill!

“With art competitions cancelled, studio trails postponed and gallery orders stopped overnight the artist community was suddenly faced with the nothingness!”

Tina, however, is now thinking of the up side, because many of us realise we must adapt and make the best of the situation. “I was in shock for a time, unwell, couch surfing at home and thinking of this nothingness we have been placed in,” and she came up with an idea.

Creative Online Visual Ideas Diary- 2020: COVID 2020 “So, I am writing to all artists of all ages for expressions of interest, to take part.”

What is it all about? “It’s about making works out of stuff you have at home, nothing new is to be brought in, and there is a three-month time frame.

“We are looking for sponsors, and for human resources to run this event online.

The good news is we have our new local division 5 MP Winston Johnston and his wife Helen already putting their hand up as a sponsor!”

The works will be for sale online and will give every artist a reason to self-motivate and work together to make this a success.

“Hopefully we will have 2D and 3D art awards, but the most important thing I feel is to record history,” said Tina.

This new formed committee will be applying for an art grant to put at least 50 of the works in a ‘coffee table’ book, including the sponsors, as a record/diary of COVID 2020.

“Let’s rise from the depth of this murky water of despair, and create!”

Contact Tina Cooper on 0417194329, or email : tinacooperglass@bigpond.com

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RangeCare’s array of food services

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angeCare and Nambour and District Care are joining resources with local businesses in a continued effort to provide in-home services to over 2,000 clients and vulnerable members in the community.

As a highly compassionate organisation, RangeCare and Nambour and District Care saw the need to provide a safe, affordable and nutritional, bulk food service that also supported local businesses.

RangeCare’s Marketing Officer, Jess Garey, explained, “The initial launch of a delivered, frozen, bulk food service saw the collaboration of RangeCare and Nambour and District Care with local cafes and restaurants such as The Barn and Le Relias Bressan in Flaxton.

“Unlike previous frozen meals programs, this service allows you as the customer to support local businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19.”

Meals start from $10 and are delivered by the kindness and support of local volunteers in a contactless manner.

“Following on from the success of this food service, RangeCare and Nambour and District Care have expanded the frozen meals service to also incorporate fresh fruits, vegetables and meat boxes thanks to partnerships with The Farmers Gate and Maple Street Meats – Butcher Shop in Maleny,” smiled Jess.

Tania Collier, Services Manager; Frank Vos, Technical Services; Donna Klease, volunteer and Chaffey Backhouse, volunteer

“These businesses have worked hard to ensure that there will be produce and meat packs available for every budget. High quality butcher boxes start from just $30 – perfect for stocking up your freezer!”

If you would like to learn more about RangeCare and Nambour and District Care’s food services, please visit rangecare.org.au or give them a call on 07 5445 7044.

If you are a business and would like to get involved, please email Jess at marketing@brcg.org.au or call on 07 5445 7044

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Mental Wellbeing It has been interesting to hear from two Flaxton therapists about how this current world situation is affecting people on a local level and also how to manage the changes. brought into your routine at this time can be continued when normal patterns return.”

Doing hobbies, paperwork, chores at similar times of the day increases your ability to develop long-term habits. “A five-minute mediation in the morning when you rise; a walk before dinner, a quiet hobby before bed, bills after lunch. Your sleep routine and stress management techniques are also important to maintain at this time.”

This is a time of reconnection, resetting habits and rekindling hobbies you enjoy. Although we are in enforced isolation, this could also be seen as a gift - time for you, without distractions.

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sychologist Sheenagh Turnbull says, “I am finding that along with the global stress at the moment, the volume is turned up on our fears and concerns, and issues are harder to handle, but there are things we can do.

“Reaching out to someone – even if it's a stranger on the phone at Lifeline is essential. It takes courage to reach out, but I really encourage it. Connection is a great antidepressant, but if you’re not ready to make a call yet, even connecting with an animal or a bird, being in nature, even looking to the sky if you are stuck in an apartment, these things are all valuable.

“Being real is important too; it is okay to say “I'm scared”, “this sucks”, whatever it is – it is the sharing at this time that is needed, and often we will find others are feeling this way, if they don't succumb to the need to 'fix you', and there is shared relief.”

Sheenagh believes kindness is also vital, for self and others. There are Facebook pages that have taken off in this time – and that tells us something: The Kindness Pandemic; Viral Kindness; Positive news in the time of coronavirus.

“Humour is also essential, Sheenagh adds, ”hence I suspect the success FB page Isolation Outing!

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Psychologist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, Matt Vance of Hinterland Hypnotherapy in Flaxton, also shares his observations.

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“I expected an increase in anxiety in my clients, but that has not generally occurred. One challenge for clients that are used to isolating is selecting appropriate times to go grocery shopping. Not attending shops at initial opening times can avoid any feelings of rush or greater frustration with others’ behaviours.”

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Matt recommends using this time to reconnect with what is important, and what gives you an identity. “Try returning to simple hobbies you can do around the house or develop new hobbies with what you have available.

Remember that many simple hobbies do not require a lot of equipment: a pencil and paper to draw, growing plants, learning to meditate with free online audios/videos.”

Matt has found that for some people, their health phobias increase and people decide to change alcohol or sugar habits, trying to get some balance back and reset bad habits.

“This is the time to reassess balance in life through routine,” Matt suggests. “Routine is important in everyday life and even though normality is disrupted - new things

“For some, music is their therapist, and for others E....Just waiting on image from pump and juuce pyjamas are their therapy, some choose Vegemite or mple image supplied though peanut butter sandwiches, others cuddle their pets, some

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watch films or sport, others bake, some paint, others walk… trust your own inner compass here - what rings true for you is it.”

Sheenagh also recommends giving yourself a hug.

“Really! Cross your arms in front of you and stroke your upper arms, or simply put your hands under your arms and hold yourself.

“Imagine loved ones (past or present) standing behind you and beside you – it soothes the soul and nervous system and can help with feelings of isolation.

“Make sure you check in with others too, ask how they are really going – listen – you don't have to fix – just listen to what they are saying and the feeling underneath and you can reflect that back.”

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health, wellness and beauty ACUPUNCTURE Anthony Brown Acupuncture Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner.

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

26 Coral St, Maleny Ph: 5435 2555

ASTROLOGY Chirone Shakti – Stargazer Astrology Insight into your relationships, family issues, spiritual purpose, life transitions, and your year ahead. Counselling astrologer with spiritual focus. Astrology courses and workshops. Ph: 0421 814459, www. chironeshakti.com.au

BOWEN THERAPISTS 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

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

Gentle, effective care for the whole family.

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

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

COUNSELLING & LIFE COACHING 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 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

ENERGY HEALING Tamara Maree-Intuitive Healing Over 20 years experience in Energy Healing, Channeled Guidance and Body Alignment.

Relax, reconnect and heal.

Contact Tamara Ph: 0428 821 575 Maleny

HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS 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

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HOME CARE

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

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

HYPNOTHERAPY 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 The Stillpoint - Katie White The Stillpoint is temporarily closed and will re-open as soon as it is safe to do so. In the meantime, stay well, stay calm.

26 Coral Street, Maleny.

Ph: 0400 722 786 for appts.

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

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

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

MIND BODY SOUL Healings Arts - Delphina Let the crystals illuminate your heart and soul.

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NATUROPATHS Marisa...Naturally Marisa T Kliese offers a complete Natural Therapy Clinic. Services include, Naturopathy, Herbal Medicine, Professional Counselling, Life Coaching, Spiritual Healing.

Ph: 5494 2627 Laurel Hefferon Naturopath & Herbalist BHSc Colonic Hydrotherapist & RN. Specialising in detoxification & healthy weight-loss, gut & digestive restoration, stress reduction, fatigue and post-viral syndromes. Comprehensive, individual and indepth approach to addressing the cause of illness and restoring optimal health, wellness & vitality.

Ph: 0401 750 255 www.awakeningcentre.com.au Pascale Richy Naturopath BHSc Herbal and Nutritional Medicine, Dietary and Life style Coaching. Optimise health and wellness with an evidence based, holistic and inclusive approach. Hormones, gut, weight, immune and mental health issues.

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

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

Medicare / Healthfund rebates may apply.

Contact Matt Vance 0415 463 976 www.hinterlandhypnotherapy.com.au

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

Ph: 5478 6600 www.rangeofmotion.com.au Maleny Osteopathy Assessing and solving your muscular, joint and spinal pain problems using ‘hands on’ manual therapy. Effective in treating postural strain, neck and back pain, aches, strains, stiffness, and sports injuries. Ph: 5494 2388 www.malenyosteopathy.com.au

YOGA PILATES AND MEDITATION Maleny Yoga Centre Shop 3 Rainforest Plaza Maple St Maleny.

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

ADVERTISE HERE for $33 per month for a minimum of 6 months.

Call 0414 432 423 for information.

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Only good will come of this

nly good will come of this, is one of my favourite affirmative statements to cue the unconscious mind to source the hidden blessing within everything that happens in our lives.

It reminds us that we are greater than external events. It trains our mind to soften the captivation that difficulties or obstacles use to narrow our field of attention.

The Corona crisis that currently hits us at every angle of our attention is revealing such an amazing variety of responses from people everywhere. We see so much love, humour and support pouring from and into people’s lives, that even this period of isolation and dire warning cannot block.

I’m finding more people genuinely responding to a “Good morning, beautiful day isn’t it?”

with a joyful response. This is an opportunity to be kind to one another, and remember that some people are filled with fear and insecurity, not just because of the virus, but also because of the effects it might cause that could have further implications not only on their health and that of their loved ones, but also on their financial security.

Whatever you give your attention to will grow. As always focusing exclusively on the problem will expand our awareness of the problem.

Becoming aware of what is occurring and then focusing your attention and responses on whatever you can do in the best possible way calms the mind and disperses some of the tensions that place, a greater burden on our immune systems and our decision making.

We are just starting to understand the power of

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the mind. Mindfulness, meditation and the power of visualisation (remember how it felt to run along the beach, and to feel the sunshine and the fresh clean air fill your body), this evokes a beneficial chemistry in the body.

Awareness of body posture makes a great difference to how your body and mind feels. Correct your diet and take appropriate herbs and vitamins.

Listen to inspiring and highly qualified individuals, examine everything, a break in routine is a great time to exercise the mind.

Even in physical isolation its vitally important to reach out and stay in touch with family and friends. Remember too, that you are part of a Great Mystery, and prayer can create unexplained miracles.

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521 Reesville Road, Reesville

45 of the finest Hinterland acres on offer!

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45 rolling green acres with amazing pockets of rainforest and dams • North easterly aspect with postcard perfect country views • Spacious 4 bedroom 2 bathroom renovated home – A great entertainer • Large centrally located kitchen flows out to the dining, lounge and sunroom • Elevated position with ample indoor and outdoor living areas • Substantial second home - 3 Bedroom 2 bathroom with high ceilings and views • Abundant water with huge dam plus secondary dam and 13 tanks • 7 Paddocks with yards and crush – Run 20-25 head all year round

• Huge work shed (16m x 12m) plus multiple additional sheds and storage areas • Whisper quiet location with absolute privacy assured • Too much to list – An inspection is a must!

112 North Maleny Road, North Maleny

Ultimate Hamptons Retreat - Nothing to do but enjoy!

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Built by award winning Muir Developments • Almost 350m2 luxurious living!

• Walk to town – Golf course • Huge 9.5m x 9m shed ideal for a caravan • Low maintenance ½+ acre allotment • Glorious views – Nothing to do but enjoy!

The enduring appeal of this immaculate master built four-bedroom home will not be lost on buyers who appreciate character and quality in a brilliant and convenient location, just a minute's drive from the main street of Maleny.

Bed: 7 Bath: 4 Car: 7 Land Size: 45.51ac Price: $1,695,000 Agency: RE/MAX Hinterland Contact: 0447 737 737 PH: 07 5408 4220

Sweeping Maleny countryside views to the north and south create an enviable aspect from anywhere within this spacious home. The home features a contemporary floor plan, with

2/10 Maple Street, Maleny Qld 4552

no expense spared. Offering a master suite, separate guest wing with 2 ensuite bedrooms and a generous study/library or further bedroom and of course, a state-of-the-art media room.

Bed: 4 Bath: 3 Car: 5 Land Size: 2242m2 Price: By Negotiation Agency: RE/MAX Hinterland Contact: 0447 737 737 PH: 07 5408 4220

2/10 Maple Street, Maleny Qld 4552

46 Gardners Lane, North Maleny

Owners meet the market! North Maleny Haven!

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Private North Maleny 7137m2 (1.7 acre) allotment with elevated views • Open plan kitchen, dining and lounge with fireplace and opening out to front and back verandahs • Spacious 4 bedrooms, master suite featuring walk in robe, ensuite and deck access • Two beautifully finished bathrooms, main with clawfoot bath and picture window • Open library or study retreat plus separate studio on entry – Perfect for the artist or home business • Polished timber floors, high ceilings and air conditioning throughout • Double garage with an additional third garage and carport • Terraced gardens with a wide variety of fruit trees and vegetable gardens

• Spring fed lake with charming paths through the gardens • Absolute peace and privacy – Whisper quiet location • Minutes from Maleny’s town centre, golf course and parkland with numerous walking tracks

Bed: 4 Bath: 2 Car: 4 Land Size: 7137m2 Price: by Negotiation Agency: RE/MAX Hinterland Contact: 0447 737 737 PH: 07 5408 4220

2/10 Maple Street, Maleny Qld 4552

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Digital Inspection video views have increased by 105%2

Engagement with 3D tours have increased by 357%2

Searches in the Buy site section are up 10% week on week. and 37% year on year3

Searches in the Rent site section are up 12% week on week, and 4% year on year3

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he property market in our beautiful hinterland is showing positive signs. Although enquiry numbers are down, the quality of buyers is definitely up. The digital space for buying property has been widely embraced, according to the latest realestate.com.au stats for Queensland, released in late April and pictured above.

Realestate.com.au have also said “Despite unprecedented lockdowns, Australia remains passionate about property with more than 1.4 million Australians1 continuing to visit realestate. com.au each day. Australians are spending their time at home researching the property market, with searches for properties for sale and rent increasing for the second week in a row. Property seekers also continue to engage heavily with digital tools like Digital Inspections and 3D tours to shortlist properties, ahead of making a private appointment with an agent.” Source Realestate.com.au

Digital media is what buyers are using to research and buy property. In Oct 2019 Brant and Bernhardt Property purchased the latest Matterport, 3D Virtual Tour equipment, to enable us to showcase your property at its very best, without the huge cost of external media companies. Giving you the greatest opportunity for buyers to put your property at the top of their list. Contact us today, to talk about how we can expertly market your property.

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

2/20 Maple Street, Maleny

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• Almost 35 acres of ‘A’ Grade Maleny countryside, graced with old world trees!

• Double lockup garage plus side carport – 2.4kw Solar installed

Land Size: 34.3 Ac

• Spacious Queenslander – Wrap around verandahs and decks - Privacy and views!

• Established Macadamia (80+) and Avocado (20+) orchards and a wide variety of other fruit trees!

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• Character filled with spacious rooms, feature lead light windows and pure wool carpets

• Onsite produce store frequented by many locals!

• Well-appointed country kitchen leading to the large dining room with fireplace

• Vegetable gardens and 2 x large workshops

• Ample living room in the formal lounge and library with a

• Spring fed dam plus bore and tanks to external taps.

cosy wood burning fireplace also!

• 3 x large poultry pens, Pig Sty, Chook Pen • Cattle yards, ramp and vet crush

UNDER CONTRACT

FOR SALE

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ADDRESS 2/10 Maple Street, Maleny, QLD 4552

Each office independently owned and operated

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07 5408 4220

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FOR SALE www.remaxhinterland.com.au/27lorikeet Location, Views, Aspect, Space, Design • Quality 3 bedroom plus study, 2 bathroom home • Media room (sound insulated) plus a great multi-use studio downstairs!

• Spacious 2163m2 allotment with perfect North Eastern aspect and huge valley views • Central kitchen with Stone tops - Perfect for entertaining

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• All weather indoor outdoor living on the fantastic deck • Ducted air-conditioning and solar power • Ample workshop room on the lower level too!

Price: Offers Over $685,000

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FOR SALE

• Double garage plus workshop space • Room for the caravan too!

SOLD

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FOR SALE www.remaxhinterland.com.au/22ronald Looking to buy an absolute bargain? HERE IT IS! • 5 Bedroom 3 Bathroom home plus Study • Multiple living and entertaining areas – Inside and out • Self-contained Studio with kitchenette, bathroom & laundry • 5.45 Acres with a perfect Northerly aspect • Salt water chlorinated inground pool & entertaining gazebo

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• Impressive raised vegetable gardens & ample fruit trees • 10kw Solar power - Connected to grid • Great bore in addition to 50,000L water tank • Plenty of shed and workshop space plus Chicken coup • All asphalt driveway and fully fenced with electric gates.

www.remaxhinterland.com.au/20mccarthy

remaxhinterland.com.au

ADDRESS 2/10 Maple Street, Maleny, QLD 4552

Each office independently owned and operated

OFFICE

07 5408 4220

EMAIL

sales@remaxhinterland.com.au

Price: $745,000

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE

www.remaxhinterland.com.au/440mkr

Price: Offers Over $785,000

FOR SALE www.remaxhinterland.com.au/kirrama Large Freehold Rural Lots - 1.25 acres - Nth Maleny!

Kirrama Park Maleny is a unique place to live. A private, securely gated community for those who have a high standard of lifestyle in mind. Set amongst 28 acres, with over 10 acres of private parkland and common property for you to enjoy; along with the native wallabies and waterbirds. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to secure vacant acreage land in the highly sought-after North Maleny region.

Price: From $445,000 Land Size: From 5000m2 RE/MAX Hinterland M 0447 737 737

The 1.25-acre Freehold (5,000m2) Lots in Stage 1 land release offer gorgeous views over the established landscaped park. This allows residents the perfect balance between space and easy-care living. Call today!

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FOR SALE

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UNDER CONTRACT

Price: $429,000

FOR SALE

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Price: Outstanding Buying!

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ADDRESS 2/10 Maple Street, Maleny, QLD 4552

Each office independently owned and operated

OFFICE

07 5408 4220

EMAIL

sales@remaxhinterland.com.au

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Price: Offers Over $395,000

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FOR SALE www.remaxhinterland.com.au/124burgum Magnificent North Maleny Acres and Home

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Price: Price By Negotiation Land Size: 10.08 ha

• Multiple living areas both inside and out

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• 6 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 3 Car residence • 25 blue chip North Maleny acres with great views

• Lower level is fully self-contained • Beautiful rolling hills views with multiple building sites

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• Large spring fed dam, central to the property • Water features surround, with bore and 30,000 gallon tank.

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ADDRESS 2/10 Maple Street, Maleny, QLD 4552

Each office independently owned and operated

OFFICE

07 5408 4220

EMAIL

sales@remaxhinterland.com.au

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BRAYDEN & KYARNE CTS, IMBIL 14 NEW LOTS FROM $179,000

162 WALLI CRK RD, KENILWORTH ONLINE AUCTION

26 PHILIP ST, KENILWORTH ONLINE AUCTION

A new subdivision is underway at Brayden & Kyarne Cts, 5 minutes from Imbil. Predominantly natural bush blocks in a private, peaceful setting.

Lot sizes range from 2 to 13.5 acres and will have sealed road frontage, a driveway entrance and mains power & phone will be available. The earlier you look, the greater the selection!

A long driveway delivers you to a classic Queensland home set in established grounds. The home is a pleasure to inspect with a choice of entertaining/relaxation spots. There’s 3 bedrooms inside plus a studio set away from the home. Walli Creek is a definite feature of this 31 acre property that has 3 paddocks and 3 dams.

This immaculately presented 3brm weatherboard-clad home is sited on a double block that totals 1,586m2. The house is wholly contained on one of the lots and therefore, it can be sold as one parcel or two separate lots. The area of each lot is approximately the same. The home has been completely renovated to a high standard.

16 BLUFF RD, KENILWORTH $830,000 Two homes on 36 acres! The main 3brm house has commanding views of the Bluff and the Mary Valley. The second home is a modest cottage with a large covered deck. This block is suited to agriculture (formerly a vineyard) and grazing, with two dams, plenty of natural bush, total privacy and views to die for!

MALENY HARDWARE & RURAL SUPPLIES With MOTHERS DAY just around the corner, why not drop in to see our large range of pots, plants, Sloggers shoes and gardening accessories.

Mother’s Day

With the COOLER NIGHTS approaching, we now have a range of fire pits and braziers to keep you warm.

Bagged firewood also available.

We hope all our customers have stayed safe during these challenging times and thank you all for your support.

From the team at Maleny Hardware & Rural Supplies.

5494 2302 | 31 Coral Street MALENY www.malenyhardwareandrural .com.au

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professional services

ACCOUNTING

LEGAL SERVICES

Chartered Accountant with Masters of Business Administration Many years’ experience in the commercial world.

Strategic planning, management accounting and business systems advice and expertise.

Contact Mike 0417 713 160 or mike@shinebc.com.au shinebusinessconsultancy.com.au

ADVERTISING Hinterland Times Karen is your advertising contact for the Hinterland Times.

Mobile: 0414 432 423 Email: karen@hinterlandtimes.com.au

FINANCE Maleny Credit Union We have the experience to provide financial solutions for your everyday life. All loan approvals and other key decisions are made locally by people you can talk to.

Contact Sandra Today 5499 8988 Doug Tognolini – iQ Money Management “Growing & Protecting your Wealth” We provide a full range of financial services including; Superannuation (including SMSF’s), Retirement Planning, Wealth Creation & Life Insurance. Ph: 5442 2764 / 0409 594 044

REAL ESTATE

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

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

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

Ray White Maleny One of the leading real estate agency’s for the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Unit 1, 5 Maple Street, Maleny Ph: 5499 9966 http://raywhitemaleny.com.au/

Baker Robinson Lawyers Steve Robinson, 20 years experience.

Professional and friendly Legal Team.

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

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

NDIS PLAN MANAGEMENT Shauna Brennan – Lime Tree Bookkeeping NDIS Registered Plan Manager & Certified Bookkeeper 12+ years experience managing disability and community funding. Professional, friendly, personalised NDIS Plan Management services.

Ph: 5472 4261 E: info@limetreebookkeeping.com.au

TRAVEL AGENTS

GRAPHIC AND WEB DESIGN

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

Flowering Design Working at home? Your online presence is crucial now! We are ready to refresh your site, create a new one, or add an online shop.

Leanne 0438 179 748 www.floweringdesign.com.au

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

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

GOVERNMENT SERVICES QGAP Maleny - Maleny Police Station Mon, Tue, Thurs 9am – 12noon & 12:30pm – 2pm New Registrations & Housing close 11am & 1pm Transport & Main Roads (NOT Driver Licensing) / Births, Deaths & Marriages, Seniors Card Applications / & more. EFTPOS & Credit cards preferred. Manager Judy Phipps 10 Macadamia Drive Maleny – Ph: 07 5420 5320

Book your classified listing today!

Contact Karen Muir

0414 432 423

advertising@hinterlandtimes.com.au

trade and services

AIR CONDITIONING Range Airconditioning Lic. No L016305 Supply and installation of high quality, energy efficient, ducted and wall mounted reverse cycle, split air conditioning systems for cooling, heating and de-humidification.

Ph Yelma on 5494 3459 or 0421 488 048 E: rangeaircon@gmail.com

ANTENNAS 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 Merv Schulz Maleny TV Antennas Est business in Maleny and the hinterland for over 30 years. For all your digital TV reception / antenna needs, including satellite installations.

Insurance quotes. Friendly reliable service.

0418 774 958, or in the evenings on 5494 2876.

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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

BUILDING DESIGN AND DRAFTING Design and Drafting by Anna Paroz Plans for new homes , renovations and interior design. Together we will create, discuss and document your house plans and specifications, so you are ready for your builder.

E: anna.paroz@gmail.com www. skhemesdesign.com.au

CARPENTRY 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CLOCK REPAIR continued

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN continued

Master Craftsman clock and watch maker Repairs to clocks or watches from old to new, over 45 yrs experience. Free quotes in your presence when bringing your timepiece, house calls and small repairs on the spot.

Peter 0488 423 724.

ELECTRICIAN

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.

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

GAS SERVICES

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

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

Exclusive Gallery and Exhibition Room, Montville Hinterland. Appointment only 0431 982 393 www.tinacooper.com Wolfgang Engel Red Door Glass Gallery, Studio & Glass repair.

Creating original glass art, jewellery, tea light candle holder. Handmade glass pen and sets that write beautifully. By Appointment. Ph 0417 194 329 www.wolfgangengelartglass.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

PLASTERING Castle Plaster P/L Fibrous Plaster and Plasterboard-fixing, setting, cornices, steel frames and suspended ceilings.

New homes and renovations. No job too big or small. Est 1980 Contact John: 0417 275 241

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Mungo MacCallum

To our community We’re here to support you during these strange and difficult times.

Your Council website has many programs, online events and resources for you, your family and businesses so you can stay connected, stay healthy, save money and entertain. Visit Council’s website or join us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Above all, stay connected. We’re just a click away.

STAY home, CONNECT online, CREATE projects To help you stay connected while at home, Council has developed a range of online programs for all ages, to educate, inspire and entertain. Choose from a wide variety of workshops, kids’ art activities, gardening and permaculture lessons, early literacy, rhyming, science activities, virtual tours, historical stories and more. We’d love you to share your experiences with our programs on social media using #StayConnectCreate. Find out more on Council’s website.

CUSTOMER CONTACT

sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Council/Contact-Council

#CovidKindness - how you can help Don’t forget to download your #CovidKindness postcard from our website and pop it in your neighbour’s mailbox with your contact info and your offer of help.

Covid support For the latest information about Council facilities and services and business assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic visit www.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au/coronavirus.

Living smart Articles you’ll want to read, free courses you’ll want to do, life hacks you need to know and events to join while at home on lock down.

Find all this and more on Council’s Living Smart website. Check out the free permaculture course and gardening resources, articles on washing the food you bring home; how to make tasty meals from your left overs, and the Spare Harvest marketplace connecting people to share and swap items.

Visit www.livingsmartqld.gov.au and sign up for the enewsletter.

Representing you If you haven’t had chance to meet the councillors representing you and your division, visit Council’s website to view their profiles and contact details.

Online library services Access Sunshine Coast Libraries' eLibrary anytime and anywhere, 24/7. Check out the latest eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eMusic, eMovies and more.

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COVID app

must admit to a moment of apprehension before unloading the COVID-19 app; anything that involves Amazon or Stuart Robert has to be either incompetent or dodgy or both.

But the case for using it is irresistible, not only because it is the carrot Scott Morrison is dangling to allow us out of lockdown, but because it is simply good sense.

Fears about privacy are almost certainly misplaced, but even if they were valid, the thunder of hoof beats when the horse is bolted is long gone. If either the multinationals or the government really want to spy on us we have willingly offered them far more dangerous tools for the task.

And although I doubt that the app will be anything like as effective as Morrison is promising, it will help, which in these troubled times is all that matters.

And obviously a great many Australians agree; even with the usual technical problems over implementation, the take-up rate is highly promising – by last week about four million of us.

But given that Morrison says he wants 40 percent, before lifting the lockdown, a figure which Greg Hunt quantifies as 10 million, there is still a long way to go. At Friday’s press conference Morrison was all but obsessive, delivering what sounded very much like an ultimatum: download the app, you slack bastards, or I’ll lock you down forever and throw away the key.

Given the innate scepticism of the population over climate change, vaccination, fluoridation, 5G - science itself, in fact – the idea that listening to those who actually know the area may be a welcome novelty.

A pity that even if it kicks in this time, it is unlikely to continue.

And there are a few other caveats before we can get down to the serious exercise of picking the many locks of business as usual. Some states are still seeking increased testing, others want enhanced tracking and locating of potential victims.

But almost all are starting to ease the wards in one way or the other, from the promise of almost complete liberation of a hopefully Corona-free South Australia to a cautious permission for two visitors in isolation in New South Wales.

And this uncoordinated unravelling will bring new problems for our great pandemic leader. It is fair to say that much of the leap in ScoMo’s polled popularity has come from the perception that he is the one in charge – the man.

One reason that the same popularity has not dragged up his government with him is the view that he is something of a one-man band. His constant media appearances, with both their almost imperial edicts to cosy living room chats have been convincing and reassuring.

But it will be hard to sustain that agenda if the various premiers go off on their own, as they are clearly determined to do. About the only way to bring them back into line is to pre-empt them - for the commonwealth to start lifting restrictions on a national

level, which is no doubt why Morrison is personally foreshadowing an early mark as a reward for obedience.

Apart from the obvious logistical difficulties of putting such a program in place, it would put Morrison’s own political schedule awry.

The current plan was the big statement on May 11, ready for the latest truncated session of parliament.

And we have been told by Morrison and his ministers that it will not be entirely good news. The restrictions will become fewer. But so, in near future, will be the economic stimuli that have justified them.

In particular, NewStart will revert to its cruel and derisory level of $40 a day, in spite of pleas across the board for it to remain. And some other benefits will also fade away, perhaps before many have even been accessed in the short time frame available to them.

This, Morrison insists, was always the idea: a temporary emergency measure before the revitalized economy snaps back in all its resilient glory. But the economists, both local and international, are now making increasingly gloomy predictions that this is unlikely to happen.

And Morrison’s promise of a big boost to growth will take a while to materialise – if indeed it happens at all, which given the global uncertainties (not to mention the local variety) looks pretty dubious.

There will be immense pressure for the government to leave the largesse that the punters expected and in some cases have become used to, especially as unemployment now appears to rise by at least a million – horrendous figures not just for the politics, but for the hit on both revenue and spending.

Morrison used to talk about the crisis running over six months; he (and we) will be lucky if we get out of it in a year, and probably longer. The push will be not for removing the stimulus but for reinforcing it, for continued spending and more spending.

And this does not mean following the tired old formula of company tax cuts and industrial relations reform – union bashing. What the vast majority of the nervous and insecure will demand will be, as always, immediate relief – money in the pocket. The contradictory imperatives of politics and policy will become stark, there will be no painless solutions.

And as this realisation sinks in, Morrison is facing a by-election. Given his personal approval rating, this might have been welcome news, a rare chance for the government to snatch an opposition seat.

But as noted, the other numbers do not look so good – the two party preferred vote is neck and neck in NewsPoll, Labor is holding its ground, and while Morrison is way ahead of Anthony Albanese as preferred prime minister, the opposition leader has kept his own approval rating relatively stable.

This has been no mean feat given Morrison’s unrelenting media blitz and the publicly funded campaign that has accompanied it, and an ominous sign for the government in what looks like a very difficult year ahead. Like COVID-19 itself, it ain’t over yet.

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

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

No ‘What’s On’ (apart from Mother’s Day on May 10!) as we wait for things to shift, so in the meantime we will bring you positive local stories or useful information you may need.

Community matters ‘Notice’ something different in Flaxton? Ali, Alex and Sophia Hoffmann who live on Flaxton Mill Road have put up a community notice board in front of their property.

Alex made it out of recycled materials in their backyard and Sophia, a student at Maleny High School, painted the sign.

“Flaxton is home to many retirees and accessing changing information about important services was initially a real worry” explains Ali. “Not everyone is tech savvy and many don’t use social media or feel confident shopping online. This way they can see who is delivering up here and on what day.”

This information gives some independence back to more vulnerable community members enabling them to stay safe during isolation. There are several local growers and producers who would normally be at the Montville and Witta markets who are now offering home delivery services.

The board has been received very positively by the local community and with a new joke or cartoon posted every day, one local resident thanked Ali describing it as the ‘highlight of her walk’!

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Information for Queenslanders with disability

Via the Queensland Government, an army of volunteers is growing to make sure Queenslanders who are most at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic have enough food and access to the medication they need, and will help them stay connected through call or video chats. This includes all Queenslanders over 70 years of age; Queenslanders over 65 years of age with underlying health issues and Indigenous Queenslanders over the age of 50 with one or more chronic diseases.

Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) in partnership with the Queensland Government have information and support available for people with a disability on the QDN website (qnd.org.au/home/ covid-19).

The Community Recovery Hotline—a free call on 1800 173 349—will link seniors and other vulnerable Queenslanders to essential services, food and support.

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Local support has also come from Montville Mist Springwater owners, Peter and Alli. RHPT client, Pauline, had just completed the SPEAK OUT!® program when she approached Alli for a donation of bottled water for people with Parkinson’s when they attend therapy at Restoring Hope Parkinson’s Therapy (RHPT).

Pauline has advice for anyone with Parkinson’s, “Look at the SPEAK OUT!® program if you want to get your voice heard and confidence back.”

Visit: rhptherapy.org.au

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If you need health advice or information while in self-isolation call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or visit the Queensland Health website, qld.gov.au/health.

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

For mental health and wellbeing support, visit: unitingcareqld.com.au or beyondblue.org.au or call 1800 512 348 for support.

April: ANZAC Day Services, Sunshine Coast Ukulele Festival

Financial support Pete and Ali of Montville Mist Springwater with their donation

The Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787 is available for information and referrals for people with disabilities who need help because of coronavirus, as well as for families, carers, support workers and services.

For information about the Australian Government’s support for people impacted by COVID-19, including Economic Support Payments and allowances for people who are in quarantine or self-isolation and can’t work, visit the Services Australia website (servicesaustralia. gov.au) or call 132 468.

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