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Our house has had a month of various bugs and lurgies and we are well and truly over it. All I can say is ROLL ON SPRING. (This is coming from someone who usually loves winter.) Time for lighter evenings, lighter clothes, barbecues and cold beverages!

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We have a great September issue for you, with places to escape, markets to visit, entertainment to enjoy, and a new motoring page for the automobile enthusiasts out there. Local Musings packs a punch about trust in politics, and the Letters page has views on masks, Voluntary Assisted Dying and NBN.

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t’s dragging on, this Covid stuff, isn’t it! Everyone is tired, and the morale is slipping. Thank goodness for people like Kevin Bryant, the unofficial mayor of Nambour, who sees the best in life, whatever the circumstances. And Sharon Morrissey, whose kindness knows no bounds when it comes to saving horses destined for the knackers’ yard. Reading about them in this month’s HT lifted my spirits.

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We also have a plea from Martin Duncan, aka Sunshine Coast Foodie, to keep shopping, ordering, gifting and sharing local. You can find his suggested plan of attack for us to support local businesses on page 15.

and much more!

You may also be wondering where the HT/SCT Young Writer of the Year announcement is… Well, we have mentioned it on social media, but we made the decision to postpone it to October. The reason being the snap lockdown - some local schools needed more time to collate their stories for us as they lost a week, and we were happy to do that. We are busily reading the entries now!

Well, it’s time for me to dose up, inhale some steam, and get myself fighting fit ready for the month ahead. Regular walks and a regular routine are on the agenda – how many of you are also keen to shake off the winter blues?

Students from Montville State School will celebrate the 125-year anniversary with staff and community this September.

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Whatever you have planned, I hope you have a spring in your step and hope in your heart.

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e love Palmwoods – it has a friendly community, a sense of history, and is a great place to raise a family.

Today, as it was in its early history (the late 1880s), the local economy thrives on farming, fine food places, and tourism. The Palmwoods Spring Harvest Festival, established in 2017, was created to connect the growing community and enjoy a celebration of the rich culture of this special town.

“The 2021 Palmwoods Spring Harvest Festival is an opportunity for residents and visitors to experience this town’s approach to life,” said Palmwoods Community Business Association (PCBA) Vice President, Jenny McCafferty.

“We have an authentic and unique heritage precinct to share, a multicultural community, fresh produce, local bespoke industries, and visitors can enjoy seeing local creative artists in a range of interactive workshops and events.”

Due to the huge success of the festival in 2019, businesses and community groups are keen to participate.

This year the festival has been extended to four weeks to enable a spread of activities with minimal overlap. The festival will take place from the first day of spring until September 26, 2021.

The longer festival will enable better timeframes for families on budgets and activate partnerships between business and community groups, particularly by incorporating part of the school holiday period.

“The timing of events will include various times of the day and week so that as many people as possible are able to participate,” explained Jenny.

“We aim to support the creative arts and foster lifelong learning and creativity within the community, and promote social inclusion and friendship through small workshops, activities, and social events.

“Ultimately, we want to create a sense of belonging.”

You can give your tastebuds a treat with a fully catered Harvest Dinner on Picabeen Green; celebrate at the Spring Harvest Ball; join the family movie night; take part in free and ticketed activities and workshops; sample local produce; enjoy live music and entertainment, and take part in literary, health, fitness and sustainability workshops.

“There is so much to experience in this wonderful town,” said Jenny. “And we are delighted to be able to support so many who have been hit so hard by Covid restrictions.”

The program will, wherever possible, be provided by local contractors and suppliers. It will also include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and multicultural elements, such as art, music, food, and storytelling.

the community garden, local halls, local parks, and Palmwoods Piccabeen Green Town Square.

“It’s a special month, all about connecting people and celebrating our unique town,” Jenny smiled.

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Then in the blink of an eye, Sharon’s world was turned upside down when she was involved in a car accident.

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and rehabilitation. The lesions on my brain after the accident caused my mid-line to shift. I’d fall over constantly, I couldn’t be left on my own – I’d go out and get lost. I couldn’t put horse feed in the bucket – I’d miss the bucket.”

It also impacted her ability to read, write and count, everyday functions that previously, she had been highly skilled in.

When her doctors told her ‘that’s as good as it’s going to get’, the rebellious side of her Irish background kicked in and she told herself: I don’t think so! Just get on with it! Sharon Morrissey with Storm, her first rescue horse when she was still a teenager, who lived to 32

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Having grown up with an uncle and aunt who bred racehorses, Sharon always loved horses. At age 17 she rescued her first horse – Storm – from a riding school, much to the chagrin of her parents.

She agisted him out, and every day would ride him over the sand dunes and along the beach. He lived to the age of 32, dying with Sharon by his side.

Over the years, Sharon had become familiar with equine assisted therapy and, after the accident, decided to try it on herself to see if it worked.

Equine assisted therapy is a recognised treatment that promotes human physical and mental health simply by being with, and interacting with horses. It is used to help those with Autism, Asperger’s, depression, anxiety, stress and post-traumatic stress disorder and many other conditions.

This will not be news to those of you who are attached to your fur and feather babies, whether it’s one with a wagging tail, a comforting purr or cheerful chirp, you will understand the healing qualities of pets.

So it’s unsurprising that Sharon went on to experience remarkable improvements through her involvement with horses.

In fact, her doctor ended up diagnosing her with ‘adjustment disorder’.

Sharon is slowly winning the trust of the abused horses

“It’s a real thing. Apparently I didn’t adjust to being disabled!” she proudly declares.

“It’s proven that horses help with cognitive skills, which is where it helped me,” says Sharon.

But Sharon isn’t the only one to benefit. Since her accident, she has been on a mission to save as many horses as possible from the knackeries and give them a second chance by using them for equine assisted therapy, though many are traumatised from abuse.

With some help from John Chatterton Affiliative Horsemanship, which encourages bonding as opposed to domination, Sharon is learning how to slowly win the trust of the abused horses.

“I’ve done some work with autistic children and special needs kids, and worked with kids who are in danger of becoming complete delinquents. It’s amazing to see how they interact with the horses and how the horses interact with them.”

Relying totally on her own cash reserves, Sharon has rehomed dozens of horses, but currently has a herd across different locations in South-East Queensland.

She monitors social media where she sees posts about horses being sold for pet food.

“The doggers and meatbuyers pick up a horse for $60, and they can sell it for meat value for $300–$400,” she explains. But Sharon has to fork out around $400– $500 to save the horse. “It’s all about money.”

Some of the horses Sharon has saved, which are now thriving

“Horses are not disposable. We live in such a disposable world. Can’t ride that horse? Just get rid of it.

“Horses feel, they connect, they bond, they grieve.

They are more than just something to ride and to dispose of. They can help with your mental and physical health.”

If you would like to help Sharon and Storm’s Sanctuary, donations of feed and volunteers to work with the horses (grooming, feeding) are appreciated. Contact Sharon via messenger on the Storm's Sanctuary facebook page.

Many of the horses she has saved were starving, malnourished, had been whipped, electrocuted, used in rodeos, chased by cars, or hobbled and left in a paddock without water.

“Some of them had collapsed, some I thought were foals but they were three-year olds. Most are terrified of humans. Some I still can’t touch.”

With the cost of hand-feeding the horses draining her own resources, Sharon recently bought acreage at Hunchy in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Called ‘Storm’s Sanctuary’ in memory of Sharon’s first horse, the facility will become a wellness centre for equine assisted therapies and retreats with horses.

The grassy paddocks and natural water holes will help to reduce Sharon’s feed costs, though the horses still require ongoing attention for their teeth, hooves and other healthcare like worming.

Sharon finds it abhorrent that people treat horses as a disposable item.

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Summer’s Journey

Miss Australian International Pageant Pre Teen Queensland State Finalist, 11-year-old Summer Lambert, is an inspirational local girl with autism, raising money for a worthy cause and living her life with passion.

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Anne is proud to pass the beauty pageant torch down to the motivated and determined Summer, an ambitious 11-year-old who has her sights on a modelling career and fundraising for charity.

“Back when I competed there wasn’t much around in the way of charity events. Miss Australia ran for 45 years and raised upwards of $87 million for The Cerebral Palsy Alliance so there was a huge positive impact on the community,” Anne shares.

Anne believes the experience is as much a benefit to the girls and the community now as it was then.

“Stepping outside your comfort zone and doing something for the community makes you feel good about yourself as well, it gives back to you ten times what you put in.

“I wasn’t a very public person. When I was approached to do the pageant I said, ‘you’re joking aren’t

ya?’ Representing a large portion of people was daunting and an important responsibility, however it was a lot of fun and I enjoyed it.”

Anne won two titles.

One was specifically Miss Sunshine Coast Charity.

I won that title alongside Miss Sunshine Coast. I raised roughly $3,200 which went to the pageant’s chosen charity, The Cerebal Palsy Alliance. I did this through selling a lot, and I mean a lot, of raffle tickets, dinner and show events and donut drives alongside other things. I learnt so much.”

And now Summer is following in her footsteps. The Miss Pre-Teen Australia State Finalist has already attended lunches, important community events, networked with local businesses and is raising money and awareness for her chosen charity.

“It’s all very much about charity. There is the whole pageant side of things, but the charity side is a huge part of it.

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“I support a small charity called Citizens Advocacy and they help people with intellectual disabilities. I really wanted to show the great work that they do and help them out.

“I have chosen Sunshine Coast Citizenship Advocacy as my charity platform because not many people actually know about it. Their volunteers give their participants (usually intellectually impaired) a voice,” Summer says proudly.

Citizens Advocacy Group is a charity that establishes oneto-one relationships between a person with an intellectual disability and someone from within the community, who volunteers their time to be a ‘citizen’ that provides practical and emotional support.

It is deliberate that they are not health professionals, as many of the people in the program already have a lot of those in their lives.

For Summer, she has seen first-hand how they help people, and as a young person with autism she knows how important support networks are.

“When my mum was pregnant with my brother Hervey, she was going through a very rough stage with her anxiety … and a person from Citizen Advocacy really helped her out.

“I want to help them out because I believe they need more advocates and funding so they can do this, so they can help other people in the community,” she says proudly.

With an impressive sense of civic duty and empathy on such young shoulders, Summer says she has a lot of inspirational adults in her life.

From her dance teachers, Tony and Tayla Iles from Diamond Dance Company in Woombye, who have always encouraged her, to her stepdad who helps people every day through his chiropractic business, Woombye Chiropractic, to the local businesses that have supported her in her pageant journey, like Gem’s Hair Studio in Coes Creek and Beauty By Kace in Nambour, amongst others.

She has absolutely loved having the chance to meet local leaders along the journey too, a highlight she says is meeting local legend and community icon Jenny McKay, and business owners from the area.

“I’ve met people like Robert Skelton MP. He is really inspiring, he is this cool person and he treats everyone the same, and that’s important. I think leaders should be really involved in the community, and also treat us all like we are the same.”

Summer says she is learning so much about herself, leadership and community and looks forward to how much this experience will help her grow.

“I hope to gain confidence with public speaking, to meet new people, to learn how to speak for a cause and to improve my English, spelling and grammar through all of the pieces of writing which are involved.

“I hope to make a difference to my platform, Sunshine Coast Citizen Advocacy, and also to the lives of children struggling with autism and anxiety.”

Summer’s passion is an inspiration to us all that giving back to our community is often where we can find that joy and an important sense of purpose that so many of us look for.

Summer’s grandmother, Anne Lambert, won two titles in beauty pageants and raised over $3,000 for charity in 1974

Summer hopes to raise $3,000 for Sunshine Coast Citizen Advocacy during her pageant journey.

With many events and catwalks coming up, you can follow along with Summer and support her by liking her Facebook page Summer-Lambert-Miss-Pre-TeenAustralia-International-State-Finalist-QLD or by donating directly via gofund.me/e01db1f1

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Suggestions for Lock Down times Queensland seems to be doing well regarding lock downs at present compared to the other states. However, recently I read an article suggesting this was a real opportunity to get some of those things done that we put in the “too hard” basket.

The first was a chance to make sure your will is up to date or to have one drawn up. We recommend engaging a solicitor to assist in preparing your will and not using a WILL KIT. A will kit is less likely to be legally binding as a will must conform to strict legal requirements. We have found that the Public Trustee is very difficult to deal with and we believe it is worth paying a solicitor and appointing individual executors who you believe will carry out your wishes after your death.

As an adjunct to your will, Scott Pape of The Barefoot Investor prepared a document entitled “Everything In One Place”. This is a document where you can put lots of information such as contact numbers of important people, bank, insurance, medical details and passwords etc all together. It includes “A Final Message” which provides an opportunity to write special messages to family and loved ones that aren’t normally in a will. This document along with your will, can make a tragic and stressful time so much easier for loved ones when you are no longer around.

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Nambour’s unofficial mayor Standing with dapper elegance is the unofficial mayor of Nambour, body tilted slightly to one side leaning on a stylish cane as he tips his top hat in greeting. The oldworld gentlemanly charm is a stark contrast in a crowd of bustling people with Covid masks.

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Local award-winning wearable art artist and photographer Larissa Salton says Kevi is Nambour’s mascot/ mayor.

“He walks from his home in the morning dressed in fine clothing that has been recycled from the local op shops or some of the local seamstresses in town including me - have created jackets for him.

“He completes this ritual daily, walking into town he pops into the local shops to say hi and has a chat. Kevi is a friendly character who will always greet you with a smile, a handshake or for those he knows well - a hug. He has also been known to hand out a rose or two to the ladies.

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“He is an advocate for our town’s annual Retro Rocks Festival, always on the hunt for fundraising. He loves to have a chat with those less fortunate, or with those from higher social ranks, there’s a sense of calmness and town pride that Kevi holds dear.

“I have known him for over 15 years. I have sat and had coffee on the occasion of a hot or rainy day and have seen him walking to or from home and have picked him up for a lift to get out from the elements. He is an

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all-round fantastic Nambour community member,” Larissa says with great warmth.

Kevin (Kevi) relaxes in his chair as he talks, over a coffee, at local business Café Bella, where he is personally greeted by the staff like an old friend.

“Last year I got a Christmas card from Paul Skelton at Keyline Realty saying happy 30th birthday in your house Kevi! Thirty years. That is the longest I have ever stuck at anything!”

Kevi says moving to Nambour was a life-changing investment.

“I decided one day to stop running amok, just get serious and really do something.” When a chance came to buy in Nambour, he took it.

Although Nambour was initially quite different to the bustling music scene he was used to. “After six o’clock, back in the day, they rolled the footpaths up and unplugged the lights, it was dead, and I thought, ‘this is boring’. But I came for the real estate!

“There is no way I was going to be able to buy a fivebedroom house in Sydney for 57 thousand. I left Sydney Unofficial Nambour Mayor, Kevi, with one of his local fans image Larissa Salton

because of the rents, and three months after I left, they closed the place down I was working.” Lucky timing, he says.

Nambour’s biggest issue, at the moment according to Kevi, is the rising costs of rents, houses and living. He has enormous compassion for people, for those that find themselves homeless and struggling to get by, and he says we must all remind ourselves, but for one event in any of our lives, any one of us could find ourselves homeless too.

When you ask about the current issues of Nambour, about families that have been here for generations moving away because of the housing crisis, he says it reminds him of what happened in Sydney, people just can’t afford it anymore.

centre, they go to Woollies, Big W and then they go home, they don’t get out and they don’t see anything.

“There is a whole world out there you aren’t even seeing if you just go to Coles and go home.

“Explore the town,” he says proudly, “Go find the new businesses that have sprung up. Say hello. Meet the people.”

Part 2 in October’s issue: Kevi talks about the Australian music scene, his experiences with AC/DC band members, Retro Rocks in Nambour with its custom cars, Rockabilly vibe and ‘50s fashion, and making the most of life.

“I know a single mum who was lucky to get into a caravan park. I have friends of mine paying $150 a month just on medication, and they are on a pension. They are not going to the RSL, they are not going out for dinner, they are not playing a game of bowls. Not even going out for a coffee.

“People say, ‘but they own a house’. Yeah, but they are just existing. Times are tough.

“When you are really struggling on the pension, of course you consider going somewhere else and buying something cheaper. At the end of the day, you do have to say to yourself. Do you want to live or exist? And there is a difference.”

Kevi says what really makes Nambour so special is that it is full of good people.

“I know nearly every business owner in this whole town. They are all amazing. It’s a good positive vibe, lots of good people doing good things.

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“Last couple of years the shops have been starting to fill out too. There are new businesses moving to Nambour and setting up, and that is good to see.

“Sometimes someone says to me, ‘oh all the shops are empty’. I say not all the shops! Have you walked around lately?

“Leave the car at home and walk around. Go and see.

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An important consideration to contemplate when starting a new business is the type of business structure that best suits your needs. Issues that you should consider when choosing the suitable structure range from on issues of liability and how best to protect yourself and your business from liability to financial and practical concerns.

1. SOLE TRADER Assets and liabilities of the business belongs to the owner of the business – you. As there is no fire wall between your personal and business assets you would be personally liable in all aspects of your business.

Some of the advantages are that this is a simple structure to set up and maintain; your retain effective control and as you are not an employee of your business you don’t have to make compulsory superannuation contributions, pay payroll tax or workers’ compensation for yourself.

The greatest disadvantage is the unlimited liability which means that your personal assets are at risk should you be sued.

2. PARTNERSHIPS A partnership is not a separate legal entity but rather an association of individuals or entitles which come together for the purpose of carrying on a business activity with a view to making a profit. The assets of the partnership belong to the individual partners jointly rather than to a separate legal entity. The greatest advantage is probably that it is relatively easy and cheap to set up. But again the main disadvantage is the issue of the joint and several liability of partners. In practical terms this means that should one partner be unable to pay his or her share of a partnership debt then the remaining partner is fully liable for the whole of that debt despite any agreement to the contrary between the partners.

3. COMPANY A company is a separate legal entity and capable of owning assets it its own name. The main advantages are that this structure has limited liability for its shareholders, it is a structure which is commercially well understood and accepted and there are many choices as to the distribution of profits and losses to the shareholders. The greatest disadvantage is that it is expensive to set up and to maintain as it requires greater accounting and accountability obligations than say a sole trader. Control of the company lies with its directors so this may or may not be a disadvantage.

IN CONCLUSION As a guideline, the characteristics of a good business structure are flexibility so that the structure can cope with changing circumstances with minimum consequences to the business; minimisation of exposure to liability; minimisation of costs such as tax and the efficient distribution of profits and losses.

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Kay Ridge shares her views over coffee in Maleny - image Victoria McGuin

Kay Ridge is a breath of fresh air. Her welcoming smile, her enthusiasm, and her passion for everything she is involved in is infectious. Maleny is in good hands with Kay as the recently elected president of the Maleny Chamber of Commerce.

Kay is on a mission for the town of Maleny and its surrounds. “I really aim to nurture an environment in the

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hinterland that supports people in business all across the Range. Everywhere is interlinked and it is important to highlight and promote that, but Maleny is obviously my main focus.”

A New Zealander by birth, Kay moved to Australia when she was 20. “I basically lived very cheaply in Darwin.

When I arrived at the airport, the terminal was a tin shed.

I couldn’t work out why it was so hot and thought it was the jet’s engines!” Kay laughed. After a year there, Kay caught the bus to Sydney, which took three days.

“It was disgusting. Hot, sweaty, dirty, and the bus broke down five minutes away from the terminal. I didn’t know how far away I was, so I just sat on the bus for an extra hour!” Kay lived with her brother and his girlfriend for a while, and it was during this time that she met her future husband, Richard.

“My brother and Richard both worked for LEP International (a freight company) and Richard was having a birthday party, which I gatecrashed – that was 36 years ago.”

The couple lived in Sydney for ten years.

“I was working for the airlines as a sales rep and had a promotion to Brisbane, but before that I did a secondment in Darwin. It was so different the second time around, I loved it! It all comes down to the situation you are in at the time,” Kay smiled.

Once settled in Brisbane, Kay and Richard drove up to the hinterland and immediately loved how green it was. “I thought it was just like New Zealand or Ireland,” Kay said, “So we moved up and commuted to Brisbane for work.”

The couple had two lovely children, Matt (now 26) and Georgia (now 24), but there were many challenges, highs and lows over the years.

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“Richard is still here after three brain tumours,” continued Kay, “so we sold up our acreage last year and moved into the town – it’s easier for us both, less work and I can walk into Maleny.

“Richard was diagnosed in May 2011 and told he had three months, then he had until Christmas; then 18 months, four years, and now they say no idea!

“After 12 months of the disease, we moved to Ireland for six months to spend time with his family, then we travelled to Europe and Dubai, it was a wonderful experience.”

Kay’s stoicism, resilience, optimism and compassion are admirable qualities, and they translate to her work ethic.

“I have more than 25 years of experience in small business, corporate and government, so I think I have a broad understanding of business and I have something to offer the community,” Kay said.

Kay also founded Dash Social, a social media and marketing company that specialises in organic reach. “We basically concentrate on your target market and your digital footprint so your business will be found,” explained Kay. With her experience in social media, marketing, travel and real estate, Kay is excited to help locals with Maleny Means Business, the new business strategy for the Maleny Chamber of Commerce.

“The Chamber is focussed on creating a business Kay with her husband, Richard

community that really supports each other and can put forward our ideas and concerns to government bodies and Council. The more people who come on board, the more clout we have.”

Kay is clearly all about championing Maleny, and it is wonderful for the town to have her on board.

“I am a bit busy,” Kay admitted, “Alongside the Maleny Chamber and Dash Social, I’m also a panellist on the Digital Toolkit Q&A Panel, a facilitator for the Hot and Healthy Academy in Business, Advisor/Educator for the Australian Small Business Advisory Services (ASBAS), and Marketing and PR Chair for Lions Australia Q3.”

She looked at me with a twinkle in her eye and said, “But I love it!”

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“I learned the hard way; had a business that went bust, lost the house, but we worked our butts off not to go bankrupt! We moved from Mapleton to Maleny, started a business chimney sweeping and recycling.”

This business then led to a furniture removal business called Maleny Hired Hands, which was a success, and Kay and Richard sold it to two employees ten years ago, when Richard was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.

“The town was amazing, they really rallied around us,” shared Kay. “They built a deck at the back of our property for Richard to enjoy.”

Kay got together with a group of friends, and with Maleny they raised $46k for brain tumour research (No

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A leisurely walk that requires little effort, the entire trail is just 1.5km downhill to the waterfall. But the journey starts long before your sneakers touch the trail. Cloaked in rainforest, a serpentine dirt road winds through forest flanked by stunning views across the hinterland, charming you the moment you lose sight of civilisation.

Escape to Gheerulla Falls

There’s no dedicated carpark from this trailhead, requiring you park your car road-side next to the blinkand-you’d-miss-it signpost pointing you towards Gheerulla Falls. Telltale sounds of the wilderness lure you in the moment you open the car door. Whipbirds command your attention from the treetops, bellowing their whip-crack from high up in the canopy.

From the road, a well-worn trail descends alongside diverse rainforest with birdlife flitting between Piccabeen Palms, Fern Trees, and Gum Trees. The forest is home to Fantails, Honey Eaters, Drongos, and if you’re eagle eyed or a seasoned birdwatcher you may even catch sight of the elusive Whipbird.

Forget about life for a while at a sanctuary in the heart of Mapleton National Park, where Gheerulla Falls mesmerises, no matter their magnitude.

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When the falls are rushing they’re striking, yet when the water drips like a leaky tap the scene is all but a pond in the middle of the forest.

Whichever falls you’re presented with, the setting offers up a serene spot to pause and contemplate life for a while. It’s effortlessly spectacular and curiously understated.

With two possible routes to Gheerulla Falls, which you take depends entirely on your vigour.

The first is a three-hour romp through the woods, from the farmlands of Gheerulla to the lush forest of Mapleton National Park. The journey takes you through subtropical rainforest, over rushing creeks, and uphill towards the falls.

A certain sense of adventure is required for this route and while I’m partial to the odd frolic through the woods, I opt for the slightly shorter, downhill version from Delicia Road in Mapleton instead.

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You’ll know you’re close to the falls when you spot a rocky creek-bed leading towards Ubajee walkers’ camp, the mesmerising sound of water flowing nearby. A handful of rugged stairs lead you over a ridge and down towards a circular oasis with the waterfalls at the heart of it - or, if like me you’ve come after a dry spell, a trickle of water.

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The pretty pond at the falls’ base doubles as a swimming hole in summer; a stately rock pile rising up from its depths quietly awaiting the next deluge. Through edging towards the borderline, it’s an oasis hidden within its own pocket of forest, encapsulated by a series of mossy boulders and trees, dappled in sunlight.

The serenity is palpable and you’ll likely have it all to yourself. While merely a couple of kilometres between you and the quaint boutiques and charming cafes of Mapleton, this section of Mapleton National Park sees few people.

An amble in these parts offers ample opportunity for introspection, which is seemingly appropriate given the amount of time we have to reflect on life these days. And whether you witness a marvellous cascade or a punitive trickle at Gheerulla Falls, it’s easy to fall under the spell of nature on this trail.

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Martin Duncan, aka Sunshine Coast Foodie, is asking for your help

Martin for his exceptional work creating ‘Sconetime’, which he was inspired to do from an initiative in Scotland.

“I love that Sconetime has become a space for such meaningful community connections,” Martin said. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for Seniors, along with their carers, friends and family, to establish a regular monthly social event. To see community and business come together over handmade scones is heartwarming.

“Although Covid has put a pause on the events, we will be back as soon as possible! Now more than ever we need to keep our wide community connected, supporting everyone and every business, together.”

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artin Duncan, aka ‘Sunshine Coast Foodie’, has been nothing short of prolific with his promotion of local food businesses, with regular updates on social media and his website.

word on local producers, and we help members in the Sunshine Coast region to connect, collaborate and grow,” Martin smiled.

With the recent snap lockdown and the uncertainty Martin is a chef and former restaurateur who zooms many in the food and hospitality industry face, Martin is from town to town in his stylish branded Mini Club (he on a mission to raise awareness and has this message for is thrilled to be a new ambassador for Coastline Mini readers.

Garage), championing the many “We really need YOUR help to wonderful eateries, and the fantastic “We really need keep all OUR lovely local foodies local produce our farmers and rocking! Please, eat local; buy lunch/ YOUR help to keep growers supply to the Sunny Coast dinner/dessert as a treat for yourself, and the hinterland. all OUR lovely local your family, a neighbour; buy a “I love to promote and create voucher for a present for someone foodies rocking! farm-to-fork experiences,” Martin said, or for an incentive with your “and I actively support the Slowfood business; shout your mates a local meal.

Movement, Glasshouse Country Farmers, Gympie Gold “If you are on social media, please like, share and Regional Produce and the Sunshine Coast region overall.” comment on any offers or information on your local cafes, Having been in our hinterland for many years, Martin restaurants, retailers and producers. It all helps.” recently moved to the ‘foothills’, and is an ambassador Aside from the above, you will probably know of for the Food Agribusiness Network (FAN). “We spread the

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your market guide

Montville Growers and Makers Market

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pring has arrived at the Montville Growers and Makers Market with the glorious sunshine welcoming visitors to the Montville Village Hall on Memorial Close, Montville.

Our regular stallholders have embraced spring with a great offering of local produce. Browse the seasonal veggies available from the Naked Carrot and Marie, or choose sweet bananas and mushrooms from Kim and Lindsay.

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

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Nicholas of Tribe of Quins has the freshest of microgreens, which he harvests for you on the spot, and try some fresh honeycomb from Scott at Hinterland Bees or some of Remy’s Bunya Nut pesto. They both go beautifully with Bernard›s freshly baked sourdough bread. (He also has some delicious croissants, pain au chocolat and more French treats!)

We are very happy to welcome new stallholders, such as Kay with her handcrafted earrings, and Jess of The Whimsical Baker with sweet treats.

In the kitchen we are marking the change in season with the return of fresh, local strawberries to our delicious pancake breakfast menu. Our pancake breakfast on the deck is one of the best kept secrets on the Range.

Locals and visitors soak in the expansive view whilst enjoying their breakfast accompanied by a cosy pot of loose-leaf tea, or a fresh coffee made by Mike and Tan of The Coffeepot, from their super-cute coffee caravan.

The Montville Growers and Makers Market is run entirely by a small army of volunteers of all ages. We particularly appreciate our amazing young volunteers Dylan, Maddie, Eve and Alea who do a great job of serving pancakes with a smile, and Michael and Zoey, who you will find cleaning up or preparing orders in the kitchen.

The proceeds of the market go to the very worthy purpose of maintaining our historic Montville Village Hall as the centre of community life in Montville.

The Montville Growers and Makers Market is held on the second Saturday of every month from 7.30am to 12 noon. Come and join us for our next market on September 11. Any inquiries can be made to the Montville Market facebook page or via email to montvillemarket. mva@gmail.com.

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

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

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Phil Brunsden and Dan Walters from Keystones Energy Solutions

Phil Brunsden, of Keystones Energy Solutions, recently gave the HT an insight into the work this Eumundi-based company is doing to help keep businesses and community organisations running - and potentially saving them money too!

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ack-up battery power for essential service providers and community-based organisations is so important,” explained Phil.

“It offers energy security and the added benefit of storing cheap and clean solar power for use after the sun goes down.”

The team specialises in solar systems, off-grid systems and general electrical work, and really focus on energy efficiency and great follow-up support for their customers. (Testimonials on their website give a clear indication of the quality of their service and knowledge!)

Recently, Dan Walters from Keystones Energy Solutions met with Ian Hunt and Robert Bohn of the Mooloolaba flotilla of the Australian Volunteer Coastguard Association (AVCGA).

Operating under State and Territory Emergency Management frameworks, their distinct yellow vessels respond to a variety of marine incident types, rescuing

thousands of people each year. They also work in support of other agencies in response to events such as marine fire and medical evacuation from vessels.

“The AVCGA gets only a fraction of the funding they require from the State and Federal governments,” said Phil, “and relies heavily on the fundraising efforts of its volunteers to operate.

“We think that it’s really important for local businesses to give back to their community and volunteer organisations whose efforts support us all,” said Phil.

“Given the incredible work that they do and the tireless efforts of their volunteers, we at Keystones offered to donate and install a 10kW battery to back-up their 24 hour / seven-day communication system, which is obviously critical to their operation.”

In conjunction with their solar system which provides energy during the day, the battery provides back-up power to the facility after sundown and in the case of a power outage.

“We think that it’s really important for local businesses to give back to their community and volunteer organisations whose efforts support us all,” said Phil.

“As we keep hearing, these are troubling times.

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here are a few car clubs dotted around the Sunshine Coast, and you often see them driving through the hinterland, in particular via Ricks Diner in Palmwoods, or along Montville, Mapleton and Maleny.

Some are clearly dedicated to one make of car, such as a convoy of VW Beetles, others are an assortment of classic cars.

The Maroochy Vehicle Owners Club in one such group of car enthusiasts. Established in 2017, this Sunshine Coast historic car club says they provide a friendly, inclusive, social environment for anyone interested in using and preserving our motoring and machinery history.

“Our members love getting out in our old cars and enjoy socialising with likeminded people,” said Club President Gary Deane.

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“We are keen to welcome new members to join us and look forward to making lifelong friendships and enjoying our common interest in old cars and machinery.

“We generally have a run on the second weekend of the month (Saturday or Sunday) and sometime during the fourth week of the month. A General Meeting is held every two months at Valdora Community Hall.”

If you are interested in seeing some of these classic cars (such as a 1950s Citroen Light 15 Traction Avante, a 1962 Holden EK Sedan, or a 1978 Pontiac Firebird Coupe) and possibly joining the club, they have a car display coming up at Repco carpark, Howard Street, Nambour from 9am - 1pm on Saturday September 18.

“It’s free entry,” said Gary, “and there is a raffle kindly donated by Repco, with the proceeds going to Lifeflight.”

To be eligible to join Maroochy Vehicle Owners Club Inc, visit one of their events listed on the website, maroochyvehicleownersclubinc.org.au, and introduce yourself to members.

There are application forms available at the events, or you can send an email request to mvoc.secretary@gmail. com. Just ask a member to propose your application and another member to second the proposal.

“We are a small friendly group,” shared Gary, “we love cars from Veteran, Vintage and Classic eras in particular, and would like our members to participate as much as possible in our club.”

Membership fees are $15 per person per year plus a once off $20 joining fee which covers the club’s basic expenses.

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Celebrating 125 Years

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n 1892, 15 selectors on the Blackall Range signed a letter addressed to the Honourable Minister for Lands, asking for a portion of land in Montville to be set aside as reserve for school purposes. The closest school at the time was in Palmwoods, which was “seven miles below the Range”.

A further request in 1893 expressed concern that “the roads are of a very dangerous and precipitous nature” to Palmwoods, making it “impossible to send the children there”.

There was a great deal of back and forth, denials and requests, until finally the school, originally called Razorback Provisional School, was approved in 1896. In 1904 the name changed to Montville Provisional School.

In 1908 the new school was built, and ‘Razorback House’ was moved and incorporated into the new residence, as the kitchen and adjoining room. The school officially became Montville State School.

Fast forward to 2021, and Principal Adam Montgomery is very happy to be at the helm for the 125-year celebrations of this charming school.

Coincidentally, renovations have also been completed on Razorback House, thanks to a Buildings Communities Grant.

“The rot, asbestos, termites and borers - all gone. We’ve removed some internal walls to create a large learning area for our Kitchen Garden Program and STEM projects,” said Adam.

“The Blackall Range Lions Club helped us make garden beds, along with the P&C, and locals

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“Everyone goes above and beyond to help the kids and the school, from our skilled staff to our invested P&C and the kind-hearted community,” smiled Adam.

Adam is incredibly grateful for the parents and volunteers in the community who have done so much for the school, from physical help to donations.

The 125-year anniversary celebration is happening on September 16, 11am-4,30pm, and Adam said, “It’s a time to recognise the past, look to the future, and ensure the kids can celebrate. We have an activity day, high tea, a school concert, and memorabilia on display in the classrooms.”

“There are so many people with different skills and abilities we can tap into, and they do everything from writing grants to running bike clubs to volunteering for the Rapid Reading program. We have 16 volunteers come in who regularly support or extend 30 students a week with their reading.

The Montville State School Facebook page has more information on the celebrations, including details of the P&C fundraising raffle

“Half of our students learn instruments on top of music classes, and this is partly thanks to a very generous

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community donation, which helped us buy more instruments.

Eric Anderson and Diana O’Connor came in on National Tree Planting Day and helped the kids to plant all around it.”

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community news received a very interesting talk from Margaret Elliott on the View Clubs in our area and then received a donation from the Lions Club represented by Lynda Flanigan.

The next lunch meeting will be held on September 15 at 10.30am at Glasshouse Country RSL at 1 Reed Street, Glasshouse Mountains.

Come and meet the locals All newcomers to Maleny and District over the past two years are invited to come along to the Lions Club of Maleny Blackall Range Welcome to Maleny Meet and Greet on Saturday September 11, to meet local residents, businesses, community groups and make new friends.

The Meet and Greet commences at 2pm for a 2.30pm start, and concludes 5.30pm at the Maleny Sports Precinct, located at the end of Parkland Drive off Porters Lane, North Maleny. This event will utilise the MDSRC building (home of the Light Horse Museum) with additional marquees on the adjacent Ziza Field.

COVID protocols at the time will apply.

Food, drink, a raffle and lucky door prizes are all part of the afternoon. Local community groups will share information and displays, and all newcomers will be given a sponsors’ magazine to take home, together with native plants kindly donated by Barung Landcare.

Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased online at: ticketebo.com.au/malenyblackallrangelions, or call Nicole on 0404 232 770 to organise. Image by Màrshâ Fotogrâfie.

Entry fee is $5, BSB 064424 A/C 00909742 or by cheque to Kenilworth and District Historical Assoc. Inc. Entries close on October 8, winners to be announced at the fundraising Cent Sale.

The club raises funds for the Smith Family and the Learning for Life Program in all their activities, and currently supports four Learning for Life students. Any ladies who are interested in coming along to one of the events or would like to join the club, should contact either Jill on 0417793708 or Janet on 0448845303. You can also visit the website on view.org.au or facebook

On with the show Last month the HT ran a feature on designer and milliner Cassandra Pennisi, whose designs (one pictured) were to feature in an upcoming fashion parade. The proceeds from this were for the awardwinning Palmwoods Little Village Theatre, who have been in rehearsals for their show, An Evening with Irving.

Upcycle competition The recent Kenilworth Show was cancelled due to the pandemic, and the Kenilworth Museum was to sponsor one of the classes in the textile arts section with the title “everything old is new again” - create something new from old clothing; judged on innovation, technique and presentation.

To this end the museum is now promoting this competition with a slightly different twist in association with the Cent Sale that the museum and the Kenilworth Quilt and Craft Group are staging on October 29 in the Kenilworth Hall.

Little Village Theatre, who recently won the Fisher Award for Best Seniors Community Group, have decided to move their show to early 2022, since Covid is continually disrupting everything.

The ‘Spring Fashion Show’ fundraiser has also moved, and will now be held on September 26, 2pm, at the Millwell Road Community Centre, Maroochydore.

Cassandra’s collection will be debuted there, and guests can also enjoy a Devonshire tea, music and raffle prizes. To book, visit: trybooking,com/BSYDT or contact Ronda Vijsma on 0411 115786.

The objective is to take an item (or items) and create a new and different garment. Take a photo of your "material" (the initial item or items) and a series of photos (maximum of four) covering the steps taken in upcycling the garment, including a photo of the final garment which must be included in your review.

Join the club!

Glasshouse Country View Club held their August lunch (pictured) at Mooloolah Country Club where they

Entries to be submitted electronically – as attachments to email (kenilworthmuseum@gmail.com) or posted to PO Box 166 KENILWORTH Q 4574 using a USB flash drive to record the upcycling. PowerPoint program may be used as a vehicle for submission.

Australia’s biggest local news survey show readers’ passion for print The largest national survey of local news audiences in Australia reveals the passion people have for their local newspaper and has found they want a much bigger say about its future.

The survey asked almost 4200 Australian country press newspaper readers in rural, regional and outer suburban areas about the role of local newspapers within their communities.

The Australia Research Council project involves researchers from Deakin and RMIT universities with support of Country Press Australia.

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Readers overwhelmingly view a printed copy of their newspaper as an essential service for the community There is continued strong demand (and passion) for the printed product in rural and regional Australia Readers are 2.6 times more likely to read their local newspaper in print than in a digital format Readers are FIVE times more likely to go directly to a local news website rather than Google or facebook and 10 times more likely than a council website

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The majority of audiences prefer a printed newspaper with younger generations also part of this trend 59% of readers believe the role of a local newspaper is to act as a community hub 52% of readers have read the same local newspaper between 11 years and 30+ years More reasons why your local newspaper is the best way to connect your business with the community

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TURNING 30 Community organisations such as Maleny Film Society (MFS) could not exist without dedicated volunteers like Nora Julien and Jill Morris (pictured). They are founding members and passionate supporters of MFS, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.

The enthusiasm and commitment of around 40 volunteers and over 300 members make MFS one of the larger film societies in Australia.

The society has come a long way since the early days of 16mm film reels to its current commercial cinema-quality projection and sound.

The Maleny Community Centre makes for a wonderful venue in the centre of the town for MFS. The hall was the first in a rural community to gain a cinema licence to show silent movies in the 1930s.

Today, MFS continues this important cultural and community tradition and patrons can now share a meal and drinks, as well as experience the best of world cinema.

“None of this would have been possible without volunteers and hardworking committees,” said MFS President, Clem Davies.

The Maleny Community Centre and MFS have always worked cooperatively and closely. In 2013 they shared the major cost of equipment installation; and throughout 2020 negotiated changes necessitated by COVID-19 restrictions.

The introduction of a Saturday afternoon matinee has ensured as many people as possible can enjoy the MFS program.

“The committee was also keen to maintain the sense of community at the evening screening,” Clem shared. “We have tables prepared and many patrons bring their own dinner or take-away when doors open at 6pm.”

The bar is available in the evening and the MFS tradition of homemade slices with tea or coffee continues for both sessions.

The Father, the film with an outstanding performance by Anthony Hopkins, will screen on September 11 at both the 3pm matinee and 7pm evening sessions. (The doors will open at 2.30pm and 6pm respectively.)

Membership is open to all and has important benefits such as booking ahead, $8 ticket entry, voting for upcoming films, and free monthly member screenings.

The current program and membership details can be found on the MFS website malenyfilmsociety.info.

Outspoken presents Ian Lowe and Luke Stegemann in conversation with Steven Lang at the Maleny Community Centre, Tuesday September 21, tickers $22, students $15.

Long Half-life by Ian Lowe, is a timely and riveting account of the political, social and scientific complexities of the nuclear industry, revealing the power of vested interests, the subjectivities of scientists and the transformative force of community passion.

Amnesia Road, by Luke Stegemann, is a compelling literary examination of historic violence in rural areas of Australia and Spain. It is also an unashamed celebration of the beautiful landscapes where this violence has been carried out.

Steven will interview Luke and Ian separately for approximately half an hour, with questions for both authors at the end.

Tickets available online, visit Trybooking,com and in the search bar type ‘Ian Lowe and Luke Stegemann in conversation’. There are 19 tickets (row F) to be sold at Rosetta Books, for those who really can't buy from an online service.

Emily Davies and Sophie Rees-Druitt (pictured by Warren Lynam) were an

HT feature story in March 2021 for starting their not-for-profit organisation, The Modern Generation. Now they have created their first fundraising event to help protect the ocean - New Wave Fest.

Enjoy amazing entertainment, fun workshops, special talks and yummy food provided by various local eco-friendly caterers, plus sensational live music by some of the Queensland’’s most talented youth performers – string duet, folk band, jazz vocals, ukulele band, musical theatre hits, concert jazz band, rock band, classical singing and more!

There are information booths by experts on ocean conservation and local recycling systems; presentations by young change-makers, upcycling workshops, an art gallery, yoga and a raffle.

100% of proceeds will be donated to the Australian Marine Conservation Saturday September 25, 10am-3pm, Old Chevallum School, 24 Chevallum School Road, Chevallum. Tickets: $15 adult, $10 student – available online at eventbrite.com.au (simply search ‘The Modern Generation’)

RADIANCE: THE PASSION OF MARIE CURIE Marie Curie’s ground-breaking discovery of the chemical elements Radium and Polonium is reasonably well known, but this stage play by the wonderful Alan Alda portrays the intellectual, determined and passionate woman behind the history.

Proudly presented at the Lind Lane Theatre in Nambour, this play is set between 1898 and 1911 during the time leading up to her two Nobel Prize awards, when Marie Curie faced and overcame discrimination, ethnic bigotry, family tragedy and sexual scandal to achieve a discovery which would revolutionise medicine, chemistry and physics, saving thousands of lives and destroying others. Inspiring, tragic and thought-provoking - this is the story of Marie Curie.

Performance dates are September 10, 11, 12, 15, 17 and 18, for times and to book visit lindlane.com.au or phone 1300 732 764.

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OCEAN FUNDRAISER

FUSCHIA BY NATURE A photographic art exhibition, On the Edge of Two Worlds, by Fuschia Collard (pictured with photographer Steve Parish), will be on display at Sarah's Unplugged café in Maleny until mid-October.

After nearly 20 years on the Blackall Range, Fuschia moved to the beach and became fascinated with macro photography. “The intricate designs and divine beauty in nature’s tiny kingdoms captured my attention. It was like opening a doorway to another world.”

This exhibition explores the mystery and beauty of that thin slice of paradise, where the coast meets the sea, showing the rare ecosystems and magnificent tiny underwater creatures that inhabit the ‘Edge’. You can also find Fuschia’s work on Facebook @ FuschiabyNature

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FUSE FEST As covered in the August HT, Street Art Nambour is bringing the Fuse Fest Festival to town, on Sunday September 12 from 10am - 8pm at the Nambour Showgrounds.

There will be over 100 stalls where you’ll find food, craft beers, wineries and arts. Musicians and entertainers will be sprinkled throughout the venue, with live music on the main stage from midday.

Organiser Lorraine Taylor said, “I couldn’t have done this without my amazing team. They’ve really taken up the slack after I injured myself last month.

“We have such an impressive line-up, and we want to make this bigger and better every time; expand the concept to other hinterland towns as well.”

All proceeds support up-and-coming artists who are adding colour and unique character to the town through their murals.

Tickets are $10 each or half price with Street Art membership. Kids/teens 5-17 $5, and unders 5s free!

Visit eventbrite.com or streetartnambour.org - tickets also available at the gate.

Artist Profile Arts Connect Inc. (ACI) is a not-for-profit organisation based in Maleny which supports artists across the region, and organises annual events such as Sculpture on the Edge, Open Studios and artist workshops. New members are always welcome. Visit artsconnect.com. au. This month we share the profile of ACI member Dennis Forshaw.

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ennis Forshaw is known for his unique glazes and exquisite delicate forms. The surface glazes on his porcelain vessels are often reminiscent of constellations, delicate coral formations and oceans. The elusive quality of a crystal glaze can transform the vessel. The metamorphic or transformative qualities in his work are about growth, change, and enlightenment; this reinforces the power of life and emphasises how precious it is.

ARTSFEST & SINGALONG The Kenilworth ArtsFest has sadly been cancelled for this year.

This arts festival has been part of the Mary Valley arts scene for nearly 25 years and attracts many visitors to the lovely Mary River country. We are so sad there will be no art competition, workshops, music and poetry, and feel for the organisers and all involved.

However, there is still something positive to report - the Kenilworth Arts Council Singalong Group! This group meets every Friday morning, 10am - 12 noon, at 6 Elizabeth Street, Kenilworth and sings just for fun. There are no hard and fast rules, the singers choose the songs and away they go.

Just bring along your voice, and an acoustic instrument if you wish - lyrics and song chords are projected on a screen so everyone can join in, though there are opportunities for solos and small group songs if anyone would like to do that.

There is also morning tea afterwards, and it is by all accounts, a very happy social gathering. Please email leader Trish Coles for more information and times: colesplus@gmail.com

The Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra is having a day out in the country, performing Russian and German masterpieces at the Kenilworth Hall.

Conducted by Adrian King, the orchestra will play melodic masterpieces from the composers Khachaturian, Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Mendelssohn, featuring violin soloist Rhys Williams (pictured).

Hailing from the Sunshine Coast, Rhys Williams is a talented young violin virtuoso from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, and will play the melodic Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E-minor (1st movement).

Enjoy classics in the country at 2pm on Sunday September 26 at the Kenilworth Hall, 7 Maleny Kenilworth Rd.Tickets are $25, including a programme, and can be purchased on the SCSO website: sunshinecoastsymphonyorchestra.com. Under 18s are free.

During the last 15 years Dennis has developed a vast body of unique glazes which complement his forms. As well as his delicate crystalline glazed vessels, Dennis has a passion for large ‘naked raku’ forms.

He is a vocal advocate for craftsmanship and innovation. Dennis believes that an artist’s work is deeply rooted in the psychology of the maker. In his new forms he has found his questioning spirit and one that escapes and refuses to be tied down to a single symbolic meaning.

The desire to push on in an attempt to get it ‘right’ seems to reverberate around his studio. Dennis’s ceramic vessels can be viewed and purchased directly from CoolArt Picture Framing Gallery, 5/43 Access Cres, Coolum Beach, or contact Dennis directly on 0400739256 for a studio visit.

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Letters Discrimination

LETTERS, LEUNIG AND LIGHT RELIEF Relax, read a few letters, enjoy a crossword and cartoon, and maybe put pen to paper (finger to keyboard) yourself!

We would love you to share your thoughts and experiences with us and HT readers. Email: editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au or write to PO Box 818, Maleny, Qld, 4552. Please include your name, email/address and location. Letters may be edited a little if space is tight. As we are a monthly, please be aware we are unable to print date-sensitive letters.

their truth and treat people with respect, no matter how adverse the situations are.

Last week I was discriminated in the worst possible way and treated like an outcast. Has the Magna Carta outlived its time?

It was against our Constitution when I was forbidden to enter a veterinary clinic north of Nambour with my cat, who had an appointment for a dental check-up. I have a medical certificate from my GP that exempts me from having to wear a face mask which I even showed to the nurse. She did not want to have ‘any of this’ as they have their own ‘policy’ at the clinic.

The nurse took Harry away from me in his carrier box, while I was made to wait outside. Although he was supposed to have dental surgery two days later, I told them that I would never ever go through this humiliating experience again.

On our way back to Woombye, I called another veterinary surgery whom I had previously frequented with my cats. Their humiliation went even a step further. I was almost immediately asked to leave the reception room as their policy did not allow them to accept anyone not wearing a mask. Even my medical certificate was null and void. I was offered a mask instead!

The moment we returned home, I went online and was immediately guided to a different local vet surgery nearby, who welcomed Harry and I with open arms two days later. Everyone at the clinic was coming from empathy and compassion. Harry will be once again in capable and loving hands, and I will no longer be treated with disrespect, merely because I am not wearing a face mask.

The state parliamentary Health Committee has now reported on its inquiry into the proposed Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 and has recommended it proceed.

Fridelle Stanyer, Woombye

Australia's digital divide widens The New Daily (11/08/2021) reported that the Federal government has promised to upgrade at no cost to the householder, thousands of under-performing NBN connections to full fibre this year, with up to two million upgrades planned by the end of 2023.

The free upgrades for internet users currently unable to access higher speeds were first announced by Communications Minister Paul Fletcher last year.

The problem for Sunshine Coast Hinterland internet users is that everyone with notoriously poor Fixed Wireless or Satellite NBN connections will miss out on this upgrade.

Even more galling is the fact that hundreds of hinterland households and businesses that can't get an NBN internet connection (and languish using 25 year old ADSL technology with connection speed of 10Mbps), have to watch helplessly while city households and businesses are upgraded free of charge, to speeds of 100Mbps to 500Mbps.

Australia has a proud history of being an egalitarian nation. The NBN rollout appears to favour residents of Australia's Central Business Districts. It is essential that the Federal government correct this inequitable situation before it’s too late.

Bless all those kind fellow travellers who stay in

Crossword No. 323

Report backs VAD Bill

Richard Proudfoot, Maleny

For more than three decades Dying With Dignity Queensland and many others have been campaigning for such a law to give better end-of-life choices to terminally ill people or those with neurodegenerative disorders and experiencing intolerable suffering.

We are now roughly just three weeks from the day our 93 state MPs will start debating the Bill.

I urge all Queenslanders who support VAD, if they have not already done so, to tell their local MP that they expect them to vote for the Bill.

MPs will be given a conscience vote, but it is vital to remember that this issue is not about them or their personal attitudes to VAD. It is about giving their constituents a better choce at the end of life, so MPs really should not prioritise their personal religious or philosophical beliefs about VAD. They should not impose their opinions on others or allow their personal views to deny choice to others.

Everyone, including all 93 MPs, must also remember the simple fact that under a voluntary assisted dying law there will not be one single extra death, but there will be a lot less suffering.

Jos Hall President, Dying With Dignity Queensland

Bad Jokes of the Month My friend was showing me his tool shed and pointed to a ladder. “That's my stepladder,” he said. "I never knew my real ladder.”

I don’t get why Marvel doesn’t use the Hulk to advertise more. He’s basically one big Banner.

Which days are the strongest? Saturday and Sunday. The rest are weekdays.

Where do pirates get their hooks? Second hand stores.

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Cavalry soldier (7) 1 Sawbones (7) 2 Middle Eastern bread (5) 3 Game show player (9) 4 How bidding goes in bridge (9) 5 Topic (5) 6 Unintended discharge of a fluid (7) 7 Green-eyed (7) 8 Live together (7) 14 Offensive (7) 16 Money bag (5) 17 Where dolly mixture can be 18 bought (5,4) 19 E.g. the DUKW (9) 20 Harvests (5) 22 Convent (7) 24 Packed (7)

Average (7) Bone manipulator (9) Long flat piece of timber (5) Contemptible person (7) Genuine (7) Kinsfolk (9) Best of a group (5) Chats (7) Lake Windermere town (9) Picked up accidentally (9) Skipper (7) Bear witness (7) Maritime (7) Laid open to view (7) Mature (5) Trunk of the human body (5)

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“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.”

– Confucius

Sudoku

What do you call a beehive without an exit?

Unbelievable.

I asked my date to meet me at the gym but she never showed up. I guess the two of us aren't going to work out.

I built a model of Mount Everest and my son asked if it was to scale. "No," I said. "It's to look at."

Anyone looking to buy a Delorean? Good shape, good mileage. Only driven from time to time.

Poets

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

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

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ENOUGH

Will the children have to say not enough people cared enough to get sad enough to stand up enough?

In the face of not enough habitat for enough creatures to live safe enough how much is enough?

Is my caring enough?

Have I cried enough?

I own that I know enough to know I own more than enough while others have not enough.

The word enough, written enough looks like a pretend word a ghost a fragile thing like not enough.

Are my fears enough to stop me acting enough to feel like I’ve done enough?

But said motherly enough can it arrest dangerous, childish behaviour …?

Obi, Stanley and Mary made a pact on a very high hill under a very black cloud: contracted to race – taking different paths to their mutual goal: the sea.

Mary headed to the west; Stanley dropped down south.

Obi headed east, shortcut to the waves.

But Obi broke the contract – became distracted, circuiting a sea of sculptured lumps, waves of a land-green ocean: deliciously fertile.

Silver springs between basalt rocks; fungal forests; bushtucker treasures under Bunyas.

"That’s enough!" © Jenny Fitzgibbon

Obi, contented, hitched a ride with Mother Mary to the sea,

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

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

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Leaving behind, for Ubi warrior and all the people of the land, a water and forest paradise…

And, many millennia later… for Mister Rees.

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HT- part of the community!

Hello Victoria, I wanted to write and say thank you so much for the amount of space and positioning you gave the Welcome to Maleny article about our Refugee Week events.

Nearly all seats for the Scattered People film night have been booked already. The Hinterland Times contributed greatly to that.

The 'FrontUp for Refugees' at Maleny Lane is not a pre-booking event, and we anticipate it'll also be a full house.

Thank you for your on-going support. It helps W2M get its news and information of events well and truly into the community, and for this we are deeply grateful!

Warmest regards and thanks, Lisa HT June21

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health, wellness and beauty

Lyme disease - why the cover up?

L yme disease, have you heard of it? An estimated 500,000 Australians are suffering with it, and many of those live on the Sunshine Coast. Despite the evidence, the Australian Government won’t concede that Lyme can be contracted in this country, nor allow GPs to treat those infected. This leaves patients with devastating, multi-system health symptoms, but without a medical diagnosis or appropriate financial support.

After several years of symptoms and medical appointments, her blood was sent to the US and the test results were positive for Lyme disease.

Leonie began researching the illness, searching far and wide for natural treatments to heal her failing body. Her decision to find solutions to heal herself, and then help others who had also been medically abandoned, kept her going when symptom flareups had her house or bed-bound.

Sunshine Coast local Leonie Shanahan, best known for her community organic gardening and Edible School Gardens programs, has been wrestling with Lyme disease for over seven years.

Now that Leonie has conquered her illness, she is living out her plan to support other patients. Firstly, she has transcribed her story and what she learned along the way in her new book, Lyme disease Sucks: The trauma, the truth & the triumph.

She recalls the tick bite that resulted in her contracting the Lyme bacteria, plus several other tick-borne pathogens.

The book is a toolbox for Lyme symptomatology; relaying the best healing techniques, practitioners, tools, treatments, routines and life skills gained on Leonie’s journey. It gives hope to other Lyme sufferers, assuring them that the disease is real and that they are NOT alone.

“My symptoms include severe chronic fatigue, brain fog, flu-like symptoms, the sensation of bugs crawling under my skin, pain, heart palpitations and many more,” sharied Leonie.

But Lyme disease Sucks isn’t just a manual for Lyme patients, it offers a deeply personal account of life with a debilitating disease; what it really looks and feels like.

Call Em (Emma)

For all your beauty needs Leonie Shanahan with her new book Lyme disease Sucks: the trauma, the truth & the triumph

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“There are 150 different symptoms associated with Lyme and its associated diseases. Known as ‘the great imitator’, Lyme often imitates and is misdiagnosed as conditions such as MS, Alzheimer’s, fibromyalgia, ADHD and psychological illnesses.”

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Medicare for some of the cost of the OA Treatment in Australia program, if deemed appropriate by your OA is the most common lifestyle GP. disease in individuals 65 year of age and older, but can also affect individuals as young as 30 years of age.

Current national and international clinical guidelines recommend patient education, exercise and weight loss as first line treatment for osteoarthritis.

Can I Participate in GLA:D® Australia?

GLA:D® Australia is a program for all individuals who experience any hip • A first appointment explaining the program and collecting data on your and/or knee osteoarthritis symptoms, regardless of severity. current functional ability You may participate in the GLA:D® • Two education sessions which Australia program if you have a hip or teach you about OA, how the GLA:D® Australia exercises improve joint stability, knee joint problem that resulted in visiting a health care provider. and how to retain this improved joint stability outside of the program You may not be able to participate in the GLA:D® Australia program if: • Group neuromuscular training sessions twice a week for six weeks to • You have other reasons for your improve muscle control of the joint hip and/or knee pain, including; tumor, which leads to reduction in symptoms inflammatory joint disease, result of hip and improved quality of life fracture, soft tissue or connective tissue problems GLA:D® Australia is run in private, public, and hospital physiotherapy • You have other symptoms that are clinics. The cost of the program can more pronounced than the osteoarthritis vary depending on location and size of problems (for example chronic the group. Please discuss this with the generalized pain or fibromyalgia) provider listed below. You do not need a referral from you Doctor, however • You are unable to understand and you may be eligible for a rebate from communicate in English Find out more about GLA:D®

In Australia, treatment usually focuses on surgery and the GLA:D® Australia program offers a safe alternative that may avoid the need for surgery.

Background of the GLA:D® Program Research from the GLA:D® program in Denmark found symptom progression reduces by 32%.

Other outcomes include less pain, reduced use of joint-related pain killers, and less people on sick leave. GLA:D® participants also reported high levels of satisfaction with the program and increased levels of physical activity 12 months after starting the program.

This program is unique in that the education and exercises provided can be applied to everyday activities.

By strengthening and correcting daily movement patterns, participants will train their bodies to move properly, prevent symptom progression and reduce pain.

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Compassion to beat the pandemic blues

by DR EDWIN KRUYS

Offering a helping hand often helps us feel more positive

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any have suffered a loss in the past 18 months and most of us have had to make sacrifices. Following the news intensely can feel stressful and deflating. The content appearing in our social media feeds may be upsetting at times.

Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service (CMWSS) / 1800 512 348 / coronavirus.beyondblue. org.au The CMWSS is specifically designed to support people through the pandemic. It is available 24/7 at no cost to callers and offers tips and strategies for self-guided support, referrals, information and support from counsellors briefed on the pandemic response.

Thankfully, there is also good news.

Overall, we have been fortunate compared to some other places in the world. All pandemics in history have come and gone, so it is likely the COVID-19 pandemic will ease over time.

There are a few steps we can take ourselves to get through the pandemic.

Social distancing, wearing face masks, and the vaccination programs play a key role. But I believe there is another essential ingredient to help us through stressful times: compassion.

The Beyond Blue Support Service continues to operate as usual, providing support for those experiencing suicidality, anxiety and depression.

Beyond Blue Support Service (BBSS) / 1300 22 4636 / beyondblue.org. au/getsupport

Compassion makes us move beyond our differences; it comprises concern for others and their distress. I have seen some wonderful examples lately of people stepping up to the challenge.

Both the CMWSS and BBSS are staffed by skilled mental health professionals.

Supporting others can give us a sense of purpose. It strengthens social connections.

When we are looking after neighbours, family members or strangers we are also planting seeds of goodwill that may, in turn, lead to other positive thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

Kindness and compassion are not just clichés - they can be a source of our own happiness, improving our sense of wellbeing.

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Other effective self-care strategies are daily physical exercise, mindfulness, meditation, relaxation exercises, reading and engaging in a hobby. Less helpful strategies are smoking, drinking alcohol, withdrawing from others, insufficient or irregular sleep and making unhealthy food choices.

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Talk to a health professional such as your general practitioner (GP) if you have concerns about your levels of stress, anxiety or low mood.

To learn more call us on (07) 5445 7044 or visit www.rangecare.com.au

Dr Edwin Kruys is a GP with an interest in mental health, and medical coordinator of Ochre Health Maleny/ Montville.

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A Mental Recharge

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hange is as good as a holiday, but what if you can’t do either.

In our quest for greater happiness we seek change. We may move homes, change jobs, etc.

However there are some situations, such as caring for a sick relative, being in a high pressure role, where our responsibilities do not permit us to just let go and move on. In these cases we can feel better if we have some time off from the situation.

A holiday or change of scene is useful for our wellbeing because it gives us time to rest, allows us to have a break from our daily routine, which in turns allows us to feel refreshed mentally.

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

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Our brain is wired up by repetition and particularly when we get stressed and tired we fall back into these hard wired responses to situations and negative habits. Time away helps us to come back feeling more motivated to make changes and set new routines.

However in these times of sudden lockdowns, people have been forced to let go of their

anticipated holidays or social events and even daily work stimulation. This not only creates economic stress for many, the ongoing lockdowns and continued uncertainty causes havoc with people’s mental health.

more than just a holiday from the woes of the world, it is an experience of the field of all possibilities.

Transcending really opens up our options because we get out of the boundaries of our minds.

Not distracted by the usual varied social interactions, small annoyances in family life can take on greater importance. As people’s worlds shrink down to the borders of their own homes, boredom and frustration are not far away. Brooding over problems with no solutions in sight or going down the rabbit hole of ‘What Ifs’ is a recipe for despair.

As long as we are not transcending, our range of possibilities will be limited to what we can experience through our mind and senses. Transcending allows the mind to delve into a state of consciousness that is the same as the Unified Field of all the laws of nature.

It is not as if we want to bury our heads in the sand, but we need to find a practical way to manage our wellbeing. The more rested and clear we are, the better we are able to take in and assess information. Stress and anxiety don’t make for clear thinking.

If you can’t go out then go within.

During Transcendental Meditation the mind transcends the daily frustrations and seemingly insurmountable problems associated with the global crises. However, it is

It is like soaking the mind in the field of all possibilities so that, when you come out of meditation, there is naturally greater freedom of thought, and with this the ability to make the most out of situations.

While the mind enjoys a mental break, the body rests more deeply than during sleep; this spontaneously releases the build up of stress and tension and enhances rejuvenation.

If you can’t physically make a change or take a holiday, have a mental one.

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

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COUNSELLING & LIFE COACHING continued

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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

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

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BOWEN THERAPISTS

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.

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

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

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

19 Coral Street Maleny, Ph: 0492 949 695

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

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

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NDIS REGISTERED PROVIDER

Josie Coco: Gestalt Psychotherapist Together we’ll explore obstacles to achieving, thriving and living well. One-on-one, online, and in groups. Personal therapy and business leadership development.

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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

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HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS

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

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

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

NUTRITIONIST

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ReWilded – Rochelle Voysey Kinesiologist & Functional Nutritionist.

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

PERSONAL TRAINER, FITNESS, DANCE 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

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

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

Ph: 5478 6600 www.rangeofmotion.com.au

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

SUPPORT CARE Carers That Drive

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

26 Coral St Maleny.

Health Ascension Massage - S’raya Professional therapist specialising in Remedial Massage with Hot Stones. General postural aches and pains, sporting injuries. Online bookings and HF Rebates available. 0413 158 555 Reviews on www.tripadvisor/healthascension www.healthascension.com.au Mark Milne Remedial Therapies Call to book your deeply relaxing and therapeutic treatments at my Flaxton Clinic for Remedial & Relaxation Massage, Acupressure, Trigger Point Dry Needling & Movement Therapy.

Phone 0429 420 046

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

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

professional services

LEGAL SERVICES

TAX AGENT

REAL ESTATE continued

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

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

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

REAL ESTATE

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

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

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

RE/MAX Hinterland Your property is worth more with us!

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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

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

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

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

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trade and services ANTENNAS

CARPENTRY Jim's Antennas Digital & problem reception specialists.

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Call Craig Titheradge today for a free quote.

Ph: 131 546 www.jimsantennas.com.au

CONCRETING

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

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

ACE Concreting - PROFESSIONAL CONCRETER House Slabs, Driveways and paths, Shed Slabs, Exposed Aggregate.

We can provide you with a free fixed price quote.

Fully licensed and Insured -QBCC 15237416 M: 0427 034 567

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

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

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

Range based, on time, leaves no mess.

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

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

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

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

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

Contact Paul 0412 698 595.

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trade and services

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

Ph: 1800 558 745 or 0402 456 391

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

Call Wayne 0434 724 030.

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

Commision & redesign, alteration & repairs.

Call Birgit in her Maleny workshop 0490 146 982

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

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

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

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

ROCK WALLS

PAINTING

PLANT NURSERIES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

POOL MAINTENANCE MOWING AND GARDENING

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

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

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

Fresh Look Pressure Washing Family business based in Maleny.

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

Renu Pressure Cleaning Prompt and professional Pressure Cleaning, servicing the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland areas. Residential, rural and commercial.

For a free quote contact John 0404 848 482 or renu4blasting@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

Phone Steve: 0404 302 723

TREE SERVICES Tony Wootton Tree Surgeon. Dip Hort(Arb) Operating locally since 1996. Tree assessments and advice. Trees and shrubs pruned and detailed. Hazardous trees removed.

M: 0403 467 664 Ph: 54 944 917 www.twtreesurgeon.com

BRM Tree Services Locally owned and operated, qualified and insured. Tree to stump, we do it all. Tree removal and pruning, mulching, stump grinding.

Free quotes call Tim 0401 441 945

Skilled Tree Surgeon – Kevin Pampling Born and raised in Maleny, offering reasonable rates for tree work. Insured,with years of wisdom and local knowledge.

I climb, you clear = good value. Ph 0407 450 262

WATER SYSTEMS Xavier Maleny Water (Fb) Specialist in tailer-made water filtration systems.

Supply, installation & maintenance of: filtration systems, pumps, tanks & irrigation. Domestic and Rural. Contact Xavier on 0402 528 560

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LOCAL MUSINGS A Matter of Trust

By Doug Patterson

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rotesting is not a recent political weapon. I’m old enough to have witnessed a raft of protests of the 60s and 70s in Australia and abroad. They included: AntiVietnam/Anti-Conscription/Peace Protests; Anti-Apartheid Protests; Aboriginal Land Rights/Civil Rights/Reconciliation Protests; Civil Rights Protests in the USA; Women’s Rights/ Liberation Protests; the beginning of the Gay Rights Protests and the Right to Protest itself.

These historic demonstrations were about serious social injustices and sought to influence politicians to address the inequalities that existed. Thousands, at times hundreds of thousands marched for cultural, social and political change and, by and large, played a large part in shaping the modern world we live in.

The people who are currently protesting about Covid-19 restrictions and vaccinations are abusing the right to protest that earlier generations fought so hard for. They are not protesting for a better world (although some argue they protest against totalitarianism), they are protesting against government decision-making on how best to deal with a pandemic that threatens our way of life.

Their protests are fueled by theories that deny the reality of the threat and lead them to defy the lawful actions of government, with little real purpose or rational argument.

They don’t want to wear masks, go into lockdown, get a vaccination or give up social interaction – all in the name of their individual rights. The real message of these protests is that they don’t trust their political leaders and governments.

There are many reasons why Australians have become

distrustful of politicians and governments. Many new Australians from Eastern Europe; the Balkans; the Middle East; Asia; Africa and South America have historical reasons for not trusting governments which could well temper their respect for government action in Australia.

Others may have become cynical of our political cycle where elections are won on promises that are not delivered for a variety of reasons – some seemingly legitimate, others less so. But I suspect the real reason that many Australians have lost trust in their governments is because of the rise of corruption in all levels of government.

In Queensland, we have had elected councils sacked over allegations of corruption, mayors stood down and development decisions of Council ‘called in’ by the state because the approval process was compromised by corruption.

At the state level, we have ministers stood aside over serious conflict of interest allegations in such major projects as the Cross River Rail and in more minor decisions like the appointment of school principals. But it is at the federal level that corruption seems to be running rife and unchecked.

Over the last three years, the Auditor General of Australia has investigated or is investigating the propriety of five grant-based government programs: the Community Sports Program, the Bush Fire Recovery Program; the Community Safety Program; the Railway Station Carpark Program and the Building Better Regions Program.

In four of these cases, the programs were launched with great fanfare shortly before elections. In every case, they were found to favour marginal government electorates and swinging electorates the government hoped to win.

In four cases, the minister responsible ignored or overruled the advice of his/her department that was based on

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Of more concern, however, is that every program was ‘run through’ the Prime Minister’s Office. In every case, these programs failed to deliver many of the projects that were funded because the need and capacity to enact them just wasn’t there.

Of course, the ABC, as our national broadcaster, has reported the concerns of the Auditor General. A number of commercial television channels have also voiced concern over the government’s continuing disregard of the Auditor General’s findings.

It appears that the Australian Government sees itself above criticism and not constrained by suggestions that it might be acting in a corrupt way. It is little wonder that the ABC’s Australia Talks survey found that we have difficulty trusting our politicians.

Spin, evasion, the selective use of data, deliberate deception, and the blatant use of mis-information have so devalued the integrity of our politicians that they have created the perfect environment for conspiracy theories to thrive.

The damage done to our society by politicians who play with the truth is so great that they must be held to account. They should have to answer to the law just as members of other professions do.

The effects of this basest level of corruption on society is so far reaching and long term it eats away at the foundations of democracy. We need a National Integrity Commission with the powers to restore the integrity of government so we can trust our politicians and their decision making.

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

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Blue Banded Bees for Tomato Plants

By KEITH UPWARD

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he Blue Banded Bee (Amegilla) is a Native Australian Solitary Bee. They do not run in colonies nor do they produce honey!

Buzz pollination, or sonication, is a technique used by some of our native solitary bees, such as Australian Solitary Bees and Carpenter Bees, to release pollen which is more or less firmly held by the anthers.

There are about 14 variants of Blue Banded Bee in every state of Australia, except Tasmania and parts of the Northern Territory. They are easily recognisable by their blue and black stripes,though the colour shades can vary from iridescent to dull matt.

The anthers of buzz-pollinated plant species are typically tubular, with an opening at only one end, and the pollen inside is smooth-grained and firmly attached.. The Blue Banded Bee is one such bee that is able to release pollen using this technique.

European Honeybees are unable to perform buzz

In their natural environment, Blue Banded Bees nest in soft sandstone cliffs and river banks.

Run-of-the-mill ‘Solitary Bee Hotels’ will not attract them. These guys need sand, dirt or clay.

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pollination. About 9% of the world’s flowers, plus the aforementioned fruits, are primarily pollinated using buzz pollination.

As the warmer months approach, the diminutive Blue Banded Bee will be soon darting around your garden. They are not aggressive and can be approached without fear of being stung.

Plant plenty of native wildflowers and English Lavender around your tomato plants; bee-attracting nectar is produced by Lavender flowers. Tomato flowers don’t produce nectar! Avoid insecticides and leave bare soil around the plants (or nearby in the garden) for bees to nest.

Sit back on a sunny day and enjoy the wonder of the bees and insects working tirelessly for nature and us.

Solitary Bee Hotel in clay bricks

Receptacles such as long-life milk cartons are ideal for making clay bricks. If you can’t find sandy clay, then a soft mortar mix is fine. When mixed, fill the container with clay or mortar tamping down firmly as you go. Before the mix is completely dry, use a pencil or something similar to press in a few holes to a depth of about 75mm to 199mm.

Like many home gardeners, I used to plant my tomatoes every year confident that nature will take care of the pollination process. The European Honeybee, both domestic and feral, many believe, is the main insect responsible for the pollination. Wrong!

While it is true that European Honey Bees pollinate a great proportion of Australia’s edible fruit and vegetables, they are not capable of pollinating common edible plants such as tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, chilies, blueberries, cranberries and kiwifruit. These require what is known as ‘buzz pollination’.

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

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ne of the areas recently that has most given me hope that we might be able to avoid catastrophic warming, is the successful legal challenges that have been happening around the world and here in Australia. It seems when the scientific evidence is presented in a courtroom, judgements are increasingly unable to rule against them.

required to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 45% by 2030, compared to 2019 levels. That claim was brought by seven environmental associations and NGOs acting as co-claimants.

The Court determined that under the Dutch Civil Code, Shell had to take adequate action to curb contributions to climate change, even as a private company and not a state actor. The implications for this, even if it is overturned, are huge.

On July 8, after an extraordinary legal challenge brought by eight children, the Federal Court of Australia confirmed that the Federal Environment Minister has a duty of care to avoid causing personal injury and death to Australian children from carbon emissions when approving a coal extension project.

s winter gradually draws to an end and spring begins, the air starts to fill with the calls of newly hatched baby birds. At this time of year, wildlife hotlines run hot with callers inadvertently taking these baby birds away from their parents.

Small birds such as magpies, currawongs and noisy miners leave their nest well before they are able to fly upwards. This is normal behaviour and the bird is usually being closely monitored by parents nearby whilst they are learning to fly.

It can take up to a week for some birds to develop the skill to fly from the ground. However, occasionally a young bird may be in danger or injured and need your help, so it is important to identify when to get assistance and when to leave the bird alone.

If a bird has no feathers or only fluffy down, then it is a nestling and needs to

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If the bird has its flight feathers, then it is a fledgling. Check that the bird can perch on your finger or a stick, ensure the bird is bright and responsive and can call or make a noise. The bird should also be able to spread its wings evenly. If all of these are true, then try to reunite the bird with its parents.

You can place it on a branch or bush and watch from a distance to ensure that parents continue to feed their baby.

Alternatively you can make a makeshift nest to provide more protection for young birds. Contrary to popular belief, parents of baby birds will continue to care for their babies even if they have been handled by people.

One thing you can do to help look after a fledgling while waiting to see if its parents will return is to create a bird bucket with drainage holes to place it in.

Just search online for ‘RSPCA bird bucket’ for details and a diagram.

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

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You can find Sunshine Coast Parents for Climate Action on Facebook or via ap4ca. org. We meet at Homegrown Café in Palmwoods for a casual and friendly get-together complete with children’s activities and face painting.

The next meeting is September 14 at 9.30am.

However, if you see a sick, injured or orphaned raptor or bird of prey e.g. eagle, owl or hawk, please keep your distance, do not touch it or try to contain it. Call your local wildlife rescue group for assistance.

If it’s a cold, wet night, you can take the baby bird into your house to keep it warm and dry, just put it outside in the bucket or other makeshift nest the next morning. Birds do not feed at night so you don’t have to worry about trying to provide it with food or water.

Australian Parents for Climate Action have launched a petition to allow Australian families to show their support to the eight children. In signing the petition, ap4ca.org/protectourkids, so we can demonstrate the public mandate is for the government to support this declaration and not to waste public funds in fighting it.

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f the extent of your interest in gardening is the perfect lawn and an immaculately pruned hedge (probably Mock Orange), then this article is probably not for you.

That said, I aim for inclusiveness in my approach, so bear with me and we’ll see if we can’t find some common ground and if not, then hopefully some light entertainment.

Human beings are beings of nature, we enjoy interaction with the natural world. Although culturally some humans (unfortunately most) draw a line between humans and all the rest of life on earth, the fact remains that biologically and ecologically we are all part of life on earth.

We’re inspired and in awe of areas of natural beauty, we enjoy watching other animals, we enjoy growing things, gardening and bushwalking. All these things make us happier, healthier and intrinsically content.

So, my thoughts naturally ramble in the

direction of cooperation and sharing when it comes to the other life forms we are blessed to share this earth with.

In our gardens, our green dominions, we can rule over those areas with an iron fist (or at least an assorted blend of steel, alloy and plastic tools) and shape them, as is our whim, into a series of monoculture, monotonous, monospecific, mediocre (and a legion of other words starting with m) manicured lawns and shrubs.

plants that reflect those that naturally occur in your area and provide food and resources for local wildlife.

This unfortunately means sticking with local native plants of SE QLD and limits you to a mere 3500 native plant species…. although some could argue that’s a reasonable palette from which to select!

These gardens, at best require constant intervention of labour, machine and chemicals to maintain this level of morose mediocrity and, at worst, are functionally green deserts. We can do all this, or, we can get a little bit wild.

Other valuable elements to getting a little bit wild include: Mulch – use natural leaf litter, living mulches (groundcovers), rock piles and logs; Question Your Chemical Use – insecticides and rodenticides may be useful short-term solutions to pest damage, but they are poisons that kill other wildlife and could end up in your food(!), and Habitat – nest boxes, rocks and dead trees provide valuable homes.

Getting a bit wild in the garden can take all sorts of forms, but the most crucial element is increasing the range of plants, in both species diversity and form. Ideally, you would use a great range of local native

The wilding of your garden is generous, creative and sharing. It reduces financial and physical inputs over time and the rewards, well they tweet for themselves!

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A future with or without Glossies is their survival in our hands?

by MEGAN LEE, Barung Landcare

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he sounds of machinery and chainsaws echo around us in the valley. It is the sound of encroaching urban development, and can be heard throughout the Mooloolah Valley. It’s a reality of our times. A growing population and migration to the Sunshine Coast brings with it a demand for more housing and development.

“If we lose these trees, it could take years for a feed tree to reach the level of maturity that these birds need for them to be ready to feed, so it is important we understand this and integrate this knowledge into decision-making.”

The Glossy Black Cockatoo, Calyptorhynchus lathami, in the Sunshine Coast area, is one of the more threatened cockatoo species in Australia and is listed as vulnerable under Queensland legislation.

On the property next door, the bush remains intact. 36 acres under a conservation covenant.

It’s custodian, Janet Carew.

In addition to specific feed trees, they also need large hollows for nesting, usually found in established eucalypt trees, with access to water within a close proximity.

Reproduction is slow, and the birds lay one egg usually every two years and the young are dependent for at least 12 months.

Janet, a local passionate conservationist is carrying out an important research project on the threatened Glossy Black-Cockatoo, and in partnership with Barung Landcare we are invited to hear more about Janet’s research project as we wander through her property.

Under a canopy of she-oaks (Allocasuarina torulosa to be precise), Janet explains the complexity of the needs of this bird and what her research project, Future Food For Glossies, is revealing.

Clearing established vegetation, combined with the ongoing threats such as bush fires, drought, and fragmentation of habitat, puts even greater pressure on the survival of the Glossy Black Cockatoo in our region.

But what can the public do to help?

Male and female Glossy Black Cockatoos

“There’s still a lot we don’t know about these birds, but what we do know is that they require very specific species to feed from.

“Here in the hinterland their preferred feed trees are Allocasuarina torulosa, and Allocasuarina littoralis, and of those species present in the area, only a very small percentage produce seed that is actually selected by the birds to eat.

“This has huge implications for conservation efforts across the region where we are looking to protect and extend Glossy Black habitat.

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the landscape keeping them safe from feral predators, domestic animals and the impact of traffic.

huge proportion of conservation efforts across the region are focused on larger parcels of public and private land. And with good reason. High quality, intact and well-connected landscapes are vital for the future survival of many Australian native species, the quality of our soil and water, and the resilience of our communities.

But for many people, accessing conservation activities can be a challenge.

Not everyone can afford a property to look after, aging demographics face barriers such as physical ability, and time-poor generations are limited in how much they can dedicate to getting involved in local efforts, so the care of our environment seems to be squeezed into the responsibility of a limited few.

This is exactly why our Gardens for Wildlife program can be just the thing to bust down these barriers and get you looking after nature from the comfort of your home garden or even your tiny urban

Native ground covers and grasses help provide sanctuary for reptiles, insects and frogs, and create a wonderful place for curious nature-lovers to interact with the natural world.

Pultenaea myrtoides balcony! And every generation can be involved.

Growing local native plants around your home can be incredibly beneficial in supporting our local environment.

Choosing local native plants over exotic species can help reduce the risk of exotic plants becoming weeds that escape into the bush and degrade habitat.

Native gardens can support many local animals with food, water and shelter, and the increased ability to move through

Barung native Plant nursery

As we come into spring, there are lots of local native plants that the Barung Native Plant Nursery stocks that will give your garden (whether it be a balcony or backyard) a boost of spring vibrancy.

Striking native species such as Paper daisy (Xerochrysum bracteatum) and Native frangipani (Hymenosporum flavum) are in stock along with a range of other beautiful flowering natives. Pop in to the Porters Lane Nursery to order your plants and have a chat to the team to find out more about Gardens for Wildlife - where every property matters, or visit barunglandcare.org.au

Phone 5494 3151

Porters Lane Nursery opening times: Wednesday - Friday - 9am -3pm, Saturday 9am - 12pm

“The more we become connected with and understand our environments the better we can look after and protect them” explains Janet.

“Citizen Science and Landcare is a great way to learn more about the natural world, and the community can be a great asset to academic research taking place.”

The Glossy Black Cockatoo Birding Day is being delivered by the Glossy Black Conservancy on September 11 and 12, and is a great way to get involved in Glossy Black Cockatoo conservation.

“We need as many people out in the community as possible looking out for Glossy Black-Cockatoos over this weekend. This data is so important in helping us understand what areas of the Sunshine Coast Glossies are using for habitat.”

You can sign up to volunteer for the Birding Day by visiting glossyblack.org.au

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passing of the great Norfolk Island Pine tree, Araucaria heterophylla, that gratifying lived behind the Maleny t was immensely recently to carryCredit out a tree Union next to Maleny IGA. What specimen! client assessment/property visit for aalong-standing of 13 years. I was able to inspect pruning cuts that I There is13 a big hole in the sky now where it once performed years previously and monitor how the stood.

If you lookwas up progressing. you can still see it. wound closure There behowever, a quaintthe Maleny tradition Moreused than to that visit gave me awhere we would puton a large illuminated starfor at and the top of that perspective the process of caring managing tree, and for several wasbefore. my job to climb to the people’s trees that Iyears hadn’tithad top of the tree and install the star.

It is really quite a simple process, one that involves What an experience! having a competent arborist assess the trees and shrubs on your property and then carrying out the I once took work. the opportunity whilst installing recommended This keeps the trees healthy, the star to measure the height of the safe. tree, and at the time it beautiful, and most importantly, was 48 m tall. Pretty big!

Trees are an incredible asset to have on your The noise at the top of the tree incredible as property.

Financially, properties thatwas are treed with safe, the sounds of Maple trees Streetare rose up and combined with managed, beautiful valued much higher than the screechingproperties, of the huge rainbow lorikeets comparable andflock leafyofsuburbs have higher that lived in the tree, producing veritable cacophony! house prices than those withoutatrees.

About 20 years ago it was struck by lightning, But beyond that they contribute so much to which blewamenity a big hole out through bark at the base the living of your property.the Because they ofare theliterally tree, and since then I have they beenmoderate monitoring giant water columns theit’s temperature, keeping you warmer in winter and cooler health. in summer.

Three years ago I put a probe into the trunk and positioned, theywound can block found Strategically that the timber behind the wascold stillwinter windsbut andin harsh summer sunlight. sound, the last couple of years it’s health had begun to decline, and it began to drop more and more Managing your limbs, which was not very good for the cars in the car trees is not park below. something you have to do the verytree, Recently, a decision was made to remove often. My last visit which, as the photograph of the cross-section of the to this property Stump reveals, was a timely one. was in 2017, and nowholding things are There was not much sound timber the tree justcatastrophic. showing signs up, and if it had failed it would’ve been of needing a light Aboriginal people that trim,believe and it gets the big trees hold the spirit of the easier to manage each time, land, and that was the trees biggest tree in as we can work to a Maleny‘s CBD. program.

This could be an opportunity to plant another big, carefully considered tree somewhere in town so future generations can enjoy it’s grandeur.

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drainage work approvals and inspections, plus 2463 new lots created.

“Work is steadily continuing on the development of our new CBD at Maroochydore and the surrounding areas are experiencing rapid growth, with building activity higher than previous years.

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“It was very pleasing to see Council’s awardwinning Development.i platform continue to empower our community by providing information on local development matters from the comfort and safety of their homes through uncertain times.”

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In response to economic impacts caused by the pandemic, Council has been able to respond to industry demand to streamline approvals, stimulating our local economy.

Fellow Service Delivery Portfolio Councillor, Winston Johnston, said Council would continue supporting our local building and construction industry through Sunshine Coast Council’s Economic Resurgence Plan.

“Our council has made it a priority to support our local businesses and building industry as they get back on their feet and build back better than before the pandemic,” Cr Johnston said.

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unshine Coast building approvals reached a record level of $1.9 billion for the 2020/21 financial year.

Sunshine Coast Council Service Delivery Portfolio Councillor, Christian Dickson, said Council’s Development Indicators Annual Highlights report reflected activity in our development and building sector.

“Considering the events of the past year, this report shows that confidence in our local building and

construction industry remained high throughout the pandemic,” Cr Dickson said.

“Locals have jumped at the chance to renovate their homes with around 18,500 development applications lodged, ranging from renovations to extensions, plumbing and drainage works, subdividing and much more.

“The report reflects record high plumbing and

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itting in an elevated position with a perfect North East aspect, surrounded by natural bush on two sides, providing a peaceful, green outlook for the new owners to enjoy.

Nestled on an easy to manage 937m2 block, in a quiet one-way circuit street, within walking distance to the vibrant main street of Maleny.

Features include • Large open plan living, dining and kitchen area with reverse cycle, split system air con • New floor coverings & paint, North East facing front verandah • Newly renovated Kinsman kitchen, 900m stove with 5 burner gas cooktop, electric oven, plenty of drawers and pantry space, stunning, subway tiles and marble look bench tops, island bench with breakfast bar, stainless-steel appliances

• 3 large bedrooms, all with built-ins, 2 bedrooms with fans, 1 bedroom with external door • Family bathroom with laundry chute to downstairs laundry • Undercover space for one car, plus large storage area • 3 bay, 7m x 10m shed will be erected prior to settlement with separate driveway • 2007 build with all town services, would suit investors, downsizers or first homeowners

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“More investment in our region means construction jobs and opportunities for locals. Now, more than ever, our region needs these economic stimulus projects and Council is continuing to lead the way.”

Council’s incentive assistance program remains in place until December 2021 to stimulate jobs and complement State and Federal government programs also underway.

Further information about development applications can be viewed on Developmenti.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Wanting to sell, but nowhere to go?

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o many homeowners are wanting to sell their property at the moment, to capitalise on the incredibly strong market, but are hesitant to do so because they need to find somewhere new to live.

Blackall Range Real Estate want to help their sellers in any way they can, so, at absolutely no extra cost, they are happy to help any prospective seller with finding a new place to live.

Firstly, by tailoring any settlement period to ensure that the seller then has enough time to locate a new home. Secondly, they provide detailed market research on their potential new home by using parameters such as location, price point, number of bedrooms, etc., to provide a property shortlist.

They can also provide help on what buyer strategy is appropriate when purchasing their new home, ensuring that they pay a fair price.

Blackall Range Real Estate can help their clients both sell their current property at a great price, and purchase their new home, also at a great price. For more information, please call Mark on 5499 9966.

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Selling the Hinterland’s finest properties!

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ADDRESS 32 Maple Street, Maleny, QLD 4552

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2a Curlew Court, Maleny Exclusive position with superb views!

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Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac within walking distance to the Maleny township, this is the perfect option for those seeking a spacious, quality-built home on a low maintenance 1/4-acre with expansive views.

Price: Price Guide: $995,000 Land Size: 1017m2

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44 Coral Street, Maleny A great buy in the centre of Maleny!

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Convenience is paramount from this central Maleny township address, within walking distance to everything while enjoying an elevated position and a leafy garden.

Price: Price Guide: $625,000 Land Size: 1088m2

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38 Bunya Street, Maleny Convenient town location!

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Land Size: 1347m2

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UNDER CONTRACT

355 Curramore Road, Curramore You’ll never want to leave home!

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Nestled into the hill down a long private driveway, this 45 acre property enjoys fantastic panoramic rural views, offering one lucky buyer plenty of lifestyle options.

Price: Price Guide: $1,250,000 Land Size: 45ac

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556 Maleny Stanley River Road, Wootha Charming Country Cottage

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Set on a North-Eastern 2474 sqm allotment, just minutes from Maleny, this Queenslander style workers cottage has been modernised over time while still keeping many of its charming features.

Price: Price Guide: $700,000 Land Size: 2474m2

• High ceilings (9ft) and polished timber floors • Reverse cycle air conditioning and wood fireplace • Outdoor entertaining area oriented to the north

• Two dams in addition to the bore and rainwater tanks

• Double garage plus workshop space

• New 9 x 6 shed, new cattle crush & workshop / storage under the home.

• Abundant rainwater storage

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NOT ALL AGENTS ARE EQUAL Now more than ever, a proactive and innovative agent is paramount to achieving a premium result when selling.

With buyers making the shift to digital for their real estate transactions, innovation and virtual marketing is a must. 90% of buyers are more compelled by a listing with a 3D tour, whilst 55% say they would buy sight unseen with a 3D tour.

At Brant & Bernhardt Property we pride ourselves in making sure that our listings are future proof by offering the very best virtual technology to ensure buyers can view a property even if not able to in person.

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Here are the final two Highly Commended stories from 2020’s Young Writer of the Year Awards.

Look out for the announcement of this year’s winner and two runners up in the October Hinterland Times!

THE DREAM LAND by Lilsa Morris

Helping you to understand flooding The community is encouraged to explore the region’s updated Flood Mapping and Information which will soon be on Council’s website. Access to updated flood maps enables everyone to make informed decisions to prepare for emergencies and land use planning purposes – which helps build our region’s resilience. Find out more at sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/floodmapping.

Migrant learn to swim classes now open Registrations are open for Council’s popular and free Migrant Learn to Swim program. The sessions will kick off in October at various locations. They are designed to boost your confidence and safety skills in and around the water. Classes are run by Council and Royal Life Saving Society of Queensland. You can register for the program now on Council’s website.

Get back on your bike Has it been a while since you’ve been on a bike?

Council’s over 50s cycle skills workshops are a fun, free way to build your skills and confidence to get back on your bike. Run by accredited instructors in a safe, off-road environment, the workshop covers bicycle handling, road rules and etiquette. Don’t miss out! Register your interest for one of the five free workshops on Council’s website.

One for the calendar

Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online – Thursday, 16 September at 9am.

Don't fur-get to register your pet Pet registrations are due on 30 September. You can pay the registration as well as update your details online via MyCouncil anytime or call 5475 7272.

Creative spaces – find the perfect match Creatives need spaces to create. Property owners and agents need to rent spaces. Enter Creative Spaces and it’s a match made in heaven. List a space or find a space for free at Creative Spaces Sunshine Coast. Search Creative Spaces on Council’s website or sign up to ArtsCoast.

Come celebrate Bankfoot House's revamp It’s all happening at Bankfoot House in Glass House Mountains from 30 September. The precinct has been revamped and we’re celebrating with events galore. You’ll find Sconetime with Sunshine Coast foodie Martin Duncan, Water Colour workshops with artist Libby Derham PLUS the one and only Drama Merchant with The Yarn Spinner – tale of a swagman.

Max sat on the edge of the pier, her legs dangling over the water below her. The sun was setting, signalling the end of yet another day she had been stuck in her dream land. Max had fallen into a coma, leaving her to wander through the depths of her mind until she woke up. She loved to dream. And she probably would’ve enjoyed the experience a lot more if she wasn’t sick.

She only had Toby. Max had never met him before, but he’d showed up in her dream land a week after she did. That was Max’s favourite part about dreaming, other people could join you.

Max and Toby had grown close the past week they were together. They didn’t really have a choice though, there was no one else to talk to. Max enjoyed his company, just like Toby enjoyed hers.

Sighing, Max lifted herself off of the wooden dock and made her way to the house. Toby was probably waiting for her, wondering where she’d ran away to. She rushed to their small house, one that they’d imagined into the world. That was something else Max loved about dreaming, she could make anything appear.

Her feet padded across the soft grass, dark hair blowing in the wind. The lights were glowing through the windows of the small cottage she called home, giving it a welcoming glow. Max smiled, excited to see Toby again. She hadn’t seen him all day, she’d hurried off that morning to be alone for a while. She was scared. She’d heard the doctors talking again today, and the news she received terrified her.

Reaching the front door, she flung it open, being met with the delicious smell of pancakes.

“Pancakes this late? really Toby?” Max laughed, kicking her shoes off before taking a seat at the small wooden table in the kitchen.

“Who’s here to stop us Max, and hello to you too.”

Toby replied, a smile stretching across his face at the return of his friend.

“That’s true. And yes, hi Toby.” She giggled; Max had never been good at greetings.

Max fiddled in her chair, watching the fire coals burn into ashes from across the room. She was growing even more nervous, scared of how Toby would react. The news was horrifying, something Max wished she’d never heard.

“You ok Max? You seem a little off.” Toby asked, turning away from the freshly cooked pancakes to look at

the anxious girl in front of him. He was concerned. Over the short time he’d known her, Toby had grown to really care for Max. He hated seeing her upset.

“Oh. Yeah, yeah. I’m ok. Um, I heard the doctors talking again today.” She stuttered, picking at the cracked nail polish on her fingertips.

“Really? What’d they say?” He smiled, eager to hear the news. Sometimes they heard whispers, the conversations of the people in their hospital rooms.

The voices would break through Toby and Max’s comas and feed them small bits of information. The most heartbreaking thing was hearing their family, the way their sad voices would crack.

Toby continued rambling, still under the impression that whatever news Max had was something to be excited over. “Toby.” Max whispered. She’d been holding back tears all morning and they’d finally spilt over her eyes. Toby rushed forward, dropping to his knees and cupping the small girls face in his hands.

“Max. Max what’s wrong?”

She peered up at him, blue eyes filled with fear and despair. “The doctors said I won’t make it through tonight.

I’ll miss you, Toby.”

BEACHES by Obelia Lee Beaches are amazing. They carry the blue out of the water and into the sky. It’s an emerald colour, that magnificent water. Beaches are great and give fun to kids.

Children can splash in the emerald waves, giving them energy to play all day.

Beaches can give anything to old or young, like icecream and sun. Birds can tweet and you can eat. The smell of fish and chips fill the air and a loud CRUNCH fills your ears. The sand tickles under your feet as you sunbathe on your stripy beach towel. The sun is shining on your back giving you a tan.

It’s the middle of the day and you say hey to an old friend. Yippee, I’m going to have more fun today. The day is nearly over and I can see the setting sun going behind the clouds. It is now time to go home and eat dinner, brush my teeth and go to bed.

We are driving home, nearly there. I am asleep, but sure we’re there. I am eating dinner, now brushing my teeth, now snug in bed with mum and dad, kissing me good night. Sleeping now after a long day at the beach.

Flying-fox season is here

Sunshine Coast Art Prize on show now Head to Caloundra Regional Gallery to experience the 2021 Sunshine Coast Art Prize exhibition until 10 October. Entry is free. You’ll find 40 exceptional finalist artworks including painting, drawing, photography, printing, textiles and assemblage. Vote for your favourite work in the People’s Choice Award.

Visit gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for details.

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Community Wild Dog Baiting Program Spring 2021 Sunshine Coast Council in partnership with

Belli Park, Cambroon, Conondale, Coochin

Biosecurity Queensland is supporting a

Creek, Coolabine, Crohamhurst, Curramore,

community-based coordinated Wild Dog Baiting

Elaman Creek, Glass House Mountains,

Program. Failure to control wild dogs can result

Kenilworth, Kidaman Creek, Landsborough,

in livestock losses, attacks on domestic pets and

Obi Obi, Peachester, Reesville, Witta and

the loss of native fauna. Landholders have a legislative responsibility to control declared pests on their land and participation in this program is

Wootha areas from 30 Aug-24 Sept 2021.

For more information please contact:

an effective way to help meet this responsibility.

Sunshine Coast Council

The Wild Dog Baiting Program will be held

T 07 5475 7272

throughout Bald Knob, Beerburrum, Beerwah,

E mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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It’s birthing season for flying-foxes – it's time for the females to give birth to one live pup and raise it. This means their numbers in parks and reserves near the coastline may grow, and it’ll get nosier as the young get older and call for their mums. This won’t last forever. Flying-foxes are seasonal animals that come and go. For tips on living near flying-foxes, visit sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/flyingfoxes.

what's on

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

SEPTEMBER 1-26

Palmwoods Spring Harvest Festival

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Entries open for Kenilworth Upcycling Competition, in association with the Cent

Sale at Kenilworth Museum on October 29

4 Collectorama Fair, Nambour Showgrounds,

7am - 2pm, updates on Facebook: CollectoramaFair

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Father’s Day

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Movies and Music Preservation,

Maleny Library, 9.30am - 12.30pm and

1.30 - 4.30pm, use Sunshine Coast Libraries

movie and music preservation station to

digitise cassettes, vinyl records and home

movies, to register visit: library.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au/Whats-On/Events-Calendar

7 Maleny Floral Art Group, Maleny

Glossy Black Cockatoo Birding Day, visit; glossyblack.org.au

12 Native Plants Sunshine Coast, Land for

Wildlife excursion to property in Hunchy,

9am, BYO morning tea and seating,

no road parking, only 12 cars inside so

please carpool and bring mask, for details

until September 7 contact Pam on

5429 6845, after that contact Karen on karenshaw@brushturkey.com.au Fuse Fest, 10am - 8pm at the Nambour Showgrounds, tickets $10 each or half price with Street Art membership, kids/teens 5-17 $5, and under 5s free! Visit eventbrite. com or streetartnambour.org - tickets also available at the gate

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15 Glasshouse Country View Club monthly

meeting, 10.30am, Glasshouse Country RSL

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RU OK Day

16 Montville State School

125-year anniversary celebrations Springtime High Tea and Fashion Show, 10am, Maleny Community Centre

Of course not. You change the batteries.

When a person messes up or finds themselves in a dark place, do you cast them aside?

Of course not! You help them change their batteries.

Some need AA...attention and affection; some need AAA...attention, affection, and acceptance; some need C....compassion; some need D... direction.

And if they still don’t seem to shine... simply sit with them quietly and share your light.

10 Radiance: The Passion of Marie Curie,

Lind Lane Theatre, Sept 10, 11, 12, 15, 17 18, for times and to book visit lindlane.com.au or phone 1300 732 764 Nambour Forecourt Live, a live music and arts workshop event, with kids entertainment 2 - 4pm, live music 5 - 8pm, corner of Currie Street and Bury Street, Nambour

11 Maleny Meet and Greet, 2 - 5.30pm,

Maleny Sports Precinct, tickets: ticketebo. com.au/malenyblackallrangelions

The Father, Maleny Film Society, 3pm and 7pm, tickets malenyfilmsociety.info

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

September: Mitchell Creek Rock n Blues Fest; Kenilworth ArtFest; Kenilworth Show and Rodeo; Lions Welcome Dinner: Maleny; Maleny Hospital Auxiliary – A Springtime Affair; Maleny Music Festival October: Runfest; Heart of Gold Film Fest: Gympie; Blackall 100, Mapleton December: Woodford Folk Festival

Crossword Solutions

18 Kenilworth Show and Rodeo cancelled

RU OK DAY - Thursday September 9 When a torch grows dim or stops working, do you just throw it away?

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

August: Village Wedding Expo Montville

Composting and Worm Farms workshop,

Nambour Library, 10 - 11.30am, to register

visit: library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Whats-On/Events-Calendar

Neighbourhood Centre, 9am -12 noon

Composting and Worm Farms workshop,

Beerwah Library, 10 - 11.30am, to register

visit: https://library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Whats-On/Events-Calendar

Hinterland Events

Maroochy Vehicle Owners Car Club display at Repco carpark, Howard Street, Nambour, 9am - 1pm

21 Outspoken presents Ian Lowe and Luke Stegemann in conversation, Maleny Community Centre, 6pm, book via trybooking,com

24 Advertising/booking and editorial due for October issue of the HT

25 New Wave Fest, 10am - 3pm, Old Chevallum School, 24 Chevallum School Road, Chevallum, tickets: $15 adult, $10 student, book via eventbrite.com.au (search ‘The Modern Generation’)

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Russian and German Masterpieces, Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra, Kenilworth Hall, 2pm, tickets $25, to book visit: sunshinecoastsymphonyorchestra.com

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