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LIVE at the Kenilworth Showgrounds - 28th November
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TOM CURTAIN OUTBACK EXPERIENCE
With more than 12 million streams, two Golden Guitar Awards, and a reputation for drawing crowds larger than the towns themselves, Tom Curtain is hitting the road again for his 10th consecutive national tour with his award-winning tourist attraction Katherine Outback Experience as part of his Here’s To You Tour.
The tour celebrates the release of Curtain’s ARIA Chart topping sixth studio album Here’s To You - a record that shines a light on the grit, humour, and resilience of regional Australia. Co-produced by long time collaborators Garth Porter (Lee Kernaghan, Sara Storer, James Blunde ll) and Luke O’Shea, the album has already delivered multiple #1 country radio hits, including Good Life,Be Kind, Top End Tough, Here’s To You and Knockin’ Down the Walls.
“It’s a collection of stories drawn from our travels and the incredible people we’ve met along the way”, Tom shares.
“We are really looking forward to bringing the show and new music to a bunch of new towns. There’s something in there for everyone, from young kids through to grandparents”, Curtain said.
Unlike any other show on the road, the Here’s To You Tour blends one hour of horse training and working dog demonstrations, including hands-on fun for kids, with two hours of live music performed by Curtain alongside fellow singer-songwriters Laura Frank, Chris Matthews and Melanie Gray.
“Our show on the road is a snapshot of the experience in Katherine. It’s more about the training of the animals and we are passionate about making it really family orientated”, Curtain said. “It’s raw and real.
Guests love the interaction with the animals and feel like they get extra value for the training tips we share”
This formula has proven a hit, with more than 40,000 people attending 65 shows nationwide last tour.
Katherine Outback Experience recently won Gold for Best Tourist Attraction in Australia at the 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, a reflection of the authenticity and quality that underpin both his business and touring shows. As an ambassador for Dolly’s Dream, Curtain also uses his music and live shows to raise
awareness around mental health and wellbeing in rural communities, a cause close to his heart.
“People often ask me why I keep touring to small towns” he states.
“This album sums it up. It’s about creating moments where people can laugh, cry, catch up with neighbours, and just take a breath. That’s what ‘Here’s To You’ is all about, celebrating the people who keep pushing through”
The Here’s To You Tour will join us on Friday 28th November at the Kenilworth Showgrounds.
HISTORICAL: BIRTHS IN KENILWORTH
EARLY SETTLEMENT AND BIRTHS IN THE KENILWORTH DISTRICT
The second owners of Kenilworth Run, Charles Parkinson and Colin Mackenzie Fraser, arrived in 1858. The first white child born in the Kenilworth district was Charles Frederick Parkinson (born 14 February 1860). He often recalled that his mother told him Aboriginal women were so interested in the white piccaninny that they travelled for miles to see him.
(Source: Hinka Booma to Kenilworth 1850–1960, 2020).
The Land Alienation Act of 1868 enabled Askin Edward and Ernest Arthur Bonney to establish Mt Ubi on half of Kenilworth Run’s lands in 1874. Three children were born to Mr. Ernest and Mrs. Emily Bonney between 1885 and 1887, though only two survived. The death of Ernest, the secondborn, is recorded on the day of his birth (13 January 1886).
The first-born child to Mr. Askin and Mrs. Fanny Bonney, Violet, is recorded as having died on the day of her birth. The subsequent five children, born between 1880 and 1888, all survived—though Mrs.
Bonney appears not to have opted for a home birth with these children. Two were born in Gympie and three at Waterloo, New South Wales.
(Source: https://ancestors.familysearch. org/en/L8WD-ZF6/).
Isaac Moore arrived in the district around 1863. On 1 April of that year, the lease of Kenilworth Station was transferred to him by the executors of the late Walter Gray, an Ipswich merchant. In 1864 he was joined by his wife Anne and baby son Hugh. Mrs. Moore subsequently gave birth to four additional children (1865, 1866, 1869, and 1873). Research indicates that the third-born, Emma Isabella, was born in Brisbane, and the youngest, Henrietta Lillian Josephine, survived 17 months.
The next recorded birth in the district is that of Patrick Sharry, son of Christopher and Mary, in 1892. Mary gave birth to eight more children (1894, 1896, 1898, 1900, 1902, 1904, 1906, and 1911).
The selectors’ families in the district grew at similar rates:
• Richard and Hannah Sims – 10 children
BIRTH NOTICE: MARY VALLEY FAMILY HAVE A NEW BABY IN AFRICA
Mary Valley locals Samantha, our editor, and Samoko, have been in Africa this year - where Samoko is originally from. They have taken their children on a trip of a lifetime to see the famous African animals - lions, rhinos, giraffe, zebras, monkeys, wilderbeast and more!
They have also been enjoying their time in the village with extended family and community. Development projects include research, providing mosquito nets and cultural preservation. If interested, you can read more and contribute at www.fundrazr.com/ ecoculture or scan the code uuu
The latest addition to their tribe, Maisha Journey Okoth was born on 25th August in Kochieng Village, Kenya. It was a beautiful birth into the bath at home, with mum supported by husband and eldest daughter. The family are looking forward to returning to the Mary Valley region soon.
(1894–1911)
• Edward and Mary Pickering – 11 children (1895–1920)
• The Pearce family, settled at Oakey Creek in 1897. The addition of Rose to James Edward and Martha’s household in 1899 completed their family of 10 children (1876–1899).
Most of the selectors’ children were delivered by the midwife who rode her horse across the hills. There are no records of neonatal deaths among these families.
Kenilworth Museum is now closed for the summer months but if anyone has a pressing need to visit the museum (visitors, tourists etc) a phone call to 07 54723090 may organise a time to open the doors.
The one fund raising effort for the year is currently taking place Wednesday to Monday at the Information Centre. Delicious, homemade Christmas Cakes are being raffled. Please come along and support Kenilworth Museum.
~ Lenore Meldrum, President, Kenilworth and District Historical Assn Inc.
New baby Maisha was held up like baby lion Simba at Pride Rock!
COMMUNITY NEWS & STORIES
CHEERIO FROM THE CHURCHES
Sunday 19 October was a day of happy celebration for St Luke’s Anglican Church as we gathered for our 70 th anniversary. We were joined by many friends from Kenilworth, Maleny and Montville and former parishioners who had a long association with St Luke’s. Bishop Sarah Plowman celebrated an uplifting Eucharistic service, giving an engaging sermon laced with light hearted banter amid her more serious Christian message on the life of St Luke.
At morning tea, Bishop Sarah and the Rev’d Kaye Pitman cut the Anniversary Cake to be shared around. Peter Hennessy showed a power point presentation, which highlighted many events at St Luke’s over the years. It also showed how involved the local Kenilworth community has been in the history of St Luke’s.
We sincerely thank all those who helped to make this occasion such a memorable one.
OPEN DAY AT THE HERITAGE CENTRE
On Saturday 22nd of November from 9.00am to 12.30pm, the Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group is holding an open day and Christmas Market. Visitors will be welcome at the Heritage Centre, 17 Emerald Street Cooroy.
A selection of potted plants at bargain prices, hand crafted jams, chutneys and relishes lovingly made by our members, and a variety of Christmas gifts will be on sale.
Volunteers will be available to answer questions about the CooroyNoosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group. Take the opportunity to see firsthand the resources available at the centre to undertake your ancestry and family history research.
If you are interested in digitising your old family photos, we invite you to bring a print along for a free demonstration of the centres digitising facilities.
The organisation was formed in 1996 by a group of friends who shared a keen interest in family history and that small group has now grown to over 130 members. In January 2016 the group moved into their purpose-built Heritage Centre that contains a modern research area, meeting space and family history research library that is open for the community to use.
After Mass on Sunday 19th October at St John Bosco a parish barbeque was enjoyed by parishioners from the different communities who form St Joseph's in Nambour. It was a wonderful seamless effort by many to ensure we could celebrate community in this informal way. Former parishioners attended along with those who came to St John Bosco for the first time.
It was lovely to see some new and familiar faces. We thank Fr Odinaka and the leadership team who helped organise the occasion. Thanks also to Kenilworth Arts Council for the use of their marquees.
~ Cheerio from the Churches
The Heritage Centre is open to the public from 9.30am to 1pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. You can drop in for a free session. Membership provides great value for money access to the research facility and library as well as special functions and expert assistance.
Call 3129-0356 in the above office hours. More information can be found on the website www.genealogy-noosa.org.au
THANK YOU TO OUR ADVERTISERS
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OLD TIME COUNTRY HALL DANCE uuu
Yes Storm season has arrived. October's dance was well attended, with another good night of socialising.
Our Lucky Door prize was won by Sue B, lucky door prizes were also won by Fred & Joan and Pam & Ian. Monte Carlo prize was won by Syd & Kaye. Our Raffle first prize was won by Robyn C (BBQ pack of meat). The second raffle prize of a fruit & veg tray was won by Sue B.
Our regulars do reap rewards attending our once a month Old Time Country Hall Dance at Kandanga including enjoying the airconditioned hall what a bonus. Our final dance for the year is Nov 15th due to storm season and getting close to the Festive Season.
A huge thank you to my dear neighbour for rescuing me for leaving some of the supper items at home. Thank you Beth its nice to have you as my back up when I do silly things. A huge thankyou to seeing old friends Jenny and Ken back dancing with our group.
We hope to see you at the November dance. All welcome. uuu
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NBN: FASTER, RELIABLE INTERNET
ENHANCED NBN ® FIXED WIRELESS OFFERS GYMPIE RESIDENTS GREATER CONNECTIVITY
More than 11,500 homes and businesses around Gympie are now eligible to access faster wholesale speeds than ever offered on the nbn Fixed Wireless network.
The new speeds are thanks to the completion of the nbn Fixed Wireless and Satellite Upgrade Program, which has involved upgrading equipment to more than 2300 towers nationwide, including in the Gympie region. This has enabled the nbn Fixed Wireless network to deliver wholesale peak information rate speeds of 400/1040 Mbps to eligible premises, about four times faster than what was available before the upgrades.^
With research showing 75% of Australian households have up to five devices connected at any time to their internet, eligible homes and businesses of Gympie can now choose nbn Fixed Wireless to help meet their growing demand for high-speed broadband. For people like Darran and Danielle Taylor who live and work in just one of the regions that has benefitted from nbn Fixed Wireless upgrades, a simple check of their address has been a game changer for their work lives, children’s education and family downtime.
the difference Fixed Wireless is making to regional communities.
“Giving more homes access to faster internet is like an early Christmas present, and with summer holidays just around the corner, it means the entire family can do what they love, watching movies and online gaming with their mates, enjoying the cricket in 4K high quality and overall supporting households to have a superior digital experience,” she said. #
Mrs Taylor said that both her marketing and event management business, Firefly Solutions, and her husband’s building company are run from home so fast and more reliable internet was an essential requirement to carry out their work.
“Connectivity is a big factor for us, we need a great service for both our businesses, as well as ensuring internet connectivity for leisure too. We are so happy we discovered nbn Fixed Wireless, because it provides value for money and peace of mind that we are always connected even in the busiest of times when we can have 7 or more devices connected,” Mrs Taylor said.*
The nbn Fixed Wireless network utilises dedicated hybrid 4G/5G technology to transmit data over radio signals from a transmission tower to an NBN Co outdoor antenna fitted to your premises by an approved NBN technician. The signal then travels from the antenna to an NBN connection box installed inside the premises, before being transmitted to connected devices, from computers and smartphones, to smart TVs, lighting and appliances.
Having the ability to operate businesses from home is also providing economic benefits to regional communities according to the Gympie Chamber of Commerce, who said a big attraction of moving away from the big cities was the ability to work from anywhere.
Martin Muller, President of Gympie Chamber of Commerce, said greater access to the nbn Fixed Wireless network in the region had resulted in more businesses operating from home having better connectivity.
“We want people to know they can move to this beautiful part of the country and work remotely while boosting the local economy, but we also want locals to have the same access to the internet speeds people living in the city have. Fixed Wireless is an economic and social win for our community,” Mr Muller said.
Head of nbn Local QLD, Kylie Lindsay said it was great to witness
To find out if your home can be connected to nbn Fixed Wireless, simply go to: https://www.nbn.com.au/faster and enter your address.
^ Speeds listed are wholesale speeds and are not end user speeds and actual speeds experienced, including during the busy period, may be significantly lower. Where a wholesale download or upload speed is expressed as a range, the range represents the potential maximum speed nbn provides to service providers. The maximum speed may fall anywhere in the range and the lower limit of the range does not represent minimum speed.
* nbn is very pleased with the experience of Danielle Taylor. Of course, end user experience may vary.
# Your experience, including the speeds actually achieved, depends on many factors, including whether you are using the internet during the busy periods (7pm - 11pm), the number of people in your household online at the same time, and some factors outside of nbn’s control (like your equipment quality and set-up, chosen broadband plan, age of device(s) and/or how your provider designs its network).
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
KENILWORTH HOMESTEAD
Lovers of antiques and vintage homewares and collectibles will be excited to learn Kenilworth Homestead is hosting their 1st Antique Finders Fair onsite Sunday November 23rd. With a host of fantastic vendors from the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Northern NSW it is set to become an annual event, bringing together French, European, Asian and Australian antiques and vintage.
Curated to appeal to a wide variety of buyers from private collectors, home decorators, interior stylists and photographers, it is also an open invitation also to visit the Homestead for the day, stay for a picnic and enjoy the history of the towns oldest property, established in the 1850’s and now heritage listed.
There will be coffee onsite as well as delicious homemade scones, fresh native
flower bouquets and local pottery.
The Homestead is partnering with Kenilworth Grazing and Kenilworth Dairies to provide delicious picnic hampers. Please contact either of these businesses in advance to preorder.
The fair runs from 8am2pm. Most vendors will offer eftpos or bank transfer but cash is also a great option due to inconsistent internet coverage at times. There is no onsite ATM but 2 are located in Kenilworth at the pub and the grocery store.
All stall holder and customer enquiries can be forwarded to lagrangesupplyanddesign@ gmail.com or via Instagram @ lagrangesupplyanddesign or @kenilworthhomestead
FINGERS CROSSED
The Mary Valley Community News Association have applied for a Minor Grant with the Sunshine Coast Council. We wish to thank the following organisations for providing letters of support:
- Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group
- Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce
- Kenilworth School
- Kenilworth Churches
- D.I.V.E. Theatre Collective
- The Weed Whisperer
- Kenilworth Community Transport Service
- Kenilworth Community-led Safe Space
- Obi Obi Rural Fire Brigade
- Gheerulla Hall
- Kenilworth Arts Council Inc
- Cooloola Coast Dances Group
We have asked for $250 per month to support a 'Community Column' - this would be half a page in the magazine each month providing a free service to community organisations, volunteer groups and sporting bodies, to inform the wider community of events, news and general updates.
The Mary Valley Voice will support the difference in cost for the half page.
REGIONAL NEWS & POLITICS
Community News
Thinking about building or renovating? Get instant advice 24/7
Sunshine Coast Council’s AI development assistant is here to help, anytime. Get instant guidance without needing to know it all. Just dive in and explore! Visit Council’s website to access the portal and start planning your dream project today.
Do you know an everyday hero?
Hurry! Nominations for the Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards close 30 November. The awards recognise outstanding achievements of individuals and groups in the region. If you know an everyday hero who deserves recognition, simply fill in an award application on Council's website.
A picture is worth a thousand words
Council is calling out to residents with lived experience of a disability to submit photos of yourself at your favourite spot in the region that make you feel included, supported and empowered into The Accessible Sunshine Coast Competition by 22 November. The winner will be announced on 3 December — International Day of People with Disability. See Council's website for details.
Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting
View online on Council's website or at Sunshine Coast City Hall Chambers at 9am on 13 November
Simple steps can save your
kids' lives
Between 2018 and 2023, drowning was the leading cause of death for children aged one to four, private pools were the most common location, faulty pool gates and fences often the problem. Council is urging pool owners to take simple steps to ensure these preventable tragedies don’t continue. Visit Council’s website for details.
Relive the Sunshine Coast's colourful past with the 2026 Heritage Calendar!
Featuring quirky and heartwarming images from the 50s to the 80s, the 2026 Heritage Calendar is a celebration of community memories. Just $5 at Sunshine Coast libraries and Council offices, proceeds support local heritage projects and volunteer-run museums.
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CR DAVID LAW DIVISION 10 – SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL
Supporting Kenilworth’s community spirit: It was a pleasure to recently meet with some of Kenilworth’s passionate community leaders to talk about the future of local projects and how Council can support them through our grants program. We’re lucky to have such a strong community spirit in Kenilworth, and Council is here to help bring your ideas to life. Whether you’re part of a not-for-profit group planning a community event, looking to upgrade facilities, or dreaming up a creative arts project, there’s likely a grant that can help. To explore all the funding options, head to Council’s website and search for “Grants”. Let’s keep working together to make Kenilworth an even better place to live, work and visit.
Improvements for Kenilworth Town Park: I’m really pleased to share that early in the new year we’ll kick off a bundle of improvements at Kenilworth Town Park. The upgrades will include a renewed playground for kids to enjoy, new fencing for safety, fresh picnic tables and a refurbished barbecue for those weekend catch-ups. These improvements are more than just infrastructure – we’re creating a welcoming space for families and visitors to relax, play and connect. I can’t wait to see this park become an even better spot for everyone to enjoy.
Let's make Kenilworth even better - there's an App for that! We can all do our bit to keep Kenilworth looking great and running smoothly. The good news is – it’s easier than ever! Ever spotted a pothole, or noticed something that needs fixing at the playground? You can help by reporting it straight away using the Sunshine Coast Council App. This free app puts Council services right in your pocket. With just a few taps, you can check your bin collection days, report issues like potholes or park repairs, access real-time road updates, stay informed through Disaster Hub, explore our beautiful region, and lots more. It’s something everyone in our community can access and use to make a difference. You can download the app by searching “Sunshine Coast App” in the App Store or Google Play. Let’s work together to keep Kenilworth the wonderful place we all love!
Please contact me with any questions or comments at email: david.law@sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au and follow my Facebook page for regular updates: @DavidLawDivision10.
CR WINSTON JOHNSTON DIVISION 5 - SC COUNCIL
Maleny Music Festival: The hinterland hills will be filled with music next weekend for the Maleny Music Festival (November 7 to 9). Held at the Maleny Showgrounds, the event will feature local musicians playing Folk, Irish, Blues and Americana, as well as poetry readings, workshops and activities for the kids. Maleny Music and Performing Arts, who put on this community festival, are a not-for-profit group run by volunteers. They received $9,500 from Council’s Major Grants funding round in March 2025, to assist in holding the event. Grab your tickets and check out the impressive program at malenymusicfestival.com.
Major grant recipients: Our August 2025 round of Major Grants funding attracted applications from a swathe of Division 5 notfor-profit, community groups and events, including: $7,500 to the Maleny Rotary Club for Wood Expo 2026; $4,000 towards equipment for Maleny’s Humble Grounds Cafe; $6,585 to the Maleny Community Centre for new chairs; $7,500 towards a pathway upgrade at Maleny Golf Club; $5,385 for Witta Recreational Club’s 100-year celebration and $8,300 to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival. These groups and events play an important role in building community connections. Find the full list of grant recipients on Council’s website.
New hinterland pathway: Council is set to begin work on a new 1.8-metre-wide pathway stretching 200 metres along North Maleny Road, Maleny. Construction is scheduled to start on Thursday 13 November and completed within two weeks - weather permitting.
Keeping connected: For more Division 5 news visit facebook.com/ winstonjohnstondivision5scc.
VOLUNTEERS: KEEPING COMMUNITY ALIVE
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Dear Readers,
Well here we are preparing for the festive season once again, and also pondering the extreme climate we are experiencing throughout the whole country and especially in the SE corner of QLD. Do hope you all managed to escape any major impacts from the wind, rain & hail as I know it is not the case in many places recorded in the past few weeks. Please note our forthcoming AGM to be held next month as per notice in this issue and we would appreciate your support and input. We are holding a Christmas competition this month with the Treasurer donating one of her wonderful Festive Cakes for the correct & first entry, with myself donating a voucher to the value of $50 for a Junior winning entry to be spent locally. You will need to provide evidence of your age being under 15 years of age. So get on board and locate the Xmas trees hidden throughout this month’s issue by our Editor and forward your answer to my email before the end of the month.
I notice the oversight of no Riddle in last month’s issue, so lets see if I can challenge you once again!!
“What do you call an elf who rhymes?”
There's a Japanese Legend that says "If you feel like you are losing everything, remember, trees lose their leaves every year, yet they still stand tall and wait for better days to come."
If you would like to reach out to me as president of the Mary Valley Voice I am available for a chat at many groups and events around town or on email: barbannesmith60@gmail.com
You can also send in your community news, stories and advertising enquiries to our editor Sam at: maryvalleyvoice31@gmail.com
~ Cheers Barbara Smith - President MVV
PS. NEXT MONTH WE WILL PUBLISH SOME XMAS RECIPES FOR THE SEASON AHEAD
QUOTE: fblifestyle
“Some seasons will strip you bare. You'll lose people, plans, and even parts of yourself you thought were permanent. But like the trees, you'll grow again. Not instantly. Not perfectly. But beautifully, in your own time. So if you're in a season of loss, don't rush the process. Stand tall. Stay rooted. Better days will come ... they always do.”
LOCAL CULTURE: WEEDS & GIN
TRANSFORMER WEEDS IN THE REGION
In the last 250 years, approximately 1350 plants have escaped cultivation in Queensland, and naturalized over that time. When compared to native species, this represents more than 15% of the total number of plant species in Queensland, and each year 1012 new plants join this list. Among this group of escaped plants are a group called the transformer weeds, or ecosystem destroyers. This group of plants grow and interact with their environment in ways that can radically change ecosystems permanently, doing immense damage environmentally, agriculturally, socially, and domestically. Many are weeds of national significance.
In the next few months two transformer weeds will be in flower in trees across the Mary Valley, along the banks of the Mary River and its tributaries, the brilliant yellow flowered Cat’s Claw Creeper (Dolichandra unguis-cati) and the fluffy lamb’s tail inflorescence of the Madeira Vine (Anredera cordifolia). These transformers are strongly growing, robust, perennial vines, and have very effective methods of propagation and dispersal. They can be challenging to access for traditional control methods, particularly in remote and hazardous locations.
Local Land for Wildlife communities have been receiving some helping hands, or mandibles in this case,
in the form of The Leaf-mining Jewel Beetle and the Tingid Bug, two biological controls that have been used previously by the Sunshine Coast Council to successfully help manage these vines. Biological controls are only released after an extended period of assessment on their effectiveness and potential impacts on native ecosystems. Barring one historical, and now proudly wearing a maroon jersey, well known case, Queensland, and Australia, have an exceptional record on using classic biological control to control pest species.
pq Cats Claw flower and vine
If you are interested in these two bio-controls, there are links at the bottom of the Land for Wildlife page in the QR codes.
TWELVE AND A HALF ACRES DISTILLERY
Nestled in the rolling green of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Twelve and a Half Acres Distillery, founded and operated by Andy Lancaster following a 35 year military career, is more than just a boutique producer of premium spirits—it’s a business deeply rooted in community, tradition, and sustainability. Guided by its three core pillars—Community, Traditional Methods, and Ecologically Sustainable practices—the distillery has become a proud contributor to both local life and wider causes.
At the heart of Twelve and a Half Acres lies a firm commitment to giving back. The distillery proudly supports three charitable organisations that reflect its values of care, connection, and storytelling: Urban Angels, Grab Life by the Balls, and Talk Australia. These partnerships highlight Twelve and a Half Acres’ belief that every bottle should not only represent craftsmanship but also contribute to the wellbeing of its community.
Community support is also reflected in the way the distillery engages with locals. The team regularly attends farmers markets across Montville, Mapleton, Witta, and Kenilworth, bringing their handcrafted gins
directly to the people who inspire them.
Two standout creations showcase this local-first approach:
• Montville Dry Gin – A refined drop that has found its way beyond the Hinterland, now proudly served in the Qantas Business Lounges in Brisbane.
• Kenilworth Dry Gin – A bespoke spirit available exclusively at Hinterland markets, offered at a special local price of $65 to ensure it remains a community favourite.
While community is central, quality is never compromised. Twelve and a Half Acres recently celebrated success at the Royal Queensland Spirit Awards, entering five spirits and proudly taking home 2 Gold, 2 Silver, and 1 Bronze medal. The pinnacle of recognition came when the distillery was awarded the Trophy for Champion Vodka of the competition, cementing its reputation as a serious contender on Australia’s craft spirits stage.
By blending traditional distilling methods with an ecologically sustainable mindset, Twelve and a Half Acres demonstrates that excellence and responsibility can go hand in hand.
Madeira Vine u ~ The Weed Whisperer
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ABSOLUTE PRIVACY: STUNNING HOME AND SEPARATE COTTAGE – SMALL ACREAGE
New to the market this beautiful Garth Chapman designed Traditional Timber Queenslander Home is now available. Four spacious bedrooms, ensuite to the master bedroom plus additional family bathroom with a separate shower and bath.
An exceptionally designed home, incorporating two living areas, home office, a well-appointed and spacious kitchen, Polished timber flooring throughout, a wood heater and several air conditioning units ensures comfort all year round.
With full length covered verandas front and back, this home brings ambience and style both inside and out. Solar power feeding back into the grid to minimise energy costs.
With the bonus of an additional fully self-contained cottage suitable for guests, teenager retreat or perhaps a rental income opportunity, this property has much to offer buyers.
Complete with a colour bond shed, additional storage and vehicle accommodation underneath the home, caravan shed and another storage also. This property has many extras, thus ensuring exceptional value.
An elevated parcel of land comprising of 7562m2 (almost two acres), usable land with a small dam and a reliable water supply from a bore, submersible solar pump that is plumbed to several tanks.
You can garden to your hearts content at this property, with a reliable source of water that is easily accessed to various water points around the property. The boundary is fully fenced.
Views over the Mary River and surrounding large acreages. No close neighbours. Bitumen road frontage and a well-constructed driveway suitable for all vehicle types.
A truly beautiful property sitting at 2919 Maleny Kenilworth Road, Cambroon.