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’M sLoWLY GettiNG back into the swing of things after six weeks of no packed lunches, no after-school activities or saturday morning sports, and a few decent lie-ins! school starting again does bring its benefits, however, as i can work without distraction and get my ‘ducks in a row’ for the month ahead. i am very mindful that it has been an incredibly tough time for many people with Australia’s extreme weather. our Poets’ Corner this month reflects this, i have had many locals writing in with their poems about the drought, the bushfires and their impact. What is heartening, however, is seeing how much communities have rallied around those who need help – and of course, the rural fire services, volunteers, and animal rescuers who have been tirelessly out there making a difference. our gratitude, assistance and donations have hopefully kept them buoyed up through this intense and exhausting time, and we must, of course, keep the support going through the recovery process. We have a few fundraisers across our pages, so please get behind these events – every cent makes a difference! on another supportive note, February is often a quieter time
for small businesses and eateries, so with Valentine’s day coming up, it’s a perfect time to support them: buying unique gifts or a meal made with delicious local produce. (in fact, i am supporting a local business right now, having a creamy coffee in my Montville ‘office’!) if you are pondering where to eat, check our Food, drink and dine section for a selection of lovely spots across the hinterland to treat yourselves. i hope you enjoy your Ht this month – i am impressed and inspired in equal measure by the individuals and organisations who feature in our pages. Remember, if you know someone whose story could be a great addition, please let us know. i happily receive regular poems and letters – however sometimes a letter will come through asking me questions, with no return name or address. if you would like me to reply, you do need to put these details, please. i wish you all a positive month ahead, and i’ll sign off for now with this lovely quote by Barbara de Angelis, which i feel much of our community is clearly demonstrating at this time. Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. Victoria McGuin – editoR
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Gary with his ever-supportive wife, enjoying some downtime
criminal investigation unit and all the equipment they need. “Part of the plan for the new building is to have a ‘look alike room’ and that is a room that is set up with a homely feel about it rather than a clinical feel that a police station may have for a young child, to try and provide an opportunity for those victims to then be comfortable enough to tell police what happened. “it’s all about trying to make them feel as comfortable as possible in a foreign environment. it is going to be fantastic to have a building that meets contemporary standards.� Gary believes Nambour has a bit of a stigma about it that it doesn’t necessarily deserve, and it has a reputation for being a busy place to work policing wise. “it does have a fairly high level of violence with
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At the Pineapple Music Festival - Gary Brayley and good friend Senior Constable Lee Adams
in the town centre area have activated that space in such a positive way. With more people around, that displaces the criminal element people might be worried about and while the markets are on it has a better vibe about it and people feel safer.” Gary says his amazing wife, who also works for Queensland Police in an admin role in Beerwah, has always been his rock and greatest supporter. they were married in october 1988 when just three weeks later he was off to the police academy. “she has been behind me for the past 30 years and followed me out to all those different isolated places. Not once has she ever complained of the places we have gone and some of these places, like Bulya, is a place three hours south of Mount isa. A really dry and desolate place. definitely not everyone’s cup of tea. “it’s great to be back in Nambour with a strong team. We have a gazetted strength of 31, i would say that at least 30% of those have been here longer than me. some have been here 20 years. We also have a tremendous laugh here, there are some extremely funny people that work here. [in an intense job] You’ve got to be able to have a laugh.” in a tough but crucial job in the community it is reassuring to know there is someone like Gary Brayley Nambour’s Senior Sergeant Police Officer in Charge, Gary Brayley at the helm.
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MiLY HiNCKFuss is a teenager who marches to the beat of her own drum. the 16-year-old, daughter of artist Karen Gane and musician Kim Hinckfuss, was nurtured in the vibrant social scene of Maleny and educated in her formative years at the River school where Neohumanist philosophy builds a solid foundation based on love, care and respect for all. Now a student at Maleny state High school, emily reflects: “i’m glad i didn’t grow up in the city. i love the barefoot freedom of living in a country town and, it’s good to be where it’s not so easy to have everything you want.” emily’s comment reminds me of my own barefoot childhood in a country town, albeit 50 years ago and, as we speak, i ponder the commonalities and differences. Generally, a girl’s life in the ‘60s was charted by social norms such as class, creed and beliefs like learning to be a wife and mother rather than focusing on an education. And, at the age of 14, i left high school to help support our family of seven. My first job as a junior shop assistant paid a weekly wage of five pounds, ten shillings. i gave my mum five pounds. i am inspired by youth like emily Hinckfuss who have enquiring minds, demonstrate a social conscience and embrace opportunities to explore the world. A student of the Japanese language, emily recently returned from the high school’s biannual study tour to Japan. “the trip to Japan was excellent! We went by train to our homestay city of sakura, were met by our hosts, then in the presence of the Mayor and Principal of the school, i was interviewed for the newspaper on behalf of the students from Australia.” emily’s interest in Japanese began in Years 7 and 8 at high school. she then chose to continue these studies along with psychology and sciences and was presented with an Academic Merit Award in 2019.
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“i enjoy philosophy and psychology-based subjects. i like to trace things back and explore how that would be the case, or why that is.” Following in the creative footsteps of her mum and dad, emily’s interests extend to art and music. “Mum likes painting, i prefer drawing. i began when i was about four. By the time i was old enough to draw dinosaurs, i discovered the next best thing, dragons…dinosaurs with
wings! that was a huge phase. “Now i’m into anime which is Japanese animation. the subtitles help with learning the language. Whenever i’m watching and see a character i like, i press pause and draw it.” Regarding music, emily took me back to those beginnings when she teamed up with her friend of 14 years, oscar Langton: “We lived in a shared house and my love of music was mostly influenced by playing with oscar. there were marimbas on the verandah and a couple of trampolines in the front yard. “We would go from jumping on the trampoline to playing the marimba and back again! some kids played with Lego, we played marimba! “the marimba led me to play piano. And, i also like drums because you can drum on anything, but with a piano, you have to have a piano.” When emily was 14, she was invited to join a 23-piece street band, The Unusual Suspects, started in 2012 by Linsey Pollak. she explains: “i play this thing called a doof. it’s a recycled chemical container with a hole at the base to amplify sound. When hit with a mallet it makes a low ‘doof’ sound, hence the name. “i’ve played with The Unusual Suspects at the Woodford Folk Festival for the past couple of years. My instrument was the tapan, a Macedonian drum. “then, about a year ago, Linsey formed a small group and asked me to join.” the group, Selani (meaning ‘village people’ in Macedonian) is a traditional Macedonian folk music band. their sunday community dance gatherings were hosted by the Welcome to Maleny - Refugee support Group. i watched while Linsey invited and instructed onlookers in simple Macedonian circle folk dances. emily kept beat while drone-based music with harmonic flavour drew people together. this experience took me back 50 years to dances in a country town CWA Hall. Amid twirling skirts, floor sprinkled
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Emily Selani at Woodford Folk Festival 2019 with Anthony Pizzica, Emily Hinckfuss, Ric Halstead, Linsey Pollak
PET CHECK - W H AT I S GA STR OENTERITIS? with sawdust to enhance the dancer’s slide, and piano accordion setting the rhythm, young and old circled with the Pride of erin dance. i pondered on then and now and asked emily what it is to be 16. We touched on friendships, and peer pressure: “it doesn’t really affect me because i’m not a very social person and don’t go with stereotypes. “i only like spending time with people i’m close to. And ironically, you can only be close to someone if you spend time with them - the rest are glorified acquaintances.” And, on world affairs: “it’s hard for me to talk about this without getting philosophical,” she replies with a wisdom beyond her years. “the younger generation is more relaxed about what’s happening in the world. the older generation tend to interpret that as meaning we don’t care. that’s not true. it’s just that we have a lived history that creates a different understanding. But we do have ideas that are worth listening to.” then and now - 50 years, a generational gap. i compare 16-year-old emily, an independent thinker with abundant opportunities, to my 16year-old self and welcome the emergence of women from the shadow of patriarchal ideology.
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oMeLessNess is sLoWLY becoming an untethered blight on Australian society. According to the Australian Human Rights Commission, “older women (those aged 55 and over) was the fastest growing cohort of homeless Australians between 2011 and 2016, increasing by 31%”. st Vincent de Paul society Northern diocesian president John Harrison, says 21% of the homeless population are over the age of 55. “it is actually a growing segment of the homelessness market, and it’s typical of this situation where a woman has been divorced and often finds they have no superannuation and they have to live on Newstart,” he says. this is not news to Maleny local Margaret McKenzie, chairperson of CHAsM, who adds that in Maleny, Airbnb is another culprit, pricing people out of the rental market. Growing up in a large Catholic family where it was second nature to take in ‘strays’, Margaret has a wealth of community service experience, having served with both federal and state governments. When she became aware of the housing issues in Maleny, she was eager to help. “doing my volunteering at the Neighbourhood Centre, the centre provides emergency relief to people in need. that can be food, utensils, linen, tents if they are sleeping rough, or a swag. so through the statistics that we collect there, i could see how many people were in need. “one year, there were 80 people. Now they didn’t all
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“Airbnb has removed so much of what was affordable rental accommodation in town, and so a lot of people have had to move away.” it’s easy to see why. A quick Google of Airbnb shows that Maleny has an extensive listing of properties where visitors can expect to pay around $100 a night while the typical weekly rent in Maleny is $365 for a unit, or $435 for a 3bedroom house. the Newstart allowance for a single person or someone aged over 60 is $604 a fortnight, not nearly enough to cover the weekly rent of a unit. “the Neighbourhood Centre and the Maleny Rotary Club facilitated some research in 2014 which indicated there was a growing problem with homelessness in Maleny,” shares Margaret. “Following on from this, the Neighbourhood Centre held a community consultation in 2015 to discuss the housing
issues affecting the town and explore some possible solutions. CHAsM came out of this process.” CHAsM followed up by investigating possible options for providing affordable rental housing to locals. eventually, an agreement was reached with the Maple street Co-op to put a small relocatable home in the Coop’s community garden. this would be a win-win situation for both CHAsM and the Co-op which was looking for someone to help with its vegie garden. they had the land, next they needed a house. Margaret and her fellow band of CHAsM workers then busily set about raising money and securing grants which would see the project to completion. Along the way, they took every opportunity to promote their project and encourage others to be part of the solution. With some help from local builder, Ross Meneely, and the Whitehouse Foundation, a relocatable house was purchased and installed in the Maple street Co-op’s community garden in october 2019. once all the utilities are connected, Margaret expects the rent on the relocatable home to be about $180 per week, half the cost of a regular unit. But that doesn’t mean their quest is over. this is only the beginning, says Margaret, and there are plenty of ways the community can help. CHAsM welcomes cash donations but also asks residents to think about renting out a spare room. or if you have some space, think about putting a relocatable house in your backyard – CHAsM can help guide you through the process. Hence the project name: Invest in your own backyard. “Have compassion for people who are on hard times. it doesn’t mean they are bad, it just means circumstances have left them in a difficult situation,” says Margaret. the house will be open for public inspection on two saturdays: February 22 and 29, from 10am–2pm. if you think you can help in any way, please contact Margaret McKenzie on 0412 322 103 or call at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, 17 Bicentenary Lane, Maleny.
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Sandy Creek Organic Farm sits happily in the beautiful valley of Beerwah, selling organic fruit, vegetables and nuts, with Les and Marji Nicholls as the caring, hardworking, ‘semi-retired’ owners. Writer, Jacqui Hensel, met with them recently to learn more about the process of running an environmentally-friendly farm.
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AtCHed oVeR BY the Glasshouse Mountains, sandy Creek organic Farm has moved to another phase for Les and Marji Nicholls. the farm is set on deep alluvial soils with a richness that only comes from a lifetime of stewardship. For Les, what he calls semi-retirement would be another man’s full-time work. But the love of organic production and a loyal customer base keeps Les from stepping away entirely. they are hardworking vegetable and fruit growers who are looking at retirement in a different way to the average person. they are still rising early to pack the produce they have grown to get it to the markets early on a sunday morning. While the rest of us might be dawdling over the coffee and papers, Les and Marji have already put in a good day’s work.
“For some reason i always wanted to be a farmer. i don’t know where i got it from. My grandfather was a forester in the ACt Forestry, but i think he would have liked to be a farmer. it’s really only in the last 100 years that we have moved away from farming. Before that, everyone knew farmers or had family who were in farming,” Les muses. “My wife Marji and i bought a little farm before this one and i followed on from what the other farmer before me had done. i used the pesticides and herbicides. But it never sat well with me. there had to be a better way than killing everything. And what about the birds who needed to eat the insects i was killing? “it was so indiscriminate and i thought there must be a more intelligent and scientific way of growing produce,” Les said. this was in the 1990s, when the organic movement was just taking off in Australia. Les and Marji were in the vanguard of the movement. “i only knew of one other organic farmer in this area, but they only grew strawberries, so they knew a bit more than i
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did about some things. But mostly i had to research and find solutions for myself,” Les explains. “then we moved to this farm in about 2002. originally it was 86 acres, so the idea was to produce a broad range of fruit and vegetables. We built the farm up until we were growing 80 different kinds of produce all year around. Veggies and lettuce, herbs, strawberries and melons. “We had organic certification for this farm from the beginning. then we moved into supplying veggie boxes, which was an idea i got from someone in sydney who was doing it at the time. There had to be “originally it was a mixed variety box that a better way than had a little of whatever was in season that week. it was done on a subscription basis killing everything. which gave me a direct link to the And what about the customer and bypassed the market system. As a business that allowed us to birds who needed to veggies these days,” Les adds. have greater control over our income eat the insects I “My wife Marji did a lot of the stream. administration. she spoke to customers and “We were able to plan our cropping to suit was killing? did the packing, she wrote our newsletter our customers’ needs and it was a more and organised orders. she did so much, so i satisfactory way of doing things for us. there was could be out in the field with our staff. much less wastage too,” Les adds wryly. “so, recently we cut back on all the administration that “Veggies are a perishable product and sending it into the comes with staff, customers, and ordering systems. We are market gave us very little bargaining power, plus it added just running what we can manage ourselves.” the satisfaction time between picking and delivery to the customer. so i is evident in Les’s voice. thought there must be a better way. Fresher produce, lower “We have moved into a more part-time arrangement with food miles and happy customers. a scaled-down farm and we go to the Northey street organic “it was a very new way to do business, many customers Farmers Market in Brisbane where our customers now come had never heard of it. it was a lot of word-of-mouth and to us each week. this market is only for certified organic promotion in local media. produce and it is run each sunday. We also supply a few “i would speak to local gardening groups and people organic stores and cafes in the area. would come to the farm when we had open days a couple of “We will be running our farm open days again. We have times a year. often, people would drive past and see our sign lots of food and music. People bring the kids and a picnic for sandy Creek organic Farm and they would stop in and lunch if they like. i run tours and show people where and how come and speak to us,” Les smiles. their food is grown. it is really popular and lots of our “We didn’t really have a shop here. the idea of picking Brisbane-based customers come up for the day. something in case you sell it wasn’t the way i wanted to work. “We will be running the next one in autumn as that’s a i didn’t want to have to throw out unsold produce. selling great time, we have lots of produce to show everyone. i really veggie boxes meant you picked the number you needed and enjoy sharing what i have learned about successful organic the rest would stay until the next round. production,” Les says with understated pride. Les and Marji ran the veggies boxes from 2003 to 2018. But with thoughts of retirement they decided to scale back the Sandy Creek Organic Farm can be found at 2471 farm so they could do other things too. Old Gympie Road, Beerwah, 4519. Phone: 5496 9501. “there are a lot more people doing home-delivered
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Address 6 Bunya Street MALENY Phone 07 5494 2013 Web malenyhotel.com.au OPEN Lunch: Mon - Thu 11.30am – 2.30pm Dinner: Mon - Thu from 5.30pm Fri, Sat & Sun: All day dining.
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Address Cnr Maleny-Landsborough Rd & Mountain View Rd MALENY Phone 07 5494 3700 Web www.terraceofmaleny.com OPEN Tuesday-Sunday Lunch from 12pm Dinner from 6pm An award winning restaurant with expansive coastal views, specialising in seafood platters using ocean fresh Mooloolaba seafood & locally sourced produce. A special occasion’s destination offering a la carte, fine dining, functions & Christmas parties.
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Gourmet Pizza, Pasta & Salads. Open for lunch & dinner, 7 days. Dine in or takeaway. Licensed & BYO.
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4/6 Little Main St Palmwoods 0458 270 368 FB: “HomeGrownPalmwoods” Tue - Fri: 6:30am - 4:00pm Sat: 6:30am - 2pm CLOSED: Sun and Mon
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He HiNteRLANd is spoilt for choice with wonderful markets selling local produce, and luckily they fall on different days of the month, so you can visit them all! Come and join the locals at Mapleton for the first monthly Mapleton Hall Country Market for the year, on saturday February 22 from 8am to 12 noon. People come to the markets, a regular Mapleton event, as much for the joy of fresh, locally-grown produce as they do for the social village atmosphere it exudes. You can catch up with your family, old friends and discover new friends whilst you sample some of the region's finest produce. Afterwards why not take a trip
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It’s always a pleasure to visit the Mapleton Hall Country Market
to the beautiful Mapleton Falls or take a leisurely walk in the nearby Mapleton Forest. the Mapleton Hall Country Market offers a range of seasonal fresh produce, fruit and vegetables, herbs and plants. enjoy the fresh bread, a selection of preserves, jams, Bunya nut pesto, honey, nuts and speciality teas. there is also a range of clothing, jewellery and bric-a-brac on offer. savour some of the delicious popular waffles, baristamade coffee and the ever-popular sausage sizzle, with family and friends, before you start exploring the
regional produce, sampling and taking home all the goodies you will need to prepare your own gourmet dishes at home. Come and enjoy live entertainment by Beth Wilkins as well as free, easy onsite parking. New stall holders are always welcome - please contact Paula on 0419 726 603 or email countrymarket.mapleton@gmail.com See you there!
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tHiRd sAtuRdAY oF tHe MoNtH Maleny Sunday Market 8am-2pm, Maleny RsL Hall, open rain, hail or shine - quality second hand books, vintage, antiques, art, handmade gifts and more. Ph: 0448 423 919
FiRst sAtuRdAY oF tHe MoNtH Crystal Waters Market community-run, upcycled items, jewelry, organic veges, cakes, plants, honey, seedlings, hearty food, sourdough bakery, great coffee, live music and a warm welcome. 5494 4530
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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Witta Growers Market: 7.30 - 12.00 7.30am-12.00 50+ stalls, this vibrant market has everything from fresh local produce to gourmet food, quality art and craft, live music, hot food and coffee. Ph: 0408 034 570
FouRtH sAtuRdAY oF tHe MoNtH Mapleton Country Markets 8am-12pm. Local Produce, Handmade Gifts, Bric-a brac, Fashions, Plants, Wood, Jewellery, olives, Food stalls, Coffee Van, Live Music, inside & outside Mapleton Hall. Free onsite parking. Ph 0419 726 603
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Arriving Home When Maggie, the Magpie Goose and Eric Echidna return from Italy back to Mapleton, they discover new happy memories. From old tractors to sweet, syrupy pancakes, art to waddling ducks, this picture story celebrates friendships, community, home and belonging. What influences helped in making decisions while writing? using popular tourist names like Maleny showgrounds and the Barn on Flaxton helped me to shape the story. Mapleton Lilyponds park is a place where my grandchildren play, therefore it seemed important to include it in the story. i love Australian animals and thought children could identify with them easily. our native animals are popular overseas too.
and illustrators of kid’s books. Currently, i am working on a manuscript for adults that will be self- published in 2020. teacher notes are written by Marg to accompany this charming story, which is intended for families and children ages three and above. Arriving Home, is available for purchase at the Mapleton Library or from Marg Gibbs, for $10. (m.j.gibbs@bigpond.com)
How did the collaboration work with the artists? i approached a group of women one day who come together regularly at the Mapleton Library to paint, sketch and do botanical art. they agreed to take on the story. We then had to coordinate nine different styles to create the vision for the book. Watercolour scenes, coloured pencil and ink resulted in a vibrant Maleny showgrounds, the wood ducks crossing the road, cockatoos and children playing at the Lilyponds park.
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What do you think works well in the story? Probably the variety of places the animals visit, the scenery, plants and quirky conversations between Maggie and eric. i hope children enjoy the action and description of the animals, paying attention to the hidden lizard on nearly every page. the story promotes the region as a positive place to create happy memories. it is light- hearted and entertaining.
Ast MoNtH tHe Ht shared news of a forthcoming children’s picture book, Arriving Home, where nine local artists, called Mapleton Art, collaborated to contribute the illustrations. the book promotes some of the beautiful towns of the sunshine Coast Hinterland, and concludes with facts about the places and the animals (such as the long-nosed bandicoot and marbled velvet gecko). this month we talk to the book’s author, Marg Gibbs.
What do you want your book to do for readers? to enjoy making memories wherever you are. to celebrate community and friendships. to pay attention and respect the animals, flora and fauna. Mostly, i would like the book to bring a sparkle to someone’s day.
Marg, tell us what inspired you to write this story? When my husband and i returned from a trip to italy, i thought how lovely it was to come home to a beautiful part of the world in Mapleton. it occurred to me that arriving home means feeling a sense of belonging and love. i thought about the attractions we have that make the sunshine Coast Hinterland a special place. i used animals and places to show the fun, beauty and appeal of our country towns.
Tell us about yourself, Marg as a writer. i love connecting to children through story, poetry and picture books. i belong to a writers group called the Round table, attend many literary conferences and workshops, write a blog, and share my love of children’s books with my ten grandchildren who live in Brisbane. My trip to the Bologna Book Fair in italy was the highlight of 2019. i have published poems in two anthologies and the Hinterland Times. i talk at primary schools about authors
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WHICH BUSINESS STRUCTURE IS RIGHT FOR YOU? 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.
Tove is Easton Lawyers’ full time principal lawyer and also the Hinterland’s longest serving principal lawyer serving since January 2004. She specializes in all commercial law matters as well as wills and estates, leases, partnership and company matters. She has always had a policy of providing the first consultation free of charge. That gives clients peace of mind that they are not up for legal fees before they have even had advice on their questions.
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The Great Obi Clean Up, 2020
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HeN A LoCAL platypus was found with a rubber band around it in early 2019, it was time for action. the Great obi Clean up was born to keep the beautiful local creek and surrounds free from potentially deadly trash. it has proved to be not only a boon for the local environment, but also a wonderful way of connecting with the community through positive activities. each successive clean up brings mud, trash and big smiles - 2019 saw four successful events held over the year, and this great regular event is set to continue in 2020. the obi Clean up, assisted by Barung Landcare, has won a Communities environment grant from Andrew Wallace’s office to help buy equipment for the event. A trailer has been purchased from trailers2000 located at Beerwah, and the clean up team will soon be purchasing a kayak and nets to help gather rubbish from the waterway itself with minimal impact on the native flora and fauna. Also, on the list are first aid kits for each team and children’s gloves. the iGA Maleny has generously provided food for the hardworking volunteers at past events and is set to continue in the new year. the Maleny branch of the Rotary Club are also happily supporting the obi clean up this year, so they will be able to cover a considerably larger area than in the past. The Great Obi Clean Up is set to be even greater in 2020!
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The event is happening on Sunday March 1, 7.30am- 9.30am, meeting at Tesch Park (Maleny Library)
15 Years in motion Russell and Katherine McDonald recently gifted a funding donation and ongoing sponsorship to Susie Duncan for Hinterland Bush Links
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He stAFF oF Range of Motion Physiotherapy recently celebrated 15 years in practice on the Range. Founded in Mapleton in 2004 by husband and wife team, Russell and Katherine Mcdonald, the practice has grown over the years to include four physiotherapists, one exercise physiologist and two receptionist staff. Whilst still living in Canada, Russell and Katherine (both Australian) fell in love with the sunshine Coast Hinterland during a holiday back home visiting family. “We went back to Vancouver with the plan to return as soon as possible and start a new life in the country,� said Katherine. “We bought a little cottage with a gorgeous garden in dulong for our growing family and were pleasantly surprised to discover our local village at Mapleton had no physio clinic,� shared Katherine. “it felt like it was meant to be! “With the encouragement and support of the wonderful GPs at the Mapleton Medical Centre, we founded Range of Motion. Within a year we opened a satellite service in Kenilworth to provide physiotherapy to Mary Valley residents who were traveling up to one hour to access treatment. “A few years later we were asked by a local GP to join their practice and we moved our Kenilworth clinic to the town of imbil, giving us the opportunity to service both the Mary Valley and Gympie region.� the professional and friendly reputation of Range of Motion Physiotherapy meant they became a preferred
provider for ochre Health and so a practice opened in Montville, followed by one more in Maleny. owner and physiotherapist Russell, said he is incredibly grateful to the Range community for supporting him and the other therapists. "We are very fortunate to work in such a beautiful place and within a quality network of other medical and health professionals on the Range and beyond. Collaboration and cohesion both within and external to our organisation has really contributed to the success of our practice.� to celebrate their 15-year milestone, Russell and Katherine have chosen to give back to the community they appreciate so much with a donation to the Hinterland Bush Links founder and coordinator, susie duncan. since 2011, Hinterland Bush Links works to ensure the long-term conservation of all native plants and animals in the sunshine Coast Hinterland. this is done through projects that protect, restore and connect habitat - the rainforests, heathlands, eucalypt forests, rivers and wetlands. susie duncan said, "Hinterland Bush Links is very happy to be the recipient of Range of Motion's ‘giving back to the community’ donation to mark this 15-year milestone. "it will assist us with getting trees in the ground to support our native plants and animals and to capture carbon emissions. "We would welcome other businesses to join our corporate giving program." Katherine added, “Many of our clients are environmentally conscious, as are we, so supporting Hinterland Bush Links was the perfect choice for us.� Meanwhile, Range of Motion continues to offer an exceptional and welcoming service, and Russell and Katherine are proud of their team, who are all local hinterlanders. “We all enjoy being involved in clients’ lives and helping them get back on track,� smiled Katherine. “the people are always the best thing about our work.�
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Letters G'day,
i sometimes do country drives from deception Bay, Glass House Mountains, Maleny, Montville, Mapleton and occasionally reach Kenilworth.
it's a great experience going through the country and visiting different places and lookouts.
LIGHT RELIEF & LEUNIG Relax, read a few letters, enjoy a crossword and cartoon, and maybe put pen to paper (finger to keyboard) yourself! We would love you to share your thoughts and experiences with us and Ht readers. email: editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au or write to Po Box 818, Maleny, Qld, 4552. Please include your name, email/address and location. Word limit is 200 and letters may be edited. As we are a monthly, please be aware we are unable to print date-sensitive letters.
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wins in 1970 and Clarry early, the 1973 winner, admitted that Len’s loss that year was due to an injury which kept Len out of the final.
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Len and his late wife June were dedicated members of the committee always helping out. At the close of many functions, Len could be found washing up the dishes. A humble man with no delusions of grandeur. A huge loss to the Maleny community.
Len Lowe
thanks to your magazine which i picked up a couple of weeks ago, i got a lot of useful country information for friends and myself.
on New Year’s day Maleny lost one of its treasured icons – Len Lowe – a gentleman and a sporting icon.
Regards to all from Deception Bay, Mitesh Pabari
i was recently on a day trip to Maleny and was given a december copy of your Hinterland Times newspaper. i found the article on Neville Ross very interesting as my wife and i were members of the Forest Hill Methodist Church when Neville was appointed to the Laidley Circuit in 1957.
Len was noted for his contribution to so many organisations in the Maleny district. Recognition of this was the attendance of over 700 of his friends at his funeral on January 9. As one of nature’s gentlemen and family man he excelled. His sporting prowess encompassed the 1960’s through to the 1990’s. Len was one of the best cricketer’s and tennis players in south-east Queensland.
i have vivid memories of the 1959 flood and of helping Neville and esme hose the mud from their house, the church and the hall.
As a tennis player Len dominated the district as champion for almost a decade from 1969 to 1977. Glen Bryce interrupted the up and coming champion's run of
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Masonic funds for RangeCare At a recent ceremony held at Maleny Masonic Lodge, the Combined sunshine Coast Masonic Lodges passed Brother Robert Bousama to the second degree. Catering for the event was carried out by the ladies of Maleny Lodge creating a surplus of $350, from donations, plus HHP ’s contribution, so we were able to donate to Blackall RangeCare a sum of $700. We thank all who attended to make this a great and memorable afternoon. Arthur Trass, WM Maleny Masonic Lodge
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CORNER Drovers’ Despair Weeping shadows edge dying creeks, Beyond, a battered, splintered fence, With no defence from passing day, As termites chew their wasting way. Gnawing dust trails, chomp lean rails, Where once hung feet, long bullock flails, Dry drover’s quips of good times gone, Minus blue melancholic song.
Cracks in the land gape up to a cloudless sky While the farming family search the horizon expressing a waning yet slightly optimistic sigh Contemplating the next indignity to be rendered by this never ending dry.
Six years since rain pelted down on corrugated iron rooves, Livestock yet to feel the squelch of mud underneath their brittle hooves, Nine Mile Creek now etching out a barren, gaping groove.
The cawing crows hover assuming the shape of a black deadly shroud Deciding which carcass will see their fill. The staunch and resilient family rally around to the all familiar drill of ending the wretched lives of drought affected stock. Even the children have learned how to kill.
Father leaves the property to supplement the dwindling bank account. Mother in the pioneering spirit makes do with a meagre amount. Children forego their precious education After all the need to survive far outweighs the need to learn to count.
When asked by an urban reporter visiting for a day “Do you ever think of giving it all away?” The family reflects intently, wondering what to say A resolute and proud reply emerges “You just can’t walk away!” © Deborah Morgan-Hughes
To croon lean cows in calming tones, Green grass soon turned to steak Diane; Stock really are grass on four feet, Soft, woolly warmth, grass with long sleeves. Yes, everything is made of grass, Except those crazy dreams which passed. Through mindless cavities in heads, Cranial holes of fear and dread. Trapped in lies of yesterday, “Good times are really here to stay.” Pollies lied as they rose to flee, Denying all reality. While drought-afflicted farmers cry, Careless crows drift aimless by, Hunting a tasty morsel free, Poets proclaim lost liberties.
Valiant Heroes As cries of anguish filled with despair Death and destruction seemingly everywhere Fire all around so parched is our throat If only there could be just a little less smoke. Who are these heroes dressed in yellow to go These men and women, all locals, you know A rural fire service, well trained for the fight Attacking for days, so little sleep at night. Relentless the battle it has proven to be Lives on the line protecting property and me An old Fire truck reported to be upended Tragedy as human lives are suspended. For unselfish acts, what would you pay? They do it for free, put your money away So when you see them, feel well at ease Your home was saved by extinguishing trees To these valiant ones a "thank you” at least Your actions have saved many man and beast These to their futures to you owe a salute A job well done there is no dispute Thank you all for your empathy shown Many of you also lost possessions and home In the days to come, may you have some reward For without your efforts I think, “Oh my Lord.” © Max George
New Beginnings
Stock market nerds from fifty floors, Crash like the markets to the pall, Whilst dreamers doze on aimlessly, Drovers weep pain as pastures flee. The grass they care for dying fast, Bone bare paddocks, dry, gasp their last. Pastures covered with dried white bones, Those Farmers’ hopes forever gone. Whilst Woolworths, Coles still rip them off, Prices they pay are not enough; Corporate greed, shareholder’s smiles, Far more important than the trials, Of farmers, stockmen, drovers too, Solomon said ‘nothing is new’, The seasons come and seasons go, Hope waits on a better ‘morrow. Soft willows bend before a breeze, Reaching to touch the mud beneath, In search of moisture lurking there, Square city folk will never care.
Another year sweeps through Fire, drought, loss Tears too… A new murmur is born The touch of love That is worn. Days come Days go A bolt from the blue The sameness with you. Another year stretches out Hope, longing, faith Devout… A new desire is born Dreams, wishes, plans In the morn. Days come Days go Never- ending possibility Together, you and me. © M. J. Gibbs
Until the food is out of reach, They’ll kill each other on the streets, For morsels, scraps, while banker’s feast, Cold future snaps around our feet. © John R. Nolan
Keep sending us your poems 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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Balloon
A thriller full of suspense and building tension, Balloon presents the dramatic story of two families who escape communist east Germany by flying across the border at night in a home-made hot air balloon. Peter and Gunter work secretly in a cellar for nearly two years making their balloon. After two failed attempts at flight, they attract the attention of the infamous stasi. Will they be caught? Will they crash land? Will they make good their escape? on a chilly september evening in 1979, they take their balloon aloft, and… well, you’ll have to see the film. February 8, Maleny Film society, Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple street, 7.15pm, tickets on the door
Murray Wall and Natalie Richy The music of Murray Wall and Natalie Richy interweaves lush lyrics and melody with upbeat Latin rhythm creating a funky and innovative sound with a definitive jazz sensibility. Through rich vocals, guitar and percussion, the duo perform infectious originals and choice covers in their show, as they take listeners and dancers on a journey through a play of genres that cross the styles of Swing Jazz, Latin and Folk. Enjoy the music of this talented pair at Finbars, Maleny on February 14, 6.30pm.
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Dreadfully Bald
Rory McLeod, travelling troubadour from the scottish Borders, fresh from the illawarra (NsW) and Cygnet (tas) Festivals, plays his only sunshine Coast gig at eudlo Hall on February 7. Rory is a multi-instrumentalist (harmonica player extraordinaire, guitar, tap shoes) and raconteur with terrific credentials, having backed Michelle shocked, Ani di Franco, Buthc Hancock, Michael Franti, townes Van Zandt, and West-African guitarist Ali Farke -toure. Rory has recently launched his new album Gusto. doors open at 6.30pm. there’ll be a bar and snacks on sale, with any balance to go to maintaining eudlo Hall. tickets at trybooking.com/591317 and cost $25/$20.
dreadfully Bald are two friends who were predestined to meet and perform music together. Fritz and Chris are the names behind the hair stylings (or lack thereof ) which inspired dreadfully Bald to come into being and together they deliver some of the sweetest, creamiest harmonies. their repertoire is stacked with sing-a-long classics accompanied by guitar and the occasional djembe. dreadfully Bald will make your toes tap, your mouth smile and your ears tingle. if you are looking for the perfect way to end a stressful week and you want to go somewhere that will help ease you into the weekend, then come down and see dreadfully Bald at Finbars Lounge Bar, Maleny on February 7, 6.30pm.
Salt and Stars The Map of Salt & Stars by Jennifer Zeynab Joukhadar is an insightful work of fiction which allows the reader to embark on two parallel journeys in very different time frames. the more contemporary one is of a girl who returns to syria with her family. the feeling of imminent danger described by her is palpable, particularly while listening to thunderous sounds in the background and hoping it is rain coming and not another shower of bombs. they embark on a long journey to escape and while the other story is ancient and more mythical it follows a similar path. they are also linked through the craft of mapmaking and the process of discovering new lands and new hope. Available at The Little Book Nook in Palmwoods.
Sawdust and Steam Sawdust and Steam covers the history of the mill from Case Mill to Hardwood Mill and from steam power to electric power through a change of ownership. it covers the development of the timber industry on the central Blackall Range and highlights the impact of World War i, the Great depression and World War ii on the small rural community of Flaxton. the author, Gordon Plowman, is the son of Ray Plowman who built the mill in partnership with Horrie Hingston. He deals sensitively with the struggles against poverty and isolation that built a resilient community that responded with mateship and humour in overcoming these challenges. social history at its best - buy your copy from the MVA stall at the Montville Markets held on the second saturday of the month, and from the Montville Post office. 26
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'Purely Mozart’ concert ensemble trivium is a collective of Brisbane’s finest classical musicians performing chamber music featuring the flute led by Austrian flautist Monika Koerner, with Anne Horton on violin, Yko okayasu on viola and trish o’Brien on cello. Join them for their 2020 season opening in the gorgeous, heritage listed Montville Village Hall and immerse yourself in the blissful and soul-soothing music of Mozart’s four flute quartets - flute with violin, viola and cello. Readings from the composer’s letters will accompany the performance. Afterwards, stay for some light refreshments and meet the artists. Limited seats, so book now! tickets at trybooking.com/BHJMX
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Facing the Silence
Bushfire Appeal Concert Hosted by local poet and storyteller irish Joe Lynch, and backed by Maleny RsL club, the Bushfire Appeal Concert on Friday February 7 is promising to be a memorable night of entertainment. Born out of the helplessness everyone is feeling at the widespread bushfire scourge that has wreaked havoc on our nation in recent times, Joe decided to organize a fundraising night, featuring acts like rock legend Kevin Borich, Kelly Cork and more. Joe’s recently released book of poetry and art will be officially launched on the night with all proceeds going to the appeal. there will be no cover charge, donations only. Local firefighters and ses will make an appearance. Be early to ensure seating. Meals are available, doors open at 6pm.
Tribal Connection exhibition
Leaving Little River Band
Tribal Connection will showcase ten of artist tina Cooper’s best Goddess Bottles that have been stored from when tina was in the middle of working in collaboration with indigenous artists, and feeling the females from the tribes around the world often suffered suppression of spirit. tina’s partner, artist Wolfgang engel, has taken up the challenge in creating a stunning body of work for this exhibition. Beautiful delicate bottles in all shapes and sizes, new designs in his candle sticks, tea light holders. Wolfgang’s new creations reflect a very feminine touch to his work, that reflects that women of many different tribes used items of beauty to reflect their inner Goddess. until April 1, 2020, by appointment only in tina’s Montville gallery, seven days, 10am-5pm. Phone: 0417 194 329.
George McArdle was the bass player in the highly acclaimed Little River Band (LRB) from 1976 to 1979 - the first Australian group to make the top ten charts in the united states, achieving gold status. George came from a violent, abusive background and eventually he dived headlong into alcohol, fighting, theft, spiritualism and rock music. While a member of LRB, he underwent a profound spiritual conversion to Christianity and chose to leave the band. “it’s not satisfying being a celebrity,” George confessed. “to carry on the way i was, was not an option.” George will be performing on sunday February 21, 10am at Church on the Rise Maleny, 50 Bunya st. (Maleny High school). everyone is welcome to this free event. Please contact Rodney Jobe for any enquiries 0402 345 477.
Nambour Lind Lane theatre in Mitchell street, Nambour, celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. it has existed continuously since 1975, moving and changing with the times to eventually become known as “the Lind”. the Lind invites you to view something a little different for sunshine Coast theatre. Edith Cavell: Facing the Silence is the true account of a courageous British nurse who was executed by the Germans for helping more than 200 Allied soldiers escape from occupied Belgium in the First World War. director Glenda Campi, who last year directed the sellout success Diary of Anne Frank, will be presenting this historical story in a modern and creative way, making use of digital projection and narratives. Edith Cavell: Facing the Silence will begin on February 21. For tickets visit: lindlane.com.au/watch or call: 1300 732 764.
The Glasshouse Musos
Downton Abbey the Musos is known for its work running open mic events in the region, with events on February 11 and March 10 at Beerwah Hotel and February 18, March 3 and 17 at the drift Winebar in Caloundra. they are also popular as a PA operator since their system sounds so good! shows coming up in the region include: Club Acoustic at Maleny RsL on February 6 and March 5 and english troubadour Rory McLeod at the eudlo Hall on February 7. (the front cover features Cigarney Weaver from the october eudlo Music Night’s Festival.) interested musicians and listeners are welcome to go on their email list to receive event reminders or just log onto Glasshouse Mountains Musos on Facebook. Musicians are encouraged to book spots if they’d like to play at the open mic events, but if you just turn up on the night, they will always try to squeeze you in.
For aficionados of the British tV series Downton Abbey - as well as those who missed the opportunity to succumb to its charms - here is the feature film. it follows the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family - wealthy owners of a large country estate and their staff circa 1927. excitement is heightened by the imminent visit of King George and Queen Mary. the staff swing into a flurry of preparations, thwarted when they learn that the royal couple travel with their own staff and attendants. Based on a reallife event, this period drama has been artfully conceived to appeal to a broad audience. February 22 at 7.15pm and 23 at 4pm, Maleny Film society, Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple street, tickets on the door. HiNteRLANd tiMes – FeBRuARY 2020
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Maleny Wood Expo needs you!
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esiGNed to PRoMote sustainable use of our beautiful native timbers through the work of local and regional wood artisans, the Maleny Wood expo is now recognised as one of the best wood shows in Australia. the Maleny Wood expo is Barung Landcare's major educational and fundraising activity, on Labor day long weekend, May 2, 3, 4. do you like to meet new people? How about supporting a really great local organisation? Why not do both and become a volunteer and be a part of the iconic Maleny Wood expo? they have a range of areas you can volunteer in from the Junior Landcare Paddock, to admission gates and raffle ticket sales. don't forget all volunteers receive a free plant, coffee and burger voucher! Most shifts are around 3.5 hours, you will be shown what to do and...have we mentioned it's a lot of fun? if you want to join the volunteer team please call and talk to Kellie – Maleny Wood expo Volunteer Coordinator at Barung Landcare: 5494 3151.
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Palmwoods Clean Up
Handmade hinterland
LeAN uP AustRALiA dAY is coming! event organiser, Leigh Martinuzzi from AmberWerchon Property, as well as a number of locals, Palmwoods scout Group, Palmwoods Warriors soccer Club, Homegrown Cafe and Palmwoods Community and Business Association are working together on a local clean up day for Palmwoods. in conjunction with the National Clean up Australia day, it will be held on sunday March 1, 8am-10am. Volunteers and participants to meet up prior to the start at 8am at the Warriors soccer Club, Jubilee drive, Palmwoods. Coffee and light refreshments including sausage sizzle will be available at a small cost before and after the event. Local businesses are donating prizes for a special treasure hunt “Find the Flag” little flags will be scattered through the clean up areas. Following the clean up, at 10am back to the Palmwoods Warriors soccer Club for a sausage sizzle, coffee, cold drinks and presentation of “Find the Flag” prizes to the winners. For more information contact Leigh Martinuzzi on 0490 812 205 or email LeighMartinuzzi@gmail.com
FteR A VeRY successful inaugural event, the Maleny Handmade Market will be back at the Maleny Community Centre on February 16, much to the delight of those involved with the first event. the markets allow makers and creators to showcase and sell their arts and crafts. “october’s market was a huge success and the feedback we received was overwhelming.” sarah Williams, bestselling local author, says, “the hinterland has no shortage of creative people and it was great to see so many at the same place at the same time.” What makes the market truly unique is the unique products on offer. sarah, Marie and Nicole, the ladies behind the Maleny Handmade Markets, carefully vet each stall holder‘s application to ensure there is no doubling up of similar products. “We don’t want it to become a market full of similar products. We want a variety of quality, quirky products.” the markets will be held in Maleny every three months and new stall holders are encouraged to apply via the website: malenyhandmademarkets.com
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230m2 approx under roof! ● 12 car accommodation on the property ● the shed is perfect for the car enthusiast, or any enthusiast for that matter, that needs space! Address: 6 Witham Road, Maleny Bed: 4 Bath: 2 Car: 12 Land Size: 6117m2 Price: Price by Negoitation Contact: 0447 737 737 RE/MAX Hinterland Ph: 07 5408 4220 2/10 Maple Street, Maleny Qld 4552
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iRst tiMe oFFeRed to the market is this charming custom-built timber home tucked away on a glorious 2.4-acre parcel of land framed by lush leafy gardens and attracting a plethora of local wildlife. this property offers peaceful, private hinterland living and is just a 10 minutes drive to Maleny. the home itself offer single level living, three bedrooms plus study, two bathrooms, living and dining areas, expansive decking, covered parking for four cars, powered workshop/shed, 74,000 litre rainwater tank, 2 dams – one being spring fed, 2.5kw solar, solar heated saltwater inground pool in shade house and so much more. it’s also worth noting the property has never been
sprayed/poisoned in the past 31 years. As lovely as the home is; it’s the setting that will truly enchant and is truly a nature lover’s nirvana and a hinterland paradise. this is one very special and unique property that will create a lot of interest. Address: 279 Corks Pocket Road, Reesville Land Size: 2.4 acre Contact: Chris Smith 0408 005 991 Ray White Maleny Ph: 07 5499 9966 1/5 Maple St, Maleny QLD 4552
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UNDER CONTRACT 4 Valley Vista, Maleny Outstanding Maleny location! Tucked away in a prestigious east Maleny pocket you will find the perfect blend of a character home and secluded private gardens. If you think you’ve entered a tropical garden oasis in Maleny, then you’re not far off. The elevated chalet style home offers comfortable living split over two levels opening out to generous entertaining decks and overlooking the gorgeous parklike grounds!
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355 Curramore Road, Curramore Rural acreage paradise with panoramic views! Set back from the road and enjoying fantastic panoramic rural views, this property will offer one lucky buyer plenty of lifestyle options. A sanctuary of bird life is waiting here to greet you, visiting regularly and making the deck a great place to rest, relax and unwind. The home is airy and light-filled, with raked ceilings and an open galley kitchen looking out over the views to the valleys and hills in Reesville. The floor plan separates the main bedroom and guest bedrooms, with multiple living areas to enjoy with family, friends and guests.
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Price: Offers over $895,000 Land Size: 45ac
Kirrama Park is a unique limited release offering in Maleny. A private gated community, developed exclusively for retirees seeking the highest standard of lifestyle.
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13 Tulip Street, Maleny Character cottage in the heart of Maleny! This character cottage tucked away high on Tulip Street is a rare find indeed! Offering privacy in a great, tightly held town location you will be hard pressed to find a better buy so close to Maleny’s vibrant main street. • Open plan living/dining room • Separate laundry
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Located in a highly sought-after position on Witta Road with breathtaking views across the distant valleys and out to the ocean, this inspiring home will delight you at every turn!
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back to nature
In the Wild
with Spencer Shaw
Organic Matters
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t MAY Be A surprise to your good selves, but it is a little known chapter of english history that before the immortal bard shakespeare took up the pen to write his now famous plays, he was actually a Bush Regenerator working on restoring the once extensive woodlands of middle england. When not out practicing sound ecological weed management to enable the recruitment of the native woodland, he was busy planting trees in the Commons that had been deserted by the Black death. Not surprisingly he was a firm advocate of applying deep mulch to improve soil and increase tree growth and long before his play-writing days he was known for his insight and passion for the use of organic matter in ecological restoration and famous for such phrases as “to mulch or not to mulch that is the question” or “some mulch, some mulch, my kingdom for some mulch”... it’s also a little known fact that shakespeare actually drew his name from his profession (as many did in the Middle Ages), it relates to his innovative technique of removing the highly invasive eurasian Pear through a technique of shaking the saplings loose, hence shakes – pear! Now before you ask, the above is fiction (you’d be surprised) although it could contain some grains of truth... What cannot
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be argued however is the importance of the use of organic matter in revegetation. Most soils we decide to plant on are in some way degraded and by adding deep mulch around your newly planted tree, or even better still mulching months in advance of your planting will increase the health and vigour of your plantings and reduce weed problems in the early phases of revegetation. if you had the time, energy and available finances you could do far worse than surrounding each tree you plant with a whole bale of mulch! But if we settle for a quarter to a fifth of a bale per plant you’ll be doing well. As a general rule, mulch depth should be ideally between 100-200mm and don’t pile mulch against the trunk of the tree. What we often fail to take into account when planting native vegetation is the soil. We must recognise that trees are just a part of a very complex forest ecosystem that relies on nutrient cycling between vegetation, fungi, fauna and soils, and that increasing organic matter in the early stages will accelerate the organic feedback loop of mulch, tree, growth, leaf fall, mulch.... that will turn the tubestock you plant today into the towering tree of tomorrow - figuratively speaking, maybe give it a decade or century or so!
oNdAY MARCH 2 needs to be a highlight in your diary if you are a foodie, a gardener, or interested in edible flowers. Nambour Garden Club has been fortunate to secure sharon Goski, of the Green shed, Palmwoods, as the guest speaker for this meeting. Marcus and sharon made a dramatic tree change, (flower change?) four years ago, from life in the building industry, armed with little more than a love of gardening and enthusiasm. they transformed a run down Palmwoods property into a successful family business, growing chemical-free edible flowers, sprouts and microgreens. Why not come along and find out which flowers you may already have in your garden which could add a zing to that dinner party dish, or special birthday cake? uniting Church, Nambour, 8.30am for a cuppa and chat. Visitors and new members welcome. Contact Karel for more information on 0490 415 067.
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HANK GoodNess for the recent rain in our area, some decidedly heavy. Recorded amounts varied but tanks were replenished at least for the remainder of the summer. unfortunately, it’s time to note losses and reassess what will in fact survive both heat and drought when water is scarce. Most established trees appeared to survive but some apparently drought-hardy, but shallow-rooted shrubs succumbed to heatwave conditions on top of water stress. there has been some discussion in the media of the advantages of low water use succulents. these are many and varied, some with interesting leaf shapes and others, such as Kalanchoe, with colourful flowers. All are very, very easy to propagate from leaves, stem sections or in other words, vegetative parts. some will drop leaves on the ground, and these will proceed to grow roots and form new plants. it is therefore very important not to put these sections in the compost, and never of
Brachychiton acerifolius course dump them in the environment. Put them in a bag and consign them to the household bin for disposal. Most of us will grow a few, usually in pots on the deck, but keep an eye on their sneaky behaviour and collect fallen bits for safe disposal. Very few locally native succulents are readily available. Coastal Pigface, Carpobrotus glaucescens, often seen on
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sand dunes, is adapted to coastal gardens. semi-succulent Peperomia can form clumps on boulders and moist rock faces, often in association with ferns. it adapts well to pot culture. Keep moist in a shaded situation.there are others but they may not be adapted to our humid sub-tropical climate. Moving beyond the garden, Flame tree, Brachychiton acerifolius, grows right along Australia’s east coast and is known for its drought tolerance. the tree’s masses of bright red flowers were really noticeable this summer. When planning your next revegetation project, look for similarly drought- and heat-tolerant species. it will be worth waiting until soil moisture levels extend well beyond the topsoil and summer is over. Plenty of time to get organised and have mulch materials on hand. Heat wave conditions will eventually depart.
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AtiVe PLANts sunshine Coast – sunday February 9, 10am, AGM at Karen and spencer shaw’s Brush turkey enterprises, 468 Reesville Road, Maleny. Plus on sunday March 8, at 9am Joan dillon is to give a presentation on the ANPsA 2019 conference, Maleny Business Centre, Coral street, Maleny. enquiries for both events: npscevents@gmail.com, 0427 152 022 or lpw3@bigpond.com
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udeRiM GARdeN CLuB is a vibrant community organisation based at Buderim Memorial Hall. they hold general meetings on the second Friday of each month, 1.30pm for 2pm start. their motto is Friendship through Gardening and the February 14 meeting features Narelle Roberts, from sCRC, who will be discussing the new regulations around verge gardens, with plenty of time for questions. the meeting also includes the usual features of flower/foliage and photography competitions, plant sales, free seeds, a lucky door prize and numerous raffles prizes and of course a delicious afternoon tea at the conclusion of the meeting. For further info please visit buderimgardenclub.com or ring John Lyon, president on 0448 714 561.
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Summer visitors why do they come? by James Walker
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iRds tHAt Visit Australia during our summer, are not always what they seem. some are summer visitors in the pure sense. they come to breed here and to return, in autumn, to their winter homes in Papua New Guinea and indonesia. one example is the Koel, the ‘coo-ee’ bird, a noisy (to some people, maddening) cuckoo whose calls continually remind us of its presence, day and night. A fairly good way to actually see the beak behind the voice, is to listen for the call from a large, open-grown tree in a garden or parkland. Walk quietly under the tree and look upwards. Another, is the dollarbird. solid-looking, dusky blue, it
Eastern Koel (shouting) credit Carolyn Scott
sallies off overhead wires to snatch large flying insects and, when displaying, performs dramatic aerial displays of dives, rolls and loop-looping. this confirms it as Australia’s only member of the Roller family and advertises the round, silvery-blue wing spots (“silver dollars”) that give the bird its name. some other birds that arrive for the summer, are actually wintering. it’s a paradox. these are northern hemisphere breeders that come here to escape the north’s cold months when food is scarcer. our swifts are in this group. Fork-tailed and Needle-tailed species come down from north-east Asia. they have mysterious lives. their feet are small and different to other birds’, with all toes forwardfacing. they are unable to perch in the normal way and can only cling to vertical surfaces. Nature, however, is always adaptable. there is evidence that they bathe in flight by dragging their lower bodies through the water’s surface. they will drink at the same time; and whether or not they sleep on the wing, continues to split opinion. in fine weather, swifts fly so high they may be barely visible to the naked eye. But even at those great heights, they are feeding on flying insects. it’s another world up there. Rain and humidity force their insect prey down and so they follow. With loud swooshes of wings, they appear enigmatically below the thunder clouds. A noticeable thing that summer migration does is to swell our local resident populations with their northern cousins. We have our own breeding population of Little terns. You can, with practise, distinguish them from commoner species, by their small size, light, elegant flight and frequent hovering. if they have yellow bills with black tips, they are our birds in breeding mode. However, if they have plain black bills, they are probably Asian visitors in what is, for them, winter plumage. And then there are those birds who arrive somewhere because it has rained – and those whose movements gradually filter them away from drought, leaving us with less to see and listen to for a while. soon it will all change. the Koel’s voice will be silenced, simply because, by April, it will be gone; and the swifts will have returned to breed in the taiga forest of Manchuria and neighbouring areas. What is here? When is it here? Why is it here? the Australian bird migration scene isn’t simple. its study is many-layered. it is intriguing.
White-throated Needletail Swift credit Allan Sonerson
About That Tree with Tony Wootton tree surgeon Tony WooTTon Tree Surgeon is our local arborist and author, meeting the Hinerland's tree needs since 1996
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s i PRediCted, the first good storm of the year has resulted in quite a lot of tree damage. this prediction was possible because i have spent the last 25 years observing the interaction between trees and weather events on the Blackall Range. What i have observed is that after a prolonged dry spell, the first storm always brings trees down. the same line up of repeat offenders has not failed to disappoint, with eucalypts and Cypress leading the pack of species that failed, followed by Leopard trees and Liquidambars. it makes a lot of sense to have any threatening trees dealt with before the storms arrive, as i have also observed that even poorly pruned trees fare better than trees that have not been reduced at all. this time a number of very large, mature figs, Ficus sp., whilst not failing completely, lost massive sections, due ultimately to the presence of a harmful fungus. it should be noted that while it is tempting to blame the fungus, not one of the failures of any of the species, was without predisposing stress factors, namely adverse impacts on the root zone. the Root Zone is precious, people! in one case we had to employ the largest mobile crane on the sunshine coast in the clean up. exciting stuff, but Follow please don’t let this be you. tthattree’ ou ‘ab Touch a tree. gram, & sta In on Tony Wootton Tree Surgeon on Mobile: 0403 467 664 Facebook
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He BeGiNNiNG of the year has left people floundering against the Wendy Rosenfeldt ravages of the fires and even if we are not affected directly we all know someone who has, or feel for the people we hear about that have lost loved ones, their homes or their livelihood. tragic situations often bring a wave of support from the community and there are numerous ways to donate to people who have been hurt by natural disasters. this is not only good for the people who are suffering, it is actually a positive thing for the people providing the relief. Whether it is on a personal level or something that affects the whole community; the way through challenging times is to do your dharma. dharma can be loosely translated as duty but encompasses more than that. it is the way to live that is most evolutionary. Acting in accord with one’s dharma strengthens the link between individual life and the cosmic force of evolution. Your personal dharma could be your career and that will be unique to you. if your dharma is to be a teacher you will find fulfilment in it, where as if it is not and you are just doing it as a job you may feel stagnant and frustrated by the challenges it brings. Your dharma may be to be a parent, or a carer for someone, it could be being a musician or a gardener. When you are in
your dharma you feel fulfilled. it can take you out of whatever else is going on in your life and make you feel uplifted. even on a simple level if you are feeling depressed or sorry for yourself and you do something to help someone else you automatically feel better than if you sit around dwelling on your woes. on a deeper level our dharma is to live completely in tune with everything else in the universe. this is not possible by trying to live by analysing the effects of all our actions and we would only give ourselves a headache trying. it is only possible when our awareness is open to that level of life where we are unified. then we experience everything as a wave of our self. in the same way we don’t have to remind our hands that they are a part of our self, we don’t have to think about how to behave in relation to everything in our environment. it becomes as intimate to us as our hand is to our body. Regularly transcending wakes up this connection and allows us to live more in the moment and less in the head, our individual actions gain more support from the universe and a greater sense of connection with everything around us develops spontaneously. Wendy Rosenfeldt is a Maharishi Ayurveda practitioner and teacher of Transcendental Meditation. Email wendy.rosenfeldt@tm.org.au or call 0438 507 188.
HO:U7$MVT$:5U$HQOTA events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au KL$M'1$I$N+).$+"$O*#+%"$:'!*-'0P.$Q"<%$ Night Calling all Teachers, come and learn all about this year’s Kids in Action program. Find out how your students can become future environmental leaders! Join us on Tuesday, February 18 at the Arts and Ecology Centre at Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens for the Teachers Info Night! Visit council’s website or email kids in action at sunshine coast.qld.gov.au for info.
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NdeRstANdiNG tHe impact of nutrition on our health and well-being is something that needs to be approached with careful consideration. For example, the fact that our emotions and the thoughts we think affect our body chemistry almost as much as the things we eat and drink. if we take the time to honestly reflect how we felt energetically when our emotions or stress levels were out of balance and how that then affected our health we would make our first priority be that we do whatever is needed to help us recreate emotional balance where possible. to just bump up the nutritional status of the body without dealing with underlying issues is often a recipe for future problems. We do all need to look at our Vitamin D levels because we’ve had either a lot of cloud cover or unbearably hot days which don’t make being in the sunshine absorbing the light that we need for so many functions enjoyable. Your doctor can check your Vit d levels with a simple blood test. Research has shown that the mineral magnesium while also
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having a relaxing calming effect on our bodies plays an important role in carbohydrate metabolism and might lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Taurine is an amino acid that is generally found in sea food and meat products. A simple amino acid blood test can tell you what your levels are. it’s often added to sports drinks because it can boost energy levels, though because of the other additives in the drinks this isn't a good way to boost your electrolyte levels. taurine intake has been found to be associated with longevity and to protect against cardiovascular health problems. Current research also shows that taurine protects eye health and supports liver function. Heavy metal toxicity is a growing problem, Cilantro (coriander) binds and chelates aluminium and other heavy metals safely out of the body. For those who don’t like the taste of coriander the mineral silica also powerfully binds to aluminium and makes detoxing it easy. Remember also to drink lots of pure fluoride-free water where possible.
in brief Anyone for tennis? Witta Tennis Club is excited to launch a new style of social tennis offering a fun and fitness alternative within the local community. The Open Court Session runs for 90 minutes and includes one hour court time enjoying tennis for every level, every age and every person. This will be followed by off-court time, a light supper and drinks. They are located at 351 Witta Road, Witta and sessions commence on Monday February 3, running for eight weeks. Witta Tennis Club will provide the equipment and cost is $15 per session payable online. For more information contact Maree - Open Court Sessions Coordinator on 0437 295 501 or email mareehooley@gmail.com
Milestone celebration ten years ago a small group of people gathered for their first meeting as Church on the Rise in Maleny. during those years the church has become a familiar face in Maleny, participating in Christmas street carnivals, easter programs, services at erowal, delivering food parcels to needy people and supporting chaplaincy in our schools. Now ten years later 100 people are connected to the church, with their sunday services averaging 60 people in attendance. on sunday February 23 at 10am, 50 Bunya st (High school), you are welcome to join them as they celebrate this milestone. Any enquiries please contact the church on 0402 345 477 or email maleny@cotr.org.au
Montville History Group This month, the Montville History Group will publish its first book in over a decade; sawdust and steam. It has also committed to writing the history of the 25 years of Montville School since its centenary in 1996, plus write the history of three blocks of land at the end of Flaxton Mill Road by their new owners. The History Group meets in Razorback House in the Montville School grounds opposite Carpenter’s Place. Its next meeting is on Tuesday February 11 from 10 to 11am. This meeting will be followed by a meeting with the school principal, Adam Montgomery, to begin planning the 25-year school history. New members are most welcome. Agendas can be obtained from the group secretary: capatterson@bigpond.com
National Adoption Day on saturday February 15, 10am – 2pm, Petstock stores across the country will play host to pet rescue organisations as part of its sixth annual National Pet Adoption day (NPAd), led by their charity Petstock Assist and leading not-for-profit organisation PetRescue. the initiative urges would-be pet owners to think more responsibly about pet ownership by reconsidering their buying options to help break the cycle of pet homelessness. All pets available for adoption receive up-to-date vaccines, are desexed and have undergone a full health assessment. Pet adoption experts from local rescue groups will also be in attendance to answer any questions and assist with the adoption process. For more information please visit petstock.com.au
Sunshine Coast Choral Society Sunshine Coast Choral Society commences its 2020 rehearsals on Wednesday February 5 at 7pm. Rehearsals are held at Lakeside Community Centre, 1 Lakeshore Avenue, North Buderim. Several choir members come from the Maleny/Montville area and two from Witta, and new members are most welcome. Locals love the famous works the choral society perform and they are ably supported by an accomplished conductor and accompanist. The
Sunshine Coast Choral Society also perform certain works with musicians from the Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra. For enquiries please phone Secretary Christine on 5478 5546 or President Andrew on 0427 768 067.
Story Dogs Volunteers required! if you own a calm dog and have approximately two hours per week (term time) to spare, story dogs needs dog teams for schools in the hinterland and elsewhere on the sunshine Coast. the story dogs program has been operating since 2009 in Australia and its mission is to make reading fun for children, so they become confident lifelong readers. this wonderful program has been operating on the sunshine Coast for six years with fantastic results. it is helping over 2500 children in more than 300 schools Australia wide. For more information please contact Carolyn 0419 742 727 or storydogs.org.au
Nambour hits a high note The Nambour CBD live music scene will be dancing to a new beat after Sunshine Coast Council designated the area a special entertainment precinct. The designation will help provide better protection for entertainment venues and clear and consistent guidelines for new developments. Entertainment venues within special entertainment precincts are exempt from the amplified music noise requirements of the Queensland Government’s liquor licensing laws. The regulation responsibilities for amplified music noise are transferred to Council. Nambour has had many successful events such as Currie Street Crawl, NamJam, Tramfest and the Horizon Festival, so this designation will be an added bonus in bringing live music and entertainment to the area.
BreastScreen check Breastscreen Queensland Mobile service will provide free breast cancer screening at Nambour Mill shopping Centre from February 24 to March 13, including saturday March 7. Women aged 50 – 74 are encouraged to have a breast screen every two years. Book now on 13 20 50 or online at breastscreen.qld.gov.au
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eW YeAR tYPiCALLY brings new resolutions. While making resolutions is easy, sticking with them is not. exercise-related resolutions consistently make the top 10 list, but up to 80% of resolutions to be healthier, including promises to exercise more, are tossed aside by February. You know physical activity is good for you. But, that isn't always enough to get or keep you moving. How active should you be? the Centers for disease Control and Prevention recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity every week.
Benefits to all parts of your body Research shows that every single system in the body benefits when you are more active. Bottom line: if you want to live a long and healthy life, you need to be active. You don't need to buy expensive equipment or join a gym. And you will begin to reap the rewards of physical activity almost as soon as you start. Adding small amounts of movement to your daily routine goes a long way. Brisk walking, at a pace of at least a 20-minute mile, provides health benefits similar to running, and probably more social benefits. Plus, your risk of injury is much lower. if you aren't yet ready to aim for 2.5 hours of brisk walking each week, reducing the time you spend sitting would be a great starting goal. one of the best ways to keep up with your efforts is to track your progress. You can do it with pen and paper, in a journal, or in one of many smartphone apps. As you see yourself making progress, it can be easier to keep up the routine. As you undertake the big change from being inactive to becoming active, understand that setbacks happen. don't let one slip-up derail your whole goal. When possible, have a backup plan to deal with barriers like weather or time constraints.
Advice from Libby Richards, Associate Professor of Nursing, Purdue University
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s i PAss uNdeR the graceful brick archway, resplendently lit with rows of yellow light bulbs theatrically announcing ‘tivoli’, i am greeted by an avenue exploding with colour in a most curious mix of red hanging baskets and tiered street lamps – all fringed with red, orange and yellow lights. Welcome to the tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen – one of the most magical places on earth! Above: Waterside 40 years ago i fell in love with the restaurant and tivoli Gardens and in 2019, nothing willows, Tivoli had changed – it was just like Gardens, pressing the ‘refresh screen’ button Copenhagen and presto, i was back in that bewitching atmosphere, scattered Right: Thieves with amusements, rides, restaurants sneaking into the and surrounded by stunning ‘Speak Easy’ gardens. Landscaped with all kinds of wondrous statues, fountains and mythical creatures, many inspired by the fairy tales of danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, the tivoli Gardens teased my imagination with an assortment of mesmerising adventures around every twist and turn. And judging by the number of happy squeals coming from children, i was not alone. Passing a time-machine ride, a peculiar array of time capsules tumbling around a slanted platform like up-ended dodgem cars, i found myself enticed down a dark and mysterious alleyway adorned by caricature thieves sneaking into the ‘speak easy’. stepping to the beat of the music belting out from the rides, i then passed under a row of carousel horses rearing up in an astonished protest as if they were in a Parisienne chorus line. totally captivated, i continued to explore, finding miniature hot air balloons in disguise as the ferris wheel only to turn a corner and discover the The Flying Suitcase and its hapless pilot hovering overhead, oblivious to the throng of enchanted visitors milling about below. After working up an appetite, i headed to one of the many restaurants serving traditional danish fare – cheese being my
favoured dish, appropriately washed down with an icy cold Pilsener. After lunch, an afternoon thunderstorm did nothing to dampen my spirits as i sought shelter in Cakenhagen – a boutique cake shop where all the artisan pastries were served with champagne. As the last rays of sunlight faded, i made myself comfortable in a striped canvas deck chair, surrounded by rose beds, and settled in to listen to the band playing in the concert shell. i could happily turn into a pixie and live in the tivoli Gardens forever. Maybe i should change my name to Peter Pan. If you have a travel story to share with HT readers, please email no more than 500 words, plus 2-4 high res images to editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au
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HeRe HAVe BeeN times in our lives that we've felt deep darkness and hopelessness. Many are fortunate to have wonderful friends and family that shared their light and love and helped guide us back into the light. But for some women and mothers, reaching out to someone close may not be possible. so now it's our turn to support others. together, a group of four women from Mapleton, Lacey, Acacia, Jade and Helen, will do continuous laps of a 3.5km obstacle course in the dark! “our goal is to finish approximately 200km during the night and raise $4000 to make positive changes in the lives of women right here on the sunshine Coast,” shared Acacia. All funds raised will be donated to Lily House – a wonderful organisation that supports mothers and women in crisis. Lacey said, “this undertaking is about confidently going forwards into the dark together and fighting our way constantly forwards until we see the sky change colour and celebrate together as the new day dawns.”
Lacey, Acacia, Jade and Helen are on a mission to fight their way through the night to raise funds and support for Lily House who help support, guide and care for young mothers on the Sunshine Coast
Jade continued, “We can do far more than we realise, yet at the times where even taking the next step seems impossible, it is the stories of strength and courage through hardships faced that give us the confidence to carry on.” “While we know this task will be a challenge for us all,” admitted Helen, “we are committed to our goal of bringing light to other women as we bravely face the dark together.” to find out more information and to donate please search Go Fund Me: Run in Her shoes Nambour.
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ACUPUNCTURE
COUNSELLING & LIFE COACHING CLAIRVOYANT Margarete Koenning Counselling Saanthi BA Social Work, Gelstalt Therapist, Some 45 years ago, an unfortunate fall triggered Psychotherapist working with individuals, precognitive dreams, and communication with a couples and, families. Training professionals deceased relative. Clairvoyant psychic, empath, in family constellation 20 yrs practicing in medium, author, numerologist, reiki master. Maleny, Clinal member of Pacfa. Call Saanthi for an appt 5435 0069 Ph: 5494 2778, 0408 416 041
Anthony Brown Acupuncture Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner. Member (fellow) AACMA. Anthony has 35 years clinical experience, 30 of them here on the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland. 26 Coral St, Maleny Ph: 5435 2555
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& LIFE COACHING COUNSELLING Ruth Donnelly - Holistic Counsellor Heart-centred approach to healing trauma, building emotional wellbeing. Integrating Ruth Donnelly - Holistic Counsellor body psychotherapy, mindfulness, Heart-centred approach to healingartistic trauma, therapies, Reiki, Acutonics, Bush Flower building emotional wellbeing. Integrating Essences, Dru yoga. Ph: 0409 564 276, body psychotherapy, mindfulness, artistic ruth@ruthdonnelly.com.au, therapies, Reiki, Acutonics, Bush Flower www.heartmindconnections.org Essences, Dru yoga. Ph: 0409 564 276, ruth@ruthdonnelly.com.au, www.heartmindconnections.org Juliette Kalifa Qualified Counsellor & Arts Therapist 20 years experience combining counselling Juliette Kalifa Qualified Counsellor with arts and sand play as requested. Adults, & Arts Therapist children, individuals, relationships and groups. 20 years and experience combining counselling Training supervision of counselling with arts and sand play643 as requested. Adults, professionals. Ph: 0417 592 children, individuals, relationships and groups. Training and supervision of counselling professionals. Ph: 0417 643 592
Chirone Shakti – Stargazer Astrology Insight into your relationships, family issues, spiritual purpose, life transitions, and your year ahead. Counselling astrologer with spiritual focus. Astrology courses and workshops. Ph: 0421 814459, www. chironeshakti.com.au
BEAUTY THERAPISTS Michelle Jarden - Beauty Therapist Electrolysis, facials, massage, make-up, nails, sauna, spray tanning, tinting, waxing, ear-piercing. 66 Curramore Rd, Witta. Ph: 5494 4012 or Mob: 0402 531 500
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ENERGY HEALING Astrid de Ruiter – Psychotherapist & Red Spirit Energy Healing Certified Mindfulness Teacher Practitioners Mark & Chris Pasley, are now Offering quality mindfulness training, groups or healing services offering comprehensive at Flaxton. and mindfulness and body based individuals Visit www.red-spirit-energy-healing.com for counselling and psychotherapy. Caring, down information and request a Free to earth, effective with more thanDiscovery 12 yrs Session. Ph: 3281 6453 experience. Ph: 0401 624 757 www.sunshinecoastmindfulness.com.au
Bowen Therapy – Bronwyn Huckle Specialising in Bowtech, the original Bowen Therapy technique. Treating health issues in babies, childen & adults. Montville therapy rooms. Monday to Friday by appointment. Ph: 5442 9371 Kathy Kathy Blackburn Blackburn Dip. Dip. Bowen Bowen Therapy Therapy (Bowtech).Gentle treatment of of Back (Bowtech).Gentle effective effective treatment Back Pain; Migraine; Migraine; RSI Pain; RSI ;; Tennis Tennis Elbow; Elbow; Knee, Knee, Ankle & & Foot Foot Conditions; Conditions; Menstrual/ Menstrual/ Ankle Hormonal irregularities; irregularities; Chronic Chronic Fatigue; Fatigue; Hormonal Respiratory Conditions Conditions and and MORE. MORE. Respiratory Health fund fund rebates. rebates. Ph: Ph: 5429 5429 6180 6180 Health Meyer Meyer Therapeutics Therapeutics Katleen, Katleen, experienced experienced therapist therapist offering offering Bowen Bowen Therapy, Therapy, Emmett Emmett Technique, Technique, and and more. more. Offering Maya Abdominal Therapy® for fertility Offering Maya Abdominal Therapy® for fertility and and pregnancy pregnancy support, support, help help with with abdominal, abdominal, reproductive, reproductive, hormonal hormonal and and digestive digestive issues. issues. Weekend appts available. Ph: 0400 Weekend appts available. Ph: 0400 289 289 090 090 www.meyertherapeutics.com.au www.meyertherapeutics.com.au
FENG SHUI ENERGY HEALING Feng Shui and Astrology: Richard Giles, Qualified Feng Shui practitioner Tamara Maree-Intuitive Feng Shui home/businessHealing assessments. Overradiation 20 yearsassessments. experience inAstrologer Energy Healing, EM of Channeled Guidance and on Body Alignment. 27 years. Contact Richard 5435 0158, Relax, and heal. Email: reconnect ricgiles@powerup.com.au Contact Tamara Ph: 0428 821 575 Maleny Web: www.richardgiles.info
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CHIROPRACTORS Christian Dunham Gentle yet powerful and suitable for all ages, Maple Chiropractic Maleny Bowen Therapy stimulates the -body to reDr. Stephen Lowe, Dr. Samuel Lowe, balance, promoting healing, pain relief and the Dr. Catherine Metcalf, Rebel recovery of energy. Ph:Dr. 0448 303Hungerford 013 Concession, family rates & HICAPS available. www.christiandunham.net Gentle, effective care for the whole family. 45 Maple Street, Maleny. Ph. 5494 3322 www.maplechiropractic.com.au
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Maple Chiropractic Maleny Hinterland Chiropractic Dr. Stephen Lowe, Dr. Using Samuel Lowe,safe and Dr Josephine Sexton. gentle, Dr. Catherine Metcalf, Rebel Hungerford effective techniques toDr. maintain spinal health Concession, family rates & HICAPS available. and wellbeing. Concession rates, Family Gentle, effective care for the whole family. discounts and HICAPS available. 45 21 Maple Bunya Street, Maleny. Ph. Ph: 5494 5435 3322 2987 www.maplechiropractic.com.au Dr John Pirie Chiropractor & Applied Kinesiologist Hinterland Chiropractic Gentle handsSexton. on chiropractic usingsafe applied Dr Josephine Using gentle, and kinesiology. Over 30toyears in private effective techniques maintain spinal health practice. Families welcome.rates, Mon,Family Tues, Thur and wellbeing. Concession 2:00 – 5.30pm; Fri 9:00am -12noon discounts and HICAPS available. 19 Coral Street 2155 21 Bunya Street,Maleny, Maleny. Ph: Ph: 5435 5435 2987 www.siaholistichealth.com.au
CLAIRVOYANTDr John Pirie Chiropractor & Applied Kinesiologist Saanthi Gentle hands on chiropractic using applied Some 45 yearsOver ago, an fall triggered kinesiology. 30 unfortunate years in private precognitive dreams, and communication with a practice. Families welcome. Mon, Tues, Thur deceased relative. psychic, empath, 2:00 – 5.30pm; FriClairvoyant 9:00am -12noon medium, numerologist, reiki2155 master. 19 Coral author, Street Maleny, Ph: 5435 Call Saanthi for an appt 5435 0069 www.siaholistichealth.com.au
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Cut and Colour specialists. Feng and Astrology: Richard Nellie,Shui Annette and Jenny offer you Giles, the Qualified Feng Shui exceptional practitionerhair using opportunity to have Feng home/business assessments. greatShui product at fantastic prices. EM radiation assessments. Astrologer 21 Coral St Maleny – Ph: 0438 785 443of 27 years. Contact Richard on 5435 0158, Email: ricgiles@powerup.com.au Web: www.richardgiles.info
RangeCare HAIRDRESSERS ANDin-home BARBERS Offering and respite care services to support independent living. Our tailor-made services available to Design everyone in the Nellies are Creative Hair community. We can deliver your home care Cut and Colour specialists. package. Ph: 5445 Nellie, Annette and7044 Jenny offer you the Visit: www.rangecare.com.au opportunity to have exceptional hair using great product at fantastic prices. 21 Coral St Maleny – Ph: 0438 785 443
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Pauline Ashford - B.H.Sc, Complementary Med Classical homeopathy; Lymphatic drainage; Dorn spinal, joint and RangeCare headache therapy; EFT - Emotional Freedom Offering in-home and respite care services to Techniques; Reiki 130 Ansell Rd Witta support independent living. Our tailor-made Ph: 5494 4101 e: paulineashford@dodo.com.au services are available to everyone in the community. We can deliver your home care package. Ph: 5445 7044 Visit: www.rangecare.com.au
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KINESIOLOGY MASSAGE THERAPISTS The Wellness Haven Montville Restoring health and wellness Stillpoint - Katie White physically, The emotionally, mentally & spiritually. Massage, Emmett Technique, Reiki. Harmony energy &Kinesiology, Balance formassage, Body & Soul. HFand Rebates & Gift soundtherapy. & walk-ins Vouchers. NowAppointments at 26 Coral Street, Maleny. welcome. Ph: 786 0466for 018 137 or book online Ph: 0400 722 appts. www.thewellnesshaven.com.au www.thestillpoint.com.au
MASSAGE THERAPISTS Kathy Blackburn, Adv Dip Applied Science The Stillpoint - Katie White (Remedial Massage). Remedial/Sports Massage, Emmett Technique, Reiki. Harmony Massage; Traditional Chinese Massage; & Balance for Body & Emmett Soul. HFTechnique, Rebates & Gift Lymphatic Drainage; Vouchers. Now at 26 CoralRelease. Street, Maleny. Trigger Point & Myofacial “Integrated Ph: 0400 722tailored 786 fortoappts. Bodywork” your special needs. www.thestillpoint.com.au HF rebates. Ph: 5429 6180 Kathy Blackburn, Adv Dip Applied Science (Remedial Mark MilneMassage). Remedial/Sports Massage;Therapist Traditional Chinese Massage; Massage - Remedial, Acupressure, Therapeutic, Relaxation, Energetic Healing, Lymphatic Drainage; Emmett Technique, Movement Therapy. Specialising acute and Trigger Point & Myofacial Release.in“Integrated chronic muscular pain - Home Bodywork” tailored to relief. your Flaxton special needs. Clinic and Sunshine HF rebates. Ph: 5429Coast 6180 Hinterland. Mobile service - contact 0429 420 046
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Maleny Massage Centre Relax and unwind with a beautiful Kahuna MEDICAL CENTRE massage. Deep tissue, remedial, sports, aromatherapy, and couples massages available. Ochre Medical in Centre For easeHealth and upliftment body and mind. Offering Call Lindaonsite 0468 Doctors, 323 208 experienced nursing staff and Allied health services. Appointments available Mon- Fri 8.30am- 5 pm and in Maleny Blue Zen Massage Shayne Harris Sat 9am-12pm. Dips. Remedial Reflexology Ph Maleny: 5494Massage 2388; Ph&Montville: 5442 9144 Regain movement through remedial and Book online at www.ochrehealth.com.au sports massage; MET, joint mobilisation and myotherapy. Unwind with: Shiatsu; Hawaiian Lomi Lomi; hot stones & cupping. MIND BODY SOUL Mooloolah Valley HF Rebates Call 0407 002 567 www.bluezenmassage.com
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Colonic Hydrotherapist & RN. Specialising in detoxification & healthy weight-loss, gut & digestive restoration, stress reduction, fatigue and post-viral syndromes. Comprehensive, individual and in-depth approach to addressing the cause of illness and restoring optimal health, wellness & vitality. Ph: 0401 750 255 www.awakeningcentre.com.au
Sheenah Turnbull – Clinical Psychologist Counselling for depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, relationships, adjustment to life changes, children, youth, adults. Medicare rebates available. Maleny, Flaxton, Kenilworth – 0417 075 172 E: sheenahturnbull@gmail.com
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Hinterland Hypnotherapy - Psychologist Quantum Consciousness - Expand your Personal Universe. Mindfulness. Increase Good Habits, Remove Bad Habits, Anxiety, Stress. Medicare / Healthfund rebates may apply. Contact Matt Vance 0415 463 976 www.hinterlandhypnotherapy.com.au
Herbal and Nutritional Medicine, Dietary and Life style Coaching. Optimise health and wellness with an evidence based, holistic and inclusive approach. Hormones, gut, weight, immune and mental health issues. Ph: 0423 615 413 E: info@pascalerichynaturopath.com
PHYSIOTHERAPY/OSTEOPATHY NDIS REGISTERED PROVIDER SUPPORT2U-local community business providing disability supports NDIS Reg No. 4050054299
Providing high quality care for disability support, community participation and customised outings for your needs. M: 0438 256 098 E: admin@support2u.biz www.support2u.biz
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PERSONAL TRAINER, FITNESS, DANCE Get Active!!! Group Fitness & Personal Training Join me for a fun affordable and social way to achieve a fit and healthy body. All fitness levels welcome, fully qualified trainer. ‘Your Goals Are My Goals’. Rachel Ph: 0423 618 945 Email: rachel.lockman@yahoo.com.au
YOGA PILATES AND MEDITATION Melissa's Healing Space - Yoga/ Mindfulness Meditation classes @ Curramore Studio Tues 9.30am-11am (Gentle yoga), Tues 6pm - 7.30pm (Gentle yoga), Fri 9.30- 11.15am (General yoga), Fri 11.30 - 12.30pm (Meditation Class) Ph: 0417 200 192 e: melissa@melissashealingspace.com www.melissashealingspace.com
Maleny Yoga Centre Shop 3 Rainforest Plaza Maple St Maleny. Fully equipped studio. Certified & Experienced Teachers. Beginners & senior classes available, casuals welcome. Ph: 0448 518 734 www.malenyyogacentre.com Sherrelle Dolphin - Pilates & Yoga Private Pilates Reformer. Group Pilates, Barre, Yoga. All levels welcome. Bookings essential 0438 097 747 5 / 202 Main St, Montville (next to Montville Pizza). Schedule online www.movementmedicines.com.au
Tim & Mary Bagshaw. For all of your Physiotherapy requirements. 1/70 Maple Street, Maleny. Ph: 5494 3911 www.malenyphysiotherapy.com.au
Hammond Optometry Deborah & Stephen Hammond are proud to be local, independent eye healthcare providers servicing the Hinterland since 1999. Focused on quality eyecare and eyewear for you and your family, giving your eye health and vision the best personalised attention it requires and deserves. 44 Lowe St Nambour Ph: 5476 2333
Maleny Osteopathy Assessing and solving your muscular, joint and spinal pain problems using ‘hands on’ manual therapy. Effective in treating postural strain, neck and back pain, aches, strains, stiffness, and sports injuries. Ph: 5494 2388 www.malenyosteopathy.com.au
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professional ser vices ACCOUNTING & TAXATION Frederick A Forbes - Accountant & Registered Tax Agent Specialising in small business & individual tax returns. Primary producers, rentals, investors, salary & wages. Personal & professional service. 3/15 Maple St, Maleny. Ph: 0434 996 608 E: forbestax@bigpond.com
ADVERTISING Hinterland Times Karen is your advertising contact for the Hinterland Times. Mobile: 0414 432 423 Email: karen@ hinterlandtimes.com.au
BOOKKEEPING Maleny Bookkeeping Registered BAS Agent - XERO/MYOB Specialist We offer a full bookkeeping and administration Services. All matters relating to BAS / IAS / Payroll / Super / STP / Builders ATO annual reports. Bookkeeping weekly, monthly, quarterly. On/Off site service. Ph 5429 6931
GOVERNMENT SERVICES QGAP Maleny - Maleny Police Station Mon, Tue, Thurs 9am – 12noon & 12:30pm – 2pm New Registrations & Housing close 11am & 1pm Transport & Main Roads (NOT Driver Licensing) / Births, Deaths & Marriages, Seniors Card Applications / & more. EFTPOS & Credit cards preferred. Manager Judy Phipps 10 Macadamia Drive Maleny – Ph: 07 5420 5320
LEGAL SERVICES Easton Lawyers Tove Easton Principal Lawyer Your Local Lawyers in Maleny 62 Maple St, Maleny. Ph: 5494 3511 Email: tove@eastonlawyers.com.au
FINANCE Bob Malcolm – CEO Maleny Credit Union We have the experience to provide financial solutions for your everyday life. All loan approvals and other key decisions are made locally by people you can talk to. Give us a try. 5499 8988 Doug Tognolini – iQ Money Management “Growing & Protecting your Wealth” We provide a full range of financial services including; Superannuation (including SMSF’s), Retirement Planning, Wealth Creation & Life Insurance. Ph: 5442 2764 / 0409 594 044 Marcel DeLeon – Q&A Wealth We help people plan their retirement funding so they can have a comfortable future. We have answers to all your questions. Contact Marcel on 0408 845 021 or email marcel@qawealth.com.au
Above & Beyond Travel We take pride in our attention to detail and providing you with a unique travel experience. Shop 2 Riverside Centre Maleny. Ph: 07 5499 9015 or nicola@abovebeyondtravel.com.au MTA Travel - Petrina Frankham Mobile Travel Agent Whether you’re a first time traveller, curious traveller, thrill seeker or the escapist, I look forward to bringing your travel dreams to fruition. Ph: 1300 365 688 (ext 258) pfrankham@mtatravel.com.au www.mtatravel.com.au/pfrankham
REAL ESTATE 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
COMPUTER / WEB SERVICES/VIDEO Concept IT Systems - reliability & service New computers & repairs. Internet setup & websites. Printers, scanners, ink refills, cameras. Authorised Apple reseller. Onsite service. Drop in to discuss you computer needs. Shop 6 Riverside Centre Maleny 5429 6750 or sales@conceptsystems.com.au
TRAVEL AGENTS
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
NDIS PLAN MANAGEMENT Shauna Brennan – Lime Tree Bookkeeping NDIS Registered Plan Manager & Certified Bookkeeper 12+ years experience managing disability and community funding. Professional, friendly, personalised NDIS Plan Management services. Ph: 5472 4261 E: info@limetreebookkeeping.com.au
PICTURE FRAMING James Frames & Art Supplies Custom picture framing by creative, friendly professionals. James Frames also offer digital printing services, and stock a huge range of artists materials. Phone: 5494 2100 Email: info@jamesframes.com.au Web: www.jamesframes.com.au
RE/MAX Hinterland Local Knowledge - Global Reach Ph: 07 5408 4220 - remaxhinterland.com.au Maleny - 2/10 Maple St - 0447 737 737 Ray White Maleny One of the leading real estate agency’s for the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Unit 1, 5 Maple Street, Maleny Ph: 5499 9966 http://raywhitemaleny.com.au/ We dare to be different! Our results speak for themselves, so if you are looking to sell your property DON’T SIGN ANYTHING .. .Call us. Ph: 07 5478 5288 or check out www.rogerloughnanrealestate.com.au
VETERINARY CARE District Vets Maleny Veterinarian Susan Portas and her team provide professional, compassionate care for your pets. Hours Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 8am-6pm; Wed 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-12noon 7 Myrtle St Maleny Ph: 5499 9077 Montville Veterinary Clinic Est. in 2004 and operating as a branch of our Sunshine Hinterland Veterinary Clinic in Nambour. We take pride in personalised pet care. 26 Kondalilla Falls Rd Montville Consultation by appointment: 0401 012 884
trades and ser vices AIR CONDITIONING Range Airconditioning Lic. No L016305 Supply and installation of high quality, energy efficient, ducted and wall mounted reverse cycle, split air conditioning systems for cooling, heating and de-humidification. Ph Yelma on 5494 3459 or 0421 488 048 E: rangeaircon@gmail.com
ANTENNAS Jim's Antennas Digital & problem reception specialists. Locally owned, servicing the hinterland. Call Craig Titheradge today for a free quote. Ph: 131 546 www.jimsantennas.com.au Merv Schulz Maleny TV Antennas Est business in Maleny and the hinterland for over 30 years. For all your digital TV reception / antenna needs, including satellite installations. Insurance quotes. Friendly reliable service. 0418 774 958, or in the evenings on 5494 2876.
BUILDING DESIGN AND DRAFTING Design and Drafting by Anna Paroz Plans for new homes , renovations and interior design. Together we will create, discuss and document your house plans and specifications, so you are ready for your builder. E: anna.paroz@gmail.com www. skhemesdesign.com.au
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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
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
Centenary Carpentry With almost 20 years experience Scott is highly experienced in all aspects of carpentry including decks, patios, pergolas, termite damage, fit out, renovations and so much more. For a professional job call Scott on 0414 826 266. QBCC 1040187 www.centenarycarpentry.com.au
Master Craftsman clock and watch maker Repairs to clocks or watches from old to new, over 45 yrs experience. Free quotes in your presence when bringing your timepiece, house calls and small repairs on the spot. Peter 0488 423 724.
Window Wizard - Timber Window Specialist Restoration, glazing, repairs, modifications, sash cords, spirals, Queenslander homes and more. Call Rommy 0404 757 552 www.window-wizard.com.au
CARPET CLEANING Range Carpet Care Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning & Protection Ph: 5445 7611 or 0418 776 578
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
CURTAINS, BLINDS, SECURITY Custom Curtains and Shade Specialising in custom made Blinds, Awnings, Shutters, Curtains, Security and Umbrellas. Professional advice and installation. Servicing the hinterland since 1989. Call us for a free measure and quote. Ph: 5494 6898
ELECTRICIAN Top Of The Range Electrical Your local licensed electrical contractor. Range based, on time, leaves no mess. Servicing all your electrical requirements. Quality workmanship. Fully insured. Lic: 83000 Call Chris 0416 220 232 Rainbow Vision Energy Saving Solutions Lic 72787 – Installation of new fans, led lights, safety switches. Also renovations, switchboard upgrades, underground power for sheds and cottages. Contact Zak 0413 885 504
trades and ser vices GAS SERVICES Sunshine Gas Services Sunshine Coast based family business. Domestic and commercial gas appliances. High efficiency hot water systems. Highly trained service team. 8 Daniel St, Caloundra Ph: 07 5491 4199; 0412 116 362
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
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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 QBSA1235589 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 Loors Landscaping (est: 1987) From concept to creation all aspects of structural and soft landscaping. Ph: 5445 7615 Mob: 0412 680 801
Green Cicada Landscapes and Garden Design Need a completely new garden or update of your existing garden? Green Cicada delivers thoughtfully designed, nature-inspired solutions to match your budget. Call Jason 0473 524 428 www.greencicada.com.au
MOWING AND GARDENING Daniel Joyce - Mowing and Gardening Professional lawn and gardening services with pride. Hedge trimming, ride-on & push-mowing, whipper-snipping, pruning, organic weed control. Ph: 0429 999 613 E:dan@joycemowing.com.au Follow us on facebook.
PAINTING City to Surf Painting & Decorating Richard Daveson Owner/Operator QBCC 1117847 range local for over 25 years. All aspects of painting include re-paints, inside and out, reno's, new work, metal roof and anti-mould coatings. From Kureelpa to Maleny. Call 0418 708 620
Wrapped in Render Specialising in all types of render, texture, plaster and paint finishes. 25 yrs local experience. Professional attitude and quality workmanship. New homes and renovations, no job too big or small. Contact Steve 0417 706 840
Harvey & Hold Painting & Rendering New works, repaints, commercial and residential Rendering-all facets, maintenance programming. Body Corporate and Resort specialist. Pressure cleaning and roof repaints. Contact Bart for a free quote 0468 546 741
ROCK WALLS PLANT NURSERIES
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
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
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HOME MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS Tony & Di's Home Maintenance Offering carpentry, painting, tiling, doors, windows, screens, plastering, gurneying and cleaning, roofing and guttering, window cleaning. General repairs and maintenance, kitchen and bathroom renovation. Contact 0487 770 653
RENDERING
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
SOLAR PLASTERING
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
Castle Plaster P/L Fibrous Plaster and Plasterboard-fixing, setting, cornices, steel frames and suspended ceilings. New homes and renovations. No job too big or small. Est 1980 Contact John: 0417 275 241
Megawatts Solar CEC License A5100260 Megawatts Solar Engineering - Consulting, Design & Service. We design a system to suit your needs, on-grid, off-grid & battery storage. Service on your existing system. Gary Phillips Ph: 0407 760 838 info@Megawatts.com.au
Glenn Smith Plasterer QBCC 15125425 Servicing the Hinterland with prompt, professional, friendly service. All work to the highest standard, no job too small. Free Quotes Ph: 0417 656 581 E: refined_plastering@hotmail.com
The Off Grid Company We are setup to provide all your standalone solar power and battery needs. Local CEC accredited installer with equipment for onsite solar panel and battery testing Call/text 0447 525 506 E: Tech@offgridcompany.com.au
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Ecokleensolar Solar panel cleaning and thermal imaging camera inspections for your system. Dirty solar panels are costing you $$$$. Ph: Mark 0455 211 150 E: markp@ecokleensolar.com.au
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
TANK CLEANING
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
TREE SERVICES
DE Griffiths Plumbing and Gasfitting QBCC 1066038
All domestic and commercial Plumbing, Gasfitting, Pump maintenance, Gas / Solar / Electric Hot Water, Drain Clearing, Backflow and Pool maintenance. Call David on 0408 076 403. No callout fees.
POOL MAINTENANCE SwimSafe Mobile pool maintenance & repairs. Swimming pool safety inspections. FREE QUOTES Proudly servicing the Sunshine Coast Ph: 0448 793 148 – www.swimsafeqld.com.au QBCC #101629
Pristine Water Systems Full tanks cleaned, minimal water loss. Potable water treatment and correction, bacteria control, filtration, supply and service. Free appraisals. Phone Allen: 0404 302 723
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 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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Cott MoRRisoN is NotHiNG if not a marketeer. or, to put it more precisely, he is nothing except a marketeer. His sole area of expertise consists in convincing the gullible to buy stuff they don’t need and generally don’t want and his success can be measured by the extent that he can persuade them that they can’t do without it. His triumph. of course, was the 2019 election, in which a relentless campaign of spin revolving around the two great motivators of greed and fear overwhelmed any serious debate over policy. And for this he became something of a demigod to his troops, who had been resigned to the idea that their manifest divisions and incompetence were finally ready to catch up with them. if substance could be abandoned and bluster enshrined, it would save them a lot of trouble – when problems multiply and the situation becomes hopeless, just unleash the master marketeer He will have a quick word to the powers above and produce another miracle. it sounds all very convenient, but there is a catch: Morrison is not actually invincible, even within the narrow parameters he prefers. His marketing record is, to say the least, patchy. He was ignominiously tossed out of the prize gig of tourism NsW, and while he has rehabilitated himself within the less demanding environment of the Liberal Party, this has led to instances of hubris and impulsiveness. in particular, he has a tendency to over egg expectations – or if he doesn’t, those around him are always keen to do it for him. His immediate staff seem to have taken up ideas way above their station – it sometimes appears that they see him as more of a puppet than a prime minister, a useful logo to be deployed as a sort of ersatz messiah to neutralise crises in the belief that what worked two years ago can be repeated at will. Fine if it works. But if it doesn’t – if the expectations cannot be matched – there is a risk not only of disillusionment among the electorate, but a mounting anger and
resentment that they have been conned. And if it happened once, perhaps it also happened in the past and can be anticipated in the future. Which brings us to last week’s National Press Club address. in the days preceding it, the battalion of boosters belched forth a barrage of ballyhoo. this was to be the prime minister’s first major speech of the year, the one that fixed the agenda for 2020 and beyond. it would be a complete reset, the prelude for initiative, innovation and action on a scale seldom envisaged in Australian politics. Why, there was a rumour (clearly deliberately leaked) that climate change was in the recipe; that our woefully inadequate Paris accord targets were to be ramped up to more credible levels. there was even a suggestion that some form of carbon tax could be on the table. that one had to be hosed down quickly and decisively, before the compost in the party room burst into spontaneous combustion. But still, the optimists hoped that at last something might be offered other than bluff and bluster. However, the hope was, as so often, extinguished by the pitiful reality. the first half of Morrison’s lecture was pure self congratulation, a list of his government’s so-called achievements over the last twelve months. then we indeed moved on to dealing with climate change – but not really. the key words were adaptation and resilience – we just needed to adapt and resile like buggery, and all would be well. As for emissions reductions – the usual evasions, denials and procrastinations. We are only 1.3 percent, we are doing our bit, will meet and beat our pathetic promises, we won’t destroy our economy, if we don’t flog fossil fuels some other bastard will, it’s our coal and we will bloody well do what we like with it so those interfering foreigners can shut up and piss off. But there had to be what is delicately described as an announceable – so Generalissimo scoMo was going to ring in legislation allowing him to declare a state of emergency, not the kind the British did to actually confront climate change, but to pretend that he is doing something when the
continuing and worsening disasters stemming from it emerge in the near future. He wants to be able to send in the troops. okay, that sounds like action: but when and how – and also why and what? Will his emergency include conscription, rationing, censorship, night time blackouts with the populace sent to the shelters? Presumably not; in almost the next breath Morrison averred that he was a federalist, meaning that the states would be consulted (which they have not always been during the present disaster) and that in spite of the emergency, it would be essentially business as usual, his constantly reassuring slogan as things go to hell in a handbasket. But this will not work, because Morrison, unwillingly and reluctantly, has been forced to assume a leadership role: having talked up an emergency, and involved the armed forces on a continuing stand-by basis, he has effectively abandoned his old line about the states being the ones with the responsibility. the public never bought it; as the catastrophe mounted across borders and the news dragged on, worse every day, even the quietest Australians could recognise a national issue when they saw one. they expect, demand, that their prime minister will do the same and will take charge. so Morrison has to try, even though his immediate response has been, to put it mildly, underwhelming. But even the long-winded and half-arsed speech last week has raised expectations; don’t you worry, the government has your back, we will get things back under control. But what if we can’t? What if the nostrums offered so far prove to be too little and too late? this fire season is far from over, and there are two more to confront before the next election. We can all hope that they will not be as frightful as the current one, but they are unlikely to be totally innocuous. And next time there will be nowhere to hide: Morrison, having been dragged to a leadership role which he did not want, now owns it. He has already been politically charred; and it will be much harder for him to market his way out of the next crisis. But given that he has no other skills, marketing is his only hope. The views expressed in Mungo's column are his and not necessarily the views of the HT team.
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what’s on
Please email your community events with subject heading What's On to: editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au
FEBRUARY Tribal Connection exhibition, until April 1, by appointment only, tina Cooper Gallery, seven days, 10am-5pm, phone: 0417 194329
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Purely Mozart - chamber music concert, Montville Village Hall, 3pm, tickets: trybooking.com/BHJMXwww.monikakoerner.com
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Church on the Rise 10-year celebration, 10am 50 Bunya st (High school), enquiries: 0402345477
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Sunshine Coast Choral Society rehearsals, 7pm, Lakeside Community Centre, 1 Lakeshore Avenue, North Buderim
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BreastScreen Queensland Mobile Service, free breast cancer screening, Nambour Mill shopping Centre until March 13, book on 13 20 50
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Open Court Sessions, Witta tennis Club, 8 week course, contact Maree 0437 295 501
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Rory McLeod, eudlo Hall, 6.30pm, tickets: trybooking.com/591317, $25/$20
Mapleton Craft Group 30th anniversary celebrations, Mapleton Bowls Club, plus regular meetings at the Club, Wednesdays 9am – 12pm, membership $10 per year, $3 per week
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Dreadfully Bald, Finbars Lounge Bar, Maleny, 6.30pm
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Maleny Co-op 40th birthday celebrations
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Bushfire Appeal Concert, Maleny RsL, donations only, 6pm
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Sunshine Coast Trigeminal Neuralgia support group, 2pm, Kawana Library, contact: Nora english, 0418 495 776
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Balloon, Maleny Film society, Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple street, 7.15pm, tickets on the door
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The Sunshine Coast Trigeminal Neuralgia support Group, 1pm, refreshments and support for those suffering facial pain, at Kawana Library meeting room, Nanyima street, Buddina (entrance at rear), contact Nora: 0418 495 776
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Spicers Tamarind Asian Food Festival is a perfect time to grab the picnic blanket and enjoy the company of good friends and good food
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Native Plants Sunshine Coast AGM 10am, Brush turkey enterprises, 468 Reesville Road, Maleny
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National Pet Adoption Day, 10am-2pm, visit petstock.com.au
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The Maroochy River Country Music Club Concert, 12 noon, Heritage Hall, Willis Road, Bli Bli. $8 plus afternoon tea, all welcome, especially if you would like to sing, contact: darryl 0467 248 077
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Maleny Handmade Market, Maleny Community Centre, 8am-2pm, details: malenyhandmademarkets.com
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Montville History Group, Razorback House, Montville school, 10 -11am, contact: capatterson@bigpond.com
Sound of Soul, Hu song and spiritual Conversation, Kawana island Meeting Place, Parrearra, (off Kawana Way), 9.30am-12.30pm, contact Jennifer: 0429 957 989, eckankarqld.org.au
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Sound of Soul, Hu song and spiritual Conversation, Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, 17 Bicentenary Lane (off Coral street), 6-7.30pm, contact Jennifer: 0429 957 989, eckankarqld.org.au
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Valentine's Day
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Murray Wall and Natalie Richy, Finbars, Maleny, 6.30pm
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Buderim Garden Club Inc. monthly meetings- 2nd Friday Feb-Nov, at Buderim Memorial Hall -1:30pm for 2:00pm start, followed by afternoon tea, new members/visitors welcome, contact 0448 714 561 Lovers of Books, Mapleton Community Library, 5.307pm, short talks by five authors, food, wine, punch, gold coin donation: mapletonlibrary@gmail.com Aglow - Sunshine Coast, 9.30am, Flame tree Baptist Church hall, 27 Coes Creek Road, Burnside, $8 includes morning tea, contact: Jacinta 0411 454 662 or dorothy 5476 4190 Live Love Shop Maleny campaign begins until March 14, win a $500 debit card
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Voices on the Coast, the Little Book Nook, Palmwoods with Wildlife Photographer JanLatta, 5.30pm, tickets:voicesonthecoast.com.au
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Edith Cavell: Facing the Silence, Lind Lane theatre, Nambour, tickets: lindlane.com.au/watch or call: 1300 732764
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George McArdle, 10am, Church on the Rise Maleny, 50 Bunya st. (Maleny High school), everyone welcome, contact Rodney Jobe: 0402 345 477
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Old Time Country Dance with silver Comets Band, Kandanga Hall, 7.30pm, supper provided, adults: $12, high school students: $6, enquiries: K WoRtH 0409 843 492
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Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival, spicers tamarind Retreat, 1-6pm, spicersretreats.com/events
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Downton Abbey, 7.15pm and Feb 23 at 4pm, Maleny Film society, Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple street, tickets on the door
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Bushfire Fundraiser with auction, 6-9pm, Altitude on Montville, tickets: 04104 00 000
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Clean Up Australia Day
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Obi Clean Up, 7.30am- 9.30am, meeting at tesch Park (Maleny Library)
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Palmwoods Clean Up, 8am-10am, Warriors soccer Club, Jubilee drive, Palmwoods, contact: Leigh Martinuzzi 0490 812 205
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Nambour Garden Club with sharon Goski, of the Green shed, Palmwoods, uniting Church, Nambour, 8.30am, contact Karel: 0490 415 067
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Belli Community Hall Country Dance with classical old time dances, with sunshine swing Band, entry includes supper, tickets at door. 7.30pm for a 8pm start: bellihall.com.au
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Monthly book sales, Maleny Library, first saturday each month, 9am-12 noon, fill a bag for $5 from exlibrary stock and donated books, buy Cds and dVds at bargain prices
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Easy classical yoga and meditation taught by experienced practitioners on Wednesdays 6pm and Fridays 9am, Kureelpa, call Yamuna: 5441 7566
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International Women’s Day
Hinterland Events January: Australia day celebrations; Yandina Ginger Flower and Food Festival February: Montville: Flame Hill Grape stomp (Cancelled for 2020) March: Maleny Film society - Australian Film Festival April: ANZAC day services, sunshine Coast ukulele Festival May: Maleny Wood expo; Cross Country: Maleny Community Precinct; Maleny Hospital Auxiliary Fashion and Flowers; Maleny Agricultaral show; the Planting Festival, Woodford June: Gardening on the edge; Kenilworth Quilt & Craft show; sunshine Coast Agricultural show; Cheese, Wine and Food Festival Kenilworth 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
tuition and workshops Make Your Own Furniture workshop
Venue For Hire: Studio On Dilkusha
one-day workshops making funky functional furniture. identify suitable materials and create your own unique piece using simple wood-working tools. Materials and lunch included $175. Gift vouchers. Phone Richard: 5422 9291 www.richardknightwoodworks.com.au
open plan tiled floor workshop, wet area, kitchen, private rainforest retreat. suitable for small groups, art workshops. see www.heartspaceartspace.com Ph Liz 0438 163 255 or Rob 0414 597 652 for more information.
August: Village Wedding expo Montville September: Mitchell Creek Rock n Blues Fest; Kenilworth ArtFest; Kenilworth show and Rodeo; Lions Welcome dinner: Maleny; Maleny Music Festival October: Runfest; Heart of Gold Film Fest: Gympie; Blackall 100, Mapleton November: Mary River Festival
Advertise your workshop $44 for one month For more information, email: advertising@hinterlandtimes.com.au – Phone: 0414 432 423 46
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December: Woodford Folk Festival
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