I know it’s bad form to skite but when the Hinterland Times wins the same award for the best looking regional paper in country Queensland, two years in a row, it’s hard not to mention it. (Story: right). Well done to our small team and our printers, Horton media.
Another award-winner this month is the remarkable Settlers Rise for its delicious Shiraz. This Hinterland company goes from strength to strength, and so does the quality of its wines.
An important issue for the entire Sunshine Coast this month is the much anticipated decision by federal environment minister, Peter Garrett on the future of the Traveston Dam. Environmentalist and teacher Ian Mackay pulls together the threads of this long-running debate.
Closer to home, Sammy Ringer assesses the water pipeline to Maleny and asks how it was that high rainfall Maleny was not modelled as the ideal place for sustainable water supply.
In keeping with this magazine’s highlighting of Hinterland business success, we talk to Trevor Hart. Well known state- wide as a musician and band leader, Trevor has shifted focus to producing buffalo Mozzarella – one of only three producers of this sublime cheese in Australia.
An exhibition by Hinterland painter, Peter Hudson is always well attended. Peter continues to surprise with his latest set of paintings inspired by “things we forget” and the raw beauty of outback Australia.
Finally, I should mention that the Hinterland Times continues to expand its circulation. We are now in key Brisbane hotels and in entertainment venues like the Centro Cinemas in Fortitude Valley. Copies can be picked up along the Coast at information centres and tourist resorts from Caloundra to Noosa. Hinterland accommodation houses also provide guests with copies of the magazine. If you want to be a subscriber and send the HT to relatives interstate or overseas, let us know via our contact details below. Michael Berry
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