Sunshine Coast Hinterland Times

From the Editor AUGUST 2011

Small business can make an impact We can’t help noticing how often that Hinterland businesses and individuals punch way above their weight in the outside world. I think it’s a measure of Hinterland creativity, talent and entrepreneurship. So, why not some self praise this month. The Hinterland Times was a finalist in the Living Smart (Glossies Awards) in the Envirobusiness Award. We [...]

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For Hew Chee Fong… A sculptor’s dream come true

EVERY SCULPTOR who works in stone or marble dreams of visiting Italy’s renowned Carrara. That dream has now come true for talented Hinterland stone sculptor, Hew Chee Fong who is this year’s recipient of the Noosa Stone Sculpture Bequest. The Bequest is a national biennial award administered by Sunshine Coast Council and generously funded by an [...]

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Ballet buddies score a perfect 100%

MALENY BALLET dancers Georgie Hills (16 left) and Jessica Linton (15) have both received a perfect score of 100 while dancing their solos at the recent Redcliffe Dance Eisteddfod. Georgie received 100% for her slow modern solo and Jess for her contemporary solo. The two girls both won the age aggregate awards – Jess won the [...]

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There’s wow in weeds…

MEMBERS of the Maleny Film Co-op have switiched on their cameras to the subject of weeds. Assisted by small grants from the Sunshine Coast Council, Co-op members, Jill Morris, Leanne Farmiloe, Jess Begun and Christine Elcoate are producing a series of short films about the hinterland’s most invasive weeds. Children’s book author, Jill Morris, is leading [...]

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A taste for Whimsy

DONALD GREENFIELD has had a pen in his hand since boyhood when he copied comic book characters from newspapers. Not surprisingly he soon embarked on a career as a successful cartoonist . For two decades, Donald’s whimsical illustrations appeared in the most illustrious publications in Australia – Nation Review, The Bulletin, Playboy, Penthouse, Australian Business, Gourmet [...]

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Terry Ryder… Mr Hot Spot

Terry spoke with HT Editor, Michael Berry about how he became a real estate journalist with attitude. THERE HAS TO BE a good reason for one seasoned journalist to interview another. (I am still waiting to hear back from Rupert Murdoch by the way). However, in Terry Ryder’s case I was intrigued to read his recent [...]

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Andrew Goodall’s 2012 Calendar of Coast and Hinterland

ANDREW GOODALL, of Nature’s Image Photography in Montville, is getting in early with the release of his 2012 calendar, Visions of the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland. The calendar features landscapes and wildlife images from all over the Sunshine Coast, taken within the past twelve months. This is the second Visions calendar; last year’s calendar was the top-selling [...]

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Computers and your Art …

ASERIES of six classes will explore computer design options using digital cameras and easy photo editing programs at Maleny Arts Retreat from August 30. The classes are being run by hinterland artist, and jewellery maker, Noela Mills. You will learn how to manipulate your own photos by cropping, changing colour, distorting and more, to create bold new [...]

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Samoan influence at Celtic Tearoom

Maleny’s Celtic Tearoom has new owners who have a fascinating cultural mix of Australian, Celtic and Samoan heritage. English-born Rod Fewster and his Samoan wife Makalita came to the hinterland on holiday and, seeing the Celtic Tearoom on Mountain View Road for sale, they bought it. They brought with them an extended family who are [...]

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The Spice Boys from Bombay to Bangkok

MALENY ‘S INDIAN restaurant, Bombay Mahal, is almost five years old and continues with its philosophy of quality Indian food at affordable prices. New and interesting dishes are brought to the table regularly via the restaurant’s blackboard special menu. Now the food journey travels out of India with the introduction of popular Thai dishes. Bombay meets [...]

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