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Maple Street Co-op wins environmental award

11. November 2012

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Maple Street Co-op wins environmental award

A Froggie to be proud of … Maleny’s Maple Street Co-op has seen many changes over its 33 years, but one principle its members adhere to are environmental practices. So, it is not surprising there is widespread delight inside the Co-op over its recent award by the Sunshine Coast Environment Council. AT THE 2012 Awards [...]

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New Marketplace for top end of Maleny

3. August 2012

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New Marketplace for top end of Maleny

The top end of Maleny is about to get a new burst of creative energy when The Maleny Marketplace opens in early September. This brainchild of Blessed Earth proprietor, Raithe Handiman and his partner Janine, is located in the 1940s Koala building, for many years a service station and mechanic’s workshop. RAI AND JANINE are [...]

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Seven year itch for Wanita & Melissa

7. June 2012

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Seven year itch for Wanita & Melissa

WANITA BERGANN AND MELISSA BORICH, are the entrepreneurial women behind their own clothing, jewellery and gift shop, Piece of Me. They are now expanding their business by moving into more spacious premises just two doors down in the main street of Maleny. This attractive pair of dedicated mothers and busy retail partners, are well anchored [...]

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Tree Frog Gallery … is entering a new era

9. April 2012

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NEW OWNERS of the Tree Frog Gallery on the Maleny Montville Road, Heather Gall and David Simpson said, “It is a credit to previous owner, Ron Ward, who had a vision of making the iconic gallery space what it is today. Now, we have an exciting new direction and vision of our own.” Heather, a [...]

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Remodel the jewellery you love…

9. May 2011

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Remodel the jewellery you love…

WITH GOLD PRICES at an all time high (around US$1,500 an ounce), award-winning jewellers Jim Goulton and Ashley Naumann of Maleny Jewellers say now more than ever is the perfect time to refine and remodel family heirloom jewellery. “It makes sense to use the gold you already have” says Jim. “You may be pleasantly surprised [...]

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Ashley is a winner!

2. December 2010

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Ashley is a winner!

MALENY JEWELLERS Ashley Naumann (pictured below centre) has a knack for winning awards. Ashley received a silver in the 2010 World Skills Australia competition, and was a finalist in the Jewellers Association of Australia jewellery awards. During Ashley’s graduation recently he was awarded runner up, Apprentice of the year, runner up Best design portfolio. He then won [...]

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“Would sir like a wet shave and a hot towel ?”

2. December 2010

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“Would sir like a wet shave and a hot towel ?”

ONCE AGAIN, men can get a cut-throat razor shave in Maleny. It was common enough 100 years ago but disposable safety razors and electric shavers allowed men to do it themselves. Now Barbers of Maleny have introduced a new wet shave service complete with hot towels for the man who wants to put his best [...]

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Goat’s Milk Ice Cream …

2. December 2010

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Goat’s Milk Ice Cream …

“SPOT ON” says HAROLD HOPPER HAROLD HOPPER’S herd of 80 dairy milk goats are one of the eye-catching features of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Not that Harold keeps them for their looks. Goat’s milk is now eagerly sought by those who are lactose intolerant, and Harold’s goat’s milk is now being turned into a new [...]

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New Ice Cream Factory for Colin James

2. December 2010

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NOVEMBER 3 started a new era for Colin James of Maleny. The first batches of gelato and sorbet were produced in the new purpose built production facility in Lawyer Street Maleny. Col Cunningham told the Hinterland Times that apart from supplying Colin James Fine Foods, the bulk 5 litre tubs are going out to various [...]

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Maleny’s Rosetta Books moves across the road …

7. October 2010

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Maleny’s Rosetta Books moves across the road …

ANNE BROWN is balancing excitement with apprehension as she looks at the work still to be done to complete the refit of the well known Maleny Bushman’s Warehouse store into the new home of Rosetta Books. Anne has been buoyed by local support for Rosettas since she took over the business two years ago, and [...]

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