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Renee follows the beat of her own drum …

6. January 2012

Renee Kelly is young woman who started life 21 years ago with a huge disadvantage … a tiny 620 gm birth weight and hopelessly under-developed heart and lungs. She had only a very slim chance of survival … but survive she did. Now Renee is making her mark on life, despite a disability that would have [...]

Globe-trotting sculptor settles with his family on the Hinterland

6. January 2012

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Globe-trotting sculptor settles with his family on the Hinterland

IT TAKES courage during these uncertain times to pack up and travel across the world to settle in a new country. But Wayne Markwort and his wife Fran and their four children Tess, Jordie, Anika and Zach have taken it in their stride. This young family moved to the Blackall Range in August from Huddersfield [...]

Mr Rockcote … Bob Cameron

6. January 2012

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strong sense of responsibility for the well-being of our community and our planet. Bob’s concern for the planet is rock solid… BOB CAMERON is an enigma – a self-proclaimed corporate hippie. His business, Rockcote, which specialises in advanced architectural coating systems, was built on solid green foundations and recently signed a multi-million dollar deal with Bunnings. He [...]

Who wants a free Solar Oven …?

6. January 2012

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PETER BERG of Wavell Heights in Brisbane is something of a backyard inventor. As you can see from the photos, Peter has built a solar oven in his small surburban backyard. Peter assures us that the oven works efficiently with the oven being raised and lowered electrically from its steel platform. “The problem,” says Peter, “is, that [...]

Practise makes perfect …

6. January 2012

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Sam Lucas keeps his eye on a musical future SAM LUCAS is a young cellist with a career as a classical musician that is well mapped out into the future. His success seems assured not only because of a natural talent but a strong determination to succeed through rigorous practice. “The constant practice is not a chore [...]

Strong cash sponsorship for Wootha Art Prize

6. January 2012

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Strong cash sponsorship for Wootha Art Prize

THANKS to the support of committed sponsors for the 2012 Wootha Prize, significant cash prize awards will be made to this year’s winners. Forestry Plantations Queensland, Landcare Queensland and Wasabi Marketing, Maleny, have all committed increased prize monies for the Wootha Prize during this year’s Maleny Wood Expo. A first prize of $2,500 is generously sponsored by [...]

Freestyle Escape captures celebrity chefs

6. January 2012

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Freestyle Escape captures celebrity chefs

MARTIN DUNCAN’S stunning Freestyle Escape outdoor cooking school, near to Dulong on the Sunshine Coast hinterland, has attracted a swag of celebrity chefs for 2012. Freestyle’s class sizes ensure that each participant’s experience includes valuable one-on- one time with some of Australia’s most talented chefs. Those chefs attracted by Martin (below right) to this wonderful culinary environment [...]

Ralph’s 100 year legacy in Montville

6. January 2012

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RALPH DART was an early Montville pioneer whose generous donation of land to the Methodist Church sees that donation celebrate 100 years in 2012. Ralph Dart acquired 58 acres on Negus Lane in 1898. He named his farm Coulridge, and grew oranges with pineapples planted between the rows to be marketed, with a wide variety [...]

Mondo moves into Maleny

6. January 2012

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As the Sunshine Coast Hinterland wedding industry continues to grow, one of this region’s award-winning wedding suppliers recently moved into new premises to expand their range of client services. Julie Shelton caught up with business owner, Terrianne Burns. MONDO FLORAL DESIGNS is a boutique floral stylist for weddings and events on the Sunshine Coast. Established seven [...]

Sunshine Coast Council helps Barung Landcare into a new nursery site

6. January 2012

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Sunshine Coast Council helps Barung Landcare into a new nursery site

SUNSHINE COAST Council will sign a commercial lease with Barung Landcare for the lease of land in Landsborough for a new plant nursery. Barung Landcare is committed to building a native plant nursery in Landsborough that will supply the surrounding area with tube stock from locally collected seed. President of the Barung Landcare Association, Eric Anderson said [...]

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