Sunshine Coast Hinterland Times

Co-Creating for the Future

A Hinterland couple find a way to combine work, family and home life by Natalie Brown For Kris Randall and his partner Angel, working together for their Cocreations business encompasses a fine balance of work and play, to perfection. Born of their enjoyment of spending time together and working on creative projects, they decided a [...]

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Carl represents Australian youth science in South Africa

A THIRST FOR KNOWLEDGE and a passion for science has enabled Year 12 student Carl Jonsson of Pacific Lutheran College to be selected to attend the National Youth Science Week held in Pretoria South Africa in 2013. Carl was an active and effective participant in the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF): a 12 day residential [...]

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LUKE FITZGERALD … Disabilities are no barrier to his artistic achievements

by Leigh Robshaw LUKE FITZGERALD is quickly emerging as one of Maleny’s most talented artists, with a fresh, whimsical style that can’t help but make you smile. He was recently selected as one of only four artists from Southeast Queensland to exhibit his work in the Heiser Gallery Emerging Artists Exhibition, held from April 16 [...]

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Chris Brooker … the Hyperactive Volunteer

by Julie Shelton CHRIS BROOKER is what one might call a hyperactive volunteer. He contributes around 100 hours per month to his various chosen organisations and also finds time to drive a school bus run for Maleny Schools. His capability, attention to detail and wicked sense of humour make Chris one of Maleny’s cherished assets. [...]

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Tree Changers… Matt, Mandy and Katie Jee

Prolific artist Matt Jee recently moved to Maleny with his wife Mandy and daughter, 14 year old Katie. They initially moved from the cold climate of the UK ten years ago, to live in Caboolture near Mandy’s brother, but they felt drawn to ‘rainy’ Maleny with its cool weather that reminds them of back home. [...]

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New violins and a dream to play at Royal Albert Hall

This time last year, the Hinterland Times published a story about Conondale twin violinists Rawhinia and Astar Castle and their quest to raise money to buy better violins in order to progress their music careers. We’re happy to share the news that they reached their goal sooner than expected. They recently purchased two beautiful antique [...]

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Becoming a puppy carer …

TREAT A DOG right and it is your loyal friend. For the vision impaired though, a trained dog comes to mean much more. When a dog is trained to guide someone who is vision impaired it brings that person independence, and provides a huge and positive impact on the quality of their life. BEV BROCKLEHURST [...]

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Surviving War Zone Stress…

Over the last month, residents of Maleny might have seen a lone figure walking around the countryside with his pack on his back, and wondered what he’s up to. The man in question is North Maleny local, James Greenshields, in training for a 100km walk to raise funds for the Australian Defence Force Assistance Trust. [...]

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Living a life of creative dance…

Linley Boyle has taught Bodysong Creative Dance in the hinterland for 27 years and is now teaching the children of her original students. She was awarded Citizen of the Year in the Palmwoods Australia Day ceremony in January for her outstanding contribution to arts and culture in the area. THE LITTLE GIRLS in Linley Boyle’s [...]

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Robyn’s Everest Challenge – the family that treks together … stays together

Little did Robyn Robertson know what was ahead of her when she agreed to join husband Ian and their four children to trek to Base Camp of Mt Everest, late last year. The Hinterland Times covered the story after editor, Michael Berry found Robyn in training at the Maleny Gym, under the watchful eye of [...]

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