Goalie with goals

Oct 1, 2019 | Features

Fourteen-year-old Sam Lapsley from Maleny has made five Queensland hockey teams for the last three years running and is working towards a place in an Australian team – it’s safe to say hockey is his passion.  by Jacqui Hensel    Hockey is one of Australia’s most...

Rock on

Oct 1, 2019 | Features

Under the shade of twisted trees and along a worn timber railing, perched upon a large rock and even peeking out amongst town signs is something bright and full of fun that is popping up all over the Sunshine Coast and hinterland. by Rebecca Mugridge   Have you seen...

The man behind the mechanic

Oct 1, 2019 | Features

Writer Gay Liddington met David Woolston 20 years ago when new to Maleny and seeking a mechanic. Over the years they’ve bantered about cars and family. However, it wasn’t until his recent departure from business, Range Auto Centre and subsequently, this interview,...

It’s a dog’s life

Oct 1, 2019 | Features

Vet nurse Kate Taylor has a great affection for dogs, and also enjoys travelling the globe – so what better way to marry the two than join Vets Beyond Borders and have an unforgettable experience in Cambodia? By Victoria McGuin Kate Taylor loves animals – dogs...

Picture perfect

Sep 10, 2019 | Features

The Sunshine Coast Hinterland is renowned for nurturing, supporting and embracing creative talent in a community which enables artists to shine. HT’s Angela Reedman-Polinski met with local Maleny painter, Lara Cooper, as she launched her fifth solo exhibition at the...

A cause for celebration

Sep 3, 2019 | Features, School

The Maleny Youth Festival is coming and, after meeting the team behind it, HT’s Victoria McGuin is hoping it’s the best year ever for them all.  By Victoria McGuin Do you ever have a day where you meet a group of people who fill you will hope and joy? I had one...