Non-conforming Neville Ross Pt-2

Jan 18, 2020 | Features

Part two of the story of Neville Ross, a minister with an open heart and mind. by Gay Liddington “Consciousness was upon him before he could get out of the way.”- Kingsley Amis He was born into the Great Depression, leader of a church boys’ club at age 14, and...

Tiny neigh-bours

Jan 15, 2020 | Features

Charlie and Zoe Taylor, and their son Josh, own and manage a horse stud on the outskirts of Maleny. Unlike a standard horse stud, this one is for miniature horses. Writer, Jacqui Hensel, recently went to meet the family and their small, but perfectly formed,...

40th Birthday Celebrations – Maple Street Co-op

Jan 9, 2020 | Features, History

Not many businesses can boast 40 years in the same building and under the same ownership, but the Maple Street Co-op can. Our HT writer, Judy Fredriksen, met with the Co-op’s business manager – Peter Pamment – to discover the secret of their success. by Judy...

The beat goes on

Jan 6, 2020 | Community, Features

The head of the Nambour Police Station is Senior Sergeant Police Officer in Charge Gary Brayley, a bit of a local legend with a career in policing spanning 30 impressive years. HT’s Rebecca Mugridge enjoyed learning more about all that his police work entails. by...

A wonderful moral compass

Dec 13, 2019 | Features

Tucked away in Palmwoods is a special place where each day is productive and busy. The Compass Farm is a project unlike any others currently in operation, and writer Jacqui Hensel went to visit and find out more. by Jaqui Hensel The Compass Farm is self-sufficient, as...

Chipping in at Christmas

Dec 6, 2019 | Charity, Features

Christmas time brings out the warm glow of giving. We find ourselves stopping to think more of others and how hard it must be for those doing it tough, especially at this time of year. There is a young man called Daniel Stanfield who exemplifies the gift of giving,...