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4. December 2008

Slow Fashion and the Little Green Dress

Coco Chanel made the little black dress famous in the 1920s. It was cut simply, often with a short skirt and intended to be long-lasting, versatile, affordable and a neutral colour. Coco said it would become “ a sort of uniform for all women of taste. Is green the new black? Maybe, but green has certainly [...]

4. December 2008

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The good oil about emu farming …

The emu is a bird with style and personality. No doubt that’s why it shares our national emblem along with the kangaroo. However, Hinterland emu farmer Peter Thompson and his wife Allyson avoid making friends with their emus, confirming that there’s no room for emotion in business. “This is a farm, so I don’t encourage birds [...]

Montville retailers moving forward in 2009

4. December 2008

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Montville retailers moving forward in 2009

There’s a saying that when the going gets tough the tough get going. Under its new president John Moore, the Montville Chamber of Commerce, is certainly taking a tough approach to Range business in 2009. John spoke to the Hinterland Times about the challenges of retail trade in Montville. Rents are often the key to the [...]

Bankfoot House - links the Coast to its pioneering past

4. December 2008

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Bankfoot House - links the Coast to its pioneering past

A hot water clothing iron In 2002 Jack Ferris died aged 101, leaving behind a home at Glasshouse Mountains where five generations of his family had lived continuously since 1868. His remaining family sold the home to Council and over a nine year management plan, the house will be carefully restored and its contents methodically catalogued [...]

4. December 2008

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Tracey is truly Amazink

Tracey Quinn has covered all the bases in her communications and design career – from conducting business analysis, developing communication and multi-media strategies and objectives, through to web and graphic design services. Tracey also has vast experience running web and design studios in both Brisbane and Sydney. So, having taken over the Amazink boutique Print Shop [...]

4. December 2008

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A Jungle Christmas Under Fire

Jeff James from Palmwoods RSL reminds us all that Christmas is a difficult time for serving soldiers overseas, being so far from home and family. Jeff sent the Hinterland Times a moving story of soldiers overseas which we present here as edited extracts. The story was written by the Reverend Francis Hartley, who was the [...]

22. December 2008

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Two rooms to let - Maleny beside the Obi

Amiable optimistic atheist jazz-lover,domesticated,drinks,smokes,(pic attatched)has two carpeted rooms with built-in wardrobes,ADSL internet plugs at admittedly smallish 3 bedroom furnished leased house on Obi-Obi Creek.Long-term desirable,suit bedroom-office or two bedrooms.Even more amiable 14y/o son stays weekends. 1/2 Km walk to town centre.$240/week includes power,landline,share 25 Gig Telstra internet,fancy fridge rental. Contact Danny Rose ASAP 5494 2385 [...]

4. December 2008

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Range Ryder - Phone Rage

Residents of the Range are able to detach from many of the ugly features of the modern world: traffic lights, parking fees, industrial noise, water restrictions, storms that wipe out suburbs, check-out people whose highest form of communication is the grunt. But pick up the phone to call a service and you’re plunged into the city-centric [...]

4. December 2008

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Fragrance in Your Garden with Loors Landscaping

Calodendrum Capense Cape Chestnut The botanical name is Greek for beautiful tree. One of Africa’s most exquisite flowering trees it grows well in both temperate and tropical climates. Evergreen in warmer climates and deciduous to semi-deciduous in cooler regions. Young plants should be protected from frost. A profusion of mauve-pink flowers 100cm across with prominent stamens cover the [...]

4. December 2008

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Naturally … with Kia Angele and the Fairywren

This is the breeding season for the Superb Fairy-wren, also more commonly known as the Blue wren. You will see a lot of them around right now especially where there is suitable dense cover and low shrubs. They are common in urban parks and gardens, and can be seen in small social groups. When breeding the [...]

4. December 2008

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What is the role of the CMC? (Part 1)

This is part one of a two part article dealing with the Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC). Whilst this article explains the role of the CMC the second article will explore how a complaint is made to the CMC. The CMC was established in Queensland in 2002 as an independent body with a two fold role: [...]

4. December 2008

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Ayurvedic Health advice with Wendy Rosenfeldt

How Healthy Is Your House? According to the ancient science of Vedic architecture our homes and buildings can influence our health. While we are aware that poor ventilation, lack of light and toxic materials affect our well-being there are many other factors involved. The direction the house faces, the slope of the land and the placement [...]

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