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8. November 2008

Defying the “me” generation

The current financial crisis has stimulated Hinterland community worker Howard Buckley to question whether we can switch off, or at least turn down, the pressure of our consumer society, and engage more deeply with our community. Forget narrow tags like Baby Boomers, Generation X or Y as descriptors of how Australians live. What is driving much [...]

Shake up the corpuscles… at the Maleny Community Gym

8. November 2008

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Shake up the corpuscles… at the Maleny Community Gym

Summer is almost upon us – a time when many thoughts turn towards the local gym. Whether it’s toning up flagging muscles or stopping certain body parts hanging loose, the gym offers a chance to activate those idle corpuscles. At the busy Maleny Gym in Coral Street, senior trainers April Adsett and Ray Louden have some [...]

7. November 2008

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Chairman Bob Abbot…

Mayor Bob Abbot sees his role as the Chairman of the board in a corporation of 330,000 shareholders, 2,800 employees, a $600 million a year budget and $4.6 billion worth of assets. In this extended interview with the Hinterland Times editor, Michael Berry, the mayor reveals how others in Council are adjusting to this re-badging [...]

Fire fighting - not for the faint-hearted …

6. November 2008

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Fire fighting - not for the faint-hearted …

As any Australian knows, bushfires are horrifying and at times so totally destructive that the desolation left in their wake is akin to a nuclear disaster. Early in October, the Sunshine Coast was alerted to the start of the fire season, when two grass fires threatened Sunrise Beach and Bald Knob on the Hinterland. Scores of [...]

6. November 2008

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Adventures in Argentina …

Author James Cowan returns from a three year writing spree in Buenos Aires James Cowan, an internationally acclaimed author, has published almost 30 books, and lectured throughout the world on subjects ranging from Aboriginal art and metaphysics to Persian poetry. His books have been translated into 17 languages. In 1998 he was awarded the Australian Literary [...]

“You weren’t allowed to jump in those days…” Mal Murphy looks back on a career in tennis

6. November 2008

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“You weren’t allowed to jump in those days…” Mal Murphy looks back on a career in tennis

Members of the Palmwoods Tennis Club are delighted with their new coaching strength. The Club’s new coach is Lucas Kawka and the director of coaching is well known Queensland identity Mal Murphy. At 78 Mal has had a broad and satisfying tennis career path, playing with the greats and even stringing their rackets. Here Mal [...]

8. November 2008

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Wellness Zone with Dominique Finney

How much energy do you have today? Energy is an illusive measurement for us all. Often when we exercise, maintain a good nutritional profile and are generally busy, we have lots of energy. However, it’s when we slow down and stop that we feel exhausted. Why is this? Perhaps you have been doing too much exercise, absorbed too [...]

8. November 2008

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A Problem Shared: Dear Marisa …

Dear Marisa, My daughter is completing Year 12 this year and I see so many pressures on her from all sides. I can’t remember the same pressures to succeed when I went to school 20 years ago. Do you think this is for the individual to cope with or are there ways that we as parents [...]

8. November 2008

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Range kids create story of hope

In February this year a creative group of children, under the guidance of local artist Jenny York, decided they wanted to use their artwork to help other children in need. Twenty-two local children and their families are excited about a wonderful project they are participating in and they are hoping you can assist them. The two [...]

8. November 2008

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From the Editor

Our cover story is a not-so-gentle reminder that the fire season is almost year-round these days and it’s a no-win situation for our volunteer fire fighters. If it rains, the undergrowth flourishes and increases the risk of grass fires. On the other hand if it stays dry then of course our countryside becomes a tinder [...]

8. November 2008

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Council Chatter with Cr Paul Tatton, (Div 10) Sunshine Coast Regional Council

Dear All, I would like to start by congratulating David and the hard working Mapleton market committee. Kelli and I thoroughly enjoyed their market. The music was wonderful and we even bought a few items. The markets are a fantastic idea and we fully support their continuation. Hot 91 hit Mapleton As I’m sure you’re aware, the day [...]

8. November 2008

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Wellington’s Way … with Member for Nicklin, Peter Wellington MP

Hinterland horse trails still under a cloud: The future of horse-riding trails in our region is still uncertain after nearly a decade of lobbying the government, and community consultation with a passionate and committed group of hinterland riders. With the Mapleton Forest to be designated as National Park next year, the government has passed a Bill [...]

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