Connecting our Bush Creating wildlife corridors on the Range Hear renowned ecologist Professor Henry Nix present the latest science on landscape connectivity Join Susie Duncan from Hinterland Bush Links in a community discussion on creating bush links across the Blackall and Conondale Ranges When: 7pm Wednesday 14 March 2012 Where: Verandah Room, Maleny Community [… Read More]
About Catherine
Union Jack
The two years since the launch of Earth Dreams Magic has been life-changing for me. After 10 years of research and writing, my Australian historical novel, Union Jack, was published by CopyRight Publishing (Brisbane) late 2011. I wrote my first book when I was eight; in my best running writing, in a brand new exercise [… Read More]
A Little Thought for the Day
“As you sit on the hillside, or lie prone under the trees of the forest, or sprawl wet-legged by a mountain stream, the great door, that does not look like a door, opens.” Stephen Graham, The Gentle Art of Tramping
A Touch of Magic
Grant Meyer is a local photographer who has a gift for making photos tell a story. These are just some of them: “While working with Barung Landcare, one of the places we worked at was the Book Farm out at Reesville. At smoko and lunch we would sit in an open rustic cabin and enjoy [… Read More]
A Little Thought for the Day
“A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art.” Paul Cezanne
“Less is More” – Diane Somers-Cook
Watercolour is such a moving and exciting medium. As an artist, I create the mood and the poetry through minimal strokes of the brush. I paint the essential simplified form to portray what I want to say. Less is more. I am really enjoying the journey. Through mastery of her chosen medium and impressionistic [… Read More]
State-of-the Art Visitor Centre
This is a great place to stop and take a break and learn more about the fascinating past of the Glasshouse Mountains. From the Steve Irwin Way, head into the actual small town of Glasshouse Mountains, on the left heading north. Definitely in the present is an ultra-modern visitor centre in the Rotary Settlers Park, [… Read More]
In the Forest
I recently stayed at Lyola Pavilions in the Forest near Maleny in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. What a magic place! The birdlife was fantastic – as can be seen by these photos. For a beautiful place to stay visit www.lyola.com.au By Edith-Ann Murray
Mirella’s Magic
Mirella Cundill creates her magic in the gentle hills of Maleny. Mirella’s source of inspiration is the beautiful countryside of the Blackall Range, as well as her passion for flowers. Mirella specialises in watercolour cards, each card an original painting which can be framed as an individual gift. Below is just a sample of her [… Read More]
Sunshine Coast Hinterland 100 Mile Food Challenge
Sunshine Coast Hinterland 100 Mile Food Challenge You are invited to join us in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland 100 Mile Food Challenge! The Hinterland Business Centre is taking applications NOW for places in the program so please call us, email us, send us a post on Facebook. The program should be of interest to individuals and [… Read More]
Earth Dreams Magic – The Book
You can purchase this book for $24.95 by clicking on the 'book' icon above or by ringing the HBC on
+61 7 5499 9911.
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