A long-term vision for a safe walking and cycling link that will between Mapleton and Flaxton, and that will attract tourists, was presented to the community at the Mapleton and…
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Good Soil festival plants the seeds for a new Mapleton tradition
More than 1,000 people gathered at Mapleton Public House on Sunday for the inaugural Good Soil: Farm. Table. Beast. festival, transforming the historic venue into a showcase of local food,…
Sunshine Coast Parkinson’s Charity Prepares to Open New Community Hub
Restoring Hope Parkinson’s Therapy will open the doors of its new Community Hub in Buddina on July 26, marking the end of a year-long, community-driven project to convert a vacant…
Piers Lane Reshapes Bach, Mozart and Chopin Into a Journey Beyond C Minor at Lucas Parklands
Piers Lane performed at Lucas Parklands on Thursday, 2 July at 2pm, opening with Bach’s Toccata in C minor before turning to Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24, heard in Johann…
RangeCare Marks 40 Years With Treasures & Togetherness OP Shop Festival
Rain failed to dampen spirits as hinterland community turned out to celebrate milestone anniversary and support four key local services RangeCare celebrated 40 years of supporting older residents across the…
Mapleton Movers Receive New T-Shirts as Heart Foundation Walking Marks 30th Year
Ten of Mapleton’s most dedicated walkers will soon be sporting matching red T-shirts, after the Mapleton Movers walking group was named a successful applicant in the Heart Foundation’s new Walk…
Mapleton Choir Packs Out Kureelpa Hall for Sold-Out Weekend Concerts
Nearly 200 people attended the Mapleton Choir’s two concerts at Kureelpa Hall on June 6 and 7, with both performances playing to a full house across the weekend. The choir,…
A Brief Encounter and a Lasting Impression at Lucas Parklands
It is not often that a concert audience is left emotionally exhausted, but that is the only honest way to describe what Konstantin Shamray and Daniel Le delivered at Lucas…
Marty Hunt Launches Awards to Recognise Nicklin’s Quiet Achievers
Nicklin MP Marty Hunt has launched a new community recognition program aimed at celebrating the people who keep local communities functioning, with nominations now open for the inaugural Above &…
Local Flavour and Community Spirit Shine at Taste of the Hinterland
On Friday 15th May, the Blackall Range Lions Club’s annual “Taste of the Hinterland” event returned to The Barn on Flaxton, bringing together a vibrant mix of local residents, community…