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Tag: Mapleton

Council Moves to Contact Families as Mapleton Ashes Wall Replacement Takes Shape

Posted on September 3, 2026

Sunshine Coast Council has confirmed it is investigating the replacement of the Mapleton Cemetery Ashes Wall, and will spend September and October contacting burial rights holders and families about the…

128 Hectares Added to Mapleton Conservation Park, But the Land Was Already Protected

Posted on August 31, 2026

This article was updated: 04/09/2026 About 128 hectares of former Mapleton Forest Reserve has been incorporated into Mapleton Conservation Park, a move the State Government says strengthens protection of Mapleton’s…

Community proposal imagines a connected Blackall Range

Posted on August 7, 2026

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…

TMR Confirms It Is Preparing a Design Concept for an Obi Obi Road Crossing

Posted on July 28, 2026

Article Updated: 04/08/2026 Transport and Main Roads has confirmed it is actively working on a design for a pedestrian crossing on Obi Obi Road in Mapleton, going further than the…

A Busy Season for the Blackall Range’s Own DV Champions, Speak Up Now

Posted on April 16, 2026

Spring may be a season for new beginnings, but for Speak Up Now, the Maleny-based domestic and family violence (DFV) awareness group, there’s no quiet season. The group, a collaboration…

New Tanks, Old Timber: MADCA Keeps TOSH Standing

Posted on April 2, 2026

A quiet upgrade to the water supply at Mapleton’s beloved Old School House is the latest chapter in a decades-long story of community determination, and a reminder of just how…

“Job Done!” – Brooklyn Coyle steps back at Range Kindy

Posted on April 1, 2026

For the past few years, the Range Community Kindergarten has been quietly transformed from a fragile service with an uncertain future into a confident, well‑governed and fully enrolled community‑run asset….

Before You Click: What You Need to Know About the Obi Obi Road Pedestrian Crossing Survey

Posted on March 31, 2026

This article was updated April 2026 Nicklin MP Marty Hunt is seeking community input on pedestrian safety improvements in Mapleton, and he wants to hear from as many residents as…

Community Mobilises to Preserve Mapleton’s Historic Postal Service

Posted on December 12, 2025

This story has been updated: 18th December 2025 After 18 years of dedicated service, Elizabeth and David are closing the Mapleton Post Office on 9 February 2026. The community is…

Mapleton Country Market

Mapleton Country Market Every 4th Saturday of the month (except in December and  January). Part of the Hinterland Market Trail. Enjoy delicious food, organic sourdough, bunya nut pesto, fresh produce,…

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