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November 28, 2025 It is with deep regret and a heavy heart that we inform you that Barung Landcare has made the difficult decision not to proceed with the Maleny Wood Expo in May 2025. This decision has not been made lightly, as we fully understand the significant social, economic, and cultural impact the Expo […]

14/10/1998 to 10/11/2024 William Bayliss with his overall winning piece Torrent Audio Cabinet at the 2019 Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize It is with deep sorrow that we learnt yesterday of the untimely passing of inspiring young woodworker William Bayliss, who tragically lost his life at 26 years old in a motor vehicle accident on Sunday,

The 2024 Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize was an exceptional year for entries. Not only did the competition attract the most entries to date, many new entrants courageously entered the prize for the very first time. This year, the winning piece under the ‘Sculpture’ category was ‘Flow’ by Keith Savage. Keith is in the early stages

Woodworkers and artisans from across Australia are now invited to enter this prestigious woodworking competition with a conscience, the Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize. From beginners to seasoned professionals, woodworkers of all levels are encouraged to submit entries. Finalists will be in the running to win an overall cash prize of $10,000 as well as a

Taking out overall winner was ‘Monochrome Cabinet’ by Rick Hayward, a Meanjin (Brisbane) based multidisciplinary artist and maker with two decades experience working with his hands and a passion for craftsmanship.

In 2023 Derek Calderwood won overall First Prize in the Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize for his elegant piece ‘Lautissimum’. A largely self-taught woodworker, the win came as a delightful surprise to Derek. He humbly shares a bit about his journey and what he has been up to since the 2023 Maleny Wood Expo. How did

Since its inception in 1996, the Maleny Wood Expo, hosted by Barung Landcare,  stands as a testament to the skills and beauty of woodworking and as a beacon for sustainable practices. Born from the vision of Ashley Sewell, a dedicated Queensland forester and environmentalist, this annual event has grown into a cherished gathering, drawing up

In 2023 Garan Hale won First Prize in the Furniture category of the Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize for his stunning piece ‘Stella’. From the Northern Rivers in NSW, Garan tells us a little more about his journey into woodworking and what he has been up to since the 2023 Maleny Wood Expo. How did you

Header image: Jack Wilms with Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize Coordinator Corrie Wright Local woodworker to the Sunshine Coast, Jack Wilms took out the People’s Choice Award in the 2023 Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize with his piece ‘Cape Tribulation- Rainforest to the Reef’. Jack shares a little below about what it meant to receive the award,

Sponsored by Sunshine Coast Council, the Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize invites woodworkers and artisans from across Australia to enter this prestigious woodworking competition with a conscience.  Finalist pieces of the Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize go on to form the feature exhibition at the Maleny Wood Expo, which will be held May 4 – 6, 2024,