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A d v ertising deadline f or ne x t iss u e ( 2 3 0 ) is be f ore noon t u es 6 O ct Published by Eumundi Combined Community Organisation Ltd ACN 133 941 278 eumundicco.com.au For advertising rates please go to eumundigreen.com.au. A yearly subscription is $50 posted. 4350 copies of the The Green are delivered every fortnight to households, schools, cafés, shops and markets in Eumundi, Doonan, Verrierdale, North Arm, Belli Park, Eerwah Vale, Weyba Downs and Cooroy as well as Noosa Info Centres. This magazine is printed on 100 per cent environmentally friendly, Australian grown and made Grange Offsett paper, except the cover which is printed on Sovereign A2 – Silk 170 gsm which is also environmentally friendly. www.australianpaper.com.au The Green: the community voice. Cover photograph thanks to Janelle Henderson Disclaimer (the fine print): All information in Eumundi Green has been written in good faith based on material, verbal or written, provided by contributors. The editor is not obliged to publish every item of information received nor will all letters and articles submitted be published without change because of layout and production considerations. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this publication, the publishers cannot be held responsible for any consequences resulting from omissions or inadvertent errors contained herein. The views expressed therein are not necessarily those of, or endorsed by, the editor or the publisher of Eumundi Green. Inclusion of any material is in no way to be taken as an endorsement by the publisher of Eumundi Green. Letters will be published if name and township is clearly identified. Partial name will then be withheld upon request. Any photographs submitted to Eumundi Green are accepted on the basis that approval has been given for publication by the subjects of the photograph. Advertisers upon and by lodging material with Eumundi Green for publication or authorising or approving the publication or any material indemnify the publisher and its agents against all liability, claims or proceedings whatsoever.

Just Love Eumundi! Caplick Park Playground re-opens! Last week, Councillors Greg Rogerson and Stephen Robinson along with ECCO board members Paul Curtis and Louise Formosa representing EDCA, John Kennedy and his merry band of Cooroora Woodworkers - and of course other ECCO board members Carol Dolan, Barrie Adams and Donata Page attended the soft f ft launch of the fantastic new Caplick Park playground. Council are to be commended for this beautiful kids wonderland that represents Stage One of an overall refurbishment that will stretch the play area and picnic amenities over a larger footprint in future years. And, best of all we had the ﬁrst “kids test” of our rustic and unique rickety bridge! Congratulations must go to EDCA, Councillors Rogerson and Robinson and ECCO for the funding of this attraction to town. Also many thanks to Gerard Canavan from Lark Landscape scape Ar Architecture for his wonderful design!

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For the ﬁrst time ever, the Australian Body Art Festival and Brisbane-based arts collective Lost Movements will come together for a night of artistic celebration like no other. This interactive spectacular takes over the Eumundi Amphitheatre 6pm on Saturday 17 October. An immersive arts experience inc. music, theatre, body art, grafﬁti art, burlesque, hair & fashion, street food and much more! For info and tickets: www.australianbodyart.com.au

Note: After last week’s eek’s soft opening, the rickety bridge is temporarily closed for some final certification, compliance and safety tweaks - but don’t worry kids, it’ll reopen forever in two weeks. The bridge includes a fort, gangways, wobbly fun and real engagement with the magnificent fig tree whose crown it weaves its way through. As is Eumundi’s way... nature and playtime in perfect harmony.

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Q: What and where is your business? What do you offer? My business offers a domestic cleaning service based in Eumundi. My aim is to provide a service based on the person’s requests that suits their individual needs and achieves a successful outcome - a clean house! Q: How long have you been in business in Eumundi? I started my business in April this year by placing an ad with the Eumundi Green. In this short amount of time the response has been awesome.

The women of Eumundi Style are loving their new shop space next to Noosa Hinterland Realty on Memorial Dr as they can really showcase their beautiful fashion and homewares. The new spot is attracting more locals and more foot traffic on market days too. But it’s the heritage features and big glass windows that really wooed Jen and Cate. They have new stock for spring and summer arriving by the day. Facebook: Eumundi Style

Q: What made you choose Eumundi to base your business? I have lived in Eumundi for the past 15 years helping my husband run his home based Dental Studio, so it just made sense to keep my business local and focus on our community. My kids go to Eumundi State School so it works out beautifully for all of us. We have the park, the pool, oh, and the irresistible lolly shop. Q: What would you like to see change in our business district? Eumundi is a great little town, but from a business district point of view it would be good to have a little expansion. For families who are busy, a small supermarket complex would be beneficial not only for residents but would also offer employment prospects and may attract other businesses to the area.

G allery opens in E u m u ndi Councillor Jenny McKay officiated at the opening of the Generator Gallery in front of some 200 arts lovers recently. The current exhibition features works by Tyson Kzuszek, Skullcap, Caze, Brewer and Kasperart. Experience Eumundi General Manager Anthony Wynne-Hoelsher said, “Generator is another wonderful addition to the arts fabric of Eumundi and it has arrived in the shape of a paean to street and emerging artforms.” generatorgallery.com.au.

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Community C WA C R A F T M O R N I N G Eumundi’s Country Women’s Assoc. ladies held an open craft morning tea at the CWA Hall on Memorial drive recently and had eight keen new crafters come along. The ladies will hold their next craft morning on Tuesday 6 and 20 October at 9.30am. Bring along your craft project or something you would like to learn. bjrobinson223@yahoo.com.au.

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It was fantastic to attend the recent official unveiling of a significant upgrade to one of Eumundi’s favourite playgrounds and picnic spots – Dick Caplick Park. This was stage one of works in the park and improvements included: new pathways and seating, drainage and lighting improvements, refurbishments to the train and also the softfall area to comply with current safety standards. Without a doubt though, the best new attraction in the park is the regions first Rickety Bridge, a standout in everyone’s opinion. This project really makes Dick Caplick Park a focal point for locals and visitors to Eumundi - especially the kids, who can now stop off on the way home from school or on weekends and holidays and enjoy a great time in this fun space. Again I’d like to thank ECCO, EDCA and the Cooroora Woodworkers Club who worked collaboratively with Council. It really demonstrates our collective desire to enhance the lovability and liveability of the Eumundi community. Council will now complete planning and design for stage two landscape construction works which will be completed during the 2016-17 financial year. Artisan Gallery While I was unable to attend the recent official opening of the Eumundi Artisans Gallery, I’d like to wholeheartedly congratulate David and Cindy Suters for creating this outstanding gallery that adds to the

artistic and cultural flavour of Eumundi. This new gallery is located opposite the Eumundi State School and one of the really great things about The Gallery is that it openly encourages local artists to submit expressions of interest to exhibit their works. The gallery currently has a fantastic Spring Showcase of 2D and 3D works by 30 local artisans on exhibition until 30 November. artisanseumundi.com A celebration of education What a great privilege it was to be invited along to the recent 130th Anniversary Fair of the North Arm State School. As part of the celebrations, a commemorative plaque, mounted on an enormous rock, was unveiled at the school’s original site from 1885. The school has had a couple of name changes over the years – it was originally the Fairhill Provisional School before becoming the Fairhill State School from 1909 to 1915. For the last century though, it has simply and lovingly been known as the North Arm State School. It was wonderful to see old pupils, namely Cliff Morrison and Dot Davison. Dot was a descendant of the pioneering family who donated land for the establishment of the existing school. Long term residents Lindsay Turnbull, who hosted the unveiling as the MC and Kath Jobberns together with all the organising committee, should be congratulated and feel justifiably proud of a truly fantastic event. 6

L oca l Spot lig ht K AT I E N O O N A N Clare Argar and Neve Bayldon, Year 3, ESS Ignite English Imagine coming home to your mum singing opera while cooking dinner, dad rocking to jazz in the hallway and to pop music blaring from the garage with your brother banging away creating songs! This was Katie Noonan’s childhood. To Katie, music was magical and she knew she wanted to be part of it in some way. Katie’s first proper performance that she remembers was in a children’s opera called “Mighty Skighty Rabbit” at the Stoliarsky School of Music when she was about six years old. Katie grew up in suburban Brisbane. Her family lived in Toowong, Ashgrove and Newmarket. “When my husband Zac and I had children, we wanted to bring them up out of the city so we moved up to Mount Glorious. It was a magical spot but just a little too remote for us.” After a gig with her band, The Captains, at Joe’s Waterhole around four years ago, Katie fell in love with Eumundi. After searching for the right house, Katie and her family finally found the perfect one, “We feel we have the best of both worlds. We are out of the city but still part of a vibrant community.” We asked Katie if anything embarrassing has ever happened to her on stage and she replied “I have been embarrassed too many times! I once vomited on stage when I had bad gastro and I fell

through the stage at the St Kilda Festival!” Katie has also shared the stage with many famous people, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Coldplay, The Australian Chamber Orchestra, Gurrumul and The Sydney Dance Company to name just a few. She says her most memorable performance was at the Sydney Opera House with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and her band, ‘George’. Katie writes a lot of her own music but also works with other musicians. “Some of my favourite collaborations have been with musicians I really admire like: Don Walker, Tim Finn and Sia. My husband Zac is a beautiful composer and we love writing together too.” When we asked Katie what she loves most about living in Eumundi she answered, “The fresh air, the beauty of nature and the friendly faces - and the great coffee at Berkelouw café!” Katie recently released her new album, Transmutant and will be performing with her band at The Majestic Theatre, Pomona on Sunday 25 October.

FLASHJACK BUSH DANCE ROCKS HALL Eumundi’s School of the Arts hosted a group of Scottish country dancers from Tewantin, Nambour and Gympie recently. With the help of local bush band Flashjack, the dancers demonstrated two colonial dances, Vintage Simon and Dundee City Police Jig.

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Community EUMUNDI POLICE UPDATE Sgt John Delandelles Domestic violence in any form is totally unacceptable. There have been some extremely violent and tragic incidents in the south east corner of the state recently. To quote the Queensland Police Service website: “Domestic violence is behaviour by a person towards another person in a relevant relationship that is: • physically or sexually abusive • emotionally or psychologically abusive • economically abusive • threatening • coercive • In any way controls or dominates the second person and causes that person to fear for their safety or wellbeing or that of someone else. The relevant relationships are clearly defined by the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act. Intimate, personal relationships cover husbands and wives, defacto couples, couples that have separated and have children together and a parent or former parent of a child. It also covers people who

are or were engaged to be married, or who are or were in a relationship as a couple with a level of dependency on each other, a degree of intimate contact and had been in the relationship for a length of time. Family relationships cover people who would normally be considered a relative eg. father, mother, father-in-law, uncle, aunt etc. It also covers former relatives of divorced/ separated couples. Informal care relationships cover a person who is reliant on another person for day to day care. It does not include children or a person who is employed to provide that type of care. The scope of the legislation is fairly wide reaching. If you, or someone you know is the subject of domestic violence, report it. If you hear something that could be a domestic violence incident in progress, report it. The whole community needs to stand up and take action against this type of violence. qlddomesticviolencelink.org. au or drop into the Eumundi Police Station for advice.

c o m m unity ne w s Belli Hall’s next Old-Time Dance is on Sat 10 Oct, at 1170 Kenilworth Rd, Belli Park from 7.30 pm. Old-time dancing is perfect for all ages and experience. Bring your family and friends along for an evening of old-fashioned, alcohol free fun. Entry includes supper - $14 adults, $5 students, children free. Belli Community Hall Association held its Annual General Meeting on Tues 15 Sept. Committee members voted in long-standing President, Neville Long and Vice President, John Goldsbrough. bellihall.com. Eumundi Aquatic Centre has new coach Adrian Williams, starting at the pool on 1 October as Lachie McLean is heading down to Brisbane to continue his studies and further his rugby career. Adrian was previously working in Childers. Eumundi Pavillion Markets are holding a Global Tusk Rally

The Eumundi Rotary and The Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade want to thank all those who came together to help keep awareness alive in the search for this little boy lost. Facebok: Bring Little Spiderman William Tyrrell Home

The girls at Joe’s Waterhole, Eumundi got into the spirit of International Talk Like A Pirate Day on Saturday 19 September. Eumundi’s much loved local hang out Alfresco Garden Café on Eumundi Noosa Rd will be closing in November due rent increase. Owner Cass said she plans to go out with a bang though and with the help of local Jodie Mudgway is putting together a month of live music nights for October. Facebook: Alfrescos Garden Cafe

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This year’s Body Art Festival is offering professional workshops with some of the industry’s finest on Friday 16 October. • Up Close and Personal Masterclass with international body artist Emma Hack • Beginners bodypainting workshop with renowned local Nina Neher As the seasons change, the sun warms up, and the rain begins to return, new growth appears, seemingly overnight…. I look out the window in the morning and plants that I have no recollection of yesterday, have grown like some weird Jack and the Bean Stalk parody. And with this I see abundance, possibilities, opportunities for experimentation and ways of producing colour, and marks to record these occurrences. My obsession is mostly with natural dyeing and plant material, however I do blur this line and delve into earth pigments and found metals occasionally. Taking leaves, barks or woods and slowly heating them for a period of time to release their natural pigments, straining and then using the liquid to dye fabric is fascinating. You can change the colours by adding wood ash, or vinegar, or placing a piece of metal into the pot. Or the pot itself can have an influence; copper, iron and aluminium all have their own properties. In all of these processes though remember not to use items that you use food for - have a separate pot and utensils especially for these projects.

my eye and is gaining popularity at the moment is more of a slow art, you take the plants and fabric and create a sterile environment with various natural ingredients and place this in a jar as if you were making jam or preserves. Then wait, patiently for weeks or months and then eventually open the jar with anticipation, a beautiful surprise emerges. During spring with the flowers in abundance, ice dyeing is a great way to play, the colours are not as stable or permanent as the other dyeing methods, however the results for short term projects are wonderful. There is a huge amount of information online and in books that can help you on your journey into the world of natural dyeing. A few of my favourite books are: India Flint’s Eco Colour, Wild Colour by Jenny Dean and Natural Dyes by Dominque Cardon.

Another version of natural dyeing that has caught Anne will be holding a free Natural Dyeing Talk and Demonstration at Yandina Community Garden on Sat 10 Oct, 9.30 - 11.30am. No bookings required.

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art ne w s The Generator Gallery just off Memorial Dr, is offering life drawing classes with art teacher Kerry Wilson on Tuesdays, 6-9pm, $50 per night. Max 10 students so bookings essential. generatorgallery.com.au The Sunshine Statesmen is a men’s group who sing in a Barbershop cappella harmony and are always looking for new singers to grow their active chorus. The group meets for rehearsals on 7.30-10pm each Wednesday at the Uniting Church Hall, Buderim. Just drop in or contact Bob Rutter 0405 119 019. Sunshine Coast musicians are invited to audition for the orchestra at this year’s Woodford Folk Festival Welcome Ceremony with Katie Noonan. Acclaimed composer Andrew Veivers will conduct the 40 Sunshine Coast instrumentalists of all ages and skills. Participants will be chosen via audition at The Events Centre on Sun, 11 Oct 10-2pm. To register visit Facebook: Woodford Folk Festival and click welcome. The All Dolled Up kid’s workshop at Eumundi’s Body Art Festival on Sat 17 & Sun 18 Oct, 9am - 3.30pm is asking for volunteers. Organiser Kait Manchip is also asking for any secondhand dolls and bits from around the house (toothbrushes, bottle tops, small packaging, bits of broken toys) that fit the ‘POP ART’ theme and would stick on a doll. Please drop off to Discover Eumundi Heritage & Visitor Centre on Memorial

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The Storm Tree Singers will be performing an afternoon concert at Sunspace Café at 6 Beddington Rd in Doonan on Sunday 4 October at 4pm. Alice Night, Jeunae Rogers and Peter Hunt create a sound that produces a portal to an illuminated peace. Peter Hunt will also be holding a Gathering People in Voice workshop at Sunspace on Mon 5 Oct. The café will be open for food and tea. Tickets: $15 ($20 at the door), $10 teens & kids free. stormtree.eventbrite. com.au or from Sunspace. Facebook: Sunspace Café. Canned Heat are playing their 50th Anniversary tour at Joe’s Waterhole, Memorial Dr Eumundi at 7.30pm, on Wed 21 Oct. Tickets 5442 8144. The Artisan Table is holding its next monthly gathering on Wed 2 Sept at 5pm at the Imperial. The group of artists, art supporters and collectors meet to share ideas and knowledge and all who want to provide a true artisan voice are welcome. sue.campin1@bigpond.com

Books N A O M I K L E I N C H A N G E S E V E RY T H I N G Like most people I know, I have become increasingly aware of the looming global disaster that is climate change. Hard to miss it. We are bombarded with stories and images of previously unimaginable events: polar ice caps melting at alarming rates, droughts, floods, hectares of forest demolished by uncontrollable fires, loss of species, etc. And like many otherwise sensible people, I have tried not to see. As Naomi Klein admits in the introduction to This Changes Everything, “I stayed pretty hazy on the details and only skimmed most of the news stories, especially the really scary ones … telling myself the science was too complicated and that the environmentalists were dealing with it … A great many of us engage in this kind of climate denial. We look for a split second and then we look away.” Or, as in my case, we become overwhelmed by despair and a growing sense of powerlessness. However, the last few weeks have provided

me with the perfect opportunity to face this issue with open eyes. First, my book club rose to the challenge and read This Changes Everything, just in time for Klein’s well publicised visit to Australia. Then, Tim Flannery came to Eumundi (thanks to Sunshine Hinterland Writers and Text Publishing) to speak about his new book Atmosphere of Hope. Both writers must have in mind the lead up to the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Paris in December. I haven’t read Flannery’s book yet, but it’s clear that he sees real potential in new technologies such as carbon storage and reduction of emissions (although he does not support the more radical attempt at geo engineering proposed in some quarters). Klein’s book provides a more detailed outline and analysis of the issues including a history of the environmental movement, much of which I was completely unaware. She has come to believe that the rise of global capitalism and growing inequality are as important as climate change; one cannot be

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addressed without the other. Her hope lies in the growing success of grassroots environmental movements around the world working together to challenge fossil fuel proponents. Although they both agree on the science and statistics and the devastating consequences for our planet, Klein and Flannery differ in a number of ways on the strategies to mitigate them, but both agree that people need hope in order to engage and both are fully committed to education and building community. Their approaches are complementary. All in all I feel better for knowing more. It’s a bit like being told you have a life threatening illness: you may want to avoid the diagnosis, but there is some relief in knowing. A least now you can make some decisions and take action. That’s what we all have to do next.

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KIDS BOOKCLUB The next title for the Berkelouw Kid’s Bookclub is Wonder by R J Palacio. The group meet at the bookshop on the first Sunday of the month with the next meeting to be held on Sun 11 Oct at 11am. New kids are very welcome – even if you don’t finish the book!

Living FA M I L I E S O P E N H O M E S T O R E FU G E E S Kendall Snowden and Joachim (Yokki) Rother have lived in Yandina for the past 15 years. Their first love is singing with the Sunshine Coast Oriana Choir and they volunteer for four organisations as well as for Buddies Refugee Group based in Nambour. Kendall said, “[It] provides us with a great network of friends, enjoyment and satisfaction – keeping our old bodies and brains involved!” When the couple performed at a refugee fundraising concert four years ago, they had no idea it would be such a life-changing experience. They attended the Buddies concert with their

choir and returned home with an information brochure from the charity. “As a newly retired teacher, the Learn English Holidays that Buddies run sounded great and we joined up to be a host family,” Kendall shared. The program established by Buddies in 2012, aims to give asylum seekers in the Brisbane area the opportunity to be hosted by a family on the Sunshine Coast for a week. During this time they receive free English tuition from a recognised institution. “So far we have hosted refugees from Sri Lanka, Iran and Sudan, all

beautiful people for whom we are now ‘Ozzie Mum and Papa’!” Kendall said that each Learn English Holiday holds a multicultural dinner and the guests prepare a dish from their own country and share in English how it is prepared. “We have learnt some great recipes!” she said. Bronwyn Bell of Tanawha is also a member of Buddies and has hosted asylum seekers from Vietnam and Sri Lanka for Learn English Holidays. She said, “It is a full-on experience, but also extremely rewarding. The language interaction and learning about their culture

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among Australian women (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer). Survival rates continue to improve in Australia with 89 out of every 100 women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer now surviving five or more years beyond diagnosis. (Cancer Australia 2013) Finding breast cancer early provides the best chance of surviving the disease. Remember you don’t need to be an expert or use a special technique to check your breasts. Changes to look for include: • a change in the size or shape of your breast • a change to the nipple, such as crusting, ulcer, redness or inversion • a nipple discharge that occurs without squeezing

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and circumstances and to see how much they appreciate the opportunity we have provided is very enriching. It reinforces in a very personal way, that no matter where we come from, we have a lot in common and are all very much the same.” But hosting a student or family is not without its hurdles. Kendall said, “One year, we made the mistake of organising a Learn English Holiday during Ramadan the Muslim holy month of daylight fasting. “This was easily overcome by leaving food out in the kitchen for the ‘quiet night mouse’!” Cont’d on pg 18

Bronwyn and her husband Thene with the Sri Lankan family they hosted.

Let’s meet and talk travel “Hi, I’m Kerry and I am your local Personal Travel Manager for the Eumundi area. With over 13 years experience, I would love to help you plan and book your next exciting trip. I am mobile so I come to your home, work or local coffee shop at a time that is convenient for you”

Most changes aren’t due to breast cancer but it’s important to see your doctor without delay if you notice any of these changes. If you have any concerns or would like more information please come and see one of our Doctors at Ochre Health Eumundi. Consultations by appointment on 5442 8882

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Kids I N T E R N AT I O N A L S H O W C A S E In the last week of term, Year six students at Eumundi State School held their annual International Showcase. The day celebrates multiculturalism and is a culmination of the term’s work investigating connections between other countries and Australia.

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In addition to traditional food, vibrant costumes and enthusiastic cultural and dance performances, the students highlighted the plight of refugees around the world with a one minute round of applause.

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Sport EUMUNDI DISTRICT SWIM CLUB S W I M AT H O N

ESS GIVES RUGBY LEAGUE A GO

A target of 2015 laps for the inaugural Eumundi & District Swim Club’s Swimathon was literally smashed out of the water on Saturday. The morning drizzle did not put a dampener on the occasion as a number of junior swimmers clocked up fantastic personal tallies, many exceeding over 100 laps each. Leading the way and starting before the sun had even come up, was the man affectionately known as “Big Pete”. A pool regular, Pete Goesch went above and beyond his own target of 253 laps, to record an astonishing 300 laps. His monumental effort in the pool was matched by his fundraising, which made up a substantial part of the over $1800 raised. “Happy to do it for the kids,” said a tired, but delighted “Slim Pete”, who was presented with a box of veggies and a car care hamper in recognition of his support for the club.

Eumundi State School’s (ESS) sports teacher Adam Brinkworth trained a team of eager eight and nine year-olds and 10 and 11 yearolds last semester to play for the inter-school Billy Moore Shield. Although the two teams didn’t come away with a win the boys enjoyed the event.

Congratulations to all those who

Pete Goesch (centre) with his wife and sister, Club President George Brook and Coach Lachie McLean. Pete is a great local character and is a story in himself! took part, with special mention to Mitchell (220 laps), Abbie (210) and Amali (160 laps), who helped towards a terrific total of 2093 laps. It was a fun morning and the children certainly earned and enjoyed their barbecue breakfast! Swim Club starts again on Thursday 8 October, new members are always welcome to join our family friendly club. For more information please email eumundi@ widebayswimming.org.au

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Health L i f e changing pain

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Dr Joe Deverill, Nambour General Hospital Emergency Medicine Staff Specialist Twenty years ago I went to a wedding that changed my life. It wasn’t my wedding (though of course that changed my life too, ten years later). It wasn’t the wedding of a brother, or an ex-girlfriend, or anyone particularly close to me. I can only just recall the names of the happy couple, Sue and Dave. What I do remember clearly though is getting to the church after a two hour drive, only to discover I could barely get out of my car because I was in such intense pain from my right hip. I hadn’t sprained or banged it. Apart from the pain, I felt well. Nothing else hurt, except my damned hip. It was excruciating. Just as that day was a big one for Sue and Dave, it was the start of a lifelong partnership for me too - with inflammatory arthritis.

I was 27. There are - broadly speaking - two types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is more common; it’s the wear and tear that comes to us all if we live long enough. Inflammatory arthritis, on the other hand, can strike at any age from childhood onwards. It is autoimmune, which means that the immune system attacks the lining of joints. I went on to experience arthritis in almost every joint in my body. The only region spared was my jaw (which some have told me was a terrible shame). I woke with back pain at 3am and couldn’t get back to sleep, which was a major issue for a fatigued junior doctor in the NHS already working long and late hours. At one point my feet were so swollen that I could not walk. I called in sick and crawled around

the house. When I got back to work, I was on more painkillers than almost all of my patients. Then a minor miracle happened. I was started on injections of a “biological” drug, the first human monoclonal antibody for arthritis which went by the intriguing name of adalimumab. It sounded like something out of the Arabian Nights, and it worked like magic. Within two months I was off all my painkillers and sleeping soundly for the first time in years. I wonder if Sue and Dave are still together. I’m stuck with inflammatory arthritis, ‘til death us do part. Like most chronic diseases, you can’t divorce it. But we are going through a trial separation. For support call Arthritis Helpline 1800 011 041.

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Perfect for early spring when there’s still the occasional cool breeze and you’re not quite ready for a summer salad yet. The smoky capsicum, salty olives, creamy feta and warm vegetables make this a very satisfying combination, either on its own or as a side salad. Travelling and having a child kept me away from work as a cook but now that my son is a little older and able to hang out with Dad, I’m really pleased to be in the kitchen a couple days a week, especially at Sunspace Cafe, where I’m free to create daily specials and work seasonally with a local gardener right outside the kitchen window! I’m looking forward to experimenting with more salads now spring and summer are upon us. facebook.com/doonansunspace Serves 4 as a side salad. Ingredients

• 2 zucchinis, cut into thick slices

Method Preheat oven to 200C.

and thyme, with a little more oil, salt and pepper. Add this to the oven and roast for a further 25 minutes, turning occasionally, until all the vegetables are soft and beginning to brown.

• 1 large onion, thickly sliced

Place whole capsicums directly on top of an open flame on your stove, turning occasionally until blackened on all sides. They will look alarming but don’t be alarmed!

Once cool, peel the blackened skin off the capsicums, discarding the seeds and the white membranes. Washing under cold water can help. Chop the flesh into strips.

Place them in a covered container until cool.

Mix the warm roasted vegetables with the chargrilled capsicums, olives and sundried tomatoes, and toss with the olive oil, balsamic, feta and fresh herbs. Check the seasoning, adding salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm.

• 2 red or green capsicums • 1/4 Japanese pumpkin, deseeded and cubed

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Outdoors W I L D FOOD READIN G The Australian wild food genre has a few outstanding classics, most notably Cribb & Cribb Wild Food in Australia, Tim Low’s Wild Food Plants of Australia, Jennifer Isaacs’ Bush Food and Jennifer Isaacs and Vic Cherikoff’s previous work The Bush Food Handbook. What sets Jennifer Isaacs and Vic Cherikoff’s work apart from those of The Cribbs and Tim Low is that they not only identify the plants as having edible or medicinal properties, but explore “how” one can actually use them in a meaningful and culturally relevant way. In his latest work Wild Foods Vic Cherikoff has produced a book that is both beautiful and useful. The chapter on Plants with Predicted Potential as New Food Species contains large, beautiful, colour photographs of the plants showing their edible parts, either nut, seed or berry. In my favourite chapter on The 12 tastes in Wild Food, Vic explains how these tastes affect not only the palate, but also the rest of the body. This is vital knowledge if we are to incorporate wild foods into our everyday cuisine in a way that is both nutritious and palatable. Vic explains how Australia’s modern day plague, ‘The Sweet Death’ (obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes) can be directly linked to a Western style diet high in refined carbohydrates, poor quality fats and very few antioxidants, whereas wild foods on the other hand are rich in complex carbohydrates, good fats and exceptionally high amounts of antioxidants.

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selectively used studies to make a case against the modern day use of vitamins, ignoring evidence to the contrary. However, I do understand and sympathise with his position. I would also rather eat wild berries than pop pills. The final chapter contributed by Izabela Konczak provides an exceptional review of current scientific research into the nutritional benefits of Australian wild plant foods. While it may be heavy reading for those without either a passionate interest in nutrition or a background in nutritional science it is a valuable resource that I hope will be included as part of academic nutritional curriculums. One of the things I love about Vic’s approach to wild foods is that he sees the bigger picture and the intrinsic connections between botany, ecology, environmentalism, health, nutrition, cuisine and a sustainable future. He explains how our relationship with the land is currently unsustainable and that by exploring wild food agriculture we can adopt a whole new paradigm of working in a sustainable relationship with the land. In Wild Foods Vic draws together many complex issues and explains why recognition of wild foods both by nutritionists and restaurants could have a profound impact on both the health of the Australian environment and its people. A must read for anyone who cares about their health, and that of their fellow Australians. consciousnutrition.com.au.

As someone who reads literally hundreds of studies on nutrition each year, it was obvious to me where Vic had

E U M U N D I B ushcare G R O U P Amber Grimley

Camphor laurels This time of year brings many wonderful blooms. However it is also the time of year that we notice the lovely lime green new leaves of the camphor laurels. They are very common around this part of the Coast, growing along watercourses. We do have many planted in Eumundi, as it really is a majestic tree. It has only been recent times that it has been considered a weed. It is a very large tree and can be dominating, preventing natives from colonising creek banks. Our native birds love the seeds, and thus spread the seed everywhere. There are a few camphor laurels in Eumundi’s Sunken Garden, but thankfully not too many. One of the most common weed

species in the bushland is the Umbrella tree. Unfortunately this beautiful tree is considered a weed in SE QLD. The largest tree species in the bushland surrounding the gardens are Eucalypts and Brush Box. We need more volunteers! If you can spare two hours once a month, then come and join us! Eumundi Bushcare Group working bees are held on the fourth Sunday of the month, 9.30am - 12pm, morning tea provided. The next working bee will be on Sunday 25 October. facebook.com/ eumundibushcaregroup

nature ne w s The next Cooroy-Eumundi garden club meeting will be held at President Beth Watson’s garden at Livistona Dr, Doonan on Mon 12 October, 9.30am. This month’s focus is friendships through gardening and the group will share gardening success stories and seek help with gardening problems. New members very welcome. Contact Secretary Carol on 5449 1472 or 0419 756 819. Friends of Lake Weyba (FoLW) celebrated a final victory last week after three and a half years of fighting the

estate development by the Northbrook Corporation at the lake. The developer has called off its legal challenge to Sunshine Coast Council’s opposal. The FoLW group said they will continue to work together for the preservation of this region. The Floating Land sculpture installation at Lake Cootharaba, Boreen Point, will be on display from Friday 2 to Monday 5 October. For the full program visit noosa.gov.au/ floating-land.

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N atu re N otes P R AY I N G M A N T I S – A F E R O C I O U S K I L L E R Kon Hepers The first thing you notice about praying mantises is that while you are looking at them they are closely observing you in return. They can swivel their heads through 180 degrees and miss nothing coming or going. And that stare is definitely malevolent. The Praying Mantis with ootheca specimen we found in our backyard was bright green and about 50mm long. There are two species in our area that fit this description: Garden Mantis, Orthodera ministralis (meaning something like servant of a fiend) and False Garden Mantis, Pseudomantis albofimbriata (meaning false white-fringed mantis”). “Mantis” means “prophet”, probably from the way they hold their arms in the gesture of prayer. Their physiology is very similar but we noticed that the Garden Mantis has two blue spots on the insides of the Devouring a Grasshopper forelegs but the False Mantis does not. And it happened that perfectly still between steps. our mantis had deposited an Apparently many insects are egg-case on a leaf. The shape fooled by this line of approach. of that definitely identified the The strong, spiked forelimbs Garden Mantis. These cases, are ideally suited for grasping called oothecas, encapsulate and holding prey. over 100 eggs until hatching. They are soft when produced This species of mantis has two by the female but quickly pairs of wings. The female’s harden up into a tough capsule. upper wings cover only about All mantises (and cockroaches) half the body and they do not produce them and they are fly. Both pairs of the male’s different for every species. The wings cover the entire body. little hatchlings look exactly like They can fly but usually escape the adults but don’t have wings. predators by running and hiding. Praying mantises are bloodPraying mantises have a thirsty killers (Insects do have less than casual attitude to blood called haemolymph reproduction. Often, during which is not red since their copulation the female bites blood cells don’t contain off her male partner’s head haemoglobin and it’s not used but, undeterred, he completes for transporting oxygen). If his duties, sometimes for the female was still around hours, whereupon the female when the eggs in the ootheca proceeds to eat him. Research hatched out, she would eat shows that females engaging her own young. Even worse, in sexual cannibalism are up to the young ones eat each other. 40% more productive. Low in Mantises’ diet consists of other romance but high in protein! insects which are taken by Until recently mantids were ambush when they approach included in the same order of this completely still hunter. arthropods as cockroaches and Another stalking technique termites. They have now been they employ is similar to one classified in their own order used by chameleons: they Mantodea but no doubt they move towards their prey one are very closely related. slow step at a time, holding 17

What's in the Spotlight Book now for the next scene workshop The next Sunshine Coast Events Network (scene) workshop on 14 October is about emergency risk management and how to hold effective meetings. Sponsored and held by TAFE Queensland East Coast Mooloolaba. Bookings are essential by visiting the scene page on council’s website.

Community conservation volunteers in Eumundi Get involved with council’s community nature conservation program and make a real difference to your local environment. Head to the Sunken Garden, Pacey Street, Eumundi, 9am-12pm on the 4th Sunday of the month and join volunteers removing invasive weeds.

Ride to work on Wednesday 14 October Ride to work this Ride 2 Work Day – Wednesday October 14 – and you could win a $1000 bike shop voucher. Register, via council’s website, where you can also nd out how to join a fully guided ride or the Ride to Work breakfasts at Caloundra, Birtinya, Cotton Tree or Nambour.

Get a green waste bin and win! If your garden is growing faster than fast this spring why not dispose of lawn clippings, leaves, twigs and garden prunings with a green waste bin? For less than the cost of a cup of coffee per week – about $60 per year – your garden waste bin will be serviced every fortnight. Apply for a bin this spring and you could win a $200 nursery voucher or a gardening book. Visit council’s website to order one and enter the draw.

Nominate a local hero Nominations for the 2016 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards are now open. These awards recognise and honour the achievements of citizens who make a difference to life in our region. If you know a person, community group or organisation worthy of recognition; nominate them now via council’s website.

Regional Arts Development Funding open Council’s new Regional Arts Development Funding program is now open to support creative projects across the region. The new process is exible and with simple. It has no closing dates so if you have a creative idea, visit council’s website for details and to apply online.

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Letters Cont’d from pg 11 And both Kendall and Bronwyn agree that hosting asylum seekers requires time to devote to the experience. “I was fortunate in that I didn’t have to work at the time, but for some people, time pressures might be an issue,” Bronwyn said. Learn English Holidays give host families an insight into the lives and journeys of asylum seekers and refugees. “I have heard many of their stories now, each one different to the next, but all the same in that they are seeking safety and they are all doing exactly what any one of us would do in the same circumstances. I am constantly reminded of the luck we in Australia have had in the lottery of birthplace and I am impressed by the resilience, gratitude and determination of all the refugees and asylum seekers who I have met,” said Bronwyn.

“The single most important way to overcome any misgivings about refugees is to meet one in person.” Bronwyn believes there are many ways to reach out to help refugees in need. Joining a refugee support group, letter writing, signing petitions, attending vigils and protests, donating to support groups and fundraisers and speaking to friends and families are all tangible ways of helping to create a more welcoming climate for refugees in Australia. Kendall and Yokki feel that the best contribution they can make is to focus on fundraising, and as retirees, they can both devote time to do this. A group of Buddies join them at the Eumundi Car Parks twice a month to raise funds. They also assist at Buddies’ film nights and concerts. Buddies members travel to the

DOONAN FORGOTTEN What concerns me is that in the 20 years I’ve lived in Doonan I am unaware of any public transport stops along the Noosa Eumundi Rd, the Doonan Service Station would have been one area that room could have been made for a bus stop. We do pay transport levies too. I heard about a young lad who had to get to a job who lived in Eumundi, the express bus from Nambour did not stop in Eumundi, so it was difficult for him to get to his employme nt on time. Also this area lost its post box at the Doonan Service Station and many of us never knew that we could be under an intern ational flight path. I guess we get a bit forgotten about as we are on the fringe of both Councils. Regards, S Kenrick, Doonan.

Brisbane Immigration Transit Accommodation Centre (BITA) each week to offer hope and support to those who are staying there. “The conditions at the BITA Centre would fill you with shame,” Kendall shared. Sunshine Coast and Hinterland locals who are considering the possibility of hosting a refugee or asylum seeker, can volunteer to join Buddies’ Learn English Holiday program. As Bronwyn explained, “Hosting asylum seekers for a week is the perfect way to ease into the possibility of a longer hosting.”

the Catholic Church is holding a meeting at St Mary’s in Buderim on Tuesday 29 September to gauge the level of community support for hosting Syrian refugees on the Coast. “My advice for anyone considering this is not to hesitate, but to jump right in!” Bronwyn said. refugeebuddies.org Australian Homestay Network, ajacobson@homestaynetwork.org Father Joe Duffy, suncoast@bne.catholic.net.au

The Australian Homestay Network Program, which was operating successfully on the Coast until it was abandoned in 2013, is currently seeking to reestablish its refugee hosting and

WHERE’S WORD ON THE STREET? Great little paper but I was just wondering where has the“Word on the Street” article gone. Being relatively new residents this was the first article we read, always had interesting updates on our lovely little town and its locals. Please bring it back. Thanks for all your hard work. Lyn Johnston, Eumundi.

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QBCC 1129822

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Call 0414

227 471 FREE QUOTES

SLASHING Servicing all areas

PLUMBING/GAS FITTING

PROPERTY SERVICES Land clearing • Fire access tracks • Lantana infestations • Stump grinding • Trees and regrowth

Graeme Back

0438 160 336

Call Sash & Tanya

0412 020 789

Plumber, Drainer & Gasfitter

Maintenance • Installations • Residential • Commercial

www.plumbtekplumbing.com.au

SOLAR POWER Tony & Melinda Morrissey Elec Cont. Lic. No. 72511 CEC Accred. A4854167

STORAGE SERVICES General • Caravans • Furniture • Cars

Storage Eumundi

Solar Power Specialists

Clean & secure, self lockable units Free pickup (conditions apply)

Ph/Fax 5442 8122 Enquiries Paul 0409 470 399

Large & small acreages Experienced local operator 4WD tractor/XHD slasher Ph Steve 0408 915 124

Office: 5449 1001 Tony: 0414 743 604 www.celticsolar.com.au

Boats • Trailers • Trucks • Containers

TREE SERVICES

WASTE WATER SERVICES

WATER SERVICES

WINDOW SCREENS

Water Deliveries All Excavation • Mowing & Slashing COMPLETE PROPERTY SERVICES

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Tel: 5472 8660 Wayne: 0411 234 457 www.treesafeaustralia.com.au

Ph 5442 8627

PUMP OUTS SEPTIC TANKS GREASE TRAPS TREATMENT SYSTEMS

103 Napier Road, Eumundi 4562

Hinterland Waste Water Services

email: aroorawater@bigpond.com

Ph 0428 723 082

“For all your tank and swimming pool requirements”

Ph 5442 8158 - M 0402 809 831

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YES! we now manage rental properties Yes the whispers are true, in celebration of our 25th Anniversary Hinternoosa is now offering Property Management services complete with the latest software and technology to complement the personal service that is required for industry excellence. Hinternoosa understands what is important in the management of your property, and take the stress out of caring for your investment so you can relax and enjoy the more important things in life. Our Property Management team focus on a high level of standards for both Owners and Tenants and offer the service to go with it! If you would be interested in discussing the management of your rental property with Hinternoosa or you require advice on a rental matter, please do not hesitate to contact our Property Manager.

Jaimi Farrow 0498 198 381 rentals@hinternoosa.com.au

p: 07 5447 7000 30 maple st, cooroy www.hinternoosa.com.au