The Green issue 237: 17 February 2016

M A G A Z I N E

F O R

E U M U N D I

&

237 { 17 February 2016

A

H I N T E R L A N D

Free

P15

MA NY S H A D E S O F G R E E N F RO G THINGS OF STONE AND WOOD NUT T Y F O R B U N YA

P10

P16 T H E

C O M M U N I T Y

P12 V O I C E

DRAGON TRAINING

SELLS ...

SPECIALISES ...

SOLD SOLD SOLD! “We engaged Sirah to sell our home in Peregian Springs for a number of reasons. We found Sirah to be extremely friendly and approachable, and more importantly, ethical and professional in our dealings with her.

We believe having an agent you can trust to do the right thing by you is very important.” Buyers Tinbeerwah; Sellers Peregian Springs –

M 55

.

$1

Tracey and Shane Hart

SO

1114 Eumundi-Noosa Rd, Verrierdale

LD

11 Maidstone Cr, Peregian Springs

Are You Ready For Easter?

If you want to take advantage of the next holiday period and have your property on the market by Easter, you need to be preparing now.

• Interstate buyers look for property while here on holidays • Local buyers have time to look for property • There is less competition for you in the market place today • Plenty of recent precedence for strong hinterland sales • The market is on a steady incline so provides great selling conditions

Call Sirah today to chat about making the most of the Easter Holidays.

00

0

, 99

$5

27 Creek Dr, Verrierdale

r

ffe

O

r ve 0

sO

00

0

00

, 49

, 00

$5

$7

396-406 Verrierdale Rd, Verrierdale

187 Sudholz Rd, Verrierdale

Sirah Robb 0403 843 528 sirah@fionawinterrealty.com.au

Notes Editor’s note ...

A Hinterland moment

Now that our tropical summer is in full swing it seems our flora and fauna are holding a party every night as noises of randy frogs, bickering fruit bats, possums roof racing, bandicoots chasing and rowdy crickets fill the night in between crashes of thunder and heavy rain.

In the morning our garden is strewn with half eaten fruit and nuts, the grass has drunk too much, insects are moving very slowly, roos have collapsed on the driveway, new plants are growing where yesterday there were none, and the birds are in hysterics – again. Humans are really just the bystanders who just get in the way of nature’s good times. This issue we celebrate our delicious tropics from the sidelines.

Sacha

SACHA HAMILTON-MACL AREN editor@eumundigreen.com.au ECCO thanks the volunteers who contributed over 100 hours production, collation and delivery work for the last issue of The Green Proofreading: Bronwen Pearson, Kathleen Lamarque, Hamish Cameron, Anthony WynneHoelscher & Sacha HamiltonMacLaren.

Judith Pattison

Books

Sunset after the storm. Jeanette Grevett, Eerwah Vale.

Amber Grimley

Bushcare Volunteering

Rob Birse

Composting

Jeanette Grevett

Reader’s photos

David Suters

T imber craftsman

the GREEN Kim Morris

Outdoors

Jo Deverill

Health

Kon Hepers

Nature notes

a worry free Do you dream of rty? investment Prope

Janet Millington

Living

Duncan Sayers

Fire report

Next issue: 2 Mar Content deadline: 22 Feb Advert deadline: 23 Feb

Here’s what people who really matter have to say….

“Can I just say how impressed we are with your follow up... great stuff!”

Owner, Belli Park “I would also just like to say how pleasant and easy it was dealing with your agency. You are very helpful, friendly and professional so thank you again.” Prospective Tenant “Thanks for the update. And thanks too to you and your team for your professionalism and good communication. We are very happy with your service.” Owner, Eumundi

Enquire Without Obligation – You’ll Be Glad You Did!

78 Memorial Dr Eumundi • Sales & Rentals Ph 5442 8333 • Email: nhrsales@bigpond.com • www.noosahinterlandrealty.com.au 3

{ T H E G R E E N 17 February 2016

Notes

THE VOLUNTEER GREEN TEAM

T he in - house G reen team Editor, advertising, chief writer

Advertising advertising@eumundigreen.com.au

Sacha Hamilton-MacLaren editor@eumundigreen.com.au

Publisher, advertising Anthony Wynne-Hoelscher gm@eumundicco.com.au

Accounts Diane Howard accounts@eumundicco.com.au

Kerrie Bryant-Adams accounts@eumundicco.com.au

Advert design, layout

Distribution, inserts

Leanne Staff

Richard Thurbon

design@eumundigreen.com.au

carparking@eumundicco.com.au

DELIVERY HEROES:

INSERT LEGENDS:

Tola Wright Jean Wright Bruce Willmott Christine Fussell Nicole Plumb Bob Ward Janelle & Tom Denny Karin Maddern

Cher Boyd Tricia Chapman Helen Hepburn Janie Ferguson Ann and John Kennedy Margaret Lawrence Irida Kemp Yvonne Astill Julie Bischof

A d v ertising deadline f or ne x t iss u e ( 2 3 8 ) is be f ore noon t u es 2 3 Feb 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 Allison Belfiori.

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!

The Green is produced forvery forvery loyal Eumundi community nity readers fro from within. . . and by our community community !

It’s your Eumundi. . .

The community voice, an opportunity to be heard, to share, to connect with each other, learn new skills, be a part of a worthy cause, as well as showcase our delightful town and local businesses to the wider region and visitors - these are the underpinnings of The Green.

The Green’s content focuses entirely on the local area with interest pieces written by community members. Unlike other regional publications, Green readers are passionate and feel a great sense of ownership and belonging. They keep back issues of the magazine for reference, are more likely to read it from cover to cover, offer it to visitors and share the magazine with friends and family out of town.

Our magazine has a print run of 4,350 that is hand delivered every fortnight to households, schools, cafes, shops and market stalls in Eumundi, Doonan, Weyba, Verrierdale North Arm, Eerwah Vale, Belli Park and Cooroy, plus Noosa information centres.

The professional quality of The Green is created by a small, passionate team, We love the mag & have lived in several both paid, part-time and volunteers, small communities over the years but who work tirelessly to create a new issue have never had such a vibrant, relevant, that delights - every two weeks... There creative local mag to read is nothing else like it.

The Green is not-for-profit and significantly subsidised by ECCO for the community with real content for locals by locals... and naturally we have strong environmental credentials with our paper stock sourced from Australian made and managed plantation timber. No old growth whatsoever. It is PEFC certified and elemental chlorine free.

Combined with the ECCO subsidy, we rely on local advertising to help cover costs. Whether you are a new or existing local business and want to present your message to highly parochial and loyal consumers, we’d love to work with you to communicate your business offers!

“

!”

To find out more, please contact: editor@eumundigreen.com.au Eumundi & District Historical Association Inc.

Serv

4

{ T H E G R E E N 17 February 2016

ty ing the Communi

Eumundi & District Community Assn Inc

Working for the community!

Business COURTESY BUS FOR PUNTERS

R E G I O N A L F L AV O U R S A P P L I C AT I O N S O P E N

The Imperial Hotel Eumundi now has a courtesy bus for its punters on Friday and Saturday nights from 4pm. Manager Brendan explained the pub decided to invest in a mini bus and driver, “So people who live local and [in the] surrounding area could come and enjoy a night without having to worry about driving or getting a taxi.” Bookings are essential for pick up.

Call Gary 0467 414 171.

If you grow it, breed it, brew it, catch it, cure it, make it or bake it in Queensland, then Brisbane Marketing wants to hear from you!

Applications are now open for Queensland farmers, growers, local producers and wineries to exhibit and trade at Brisbane’s signature food and lifestyle event, Regional Flavours.

In 2015, the event attracted an 85,000 strong crowd and featured celebrity chefs and experts, cooking demonstrations, live music and pop-up food trucks and stalls. Foodies from across the country came to explore the fresh, top-quality produce on offer from all over Queensland.

B I R T H D AY S H AV E F O R B L U E Y

Submit your stallholder application form via regionalflavours.com.au by 15 April.

Sophie Eaton

P R I D E O F W O R K A WA R D S

I have been working at Joe’s Waterhole for 34 years and every year, to celebrate my birthday milestone, the hotel has a dress up themed party for the locals - and anyone who likes to dress up and dance. This year it’s on Saturday night, 12 March.

This year on January 14 we lost one of our most loved locals Bluey to leukemia. One of our other locals Michelle Thurbon is going to shave her long hair off in honor of Bluey at this year’s birthday bash. Bluey did the shave himself 10 years ago at Joe’s so it’s ironic that’s what got

Sophie and Bluey at Joe’s. him in the end. If you are keen to join Michelle in the World’s greatest Shave for Leukemia on the 12th, or to donate, please call me on 5442 8144.

Eumundi Rotary’s Pride of Work Awards on Thursday 25 February, 5.30pm at Joe’s Waterhole, aims to recognise four people within our community who not only do their job well and consistently but who do it with a smile and go that extra mile - whatever and whenever the work situation dictates. Guest speaker is Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair Sandy Zubrinich.

RSVP by 23 Feb by text to club president Les Godwin 0411 877 346.

One of last year’s winners Richard Thurbon

Dr Sarah Rose

We want to know about you, not just your teeth.

(07) 5442 7556 | eumundidental.com.au |  After hours emergencies: 0428 027 741 Eumundi Dental is a family friendly, locally owned and operated practice. Our goal is to create a friendly, relaxed, anxiety free dental environment so patients feel comfortable coming to see us.

We offer a 10% discount to pension card holders, health care card holders and seniors.

5

{ T H E G R E E N 17 February 2016

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 6pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 2pm 9am - Noon

Community

EUMUNDI VILLAGE PHARMACY

The Green Community Survey 2015 W e want T he G reen to contin u e to reflect the comm u nit y it serves .

Where do you live?

What do you love about the green? Why? Sport

Eumundi

Heritage

Doonan

Markets

Verrierdale

Kids

Weyba

Business

Tania Watson B.Pharm., MPS, Shop 1, 2-6 Etheridge St Eumundi

Tel 5442 8455 • Fax 5442 7077 OPEN 6 DAYS: Mon to Fri 8.30am-5.30pm Sat 8.30am-1.30pm

Chairs & Stools Made in Noosa

Eerwah Vale North Arm

Books

Let us help you to manage your medication.

Medication packing available

Health Letters

Belli Park

Living

Cooroy

Eat

Black Mountain

Arts Editor’s Note

Yandina

Outdoors

Noosaville

Overall look and feel

Peregian

Photography

Tewantin

The contributors are local Community Overall community content

Which of the following apply to you?

Which sections of The Green don’t you read?

Under 18 years

Letters

19-25 years

Outdoors

76 years & over

Editor’s note

66-75 years

Community

56-65 years

Photography

26-35 years

Living 46-55 years Markets 36-45 years

Books Eat Arts

Ph:0418 871 813 www.jamiebell.com.au

Do you have any other comments you’d like to share?

Heritage Health

• Excellent publication. Keep up the great work.

Business

Night out in 4562?

Catch the bus!

• We love the mag & have lived in several small communities over the years but have never had such a vibrant, relevant, creative local mag to read!

Kids Sport

What would you like more of?

Or see that’s not already included?

• More profile pieces, longer stories.

Community Bus For all bookings & enquiries

0488 322 323

An incredible community service thanks to ECCO.

• More communtiy dates & events.

• Maybe more music events- pub bands etc.

• I’d like to see more of what’s going on in town outside market days wider world but that’s not what the Green is for.

• Local seasonal gardening.

6

{ T H E G R E E N 17 February 2016

• Don’t let The Green fall into the trap of being aimed at the Coast’s affluent, elite enclaves. It will alienate locals that provide valuable support to ECCO, The Green and the local economy.

• Thank you for creating a beautiful community magazine, bringing everyone together.

• Keep balance of editorial and ads - read it for content, not for ads.

• Love it. Love the content and the way it is put together. Good job well done!

• Congratulations on a great magazine - but must always strive for that little bit more.

Community NEW EXHIBITION

L O C A L S B AT T L E F O R D J S U P R E M A C Y The night was made for dancing last Thursday at the Imperial’s new music venue The Bunker, when trash talking DJ Trent “Mr T” Harvison battled against local darling DJ Alice “AJ” Jones. The music mix-masters took a crowd of over 70 groovers through the

The well attended exhibition opening of Boundaries and Beyond at Wan’din’in arts space behind Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitors Centre on Memorial Dr, featured the work of expressionistic painter Tarja Ahokas. Explaining her work Tarja said, “We often create boundaries around ourselves physically, emotionally or spiritually” she shared “We may feel safe within these boundaries but we may also feel caught and isolated.”

Boundaries and Beyond runs until Sunday 28 February.

decades with five singles from each era along with a trivia smack down.

The solid gold dancers were slow to hit the dancefloor, but when the spin jockeys spun their 80’s favourites the crowd soon worked itself into a lathering frenzy of Footloose worthy masterful moves. When the dynamic duo hit the 90’s, DJ AJ looked unbeatable, so DJ Mr T resorted to dirty tactics with nasty dance moves that mesmerized onlookers. Groupie Katie was heard to swoon, “He’s so bad – but it’s so, so good!”

Tasteful music reigned supreme on the night with DJ AJ taking the win: 51 votes to 27. DJ Mr T was dragged from the Bunker, vowing to return with a better vinyl collection and take back the title.

OUR BEAUTIFUL NEW LEAFY

BEERGARDEN

LIVE

IS NOW OPEN!

MUSIC Fri 19th Feb 7pm

ANT SYMS

Sat 20th Feb 6pm

AND... WE ARE

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS

MALIA STIRLING JASON DANIELS

Sun 21st Feb 2pm

BRAD GEIGER

www.imperialhoteleumundi.com.au

Fri 26th Feb 7pm

ASA BROOMHALL

Sat 27th Feb 6pm

DENNIS SISTERS MARNIE PURSELL

Sun 28th Feb 2pm

HAYDEN HACK

Courtesy bus runs Friday and Saturday nights from 4pm. Ph: 5442 8811 to book

facebook/imperialhoteleumundi Ph: 5442 8811

7

{ T H E G R E E N 17 February 2016

Community L O C A L P O O C H PA R A D E

Dress your dog to impress at the Pride Paws Parade on Saturday 27 February. This

Cr Greg Rogerson

free, fun community event that’s being held at Eumundi’s amphitheatre, is for all dog lovers big and small.

Prizes up for grabs. eumundimarkets.com.au/ Major%20Events/pride-fair-day

D I V I S I O N A L B O U N D A RY R E V I E W The Sunshine Coast Regional Council has recently changed the boundaries for division 9 and 10 in accordance with the Local Government Act 2009. The Act requires all 10 Divisions in the Sunshine Coast Regional Council to have the same number of voters, plus or minus 10% (the quota). Key to the redivision was voter count information sourced from the electoral roll and the Australian Bureau of Statistics. On 23 February 2015 Sunshine Coast Regional Council had 195,680 voters on the electoral roll, making the average enrolment across all divisions 19,568.

It was determined that division

9, which had the highest number of divisional voters across the 10 divisions, was above its quota.

On this basis, Council resolved to change the boundaries of division 9, across to division 10. This sees divisions 9’s north western boundary move east.

Approximately 2,220 electors have been transferred. This change affects the communities of: Eumundi, North Arm, Ninderry, Bridges, Yandina and Kulangoor.

Polling day for the next council elections is Saturday 19 March. ecq.qld.gov.au/ electoraldistricts/ localgovernmentareas/localgovernment-reviews.

Division 10

Boundary Changes for Division 9 and 10 I was prattling on the other day reflecting on the fact that we are already one and a half months into 2016, when it struck me that with the Local Government Election on March 19, I have already completed a hectic four year term as your Division 10 Councillor. How time flies when you’re in a job that you enjoy and feel you’re making a difference.

In the upcoming election, the State Boundary Commissioner has made quite a few changes to the Division 10 and 9 boundaries by uniting the divided communities of: Eumundi, North Arm, Ninderry, Bridges, Yandina and Kalangoor into the Division 10 boundary. So if you live in the above local communities, you’re in Division 10. All this change is due to the lopsided, high increase in development toward the beach front and rather low growth in the hinterland which is exaggerated by the limitations of the SEQ Regional Plan.

Eumundi Range Road Bridge Completion Construction completion date is 8 March and includes picnic shelter, heritage treatment for the pedestrian side (east) of the bridge and a new Eumundi entrance statement.

Pride of Work Awards I am really looking forward to attending the Rotary Club of Eumundi’s Pride of Work Awards on 25 February. This night also includes the launch of the Welcome to Eumundi Kit. The kit is an excellent collaborative project between ECCO, Eumundi Chamber of Commerce and Eumundi Rotary, and contains everything you need to experience Eumundi and her finest!

Meet the Candidate Night You will have your chance to meet me and the other candidates running for the Division 10 seat, on Tuesday March 8, 6.30pm at Joe’s Waterhole Hotel, Memorial Dr, Eumundi. I look forward to meeting you and participating in the evening.

Health Matters

Men’s Health Clinic Ochre Health Eumundi offers men’s health services for depression, anxiety, weight loss, smoking cessation and any screening tests that may be required.

Services are aimed at health promotion and illness prevention for the male population.

Straighten your kids teeth the natural way!

Myobrace targets the underlying causes of crooked teeth as soon as the problems are evident.

Free assessment available.

Twilight sedation – get your dentistry done while you sleep.

C A L L F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N .

8

If you are a man and would like to have a general check- up with a General Practitioner specializing in men’s health.

Call on 5442 8882 to book an appointment.

Bookings by appointment 6/2-6 Etheridge St Eumundi P: 5442 8882 • F: 5442 7054 E: eumundi.reception@ochrehealth.com.au

Opening hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm

{ T H E G R E E N 17 February 2016

Photography

Summer

HINTERLAND

This ray wouldn’t stop following me until I took its photo.

Dash Cameron, Eumundi.

I thought this was beautiful, the red evening sun on a Eucalypt. Anne Kropman, Eerwah Vale.

Have a photo that captures your summer?

It took a lot of shots to finally get this one, but I’m happy.

Isabel Kluck, Cooroy.

The Green loves sharing photos taken by locals - almost as much as reader’s love seeing them! Please send through your high resolution photos to E D I T O R @ E U M U N D I G R E E N .C O M .

AU along with where the photo was taken and where in the hinterland you live, and we may print them in the mag and on facebook.

I have been milking and a few days ago the mist was there so took my camera with me at 4.30am.

Jeanette Grevett, Eerwah Vale dairy farm.

9

{ T H E G R E E N 21 January 2015

Arts

Art ist Spot lig ht D av id S u ters , T imber cra f tsman How long have you been using wood to make bespoke furniture and artworks?

I’ve been handcrafting timber furniture for over 30 years.

For the past 15 I’ve refined my designs to emulate the natural beauty of solid timber, adding other materials into my works such as metal, glass, pigments and semi-precious stone.

Where do you work and why?

How long have you been in this space?

My studio is in Eumundi - an awesome boutique village to live and work. We relocated here in mid 2014 - I just love the culture of the area.

What is your connection to the region and Eumundi?

Kinfolk connect us to the wider region, particularly Tewantin and Noosa Junction. However, I fell in love with the Noosa hinterland, preferring to make Eumundi home for our family and business.

What/who is your inspiration?

Firstly nature, which is then enhanced by the abundance of extremely talented local artisans, each willing to share their stories, passion and aspirations. Tina Cooper is one such artist I find extremely inspiring. I am motivated by these types of alliances and am looking forward to developing a number of joint projects with Tina later this year.

What can’t you work without?

Ah, a very simple answer my wife Cindy! Also a gifted artisan, she is a passionate crusader for the creative industries and artisans in our region. Cindy is very supportive of my goals, and at the same time keeps me grounded.

Where is your work currently on display?

My collection of current work is exhibited at Artisans Gallery Eumundi. The Gallery opened in May last year.

10

What would you like to see for fellow local artisans in the future?

With a decline of quality local galleries in Eumundi, I’d like to see a seven-day a week workshop/retail space evolve for our many local artisans to both demonstrate and showcase their individual and collective talents. I sincerely believe a dedicated Makers Centre - Arts Hub concept to be of economic value as well as a future cultural attraction to our town for locals and tourism in general. timbercraftsman.com.au

{ T H E G R E E N 17 February 2016

Books A SENSE OF EUPHORIA I’ve just read and very much enjoyed Lily King’s Euphoria.

This award-winning novel is loosely based on the life of renowned anthropologist Margaret Mead. Set in the 1930s on the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea, Euphoria takes readers into the lives of three young anthropologists working in very isolated tribal communities. The title refers to the transient sense anthropologists get at some point in their work when they have grasped the culture of a community. Although the novel eventually departs dramatically from Mead’s life, it begins with an actual incident in which Nell (Mead), Fen (Reo Fortune, her second husband) and Bateson (Andrew Bateson who became her third) first meet at the end of an arduous trip. In that intense setting, their intimate personal relationships and their work including the theories they are developing become deeply entangled. It’s fascinating to see how their contrasting anthropological theories mirror their personalities.

Judith Pattison

art ne w s songstress Ayla on Sat 5 Mar at the Imperial Hotel, Memorial Dr, 12pm. Facebook: Toby Robinson + Ayla.

At one point Nell declares, “I’m not a zoologist.� She insists on involving the “researched� as participants rather than specimens and builds lasting relationships, blurring the boundaries--a radical theoretical departure from practice at the time.

King has done a very fine job with this book, but I can’t decide whether it is made worse or better by it being so identified with real people and events.

For instance, I found myself wondering if Mead had actually visited a particular place or was it just a substitute to fictionalise the work. Was Fen as terrible a man as he is portrayed in the book? Just how blurred should the lines be? This is a book that deserves to be discussed.

The Local Women Rock performance for International Women’s Day will be held on Tue 8 Mar at The J Theatre, Noosa Junction, 1 - 3.30pm.

Featuring; the Kitty Kats, Andrea Kirwan, award winning blues duo Hat Fits with Cara Robinson, Burlesque L’Amour dancers from Eumundi, Jane’s Clog Dancers, Belli Dancers and Maddie from Doonan.

Tickets: $35; Conc $32; Groups of 10+ $30. Proceeds to Noosa Women’s Shelter. thej.com.au.

Quirky fun swing/jazz group ZAP! are returning to Sunspace CafĂŠ in Doonan on Thur 18 Feb from 6.30pm due to popular demand. Expect happy tunes, puppetry, comedy, tap dancing and more! Also featuring local Jeunae Rogers. Adults $10, Teens $5 and children free.

Dinner available from 6:30.

Facebook: Sunspace CafĂŠ

Eumundi’s Toby Robinson will be performing his folk/ indie pop debut self-titled solo album with enchanting local

Courtney Barnett will be playing at Joe’s Waterhole, Memorial Dr on Sat 19 Mar, 7pm, on her Milk Records Good For You Tour. Also featuring Fraser A Gorman, Jen Cloher, Ouch My Face, East Brunswick All Girls Choir and The Finks. Tickets on sale at the pub: 5442 8144.

WE’RE NOT AFRAID TO USE THE FIXED, THAT A IIS. S.

NEW HOME LOANS FROM

5.09 COMPARISON RATE

3 YEAR FIXED RATE

$XVZLGH %DQN /WG $%1 $XVWUDOLDQ &UHGLW /LFHQFH LV WKH FUHGLW LVVXHU 7KLV LV QRW DQ RĚŤHU WR OHQG ʇ ĚŹQDO DSSURYDO LV VXEMHFW WR PHHWLQJ RXU FUHGLW DVVHVVPHQW FULWHULD DQG SURYLGLQJ VXSSRUWLQJ GRFXPHQWDWLRQ 7HUPV FRQGLWLRQV IHHV DQG FKDUJHV DSSO\ ʇ IXOO GHWDLOV RQ DSSOLFDWLRQ 3ULRU WR HQWHULQJ LQWR D FUHGLW FRQWUDFW ZLWK XV \RX VKRXOG UHDG RXU &UHGLW *XLGH 7KLV UDWH LV DSSOLFDEOH WR D QHZ 2ZQHU 2FFXSLHG 3 , RQO\ Ę‹+RPH /RDQ 3OXVĘŒ ZLWK )UHHGRP 3DFNDJH RI RU PRUH XS WR /95 XQWLO IXUWKHU QRWLFH +LJKHU ĚŹ[HG UDWHV DSSO\ LI /95 LV RYHU RU ORDQ LV WR IXQG UHVLGHQWLDO SURSHUW\ LQYHVWPHQW 2ĚŤHU FDQ EH ZLWKGUDZQ DW DQ\ WLPH ZLWKRXW QRWLFH 1RW DYDLODEOH IRU H[LVWLQJ ORDQV 3DFNDJH 'LVFRXQW )L[HG 5DWH UHYHUWV WR WKH HTXLYDOHQW WLHU RI WKH 3DFNDJH 'LVFRXQW 9DULDEOH XSRQ H[SLU\ RI WKH ĚŹ[HG WHUP $Q DQQXDO 3DFNDJH )HH DSSOLHV A&RPSDULVRQ 5DWH LV EDVHG RQ D VHFXUH ORDQ RI RU PRUH RYHU \HDUV :$51,1* 7KLV FRPSDULVRQ UDWH DSSOLHV RQO\ WR WKH H[DPSOH JLYHQ 'LĚŤHUHQW DPRXQWV DQG WHUPV ZLOO UHVXOW LQ GLĚŤHUHQW FRPSDULVRQ UDWHV &RVWV VXFK DV UHGUDZ IHHV RU HDUO\ UHSD\PHQW IHHV DQG FRVW VDYLQJV VXFK DV IHH ZDLYHUV DUH QRW LQFOXGHG LQ WKH FRPSDULVRQ UDWH EXW PD\ LQĚ­XHQFH WKH FRVW RI WKH ORDQ

Come into a branch 1300 138 831 auswidebank.com.au/greatrates 11

{ T H E G R E E N 17 February 2016

Sport E S S S W I M C A R N I VA L

“Candice was always professional and probably one of the most responsive lawyers I have ever dealt with, which is amazing and just what I needed.”

Shane, Maroochydore: 2015

We will help you with:

Eumundi State School started the year with their annual Swimming Carnival for grade 3 to 6 students at the Eumundi Aquatic Centre.

There were many swimming super stars but the real champs were the kids who gave it a go to get points for their sport’s house.

A great show of teachers and parents were there to cheer on the kids.

• parenting arrangements • financial support for you and your children • property arrangements on separation • obtaining a divorce

DRAGONS IN TRAINING Eumundi Dragons Junior Rugby Club had a healthy turn out of potential new recruits on Friday 5 and 12 February. Volunteer coaches put the boys and girls through their paces and supervised friendly matches between Nambour Christian College , Pomona State School and Eumundi State School.

Families interested in getting their children involved in rugby this year can attend training sessions on Thursdays, 4.15pm to 5.30pm and sign up their future

We are located in Noosaville but will happily travel from Gympie to Caloundra to meet with our clients.

We offer an initial FREE half hour consultation.

T: 5430 6667 E: candice@rbfamilylaw.com.au W: www.rbfamilylaw.com.au

Wallabies, All Blacks, Qld Reds or Olympians. dragonsrugbyunion.org.au

Photos thanks to Leo Wiles

C O O L O O L A C R O C S C A R N I VA L Alasdair Scott Eumundi Swim Club’s annual “day out” to the Cooloola Crocs carnival at Tin Can Bay last weekend was a resounding success for swimmers and parents.

Rain showers did nothing to dampen spirits, in fact they provided a cool reprieve as the swimmers delivered “hot” performances in the pool. Jaea, Isabella and Emma were amongst the youngest competitors and set a great standard with their effort and enjoyment. Not to be outdone, club president George Brook helped out the “A” relay team and brought home the top spot. The award for the most tenacious swim has to go to Ally Broderick, who swam virtually the entire 100 Individual Medley with her goggles clenched between her teeth and received a great ovation for her effort.

Eumundi is a small club with a big heart and the family friendly 12

{ T H E G R E E N 17 February 2016

culture is noted throughout the region. Coach Adrian Williams has fitted straight in and has had a significant impact in improving the technique and times for all the Eumundi swimmers.

His relaxed, but passionate approach for bringing out the best in each individual whilst fostering a genuine team spirit, bodes well for the development of the club. Dash for Cash events started the day, but somehow the 24 Eumundi swimmers saved some energy for a mammoth series of terrific team performances in the relays.

Go Eumundi! We may need two buses next year!

Health IF YOU CAN KEEP YOUR HEAD You are driving along a country road when you come across the scene of a high speed accident.

It looks like it has just happened.

Nobody else is at the scene.

A motorcycle rider is lying on his side on the road, and a car has crashed into the verge. The driver has just opened her door, but even from a distance you can see that her face and arms are covered in blood. The man on the ground isn’t moving.

The first thing to do at an accident is to remain calm. Take a deep breath and a good look around. Do not rush in because it is very likely that you are in immediate danger too. Park your car in a place that is visible to oncoming traffic and turn the hazard lights on. If it is dark, use your headlights to illuminate the

Dr Jo Deverill, Emergency Medicine Specialist

scene. Now find some help.

people are injured.

If there is another adult with you, you get them to stop traffic by signalling from the side of the road. As soon as you have a second helper, get them to do the same in the other direction.

Call 000. If you are using someone else’s phone, you don’t need to enter a passcode.

You are now by the side of the motorbike rider. He’s conscious and can talk. He says his back hurts. There is a very serious risk of a spinal injury so you should not move him. Leave him on his side with his helmet on, but lift the visor, undo the chin strap and support his head.

Tell him that help is on its way, and until then not to move.

Ask for ambulance. State your location as accurately as possible. Some information about your whereabouts is automatically provided to the operator, but this is only approximate. Say which direction you are travelling in, and the last exit you passed.

Tell the emergency medical dispatcher how many vehicles are involved, and how many

You can hear the sound of sirens. You did really well. You kept your head in a crisis.

And you make a mental note to book yourself - at the first opportunity - into a St John’s Ambulance first aid course. stjohnqld.com.au

Another driver has stopped and is helping the woman with the head injury. She remains in her driver’s seat and he is holding a towel to her head, putting pressure on the bleeding site.

T H E H E A LT H A N D L I F E S T Y L E D I R E C TO RY BEAUTY SERVICES

BEAUTY SERVICES

BED & BREAKFAST

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

COUNSELLING

THIS COULD BE YOU

JEWELLERY SERVICES

Gina's Beauty 0438 840 347 3A Cook Street Eumundi 4562 Off street parking

COMMUNITY INFO

www.cooroy.com.au

This could be

For all the latest information about Cooroy.

News, events calendar, attractions and a community & business directory.

your space

see our website

eumundigreen.com.au

JEWELLERY SERVICES

for details

LIFE ENHANCEMENT

MARKETS

MASSAGE

PET MINDING

PICTURE FRAMING

Pearls for Girls

Open 7 Days

Special deals for locals

95 Memorial Dr 5442 8778

www.pearlsforgirls.com.au

MOBILE VET SERVICE

Life Enhancement, Healing & Coaching

Siona Howard -­‐ 0417 625 282 www.inspirationalsanctuary.com.au admin@inspirationalsanctuary.com.au

PET BOARDING KENNELS 13 { T H E G R E E N

11 November 2015

RED DOG

PICTURE FRAMING High quality work at very affordable prices - Janice Allen, 71 Mount Eerwah road, Eerwahvale Ph 5442 8340 Mob 0411 630 878 Email reddogframes@westnet.com.au NOW AT OUR NEW ADDRESS ABOVE

To advertise visit www.eumundigreen.com.au/submit-a-directory-ad/ 13 { T H E G R E E N 17 February 2016

Living A HEALING jOURNEY Mick and Janet Millington made a huge lifestyle choice back in 1994. They needed to find a chemical free home, as Janet was suffering from a serious illness. So they uprooted their Sydney life and purchased 32 acres of degraded cattle land that sits between the rail line and the river just out of Eumundi village. Compacted and severely damaged by decades of water from the railway tunnels, the property had major erosion and fertility loss. Storm water runoff added to the damage by flooding the property from the huge catchment areas above the old corridor that had blasted through pipes creating deep gullies and seasonal swamplands.

The Millington’s took on the

Sacha Hamilton-MacLaren

challenge of transforming this traumatised property using many chemical free techniques and strategies. The couple came up with a very detailed plan with a view to establishing three main businesses: farm forestry, bamboo forestry and crayfish farming, as well as wanting to produce some of their own vegetables, meat and eggs. They set about learning all they could about chemical free forest establishment and fish production in the sub tropics.

They studied permaculture practices in earthworks, dam and pond construction. Janet participated in three master tree grower programs and studied

permaculture with Geoff Lawton and Bill Mollison.

the Coast to share with others living on the farm.”

The couple planted 300 cabinet trees; cedar, silky oak and eucalyptus, to establish the forestry business. Bamboo was an emerging industry in ‘94 and they planted in excess of 400 bamboo plants which grew perfectly in Coastal conditions.

Mick undertook a degree in Aquaculture and they developed their crayfish farm (which they’ve since sold on). Janet explained, “We learnt from some of the great teachers in the region and across Australia, by participating in courses and workshops and bringing experts to

Today the property has eight acres of registered farm forestry and six acres of riparian zone enhancement. There’s also regenerated forested areas and productive flats, orchard, bamboo groves, vegetable gardens and picturesque spots to relax and reflect.

Last month the Millington’s were awarded for their hard work when they became this year’s winners of the Sunshine Coast Council Living Smart Australia Day Award. This win has inspired the couple to open their farm for a day of workshops for others wanting improve the land of this region and are interested in their farming methods. Mick said, “We want to show people how you can resurrect degraded land and the methods to use,” he added “It’s all about the long history and the impediments along the way - working and studying full time - what we have today is quite extraordinary.”

Their 22 year journey healed both the land and the owners.

noosa

7 days

explore Noosa the easy way with the

ALL DAY PASS Janet and Mike Millington (centre) receive their Living Smart Australia Day award from Cr Greg Rogerson (left), Gillian Smith from the Sustainability Council, and Mayor Mark Jamieson.

T he Millington’s are hosting an Open Day on 26 February to share different techniques used in regeneration and a number of presenters will be speaking.

The event is invitation only but Janet and Mick are happy to arrange private tours for those looking to improve their own properties.

miltech@bigpond.com.

BOOK NO NEED TO

Or bookDAY one of ourPASS other great Noosa cruises: ALL

ECO CRUISE Tues & Thurs SUNSET CRUISE Tues to Sat BYO

glasses & ice provided

the natural noosa experience

5449 8442

14

EVERYDAY hop on at one of 7 stops on the river

{ T H E G R E E N 17 February 2016

the perfect pre-dinner cruise

noosaferry.com

Outdoors

N atu re N otes FOUR GREEN TREE FROGS In our immediate area there are four species of native tree frogs which are green, or mostly so. There are several more which are only partly green and more still that have no green colouration at all. Most of these “non-green” tree frogs are terrestrial and never climb up into trees or other vegetation.

They are called tree frogs because anatomically they belong to the world-wide family hylidae which includes all tree frogs. The Australian “branch” has the genus name “Litoria” and note that in all our native species the eye pupils are horizontal. The four local green (or mainly green) species are quite common in our gardens and where three or four of them are found in the same habitat, identification requires a closer look since the young of a large species may look very much like the adults of a smaller one.

Also, two of the four species are able to change colour to better blend into their surrounds.

The largest one of the green four is the one that is officially titled in reference books as “Green Tree Frog” (Litoria caerulea). Easy to identify, this

Kon Hepers

species grows to about 100 mm body length, has a “blunt” head, large pads on fingers and toes. They are green, sometimes buff above (dorsally) and granular white underneath (ventrally). Definitely our most placid frog. In wet weather they often call from hanging baskets, down-pipes and drains where they can live for years.

Next in size is the Orange-eyed Tree Frog (Litoria chloris), easily recognizable from its bright red/ orange eyes. These frogs are not so much garden inhabitants but prefer wet forests, especially those adjoined by open grasslands where the frogs breed in ephemeral pools during heavy rain. Overgrown road-side ditches are also a good habitat but they only vocalise during and immediately after very heavy rain. They grow to about 65 mm. Very acrobatic and our favourite frog!

Almost every garden would have a few Dainty Green Tree Frogs (Litoria gracilenta) hiding in trees and bushes. Inside the “stems” of palm fronds is a favourite place. This species has a lighter green dorsum

Dainty Green Tree Frogs, also named Litoria gracilenta.

Orange-eyed Tree Frog or Litoria chloris.

with upper arms and fingers bright lemon and the ventral side a paler lemon. They are also a placid frog and are not easily disturbed. On rainy nights these are often the ones you see hopping across the road. It’s a really beautiful frog that grows to about 45 mm. This species has two different calls: one is a muted low-key “moan” heard occasionally but in heavy rain they let loose and become the soprano component of the frog chorus.

including Eastern Dwarf Tree Frog (they grow to only 25 mm) and Eastern Sedge Frog. This species is not entirely green: it has a white and a brown streak from nose to shoulder.

Often they are not green at all and have a buff coloured dorsum. Our most common tree frog (Litoria fallax), loves to hide out in the little pools within bromeliads and similar plants, exactly where we are discouraged from having these mosquito breeding grounds.

Even in winter they announce their presence with a sharp “w-r-e-e-k” call which becomes a chorus on wet nights.

Also probably in every garden somewhere is the smallest of the four. This frog also has a number of common names

Clean Up Australia Day

Come On Noosa - Let's Go in 2016 Lend a hand on Sunday 6th March and help clean up Australia!

Volunteers needed to help Clean Up Noosa Biosphere Reserve and be a part of Clean Up Australia Day here in Noosa. You can help by registering at one of these sites from 8am to 11am on Sunday 6 March.

Please call in and register at one of the supervised sites at:

Green Tree Frog or Litoria caerulea.

Litoria fallax is also called Eastern Dwarf Tree Frog and Eastern Sedge Frog.

• Land clearing • Fire access tracks • Fence lines • Lantana infestations • Stump grinding • Trees and regrowth

Boreen Point Cooroy Cooran Eumundi Federal Kin Kin Kayak Noosa Laguna Lookout Noosa Heads

Apollonian Hotel Car Park opposite the Butter Factory Rec Club grounds Napier Rd opposite toilets Federal State School Community Hall at Gympie Tce Noosaville (Kayaks available) Reception at Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas Weyba Esplanade near footbridge and A W Dan Park in Cooyar St

Noosa Woods Noosa Junction Noosaville Noosa North Shore Peregian Beach Pomona Sunrise Beach Sunshine Beach Tewantin Weyba Downs

Woods bay picnic area at the ‘J’ Thomas St. Boat ramp First Cutting (allow for tides) Surf Club Memorial Hall Shopping Centre Surf Club Doonella St Boat Ramp and Wooroi day use area in Tewantin Forest Cnr Eumarella Rd & Tidswell Rd

Your help will be much appreciated and you can join us for a free burger and cold drink at Noosaville Lions Park afterwards. Volunteers should wear enclosed shoes, hat, gloves and sunscreen and bring a bottle of water.

For more information please phone NICA on 5449 9650.

Sponsored in Noosa by:

Call Tanya or Sash

Call Sash & Tanya

0412 020 789 15

{ T H E G R E E N 17 February 2016

Outdoors BUSHCARE VOLUNTEERING

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

Amber Grimley

Kim Morris, Bushland Conservation Management

I have found that volunteering has been one of the most satisfying things that I have done for my wellbeing. Being a new mother, I needed to be able to remain connected to the community which is sometimes hard when you are giving so much to your little ones. Volunteering is something that we only seem to have time for when we are retired or out of work. However some volunteer opportunities, like bushcare, is perfect for school age children.

Nuts about the bunya nut

The icing on the volunteering cake, for me, was the recent Australia Day award that I received in the sustainability category for my contribution to the Eumundi Bushcare Group.

How wonderful and what a huge surprise this was! It is great to know that our little group has community support. However, without the support of our volunteers the group would

not have come about, so this award is also a reflection of their passion and support. Also Council supports us through their Community Nature Conservation Program, and we thank them.

EUMUNDI FIRIES REPORT Duncan Sayers, Eumundi 1st officer Pictured here is Clive Solidway.

His name has been changed to protect his true identity because Cleve - ahem, I mean Clive - is insane. Here he is after lugging a fire-fighting backpack full of water up steep, burning country, in roasting conditions and yet he is still smiling. Or is that a manic grin … whatever, we can see teeth so I’m calling it a smile.

Certifying Clive’s insanity is that he isn’t being paid for this. He is a volunteer. He dropped everything to head out and fight fires on someone else’s land for no monetary reward.

So where does that smile come from? Can’t put it down to pyromania, he’s putting the fire out. Hero complex – unlikely. The money he’s saving on gym fees – yep. Perhaps it is that odd combination of helping out your community, and getting a strange sense of fun to go with your quiet satisfaction. Or maybe Clive is actually mad!

During my time on the Bunya Mountains I observed how the Brushtail possums absolutely loved feasting on these beautiful nuts which is something I have adopted for my own wildlife care of Possums and always have a supply in my freezer to supplement my Brushtail possums while in rehabilitation.

Council put up a new sign for us recently at the Sunken Garden which informs locals about our work and we can update working bee dates. Check it out!

The next Eumundi Bushcare Group working bee in on Sunday 28 February, 9.30am to 12pm, morning tea provided at the Sunken Garden, Pacey St.

There was plenty of practical, local patriotism on display at the recent Invasion/Australia Day awards ceremony. Volunteers were recognized for their enormous contributions in many areas of our community. Our fearless leaders in Canberra have famously asked us whether we are lifters or leaners: seems like there’s plenty of lifting going on in our little town. You’re all completely bonkers – keep it up.

Every year from December through to March the Bunya Cones are crashing to the ground, with a bumper crop every three years.

Many years ago I was lucky enough to live and work on the Bunya Mountains. My spare time was spent walking the National Park trails, wildlife spotting and my determination to be a wildlife carer and work in the environmental field really took off. The first botanical name I ever learnt was the Bunya Pine: Araucaria bidwillii which was named after John Bidwill the botanist who first recorded this species.

These football sized cones will come crashing through the branches to land heavily on the ground and can cause serious injury to anyone standing below. Inside these cones are many segments containing the bunya nuts.

The chef on the mountains would have us open up the nuts with a guillotine and he would grate them into his fillings for chicken kiev and pop a roasted nut

16

on top for decoration. They are often enjoyed traditionally in a pot of salted boiling water and the shell splits slightly. Another popular way is to roast them and add a little butter or garlic butter. They can also be grated into baking and the Aboriginal people would grind them into a powder to make bread. I find the nut similar to a chestnut with a potato starchy texture. These nuts are extremely good for you, very high in protein, fibre and complex carbohydrates and also magnesium and potassium.

{ T H E G R E E N 17 February 2016

A very special event in cultural history is the Bunya Bunya festival, a gathering of many Aboriginal tribes who would come great distances along the Bunya trail to the Bunya Mountains, the largest stand of Bunya Pines found anywhere in the world. The tribesmen would camp for months: feasting, trading, exchanging information and performing ceremonies.

There is now a Bunya Mountains Murri Ranger program that ensures places of traditional significance are restored and maintained. Another important smaller feast was also held locally in the Blackall ranges at Baroon Pocket.

The Bunya Pine is an essential food source to many native animals such as cockatoos, possums and rodents and holds a truly special significance for our local indigenous community.

Outdoors COMPOSTING

Rob Birse, Biodynamic gardener

In this first article for 2016, I’d like to discuss composting. I have to confess at the outset that I LOVE making compost! To me, composting is a truly alchemical process – it’s intensely satisfying to create new, wonderful, lifeenhancing substance out of decaying waste matter and it really isn’t difficult once you’ve learnt the few keys to success.

Well-made compost, particularly if it has benefitted from the addition of the six biodynamic herbal compost preparations which guide the breakdown process, is the most powerful fertiliser I’ve ever used! It is an ideal way to produce large quantities of humus, that magical substance so crucial in enabling plants to access nutrients from the soil.

Compost is also chock full of microorganisms which bring our soils to life. If our soil is hungry to begin with, we will need to apply a reasonable quantity of compost initially, however I’ve found that as my soils improve, I need to add less and less in subsequent applications . We just need to give a stimulant to

the microorganisms, which are busy creating humus in the soil.

Because a properly functioning compost heap is a living organism, it needs to incorporate the four elements of life, acknowledged since Ancient Greece: Earth, Water, Air and Fire (Warmth). Generating fire in the heap is crucial to the breakdown process. The other three elements need to be adequately addressed to generate the heat.

Earth This is all the materials we use for the heap. Successful compost needs a mix of c arbonaceous (C) material: dry grass, straw, cane mulch, chipped prunings; and nitrogenous (N) material: manures, fresh greens, green hay, vegetable scraps; in the approximate ratio of 25C to 1N. Because the C:N ratio of the various ingredients can vary considerably depending on their age and storage, it becomes a bit of an intuitive thing when it comes to quantities! For example, if you have access to plenty of fresh manure, you

would need to add more carbon material to balance it, with not too much extra fresh green material. Similarly, if you only have aged manures use plenty of fresh greens or possibly a legume hay like lucerne. Don’t be afraid to put citrus scraps or onion skins into the heap, unless you have really unbalanced quantities of these, they cause no problems at all. Balance is the key!

Water Having adequate moisture levels in all the ingredients going into the heap is crucial and probably the most common cause of poor breakdown I see in people’s heaps. Pre-soak any dry ingredients prior to building your heap, as it is almost impossible, apart from a tropical downpour, to properly wet a dry heap! My preferred method is to soak them in a wheelbarrow or bathtub until wetted through. This is water efficient and can be quick.

Air Living organisms need to breathe, so ensure adequate ventilation. A well-functioning

Protect your home and your family’s health Joanne and Russell Bryan (pictured) are Queenslanders who have partnered with family from a water damage restoration, allied health and aged services industry background to form Ausclimate.

Premium dehumidifiers and air purifiers are what Ausclimate is all about. They stand by their motto of “Best service, best quality and best prices”. Priding themselves on their old fashioned ‘customer service’, Joanne notes, “We believe in treating people the way we’d like to be treated ourselves”.

This reputation is backed by numerous happy customers on consumer websites such as Australia’s productreview.com.au

model type for your safety and confidence.

®

SENSITIVE CHOICE

The beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland has it’s own special climate with wet and humid conditions, making it difficult to keep the home dry and free from mould, dust-mites and general dampness issues. Many of these problems can be fixed with an Ausclimate dehumidifier, as approved by the National Asthma Council.

There is still quite a lot I would like to cover to really finish off the topic of composting, so I’ll continue in a subsequent article.

If anyone has specific questions they would like addressed in that article please send them to the editor for forwarding on to me.

Also, I am happy to run a workshop on composting at Sunspace café if there is sufficient interest. Please contact the café directly if you are interested. Until next time, happy gardening. sunspaceinfo@gmail.com

national asthma council sensitive choice approved

SUPPORTING A ST HM A CARE

Call Joanne and Russell and experience their personal touch today. They will happily discuss your individual needs and circumstances, helping select the right solution for you with delivery free to your home.

Mention the Eumundi Green for a bonus ‘Digital Climate Gauge’ with any purchase. They confidently stand by their products, service and prices as the best ‘Australia-wide’, backed by a 2-year full replacement warranty.

For more information, call Joanne & Russell on 0422 008 777 or visit the website at www.ausclimate.com.au

heap should not be generating bad smells! If so, it is an indication that the heap has become anaerobic and needs to be opened up to allow more oxygen to enter.

mould? allergies? dampness?...

is your air making you sick? dust? asthma? hayfever?...

Your solution for a cleaner, dryer & healthier indoor climate

Many of us also suffer from breathing problems like asthma, allergies and hayfever. Airborne viruses and bacteria can also pose great health risks. Many have found high quality air purifiers to be a great help.

get in touch with Joanne & Russell today

Joanne & Russell have taken the extra step of using independent Queensland accredited compliance inspectors to thoroughly test each

email: russell@ausclimate.com.au 0422 008 777 phone: shop online @

17

{ T H E G R E E N 17 February 2016

ausclimate.com.au

healthy indoor climate solutions

dehumidifiers & air-purifiers

Letters FOR LOVE OF LAOS

nominated for the Young Achievers Award in the recent Eumundi Australia Day Awards.

Malu now has a passion to help the tribal people in Laos, who are among the poorest in the world. He will travel by foot from near Luang Prabang, for many days through the jungle, to reach the hill tribes and hopes to find ways of improving their quality of life without effecting or changing their culture. Safe drinking water is likely their most urgent need.

My son Malu McDonald is completing his schooling at Noosa Pengari Steiner School this year and for his Year 12 independent project he has chosen to research the culture and way of life of the ethnic minorities living in the hill tribes of Laos.

Malu visited Laos for his first overseas holiday with his family in 2012, where he fell in love with the country and the welcoming, happy and generous people and became interested in the little known tribal culture of the hill tribes.

His second overseas holiday to New Zealand in November 2014 ended in tragedy when his van of school friends collided with a truck. 2015 was an extremely difficult year, yet managed to complete two Headstart University courses at USC, having won the University of the Sunshine Coast’s first ‘Rise, and Shine’ award and received a distinction in Scientific Research Methods. He was also

If you wish to support Malu, he has set up a Go Fund Me page gofundme. com/malulaoproject. Even the smallest donation will make a big difference to the lives of those living in the hill tribes of Laos. On Sunday 28 February he will be fundraising at the Sunspace Cafe market day from 8.30am to 1.30pm before leaving for his adventures on 8 March.

Cara McDonald, Doonan.

W H Y M O T O R I S T S G E T A N G RY This is what we have to put up with everyday going to work (refer to pic top right) on Eumundi Range Rd and Sunrise Rd [cyclists]! And they wonder why motorists get angry at them. Sometimes there are groups of 10 or more taking up the road. These roads are listed in visitor maps as bike riding roads, but it’s not safe to do so. They need a bike lane to be safer. The last week has been ok (but it has been raining).

Kez, Eumundi Range Rd, Eumundi.

NOTICES Rent Room to sublet in Cooroy at the Harmony Wellness Centre.

Price & hours / days negotiable.

Contact Kim on 0416 021 879.

Wanted Chef wanted at Imperial Hotel.

Exp essential. Apply with Resume: imperialhoteleumundi@gmail.com.

Wanted New team member required at CIA! Exp front of House/barista. Send resume with refs: ciacoffeeshop@gmail. com Have a lost pet or something to give away to a good home? Send through brief details and we’ll print or post on FB for free. editor@eumundigreen.com.au

FEB Community Calendar MON

1 Eumundi Playgroup 9.00-11.00am

8 EDCA meeting, 7pm, Joe’s Waterhole Eumundi Playgroup 9.00-11.00am 15 Eumundi Playgroup 9.00-11.00am

22

TUE

2 Eumundi

volunteer fire fighters, 7pm CWA craft morning

9

CWA meeting, 10am North Arm SS P&C, 6.30pm

16 Eumundi SS

P&C, 7pm CWA craft morning

23

WED

THU

3

4

SUN

5

6

7

11

10 Artisan

table, 5pm, Imperial Hotel Eumundi World Cinema, 6.45pm

12

13

14

20

21

Rotary Club 6pm, CWA Hall

17

18

19

Rotary Club 6pm, CWA Hall

EHA’s meeting

24

25

Verrierdale Full Moon Dance, 7pm

26

Rotary “Pride of Work” presentation Joe’s Waterhole, 5.30pm 1

SAT

Rotary Club 6pm, CWA Hall

Eumundi Playgroup 9.00-11.00am

29

FRI

2

3

Eumundi Playgroup 9.00-11.00am

18

{ T H E G R E E N 17 February 2016

27 Verrierdale

fire brigade, 2pm Eumundi Drive-in 5.30pm

28 Eumundi

Bushcare, 9.30am Kids bookclub, 11am Berkelouw

Content deadline Mondays

School holidays

Advertising deadline Tuesday

Public holidays

Circulation dates

Market days

the GREEN directory AIRCONDITIONING

BUILDING SERVICES

Airconditioning Sales & Design Domestic & Commercial

Ph 5455 6505

Designed Homes Extensions Renovations Stables & studios Locally based

QBSA 730735 Refrigerant Trading AU06236

Ph Brad 0407 226 299 E: toobellahomes@bigpond.com

CARPET CLEANING

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

sales@lagunabayair.com.au

BUILDING SERVICES

LOCAL BUILDER ALISTAIR McBAIN I can fix your step or build you a deck, or even a house!

Nothing is too small or too hard Quotes any day of the week Registered Builder for 30 years

0418 366 365 BSA: 1249902

step.char@bigpond.com FULLY INSURED

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

CARPET CLEANING

Fully insured - Free quotes

Ph Wade 0403 311 134

Call 0414

227 471 FREE QUOTES

PLUMBING/GAS FITTING

MOWING & SLASHING

Graeme Back

0438 160 336

REMOTE CONTROL MOWING

Servicing all areas

• Mow slopes up to 60 degrees • Flail mower1300mm wide cut • 10 X faster than brushcutting

PROPERTY SERVICES

Call Sash & Tanya

0412 020 789

STORAGE SERVICES

A1

Storage Eumundi

Solar Power Specialists

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

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

Boats • Trailers • Trucks • Containers

THIS COULD BE YOU

TREE SERVICES

WASTE WATER SERVICES

your space

see our website

for details

Gr o

eumundigreen.com.au

w

u yo

rb

e ss usin

with

Find us on

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

for details

eumundigreen.com.au

PROPERTY SERVICES

20 years exp, fully insured, reliable service

THIS COULD BE YOU

General • Caravans • Furniture • Cars

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

This could be

see our website

Ph/Fax 5442 8122 Enquiries Paul 0409 470 399

Maintenance • Installations • Residential • Commercial

EVERYTHNG TREES - EVERYTHING ARBORICULTURAL FREE QUOTES

your space

Water Deliveries All Excavation • Mowing & Slashing COMPLETE PROPERTY SERVICES

www.plumbtekplumbing.com.au

Elec Cont. Lic. No. 72511 CEC Accred. A4854167

This could be

Call Darrel: 0457 001 251

Plumber, Drainer & Gasfitter

Tony & Melinda Morrissey

THIS COULD BE YOU

All Slopes

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

SOLAR POWER

SLASHING

EXCAVATION

Assorted Buckets • Tilt Hitch • Augers • Rock Grab

Steep Slopes & Acreage Mowing

QBCC 1129822

laner27@bigpond.net.au Q BSA 1081269

3.5 Tonne Excavator, Bobcat & Level Bar 10m Tipper, 2.5 Tonne Roller, PT30 Positrack

WS SLASHING

all aSpeCtS of plumbing drainage and gaS fitting www.acgplumbingexcavations.com.au

Call Chris on 0408 068 341

Ph Steven 0411 210 302

5 ft slasher - 4WD tractor with 4 in 1 bucket loader

Servicing Sunshine Coast • All Work Guaranteed • NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

• Stone • 2pac • Melamine • Glass

EXCAVATION

MOWING & SLASHING

PLUMBING/GAS FITTING

Cabinet - Design Construct Install • Kitchens • Robes • Vanities • Laundry

Mates Rates

Call Franz Ph 0400 474 940 EXCAVATION

CABINET CONSTRUCTION

Ph 5442 8627

This could be

your space

see our website

for details

eumundigreen.com.au

WATER SERVICES

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

We hand deliver 4350 copies to letterboxes, cafes, shops and schools, and every market stall at Eumundi Markets We have an unrivalled, loyal readership and are read from cover to cover.

Our readers keep back issues for reference and to share with visitors and family The Green - Eumundi & Hinterland is a not-for-profit fortnightly magazine made by the community for the community.

We don’t print free advertorial but real content by locals D O W N L O A D O U R M E D I A K I T AT E U M U N D I G R E E N . C O M . A U O R E M A I L E D I T O R @ E U M U N D I G R E E N . C O M . A U

19 { TDirectory H E G R E E N 17 February To advertise in the Green visit2016eumundigreen.com.au

puzzled about property management?

let hinternoosa put the pieces together ent

r for

sed

lea

ent

r for

Our Property Management team focus on a high level of standards for both Owners and Tenants, understanding what is important in the management of your property, and taking the stress out of caring for your investment so you can relax and enjoy the more important things in life.

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 Jaimi today.

jaimi farrow

property manager p: 07) 5447 7000 | e: rentals@hinternoosa.com.au

07075447 30 St maple 54477000 7000 www.hinternoosa.com.au sold@hinternoosa.com.au 30 Maple Cooroyst, cooroy