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Notes Editor’s note ...

A cycle of change can be a hard thing for a small community.

People leave, new people move in, businesses close then new ones open. We’re a small, tightknit region; we take it personally if a shop fails or moves or a family leaves. But change can also be invigorating and encourage new growth with fresh enthusiasm.

I seem to be meeting lots of people moving to our area – leaving city life and searching for a good community in a beautiful pocket. And a number of new business ventures are opening – with word on the street that there’s more on the horizon.

I’ve also heard a few people moan that the creative life force of Eumundi has died, that locals don’t support small business cont’d on pg 8

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Eumundi’s CWA ladies lovely in blue.

Photo: Sacha Hamilton-MacLaren.

SACHA HAMILTON-MACL AREN editor@eumundigreen.com.au PO Box 482, Eumundi 4562 ECCO thanks the volunteers who contributed over 100 hours production, collation and delivery work for the last issue of The Green Proofreading: Bronwen Pearson, Hamish Cameron, Anthony WynneHoelscher & Sacha HamiltonMacLaren.

Kerrie Bryant-Adams

Chamber report

Clio Kross

Ignite English

Brooke Flood

Police report

Indigo Whyatt

Ignite English

Find us on facebook at facebook.com/ eumundigreen

Kelly Edgar

NASS success

the GREEN Valda Andrews

Food

Jock Howard

Solar farm project

Helen Hepburn

Nature notes

Kim Morris

Bushcare

Rob Birse

Garden

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Notes THE IN-HOUSE GREEN TEAM Editor, advertising, chief writer

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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% 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 Bonnie Jenkins. bonniejenkins.com.au 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!

From this. . .

Home deliver The Green in “Eumundi 110”

to THIS! Channelling our history.

Every second Thursday, if you’ve got an hour to spare, there are about 100 homes in the new housing estates at the northern rn end of Memorial Drive (just before the Showgrounds) that need their letterboxes stuffed with some Green goodness. We will pay a cash honorarium to someone who is able to commit to this.

Last week, Mayor Mark Jamieson and Crs Greg Rogerson and Steve Robinson (pictured right) cut the ribbon on our new Eumundi Range Rd Bridge.

As many Eumundi folk will recall, originally it was planned that this bridge would be standard concrete and steel construction with no bearing to our built environment history.

But, after community consultation, ation, Council upscaled its committment to this piece of infrastructure and we now have a bridge that will not only serve our traffic needs for the next 100 years, but also has recycled timbers from the old bridge re-purposed into a lovely new welcome sign as well as a delightful rest area. The pedestrian / bikeway’s distinctive hardwood capped balustrade features a bright ochre colour that refects the rare Pycnoporus Coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) fungus found in this part of Maroochy River.

Think of it as a fun new paper round!

And, we are seeking more carpark volunteers

If you are part of a community organisation that seeks a reliable means of raising funds for any worthwhile project - for a minimum 2 hour shift, you’ll be fully trained and your group can earn $22 per volunteer / per hour greeting visitors to the markets and helping them park their car on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. No experience necessary!

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For more information contact Richard now! carparking@ eumundicco.com.au

Working for the community!

Business

M a rket Spot lig ht HE AVENLY BLOOMS Clio Kross and Indigo Whyatt, Year 4 ESS Ignite English.

Where the flowers are bright and the sweet scent of roses fill the air is where you’ll find Nat Evans in her gorgeous garden.

Heavenly Blooms is a wedding florist and stall at the Original Eumundi Markets with all of the flowers your heart could desire.

Inspiration fills the air from the bottom of the stem to the top of the petals. Nat said that, “It comes from the change of nature and all of the trees dancing in the wind.”

This gifted florist is pleased with her beautiful business and enjoys watching how people feel when they leave with her stunning bouquets. Nat finds floristry a pleasure because exquisite flower arrangements are her passion. She also loves to help couples create their dream weddings with her wild and different bouquets. Nat picks most of her flowers from her Verrierdale garden. She loves roses and her favourite

colours to use are vibrant purples, light maroons and yellows. She finds inspiration in her mother’s garden and on rare occasions will also pick flowers from there.

Nat’s choice of floristry is what really inspires us. Her whimsical bunches are colourful and beautifully created. Nat’s passion for flowers is reflected in her arrangements, as each bouquet and posy is unique and often displayed in recycled jars wrapped in lace and fabric remnants. Indigo shared, “I love arranging flowers and I hope I have a florist shop which is as wonderful as hers.” heavenlyblooms.com.au.

Eudlo photographer Bonnie Jenkins captured Eumundi model Amber Mitchell (formerly of the Bean Shot in the Park coffee cart), with Nat Evan’s Heavenly Blooms bouquet, in the grounds of a private, tropical garden on Sunrise Rd. bonniejenkins.com.au.

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Business E U M U N D I C H A M B E R B R E A K FA S T Kerrie Bryant-Adams, ECC Secretary This month’s Chamber Breakfast Briefing was well supported with 33 members and guests attending the business briefing at Unrefined. Host Kym Sheppard owner/operator of Unrefined provided guests with a delicious breakfast as well as an update on her changing business model.

Kym has some amazing plans and will re-open the café again shortly. She has been busy in the kitchen though, providing packaged meals to external customers who need some TLC when it comes to their food preparation.

For those with some specific dietary requirements, Unrefined certainly caters for those needs and is a welcome addition to the Eumundi business community.

G E T TE CH S AV Y AT THE L I B R A RY Tech Help, Noosaville Library

and privacy online. Free.

Bookings required.

Tues 17 May, 2-3pm.

Free Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android (phone and tablet) and Linux advice, Cooroy Library

Each informal session includes a ten minute tutorial followed by an open tech help session where you can ask questions important to you. All abilities are catered for. Bring your own device.

Free. No bookings required.

Tech Savvy Intro to online shopping and banking, Noosaville Library Eumundi’s new Officer-inCharge, Sergeant Brooke Flood. overall community.

Guests also met our new Officer-in-Charge Sergeant Brooke Flood who spoke on her role at the Eumundi Police Station, the new staffing arrangements and opening hours. Looks like we will see a greater police presence in Eumundi and a police station which has regular hours and administration support.

Guest speakers this month were Louis Formosa and daughter Louise Formosa who each spoke about proposed developments in Eumundi. Louis spoke on the retirement complex at the southern end of Memorial Drive.

Louise spoke in depth about the business history surrounding the markets, the business incubator ECCO General Manager at Eumundi Square and the Anthony Wynne-Hoelscher proposed development at the spoke about the RV welcome “Top of Town”, the northern pack and how Eumundi end of Memorial Drive. Louise businesses can get involved. provided guests with a snapshot If you would like to participate of the development. The site in this promotional campaign, consists of a number of parcels, please contact Anthony directly including the old Buttery gm@eumundicco.com.au. A big Factory. The exciting plans were thank you to all our members revealed but of course there are for continuing to support the a few hurdles to cover off with Chamber.

Council and other stakeholders.

One particular sticky point is Next business breakfast with the proposed Napier Roadwill incorporate the Annual Cook Street Roundabout which General Meeting as well as is very much needed given the a guest speaker on Friday access to Eumundi State School.

27 May at The Fig Tree It is a common occurrence to Restaurant. see parents and small children trying to meander across this busy intersection without the assistance of traffic calming or pedestrian crossings. The Formosa Family certainly has some challenges ahead but they have a vision that will Photos: Anthony Wynne-Hoelscher only improve the town for visitors, Louis Formosa spoke about EDCA’s proposed residents and the retirement complex.

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Thur 19 May, 9.30 – 11am.

In this session, learn how easy and convenient it is to shop and bank online, discuss why online banking is safe and secure, and how you can save time when you pay bills online. Also learn how to browse, buy and sell using websites such as eBay. Free.

Bookings required.

One on One Computer Help, Cooroy Library Tues 24 May, 9:30am-1pm.

Volunteer tutors will help you with the skills you need - whether business related or for personal computer. Free.

No bookings required.

Facebook Security, Noosaville Library Wed 25 May 10 -11.30am.

Come along to a cybersafe Facebook lesson. Learn the Facebook security settings and explain how they can be used to ensure your safety

Every Wed, 10am -1pm.

Book in for free one-onone advice with volunteer Rick. One hour sessions are available every Wednesday.

Free. Bookings required.

Introduction to Twitter, Cooroy Library, Wed 25 May, 2–3pm.

It’s Families month at Noosa Library Service. Come along to a 1 hour session at Noosaville Library and learn how to use your tablet to connect with your family through twitter. Learn about hashtags, handles and much much more. Free. Bookings required.

Tech Savvy Seniors - Intro to Smart Phones, Cooroy Library, Wed 18 May, 10am-12pm.

Learn the basics of how to navigate around a smartphone with a touchscreen, turn the phone on and off, make and receive calls, add a contact and look up a contact, and adjust volume. Also learn briefly about apps, what they are and how to download them.

Free. Bookings required. libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au/ technology-tutorials

MARKET FRIENDS JOIN FORCES Friends Kelly Parry (pictured) and Wendy McCall who both had stalls at the pavilion market, have joined forces to showcase their crafts in a new pop-up shop on Memorial Drive next to the Art Bank, which is open every day except Tuesdays.

Wendy makes her own fragrant soy candles and Kelly is a travel photographer. When asked to describe her subject matter Kelly explained, “With travelling, I love to capture the vibrancy of a place so other people can see what it’s like.”

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Community SUNSHINE COAST EMBRACES SOLAR The Sunshine Coast Council announced that the 15MW solar farm, covering 24 hectares of Council owned land at Valdora (located between North Arm, Verrierdale and Yandina Creek), has been given the green light and Downer Utilities awarded the tender. Mayor Mark Jamieson said Council is planning to offset its entire electricity consumption from green energy by 2017 and is striving to become the nation’s first local government to build a utility scale, grid-connected solar farm. “[This] will be the biggest solar farm in Queensland - and the fifth largest solar farm in the nation,” the Mayor said.

“That includes our administration buildings, swimming pools, performance venues and community centres, our holiday parks, libraries, galleries and our sport facilities,” Mayor Jamieson explained.

Jock Howard, owner of Eumundi’s SPS Energy, explained that this project demonstrates the cost effectiveness of generating and transporting energy on a third party

distributor and is a precedent for further opportunities at a local and national scale.

“This outcome required the cooperation of both Energex and Diamond Energy to overcome considerable regulatory roadblocks and financial risk management - but proves what can be achieved with good will from all parties.”

Mr Howard added, “With the roadblocks clearly identified it should now prove possible to amend regulations and legislation to lower the obstacles for entry to other proponents and hopefully lead to the reticulation of privately generated power within precincts, towns and cities.”

Division 9 Cr Stephen Robinson, who is responsible for the Economic Development and Innovation Portfolio, said the initiative would provide real savings for council and ratepayers. “Naturally any savings forecast includes the up-front build costs, in addition to the ongoing operational costs for the farm,” Cr Robinson said.

An artist’s impression of the proposed Valdora Solar Farm.

Jock Howard contends that the Coast has few natural assets that can create more jobs. “We have sunshine, agriculture and tourism.

Without coal or metalliferous ores in commercial quantities - no heavy industry or transport hub - the Sunshine Coast has to look to other forms of industry to slow the export of youth and talent by providing value-add industries.”

Mr Howard maintains the Valdora Solar Farm development will push the region into a leading position in the race to

nurture clean-tech industries, helped by the area’s branding as clean, green and sustainable.

Six years ago, when the project was first mooted, Jock Howard was interviewed by Channel 7 at Valdora and stated that the project was ahead of its time, optimistic and bound to encounter hurdles. “I also indicated that the elegant logic of solar energy would ultimately prevail - I would love to see a copy of the tape because I think I could then prove I told you so!”

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Community B R I D G E O F F I C I A L LY F I N I S H E D

EUMUNDI POLICE UPDATE Sergeant Brooke Flood Ph 5442 8222 I would like to introduce myself. My name is Sergeant Brooke Flood. I am the newly appointed officer in charge of Eumundi Police Station.

I am thrilled to obtain this position and be a part of this fantastic community. I moved to Eumundi about two weeks ago from Tara, where I was the officer in charge of police for the past three years. I completed my first year of policing in Noosa, and have served in Kingaroy, Emerald, Cunnamulla and Dalby.

From left: Cr Greg Rogerson, Mayor Mark Jamieson and Cr Steve Robinson.

Eumundi Range Road’s revamped bridge and new town welcome sign was officially recently with Mayor Mark Jamieson, Division 10 Councillor Greg Rogerson and Division 9 Councillor Steve Robinson officiating, along with community group representatives in attendance.

The whole structure cost $1,650,000 to complete.

Eumundi Community Combined Organisation (ECCO) manager

I have moved here with my partner Jason who is a builder, and my three children who are attending Eumundi State School. If you have any queries or concerns you would like to discuss, please feel free to call the station.

Anthony Wynne-Hoelscher said, “How great to see the outcome of the community and Council working together to create a new bridge that channels that ol’ Eumundi spirit”.

Eumundi Police Station is undergoing a few changes over the next couple of months. We are presently in the process of being upgraded from a two officer station to a four officer station. Senior Constable Craig Hughes

has recently transferred to Eumundi Police from Nambour, Senior Constable Blair Doran will continue at Eumundi and a fourth officer will commence duty in the coming month. Our Administrative Officer Fiona will be opening our counter on Mondays, Tuesdays and every second Friday. If you attend the station and the counter is closed, please use the blue phone on the front wall and speak to our call takers.

Although the front counter of the station is not open at all times, police are ALWAYS available for jobs requiring police attention. If you contact the police station and an officer in not in the station, the phone call will be diverted through to Maroochydore Communications who will pass your information onto one of us, either to attend to your call right away or to attend at a later negotiated time. You will ALWAYS get a response to any serious or life threatening jobs as a priority.

COMMUNITY NEWS 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.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 6pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 2pm 9am - Noon 8

The Eumundi Blackmarket showcases indigenous culture and craft on the last Friday of every month, 11am-5pm at the Pavillion markets, 80 Memorial Dr. Offering unique gifts, good tucker, educational resources, celebrate country with seasonal blooms, meet amazing friendly, people. A SevGen’s & 3E project. terri@sevgen.com.au Belli Hall’s next old-timedance is on Sat 21 May, 7.30 pm at 1170 Kenilworth Rd, Belli Park. With live music by local band, Sunshine Swing and all ages and experience cont’d from pg 3 or artisans anymore. To that I say – bah humbug! Give the community what they want and they’ll back you. Create a space they love to hang out and they’ll go there. But we’re also not the big smoke, we’re never going to be able to support a

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welcome, $14, $5 students, children free with supper included. This dance will be in support of the Cancer Council appeal, and we will be raffling a hand-crafted quilt donated by a local artisan. Tickets at the door. Belli Hall is an alcohol free venue. Margaret, 5447 0175 or bellihall.com.

Verrierdale’s April Full Moon Dance, with OKA, Dubbaray and Tea Society, Oztix sold out very quickly with the 100 tickets held at the door going within 30 minutes.

Facebook: Full Moon Dance.

buzzing metropolis, our pockets aren’t full of doubloons. If expectations, enthusiasm and need are in sync, shops and markets stalls find success – even if success means we lose them to a bigger premise in Noosa one day.

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Photography

Jacinta Booth, Eumundi.

Here’s some pics from the service today.

Kind Regards, Kita Lawrence, Eumundi, I N S P I

Leo Wiles, Eumundi

Arts A PA S S I O N F O R FUSION GLASS

A RT N E WS next to the old bakery on Memorial Drive which celebrates Eumundi’s creative heart. This Artisan collective is the collaboration of local artists offering their handmade pieces such as: cards, soaps, soy wax candles, reed diffusers, crystals, jewellery, terrariums and original artworks.

Annie McDonald is sharing her 30 year love for fused, kiln fired glass with an exhibition of her craft at the Imperial Hotel, Memorial Dr in Eumundi, on Sat 21 May, 10am – 5pm. “I have had many exhibitions over the years and I am really excited about having one in Eumundi, the home of great artists.”

Facebook: Kiln Fired Glassware.

Penny’s Mud ‘n Metal ceramic studio in Doonan is holding a full day chook workshop on Sat 28 May from 9.30am – 4pm.

You’ll make quirky chicken, rooster, creature or totem masks ready for firing. Bring lunch to share and any ideas.

Penny will supply everything else. $120, booking essential. pennysmudnmetal.com A new artisan shop is opening

Starry Nights Eumundi Drive-in at the Eumundi Showgrounds, Black Stump Rd presents a special screening in commemoration of the “dearly beloved” music and pop culture icon Prince on Friday 27 May from 5pm. The Prince Tribute Night will feature music videos followed by cult movie Purple Rain (M). $20 per car pre-sale or $25 at the gate.

Candy bar on site with pizza, popcorn, lollies and drinks. starrynights.com.au.

ADFAS Noosa welcomes visitors to its next monthly lecture by Klimt specialist Tim Stimson, on Saturday 21 May at 3.45pm, at St Mary’s Church, 17 William St, Tewantin. The leader of the Vienna Secession, Gustav Klimt is renowned for his ornate, opulent murals and paintings of femme fatales which captured the decadence and sensuality of the 19th century. Visitors $25. Bookings essential. noosa@adfas.org.au.

Membership packages for the inaugural Noosa International Film Festival are now available.

The festival runs from Thurs 3 to Sun 6 November and will showcase new release films.

Screening venues include: BCC Event Cinema in Noosa Junction, The J Theatre Noosa, Eumundi School of Arts Hall, Cooroy State School and the Majestic Theatre in Pomona. niff.com.au.

May MOVIE NIGHT My Sweet Pepper Land: 2013 French-German film.

Director: Huner Saleem.

Starring: Korkmaz Arslan as Baran, Golshifteh Farahani as Govend and Suat Usta as Reber.

Wednesday 18 May 6:40pm 2016 Annual Memberships available or come along as our guest.

Membership includes monthly feature film + shorts Every 3rd Wednesday February - December Eumundi School of Arts Hall Gourmet supper and dessert, BYO drinks

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Kids NASS EXCELS

Kelly Edgar, NASS Principal

North Arm State School (NASS) recently received a congratulatory email from The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority’s (ACARA) CEO Mr Robert Randall. His email highlighted the magnitude of the school’s National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) gains in Reading and Numeracy, as the students progressed from Year 3 to Year 5, compared to similar schools.

This year, NASS was one of only twenty-one schools in Queensland to achieve official recognition for the accelerated growth in their students’ results.

Mr Randall congratulated myself and the school community for our significant achievements in both Reading and Numeracy.

Mr Randall said that NASS had been identified by using four main pieces of data: the

substantial growth in NAPLAN scores compared to previous years, schools with similar students based on the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) level, other students at similar NAPLAN average score start points and 70% or greater of the Year 3 cohort in 2013 sitting the test again in Year 5 in 2015.

As ACARA is responsible for Australia’s national reporting program (NAPLAN), to receive this acknowledgement from Mr Randall confirming that our school is demonstrating substantially above average gains in our NAPLAN results was news that I was thrilled to share with my school community.

Although I can’t pinpoint any one contributing factor, the last few years we have had a major focus on the teaching of Reading and Numeracy. All teachers refined their skills in

these areas through professional development and coaching opportunities. Whilst we have high achieving students that set themselves learning goals, we have also heavily invested in our extension and support programs for students that require additional assistance.

We have a truly supportive school community that values high attendance rates, the

importance of homework and they actively participate in the volunteer programs.

There is no doubt that our staff were a huge part of our success.

The strong relationships that are formed between staff and students alike really made a difference to student learning.

When you feel happy, supported and cared for in a rich learning environment, children learn.

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Health NO SMOKE WITHOUT FIRE There’s a fiercely burning argument among doctors, public health experts, civil libertarians, industrialists and politicians.

About e-cigarettes. These devices have been around for about a decade. They were invented in China by a pharmacist called Hon Lik, who quit smoking after his father died of lung cancer. While withdrawing from his own habit, he devised an electronic alternative to the cigarette: the e-cigarette.

E-cigarettes are powered by lithium batteries, rather than burning tobacco. A heating element converts a solution of e-liquid to an aerosol, which the user draws in and exhales.

E-liquid contains propylene glycol and glycerine, which make an impressive plume of white vapour (these chemicals are also used in smoke machines in cheap discos). But vapour isn’t smoke, and using e-cigarettes isn’t smoking. It’s vaping. If fog juice was all they contained, e-cigarettes wouldn’t be such a big deal. But there’s more, of course. Flavours like butterscotch and turkish delight

Dr Jo Deverill, Emergency Medicine Specialist

and raspberry. Vivid colours to match. And - assuming you are buying this in a country in which it is legal - nicotine.

Now if you were devising an alternative to smoking, why on earth would you include nicotine?

Well, it provides a hit, boosting the brain’s reward centre, and causing a pleasant, happy feeling. And for people who are giving up smoking, it satisfies their nicotine cravings, because hey - this is addictive stuff. And this is where the argument starts.

the heart, lungs, eyes, bones and gonads. Should we be encouraging this? Mixing it with sweet flavours and colours? To get the kids into this stuff?

For now, e-cigarettes containing nicotine are illegal in Australia.

So if you are after a safe legal hit, I recommend you climb Mount Cooroora at dawn, and deeply inhale a mixture of oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen oxide vapour - otherwise known as fresh air.

H E A LT H N E W S

On the one side, it is pretty much beyond dispute that e-cigarettes are less harmful than smoking tobacco. Cigarette smoke contains about 250 poisonous chemicals, a good 70 of which cause cancer. E-cigarettes are relatively benign. So if they help smokers give up the fags - surely that’s a good thing? Think of the lives this could save!

Zumba classes are held in the Verrierdale Hall on Tuesdays, 5 - 6pm. $12 or $10 with pre-paid voucher. Yvonne Corstorphin 0403 013 555.

Zumba classes are held every Friday at the Eumundi CWA, Memorial Dr from 9.30am with instructor Svitlana Drugis.

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Join open-minded, selfreflective people willing to listen empathically and share honestly their experiences, insecurities and learnings in a small safe group at 1pm on Tuesdays in Cooroy. $15/10. yvette@innerseachange.com

Pilates teacher Susa WynneHoelscher holds classes on Monday, 6-7pm, at the Eumundi CWA Hall. $15 no bookings needed. BYO mat.

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Abundant Yoga classes with Alison Cherry-Wood, Belli Hall at 1170 Kenilworth Rd, Belli Park every Fri, 8.309.30am. $12 per class BYO mat & water. 0422 123 021 or abundantyoga@gmail.com.

On the other hand, nicotine is still bad for you, whether you get it from a cigarette or an e-cigarette or a patch or gum.

Probably not carcinogenic, but it still messes around with

Eumundi Tai Chi group hold weekly sessions at Eumundi Showgrounds, Black Stump Rd. 5442 7368.

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We have been together quite a few years now and I find myself sitting here thinking about how miraculous and resilient you are. I was just chopping up some lunch for my children and sliced my finger with a sharp knife. I know you will heal.

Some Savlon and a Bandaid and I am good to go. You do the rest without a thought from me. You have healed many things for me over the years...a broken arm, a dislocated shoulder, bumps, scratches, bruises, sprains, headaches and heartaches. You have put up with me when I have fed you the wrong food, drank too much wine, starved you, overfed you or dehydrated you.

I’m sorry. I know how much you love it when I nourish you well.

can beat with pride, my legs can carry me and my arms can hug people.

I am so grateful for the extraordinary capacity my brain has to transform thoughts into a reality which supports my life and my goals. I love how it connects to every inch of my body without having to be told what to do...that is so cool. My intuition, my nervous system and my adrenaline support and guide me every day.

Finally, you carried my two beautiful babies without a worry and delivered them naturally without any pain relief.

What a gift!

You are always there to keep me safe. Thank you for taking this journey with me. It is time to nurture you and honour you for what you truly are... incredible. Love, Siona Howard (your live in mate) xo inspirationalsanctuary.com.au

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Flu Vaccinations are now available Ochre Health Eumundi is now operating its flu clinic We offer both Government funded and private flu vaccinations.

The clinic provides advice on flu and other immunisation requirements.

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Returning to Australia, I then became the Home Economist for the Queensland Butter Board, giving cookery classes, judging bake-offs, recipe testing and writing.

I have always been passionate about food and have been known to have recipe books on my bedside table. I find now that I like to make some of the “old” recipes that have been tried and tested over many years.

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Outdoors EUMUNDI BUSHCARE GROUP Kim Morris - Bushland Conservation Management

What's in the Spotlight Library and Information Week For fabulous nds and more discoveries visit your nearby Sunshine Coast library during Library and Information Week, May 23 – 28. Enjoy live music, delve into databases and catalogues with the help of friendly staff or join Hugh MacKay at the Author Talk. There’s a special story time for kids too.

Visit Council’s library website for details.

Apply for a RADF grant

Invasive potato vine The Aerial Yam/Potato Vine (Dioscorea bulbifera) - not edible! This photo shows just how invasive this exotic is, smothering out our riparian bushland. The tubers are easily washed throughout bushland with rainfall, originating from an out of control back yard plant. The potato like tubers must be bagged and there are many! Don’t be confused with our Native Yam (Dioscorea transversa) which does not produce potatoes on the stem and indigenous people will dig deep down to collect the edible roots; which take some effort to prepare before being edible.

The native yam has slender heart shaped alternative leaves, also an important food supply for several caterpillar species.

Bush tucker foods can be interesting and tasty but with

many different, similar species and special ways to prepare bush tucker I recommend always trying them with an expert in the field.

Thankfully this is not one of the weeds our small group of volunteers need to tackle during our working bees but if you would like to learn more on invasive plants and how to remove them from your own property we would very much welcome extra volunteers that can make it along.

The next Eumundi Bushcare group working bee to be held at the Eumundi Sunken Gardens, Pacey St, will be Sunday 22 May, 9.30am to 12pm. Cuppa and morning tea provided.

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If you’re a local artist or work in creative arts, apply now for a Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Grant. The RADF program supports the development of emerging and professional artists and creative arts workers. For details and to apply, visit council’s website or contact the grants team on 5420 8616 and ask for the RADF Liaison Ofcer.

Join the Multicultural Conversation Does your heritage enrich the Sunshine Coast’s multicultural diversity? If it does – then you’re invited to join the Multicultural Conversations program. It’s a Coast-wide conversation where people from different backgrounds and ethnicities can exchange information and discover our cultural diversity. To nd out more visit Council’s website.

Animals, art and the environment If you’re passionate about animals, art and the environment, head to Caloundra Regional Gallery to see a thoughtprovoking exhibition that challenges our feelings about the treatment of animals. Animal FanFair: Humans – Animals – Environment is on display until Sunday, May 22 and features works by 10 high-calibre Australian artists.

TravelSmart to the WED Festival Leave your car at home and join a free, scenic, guided bike ride to the 2016 World Environment Day Festival on Sunday, June 5. Rides depart Mudjimba and Mountain Creek at 9am. Registration via Council’s website is essential. Contact TravelSmart for more info.

Inspire leaders of the future Are you a teacher on the Sunshine Coast keen to inspire your students to be the environmental leaders of the future?

Register your school for the 2016 Kids in Action Conference.

There are great incentive and support options available for participating schools. Details on Council’s website.

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am 19 May, Caloundra Dora, the monitor lizard, lives in our backyard. Over time, she has lost her inbuilt alarm of humans. We have grown quite fond of her but she now climbs up our fly screen door. Seeing a very large lizard hanging off the door has become quite a talking point for our visitors. Helen Halliday, Eumundi 15

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Outdoors TA P P I N G I N T O N AT U R E ’ S B E A U T Y A N D E N E R G Y For me, one of the joys inherent in my ongoing work as the vegetable gardener at Sunspace Café in Doonan is the opportunity to observe how much pleasure other people also derive from it. I sense that apart from being touched by the beauty and energy of the garden, we human beings draw soul nourishment from a connection with the source of our physical nourishment. In some cases, it may be just reigniting memories of a parent’s or grandparent’s garden, but I think in all of us there is a hunger to get back to the essence of things, particularly at a time when so many forces are at work to keep us locked in a world of gadgets and technology.

Another source of joy and encouragement is in meeting so many beautiful, young people, whether back packers or WWOOFers from overseas, or our home grown local kids, who have a passion to work with and care for the land. It’s so important to re-invigorate the land and rural communities

with their youthful energy and enthusiasm.

I believe people can also experience the quality of “aliveness” in a well-functioning biodynamic or organic property. Certainly there are cycles of life and death in individual crops, but there is an overall process of enhancement happening. Life builds upon life! The energy pouring into the earth from the sun and stars around us is unlimited and the gardener works with processes which enhances this energy flow.

This is in stark contrast to conventional agriculture, where so often the picture is one of waging warfare against whatever pest or disease is invading at the time. The toxic chemicals that some farmers resort to are only dealing with the symptoms and not the cause, which is really an ailing farm organism. This can almost inevitably be traced back to lifeless or out of balance soils.

Thankfully nature, like the human body, is remarkably

Rob Birse, Biodynamic gardener

resilient and able to bounce back given sufficient time and correct remedies. I firmly believe that managed with awareness and provided water is available, virtually any soils can be made productive.

This is of huge significance to the planet when we realize that through the miracle of photosynthesis, every plant from the tallest tree to the slenderest blade of grass is extracting carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and using it to build organic matter in the soil while also producing oxygen for us to breathe!

So, even on the small scale of our backyard gardens, through enhancing fertility and growing more plants we are making a difference to the planet.

Happy gardening!

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N AT U R E N E W S Join leading fresh water ecology expert Dr Tim Howell and Noosa Landcare General Manager Phil Moran in a workshop discussing Freshwater Ecology & Water Weeds of the Sunshine Coast at Rural Future Centre, Pavillion St, Pomona on Thurs 19 May, 5-7pm. Free for members, nonmembers $10. RSVP to Margie at info@noosalandcare.org or 5485 2468 by Mon 16 May (limited to 40 people).

The Inaugural Botanic Gardens Australia Open Day is coming up on Sun 29 May. Take the opportunity to visit our local botanic garden at 312 Lake

MacDonald Dr, Cooroy – and pack a picnic! Facebook: Noosa Botanic Gardens – Friends.

Permaculture Noosa’s next monthly meeting will be held on Thurs 19 May at Cooroy State Primary School Hall, 59 Elm Street, Cooroy, 7pm for 7.30pm- 9pm. Arrive at 7pm for a market. Guest speaker is Daniele Bettini, who has been instrumental in managing a new project in Vanuatu using his permaculture knowledge and skills. Gold coin donation entry for non-members. The night finishes with a “bring a plate” shared supper. All welcome. Permaculture Noosa is an ideal group to be a part of for anyone new to the area and setting up a garden. There are many members who have skills and knowledge to share.

Belli Park Rural Fire Brigade will be holding its annual Open Day on Sunday 12 June, 7.30 - 10am at The Belli depot 16

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at Eumundi-Kenilworth Rd. Free BBQ brekkie, training demonstration and station tour so bring the family for a fun morning and meet the crew. Join us for a fun morning for all the family as we demonstrate our training and equipment.

Noosa Council has released its Draft Koala Conservation Management Plan and is now for viewing at Cooroy and Noosaville libraries, the mobile library and online. Community feedback must be made by Friday 10 June. yoursay.noosa. qld.gov.au/your-say-noosa.

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YA N D I N A GARDEN OPEN D AY Gardening Australia’s presenter, Jerry ColebyWilliams will be giving talks and a garden tour at the Yandina Community Gardens (YCG) Open Day on Sunday 15 May, Corner of North and Farrell St, from 9am.

This family-friendly day out will showcase sustainable, organic, healthy living and gardening – bringing together like-minded speakers, community groups, and businesses. On offer will be: stalls, free activities, face painting and giveaways, plus a kids’ garden photo competition, live music, food, plants, seeds, and lots more. $10 entry with kids under 16 free. yandinacommunitygardens. com.au or 0417 004 019

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N atu re N otes DETERRING BRUSH TURKEYS & O T H E R C R E AT U R E S Helen Hepburn We moved to Eumundi 15 years ago. It was several years before we started getting brush turkeys (BT) in large numbers.

We really don’t mind the females scratching about. We are happy to share our yard.

However, the last few years we have been plagued by several large males wanting to build mounds in our established and much loved garden beds. Both our large gardens are dual purpose - apart from housing rainforest plants and shrubs they also take our treated water which is dispersed by piping onto these two gardens.

Battling these birds and their massive mounds - either my husband or I were going to end up in hospital. As wellknown Naturalist Rick Nattrass famously said years ago, “they are the only birds I know of who

could put a person in hospital without laying a beak on them.”

Yes, I concur… but perhaps a cassowary mound might be a close second!

Two years ago a new young BT arrived and immediately started large scale earth works. This fast working serial pest took over our lives. Remembering that nests can be four metres across and more than one metre high this is not a small quibble in the garden! Daily we were on guard to see him off and return the soil to where it belonged. One night I hatched up a scheme which I knew would be expensive to implement … but what the heck it is cheaper than a funeral!

The plan involved plastic mesh available from larger hardware stores, some fine stakes and cable ties. I bought about six

rolls of the mesh. I snip the mesh into three or four sections and using the cable ties make circles. Using the stakes, I secure the circles in position (see photo) and tap the stakes into the ground using a small hammer and almost cover the proposed nest site. In the photo I have now planted out many small palms to fill the area as it’s been a hotly contested site for many years. This has worked a treat and I find it better than say a tarp on the ground as I find the male just simply scratches even more

soil and mulch on top, and in my case, just the corners of the blue tarp were visible after a few hours work! This mesh can then be deployed elsewhere at the tap of a hammer and I now surround many plants with these crop circles. In the second photo I am protecting my mother’s much loved hippeastrums. This mesh is fantastic and can be used to protect seedlings by shaping it into a tunnel. The BT season will begin in winter - and I’m ready for it!

LETTERS S M O K E F R E E PA R K P L AY We moved to Verrierdale over two years ago and frequent the town for bread, fuel and odd bods. One of the major attrac tions for us is the park as we have a toddler and 16 month old twin girls.

Most certainly Caplick Park is one of the best on the Coast as it is safe and friendly for little ones.

Just this Tuesday we set off for a pie and play in the park. On our arrival there was a man smoking, sitting on one of the many chairs that surround the park, we put up with this. Another 10 minutes later two more cigarettes were lit which forced us to leave. I ask why is there no signage to prevent the inconsiderate from breathing toxic air into my children. It is proven secondhand smoke can be more damaging than firsthand particularly for little ones. Why has my town which is meant to be all about family and our children allowing this, as this hasn’t been the first time it has happened to us. I too believe in freedom of choice and if someone wants to consume

tobacco it’s up to them, but when I go to my local park I believe I have a choice not to consume tobacco smoke. I understand even having signs threatening fines would have little effec t on ones who are too lazy to put their butts in a bin, rather they flick them onto the bark in the park. Wish there were stronger laws to protect children from unwanted and unnecessary pollution that it seems we have no control over. No control in the sense we, “the non-smoker” have to move on while the “smoker” goes on with life blissfully unaware of the damage they have on others. Thumb’s up to Eumundi Green. Arlo Kinnaird, Verrierdale.

EQUIPMENT STOLEN FROM YA N D I N A C O M M U N I T Y GARDENS On Monday 2 May, amidst a Labour Day Working Bee at Yandina Community Gardens, volunteers discovered that the side gate and shed door had been forced open by unwelcome visitors over the weekend. Garden Coordinators Penny Foster and Linda Mahony discovered that the group’s brush cutter, chain saw, power drill and jerry cans had been stolen. President Michelle Parry said, “we were having such a productive day preparing the gardens for our Open Day on Sunday 15 May, so it came as a great disappointment to learn that we had been burgled”. Michelle has posted the following letter on Facebook hoping that the much needed equipment will be returned to the community garden: To the person/s who broke into Yandina Community Gardens on the weekend & took our brush cutter, chain saw, power drill and jerry cans, We would really appreciate it if you would return our equipment as our volunteers need it to maintain the gardens.

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be doing more rehab.

With loving kindness, Michelle Parry, President Yandina Community Gardens Inc. 0409 265 357 or info@ yandinacommunitygardens. com.au

YCG is a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers who give their time and skills to provide a place for the public to visit and learn how to grow their own food and be healthier and have less impact on the earth.

We provide a community space where people can belong and feel valued.

LIVING ON THE FRINGE OF TWO COUNCILS I am wondering what the positives are being on the fringe of two councils? I live in a part of Doonan that is governed by the Sunshine Coast Regional Council.

I have several concerns regarding being in this shire.

The equipment we use at YCG is donated, paid for by grants or paid for through funds we raise through the work of our volunteers (e.g. propagating the plants we sell).

In 21 years I have not seen one extra bus stop put along the Noosa Eumundi Rd and we pay a levy for transport.

It would have been a good idea to put a public bus stop in near the petrol station. This could be part of a route that would take patients to the new hospital at Kawana as the Nambour Hospital is going to

If you took our equipment because you are having financial difficulty, perhaps we can help you by providing you with some produce from our gardens – you can contact me by messaging this page or emailing info@ yandinacommunitygardens. com.au

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Also the Noosa Council provides a rubbish pick up now and again, we don’t get that here. We only get Noosa newspapers so I didn’t really see much information at all about the recent election and the candidates. We don’t have a newspaper that covers our shire’s issues that gets delivered to us. When I went to do a pre-poll vote at the Christian Outreach Centre I got told to go to Coolum or Nambour.

LOST! Black heifer has gone missing in the Eumundi Range/ Sunrise Road area. If anyone sees or has seen a wayward heifer, please contact Tanya on 0427 756 187. Thank you.

The roads don’t seem to be as maintained as well in this region either - or the weeds.

The potholes just get patched up. I do have concerns about the expansion of the airport too if this gets running at full capacity, how much noise this will bring to this area?

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I love where I live, but there is a room for improvement with the services.

Regards, S Kenrick, Doonan.

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103 Napier Road, Eumundi 4562

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email: aroorawater@bigpond.com

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After more than 25 years in business, our Hinternoosa team have the local knowledge and experience that is essential when buying, selling or renting in the Noosa Hinterland.

When you list your property with Hinternoosa, you don’t just have one agent working for you, you have an entire team of highly trained property consultants and support staff working in unison to ensure your needs are met and the best possible result achieved. No matter if you have a $300,000 or a $3 million dollar property, we are able to facilitate your needs.

For a chat about current market conditions, selling your home or discussing the management of your investment property with Hinternoosa, please do not hesitate to contact our office or your preferred Hinternoosa consultant directly.

07 54477000 7000 sold@hinternoosa.com.au www.hinternoosa.com.au 07 5447 30 Maple30 St maple Cooroy st, cooroy