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THE GREEN’S FIRST HINTERLAND SUPPLEMENT

Kess Prior’s fit as working partner within the independently owned and operated hinternoosa property group embodies all you require in a professional real estate broker. Relishing her role and with the invaluable backup of personal secretary Heather, she works on the premise that attention to detail and a focus on client requirements are paramount to a successful outcome in any real estate transaction. Feet firmly planted in the Noosa Hinterland and a can do attitude courtesy of a childhood in the Darling Downs food bowl of south east Queensland, Kess has honed her skills over several years in the hinterland town of Cooroy and surrounding areas as part of a team of dedicated agents willing to go the extra yard in the best interests of their clients. Of course it’s all about results in the property industry. When choosing an agency to efficiently represent your property and most importantly the person to handle the sale process; the experience and conviction she brings to the table ensures a successful outcome. Experience the difference; make Kess your first and last call when selling, buying or investing.

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170 wust road, doonan

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“Kess was great - very professional and hardworking. Kess not only sold our home but also spoiled our dogs with kindness. We would definitely recommend her if you’re considering selling” Jackie & Trevor 170 Wust Road, Doonan

Kess Prior I 0404 344 399 I kess@hinternoosa.com.au

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

Notes Editor’s note ... I’ve had a few people say to me lately that they live here not for the summer months but for the weather during the rest of the year. This autumn of endless blue skies has seen such a mild drop in temperature – just enough to slip on a pair of slippers and throw a blanket on the bed. The only thing to put a real dampener on this picture-perfect weather is the arrival of the dreaded cold and flu season. It’s already filling the medical centre and spreading throughout our schools. I’ve spent the whole edit this issue sniffling and blowing. But it’s nothing that lying in the grass and feeling the warmth of the sun seep through my skin won’t fix. This issue we celebrate our region with our new seasonal Hinterland Living Supplement which you’ll find nestled in the centre of this issue.

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A HINTERLAND MOMENT

“I thank you for all your work and help. I can finally move on with my life. I could never have done it without you. You are a true champion” Petra, Noosaville: 2015

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Lone Hand Road at sunrise, Eumundi. Photo: Sacha HMcL

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.

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Police Report

Kim Johnston

Annie Owens

Music

Reader’s photos

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Reader’s photos

the GREEN Jake Walker

Ignite English

Liesl Doery

Cooking with grains

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Nature notes

Living backyard

Peter Blashki

Belli fire report

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

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A D V E R T I S I N G D E A D L I N E F O R N E X T I S S U E ( 2 4 5 ) I S B E F O R E N O O N T U E S 3 1 M AY 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% 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. australianpaper.com.au The Green: the community voice. Cover photograph thanks to alainbouvier.com. 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! Spreading the love of the Eumundi Experience. We are often asked about the background for the e branding and logo of “Experience Eumundi” Eum and what purpose this serves for our fair town. In 2010 ECCO commissioned research to assist Eumundi realise the destination’s tourism potential. From this a marketing plan was developed with professional assistance. The title and key message of the plan was Experience Eumundi, “the cultural heart of the Noosa hinterland” built from ﬁndings that clearly indicated Eumundi is a destination of such diversity that it cannot simply be seen but must be “experienced”. We work closely with both Sunshine Coast Destinations and Tourism Noosa to keep Eumundi front and centre in their communications and PR.

‘LOCALS’ FREE PARKING expires June 2017 017

Barrie Adams and Anthony Wynne-Hoelscher ready to welcome you to the carpark!

Get et your ‘Free’ ‘Free’ markets 12 carpark sticker while they’re hot! It’s that time of year.

It also bec became clear in the ensuing years that Eumundi is a community that has an authenticity at its core and comprises much more than our famous Wednesday and Saturday markets. So, Experience Eumundi is a proud supporter and driver of a range of events, concerts, festivals and community and artistic endeavours including the Eumundi Sculpture Prize; Festival of Small Halls; Eumundi Lights Up - Xmas night markets; Reality Bites literary festival amongst many social and cultural highlights in recent years. www.experienceeumundi.com.au

With the end of ﬁnancial year looming, we now have 2016/17 ‘Locals’ markets carparking stickers available. For just a $12 admin fee you’ll get 12 months free parking at the markets carparks on Satur Saturdays and Wednesdays. To get your sticker, pop in and see Richard at ECCO HQ (lower carpark) on Tuesdays and Fridays 4.30 - 5.30pm

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Business ARTISANS JOIN FORCES Seven crafty artisans have joined forces to open Shop 101 Artisan Emporium, on Memorial Dr (in the old bakery), to showcase their creative flare. Their wares include: Coconut & Lime Interiors’ soy wax candles, car fresheners, reed diffusers, cushions and Turkish towels; Leann’s Natural Crystal Jewellery; Mossy Me’s mini terrariums; Crafters Heaven’s cards; Tina Joy mandala paintings; Dream Factory Soap Worx’s non-toxic skin and earth

friendly products; Carolyn’s handbags and purses; Sergio designs’ leather coin purses, and book covers.

TA K E A WAY W I N D O W AT S U N S PA C E Sunspace in Doonan now has a takeaway hatch thanks to the efforts of Hideyoshi Wakamatsu who built the new feature using bits and pieces he found around the café. Owner Tom said, “Hideyoshi cut one of our heavy shelves, found some old bed slats, The counter top is from the original German club some 30 years ago - he was really set on making it a sustainable project by only using found pieces already on site.” Sunspace takeaway curries, soups and pizza will start in June.

PURPLE R E I G N S AT PHARMACY Eumundi Village Pharmacy owners Tania (pictured centre) and John Broadbent have given the store a makeover with vibrant violet signage and new staff uniforms, as worn by Sam (left) and Nic.

CIA GETS A MOD MAKEOVER Emma and Paul Longmate have given their café CIA on Memorial Drive a face lift. Chef Paul and manager Emma have replaced all the furniture with silver and black replica Xavier Pauchard Tolix chairs and matching tables to create a modern industrial vibe.

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EUMUNDI POLICE UPDATE

CR GREG ROGE RSON

Sgt Brooke Flood, Eumundi Police The past two weeks have seen an increase in property related crime with a shed on Memorial Drive being unlawfully entered and a small amount of money and a set of keys stolen. A vehicle was stolen from a residence at Verrierdale and a council depot was unlawfully entered and damaged. Police have also received ongoing complaints in relation to people being on school grounds outside school hours. It is an offence for anyone to be on the school grounds without permission outside of school hours. Police are actively conducting patrols both on foot and in vehicles in and around our schools outside school hours and if children or adults are found

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on the grounds, they will be prosecuted.

New Term Well it has certainly been an incredibly hectic few weeks since the recent local government elections, with meetings aplenty about the council budget and the future direction and strategy of council. On a personal side of things, it’s been a difficult time due to the recent passing of my mother.

Do you know what your children were doing on the weekend? On Sunday afternoon two children were observed throwing sticks and rocks at cars on Eumundi Range Road. I don’t need to tell anyone just how dangerous this type of behaviour is and the potential for these type of actions to be fatal. There has been at least one vehicle damaged due to these children. Police have received a good description of the offenders and if you believe you may know these two children, or had your vehicle damaged on Sunday 15 May 2016, please call the Eumundi Police Station.

I’m really looking forward to this new four-year term as your Divisional Councillor in order to achieve some terrific projects that will benefit our community and the region as a whole. My office door is always open, so please get in touch if there’s anything happening in your neighbourhood or the wider region that you’d like to discuss.

If you see any type of suspicious activity, please call Eumundi Police on 5442 8222 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Without information from members of the community we cannot solve these crimes.

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NOOSA SHOW LOOKING FOR YOUNG AMBASSADORS

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If you’re a young person who’s passionate about the local community and interested in fundraising then consider becoming a rural ambassador for Noosa’s next Country Show in Pomona. Open to both boys and girls of all ages, entrants participate with fundraising and as the show representative at the show ball, sashing animals, doing interviews and engaging with the community. Competition categories are: Noosa Show Ambassador; Junior Showgirl; Junior Rural Ambassador; Miss Noosa Showgirl; Rural Ambassador. Entries close 31 July. noosashowsociety.org.au

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It was absolutely fantastic to officially open the new $1.9 million bridge on Eumundi Range Road recently. Mayor Mark Jamieson and Cr Stephen Robinson joined me for the opening of the bridge that is almost 6m wider than the former timber bridge and includes 1.2m wide road shoulders and a 2m pedestrian walkway on the eastern side. The new bridge also includes a feature balustrade that is orange ochre. This colour was

chosen after close consultation with local community representatives and is symbolic of the scarlet bracket fungi which is found along the creek banks in and around Eumundi – the way the railings overhang the bridge mimic the way fungus grows along fallen trees in the bush and along the creek banks. This project also includes a welcome statement that was constructed nearby using recycled bridge timber and a shelter for people who walk along the Eumundi Range Road. Sculpture adds spirit I recently attended the unveiling of the Spirit Orb sculpture near the amphitheatre. This striking 2 metre high sphere was the winning piece in the 2015 Eumundi Sculpture Prize and is a tribute to the 20 Eumundi soldiers who went to war and didn’t return home. Within seconds of its unveiling, Spirit Orb was set upon by local children who couldn’t wait to climb all over it! I’d like to sing the praises of the Chair of the Foundation for Arts and Culture Eumundi Michael Carney, along with Louise Formosa and the ECCO Board for their great collaborative efforts to install this terrific artwork in a location where it can be fully appreciated by the local community.

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Markets

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EUMUNDI’S BLACKMARKET

SENS AT IO N A L SCUL P T URE S Jake Walker, Year 4, ESS Ignite English Tap, tap, tap! If you go to Eumundi markets you will hear Imron Abdul sculpting away at his amazing masterpieces. Imron has been at the markets for 14 years and has been creating his sculptures since he was nine years old with his mother! He doesn’t just make these sculptures for visual appeal but also creates them because they have significant meanings. “My sculptures represent: well coming in the mornings for your day, offerings for your souls, protection, meditation and natural feelings,” explained Imron. Wondering how big his biggest sculpture is? 3.2 meters tall! The talent behind these grand monuments is outstanding and would be such a challenge to make. Imron believes in tradition and explains that, “I want to sustain the old-fashion ground roots of my stone creations.” Using his Indonesian heritage and creative flair, there’s no stopping this master.

When visiting the market recently, the Eumundi school children watched Imron intently as he applied his skills using tools to mould his designs. The materials used for his statues are: silk stone, Hebel stone and wood. In the future, Imron would like to go back to teaching people how to sculpt stone and create beautiful pieces of art but for now he is kept busy with the demand of his art works. Time, effort and passion are the main ingredients for the success of his beautiful work. We thoroughly enjoyed interviewing Imron with his warm nature and look forward to seeing more of his unique creations. 5448 3474

On the last Friday of every month the SevGEN Indigenous Corporation initiative is holding a Blackmarket at the Pavilion Market, off Memorial Dr, from 11am-5pm. Stallholders are keen to trial their cultural and creative entrepreneurial ventures. SevGen Managing Director Terri Waller said, “For SevGEN it is an exciting stage in our development as we showcase for the first time our 3E model [which is]: enterprise, education, and entrepreneurship, in the one location.”

Terri shared that SevGEN team would like to see their market endeavour grow and develop into a spiritual tourism destination. On offer are: unique gifts, good coffee and tucker, educational resources and seasonal blooms. You’ll also meet amazing, friendly people, join in workshops and get your cultural and creative products and services in a positive social space. sevgen.com.au or Facebook: SevGen.

ARTISAN TWILIGHT MARKET The artisans and creatives Twilight Market will be held this Sunday 29 May from 4-8pm at Sunspace Café, Beddington Rd Doonan. Along with stalls and craft workshops, there is an exhibition by illustrator Shaye, plus Lee Hardisty will perform. There’ll also be a campfire, dinner menu and hot drinks. Facebook: Sunspace Café.

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Arts LANDCAPE OF POTTERS

“I love working with Southern Ice Porcelain. Its whiteness and luminosity allows me to create delicate yet strong vessels.” Monika Juengling

The Cooroy Potters are currently exhibiting Belonging, an Association of Place at the Butter Factory Arts Centre, Maple St, Cooroy until Wed 22 June. The works are inspired by the hinterland’s rustic landscape and the changing of the seasons. Join the exhibiting artists for morning tea and a guided tour of highlights of their exhibitions on Thursday 26 May at 11am. All welcome. Gold coin donation. butterfactoryartscentre.com.au

“I enjoy using my pots as backgrounds and painting with slips, engobes and underglazes finish my designs.” Pam Walsh.

“I enjoy the exploration of the human form and the emotion and energy that can be imparted through pose, colour and firing.” Julie Wall

B O D YA R T F E S T F I N D S N E W H O M E

Health Matters

Now is the time to treat sun damaged skin. Ochre Health Eumundi recommend treatment for Solar Keratoses at this time of year. Please call our friendly receptionists to book an appointment with our General Practitioners for a skin check to assess appropriate treatment.

“I enjoy making pots on the wheel and set myself the challenge of creating these bottle shapes. I also enjoy making my own glazes.” Harry Krapp

“My main interest has become focused on wood fired ceramics. The unpredictability and raw beauty of firing with a wood kiln and raku kiln is balanced with the discipline of throwing utilitarian functional pieces.” Tania Edwards

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Original Eumundi Markets have transferred custodianship of the Australian Body Art Festival to the township of Cooroy. Of the move, market operations manager Jan Ammitzboll explained that, “OEM are presently concentrating more on their core business which is the market,” she clarified, “Whilst Body Art is a wonderful event it falls outside OEM’s core business. “We’re very keen to see it remain in our hinterland region and Danielle has a great history with the event so I know it’s in good hands,” Jan said. Cooroy Chamber of Commerce President and Firefly Solutions publicist Danielle Taylor, who was previously event manager for the Body Art Carnivale, will be back at the helm from 2017 organising the event.

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Danielle said she’ll be looking to partner with Cooroy community organisations and has already had interest from volunteers. “Our plan is to start back at grass roots, so our first step will be to talk to the body artists about what their preferences are for things such as dates and themes,” Danielle explained. “We are aiming for a 2017 event and will provide updates once we have firmed up some of the plans,” she said.

Greyrose Photographics, artwork by Ayesha Henderson and model Monique Lane.

Music THE LITTLE SINGERS NEST Some performers play beautiful music. Some performers embody beautiful music. Jeunae Rogers, local poet and musician, falls into the latter category! To watch Jeunae perform is a magical experience. Her giving of herself to the music and audience feels like an intimate and almost sacred offering. Jeunae’s original music features in her guise as JuJu Bom but she also performs in a number of jazz ensembles. She is an active musician on the Sunshine Coast and beyond as a jazz/ soul/blues singer, improvisation artist, original songwriter, flute,

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guitar, ukulele player and voice facilitator. Jeunae grew up on the Sunshine Coast and spent the majority of her youth singing while exploring the beautiful Black Mountain bush. “Music has been one of my greatest life’s loves - Listening to the morning symphonies of the birds and the summer cicada trills of the evening.” She added, “The frogs serenading of the rains, the howling wild dogs in the valleys, the gentle strum of my dad’s guitar and the warming lull of my mother’s hum.”

Jeunae describes her life’s passion as bringing art and the freedom of expression to the world through music. Her latest venture is ‘The Little Singers Nest’; guiding young ones and their mums/dads in a weekly session of song, finger play, movement and instrument exploration. “Children are often dancing before they can walk and singing before they can talk.” Jeunae shared, ”Music is imperative in the sustainability and health of a flourishing, thriving community and children know this in their cells!”

The Little Singers Nest embrace songs that are in rhythm and reflective with the seasons. It is intended for children ages 8 months to 3 years and the weekly sessions will be held at Sunspace Café, on Beddington Rd in Doonan. Facebook: Jeunae.

GREEN GUIDE Lee Hardisty

29 May

Sunspace Cafe

Hayden Hack

1 June

Eumundi Market

Matty & Lauren James / Mitch King 11 June

Eumundi Market

Dave Flower

3 June

Imperial

Juzzie Smith

15 June

Eumundi Market

Miss Leading

4 June

Joe’s Waterhole

Lloyd Spiegel

17 June

Joe’s Waterhole

Dragon & the Turtle / Hayden Hack 4 June

Eumundi Market

The Hoods

18 June

Joe’s Waterhole

Jason Daniels & Trey Cooper

4 June

Imperial

Dubbaray / Juzzie Smith

18 June

Eumundi Market

Gian Famularo

5 June

Imperial

Dragon & the Turtle

22 June

Eumundi Market

Dubbaray

8 June

Eumundi Market

The Three Bears

25 June

Joe’s Waterhole

The Vibe Band

11 June

Joe’s Waterhole

Carl Wockner / Harii Bandhu

25 June

Eumundi Market

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Photography

Autumn

HINTERLAND

Annie Owens, Eumundi.

Jeanette Grevett, Eerwah Vale

Sunset on the first crisp night of autumn. Cleve Holloway, Eumundi.

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Hinterland Winter

Please share your winter snaps from the hinterland with us! Send your high resolution photos (1-4MB is perfect) to editor@eumundigreen.com.au along with a short description and where the photo was taken, and we may publish them in the magazine or online.

Paradise found on superb acreage

Cover shot supplied by Hinternoosa Realty - see page 2 for more information.

Hinterland Living real estate guide

A magazine for Eumundi & Hinterland { eumundigreen.com.au } winter 2016

paradise found on superb acreage

8.09ha

44 mackay court, tinbeerwah • • • • • • • •

fully fenced 20 acres, seasonal creek, total privacy 2011 constructed, exceptional quality & design north facing entertaining, hardwood timber decks stone doublesided fireplace, outdoor kitchen/bbq meile equipped kitchen, scullery, stone bench tops 2 ensuites, media room, office, reverse cycle aircon architect quality windows, bi fold doors and louvre glass lushly planted courtyards, long asphalt driveway

offers over $2,500,000 kess prior 0404 344 399 kess@hinternoosa.com.au

central markets freehold/leasehold site

340m2

84 memorial drive, eumundi • • • • • • • •

340m2 premium position in heart of eumundi 2 well maintained (3 x 3) retail tenancies, 3 street frontage + 16 market stalls along side & rear of building architecture in keeping with surrounding village atmosphere high pedestrian traffic, 1.6mill+ tourists visit the area annually 10% income return, long term tenants, some for 25 years + bi-weekly market stalls & 6 day trading from market tenants unique opportunity income stream, consistent & tightly held

$2,300,000

murray brown 0419 491 395 murray@hinternoosa.com.au

rock solid family home

4072m2

2.56ac

11 rosewood lane, black mountain • • • • • • • •

4,072sqm of cleared gently undulating land combination of formal and casual living areas indoor/outdoor flow creates easy alfresco entertaining large covered terrace and lawn area overlooking the pool 12m in-ground saltwater pool and surrounding sun decks generous main bedroom suite with WIR and ensuite internal laundry with direct access to the outside drying court air-conditioning in the casual living areas

$545,000

graham smith 0408 874 888 grahams@hinternoosa.com.au

idyllic lifestyle acreage in natural beauty 23 whispering gum avenue, eumundi • • • • • • • •

walkable and useable, cleared 2.56 acres beautifully designed near new home chef inspired kitchen, quality fit out media room with projector & screen included high ceilings, ducted air conditioning 3 phase power, bore, triple carport, 40ft container huge covered outdoor entertaining area natural rocky seasonal creek on 2 boundaries

$995,000

jeanette catalano 0422 923 851 jeanette@hinternoosa.com.au

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

R E A L E S TAT E Resident ial

hinterland living ... in a snapshot

spotlight: Eumundi

• Population: 50.7% females & 49.3% males. • Average age: 44 years. • 58% married, 24% never married, 11% divorced, 4% separated, 57 widowed people. • 47% over the age of 15 are employed full time, 38.5% part time, 8.2% unemployed. • 36.5% of homes are fully owned, 39% home loan mortgage, 20.7% rented. • Median income $517 per wk & median household income $1029 per wk. • The median rent: $317 per wk, median mortgage repayment: $1733 per mth.

Eumundi (4562) is a region in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, about 110km north of Brisbane. Eumundi is in the federal electorate of Fairfax. The growing population of Eumundi was 1,924 (in the 2011 Census) with a population density of 0.37 persons per hectare.

In this, the first of The Green’s Hinterland Living Supplement, we celebrate our beautiful pocket of green paradise.

Name origin Eumundi is named after the Aboriginal chieftain said to have adopted escaped convict Bracefield as his son in 1831. Settlement history

Autumn is a lovely time of year in our region with crisper nights and warm days of blue skies, green hills and cool breezes – and with the beach just down the road, the hinterland is idyllic. There’s a constant influx of new people leaving the cities, drawn to our region’s amazing location, creative vibe and farming backbone.

Settlement of the area dates from the 1850s, with land used mainly for cattle grazing and timber-getting. Population was minimal until the early 1880s. The township of Eumundi was established in 1890, with growth through to the early 1900s, spurred by the opening of the railway line in 1891. The most significant development occurred from the post-war years. The population increased from the early 1990s as new dwellings were added. Eumundi is a rural area which includes the township. Rural land is used largely for farming.

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SACHA HAMILTON-MACL AREN Editor-in-chief

If you’d like to be a part of our next hinterland living supplement in spring please email editor@eumundigreen.com.au for our media kit.

PENNY NEEP TALKS:

Major features Eumundi Conservation Park, Eumundi Showgrounds, Eumundi Sportsground, Eumundi Aquatic Centre, Eumundi Markets, Discover Eumundi Visitor & Heritage Centre, RV Park, CWA Hall, Eumundi School of Arts, Wan’din’in Arts Space, Eumundi Ampitheatre, Allan Templeton Park, Clem Park, Dick Caplick Park, Sunken Garden, C H Ball Lookout, Eumundi Range Rd lookout and Eumundi State School.

Choosing a Real Estate Agent

A real estate agent provides advice. They take the emotion from selling and get you the very best price. And this advice needs to be sound because we’re often dealing with the biggest asset a Seller might have. Sometimes this may coincide with an emotional period in a Sellers life, for example divorce of death of a partner, possible financial pressure, all of which may be asked to be quietly absorbed in-case it influences the price achieved. We are not valuers but are often judged and employed, on the value we imply we can achieve. And that’s a tricky one, because unless we’re writing the cheque, it’s all a bit unknown. Some agents work alone, some within an office but there are a few questions as a prospective vendor you should possibly be asking your agent, and these are: “Of your last 10 ten sold properties in the area how long were they on the market, what was your appraisal, how did this differ from the sale price and can I please have the telephone number of the seller so I can call them and see how they rate your performance.” Your chosen agent will probably offer this up front. ‘The appraisal’ is the agents estimate value of sale price based on recent sales and competition on the market. Some agents will try to influence this by “buying the listing” and suggesting a higher price than they believe a buyer will pay but most sellers now have access to the internet as buyers do, and can work this out in advance. Days on market is sometimes influenced by the property, the price, the promotion of it or the presentation and this is easily explained. Imagine on acreage, before we get to whether it has a dishwasher or gas stove, the buyer has to work out whether they want timbered land, or cleared, whether it’s flat or sloped, double storey or single, brick or weather board….so it can take a bit longer than in town. Above all though is the trust factor. Will your agent work in your best interest? Do they return calls, will they work weekends and out of hours to fit in with a working buyer and will they ask for just that little bit more money from a buyer. A smooth sale is a good sale and need not be stressful. We are selling a lifestyle to an acreage buyer not just a home.

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R E A L E S TAT E Resident ial

Changing face of hinterland architecture

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A style of architecture can define a region. It can also herald an era of prosperity for a town. In the past, Eumundi and its hinterland surrounds have been renowned for beautiful Queenslander architecture, with many of its houses and shops built by pioneering families such as the Arundell’s who colonised the area in the 1880’s. But the face of hinterland architecture is experiencing an exciting change that will impact on how the region and townships are perceived over the next 100 years. Three local architects at the forefront of this evolution in residential design are David Teeland of Teeland Architects, Dan Sparks of Sparks Architects and Jolyon Robinson of Robinson’s Architects. The trio are attracting accolades nationally and internationally for their exceptional designs, and as they all live and work locally, they share a vested interest in shaping this region they call home. Dan explained he was attracted to living here because of “its incredible natural beauty, passionate and community minded people, and the opportunities to build on and evolve a strong architectural tradition.” For Jolyon the region felt like his natural home, so when he returned from studying and living in various cities he embraced the opportunity to assume the mantle of the architecture firm his father Ken had worked hard establishing in the 1980’s. And for Dave, it was holidaying here as a child that always tugged at his heart. “I never wanted to leave; since then I have always wanted to live here permanently,” he shared. The architects find inspiration for their designs in the hinterland’s heritage and Dan - who spent the early years of his career working with legendary Sunshine Coast architect

Award winning local architects changing the face of the region. From Left: Jolyon Robinson of Robinson’s Architects in Eumundi, David Teelend of Teeland Architects in Doonan and Dan Sparks of Sparks Architects in Peregian. Sparks Architecture’s Montville Residence 2 was awarded a commendation at the Sunshine Coast Regional Architecture Awards.

Photos: Body art pic by LisaSista Photography. John Steel Singers - Eumundi Live pic by Ilsa Wynne-Hoelscher. Other pics by Sebastin Cooper, Richard Locke, Matt Blak

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Principal and licensee, Carol Gilmour first started her real estate career in 1993 where she started selling real estate in the Nambour area. After spending 4 years there, Carol then went on to assist in residential and holiday property management as well as sales support. Carol moved to Kenilworth at the end of 1999 and continued her career outside the area. Along the way Carol found that there was a need to open an office in Kenilworth so, in October 2003, Kenilworth Realty opened its doors.

Kenilworth Realty 7 Elizabeth Street Kenilworth Qld 4574 Ph: +61 7 5446 0164 Mob: 0417 603 451 Email: kenilworthrealty@bigpond.com

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Hinternoosa Realty was established 25 years ago by Murray and Lyndal Brown. Murray had been managing the previous office of Blackmores Realty in Cooroy and Lyndal had been managing Peter Dowling Real Estate in Hastings Street and they saw the best of both worlds in the Hinterland. Together they have built up the longest standing independent office in the Hinterland. With many changes over the years, the secret to their long success is being passionate about people and property which is evident in the business they run and the services they offer customers. Murray is without a doubt the most

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Partner Kess Prior bought into the business 3 years ago and with 7 other sales people and 6 Admin colleagues, they specialise in Residential and Rural Sales and Property Management from the Mountains to the Sea covering areas in the North surrounding Pomona, in the South to North Arm, West to Ridgewood and East to Noosa.

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Murray and Lyndal love sharing ideas on small farm practices, networking with like-minded clients and residents and recommending professionals for more recently specialised advice and listed services. Accredited as an Eco-Biz business some years ago, the team at Hinternoosa enjoy the benefits of ‘clean and green’ living from cleaning with essential oils to natural gardening and organic farming. For articles relating to this please follow Lyndal’s Natural doonan farming articles: http://www.hinternoosa. com.au/page/lifestyle-blog

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To celebrate 25 years, Hinternoosa is offering a $300 garden makeover or professional consultation to assist with presentation for all new Listings and Property Management properties during the months of June and July. When you employ Hinternoosa Realty, you don’t just cooroy mountain mountain get your property listed or managed, you get a professional service which often recently listed achieves more than your expectations!

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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.

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89 Valley Drive - Doonan INDULGE YOURSELF IN LUXURY • This glorious family residence has 3 bedrooms plus study, perfect for those working from home • Truly elegant living and dining areas with gas fireplace for those cool winter evenings • Designer kitchen perfectly styled complete with quality appliances and servery for fantastic outdoor entertaining • Luxurious bathroom with spa bath, & spacious ensuite with twin vanities • Gardens complete with mini 6 hold golf course, irrigation and spectacular pool • Water tanks providing 55,000 litres of water approx, 3kw solar power approx.

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Great family home with multiple outdoor entertaining areas and pool, established fruit trees, large dam with irrigation and fully fenced yards for kids to play. The home features open plan lounge dining area, wrap around deck plus rumpus, bathroom and living area downstairs. Leafy 1.24 acre block offers peace and privacy from every corner.

This superbly developed 40-acre property features a beautifully presented home plus separate studio, ideal for retired farmers or families seeking an idyllic lifestyle. Set up for sustainable living with thousands of native fruit-bearing trees, chemical-free citrus and nut orchards, raised vegetable beds, areas for livestock support, an aerated dam and two commercial-grade sheds.

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Books C H A R L O T T E W O O D ’ S N AT U R A L WAY O F T H I N G S My book club has just finished discussing Charlotte Wood’s, The Natural Way of Things. (Proud to say we picked it before it won the 2016 Stella Prize!) Looks like the Stella Prize will yet again provide me with a favourite book of the year. The Natural Way of Things is a dystopian novel, set in the near future, in which 10 seemingly ordinary women are forcefully and secretly removed to an isolated and impenetrable location in the Australian outback where they are brutally and systematically reduced to a powerless state without any understanding of the reason. When one woman says she needs to know where she is, she is told, “Oh sweetie, you need to know what you are.” And that is the point. What are they? The mystery is unwound as each woman learns this for herself as delusions are swept away. Some emerge more themselves than when they went in. Although the book sounds grim, it absolutely isn’t. The writing is wonderful throughout, especially the descriptions of the landscape, the changing relationships and the power of the story itself. One of those books that takes you in from the first page and doesn’t let go even after you finally put it down. If it seems extreme at times, it helps to know the background. As Margaret Atwood- who Wood has on

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occasion been compared to - says, such a dystopia involves, ”Things that really could happen but just hadn’t completely happened when the authors wrote.” This complex, multi-layered book emerged from Wood’s deep anger at what happened to girls at the Hay Institution in the 1960’s who were blamed and severely punished for their experiences of sexual abuse and assault. Wood said, “Nothing that happens in my books is anywhere near what happened to those girls.” She developed a heighted awareness of an emerging pattern of victim blaming and silencing in high profile cases. Some of these cases are alluded to in the 10 women’s histories. In her Stella Prize acceptance speech, Charlotte Wood lists some of her reasons for writing: “To make something beautiful. Beauty does not have to mean prettiness, but can emerge from the scope of one’s imagination, the precision of one’s words, the steadiness and honesty of INTERESTED IN JOINING EUMUNDI BOOKCLUB? one’s gaze. To make something truthful: DROP INTO BERKELOUW BOOKS ON MEMORIAL ‘Beauty is truth, truth beauty.’ This is a D R A N D H AV E A C H AT T O M A N A G E R K Y L I E O R beautifully truthful book. GIVE HER A CALL ON 5442 8366.

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Why should we add grains into our diet and how do we include these interesting grains and seeds into our everyday menu? It is one thing to buy a readymade product, it’s another thing to start using the grains, flours and seeds in our regular menu rotations. Below are a few easy suggestions on how and when to use these grains. Most of them are available either as the whole grain, in a puffed form, or as a flour. Why is important to have these grains in our diet? As food becomes more refined it loses much of its nutrient content, so adding variety adds many essential nutrients back in - in an interesting and tasty way

Quinoa - as a grain, it’s great in

salads, soups or with a curry. Try a traditional tabouleh with quinoa instead of bulgar wheat.

It’s t he new fad, t hey are in almost every product on t he shelves in t he supermarket, t here’s spelt and chia bread, t here’s quinoa muffin mixes - but why are t hese grains so important?

As a flour or flake, quinoa is great in desserts, porridge and baked goods (don’t substitute 1:1 as flavour is quite strong). Cont’d on pg 18

Pilates teacher Susa WynneHoelscher holds classes on Monday, 6-7pm, at the Eumundi CWA Hall. $15, no bookings needed. BYO mat. Facebook: Be Fit Pilates. 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. Facebook: Energy Pilates Studio. Bec and Michelle hold yoga classes above Doonan’s Sunspace Café every Mon, Wed and Fri, 9.30-10.30am & from Mon 23 May, 6-7.15pm. $15 ($50 for four classes). Mats provided, all levels welcome. Facebook: YOGA Above Sunspace. Eumundi Tennis club’s coach Andrew Taylor, is available for senior or junior sessions from 4-7.30pm Mon to Thurs. 0424 177 216.

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In the AFL under 12’s Sunshine Coast North Interschool Grand Final, St Thomas More and Good Shepherd Lutheran College (GSLC) boys went head to head with GSLC proving the victors on the day. The girl’s grand final saw the St Andrews team play St Thomas More (A Team), with St Thomas winning the match.

At the recent Sunshine Coast Dance Eisteddfod at The Events Centre Caloundra, Dance Form in Cooroy represented their region and competed against over 2000 young dancers – many full-time professional students – who performed on two stages over a week. The 60 dancers ranging from six to 18 years old performed in three performance troupes; junior, intermediate and senior, and all dancers came away with a highly commended. Principal dance teacher Jaymee Haack said

her dancers performed extremely well – especially considering the short time they had to rehearse. “All students participate in an hour class for performance troupe once a week, and they do up to 10 hours a week of other styles – they also did weekend rehearsals leading up to the competition,” she shared. The next eisteddfod Dance Form will be performing at is in the Gympie Eisteddfod in July. danceform.com.au

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Teeland architects preliminary render of a new house to be built in Tinbeerwah. The render of a house about to start construction on Caplick Way in Eumundi, by Robinson Architects. Cont’d from supplement pg 5. Gabriel Poole - shared, “We are lucky in that there is a wonderful history of good architecture here in the region to draw upon.” David agreed, “We are inspired by both local and international architecture, however our focus is on contemporary design that has a timeless quality and responds to the local lifestyle and climate.” As work becomes more mobile, giving people the freedom to choose where they live, there’s a growing influx of urbanites in search of a simpler life with a beautiful view. Explaining the demand for modern architecture in the hinterland, Jolyon stated that many of his clients already know about his work before even moving to the region. “Prior to even making contact they have already done their research into architecture and know the aesthetic they like.” David also believes this increased appreciation for good architecture will see the region embrace new designs that suit the local environment and lifestyle with greater confidence. Access to architecture worldwide also impacts on the influences of these local architects. Dan explained that with such a digitally connected world, regional architects’ inspiration can come from further afield. “Computer modelling of both design and climatic conditions as well as fabrication is also rapidly evolving, and this is inevitably changing the way we, as

‘regional’ architects, not only explore and test ideas, but also position ourselves amongst a larger global architectural conscience,” Dan shared. Although Dan, Dave and Jolyon all have individual styles, they share a love of elegant design, all use building materials in novel ways, and share common building constraints: sloping blocks, hot summers, flooding, making the most of a view, designing around trees and site access. But Jolyon explained it’s these challenges that provide the impetus to come up with exciting creative solutions. Dan also views impediments as an opportunity to find “innovative and beautiful design outcomes.” And Dave feels his biggest challenge is “finding a language for the building that is right for its place that speaks of and to the land... whilst addressing the various climatic and topographic conditions, and, of course, meeting the clients brief!” Their clients are generally interested in innovative, sustainable architecture. But where former eco-design was about a building disappearing into the landscape, the architecture of Sparks, Teeland and Robinson adds to the view, like a sculpture rising out of a ridge or appearing in a clearing of dense bush. Their designs are elegantly simple constructs that connect the indoors with the outdoors. David’s latest project is for a Tinbeerwah property at the top of a range that looks out to the ocean. The house is designed 15

A Verrierdale house currently under construction designed by Sparks Architects. to fill with natural light and ventilation, and can be opened and closed to control the amount of sun streaming into the house. Jolyon was keen to instil a pared back elegance for his residential projects on Caplick Way in Eumundi and found inspiration in South East Asian design and modern architecture, but with a nod to the Queenslander ‘Avonlea’ that stood on the property previously. Dan Spark’s tent house project in Verrierdale, which has attracted the attention of Grand Designs Australia, embraces his interest in South East Asian and South American design and eco architecture. The three men are good friends and share a comradery, often inspiring and celebrating each other’s achievements. David surmised, “I like to think that we, collectively, work hard at raising the bar for the architecture of the region – which is no small task given the calibre of our architectural heritage and the quality of architects who have understandably chosen the Sunshine Coast within which to

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Teeland Architect’s Hinterland Stealth House shortlisted in Houses Magazine’s 2016 National Awards. practice their craft. It is both encouraging and inspiring to see the work that Dan and Jolyon are creating as it is a testament to this,” David shared. Dan mused that in a problem solving profession like architecture it’s helpful to have like-minded peers to see how they approach similar challenges and, “be inspired by their design to develop your own elegant solution.” Cont’d on pg 18

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It might be mites? The Belli Park Rural Fire Service was established in the 1970s to help protect the Belli Park and surrounding areas from bushfires. At its peak, there were about 15 active members with a great number of support volunteers. Currently, although we have a fantastic support team, we have just four active members to fight fires. We need more help from the community and would love to talk to any men and women who would like to help. As part of being a member of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services family, you will be given access to a wide range of training to ensure you know how to operate in a safe manner. There is 4WD training, chainsaw training, First Aid training as well as ongoing training on how to fight a fire. The Belli Park RFS has a long history of not just helping the local community, but also

helping out across Queensland and the rest of Australia. The Fire Brigade has helped in Innisfail, Sydney, Kingaroy, Bundaberg, Yeppoon and The Gap, just to name a few. We are holding a breakfast BBQ on Sunday the 12 June from 7:30am till 10am at the station on the EumundiKenilworth Road. Please come along and meet the team, learn how to protect your own property and learn what it’s like to be a volunteer firefighter. And if you have any questions or would like to chat beforehand, please contact the station on 5447 0068 or belliparkrfb@icloud.com. If you join now, we can make sure you are trained to be able to help keep the community safe this fire season (Sept to Dec) which, due to the current dry year, is looking likely to be a busy one.

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It turns out that my property is not the only one that has recently been bombarded with the dreaded fowl mites! Many of my customers, with just a few chickens, have experienced the same itchy dilemma this past summer. If you walk into the coop or pick up a chook and come away feeling like little bugs are crawling on you, then you probably also have mites. There was an outbreak of mites across the Sunshine Coast this summer, and these little guys are spread by wild birds. There are different types of mites with the most common in our area being the Red Mite (comes out at night) and the Northern Fowl Mite (black/brown). The mites that move around in the daytime are the brown fowl mites, also known as Northern Fowl Mites. They are so irritating for chickens that it can send them off the lay and make them unwell. The mites are about the size of a pin prick, so very hard to see, but when full of blood they turn brown and can be seen with the naked eye. Once these brown creatures get onto you the chances are very high that your home, car and anywhere else you have ventured, will also become infested. You will then need to flea bomb or use a lot of fly spray to eradicate them. Plan of Attack

 tour the station  chat to the girls and guys in the crew  learn how to keep your property safe this fire season  meet others in the Belli community

1. In the morning (after the chooks have laid) treat the chickens for mites with a quick acting product specifically for mites. If it is a product that soaks into the skin (recommended)