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HINTERLAND HEADING FOR THE POLLS Voting for the Federal election and for local candidates in Fairfax and Wide Bay is Saturday 2 July between 8am and 6pm.

4562/4561 electorate: FAIRFAX considered safe LNP seat by 11.7 %.

4562/4561 Electorate: WIDE BAY considered very safe LNP seat by 13.2%

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The retiring MP is Clive Palmer who narrowly won this seat for the Palmer United Party in 2013.

The retiring MP is former National Party Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss who has held this seat since 1990.

Profile Fairfax is a northern Sunshine Coast seat that covers most of the former Maroochy Shire. Along the coast districts include: Maroochydore, Pacific Paradise, Bli Bli, Mount Coolum, Coolum Beach, Kuluin, Buderim, Eumundi, Yandina, Yandina Creek, Ninderry, North Arm, Valdora, Doonan, Eerwah Vale, Verrierdale, Belli Park, Palmwoods, Mapleton and Nambour. Covers 1,036 kms.

DECLARED CANDIDATES Candidate Name Party O’BRIEN, Ted Liberal National Party ANDERSON, Scott Labor Party BULLEN, Kris Online Direct Democracy ETHERIDGE, Sue Greens PASQUALI, Robert Pauline Hanson’s One Nation REES, David Family First Party CAMPBELL, Keith Independent 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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Going out on Friday or Saturday night in 4562?

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Profile Wide Bay includes Maryborough and Gympie in the Mary River Valley, as well as the northern end of the Coast: Noosa, Noosaville, Doonan, Weyba Downs, Eerwah Vale, Tewantin and Cooroy. Covers 14,573 kms.

DECLARED CANDIDATES Candidate Name Party O’BRIEN, Llew Liberal National Party STANTON, Lucy Labor Party MARSH, Bron Greens COTTAM, Elise Pauline Hanson’s One Nation MAYER, Bruce Family First Party

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Judith Pattison

Books

Sophie Eaton

Business Spotlight

Tania Watson

Health

Annie Owens

Readers photos

Siona Howard

Kids

An incredible community service thanks to ECCO.

the GREEN Valda Andrews

Food

Kim Johntson

Music

Helen Hepburn

Nature notes

Kirstie Henning

Living backyard

Cindy Suters

Chamber update

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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. australianpaper.com.au The Green: the community voice. Cover photograph thanks to Raoul Slater 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!

And, in other good community news, Cr. Greg Rogerson has has earmarked $265,000 to our Caplick Park playground stage two!

And, we’ll be seeing a new slippery slide plus BBQs.

What would you like to see in town as you experience Eumundi?

In n 1997 the first Sculpture by the Sea exhibition was held on the 2km Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk.

64 artists exhibited their work and an estimated 25,000 people visited. Now, some 20 years and millions of visitors later, public sculpture walks have become significant for an interactive relationship with the arts and artists and are a huge cultural tourism drawcard as well as a community benefit.

Experience Eumundi has been a proud sponsor of the Eumundi Sculpture prize for the two winning works to date and would be keen to hear your views on whether there is value in extending this endeavour to a larger whole-of-town sculpture event featuring aturing a number of full size works with artists in residence, with maybe a two month duration for this activity.

Don’t forget to get get your ‘Free’ ‘Free markets 12 month carpark sticker while they’re hot! .sticker

‘LOCALS’ FREE PARKING expires June 2017 017

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 4.00 - 5.00pm

Another important idea that would potentially enhance our town for residents and visitors alike would be to light up Memorial Drive. This may enliven the town at night in the style of Noosa’s Hastings Street and could add to the carnival atmosphere in summer & the cosy vibe in winter.

Importantly it would positively impact our main street businesses and restaurants in the evening.

What do you think? gm@eumundicco.com.au

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Business I S Y O U R B U S I N E S S PA R T O F E C C ?

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Cindy Suters, Vice President

J O E’ S WATER HO L E Sophie Eaton, Joe’s Waterhole Hotel manager What and where is your business?

Joe’s Waterhole Hotel is a family orientated hotel offering: great a-la-carte and wholesome food with a gaming room, TAB, drive through bottle shop and, of course, cold beer. There is a lot of history and family tradition at Joe’s. This historic hotel as it stands today was once the Commercial, which was rebuilt in 1926 after a fire swept through Eumundi in 1924. In 1962 Joe Whiting took over ownership when he swapped his sugarcane farm in Maroochydore for the hotel. It became known colloquially as Joe’s Waterhole and was officially renamed in 1987.

How long have you been working in Eumundi?

I’ve been working at Joe’s for 34 years so I’ve grown up with the locals making me feel I’ve got an extended family.

What is the best thing about working here?

I love that small town closeness with only two actual owners of the hotel over the 34 years. I love that we get to do themed dress ups when we want - and everyone knows we love the themed party’s we have at Joe’s. Us girls don’t need much of an excuse.

What is the worst thing you’ve found about working here?

The only bad thing about working here is losing precious locals along the way.

What would you like to see change in our business district?

Not happy about some of our major businesses closing in Eumundi: butchers, newsagency and the community bus. Let’s hope we don’t lose any more.

The Eumundi Chamber of Commerce (ECC) exists to further the interests of businesses in our region. We do this by advocating on behalf of the business community, and hosting activities that help business owners “connect, network and grow.” A strong Chamber will help underpin the Eumundi business offer – especially when it comes to the five days each week that the markets don’t operate.

Some fantastic up-coming events include the Taste of Tapas networking night at Unrefined on Thursday 30 June at Memorial Dr, Eumundi, 5.307.30pm. eumundichamber.biz/events1/ june-networking-evening.

With the commencement of a new management committee we are also keen to identify what members see as priorities for the ECC over the coming year. Members are invited to answer questions to assist in formulating an action plan that

are representative of member’s needs and priorities. a) What would you like ECC to focus on that will represent the interests of businesses in Eumundi and surrounds? b) From suggestions above, which do you see as a first, second and third priority for the business community in Eumundi? c) What changes would you like to see to current activities and initiatives, ie ECC’s Website, the “7 Days in Eumundi” Brochure and Website, online member listings, access to brochure stands around town, monthly networking breakfasts, and affiliate partnerships with key organisations?

Responses are welcome ‘anonymous in confidence’ to info@eumundichamber.biz or dropped off to Carol Dolan (Treasurer) at Noosa Hinterland Realty, 84 Memorial Dr.

THE CHAMBER INVITES ALL BUSINESSES O P E R AT I N G I N 4 5 6 2 A N D I N T H E S U R R O U N D I N G AREAS INCLUDING: DOONAN, VERRIERDALE, B E L L I PA R K , N O R T H A R M , E E R WA H VA L E , W E Y B A , N I N D E R RY, YA N D I N A C R E E K - J O I N U S !

New membership applications can be made online, in person, or by mail. Go to the Chamber website or chat to any member of the management team to discover what ECC can do for you. eumundichamber.biz

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Community DIVISION 9 & 10 BUDGET ANNOUNCED

CR GREG ROGE RSON Division 10

I’m very pleased to announce that some terrific upgrades are on the cards for the Eumundi Skatepark as part of council’s 2016/17 budget. A new shade sail will be installed at the Memorial Drive facility to provide important protection from the elements, especially the sun. A pathway will also be constructed around the perimeter of the skate park that will create a link to the nearby car park. A water bubbler and additional seating will also be included in the $100,000 project.

NINDERRY TRAIL As part of our commitment to provide active, healthy and safe recreation options and facilities, council will commence the second stage of a renewal of the Mount Ninderry walking trail. This

$72,000 project will involve a renewal of the old trail and installation of new directional signage. There will also be some important realignments of the trail to help address erosion issues and ensure safe travels on the track all the way to the top of Mount Ninderry.

SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT You may have read a recent article that appeared in another local publication regarding one individual’s opinion about a supposed lack of council support and investment in Eumundi. I’m very keen to respond to what was written in this story however I believe it deserves a thorough and detailed reply and I am keen to put some time and thought into it. So watch this space!

C WA I N T E R N AT I O N A L D AY Eumundi State School’s guitar club and choir recently performed for the women of the Eumundi QCWA branch for their CWA International Day. This year’s chosen country was Greenland. Eumundi’s CWA president Babara Robinson explained the country of study is part of the club’s international work. Babara explained, “Eumundi branch is connected to the world body - the Associated Country Women of the World whose head office is in London and each branch nominates a country they wish to study for the year.

added, “We are lucky as the principle Mic Connors and the teachers like to encourage the students to learn about other countries.”

Sunshine Coast Council announced their 2016/17 budget spending last Thursday. Division 10 Councillor Greg Rogerson said the budget included projects that would shape a positive future. “Major improvements to the Eumundi Markets Terraces site, with a $650,000 part-funding contribution from council, will support some of our most popular local events and help us attract even more visitors to this outstanding tourist attraction,” Cr Rogerson said.

Division 9 Councillor Steve Robinson added that this year’s Council budget focused on building Australia’s ‘Smart Region’, providing significant upgrades to core community facilities while focusing on preserving our environment. “$2.5 million [is] being spent sealing Doonan Bridge Rd, Verrierdale, [and] Council has allocated funding to improve a section of Valdora Rd, Valdora at a cost of $300,000,” Cr Robinson stated.

Division 10 budget highlights: • $800,000 for landscape works at Farrell St, Yandina • $650,000 for safety works at the Eumundi Market Terraces (pictured right) • $522,000 to renew the Wegner Rd bridge, North Arm • $200,000 to construct the toilet block at Issac Moore Park, Kenilworth • $100,000 to renew the Eumundi Skate Park • $72,000 to implement stage 2 of Mount Ninderry walk trail.

• $265,000 for Stage 2 of Caplick Park Playground

The country of study for next year is Nepal. “The members enjoy seeing what the students present each year,” Babara shared.

Division 9 budget highlights: • $2.5 million to seal Doonan Bridge Rd, Verrierdale • $300,000 to improve a section of Valdrora Rd, Valdora • $212,000 for improvements to the stormwater network

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Community Q L D D AY A WA R D S L O C A L S Eumundi’s Arnold Kopff and Doug Toms were among the 53 local volunteers awarded at this year’s Queensland Day Awards Ceremony.

Host Glen Elmes MP presented each honoree with an engraved medallion and a certificate of recognition. Mr Elmes said the room was filled with passionate and dedicated community groups from across the not-forprofit sector, showcasing the diversity of, “busy bees who

Eumundi’s Arnold Kopff (left) was awarded for contribution as Noosa International Film Festival’s volunteer Curator.

work tirelessly and selflessly” to make Noosa and the State of Queensland a fantastic place to live. “I am delighted to see how the Noosa community galvanised around the Awards, particularly as it is in its first year,” Mr Elmes said.

Eumundi Dragons Rugby Union Coach and founder Doug Toms was awarded a Qld Day award by Glen Elmes. Dragons’ secretary Margo Sparks collected his award in his stead along with one of the young rugby players.

CR STE PH E N ROB IN SON Division 9

Sweet jobs for the picking You may have heard that Sunshine Coast Council and Moreton Bay Council have partnered with a number of organisations to promote jobs for locals this strawberry season. In what is traditionally a backpackers’ market, there is no reason why locals cannot grasp this opportunity and gain experience over the strawberry season. Jobs such as packing and quality control will all be in high demand. While it is hard work, the paying conditions are quite reasonable and the work will certainly look good on any resume. The Sweetest Job campaign is supported by Regional Development Australia, Growcom, the Queensland Strawberry Growers Association and the Food and Agribusiness Network.

North Arm-Yandina Creek Road sealing I am pleased to see the newly sealed North Arm-Yandina Creek Road open. It’s the latest rural road to be sealed

as part of council’s regionwide resealing program. I would like to thank the local residents for their patience and understanding while this road was closed for construction.

Around 2km of the road was bitumen sealed, from North Arm to the top of Valdora Road. The road now provides local residents and school traffic with a safer and more convenient access to the area.

Mt Ninderry walking trail I was pleased to inspect the new walking trail at Mt Ninderry recently. This is a complete upgrade of the existing walking trail, to give it more interesting trail features and make the experience of walking to the top of Mt Ninderry more accessible and breathtaking. The new trail has an easier gradient, making it more suitable for everyone to climb and providing better vantage points. Council is hoping to complete this new trail and open it for locals and visitors around August.

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Doug & Debra Palmen have just taken delivery of their latest shipment of French and English antiques and vintage wares.

Formerly of Continuum Antiques in Eumundi, they sold that business, rebranded and started again. Now they operate French & Vintage.

On 13 June they opened a Pop-Up shop in Cooroy, in Emerald Street directly opposite the IGA. It will stay open until 10 July and offer wholesale prices to the public.

“Eumundi locals who visited our previous antiques shop will remember Calypso, the furry shop manager. She’s now overseeing the Pop-Up shop”, says Debra. “Calypso was the most photographed cat in Eumundi, and already she’s a huge hit in Cooroy.”

Why not pop up to Cooroy to visit this new Pop-Up shop?

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Markets

M a rket Spot lig ht ASIAN STREET FOOD Anna Petrides, Maggie Robertson, Bryson Rosbergen, Year 3, EES Ignite English.

Mmmmmmm!! What’s that delicious smell? It’s Malia and Channer sizzling up a storm.

Spring rolls, stir fry’s and scrumptious curries are only a few of the Asian delicacies they have on offer at the Asian Street Food Stall at the world famous Eumundi Markets!

Two years ago Channer and Malia grabbed the opportunity to take over the Asian food stall which had been successfully operating for the past seven years. Their love of the people and the atmosphere at the Markets enticed them to become stall owners.

In order to create these tasty treats, Channer and Malia busily prepare the day before by preparing the fresh ingredients and cooking their famous sauces and curries.

Times Wednesday 27 July 6.30 pm Thursday 28 July, Friday 29 July and Saturday 30 July 7.00pm Venue HPE Centre, Good Shepherd Lutheran College Tickets $18 Adults $ 13 Students/Concessions/Seniors Online Ticket Bookings Only via Flexischools.com.au

The next morning hungry customers are lining up outside their stall. They get all sorts of customers from young to old; even a dog comes by for a sniff.

This stall is unique because they serve three different types of amazing Asian foods including Vietnamese, Sri Lankan and Thai. Channer himself is Sri Lankan which makes the food even more genuine. When we were interviewing Malia and Channer it was hard to concentrate with all the delicious smells wafting past our noses. Our stomachs were grumbling with hunger. These two owners put their heart and soul into their business and you can tell the passion they have towards their taste bud tantalising dishes.

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The Three Bears

25 June

Joe’s Waterhole

Harii Bandhu + Carl Wockner

25 June

Eumundi Markets

Matty James

29 June

Eumundi Markets

Gian Famularo

1 July

Imperial

Trey Cooper / Jason Daniels

2 July

Imperial

Cover Girl

2 July

Joe’s Waterhole

AzUR / Lou Dogs

3 July

Imperial

Musos Jam Night

6 July

Imperial

Young Talent Open Mic Night

7 July

Imperial

Chris Ramsay

8 July

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Ruby Gilbert / Marnie Pursell

9 July

Imperial

Annie J & Fusion

9 July

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Music W E A R E O N E W O R L D , O N E V O I C E , O N E H E A R T B E AT I N G Have you heard about Eumundi’s new World Music Community Choir? Held each Wednesday 6.30pm at the Imperial Hotel, it is a fantastic opportunity to join in a community activity that is fun and beneficial to your wellbeing. I chatted recently with facilitator Jo Deguara about all things choral.

For those not familiar with a choir what is involved?

The choir is about fun and connection, not perfection, in a supportive and nonjudgemental space. Shower singers welcome, along with anyone who would like to be part of a group of people willing to have a go and exercise their creative flair singing many genres from African, Gospel, Yiddish, Folk, Russian, English and the occasional Pop. This will be a non-auditioned acapella

choir open to all ages and levels of musicality.

What is your choir background?

For a while now I have felt it would be great for Eumundi to have its own community choir.

I am a local and have been for 12 years, and sing and conduct all over the coast but never here in town. I thought it was high time! I began singing 12 years ago when a girlfriend dragged me along to a choir. I had no idea of what to expect from a world music choir but was hooked pretty much from the first day on. I loved the African songs, harmonies, language and rhythm and was surprised at how easy it was to sing in Zulu, Swahili or any number of foreign languages. It wasn’t long before I realised how fabulous I felt from singing - physically, mentally and emotionally and it became obvious to me something special happens on many levels to a human when they sing, particularly together as a group. So, after a couple of years I decided to learn how to facilitate a choir and have been doing so ever since.

What goes on in a typical choir gathering?

A choir session goes for two hours. We begin with rapport building exercises to integrate and meld the group, followed by gentle physical and vocal exercises and a simple song. Left/ right brain balancing exercises are incorporated as singing is a whole body activity. I encourage new people to listen to and try out the different sections as I teach them (bass, tenor, alto, soprano) within the choir to find where they feel they fit in with most ease vocally.

You can join anytime however a weekly commitment will definitely enhance your personal experience and overall sound of the group.

Why would you encourage people to join the choir?

Choirs are for many things.

This one is about building community, friendships, sharing heart and song. Already we have a lovely rapport among the group. None of us have ever met before and we are all locals!

Singing as a group is said to be extremely beneficial to health with heartbeats and breathing

Kim Johnston

rates synchronising when a group of people sing together - something magical indeed!

Learning harmonies, different languages and singing uses different parts of the brain.

People find jobs, babysitters, handymen, dog sitters, love, friends, their sanity and themselves at choir. Most of all they find their voice and how to be meaningfully intimate with other humans in a platonic sense. Serious life skills!

For those who may be hesitant about their voices and coming to choir, what would you say?

Ah well, you don’t have to be able to sing to join! Sadly, the most common thing I hear from people is “I can’t sing”.

People are so frightened of sounding bad or believe they do sound bad, they never ever give themselves a chance at finding out or changing that or of experiencing the unique joy of singing. The joy you feel from singing at choir that you take home has a ripple effect into the world, to your family and so on ... help spread the joy!

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Photography

HINTER

Winter

I took this shot in my backyard. The smoke for the neighbourhood wood burners drifted through the trees - so pretty.

Sue Tickner, Verrierdale.

Eumundi sunrise. Peter Syson

Driving along Eumundi Range Rd today...saw the lovely purple/pink grasses shining in the setting sun - also lovely banksias. Annie Owens, Eumundi

NEW PHOTO A SSIGNMENT FOR WINTER! –

HINT ER WINT ER

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.

Books FOR LOVE OF BIRDS

Judith Pattison in conversation with Henry Nix

The Foundation for Culture and the Arts (Eumundi) is set to launch its Sunshine Hinterland Writers and Readers Fund with a glorious treat for bird enthusiasts. An Evening with Australian Birds will include renowned biologist and author, Tim Low, in conversation with Professor Emeritus (ANU) and scientist, Henry Nix, as well as a slide show: Personalities of Australian Birds, by award-winning photographer (Glimpses of Australian birdlife) Raoul Slater.

I spoke to Henry Nix about the upcoming event and his lifelong interest in Australian birds.

Henry, and his wife Katharine, retired after forty years in Canberra, to their home state of Queensland in 2010. After a long and illustrious career in environmental science, including an Order of Australia for his contributions to environmental science, Henry has turned some of his vast knowledge and interest to his own back yard, six acres at Ninderry as he had also done in Canberra.

What is the standard record for Birdlife Australia?

The standard record for Birdlife Australia involves a 20 minute count of a two hectare site. I’ve used this method for decades.

I do a daily count from my front deck that averages twenty-five to thirty species - but on one day exceeded forty species. This is the highest such count I’ve recorded anywhere in the world, which is why I call our six acre block ‘Birds Central’. There is a central core of resident breeding species as well as autumn and spring migrants with some overwintering and some remaining to breed over summer.”

What are the main species visiting Ninderry Palms?

My survey points overlook three primary habitats: eucalyptus open forest to the SE; grassland (horse paddock) to the south and closed forest/rainforest to Duncan’s pick: I’m currently trying to read the literary Everest that is James Joyce’s Ulysses. I found my copy in our second-hand section. But of course, one book is never enough - Joyce references Homer’s Odyssey and Shakespeare’s Hamlet amongst other things, and guess what? I found those in our second-hand section also. In a vulnerable moment I later found Joyce’s Dublin - an Illustrated commentary, by Rosanna Negrotti. Crikey - three books to read! So my staff pick for Berkelouw Books is our entire

the north; hence the healthy bird list. The main species are larger Honeyeaters: bluefaced, noisy miner, noisy friarbird and Lewins; and predatory species: Laughing kookaburra, pied and grey butcher birds, pied currawong and torresian crows. No doubt this is part of the explanation for the noticeable drop in the smallest bird species: finches, thornbills, scrubwrens. Mature palms and fig trees support figbirds and orioles as well as fruit eating pigeons. The only resident exotic species is the spotted turtle dove.

Over the years what increase or decline of any particular birds?

In the six years we have been here, I’ve recorded a significant decrease in migratory speciesall the Cuckoos: brush, fantailed, horsfield bronze, shining bronze, little bronze and lesser declines in koels and channel

bills, the rollers (dollar birds) and bee-eaters. This may be more to do with the over-wintering habitats in North Queensland and New Guinea than local factors. Most importantly, the smallest bush species: thornbills, gerygones, red-browed and double-barred finches, scrub wrens and fairy wrens, are still present but much reduced.

Favourite bird to watch?

My favourite bird to watch is the striated pardalote, commonly known as a chip chip, that burrows into earth banks to nest.

This is one small bird that seems to be doing well everywhere.

We have constructed two very large hanging baskets, filled with coconut peat (fine grade) and planted with ground cover species. Within hours of installation, pardalotes were drilling away into the basket and they are in continuous use.

When did this passion for Australian birds begin?

I’ve had a wide interest in the natural world since early childhood, but birds have always been at the forefront. I wanted to be a naturalist but no such training existed at

that time. The closest I could get to the broadest possible grounding in geology, soils, botany and zoology was the Diploma in Agriculture at Gatton College and then the Degree in Agricultural Science at University of QLD. I was also a foundation member of the Canberra Ornithologists Group in the mid 60’s, later a committee member and President in the 70’s and my garden bird record charts became the primer for the Canberra Garden Bird Charts, that now provide invaluable information on the distribution and abundance of birdlife in Canberra and the ACT. I asked him about Low’s book, Where Song Began: Australia’s birds and how they changed the world.

Australian Birds are unique, despite carryover of common names brought from Europe such as magpie, robin, chough, flycatcher, lark, finch and so on. Just how unique is now apparent, thanks to truly ground breaking research in genetics and evolutionary analysis. It is a great story and Tim Low brings it to life.

It’s a book I wish I had written.

AN EVENING WITH AUSTRALIAN BIRDS Sponsored by the Foundation for Culture and Arts (Eumundi) Venue: School of Arts Hall, Eumundi Friday, August 26, 6.30 to 8pm Ticketing to be confirmed. judipattison@bigpond.com Bird statistician Henry Nix. second-hand section. You never know what hidden gems you might find, and it won’t break the bank.

Claudia’s pick: Britt-Marie was Here by Fredrik Backman is the author of the much loved A Man Called Ove. Zany and full-of-heart, Britt-Marie Was Here is a novel about love and second chances, and about the unexpected friendships we make that teach us who we really are and the things we are capable of doing.

Kylie’s pick: I have waited four years for 11

The City of Mirrors - this final instalment in the trilogy by Justin Cronin which began with The Passage and continued with The Twelve. A dystopian thriller of epic proportions following the lives of vastly different characters and their quest for survival against the terrifying blood sucking Dracs.

Not your typical vampire slaying story though, there is realism, depth and humanity to the story. It didn’t take long to get reacquainted with everyone

and the storyline and I am not wasting another minute to find out how this saga plays out.

Steven’s pick: If you’ve ever wanted to read a book about the workings of the human brain written by a neuroscientist who also dabbles in stand-up comedy, The Idiot Brain by Dean Burnett is the one to try. berkelouw.com.au/stores/ eumundi

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Kids IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT ME - I T I S A B O U T U S Siona Howard From the minute my husband and I decided that we wanted to conceive a baby, life took me on a mysterious ride of emotions.

My young and naïve mind believed that it would be easy to fall pregnant, raise children and maintain a fabulous level of health, sanity, organisation and competency in all areas of my life! I figured that people had been doing this for centuries.

How hard could it be right? Ha! What book was I reading?

Fifteen years later, I find myself still married and a mother of two incredible daughters. As I look back at my younger self, I realise just how much I have changed.

This journey of family life thus far, has actually had a profound effect on me. Amidst the days of depletion and confusion, I realise the wonderful values I am gaining from my role.

This moment of clarity teaches me the importance of growth in life. I surrender to that fact that

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I am constantly learning. That is what I am here. I can feel just how much I have softened internally.

This softening could now be my greatest strength. Perhaps I still am fabulously healthy, sane, organised and competent… just in a different way.

Reflecting on my role as a Mother invites me to look at the different personalities, expectations and perceptions of my family and I suddenly remember that it’s not just about me. It is about “us”. Although we are all uniquely individual, our family is its own entity and is equally as important as each member. Just like a cake, the flour is not the same as the eggs, however when blended together with all the ingredients, they help to create something really special. In saying that, the cake will not bake itself. We have to mix it, work with it and create it!

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Little Critters mobile animal farm and petting zoo will be at Original Eumundi Markets on Mondays and Wednesdays during the school holidays. $5 per child.

activities for witches, wizards and magic-loving muggles aged eight to 15.

Dress-ups encouraged.

Noosaville: 6-8pm, Thur 30 June & Cooroy: 5.30-7.30pm, Thur 7 July.

Jumpin’ is a fun hour of activity for 10 year olds and under in the J’s auditorium filled with bouncy castles. Under 3’s are free (need to be fully supervised). Cafe open! Three x 1hr sessions on Thur 7 July: 9am, 10am, 11am. Tickets $12.

Ceramic artist Merrie Tomkins is holding children’s pottery workshops at the Butter Factory Arts Centre, Maple St, on Saturdays from 9.30-12pm $35. Merrie 0412 486 438 Learn more about our amazing Australian wildlife from Geckoes Wildlife and get up close and personal with reptiles, birds and marsupials on July 8 at Cooroy library and Noosaville library. Free. Bookings required. libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au/ school-holiday-activities Harry Potter Night will be a magical evening of trivia and

Discover the science of light while making Kaleidoscopic Rainbows at the Noosaville Library, Thurs 30 June, 1011am. Bend light to create rainbows and make your own kaleidoscope to take home.

Ages 8-12 years. Free but bookings required. libraries. noosa.qld.gov.au/schoolholiday-activities Cartoon Dave is holding a Nerdy Knights and Dorky Dragons workshop at Noosaville Library on 27 June from 10am, where you will create your own fantastical creatures. 5 years and over.

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Health H E A LT H N E W S Anahata Yoga Temple on Memorial Dr, Eumundi holds yoga classes Tues 9.30-11.30am (all levels) 4.30-5.30pm (beginners), & 6-7.30pm (all levels), Fri 9.30-11am (all levels) & restorative yoga 6-7.30pm on the last Wednesday of the month. $17 per class. 5442 8360.

Lucy Cloonan Personal Training offers Group Classes with experienced instructors at Eumundi Ampitheatre, Memorial Dr on Tuesdays & Fridays, 6am and 9am. lucycloonanfitness.com Bec and Michelle hold yoga classes above Doonan’s Sunspace Café at Beddington Rd on Mon, Wed and Fri, 9.3010.30am & Mon 6-7.15pm & Sat 8-9am. $15 ($50 for four classes). Mats provided, all

at United Synergies, 12-14 Ernest St, Tewantin. Live Kirtan, chanting with instruments, Saturdays 3-5.30pm. Free.

Children welcome.

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Zumba classes are at Eumundi CWA hall, Memorial Dr, Fridays 9.30am with Svitlana Drugis Facebook Energy Pilates Studio.

Senior or junior tennis coaching available with Andrew Taylor at Eumundi Tennis club, Mon - Thurs 4-7.30pm. 0424 177 216. Social tennis on Sundays, 3.30pm & Tuesdays, 8.30am.

Zumba classes with Yvonne Corstorphin in the Verrierdale Hall, Tuesdays 5 - 6pm. $12.

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Abundant Yoga classes with Alison Cherry-Wood at Belli Hall, 1170 Kenilworth Rd, Fridays 8.30-9.30am. $12, BYO mat & water. 0422 123 021 or abundantyoga@gmail.com.

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Susa Wynne-Hoelscher holds pilates classes Mondays, 6-7pm, at Eumundi CWA Hall, Memorial Dr. $15 no bookings needed. BYO mat. Facebook: Be Fit Pilates.

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

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Health COUGHS IN CHILDREN As anyone with children can ascertain, as soon as the cooler months are upon us the sniffling season begins.

Childhood coughs are a common symptom, and whilst most should not raise undue concern, they can be disruptive and distressing for both the child and their family. It is common for parents to request the assistance of the pharmacist to recommend a suitable cough mixture to soothe the cough. In 2009 the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia conducted a comprehensive review of the medical literature relating to the safety and efficacy of cough and cold medicines under the age of 12 years. The review included a variety of medicines including cough suppressants, expectorants, mucolytics and antihistamines. It concluded that there were potential risks associated with these products for children especially in those under six years and only limited evidence for efficacy.

On this basis the TGA advised consumers that:

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- Children under six should not be given medicine to treat cough and cold symptoms.

- Children six-11 should only be given medicine to treat cough and cold symptoms on the advice of a pharmacist, doctor or nurse.

As a result of this advice many parents have turned to remedies that are considered to be more “natural” and to which the TGA recommendations do not apply. Herbal medicines have been used to treat coughs since ancient times, however many have not been tested in children.

Ivy leaf extract (Hendra helix) however has had some positive trial results and is used in chesty or productive coughs. It has been shown to be an effective and well tolerated treatment for children. The compounds in ivy leaf open the airways, thin mucous and ultimately relieve the cough.

create a physical barrier, or other substances that may promote mucous secretion, reduce irritability and relieve coughing.

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Other non-medicinal strategies can also be of assistance such as rest and hydration, humidifying the air, and steam inhalations with or without essential oils such as eucalyptus.

If the child is under two years of age, and the cough is accompanied by a high fever or the child appears to be experiencing difficulty breathing then medical advice should be sought. Parents should be alert to changes in colour, especially blueish hues, along with any unusual breathing noises such as “whooping” noises.

For dry coughs: herbs such as marshmallow root, liquorice root, Iceland moss and lime flowers contain mucilage which

The Hearing Bus is stopping at Cooroy RSL at 25 Maple St, to offer free hearing checks to any interested adults who visit the bus on Tuesday 28 June from 10am-3.30pm.

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Key lime syrup cake

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This is quite a large fine textured cake, rather like a pound cake or a sand cake. It is encrusted with roasted pecan nuts and roasted macadamia nuts on top. The lime syrup is poured over when it comes out of the oven and decorated with lime slices that have been boiled in the syrup. I find that these slices are a bit bitter after freezing so generally discard them before I freeze left over cake. Key limes have quite a strong flavour but I use the common lime that is readily available around the Sunshine Coast. This cake freezes well in slices and warms well in the microwave. When I made this one for a luncheon I served it with fresh cream and a bowl of fresh passionfruit pulp.

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk

Method

• 100 g pecan nuts, roasted and ground

• 2 tblsp chopped macadamia nuts roasted

Preheat oven to 180°C.

• 250 g butter

• 2 tblsp sugar

• 2 cups caster sugar

Syrup glaze

• Zest of 4 limes

• Juice of 4 limes (1/2 cup)

• 5 large eggs

• 3/4 cup sugar

• 3 cups SR flour

• 2 whole limes

• 100 g ground almonds

• 2 tblsp shredded coconut

Butter a fluted ring tin (approx.

24cm) quite generously.

Sprinkle with pecan nuts.

Cream butter and sugar with lime zest.

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Add sifted flour lightly, ground almonds, and milk alternately.

Mix gently.

Place in prepared tin and sprinkle macadamia nuts and sugar on top.

Bake for 70 mins.

To make glaze, whisk lime juice and sugar together and bring to the boil making sure that the sugar is dissolved. Slice limes very thinly and allow to simmer gently.

Unmould cake, pour over syrup and decorate with the lime slices. Sprinkle with coconut and dust with icing sugar. Enjoy.

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Outdoors EUMUNDI FIRE REPORT The Eumundi Fire Brigade has been busy lately. We have attended a number of incidents ranging from a large protracted wildfire event in Reesville near Maleny, a number of small, local grass and scrub fires, hazard reduction burns for local landowners and National Parks, and to top it off assisted the Cooroy Auxilliary Brigade with the rescue of a horse that got stuck in a dam. We attended a scrub fire last week, even after all the recent rainfall – a reminder that the country can be deceptively dry at this time of year.

Back at the depot, our brigade has been busy with training. The wellbeing of our firefighters is of

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primary concern, so a number of brigade members have received a high level of First Aid training to align with the unique risks that occur when fighting bushfires. Importantly, these are good life skills for our members to have.

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When not chasing bushfires we also have an artistic side. Our brigade was called upon to keep the grass green for the recent unveiling of the sculpture prize, watering the newly laid turf with our fire truck. We also provided the venue for a fantastic stencil art workshop organised by the Generator Art Gallery. With a bit of creativity, our brigade shed being right in the middle of town - could be a fantastic community resource. Get in touch if you have ideas on how to put it to good use.

Meanwhile, new members are always welcome.

We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month at 7pm. Pop in and say g’day.

have their spurs (long spikey nail at the back of the foot) trimmed. Even a tame and friendly rooster may attack if he feels you are threatening his flock.

Benefit 3: Chicks!

When you hear a “cock-adoodle-doo” at 3am in the morning you most likely will think that you would like to do something nasty to the culprit.

At times we have a few roosters onsite and they definitely can start up well before sunrise.

However, I am quite fond of the farm noises and attuned to them so it doesn’t wake me.

Luckily my neighbours are too!

There are benefits to owning a rooster, but before you even contemplate it you need to check with your local Council to ensure you are allowed to have one on your property.

Benefit 1: Hot! Roosters are the most stunning looking chickens. Their amazing plumage usually consists of long feathers, really bright colours and large red combs and wattles.

Benefit 2: Protection!

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If you fancy breeding some offspring then you will need a rooster to fertilise the eggs. A broody hen will sit on the eggs for 21 days or more until they hatch. She will then raise them herself over the watchful eye of the rooster.

Benefit 4: No More Tantrums!

The pecking order amongst the hens can get quite nasty if some aren’t obeying the head chook. A rooster can sort out the pecking order and make a peaceful home in a matter of days.

Looking at these benefits it may seem all thumbs up to roosters if you can have them legally.

If you are planning on buying one then I would recommend getting one that is mature so that you know what his personality is like from day one.

If you get them young some can be really nasty and will constantly attack you when you enter the coop. Each breed has certain general characteristics but you can never be sure how they will turn out once they get their girls under their wing.

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N atu re N otes SUNSHINE COAST EMUS Whenever I think of emus, I have an image of them wandering the inland areas of our vast country. Driving along Emu Creek Rd and passing Emu Mountain, I started to wonder whether it was possible that there had once been emus in that location.

Now that I am slightly in the loop, I can definitely say that YES … there really were emus on the Sunshine Coast and for that matter within the last few decades. My neighbours remember emus in paddocks along the road from Yandina to Coolum. It would seem small flocks roamed these forests and wallum areas (coastal heaths) till quite recently.

Sadly, all our local Coastal emus are gone - however I understand a small population still exists on Bribie Island.

The thing that is of interest to me though are the plants that co-existed with emus and used them as vectors for seed and fruit dispersal.

Plants and animals always co-evolve, so the lack of emus could ultimately contribute to the loss of bio diversity in our remaining areas of wallum. Many fruits can only germinate once they have been through the

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intestines of certain animals or birds. The gut bacteria dissolve the flesh off the fruits and the seeds are thus eliminated all ready and prepped. Yes, those poo bombs really are useful!

Another little known fact is that there were once emus on Kangaroo Island, King Island and Tasmania and even possibly Flinders Island. All disappeared (exterminated) shortly after settlement by the early sealers, settlers and the early farmers who killed them for food and also their eggs.

Last but not least, the altered land uses and fire regimes saw them all gone by the mid1800s. The King Island emus were half the size of existing mainland ones. The Tasmanian emus were of similar size to mainland birds but are still regarded as a sub-species.

Vale to these missing emus.

Our islands, our Sunshine Coast are the poorer for their loss.

We have had some lovely visitors on the dam recently. I thought they were wanting a sea change and enjoying our beautiful countryside but someone then told me that their mother used to have pelicans on the dam in Winton when she was growing up.

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EUMUNDI GARDEN MEETING Eumundi’s next Community Garden meeting will be held on Fri 1 July. The group meet every second Friday at 5.30pm at the Imperial Hotel, Memorial Dr. The group are asking for equipment and gardening donations. They are currently drafting up the community garden design. Facebook: Eumundi Community Garden.

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.

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Letters MARKET CONFUSION Currently in ads on the Bruce Highway and on TV, it says the Eumundi Markets are open on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. But there are no Eumundi Markets on a Friday. Eumundi Square is a business incubator and is not a market.

It’s open three days - the markets are not.

Louis Formosa has recently complained in an article in the Noosa News [June 10] that “Eumundi is restricted to operating a market on two days.” How many people have travelled for hours on a Friday expecting the full Eumundi Market

AGE OF ENTITLEMENT IS OVER! VOTING - As a self-funded retiree, I’m frustrated with Canberra’s continuous fiddle with superannuation contributions and rule changes. Plus the measure to Rebalance the Pension Assets Test to be implemented on 1 January 2017.

Change the Entitlements? I absolutely agree. If a pension isn’t an entitlement then neither is theirs. They [politicians] keep telling us that paying us an aged pension isn’t sustainable. Paying politicians all the perks they get is even less sustainable! The politicians themselves, in Canberra, brought it up - that the Age of Entitlements is over.

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experience and gone away disappointed and perhaps angry? And on the point of markets on three days a week, as an artist and former stall holder for seven years, I fail to see how it is possible to make all your own stuff and have a stall on three days of the week. Markets on three days a week will encourage more imports, and move the markets away from the creative, local, handmade pieces that people are looking for. Jane Welsh, Verrierdale. noosanews.com.au/news/eumundicaught-in-the-middle-and-notflourishing/3041866/

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6 Eumundi Playgroup 9.00-11.00am

13 EDCA meeting, 7pm, Joe’s Waterhole Eumundi Playgroup 9.00-11.00am 20

7 CWA craft morning Eumundi volunteer fire fighters, 7pm

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14 North Arm SS

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P&C, 6.30pm CWA International Day 9.30am-10.45 in the hall

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Eumundi Playgroup 9.00-11.00am

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Rotary Club 6pm, CWA Hall

Nambour Show holiday

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19 CWA AGM morning tea at 9.30, annual meeting commencing at 10am

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30 Rotary Club 6pm, CWA Hall ECC networking night

EXCAVATION

Call 0414

227 471 FREE QUOTES

PROPERTY SERVICES Land clearing • Fire access tracks • Lantana infestations • Stump grinding • Trees and regrowth Call Sash & Tanya

0412 020 789

Eumundi Bushcare, 9.30am Kids bookclub, 11am, Berkelouw Books

Verrierdale volunteer fire brigade, 2pm

Content deadline Mondays

School holidays

Advertising deadline Tuesday

Public holidays

Circulation dates

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WS SLASHING

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

MOWING & SLASHING

All Slopes REMOTE CONTROL MOWING

Steep Slopes & Acreage Mowing

Fully insured - Free quotes

0411 210 302

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

Last Day Term 2

MOWING & SLASHING

EXCAVATIONS

QBCC 1129822

Community Garden, 5.30pm, Imperial Hotel

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Rotary Club 6pm, CWA Hall

3.5 tonne excavator, Bobcat & level bar, Grader, 2.5 Tonne Roller, 10m Tipper, Laser Level, Augers

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

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Rotary Club 6pm, CWA Hall

STEVE BUTLER

PLUMBING/GAS FITTING

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Eumundi World Cinema, 6.45pm

CWA craft morning Eumundi SS P&C, 7pm

Eumundi Playgroup 9.00-11.00am

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PLUMBING/GAS FITTING

Graeme Back

Ph Wade 0403 311 134

Call Darrel: 0457 001 251

PLUMBING

PLUMBING

LOCAL PLUMBER

SMALL PLUMBING JOBS

Neil McDonald QBCC Lic. No. 1253083 All Work Guaranteed

0438 160 336

Maintenance - New Work - Renovations Hot Water Services - Extensions Repairs - Waste Water - Storm Water

www.plumbtekplumbing.com.au

Maintenance • Installations • Residential • Commercial

0422 394 659

PROPERTY SERVICES

SLASHING

Plumber, Drainer & Gasfitter

20 years exp, fully insured, reliable service

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

Applicance installation Roofing • Gutters • Tanks Washers • Taps • Cisterns $55 per hr - No emergency work 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE

David Campbell - Verrierdale

0407 601 877 - 5471 1754 lic: 22454 QBA 53415

SOLAR POWER Tony & Melinda Morrissey

Servicing all areas

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

P: 07 5442 8122 E: pbgmaintenance@tpg.com.au

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

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

STORAGE SERVICES

TREE SERVICES

WASTE WATER SERVICES

WATER SERVICES

General • Caravans • Furniture • Cars

EVERYTHNG TREES - EVERYTHING ARBORICULTURAL FREE QUOTES

ALL Property Maintenance with your local Bloke ALL Equipment – Excavation, Mowing & Slashing ALL Landscape Supplies ALL Pretty Bloody Good

Call, Text or Email: Paul 0409 470 399

A1

Storage Eumundi

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

Ph 5442 8627

Boats • Trailers • Trucks • Containers

Find us on

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

Solar Power Specialists

PUMP OUTS SEPTIC TANKS GREASE TRAPS TREATMENT SYSTEMS

103 Napier Road, Eumundi 4562

Hinterland Waste Water Services

email: aroorawater@bigpond.com

Ph 0428 723 082

“For all your tank and swimming pool requirements”

Ph 5442 8158 - M 0402 809 831

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PO Box 61 Eumundi QLD 4562 2/84 Memorial Drive Eumundi QLD 4562 Phone: 07 5442 8333 Fax: 07 5442 8899

STYLISH RURAL LUXURY ON 50 ACRES

LIVEABLE SHED ON 25 ACRES

BIG FAMILY HOME ON QUIET 2 ACRES

SOLD This 4 bedroom fully renovated home has a European flavour with massive formal areas and impressive fireplace! Sliding doors lead out to an enormous two level deck with pool which overlooks the tranquil rural setting and dam. There are 3 paddocks, the best of grazing land and plenty of water including a running creek. The property is 70% cleared for grazing.

With views to Mt Eerwah and only 5 mins from Eumundi this is a scarce commodity and won’t last long. Whilst you are deciding where to build your dream home you can live in this fully furnished one bedroom liveable shed complete with fridge, dishwasher, washing machine and much more. Ideal weekend retreat if you are not ready to move yet.

Room for everyone here with 4 bedrooms and study plus children’s retreat. Huge master bedroom (5m x 5m) with walk in robe and ensuite with separate bath, shower and twin vanity. Separate formal and informal living areas (room for billiard table), wood heater for chilly evenings and covered patio overlooking in ground pool.

Just 4mins from Eumundi.

BELLI PARK

EERWAH VALE

VERRIERDALE

$1,130,000

Richard Talady m. 0419 643 015

$399,000

Richard Talady m. 0419 643 015

Carol Dolan

$659,000

m. 0412 062 882

QUEENSLANDER ON 1 ACRE WITH VIEWS On 2 lots in a high prime position there are many options here! Extend or build under this original Queenslander to create a fabulous family home or move the house over to one block and sell off the other one! Lots of space for a pool, chooks, veggie garden and orchard. Original features abound with wrap around verandah, 12 foot ceilings, French doors and timber floors. The back verandah faces NE over the huge backyard with mountain views. History and character all in one here just a short walk to markets, cafes and shops.

Dont miss out on this much admired property.

EUMUNDI

$760,000

SALES AND RENTALS

Carol Dolan

m. 0412 062 882

Email: nhrsales@bigpond.com

Richard Talady m. 0419 643 015

www.noosahinterlandrealty.com.au