The Green issue 272: 12 July 2017

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Eumundi & North Arm real estate market prospering Sellers Priya and Geoff Fletcher are delighted to stand smiling next to their sold sign at 129 Memorial Drive, Eumundi, but there is also no doubt they will miss terribly the place they have called home for the past 17 years when they move further South to the picturesque NSW town of Murwillumbah. Priya and Geoff’s home began its life back in 1896 up on Crescent Road as the former Catholic Church where a young Kevin Rudd once studied at Sunday school. In 1934 it came to its current location and has since been converted into a beautiful home located on a glorious 3154m2 block just a short stroll to Eumundi’s shops and cafes. Pathways through the garden lead to unexpected botanical treasures all hidden behind the tall yellow picket fences.

It was no wonder the moment this historic, picturesque, and much loved property hit the market the phone started ringing. Within a week there were multiple offers on the table and when asked what the Sellers thought of their final sale price, their response was “surprised and delighted.”

North Arm Sellers can rejoice as well!

It was only a matter of hours after 498 Bunya Road went on the market before the astute young family and their parents snapped up this little treasure. Perfect for their needs, this property offers 11.61 acres of private, sunny land with two character dwellings, an orchard, multiple dams and a seasonal creek. The phone hasn’t stopped ringing since 498 Bunya road was listed showing the number of buyers keen to buy this type of property in this area and around this price point.

Multiple offers were the order of the day for 311 Bunya Road, a 2.5 acre property also offering dual accommodation via a one bedroom self-contained granny flat. Stunning vista enjoyed from the living areas and deck off both the flat and the main residence.

Centre stage is a huge seasonal dam and a rustic bridge the leads the viewer’s eye to an ‘island’ of land where, one can imagine, a studio or Balinese-style pavilion would make the perfect place to watch the sun go down.

What do these properties have in common? They are all highly sought-after small acreage properties located in Eumundi & North Arm; all went under contract within a week of listing; all have extremely happy Sellers, and they all share the same Agent.

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

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Editor’s note ...

HINTERLAND MOMENT ROTARY YOUTH PROGRAM OF ENRICHMENT ON 11TH - 13TH AUGUST 2017 AT LUTHER HEIGHTS CAMP AT COOLUM.

It’s been a lovely few weeks living in the hinterland with perfect weather for the school holidays and busy market days. We also take a look at some great events coming up in Eumundi.

This issue we also take a look at the 2016 Census results.

Over the coming issues we’ll focus on all the townships on our region – starting with Eumundi.

Eumundi crowd at the Jack Carty house party.

Photo thanks to Libby Whyatt, Doonan.

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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.

Cover photograph thanks to Alain Bouvier.

Do you know a child who could benefit from this weekend of activities?

Eumundi Rotary is looking to select 2 participants, who are 14-17 years and have demonstrated some leadership potential and other positive personal attributes, who are community-minded and actively involved in the community, or who demonstrate the potential for involvement in community programs.

It is considered that the camp would be both a reward and recognition for the efforts of community minded children from our community.

The program varies from year to year however students will be involved in: • Communication Skills • Team Building • Problem solving and decision making • Self-esteem building • Outdoor activities and sports • Inspiring guest speakers For further details and information on how to apply please contact Tania on 0407020474 ROTARY CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE EUMUNDI COMMUNITY

Alain Bouvier

Cover photo

Brooke Flood

Police report

Shanna Bignel

Readers photos

Katrin Terton

Hinterland Studio

Amber Grimley

Bushcare

Interested in knowing more about Rotary?

Visit our Thursday evening meetings in the CWA Hall 6-7pm

For details call Peter on 0434021925

the GREEN Valda Andrews

Food

Liesl Doery

Healthy competition

Jude Cettou

Netball

Andrew Bell

Fire report

Chris Gaughan

Ancient fossil

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Just Love Eumundi!

Friday 25th through Sunday 27th August, Eumundi comes alive to the most incredible arts and culture festival. Experience Eumundi is curating a fabulous array of happenings for the 2017 Horizon Festival that will thrill and delight. www.horizonfestival.com.au

Let’s “paint the street” along Memorial Drive ! trash art PAINT THE STREET 26 and 27 August Memorial Drive

A legacy arts event that will take pride of place for the Eumundi Art St animations at the upcoming Horizon Festival of Culture and Arts is our very exciting “Trash Art” program sponsored by EDCA. It is important that we include in Art St projects that enhance the Eumundi township, as our current main streetscape is in a state of some disrepair and substantial upgrades which include beautification elements are on the cards.

Consequently, Art St will focus on two public art projects that will transform some of our key infrastructure into ‘Works of Art’ that the community and tourists will be able to enjoy well into the future. 20 Council rubbish bins and a dilapidated pedestrian underpass will be turned into things of beauty - transforming Eumundi into one big outdoor gallery. Our proposed artistic theme for this project is sustainability, nature and peace...

Don’t miss out on ‘FREE’ locals markets car parking | 2017/18 stickers now available for 4562 resident for free parking on Markets days - Wednesday and Saturdays, at the Experience Eumundi carparks. Just $12 admin fee for a full year of parking - Wednesdays and Saturdays. To grab your car sticker, pop down and see Richard in the carpark office (Napier Rd) Tuesday and Friday afternoons between 4.00 and 5.00pm.

... via street art inspired by an urban environment, yet reflecting Eumundi’s past, present and future - as our hinterland village transformed from a traditional rural agricultural and timber town into one of Australia’s artisan hubs. What do you think? Send us your thoughts! gm@eumundicco.com.au

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Business R U N A S U C C E S S F U L FA R M G AT E Farmers Sally Hookey and Peter Heineger of Hinterland Feijoas have one of the most successful farm doors in the region. They’ve put their farm on the food tourist map and generate an extra income in the process. As part of the Food & Agribusiness Network (FAN), the dynamic duo are holding a workshop and farm tour this Friday 14 July at 131 Browns Rd, Belli Park, 9.30 – 11am, about the challenges and rewards of running a farm door. FAN Director, commercial lawyer and Eumundi local, Tony Sowden will also provide information

about regulations and legal requirements for farm gate enterprises. eventbrite.com.au/e/how-torun-a-successful-farm-gatetickets-35585640609 FAN is Australia’s fastest growing not-for-profit food industry network. They represent the food and agribusiness industry within the Greater Sunshine Coast Region, encompassing the Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Moreton Bay and Gympie. foodagribusiness.org.au

EUMUNDI BEEF AT SLOW FOOD USA Susan Rodger from Eumundi Beef will be taking the Eumundi name to Colorado this July as the sponsored representative of Slow Food Noosa at Slow Food Nations USA: three days of tastings, tours, talks and workshops. Susan shared, “Attending is a great opportunity to network with likeminded farmers in the alternative food supply system of community focused local farms, low food miles, and an awareness of where your food is coming from and how it is produced.”

“I hope some of the ideas are relevant in our local communities and can be shared on my return.”

Eumundi Beef raises 100% grass-fed Angus and Murray Grey cattle on 265 acres in Belli

Park using biodynamic and biological methodologies to provide nutrient-dense quality food for local families. Their animals enjoy a stress free life and are treated with respect.

Susan is passionate about exploring nutritional health and cooking styles suited to every portion of beef available. They sell their beef and eggs direct to the public from the farm gate on Friday 3 – 6pm. eumundibeef.com.au or 0412 364 156.

Yvette Muir has been selling her handmade jewellery since she was 11 years old. She started making brooches featuring pop-culture items handcrafted from Fimo and sold them at a local gift shop…

Now she’s at Eumundi Square!

Her family migrated to Perth, WA where she completed school, and designed a more glamorous version of her clay jewellery.

In 2000, her father (feeling reckless) mortgaged his home in order to help Yvette accomplish her dream of having her own business in trendy inner-city Perth. This provided the platform for further creative endeavours, and so the ‘Dolly did it’ brand was born… In 2008 Yvette took a huge risk- selling her business and she moved to Noosa to pursue a more creative lifestyle.

An Art-Teacher had gifted her a button bracelet, and she loved the concept, so she decided to expand on that and made a range of button necklaces, the rest is herstory!

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Focus on property with Penny Neep Did you know about the new tax rules for properties $750,000 and above?

From the 1st of July 2017, anyone selling a property $750,000 or above, is required to obtain a clearance certificate from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

Although aimed at foreign residents, all property sellers must obtain this. It is valid for 12 months and can be used for multiple transactions. If this certificate is not provided at settlement the buyer has a statutory obligation to withhold 12.5% of the sale price and forward this to the ATO (the Solicitor will do this at settlement). However, If a Seller provides this clearance certificate to the Buyer prior to settlement, there is no entitlement to withhold the 12.5% and the full sale proceeds will be released to the Seller. This rule applies to houses, units and land.

For the full fact sheet, please email me.

*This information should not replace independent financial or legal advice.

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I hope to provide you with some clarity and balance regarding the campground at Kenilworth that is operating without approval. Over the last 12 months, Council planning officers have tried to help this particular farmer lodge a Development Application for his property at 18 Paulger Rd to enable him to legally operate a campground business. Because the farmer had always claimed that camping on his property was a means to supplement his farming operation, the application suggested to him previously was one of a low key ‘Nature based Camping’ where sites of up to 100 could be assessed easily with low charges and infrastructure. In addition, I and my fellow Councillors have sought Council’s planning staff to investigate the endorsement

by Council for uses up to 10 or so, with a major incentivised reduction in infrastructure charges. However, information and evidence has since come to light that this farmer is in fact operating a high scale operation. He has flatly refused to lodge a Development Application or genuinely engage with Council. Council

has now requested he either lodges an application or ceases his camping operation.

These actions and regulations may seem cumbersome if you’re not fully aware of circumstances, but they are necessary by law to protect Council and the community we represent. They also protect the farmer himself, who without any Development Approval, could be argued, would be in serious legal jeopardy for personal liability if a claim were to arise in the event of an accident.

Again I ask, what is so unreasonable about Council actions in the regard? Also, how would it be fair to all those other campground businesses on the Coast and in Qld, who’ve obtained the required development approvals and paid subsequent infrastructure charges in order to operate legally?

If you’d like to know more, jump on Council’s (or my) Facebook page. You’ll find a detailed statement from Mayor Mark Jamieson. I trust this gives everyone a better understanding.

VA L E D A P H N E G R E E R 1 9 2 5 - 2 0 1 7 Wendy Birrell, Discover Eumundi manager Daphne Greer - born 28 January 1925 - passed away on 4 July in Tewantin aged 92 years. She is pictured here at the 2015 Eumundi Australia Day Awards where she received an award for community service and a cake to celebrate her 90th birthday.

Daph has left a proud history of community service for Eumundi for more than 50 years, with her stand out contribution being a lifetime interest in and formal custodianship roles for the iconic Eumundi School of Arts hall. Many decades ago she joined her mother in the women’s group that worked tirelessly to raise funds to maintain and develop this wonderful community building.

She also made her mark with the Showgrounds Association over many years and was a life member of the Eumundi Historical Association.

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Community EUMUNDI POLICE UPDATE Sgt Brooke Flood, Eumundi Police 5442 8222 Firstly, I would like to pass on my thanks to some truly amazing gestures shown to myself, my staff and the Qld Police over the previous weeks.

As I am sure you are aware, the Qld Police Service lost one of our Brothers on 29 May, Senior Constable Brett Forte, when he was murdered whilst performing duty in the Lockyer Valley. The support that has been shown from members of the Eumundi community and surrounding areas has been nothing short of overwhelming.

The people who brought flowers to the Station, made cakes, the children who made us beautiful cards and the people who said thank you for the job we do or passed on their condolences, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks. You have reminded us of the reason we continue to turn up each day to do our job, despite the risks that we were so harshly reminded of.

On Sunday 18 June, a lovely family lost their Browns Creek Rd home to a fire. I attended

this job and was absolutely devastated for the family who moved to the area 12 months ago with their two lovely, young children. You would think this tragedy would have been plenty for the family to deal with, but yesterday they reported that since the fire a thief has broken into a shed at the property and stolen a chainsaw, air compressor, Omni Scan machine and assorted hand tools. I would encourage anyone with information in relation to this thoughtless act to please come forward.

Also during the month of June, a silver standard camper box trailer with QLD registration CT7572 was stolen from an address on Sunrise Rd, Eumundi. The trailer has a brown cover over it with “Oz Trail” written on the cover.

If you have any information in relation to either of these matters, contact Eumundi Police or Crimestoppers immediately. Any information can be taken anonymously.

SCOUT HUT MAKEOVER The old Scout Hut on Memorial Dr (adjacent to the Eumundi Aquatic Centre), which had remained idle for over a decade, has now had an amazing makeover thanks to volunteers Adrian and Lainie Adams, James Adams and Jeni Formosa.

The Hall is in the care of Eumundi & District Community Association (EDCA) who will now use the space for their monthly meetings. The Eumundi Community Garden group will also base themselves there.

Currently Eumundi Aquatic & Fitness hold classes in the hut, as does Goju Ryu Kakurin Kan Karate Do Qld. Lainie shared that EDCA has spent $14,660 on the renovation which included: plastering, floor sanding and sealing, architraves, kitchen, pump fix, inspection hatch and painting. The Federal Govt also paid for two reverse cycle air conditioner units.

Lainie said she hopes more local groups will utilise the space at $12.50 per hour.

Anyone interested in hall hire can contact Lainie adelain1@ bigpond.com.

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Community EUMUNDI ART ST ON THE HORIZON Anthony Wynne-Hoelscher, GM Experience Eumundi I’m excited to announce Eumundi has been selected as a major destination for this year’s Horizon Festival of Arts and Culture.

Having the festival come to the heart of the hinterland gives us the opportunity to showcase the region’s creative talent. We have lots of wonderful experiences planned, so here’s a taste of what’s in store.

On Friday 25 August we kick off at 9.30am with Wearable Art and Natural Dying at Eumundi Square. The afternoon sees Arts in Action at Eumundi State School, while up at the Pavilion Markets SevGen presents the Deadly Collective workshops.

Join Eumundi World Cinema with a screening of A Perfect Day at the Eumundi School of Arts.

Also every night, thrill to a digital projection entitled Tripping the Art Fantastic, at the Old Highway Motors Building.

Saturday includes the Theatre of Life Artistry – 3D Artscape, by performance painter Bob Gammage. There’ll be a street art paint-off on Memorial Dr and Caplick Park, as five artists transform Council rubbish bins and the pedestrian underpass into things of beauty.

Don’t miss the Botanical Art and Still Life Fantasies in Memorial Dr Laneways from 10am

– 1pm. Also on Saturday you’ll enjoy Street Busk-off Heats and People’s Choice 9.30am – 12pm, Memorial Dr, with Busker Finals and Poetry Slam 2 – 4pm at the Bunker, Imperial Hotel. Finally, Eumundi School of Rock featuring Ayla, Eumundi Amphitheatre, Memorial Drive 5 – 9pm. Gates open at 5pm with Street Food with show starting at 6pm. You’ll enjoy the famous North Arm State School marimba band, The Thump, the Eumundi School of Rock Showband and singer Ayla.

Sunday 27 brings Tastes of Eumundi – Food Fest and Barista Club to Dick Caplick Park, 11 – 3pm. Epicureans can delight in tasting plates from Eumundi’s top chefs. Theatre of Life Artistry continues as Bob completes his brilliant 3D Artscape. We also conclude Trash Art street art. Finally cocktails at our Art St - Twilight Soiree, at Wan’din’in where you will also join in the official opening of Discover Eumundi of the 60’s. horizonfestival.com.au

Eumundi QUICK STATS People:

2,221

Aboriginal: 44 Male: 48.5% Female: 51.5% Median age: 44 Families: 648 Average children per family: 1.8 All private dwellings: 850 Average people per household: 2.8 According to the recently released 2016 Census figures, children 0 - 14 years made up 20% of the population and people aged 65+ years made up 17% of the population.

Of people aged 15 + years, 57% were married and 14% were either divorced or separated.

30% of people were attending an educational institution. Of these, 36% were in primary school, 22% in secondary and 14% in a tertiary or technical institution.

Beau Deeley digital art.

EQUESTRIAN MANE EVENT Celebrate a love of horses and country living at on Sunday 30 July at the Sunshine Coast Mane Event at the Sunshine Coast RDA Equestrian Centre, 2 Monak Rd, North Arm, from 8.30am to 5pm. The community are invited to come along to enjoy a spectacular arena show of amazing horsemanship, world class stunts and performances

by Rooftop. The Mane Event will also feature: pony rides, hay rides, games, trade displays, arena demos, market food, art displays, lots of animals, and the world’s first International Hobby Horse competition.

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2016 AUSTRALIAN CENSUS RESULTS:

Respondents had the option of reporting two ancestries on their Census form, and this is captured by the Ancestry Multi Response (ANCP) variable used in this table. Calculated percentages represent a proportion of total reported ancestry responses in Eumundi (State Suburbs), and therefore the total responses count will not equal the persons count.

Coralie Kedzlie said the day will be a fantastic opportunity for the community to have some old fashioned fun in the country. “We are very excited to celebrate the achievements of our organisation and it is an opportunity for us to acknowledge the generous support that we receive from the community.”

74% of people were born in Australia, while 8% were born in England; New Zealand 4%; Netherlands 0.9%; Germany 0.8% and South Africa 0.5%.

Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled is a not for profit community organisation which is run by a dedicated team of volunteers.

The most common responses for religion were: no religion 43%; Anglican 14.5%; Catholic 13%. 89% of people only spoke English at home.

sunshinecoastmaneevent. homesteadcloud.com

Other languages spoken at home included German 1%,

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The most common ancestries in Eumundi (State Suburbs) were English 34%, Australian 25%, Scottish 9%, Irish 9% and German 4%.

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Median weekly household income: $1,412 Median monthly mortgage repayments: $1,733 Median weekly rent: $400 Average motor vehicles per dwelling: 2.1 Dutch 0.9%, French 0.6%, Thai 0.5% and Danish 0.4%.

The median weekly personal income for people aged 15+ years and over was $611.

79% of people aged 15+ years did unpaid domestic work in the week before the Census. During the two weeks before Census, 31% provided care for children and 11% assisted family members or others due to a disability, long term illness or problems related to old age. In the year before the Census, 21% of people did voluntary work through an organisation or a group.

Of people who did unpaid domestic work in the week before the Census in Eumundi, 31.5% worked five to 14 hours, 16% worked 15 - 29 hours and 11% worked 30 hours or more.

Of the families in Eumundi, 45% were couple families with children, 44% were couple families without children and 11% were one parent families.

10% of single parents were male and 90% were female.

In Eumundi 26% of occupied private dwellings had one registered motor vehicle, 45% had two and 26% had three or more.

90% of households had at least one person access the internet through; a desktop/laptop computer, mobile or smart phone, tablet, music or video player, gaming console, smart TV or any other device. censusdata.abs.gov.au

Community COMMUNITY SEWING BEE Last Friday, a group of around 15 local women (and a ragtag crew of kids enjoying the last days of their school holidays) spent the day cutting, sewing and silk screening at Eumundi’s CWA Hall at the first Eumundi Boomerang Bag sewing bee.

Mel Cole, one of the women behind the endeavour, said people had been very generous with their donations of fabric

and old ties and that locals had really been getting behind the project. Organiser Hayley Holloway agreed and enthused, “Our first working bee was a fabulous success – we had 125 bags completed on the day.”

“We’re now really looking forward to seeing them used in the community,” Hayley enthused.

Another working bee is planned for the coming month with take home sewing packs available in the interim for people to collect.

Head to the groups’ Facebook page ‘Eumundi Boomerang Bags’ for pickup locations and group updates.

Photos: Alain Bouvier photography

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Photography

Hinterland

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I saw a cracker of a sunrise in Eerwah Vale early one Saturday morning.

The sky changed from bright pink to blazing orange to cloudy greyblue in a matter of minutes! I missed getting the first couple of minutes on camera as I was driving and couldn’t find a good spot to pull over but I managed to catch the end of it! Shanna Bignell, Eerwah Vale.

Hidden Hinterland Photo assignment ...

Living in the lush hinterland during winter we get to enjoy a change of season often hidden from the rest of the Coast. We’d love to see how winter has transformed your hinterland spot. Send your high res photos, along with your name & address to

editor@eumundigreen.com.au and we’ll try and get them into an issue, on FB or Instagram.

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I am absolutely loving these crisp mornings. I thought I’d share a couple of images I shot this week whilst on my fresh morning walk on our property. I was soaked with dew by the time I reached the river but it was well worth it. I know I have said it before, but I will never take for granted the blessing it is to live in this amazingly beautiful part of the world.

Sandie Chandler, Belli Park.

Arts

Art ist Spot lig ht K AT R I N T E R T O N – H I N T E R L A N D S T U D I O F E AT U R E Where is your studio?

My creative space is located in a 20 ft container at my home in Black Mountain. We moved there from Doonan not long ago and have been busy working on the house, so it is an interim solution.

Why do you enjoy working there?

We are on 15 acres and I absolutely love the peaceful surroundings, the beautiful views and wildlife all around.

It’s also great to be able to just duck into the studio when I have time, instead of having to drive

to another location. Other than that I consider being out and about, keeping my eyes open for interesting materials and objects also part of my work. I spend a lot of time at the beach, but can find inspiration basically anywhere.

What is it about natural materials that you’re so passionate about?

I love the sensory qualities and imperfection in natural materials and found objects – delicate, fragile paper like shed snake skin, the smooth surface of a bone, the different textures of disintegrating plant materials,

the smell of burnt timber and melted bees wax, the feel of rusty metal pieces or my own hair. It’s also the element of impermanence and unpredictability of the findings. What interests and inspires me most is what I don’t see, the mysterious stories that marks and scars can tell.

Katrin’s new exhibition entitled Wanderings will be opening on Fri 21 July, 6pm, at the Wan’din’in Art Space (behind Discover Eumundi Visitor Centre).

Her work will be on show and sale until 13 August. katrinterton.com or Instagram @katrintertonart.

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Award winning Verrierdale artist Jane Welsh is offering Magic of Mud, a six week course in clay sculpture for

ACTIV8 is a group of 8 local experienced artists who actively engage in their chosen medium and forms of expression. The group is showcasing their eclectic range of works - paintings in oil and acrylic, ceramics and glass - at the Butter Factory, Maple St, Cooroy. Meet the Artists, Sat 29 July, 10.30am. butterfactoryartscentre.com.au

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Michael Civarella will give a curators talk about the Matchbox Show in Wan’din’in arts space at Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre, Fri 14 July at 11am. Hundreds of small ceramic artworks created by many artisans from Australia and overseas are displayed in matchboxes. The exhibition will run until Sun 16 July. discovereumundi.com/ arts-space/calendar-2017.

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& Construction; Sustainability; Natural Dyed Creation; Best Head Piece; Best Student. $250 for winner in each category and you can enter more than one category. No entry fee. Register by 18 Aug. 0413 217 422 or iloveeumundimarkets.com.

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It was nature’s way; to survive, we must fight, we must compete.

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Competition can compel us to strive to be better and what’s wrong with that? We should all strive to be better shouldn’t we?

But should we be striving to be better than each other or should we be striving to be better than ourselves?

Can’t competition in fact, isolate and smother, make someone stop trying altogether because they’re not the best and they don’t want to fail? Why is it that it is perceived to be more

Health Matters

Government funded Shingles and Meningococcal ACWY Vaccinations From the end of May, Ochre Health Eumundi will have the Gov funded Meningococcal ACWY immunisation for 15 to 19 year olds. Year 10 students will be offered this vaccination at school.

We also have Gov funded Shingles vaccination in stock for eligible 70-79 year olds.

We offer both Gov funded and private ACWY and shingles vaccinations and provide advice on any other immunisation requirements.

If you require a shingles vaccination or other immunisation advice, please make an appointment to see one of our General Practitioners.

Vaccinations do not stop at childhood.

Please make an appointment to see one of our General Practitioners on 5442 8882.

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important to win than to be inclusive? So whether the competition lies in sport, art, business, or friendship, maybe we should be learning to cooperate better in this game of life. We are told over and over again that this world is about survival of the fittest, but what if the fittest decide, instead of only thinking of themselves and of winning, to think of the whole group. They teach, they help others to grow, they encourage others to be the best they can be, and through this encouragement and inclusion we create growth. A beautiful example of this was when a runner fell during the Rio Olympics and others stopped to help her finish the race. We all swelled with pride and remember that moment – not who won the race. Team sports encourage children (and adults) to cooperate and work as a group for a common goal, but failing as

a team is just as an important lesson.

In nature when you have a dominant plant competing in an area, it can smother and take over all other species so that an area loses its biodiversity.

Its uniqueness. We all have a uniqueness and different levels of abilities for different things. In the workplace people work harder as a team when encouraged and praised instead of threatened and punished as individuals. This can only occur when we throw off our battle armour and help each other to grow, to be better, through cooperation not competition.

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Sport TA L E N T E D TAY L A T O P L AY F O R Q L D Following the recent sporting highlight that saw the Sunshine Coast Lightning take out top honours in the major national netball competition, local netballer Tayla Jeffery has a momentous sporting moment of her own. Talented Tayla recently earnt herself a place in the Under 12 Queensland Netball team, off to play at nationals in December.

Being selected for this team is no easy feat given the very high level

of participation in netball, but Tayla’s selection is a “no-brainer” for those who have watched her in action on court. Tayla has natural ability and a game sense that is beyond her years.

Ex-Eumundi school student, Tayla played as part of Eumundi’s Lightning team in the Noosa competition, helping to boost the team to top place in their division last year. Tayla was picked for the school district netball team when she first

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Jude Cettou, Eumundi SS coach became eligible last year, and again this year. She went on to be selected for the regional school teams both years and is now able to represent Queensland schools in her age group. Tayla is also a district representative netballer at club level.

Tayla says that she loves netball for the excitement of the competition and the fun of playing with a group of other girls who encourage and support each other. Tayla’s

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passion for the game has led her to take on the role of umpire in the junior divisions.

We wish Tayla and her Queensland team much success at the nationals.

Watch this space for more netball news as our junior teams complete their season and local teens, mums and a surprisingly high number of teachers (at least 8!) sign up for their next netball season.

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Pick up a copy and explore more than 200 events across the Coast from Aug 25 – Sep 3. Immerse yourself in 10 arts-fuelled days of visual art, lm, performance, comedy, music and new media, by local, national and international artists. Visit horizonfestival.com.au for details.

Explore the newest exhibition A new exhibition by renowned husband and wife Filipino-Australian artists Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan is now on display at Caloundra Regional Gallery. The exhibition features a selection of recent artworks, anchored by a new participatory project. Exhibition closes Sunday, August 14.

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If there’s a disaster approaching council aims to provide important alerts to the community as quickly as possible.

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If you’ve ever dreamed of following in the footsteps of eco-documentary greats, we've got a lm competition which could be your rst step towards sharing your lms with the world. Visit council's website for details.

Birthday celebrations ramp up Celebrate our 50th Anniversary over the coming months at the Coast’s 30th Open Cockpit Weekend, 49th Festival of Brass Concert, the Big Birthday Concert, the Festival of Community Halls, the 50th Anniversary Women’s AFL Cup and more! Visit council's website for more info on all events.

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4. • Grease a 20 cm round tin and line with baking paper.

5. • Combine mashed pumpkin with all of the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.

6. • Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour or until cooked through when tested with a skewer.

7. • Sprinkle the top with icing sugar.

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By age ve, 90% of a child’s brain is developed. Every word a child hears, every story, song or experience paves the way for their future success. So have fun, talk often….and listen, read, sing, and play. YOU make all the difference. Visit council’s library website for tips and ideas. The First5Forever program, a Queensland Government initiative.

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Health H E A LT H N E W S Danielle Carrinton from Young Living Essential Oils will discuss the 12 most toxic ingredients in common personal care products on Tues 11 July, 10am at Noosaville Library; Wed 26 July, 10am at Cooroy Library.

Uncover what effects these toxins have & learn how to make a non-toxic hand scrub to take home. libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au/events

Michelle is offering two weekly kid’s yoga classes (5-7 & 8-12) at Eumundi State School beginning first Tues term three then for the duration of term. $10 per class. 0424 875 342 or mindfulyoganoosa.com.au.

Eumundi Aquatic Centre Gym’s Personal Trainer Samantha Williams is pulling together a crew of locals to take on the

Sunshine Coast Marathon, Sun 20 August. Eumundi Run for Fun group already has 10 members and train each Sun in Eumundi. 5442 7186.

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Chrissy Beth is offering playful Vinyasa yoga flow classes at Shambhala Farm, 58 Justin Rd, Doonan, 8-9am every Saturday.

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Dance teacher Laura Shuttlewood offers senior ladies 50 plus, dance classes at the Verrierdale Hall on Wednesdays: Ballet 8.45 – 9.30am; Jazz/Cabaret 9.30 -10.30am & Advanced Tap 10.30 - 11:30am. Dancing keeps you fit both physically and mentally – helping to combat dementia. 0435 079 108 Pilates teacher Susa WynneHoelscher holds casual classes on Monday, 6-7pm, at the Eumundi CWA Hall. $15 no bookings needed. BYO mat.

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Midwife, educator and Eumundi mother Beth Newman is passionate about informing and empowering young girls. Walking the Emerging Woman workshop for 11- 12 year-old girls on Sat 12 Aug, 2 – 5.30pm, is a fun, safe and nurturing place to learn about their bodies, upcoming changes and tools to cope. $55 with bookings essential as places are limited.

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Hundreds of wildfires start across this Great Southern Land every year! Some fires naturally occur ... others are caused by more nefarious means.

Countrywide fire crews will be called in to protect their area of operation, and, if things get really serious, personnel will be deployed interstate too.

So, what’s it like to fight a fire, to head to the flames, heat and smoke – especially as a volunteer? The appliances are always loaded and ready to turn out, so once we get the call, don the yellow suits and established a crew, it’s off to the location given.

As a volunteer organisation you never know who will turn up - or if you’ll have a full team available.

This is why it is so important to have many fully trained volunteers and get to know the strengths of your colleagues.

Approaching a big fire is quite surreal, as the light filters through the smoke - more so at night - feeling like you’re in a different dimension. With big bush fires the flames can ignite the canopy and move extremely quickly when fanned by the wind. The rush of the fire can sound like a jet flying overhead.

The heat is tremendous, more so at the height of summer, and can hit you like a punch in the face. Hollow logs or bamboo

can suddenly pop and bang, sounding like a fireworks display.

Flying embers can fall on the surrounds, starting spot fires.

Like any other outdoor situation, you find yourself at the mercy of the weather. Large bushfires often create their own weather, so you have to pay attention to the shifting patterns and be constantly aware of your situation.

Everyone has to be responsible for everyone else. You have to constantly ask yourself, “Am I/are we in a good spot?” and “Can I/ we get out of here?”

The science of fighting fires has changed over the years. There have been advances to equipment and operational techniques; the use of computers, fire attack aircraft, and fire retardant foam. However, innovation and technology can only go so far, it is boots on the fire ground and the volunteers in those boots that fight the majority of bushfires in QLD! So why did I volunteer? Well, partly for comradeship, partly to keep the “grey matter” and body going, also for the sense of community, and to do my bit – it certainly wasn’t for the money!

Interested in volunteering?

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Last year Eumundi Bushcare Group and Eumundi locals planted 350 trees and shrubs in the bushland surrounding Eumundi’s Sunken Garden. The plants are alive and well, with only a few deaths. Check out treeday.planetark.org to find out more and to find a tree planting event near you. This year we want to hear from you.

To show us how passionate you are about trees, send us a picture of you (or you and others) hugging a tree! It could be your favourite tree or shrub native or exotic.

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Are you a tree hugger? We are on the lookout for Eumundi’s best tree huggers! To celebrate National Tree Day this year Eumundi Bushcare Group is holding a Tree Hugger Competition!

National Tree Day which is on Sunday 30 July is in its 22nd year. National Tree Day is a celebration of nature and a wonderful way for anybody to plant a tree for the future.

• Native Tree Hugger • Most Impressive Tree Hugger There will be some lovely prizes up for grabs.

Competition starts 12 July and ends 16 August.

Winners will be announced at our August working bee on Sunday 27. To find out more check out facebook: eumundibushcaregroup or ambergrimley@gmail.com.

RECYCLE SOFT PLASTICS Soft plastics can now be recycled by REDcycle; an initiative that aims to find a solution for plastic waste, reduce landfill and repurpose as sustainable products. There are now REDcycle - RED Group bins at Coles supermarkets in: Peregian Springs, Lanyana Way in Noosa, Nambour and Coolum. It’s soft plastic if it can be scrunched into a tight ball - this includes plastic bags. When you put soft plastics into your yellow-lidded bins at home it contaminates the contents and nothing can be recycled. redcycle.net.au A rainforest path made from recycled soft plastic.

MAKING USEFUL ITEMS FROM PLANTS Learn how to make useful everyday items out of vegetative waste in this fun workshop at Sunspace Café, 6 Beddington Rd, Doonan, Fri 21 July, 10am- 1pm. Using fronds from native Piccabeen Palm (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana) & banana fibre, learn how to make baskets & candle holders to take home. $50, bookings essential. Kate Greenwood 0413 826 594 or kateagreenwood@gmail.com.

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N atu re N otes A N C I E N T G O N D WA N A L A N D T R E E As a geologist who has spent years searching for gold and diamonds both in Australia and overseas, I was recently rewarded with the discovery of a lifetime - while at home in the front yard at Doonan. While planting the fifth of five trees, and while not entirely happy with the chosen location, I was forced to capitulate with my partner Joanne and begrudgingly started digging. I noticed a small

rock fragment in the turned soil that did not match the local sandstone and clay.

After the last tree was done and dusted that small piece of rock was washed and examined more closely and appeared to be petrified wood. Recalling other rock pieces hit by the shovel, the little cogs began to turn.

Tree number five was relocated and larger pieces of petrified wood were found in the soil

Son Finbar, helping with the dig.

around it. From

Chris Gaughan, Doonan that point, the buried tree was followed through careful digging. The depth beneath the surface was approximately 25 cm. The excavation revealed a tree trunk (now rock composed of silica and earthy iron oxide) broken into many pieces but essentially lying where it was deposited on a river bank millions of years ago. After fitting the dozens of pieces back together, the length is 1 metre.

The sandstone-clay rock sequence at Doonan, the formation in which the treefossil was found, is part of the Myrtle Creek Sandstone.

The Myrtle Creek Sandstone formation was deposited in the early Jurassic Period and is 180-210 million years old. At that time, the earth’s continents were joined to make up the super-continent Gondwanaland. A beautiful book from the Noosa Library, The Greening of Gondwana

by Mary E. White (1986), has photographs of fossilised trees similar to the one found at Doonan, and of the same Jurassic age. Therefore, given those similarities, the Doonan tree is thought to be a Pentaxylon, a small understory tree from the forests of Gondwana - an amazing find in my front yard at home while planting a Grevillea! And, around 200 million years older than the native that was planted on it in 2016. The excavation went on over a few days and was a lot of fun as more and more pieces, including much larger pieces than the initial fragment, were gradually uncovered.

I have not been able to find a record of any other similar fossilised trees in the Sunshine Coast area but there must be more around. I have since noticed small pieces at two other locations about 50 m from the original find.

Part of the tree exposed by excavation.

*The name, distribution and age of the Jurassic Myrtle Creek Sandstone formation was sourced from Rocks and Landscapes of the Sunshine Coast, 2nd Edition, 2007, by Warwick Willmot.

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Letters P U T A H AT O N I can’t comprehend why people seem to have an aversion to wearing hats. We live in Qld! I saw more people being sun smart in Melbourne than in our “Sunshine State”. Go to Europe – they’re all wearing hats! There was once a time when you wouldn’t think of leaving the house without a hat on your head.

All I can think is it’s not fashionable here and people are too vain. But why wouldn’t you if it’ll save you getting your face carved up to remove skin cancers later in life? And if you are that vain you should be wearing a hat to keep the wrinkles at bay – take it from one who knows. Even in winter the sun burns. Put a hat on!

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many illegally parked market visitors cars in Cook St, Alice St & Ward St and zeroed right in on residents in the area parked on the curb and hit them with $91 fines. These residents are the very people Council should be show ing leniency to because it is them who tolerate visitors on market days. The parking officers had the cameras that day and were full-on with what could be interpreted as a vindic tive tirade against Eumundi’s own people.

The parking fine has been paid now but this leaves a bitter taste and causes resentment that we can all do without. The parking officers shrug it off with, “We are just doing our job, it’s your problem not ours.”

I read recently in Eumundi Green [issue 270] about someone being unfairly [targeted] by parking officers on market days in Eumundi.

I liveon Ward St and on market days our norm al day to day parking is inconvenienced by peop le visiting the markets. We don’t mind this and go about our business uncomplaining because it is good for the town and nobody is going to harm anyone. Twice over the years my car has been damaged while parked out front of our house by market visitors doing three point turns trying to squeeze into a parking spot. Again, this is accepted as a way of life and there has been no outcr y from Ward St residents to restrict this area.

Instead Council, its inspectors - whoever is responsible - should show compassion and leniency to Eumundi residents who happen to live near the Eumundi Markets precinct on market days. I’m sure Council can do without a campaign for “Residents Only” parking in Ward St outside ratepayers’ houses, so please look after your own and show some common sense .

Michael Whitty, Eumundi.

For the last couple of years on market days to avoid another dent in my car and to create space for congested traffic - I’ve been parking with two wheels up on the kerb with the other two in the street.

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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

FABULOUS FAMILY HOME ON 1,349M2

CUTE COTTAGE IN HEART OF TOWN

STUNNING VIEWS ON 185 ACRES

SOLD Tons of room for the kids to run around or escape the crowd in the garden studio perfect for artists! The 3 bed 2 bath home is in excellent condition with leadlight detailing plus clawfoot bath and timber dresser in main bathroom. A fenced inground pool has been converted to a garden pond with water feature and is the perfect retreat.

This fabulous horse or cattle property with improved pastures is fully fenced with 6 x paddocks and includes cattle yards, dip, sheds, plenty of storage, 3 dams, excellent bore and permanent creek. Older style home comprising of 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with 2 car shed and carport. Build your dream home on several possible sites with breath taking views and only 12 mins from Eumundi.

This private leafy setting is just a stone’s throw to Eumundi State School and an easy stroll to markets, cafes and shops. Potential to extend the home as your future needs arise. There are screens, downlights and ceiling fans throughout, aircon in the living area and both bedrooms have built in robes.

Well established garden with shade and citrus trees.

COOROY

BELLI PARK

EUMUNDI

Carol Dolan

$495,000

m. 0412 062 882

$1.4M

Adam Kuczynski

0407 596 547

STYLISH HOME WITH LOADS OF LIVING SPACE

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Carol Dolan

$375,000

m. 0412 062 882

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Useable 6.94 acres of land with a leafy aspect would be the ideal family home with plenty of space for kids to play. The land is perfect for the horse lover or hobby farm.

The solid 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home has great bones and overlooks the inground pool.

Single lock up garage could be converted to rumpus room or home office. Powered shed 6x7.5m approx with large tilta door access.

Only built 3 years ago this 4 bedroom house presents like new. The classic colour combination throughout is sophisticated, elegant and timeless. Open plan design in the living and dining area with loads of windows and stacker doors. Gourmet kitchen with stone benchtops, 2 pac cabinets and quality appliances along with a butlers pantry. Room for pool on 1081m2.

Move straight in and relax in this smart and spacious Metricon home only 4 years old.

There’s a separate formal living room (or media room) plus a large open plan kitchen with dining and family room flowing out to the undercover patio with views to Mt Cooroy.

Fully fenced with side access for RV or boat.

Walking distance to shops, cafes and famous Eumundi markets.

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EUMUNDI

EUMUNDI

Adam Kuczynski

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Adam Kuczynski

$630,000

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Carol Dolan

$519,000

m. 0412 062 882

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