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This cooler, sunny weather means gardening and renovating is happening in full swing across the hinterland as we prep for those hot, summer months. The Eumundi Fire Brigade want us burning off our garden waste now before bushfire season kicks in.

A spate of break-ins reminds us that even though we know our neighbours and feel safe here in our pretty hinterland haven – removed from the rest of the Coast - it doesn’t mean we should be lulled into a sense of safety. Crime happens here too and Eumundi police ask us to please lock up our cars and houses.

HOUSES OF EUMUNDI Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre (DE) is planning an exhibition in its Wan’din’in arts space on Eumundi houses; the various styles of house, what we love about our homes, who lived in our houses long ago and even who built them.

Researchers are also interested in collecting memories people have of living in Eumundi houses. DE are hoping for donations or the loan of some photos from the community.

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Business S M A L L D E S I G N W I N S B I G AT S TAT E A WA R D S Local Eumundi building designer, Brett Grimley of Ecolibrium Designs is celebrating after collecting two State Awards for Building Excellence at the 2019 Building Designers Assoc. of QLD. The State Award Gala on Saturday 20 July, celebrated excellence in building design for the entire state.

Ecolibrium Designs took out the categories for Best Small Home (Gross floor area under 150m²) and Alterations/Additions: Public Buildings. The building design firm now advance to

the National Awards, where they’ll represent Qld in the National Association of Building Designers Awards later this year. Brett said the award was recognition for hard work and his creative team’s ability with two quite different projects.

Their work on the Eumundi School of Arts Hall picked up the award for Alterations/Additions: Public Buildings. Brett said, “This was a renovation project of a neglected community hall including revamped toilets, bar and side entry.”

“We really wanted to help give

the hall a modern, theatrical lift whilst staying true to her historical origins,” Brett explained.

“The hall has also had many maintenance upgrades and is looking fresh again and is becoming sought after for events - which is a great win for the community,” he said.

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Eumundi Historical Association (EHA) president Donata Page said, “It was a big decision to gut the original toilets and

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Business EUMUNDI CHAMBER REPORT There was a fantastic turnout to ECC’s business breakfast on 12 July, hosted by Hugh, Tom and Gabi at The Store, where members and guests enjoyed in a hearty breakfast accompanied by the smell and taste of the latest batch of artisan coffee released through their own brand Eumundi Coffee Company. A record number of members attended with guest speaker Paul Fisher, CEO of Regional Development Australia (RDA) Sunshine Coast, delivering an informative speech on the state of the region as well as ways that RDA can help small business.

Experience Eumundi’s new marketing, events and communications manager Bamik Baker provided members with details on how they can tap into marketing channels such as Visit Sunshine Coast and Tourism Noosa and was able to meet locals and understand more about their individual businesses.

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breakfast meetings we’ve called Members Chat session. It meant a number of queries or concerns; such as parking inspectors on market days, and Council’s budget allocation for place making could be discussed.

Chamber President David Perez stated, “The member’s chat session was great and we’ve already written to Sunshine Coast Council on both these issues and we hope to have further updates for members prior to the next breakfast function.”

Vice President Cindy Suters shared it was lovely to see so many members all together catching up. “I love to introduce new members.”

New ECC membership take up has been steady and strong with a 22% growth over the last quarter, with three new members in the last month: Brooke Conlan from B Active Personal Training; Vicki Pain of Ray White Rural Eumundi; and Sue Campin from Eumundi Guesthouse B&B returning. eumundichamber.com.au

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Community C H R I S T M A S I N J U LY B A L L Christmas in July at the Eumundi School of Arts Hall on Friday 26 July saw over 120 people enjoying a fabulous three course festive menu with wonderful entertainment by the Boston Belles trio singing Christmas favourites throughout the evening. Guests were also entertained on their arrival by Ukulele group Park Bench.

The fundraiser event sponsored by the Eumundi & District Historical Association (EHA) and the Original Eumundi Markets (OEM) was a great success with more than $6000 raised through donations, raffle, bar sales and a silent auction on the night. The fundraiser supported Rural Aid’s Buy a Cow initiative.

Kerry Bryant-Adams, EHA Secretary, Tewantin

new campaign launched to help flood affected farmers in North Queensland to enable farmers to rebuild their herd numbers.

“Farmers are doing it tough first with drought then with flood,” Barrie commented.

“Programs are designed to provide a holistic approach which not only cares for financial hardship, feeding and/or replacing livestock, but also programs that assist with mental health and family support. Rural Aid provides financial support to farmers and rural communities to the extent of $30.5 million per year,” he explained.

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Barrie Adams, Chairman of the OEM and Deputy Chairman of the Rural Aid Board, explained to the audience how the Buy a Cow program builds on numerous aid projects including Buy a Bale, along with a

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Community Cont’d from pg 7 Barrie told the audience that the loss of over 500,000 head of cattle is a massive hit to the industry. Many of these family farming operations have lost their core breeders which will take them years to replace.

After being in drought and feeding these animals for seven years, these farmers need all the help they can get and now it’s time to give these farmers a boost with rebuilding their herd numbers. “Many farmers will have no income for at least 12 or 18 months, maybe longer, so this campaign is offering them practical support,” Barrie said.

the Historic Hall into a Christmas wonderland and particularly thanked: Peter and Shauna Wolfe for the fabulous meal and their generous donation; artist Lin Nolan; Red Peg Laser; Eumundi Style and all those who bought tickets and supported the sell-out fundraiser on the night.

“The external Christmas trees will now come down and be stored away for the December festivities,” Donata explained.

What's in the Spotlight Get involved in Seniors Week There’s something for every senior to celebrate on the Sunshine Coast during Seniors Week 2019, August 19 to 25.

Try ballet for seniors or be inspired and celebrate life and all its possibilities at the ‘I Age Well’ expo. For all event details visit council’s website and search 'seniors week'.

See the Sunshine Coast Art Prize The prestigious Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2019 exhibition is now on display at Caloundra Regional Gallery. The exhibition features a contemporary mix of work by 40 established, mid-career and emerging artists. The finalist works selected for this year’s exhibition encompass oil and acrylic painting, print, textile, drawing and photography. Winners will be announced at the official exhibition opening event on August 29.

EHA President Donata Page thanked the volunteers who spent countless hours with setup and take down of decorations that transformed the interior of

Choose your Horizon events Horizon Festival is taking over the Sunshine Coast from August 23 to September 1 for ten days of visual art, music, words + ideas, film, art + tech and more and there’s an event to inspire all ages. Check out the full program at horizonfestival.com.au

Apply for a grant now Sunshine Coast Council is proud to support local not-forprofit groups through its Grants Programs. Major Community Grants, Minor Community Events Grants and Environment Levy Grants are now open, closing Monday August 26. Visit council’s website to learn more and apply today.

Win your rates Rates are now due and if you pay by August 23 you’ll receive the on-time payment discount. Register through MyCouncil to receive future rates notices by email and you’ll go in the running to win $1000 off your next rates bill.

Smell the wildflowers Explore the rich biodiversity of native Sunshine Coast flowers in their natural habitat. For two weeks starting August 17, the Sunshine Coast Wildflower Festival provides free, beautiful walks through vibrant fields and forests. Discover our local wildflowers’ colourful floristic displays and stunning natural beauty. Visit council’s website to learn more.

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Community M U R K Y WAT E R In a recent letter to the Green [Issue 320], Eumundi local Olivia Denmead, expressed her concern “about some pollution in the grassy drains and waterways by the public toilets and back of the market area [down Napier Rd].”

“The grassy drains and pipes that lead from the back of the toilets and marketplaces travel under the road and into the creek on the opposite side, connecting alongside the dirt carpark and caravan grounds off Napier Rd. There is a very visible milky discolouration of the water, as well as many spots of very bubbly and stagnant water.”

On reading the letter, concerned

Original Eumundi Market (OEM) manager Jan Ammitzboll has investigated the possibility that OEM was the culprit behind the murky water. Jan said, “Upon investigation, the pollution in fact is coming from the storm water drains leading down from Gridley St.” “As you would be aware there are several building sites in Crescent Rd at present and they may be responsible?” Jan queried.

“At no time do the markets or our stallholders pour waste into the stormwater so to read this was quite distressing,” she shared.

“I’m sure that council will track down the culprits and report back,” she said.

APOLOGY FOR HINTERLAND HOME BREAKINS Police have reported that three people were responsible for several home break-ins around the hinterland over the last couple of weeks at which the perpetrators ate the homeowner’s food, slept in beds and stole belongings. At one of the break-ins an apology note was found saying an ice addiction was to blame for the theft. At another unrelated break-in in the area police found another note that said, “I can only hope you’re insured.”

Noosa Heads CIB said that the thieves were targeting unoccupied homes and

farmhouses from Belli Park to Eerwah Vale, leaving the properties ransacked and in disarray. Tools, jewellery, TV’s and clothing were taken. At one property an offender used the owner’s chainsaw to cut down a tree on the property.

A 33 year-old man has now been arrested, with a 22 yearold woman helping police with enquiries. Police continue to look for another man believed to be driving a grey Mitsubishi Pajero and towing a box trailer.

To assist police call PoliceLink on 131 444 or Eumundi station on 5475 2323.

CR GREG ROGE RSON Division 10

The next time you’re in the world famous Eumundi Markets you’re sure to notice the new concreting works at the bottom of the terraces.

This 80m by 2.9m stretch of concrete pathway was put in to improve drainage, safety and ease of access for stall holders and patrons. These works jointly funded by the Eumundi Historical Association (EHA), Eumundi & District Historical Association (EDCA) and the Eumundi Combined Community Organisation (ECCO).

I’d like to extend a very big thankyou to Anthony Law and Tony Law Concreting along with their and hardworking crew who carried out these works in such a timely and efficient manner. Nowadays we’re quick to blow the horn on poor service or a bad customer experience but we’re not so forthcoming when credit is due. Well, in this instance, credit certainly is due for a job very well done by an outstanding local business.

Take it to the bank I’m pleased to report that we’re getting ever closer to installing an ‘envirobank’ recycling pod at the bottom of the Eumundi Markets, in the council carpark area. I’m referring to those portable stations which enable people to recycle bottles and cans in exchange for money.

A concrete slab to accommodate the envirobank was recently poured alongside the council carpark at the bottom of the Eumundi Markets. I’d like to again thank Anthony Law and Tony Law Concreting for carrying out this work, which I paid for through my councillor discretionary funding.

Given that parking is at a premium in this carpark on market days, I’m investigating options to turn one or two bays which are directly adjacent to where the pod will be placed into ‘short term’ spots, to enable people to quickly and easily access the envirobank during busy periods.

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The Eumundi Branch of QCWA held their Annual Meeting on Tuesday 31 July where they reported to their members, community representatives and visitors on a very full and successful year. The President’s Report announced an increase in membership and activities with five meetings a month including a night group and continued repair and upgrade to the hall and grounds. Our local branch sent representatives to Regional and State Conferences, donated $5000 to the Rural Aid Fund and maintained a bursary to the Rural Youth Orchestra for two

students each year.

Branch members have aspired to steadily increase their connection with their community, and proudly join in the activities of other organisations in the celebration of our history and the contributions of locals, past and present.

The connection with Eumundi State School has grown over the past 30 years and is treasured by the Branch. This is epitomised through the International study which Cont’d on pg 12

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Community Cont’d from pg 11 culminates each year in a celebration of the country of study, (this year Lithuania). Our school always does very well in the associated State Competitions. QCWA Eumundi also supports the Chaplaincy Program and provides end of year awards for children who have achieved well in aspects of their school life.

Finally it was reported that, “We are most grateful to all our supporters and community partnerships which we wish to see grow and strengthen in the coming year; these links allow us to better serve our community and then best meet the objective of QCWA in enhancing the quality of life for women and their families in Queensland”.”

more than 25 years.

The guest speaker, Gayle Currie from the local honey shop, informed and entertained the meeting with her extraordinary knowledge and experience of all things bees and honey which includes honey bees, native bees, and their bi-products. Gayle donated wonderful packs of her products for the raffle to the delight of the lucky winners.

The meeting then acknowledged the longterm commitment of three of their members.

Flo Saunders was presented with a 50 years of service badge, Alice Whitby and Robin Bryan, were both presented with their 25 years of service pins as both have been members for

Office bearers enjoy the tea and scones.

NEWS Sunshine Coast RDA is holding its annual Open Day, Sun 11 August, to showcase the centre and its riders at Monak Rd, North Arm. The Woombye Light Horse Troop and Internationally acclaimed Qld horseman Guy McLean will be performing, alongside special Olympics gold medal winner Nathan Harvey in a freestyle dressage performance. $5 (cash only) kids under 12 free.

Gates open at 10am.

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School of Rock (SOR) kids will be holding their graduation concert Sat 24 Aug, Eumundi School of Arts hall, Memorial Dr, 5-9pm. $33, $13 kids, family of four $78.

Featuring Mufassa, Katie Noonan and the SOR bands.

100% of profits go towards keeping the program free for students. horizonfestival. com.au/event/eumundischool-rock.

Marie Weh with Flo Saunders recognised for her 50 years of service.

Helen Mason at the welcome desk with raffle prizes.

Alice Whitby 25 years of service

D O O N A N H O S P I C E A WA I T S GOVT FUNDING FOR 24HR CARE The Katie Rose Cottage (KRCH) three bed Doonan hospice remains open but has had to temporarily suspend the 24/7 service, pending the outcome of ongoing discussions with State and Federal Govt. KRCH has provided 24/7 end of life care for the past nine months, serving 30 patients ranging in age from 36 to 98.

KRCH Chairperson Carol Raye explained the hospice gained accredited status in June.

“This was a very significant achievement for the hospice team and ensures the ongoing, high quality care aligns with the expectations and requirements established by the National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards,” Carol explained.

“We’ve worked hard to establish ourselves and prove the cottage hospice model to government [but] to date we have not been able to secure the same long term funding the six Queensland 12

hospices and outreach services already rightfully enjoy and have enjoyed for many years,” she said.

Carol shared that KRCH seeks genuine partnership with government to secure the service for the community.

The service offered by KRCH can be provided at about one third the cost of public hospital based palliative care.

The business plan has always included a component of funding from the government.

Member for Noosa Sandy Bolton believes the facility is vital for residents to have a caring space with love and loved ones in their final days. “After securing $110,000 last year from the Department to assist Katie Rose Hospice to achieve accreditation, in the current

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Estimates Hearing, I have asked for a commitment from the Minister of Health, Stephen Miles, for partner funding from the $17M allocated in the budget for palliative services,” Ms Bolton explained.

“Currently, I am in the process of securing a meeting between the Department of Health, KRCH and myself to look at what will be made available and how this can be accessed to ensure our residents are not denied their choice of services such as Katie Rose Cottage Hospice,” the Member said.

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Learn how to interpret, understand & document various seeds both artistically & scientifically in photographic form plus your own concertina drawing book in this Artlab masterclass with artist-inresidence Sophie Munns, at the Butter Factory Arts Centre, Maple St, Cooroy, Sun 11 Aug, $140. Sophie is exhibiting her Homage to the Seed until 13 Aug. Sophie will also be holding SeedDRAW on Sat 10 Aug, 10am – 12pm, $10 and suitable for all ages. butterfactoryartscentre.com.au.

Eat your Art Out 2 will be hosting a fundraising dinner at the RACV resort Noosa Heads, Thur 8 Aug, as a fundraiser for Noosa Open Studios. Guest speaker Sam Leach is the only living artist to have won both the Archibald and Wynne prizes in the same year. $120 evening also includes WHILE WE LIVE WE GROW

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from Here at Noosa Regional Gallery, 2 Aug – 8 Sept, Noosa Regional Gallery. An international jeweller of 36 years, Herbst describes his works forged from a single line of silver and copper wire as line sculptures, which take the form of bangles and neck pieces. noosaregionalgallery.com.au.

As part of this year’s Noosa Open Studios, 76 galleries and artist’s studios will open their doors, 16 - 25 Aug. Visit artists in their creative spaces throughout the Noosa hinterland. A number of workshops will also be on offer. noosaopenstudios.com.au.

artLAB offers small art classes for teens held weekly each school term of the year on Wed & Thur, 3 - 5.30pm, in a safe, supervised art space on Duke Rd, Doonan, with retired art school teacher Gail. Teens learn new techniques & extend skills. 0414 741 682 or gail@ drawatdoonan.com.au.

Eumundi TAFE teacher & artist Zoe Martin holds life drawing classes every Thurs during school term, School of Arts Hall, Memorial Dr, Eumundi, 10.30-1pm. Open & relaxed with all skill levels welcome.

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Jeweller, skater and artist Gerhard Herbst will hold his first solo exhibition Wear 2

The Outsiders upcoming exhibition entitled Out There showcases the work of 10 Sunshine Coast artists who create artworks outside. At The J Theatre Noosa Junction

from 12 – 30 Aug, Mon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm, the group enjoy capturing the many different landscapes of the Coast including; rainforest, waterways, hinterland, mountain ranges and coastal flats. Join the group for drinks and conversation at the opening Sat 17 Aug, 4 - 6pm.

Artist Michael ‘Civa’ Ciavarella is holding a closing party & sound installation, for his exhibition Unsubscribe, Fri 23 Aug, 6pm, Wan’din’in arts space (behind Discover Eumundi Visitor Centre), Memorial Dr. Sound technicians Tam & Rim are creating a sound installation inspired by Civa’s minimalist paintings & Reflection Room. Nibbles & cash bar. RSVP appreciated info@discovereumundi.com.

The Butter Factory Arts Centre has a functioning pottery studio offering several workshops with accredited teachers throughout the week. Annual membership $35, Studio open Tues – Sun, 9.30am – 3pm. $10 day. butterfactoryartscentre.com.au/ pottery-studio.

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Music EUMUNDI SCHOOL OF ROCK ROAD TRIP Four years ago, Katie Noonan had an idea of starting a scholarship based program for young 4562 kids who have a passion for music - and so the Eumundi School of Rock was born. Every year this program gets bigger and better.

After an audition process, 20 students from eight to 13 years of age were chosen. The kids range from; singers, keyboard, guitar, drums and there’s even a brass section. Then these lucky musicians started their one-onone lessons with some amazing award winning mentors. One of this year’s recipients, 10 year old Emma Broderick (my daughter) whose instrument of choice is the flute, shared, “Our mentors were completely amazing, they taught us different ways to listen to music, comprehend music and feel music.“ “The woodwind and brass section were lucky enough to have Zac Hurren and Dallas Frasca help learn [stage craft] to play in front of a crowd... I used to be nervous but now I feel quite comfortable playing in front of 300,” Emma said.

Do you remember going on a school excursion when you were a kid? I do - it was to visit the Humes Concrete Pipe factory in Brisbane - Woo Hoo! Well these kids didn’t get to look at concrete BUT they did receive free tickets to see the School of Rock musical at the Lyric Theatre in Southbank. Plus they got to go backstage and meet the cast.

David Broderick, Eumundi School of Rock Parent, Doonan

I would like to put out a special thanks to the legends from the School of Rock musical for organising this and making this excursion really special.

On the way home from Brisbane, the chatter in the back seat of the car was about performing on the stage of the Lyric Theatre.

These kids had such a great time watching the performance of the younger members of the cast, I think it may have inspired some of them in ways we can’t imagine. I know my daughter Emma woke up the next morning with her arms swinging about, she had dreamt she was the conductor standing above the orchestra pit. “School of Rock has not only taught me so much about music but also built up confidence and belief in myself,” Emma said.

It is only weeks to go now until the Eumundi School of Rock big performance and they get to channel all the inspiration and stage craft they learnt on the excursion into practice.

Last week the kids had their first band rehearsal. I was lucky enough to be there and these kids were into the groove straight away. Myself - I can’t wait to see the end result of these 20 students on Saturday 24 August.

Also performing at this concert is five times Aria Award winning and seven platinum selling artist, Katie Noonan, along with the incredible local band Mufassa and the Pride, as well

as the Eumundi School of Rock Showband which is seven of the program’s past students invited back for the night.

Image: Alain Bouvier Photography.

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Outdoors V E R R I E R D A L E T R E E P L A N T I N G D AY The hinterland took part in the National Tree Day event on Sunday 28 July with a planting at the Doonan Creek Environmental Reserve, near Doonan Bridge Rd, Verrierdale.

355 volunteers - 196 adults and 159 kids - from across the Coast joined the Bush Care volunteers to plant around 3000 native trees, shrubs and groundcovers on the day.

The majority of the reserve (252ha) was acquired through Sunshine Coast Council’s environment levy land acquisition program in 2013, creating a total protected area of 334 hectares of diverse habitat, ranging from iconic coastal health, scribbly gum forest to melaleuca wetlands. Within the Doonan Creek Environmental Reserve Management Plan, it was identified that the area of pasture within the reserve is to be reduced through replanting for offsets and community revegetation projects.

Sunshine Coast Council Senior Community Conservation Officer, Wendy Cliff explained the native species planted were selected in line with the Doonan Creek Environmental Reserve Management Plan with the aim of enhancing existing biodiversity values and improving the overall resilience of vegetation. “When revegetating we look at what vegetation communities and species previously occurred there and use that information to drive our species selection,” she explained.

“When undertaking revegetation in this Reserve we also consider the requirements of koalas and include food trees like Eucalyptus microcorys, E. tereticornis and E.propinqua when tree planting,” Wendy shared.

If you’re interested in joining Bush Care you can attend the next planting event, or volunteer with your school or business. sunhinecoast.qld.gov.au/bushcare.

For Doonan Creek Reserve Map go to page 18.

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Outdoors A COOL DIP

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The slippery, moist moss that covers the fallen tree trunk, felt cool under my feet. Balancing carefully, I looked at the clear blue water below. Knowing that the water was cold, I was careful not to slip in. The feeling of relief, as I approached the end of the log, soon vanished when I heard my brother approaching from behind. You can guess what happened next!

The last thing I felt was his hands on my back before I fell in. I hit the water with a splash. As I surfaced and wiped the water from my eyes, I saw my brother laughing hysterically. The icy water took my breath away and gave me goose bumps. I quickly climbed back on the log determined to make him pay for pushing me in. I knew it wouldn’t be as cold the second time I got in, so I cannonballed off the log back into the cool Booloumba Creek water. I tried to convince my brother that it was not that cold and it was great fun in the creek. Finally, my convincing worked and in he jumped. We had great fun, but he agreed with me that the water was freezing.

surface for the creek’s water to flow over and for me to walk on as I wade through the water. I can also sometimes see catfish in the water. When I spot their orange bodies, I take the opportunity to try and jump on one, but I always fail as they are too fast for me.

The waters of Booloumba Creek are always crystal clear. It is so clear that I can see the rocky bottom that provides a smooth

I love our visits to Booloumba Creek. Such as refreshing place to visit and swim on a hot day.

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