EG 116 of 17 March 2011

Issue 116 – Thursday 17 March 2011

For lovers of Eumundi everywhere Ph 0413 199 766 ● PO Box 463 Eumundi Qld 4562 ● editor@eumundigreen.com.au ● www.eumundigreen.com.au

New chapter for Katie Rose

Noosa de-amalgamation campaign ramps up

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omorrow Katie Rose Cottage starts operations at a new location in Doonan, at the former Robinson’s Winery and B and B on Eumundi-Noosa Rd. The hospice service at Redwood Rd Doonan has ceased.

Chair of the board of the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice Sandra Machin says that the premises allows the hospice, in time, to cater for six guests, the maximum allowed under the state government’s new planning regulations. The plan is for one of six en-suited rooms to be dedicated to terminally ill children and teenagers.

Sandra went on to say that the visionary founders of Katie Rose Cottage, Sue Story and Terry Clarke-Burrows, would continue a close association as advisers to her board. Katie Rose volunteers gave the new site the thumbs up at their recent orientation. Members of the public will be invited to a grand opening of the new hospice service in three months.

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GOT WHAT IT TAKES!

FREE Doonan’s Johanne Wright addressing participants at a recent Noosa Independence Alliance workshop. Johanne is president of the EDV Residents Group.

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he campaign by Noosa Independence Alliance for a de-amalgamated Noosa Council reaches a milestone today with a media launch outlining its case for de-amalgamation and a new-look model for any new council.

The campaign received a major boost last week with backing from the Noosa Chamber of Commerce for de-amalgamation.

The Liberal National Party has publicly committed to de-amalgamation if they win government in the state elections tipped for early in 2012. Locally the Member for Noosa Glen Elmes is a strong advocate for de-amalgamation, asserting that the will of the Noosa people should have been respected in 2007 rather than the forced

amalgamation that remains widely unpopular with his constituents.

The Noosa Independence Alliance has hosted community workshops over the past few months throughout the area loosely described as “Greater Noosa”, which includes Eumundi, Doonan and Verrierdale. The EDV Residents Group chaired by well known Doonan resident Johanna Wright is one of the member organisations of Noosa Independence Alliance.

It is likely that a public meeting in Eumundi will be called in the next month at which the Alliance will present preferences so far on a new model for a council and the financial and structural details of their proposed “Greater Noosa” council.

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Original Kev and Ken are back with their high quality pots and low prices - four retail outlets

Lots of pots to choose from straight from factory (no middle man) Check out our sheds, patios and Bali huts (we are Australia's biggest Bali hut builders) Come and meet our obliging new manager local Paul Able Visit our resident Fisho Ricky Fri and Sat each week

Open seven days 8am-4pm 1381 Eumundi Noosa Rd Eumundi l Ph 5442 7771 l www.kevandken.com.au

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Editor's Desk My Street – Sudholz Rd Verrierdale Yvonne Astill

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icking up the flavour of the Noosa Independence Alliance’s campaign, it’s plain to see that what is envisaged is not so much just a de-amalgamation as the creation of a new Greater Noosacentric, truly local government of communities that have a shared community of interest.

The Alliance will have its work cut out over the next couple of months to get the message across that what they are hoping to establish is a contemporary model of an intouch, proper local government rather than simply “unscrambling the omelette”.

Please may I introduce you to our first grandchild Sebastian Orlando Fowler (photo below) who was born in London, two weeks ago. We hope to visit him mid-year so if you have an urge to write copy or co-ordinate advertising mid-year, it would be great to hear from you.

Joyce Turnbull editor@eumundigreen.com.au

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y road and I first met in 1976. It was love at first sight! Sudholz Rd winds through a valley, the hills are full of springs and the arms of the valley full of perennial creeks which rush noisily past during our wet season and pool, trapping the eels, fish and yabbies. During World War II, large quantities of timber, beech, red cedar, turpentine, messmate, were cut and transported to the Pacific Islands to make jetties and ramps for our troops.

After that, pineapples, market gardens, and dairy farms were set up, but disappeared during the 1960s as farmers left their land, and when we returned in 1980, groundsel covered the land.

Sudholz Rd residents realise its beauty, serenity and stunning bird and animal life.

This year was the inaugural

Community Diary Dead Funny at the Indee Theatre, Eumundi 7.30pm Friday 18, Saturday 19 March and 5pm Sunday 20 March For tickets Ph 5442 8200

Mon 21 March Eumundi Chamber of Commerce meeting 6pm The FigTree Ph 5442 7038

Fri 18 March Cr Paul Tatton’s mobile office 9am-1pm The Figtree Ph 0407 161 793

Wed 23 March EHA members meeting 6pm School of Arts Ph 0407 139 836

ECCO thanks the volunteers who contributed over 100 hours production, collation and delivery work for the last issue of Eumundi Green.

This fortnight’s volunteer writers:

Caroline Arnett

Community Spotlight

Ann Kennedy

From the Treetops

street party, well attended despite the rain and with enthusiasm declared a forerunner of many more.

The dirt road is in the same condition I found it in 1980, narrow with poor drainage, steep sides, ruts and potholes. Still it is a very special road.

The road name is attributed to the Sudholtz family who leased a property in 1959. Their whereabouts and what happened to them is a mystery.

Households here have embraced the Verrierdale Hall Committee, with four having active members until 2000, raising money for the inside dunnies, setting up the rural fire brigade, campaigning to prevent a quarry near Pryors Road and starting the Anzac Day ceremony.

What a road, I love it!

Annie Wilson News in Brief

Mary Bowtle

From the Stalls

Tues 29 March CWA cent sale Eumundi CWA Hall Morning tea 9.30am Sale starts 10am Thursday 31 March Last day to book tickets for Masked Gallery Walk Friday 13 May at early bird price $50 Ph 0403 023 802

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Business News Meet Tom, Eumundi village blacksmith

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om Squier at his workshop tucked away at the top end of the CBD opposite Food@Eumundi.

Tom who hails from the USA is no stranger to Eumundi.

He created metal art pieces for homes and public buildings at Iron Creations in Low St a number of years ago and has been working more recently as a welder at Warana. Tom said he was drawn

back to Eumundi by its creative energy but he’s keen in addition to creating artistic metal objects, to work at his forge fixing scissors, cracked shovel and wobbly wheelbarrows. In fact Tom is happy to look at any metal object that needs modification or repairs or to quote on constructing that one-off metal item for the home or farm.

Murra Wolka Creations and REFOCUS come together

Joe Skeen (left) of Murra Wolka Creations at his Memorial Dr factory and retail outlet with Ula Leota and Dean Slockee from REFOCUS. REFOCUS an indigenous organisation anchored at Maroochydore is now providing management services for Murra Wolka, allowing Joe and his Murra Wolka team, one of the largest supplier of authentic Aboriginal products for national and international customers, to focus their energies into product development.

Original Kev and Ken are back

Termites set to boom

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ermite managers on the coast including Jay are observing a pronounced increase in termite infestation due to the recent prolonged high rain fall.

Termites have a high moisture requirement and thus their activity is often limited by available moisture. High moisture in the ground means they can expand their foraging grounds. Termites also have a strong preference

for moisture affected timber. Any house that experienced any form of water damage or leaks from the recent rains is now considered vulnerable to future termite attacks.

Termite managers strongly recommend annual termite inspections to detect termite activity early and to assess the risk of the house and identify high risk areas for termite attack.

Ken Bridges (left), Jude Hartikainen and Clay James taking a break from setting up Kev and Ken’s on the Eumundi Noosa Rd with a greatly expanded range of competitively priced, quality range of pots plus construction services for sheds and Bali huts.

Eumundi Delights serving Breakfast & Lunch Open 6 days - closed Monday 7am to 2pm - Sunday 8am to 12noon New owner Annie Lee-ung

Jay Turner from Doonan based Laguna Pest Control checking for termite infestation.

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Old Bank Centre, 7 7 Memorial Dr 5442 8633 Thursday 17 March 2011

Community News News in brief Cr Paul Tatton will be conducting a mobile office visit at The Figtree tomorrow 18 March from 9am– 1pm. Residents are welcome to drop in on the councillor.

Question I recall at the time of council consultation about intersection at top of town a point was made that the roundabout would be on the corner of Napier Rd/Caplick Way, Cook St so buses and parents from the school could safely turn.

A point was also made that the butter factory developer would be entitled to some say in the shape of that roundabout because they would be contributors to the cost.

My concern as someone who is at the school most days is that safety of our children can't wait til the twelve of never for the butter factory development. What is your Plan B?"

Response Council originally planned for buses to be able to turn via a roundabout at Memorial Drive and Caplick Way, as one of three intended roundabouts to help smooth traffic movements in the township.

The community, however, chose to see improvements to that existing intersection rather than a roundabout and council has responded to that request, with work currently under way.

After the 2007 round of community consultation, news arrived that a possible redevelopment of the Eumundi Butter Factory site might be in the offing, along with potential developer contributions to a roundabout at Cook/Caplick/Napier due to its anticipated nature and access requirements.

Council had already developed a basic design for a small roundabout at that location, but it had not included the taking up of extra road reserve to accommodate turning buses.

In order for council to re-design and build the Cook/Caplick/Napier roundabout to accommodate bus turning, further funding will be required, unless the mooted development of the Butter Factory site comes to pass.

A pedestrian refuge near the school has been added along with other improvements at Caplick Way meanwhile, and council could increase parking opposite the school by removing the row of pine trees.

Plan B at this stage therefore, is for council to proceed with its original design plan for the Cook/Caplick/Napier roundabout - which could be modified if a Butter Factory development application materialises.

Paul Tatton, Division 10 Sunshine Coast Regional Council Thursday 17 March 2011

Flicks in the Sticks will get the grown ups laughing and dancing with a screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show (M) tomorrow, Friday 18 March at the Eumundi Showgrounds. Feel free to dress up in your best Rocky Horror costume. Gates open from 6pm and screening starts around 7pm, only $7 a ticket.

Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group meeting will commence with a talk by local author Raymond Boyd Dunn about the research and writing of his trilogy of fictional stories based on actual events centred around Bungere in Queensland. His talk will be at 1.30pm on Saturday 2 April at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy. A beginners class is being held on Monday 11 April from 9.30am– 11.30am, with the second part on Monday morning, 18 April. The cost of each session is $10. To book phone 5442 5570.

Back to Cooroy Day is an opportunity for local residents to meet and share memories. It is on at the Cooroy Memorial Hall on Sunday 3 April from 10am to 3pm.

BYO morning tea or lunch to share; $2 fee to cover costs. The CooroyNoosa Family and Local History Group will provide a display of interesting photographs.

Aussie Trivia presented by Cooroy Family Support Services at Cooroy RSL Maple St on Saturday April 9 from 6pm. $20 per person includes a delicious meal great fun and great prizes and raffles. Nominate a team of four, or come on your own and join in. Dinner 6 to 6.30pm.

Trivia commences at 7pm. To book phone 5447 6131.

Sunshine Coast Libraries Pyjama Drive to collect PJs for children in foster care is being held throughout March, to get the pyjamas to children in foster care by Easter.

You can help by purchasing new pyjamas (with tags attached to help sorting) and dropping them in to any Sunshine Coast library.

Businesses interested in becoming pyjama collection points for the

community should visit thepyjamafoundation.com.

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The HMCCQ (Sunshine Coast) Maleny SWAP will definitely be held on Sunday 20 March, regardless of weather conditions. Gates will open at 2pm Saturday 19 March to enable sellers to set up stalls and start trading early on Sunday. Camp sites are available and hot food will be available from 2pm on Saturday.

Go to www.historicmotorcycle.org. au, or email Bob at robcol22@ hotmail.com, or call 0434 822 418.

Vacuum cleaner recycling initiative during March with Dyson and The Good Guys stores asks customers to think about what happens to the old, when they are buying new appliances. Each year in Australia millions of electrical appliances, including an estimated 1.2 million vacuum cleaners, make their way to landfill. The eco-trade campaign gives locals the opportunity to tradein, rather than trash their old vacuum cleaner, so it can be responsibly recycled. Vacuum cleaners can be dropped off at The Good Guys store during March earning a discount on a new cleaner.

Our cafe–restaurant directory great food, great locals

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The Fig Tree

Fiona's Fancies

Papa Costas

Best fresh produce, two award-winning chefs Private functions & catering OPEN B'fast & lunch Wed-Sat plus Sunday brunch 1/104 Memorial Dr Eumundi Ph 5442 7072 BYO • GF • TA • ✿ •  • F

Exquisite patisserie, speciality cakes, savouries, coffee OPEN Tues-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-4pm, closed Sun & Mon 87 Memorial Dr Eumundi Ph 5442 7789 GF • TA • ✿ • F Licensed

Restaurant and tapas bar Catering your place or ours Locally sourced & organic OPEN Open early each day and at 5pm Thurs, Fri & Sat for tapas 86 Memorial Dr Eumundi Ph 5442 8555 • GF • TA • ✿ • F

Pizza, burgers, fish and chips, daily specials Phone orders welcome OPEN seven nights Lunch Wed, Sat & Sun 77 Memorial Dr Eumundi Ph 5442 7133 BYO • TA • ✿ • F

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Cafe, restaurant, cocktail bar Mediterranean Alfresco OPEN B'fast from 8am Wed, Sat, Sun. Lunch 11am-2.30pm Wed to Sun. Dinner Wed to Sat 6pm-9pm 69 Memorial Dr Eumundi Ph 5442 7766 • BYO • GF • TA • ✿ •  • F

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Community News Chad’s taking Experience Eumundi with him

Australia Day award

Police Beat

Blair Doran, Eumundi Police Station

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Eumundi’s Chad Shuttleworth at the front of Joe’s Waterhole ready to hit the road with his trailer sponsored by Experience Eumundi. Experience Eumundi is the logo chosen by the town’s marketing working group. Chad will be moving to Tamworth to further his country music career but will be returning home quite often and will in the meantime be promoting Eumundi on the concert circuit.

umundi “old girl” Professor Jeanine Young with the Australia Day award from Queensland Health for her commitment to research in paediatrics and child health and for exceptional leadership in research at the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Jeanine chairs the SIDS and Kids National Scientific Advisory Group.

Jeanine recalls that she had an idyllic childhood growing up on the Eumundi Range, riding horses, rounding up cattle and helping out on the farm.

“Infant mortality is experienced more in our disadvantaged populations, so when I think of my childhood and opportunities growing up in Eumundi I realise how fortunate I am to have had that experience” she said.

here have been a number of offences during the past fortnight for which we are seeking help from members of the public to identify the offenders.

The first occurred outside Rob’s Bakery in Eumundi where a girls’ road bike was taken by unknown offenders. The bike had not been left secured.

A bag was stolen from a Nissan Patrol parked at the Eumundi markets. It is unknown however how the offenders have entered the vehicle which had been left secured.

A break and enter occurred at a house situated on Barcrest Drive, Maroochy River where thieves have stolen a laptop computer. A motor bike was also taken.

If anyone can assist with any information relating to any of these offences they are urged to contact Eumundi Police.

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Community News Tickets on sale for magical masquerade night

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arly bird tickets are now available for the Masked Gallery Walk – the official opening event of the Australian Body Art Carnivale – taking place in Eumundi on Friday 13 May at 6pm.

Event manager Danielle Taylor suggests getting in early to avoid disappointment and take advantage of the early bird discount.

“The event was a sell-out success last year and we want to ensure the word is out there early this year,” Danielle says “The ticket price is only $50 for early birds who purchase before 31 March, after which any remaining tickets go up to $60.”

The Masked Gallery Walk will kick off with the official opening at the Eumundi Amphitheatre, where guests will be wined and dined with fabulous finger food from award-winning Food@Eumundi.

World renowned performers Cirque Espace will set the scene with magical entertainment and some serious fun!

Guests will then set off to explore the galleries in Eumundi – Red Desert Gallery, The Gallery Eumundi, The Art Bank, Tina Cooper Gallery and Theatre of Life Artistry, as well as a special exhibition at The Fig Tree.

Tickets ($50 per person if purchased before 31 March, $60

per person after 31 March) include entry to the galleries, and food, drinks and masquerade mask.

Tickets must be pre-purchased and are available through the Australian Body Art Carnivale website www.australianbodyart. com.au or www.trybooking. com.au/LGL if paying via credit card. Alternatively, phone event manager Danielle Taylor on 0403 023 802.

Following the gala launch and Masked Gallery Walk, on the 13 to 15 May weekend there will be competitions and exhibitions in full body art and face painting, pavement art, wearable art, vehicle body art, and photography. There’ll also be live music, an expanded street party on the Saturday night, and a whole lot more.

For further information or to register your interest as a competitor or volunteer, visit www. australianbodyart.com.au.

Clean up Eumundi

From the Treetops Ann Kennedy

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agree with Janena Apap’s comments in the last From the Treetops about the state of roundabouts introducing visitors to our beautiful town. I agree they look unsightly and are not at the standard of other towns in our council area. Recently on a trip to Inverell, I admired their bold town entry (see photo below).

We perhaps need Council to help design gateway statements on each about our heritage and artistic town.

I’m also concerned about the unkempt look of many footpaths and walkways within the town.

It’s been hard for us all to get

maintenance done but hopefully March will see some improvement in the tidiness of our town.

Our roads are not in a good state either and that stems only in part from recent rains. In the eight years we have been here the same potholes open up after each rain.

At the moment the corner with Sunrise Road is particularly dangerous. Side streets that carry minimal local traffic have recently been re-sheeted but not this busy road. These holes keep getting deeper and I recently had a tyre delaminate as I could not avoid the pot hole because of oncoming traffic.

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recent Instant Scratch-Its winner didn’t get herself in a twist after scratching a $125,000 prize on a $3 Twister Instant Scratch-Its ticket bought at NewsXpress Eumundi – instead she kept the winning ticket in a safe place for two weeks before coming forward to claim her prize. The woman said she had been busy working for the past two weeks and hadn’t had the opportunity to come forward to claim her prize.

“While I was waiting to claim my prize I made sure I kept the ticket in a safe place; some of my work colleagues didn’t believe that I had won ‘cause I kept turning up to work - that won’t be changing..” the woman said.

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Spend $10 in-store and get a $1 Instant Scratch-it for FREE* (for a chance to win $25,000) Part of the Eumundi volunteers contingent for Clean up Australia day, Geoff Green (left) and Heather Green, Annie Wilson and Ray Wilson. Site co-ordinator Annie Wilson said she was pleased with the inaugural effort for Clean up Australia and hoped for a fine day next year to encourage more cleaners.

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Your Say Keep family fund-raiser a great success A “massive” thank you to all who contributed to the Keep family fundraiser.

I know a lot of you had already contributed to the Qld floods and couldn’t again, but thank you to you too!

The fundraiser has been successful. We have raised $1400 in cash donations as well as receiving six boxes of brand new goods including clothing for the children, books, towels, nappies, toys, and a pram and baby carrier.

I would like to thank all the mums who donated their second hand goodies for the market stall at the Noosa Baby and Kids Market. The day was successful with $360 raised from sales and a further $310 in cash donations.

One of the mums who donated, Peta from Tewantin, knew of a local family with a five-month-old boy who are struggling due to motor neurone disease. At Peta’s suggestion, the left over secondhand donated little-boy goodies went to that family for Zakiah.

Zakiah’s mum, Jasmine, was shocked and surprised and so grateful!

Thank you to the following local businesses who contributed: Berkelouw Bookbarn, TNT couriers and John, Noosa Baby and Kids Market, The Tshirt Dude, Pants For Kids, ABC Learning Centre and Recharge Electrical.

And to all my friends and family who also donated, thank you!

Erin Picken, Eumundi Floodstock success I would like to congratulate and thank Soni and Benjy Pocock and all his team of helpers for organising the Floodstock fundraiser for the community of Theodore and the Keep family.

Our family were at the amphitheatre for most of the afternoon and we rated the concert as excellent.

Benjy had it all organised well and there was a lot of voluntary support with catering and services and bumping in and out.

Floodstock raised just over $4000 so it’s a big thank you to the community for such a very successful day.

Cherrie Orr, Eumundi Open letter to the mayor I live in Noosa and work in Eumundi, I have the best of both Sunshine Coast worlds. It is with

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much sadness that I heard the council committee meeting did not support Option 1 for 24 annual Peregian Originals events.

As a member of many community groups enhancing the knowledge of our beautiful sunshine coast community, I cannot understand why Council is not 100% supportive of an event that shows what a beautiful region we live in and what a family friendly event opportunity Peregian originals is.

Working in a school shows me daily how children and families benefit greatly by moving their physical beings. Doing this together as a family can only enhance a future where family remains important to the structures within society.

I have never encountered behaviour at this event that is anything but commendable. From family who reside in Peregian I have the strong impression that almost everybody appreciates what this event brings to the township of Peregian.

Eumundi Markets is noisy, large, we have trouble parking, and misbehaviour from visitors is sometimes encountered however it is an accepted iconic attraction that will remain what puts Eumundi on the “map”.

Give Peregian the same chance Eumundi has been given since 1979.

Karen Fowler, Noosaville Do you know a family in need?

Once again my daughter Georgia and I would like to invite readers to suggest the name of a family suffering financial difficulties who might be deserving of assistance from Chris’s Foundation.

This will be the second fundraiser which will be held in Chris’s honour. Last year we managed to raise a substantial amount of money and help a local family obtain their request.

This was due mainly due to the generosity of locals supporting our fundraising event. This year I am planning to hold a ball on 25 June, two years after Chris’s passing.

Please feel free to email us at walterofeumundi@bigpond.com before 24 April so we can choose a family to support this year.

Sue and Georgia Walter, Eumundi

Come to the flicks and raise funds

Ugandan village children such as these playing cards in Ntenjeru will benefit from a fundraising movie event organised by Eumundi’s Kathy Lynch to raise money in support of the construction of a primary school in Ntenjeru, Uganda.

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he movie The Gods Must Be Crazy will be screened on Saturday 26 March at the outdoor cinema, Eumundi Showgrounds 6:30pm for a 7-ish start entry fee $10 per person, kids under 10 free.

Bring dry weather, a comfy chair, bean bag, nibbles and some spare money just in case

you see something that you want to buy. All profits from the event will go directly to VOLSET (a small registered Ugandan nongovernment Organisation) which Aussie Friends of VOLSET have supported since 2005.

For further information contact aussieVOLSET@gmail.com or www.friends-of-volset.org.

Practice Nurse – Eumundi Family Medical Centre Casual work available early May for experienced nurse for medical practice expected to re-open on 9 May. Nursing duties are in a well equipped treatment room facility assisting with minor procedures, dressings, pap smears, immunisations, sterilisations, wound management, child and adult health and care plans.

Hours for this position are in the first instance casual and then negotiable.

Award rates of pay apply.

The successful applicant will be a nurse with experience as a Practice Nurse and or have relevant clinical expertise. Ideally, the successful applicant will hold an immunisation certificate and/or pap smear certificate with sound knowledge of chronic diseases. The ability to generate income for the Centre, to work well with a small team, to demonstrate strong community values and to communicate well are all highly desirable.

Please email brief letter and resume and enquiries to: eumundimedical@gmail.com by 24 March.

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Youth Talented Noosa District SHS seniors

Aidan Chappell (left), guidance officer Mr Damien Quinn, Laura Luttell, and Nadine Warmerdam after the three 2010 students each received their $6000 scholarships during orientation week at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Cartoon Dave draws a crowd

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ike to know how to draw a bungee-jumping cow, a rollerblading disco-pig or a gang of jellywrestling grannies?

Then grab your pencils, because Dave Hackett is about to share his NO-RULES brand of cartooning with kids across the Sunshine Coast in his first ever all-day cartooning workshop to be held in Queensland.

The best news is that it will be

Pool News

Ph 5442 7186 Congratulations: Emily Lethbridge 10yrs girls 50m Breaststroke Evan McLean 10yrs Boys 200m IM. 50m & 100m Freestyle, 50m & 100m Breastroke, 50m Butterfly These kids train at Eumundi Aquatic Centre and are part of the Eumundi Swimming Club going to the Queensland Primary School Swimming Championships on 31March-2 April Jack Nixon 16yrs Boys, and Andrew Cowan Open competitor are heading off to Australian Championships in Adelaide and Sydney respectively Swim well and good luck from your club peers and families

at Eumundi State School Hall in Napier St on Saturday 9 April from 10am to 4pm.

The cartoonist and acclaimed children’s author and his family recently left Sydney’s Blue Mountains to make Eumundi their home.

Workshop is for a limited number of 8 years and over participants.

For bookings and info, head to www.cartoondave.com.

Raining books at Eumundi State School

Some of the 4000 books donated by families as part of the school’s “It’s raining books” flood victim support. Class 4C won the competition for the most books from a class with 418 books donated. Plans are underway to have the books transported to the town of Theodore to be shared by the school and library.

Fun at Playgroup

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Molly Walker enjoying painting a picture at Eumundi Playgroup. Playgroup is for children under school age and their parents with the Eumundi group meeting between 9.45am–12noon (flexible) on Mondays at their fenced in shed near the scout hall opposite Highly Strung. There’s a chance for fun and learning for each child in an informal social situation with a variety of toys and equipment and there’s a chance too for grown-ups to have a gossip and share child development experiences.

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Markets Drum From the stalls Mary Bowtle, marybowtle@bigpond.com

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ust before Christmas a Melbourne visitor said “The stallholders are so bored and gloomy this year”. She has bought Christmas goods from my stall on her annual visit for the past five years.

Yes we are bored and gloomy and with good reason. Between floods, rain, cyclones, rain, high Australian dollar, rain, global financial crisis, rain and rain and rain, all visitor numbers and market takings are way down.

But those tourists who did visit the Sunshine Coast this past Christmas and who braved the weather to make it to Eumundi Markets should not have noticed that we were bored and gloomy.

They should have been welcomed with joy and smiles and bells and whistles, because they were here spending money.

They did not stay at home. They

were not shopping in a chain supermarket as a weekly chore expecting a rote “have a nice day” at the checkout. They were on holidays and wanted to enjoy themselves spending their money with cheerful stallholders and producers.

So with projected visitor numbers up for April (thank goodness) and some finer weather on the way, we must welcome with smiles, laughter and helpfulness the glossy groomed Melbourne matrons, the sexy Sydney secretaries and the brash business men still surgically attached to their Iphones.

Wash out those tablecloths, shine those stands and polish those smiles. We need to give our visitors, our customers, a genuine warm welcome because they have travelled a long way to visit us and to enjoy spending their money.

Roses, roses, roses

WHAT'S IN THE SPOTLIGHT Have you received Encompass?

Have you received your copy of Encompass - council's quarterly community magazine? Encompass keeps you informed of council projects, activities and events. If you haven’t received yours, give council a call on 5475 7272.

Bike Week activities Be part of Bike Week 2011. Until 20 March, council is coordinating free activities and events coastwide, including women’s workshops and maintenance sessions, and rides for kids through to adrenaline junkies. Head to council’s website to view all the events, choose and then call the organiser to book.

Commercial use of public land Head to council’s website and have your say on council’s policy that aims to balance community use and enjoyment of public land, with commercial interests. There’s an online survey for business operators and one for community members. But be quick, feedback closes Sunday 20 March.

Help bust myrtle rust!

Myrtle rust is a serious fungal disease affecting Australian native plants. It deforms leaves, stunts growth and can eventually kill plants and trees. Myrtle rust spreads rapidly so find out what it looks like and if you spot a suspect plant report it to Biosecurity Queensland – phone 132523. Visit council’s website or www.biosecurity.qld.gov.au for more information.

Noosa Regional Gallery Travelling Scholarship The NRG Travelling Scholarship enables the winner to study or train interstate or overseas and to be part of the finalist exhibition at the Noosa Regional Gallery from 27 July - 11 September 2011. Visit www.travellingscholarship.org.au for more details and to apply online. Entries close 31 March.

Munna Point Bridge designs

Martin Harris is a new Saturday stall holder at the Original Eumundi Markets. He and his dad Edward run E & J Paradise Farm at Yandina, growing roses hydroponically in green houses for the local cut flower market. There’s short stem, medium and tall roses with graduated prices and colours galore.

EUMUNDI VILLAGE PHARMACY Join our Blackmore's Loyalty Club today!

Purchase five products and receive your sixth purchase at 50% discount Any purchase of Blackmore's vitamins over $30 attracts a complimentary bottle of fish oil and D3 capsules (100) while stock lasts.

Tania Watson B.Pharm., MPS, Shop 1, 2-6 Etheridge St Eumundi Ph 5442 8455 • F 5442 7077 OPEN 6 DAYS: Mon–Fri 8.30am–5.30pm Sat 8.30am–1.30pm

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Council invites community comment on four design options for the replacement of the corroding foundations on the Munna Point Bridge. The design options can be downloaded from council’s website, along with a feedback form that must be received by 5pm, Thursday 31 March.

Last days for your say on the Community Plan Hurry! There are only two weeks left to have your say online on the Sunshine Coast Community Plan. Visit council's website before 30 March to contribute to the plan that will shape the future of the Sunshine Coast.

COUNCIL MEETINGS Performance and Service Committee Meeting 9am, 29 March, Nambour.

Strategy and Planning Committee Meeting 9am, 30 March, Nambour.

Ordinary Meeting 9.30am, 6 April, Nambour.

T 1300 00 72 72 or 07 5475 7272 E mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Arts Scene Spirit of Anzac Exhibition

William Wallace as Motel with Summer Bowen as Tzeital in Fiddler on The Indee Theatre Roof at Noosa Arts Theatre. News John Burls

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The Tinbeerwah Art Group are opening their next exhibition, titled Spirit of Anzac Exhibition at the Cooroy RSL Bowls Club on Friday, 25 March at 6pm.

Master’s final film makers workshop

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ay 1 of the “Final Workshop” community filmmaking workshop by Kev Franzi will be presented by the Kenilworth Arts Council Inc on 14 May at Kev’s Image Workshop.

Having experienced “the most wonderful life anyone could wish for” Kev has been passing on his passion for filmmaking and photojournalism to students, young and old, for the past 30 years.

Now in his 80th year, his latest passion is Adventures in Community Filmmaking where he reveals the great value and

personal satisfaction in capturing and preserving our social history.

The Image workshop is in the heart of his Movie Museum at Kenilworth, where students are surrounded by one and a half centuries of Motion Picture and Photographic history.

This is an inspiring location to gain the essence of a lifetime’s experience.

The course is based on Kev’s newly revised “Action!” kit, consisting of the workshop manual and a two hour DVD These are your keys to a life of adventure – let me show you! For full details visit www.kenilwortharts.org.au.

he multi-awarded comedy Dead Funny was warmly received by last weekend’s audiences and it’s the final weekend this weekend so you need to be quick to book.

Final performances are tomorrow (Friday) night and Saturday night at 7.30pm and 5pm this Sunday.

Dead Funny debuted in 2001– 2002 at The Indee and was also staged in 2004 as part of the Indee’s tenth anniversary celebrations. Theatre companies interstate have also staged the comedy , as have the Bundaberg Players and Brisbane Arts. Book on 5472 8200.

The Mothers Day Super Concert at 2pm Sunday 8 May will again offer the cream of Coast talent and the show will be headlined

by Elizabeth Hood and Friends.

Elizabeth, who was the star of the hit musical, Nancy, and also headlined last year’s tribute to Gloria Gray, will present a special segment from great musicals.

Pre-production work has commenced on Moonlight and

Magnolias, the Indee’s platinum comedy season, onstage in MayJune.

Based on fact, this play is truly something out of the box and tells the story of how the screenplay of Gone With the Wind, came to be written in five days, thus saving the MGM studios from possible bankruptcy. Moonlight and Magnolias will be directed

by Australian theatre icon, Carol Burns and will open on Friday 27 May for two weekends.

Indee stalwarts on Dead Funny coffee shop duties.

For theatre bookings, please phone 5472 8200

Not highbrow, not lowbrow, but Monobrow

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ambour based artist Evangeline Cachinero will deck the walls at the Noosa Regional Gallery in her upcoming solo exhibition, Monobrow, opening tomorrow night Friday 18 March at Noosa Regional Gallery from 6pm to 8pm. Cachinero playfully balances lowbrow and

highbrow art culture with a little tongue-in-cheek and positions her art “somewhere in the middle of the two”. Notorious for big sudden jumps between style, technique and medium, Evangeline promises to surprise viewers with a fresh bag of tricks. The exhibition will run until 24 April.

The Sunshine Coast’s Senior Citizen of the Year 2011 and professional documentary film maker and photo journalist for 60 years, Kev Franzi.

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The World’s Greatest Shave

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onations were flowing thick and fast for the Leukaemia Foundation at the World’s Greatest Shave event at Joe’s Waterhole last Saturday.

The fund-raising campaign was led by Kev Simms and Paul Ayres supported by Uncle Bob’s Jug Band and publician Brett Lewis.

Paul’s 20 year old locks went to the highest bidder for a handy sum. Eve Paladino aged 5 from Noosa Heads had her long hair pink and pretty for the afternoon. Johnny Curran’s chose a cool punk hairstyle. Tina Bourke from Buderim decided “on the day” to give a hand by having her head shaved. Lisa and Lyn from Lisa’s Classic Cuts had the challenge of the cut and shave and colour for all. The surprise of the day was the arrival of Paul’s in-laws Gerard and Ineke de Rooy who travelled from Holland to be in the audience and to support the Leukaemia Foundation.

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Thursday Night in Eumundi

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ast Thursday evening Eumundi was abuzz with excitement.

Discover Eumundi opened its EXTRAordinary photographic exhibition of images from photographer Kim Guthrie. A poem specially written for the opening was recited by Danksta Down Under. The Guthrie collection is “an antidote to the airbrushed, blemish free, sanitary illusion of perfection and beauty…and shows real Aussies photographed in their everyday environments doing what they do.”

Nearby The FigTree opened its tapas and wine bar to an enthusiastic throng of dinners. At the Imperial Hotel, the large two storey space lain idle since the glass gallery moved on came alive again thanks to artist Bob Gammage, his Theatre of Life Artistry and the large exhibition of art. Bob presented a prospectus for his proposed Australian tour promoting art and Eumundi. Oblivious to this in the main bar at the Imperial were regular jammers enjoying themselves and patrons enjoying a quiet ale.

Thanks to Sharla, Michelle, Chrissy and Ian for help with photos on page 12 and 13.

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Celebrate Food A seasonal thing…Ceylon spinach Sue Campin

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he recent floods and natural disasters have focused much local conversation on the importance of being self sufficient in your lifestyle.

Many residents in the Eumundi area have taken great effort to have a small ecological footprint and to be independent of major infrastructure networks for their water, sewage treatment, other waste treatment and electricity.

Survival foods can assist in achieving this independence.

Ceylon spinach is thriving in gardens at the moment and is a magnificent survival food due to its prolific growth and versatility

as a food product. For those lucky enough to have this plant you will be pleased to know it has a wide range of medicinal benefits too.

Isabell Shipard (2003) refers to this plant as Ceylon salad leaves and describes these in her book How can I use HERBS in my daily life? According to Isabell, the benefits of eating Ceylon spinach are many including the removal of toxins from the body, clearing your complexion and reducing fluid retention. Apparently, in Sri Lanka, Ceylon spinach is one of the basic herbal medicines used for insomnia and even nervous breakdowns. This plant is thought

Jungle slaw

Serving suggestion: delicious with today’s fish with ginger sauce recipe Ingredients 1 grated or finely diced small onion 1 handful diced cabbage 1 grated carrot ½ cup diced pineapple (also around right now) ½ cup thin strips of green capsicum 2 handfuls Ceylon spinach leaves sliced into thin strips 1 heaped tablespoon shredded

coconut or salted peanuts 2/3 cup mayonnaise (My mother uses creamier, more old-fashioned tasting versions for maximum wow-factor) Method Mix ingredients together and serve on a bed of Ceylon spinach leaves. You really have to make this and try it to believe how good it tastes. Serves four.

to have originated in India and it is now popular worldwide.

Culinary uses include using the larger leaves in cooking much the same way as everyday spinach is used. The young leaves are used in salads and the tips of the stems are steamed and taste like asparagus. The flowers can be eaten too as can the juicy berries.

Not much is wasted! The following two recipes offer both a more complex and colourful option and simpler recipe for the use of these delicious and powerful leaves.

The first of the year’s ginger is being harvested at the moment.

The Department of Primary

Industries advises that ginger was first commercially grown in Australia in Buderim in the early 1900s. At that time, all processed ginger was imported from China and this supply was disrupted during World War II. Ginger is now commercially grown in many parts of the Sunshine Coast. Ginger also has wonderful medicinal properties, as a treatment for nausea, allergies and arthritis, as an anti-inflammatory, in the prevention of blood clots and also for lowering cholesterol. The fish recipe below is a perfect, delicious light dish. Try it with Jungle slaw.

Fish with ginger sauce Ingredients 4 pieces of fish big enough for a serving each – we used reef fish Large piece of ginger (the size of your thumb) peeled and cut into match-sticks (julienne) 2 gloves garlic minced or chopped fine 1 spring onion 1/3 cup soya sauce 2 tablespoons honey or palm sugar to taste ¼ cup water

Method Cook the fish in a non-stick pan or in a little oil and butter.

Remove the fish and cook the ginger and garlic in hot oil in the same pan for a minute or so.

Add the soy sauce, water and honey and bring to the boil and reduce slightly.

Drizzle the sauce over plated up pieces of fish.

Serves four.

Ceylon spinach leaf pancakes Ingredients 3 handfuls Ceylon spinach leaves 2 lightly beaten eggs 3 tablespoons wholemeal flour 250 ml milk Your choice of fresh diced herbs A little salt and pepper Method Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and fry in a greased frypan until golden brown on both sides.

Serves four.

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Health and Lifestyle Know your body type Lucy Cloonan, personal trainer

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o you ever look at someone else with a great body shape and wonder why you can’t look like that, no matter how hard you try?

The reason is because your body type is different and it is impossible to change the bone structure that you were born with.

However, if you diet and exercise correctly for your body type, you will be able to make the best of what you have.

In the 1940s, Dr. William H. Sheldon introduced the theory of Somatotypes. His theory described three basic body types. We mostly tend to fit into one type or another but he also stated that we can be a mixture.

It is important to understand what body type you are and what exercises will help you to make the best of your body shape.

Here are some characteristics of the three body types:

 Ectomorph – Thin, tall, flat chest, delicate build, young appearance, little muscle, stoop shouldered, difficulty gaining muscle mass, can have a problem keeping their weight maintained.  Endomorph – Often described as a pear shaped body, a rounded head, wide hips and shoulders, wider front to back rather than side to side, fat stores on upper body, upper arms and thighs, gain wait easily and find it difficult to lose fat, can increase muscle mass more easily than ectomorphs.  Mesomorph – A wedge shaped body, a cubical head, wide broad shoulders, muscled arms and legs, narrow hips, narrow from front to back rather than side to side, minimum fat, athletic, mature appearance.

In the next edition of Eumundi Green, we will look at the best diet and exercise for each body type.

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anie Ferguson with nurse Clare was one of a good number of locals and visitors, stall holders and shoppers who took the chance to give blood while the mobile blood donation vehicle parked at the back of the markets on a recent Wednesday.

Janie said, “I am so glad the Red Cross mobile blood bus came to Eumundi as otherwise I would probably never have donated my

blood! I hope they come again.

The staff were lovely, professional and very reassuring. It was a pain free procedure, only six minutes to complete the task, now I feel very virtuous having contributed to saving three lives!”

PS: Did you know that O negative is known as universal blood as it is the only type which can be given to all patients regardless of their blood type.

Buy a kit, use a kit, return a kit!

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owelScan testing kits 2011 are available at Eumundi Village Pharmacy for the cost of $8 each until the end of March.

The distribution of the testing kits is co-ordinated by Rotary and the pathology testing is carried out by approved pathologists.

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BowelScan is a public awareness program seeking to increase community knowledge of bowel cancer and its symptoms, as well as the distribution of faecal occult blood testing kits to facilitate early diagnosis.

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Community Spotlight It’s never too late to study Caroline Arnett

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s university students across the nation begin a new year of higher learning, we catch up with three local mature age students who let us into their world of balancing life and study.

There must be something to that adage “Ask a busy person” as our students are simultaneously generous contributors of time to our community.

>> Sheridan Rope Study: Science, Master of Integrated Coastal Zone Management

Q: How do you fit study into life?

A: There tends to be blocks.

There’ll be a block of intense study followed by a block of intense catch-up on our property and then a block of intense work.

I have a fairly flexible life. I do relief teaching at secondary schools and private tuition in academic studies as well as teaching guitar. I work hard at self managing my time.

Q: Do you enjoy studying?

A: I love it, I just love it. I’ve had a successful life with a few other careers including hospitality, micro-biology as well as being a boat master. I love water, the coast and boats with a passion.

Doing a PhD isn’t out of the realm of possibility. There’s a saying, “Luck is when preparation meets opportunity”, that’s how I position myself.

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>> Trent Harvison Study: Masters in Regional and Community Development Q: How do you fit study into your busy life?

A: Organisation is very important, but then never underestimate the power of the last minute panic. It’s a huge juggle and I tend to do a lot at the last minute. External study requires a hell of a lot of reading so I’ve got to stay on it. I just read very quickly.

Q: What’s your goal?

A: I love the idea of working in the Eumundi community and doing something not only worthwhile, but really keeping the community together and moving forward.

>> Annie Wilson Study: Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in modern history.

Q: How are you managing study as a mature-age student?

A: It’s a strategic struggle. I’m lucky that the kids are older. Going back to study after 20-something years out of school was a bit of a shock for me. It’s very important to be organised and keep up with everything.

Q: Would you recommend studying?

A: It’s never too late. I’m an avid reader and writer so this is a really fun thing for me to do. I started studying the year I turned 40 and it was always a dream that I would do that. Life is a life-long learning process.

Operating Wednesday Markets for Our Community

Book it in now!

Anzac Day falls on Easter Monday this year and at the end of the school holidays. This most unusual coincidence has led to an extra public holiday at the Easter break, on Tuesday 26 April.

We think this year there is a special opportunity to draw in holiday visitors to our community tribute to our service men and women who paid the supreme sacrifice. We ask you to put the 2011 Anzac Day service on 25 April in your diary assembling from 7.30am for an 7.45am start for the community walk along Memorial Dr. If you have any suggestions for the Anzac Day commemoration this year, please give Cherrie a call on 0409 578 624.

And for those up earlier, consider joining the assembly at the Verrierdale Hall for the 6am community service.

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Bits and Pieces DID YOU KNOW?

Keep Smiling

Green Tip

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umundi was ranked No 10 in the state for December 2010-February 2011 top rainfall totals, according to the Bureau of Meteorology rain centres.

It would have been No 11 if Tully’s rainfall recording station had not been disabled during Cyclone Yasi.

Rainfall for Eumundi for this period was 261% above average, 1669mm compared with an average of 639mm. Maleny was ranked No 5 in the state, 232% above average, 1849mm compared with 795mm, the highest rainfall for the summer on the Sunshine Coast. The first four rankings were Babinda, Daintree, Mossman and Port Douglas.

Brisbane recorded 952mm compared with an average of 415mm, and the Gold Coast 756mm compared with 426mm average.

The “De” factor You’ve no doubt heard of defrocked priest, but what about these:

Worm Farm & Composting Workshop

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uesday 22 March, 9.30am—11.30am at Cooroy Library, is the start date for a series of free worm farm and composting workshops to show how to reduce landfill waste by up to 50%.

Workshops demonstrate how to set up a new organic recycling system using a worm farm or compost bin, and how to manage an existing system and use the end product.

So much of what we throw away is recyclable, so these

workshops help residents do their bit for climate change by reducing their waste and creating a great resource for their gardens.

Whether you are starting from scratch or just want advice, the workshop covers it all, from set up through to troubleshooting. It’s free, but bookings are essential so hurry!

Phone Council on 5475 7272 or contact Sandie on 0421 346 486 or sandie@ envirocom.com.au.

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Campaign to restore Eumundi's medical service – next steps!

Our Board informed Eumundi Green readers in Issue 112 that it had purchased the Eumundi Family Medical Centre from Healthscope Medical Centres Pty Ltd, the reasons for that purchase and our future intentions. Issue 115 carried later news.

Protracted negotiations to on-sell the practice have not been successful and much valuable time was lost during these endeavours. As time was passing, the window of opportunity in which to re-establish the practice appeared to be closing.

The opportunity was offered for ECCO to itself operate the practice via contracting the services of a local General Practitioner, with all of the appropriate accreditation, and the appropriate support staff.

Endorsement of this as the major project for ECCO for 2011/2012 by the members of ECCO Ltd, the Chamber of Commerce, EDCA and EHA, is in train which will then require sign-off from Council.

In principle agreement has been reached with the GP of choice for his services and with a landlord for the premises. Advertisements have been placed for a Practice Manager/Receptionist and Practice Nurse.

A significant flurry of activity is underway under expert guidance to put in place all of the mandatory accreditation and administrative essentials to run the practice, and secure the most appropriate staff for a quality health care service in a small town which has wider needs on markets days and from a large primary school adjacent.

While there is still much to be done, the Board is confident that the practice will re-open on Monday 9 May 2011 and, over time, we hope for it to be the cornerstone for a wide range of ancillary services.

All it will need from then on to be a continuing service for the Eumundi community is you as a patient. WE WILL NEED YOU! Eumundi & District Historical Association Inc. Serv

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EHA, ECC and EDCA were the consortium which formed ECCO.

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Environment and Outdoors The Lost Gardens

Leanne’s green thumb Captivating climbers There are several different climbing plants that are useful in covering fences or trellises and offer good screening for privacy.

Jasmine, mandevillas, allamandas, wisteria, jade vines and more… You really just need to work out what flower colour and time of year you want flowers, and the type of leaf foliage.

Jasminums are vigorous, frost hardy climbers with plentiful scented blossom in shades of white, yellow, pink and red, with summer and winter flowering species.

The orange trumpet vine puts on a spectacular display of colour. It is a vigorous evergreen climber producing an abundance of bold orange flowers from mid July through to October. It is disease free and low maintenance.

Mandevillas have large, deep green, elliptical to lance-shaped leaves. They produce large numbers of showy trumpet-shaped flowers throughout the warmer months, which makes them popular plants for the garden trellis or arch. The 5-lobed flowers grow singularly on long stems, and are often large, fragrant in some species, and occur in white to cream and various shades of pink through to deep red.

Unique and breathtaking Jade vines come in red and blue green flowering forms. These plants are attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. They have average water needs. Water regularly but do not overwater.

We have jade vines both red and green on order – pop in to register your name so you don't miss out.

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n the 19 and 20 March The Lost Gardens of Belli Park will be revealed to the public. The ABC Open Garden Scheme will fling open the gates to these magnificent gardens for the very first time.

Nestled in a secluded valley in the Mapleton National Park, 15 acres of spectacular exotic and native species will excite your senses. Judy and Frank Jasinski have over the last 20 years created this garden masterpiece from a bare paddock and lantana infested bushland to an abundance of exotic plants that melt into the surrounding rainforest. Once the

masses of lantana and weeds were removed many native ferns, palms, moss covered logs along with a 12 meter high waterfall were discovered. Come and stroll through the extensive gardens admire rare plants and many tropical blooms along with the long lost native species. Sit and gaze at the many vistas and listen to the bird song.

Gourmet lunches and delicious home baked cakes will be served in shady spots throughout the garden. Local artists, potters, sculptors and painters will display works. Truly a garden to get lost in, you’ll find to hard to leave.

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Turf’s up for coastal parks

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oastal park-goers will be able to picnic and play on top-quality grass, thanks to new guidelines for park managers in keeping turf luxuriant in high-salt areas.

These best management practice guidelines are the result of an Agri-Science Queensland project to determine ideal ways to establish and manage certain types of turf.

“The guidelines have been developed so locals and visitors can get the best out of southeast Queensland parks,” said AgriScience Queensland research scientist Dr Rachel Poulter.

“Each of the salt-tolerant turf grasses trialled through this project

has the potential to establish and maintain good ground coverage.

“The guidelines are intended to aid parkland managers in maximising turf grass performance and maintenance efficiency in high-salt areas.

“While salt-tolerant grasses are not a silver bullet for salinity problems, they do buy time for park managers to provide a healthy grass cover in salt-affected areas, or areas that are irrigated with water containing some level of salt.”

Dr Poulter said the guidelines were developed from results from trial sites around southeast Queensland.

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Nature Notes Ancient Plants Kon Hepers

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ome time ago we thought it would be interesting to have something really ancient growing on our property, so we bought and planted a Wollemi Pine, the recently discovered “living fossil” which goes back about 200 million years. Then we realised we had something with an even older lineage growing here naturally.

This plant is a Macrozamia, one of the three Australian genera in the Cycad family, whose ancestry goes back at least 280 if not 320 million years or more.

That is very early in the development of plant-life on land and about 100 million years before the rise of the great dinosaurs.

The Cycad well known here and commonly used in landscaping is Cycas revoluta, often and incorrectly called Sago Palm. This is not a native plant (and not a palm) and comes from South-east Asia. The living Australian cycads, genus Macrozamia, developed from their Cycad ancestry at least 55 million years ago, soon after the large dinosaurs disappeared and are much older than the Eucalypts which originated between 35 and 50 million years ago.

Our plant is Macrozamia lucida (meaning something like “big shiny zamia”, and zamia is quoted as derived from Latin for pine cone), a straggly, untidy plant with no visible stem and glossy palm-like fronds with white markings at the

base of the leaflets. The species is common in the understorey in the Eumundi area in dry eucalypt or in the better-drained areas of wet eucalypt forests.

Plants that trace back to very ancient eras are gymnosperms, meaning their seeds are “naked”, i.e. exposed, compared to those of the much later evolved flowering plants which enclose their seeds in ovaries. They have retained the ancient characteristic of producing male and female cones on separate plants and pollination is effected by both wind and a specific weevil. Female cones are like swollen pinecones with the large red seeds showing whereas male cones are elongated and yellow when pollinating.

Of the 38 species of Macrozamia, 35 are found in Queensland and some are abundant in very localised areas, such as a few acres on the slopes of Mt Zamia, near Springsure, which is named for these plants.

The leaves and seeds of Macrozamias contain highly virulent toxins which can cause paralysis and liver damage and have been the cause of high stock losses in cattle and sheep, and close calls for some of our early explorers.

There is a certain contrariness about these plants – we have found that seeds planted in trays and carefully tended never germinate, but those just chucked in the bush always do.

Nutri-Tech helps with gardens, the ultimate wellness tool

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andina based company NutriTech Solutions is a world leader in biological gardening, so right on our doorstep is help for gardeners and would-be gardeners.

The World Health Organisation recently published a study directly linking degenerative disease to nutrition (or the lack of it). In this context the home garden has become the ultimate wellness tool.

Nutri-Tech encourages families to consider seeking chemicalfree, nutrient-dense, medicinal food through a biological home vegetable garden.

Their home and school garden specialist, Robyn Cook, is also involved in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden school program. On Sunday 27 March, Robyn will conduct a Soil Nutrition for Home and School Gardeners Workshop from 10am–2pm at Chevallum State School, 460 Chevallum Rd, Chevallum, aimed at beginner to intermediate home and school gardeners. Participants will gain an understanding of soil types, pH, use soil health score cards in the garden, dry and foliar mineral fertilisers, mineral balance, and

plant health and disease states.

Cost is $50, or $30 if you are a current school garden volunteer.

Contact: Robyn Cook at robyn@ piproductions.com.au or on 0458 723 590.

Nutri-Tech has developed a range of home garden products and a program to go with them that takes the guesswork out of gardening. It is so common for gardening newcomers to produce spotty, spindly, inedible vegetables that Nutri-Tech decided that success was essential for these first timers to help maintain their enthusiasm. It was also considered essential that these solutions should be certified organic to ensure contaminantfree vegetables for the family.

Backyard Organic Range A concentrated range of liquid organic fertilisers for your home garden made by Australian specialists in biological agriculture.

ORGANIC* - CONCENTRATED - COST EFFECTIVE HIGHLY EFFICIENT Featuring: Backyard Boost™ Backyard Blooms™

Eumundi Range Road Veterinary Practice Principal - Dr. David T. Clift VetMB, BSc (Hons), MA

P: 5442 7803 - A/H Emergency: 0408 40 50 75 Mon - Fri: 8am - 5.30pm - Sat: 8am -12.30pm 42 Eumundi Range Road Thursday 17 March 2011

Backyard Box™

NTS Shop Open: Mon-Fri 8.30-4.45pm

Harvest Road, Yandina (around the corner from Ginger Factory)

Ph: 5472 9900 - Website: www.nutri-tech.com.au Eumundi Green

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Lessons for Life Lessons for life via the CWA

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he Nambour/North Coast Division of the Queensland Country Women’s Association (CWA) warmly invites Sunshine Coast and Hinterland women to join them at the QCWA Expo from 9.30am to 4pm on Thursday 24 March in the Nambour Branch Hall, located on the new Town Square in Short Street.

The CWA is a strong, stable organisation based on connection and friendship which arose out of the compassion and courage of rural women to provide for their families and community in matters of health, education, transport and communications, and has been supporting these needs since 1922.

The CWA has a strong voice on issues that concern them through government advocacy, and conducts extensive support work, engaging with International

members and communities in need both here and throughout the world.

Thousands of women of all ages, in country towns, regional centres and urban areas, belong to this extraordinary group.

The 14 local branches of the CWA include members across four generations, and meet regularly to work on important projects, honour life’s experiences and share fascinating handcraft skills far too valuable to lose.

At the Expo, visitors will experience the work of conveners for 12 different areas of interest from clown make-up to photography, dressmaking, handcraft, cooking and floral arrangement, to inspirational public speakers.

CWA’s inspirational elders, local “living treasures” whose selfless work has shaped this region, will

Memories of Valentine’s Day

be in attendance so visitors can hear their stories first hand.

If you’ve thought the CWA was mostly about “tea, scones and knitting”, we’re hoping you will come along and be pleasantly surprised!

Country hospitality will be served, and home made goods will be for sale.

Connecting with local women, making a difference to the lives of others and developing a wide range of skills, local Branches of the Queensland Country Women’s Association welcome new members of all ages.

For more information contact Division President Joy Coulson on 5442 5663.

Members of CWA from 14 local Branches prepare for CWA Expo at Nambour Hall.

New Festuri office has secured new space in the SCAIP building, corner William and Howard Sts, Nambour. The new office provides a place for members of the community to visit and find out more in regard to the annual multicultural festival. This not-for-profit organisation utilises a dedicated team of volunteers, and has opportunities for volunteering.

For more information, visit www.festuri.org.au or phone Terri Shine on 0407 036 736.

Adopt a Digger We have been approached to join in a research project putting online a history of all those soldiers from both world wars we have a connection with.

By going to the website www.adoptadigger.org and registering you are able to add a relative, friend or researched individual; or you may wish to just browse through the list of names.

Some people have taken to this already and you may see some familiar names. We at Discover Eumundi under the banner of the Eumundi Historical Foundation have elected to contribute the details of 25 WWI diggers from the Eumundi district. We aim to complete our part of this amazing project over the next twelve months.

If you have some information on any diggers from the area that you feel we might be able to use, please contact Discover Eumundi via e-mail manager@discovereumundi.com.au or give us a call.

At the Eumundi Photo Club March meeting, the best print of the month by local new member Kevin Bridger using a Nikon D300.

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he March meeting focused on taking better photos by understanding the balance between three controllable factors – aperture (the degree to which the lens opens), the speed that the shutter opens and the ISO (or the light sensitivity of the sensor).

Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month behind the

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Imperial Bistro and anyone with a photographic interest is welcome.

The 5 April meeting theme for club member photographs is “Having fun”. The photographer should be able to show how specific features of Aperture, Shutter speed and/or ISO were used in capturing specifics in the shot.

Corner Gridley & Memorial Drive • Ph 5442 8762 Opening Hours - Mon to Fri 10am to 4pm Sat 9am to 3pm Sun 10am to 2pm

DISCOVER EUMUNDI Heritage & Visitor Centre

Proudly supported by Eumundi & District Historical Association Thursday 17 March 2011

Locals Home and Abroad Hot springs and other Canadian wonders Ed and Cher Boyd

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e had decided to take a boat up the coast of Vancouver Island to some hot springs that had been recommended as a bit of fun.

We ended up on a boat skippered by a man who had a deep love and understanding of his part of the world. As a result our trip for a bit of fun turned into an adventure full of discovery along this weatherbeaten coastline.

The large kelp beds suggested a sea full of life. Chasing a grey whale for half an hour and watching it calmly swimming around the sound was a delight.

Discovering the antics and behaviour of sea otters was mesmerising. We saw a ‘cosy’ of otters, arms around each other, on their backs with their feet out of the cold water – because there is less fur on their extremities, this is a way of keeping warm.

An excited radio call from another sea going partner made us change course. Captain Tom raced the boat across one of the

deep inlets that make up this variegated coastline, all the while peering through binoculars. He told us to be on the lookout for a family of black bears. He explained that he had been told the mother was searching underwater for starfish. Sure enough, when we slowly came close to the shore, the other did indeed have a starfish in her mouth. The bear then clambered once again down to the water line and deftly threw aside a huge boulder to find three more. These were added to the pile. In his thirty years of crossing the waters, Captain Tom had never seen this before. He concluded that the bears must have been hungry, although all three looked in good condition.

Perhaps it was something that he just didn’t know about. Added to our wild life adventure were seals, a bald eagle and countless sea birds.

Oh yes, we even made the hot springs.

Computer Coop Nathan Woodcock

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oday is part four of our journey through your computer and we’re covering computer memory, or RAM (Random Access Memory).

Many people mix up computer memory with hard drive storage (see last fortnight’s Green for info on your hard drive). Both are measured in gigabytes these days so it’s understandable.

Whilst your hard drive is where all of your data is stored, RAM is used only when your PC is turned on. RAM provides space for your computer to read and write data to be accessed by the CPU (central processing unit), and contains whatever you happen to be working on at that moment.

A good analogy is your office desk. Think of the surface of your desk as your computer’s memory/ RAM, and your filing cabinet as your hard drive storage. As you need to work on something, you take it out

of the filing cabinet and put it on your desk. It’s far quicker to reach for that other document from part of your desk than having to open the filing cabinet every time you need to look at a different page.

But just like your desk space, you can run out of RAM if you have too many things open.

Putting things you haven’t used for a while back into your filing cabinet is what your computer does too, moving stuff from RAM onto the hard drive (to an area called the page or swap file).

Generally speaking, the more RAM your PC has the better.

Normal (non 64 bit) versions of Windows can take a maximum of 4 gigabytes, although only 3.5 of this is actually used. Adding RAM is the cheapest way to make your PC run faster.

If you have a problem or a question phone or drop an email.

Nathan Woodcock Systems Engineer eumundigreen@n-techsolutions.com.au Ph 1300 995 502

Saturday 26 March from 5.30pm Hundreds of millions of global citizens, from one hundred different countries, will unite in the action of lights out.

EUMUNDI GREEN INVITES YOU TO BE PART OF THIS WORLD MOVEMENT.

Earth Hour is a call to action to every individual, every business and every community. A flick of the switch at 8pm Eumundi time symbolises a collective display of commitment to protect the one thing that unites us all − the planet.

Join Eumundi Green for a BYO sundowner at CH Ball Lookout, Eumundi Range Rd at 5.30pm and then to nearby 13 Sunrise Rd for a BBQ, a little light music, and a community chat during the lights off. Donation of $5 for two course meal please on the night. Bring a torch or your solar light.

RSVP to Jennifer on 0438 127 854 For more information about Earth Hour go to www.earthhour.org

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Locals Home and Abroad Happy to be home from Christchurch

Mary Durie (left) enjoying a cup of coffee with friend Ros Cooper at the FigTree and recounting a little of the frightening experiences recently as a tourist in Christchurch with husband Chris and UK friends Gill and Alan. Fortunately the two couples had chosen a different tour option to the cathedral visit on the day of the earthquake and so were safe. Mary said they grabbed their possessions as soon as they were allowed back into their hotel and drive out of Christchurch with a mix of emotions, relief, sympathy and fear.

Eumundi Green around the world Fran Maguire

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ran Maguire assures us that on a clear day, nearby Mount Etna is a dramatic sight from the Sicilian coastal town of Taormina, its smoke plume issuing from its spring snow-capped peak.

Fran took a Eumundi Green or two for husband Paul Mundy

to catch up on local news. They are taking a short break in Sicily, a short ferry ride from Malta where Paul has been working.

Fran is feeling the spring chill in the Graeco-Roman theatre above Toarmina and below the volcano in hiding.

the green directory T.K. Squier

Blacksmith/Welder • Restoration/repair/finish of metals • Furniture & decorations • Tool re-forging/temper/sharpening

Ph Tom 0459 672 173 Caplick Way (opp. Food@Eumundi)

Steve Pont Slashing Servicing all areas

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

The Shed Men

We build sheds, garden sheds to industrial requirements Supply only or supply, erect and concrete Very competitive prices. Locally based.

Ph Ken 0402 326 490 STEVE BURTON RURAL FENCING Fully licensed & insured

Specialising in fencing and carpentry pergolas • decks • bathroom renos

Ph 5442 8551 M 0402 467 791

Ph Ken 0402 326 490

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SWIFT SKIPS

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Certificate of Forestry :: 15 years experience Fully insured :: Pensioner discount Free quote & advice Ph Mike 0438 793 880

Exterior, interior, property maintenance, rubbish removal Eumundi based since 1990

Ph Greg 0412 928 277

Pruning :: Felling :: Rubbish Removal

Gredale Pty Ltd

Waterproofing

Aroora Water Services

by Michael Edge Watertank repairs, ponds, bathrooms, decks, pools

Ph 0412 319 543 or 5442 7527 computer support, sales & repairs PCs & accessories now being sold at Eumundi Business & PhotoSHOP Drop off your PC for repair there too Integrity. Skill. Communication.

Ph 1300 995 502 nathan@n-techsolutions.com.au

Bali Huts Locally constructed, no imports, no kits Built to your specifications by Australia's biggest Bali hut builders

“For all your tank and swimming pool requirements”

103 Napier Road, Eumundi 4562

1 Jarrah St Cooroy Commercial & Domestic Bin sizes 2m - 4m - 6m size 4 and 6 have doors Servicing Noosa to Gympie

ABN 80 738 568 266

PH 5442 5844 M 0417 786 776

Doonan based

Jay & Nicky Turner Mob 0409 217 328 www.lagunapestcontrol.com.au locally based

Lic No

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Toobella Homes

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All Extensions, Renovations Designed Homes, Stables, Studios Ph Brad Pike 0407226299 or E: toobellahomes@bigpond.com

Plumber & Drainer

Servicing the local area for 20 years Eumundi & District, Yandina, Cooroy & Kenilworth

Neil Howie

Ph 5442 8158 - M 0402 809 831

all drainage systems pumps roof & gutters sewer conversion hot water systems gas new homes & renovations

email: aroorawater@bigpond.com

Rob Morris Ph 5447 9242 M 0427 479 242

All About Networking TV Antennas, Audio Visual Plasma & LCD Wall Mounting Extra TV / Data Points Phone, Fax & EFTPOS Lines

Ben North, exp. local: 0417 001 860

RECHARGE ELECTRICAL Domestic, commercial and maintenance Eumundi based

Beau Picken M 0410 606 634 Ph 5442 7119 F 5442 7160 E rechargeelectrical@hotmail.com Lic. No. 56230 37 Seib Rd Eumundi

Tony & Melinda Morrissey Lic. No. 72511

Locally based 21 years experience Accredited installers

Ph 5449 1001 M 0414 743 604 www.celticsolar.com.au

Entries up to 7 lines $28, minimum of 5 issues Ph 0413 199 766 for more information

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Imperial Hotel Eumundi and Eumundi Bistro

> Thurs 17 Mar > Sat 19 Mar > Sun 20 Mar > Thurs 24 Mar > Sat 26 Mar > Sun 27 Mar

Jam Session from 8 pm Dem Guys 2 pm Beyond Redemption 1 pm Jam Session from 8 pm Savage Beer Garden 2 pm The Kemistry 1 pm

Early bird specials 5.30pm-6pm 25% off meal prices except for oysters

Friendly hospitality l Great service l Live entertainment l Restaurant meals at pub prices l Pokies and Foxsport

Swap'N Go gas at bottle shop

Memorial Dr Eumundi Ph 5442 8811or 5442 8303

the green directory General • Caravans • Furniture • Cars

A1 Animal naturopathy, natural foods, remedies, supplements, shampoos Ph 5449 1453 • 244 Verrierdale Rd www.greenpet.com.au

collaboration with nature...

New owners give individual care Upgraded spacious facilities Recommended by local vets

212 Seib Rd Eumundi Ph 5442 8275

www.eumundiboardingkennels.com.au WHOLESALE ENQUIRIES WELCOME

feather’s nest creations Beading Supplies

Jason Pennell 0402 463 691 Landscaping & Property Maintenance

Shop 2 # 8 Farrell St Yandina Ph 5472 7409 Swarovski Dealers

OPEN: Mon 10am-4pm, Tue-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm

www.feathersnestcreations.com.au

Storage Eumundi

Cars • Trucks • Machinery • Site sheds • Containers Old cars removed free

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

Ph 5442 8627

Boats • Trailers • Trucks • Containers

SUTTON’S CLEANING SERVICE

Eumundi based Ph Andre on

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Mates Rates

Locally owned & operated, 30 years experience

EXCAVATION

Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Oil Arrestors, Liquid Waste

3.5 Tonne Excavator, Bobcat & Level Bar 10m Tipper

Ph Steven 0411 210 302

Ph 5447 6477 • M 0418 713 244 www.suttonscleaning.com.au

Assorted Buckets • Tilt Hitch • Augers • Rock Grab

WS SLASHING

theyard

Old Cars • Trucks • Machinery • Boats

791 Eumundi-Noosa Rd Doonan Ph 5449 1234 l www.theyard.com.au

Ph 5442 8111 M 0418 723 080

Your local one-stop-shop for landscaping & garden supplies

REMOVAL FREE Bring To Us - We Pay Tray towing available

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

Fully insured - Free quotes

Ph Wade 0403 311 134

Entries up to 7 lines $28, minimum of 5 issues Ph 0413 199 766 for more information Thursday 17 March 2011

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sustainable, affordable land Lot 43, 702m² was $235,000 now Lot 39, 767m² was $239,000 now Lot 38, 759m² was $239,000 now Lot 22, 707m² was $260,000 now Lot 20, 965m² was $295,000 now Lot 18, 807m² was $295,000 now (D) Duplex site – subject to MCU

$195,000 $200,000 $200,000 $225,000 $260,000 (D) $260,000 (D)

135 memorial dr, eumundi kess prior 0404 344 399

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overseas owner must sell!

• no through road, north aspect, peaceful setting • 1,117m² of gentle land with 52m of road frontage • 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car; potential for duplex S.T.C.A • rent $450 p/w while considering options • open plan – in total 280m² of indoor/outdoor living • interstate sellers want it sold now or at auction

• 2007 quality built home with views on 1.5 acres • high ceilings and long verandahs • two separate living areas, dedicated study • natural light and neutral décor • 4 generous size bedrooms, ensuited guest suite • quiet location in picturesque setting

auction on site 9th april @ 12pm 3 arundell st, eumundi david lafferty 0410 445 918, john tucker 0418 713 487

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auction on site 26th march @ 1pm open house: saturday 1–1:30pm 1 lilly pilly rise, eumundi jeanette catalano 0422 923 851

Ph 5447 7000 l 30 maple st, cooroy l sold@hinternoosa.com.au

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