Issue 136 – Thursday 22 December 2011
For lovers of Eumundi everywhere Ph 0413 199 766 ● PO Box 463 Eumundi Qld 4562 ● editor@eumundigreen.com.au ● www.eumundigreen.com.au
Eumundi Summer Nights program a winner
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ll the ingredients of Christmas magic were present at the first of the five Nights program with the arrival of the Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade truck with a very special local Santa and a greeting for Santa from a UK baby and his mother. The magical atmosphere was supported by shops open in Memorial Dr and by Christmas lights and kind weather. Original Eumundi Markets general manager Peter Homan said he was well pleased with the first of the five Friday nights. “Craft and food shopping was strong as was kids’ craft workshops. “It was wonderful to see families relaxing and taking in the free outdoor movie too,” he said. More photos on page 10.
Community fighting for its fuel
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unshine Coast Council served licencee owner of Eumundi Service Station Bob Loudon with a directive to stop supplying fuel on Friday 9 December. Council issued directives to five Sunshine Coast sites following independent advice in the context of new state laws regarding legislative changes to the Dangerous Goods Safety Act of 2001. Council has acted to close the servo based on the findings of a independent risk assessment. This
asserts that there is “…significant risk to public safety, workplace safety and environmental safety in its current operation…” As part of the operation is on Council land, Council would be partly liable for any damages arising. In the days following the closure, local residents, business owners and visitors arriving for fuel service at the service station affectionately known as BP Bob’s were told that the closest service stations were located at Doonan, Cooroy and
Yandina. Many locals have expressed great concern that an important community service was cut with no notice. In addition, many are upset as Bob is a highly respected, popular community leader of many years standing and this further blow has hit at a time when Eumundi is facing economic hardship due to the effect of the ongoing global financial downturn on the spending capacity of visitors and residents. continued on page 3
To all our friends and clients, past, present and future Wishing you a very merry Eumundi Village festive season
Avril, Debra, Audrey and Richard NOOSA HINTERLAND REALTY
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Memorial Dr Eumundi • Ph 5442 8333 Sales • Ph 5442 8011 Rentals • Email: nhrsales@bigpond.com
Eumundi Combined Community Organisation (ECCO) proudly distributes 4000 copies free each fortnight to all within postcode 4562 area and at outlets nearby. Thursday 22 December 2011