EG 149 of 5 July 2012

Issue 149 – Thursday 5 July 2012

For lovers of Eumundi everywhere Ph 0400 707 778 ● PO Box 463 Eumundi Qld 4562 ● editor@eumundigreen.com.au ● www.eumundigreen.com.au

Belli Park athlete heads for the London Olympic Games

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elli Park local Shara Gillow will be fulfilling her childhood dream this month when she heads to the London Olympic Games to compete in two cycling events; Road Race – Women, and Individual Time Trial – Women.

Shara says she committed to cycling fulltime, “when I was 18 because I wanted to go to the Olympic Games like my dad David did”.

Shara’s father David Gillow rode in the men’s road race at the 1980 Olympic games for Zimbabwe.

The 24-year-old who has been training in Italy to prepare for the games, made her first appearance on an Australian team in 2010.

With only two years experience in competitive cycling, she finished an incredible eighth in the time trial at the World Road Championships.

Shara won the Australian Female Road Cyclist of the Year award in 2011 and received a Eumundi Australia Day award this year for her contribution to sports.

The women’s road race will be staged on 29 July, the second day of Olympic Competition. Her Belli Park Family will be going to London to cheer her on.

Turn to page 9 “In the Spotlight” to read Shara’s dad David’s article about having a daughter going to the Olympics.

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Editor's Word on the street – literally!

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Community Diary Friday 6 July The Great Vaudeville Follies Weekend Opening night 7.30pm The Indee theatre Ph 5472 8200

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or me, one of the best things about living in a little European village was ambling down to the Altstadt to get fresh food for lunch.

In this issue we take a closer look at our Eumundi village market.

The Green also gets into the Olympic spirit with our very own Olympian and we take another step towards a community garden.

Sacha Hamilton-MacLaren editor@eumundigreen.com.au

Thanks Chappies

Eumundi Green’s volunteer proofreaders (left to right) Bronwen Emery, Fran Maguire and Jacqueline Lavery.

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he Green’s wonderful team of volunteer proofreaders met recently to update the style guide, share their love of commas and bemoan the demise of the semi-colon and hyphen. Thank you to the Heritage Centre for letting us hold our meeting there. Reader’s are often surprised to hear the Eumundi Green team doesn’t actually have an office but that we all work away together at our various homes – the magic of the internet!

Eumundi says “no thanks” to plastic bags

Sub-editor

Wendy Birrell

Eumundi Heritage

Monday 9 July EDCA monthly meeting 7pm Joe’s Waterhole Gaming Lounge Ph 0431 685 063 Thursday 12 July North Arm P&C meeting 6.30pm North Arm State School Ph 5472 9888

Tuesday 17 July Eumundi P&C meeting 7pm Eumundi State School Ph 0407 139 836

Over the next four months Eumundi businesses are joining a push to reduce the use of plastic bags. Help support them by taking a shopping bag or basket with you when you head into town. If we are successful, Eumundi will be the first plastic bag free town in Queensland! Businesses who reduce their plastic bag use will share $500 in prizes at the Eumundi Business Awards in October.

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

Fran Maguire

Monday 9 July ECC Special Purpose Meeting 5pm CWA Hall RSVP by Thursday 5 July.

Sunday 15 July Patricia Coates’ Book Launch 2pm Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre Ph 5442 8762

A BIG thank you goes out to our selfless volunteers Trish and Dave Chapman who have retired from delivering the Eumundi Green after six years.

Welcome to the team Peter and Patsy from Booniah St, who are stepping in to the breach. We are, however, in need of more wonderful locals from in the township to help us out with deliveries once a fortnight. Please email or call us if you can help.

Monday 9 July State school term 3 starts

David Gillow

In the Spotlight

Judi Pattison Book Review

Thursday 19 July Streetscaping ECCO community “think tank” 5.30pm Indian Palace Ph 0413 199 766

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Business News Experience Eumundi website set to promote local businesses

Food@Eumundi turns four

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umundi businesses are invited to participate on the Experience Eumundi website which is due to launch in July. We are interested in businesses who want to promote their product or service to Eumundi locals and tourists.

For further information please contact Maree Thomson on 0411 108 306 or info@ experienceeumundi.com.au.

The Eumundi Chamber of Commerce Inc. Message from the President…the year in review

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ach year the ECC strives to bring visitors to town to support Eumundi businesses. A number of new initiatives and projects were undertaken this year including: Completion of the top of town intersection works and beautification project, New directional signage and artwork in Caplick Park, Working groups on Plastic Free Reduction, Streetscaping and RV Friendly Town, Keep Australia Beautiful Adopt a Road – “Memorial Dr”, “Bin-It and Butt-It” project as the first town/market to endorse this project, The ECC Car Park Volunteer team, Community Partnership Grant funding, Australian Body Art Carnivale, Food Fest and Festive Markets.

The Eumundi Chamber of Commerce Inc. exists to support local businesses and it is hoped that through membership that businesses find innovative ways to support each other. The ECC hosts a number of meeting options including bi-monthly member networking nights (4th Tuesday of the month). As the majority of our members are owner/ operators face-to-face monthly meetings have been reduced to quarterly to September, December, March and May (AGM). Members will be kept informed through email updates, copies of minutes of meetings, updates on projects and through a monthly “ECC Column” in the Eumundi Green. Details of meetings will be advertised through this column as well as by email. We hope that your business will recognise the value of being part of the Chamber. It is a timely reminder that renewals are our now due for the new financial year.

Website changes and business listings will then be made by the end of July. For new membership applications, please contact the Secretary on 5442 7037.

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President: Barrie Adams Ph 5442 7038 PO Box 145 Eumundi 4562 Email: ecc@eumundi.info www.eumundi.info

Scott and Jessica Hardy celebrating the fourth anniversary of Food@ Eumundi with their customers.

Business clinic Reaching your goal

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ou can walk into a bookshop and look for various formulae of how to make stacks of money. One may also listen to and follow any one of many successful business leaders. Thankfully human beings have varied ways of measuring personal and or business success; this can range from winning a medal or a less specific but more financial way of reaching your goal.

My take on becoming successful is based on passionate input for getting a job over the line and executed within relevant parameters whilst fostering goodwill and opportunity for further achievement. Of course there are occasional setbacks but these become milestones enriching learning improvising and looking forward.

Getting a job completed might be difficult; it may contain investment in some form but once you feel that you have offered your all the investment has a very good chance of being a winner. Make no mistake: it’s a melting pot of not only investment but especially passion, creativity, vision and hope. Applying yourself daily to your long term goals will transform the little pot of base metal into gold.

However your “pot of gold”, your success, needs “nursing” against the legislative hurdles and myriad of pitfalls.

Success can be measured in many ways it may be personal. Choose your yardstick and start; reach for your own success.

Louis Formosa, local business man Views expressed in the Business Clinic are general in nature and not to be relied on as legal, financial or professional advice.

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Business and Community News How to set up a community garden

Our community in the 2011 Census

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hile I may have been on board with council only a short time it is already apparent there is an increasing number of groups wishing to establish community gardens in public areas on the Sunshine Coast.

With this growing interest from residents in community gardens together with increasing demands for the use of council-owned or -controlled land, Council has a significant role to ensure there is effective planning and there is effective establishment of community gardens.

For those not aware of what community gardens are, they are a unique way of using public space. The community manages the gardens primarily for the production of food and to contribute to the development of a sustainable urban environment.

They are places for learning about and sharing sustainable living practices and for building a community identity through shared activities.

Council is very focused on ensuring that both Council and external stakeholders have a clear framework in which to operate and effectively plan, place and establish these gardens proposed by the community on councilowned or managed land.

Last year Council endorsed a Community Gardens Policy and Community Gardens Guidelines to provide this framework and to assist with the establishment of 10 community gardens by 2014.

For interested community groups the preferred sites for community gardens are:  higher density areas  near community centres and/or community organisations (provided these sites are consistent with the management intent of the openspace category)  not in close proximity to another

publicly accessible community garden.

Sites should be accessible and preferably located close to public transport and toilets; allow disabled and vehicle access; have appropriate car parking and accommodate groups wanting to visit the garden.

So if you’ve found a prime location and are ready to approach Council with your community garden proposal or if you would like some further information about the topic contact Council’s customer service centre.

As a suggestion perhaps Eumundi residents might consider setting up a community garden in their town. I understand that at this moment there are no community gardens located in Eumundi on public land. It would need to be located in a position that did not interfere with the markets and other park-user groups but I do see potential as all the necessary infrastructure is located close by such as toilets shelters and a school. Just a suggestion and of course all ideas are welcome!

I hope this helps to explain this subject and hope we can see some more of these terrific community gardens coming into fruition across our wonderful region.

he Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) last week released community profiles using data from the 2011 Census, and the Quick Stats give us a snapshot of our district.

The stats tell us that we have a young community with a median age of 42.6 across Eumundi, Doonan and Verrierdale. We’re pretty balanced in the number of men and women in our community.

Our number of families is perhaps reflected in the growing roll at Eumundi School, and on average our families have just under two children each.

In Eumundi, Doonan and Verrierdale (EDV) combined, 1978 people, 34 per cent of the total, described themselves as not affiliated to a religion.

Of the 5764 people who completed the Census in EDV, 32, or 0.6 per cent, registered as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.

Across our EDV community, 74 per cent were born in Australia and 9 per cent in England, the next highest country of birth. Of those included in the Census data, 38 per cent had parents both born in Australia.

2011 Census data – our community at a glance Eumundi

Doonan

Verrierdale

EDV

1924

3142

698

5764

Male

948

1586

354

2888

Female

976

1556

344

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Median age Families Avg children/family

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42.7

552

947

200

1699

1.8

1.9

1.9

1.9

For each area the State Suburb classification was used for the boundary.

Census data can be found by selecting the Census tab on the ABS website www.abs.gov.au.

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Mr Somlyay said that many residents found this service invaluable and he thanked the Tax Help volunteers who made this service possible.

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Community News Donation helps make every moment News in brief The Division 10 spend matter at Katie Rose Cottage

Bev Barton (right) and Executive Officer John Bartisch accept a $5000 cheque from June Canavan Foundation Directors, Merran Dobson (far left) and Anne Gripper. Their generosity will help Doonan’s Katie Rose Cottage to keep caring for people at the end of lives. The hospice offers people, their families – and even their pets – a warm, homely environment.

Slim pickings this strawberry season

on Eumundi in Sunshine Coast Council’s 2012-13 budget includes a $184,000 spend on “Stormwater management stage two” in Ward St, Eumundi. Other projects include the Nambour Civic Centre and Yandina Sports Complex. Division 10 Councillor Greg Rogerson said, “Funds have also been allocated to improve local parks, pathways and car parks that will be rolled out over the next 12 months.”

on charities and the broader notfor-profit sector. “This is a major turnaround – we have now had two years of reductions in donations following five years of double digit growth. What we are seeing is the impact of the GFC (Global Financial Crisis) washing through.

This reduction is really starting to challenge many charities and not-for-profits that typically use personal donations to provide add on value to their core services,” Mr Crosbie said.

Charities and not-for-profits first to feel the GFC pinch – Charities are missing out on over $300 million in donations as a result of less personal giving in Australia.

According to David Crosbie, CEO of the Community Council for Australia, this reduction in donations is having a real impact

Queensland’s biggest garden expo kicks off at the Nambour Showgrounds with 55 nurseries, over 130 lectures, demonstrations and workshops being delivered on eight live stages by 360 exhibitors, on 6 till 8 July from 8am daily. Visit www.qldgardenexpo.com.au.

Police Beat Blair Doran

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There was no “pick-your-own” these holidays at the Eumundi Strawberry farm. Growers rate this as the worst crop season in more than 10 years.

The recent rain has ruined much of the fruit, so locally grown strawberries will be hard to find. Eumundi’s strawberry farm owner Thelma Ladewig says the cover will come off the sign when pick-your-own is available again.

In the meantime she’ll be at the markets selling what fruit they have. “Next holidays!” Thelma assures.

The Cooroy club’s inspiring view

Most second Tuesdays The Cooroy VIEW (Voice Interests and Education of Women) club meet for lunch and to hear a guest speaker at the Cooroy Hotel. This month Cath Manuel from Soil to Supper spoke passionately about healthy home grown food. Next month is the club’s birthday celebration, Pirates of the Cooroybein, committed to supporting the Smith Family a national independant children’s charity. Contact Lal 5449 1902 or email cooroyview@gmail.com if you’d like to join.

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he residents of a Doonan home were very heroic in overpowering two criminals who broke into their home around 11pm on Saturday night and threatened them with firearms. The two male residents of the house sustained some injuries in the attempt to apprehend these criminals including a black eye, bruises and fractures.

The two male offenders aged 21 and 38 apparently attempted to steal property from the house and would not have anticipated how the situation would end up. The offenders had allegedly broken into another house in Doonan a short time earlier and also threatened the occupant of that house. Both offenders were arrested when Police arrived and are now in custody awaiting a court

hearing. Both persons are well known to Police and face a lengthy jail sentence.

In another unrelated matter offenders have broken into the Old German Restaurant in Beddington Road and caused thousands of dollars damage by smashing windows, mirrors and other property. The currently empty premises are awaiting new tenants who were supposed to be moving in shortly. This senseless vandalism has cost the owner a lot in terms of repairing the damage and the potential lost rent from the new tenants.

If anyone can assist us with this matter they are encouraged to contact us at Eumundi Police Station on 5442 8222 or ring Crime Stoppers.

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Community News Verrierdale locals talk biospheres

At a recent Verrierdale Residents Association Meet and Greet afternoon were (left to right) Verrierdale matriarch Fay Wiggins, former Noosa Biosphere chair and current community director Michael Donovan, Yvonne Astill and Rick Hill. Michael gave an informative talk on the benefits of biospheres. Residents wanting to join the association should please phone 5471 0603 for more information.

From the Treetops Liljana Frey

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ocals, tourists families and singletons agree: the Eumundi Markets is the perfect place to stumble upon unique and unusual goodies that have been handcrafted by talented local artists.

Whether it is medieval-inspired leather jester shoes, handmade glass beads, bohemian linen clothing or contemporary gold and silver jewellery, one can be assured they will find it on a Wednesday or Saturday in our local stomping ground. However there is a dark presence lurking beneath the surface of the Eumundi Markets.

For every talented and creative stallholder there is a pair of eyes leering stealthily at their work.

For each carefully-formed unique offering there is a strikingly similar product for sale at half the price (and at half the quality) a few stalls farther up.

It is a sad truth that our markets have become a breeding ground for conniving creativity-thieves.

Even those who loudly pronounce their products as “handmade” cannot necessarily claim “from my own imagination”; unfortunately their products can outsell the original artist’s own offerings.

With lower price tags attached poorer craftsmanship doesn’t seem to faze buyers. Those who haven’t experienced the heartache of one’s designs being stolen

often shrug and say: “it goes with the business”. This attitude is unacceptable. Many artists rely on our markets as their sole source of income only to have their creative ideas snatched away and repackaged by a copycat.

Frankly it is astounding that this Machiavellian behaviour has been tolerated for so long. Artists, market organisers and buyers must band together to make it known that the Eumundi Markets will no longer tolerate the theft and reproduction of creative ideas. This has become the downfall of the original artists who charge higher prices to cover material and labour costs (often without making a profit). Thanks copycats.

The old cliché: “you get what you pay for” demonstrates perfectly what you will receive for your dollar at our markets. For example if you would like a piece of fine silver jewellery designed and handmade by a formally-trained gold and silversmith then be prepared to spend a few more dollars. If you want the same goodies at a cheaper price then buy from the uneducated stallholder that has ripped off designs from other artist and portrays them as their own at a cheaper price.

Actually don’t. It’s time that Eumundi artisans band together and say enough is enough.

Love or detest something? This is your chance to shout it from the treetops. Send up to 300 words to editor@eumundigreen.com.au Thursday 5 July 2012

Cooroy Rotarians send supplies to those in need

Cooroy Rotarians (left to right) John Gabb, Cath Lyndon (President), Elizabeth Henley (Assistant District Governor) and Michael Andersen collected superfluous Eden Hospital equipment. These supplies will be shipped to Papua New Guinea or the Solomon Islands where they are in short supply. This effort is part of an ongoing project called “Donations in Kind” whereby Rotary acquires donated goods and supplies which would otherwise be discarded here in Australia for these places-in-need.

EDV fights on – help by sending on the inserted letter Johanne Wright

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t one of the Noosa Long Weekend activities a number of Doonan and Eumundi folk obviously friends mused to a colleague that they did not know if EDV was still functional. This article is to proclaim that not only are we alive and well but we are girding up for the next battle!

Despite the disappointing decision of the Minister to limit boundary changes to the borders that existed prior to amalgamation this is by no means the end. We can and will use the provisions under the Local Government Act to seek a boundary change once the new Noosa Council is established. The Minister is on notice that a request will be on his desk the day after this happens.

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EDV is ramping up a new strategy that we will roll-out over the coming months and we have a wonderful campaign team developing the details right now. The very first salvo in the strategy is a “Letter to the Minister Campaign” expressing residents’ views on the decision taken. He needs to know that we are not giving up.

In your Eumundi Green today is a letter addressed to the Minister that just needs your name address and signature. Send this to the Minister and help to keep the flame alive. Every letter sent helps our community to determine its future. Alternatively, contact me at: ianandjo@westnet.com.au and I can send a soft copy for you to email.

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Learn-to-Swim in an indoor heated pool – "No wind, no rain, no worries" Next term of lessons starts Saturday 7 July – some spots available. Please enquire at kiosk or call 5442 7186.

Congratulations to Eumundi Swimming Club swimmers who competed at recent carnivals including Nanango (Andrew won Dash 4 Cash), Australian Crawl (Troy Age Champ) and Bundaberg (both Troy and Matthew won all their races).

Good luck at Sunshine Coast Short Course Meet soon in lead up to Wide Bay and Qld Champs!

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Your Say Opinion on “eyesore” When Tina Cooper and the “girls” motorcycle-clothing shop along with the coffee shop next door were occupying the premises it looked fine but once it was empty it started to look rather ghostly. I do not know whose idea it was to expel the tenants of the buildings but our understanding was that it was going to be developed as an IGA which would make “far more sense” than trying to put it in the Imperial car park. I think they are a part of Eumundi’s history and should be conserved. There would be room for the proposed shops and the IGA development as well as parking whereas there just isn’t room in the Imperial for all that is proposed.

Thank you to Eumundi Green for allowing us to have our say.

Dianne Honolulu In response to articles in the last edition: “From the Treetops” and “State Acts on Wild Dogs” While I have nothing but sympathy for Kerri and Barrie Adams, and I thoroughly understand the anguish of their loss, I would like to point out that the Council comment, that

feral dogs are now producing two litters a year because of weather conditions, is utterly preposterous. Feral dogs, which are domestic dogs gone wild and in some instances crossed with our native dingo, have a normal breeding system like all domestic dogs, while the dingo only breeds once a year and nothing, not even weather conditions, changes this fact.

Council use of 1080 POISON, to eradicate wild dogs, is a very disturbing prospect. 1080 is banned in most countries, not only for its cruel and indiscriminate method of eradication, but also its detrimental effect on the environment. 1080 not only has devastating consequences for the animals that directly consume it, but also effects the surrounding environment and its inhabitants.

Scavengers and carnivores including magpies, kookaburras, crows and currawongs are killed through secondary poisoning when they feed upon un-recovered carcasses. Indeed 1080 spreads so thoroughly through an ecosystem that insectivorous birds have been killed in baited areas by eating insects which have

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COMING UP Sunday 8 and Sunday 15 July  Find something a little different in one of the 90 unique boutiques at Eumundi Square  Eumundi’s Indee Theatre group is performing The Great Follies as a tribute to vaudeville and burlesque music, on Sunday 8 July at 2pm, Memorial Drive  Patricia Coates is launching her book Reflections of Outback Queensland, on Sunday 15 July at 2pm, at the Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre, Memorial Dr

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fed on carcasses and poisoned food. A preliminary review of 1080 by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, released 23 May 2005 for public comment shows without doubt that the dispersal of 1080 in “bait form” presents a danger to non-target animals and that the chemical is “easily leached from some materials by rain or even dew fall ”.

Is this really the image of Queensland and Australia that we wish to project to the rest of the world, that we condone the use of this barbaric method of eradication, showing no regard for our native fauna and flora? I and many others think not!

Maxine McGregor A new Noosa Council The newly appointed Minister for Local Government has shocked and dismayed many residents of the Noosa Hinterland by excluding the EDV regions (incl. Weyba Downs) from the Noosa de-amalgamation process.

His unheralded decision to do so, represents a significant turnaround from many previous pledges by LNP leaders in the

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A History of Quilting Julie Dodds and Jenny Waddell will be talking on the topic at 1.30pm on Saturday 7 July at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy. Visitors are welcome to join members of CooroyNoosa Family and Local History Research Group for afternoon tea after the talk. The monthly meeting of the group will follow. Inquiries 5442 5570 ...............................................................

Sunshine Coast Council’s Sundayze Series event Laugh out Loud is on Sunday 8 July at the Majestic Theatre in Pomona from 1pm.

Part of the program of free concerts which offer the communities an opportunity to come together. The two hour free event features comedians; Fiona McGary, James Tinniswood, Troy Kinne and headlined by Dave Callan.

10 minute health check – On Wednesday 11 July at 9.45am, Queensland Health is giving a talk at the Pomona and District Community House, Lawson Shed, on healthy living. A short health check will also be available and a healthy morning tea provided. Please book in for catering on: 5485 2427. Cost is $4 ...............................................................

JP witnessing service avail at Discover Eumundi every Saturday 9am till 10.30am

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months before the Queensland election that a boundary commissioner would be appointed to consider the appropriate boundaries for a new unshackled council for our region.

This decision, out of the blue and met with disbelief by many of us, should be the subject of widespread written objection to the Minister from local residents!

All is not lost however as the Minister has promised that EDV may apply to a “Change Commissioner” to join the new Noosa Council AFTER the new Council is formed i.e. a two-stage process. This new imposition seems to represent unnecessary delay, complication and expense.

Accordingly it is hoped that upon receipt of many protestations the Minister will reverse his recent decision to re-align it with all those policy announcements previously made to our communities.

May I encourage residents to act without delay and write a letter of protest to the Local Government Minister with copies to the Premier and to Glen Elmes.

Yours truly, Paul Prentice

Adopt-a-pet and help a furry orphan find a new home

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ho’s a good boy? Me! Hello my name is Beau.

I’m a Bull Arab cross male looking for love. Please come and give me a forever home. I will suit a happy family home, I love other dogs and will be an older kids’ best friend. I have a sweet and sooky nature and just want to be with you. I have my basic obedience in place and love to learn. If you would like to adopt me please call my carers and they will tell you all about me. I come to you desexed, vaccinated and micro chipped too.

My adoption price is $315 which goes towards the running cost of the RSPCA. Please come, Beau xoxoxox

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In the Spotlight A shared passion for cycling David Gillow, former Olympic cyclist and father to Olympian Shara

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t is a great feeling to have Shara selected to represent this great country at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. I always knew she could get to this level with her God given talents!

We trained together in the beginning of her career and back then I realised she had the potential to do well in this sport.

At first we did miles of traveling but we used to make each race a

family expedition! Because we are a large family it was a lot of work but a lot of fun as well -especially for me the old “yesterday’s hero has-been”!

None of the other children have a desire to follow in their sister’s footsteps or should I say revolutions, but our youngest roars around the house in an Australian champions cycling skin suit!

Our eldest daughter could

Shara with David and his two youngest children, Lydia and Jesse.

Photograph courtesy of Kevin Coppalotti.

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have been a great cyclist too but did not want to pursue it and our eldest son could have been a great track cyclist, but without the passion it is impossible to put in the hard work required to go really far in this sport (cycling). A spectacular performance is always preceded by a lot of unspectacular preparation. I think I worked it out that I had ridden my bike more than three times around the entire

circumference of the earth’s surface. I felt more at home on my bike than anywhere else.

We are very excited about going to watch Shara race in London. Her first race will be the 140km road race where she may be working hard for her Australian team mate Cloe Hosking and then after one day off she rides as the Australian dual gold medalist in the individual time trial.

Shara riding in the A grade mens’ race tucked in behind David wearing yellow.

Photograph courtesy of Kevin Coppalotti.

Operating Wednesday Markets for Our Community

EDCA commemorates the fourth anniversary of the passing of community stalwart Chris Walter From Sue and Georgie Walter: Once again we would like to thank the Eumundi community for your support of the foundation.

Our fundraiser this year was a luncheon at Noosa Yacht Club where $1165 was raised to support a delightful little girl Frankee-Lee to travel and have medical treatment including two operations in the USA to overcome a rare deformity bilateral deafness which is due to her being born without any ear canals. Frankee’s mum Emma is so grateful for that amount donated to Frankee’s treatment so if she is pleased we are too!

Our plans for next year might include a Rockwiz format night. Chris would approve.

Thanks from the bottom of our hearts and hope to see you again next year.

Frankee-Lee stole the show at the Chris Walter Memorial Foundation luncheon fundraiser.

Sue Walter (left) with Frankee-Lee’s mum Emma. Both women expressed their thanks for the funds raised to benefit Frankee-Lee.

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Community Kids Litton’s cool creation wins first prize

WHAT'S IN THE SPOTLIGHT Rates rises kept low Council has delivered a $604 million budget to build a sustainable region while keeping the rate rise at 3.6 per cent – an average rise of less than one dollar a week for extra rates and waste – and maintaining infrastructure and services. sVisit council’s website for full details on the 2012/13 budget.

Have your say with our phone survey

Year seven Eumundi State-Schooler Litton Battersby won first prize at the recent Nambour Show in the “Plaster Cast Animals” category. He chose Malman from the movie Madagascar 3 Wig Out.

Good Shepherd to perform a classic

From 9 July council is conducting a telephone survey asking residents how they think council is going in providing services to the community. This important information will inform and guide council’s decisions in the future, so if you get a call from IRIS Researchers please take a few minutes to have your say.

Boyle Road Bushland Reserve burn Council will be conducting a burn in Boyle Road Bushland Conservation Reserve to reduce the volume of forest fuels.

The prescribed burn will occur on the rst suitable weekday between Monday 25 June and Friday 3 August 2012. During the burn access to the park will be restricted.

Sign up and WIN an iPad Sign up to receive eNews, council’s online newsletter, and you could win the new Apple iPad! eNews will keep you informed about council news and activities, and is delivered straight to your desktop, tablet or smartphone. Visit council’s website and subscribe before 31 July for your chance to win!

Information on the move

This year’s primary school musical at Good Shepherd Lutheran College is Alice in Wonderland. Students from years 3 to 7 will perform from 19 to 21 July. Tickets are available by calling 5455 8600.

Eumundi State School’s junior sports day shows team spirit

Council information is now easier to access, wherever you are. Visit council's new mobile site on your smartphone or tablet next time you need to nd your closest waste facility, get directions to the nearest library or search for a new playground for the kids. Visit m.scc.qld.gov.au using your internet browser.

Discover your local library There’s more than books at your library. You can learn new skills with professional presenters and socialise in a free wi space, or connect on the go using your smartphone or tablet.

There’s something for everyone, and an amnesty on any fees incurred by members for the rest of 2012.

COUNCIL MEETINGS Ordinary Meeting 10am, Thursday 26 July, Caloundra

Team Wattle at Eumundi State School’s Prep to year 3 sports day.

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Team Bunya shows the sporting prowess that wins them the day.

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Local Crafts Pottery Bec Lindemann

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ec... mother, wife, surfer, painter, yoga lover, sculptor, foodie, escapist, potter. I pot because it is what I know. I have been working in potteries for nearly 20 years and in the end really wanted to work for myself taking all of the learnt and shared skills to create my own designs on my own shapes at my own pace in my own space. I love the lifestyle it has created for my family.

I worked in a studio pottery called Amfora with some amazing artists. Mainly women, we would get together once a week and decorate pots and commune with food and wine and put on exhibitions. It was where I developed the feel for beautiful,

fine, timeless, unique, functional ceramics. It is where I first came up with the notion of wanting to get fabric design on to clay and drew up the paisley design from a favourite skirt I got at the valley markets. I love retro designs.

Love the funky shapes and fluid patterns and mixtures of patterns.

I’m also inspired by wallpaper, tea trays and other retro objects.

I work in and under my lovely old Queenslander (moved on a truck from Brisbane) at Mothar mountain. We are surrounded by trees and it is very peaceful (except for when the kids are yahooing). My husband Todd is going to build me a studio very soon. A slab has been laid. He has

collected a lot of recycled windows and doors and weatherboards so it should be a little work of art to inspire my practice.

I really love having a bowl for every occasion – enjoy picking

out the colour to go with the meal and mood. I am inspired by great feedback from people who give my pots a good home and by creative friends and people I have met who are making a living from their art.

New stock arriving every week

Local handcrafted crystal jewellery Incense & Gifts Crystals & Smudgesticks Salt lamps Open Tues to Sat 69 Memorial Dr Eumundi l Ph 5442 7642 l www.obzhedar.com.au

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Eumundi Markets The Original Eumundi Markets

fresh fruit and veg right on your doorstep!

Every Wednesday The Farmers’ Market in the heart of the village is packed full of just caught seafood, locally raised meats, seasonal fruit and vegetables, locally made cheeses, organic eggs, freshly milled our, still warm bread and cakes, just bottled sauces and spices.

This is what country living is all about, so bring your basket, grab a coffee and buy fresh from the producers.

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Arts and Books Indee Theatre News

Local writer’s novel full of Grace

John Burls, playwright and director

Judi Pattison, Eumundi book club member

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hether you lived through any of the era or not you’ll have all seen the results of the vaudeville-burlesque-variety periods of entertainment in everyday life. Stand-up comedy talent quests tonight shows: they all contain strong elements of those great eras. At the Indee this weekend The Great Follies Weekend presents aspects of many of those types of entertainment and offers some of the performing arts that have been lost in their original form.

The singing-dancing “Boy From Oz” Dale Pengelly brings to life some of the burlesque routines along with the Burlesque Queens.

Barrie Woods delivers an Al Jolson medley from vaudeville and The Music Men recreate the golden age of Barbershop. Gail Evans (star of The Indee’s “Bronhill”) looks back fondly at music hall, The Woodrows and ace jugglerknife thrower and Great Scott at variety.

The Great Follies Weekend is onstage at 7.30 this Friday and Saturday night and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets: $25, concessions: $22 and Sunday: $18.

Book on 5472 8200 or online at eumundilivetheatre.com or tickets at the door.

The quest continues to find an actress to play the role of Australian iconic author Ethel Turner. Her novel Seven Little Australians has been adapted for a special season at The Indee to be staged the last weekend of September and first weekend of October. Seven Little Australians was first published in September 1894 so this production will

mark one hundred and eighteen years of continuous publication, a remarkable record. Executive Director David Berker has cast most of the roles with the exception of Ethel Turner (someone to play a 23-year-old).

Anyone interested in auditioning should contact Carol Burls on 5472 8200.

Bookings are being taken for Comedy & Consomme (August 17,18,19 and Aug.14, 25, 26); three comedies and a winterwarming dinner for $39; groups of 8 or more $36 Sundays $18.

Ph 5472 8200.

Gail Evans stars in The Great Follies Weekend.

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As the author says: “Stories link us to our mob; doesn’t matter if you are Koorie, Irish, Kiwi, Welsh or Indian. It’s the listening and telling of these stories that bring our people close both young and old. Stories keep our culture and our faith alive.”

Grace Beside Me does exactly that.

Local artists exhibitions

For theatre bookings, please phone 5472 8200

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race Beside Me by Eumundi artist Sue McPherson is the debut novel written for young adults. It won the 2011 State Library of Queensland Indigenous Writing Fellowship award. It’s easy to see why.

While the story in itself is a good one with a strong story line told with vivid imagery, humour and courage, and also with unforgettable characters, it is much more than just a narrative moving across the page. It has heart, soul and spirit which lift it up and make it sing.

The young narrator Fuzzy Mac, her extended family and the small community in which they live are the heart of this novel; a unique layering of stories which the reader enters in 2008. It is a coming-of-age story for Fuzzy in her last year of high school as she discovers her first love and her lost mother. It is also the long-awaited “sorry” year for the Stolen Generation of which Fuzzy’s Nan is a member. Nana and Pop are the soul and Grace (you’ll need to read it to find her) the guiding spirit.

Stefan Dunlop: ten years Thursday 12 July at 6pm. 12 July to 18 August, University of the Sunshine Coast Gallery, Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs. Mon– Sat 10am till 4pm. www.usc.edu. au/gallery.

Tinbeerwah Art Group Exhibition and Charity Fundraiser night Thursday 19 July 6pm for the Eumundi Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation Centre. Entry is by gold coin donation – refreshments provided. The ‘J’ Upstairs Foyer Lounge, Noosa. Phone Jan on 5473 0235 or Avril on 5448 1448.

Berkelouw Books

invite local customers and visitors to celebrate their 5th Birthday 50% off all 2nd hand books (excluding rare books) – lots of specials on our new books and gift items.

Sale starts at 5pm Fri 6 July – join us for a glass of bubbles Sale ends 5pm Sun 8 July.

Sue Trethowan-Jones “Bohemian Chic” Decoupage.

Until 16 July at Harbourside Gallery, Tewantin. 10am–4pm daily. harboursidegallery@gmail. com.

Tina Cooper “Blue Lagoon” Glass Exhibition.

93 Memorial Dr, Eumundi. From Friday 22 June 2012. Phone 5442 8110.

7 days a week 87 Memorial Dr Eumundi

Ph 5442 8366

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Celebrate Food Cook market fresh Fran Maguire

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hat can be more satisfying than setting off down the road, basket on the arm, clutching a recipe or two and picking up the ingredients from your favourite stalls? Or just browsing the great range of fresh food and condiments on offer at

the markets and seeing where your fancy takes you?

The Eumundi food stalls not only have locally grown produce.

You can also pick up spices and sauces produced by local chefs, some of who have shared their favourite recipes.

Creole curry with coconut cream

Thanks to Ken Albert for his Seychelles creole recipe. You can find TonKen’s Spices & Condiments on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Ingredients 1 kg chicken thighs, diced or sliced 1300g jar Tonken’s Mild Curry Paste (original no 1) 1400g can coconut cream 2 tblspns olive oil (or your preferred oil) Method Brown chicken, about 5 minutes.

Add whole jar of curry paste, stir well.

Add coconut cream. Simmer,

7–10 minutes. Add salt to taste.

Serve with preferred rice.

Serve with tomato coriander chutney: Dice 200g fresh tomatoes, stir in 3 tblsp TonKen’s mild Coriander Garlic Chilli Dressing, add pinch of salt if liked.

For extra kick add a dash of Tonken’s Premium Chilli Mash with Lime.

Strawberry studded scones Local chef Peter Wolfe, known for his bush foods recipes and products, has gone local and seasonal with Eumundi strawberries with his unique flair in this recipe. Peter and Shauna of Belli Park sell their Cedar Creek Farm products on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Ingredients 1 250g punnet Eumundi strawberries, in 1/2cm slices 1 tblsp sugar 1 small bottle or can lemonade 300ml cream 3 cups self-raising flour Method Slice 100g strawberries into 1/2cm slices, sprinkle with sugar, leave for 30 minutes.

Put remaining strawberries aside.

Pre-heat oven at 200C. Pour off and retain the juice from strawberries and sugar mix.

Place strawberries on a sheet of baking paper on a tray and bake in oven, 5 minutes.

Add enough lemonade to the retained strawberry juice to make up to 300ml, mix this with 150ml cream in a bowl.

Add self-raising flour and the pre-roasted strawberries until a light but not sticky dough is formed.

Mix gently until all ingredients are combined taking care not to break up the strawberries.

Roll out dough to approximately 2cm thickness and cut into rounds with a scone cutter or a glass.

Stack pieces in pairs one on top of the other on a baking tray.

Bake in oven for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Whip remaining cream.

Serve scones with cream and garnished with the rest of the strawberries.

These scones should be fruity rather than very sweet.

Tempeh chips

Michael and Julie Joyce grow organic ginger and turmeric that they sell on their Saturday stall. At their Cooloolabin farm they also make their Mighty Bean fresh tempeh to a traditional Indonesian recipe in their modern plant and share a simple recipe that uses it.

Ingredients 1 block Mighty Bean tempeh Sunflower oil Soya sauce Lime juice 1 red chilli, thinly sliced Kecap manis Method Slice tempeh across the block at 1cm intervals.

Heat 1 tblsp oil in a shallow frying pan. Fry the slices until golden brown on both sides.

Drain, sprinkle with soya sauce and lime juice, garnish with thinly sliced red chilli.

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Serve with a favourite dip or simply drizzled with kecap manis while still hot.

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Health and Lifestyle What is Shiatsu Massage?

Riga Walsh, Shiatsu Massage Therapist

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ow for those of you about to ask we are not talking about a cute fluffy little dog. That would be a Shitzu.

Shiatsu is a form of bodywork and whilst it does have some similarities to massage it is significantly different. Shiatsu is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine which has been practised for over 3 500 years.

Shiatsu’s effectiveness is similar to Acupuncture. The difference being that Acupuncture uses very fine needles to stimulate the flow of energy whereas with Shiatsu, pressure is applied with fingers, thumb, hands, elbows and knee to the meridians and acupressure points. This pressure and stimulation balance the flow of Qi (energy) and disperse energy blockages throughout the body thereby stimulating the body’s innate healing ability and promoting health and wellbeing.

Shiatsu is exceptionally effective in reducing stress, a major cause of depression and alleviating an array of symptoms including:  headaches and migraines  neck, shoulder and back pain  insomnia  menstrual problems  asthmatic symptoms

“Stress in one form or another is the basis of all pain and disease”

 digestive problems and weight issues  injuries and muscular pain The use of pressure along the body’s meridians and tsubos varies from a very deep pressure to very gentle pressure depending on the needs of the recipient. The overall effect is that the recipient reaches a deep state of relaxation and generally whilst some tenderness may be experienced, being deeply relaxed allows for the stimulation without pain.

So what can you expect when you receive a Shiatsu? On your first visit you complete a questionnaire to establish the issues you are dealing with and questions are asked to obtain a complete picture.

You then lie fully clothed on a futon.

Next, the practitioner will complete a short diagnostic process which can include looking at your tongue pulses, and palpating your abdomen to assess the level of Qi and identify the energy imbalances and blockages within your body.

You then lie back and enjoy your Shiatsu and on completion will usually feel relaxed and rejuvenated with your symptoms reduced or - depending on the issue - no longer in existence. Visit www.shinebodyandsoul.com.au.

2 hour introductory session clients at $125, including assefor new ssm shiatsu and energy work ent, 15% discount to all clients on treatments for the month of all other July who mention this ad

S.H.I.N.E. Body and Soul provides a range of services to help relieve and prevent stress (physical, mental and emotional): • Shiatsu and Raindrop Technique massages • Egyptian Emotional Clearing • Energy healing, Reiki • Theta Healing • Spiritual Counseling • Biofeedback Ph 5442 8080 to discuss how we can help or visit www.shinebodyandsoul.com.au

Health Matters Now that winter is here with the colder temperatures and cooler winds it is paramount that you ensure your immune system stays strong to combat the various colds and flus that circulate this time of year. Colds and flus are mainly of a viral nature which means you do not require antibiotics: if a secondary chest infection develops such as bronchitis this can be bacterial and may need a course.

Your immune system requires the following to be an effective line of defence: adequate rest and sleep, good nutrition and not too much emotional stress. We all have periods in our lives when this is not possible and these are the times when our defenc es are lowered and infections are the result. Boost your immune system during such times with things such as Vitamin C (a good powder is the best option), Zinc and Garlic.

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Eumundi Heritage A town of markets Wendy Birrell, Eumundi historian

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or those of you who moved to Eumundi in the late 1990’s to more recent times, you may not realise there have been a few more markets in Eumundi than our famous Eumundi Markets over the years.

In the 1990s until the early 2000’s there was a market at the Eumundi Butter Factory every Sunday marketed as “a relaxed alternative the Eumundi Markets”.

It included locally grown fruit and veges and even live red claw and had stalls inside the building which included vintage clothing, second hand books, collectables and bric a brac. It also had a cafe and the wooden hut now used in the ECCO carpark was a hair salon. In late 2002 there was also a Sunday Market called “Farm to Fork” in the Eumundi Butter Factory grounds run by the Eumundi Chamber of Commerce organised by Shane Stanley who went on to create the Noosa Farmers market.

Many of these events were started as a way of encouraging visitors as at that time Eumundi was often referred to as a “one day a week town” which was Saturday – the main Eumundi Market day before Wednesday became almost as popular.

In 2000 concern was raised about how the upcoming bypass would affect the town. The planned bypass to the east of town would divert traffic away from Memorial Drive and many thought it would have an impact on the town’s economy. Of course Eumundi had seen bypasses before and survived, Memorial Drive used to be the Bruce Highway!

Sunday was seen as another day people could be enticed to the town and the Eumundi Food Fest and other events were developed.

It was actually the people who built the bypass who donated money towards the running of the first Food Fest in 2002. Now of course farmers markets, food festivals and other events are on regularly but the Eumundi Food Fest has weathered these times and will celebrate its 10th year on Sunday 12 August.

Book Launch

In the Pavillion Market area up behind Eumundi Delights cafe there was also a Sunday arts market called Eumundi Sundi Art Fest to promote the local art scene which ran for quite a few months.

EUMUNDI VILLAGE PHARMACY

Eumundi local Patricia Coates will launch her book Reflections of Outback Queensland, on Sunday 15 July at 2pm. With her vivacious narrative and more than 150 pen and ink sketches, Patricia has created a canvas where the many chronicles of Outback Queensland are recounted in an uncomplicated and easy-read context.

Never before have these chronicles been gathered and an overview of the history of Western Queensland been presented as it is in this timeless book.

Introduced by Professor Geoffrey Blainey, Reflections of Outback Queensland is a book like no other, where art meets with history.

Patricia invites you to a journey through time at the Discover Eumundi where many of her pen and ink illustrations will be displayed.

RSVP to attend the launch by 11 July. This special exhibition will be showing until 27 July.

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Environment and Outdoors Breathe in the beauty on Mt Ninderry

On Fire Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade

Bushwalkers Betty Vacher, Claudia Williams and Heather Powell

A call out for volunteer firefighters

President Alf Newman (left) and local volunteer Damien Ryan.

Your local Rural Fire Brigade in Eumundi is putting a call out for fresh blood. Winter is the time to sign up and become an active volunteer.

Call Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade on 0408 992 139 or visit www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au for more information.

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T

en minutes to the east of the historic township of Yandina, Mount Ninderry is a large rocky outcrop rising above the cane fields that surround the Maroochy River. This walk follows an unmarked trail through open forest. In parts the walk can be steep and rocky but the view from the top is spectacular.

Mt Ninderry and Mt Coolum are closely connected in the Dreamtime tale of the local Aboriginal people; they were rivals for the affection of a beautiful young woman Maroochy. During a fierce battle, Coolum’s head was knocked off into the ocean to become Mudjimba Island; Ninderry turned to rock and Maroochy’s flow of copious tears formed the Maroochy River.

Mount Ninderry is a remnant of past volcanic activity.

To get there from the centre of Yandina township on the Old Bruce Hway: drive north approx 0.5km; take first right to Ninderry

Rd passing under the railway bridge; keep left along Ninderry Rd; continue straight through for 3.6kms; where Ninderry Rd becomes Eucalyptus Cres turn right, up the concrete path; follow this to the end where there is a shelter shed and a water tank on your right. The walk starts here (UBD: Page 74 H5).

Start from the shelter shed where you will encounter a rocky uphill track that needs careful negotiating; it takes about 2.5 hours and 4kms return. The track levels towards the top with spectacular views to the coast; exercise caution around the rocky outcrops at the top; take in the views over the majestic Maroochy River to Coolum Mountain and the coast to the East; the summit is a great place to relax and enjoy the sunrise or sunset. Return via the same route.

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View from the top of the mountain to Maroochy River, Coolum Mountain and the coast to the East.

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Nature Notes and Outdoors Redback Spiders Kon Hepers

Preservation key to wildlife future

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p to about eight years ago whenever we had visitors it was my job to get rid of the Redback Spiders getting cosy underneath our outdoor furniture.

Since then we haven’t seen any.

Even their favourite haunts the wood shed and under an old trailer down the back are clear of Redbacks.

We thought that was curious and wondered if they were as scarce elsewhere. On a recent trip to Sydney we checked out an old unused garage/storage shed which years ago would have been guaranteed a Redback heaven – but not one. Every other kind of spider but no Redbacks.

Eventually after an intensive search we located a tiny spider that could have been one, not much bigger than a pinhead under an old flowerpot. It was too small to photograph and as we had to get back to the Coast it came with us in a small cage. Maureen, who thinks I’m a lunatic, was a bit jittery and checked continuously that the lid was secure.

Redback spiders make an untidy tangled web and this one started spinning immediately. A couple of blowflies were sacrificed and our “pet” grew visibly developing the bright red mark on its jet black body. We were now sure it was a female Redback. Although these spiders can go for many months without food we kept up the supply of insects and within two weeks the spider was full size.

Redback spiders (Latrodectus hasselti) are endemic to Australia but are within the group known as Widow spiders particularly in the U.S. where the Black Widow is notorious. The closest relative to ours (often classed as a subspecies) is the Katipo (Latrodectus katipo) of New Zealand where it is the only venomous land creature.

Widow spiders are so named because commonly the females kill and devour the males after and even during mating. Often the hapless males assist in this process by offering up their Thursday 5 July 2012

undersides to make it easier for the female. (The males are much smaller than the females nondescript without the red mark and also not as dangerous.)

Females produce batches of up to 300 eggs that they lay in pea-sized sacs within their web.

When the little ones emerge they are dispersed by the wind. This species is found all over Australia except in extreme conditions and has introduced itself to a number of other countries notably Japan by hitching a ride on exported goods (some suggest also by clinging to the exterior of jet planes).

Over the years a number of deaths have been recorded from Redback spider bites. A survey of hospitals including Outback areas showed that total envenomations make up about 2.5 per cent of emergency department presentations of which 27 per cent are spider bites, the great majority of which are from Redbacks; small children make up the greatest number of those bitten. Animals are also at risk although dogs are not very susceptible to the neurotoxin venom, cats more so, but beware if you happen to have a pet camel in the yard. For some reason the venom is lethal to camels and guinea pigs.

We now took some photos of our Redback spider but that wasn’t easy as they don’t exactly sit up and pose and are surprisingly quick mostly heading straight for the camera. Of course we now have a dilemma: what to do with a nice plump aggressive and venomous spider. Wildlife ethics would dictate that we place it back in the spot it originally came from.

Oh yeah? Guess again!

Note: Among the immediate symptoms of Redback bite are intense pain and profuse sweating especially at the site of the bite.

Do “not” apply a pressure bandage but keep the patient still, apply ice to counter the pain and move the patient by ambulance to hospital where antivenom is available and very effective.

ellbunya is a rural 40 acre property in Belli Park on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, which lies between the West Cooroy State Forest and Mapleton Forest Reserve. The property has been regenerated during the last 20 years to create wildlife corridors and sanctuaries for animals moving between these major habitats. It has an underground river, springs, a large billabong and the headwaters of a significant Belli Creek tributary. The property contains a huge selection of native fauna and flora, including platypus, sugar gliders, echidnas, possums, bandicoots, native fish species and a diverse range of frogs and birds.

To aid in the process of this regeneration, Bellbunya has recently started a programme to bring foreign students to the property to assist with the work.

Currently a group of Americans have come over to our shores on the ISV scheme (International Student Volunteers) and combined with the Mary River Catchment Care group and the local Shire Council they are in the process

of clearing weeds and planting native species to encourage biodiversity along Belli Creek and the riparian zones. But this is no ordinary process for the methods are entirely organic. No easy task clearing areas of invasive species without the use of sprays but the current team of students under the ISV scheme and despite the rain have been busy clearing vast areas and learning all about the ecosystems. They were privileged to witness a swimming platypus whilst they were working just last week.

Bellbunya hope to continue planting 12,000 trees. Many of them koala trees to help with their recovery numbers on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and welcome people keen to help. They run various project times and if you’d like to assist with this wonderful enterprise to boost our wildlife numbers contact the team at Bellbunya on 5447 0181 or email: karyn@bellbunya.org.au.

They also welcome visits from locals interested in seeing their venture unfold.

The Americans staying at Bellbunya on the ISV scheme (International Student Volunteers).

Volunteers needed for frog surveys

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olunteers are needed to help scientists carry out surveys in Sky Island rainforests on Australia’s East Coast to help understand the impact of climate change on frogs.

In the past 20 years: nine species of frog have become extinct; a further 15 have declined; 27 species are listed as threatened; and most of these are associated with high mountain rainforests.

Earthwatch Australia CEO Dr Neil Hamilton says, “Volunteers are needed to conduct frog surveys at different altitudes by walking through or alongside streams at night time listening out for frog calls and catching tadpoles.”

Teams leave on 5 November with a second team to follow on 12 January 2013. Visit earthwatch. org.au.

Davies tree frog (Litoria daviesae).

Photo Stephen Mahony.

Hip-pocket frog (Assa darlingtoni).

Photo Stephen Mahony.

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Gardening A community garden for Eumundi

Chickens add to the brood

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Elisabeth Fekonia, permaculturist ongratulations Eumundi for wanting to start your very own community garden. Community gardens are really catching on now and for good reason. People from all walks of life have one thing in common – food. A community garden has this as its main focus but even more so for building a platform for people to get to know each other within their community.

As a past president of the Yandina Community Gardens, I learnt very quickly that a community garden is a place of growing people just as much as it is to learn how to grow organic veggies. It is also a great opportunity to make connections with Council as a community garden gives individual people a voice to speak with. The Sunshine Coast Council has been very encouraging and at Yandina we now have a three-year contract to present sustainable-living workshops through the Living Smart program; they are very wellattended and are free to the public.

These two-hour workshops are mostly presented by reputable and experienced permaculturalists.

Committee members of the Cooroy Community Gardens are showing the same enthusiasm and vision for a Garden at the

Sandy Page, local B&B owner

Badminton grounds in Cooroy although it hasn’t been all smoothsailing; it has taken more time than expected and there have been issues with land tenure.

For those of you who are getting all fired up to start one in Eumundi I have a word of advice; don’t lose heart at the first sign of resistance as working with Government is complex; there are many departments to liase with. There will be many hoops to jump through but this must only strengthen your determination to succeed.

Having your own community garden in will create a home base to get to know your neighbours and help put those roots down - literally!

Community gardeners building a bamboo teepee.

rowing up on a sugar cane farm at Dunethin Rock was a child’s dream. We had a menagerie of animals: pigs, dogs, geese, budgies, cats, ducks and chickens.

However in my early-adult years I couldn’t wait to escape the “country life”.

Now I find myself a stone’s throw from home in the rural village of Eumundi – with two children two dogs and the newest additions to our family – four chickens.

As “bed and breakfast” owners we had to have fresh free-range eggs of course – it’s the secret to a good breakfast. Also we had wanted to add chickens to our menagerie for some time. So a couple of weeks ago we bought chooks and chook pen off a gorgeous couple in Burpengary as they were relocating to New Zealand so wanted someone with acreage to look after their “girls”.

We chose the brown-laying hens (Isa Browns) because they came with the chook pen. Seriously we would have chosen them anyway as they do lay the most eggs year round.

Their names have changed a few times since we brought them home (the previous owners named them after chicken dishes: Tandoori

Wholesale Nursery

Open to the public Mon–Fri 7.30am–4pm Sat 8am–2pm Large variety of exotic and native trees, shrubs, palms and ground covers

Award winning accredited permaculture teacher Elisabeth Fekonia Make your own cheddar cheese, brie, cottage cheese, cultured butter, ghee, yoghurt and sour cream. 15 July at the Nambour CWA Hall, costs $90 per person includes morning tea, lunch and a manual. Yoghurt and kefir cultures are available for $2 each.

Ph 5447 6722

190 Lake McDonald Dr Cooroy www.cooroynursery.webs.com

Learn about seed saving, seedling raising, propagation and nursery skills on 18 July. Every Wednesday, $180 for seven weeks.

Grow and cook with tropical vegetables.

10 week course every Thursday on 19 July Cost is $260. Times for both courses are from 9.30- 2.30 and ask for a course overview. Can be paid in installments.

Yandina Community Gardens.

Ph 0432 180523 info@permacultureproduce.com.au www.permacultureproduce.com.au

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The “girls” scratch about their new home at Gridley Homestead.

Murphy & Nowland

Permaculture Realfood

Make your own miso, tempeh and soy sauce from organic soy beans! Cost is $90 Cooroy at the Anglican Church Hall, 11 August.

Apricot Florentine...). My daughter Sophia has named two, Jewel and Diamond and my son Finn named his Bick and Violet.

For all those wanna-be chook owners – it has been an experience I would highly recommend. They are quite entertaining – the kids and I sat outside for hours one afternoon basking in the gorgeous winter sunshine watching the “girls” waddle around. Every morning it’s a race to see how many eggs have been laid. The “girls” have settled in beautifully producing four eggs a day. We intend to add more hens to our brood in the coming weeks and are loving the full circle of life. www. gridley.com.au.

Are you ready to take the first step to providing you and your family with healthy, home grown food? Most of us are, but sometimes we don’t know where to start or what to do.

Ask about our consultat ion and kitchen ga rd services to en h you get gr elp owing

“Soil to Supper” is a specialist service that educates and supports people to gain the skills and knowledge to grow, harvest and cook their own food. It starts an on-going legacy of nourishing and nurturing for yourself, your family and friends.

The Sustainable Organic Workshops are held monthly on Saturdays and Tuesdays at Lake Macdonald, Sunshine Coast. For more info please visit www.soiltosupper.com.au or phone Cath Manuel on 0408 060 997.

Mates Rates EXCAVATION 3.5 Tonne Excavator, Bobcat & Level Bar 10m Tipper, 2.5 Tonne Vibrating Roller

Assorted Buckets • Tilt Hitch • Augers • Rock Grab

driveways landscape prep site prep slab prep & footings animal burials

Ph Steven 0411 210 302 Thursday 5 July 2012

Readers’ Photos Ethereal winter awakening

How should Eumundi’s CBD look in 10 years’ time?

Hi - I thought I should share my glorious winter sunrise taken in Elizabeth St, Eumundi. What a beautiful part of the world we live in!

Babette Urban

Afternoon walk down Cash Road

Patrons of Food@Eumundi Bruce Hamilton (left) and Evelyn Green (right) with waitress Emily Matthews with a now flourishing green backdrop, the plantings from the roadworks project in 2010−11.

All members of the community are invited to a streetscaping planning session on Thursday 19 July 5.30pm−6.30pm at the Indian Palace. ECCO has set aside $20,000 project funding for the year ahead to kickstart streetscaping improvements according to a published plan. This initial meeting is to shape a consultation plan for the community and to engage Council as a funding partner. Residents with streetscaping and or landscaping experience and business operators are especially welcome.

Victorian visitor Bob Beecroft’s a winner

Team Leader for Eumundi Tennis Club’s market car parking team Cheryl Smith drawing the June lucky ticket for $50 market shopping dollars. Cheryl said the Club has been able to improve their clubhouse facilities and courts from donations received in return for their Club’s volunteers providing the car parking service once a month, “I encourage other community groups to consider this opportunity for self-help for their association”.

Did you know that you can catch a bus to shop?

I just love how lush and beautiful it is here. How lucky I am to just stare at the Eumundi hinterland and feel alive and at peace. Most days I try and just get out amongst this amazing place and I have to remind myself to appreciate it more. Here are a couple of images I captured on one of my walks. Yenny Stromgren Send high resolution jpg files to editor@eumundigreen.com.au with a short description of your photograph. We may choose it for publication. Accreditation will be given to all photographers.

Thursday 5 July 2012

Each Thursday our community bus takes residents to Cooroy’s IGA one week and to Noosa Civic on the alternate Thursday. To catch the bus residents should be at the bus stop opposite the post office at 9.15am for a 9.30am start. Early birds can catch the bus at the entrance to the fire station. The bus calls to the swimming pool bus stop for pick-ups. For those who find catching the bus at these points difficult, private pick-ups can be arranged. The bus returns into Eumundi by 12 noon. All aboard – more patrons definitely welcome.

For further information about any of these community initiatives, please contact ECCO chair Barrie Adams on 0403 199 094.

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Bits and Pieces Tropical island birthday cruise Jill Browne

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ith a reducing swell (previous cruise encountered six metre seas) and great excitement we set off on our cruise to New Caledonia and Vanuatu.

Ship life is very agreeable – no work, no cooking, no shopping nor any cleaning to be done for 10 days ... bliss ... and the cocktail list was impressive. Due to the abating seas our itinerary had to be moved around and first port of call was Lifou in New Caledonia (pictured below right) where we visited the spectacular Cliffs of Jolkin, then an overnight cruise to the tiny one kilometre island,

Mystery Island, Vanuatu.

Back on board for afternoon cocktails and another overnight cruise and we awoke to the bustle of Vila which is where we sailed on a tri-maran over to Tranquility Island Eco Resort to visit the Hawksbill Turtle rescue sanctuary where they are building successfully on their rescue efforts.

Last island to visit was Mare, the maiden visit from P&O where the school children had been given the day off to join in the fun, they sang their hearts out in welcome. To anyone needing a complete break we’d highly recommend a cruise.

Keep Smiling

Winter’s chill and pounding rain make it the perfect time to cosy up with a good book. Here are some unusual yet real titles that may prove un-put-down-able: ● The Bright Side of Prison Life ● How to Avoid Huge Ships ● Bombproof Your Horse ● Reusing Old Graves ● Enjoy Your Chameleon ● The Practical Embalmer ● Cheese Problems Solved

● Circumcisions by Appointment ● Cluck! The True History of Chickens in the Cinema ● Big Book of Lesbian Horse Stories ● The Beginner’s Guide to Sex in the Afterlife

brought to you by MATT NOAKES, Eumundi Post Office Ph 5442 8202 • Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.00pm • Sat 9.00am-11.00am

Did you know?

The flying fox is actually a bat. A peanut is a legume not a nut.

A banana tree is in fact a herb.

A silkworm is a mulberry leaf-chomping caterpillar rather than a worm. Over 500m of silk (or hardened silkworm saliva) can be unravelled from one cocoon so it’s quite a nifty caterpillar.

A guinea pig is not a pig nor is it from Guinea. It’s a rodent from South America.

Sweetbreads aren’t sweet or in any way similar to bread. They’re the thymus gland of a sheep or calf; apparently they taste like chicken.

Shortbread is sweet but it isn’t bread either; it’s a biscuit.

Lead pencils have no lead in them. You write using carbon in the form of graphite.

the green directory www.cooroy.com.au For all the latest information about Cooroy.

News, events calendar, attractions and a community & business directory.

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Ph 0412 872 335

Residential, commercial, installations, maintenance, internet/data/phone, energy saving solutions, solar power

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Locally based. Skilled service.

Franz Astlinger Ph 0400 474 940

Eumundi Steel Sale Evenings and weekends Machining & Manufacturing of difficult to obtain parts Steel Sections cut to size

M 0402 219 604 • Ph 07 5442 7556 Email: jkaergaard@bigpond.com

Tony & Melinda Morrissey Lic. No. 72511

Locally based 21 years experience Accredited installers

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

locally based

Ph 0418 989 685

Repairs to faulty line sockets, pipelines Bedroom and garage extra phone points Computer points Free on site quotes Local service 10 years ++

Ph Paul 0403 219 606

Integrity. Skill. Communication.

Home & business cleaning

one-off & regular • natural products guaranteed result • real estate refs

ALL TYPES OF PHONE POINTS

craig@newlifecleaning.net.au

Plumber & Drainer

Servicing the local area for 20 years Eumundi & District, Yandina, Cooroy & Kenilworth all drainage systems pumps roof & gutters sewer conversion hot water systems gas new homes & renovations

Rob Morris Ph 5447 9242 M 0427 479 242

computer support, sales & repairs

Worry-free offsite data backup for home & business from $10 per month Ph 1300 995 502 nathan@n-techsolutions.com.au Designed Homes Extensions Renovations Stables & studios Locally based

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Imperial Hotel Eumundi & Bistro > Sat 7 July The Three Bears 2.30pm > Sat 14 July Classic Vinyl 2.30pm

breakfast NEW Now open for 10.30am Wed and Sat 8.30am –

Regular jam sessions

every Thursday from 8pm Live music coming on Sundays ß watch this space!

Swap'N Go gas at bottle shop

Memorial Dr Eumundi Ph 5442 8811or 5442 8303

the green directory Termites?

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

collaboration with nature...

Jason Pennell 0402 463 691 Landscaping & Property Maintenance

www.eumundiboardingkennels.com.au

Annual termite inspections $165 General pest control Termite management systems Ph 5472 0141 Lic# 118 2646

All weather concrete driveway, creek crossings & dam spillways

CARS WANTED

Upgraded spacious facilities Recommended by local vets

212 Seib Rd Eumundi Ph 5442 8275

Driveways plain and exposed No job too small 30 years experience

Ph Doug 0412 711 625

ABN 35 582 721 645

Complimentary yard whipper snip this month

Call Mike & Tina 5472 4084 or leave a message

Slashing, mowing, 4wd tractors Lifting, loading, 4 in 1 bucket Grading, spreading & compacting Gravel driveway maintenance

Ph Steve 0422 190 993

Storage Eumundi

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

Ph 5442 8627

Boats • Trailers • Trucks • Containers

Doonan Handyman Gary E O’Sullivan

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

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

Eumundi based

Rock walls & landscaping Verrierdale based Rock supply & placement Bobcat & excavator Scrap metal recycling

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

Fully insured - Free quotes

Ph Wade 0403 311 134

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EXCAVATION Ph Steven 0411 210 302

Andre 5442 8539 or 0432 204 081

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

Ph 5442 8111 M 0418 723 080

Servicing all areas

General • Caravans • Furniture • Cars

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REMOVAL FREE Bring to us - we pay Trade towing available

Steve Pont Slashing

Professional Mowing Services specialising in acreage properties prompt • reliable • professional rewards program • all prices negiotated

Old Cars • Trucks • Machinery • Boats

Doonan based

3.5 Tonne Excavator, Bobcat & Level Bar 10m Tipper, 2.5 Tonne Vibrating Roller Assorted Buckets • Tilt Hitch • Augers • Rock Grab

19 years exp, fully insured, reliable service

Mowing and slashing Bobcat/Excavator hire Driveway repair specialists!

Ph/Fax 5442 8122 Enquiries Ph Paul 0409 470 399

Aroora Water Services “For all your tank and swimming pool requirements”

27 years experience in the building industry For all your maintenance needs ...incl the leaking roof! Jobs up to $3,300

103 Napier Road, Eumundi 4562

Ph 0431 611 700

email: aroorawater@bigpond.com

Ph 5442 8158 - M 0402 809 831

Entries up to 7 lines $28, minimum of 5 issues Ph 0413 199 766 for more information Thursday 5 July 2012

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It’s TIME

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to take a closer look at selling your property

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It may be much easier than you think Despite what you may have heard, there ARE plenty of buyers around, property IS selling and with the right help YOUR property can also be sold.

When you list your home with Hinternoosa, you don’t just have one agent working for you, you have an entire team of highly trained property consultants and support staff working in unison to sell your home.

Hinternoosa employs 15 professionals all with one common goal: to achieve the best results possible when selling your home. That’s at least 15 excellent reasons to list your home with Hinternoosa today.

For a chat over current market conditions or to discuss selling your home, contact local area specialist

Kess Prior 0404 344 399 kess@hinternoosa.com.au