Issue 169 – Thursday 2 May 2013
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Our community shows its pride on ANZAC Day
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This ANZAC Day marked the 98th Anniversary of the landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli in 1915 and is the day Australia honours all service men and women who have lost their lives during a war. Eumundi Vietnam Veteran Merv Bignall (above) proudly remembered his fallen comrades at both the Verrierdale service and Eumundi march. Photo thanks to Alain Bouvier. More photographs from the day on pages 12 and 13.
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Editor's Word on the street is... Desk
Community Diary Tuesday 7 May Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade training 7pm Fire Station, Napier Rd 0408 992 139 Friday 10 May Body Art cocktail party 6.30pm Bohemian Bungalow Memorial Dr, Eumundi www.australianbodyart.com.au
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ven when times are tough in Australia, we have it good. Very few of us have lived through a war or seen one up close. ANZAC Day shines the light on those amazing people who have. Warfare has certainly changed in the last 100 years, but Australia still sends young servicemen and women off to fight, and people still flee their countries for the safety of this one. I can’t imagine the fear and desperation someone must feel to leave everything and everyone – language, tradition, possessions – because a war has taken everything from them. Reflecting back over the many wars and seeing the effect they have left on my grandfathers and uncles, it’s hard not to ponder on what they went through and why. The cost should never be forgotten and our children should be told each ANZAC Day how lucky they are, what “freedom” means and what the Eumundi fig trees along Memorial Drive actually stand for. We should also show empathy for people escaping a war and try to imagine what it would be like if the shoe were on the other foot... Sacha Hamilton-MacLaren editor@eumundigreen.com.au
Photograph thanks to Lois Carver of Eumundi.
You can stay overnight in your caravan or SUV at the Eumundi Showgrounds – you just have to call Geoff and get him to let you in These sun-shiny days feel good ESS is now the proud owner of two new saxophones and a clarinet Steiner’s fete has a circus theme this year It’s nice to hear music wafting through the town on Sundays On Friday nights at Orange you have to book or you won’t get in Kids on the Coast office is coming back to Eumundi Word on the street got you thinking? Send a letter to editor@ eumundigreencom.au and we may publish your response.
Saturday 11 May Australian Body Art Carnivale Eumundi www.australianbodyart.com.au Sunday 12 May Mothers Day Sunday 12 May Mothers Day High Tea 10am, 12pm, 2pm Eumundi Square www.australianbodyart.com.au Monday 13 May EDCA monthly meeting 7pm Joe’s Waterhole Gaming Room 0431 685 063
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As well as enjoying the spectacle of Body Art, kids can get involved at this year’s Carnivale with face painting, All Dolled Up, pavement art and a papier-mâché workshop. www.australianbodyart.com.au
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ECCO thanks the volunteers who contributed over 100 hours production, collation and delivery work for the last issue of Eumundi Green, including:
Fran Maguire Sub editor
Judith Pattison Sub editor
Alain Bouvier Photography
Adam Le Fanue Business Clinic
Kait Manchip All Dolled Up
John Woodward Bowel Cancer
Simon “Oz” Stockton Eumundi Soldier
Babette Urban
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Subeditors: Fran Maguire, Judi Pattison, Alain Bouvier , Victoria Pickford. Proofreaders: Debbie Gleason, Fran Maguire, Bronwen Pearson. Designer: Kate Terton.
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4000 copies of the Eumundi Green are delivered every fortnight to households, schools, cafés, shops and markets in Eumundi, Doonan, Verrierdale, North Arm, Belli Park, Eerwah Vale, Weyba Downs and Cooroy as well as Yandina and Noosa Info Centre. This magazine is printed on 100 per cent recycled Evolve paper, except the cover which is printed on Maine Gloss paper which is partly recycled and partly plantation sourced and environmentally friendly inks are used for printing. Disclaimer (the fine print): All information in Eumundi Green has been written in good faith based on material, verbal or written, provided by contributors. The editor is not obliged to publish every item of information received nor will all letters and articles submitted be published without change because of layout and production considerations. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this publication, the publishers cannot be held responsible for any consequences resulting from omissions or inadvertent errors contained herein. The views expressed therein are not necessarily those of, or endorsed by, the editor or the publisher of Eumundi Green. Inclusion of any material is in no way to be taken as an endorsement by the publisher of Eumundi Green. Any photographs submitted to Eumundi Green are accepted on the basis that approval has been given for publication by the subjects of the photograph. Advertisers upon and by lodging material with Eumundi Green for publication or authorizing or approving the publication or any material indemnify the publisher and its agents against all liability, claims or proceedings whatsoever.
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Business News Word of mouth organic fruit and veg
Facelift for Joe’s Bistro
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For a shop that’s run out of Christine Johnston’s shed and lives off wordof-mouth, Greenacre Organics in Eumundi does an incredible trade. The business originally started to sell the extra produce grown in local people’s veggie patches, but has built over the years to stock almost everything you need to do the weekly shop. There’s many a local who doesn’t shop for groceries anywhere else. There’re also toys, a seat in the sun for the weary and baskets for collecting your produce. Christine is only open Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 25 Greenacre Rd, Eumundi. 0448 881 444.
Eumundi invites Noosa to dinner
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ourism Noosa “Buzz Night” was held recently at Bohemian Bungalow for 35 of its Visitor Information Centre volunteers to get to know what is happening in Eumundi. Local speakers included Amanda Isler from Berkelouw Books, Elizabeth Reynolds from Eumundi’s Hidden Valley B&B, manager of the Original Eumundi Markets Peter Homan (top centre) and Zoe White (left) who is joint manager of Bohemian Bungalow restaurant where the event was held.
Nominate a Business Woman
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he Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network (SCBWN) Business Woman of the Year Awards are open to all women in business across the Sunshine Coast, with nominations closing on 15 May. The four awards categories include: Corporate Business Woman of the Year – Open to business women with a shareholding in a business employing more than five full-time employees. Micro/Small Business Woman of the Year – Open to business women with a shareholding in a business employing five or fewer full-time staff.
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Professional Business Woman of the Year – Open to business women who don’t have a shareholding in the holding which they work for and who may or not manage a team. Young Business Woman of the Year – Open to business women between the ages of 19 and 30. If you would like to shine the spotlight onto a Sunshine Coast woman in business, who you feel deserves recognition for her success in life and business, nomination forms can now be found online at www.scbwn.org.au or contact Michelle Dougherty on 0412 525 854.
ocal Eumundi chef Phil Marino has recently taken over the Bistro at Joe’s Waterhole. The place has also had a facelift with swanky new carpet throughout! Phil is looking forward to creating new meal specials along with the favourite pub classics to entice even more locals in for dinner and lunch.
— Business clinic — Finding the right printer for your business
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inding the right printer for your business or personal use is usually stressful and time consuming. It can be expensive too. You have probably noticed that it is often cheaper to just buy a new printer than it is to buy more cartridges. There are two types of printers; Inkjet (the printer with the little cartridges) and Laser (the printers with the big drum cartridges). Energy consumption: Inkjet printers use relatively little power in comparison to laser printers. From an energy consumption point of view, inkjets are preferable to lasers. Even on standby mode laser printers use a significant amount of power. Replacing the cartridges: Per ml, printer ink for an inkjet printer is more expensive than fuel, blood, vodka or luxury perfume. Laser printer drums can easily cost $100 per replacement. From a print perspective inkjet is more cost effective, especially if partnered with a continuous ink supply system. Environmental impact: Planet Ark has estimated that we dump around 18 MILLION ink cartridges into landfill each year. Most of these are industrial plastics that can take hundreds of years to break down. Consider the cartridge size, and if you do dispose of them, recycle properly. Performance: Inkjet printers are better on image or photo printing. This is made possible through the blending of colour inks from the cartridges. In general, laser printers work well on plain black text printing. They provide clear and sharp text printing. However, considering the costs of the toners and their lack of the phenomenal “ink blending” effects of inkjet, laser printers are not ideal for photos. So overall I say go with an inkjet printer. The only time I would suggest a laser over inkjet is when you need black and white printed very quickly. I have to say Epson, in general, make a better functioning printer with good printing results. Spending the money on a good quality inkjet printer is really important if you desire good quality photos that last. Consider the ink type too, nasty generics can not only ruin your printer but may also provide photos that are a completely different colour than they should be. Adam Le Fanue, Business owner, Endless Ink computing solutions, www.endlessink.com.au Views expressed in the Business Clinic are general in nature and not to be relied on as legal, financial or professional advice. Areas of Expertise: Commercial & Business Conveyancing Planning & Environment Wills & Estates
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Business and Community News News in brief Images on Weyba photography competition is open to photo enthusiasts until 7 June. Category and entry information available online at www.friendsoflakeweyba. org. The Sacred Earth Concert will be held at Anahata Yoga Temple in Eumundi on Saturday 11 May at 7pm. Tickets are $25 www. earthmusic.com The next Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History meeting held at the Research Room, 41 Miva Street, Cooroy, at 1pm on Saturday 4 May. Members will talk about their childhood experiences whilst living in postwar Japan at the RAAF base at Iwakuni. 5442 5570. Cooroy Rotary is holding an evening to showcase its various programs on Monday May 6, at the Cooroy Bowls Club, Opal St, Cooroy, from 5.45pm. Guest speaker is past Mayor and Councillor Bob Abbot. $10 includes hot finger food.
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Community meeting Cooroy Fusion Festival takes place from 9am-3pm on Saturday 11 May and combines workshops, music, food, orchid displays and woodcraft. The Festival showcases a wide range of speakers, artists and musicians, and offers delicious local foods, free entertainment and music as well as some quality retail therapy with locally-crafted products! For the program head to www.cooroyfusionfestival.com.au Local equestrian group Sunshine Coast Area Trail and Endurance Riders (SCATER) hosts a number of events around the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and welcomes any new members who might like to join them on rides. Contact Joan 0402 473 173. Noosa’s Food and Wine Festival will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and is promising to be the biggest and best yet. Held from 16-19 May you can buy tickets online at www.noosafoodandwine.com.au. Program is available online – or you can download the app!
From left to right: Louis Formosa (Market Manager, EDCA Chair), Donata Page (EHA President), Peter Homan (OEM Market Manager), Lainie Adams (EDCA Secretary), Kent Hartshorn (Sunshine Coast Council), Annie Wilson (EHA Treasurer) in the background, Kerrie Bryant-Adams (EHA Secretary), Cr Greg Rogerson and Chris Sutton (OEM Board Chairperson).
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he group met recently to discuss the terraced areas at the markets and what repairs are needed. The area is Council land but is leased by the two associations Eumundi and District Community Association (EDCA) and Original
Eumundi Markets (OEM) on Wednesdays and Saturdays respectively. They also met to discuss what can be done about repairing the buildings at the old Eumundi Showgrounds and the Scout Hall and about utilising this community space.
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Community News Councillor Robinson update ANZAC Day I was honoured to be invited by the Eumundi and district community to take part in the opening ceremony of the Eumundi ANZAC Day event. ANZAC Day is a special occasion for me, given my Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) career and the many friends that I have who have served overseas in conflict situations. Although a solemn occasion, ANZAC Day provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the heroic deeds of Australia’s men and women who fought for the freedom and way of life that we as a community enjoy today. ECCO meeting Recently I had a meeting with some of the directors of the Eumundi Combined Community Organisations (ECCO) to discuss a range of issues facing the Eumundi community. The key priorities being the possibility of additional car parking, progress of the RV Park, improvements to the Eumundi Markets infrastructure including walkways and retaining walls and other issues. As a result of this meeting Division 10 Cr Greg Rogerson and I will be endeavouring to take the necessary steps to support these projects and progress them through Council during this term.
Yandina and District Community Association Meeting At the last Yandina and District Community Association meeting the key topic of discussion was the progress of the roundabout at the Stevens Street intersection, with issues relating to the cost, the impact on the road verges and linkages from Stevens Street to the new shopping centre. Attendees made it very clear that the delivery of this project is essential to the Yandina town centre and are seeking strong advocacy from their councillors to achieve an outcome. Cr Rogerson and I have undertaken to pursue the additional funding necessary as soon as possible through the budget process.
Changing of the guard for fire brigade
Best wishes to retiring chair and first officer of Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade Alf Newman (front row) from the newly elected management and operations teams for the brigade: first officer Ian Poad (left), third officer Damien Ryan, second officer Tim Jackway, chair Ron Grady, treasurer John Turnbull and secretary Steve Rowe. Alf was thanked for his dedicated service to the brigade over two decades.
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Doonan’s drum band a winner
Local Doonan band Pantastic recently placed 1st at the Australian Steelband Festival which was held in Maryland, Victoria. Band member Sharon Brown said the win was hard earned and very exciting. Pantastic will be playing as a 10 piece band at the Noosa Food & Wine Festival on 17 May.
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urther criminal activity in the last couple of weeks has resulted in more arrests since the last issue. A 25-yr-old female from Geebung was arrested by Eumundi police after fleeing the scene of a two vehicle motor vehicle collision at Noosaville. She was located nearby and was also found to be in possession of Heroin and OxyContin. She faces Noosa Heads Magistrates Court on nine separate charges including driving under the influence of a drug, failing to remain at the scene of an incident, stating a false name, failing to supply a specimen of blood for analysis and assaulting a police officer after she kicked a female officer in the leg at Nambour hospital. In other news, there was a breakin at the Indian Palace restaurant last Saturday night where some windows were broken and cash stolen. A forensic examination
of the scene has provided police with evidence which has resulted in further investigations by detectives. Anyone with information that may assist the police investigation is encouraged to call the station on 5442 822 or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via their website. Finally, a reminder that the statewide firearms amnesty comes to an end on 30 April 2013. This is your last opportunity to surrender unregistered firearms without prosecution for possessing them. If you wish to surrender any such weapons I encourage you to do so by month’s end as new penalties under the Weapons Act will come into force very shortly that are much tougher than the current ones. That’s the wrap for this issue, remember, not knowing the speed limit is not an excuse for exceeding it. Bye for now.
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Community News Katie Rose cottage hospice Sandy Wheat
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atie Rose Hospice is a regular house adapted and equipped to provide quality end of life care which includes respite care, outreach and in-house support services, grief and bereavement counselling, carer support along with a whole myriad of other services. The guest house is run by a manager/nurse, registered palliative care nurses, counsellor and personal care workers, volunteer coordinators, housekeepers, gardeners, maintenance and hospice support volunteers. The home can cater for six guests and is free of personal cost. The Hospice has had incredible support from the community at large, who have contributed greatly to this project so far but
the need to continue is very clear. As you can imagine, it takes a large base of volunteers to run and support this facility and at present they are really needing gardeners and kitchen volunteers. Gardeners usually get together at Katie Rose Hospice on Thursday mornings and involvement includes tidying up garden beds, raking, some landscaping, mowing and pruning. Kitchen volunteers are not required to have had previous food handling experience, but are needed on a variety of shifts (during the day) over seven days for food preparation and general kitchen duties. So if you wish to help out the Sunshine Coast’s very own Community Hospice and have some time on your hands, we would love to see you. 5471 1793.
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A band of visitors at Eumundi Square
The New Zealand Army Veterans Brass Band visited Eumundi last Wednesday and played for visitors at Eumundi Square as part of their one week ANZAC celebration tour of the Sunshine Coast. Thursday 2 May 2013
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Your Say Local parking I would like to say firstly that I love living in Eumundi. I love the village lifestyle, the friendly atmosphere, the nature that abounds us all. I love the Markets and all that it provides our little community... I was just wondering though, is there anything we can do to keep the market parking out of our local streets? I live in Arundell St and on market days we have trouble even getting up our street at times as it is so congested with cars, and more than once we have had bogged market goers make a mess of our verge. We have a renovation happening at present and tradies and deliveries of equipment don’t always fit up our street on Market Days. I was just wondering if other locals feel the same and is there anything we can do to keep our local streets just for locals. Ideas include: yellow no parking strips, signs saying “No Parking” at the start of streets ormore designated parking areas. Thank you for allowing me to voice my opinion. I really look forward to every issue of Eumundi Green. It is a wonderful addition to our community. Kylee T, Arundell Street
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Community garden a gaping hole
Health Matters It’s our second anniversary Two years ago our Centre’s owner Eumundi Combined Community Organisation Ltd took a leap of faith and re-opened the medical centre. The centre had been closed for some months and there was considerable concern in the community that after 100 years of a GP service in Eumundi, such a service had disappeared. Thank you for your patronage and support over the two years.
Ear microsuction Cooroy, Yandina, Noosa, Peregian, Nambour… There’s a gaping hole in this list of community gardens – Eumundi. As far as I can recall it’s at least three years since the idea of a community garden was floated at an EHA meeting and since then we’ve had various groups of interested people willing to start digging to create this important community resource. I understand that the latest obstacle is which piece of land they can start digging into, with different interest groups, including Council, looking at the same plot for different uses. Can any of our community organisations and local councillors give an indication of which pieces of land are earmarked for which community projects, including the garden? Fran Maguire, North Arm
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In the Spotlight A Eumundi soldier in Afghanistan
Photographs thanks to Cpl Neil Bryden.
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orporal (Cpl) Simon “Oz” Stockton from Eumundi, has been working in Afghanistan as part of Number 2 Mechanical Transport Squadron (2 MT) detached to 903 Expeditionary Air Wing (EAW) teaching the employed locals in “Tyre Bay” skills that will help them find a career and support their families and rebuild their community. Oz, aged 30, joined the British Royal Air Force in 2001 as a Mechanical Transport Driver. This is his second tour of Afghanistan, and fourth operational tour, having also completed two tours in Iraq.
The Afghanistan operation has entered its transitional phase as the combat forces drawdown over the next two years; this is seeing the locals taking greater responsibility and control of their own security; from partnered patrols with ISAF Troops and the Afghan National Army (ANA), to the training of ANA or Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP). As part of this process, and at all levels, Afghan nationals are benefiting from UK Armed Forces experience and know-how. Oz is in charge of Tyre Bay and its workers. His role is to look after the Afghan
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workers and ensure they are able to do their work everyday. He says, “The morale in the bay is good, and the Afghans put their all into each shift everyday. They are even starting to pick up the English language, which is great. “I have been working closely with six Afghans and I’ve learnt so much about local culture. They really are just like us, sure, they have different beliefs, but they are still proud, hard working family orientated people,” he said. Simon’s parents Meryl and Peter still live in Eumundi and Oz married
his partner Charlene in his mum’s back garden in Eumundi late last year. UK Forces are deployed to Afghanistan and the Broader Middle East in support of the UN authorised, NATO led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission and as apart of the US-led Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). UK operations in Afghanistan are being conducted under the name Operation HERRICK, while the Broader Middle East falls under Operation KIPION.
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Special treat for mum
Spoil your mum this Mother’s Day with a High Tea to remember. Enjoy a selection of treats and a refreshing Buck’s Fizz cocktail. Invite your mum or that other special person to Eumundi Square on Sunday 12 May – three sittings: 10am, 12 noon and 2pm. $30 per ticket for full High Tea.
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EDCA proudly supports community events such as the Australian Body Art Carnivale and welcomes visitors to our town
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Schools Wreath making
Students learn of ANZAC bravery and pay respect
Eumundi State School commemorated ANZAC Day last Tuesday with a wreath laying ceremony held under Eumundi’s fig trees. The children did their community proud by sitting and listening politely, and representatives from each class laid school-made wreaths under the trees of fallen soldiers. Air Marshal Geoff Shepherd (Rtd.) AO spoke to the children of emulating the time-honoured qualities of ANZACS: looking after your mates, being accountable for your actions and always trying your best – attributes he said, that would stand the kids in good stead throughout their life.
Teaching Awards open for nominations
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media and education publications. Registered Queensland teachers working in state or non-state schools may be nominated in four categories. Excellence in Beginning to Teach Excellence in Teaching Excellent Leadership in Teaching & Learning Outstanding Contribution to Teaching Go to www.qct.edu.au/awards for more information and to ownload nomination form or email excellence@qct.edu.au. Thursday 2 May 2013
Community Kids What’s motivating child’s play?
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imple, low cost, additions to a playground can increase physical activity and decreases children’s sedentary behaviour during recess times. This was the findings of The University of Sydney’s Health Sciences Faculty Playground Project. Twelve Australian primary schools participated in the project which simultaneously focused on the school children aged between five-to-seven years, their parents and their teachers. The initial phase of the threeyear project involved a 13week intervention program. The program introduced new objects such as cardboard boxes, old car tyres, colourful fabrics, and
Styrofoam and milk crates into schoolyards, thereby giving children opportunities for creative, outdoor play. Trial project manager Dr Lina Engelen says schools and preschools are ideal sites for interventions to promote physical activity either within the school’s PE curriculum or via breaks such as recess and lunchtime. “If break times are to promote physical activity in a sustained manner then available activities must be highly motivating, such as active play and have adults’ support,” Dr Engelen says. “Children of all sizes and shapes were delighted by the playground initiative,” she adds.
Hair small sacrifice for charity
Good Shepherd Lutheran College students and staff have been overwhelmed by support raising $7,500 for the Leukaemia Foundation World’s Greatest Shave. Eleven students, and one staff member, volunteered to have their heads shaved in front of 350 of their peers.
Eumundi Playgroup is held in the green shed near the aquatic centre every Monday from 9.30 till 11.30am (excluding school holidays). The cost is $2. For more information email Caroline caroline25@bigpond.com or just turn up!
Y ou are invited ... Come and see NCC’s outstanding student facilities including the Health & Fitness Centre and Instrumental Music Centre.
Family Fun & Open Day
See what is different about our Prep to Year 12 College, speak to staff and students and enjoy a great day out with your children. • Berakah Farm - produce, horses, chickens & more • Tours of the School • Coffee Shop in our Whipbird Restaurant
• Science experiments • Lots of fun & free activities for all ages • Dance & Music performances • Games, sports & fitness challenge
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ANZAC Day 2013 Eumundi
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round 300 people turned out for the ANZAC Day street march and memorial service last Thursday to remember the sacrifice of life during war by men and women of Eumundi. Many locals also came to represent loved ones and remember their bravery. The Discover Eumundi Bell tolled 20 times for the local men who died in the 1st war and seven for those men who died in the 2nd. Their names adorn plaques under the Fig Trees around Memorial Drive.
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ANZAC Day 2013 Verrierdale
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he close knit and proud community of Verrierdale and Doonan came together on ANZAC Day with a dawn service. The solemnity of the occasion was followed by a warm and hearty breakfast where locals shared stories and laughs.
SUNDAY gigs AT THE BOHO BACK BY POPULAR REQUEST
MICHAEL MORGAN
Winner of the 2012 Noosa Jazz Festival Star Search Competition. Michael revs up the house with his take on classic oldies and toe-tapping, clever originals. 2pm Sunday 5 May
SPOIL YOUR MUM ON MOTHERS DAY BOOK NOW FOR BREAKFAST OR LUNCH Our team would love to treat Mum like a Queen. Lunch: Full a la Carte menu with an optional 3 course special menu for $40, including a complimentary glass of bubbles. Sunday 12 May
69 Memorial Dr, Eumundi Ph 5442 8679 reservations@bohemianbungalow.com.au
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Welcome to Eumundi’s newest boutique bed and breakfast. Surrounded by pockets of rainforest, we offer a tranquil stay in the famous Noosa hinterland. Our rooms include: • Air-conditioning • En suite • King size beds • Wide Verandah • Accommodation set high on property with rural views
Ph 5442 7685
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Eumundi Arts Red Desert Gallery
Get all dolled up at body art Kait Manchip
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ast year at the Australian Body Art Carnivale in Eumundi there was a new workshop designed to get kids and families more involved in the event. Again this year people can watch the real bodies being painted, and feel inspired to have a go, in miniature. A mass of second hand Barbie, Ken and similar dolls have been collected, ready to be decorated, or made over with paint, glue, glitter, and other bits and pieces. The theme this year is “The Best of Oz” or “Australiana”. Finished dolls are displayed, around the workshop until the judging on Sunday afternoon. There will five prize categories, awarded with Golden Glamour trophy dolls and other prizes, some gift vouchers at Fairy Patch, Eumundi Square,
two cash prizes and iTunes card. You can make over a doll at home, in advance, and bring it along on 11 or 12 May, or come to the carnivale and join the fun making one at the workshop. Some ideas to get you thinking are: Ned Kelly Ken, Kangaroo Barbie, Croc Dundee, Priscilla Queen of Desert, Gumnut baby, Dame Edna (Barbie or Ken). Feel free to bring extra props or bits you’d like to add to your creation. If you are interested in taking part, check out www. australianbodyart.com.au/alldolled-up or alldolledup@iprimus. com.au If you have some old dolls (or bits of old dolls) to donate for the workshop drop them into Discover Eumundi Heritage & Visitor Centre.
ANNE EVERINGHAM
It has been six years since this renowned and much loved Queensland designer has exhibited.
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ndigenous artists and sisters Dorothy Robinson Napangardi and Margaret Lewis Napangardi recently did a weeks residency at Red Desert Gallery. The women graciously allowed locals to sit with them as they painted and watch as another evocative artwork appeared. Both artists are Warlpiri language group and from the
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community of Yuendumu on the Tanami Rd about 350 kms from Alice Springs. Dorothy is one of Australia’s most renowned and collectable artists and was also visiting Brisbane for the unveiling of a 2000sqm carpet reproduction of one of her works. It was funded as part of the projects for the upcoming G20 summit.
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Thursday 23 May - Sunday 26 May, 10am - 5pm Graydon Gallery, 29 Merthyr Road, New Farm Tel: 0418 711 911 www.everingham.com.au Thursday 2 May 2013
Eumundi Arts Creative Space – Anne Everingham: Artisan Words Judith Pattison, photos Alain Bouvier
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hat is the difference between art and craft? This discussion has been going on for many years and gets more interesting with each generation. Anne Everingham has her own ideas on the subject but is not too concerned about a definitive answer. She is more than content to do the work she has loved for over 30 years; creating unique and beautiful pieces of jewellery for people who continue to wear and love them. However, when offered this definition of artisan from Wikipedia: “An artisan is therefore a person engaged in or occupied by the practice of a craft, who may through experience and talent reach the expressive levels of an artist using their hands, mind and heart in their work and what they create.” she responded enthusiastically, “I like it!” The definition seems to sum up perfectly what she does. Anne attributes the origins of her unique creative spirit to her life as a small child on a station in South West Queensland with only an older sister as company. She spent much of her early life on her own exploring her environment, attracted to the beauty of “found objects” “pods of plants and all of those things ... nature always fascinated me. I think living in isolation like that often makes people very creative.” It is revealing that she has always lived in rural settings with plenty of space, surrounded by nature and that she prefers to work on her own. While she tried a number of creative outlets over the years such as sewing, pottery and weaving, it was jewellery that instantly engaged her spirit. ”Silver spoke to me,” she says. Like many women artists/artisans, Anne’s career as a jeweller really began after her youngest child started school. And like many women, her creativity is interwoven into her relationships with family and a wide network of friends, including her “community” of admirers and supporters over the years. This support and connection has been crucial in providing the inspiration she needs to create. Where is your studio? In the garden of our home near Eumundi. What do you like about this space? That it has all the facilities I need to create my jewellery and that it is separate from the house. When we moved here from Yandina in 2007 there was a shed and a swimming pool. We sold that shed for removal and rebuilt it in timber. We lived in it for 18 months until we had built a house, now it is part guest house and part studio and showroom for me. The showroom was once our bedroom and the studio has wide bi-fold doors which fold back and let the light and air in. One could almost be working in the garden, which I love. What do you create here? I create jewellery, sometimes fine and pretty, but mostly strong and bold, to adorn women of style with an understanding of their own presence. One needs to feel good in a piece of jewellery. I often get people saying “I’m too small to wear that.” I tell them it has nothing to do with their size but more with their personality. Often they are surprised when they try a piece on and find that it does make them feel good. Over the years the relationships I have built with customers, many of whom return time and again, has been a major part of the enjoyment I have gained from my work. When do you work in your studio and how often? These days I work when the mood takes me there. I have learned that we create everything in our lives, including the bad things, so now I am kinder to myself and don’t ask the impossible. Hopefully this will come Thursday 2 May 2013
through in my work. One of the enemies of the creative soul is lack of inspiration. Creative people will relate to this but others sometimes find it just an indulgent attitude. What inspires you? Nature and all things rustic. I think my desire is to create earthy but sophisticated pieces. However I can be drawn to a very shiny and clear article for use in my work too. It can be anything from a Broome Pearl with all is value and beauty to a relatively worthless wooden bead, if it speaks to me I will use it, always combining it with precious metal, either silver or gold. I am also inspired by the fact that people tell me that wearing my work gives them great pleasure, that is the ultimate result in my opinion. When one works in materials like silver and gold the content automatically affects the price of the finished article. I have found that it is important not to project my mind forward to that, as it inevitably has a negative effect on the final design. What can’t you work without? That “inspiration” I mentioned earlier and a certain “lightness of spirit”. Where is your creative spirit taking you next? I am holding my first exhibition in six years. I’m both excited and nervous about the prospect! Anne’s exhibition will be at Graydon Gallery, 29 Merthyr Road New Farm. 10am to 5pm, Thursday 23 May until Sunday 26 May.
Road Trip to see Anne’s exhibition Jill Browne We have the opportunity to go down to see Anne Everingham’s jewellery exhibition in Brisbane on the afternoon of 23 May in the Eumundi Community Bus. The plan is to leave town at 1.30pm, visit Anne’s exhibition, have an early supper at a nearby venue (apparently there are some great tapas bars and cafes right near the gallery) and return early evening to the best place in the world – Eumundi! The costing for the use of the community bus is $20 per head – we have 18 seats, but already a few of these are taken so if you would like to come along and support Anne please let me know. Due to restricted numbers this is definitely a “first in, first served event”. Thanks heaps and big thanks to ECCO (read Cherrie Orr) for supporting this outing to support a community member! 0409 330 774 or jillb51@bigpond.net.au.
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Eumundi Arts and Books Indee Theatre News
Flight Behaviour Judith Pattison
Final weekend of Chain of Deceit at The Indee
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John Burls, playwright and director
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t’s the final weekend of Chain of Deceit, The Indee’s flagship production for this year. While self praise is generally no criterion, this production is in the excellent class. A top acting team, headed by legendary Australian actor Carol Burns (and directed by Carol), a strong set and incidental music specially composed by Alan Lawrence, make this very, very special. It is in all senses a highly professional production. Sadly the theatre had to switch from Chain of Deceit being a dinner show to being show only. After years of having folk ask why we couldn’t do more than two dinner shows a year we thought, “Alright we’ll give it a try”, but the bookings leading up to the season were so minimal that we simply weren’t going to make the numbers to warrant it. The moment we reverted, the bookings picked up markedly. Incidentally we were able to contact all those who had booked for dinners to tell them of the change and while they were very surprised (most thought at the price it would book out quickly) they took it good naturedly. Do try and make it to The Indee this final weekend. If you’re a theatre lover you’ll not be disappointed and if you’re among those folk (and we know they’re out there) who tend to look down their noses at local live theatre, you might well walk away with a far different viewpoint. With Carol Burns in the lead, the veteran supporting cast includes Eddie Ellis, Sandy Luscombe, Luke Lanham, Leona Kirby and Keith Souter.
3, Saturday 4 Performances 7.30pm Thursday 2, Friday concessions $25, ts) (nigh ts Ticke May and 5pm Sunday 5. or phone door at ble availa ts Ticke $20. & $22 ay $23, Sund .com eatre iveth undil 5472 8200 or book online www.eum
arbara Kingsolver’s new novel, Flight Behaviour, is her first since The Lacuna in 2009. I have read most of her books beginning with Animal Dreams (1990), Pigs in Heaven (1993) and The Bean Trees (1988). My favourite is still The Poisonwood Bible (1998) which tells the story of a missionary family in Africa. Although not always a favourite with literary critics, each of her books has been on the New York Times bestseller list since 1983. When I learned she had released a new book, I immediately added it to my Christmas holiday reading stack. I have only just now got around to reading it. If I am honest, it was the subject of the book I had been avoiding. The novel, set in present day Appalachia, is about a young woman from a narrow background whose life is dramatically changed by a swarm of Monarch butterflies which descend on the mountains near her home in a rural farming and mining area already under siege from extreme weather events and increasing poverty. The butterflies have been thrown off their ancient migration patterns by the effects of climate change. Did I really want to hear any more bad news, no matter how worthy and well written? What about some escape from bad news? I also knew it would not be something to take lightly if Kingsolver applied her legendary skills to it. She is a scientist (ecology and evolutionary biology), an activist and a novelist. Her works move along that continuum, sometimes more story than politics and sometimes the reverse, but she always tells a
good story extremely well. Her use of language is masterful. Given the increasing urgency of climate change evidence I wondered if she might not descend into the polemic. In fact, she has done the opposite. While there are some preachy moments, the novel is as much about the effects of poverty and class and the polarisation of opinion and belief as it is about climate change. Flight Behaviour demonstrates the urgent need for reaching across those barriers. Kingsolver says, “If I had to sum up the heart of this novel in a sentence I would say it’s about why people can look at the same set of facts and come away with absolutely different convictions about what they’ve seen.” What she is telling us is immediately applicable to the Australian context. Even the Appalachian floods resonate with the experiences of our immediate past. I am sorry that I waited so long to pick it up.
Have a favourite author or book you’d like to share? Send your 200 word review and a high resolution jpeg photo of the book jacket to editor@eumundigreen.com.au
Free tickets to Something For Kate Sandy Luscombe (left) as Midge Standish with Carol Burns as Claire Champion.
To book for shows individually or for groups please contact 5472 8200 go to www.eumundilivetheatre
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For your chance to see Something For Kate free at Joe’s Waterhole on Friday 17 May, jump onto the Eumundi Green facebook page this Friday! Thursday 2 May 2013
Eumundi Food Sweet things
Words and photos Alain Bouvier, photographer and chef
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ary Bowtle is a life-long foodie. A Queenslander from Julia Creek, she began her career in hospitality at the tender age of 15 working in her godfather’s restaurant. She “escaped” for a while and some of the exciting things she got up to overseas included working for nine years in London as a reporter for the Daily Telegraph newspaper, running a guest house in Sevilla in Spain for the World Expo in 1992, and even some I.T. work in Prague. Starting her business in Eumundi, Mary reckons, was as equally exciting as her previous adventures. On her return to the Sunshine Coast from England, Mary wanted to make food and the Eumundi Markets seemed the natural place to begin. She says she had a wonderful start at the markets and recommends it to anybody setting out with a new business. What began 10 years ago with a small market stall, has now grown to supplying 25 cafes on the Coast. Mary became part of the local community when she moved to Eumundi to be closer to the markets, to live in a rural area and to build a commercial kitchen. She loves the people and lifestyle in the town and living on three acres with a dam, she is surrounded by beautiful wildlife. She loves the fact she can’t walk into town without saying hello to somebody and having a chat. Her specialities at the Eumundi Food Company are cakes, tarts and sweet things, including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and allergen-free products. Mary’s cakes, including for weddings and special occasions, are crafted by hand using natural, preservative-free ingredients. As a local, she supports local business whenever she can with seasonal ingredients such as macadamia nuts from the mill in Cooroy, Eumundi strawberries, citrus fruits from Kenilworth, Coast mangoes, passionfruit from Amamor as well as Queensland sugar and Australian butter. In true community bartering style, sometimes her neighbours drop off a bag of citrus fruits in exchange for a box of cakes. When I visited, Mary was making little assorted cakes for the birthday of a local four year old who is allergic to nuts and in this issue she is sharing these recipes with us. It’s an adaptation of Mary’s mother, Ivy’s, basic butter cake recipe with a couple of small changes for the variations given.
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Mar y (right) wi th assistant Rosie Sargeant son.
Butter cake base Ingredients 240g self-raising flour 160g caster sugar 100g unsalted butter, melted 3 eggs 100ml cream Method Preheat oven to 160C. Grease and line a 23cm cake pan with baking paper. Mix together the self-raising flour and the sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat at low medium speed the melted butter, cream and eggs. Stir in together with flour and sugar mix, take care not to overbeat. Spread the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 40 mins or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Ice with your favourite icing
or glaze or top with fruit and whipped cream. Mary suggests varying the recipe as follows: Use the cake batter to fill cup cake papers in moulds 2/3 full. Cook for 20 minutes, turn in the oven and cook a further 10 minutes. Decorate with icing made from 200g of softened butter, 500g of icing sugar and 50g of Eumundi strawberries. Fill miniature shaped moulds 2/3 full with cake batter. Cook for 15 minutes, top with a few raspberries or blueberries, then cook a further 10 minutes. Buy a fruit syrup from the Eumundi Markets and pour it over the warm cake to serve for dessert with double cream on the side.
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Health and Lifestyle Rotary Bowel Cancer Screening Kits John Woodward
the health and lifestyle directory
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his May, and every May, many pharmacies in the area will be selling and collecting Rotary Bowelscan screening kits. These screening kits are used to help with the detection of bowel cancer. A simple home test Rotary Bowelscan uses faecal occult blood test (FOBT) screening kits. The test discovers blood passed from the bowel that’s invisible to the naked eye, which can be an early warning of cancer. Conducted annually, it provides a very good chance of early detection and a high probability of successful treatment. How the programme works First, you buy a test kit from a participating pharmacy during Bowelscan Month (May every year) for just $8. You take the kit home, take some samples according to the instructions, and drop the kit into the collection bin at the pharmacy by June 14. Your kit is sent to a laboratory that tests the samples. Bowelscan’s Medical Coordinator then notifies you of the result, and also notifies your GP if the test is positive. Confidentiality is maintained at all times. There are a number of causes of “hidden blood”, so if your test is positive it’s not certain that you have polyps or bowel cancer. To determine the source of the blood, your GP will refer you for a colonoscopy. Danger begins at 40 Your risk of bowel cancer jumps significantly from age 40, and doubles every five years until 60 (when the risk starts to increase even faster). This is why Rotary Bowelscan is recommended to anyone 40 or over. Please don’t wait for symptoms Remember, Bowelscan is for people who are not showing any signs of bowel cancer. If you have any direct family history of bowel cancer, any blood showing in bowel motions, or any recent changes in bowel habits such as recent constipation or diarrhoea, you should talk to your GP right away. Waiting to see symptoms is waiting too long! *Exerts taken from www.catchcancer.org.au
EUMUNDI VILLAGE PHARMACY Rotary Bowel Scan now available at Eumundi Village Pharmacy from
1 May to 31 May 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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Janice Joyce Clinical Hypnotherapist & Gestalt Therapist 0413140 399
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Natural Vet Ph 5447 7877 or 0435 565 908 (24 hr emergency) www.maplestreetvet.com.au
www.cooroy.com.au
St.Andrews Presbyterian Church
For all the latest information about Cooroy. News, events calendar, attractions and a community & business directory.
Sunday Services 11am Rev David Cranney Ph 5450 5983
Let Tracey, your personal travel specialist, come to you to plan and create the perfect holiday Ph 5446 8111 • M 0401 455 105
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Eumundi master jeweller
Custom engagement & wedding rings Antique jewellery sales, repairs & restoration By appointment or online
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High quality work at very affordable prices Janice Allen, 244 Duke Road, Doonan Ph 5471 1169 or 0411 630 878 Email reddogframes@westnet.com.au
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Nature Notes Dung Beetles Kon Hepers
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e have Eastern Grey Kangaroos and Swamp Wallabies coming to our “grasswith-weeds” (aka lawn). We do not always see them but they leave little droppings as evidence. One day we saw one of the droppings move, then move again. Something was tampering with the evidence! In all ordered societies, some members live in luxury while others do the dirty work. So it is with insects. We had a closer look and found that a couple of shiny little beetles were responsible and they tackled the job with relish!! Dung Beetles at work! Dung Beetles, all members of the Scarab family, break up the droppings of other animals and bury them in the soil, both as stored up food capsules and as a place for the females to lay their eggs. This also serves the useful purpose of freeing up nutrients in the manure for use by plants. Some species make little round balls of dung and roll them to their underground chambers. Only the males do the hard yakka of transporting the balls of dung. Others simply bury it. The beetles we saw were Australian native Dung Beetles, probably Onthophagus australis or O. dandalu, (we can’t tell the difference) which grow to about 6–12mm long and are usually a glossy metallic black/green colour. Along with other native species, mostly of the genus Onthophagus, they have evolved to “process” the comparatively dry, fibrous and meagre droppings of our native marsupials. Charles Darwin already noted this on his visit to Van Diemen’s Land in 1836. Although there are well over 350 native Dung Beetle species, some less effective than others, they had no hope of processing the high loads of manure once cattle, sheep and horses were introduced to Australia. Consider this: Australia has just under 29 million head of cattle, dropping on average 12 cowpats each per day, with an average area of 30cm square per pat. Collectively these cowpats cover 12,000 square kilometres, just on one quarter the size of Tasmania, or approaching five times the area of the Sunshine Coast Region, coast and hinterland. The grass under a pat dies off and each cowpat takes up to 12 months to break down. That is a huge short-term loss of grazing area. Add to this the manure Thursday 2 May 2013
produced by all other livestock. Also, as many as 2000 flies can develop in a large cowpat under favourable conditions, causing yet another major problem to graziers, especially sheep farmers. The CSIRO addressed the situation in the 1970s and 80s by the introduction of 20 or so Dung Beetles from Europe, Africa and elsewhere. These “aliens” have evolved with herds of large animals, including elephants and buffalo and are able to deal with their droppings. One pile of elephant dung was found to contain 48,000 dung beetles which demolished it in about two hours. Many of these, particularly in the genus Onitis, are four or five times the size of our natives and chew through piles of dung in short order. The beetles are well equipped for the task; their strong heads and mouth parts serve as shovel, chopper, digger and rake, i.e. mini earth-working machinery. Dung Beetles have been observed to climb up on top of dung and make ”jerky” movements in a sort of little dance. It is thought that this is how they orient themselves by the sun to find their nest burrows. Recent research has found that they actually navigate by the Milky Way. Especially interesting are the Long-legged Ball Rollers, genus Sisyphus, who make little round balls of dung and use their long hind legs to roll them to their burrows. (Sisyphus was a king in ancient Greek legend condemned by the gods to roll a heavy stone up a steep hill but every time he got to the top the stone would roll down again. Awful job lasting all eternity!) This ball-rolling was already observed by the ancient Egyptians who saw it as a representation of the god Ra rolling the sun around the sky and consequently the Scarab Beetle became a token of veneration. When Dung Beetles process manure and make it available to plants as fertiliser at the root zone, they carry out other environmentally beneficial functions. Much of the carbon dioxide, nitrogen and methane bi-products of manure decomposition are sequestered in the soil rather than released into the atmosphere. Many native plants do not “like” phosphorus but it is essential for pastures and other crops. In fact there is a looming worldwide shortage of this element for fertiliser (also for match heads). Dung Beetles help to recycle
this element and in catchment areas this assists with reducing phosphorus in run-off, reducing the growth of blue-green algae. With their burrowing they turn over the soil and make it much more water holding. We think that next to the tractor, these insects are the most useful “tool” for our agricultural
industry. They have been a highly successful introduction. In fact, at the present time, the CSIRO has two more species of Dung Beetle in quarantine for study before release into the field. Both originate in France. Are they connoisseurs intended to handle the cordon bleu dung from our prime Angus beef?
When I became interested in Dung Beetles I went looking for them on our property but since we started mowing the lawn they have disappeared. There are a few commercial outfits that actually breed and sell them by the thousands to graziers. I tracked one of them down and asked if he would sell me some beetles. He said “How many thousand would you like?” I said I only want six. He said it might take a little while to get 6000 beetles shipped. I said “no, I only want six beetles”. After that sank in he could not have been more accommodating. The beetles arrived by express post two days later with handwritten sheets of information. The numbers are truly stupendous. We are talking well over 60 million tonnes dry weight of dung annually over a quarter of a million hectares.
Pet Grooming Is the wet weather making your pet SMELLY? Call for a warm hydro bath, fluffy towels & blow dry. It will make your pet smell fresh and clean. Eumundi & Noosaville Salons
Ph Desley on 0437 877 703 Eumundi Green
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Gardening Kale – the rogue has turned vogue Matt Popplewell
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ale, with its frilly leaves and rich colours, is the most wanted plant in the veggie patch. Although officially a dark leafy green, it also comes in vibrant purples and whites. But the kale has more than just beauty. It is packed with powerful minerals and fibre and more vitamins that you can possibly push into a convenient multi-vitamin pill. Research suggests that Kale contains phytochemicals like sulfur-containing glucosinolates and isothiocyanates, that aid in the prevention of cancer. The clever fibres in kale assist with absorption and remove DNA damaging chemicals and other nasty toxins that find their way into our bodies. As a member of the brassica family and named open-leafed plants of the cabbage family, they have high amounts of vitamin C, vitamin A and carotenoids. Carotenoids are powerful antioxidants that may support functions of the immune system and lower the risk of cataracts in our eyes. Kale is a superb source of minerals, principally calcium and manganese, both minerals the body requires for many
physiological functions. One cup of the increasingly popular “Kale Smoothie” provides the recommended daily allowance of vitamin K, which is important for healthy blood clotting and maintaining bone mass. So easy to grow? For sure! Full sun, plenty of water and a high nitrogen feed. Only issues can be the dreaded aphid and cabbage white butterflies laying their eggs in the crown of the Kale. Netting with a 30 per cent shade cloth should solve the latter problem; a watchful eye and a drop of organic Pyrethrum will solve the former and as winter approaches, these problems diminish with the heat.
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FREE Heritage Walk of Eumundi As part of the Noosa Longweekend Festival in June we are again providing a Heritage Walk through the Eumundi town centre. Join our volunteer guide to discover the history behind many of our lovely old buildings. Meet at Discover Eumundi on Thursday 20 June at 1pm – the walk will take just over an hour and refreshments will be provided back at Discover Eumundi at the end. All are welcome, no need to book, but if you would like to RSVP it would be appreciated for our catering. To RSVP please phone 5442 8762 or email to manager@discovereumundi.com.au.
Corner Gridley & Memorial Dr • 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
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Build a bug house for beneficial insects Annie Wilson
ost of the insects found in our gardens are either beneficial or benign. They can perform a number of useful jobs in the garden, such as eating other insects, breaking down organic matter and pollinating flowers. If you go out of your way to nurture and protect harmless garden visitors, they can return the favour by keeping pests in check, pollinating your plants, and providing endless garden entertainment. There are three types of beneficial bugs: The pest eaters: In addition to ladybugs, other beneficial insects that help control pest insects include dragonflies, parasitic wasps, hoverflies, damsel and assassin bugs. The decomposers: Centipedes, slaters and ground beetles break down organic matter, helping to release nutrients to garden plants. The pollinators: Bees, moths, butterflies, wasps and beetles can play a role in pollination. Without pollination there would be no pollinatordependent crops like pumpkins, squash, cucumbers, melons, blueberries, apples and nuts.
To encourage a diverse range of insects into your garden, make a simple bug house with just a few materials. To make a box similar to this one, you need: timber offcuts for the frame, screws, a hook, white paint and insect nesting material (like pine cones, seed pods, bamboo, and sticks). Position the house in a area that is dry, such as on a verandah or under an eave and insects will soon be calling it home and helping to make your garden grow.
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Readers’ Photos
ECCO community services
Welcome
Welcome to artists and visitors to this year’s Carnivale. We know you’ll enjoy the talent, the colour, the fun, the community spirit. Please call on a local or go to www.experienceeumundi.com.au or our facebook page for up to the minute info on the body art weekend. We’ve close to 100 volunteers working on every aspect of the weekend’s program. Catch them for a conversation at the competitions or join them at one of the social events.
Congratulations to Wendy and Carin The “best” ideas submitted in the recent streetscaping ideas competition earned $100 shopping vouchers for Carin Vdwal and Wendy Birrell. Thank you to others for your ideas – none will be wasted. Both winning entries focused on public art – theming every day items such as signage, rubbish bins, and benches to create a sense of place and developing a sculpture walk perhaps near the amphitheatre. The latter could be progressed by an annual sculptural prize. There has also been a suggestion to commission an artist to work with school students on art works to be installed on the safety fence around the derelict buildings at the top of town. Watch this space.
Where shall we put our Christmas tree? Some time ago there was a strong push for planting an advanced tree to be Eumundi’s Christmas tree. Our streetscaping project includes a plan for such a tree. We now need your help in coming up with options for locating the tree to best advantage for families and to keep well away from our iconic memorial trees. What’s the solution? Please email your choice of location to gm@eumundicco.com.au by 10 May, include a phone number and say why your location is ideal.
Babette Urban, Eumundi More Readers’ Photos on page 22. Thursday 2 May 2013
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Kim Carver, Eumundi
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Annie Wilson, Eumundi
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“Eumundi Up Close” Over the next couple of months the Green will be looking for photos of Eumundi up close. Perhaps it’s something you see every day but from a new perspective? Or perhaps a little corner of the world that goes unnoticed? It can be anything – animal, vegetable or mineral. Interested? Send high resolution photos to editor@eumundigreen.com.au and we may print them in the magazine.
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