EG 170 of 16 May 2013 by The Green Magazine

Issue 170 – Thursday 16 May 2013

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Thursday 16 May 2013

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Community Diary Tuesday 21 May Eumundi State School P&C Meeting 7pm Eumundi State School Arts building 0407 139 836

umundi is no doubt still recovering from a big Body Art weekend. I noticed many of the volunteers worked the entire weekend, and the preparation for a weekend event is huge! The Green’s volunteer photographers also did an incredible job covering the Carnivale. There are more local events happening over the coming weeks – namely at our schools. Sacha Hamilton-MacLaren editor@eumundigreen.com.au

Fundraiser for Frankie Lee

rankee-Lee’s Hearing Spree Auction is on Saturday 25 May from 6pm. The Michelle Brown Duo will be performing, followed by two auctions. There are currently 71 items worth thousands of dollars on the auction list. Tickets are $10 for an auction bid card and nibbles. There are only 200 tickets being available for sale from TewantinNoosa RSL or 5447 1766.

Saturday 25 May Verrierdale Rural Fire Brigade training 2pm, Fire Brigade depot, Verrierdale Rd next to Verrierdale Community Hall 5471 1645 Wednesday 29 May EHA general meeting 6pm School of the Arts 0407 139 836

 Matchbox artist Civa is off to China with the show  Eumundi now has 15 different places to get a coffee – and that’s on a non-market day!  We drink a lot of coffee  It is wild dog mating season so they are on the move through our area  Apparently there is a “Eumundi Diet”  We should clean out our water tanks more Word on the street got you thinking? Send a letter to editor@ eumundigreencom.au and we may publish your response.

Community suppport expo The Department of Human Services mobile office will be in Eumundi on Tuesday 21 May from 9am to 4pm opposite the Imperial Hotel, Memorial Dr, offering private consultations in a number of services. The staff onboard include; a social worker, a Medicare representative and child support and Australian hearing staff. A number of referrals result from the visits and follow up contact is made for people needing further support.

Thursday 30 May Eumundi Chamber of Commerce (ECC) AGM 5.30pm Fig Tree Restaurant, 86 Memorial Dr 0402 215 560 Sunday 2 June The North Arm Fun Fair 11am−4pm North Arm State School, cnr Fairhill & Yandina Creek Rds 5472 9888

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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:

Victoria Pickford Business Clinic

Dr Lillian Barry Belli Park news

Anthony Everingham Spotlight

Lizzie Shluter Love of acting

Lucy Cloonan Health

Matt Popplewell Wildlife Centre

Kon Hepers

Nature Notes

Annie Wilson Gardening

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 New manager for Imperial

Busiest day of the year

Eumundi’s resident florist Nat Westrep (pictured with Maddy Clewley) said it was a sensational Mother’s Day with orders and sales double on last years. She says, “A big thank you to my beautiful Eumundi town I am as always truly blessed by your support of my flower stall.” Nat says she thinks she sold 180 bouquets with teacups arrangements and posy jars being the first to go!

— Business clinic — Business Clinic – managing Social Media

he Imperial Hotel in Eumundi has officially changed hands this week, heralding a new chapter. The new owners are a team of Eumundi locals, including Michael and Caroline Arnett, owners of the Bohemian Bungalow. New manager Jason Cox (above) is excited about the next chapter for the hotel, and was only too pleased to officially pull the first beer. “We’re committed to honouring the history of this great

old building, and giving this grand old pub some love,” Jason said. “The renovations and structural changes to the hotel will be gradual, so our loyal customers can rest assured the beer will keep flowing! As to the new look and feel, it’ll be a case of ‘watch this space’,” he says. Jason is keen to tap into the creative Eumundi community with a revamped entertainment line-up as well.

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was talking to a friend recently about the different forms of social media he is using to market his new business venture. I have a complete lack of understanding about different media platforms. Sure, I use Facebook but, to be honest, Twitter confuses me, Instagram looks tricky and Pinterest sounds painful. Because I am a “Gen Y”, it is often assumed that I was born with the ability to understand technology. This is not the case. Having said that, I am a supremely efficient “googler” and by listening to my clever friend I’ve learnt a few things about using social media to market a business. Get engaged – It’s not going to go away, so get on board and learn about the major platforms. There are the old warhorses – Facebook, YouTube, Twitter – and new ones popping up all the time. The Fancy may interest Eumundi creatives who want to reach a wider audience. It’s a social photo sharing webstore that allows users to look for products then indicate the level of demand by “fancying” a product. The artist decides the price and The Fancy takes a cut of what the buyer pays. An inexpensive way to test the waters and gain an understanding of what customers want. www.thefancy.com. Be quick – Head off negative reviews and comments by responding quickly and with empathy for the customer. Even if you disagree, avoid a debate about it as these conversations can spiral out of control. It’s best not to fight angry people on the internet. Use variety – Social media is a great way to communicate promotions and new products, however try to avoid bombarding customers with the “hard sell” all the time and mix up your Tweets or status updates with other messages that represent your brand. Watch the clock – As every Uni student in the country will tell you – social media is the ultimate procrastination device. This applies to social media marketing activities too, it is very easy to get distracted, so allocate a set amount of time. This is just the tip of the Social Media iceberg and it is a phenomenon that is constantly growing and changing. It is fun and wise to be part of it from the get go, especially if you need to start reaching people outside your immediate community to market your product. Victoria Pickford

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Business and Community News John’s contribution recognised Lilian Barry Eumundi Tai Chi turns 10

ong time Belli Park local John Goldsbrough recently attended the Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards as a nominee for the Senior Citizen of the Year Award. The ceremony was an opportunity for members of our community to publicly acknowledge the service of volunteers such as John who have made extraordinary contributions to their local community. It was in this capacity that the Belli Hall Committee wished to acknowledge John’s contribution to the Belli Park community, particularly in his role as Vice President of the Belli Community Hall Association for many years. During this time John contributed in numerous ways,

including as Master of Ceremonies at fundraising events, such as the Cancer Council Morning Tea, and as the friendly face that greets guests at the Belli Hall dances held each month for more than 10 years. Attending the ceremony with John were members of the Belli Hall Committee, Neville and Margaret Long, Antonia Hart, and Janene and Peter Habermehl. From left Patricia, Sue, Alf, Inger, Freda, Helen, Cher, practising the fan dance. Alf Newman started tai chi classes in Eumundi at the winery in May 2003. The group recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary with a brunch at the Alfresco Garden Café at Kev and Ken’s. The group, including original members Cher Boyd, Patricia Chapman and Inger Vinogradov, presented Alf with a Buddha. Two years ago the classes moved from the Winery to the Showground and now take place Wednesday morning, 8.30am for 1 1/2 hours. New members are always welcome. pivino@bigpond.com.

ECC AGM nominations

he Eumundi Chamber of Commerce (ECC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at the Fig Tree Restaurant, 86 Memorial Drive, Eumundi on Thursday 30 May at 5.30pm. If you wish to nominate for an executive position for the

management committee of the ECC or for a board position on Eumundi Combined Community Organisation Ltd (ECCO), you need to be a financial member of ECC and you must nominate by 5pm, Thursday 16 May. Contact ECC secretary at ecc@eumundi.info or

0402 215 560 for a nomination form. If you wish to apply for both, you need to complete both areas of the form. The current directors on ECCO Limited representing the Chamber are Barrie Adams and John McCallum and these roles continue until October

when the AGM of ECCO is held. Any new directors would take up their positions from that date. Nominations must be completed correctly and can be posted to P.O. Box 145 Eumundi, Qld, 4562, delivered to the secretary or treasurer, or scanned and emailed.

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SOMETHING FOR KATE Fri 17 May, 8pm, Tickets $40, Book Now! HAYLEA ROSE FUNDRAISER Sat 18 May, 7pm, Tickets $10 Live Band and 70’s Dress Up MICHELLE BROWN Sat 25 May, 2.30pm, Free Show Wednesday Nights – Pot Draw 6:30pm Friday Nights – Meat Raffles + Goose Club, 5.30pm Sunday Arvo – Local’s Stubbies Draw, 3:30pm + Happy Hour

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Community News Wood and craft on show

The talented Cooroora Woodworkers Club showed of their skills and talents during the Cooroy fusion festival. As always the talent of the entries in the woodwork competition was incredible.

Morning Tea in Belli Lillian Barry

elli Hall will again host Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday 23 May at 9.30am. Along with a lovely morning tea there will be fabulous entertainment and raffles including this handmade quilt by Joyce Woods (above) entitled The Great Aussie Tea Party. There will be a “bring and buy” stall and local produce and goods donations are welcome. Raffle tickets available at the door. Belli Hall is located at 1170 Kenilworth Road, Belli Park. For bookings, Margaret 5447 0175.

Police beat Sergeant Martin White

OLICE INVOLVEMENT IN CIVIL DISPUTES: A number of calls for service recently has seen various people in civil disputes trying to involve the police to that person’s benefit (and with the clear intent of causing damage to the other person involved in the dispute). I reiterate that police will not get involved in civil disputes – beyond keeping the peace in certain situations – regarding property matters. Examples of such civil disputes include matters involving residential tenancy, failed business enterprises, breaches of contract, civil torts, marriage breakdowns – including property settlements and child custody – defamation

and slander. Each individual complaint will be assessed on its specific circumstances (and there can be some overlap in certain circumstances) however, as a general rule, if there is no evidence of a breach of the criminal law then police cannot and will not become involved. EUMUNDI POLICE APP: Following the lead from Cooroy police we are in the process of establishing a police link on the Eumundi App. More details will be provided in the near future. That is the wrap for this issue. Stay safe on the roads, be aware of the speed limits and drive to the prevailing weather and traffic conditions.

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Community Corner Come along and meet your Member for Noosa Glen Elmes MP

Listening to you I realise how hectic life is and how you may not be able to meet me at my Electorate Office as your local State Member. That is why I will be coming to you instead. Please drop by, grab a coffee and have a chat. I would like to meet you to understand your issues and views.

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Thursday 16 May 2013

Community News Councillor Rogerson update

he Body Art Carnivale was another huge success and I’d like to congratulate the organisers, volunteers, artists and everyone involved in making this event such a great attraction for visitors to Eumundi – well done. I’ve received a number of requests from concerned parents regarding the installation of a bus stop at 110 Estate. Translink won’t be supplying a shelter for the location so I have been investigating ways that Council might be able to help with the situation. With budget tightening happening at every turn at the moment the best option is likely to be a recycled and refurbished shelter. I’ll keep checking out the options and hopefully will have some news for you soon. Now that the rainy season has passed the condition of rural roads

is an issue I’ve been hearing from people about. I understand that locals who live and travel along dirt and gravel roads are feeling frustrated particularly given the number of potholes across the entire region. It’s going to take many months to complete all the maintenance required and Council is doing all it can with the resources that it has.

Councillor in division 10 Cr Greg Rogerson

News in brief Yoga classes in a yertz for beginners and intermediates are available at Eumundi-Noosa Rd, Mondays and Fridays at 9.30am for a cost of $15. For more information call 0410 499 733.

Verrierdale’s biggest Morning Tea in the Verrierdale Hall on Thursday 23 May will include floral arranging demonstrations by Sue Fingleton, raffles and other goodies. Open early until 1pm.

Computer Coop

Nathan Woodcock

ere’s one for the Mac OSX users amongst you. Capturing all or part of your desktop can be very useful when writing documentation or to send a picture of an error to a helpful friend or support technician. Here are some ways to do it. To capture the entire desktop, press Command-Shift-3. The screen shot will be automatically saved as a PNG file on your desktop. To copy the entire desktop to your clipboard (so you can then paste it into another program ie. an email) press Command-Control-Shift-3. To capture a portion of the desktop, press Command-Shift-4. A crosshair cursor will appear and you can click and drag to select the area you wish to capture. To capture a specific application window, press Command-Shift-4, then press the Spacebar. The cursor will change to a camera, and you can move it around the screen. As you move the cursor over an application window, the window will be highlighted. When you have the cursor over a window you want to capture, just click the mouse button and the screen shot will be saved as a PNG file on your desktop. Add Control to the two shortcuts above to place the screen shot on the clipboard instead of saving it to the desktop. Another method for capturing screen shots in Mac OSX is by using the bundled Apple utility, Grab, located in the Applications > Utilities folder.

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Eumundi Organistations Eumundi organisations: Everything you wanted to know but didn’t know who to ask Judith Pattison

his series is intended to give the community a greater insight into its organisations. It is also an opportunity to demonstrate the contribution these organisations have made to Eumundi and district communities. The first article, (issue 168) provided a chart showing key objectives, people, contact details and the links between the six organisations. A common element between them is that even though some of these groups have been operating and providing community service in one form or another for a number of years – well before the Eumundi markets grew into what they are today – all of them are currently involved in some way with the existing markets, in particular, those markets and the associated car parks operating on public land under arrangements with the Sunshine Coast Council. Any groups associated with markets on private land are outside the scope of these articles. Each organisation has a different history of association. Incorporated

associations established under the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld):  The Eumundi and District Historical Association (EHA)  Eumundi District and Community Association (EDCA)  Eumundi Chamber of Commerce (ECC) Limited by guarantee not-for profit companies incorporated under the Commonwealth Corporations Act 2001:  Eumundi Combined Community Organisation, Ltd (ECCO)  Eumundi Historical Foundation Ltd (EHF)  Original Eumundi Markets Ltd (OEM) Eumundi Combined Community Organisation Ltd (ECCO) is a legal combination of three existing incorporated associations: EHA, EDCA, ECC and put simply, the EHF and OEM were set up to provide more suitable management structures to improve the effectiveness of EHA and to manage what had become a large and complex business operation.

This has become an increasingly common choice for organisations which may start out as incorporated associations, but find that due to changes in their membership and operations, such as the need to employ staff and changed funding arrangements, a public company limited by guarantee is a better structure. Not-for-profit community groups can be unregistered bodies acting under their own rules, e.g. book clubs, mother’s groups. While Eumundi associations in this series began this way, for most organisations the choice is between incorporation and company status: Incorporated associations in Queensland groups must apply for incorporation under the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 and meet stringent criteria including existing status, numbers of members, how managed, including finances and members’ rights. Incorporation provides protection to the management committee from personal liability for the actions of the incorporated

association, provided they are carried out in good faith and due diligence. A company limited by guarantee is incorporated under the Commonwealth Corporations Act and can, by registering once, carry out its activities anywhere in Australia. It can operate as a board rather than management committee. The duties and liability of board members, reporting requirements are more onerous but more flexible than for a committee of management. For some organisations which start out as incorporated associations, the passage of time, growth in activities and membership and the ongoing commercialised nature of their operations (including funding arrangements and the employment of staff), a public company limited by guarantee is a better structure News release, Muccullough Robertson, February 2012. More information can be found at www.legislation.qld.gov.au, www. austlii.edu.au, www.fairtrading.qld. gov.au.

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In the Spotlight ANZAC Day pilgrimage to Port Moresby Anthony Everingham

y father died in New Guinea in December 1942, four months before I was born. It was a very sad time for my mother who was notified by a telegram boy on a pushbike. One can only imagine how devastated she would have been. All my life I have enjoyed stories about my father, his life, his family, and wondered what might have been. Twelve years ago my wife Anne and I visited his grave at Bomana, with my mother for the first time. The cemetery is a magnificent tribute to nearly 4000 war dead. Bomana is rather like an oasis

amongst the hills and valleys in the area. It is a place with an overriding feeling of peace and beauty and is landscaped and maintained by the Australian Government. There are more Australians in this War Cemetery than any other around the world. The hostile nature of Papua New Guinea’s terrain contributed in large measure to the terrible infantry casualties there. Advancing along a narrow front, sometimes literally as wide as a foot track, progress was measured by the speed at which a man could walk. Only through vicious,

close quarter fighting were the Japanese dislodged from their well sited foxholes or bunkers. This Anzac Day, Anne and I and our three children, Amy, Kate and Robert (pictured) visited Bomana. It was a wonderful family experience and an opportunity for our children to get a stronger sense of the grandfather they never knew. The Port Moresby Branch of the RSL made a great effort for us. They provided us with seats at the Dawn Service in the VIP area just behind our Governor General, Quentin Bryce, who was the Guest of Honour.

They also provided a wreath for me to lay in my father’s honour. A moving highlight at the end of the formalities was a flyover by four Australian Blackhawk Helicopters. Following the service, the RSL invited us to their annual Gunshot Breakfast at the Australian High Commission and later in the day there was typical Australian mateship and Two-Up at the Yacht Club. As a family we will all treasure this memorable and emotional pilgrimage. It is now over 70 years since my father died and although I never met him I think of him every day.

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The Doonan service station will be closed for three months for its long anticipated renovations. The new building will feature a 24-hour convenience store and petrol station.

Eileen Walder Finally! I just hope something is done to make it safer when drivers turn in and pull out of there. Tanya Freyling The gorgeous staff need work during renos, if anyone can help? Daisy Kane I liked it just how it was. Like the kooky hacienda style one at Pacific Paradise - that’s now been gentrified - oh but everything must look generic I suppose. Chantelle Black Does that mean they will sell premium after that? Fingers crossed. I’d love to be able to support them. Trina Mary Stanway That servo held all the residents in the area in good stead! Lisa Heathcote Wow not before time. Amber Vanner Hope they don’t put up the fuel price to pay for the renos! Carmel Plant Bit sad to see the tin shed go.

Operating Wednesday Markets for Our Community

You’re invited to join in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea You and your friends, family or workmates are invited to come together, share a cuppa and maybe a treat of your choice and to make a donation to the Cancer Council to help those affected by cancer. Here’ are the details:

Food@Eumundi, top of town, 10am–11am Thursday 23 May If you can’t make it at that time, the donation box will be at Food@Eumundi all day Thursday 23 May. Reservations for a cuppa are welcome but not essential. Ph 5442 7072.

Congratulations to the volunteers and businesses who together have hosted another successful cultural event, the sixth Australian Body Art Carnivale. Best wishes too to the artists and models whose talent is the centre of the weekend’s colour and fun.

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Schools and Community Kids ESS kids celebrate their heritage

Student leader program at North Arm Kelly Edgar, NASS Principal

At the recent Booin Gari Festival at United Synergies in Tewantin, a crew of our Indigenous kids represented Eumundi State School by performing a traditional dance taught to them by Gubbi Gubbi elder Lyndon Davis.

North Arm State School pig racing at country fair At this year’s North Arm Primary School’s fair on Sunday 2 June from 11am at the corner of Yandina Creek and Fairhill Roads, there will be lots of country fun. There’ll be pig racing, the lawn mower challenge, animal nursery, music, market stall, yummy food and lots of rides.

orth Arm State School is proud to shout it has many amazing students in all year levels, but particularly, in the Senior Year 6 and Year 7 classes. Many of those students have already previously been acknowledged by receiving leadership positions including School Captain, Sporting Team Captain and Student Council Captains. However that created a problem. There were just so many more wonderful senior students at the school, who really deserved to be acknowledged for their great leadership skills. At North Arm State School, the students are taught that “Leadership is any action I take to make my school, community or world a better place” and “Leaders can come from anywhere”. Therefore, the school has introduced its new student leader program this year that allows for all Year 6 and 7 students to apply

for a leadership position and demonstrate their leadership. Students are buzzing with excitement about the chance to show off their skills; organising lunchtime clubs for younger students, helping out with the Students with Disabilities program, volunteering their services at the school tuckshop, library and office at lunchtimes – just a few of their innovative ideas.

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Schools and Community Kids A love of acting and singing Lizzie Schluter, GSLC student, from Doonan

What is your favourite subject at school? I really love Drama because I know I can act as crazy as I want to be. I spend nearly every afternoon doing some sort of commitment – Dancing, Jazz Band, Drama Rehearsal or Orchestra – and of course chilling with my friends. Have you always liked singing and acting? I have been performing to friends and parents since I was three years old. My life is completely filled with singing especially from singing in the car to singing on the stage. Now I’m getting very excited to be performing in front of hundreds of people. What role are you playing in your school’s production of The Sound of Music? I’m playing the role of Maria Rainer, who is hoping to become a nun. She is cheeky and playful so she is always finding herself in trouble. This leads to her taking a break from her life at the Abbey and she is sent to be a governess to Captain Von Trapp’s seven children. Do you get nervous before a performance? Yes, definitely! I’m having nervous dreams. Although it’s the nerves that make me extra pumped and excited to make my performance even better.

What are your dreams after finishing school? I would love to travel around the world and then go to university and study music and drama. The Good Shepherd performance of The Sound of Music at Noosaville SS Hall is on Friday the 31 May; matinee on Saturday 1 June, and 7pm the same night. Tickets are available from Admin Office 5455 8600.

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umundi State School year one’s recently took an excursion to Kenilworth to go on the Fig Tree walk, have a picnic and play in the incredible park and eat ice cream from the Kenilworth Cheese Factory. It was a lovely chance for kids, parents,teachers and bus drivers to enjoy our lovely region together. Photos thanks to Lesley Brennan.

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colourful crowd opened the Body Art weekend at a cocktail party at the funky Bohemian Bungalow on Friday night. The winner of last year’s Brush and Sponge category Nina Neher (Nina M) worked her magic on guests, creating her beautiful brand of body artwork ready for the weekend. We imagine a few body parts might have skipped the shower until Monday. Photos thanks to Greyrose Photography.

aturday night’s event at the School of Arts saw a capacity crowd of 150 watch the local speed body painting competition using local models. Groover’s Dubba Ray played and there was an auction and raffles. Best fancy dressed table was the cricketers and their wags who not only dressed the part but stayed in role all night.

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he atmosphere at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Australian Body Art Carnivale was vibrant and relaxed. On both days brief showers failed to dampen the competitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sunny enthusiasm or keep away a healthy crowd of people, media and photographers. The weekend saw some stunning artworks created on bodies and car bonnets, fashion and faces. The kids got involved too, creating miniature body art with dolls for their own competition. Music, food, street performers and friendly volunteers added to the fantastic vibe. Photos thanks to Fran Maguire, Alain Bouvier and Maddison Tickner.

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What's in the Spotlight Floating Land Festival Join artists from across the globe at the 2013 Floating Land Festival at Boreen Point from Friday 31 May – Sunday 9 June. The festival is one of Australia’s premier green art events and features sculptural installations, dance, music, theatre, the written and spoken word. Details are at www.oatingland.org.au

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Brush & Sponge / People’s Choice Anke Catesby

Airbrush: Anna Quintero

Artists and arts workers are invited to apply to the current minor round of the Regional Arts Development Fund, a council and Arts Queensland partnership. This funding can assist artists to develop their skills, helping to develop the region’s art industry. Visit council’s website for details and to apply online.

Nominate now for the ‘Glossies’ Nominations for the 2013 Living Smart Glossies Awards close on Friday 24 May. Be recognised for your commitment to sustainable practices at work, at home or in the community. Categories include sustainable building design, edible landscaping, business eco-efciencies, greening the arts plus more. Visit council’s website for details and to nominate.

Green June is just around the corner

Special effects: Jin Hyun Yong

Face painting: Lauren Edmonds

A month of eco-focused festivals, events and activities is just around the corner! Learn how to reduce your environmental footprint for a more sustainable future during Green June. More than 20 events and activities will be packed into the 30-day celebration. Visit Green June on council’s website for details.

Soundmakers Symposium If you're passionate about music and hand crafted timber, the Soundmakers Symposium at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre from 30 May to 1 June is a must see. Visit council’s gallery website or call 5454 9050 to book for artist talks, music sessions, workshops and visual installation experiences.

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Wearable Art: Julie Johnson

Council is reviewing some of the local laws adopted in January 2012 and you are invited to have your say on the proposed changes. Visit council’s website, or a customer contact centre close to you, for further information and to make your submission. Submissions close 31 May.

Attract more wildlife to your backyard Do you want to attract more wildlife to your backyard? During Green June council is offering full and half day workshops to help you get the tools and resources to create your own urban jungle to attract more wildlife. Visit the Green June page on council’s website for details and to book.

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am 24 May, Nambour Car bonnet: Tamera Dowling Show & Shine Chris Stanley

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Theatre and Arts Library Story Time happening across Indee Theatre News John Burls, playwright and director Australia

ocal kids are invited celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime with children across Australia at 11am on Wednesday 22 May at libraries across the Coast. Community Programs Portfolio Cr Jenny McKay said, “The Wrong Book will be read at exactly the same time at libraries, schools, bookshops and child care centres throughout Australia. “In 2012 over 380,000 children at over 2000 locations across Australia took part in National Simultaneous Storytime reading the book The Very Cranky Bear,” she said.

Children are encouraged to come dressed up in their favourite book character. For further information call 1300 LIBRARY (1300 542 727).

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oundmakers Symposium is a superb exhibition of wind and stringed instruments celebrating the remarkable diversity and skill of Sunshine Coast instrument makers as well as the significance of the timber and music industries in the heritage and the development of the region. All are welcome to attend the official opening of Soundmakers Symposium at

6pm on Wednesday 29 May and be entertained by the Bamboo Rockets playing Vern Gibson’s assemblage of “scrap” instruments made from fence-posts, oil cans and suitcases, drum sets and guitars. For more information www. galleries.sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au/sitePage.cfm?code=exhibitionsoundmakers or call the Butter Factory 5454 9050.

hree years ago The Indee presented a Saturday evening recital by the 5th Avenue Quintet. Whilst they were generally unknown to locals, we nonetheless attracted a good house, which was very rewarding. The crowd reaction was terrific. Letters appeared in local papers in praise of the recital and one in particular that was seen in Eumundi Green from Chris Hartley summed it up. To para-phrase (from memory) Chris wrote that she’d first thought she wouldn’t bother attending but then changed her mind for what was a tremendously entertaining night. She was so glad that she made the effort. Since then the group has gone on to attract a following and changed its name to the Elyseum Ensemble. A standard wind quintet consists of oboe, flute, clarinet, horn and bassoon, however the Elysium quintet is far from the average chamber group. The five members are all freelance musicians and perform with QLD Symphony Orchestra, QLD Pops Orchestra, Camerata of St Johns and Sinfonia of St Andrews as well as others.

entitled Together The Elysium Ensemble presents a program Enjoy a musical 2pm. at June 9 Again on Sunday afternoon th ry. Centu 20 the to ue journey from Baroq included. Book Tickets $25, conc $23 and afternoon tea is ivetheatre.com undil .eum www or 8200 5472 one early for this

SUNDAY gigs AT THE BOHO HARII BANDHU Popular Coast singer-songwriter Harii brings his mystical World Music to the Boho. Come for a afternoon of jazz, folk & funk with Indian, African & Latin overtones. A true entertainer.

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MICHAEL MORGAN Singer-songwriter Michael revs up the house with his unique raw growl. This 19yo winner of the 2012 Noosa Jazz Festival Star Search Competition is a star in the making.

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The Elyseum Ensemble- Together Again.

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Eumundi Food From Harvest to Feast Words Fran Maguire. Photos Di Harris.

Ingredients 500g green beans 3 handfuls prepared sorrel (pull the stalks away from leaves) 150ml macadamia oil ½ medium onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced

Method Top and blanch beans in boiling water, refresh in iced water. Strain and pull apart lengthwise, reserve. Warm the oil in a pan, add onion and garlic. Cook for a few minutes on low. Cover, set aside for 10 minutes. Put back on heat, add sorrel, stir until it wilts. Add the beans and warm through.

hen you bring together a renowned organic gardener and a wellknown local chef, you have the perfect ingredients for all that’s good and local. That’s what happens when gardener Leonie Shanahan, well-known on the Coast from her Edible School Gardens, and Max Porter of Native Sun Cuisine collaborate to present Harvest, Garden and Create a Feast workshops. When Leonie was unable to obtain funding for her school gardens projects she realised she needed to diversify. “Friends would comment on the work I’d done on my Cooroibah property,” she says. “I’d experimented with growing, I love learning, and I wanted to make my property work. I realised I had something to teach people and decided to run organic gardening workshops.” Leonie’s driver is healthy eating, which she says starts in the soil. “It’s about getting the message out that rather than ‘think convenience’, growing and eating your own food has long term benefits for health.” Leonie came to the conclusion that she couldn’t just run two gardening workshops per month and introduced other aspects and people – enter Max Porter. They had worked together in the schools program and Leonie admires his philosophies of wanting to know the source of food and the ethos of the growers and producers, his deep knowledge of food and that he’s simply good fun. “He adds in important hints and information about the ingredients and how to get the best value from any food,” she says. In his vegetable menus called “Vegi-Might”, as with all his work, Max employs “what tradition tells us and an awareness of clean food”, treating his ingredients, whatever they are, with respect through the entire preparation process. Leonie recalls a great compliment they received: “You are both very giving and don’t hold back on your knowledge, it is shared!” For Leonie that’s what it’s about. The good word is spreading and Leonie is surprised and delighted that she and Max have been invited to run a gardening and cooking demonstration at the World Environment Day Festival at the University of the Sunshine Coast on 9 June. Leonie starts the workshops in her garden where the participants “get grubby” harvesting the food needed for Max’s seasonal menu. “I cover the best methods for growing and harvesting so that the plants keep giving,” Leonie says. “We discuss seasonal crops, the what, how and why of planting and companion plants.” Harvesting done and with baskets full of fresh produce, the workshop members move into the kitchen to create a vegetarian feast to celebrate together. Max has kindly shared two of his “Vegi-Might” recipes that make the most of local seasonal ingredients. www.edibleschoolgardens.com.au Facebook: Edible School Gardens www.nativesunfood.com Facebook: Max’s Native Sun Cuisine www.diharrisphotographic.viewbook.com/album/vegimight#8 Thursday 16 May 2013

Ingredients Breadcrumbs of 8 slices gluten free bread, crusts removed 1 beaten organic egg 1 cup cooked, mashed pumpkin 250ml cream 3 whole organic eggs Freshly ground nutmeg ½ cup pecan nuts, chopped ½ bunch garlic chives, chopped

Method Mix breadcrumbs and 1 beaten egg together. Lightly oil small muffin pan. Squeeze in the bread mix and press to form a shell (be patient). Prebake shells at 180C for 15 minutes. Mix the pumpkin with the rest of the ingredients. Spoon into the prepared tart shells. Return to the oven for a further 15 minutes.

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Health Matters Cervical Screening Program Are you up to date with your Pap smear? If you are between the age of 18 years and 70 years you should have regular Pap smears. We have female doctors who provide this service for you. If you require further information regarding this service please give us a call. Alternatively, you may access information on the National Cervical Screening Program on the Department of Health and Ageing website.

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Environment and Outdoors The latest from the Wildlife Centre Matt Popplewell

ecently we received a ground parrot that had been rescued by one of the Noosa Northshore rangers. She’s a gorgeous bird but has suffered a broken bone in her wing and time will tell if she is able to make a full recovery and be returned to the wild. If not, being an endangered species, she will be kept in permanent care for breeding. The Ground Parrot is also known as the Swamp Parrot or Buttongrass Parrot. It is a small, extremely shy bird and is not usually seen unless flushed out from cover or injured. It has a bright grass-green with black and yellow markings and a prominent pale yellow wing bar. The tail is handsomely long, graceful and barred with yellow and it has a small red band on the lower forehead. The Ground Parrot is very distinctive due to its size and markings, but when singing, can be confused with the vocal chords of the Tawny-crowned Honeyeater. This species is found in isolated populations along the east coast from south-east coastal Queensland and in patches in north-east and southern New South Wales. It is also found in coastal areas of Gippsland in

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Victoria and Tasmania. The Ground Parrot lives mainly in sedgeland or on button-grass plains and in our case; the heathland of Noosa Northshore. It feeds on the ground, eating seeds of sedges, grasses and perennial plants. They cleverly construct a shallow bowl of a nest using fine sticks and grass under low shrubs. As with so many ground dwelling birds, humans have endangered ground parrots by clearing their habitat and altering the balance of forest fires. This has led to a decline in the population. Both the eastern and western subspecies are listed as endangered and vulnerable. Although we never like to see any bird arrive injured at our centre, we take some comfort in the fact we can at least do our best to keep this most beautiful and endangered bird in our heads and in our hearts.

local environment. “Over 70 per cent of the invasive environmental weeds in South East Queensland are actually escaped garden weeds,” he explained. “Everyone has a role to play in looking after our environment and removing weeds from the garden and replacing them with native trees is one great way to make a positive contribution.”

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he “War on Weeds” is taking place throughout May, as residents swap weeds from their gardens for free native trees. Community Programs Portfolio Cr Jenny McKay said the weed swaps were underway and would occur at 37 different locations over the next few weeks. “The ‘War on Weeds’ is part of Council’s Community Nature Conservation program that assists local volunteer groups in their work restoring bush land, wetlands, coastal foreshores and waterways projects across the Sunshine Coast,” she said. “It represents an ongoing partnership between Council and the community in protecting and enhancing biodiversity on Council owned land at the local level through actively involving and engaging volunteers in habitat restoration. “Around 750 volunteers will be undertaking ‘working bees’ at the various weed swap sites across the region and providing useful advice to residents who turn up to swap their weeds for native trees.” Environment Portfolio Cr Tony Wellington said the “War on Weeds” was a fantastic opportunity for residents to play an active role in improving their

ur brigade is always looking for fit committed people willing to join the team. Equipment and ongoing training is provided. As a Rural Fire Service volunteer, you will wear hot, heavy, often smelly, unflattering clothing, work in a noisy, hot, smoky, and sometimes confronting environment, and drag heavy hoses through the bush to the point of exhaustion. Not your cup of tea? Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it! 34,000 Rural Fire Service Qld volunteers can’t all be wrong. The Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade trains on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays at 7pm. Contact First Officer Ian on 5442 7900 for more info.

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umundi Green contributors Ed and Cher Boyd came across a bird, apparently stunned, on a footpath at Eumundi. Indications were that it had flown into a window. It was an extremely hot and dry day; the bird – a kingfisher – was “panting” and obviously in distress. Placed in a shady bush and lightly sprinkled with cool water the bird made a quick recovery and, to Ed and Cher’s delight, flew off. From Ed’s photograph we could tell it was a Forest Kingfisher, the absence of conspicuous white patches in front of the eyes showed that it was a sub-adult. But at this age it also had some of the colouration of the Azure Kingfisher e.g. a pale buff breast but the beak was definitely not

long enough. Forest Kingfishers, Todiramphus macleayii are the third largest Australian kingfishers after the Laughing and Bluewinged Kookaburras. The genus name Todiramphus means “with a beak like a tody” and todies are a Caribbean bird like a plump little kingfisher. Macleay was an ornithologist. Forest Kingfishers’ usual habitat is the coastal forests (not rainforests) and woodlands in a narrow belt from northern NSW up the east coast of Queensland. It is interesting that some birds are migratory while others remain through the winter. We have a pair arriving on our property in late October every year. They raise two consecutive sets of twins and are gone by March, along with their young. We notice

that another pair further down our road stays over the cold months, as does a pair in the next street. Why do “ours” migrate to north Queensland or New Guinea but these neighbouring ones do not? We are actually glad to see them go because while they are here they are tyrannical and no other bird is safe from their swift attacks during which they give their shrill staccato battle-cry. Willie Wagtails are especially persecuted and have learnt to stay away in summer. We are also not too pleased with them decimating our lawn and garden skink population but to be fair they also remove a lot of insect pests. They have amazing eyesight and pounce down from a perch on prey as far as 60 or 70

metres away, always over land, never over our dam. The name “kingfisher” does not seem apt. Every year they nest in the same disused termite mound high up in a tree. If a termite mound does not have a suitable hole, several species of kingfishers are known to fly repeatedly beak first into the mound until a suitable opening is made. Occasionally this head-butting results in death from a broken neck. This reckless approach might explain why kingfishers so commonly fly into windows, as did the one found by Ed and Cher. We have had to pick “ours” up quite a few times after they have knocked themselves out against our glass while doing a bit of “window shopping”.

My Tree Book Many of you may remember our very popular My Tree Photographic Competition held in 2012 and some of you may even have entered. There were some great photos of people’s favourite Sunshine Coast trees and each one included a short story on why. We still have a display at Discover Eumundi of all the entries and enlargements of the winning ones if you need to refresh your memories. Soon we will be launching a full colour book of all the photos and stories from 2012 which will be available to buy from us and online. More details soon at www.mytreesunshinecoast.com and you can go there to register your interest in the book and receive updates.

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Gardening Garden jobs for the last weeks of autumn Annie Wilson

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utumn is a gorgeous time for gardening, and there is always lots to do. The pruning secateurs get a real workout tidying perennials, getting rid of dead wood and cutting back vines. There are three mains reasons for pruning. The first is to remove dead or diseased wood, the second is to promote more flowering and fruit, and the third is to have a shapely, attractive plant. Pruning also stimulates new growth. A chemical is contained in each terminal bud, or leader and once removed it allows the buds below to break, producing a much bushier plant. As arule of thumb when pruning, don’t cut more than a third off a plant. Be sure not to make the mistake of pruning back everything in the garden; if you do, you might miss spring blossoms. A Wisteria, for example, has already set its spring buds - look for the flowering spur and leave it because pruning that means missing its spring flush. When pruning always use sharp tools; if the cut is torn or bruised

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the healing process will be slower. To stop the spread of disease from one plant to another, always dip tools and secateurs in bleach or disinfectant and wipe them before moving onto the next plant. Autumn is also a good time to feed the lawn. The growth of grass slows down with cooler nights, but the roots are still growing well because the soil is still warm. Use a slow release lawn food to develop a strong root system and thicker grass. If your lawn is old, take a pH test. Old lawns are often acidic and can be corrected with an application of lime. Where paths or thoroughfares become compacted and the grass does not grow, it is usually due to poor aeration. That means grabbing a pitchfork, jabbing it in and loosening the ground. Another technique is to strap on aerating shoes and walk over the lawn. You might also need to add lawn seed. Use lawn seed over any kikuyu, couch or buffalo lawn. You should end up with a lush green cover over winter.

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Recently driver Bob Mitchell and the community bus played an important shuttle role in the Rotary Youth Driver Awareness education program at the House with No Steps at Doonan. The program aims to reduce death and injury amongst young people and has been developed in consultation with the police, transport and road safety authorities. Each year over 5000 16-17 year old Queensland students undergo the program, at a time in their life when they are learning to drive, or riding in cars driven by peers. Rotary and the authorities are keen to change the statistics that currently show that people aged 17-25 years make up 26% of all road deaths but represent less than 15% of the population.

Upgrade of directional signage in Eumundi Sunshine Coast Council is updating and upgrading directional signage in Eumundi over the next month or two. The changes are intended to remove obsolete Main Roads signs and to improve traffic management and access to car parks. Before commencing the work, Council is seeking community feedback on this upgrade design. A copy of the draft design document “Eumundi Parking Sign Upgrade” may be found on the home page of www.eumundicco.com.au. Emailed feedback from individuals or organisations is welcome and should be sent to gm@eumundicco.com.au by 9am Monday 20 May. The feedback will be provided to Council staff to assist in finalising the design project.

Our volunteers are true blue Raylene Brown volunteers each month to enter the names of entrants in the car park lucky draw into a data base used to email Experience Eumundi promotional information to visitors. Raylene has also spent hundreds of hours volunteering in support of the Australian Body Art Carnivale over the last few years. Thank you to Raylene and many volunteers like her whose efforts create the special spirit of Eumundi. Volunteer Raylene Brown drawing out Lismore’s James Beard’s lucky entry for the month of April for a $50 market shopping voucher.

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