Issue 177 – Wednesday 21 August 2013
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In a move to encourage more visitors and CBD business seven days a week for the township, Eumundi can now offer overnight stays to visiting recreational vehicles (RV). Div 10 Cr Greg Rogerson (front right), along with Eumundi Combined Community Organisation Ltd (ECCO) directors (from back left) John McCallum, Barrie Adams and Terry Lawrence oversee ECCO Chairman Louis Formosa signing the lease. For more details about the new facility turn to page 6. Photo thanks to Wendy Birrell.
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Editor's Word on the street is... Desk There are lots of exciting endeavours happening in and around Eumundi - and more planned for spring and summer. The RV park opens up our town to grey nomads and driving tourists staying here, local artists are busy working on exhibitions, the gardeners are getting itchy to plant and our local swimming club has had an amazing win. I've heard whispers of a few secret squirrel projects that will add to the town's vibrancy too. We also have movies under the stars; music in the pubs, cafes and the amphitheatre; Arts in Action at ESS - as well as the All Well and Good day to look forward to. For now perhaps, a little time to prepare the house, garden, body and head for the fun that is to come.
Sacha Hamilton-MacLaren editor@eumundigreen.com.au
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Community Diary Friday 23 August 7.15am Eumundi Chamber of Commerce summit Alfresco’s Garden Café 1381 Noosa-Eumundi Rd Eumundi. 0402 215 560 Sunday 1 September Fathers Day
Serenity Peak, Ceylon Ridge, Eerwah Vale. Photo thanks to Andrew Cherry
Free family friendly monthly movies start next month at Eumundi’s amphitheatre There’s a lot of change planned for Eumundi’s CBD The community garden’s request for land beside the scout hall continues to be a challenge A pet cow went missing on Range Rd but was found safe and sound
New directors wanted for Eumundi foundation
Eumundi & District Historical Association Inc.
The Eumundi Historical Foundation is on Serv ty ing the Communi the lookout for two extra directors for the board of its not for profit public company. The company manages the School of Arts and Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre and has the pre-eminent community role of maintaining and preserving for the next generation the heritage icons of Eumundi and district. The board meets up to six times per year. secretary@eumundihistoricalassn.org or 0402 215 560.
Tuesday 3 September Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade training 7pm Fire Station Napier Rd, Eumundi. 0408 992 139 Thursday 5 September EDV Residents Group Annual general meeting 10.30am School of Arts Memorial Dr, Eumundi. 5442 7859 Saturday 7 September Belli's Old-time Dance 7.30pm Belli Hall 1170 Kenilworth Rd Belli Park. 5447 0175 Tuesday 10 September The Belli Community Hall Assoc. AGM 7.30pm Belli Hall 1170 Kenilworth Rd Belli Park. 5447 0175 Saturday 14 September All Well & Good day Eumundi Markets 8am – 2pm
ECCO thanks the volunteers who contributed over 100 hours production, collation and delivery work for the last issue of Eumundi Green, including:
Nathan Woodcock
Blair Doran
Judith Pattison
Oddbjorn "Lud" Ludvigson Ross Clarke Swim club
Eumundi conservation park Water saving
Babette Urban
Matt Popplewell
Rhana Harrison
Nic Makim
Hugo Lemar
Celeste Cockram
Lateisha Hurst
Janelle Henderson
Anthony Napier
Annie Wilson
Wendy Birrell
Computer Coop
Health
Police Beat
What I love
Book review
Extension program
Extension program
Reader’s Photos
NN Reader’s photos
Gardening
Gardening
Eumundi Food
Eumundi Heritage
Subeditors: Judi Pattison. Proofreaders: Debbie Gleason, Alice Jones, Hamish Cameron. Designer: Rhana Harrison.
Deadline for issue out Wed 4 September for advertising is before NOON Thurs 29 August Published by Eumundi Combined Community Organisation Ltd ● ACN 133 941 278 ● www.eumundicco.com.au For advertising rates and requirements please go to www.eumundigreen.com.au or phone 0400 707 778. Accounts: email accounts@eumundicco.com.au or phone 0413 199 766. A yearly subscription is $50 posted. Please phone us for local delivery points or to attend to any delivery requirements. Eumundi Green: taking the essence of Eumundi to the world 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 Centres. This magazine is printed on 100 per cent environmentally friendly, Australian grown and made Grange Offsett paper, except the cover which is printed on Impress Gloss paper which is also environmentally friendly. www.australianpaper.com.au/ 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 authorising 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 artisan on Memorial Dr.
Love has come to town
Experienced artisan of handmade leather goods, Paul McCaul (left) has moved into Memorial Dr. To celebrate, Paul is offering five percent discount on presentation of this article.
Love Real Estate moved their main off ice onto Memorial Dr last week. Jonathan (pictured) and Amanda Bouzanquet say they are very happy to be in Eumundi’s café strip.
New recruit at pharmacy
Hemp hut re-invented The Hemp Hut is now operating as a stall at the Original Eumundi Market. Owner Martine says she’ll be focusing on menswear as there's not much available currently.
New pharmacist Stephanie Bowen joins the Eumundi team. A Cooroy local, Stephanie comes from Kenmart in Nambour where she worked for the past 10 years. Stephanie is also pharmacist Doug’s sister in-law.
This year’s Noosa Outrigger Corporate Challenge
will be held on Sunday 22 September at Noosa Woods Hastings St, Noosa from 9am till 3pm. The event is open to people from local organisations and will involve over 200 paddlers, in teams of five to eight. It’s a great opportunity to enhance team skills while having fun. $200 per team. Closing date for registration is 15 September.
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Community News Eumundi & District Community Assn Inc
Operating Wednesday Markets for Our Community
EDCA is pleased to again support the vital work of Eumundi Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre by a donation of $2500 to assist with operational costs for the next few months. We salute the vision and work of founder Gill Brownhill and congratulate the volunteers on what is a remarkable service in the rehabilitation of animals and birds and their return to the wild whenever this is possible.
Congratulations to our Eumundi netballers Eumighty Eumundi and Eubeauties Division 2 and 5 Teams were both top of the ladder in the area’s Saturday competition for their age group. Congratulations on a great result. The two teams will play in the grand finals on Saturday 24 August. Best of luck Eumundi!
EDCA stall holders at your service on the terraces opposite Eumundi Post Office on Wednesdays.
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Tuesday night TRADITIONAL ITALIAN FARE Wednesday night SCHNITZELS Thursday night ROAST - TWO CHOICES
ENTERTAINMENT Sat 24 Aug Smokin Mirrors FREE SHOW from 2.30pm Sat 31 Aug Jack Carty $1500 Friday 13 Sept Black is Black Fundraiser • Mad World Blues Band from Brissy $1000 DRESS UP TIME AGAIN
Special Fathers Day Lunch Sun 1 Sept, 11.30am - 2.00pm
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Community News Eumundi strengthened as tourist destination Joyce Turnbull Approval was finalised last week by Sunshine Coast Council allowing the establishment of Eumundi RV Stop Over for up to 20 vehicles per night in the Eumundi CBD. Chairman of Eumundi Combined Community Organisation Ltd (ECCO) Louis Formosa signed the Council endorsed amendment of the lease of land used for car parking on the corner of Napier Rd and Albert St to permit overnight stays. ECCO directors Terry Lawrence and John McCallum have championed this project and are thrilled it has now come to fruition. Cr Rogerson has also played a leading role in achieving this boost for tourism. Over the next couple of months a BBQ area will be established and a new amenities block, designed by local architect firm Swell Architects, will be constructed. The amenities block project represents a significant investment of community dollars
targeted to assist market goers and encourage more seven day a week trade. Eumundi Historical Assn has donated a gas fired BBQ and there will be a covered area with picnic tables and chairs. ECCO are installing a dump point unit, part of the network of dump points across Australia. The provision of dump points is a toursim development championed by Tourism Queensland, Kea Campers and the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA). The CMCA club has over 60,000 members and has been very keen to help ECCO establish an in-town RV Stop. CMCA Research shows that attending markets is high on the list of preferences of their members and visitors will embrace the vibrancy of this market town. Eumundi has already been added to RV drive itineraries. ECCO confirmed overnighters will pay $10 per night for their space (roughly the equivalent
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to two car spaces) making it a similar deal for all visitors as day trippers pay $5 for all day market car parking. ECCO has commenced a project to expand the number of car spaces in the main car park by repairing overgrown areas along the perimeters starting with the area near the Albert St entrance. It is expected that by the end of October an extra 30 car spaces will have been created. More will
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also be added as funds permit. ECCO’s research has shown that grey nomads and international driving travelers love to immerse themselves in communities and meet locals in their cafes, pubs and shops and to be in a nearby safe, quiet and comfortable location. The new RV Stop will now provide these travelers with the option to come and stay in Eumundi.
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All we need is a list of your medications and what times they are taken and we can pack a Webster-pak for you. For those who find it difficult to get out we can deliver on a Friday. Webster-pak- Why it works Provides a visible reminder to take medication Easy to check if medication has been taken Sealed and secure to prevent spills or mix-ups Suitable for all age groups
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Community News Eumundi team wins swim club of the year Oddbjorn “Lud” Ludvigsen Pres. Eumundi District Swimming Club The kids, parents and coaches of Eumundi and district’s swimming club are ecstatic at winning best Club for the 2012/13 season at the Wide Bay Swimming Assoc Presentation last week. Other competing clubs have close to 100 swimmers and Eumundi have a dozen regular kids, so it's an incredible achievement from the whole team. At last weekend's Wide Bay Regional Swimming Assoc presentation dinner held at Hervey Bay, our little Eumundi District Swim Club won a number of awards including the prestigious Swim Club of the Year, the Club Division Award and Abby Templeton won the President's Sportsperson Achiever of the Year. For a small and very young club our swimmers have done extremely well competing against so many larger and better established clubs like Bundaberg and Caloundra. The Eumundi kids have always presented themselves as a happy and cohesive bunch and great ambassadors of our town. Coach and team manager Richard McLean has strived to do well whilst maintaining the highest degree of sportsmanship. A big thank you also goes to Eumundi Historical Society and Eumundi Pharmacy who helped the team to look the part by sponsoring our swim caps and shirts throughout the year.
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Police beat Blair Doran Crime rates within Eumundi Division have steadily deceased over the past few months. People are becoming more vigilant about securing their property and more members of the community are greatly assisting us by reporting suspicious behaviour. We have, however, had a locked vehicle damaged in the driveway of the Solar Panel shop. The persons responsible have smashed the window and caused damage to the side of the vehicle. We are currently investigating these matters and are very interested to hear from anyone with information that might help identify the offenders. On a traffic note we are continuing with our drink driving and speeding campaign and it is disappointing that we are still detecting motorists drink driving and speeding excessively. The message has been around for some time that we have no tolerance for this in Eumundi. As the year progresses, and we move towards the warmer and busier months of the year, enforcement in this area will increase. We are always happy to hear from people who have knowledge of drink drivers and I can assure you that this information is treated confidentially and every piece of information is acted on in an effort to keep our roads safe. If anyone has any information in relation to any of these matters please, contact us at Eumundi Police Station on 54428222.
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Your Say What you’re saying on Facebook LOCAL TRAFFIC ISSUES andrew Cunningham Regarding the intersection of Memorial Dr and Caplick Way. Several times a day I have to turn right from Caplick Way north along Memorial Dr and I am amazed at the amount of confusion from drivers coming from the southern end of Memorial Dr (ie the main street) and into Caplick Way (ie past the school) at least once per day I have drivers stop and want to give way to me turning across in front on them. I'm not sure if they think it’s a roundabout or they are just being kind but… if an accident happened I would be in the wrong. As far as I (a professional driver) can tell, through traffic going from the main street to the school has right of way. Traffic coming from the school and turning up Memorial Dr toward Cooroy has to give way. I can't understand how people see that traffic going from Caplick
Way and turning up Memorial Drive toward Cooroy would have right of way over traffic coming from the main street unless it was a roundabout, which it isn't. I would love to here the local police's view on it. Peter tanner. Well said mate. I have another issue there. If people drive on the main street that is from the shops then go to Cooroy, use your bloody left indicator, you are turning left off the main street. susie dodd Wasn't there talk of closing Memorial Ave on market days but the shop/cafe owners thought they would lose out on business? It would certainly be a lot safer I reckon. The issue of Caplick Way has been going on for years and the school P & C have been trying to get a crossing through council but to no avail. It will take a serious accident before anything changes sadly.
think Memorial Drive is shut for their enjoyment. Maybe it would be safer if it was? And parking for the school on Wednesday's is chaotic. alice Jones I agree with the 'use your indicators' comments - its fairly simple! A point I would like to raise is that many drivers (local and market traffic), drive way too fast up and down Etheridge St (becomes Crescent Rd). There is a huge amount of foot traffic up and down this street on market days, with no footpath and cars negotiating carparks along one side. I think we need some speed bumps up this hill.
Kate rush What about the stupid traffic arrangement at the intersection of Myall Street near the railway bridge overpass at Cooroy. I have had so many drivers trying to drive into me as I drive shana Flanagan I personally over the bridge into Cooroy see lots of issues with cars and towards the roundabout. pedestrians on market days. I All because a car turning have talked to many locals who left onto Myall St heading really only think its a matter of time before someone is seriously towards Bruce Highway is giving way to them. So many hurt, or even worse killed. daft drivers out there. Visitors to the market seem to
Coast to host to Special Olympics State Games The first Queensland Special Olympics State Games are coming to the Sunshine Coast and the organisation is calling for volunteers to help out across the events. Tourism, Sport and Major Events Portfolio Councillor Jason O’Pray said council was proud to sponsor the State Games, which will be held across the region from 31 August to 8 September. “We expect around 3000 people to be involved in the Games, including around 700 athletes, over 2000 spectators and up to 250 volunteers,” Cr O’Pray said Special Olympic Queensland Chairman Greg Bartley said the organisation needed volunteers across a wide range of disciplines to help at the Games. “Our volunteer pool is dedicated and diverse, but we are always looking for extra help,” Mr Bartley said. There are many opportunities to volunteer available, including event work, administration, coaching, photography and roles for medical personnel and people with first-aid training. To volunteer 3420 5761 or info.qld@ specialolympicsregion.com.au .
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Peter Bland Presents The Lucky Life Formula: How to ascend the financial summit, 7pm Monday 26 August, Eumundi CWA hall, Memorial Dr, Eumundi. $25 ticket price will be donated to Eumundi State School. RSVP Manuela 0416 098 112 or admin@eumundiss.eq.edu.au ........................................................... Acclaimed solo pianist Amber Hammond benefit concert for Queensland Koala Crusaders (QKC), Saturday 7 September. The event is timed to coincide with Save the Koala Month. Supported by Noosa Pengari Steiner School. Tickets $25. www.koalacrusaders.org.au ........................................................... Hollywood Trivia Night! BRAVEHEARTS FUNDRAISER 6pm, Saturday 24 August, Cooroy RSL. Teams of 4-6. $20 per head with dinner included! Great prizes to be won including a Gold Coast getaway! Mel: 0400 410 396 Georgia: 0432 456 064. Eumundi Community bus available, bookings essential! Proudly supporting Bravehearts. ........................................................... Designer dressmaking and alterations Karyn 0457 232 628 ...........................................................
The Eumundi Historical Foundation invites locals to join their board as directors. The not for profit public company manages the School of Arts and Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre and maintains Eumundi’s icons. The board meets approx six times per year. secretary@eumundihistoricalassn.org or 0402 215 560 ........................................................... The Belli Community Hall Association Annual General Meeting, Tuesday, 10 September, 7.30 pm. Concludes with light supper. Secretary 5447 0175. ........................................................... EDV Residents Group annual general meeting, 10.30am Thurs 5 September, School of Arts, Memorial Dr, Eumundi. Further nominations for more committee members would be welcomed. Help will be needed once the new Noosa Council is formed. Terry 5442 7859 or edvterry@bigpond.com ........................................................... Belli's next old-time dance, 7.30pm, Saturday 7 Sept at Belli Hall, 1170 Kenilworth Rd, Belli Park. $12 entry includes country style supper. All ages and experience welcome. Margaret on 5447 0175 or www.bellihall.com
$8 per line payable on lodgement either by phone credit card or to ECCO BSB 633 108 Account 138 935 689. See deadline details page 3.
Skate park eyesore The park at the moment has 4 buildings on it, and as far as I know only one is in use which is for the child playgroup. The biggest eyesore is the dilapidated one with a safety barricade around it. Surely it is time for this building to be pulled down. The barricade has been in place now for quite some time: are we paying a rental fee for the barricade? Maybe the park could be made more user friendly as well with a few table and chairs added and some planting of trees and shrubs to encourage visitors and locals to use this area? And as we have a Prime Minister who has grown up in this town perhaps we could call this Rudd Park? Whether you like him or not, he will go down in history as an Australian Prime Minister, so we as a town should recognise this with some sort of reminder. Philip Leven
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Wednesday 21 August 2013
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Update Councillor Robinson update
Only 2 weeks to go Joyce Turnbull
July Eumundi and district ‘meet and greet’
A chance to contribute to the 30-year vision for Queensland closes at midnight 30 August 2013. The Queensland government is encouraging all interested Queenslanders and particularly young people to have their say in developing The Queensland Plan. The plan will outline our shared vision for the next 30 years and identify local and statewide priorities. It will try to harness the collective wisdom of Queenslanders to guide future activities delivered by all levels of government, business and the community.
It turned out to be a perfect day weather-wise for my recent ‘meet and greet’ at the Eumundi Markets which provided the ideal setting for residents to come and discuss local issues with me. One of the key topics related to the Sunshine Coast’s regional economy and what steps council were taking to improve the business conditions for local operators. This gave me the opportunity to promote council’s new Economic Development Strategy which will be released in the coming months as a blueprint for the revitalisation of the region’s economy. As a member of the economic development task force I was able to explain a number of major initiatives designed to help small business. Another issue raised was from some stallholders seeking clarification of council’s position
on the market stalls operating in the Lonergan’s Lane precinct. Since then I have organised an on-site meeting with Councillor Rogerson and council officers to discuss the various issues which we are looking to resolve in the near future. The next Eumundi and district ‘meet and greet’ I will be hosting is on 25 September from 10am to 12pm at the Eumundi Markets. I hope to see you there!
Member for Noosa, Glen Elmes, is particularly keen for school children and other young people and their parents to share their
hopes and aspirations for 2043. The easiest way to have a say is to go to www.queenslandplan. qld.gov.au and answer six prompts in an on-line survey. The prompts focus on these actions: • moving our focus from ‘me’ to ‘we’ • teaching skills and values to meet global challenges • embracing responsibility for an active and healthy lifestyle • structuring our economy to ensure a resilient future • achieving sustainable landscapes • attracting and retaining the brightest minds.
The Dick Caplick Park reno update Councillor in Division 9 Cr Steve Robinson
Local Council has a budget of $115K for 2013-14. There will be community consultation and a chance for people to provide their ideas and input for the
planning and design towards the end of the year. There are no specific details about when consultation will start.
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Schools and community kids Blocks rock! Hugo Lamarque, Ignite English, Eumundi State School, year four
I leap out of bed in the morning when a fresh idea explodes into my head. I love jumping into action and rummaging through the box, finding the piece I need. The pieces may not be very large but with my unstoppable imagination I can create something as colossal as I want. Can you guess what I am talking about? That is right … Lego.
I love Lego. From the first Duplo kit I received for my 2nd birthday to the latest Batman and Avengers kits, I have been one of this little brick’s biggest fans. In fact, when I was 4 years old, I visited Legoland Windsor, in the United Kingdom. The excitement I feel when I open a box is unbearable. Working my way through the instructions page by page is a great feeling but finishing the model feels to me like I have completed a creative journey to the moon and back. When I do not have enough money saved up or cannot find the set I have my eye on, I can build myself the dream set I want to. Another reason why I think these small bricks are great is because if I can imagine something, I can create it with my own hands. With my birthday coming up I have my fingers crossed and am hoping for the 1,624 piece set that I really want. It is always
fantastic to see what new pieces there are that I might not have seen before and to see how to connect the bricks to construct the set. I do not think I will grow too old for Lego or be brave enough to give my huge collection of small
bricks away. If I did I am sure I would regret it and then I would just start over and buy more. I would be delighted to one day go to the Lego factory in Denmark to design a set nobody has created before. With Lego, nothing is impossible.
What is inside Opti-MINDS? Celeste Cockram and Lateisha Hurst, Ignite English, ESS Texts written, towers designed and built, creative minds thinking, this is the Eumundi State School’s Opti-MINDS group in action. The group is currently preparing for a tournament against other schools by solving challenges in the categories of ScienceEngineering and Language Literature. The Opti-MINDS challenge is a fantastic way for students with a passion for learning and problem solving to learn communication, co-operation, creativity and complex thinking skills.
Adam Kerr, thinking outside the plastic box, suggests materials to use for the tower challenge. The students are able to use any materials subject to a specified budget limitation.
The Science-Engineering challenge has Reuben Gemmell(left), Adam Kerr and Bayley Pilling (right) contemplating how to design the tallest tower that can withstand impact from a 300 gram pendulum.
The Language Literature group must demonstrate a language they have developed for their two tribes that uses predominantly figurative language devices such as metaphors, alliteration, idioms, similes and malapropisms. Shanae Stecca (RIGHT) explains to Zoe Pollard and other Language Literature team members Rebecca Ryan, Lateisha Hurst and Paris Williment (not pictured) ideas for their challenge.
Organising Opti-MINDS teacher Leila Geise (left), assisted by Debbie Luttrel (student teacher), guides the students in the problem solving process.
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Schools and community kids Good Shepherd’s fun at the fair
Colourful sports day Eumundi State Schoolers from prep to grade 3 enjoyed a fantastic sport's day last week. The children, parents and teachers got into the spirit with war cries and team colours.
Beautiful weather, a great team of parent and teacher helpers and lots of fun rides made this year’s fair at Good Shepherd Lutheran College a lovely day out for the school and local community.
ArtsCool classes for spring Noosa Regional Gallery are offering their fantastic art workshops this September for $8 per child. Children will enjoy a gallery tour during each art workshop which is focused on providing inspiration and imagination. Classes are limited to 12 students and classes book fast so pre-payment essential. Noosa Regional Gallery is located at Riverside, Pelican Street, Tewantin. www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/galleries/ Wednesday 25 September 10.30am to noon for children aged 5 to 8 years 1.30 to 3pm for children aged 8 to 12 years Thursday 26 September 10.30am to noon for children aged 5 to 8 years 1.30pm to 3pm for children aged 8 to 12 years
North Arm State School Transition to 2014 Prep For children born between 1 JULY 2008 and 30 JUNE 2009 Come to our prep for any or all of these dates! (byo hat and snack or lunch) Thur 29 Aug 1.40-3.00pm lings Younger sib der welcome un Fri 13 Sept 1.40-3.00pm al nt re pa supervision Tue 15 Oct 1.00-3.00pm Wed 30 Oct 1.00-3.00pm Thur 14 Nov 1.00-3.00pm Fri 29 Nov 1.00-3.00pm Wednesday 21 August 2013
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Eumundi Heritage Churches in Eumundi Presbyterian Church 60th Anniversary Wendy Birrell, Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centra manager
Rev David Cranney and Rev David Niven
Did you know that once upon a time there were four Churches in Eumundi? There was a Catholic Church high on the hill on the corner of Crescent Road and Gridley Street but it was moved to flatter ground in Memorial drive around 1934 and was then sold and made into a house. Kevin Rudd went to Sunday school there. The Methodist Church which became the Uniting Church in 1978 is now Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre and the Church of England in Cook Street was also sold and turned into a house. The only remaining active church is St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Memorial Drive not far past the Old Bakery building at the northern end of town on the left. Recently St Andrews celebrated its 60th anniversary and many descendants of people who helped build and support the church attended the 60th Anniversary Service. The first recorded meeting of a committee of St Andrews Presbyterian Church Eumundi was held in the Eumundi School of Arts Hall on 4 January 1933, so they were also celebrating 80 years of history. Before the church was built, services were held in the Masonic Hall and occasionally in the Methodist church.
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Land was bought in 1951 and it was agreed to seek professional advice to build a church. On 8 December 1952 it was decided to accept the tender of AW Thornby of Brisbane to build the church for 2,905 pounds. A bequest covered much of the cost and a stump capping day was held resulting in 364 pounds 18 shillings and 6 pence to help cover the shortfall. The pulpit, communion table, organ and cedar trees were donated. It was on 4 August 1953 that the Reverend William McPheat opened and dedicated the church/hall building. It was made from local hardwood and featured a stained glass window at the front, silky oak pews and exposed internal unpainted timbers on floors, walls and ceiling. Little of this has changed over the years and the church is very well maintained. As with many churches over the years, the number of parishioners has decreased steadily; as many of the elderly have passed on or moved its continuation as a church has been in jeopardy. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the opening of the church on Sunday 4 August 2013 there was however a full house and a great feast of food and many cups of tea after the service by Rev David Cranney and the visiting Rev David Niven.
Opening of Presbyterian Church 1953
Ministers & Elders Presbyterian Church 1953
We need your help! Discover Eumundi is a very busy place and we have lots of projects on the go. We are currently developing a new wiz bang website and there are lots of things to do... Have an interest in history? Want to help maintain and develop the future of Eumundis Heritage collection? Do you have some computer and typing skills? Can you spare just a few hours a week? If you answered yes to any of these questions it means we want to talk to you. Dont think you have the skills and experience we need? We can help you up skill and learn some new things along the way. Interested? Email to manager@discovereumundi.com.au or phone to discuss. Want to be sent updates on the launch of our website? Go to www.discovereumundi.com and enter your email address.
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Theatre and Books Indee Theatre John Burls
Mateship with Birds Judith Pattison You know you are on to something when three people recommend the same book in one week; one friend actually put the book in my hand saying, “You’ve got to read this.” None the less they were all a bit vague about the reasons for their enthusiasm. Having read it myself now I can understand why. It is not easy to describe just what makes Carrie Tiffany’s Mateship with Birds so good. To start with the title seems a bit odd until it becomes clear that in its spirit and approach it references the classic Australian bird book Mateship with Birds written in 1922 by AH Chisholm. The Australian concept of mateship applied to the relationship between humans and the natural world, especially birds, is embedded into both books, one fiction, the other fact. It is an intriguing idea with obvious relevance to current environmental issues; treating the natural world and its inhabitants as good mates.
Willy Weasel and his mate Buff Hoon lead the rascally weasel gang in Wind in the Willows.
The Indee is looking to add three more new faces into the line-up for Laugh Out Loud (Son of Up Eumundi Road). The theatre is looking for strong personalities, male and female, with a flair for comedy and some very minor singing ability. The show, onstage from Friday 29 November for two weekends, continues the format of topical revue. It has a very fast delivery, usually seventy-plus items in that time and has a big public following. Auditions can be arranged at a time to suit. If you’d like to try out, call Carol 5472 8200. A tad later in the year there’ll also be auditions for The Vicar of Dibley Live. They’ll be for major and minor characters and will start at
6.30pm Friday 11 October.
Because the theatre envisages casting the show will not be easy, it’s decided to start searching for the right players as soon as possible. It’s hoped that there’ll be some physical resemblance to the characters, as portrayed in the long running TV series, but that’s not absolutely essential. The Indee is thrilled to have obtained the rights to The Vicar of Dibley for the May-June 2014 season. Already there have been enquiries from theatre-going groups from some of the Coast’s retirement villages and the interest is expected to heighten in the new year.
This 2013 Stella Prize winning novel centres around a rural community in 1950s Australia, in particular a woman on her own with two children and her neighbours; a solitary and kindly dairy farmer bonded to a local kookaburra family and a not so nice (let us just say that his relationship with animals strains the definition of mate) sheep farmer, their relationships with each other and the animals especially the birds - around them. It may sound prosaic but it really is not. What elevates the story (raises it to the sublime and universal) is not just the quality of the story telling but Tiffany’s extraordinary use of language. Samuel Taylor Coleridge delineated prose and poetry as: “prose = words in their best order; poetry = the best words in the best order”. Tiffany uses prose and poetry interchangeably in this book evoking Les Murray, that iconic Australian poet. Compare Murray’s HighSpeed Bird: At full tilt, air gleamed – and a window-struck kingfisher, snatched up, lay on my palm still beating faintly..... For maybe twenty minutes we sat together, one on one, as if staring back or forward into prehistory. with Tiffany’s description of a Kookaburra family: You wouldn’t say they were good parents or good siblings, never the less, they keep the bub alive. They tolerate his whining, his feeble attempts to fly and hunt And as soon as there is danger they are fierce to protect and defend. Instinct, from where I stand, from on the ground, looks like love.
September-Oc tober school holiday season
The Wind in the Willows; The Big Adventures of Mr Toad. As usual
with our children’s shows the ticket price will remain low at just $12 all ages, or a further saving of $8 with the purchase of a family ticket (two adults, two children, at just $40). Dates are 27, 28, 29 September and 5, 6 October.
5472 8200 or book online www.eumundilivetheatre.com
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Eumundi Arts Matchbox plenty Wendy Birrell
ECCO community services
First Eumundi RV Stop Over guests Matchbox on show in Eumundi About the Show In Gulgong, 2010, an invitation to enter the Matchbox Show collection was extended to delegates attending the 'Clay Energy' conference. They were invited to make a ceramic artwork that fitted inside a matchbox. The response and enthusiasm was overwhelming, and yielded 150 matchboxes to begin the collection. Curator Michael Ciavarella relates the collection to the old adage ‘from little things, big things grow’, and what started as one solitary matchbox, will grow into a dramatic visual spectacle as ceramicists from around the world add their creations to the collection. The aim of the show is to grow it into a substantial international travelling exhibition of 5000 matchbox artworks, contributed by 5000 visual and ceramic artists. The quirky nature of this collection holds appeal on many levels, from the all-familiar repetition of a matchbox, to the narratives and expressions held within. It is an innovative collective project which showcases artists across genres, and intrigues, puzzles and amazes. Through workshops held in the leadup to most of the exhibitions, held already in Noosa, Gulgong and Eumundi, art students and practising artists have used and developed their skills and understanding of ceramics and the processes involved while making a matchbox artwork to contribute to the collection. Michael Ciavarella, a Eumundi local, has 20 years experience as a ceramic artist and has been teaching ceramics with Sunshine Coast TAFE for 15 years. He has exhibited in solo and group shows. A selection from the many hundreds which have now been produced since 2010, over many workshops in various locations in Australia will be on show at Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre from Sunday 1 September and will run until Wednesday 30 October. The community is welcome to attend the exhibition opening at Discover Eumundi at 2pm, Sunday 1 September. RSVP 5442 8762 or manager@discovereumundi.com.
Showcase of the Coast’s emerging tertiary artists Cooroy’s Butter Factory Arts Centre is currently showcasing an exhibition of the region’s emerging tertiary artists vying for the Sunshine Coast Art Prize Tertiary category (SCAP T3) until 5 October. The winners of this year's SCAP T3 will be announced on Saturday 7 September at 5pm at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre. Everyone is welcome. Exhibition Guided Tour - Friday 30 August at 10am. Join a guided tour and gain an insight into the SCAP T3 artists and their work, exploring selected pieces. Bookings essential by 29 Aug as morning tea is provided. T@3 with T3 - Friday 27 September at 3pm. Join in tea at 3pm for a chance to meet three of the tertiary students from the SCAP T3 exhibition. Bookings essential by 26 September as afternoon tea is provided. The Butter Factory Arts Centre is located at 10 Maple Street Cooroy and open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and Saturday 10am to noon. www.galleries.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or 5454 9050.
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Robbie and Don Graham from Tongala in the Goulburn Valley region of northern Victoria and Adelaide’s Mr Wood were amongst the first arrivals to try out the new RV Stop Over.
The RV (recreational vehicle) stop over service is being managed by ECCO’s Richard Thurbon known to many for his car parking management role. Richard said that it has been heart warming to meet happy travellers from near and far who have either stumbled upon the new site or read about it on Wikicamps. Richard said, “The Graham couple in the photo liked the new site so much they returned a few days later after a visit to Rainbow Beach to stay one more night to catch the markets again. They are retired farmers who often travel using their RV and have all that they need on board but they look forward to amenities on site as they are developed.” “If there are Green readers who are experienced RV tourists, I would welcome any advice from them on how we can make the service better for visitors and locals via calling in on a market day or by calling 0409 280 775,” he said.
Seeking "RV Friendly Town” status for Eumundi As the RV stop over facility rolls out, ECCO will be seeking to obtain “RV Friendly Town” status for Eumundi from the Campervan & Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA). Obtaining the status allows for Eumundi to be promoted to the 60,000 plus membership of the CMCA. By promoting the partnership between the RV tourist and small towns, the CMCA RV Friendly Towns scheme is to encourage expansion of tourism options and promote the economic advantage to small towns. The essential and desirable criteria for a town to qualify as RV Friendly is: • Provision of appropriate parking within the town centre, including access to a general shopping area with groceries or fresh produce. • Provision of short term (24/48 hour) parking for self-contained vehicles, no more than 5km from the post office or agency. • Access to potable water. • Access to a free dump point within the town precinct. • Provision of long term parking for self-contained vehicles. • Access to medical facilities or an applicable evacuation plan • Access to a pharmacy or a procedure to obtain pharmaceutical products. • RV Friendly Town™ signs to be erected within the town precinct.
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Celebrate Food Scrumptious strawberry season Recipe and photos: Rhana Harrison It’s great now my girls are a bit older, because they love helping me cook sweet treats. In the past we have had a few allergies so we avoid most dairy and gluten, which is why I love recipes like this Coconut Chia Seed Strawberry Banana Bread. A mouthful in more ways than one!
for breakfast. This recipe has dairy in the form of yoghurt (we used sheep’s yoghurt) but is totally grain free, packed with protein and the coconut and strawberries make it heavenly. The chia seeds add omega-3s, fibre and extra protein and help to make this treat totally guilt free.
It sounds over the top but actually it’s a really simple recipe and it’s so yummy. It’s moist, dense and can even be sliced and toasted
My daughter Lily (pictured below) loves it toasted with macadamia butter. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Strawbery Banana Bread with Coconut and Chia Seeds Ingredients • 1 cup almond meal • 3/4 cup coconut flour • 1 tsp bicarb soda • 1 tsp baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 cup ripe mashed banana (about 2-3 bananas) • 1/3 cup rapadura sugar, (or 2tbs honey) • 2 eggs • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (coconut or skim is fine too)
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1 tbs coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup plain greek yoghurt 2 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup diced strawberries 1/4 cup mashed strawberries (or you can use raspberries) 1/2 cup shredded coconut, plus 3 tbs for topping 2 tbs chia seeds 2 large strawberries, sliced for topping 2 tbs maple syrup (optional - for the glaze)
Method Preheat oven to 160°C (fan forced) 180°C (conventional) and grease 20cm loaf tin with cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix together cocont flour, almond meal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a seperate large bowl, beat together mashed banana, sugar, eggs, coconut oil, vanilla, yogurt, almond milk and chia seeds until smooth and creamy. Slowly add dry mixture to wet ingredients and mix until combined. Gently fold strawberries, raspberries and coconut into the batter. Place batter in prepared loaf tin. Sprinkle top evenly with 3 tablespoons of coconut. Place sliced strawberries over the top of the bread. Bake for 50-minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. While hot, brush maple syrup over the top to form a thin glaze
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over the strawberries. - (they will look a little sad and dried out). Cool on wire rack for 20 minutes, then remove from pan and return to wire rack to finish cooling. This keeps beautifully for a few days refridgerated.
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Health and Lifestyle How to Keep Your Brain Young Nic Makim ND Berries can protect your brain from ageing according to a study published in the Annals of Neurology. Rich in bioflavonoids, which give plants their colours, berries are powerful antioxidants that can decrease inflammation in the body. More than 16,000 women aged 70 and over participated in the Nurses’ Health Study and took two tests, two years apart. The research looked at berry consumption, cognitive function and memory and found:
• Those who ate the most strawberries (two or more servings per week) had significantly slower rates of cognitive decline compared to those who had less than one serving per week.
• Blueberries and strawberries accounted for most of the anthocyanidins in participants’ diets.
The author of the findings commented that they have “substantial public health implications, as increasing berry intake represents a fairly simple dietary modification to test in older adults for maintaining cognition.� http://onlinelibrary. wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ ana.23594/abstract
• Those who ate the most blueberries (one or more halfcup servings per week) had significantly slower rates of cognitive decline compared to those who had less than one serving per month.
• Cognitive ageing appeared to be delayed by up to two and a half years in those who ate the most berries, meaning they had the brain function of someone two and a half years younger.
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Lifestyle and Outdoors Life on a better ridge: anticipation Claudette Betterridge
moment as we leave the walls and roofing design to install our new environmentally sensitive on-site sewerage system. With the land now dry enough to dig, the pipes and trenches have been laid out, the tank installed and our sand-filled beds have been made ready. Installing the septic system at this stage of our building process will not only make it super speedy when it comes time to connect up the bathrooms but, in the interim, will also take the pressure off the ailing system that is currently in operation on the property. Did you know that most conventional septic systems operate efficiently for less than 10 years! Harsh chemicals, tree root invasions and leaky toilets and taps can all have a detrimental impact on the operation of your system and if it is already compromised then
Health Matters Continence problems? Such problems affect all ages and can initially be an embarrassing subject to discuss. These are more common than most people think and can often be resolved with the right support and management. If you are having any problems or change of habit then make an appointment with our Centre to see your preferred. You can also seek advice and support by calling 1800 330 066 where you can speak to a nurse continence advisor.
Our Centre will NOT be open on Saturday 24 August 2013. We apologise for any inconvenience this one day closure might cause. If you have an emergency please call ‘000’. Quality community care Bookings by appointment 3/2-6 Etheridge St Eumundi P: 5442 8882 • F: 5442 7054 E: reception@eumundimedical.com.au
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this year and after seeing the delicious strawberry pudding recipes in the last issue of Eumundi Green I am anticipating some sweet mulberry pie come Summer! Each new phase of building and change of seasons here on the better ridge brings with it a new sense of anticipation and excitement and reminds me daily why we chose this path. Creating a sense of anticipation, whether it be for some fresh eggs, a picnic on the grass or a new dwelling allows us to break out of our habitual patterns and reinvigorate the joy that is inherent in life, encouraging gratitude and awareness of the bigger picture that envelopes us every day. For that I am truly thankful.
First ever Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week Women across Australia are invited to register online to take part in the first ever Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week. You’ll find videos, practical tips and advice from experts and ambassadors. Learn how to eat well, be active, prevent ill health, connect and take time out for you. Register for free www.womenshealthweek.com.au and find out if there’s a women’s health event taking place near you.
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This week brings the greatest sense of anticipation I have felt for many months. The 'dry spell' we have had has brought with it some long awaited blue skies and has finally dried the property out somewhat, making mowing not only necessary but actually achievable. As the weather warms there are noticeable signs that Spring is on its way. Bare tree branches are blushing with early tinges of green and our little flock of chickens are almost back to full production levels after what seems like a very long and almost egg-less winter (feeding 20 chickens each chilly morning and evening and receiving little more than an expectant peck now and then left me pondering our motivation for keeping these feathered friends!) Even the house building has turned its focus outside at the
large amounts of rain will reduce the soil's capacity to disperse treated liquids leaving you with sour soil and foul smells. Given the rainfall we have already experienced I suggest that if you start smelling something a little funky you go have a good look at your treatment system and seek help straight away. The motivation for our new 'poo pit' (as the kids have dubbed it) has inadvertently spilled over (pun intended) to pruning the nearby orchard and anything else that lay in the intended path of the pipe work. During one walk through of the proposed poo pipe path I was delighted to notice that we had new mulberries forming on our trees already. I am excited that we might have an early crop
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Environment and Outdoors Community Walk in the Eumundi Conservation Park Ross Clarke
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Walking, running, riding horses and mountain bikes in the Eumundi Conservation Park - without getting lost - is now possible, thanks to signage and shelters recently installed by Parks and Wildlife. At over 300 acres of natural bush with a mixture of new growth and more established trees and plant species, the Park is a valuable recreational resource for the
A community walk is scheduled for 8 September providing an opportunity for Eumundi families to celebrate and to walk the new 3.8 km Geebung Circuit. The trail has one steep section but is more than do-able for all walkers. We recommend wearing appropriate footwear (e.g. sandshoes), hats, long sleeves and sunscreen. The walk will commence from the Verrierdale Forest Road entrance (off Seib Road) at 2pm.
Pleasingly, while conducting a recent weed day we came across a walker enjoying the new trails. On enquiring how she had found out about the Park she informed us she is visiting from Canada and had undertaken a web search of “hiking and Noosa”. It turns out this search brought up the web page Parks and Wildlife set up about the park. We recommend visiting this website for maps and other important information : http://www.nprsr. qld.gov.au/parks/eumundiconservation-park/index.html
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A small team of individuals from the community has regularly joined me for Park weeding days since 2010. This has given us a much better understanding of our local environment and how to look after it. Although we still have a long way to go, the most notable success has been the removal of the Camphor Laurel trees that were beginning to flourish in the park area.
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Time to think water saving again Babette Urban A bit of thought and a small amount of extra effort (no big deal once into the habit) and I have introduced a few strategies into my daily routine which allow me to be more environmentally friendly as well as save me money. Take my water saving ideas for example: • Every time I shower (including washing and conditioning my hair daily) I use a basin (I stand in that) and a bucket to collect the shower water. I fill both
and use that water for hand washing and flushing toilets. If there is any left over by the next shower it goes in the garden. • When I want hot water I use a jug to collect the cold that comes out of the tap first – about a litre each time - to fill a water bottle, top up the dog’s water bowl, water the pot plants, or use for tooth brushing. • If I soak dishes before washing up I tip the water with food scraps into the vegie garden (the plants love the extra fertiliser - do not forget to feed them the coffee grinds too). • Washing machine water can be used for a couple of loads then for watering the lawn. • Ditto for any water used in the laundry tub, just put it on the lawn or garden afterwards. • Perhaps you have heard this idea to lower the number of toilet flushes: “If it’s yellow, let it mellow; if it’s brown, flush it
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down”. While that is a great idea you need to be aware of how many pieces of toilet paper go into the ‘yellow’ so that you do not create blockages when you eventually flush. I learnt overseas that it is okay to put moist toilet paper into the bin, so you can ‘let it mellow’ safely. My water account has just arrived and it tells me that my usage is a third – yes one third! - of the average daily water usage per person. Whether
you ferry it out in tubs, basins, jugs and buckets or set up a hose, there is a lot to be said for saving water. Your hip pocket will surely appreciate it and so will you when you have those extra dollars to spend on something of your choice. Besides, who can do without that little bit of extra exercise it takes to reallocate your spare water? I am sure readers have other great water saving practices… how about sharing them with your community? Wednesday 21 August 2013
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Nature Notes Topknot or Crested Pigeon? Kon Hepers One of the most common misnomers of local birds is Topknot Pigeon when the bird referred to is actually the ‘Crested Pigeon’. There is little similarity between these two species other than both have a noticeable feather arrangement on top of their heads, and both have bright red/yellow eyes. The Crested Pigeon sports two or three feathers standing erect on its head to form a distinctive crest, whereas the head adornment of the Topknot Pigeon is more like a mane of short grey and buff coloured feathers. Both species include the Sunshine Coast in their range but whilst the Crested Pigeon is abundant around human habitation, the Topknot is now not often seen and is restricted to rainforests in a narrow strip along the Queensland coast. Crested Pigeons, Ocyphaps lophotes, grow to about 35 cm long. They are strictly groundfeeders; their diet consists of seeds of both native and introduced grasses and grain crops in farming areas. They
prefer drier areas and are never found in wet or rainforests. In display the males do the usual pigeon cooing and bowing, spreading out their tail feathers, but they also fly rapidly, almost vertically, up into the air, then glide back down to the ground. In flight they make a distinct whistling sound due to the shape of the third flight feather on each wing. Crested Pigeons, usually in pairs or small flocks are present over most of mainland Australia. We have found them to be the third most ubiquitous bird (after Willie Wagtails and Peewees); present in every inland town and even arid desert regions. Curiously, we see them on our neighbours’ properties but they are never present at our place in Verrierdale. Topknot Pigeons, Lopholaimus antarcticus, are very different. They are considerably larger at about 45 cm and are totally arboreal in their rainforest habitat. Their diet consists of fleshy fruits from native trees and vines, including Piccabeen
palms. They have also learnt to eat seeds from the introduced Camphor Laurel and are one of the causes of the spread of this weed. During feeding they often hang upside down to access the fruits and they obtain water from the leaves. These amazing birds are not closely related to any of our other native pigeons and doves. Their courtship display involves robust bowing, neck entwining and raising of the ‘topknot’ by both male and female.
Topknot Pigeon
Topknot pigeons once gathered in huge flocks of many thousands and were shot for food by early settlers. Rainforest clearing has reduced their numbers drastically and flocks of less than fifty birds are now the norm. Their flight is fast and strong as they move between feeding grounds. Nesting starts in early Spring. Two years ago a pair built a flimsy nest of twigs high up in a eucalypt on our place. The nest and its single egg were blown down by the first strong breeze.
Crested Pigeon
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Gardening Asparagus shoots for spring
Propagating succulents
Matt Popplewell
Annie Wilson
Photo courtesy of Assisi Chant
I remember as a child in the UK that fully grown asparagus made an excellent shield in a game of hide and seek. I am not sure my grandfather was over-keen at this discovery in seeing the grandchildren trample all over his prize bed of asparagus. To us at the time it was a lovely feathery mass of foliage you could cuddle and tickle you behind the ear. It’s only when it arrives as a thick tasty soup, do you really start to see the true value of this delicious veggie. Asparagus is considered difficult to grow but this isn’t so. It can take up a large area of garden and in truth only produces a crop for three months of the year - but it’s so worth it! Asparagus has large fleshy roots and requires a deep, very rich well drained soil for proper plant development. It is a hungry vegetable and needs plenty of organic matter such as cow, sheep or chook poo. An economical way to grow Asparagus is by seed, or with seedlings. If you do grow them that way then after planting leave for about two or three years for a strong root system to develop. Don't pick any of the crop just let it grow naturally. It surges through the layers of peat and climbs to form a fluffy sprig that waves in the wind. The quicker way to grow them though is by using the Asparagus crown, with its long, fleshy roots. The crown of the Asparagus is where the spears will grow. To plant the crown, make a little mound at the bottom of the trench. Sit the roots of the crown nicely on top of the mound. Plant about 40cm apart. Water well so the air pockets get away from the roots. Then in spring, little shoots will appear. The temptation is to continue to cut the crop over and over while it still produces but the key is to cut for three months following their arrival in spring and then stop. The last shoots will grow into full sized plants and they need this to re-generate energy to put back into the crowns for next year. If you continue to cut, you will simply exhaust the plant and the following year’s crop will be poor. Asparagus is high in potassium, great for fibre, low in salt and a terrific, healthy vegetable to grow.
Our garden has always included many varieties of succulent plants, as we love their unusual shapes, colours, and the different textures that they provide. The added bonus is that most provide a stunning display of interesting inflorescence, including colourful flowers. Last year I embarked on an experimental journey, propagating some of the succulents that we grow in our garden. Given the right conditions, succulents are easy to propagate from leaf cuttings. Some mature succulent varieties also produce offsets, or pups, that can be carefully removed from the 'parent' plant and grown on. The two most important considerations when attempting to propagate succulents are soil type and watering. Succulents do best in a free-draining potting mix, either packaged from the nursery or home-made. I usually mix my own because it is much less expensive. I use a mixture with equal quantities of soil, sand and perlite, and add a handful of blood and bone. While leaf cuttings are growing it is best to keep the soil moist, but once the plant has rooted it needs water only every third day or so. Over-watering can be fatal to succulents, so avoid the temptation! During the rainy months this year, I covered my tiny plants to protect them from becoming too wet. If you have succulents in your garden you might see them selfpropagating - tiny new plants growing on a fallen leaf, or pups poking their heads out from under their parents. Pot them up, and you'll be rewarded with lovely new plants for your garden.
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Readers’ Photos
Forgotten Eumundi Janelle Henderson.
Old tractor on Grasstree Rd, Babette Urban.
A couple of rusty old cars on the side of the road out near Imbil, Janelle Henderson.
Brent Ireland, Eumundi
This rusty old truck is for sale which made me laugh. On the road out to Imbil, Janelle Henderson.
Brent Ireland, Eumundi
Forgotten Eumundi hinterland
Over the next couple of months the Green will be looking for photos of forgotten pockets of our hinterland. An old shed, a bath tub in a field, a tumble down building, a place perhaps forgotten, but not gone. It might be an old rusty shed that catches the afternoon sun? Or remnants of a building that nature has hidden and reclaimed. Send your high resolution photographs, along with your photos locations to editor@eumundigreen.com.au and we may print it in the magazine. Wednesday 21 August 2013
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Eumundi abroad A travelling perspective Assisi Chant - photographic philosopher I have just returned from a week away working and catching up with friends on the Darling Downs and Scenic Rim. I took a lovely leisurely drive there and enjoyed the changes of scenery and colours. As I traversed around Brisbane and towards the South West the landscape dried from sodden greens to light blondes and browns. A sight that would once have made me feel parched and homesick for the Coast suddenly became a refreshing, cleansing change. After my work was done my friends and I took the opportunity to take in some of the local sights and flavours and piled into a car. Long trips through fairly sparse landscapes tend to get me thinking and I noticed that although there
were five people travelling together, beginning from the same location and heading to the same destination, we each saw and experienced this trip differently. Two of our number were avid bird lovers and so spotted all of the bird life and abundant grass seeds along the way; one of our number (not surprisingly the driver) delighted in reminding us what we would experience at the destination; while the other member of our party had personal and familial connections to the area and so was taken on a trip down memory lane. As a photographer I had my eyes open for tumbled down homesteads and relics in the paddocks (something that the Forgotten Eumundi series of
images has sparked in me). Given that I do much of my work alone it was lovely not only to have my eyes opened to the sights and perspectives of others but also to be reminded of just how diverse we all are. Later that evening as I displayed the photos I had taken from our trip I was again reminded of the preferences we develop throughout our lives as images I would have probably skipped over were wholeheartedly applauded. Whether or not you feel you are in a rut in your life it does the world of good to get out of your daily comfort zone and see life from another's perspective. I am sure that if we keep this in mind we can look at the events unfolding around us with compassion for those
involved, have lives that are richer and experiences that are fuller. Here's to the road less travelled - even if it happens to be approaching your daily commute from a different angle.
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