EG 184 of 27 November 2013

Issue 184 – Wednesday 27 November 2013

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We’ve been mercilessly teased by mother nature these last few weeks. Looming thunderclouds have promised a downpour, yet more often than not move off with hardly a smattering. The dark clouds have inspired many locals to capture the sky show. This photo is thanks to Amy Clarke. For more reader’s photos turn to page 22.

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Editor's Word on the street is...

Desk There’s been a Facebook update making the rounds lately, encouraging and inspiring locals to shop locally for Christmas.

Challenge accepted! So this issue designer Rhana and I have put together a catalogue of beautiful presents, all from 4562 and many made locally too. It was a lot of fun Christmas shopping for you! We were blown away by the incredible selection on offer from our local businesses and artisans – the Green was in no way big enough to fit everything but we hope you find a few things that will inspire you to take up the challenge and shop locally.

Sacha Hamilton-MacLaren editor@eumundigreen.com.au

Special offers to entice readers even more!

Hintermama Special 5% discount code for readers who buy from www.etsy.com/au/ shop/HinterlandMama until Xmas. At checkout enter code: ShopLocal13 Boutiq $5 off every purchase for readers.

Pearls For Girls Free earrings with every necklace or discount on prices for readers.

Vanilla 15 % discount for readers.

Berkelouw Books 50% off 2nd hand books Friday 29 November and 20% off new items after 5pm.

More local present ideas will be posted on www.facebook.com/ eumundigreen (you don't need to have a FB page to view ours).

Community Diary Monday 9 December EDCA general meeting 7pm Joe’s Waterhole Memorial Dr 0431 685 063 Tuesday 10 December CWA Meeting CWA Community Hall 10am 5441 3226 Friday 13 December End of school term for State schools

Eumundi Green dump bins have now been set up around the village (The servo, OEM and Eu Square), to encourage locals and market stallholders to recycle their extra copies of the Green. It also means more locals and visitors can get hold of a copy.

 Eumundi Square market is longer open on Sundays but will be opening on Fridays from 6 December.  Indian Palace now has a stall at the Original Eumundi Markets.  We need a good naturopathy store in town.  Frankie has won best magazine two years running.  It’s going to be a hot summer.  We need a good camping and sports supply shop in town.  A fairy grotto and shop is coming to Eumundi township.

Shop Local Shop Eumundi For a Great Experience...

For more on what to do, where to stay & shop: Facebook: www.fb.com/welcome.to.eumundi Website: www.experienceeumundi.com.au

Friday 13 December Summer Nights market 6.30pm Original Eumundi Markets 5442 7106 Friday 13 December Eumundi community Christmas Tree lights 6.30pm Original Eumundi Markets 5442 7106 Saturday 14 December Carols by Candlelight Eumundi Amphitheatre Memorial Dr

Summer Nights Markets The first Friday Summer Nights Market is on 13 December, 5 – 9pm, at Original Eumundi Markets.

Eumundi’s community Christmas Tree will also come to life on the night at 6.30pm.

Friday night markets this summer run for four Friday nights.

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

Judith Pattison Feature writer

Amy Clarke

Cover photograph

Lillian Barry

Belli Hall dance

Jack Beardsley Markets

Reuben Gemmell Markets

Ebony Lindner What I love

John Burls

Indee Theatre

Amara Cheg-Ladder Reader’s photos

Proofreaders: Alice Jones, Bronwen Pearson, Fran Maguire, Hamish Cameron. Graphic Designer: Rhana Harrison. Photographer: Alain Bouvier.

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Business News Eumundi-Thai festival

Berkelouw café opening

Last week, Sala Thai held their annual Loy Krathron Dinner. Owner Jang Etheridge welcomed guests and gave everyone banana boats to float on the makeshift restaurant pond.

Nic Makim (centre) had a great turn-out of locals to help her celebrate taking over the Berkelouw Cafe on Memorial Dr. Nic plans to incorporate her training as a naturapath into her food offerings at the cafe.

Hinterland Feijoas business award winners

Pride of Work awards local winners Eumundi Family Medical Centre’s senior receptionist Shane Moore and Sala Thai owner Jang Etheridge with Pride of Work trophies presented by the Rotary Club of Cooroy. The annual awards recognize individuals who go the extra mile in relation to the responsibilities and challenges of their work. The two were nominated for the contribution they make to their Eumundi businesses and to the wider business community.

Hinterland Feijoas Pete and Sandy recently won the Sunshine Coast Excellence in Business Awards in their category of Food and Beverage Production. Hinterland Feijoas are the first farmers to be recognised in this arena. The couple said they entered these awards to shine a light on their business, and sustainable farming.

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Community News

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PHIL AND DI’S BISTRO ENTERTAINMENT Sat 30 Nov Krangy and

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Community News Belli’s Christmas Dance Lillian Barry

News in brief Join in International Day of People with Disability community event at Cooroy’s Butter Factory Arts Centre on Tuesday 3 December from 10am to 4pm. This registered event is being run in conjunction with the exhibition: Colour is my Voice by Peter Rowe. All are welcome to attend the official opening on Tuesday 3 December at 6pm.

Visit council’s gallery website.

Belli Hall's Christmas Dance on Saturday 16 November was attended by 101 dancers, ranging in age from teens through to seniors. The seniors out-danced the younger ones, putting on a fabulous display of the Jive, and showing us all how it is REALLY done. Visitors from far and wide attended the dance, some even bringing their caravans and camping overnight. As usual, the Sunshine Swing Band brought the evening to life with their fabulous live sound. We even found someone not quite asleep in the corner. It may have been Santa, or it may have been someone just as nice counting the takings! Mark your diaries for Belli's New Year's Eve dance, Tuesday 31 December. It promises to be another evening of fabulous dancing. What better way to see out the New Year!

Remembrance Day

Noosa Pengari Steiner School Twilight Christmas market on this Friday 29 November, 2pm –6pm in the School Hall, 86 Nyell Rd, Doonan. Afternoon tea, BBQ, kids activities, fresh produce, clothing and more.

Sacred Earth end of year concert at Anahata Yoga Temple is on Saturday 14 December, 7pm. Booking Essential. Tickets $25 www.sacredeartheumundi. eventbrite.com.au Free breast cancer screening for women 40 years and over, until 11 Dec at Eden Health Care Centre, 50 Maple St, Cooroy, call 13 20 50 to book – no Dr referral needed. Women 50 to 75 years encouraged to attend.

Eumundi & District Community Assn Inc

A good group of locals turned out to pay their respects at Eumundi’s Rememberance Day ceremony and remember what our beloved trees along Memorial Dr actually stand for.

Operating Wednesday Markets for Our Community

Eumundi Community Carols

Amphitheatre, Saturday 14 December 6.15pm

HoHoHo. It’s time to sing, dance and have some Christmas community fun. The big man in red will be making a special appearance and there will be a wonderful surprise guest.

The local talent line up is fantastic— Linda Jones, Tracey Combes, Chad Shuttleworth, Simone Bell, Melissa Isles, Connah Kippen, Morgan Batch, Dempsey Jones, Flo Tarpinian, Eumundi School Choirs, Noosa Christian College Choir, Ausfunk Dancers, The Doo Wop Dolls.

Food and drinks available, LED glowies.

Bring your chairs or rugs and come and have some sing-a-long fun.

Charity supported this year: Katie Rose Hospice Doonan.

EDCA is proud to be a major sponsor of Eumundi Community Carols.

Wet weather venue @ Eumundi State School. COME ONE, COME ALL. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

EDCA stall holders at your service on the terraces opposite Eumundi Post Office on Wednesdays.

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Community News A Connection to Country

There was a good turnout of locals at Red Desert Gallery latest exhibition opening entitled A Connection to Country by indigenous artist Kuddtji Tjungurrayi. Gallery owner Paul Curtis is passionate about his friend's artwork and proud to champion it. The exhibition on Memorial Drive will be running until early next year.

Police beat Sergeant Martin White As Christmas approaches we are finding the usual spike in calls for service starting again. Our busiest time of the year is December into February, so bear that in mind if there is any delay in receiving a policing response to nonemergent situations. This festive season will be made worse with no relief officer being provided whilst local officers are on leave, so there will be occasions (in January particularly) where there are no local officers on duty.

Unfortunately all surrounding stations are experiencing a similar drain on their staff and there are simply no available officers to provide relief duty at Eumundi.

As nerves can become frayed at this time of the year I urge you to take a moment and consider what a beautiful part of the world you live in. Think about your actions and behaviour and its effect on others. Heat, stress, anger and alcohol are a volatile combination.

We have had some recent dealings with citizens who have become aggressive and abusive. We will not tolerate such behaviour and it will result in arrest and cell time at Maroochydore watchhouse – guaranteed!

2014 is shaping as a challenging year with the full impact of the

current government renewal and public safety reviews implementation being felt. Whilst this is mostly ‘big picture stuff’, at our local level it has meant a review of the admin staff at Cooroy and Eumundi, with the real possibility that there will be no admin officer at Eumundi next year. I have made strong representations as to why this is a bad idea, however we will have to wait and see what management decides in the new year. I will provide advice in a future issue as to local impact, if we do lose our admin officer on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Finally, road safety always comes to the fore during the festive season. We are still seeing far too many drivers speeding around the area with complete disregard for speed limits, road rules and other road users. Some of the more recent excuses have been farcical. Remember the ‘fatal five – speeding, impaired driving, not wearing restraints, inattention and driving whilst fatigued’ - when driving during the holidays. A little planning, allowing some extra time and regular breaks in your journey, can assist in arriving safely and enjoying the festive season.

That’s the wrap for this issue.

Be safe out there.

EUMUNDI POLICE 5442 8222

Sunday afternoon LIVE AT THE BOHO HAYDEN HACK – SOLO 2pm Sunday 1 December

The name says it all when it comes to describing Sunshine Coast Hayden Hack - a funk, Afro and psychedelic aesthetic with South African influence. Essentially he is sharing a vibe with the likes of Fela Kuti and a 70s-circa Zappa. A superb vocal range from Hack himself that spans from gravelly to falsetto, will put the Sunday into full swing!

RACHAEL RITZAU AND MAL 2pm Sunday 8 December

The Fig Tree for all your home-made seasonal goodies Traditional Christmas cake and puddings made with juicy dried fruit steeped in brandy.

Gluten free, vegan and paleo treats also available.

86 Memorial Dr Eumundi Ph 5442 8555 www.thefigtree.net.au Wednesday 27 November 2013

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Rachel has been performing in and around the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane venues for over 15 years. Her favourite artists are an eclectic collection, from classic Janis Joplin to the pop rock of Alanis Morrisette and Sheryl Crowe, the almost folky Jewel, and even English songstress Beth Orton is on the list. Her true love is performing up close and personal. Rachel unplugged is exactly that; acoustic guitar with no drum machine or computer. Rachel’s rich honey vocals have earned her many few fans of her own. Her broad contemporary repertoire makes her perfect for a wide range of live performances. Rachael and Mal are a fab duo; it will be an afternoon to remember.

2pm every Sunday 69 Memorial Dr, Eumundi

Ph 5442 8679

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Community News Councillor Rogerson update Council has been working with Eumundi State School to achieve better car parking options for teachers and parents around the school and as a result, Council has installed five additional car parks with no time limit (except on Wednesdays), and there’s now designated 10 minute parking limits for school mornings and afternoons.

There is more work to do on further improvements and I’m looking forward to seeing them progressively implemented in the coming months.

There’s a timber bus shelter on Caplick Way in Eumundi that might need to be removed due to the condition of the building as a result of white ants taking up residence. Council’s civil works unit is evaluating the situation and there is the possibility that the extensive roof damage will mean the shelter is removed all together

– I’ll keep you informed via this column about the outcome.

A magical evening in the village Alice Jones

Council’s CommunityHub is a one-stop online community directory where Community groups can promote their services, events and activities.

It’s a great place to promote festive season events and to find out what’s happening around the entire Coast visit council’s CommunityHub website.

Councillor in Division 10 Cr Greg Rogerson

The only thing more magical than an evening of beautiful music, played by world-class musicians, is when it’s in the charming little wooden hall at the end of the street in your village! With Katie Noonan, Zach Hurren, Stephen Magnusson, Louise King and the Cello Dreaming

Youth Ensemble, as well as the enchanting Tulipwood Quartet, the audience were whisked away to the melodies of Bach and Stravinsky, transported to Cairo, lulled by Etta James and gently returned to Oz by the haunting and ethereal sounds of Elixir. There were 250 people and around $6000 was raised to be shared between the Eumundi State School music department and towards maintenance of the School of Arts Hall.

CHARITY EVENT INVITATION

TINMUGS AFRICA SUNSET SOIREE

At the home of Anne and Anthony Everingham 129 Seib Road, Eumundi

5:30pm – 8pm Thurs 5 Dec 2013

Food & drinks, great company, music, raffle auction... fabulous atmosphere.

$75 per person

More info & RSVP: 5442 8051 or anneant@bigpond.com

IS THIS YOUR SPACE? Don’t wait call today 0400 707 778 Rate $40.15 incl GST Rates unchanged since Dec 2009

SERVICES & NOTICES Alterations and dressmaking Karyn 0457 232 628 Gardener wanted. 3 hrs per fortnight. Doonan area. 0410 565 726 The Original Eumundi Markets has a bunch of wooden pallets – free to whoever would like them.

Call Georgia in the Market Office on 5442 7106 on Tues, Thurs or Friday if you’d like to arrange to collect one.

New marketing agents for the Butter Factory properties at the top of Memorial Dr have been appointed by Lyle Fernandes from Accountant - Recovery and Reorganisation. The new agents, Ray White Commercial QLD, are looking to commence marketing the properties shortly.

Free breast cancer screening for women 40 years and over, until 11 Dec at Eden Health Care Centre, 50 Maple St, Cooroy, call 13 20 50 to book – no Dr referral needed.

Free to a good home? If you have something you’d like to give away let us know and we’ll post it here for free. editor@eumundigreen.com.au

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Community Kids What I love -

'Write' where I want to be

Ebony Lindner, Year 5, Ignite English, Eumundi State School

ECCO community services

It can be done whenever, it can be about whatever and whoever, and you can do it wherever. I have been doing it since I was five, and I love it.

And you are doing it right now!

Reading! I love reading because it takes me to a different place, a place where my wildest dreams can come true. I read fantasy books, world record books and books about mysteries, like the ‘Bermuda Triangle.’ My favourite set of books would be ‘Harry Potter’ by J.K. Rowling, ‘Deltora Quest’ by Emily Rodda or ‘Eragon’ by Christopher Paolini.

Being an author is another one of my passions. I write natural disaster stories about volcanoes, earthquakes, avalanches, fires and flash floods. When I am writing my stories I try to build tension so that the reader will be drawn into the adventure like I am when I am reading a good book.

When I am older I want to be a successful author like the authors of the books that I read. I would write frightening chapter books for children around the age of 13 like the ‘Goosebumps’ series but, if I can, make it even scarier and draw the reader in at the start enticing them to read on. But, if this idea is unsuccessful I would like to become a teacher.

Congratulations Shane

Shane Moore with her 2013 Pride of Work award from the Rotary Club of Cooroy.

ECCO is proud that the work achievements of staff member Shane Moore has been recognised in the recent Rotary awards. Shane has been instrumental in providing outstanding service to the community in her role as senior receptionist at our Eumundi Family Medical Centre.

Shane’s reputation for care and professional service with a community heart has been a feature of clinics in Eumundi for a decade. Shane will be the practice manager for the medical centre when it moves “upstairs” in February 2014. Well done Shane and thank you.

RV Stop Over 100th guest Peter Clark and Lorraine Farrett of Mona Vale NSW at the RV Stop Over in the market car park.

You can go wherever, you can be whoever, you can create anything and everything, you can create anyone and everyone, anything can come true, and nothing can stop you, that is why I love reading and writing.

Peter and Lorraine have been tripping around South East Queensland and found Eumundi on Wikicamps phone app on their way back down south. They were thrilled to know their vehicle was the 100th RV at the Stop Over. They explained to RV site co-ordinator Richard Thurbon that they enjoyed their stay in Eumundi township. “We look forward to seeing the amenities block and BBQ area on our next visit,” Peter said. The couple were very happy as many are that the RV Stop Over is in a quiet, level location, with close access to the town and markets and is dog friendly”.

Lighting up Eumundi community Christmas Tree Please pop Friday 13 December 6.30pm in your family dairy. The lights on the community Christmas tree will be turned on and there’s a chance for young ones to make and hang a decoration. The Christmas tree will be on the markets site apron area near the CWA.

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Community Kids

Christmas Shopping in Eumundi

100% Organic cotton Natural Charm baby toys $9.95 & $10.95, Eumundi Pharmacy, Eumundi Village, Memorial Dr, 5442 8455

Fairy houses and furniture $10 to $200. Handmade locally by Ricky Dees toys, Original Eumundi Markets, 0408 871 754

Reindeer Beanie Boos $8.99, Newsxpress, Memorial Dr, 5442 8201

China doll figurines $40 from Oople, Memorial Dr, 0438 981 025

kids just for the

Ridleys Giant Bouncer $39.95, Berkelouw Books, Memorial Dr, 5442 8366

White Rabbit light $150 Oople, Memorial Dr, 0438 981 025

Craft kits and art supplies from $5 to $100, Highly Strung, Low St. 5442 7044

Horse riding lessons at Greylins Omega Lane, Eumundi. $70 p/hour, $40 p/half hour, 0451 127 411

Owl money banks $14.95, Eumundi Phamacy, Memorial Dr. 5442 7077

Wooden car carrier $34 and tractor $18.50, Pinocchios Workshop, Eumundi Square Markets, Napier Rd, 0402 220 585

Handmade button necklace $25 and bracelet $20, from Dolly Did It, Eumundi Square Markets 0402 136 620

Handmade skirts

by Lips and Lollipops at Original Eumundi Markets , 0416 170 671

Girls calloute shorts $39, Eumundi Emporium, Memorial Dr, 5442 8366

Hand felted baby blankets made locally from Merino wool $55, Green Acre, Tallgum Ave, 0488 881 444

Blythe angel mounted photograph, $20 from Dolly Did It, Eumundi Square Markets, 0402 136 620

Wooden confectionary in tin suitcase $24.50, from Pinocchio’s workshop, Eumundi Square Markets, Napier Rd, 0402 220 585

Djeco craft sets ranging in price from $9 to $25, Eumundi Emporium, Memorial Dr, 5442 8366

Waldorf inspired Rainbow Day of the Week Calendar $36. Handmade locally, Hintermama, www.etsy.com/au/ shop/HinterlandMama.

Books for toddlers to teenagers Berkelouw Books, Memorial Dr, 5442 8366

Locally made necklace Nest, Memorial Dr, 0404 933 622

Proud supporter of Eumundi Green

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Markets and Crafts Terry towelling passion

Jack Beardsley Year 6 and Reuben Gemmell Year 7, Ignite English, ESS

Katie Harvison is a passionate market stall holder at the Eumundi Markets. She has been in the marketing business for over 10 years. Katie’s business idea of making terry towelling clothing came to her when she was a kid in the 1970s, when it was very popular. Years later, Katie thought that it would be a fun idea to bring it back to life.

beautiful clothes in her home studio.

Katie creates bright and colourful clothing that caters for children from the age of one to fully-figured grown-ups. In her break between the market days Katie whips up these bright and

Saturday is Katie’s busiest day but Wednesdays are getting busier and busier as the years go by. Business is great for Katie as summer becomes closer and closer.

“The atmosphere is great here, it’s just like coming to work and catching up with friends,” Katie enthusiastically stated with regards to having a business at the Eumundi Markets. She meets new people every market session and always has a great time.

Markets host Global Eco Action conference delegates

For Katie, market days begin around 5am, and with a coffee in hand, she likes to watch the markets unfold. You can find Katie’s stall in the Original Eumundi Markets on a Saturday at the very bottom terrace. On Wednesday, Katie is opposite the railway building. The good thing is that the day is finished by 2.30pm so she has time to spend time with her family.

Katie is a lovely and caring person; she loves her job, the people who work there and just loves the markets.

Graduating Exhibition Departure Lounge

Former CEO of Eco Tourism Australia, Kym Cheatham with General Manager of the Original Eumundi Markets Peter Homan, welcoming Eco Global conference delegates to a gala dinner on the markets site. Kym, now a Sunshine Coast resident, has recently been appointed to the board of the Original Eumundi Markets.

TAFE Noosa’s graduating student exhibition, Departure Lounge, will be launched on Friday 29 November from 6pm at TAFE Noosa, CooroyNoosa Rd, Tewantin. Featuring ceramics, painting, sculpture, drawing and installation. All works are for sale. Guest speaker Tony Wellington.

Christmas Shopping in Eumundi

Ceramic handmade brooches $10 by Sophy Blake Art, at Original Eumundi Markets www.sophyblakeart.com

Knit it Betty Bunny kit $21.95, Berkelouw Books, Memorial Dr. 5442 8366

Handmade bowls $12 - $35 by local Frances Zirkler at Nest, Memorial Dr. 0404 933 622

Silver figurine with real butterfly wings set in resin $84, Earth 2 Soul, 5442 7642

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Original Photograph, Eumundi Range Rd by local Alain Bouvier, lge $160, med $130, sm $95, www.hetakesphotos.com/printsfor-sale/.

Voucher for art supplies and materials any amount, at Highly Strung, Low St. 5442 7044

Original hand blown glass vase sculpture POA from local Tina Cooper, Memorial Dr. 5442 8110

Original artwork at Red Desert Gallery ,POA, Memorial Dr, 5442 7172

Clay sculpture classes voucher $180 for six classes (inc some firing) with Jane Welsh. www.janewelshart.com.au

Hand printed, Eco dyed Black Eucalyptus scarf by local Annie’s Workroom $89.95 at Nest, Memorial Dr. 0404 933 622

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A Realty Fairytale

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Once upon a time there was a town. All the townspeople knew each other; the Butcher, the Baker, the Candlestick Maker, and even the Real Estate Agent.

He was a good man, a nice man, who cared about each and every home he sold - and the townspeople cared about him in return.

Over time the town became a city, as more and more people came, bigger estate agents moved in, working for corporations out of town - and the little guy slowly went out of business.

The deals stopped being fair, the service became weak; the love had been taken out of it and the townspeople felt the loss. They longed for the caring estate agent to return.

The big estate agents weren’t interested in their clients as friends or acquaintances, they just saw them as numbers in a ledger, and money in the bank.

Before long the new estate agents were wearing expensive suits, driving luxury cars – and more importantly, the trust had gone from the property business.

Buyers and Sellers didn’t like what they saw – they felt uncomfortable and began to wonder if it were possible to go back to the small town idea - there had to be a better way of selling or buying a home.

Just in the darkest time, a husband and wife; an idealist and a detail maker, came up with the solution; an audacious idea in which they teamed up with the local community to reinvigorate Real Estate; Taking it back to what it used to be.

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They called it LOVE. Our LOVE Show and Sell System deconstructs Real Estate and breethes new life into it, focusing on what buyers and sellers actually want and need. Our Show and Sell System gets rid of the wasted time and money and concentrates on the people involved.

Rather than have uninterested estate agents going from house to house, from appointment to appointment, we allow YOU to show your home to prospective buyers (After all – who knows your house better than you?)

Then WE negotiate with the buyer on your behalf. The best part is, we share the commission 50/50 with you the owner as equal partners, working together.

We’re with you every step of the way – YOU bring the enthusiasm for the house you love, and we take care of EVERYTHING else. We do the paperwork, photos, marketing, advice, negotiating, screening the leads and all the while offering you full support, allowing you just to enjoy the process.

All in all, it is a fairer, more effective system than what is currently available. It brings you the owner into the sale, with a capable team beside you, ready with any assistance you need.

Our LOVE Show And Sell System has begun.

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If you would like to talk to us about how our new process can better serve you, please talk to Jonathan on one of the numbers below.

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Theatre and Books Indee Theatre John Burls Just a tad over a week to the opening of the hilarious Laugh Out Loud – Son of Up Eumundi. There’s still time to book for the dinner shows or matinees but be quick-ish.

There are some places left for the first Saturday 30th at 5.30pm and some for Friday 6 and Saturday 7.

Dinner is a buffet-style Christmas repast, with baked ham, chicken, The Bill Shorten Singers in "Laugh roast beef, various garden fresh out Loud" salads and vegetables and dessert offerings include plum pudding, pav with fruit and apple-pie and cream.

Dinner and show is at a bargain $41, groups of eight or more $39. The bar prices are very moderate and the auditorium is air-conditioned. The two non-dining matinees (all tickets $18) are Sunday 1 December at 2pm and Sunday 8 at 5pm, with the snack bar open for biz.

Laugh Out Loud – Son of Up Eumundi, continues the 18 years tradition of

The Independent Theatre revues. It’s the funniest show on the Coast bar none and incorporates visual gags with original songs and topical sketches, delivered at a very fast pace (some claim it’s breakneck).

If you’re looking for a great pre-Christmas night out this promises the lot. Don’t delay book now!

5472 8200 or www.eumundilivetheatre.com

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To book for shows individually or for groups please contact 5472 8200 or go to www.eumundilivetheatre.com

for all Curry Club Members (FREE TO JOIN CURRY CLUB) 15% Discount on any Take Away purchase over $30* Authentic Curries & Tandoori Cuisine. Mild – Medium – Hot Fully licensed, BYO wine, Aircon OPEN Dinner: 7 days 4 pm till late 101 Memorial Dr Eumundi Ph 5442 8082

By popular demand

*Not valid with already discounted specials

(excludes Rare Books)

It’s back!

Our annual 50% off secondhand book sale

ONE DAY ONLY Friday 29 November from 8am to 8pm.

Join us for a drink and enjoy 20% off new items after 5pm.

Community Bus Community bus runs into Eumundi and home between 5pm and 9pm on Fri and Sat Bookings 0488 322 323

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Too much choice is restricting our choice. I know this sounds counterintuitive but bear with me. There is a distribution theory loved by internet marketing types called the long-tail. Imagine a distribution graph of popularity. The peak on the left of the graph represents the popular items, with the curve of the graph dropping off rapidly to the right showing the volume of niche - but in aggregate more numerous - items. Take digital music sales for example: if the chilling scenes of teenage obsession at any One Direction concert are to go by, their music downloads would represent the peak of the graph, tailing off to sales of polka hits on the right. The magic of the internet digital distribution model makes it possible to reach the two remaining polka fans, sell them an album and have the opportunity flog them a copy of the X-Factor’s latest output with no additional distribution cost.

Ka-Ching!

But the problem is, we are paralyzed by too much choice. An jam experiment done by the Columbia University demonstrated that people were more likely to buy jam when presented with six choices rather than 24. With too much choice, people chose not to choose.

So what has this got to do with books? To solve this paralysis of choice when presented with the gazillion books on offer, systems are developed online to narrow our choice. This can be done via social media suggestions, or recommendation algorithms in a website that present you with options based on browsing history. This might then have the effect over time of squeezing us all into that fat, popular end in the distribution curve of ideas. We’ll become narrow in opinion and tastes, Polka fans would be pushed further to the periphery and One Direction fangirls will take over the world. Even worse, we’d all read about it via monopoly media (oh, hang on…).

To avoid this apocalyptic vision, we must resist this effort by the googling Amazonians to clip diversity. Visit your library, browse the thoughtful collection at an independent bookshop, join a book club, and of course, read reviews in Eumundi Green.

Looking for a good read? Judith Pattison

Indian Palace CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

When too many books are never enough Duncan Sayers

Berkelouw Books will be open until 8pm on Friday 29 November, Friday 6 December and for the Summer Nights Markets from 13 December.

Thank you for your support.

7 days a week 87 Memorial Dr Eumundi Ph 5442 8366 www.berkelouw.com.au

If you’ve ever wandered through an airport looking for something to read to survive endless flights and the alternate reality of international air ports, you’ll be familiar with the challenge of finding just the right book. Unless you know exactly what you’re looking for, a trip to the library can have the same challenges. Here are a couple of approaches to book hunting: The subjective/intuitive approach: Use best seller lists and reviews such as The New York Times, Australian and Guardian reviews of books; find a familiar author; assess the cover; the recommendations (can’t always be trusted, of course); the size of print and length, plot summary, picture of the author or shock, horror, read the final pages.

I think this is a capital offence but my mother always read the last pages to make sure of a satisfying (happy) ending. This suited her well for many years; who am I to judge? My favourite: ask a trusted reader friend (a good bookseller can be both) for advice: “What are you reading? Any good?” “Have you read...?”

The analytical approach: Uses dedicated online books sites such as: GoodReads: Probably the best known due to its popularity with book clubs, publishing companies and students. Has good genrespecific lists and is becoming a powerful influence on the publishing industry rather than just being used by it.

What Should I Read Next? : Try this. Go to the website and enter an author or book title in the search engine. WSIRN? will generate a list of related books and authors based on a database of 80,000 books and over one million reader recommendations.

The Staff Recommends: Book recommendations come from McSweeney’s editor-at-large, and the money from user purchases goes to First Book, a non-profit that donates books to children in need.

I prefer finding books in my own sloppy style, but I do enjoy GoodReads and What Should I Read Next?

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Eumundi Food Christmas fare • The guys at Eumundi Meats are now taking Christmas orders.

Any poultry orders need to placed at least a week in advance.

• The talented chefs at Bohemian Bungalow, Fiona’s Fancies and The Fig Tree have been very busy baking traditional Christmas treats.

• Hinterland Feijoas, feijoa and ginger jam is perfect with ham, feijoa and boysenberry jelly great with turkey, cured feijoa chutney yum for boxing day ploughman’s lunch. www.hinterlandfeijoas.com.au • Pick up a hamper full of organic goodies from Christine at Greenacres. She also has gift vouchers so you can give a family or friend a box of fresh fruit & veg for a month or a year!

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Certified Organic • Free Range • Pasture Raised

100 Memorial Drive • Eumundi • Queensland • 07 5442 8376 eumundimeats@yahoo.com.au facebook.com/eumundimeats

• Welcome to GP Dr Tina Tufuga from Coolum joining GP Dr Patti Slegers • Welcome also to RN Sam Clare – we now have a Mon-Wed RN Sam and a Thurs-Fri RN Sam, both great nurses • Please note our Centre will be open all days over Christmas except public holidays • Don’t forget to put in your diary a community meeting in our forecourt, Wednesday 4 December 5.30pm regarding gathering input into preferred services for the new Centre upstairs – contact Shane for more info.

Bookings by appointment Quality community care 3/2-6 Etheridge St Eumundi P: 5442 8882 • F: 5442 7054 E: reception@eumundimedical.com.au Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, Sat 8.30-noon

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Christmas Shopping in Eumundi

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Handmade kitchen benches from reclaimed wood by Neale Murray Bushblocks, POA, Original Eumundi Markets, 0431 084 541

Zumbaroons Macaroon cookbook $18.90, Fiona’s Fancies, Eumundi Village, Memorial Dr. 5442 7789

Nutty Lindt choc chip cookies $10 for six, Fiona’s Fancies, Eumundi Village, Memorial Dr 5442 7789

Maggie’s Christmas cookbook $49.99 at Berkelouw Books, Memorial Dr, 5442 8366

Aprons handmade locally

by Red Frog Artisans $49.95, at Nest, 0404 933 622

A selection of Christmas condiments $9 - $11, Eumundi Meats Memorial Dr, 5442 8376

Bottles of Champagne (from left) $89.95, $94.95, $64.95, $27.99, $89.95 Joe’s Waterhole, Thirsty Camel bottleshop, Memorial Dr

Eumundi’s Australian Nougat company Lge Gift Box $13, Sm $6.

Tallgum Ave, or buy online www.ausnougat.com.au

Thai cooking class voucher from $125, The Spice Garden, Caplick Way. uschwarz@ travelgourmetpassion.com.au

Gift box from Vintage Teas $110, Original Eumundi Market, dru@vintageteas.com.au.

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Health and Lifestyle Trying to stop smoking?

Quitting strategies and tips to stay smoke free Tania Broadbent, Pharmacist On 1 August, the Australian Government announced that it will introduce staged 12.5 per cent increases in tobacco tax over the next four years. These price hikes may be enough of a trigger for many smokers to consider kicking the habit for good.

According to anti-smoking group Quit, on average it takes a smoker about 13 attempts before they actually stop for good. This stat is not meant to be discouraging but rather a reminder to smokers that if at first you don't succeed, try, try again. The first two weeks are generally the hardest, however it gradually gets easier with each week that passes.

There is not a single best quit-smoking method – it's an individual process but there are approaches that have more supporting evidence than others. There are a range of pharmacotherapies that are very effective. Included in this group are prescription-only medicines like Zyban and Champix, as well as over-the-counter nicotine-replacement therapies like patches, gums, sublingual sprays and inhalers.

Along with these evidence-based treatments smokers can utilise the free Quitline (137 848) or talk to their GP or pharmacist. They can give you personalised, individual support and advice. Popular alternative therapies like hypnotherapy, acupuncture, laser and homeopathy are not supported by clinical evidence.

Patients often complain about the side effects of medication, however it is important to differentiate these side effects from the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. Common complaints upon cessation of smoking can be sleeplessness, irritability, anxiety, increased appetite and even depression.

When a person stops smoking they are no longer exposed to the tars contained within cigarettes. These tars are potent inducers

of the metabolism of numerous prescription medications, nonprescription medications and even substances such as caffeine.

Therefore when you stop smoking and are no longer exposed to these tars, the concentration of these medications can be higher than before. This may lead to side effects from the medication that were not evident prior to cessation. It is always important to discuss any quit attempt with your GP or pharmacist if you are taking medication. For example, an important tip when you quit smoking is to halve your caffeine intake, due to the increased levels of caffeine which can lead to sleeplessness, irritability and even anxiety.

Other useful tips include: Cravings only last for a few minutes so think of alternative things you can do until it passes eg. have a shower, brush your teeth, or go for a walk.

Alcohol, caffeine and stress are all key triggers. Rather than avoid these things all together, focus on disassociating these behaviours, like drinking coffee inside the house and smoking outdoors, when once you may have done the two together. The benefit of pharmacotherapies is they quell those urges, so that when you do have a cup of coffee you're less likely to want a cigarette with it.

Don't be discouraged if you can't quit on your first attempt. It can take many tries and a mixture of methods to quit successfully.

Get help. Your GP, pharmacist and specialised telephone hotline operators can all offer assistance, advice and support. Make family and friends aware that you're trying to stop and enlist their support to motivate and encourage you. Good luck!

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fortune favours the bold.

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GRAPHIC DESIGN SOLUTIONS

Rhana Harrison 0414 740 623 Logos • Corporate branding • Brochures Signage • Annual Reports • Printing rhana@anura.com.au

RED DOG PICTURE FRAMING High quality work at very affordable prices Janice Allen, 244 Duke Road, Doonan Ph 5471 1169 or 0411 630 878 Email reddogframes@westnet.com.au

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Let Tracey, your personal travel specialist, come to you to plan and create the perfect holiday Ph 5446 8111 • M 0401 455 105

tracey@mainbeachtravel.com.au www.mainbeachtravel.com.au

Self Managed Superannuation Fund Specialist Accredited Advisor Free consultation Find out what a SMSF is Find out if a SMSF will suit you SMSF tax strategies Ph Steve 0448 857 532 or 5449 9004

stevegoggin@absaccounting.com.au

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

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

Sunday Services 11am Memorial Dr Eumundi Rev David Cranney Ph 5450 5983

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Pearls for Girls

Open 7 Days

Special deals for locals

95 Memorial Dr 5442 8778

www.pearlsforgirls.com.au

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entries up to 7 lines $28 • minimum of 5 issues tel: 0400 707 778 for more information

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Health and Lifestyle Anahata YogaTemple

EUMUNDI VILLAGE PHARMACY

Natio Christmas Gift packs Find something for everyone, from a secret Santa pressie to an indulgent pamper pack.

“We offer a Flowing Vinyasa style of Yoga” - Energizing - Rejuvenating - Calming Class Timetable $15 per class Class levels

rise ‘n’ shine morning sessions

rb family law is your local family law firm.

Principal Solicitor, Candice Rosborough-Ball lives in Eumundi.

We will help you with:

· parenting arrangements; · fi nancial support for you and your children; · property arrangements before and while living with a partner; · property arrangements on separation; and · obtaining a divorce.

Senses gift pack $3495 (valued at $45.85) Great value!

Tania Watson B.Pharm., MPS, Shop 1, 2-6 Etheridge St Eumundi Tel 5442 8455 • Fax 5442 7077 OPEN 6 DAYS: Mon to Fri 8.30am-5.30pm Sat 8.30am-1.30pm

Workshops • Training • Kirtan • Retreats

We are located at Noosaville but will happily travel from Gympie to Caloundra to meet with our clients.

We offer an initial FREE half hour consultation.

T: 5430 6667 E: candice@rbfamilylaw.com.au W: www.rbfamilylaw.com.au

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186 Memorial Drive, Eumundi 4562 Tel: (07) 5442 8360 Web: www.anahatayoga temple.com.au

Hands are our life

Specialists in hand, wrist, arm and shoulder injuries and pathologies

Olga Alkin BHSc Physio, PGD Hand and upper limb, PGD Western Acupuncture MAHTA, MAPA

Do you have pain or problems when opening jars from Arthritis in your thumb, hand or fingers?

Have you discomfort and pain radiating through your arms following a sport’s injury?

Suffer pins and needles in your fingers for no apparent reason?

Do you have shoulder pain that has been bothering you for some time?

Enquiries and appointments: 5471 3094 Noosa Medical Centre, 1 Lanyana Way, Noosa Junction. www.handsareourlife.com.au

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Bringing healing to women who have experienced abuse Samantha from Eumundi Healing Centre Ph 0488 172 131 or email awildhandful@hotmail.com

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Christmas Shopping in Eumundi

Natio gift pack $19.95, Eumundi Village, Memorial Dr, 5442 8455

Homewares from Eumundi Style Memorial Dr, 5442 8455

"Be the person your dog thinks you are" teatowel $20 from My Wooden Heart, Original Eumundi Market, 0439 798 922

Three month gym membership at Eumundi, $180, Conc. $120, Aquatic Centre, Memorial Dr, 5442 7186

Driftwood Christmas tree small or large, Vanilla, Memorial Dr

Handmade soaps My Soap, Original Eumundi Markets, 0407677622

Locally made lime bag $50 The Great Little Bag, Eumundi Square, 0438 012 753

More Tea Vicar grey stag Tshirt $33, Original Eumundi Markets.

Mozaic shirt $59.95, Nest, Memorial Dr, 0404 933 622

Blossom sandals $39.95, Nest, Memorial Dr, 0404 933 622

Bamboo organic cotton Ballet tie pants $85, Sinerji, www.sinerji.com.au

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Handmade bees wax Christmas tree candles $21.95, Greenacre Organics, Greenacre Rd, 0448 881 444

Handmade Happy Flow screen printed lamp shade $325, Dirt by Earth, Cash Rd, www.dirtbyearth.com

Sustainable House

by Michael Mobbs, $45, Berkelouw Books, Memorial Dr, 5442 8366

Magazine subscriptions Eumundi News Express, Memorial Dr, 5442 8201

Christmas Shopping in Eumundi

Locally handmade 9ct gold ring with yellow and blue sapphires and recycled 1920’s diamonds $1075 from David Frith Jewellery, 0411 275 579

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Full length dress $55, Boutiq, Memorial Dr, 0409 385 747

Paris pink rose or blue dress $125 with cap sleeves in yellow $129, Siren, Eumundi Square market, 0413 652 978

Coral necklace $800, bracelet $95 (or free with necklace). Pearls for Girls, Memorial Dr, 5442 8778

Embroidered green dress Eumundi Style and Homewares, Memorial Dr, 5442 8455

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Environment and Outdoors Life (and death) on a better ridge Claudette Betteridge pay respect to the 'other side' of the new life, fresh growth and renewal, that is the main focus of much that is written about spring; after all it's not as though things only die off in winter. In the natural world as well as the human realm, death and change are an ever-present aspect and perhaps turning our attention to them occasionally allows us to better appreciate the whole cycle. Death is not a subject that's off limits in my household.

Having fairly recently lost the great-grandfather figure in our lives, my children understand that sometimes bodies wear out or don't work as well anymore, and also that all people and things eventually die. This concept seems to be pretty well understood, but what about the lives that are just beginning that don't make it? Well this week I had the opportunity to find out just how best to explain this. Amid the excitement of new chicks hatching out of their eggs, there was a tinge of sadness. Out of the seven eggs nestled under our clucky girl

Nature’s remarkable cycles have given me much to write about in the past. I have pondered the wondrous renewal evident in the botanical world, the passing of seasons and the plethora of changes these bring, but until now I've not spent a lot of time writing about the quieter side of this cycle. In order for new growth to burst out of bare branches and long, warm days to replace the harsh cold, we need the bareness, dark and cold to be felt and recognized.

Today it is my hope that I can

we welcomed three little fluff balls, full of chirpy sweetness.

The fourth egg had started to crack and you could see where the birds’ little egg tooth had made its initial hole, but alas, no amount of waiting and wishing could bring this life further out of its egg and into the world.

After a day and a half of this wait the broody hen was up off her nest indoctrinating her three hatchlings in the ways of chicken-hood, leaving in her nest three eggs that showed no signs of cracks, and the fourth, with it’s little hole. Seeing that the hen had abandoned these eggs we pulled it a little further open to find that the chick inside was no longer living. Did the mother hen know that the other eggs were not viable? Given the intuitive understandings other species seem to have concerning their young, my guess would be yes. She knew that there was no longer any use sitting on the other eggs and concentrated her energy on teaching her three living chicks how to survive. In the manner

of all farm kids before them, my children were told simply and truthfully about this natural occurrence and, although saddened by the news, they too have focused their attention on providing their loving energy on the remainder of the flock.

This simple fact of nature serves to remind to us all that there is a full cycle in life and seeing as though neither man nor beast can avoid death, it is best that it is lovingly understood, accepted and celebrated for the role it plays in our lives.

Significant step for Sunshine Coast solar farm Council has now shortlisted the 48 submissions for the design, construction and operation for the Sunshine Coast solar farm.

Interviews are currently being undertaken with the shortlisted companies and further detailed evaluation continuing. Mayor Mark Jamieson said, “Council wants to build a solar farm to meet its electricity needs and tap into the energy of the sun.

Christmas Shopping in Eumundi

gardening

Mango Tree $49.95, Doonan Valley Garden Centre, Eumundi-Noosa Rd, 5471 1590

Earthlust drink cannisters with nature designs, 16.90, Greenacre Organics, Greenacre Rd, 0448 881 444

Victoria and Albert Museum garden tool box set $49.95, Berkelouw Books, Memorial Dr, 5442 8366

Dog toys $9.95 Eumundi Pharmacy, Eumundi Village, Memorial Dr, 5442 8455

Hand carved hebel stone bird bath POA, by Imron Abdul, Original Eumundi Markets 5448 3474

Buddha statue $145, Kev & Kens, Eumundi-Noosa Rd 5442 7771

Bird feeder Doonan Valley Garden Centre, Eumundi-Noosa Rd 5471 1590

Japanese bonsai tree POA, Simply Japanese designs, Original Eumundi Markets, 0418 875 657

Rusty chook set $80 for a set of three, or $30 each, Broadcroft Design, Original Eumundi Markets, 0488 426 392

Wooden handmade table and bench chairs POA, Eumundi Wooden Furniture, slabbed by Gav, Memorial Dr, 0408 832 705

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Nature Notes Hard-Case Moths Kon Hepers

A few weeks ago we came across a very old discarded cocoon from a Case Moth. It disintegrated in our hands but raised our interest so the search was on for a "live" one. A while ago we were lucky; there was a Case Moth, or Bag Moth, hanging from the bark of a Casuarina. But it was hard to tell whether the case was inhabited or not. We placed it in a container with a variety of leaves in case it did contain a hungry caterpillar.

For over a week there was no sign of life, but then we noticed that it had moved a short distance, then again the next day. We observed what looked like a head sticking out from one end, yet when we approached for a closer look it was quickly withdrawn. Most unusual; all other caterpillars

we have ever seen do not flinch from human presence. This one was clearly alert. Eventually we managed to sneak up and take a photo. When enlarged it confirmed that there was indeed a yellow and black striped resident in the cocoon.

We identified it as Saunders’ Case Moth, Metura elongate, supposedly quite common in the three south-eastern states of Australia. The case of this specimen was about 75mm long.

Helen Hepburn found a smaller (40mm) one for us. Then we found a third (95mm) specimen, most probably a female judging by the size. All three were kept in a large terrarium for observation; we knew that their life-cycle and metamorphosis from caterpillar

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to moth was quite complicated even weird – and can take up to 2 years. Also, the females remain as caterpillars, never leaving the cocoon and somehow the males, with their long abdomens, manage to mate with them. The eggs are laid inside the case and eventually fall out. The hatchling caterpillars then start their own cases. The cocoons have an opening at each end.

The living caterpillar protrudes from the larger top opening to eat and crawl, dragging the cocoon along. Waste is pushed out from the bottom, smaller opening. At most times the cocoons are found hanging vertically, attached to any surface by exceedingly tough silk fibres. When the male is ready to morph it turns itself upside down inside the cocoon and gradually emerges as an ungainly winged moth.

For many days we saw no action from any of the caterpillars.

We knew that at least one was alive from the chewed leaves: we knew they eat pine needles, eucalypt and melaleuca leaves and just about anything else.

Ours preferred old, tough brushbox leaves.

An amazing feature is how they extend and repair the cocoons.

Saunder’s Case Moths decorate/ camouflage their “homes” with twigs placed longitudinally.

To add some new ones, the caterpillar partially emerges, snips off twigs, then ties them to the top with a few threads.

One day recently we had some claws and other matter expelled from the end of the middle-sized cocoon. We thought a male would emerge next but nothing further occurred. It has also stopped eating, as has the small one. They are probably dead but we are still hoping.

Meanwhile the largest one is still active at about five or six day intervals, still eating and crawling.

We can’t wait for 2 years on the off chance that something might emerge from the cocoon (unlikely as we think it’s a female), so to see what the actual moth looks like, we obtained an image from Queensland Museum.

The images for my Echidna article in 183 were not attributed. They were supplied to me as follows: Adult echidna by John Jeffreys and Puggle

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Gardening Flowering Broms Annie Wilson The Bromeliaceae family comprises more than 3000 species, with a diverse range extending from pineapples through to Spanish Moss. They are suited to our local growing conditions, and are excellent for xeriscaping because they thrive when planted en masse, and watering is self-regulated. At the moment many of our broms are putting on an amazing show, so I'd like to share some of them with you. For more photos go to facebook.com/rayandannie

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Be festive this season Celebrate this summer and get involved in the Sunshine Coast Festive Season program – bursting with more than 80 fun, family-friendly, region wide activities taking place throughout December and January! The 2013-14 festive calendar includes the regional Christmas tree trail, local festive community events and workshops, and exciting New Year’s Eve and Australia Day celebrations. Visit council’s website for what’s happening in your area.

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Thanks for the $25 The Eumundi District Rural Fire Brigade just received its half-yearly allocation of the $25 Rural Fire Levy collected from every rateable property in the Brigade Area.

It struck me that at the recent open day anybody placing a donation in the helmet was personally thanked by the closest firefighter.

So to all those Rate Payers in the Eumundi Brigade area, thankyou for your $25 contribution to the continued operation of the Brigade.

As a contributor, you may be interested in the following information: • 520 Volunteer hours in the last 90 days • 150 Hours of training • 150 hours of admin & maintenance • 220 hours of firecalls & planned burns • Every Firecall attended

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Eumundi THUNDERCLOUDS Lyndall Friend, Belli Park.

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I took these two pictures from my home up on the Range on 18 and 19 November. Skies are comparative to the weather changes. I find it both extraordinary and beautiful.

Amara Cheg-Ladder, Eumundi

This was the view I had on the weekend of the clouds that gathered around Belli Park.

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Eumundi sunshine Over the next couple of months Eumundi Green would love you to capture Spring/Summer. Send your high resolution photos and a caption to editor@eumundigreen.com.au and we may print them in the magazine. Happy snapping!

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