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T his issue ... This issue is absolutely chockablock with our busy community’s endeavours. It’s been quite a challenge to get everything in – luckily designer Lil is good at jigsaw puzzles. I am amazed at the creative spirit that flows through our community. It’s really inspiring and unique for a small cluster of villages to be so… exciting. With only three issues of the Green left for the year, I’m gearing up for big Xmas and summer holiday magazines. The plans that are afoot for Eumundi this December make my eyes go very wide – I can’t wait! (Sorry November). It’s looking like we are finishing the year with a BIG bang!
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C o m m unit y D iar y Wednesday 12 Nov Eumundi World Cinema screening 6.40pm School of Arts Memorial Dr
Saturday 15 Nov Belli Hall Christmas Dance, 7.30 pm 1170 Kenilworth Rd, Belli Park
Tuesday 18 Nov Eumundi P&C meeting 7pm Eumundi State School Arts building
Friday 21 Nov Starry Nights Drive-in 6.30pm Eumundi Showgrounds Black Stump Rd
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Advertising deadline for next issue (209) is before noon WED 19 november Published by Eumundi Combined Community Organisation Ltd ACN 133 941 278 eumundicco.com.au For advertising rates please go to eumundigreen.com.au. A yearly subscription is $50 posted. 4350 copies of the The Green are delivered every fortnight to households, schools, cafÊs, shops and markets in Eumundi, Doonan, Verrierdale, North Arm, Belli Park, Eerwah Vale, Weyba Downs and Cooroy as well as 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 Sovereign A2 – Silk 170 gsm which is also environmentally friendly. www.australianpaper.com.au The Green: the community voice. Cover photograph thanks to Karen Nasteski 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. Letters will be published if name and township is clearly identified. Partial name will then be withheld upon request. 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 Fashion awards local winners B O U T I Q N E W OWNER At the recent Sunshine Coast Fashion Awards two local labels came out on top. Eumundi Square label Lamb & Lamb received an award in the Resort & Ready to Wear and Eumundi local and co-owner of label Sinerji, Alice Jones, scooped up the Ethical Fashion award for the labels commitment to ethical design.
Matt Noakes is getting ready for his busy season at the Eumundi PO. Matt said all of December is flat chat, dying down on the 24th. He advises that International parcels and cards need to be sent by the 1st week of December and national mail sent express post by the 21st for Christmas deliveries. 5442 8202.
Lamb & Lamb owner Leann Lamb (left, pictured with Elle Lofts, owner of the Eumundi shop) said, “I would like to thank Louis at Eumundi Square - my first outlet, which opened in 2008 and is still going strong today.”
“Eumundi is the jewel in the Hinterland crown,” said Boutiq’s new owner Cherie O’Keefe from the Memorial Drive dress shop she runs with sidekick Ellie-Rose. Originally from Melbourne, Cherie said she discovered and fell in love with the Sunshine Coast on her annual pilgrimages to escape southern winters. “But the weather’s only part of it - the pace and lifestyle is what won me over. Here city dwellers have it all on their doorstep - making Eumundi the perfect destination for lazy Sunday drives complete with brunch and of course shopping,” Cherie shared.
“It is hard competing against all those better known, more commercial labels that manufacture in factories overseas but I believe in Australia, the quality of the products I produce and I am very proud to say Lamb & Lamb is made in Australia.” Designers and owners Louise Visser (left) and Alice Jones of Sinerji have been creating their fashion label on the Coast for eight years, and now have their label stocked in boutiques around Australia. Alice said, “This award is really for our customers; we feel so lucky to have had such amazing support from locals.” “The slow fashion movement is really gaining ground and people come to us because they want the soft feel of natural fabrics, but also because they want to know that the people
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who manufacture the label and the farmers who grow our organic cotton are being treated fairly,” Alice shared.
B O X OF S E ASONAL VEG AVAILAB LE FOR P I C K UP
Ochre Health Eumundi offers free 4 year old health checks. The aim of the Healthy Kids Check is to improve the health and well-being of children, promoting early detection of lifestyle factors and delayed development.
Dr David Heppell
Dr Patti Slegers
Every child from the age of 31/2 – 5 years is entitled to one of these health assessments. The booster immunizations may also be given at the same time. For further information regarding this health assessment you may speak to the Nurse the at the clinic or simply book a 30 minute appointment requesting a ‘4 year old health check’ on 5442 8882.
Adam from the Mary Valley Farmers’ Cooperative is selling certified organic, biodynamic and chemical free produce from local farmers in Loneragan’s Lane (opposite the news agency), on Wednesdays and Saturdays. He has mixed seasonal produce boxes (Veg $30 and Fruit and Veg $40) available for market pick up. Adam can also home deliver to 4562 on Saturdays. 0431 201 679.
Consultations are by appointment on 5442 8882
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Dr Hoda Morris
Bookings by appointment 3/2-6 Etheridge St Eumundi P: 5442 8882 • F: 5442 7054 E: eumundifmc@ochrehealth.com.au
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Business G reat food , great m u sic , great friends At the Fig Tree on the last Friday in October it was a warm night under the canopy of trees, with great food, wine and some soothing jazz to welcome the weekend. Co-owner Nic Dudas said, “We had a sell-out night with everyone loving the sounds of the brilliant Jazzmoods, who made the
evening go with a swing!“ If you missed out, Jazzmoods will be performing a night of swing and light jazz classics on Saturday 20 December at the Fig Tree as well. “It’s a great way to start the Christmas break and a chance to celebrate and relax with friends,” Nic said.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT GET AROUND CAMPERS Sean and Fiona Greig What and where is your business? Camper trailer sales and the hire of: campervans, caravans and 4wds. We work from home in Strong Ln, Eerwah Vale. How long have you been in business in Eumundi? We skipped the border from country Victoria in January this year. Once we arrived we started expanding the hire fleet. We still run camper trailer sales and hire from Melbourne. What made you choose to base your business in Eumundi? Eumundi has a great location for camping with a huge variety available for people to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Being able to provide camping holidays without the fuss is what we are about. With a family focus which allows us to work from home, Eumundi gives us the best of both worlds. What is the best thing about working here? Eumundi has an amazing vibe with down to earth people who are passionate about family and enjoying life. The climate allows us to work outdoors for the majority of the year and with the school around the corner we really have been able to get the work life balance right.
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WORKSHOP Sunshine Coast business owners are invited to attend a workshop on 25 November at Lake Kawana Community Centre to help understand the business management systems required to win work on major projects. Economic Development portfolio councillor Stephen Robinson said the workshop would help equip businesses to
tender for contracts. “To be eligible for contracts on major projects, you’ll need to show how your business manages quality, environmental risk and safety – and developing the systems for this can be confusing,” Cr Robinson said. The two-hour workshop costs $25. Register at business. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
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What is the worst thing you have found about working here? Pinching ourselves all the time. We can’t believe we’re living the dream. What would you like to see change in our business district? A supermarket in the main street would be fantastic.
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Business M O R E C O V E R A G E F O R E U M U N D I ’ S B U S I N E S S A WA R D S Commencing 2006, Eumundi Square hosted the Annual Eumundi Business Awards during the third Thursday of October. This year, under a gentle sky, more than 200 guests were greeted by Eumundi’s very own “Manuel” stumbling, bumbling and fumbling in line with Faulty Towers fame. Sophie and Dennis from Joe’s Waterhole served drinks to the gathered guests celebrating the efforts of Eumundi’s micro businesses. MC Trish Espin of Hot Country Radio introduced the event with a prize pool of $3000.00 shared equally between the winners of three categories Eumundi Square, EDCA Wednesday Terraces Market and
Eumundi Parkside Market. Billy Connolly impersonator Neil Bidner fired up the crowd with rhythmic clapping to herald award nominations for each category winner then announced. Any Market or organization located within Eumundi 4562 business sector is welcome to be part of the awards by proposing a category, sponsor significant prize money, provide an inscribed trophy, accept and notify nominations, submit the winner and hand over the prize. Entertainment for the night included the Michelle Brown Duo. A recent national finalist in Best Female Blues Singer category, Michelle’s outgoing personality and big bluesy voice
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accompanied by John Maier on piano proved very entertaining. Solo vocalist Tracey Combes added to the musical palette along with Roger Peters faithfully driving out his signature rhythms on bongos and drums. Guests feasted to a complimentary Aussie BBQ served by Munch Cafe. Eumundi Business Awards 2014 Winners from Parkside Markets are Got The Blenz. EDCA Wednesday Terraces Market Winner is Hemp Hut and Eumundi Square winner is Dolly Did It. Louis and Jenny Formosa thanked all the crew and everyone assisting with the 2014 Eumundi Business Awards.
Get Christmas party guests home safely with Eumundi’s community bus as the designated driver! Private 4562 function pickups & drop offs available by appointment. • Fridays and Saturdays • $5 per person one Community Bus way, $10 return
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
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Chrissie in Eumundi made easy! For all bookings & enquiries 0488 322 323
NOTICES OEM is offering work to locals interested in surveying market goers to establish where visitors come from. Email admin@ eumundimarkets.com.au to express an interest. Just arrived back from London nanny job and available now for babysitting or childcare. Please call Abi Beardsley, Doonan on 0431 944 297.
WEEKEND GROOVES lIVE AT THE BOHO
WEEKEND LUNCH HAS NEVER BEEN MORE FUN!
Matt Stillert Sat 15 Nov 12-2pm
Sue-Anne Stewart Sat 22 Nov 12-2pm
With a raw, dynamic style of alternative blues/roots music; Matt Stillert is a talent not to be missed. From soulful poetic folk melodies, to high energy, foot stomping blues, his raw live performances are captivating. Come along & catch the bearded bluesman in action.
Sue-Anne is an independent singer/songwriter with a soulful soothing beauty to her voice. Due to her insightful lyrics and emotive live performances, she has created a strong swagger of followers for herself. Drawing strength from a solid folk heritage, her powerful songs have a punchy roots feel carried by her passionate vocal styling.
Dusty GROoves Sun 16 Nov 1-3pm
Rebecca MooRe
Dusty Grooves are a trio of exceptionally talented guys playing and singing in their own inimitable style. Jeff Blunt, The Gaffa and Robert Gaudet rock the Boho… they might be dusty, but by no means rusty.
Rebecca Moore is a highly accomplished, award winning singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist. Her music is described as traversing between Led Zeppelin’s Battle of Evermore and Stevie Nicks’ Gold Dust Woman. She has supported many great artists including John Butler Trio.
Sun 23 Nov 1-3pm
BOHEMIAN BUNGALOW RESTAURANT & BAR 69 Memorial Dr, Eumundi 5442 8679 reservations@bohemianbungalow.com.au Proud supporter of The Green
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Dr. Sarah Rose BDSc OPENING HOURS Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-5pm Wednesday 9am-7pm Phone 5442 7556 Accepts CDBS Patients
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Boundary change My position on the proposed boundary change issue remains with my full support for the Sunshine Coast Council’s position. We have been incredibly disappointed with the misinformation being promoted by residents in recent weeks, which required a full and frank response through Mayor Mark Jamieson’s open letter. His message couldn’t be any clearer. I also agree with all the important points my colleague Councillor Greg Rogerson raised in the last edition of the Green. A unified region is critical to the future of the EDV communities. A strong Sunshine Coast Council provides better support, including more money for infrastructure and an increased likelihood of grants from state and federal governments. The ongoing
instability and uncertainty also poses a challenge to community well-being and economic growth – and I believe it’s time we moved on. Solar farm community meeting As many of you will know, Council has lodged a Material Change of Use (MCU) development application to build a solar farm at Valdora. This project will significantly reduce our carbon emissions, contribute to Council’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2020 and position us as leaders in the renewable energy space. This exciting initiative will also provide real savings for Council and therefore our ratepayers. The solar farm is estimated to save Council millions of dollars over a 30-year period based on today’s electricity costs, which are anticipated to increase
O P E N R E S P O N S E T O M AY O R Johanne Wright, EDV residents for boundary change.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT FROM FUNDS Noosa community groups will receive a funding boost from the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants. Member for Noosa, Glen Elmes, said many local organisations couldn’t do without the quarterly funding boost which partners them in continuing their invaluable work in the area and most typically purchase equipment. Successful this round are: the Noosa Photographic Society, Tewantin SS P&C Association, the Peregian Beach Community House, the Doonan RSPCA, Veggie Village Community Gardens and the Noosa Gymnastics Club. To apply for the next round of funding before the end of November visit justice.qld. gov.au/corporate/ sponsorships-and-grants/ grants/community-benefitfunding-programs/successfulfunding-applications
Mayor Mark Jamieson’s paid advertisement in the Green last week [issue 207]demands a response. Mr Jamieson stated that EDV’s “real motivations are unclear”. EDV has, for more than a decade, consistently and repeatedly demonstrated the strong community of interest with Noosa as a key motivator for change. We want a Change Commissioner to assess the appropriateness of the existing boundary in accordance with the clear provisions of the Local Government Act which includes an independent assessment of all resident wishes. It is fiction to suggest that there is a hidden agenda or any “self-interest”. Mr Jamieson stated that EDV’s purpose is to “…generate uncertainty in your community.” That is simply not true. We live in a democracy and this is an important issue for our community to consider. Trying to close down a community group expressing the views of the majority of residents is not what one expects from our Mayor elected to impartially serve the whole of our community. Mr Jamieson stated that EDV represents the “…views and 8
actions of a silent few.” Not so. Recent community consultations have reconfirmed that our campaign is supported by a clear majority of residents in each locality, irrespective of their gender or age. Mr Jamieson stated that there has been much expenditure in our area amounting to some $8m. However, he does not state over what period, nor does he account for the annual revenue paid by our residents and businesses. The rates paid to the SCC since 2008 have continued to escalate. Our community group is not alone in raising questions about the significant potential for further rates increases. Why? The Local Government Association of Queensland has identified the critical negative impact of the 30% shortfall in infrastructure charges for major developments. This is contributing to a significant rise in local government debt, particularly for fast growing Councils. In other words, the more large developments the greater the debt incurred. SCC has a huge development program in train. There will be, no doubt, substantial increases in rates. This is based on hard financial data.
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substantially in the future. If you would like to hear more about this project, a community meeting is being held on Monday 17 November, 6.30pm at Coolum Beach Christian College. Meet and greet My last Eumundi “meet and greet” was very busy, with plenty of passers-by wanting to talk about the issues of the day; including the proposed boundary change. My observation was that the community strongly supports the direction that has been set by Sunshine Coast Council and Eumundi’s major community groups – to maintain a unified region. Thank you to everyone who comes along to these “meet and greet” sessions each month. It’s a really valuable opportunity for me to get to know the community and understand what’s important to you.
PRETTY IN PINK Michelle Shaw Fifty generous ladies wore something pink at Sala Thai on Thursday 30 October to support the Pink Thai Banquet - Girls Night In (but it’s out!) event. This is the third year I’ve hosted a Cancer Council October fundraiser with the help of a few very special friends and we again raised over $1,000 from the event and donations. Special thanks to the many stall holders from Eumundi Square who generously donated prizes or came along to the event - or both! And thanks to Sala Thai for a delicious banquet on the beautiful pink themed deck.
Community S O L A R FA R M O N E S T E P C L O S E R
What's in the Spotlight Attention livestock owners
An artist’s impression of the proposed Valdora Solar Farm. Sunshine Coast Council has lodged a Material Change of Use (MCU) application to build a 15 megawatt (MW) solar farm at Valdora. Subject to the outcome of the development application and tender process, the project will see a solar farm installed on 24 hectares. The solar farm is estimated to save Council millions of dollars over a 30-year period based on today’s electricity costs. Mayor Mark Jamieson said it would combat the Council’s rising electricity costs and minimise future rate increases. “We will be the first council to build a solar farm at utility scale in Australia and our residents can be very proud of the impact this will have as we
strive to become Australia’s most sustainable region,” Mayor Jamieson explained. The combined total generating capacity of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the Coast has reached 95MW and in the past 12 months solar PV capacity on rooftops has increased by 15MW – the equivalent of the proposed solar farm’s capacity. The Valdora land is already zoned for a renewable energy facility. Assessment will primarily focus on design and layout of the solar farm with regard to potential impacts. It is anticipated Council will consider tenders in the first quarter of 2015, with construction starting soon after. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
co m m unit y news Eumundi Historical Association (EHA) have taken possession of the construction site for the installation of the Eumundi Sculpture prizes winning artwork entitled Sustainable. A fence has been erected around the spot where the winning sculpture will stand between Memorial Dr and Napier St, just behind the playground. The installation is scheduled for early December.
Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards Time is running out to nominate a local hero for the 2015 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards. If you know a person, community group or organisation worthy of recognition, nominate them now. Nominations close 12 December 2014. For more information visit Council's website.
The development of Australian modernism Caloundra Regional Gallery hosts an outstanding national treasure – Cream: Four Decades of Australian Art which chronicles the development of modernism in Australia from 1940 to 1980. View a selection of 20th Century Australian art by some of our country’s most recognised artists until 14 December. Visit Council’s gallery website for details.
Food Safety Week It’s Australian Food Safety Week this week, 9 to 16 November, and Council is working to improve locals’ knowledge about how to handle, store and cook food safely. You can help reduce the high numbers of food poisoning cases caused every year from mistakes in the home. Visit Council's website for more details.
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As a result the Club supports the Sunshine Coast RACQ Helicopter Rescue Service, Care flight. Club President Graham Knight presented the donation to Care flight’s Angela Miles.
New Pavillion Market business Quintessential Woman is holding a Christmas Launch Party on Friday 14 Nov, 6pm at 76 Memorial Dr. All welcome. 0416 253 791 RSVP.
Riding for the Disabled in North Arm is holding a Charity Golf Day fundraiser on Friday 21st November in conjunction with Headland Golf Club, Buderim. If you are a golfer or know friends who are, please spread the word. Sign up a four person team or individually. Business sponsorship welcomed. Nomination forms at sunshinecoastrda.com.
Coolum Caravan Club Members volunteer to Eumundi Combined Community Organisation (Eumundi Markets) by manning one of the parking areas entrance gates once a month.
Sunshine Coast Alliance are holding a launch dinner on Thursday 4 December, 6pm. If you’re interested in attending email Vonnie Burton vonnieburton77@ gmail.com 9
Rural property owners should be on the look-out for Fireweed, a plant with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that is toxic to livestock when ingested. Fireweed is also appearing in residential areas. Keep an eye on any newly turfed areas and report any sightings to Council on 5475 7272. A fact sheet is available on Council's website.
Get an insight into the Sunshine Coast’s community profile and economy with the .id suite of market and data intelligence tools, provided free by Council. This data can help your business understand target markets, industry trends and workforce supply to help with marketing strategies, finance applications and more. Access the database via Council's Business website.
Healthy waterways The results are in for the Healthy Waterways Report Card 2014 – and they’re good. Keeping our waterways healthy is an ongoing job and everyone can help. All actions big and small make a difference from mulching the garden to watching what you put down the drain. Find out more on Council’s website.
Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am, 13 November 2014, Caloundra 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
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Community M E L B O U R N E C U P C E L E B R AT I O N S The race that stopped a nation certainly stopped Eumundi last week with local businesses taking the afternoon off to enjoy a cup lunch or cold ale in the front bar. Next door in Verrierdale, Pero & Karen Nasteski held their annual Melbourne Cup celebration, recreating the Flemington Bird Cage at their home. Shelley’s Thai put on a sumptuous spread accompanied by the classic race day beverage; Moet & Chandon.
REALITY BITES WRAP UP And that’s a wrap, as they say. The last weekend in October saw the Reality Bites Festival make its debut in Eumundi. Now in its seventh year, Reality Bites has been held at the Cooroy Library for the last three years. The move to Eumundi was largely prompted by the need to find venues so as to expand the program from two to three days, and establish the festival as a national tourist event in the Hinterland. As a regional community with a history of cultural engagement and support for the arts, Eumundi seemed like a natural fit for Reality Bites – a festival of books
Melanie Myers
and ideas with a focus on literary nonfiction. The program kicked off on Friday with a full afternoon of author talks and panels in The Green Room, with authors and patrons alike loving its relaxed ambience. The quirkyretro feel was just right for our Poets’ Speakeasy and made for great photos. The School of Arts Hall – a beautiful heritage building – provided the perfect retreat from the hot weather as festivalgoers gathered for a weekend of stimulating panels and discussions. The CWA Hall provided an intimate space for 10
author “in conversations.” Personal highlights included the Saturday night celebration event with Keelen Mailman – the first Aboriginal woman to run a cattle station in Queensland – who gave a moving account of her triumph over childhood abuse, poverty and racism. It would come as no surprise to those present that Mailman’s book The Power of Bones is shortlisted for The Courier Mail’s 2014 People’s Choice Queensland Book of the Year Award. The large audience that gathered Sunday morning for ‘Dis-man-tling the Joint’ to hear Maxine McKew, Meredith
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Burgmann, Caroline Overington and Clementine Ford discuss gender and politics was also gratifying. As artistic director, I was thrilled with the quality of the sessions, the fantastic audiences and the wonderful line-up of authors. The support from the Eumundi community – in particular Experience Eumundi and the The Green was key to our success this year. Having quality local restaurants and cafes nearby and the vibe from the markets added to the welcoming feel and everyone’s enjoyment of the festival.
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This is our dog Molly. I think the caption should be “Me so happy, so happy, so happy!” Faye Borleis, Eumundi.
Now that the cockatoos have finished stripping the mandarins, lemons and oranges from the trees, they have started on the dandelions. Carol Smith, Doonan.
Our first spring poppy. The ones we potted last year didn’t do too well but they must have blown some seeds as have a few have popped up along our fence line. The boys were very excited this morning and shouted, “The poppy is out!” Jeanette Grevett, Eerwah Vale.
Noisy Rainbow Lorikeets drew my attention recently and I was able to snap a few photos; thought you might like this one. From Diane Vowell.
Taken at the park on Laguna Grove, Doonan - I call it our Troll Hole! Carol Smith, Doonan.
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art news Pomona Railway Station Gallery is holding their annual art market in the paddock at on Saturday 22 November at 9am. Official opening of A Puppet Project on Friday 28 November, 6pm at Noosa Regional Gallery. Sculptor Ange Leech’s exhibition will present stop animation films and a collection of Leech’s puppets, film props and sculptural works inspired by living and working in remote desert regions. Free event, all welcome. noosa.qld.gov.au/ whats-on-nrg Christmas Decoration Workshop with Annie’s Workroom on Monday 1 December at Sunspace Café, Doonan, from 10am till 1pm. $45 with bookings essential anne@anniesworkroom.com.au Artist in residence workshop for 12-15 years entitled Under the Water Puppet Station Noosa with Ange Leech. Shadow Puppet Station is an art workshop for young puppeteers to make your very own favourite under the sea creatures. Saturday 29 Nov, from 12 - 3pm. $15 with bookings and pre payments essential. noosa.qld.gov.au/ whats-on-nrg Eumundi printmaker Shirley Strano’s latest exhibition of etchings, lino-cuts and drawings, entitled Sound of Imagination will be showing at the Butter Factory, Cooroy until 6 Dec. noosa.qld.gov.au/ whats-on-bfac Eumundi World Cinema presents Don’t Look Now at the Eumundi School of Arts on 12 November. If you’re
not yet a member this late in the year, you can still come to enjoy the night as a guest of the club. Doors open at 6.40pm for pre movie food and drink before a 7.10pm start. eumundiworldcinema.com
Archibald prize short listed Jandamarra Caad has limited edition prints of his artwork available for Christmas. Purchase at jandamarrasart. bigcartel.com/category/ limited-edition-prints. Artist Merrie Tomkins offers children’s workshops in the Cooroy Butter Factory pottery studio on Saturdays (except school holidays) from 9.30am12.30pm. Bookings and payment essential Cost: $300 per term or $35 per session includes firing and materials. 0412 486 438.
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It’s a busy time for The Indee team with much packing and stacking at the SOA and The Indee’s North Arm storage facility, plus moving equipment to Palmwoods. Costumes, props, publicity-files and thousands of photos, accumulated over two decades, all need sorting, re-packing and labelling. Literally hundreds of theatrical awards need to be dusted off and readied for a special photoshoot and remind us of many of The Indee’s theatrical triumphs. Legendary Australian actor-playwright, the late, Bille Brown was one of many professional folk to pass through The Indee portals. His condition for doing the one-off at Eumundi was a moderate fee and an audience Q&A immediately after the performance. He conducted the Q&A from the bar in the foyer and concluded the evening by donating his fee back to The Indee. Billboards from some of the classic Indee shows are being refurbished for a mini exhibition. We’ve included some images from past shows for this issue’s column, which may stir fond memories.
Past Indee highlights from two decades in Eumundi.
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Shona Wilson, former winner of the Noosa Regional Gallery Travelling Scholarship, will be hosting Collaborations with Nature on Saturday 15 November on Seib Rd, Eumundi. Reservations can be made through the Collaborations with nature: workshop Facebook page: facebook.com/ events/846261208738773/ or amy@amyclarke.com.au.
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Kids LOCAL NETBALL TEAMS Do you know who Eu-Awesome, Eu-Beauty and Twilights are? These names are given to our local Eumundi netball teams who compete as a part of the Noosa Netball Association. There are a number of Netball Associations locally that run competitions throughout the year on the weekend or on week nights. Our local teams compete against teams from the surrounding area, often with them being based at other schools. There were about 30 teams in the Saturday competitions and there are 14 teams on Thursday nights. Eu Awesome and Eu Beauty,
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consisting of 17 of our local girls, competed in the Saturday netball competition which has currently concluded for this year. While both teams did not progress through to the grand final, Eu Awesomes are currently the march past champions for their division. The Saturday competition began in March and continued through to September. Despite many thinking that netball is only played over winter, the team Twilights is still competing in a Thursday night competition. This competition commenced in July and will continue through to November. Like most sport it takes community minded people
to become involved and to organise teams. This year our teams have been coached and supported by two such people: Chrissie Cook and Margaret McArlein. Being a social, yet competitive team sport has made netball the most popular played female sport in Australia. Netball has many benefits; not only does it teach catching and throwing skills, but it also develops
commitment, social skills and fitness. Another additional benefit is that it is inexpensive to play. If you are interested in playing netball contact your school’s sports teacher or the local Netball Association.
HALLOWEEN BIG IN THE HINTERLAND Many families struggle with the consumerism of Halloween and embracing an American trend. But it’s interesting to learn the origins of “All Hallows Eve.” It was a Christianised feast influenced by Celtic harvest festivals. But whatever the reason for it, trickor-treat numbers were up up in Eumundi and Cooroy this year.
Memorial Dr was full of mini ghouls that wove their way down the street, stopped off at the Imperial for a party, had a photo opp outside the best decked out house in the village, then down to 110 Estate. In Cooroy large groups of giggling kids and parents filled the streets with colourful costumes and festivity.
RAISING FUNDS FOR SRI LANKA OEM welcomed students from St Teresa’s College last week who were selling products they’d handmade (and learning a bit about marketing), to raise more funds to help the school community in the village of Kalpitya, Sri Lanka.
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Cirque Espace is pleasantly surprised at the amount of interest received from the local community for our after school circus program. We certainly have picked up a fun and charismatic bunch of Eumundi’s future circus stars - all wide eyed and ready to experience the thrills of joining the circus. The nine week program covers a wide array of circus skills from performing flips whilst bouncing 6m high on the Bungee-trampoline, to walking on a tight-wire, balancing on a rolla-bola, balancing, juggling, spinning plates, hoolahoops and attempting catches 10m above the ground on the high flying trapeze. The first half of the course is aimed at experiencing all apparatus and working as a group in order to discover individual talents. The second half of the course focuses on individual talents with specific apparatus and performance production for the end of year showcase on 11 December. Cirque Espace would like to extend a massive thank you to the Eumundi community for believing in what we do and to The Eumundi Golf Driving Range for generously providing a location for us to be able to offer our unique activities to our local community. CirqueEspace. com or 0412 552 286
R E WA R D E D F O R H A R D W O R K A Noosa Pengari Steiner School Year 10 student has won the University of the Sunshine Coast’s (USC) first Rise and Shine award. 15 year-old Malu McDonald, of Eumundi, was presented with the award by USC Communications Officer Bronwen Loden (pictured) in front of his proud teachers and friends at the school hall in Doonan. Malu will receive a Headstart Plus experience, which includes studying his choice of Headstart course at USC next year and a program of personalised career planning, tertiary preparation and academic guidance through Year 11. He will also receive a $100 Co-op Bookshop voucher. Malu said, “I was planning to study a USC Headstart course in Environmental Science or Engineering in Year 11 anyway and this scholarship means I won’t have to work so many hours at the Noosa Sailing Club to achieve my goals.”
a USC Environmental Science Honours graduate and medallist who is now working in koala management for Queensland Wildlife and Ecological Services. Malu’s mother Cara McDonald said she was proud to see Malu’s passion and commitment rewarded. Ms Loden said the new Rise and Shine awards would be awarded to Sunshine Coast or Moreton Bay region Year 10 students who were passionate about a field of study, committed to good grades and showed maturity in managing their studies. More than 70 Headstart courses are available for Year 11 and 12 students. “Headstart gives students a taste of university life and helps them prepare for future study, work towards entry to a USC degree and expand their knowledge and skills,” she said. usc.edu.au/headstart
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Health O VA R I A N C A N C E R Ovarian Cancer the second most common gynaecological cancer but most common cause of gynaecological death in Australia. The Queensland Cancer Council estimates about 248 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and about 137 women die from the disease in this state every year. Survival rates for ovarian cancer, despite having increased in recent years, in Australia is 43.3% which indicates that more the half of those diagnosed do not survive. One of the main reasons for the poor survival rates is that often the cancer is diagnosed at a late stage. It is often difficult to diagnose at an early stage largely because symptoms can be vague and similar to those of other common illnesses. Symptoms that may indicate ovarian cancer may include one or more of the following: • abdominal bloating or a feeling of fullness • loss of appetite • unexplained weight gain • constipation • heartburn
Tania Watson, Pharmacist • first child after 30 • never taking oral contraceptives • using oestrogen only hormone replacement therapy or fertility treatment.
• back, abdominal or pelvic pain • frequent urination • fatigue • indigestion • pain during sexual intercourse. These symptoms are often related to more common, less serious health problems and most women will have these symptoms at some time. However, if you notice any unusual changes or these symptoms persist, visit your doctor. The cause of ovarian cancer is not known, however risk factors include: • ageing (risk increases for women over 50) • family history • changes in the genes BRCA1 or BRCA2. • being of Northern European or Northern or Ashkenazi Jewish descent. • early onset of periods (before 12 years) and late menopause • childlessness • infertility
Currently there are no proven screening tests, although ultrasound through the vagina and a blood test (CA125) are being investigated. There is also no evidence to suggest that screening will reduce the number of deaths from ovarian cancer. Treatment depends on the extent of the cancer. Surgery is used to determine the extent of disease and, if localised, is the main treatment. If the cancer has spread, an attempt is made to remove as much as possible. Chemotherapy is used after surgery to try to eliminate all disease identified by scan and a CA125 blood test. An individual’s prognosis depends on the type and stage of cancer as well as their age and general health at the time of diagnosis. If the cancer is treated when it is still confined to the ovaries, 93% of patients
will be alive in five years. If the cancer has spread to surrounding tissue or organs in the pelvis, this drops to 39% and if it has spread more distantly 30%. Survival will vary between individuals and may depend on their response to treatment. In January this year two enzymes that can make the deadliest form of ovarian cancer resistant to chemotherapy were identified by Queensland researchers. While chemotherapy often works initially, this form of cancer spreads rapidly through the abdominal cavity and quickly becomes immune to treatment. Now, the race is on to develop a drug to inhibit those enzymes and increase diagnosed cancer patients’ chances of survival. It is vital that women, particularly over 50, are aware of the symptoms of this often fatal cancer. With improvements in health awareness campaigns and research in this area, let us hope that awareness and treatment of Ovarian Cancer is recognised in the same way that Breast Cancer is today.
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Heritage E U MU N D I R A I L TR A I L A S S O C I AT I O N Michael Whitty & Damien Jones Eumundi Rail Trail Association (a sub-committee of the Eumundi Historical Assocation). A 70hp tractor-powered slasher cleared about 350 metres of thick, impenetrable lantana along the original railway embankment between the end of Elizabeth St and the North Maroochy River recently. This now allows limited private access along the original rail corridor and will enable the Eumundi Rail Trail Association to begin maintenance and a weeding program that will keep this section open for inspection and assessment by landholders, interested community members and Council. It is early days, but it’s hoped that a recreational railway trail can be established from the
Eumundi Market precinct right through to the North Maroochy River. It is our intention to work constructively with landholders and Sunshine Coast Council so that our vision can become reality and we hope that this first stage will become the cornerstone for the complete Eumundi – Cooroy rail trail project. Cr Greg Rogerson was given a guided inspection of the overall Rail Trail on Saturday 4 October and was very supportive. In due course, the project will be discussed with local community groups so that we can garner community input and consensus.
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Who doesn’t love mexican? So fresh and delicious - perfect for a quick easy meal that feels like a feast! This quesadilla recipe uses black beans as the filling and protein. Black beans are very high in fibre, folate, protein and antioxidants, as well as other vitamins and minerals.
• 2 large handfuls of grated cheese
Tomato Salad
• tub of sour cream
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 punnet halved cherry tomatoes
• pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• pinch of salt
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 diced tomato
Method
• small onion
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Toss all ingredients together and drizzle with the apple cider vinegar and olive oil. Mix lemon juice, salt, pepper and sour cream together in a small bowl.
• 2 cloves garlic
• pinch of salt and pepper
Quesadillas
Method
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For three to four
• lemon juice
• 4 large, or 8 small tortillas/ soft tacos (I use gluten free
• handful of fresh coriander, chopped • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar • glug of olive oil
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• 2 cans drained black beans • 200ml tomato passata
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T he most soothing succulent Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) is one of the most valuable plants we have on the Ridge and is one of the simplest to grow and look after. A succulent, it will grow equally well in pots, rockeries or garden beds and as long as it has sufficient light and water, will serve you well with very little ongoing maintenance. It’s not just its simplicity of care that endears the saw-toothed aloe plant but also the multiplicity of health-giving properties it possesses that really make it a great all-rounder. While now commonly used in commercial beauty products, cosmetics and nutritional supplements, aloe has always been one of Grandma’s standby remedies. With a recorded medicinal history of at least 6,000 years, the ancient Egyptians knew Aloe Vera as the “plant of immortality.” If I do live forever, I’ll be sure to let you know whether this herbal succulent was responsible, but for now I’m just grateful for it’s extremely effective first aid properties. Applied quickly to
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with a sticking plaster. If left undisturbed (e.g.: overnight), the body will absorb the moisture (along with it’s constituent nutrients) and on removal, all you will find is a thin, dried piece of aloe flesh. Not only are Aloe Vera’s rapidhealing and pain-reducing properties extremely effective, the plant produces at least six natural antiseptics; which have been shown to kill mould, bacteria, funguses and viruses. Aloe is quite a handy plant to have dotted around the property for easy access and provides a very gentle way to administer first aid to children. The cool, soothing gooeyness of the gel inside the leaves can be an interesting distraction from their pain. While I would administer first aid with aloe in a blink, it is still necessary to seek medical advice for serious or ongoing issues.
P ermac u lt u re talk Graeme Sait, the CEO and co-founder of Nutri-Tech Solutions (NTS), will be speaking at the next free Permaculture Noosa meeting at the Cooroy Memorial Hall at 7.30pm on Thursday 20 Nov. Graeme is a world leader in biological agriculture, and the author of Nutrition Rules. Graeme specialises in soil, plant and animal health. He is also an expert in human nutrition and his fascinating presentations cover every aspect of wellness. Supper will be served at 9pm for a gold coin donation. Graeme Sait will also be teaching a four day certificate in Sustainable Agriculture at NutriTech Solutions HQ in Yandina, from 17 – 20 November. nutritech.com.au Permaculture Noosa meetings are FREE and open to the public. Beginning at 7pm with a marketplace where members share their surplus home grown produce by giving, exchanging or selling.
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N atu re N otes R ose - crowned F r u it- D o v es Helen Hepburn has previously written about the number of window-strike victims that are admitted to the Eumundi Wildlife Rehab Centre. At home we have our share of casualties, understandable since our exterior walls are over 60 per cent glass. The main victims are Bar-shouldered Doves which panic at the fast approach of (usually) Currawongs and take off at speed in all directions, some hitting our windows and doors. Recently we were parked in the middle of the huge Eumundi car park. It was early Sunday morning and ours was the only car in the place. When we returned from walking our dog we found a beautifully/brightly coloured bird on the ground beside the car. It was beyond help; we presume it flew into the car window. We are still puzzled by this since there were no trees close by and the bird had to cover a good distance of open space to reach our solitary car.
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This bird was a Rose-crowned Fruit-Dove, Ptilinopus regina, which translates to Queen Featherlegs, a nice name for such a pretty bird. We have seen very few of these doves, usually in street-planted fig trees (opposite the Noosa Library is one spot) and once or twice on our property. The species ranges along the eastern coast from about northern NSW up in a narrow belt to the Cape; also along the top edge of the continent. Their preferred habitat is dense vegetation in rainforest, other wet woodlands and vine thickets – wherever there are fruiting trees such as figs, piccabeen palms, quandongs and other native fruit bearers. Like other native doves/pigeons, they feed on (and spread) the introduced camphor laurel. At times when fruit is abundant they gather into large flocks and migrate to follow the food trail.
their “deep forest” preferred habitat these birds are notorious for crashing into windows. Also like many other native doves/ pigeons they go to a minimum of bother when constructing their nests, simply interweaving a few sticks positioned on a forked branch. For about three weeks, both parents incubate a single egg, with the young fledging in about 10 days. Definitely one of our prettiest birds – but
unfortunately, accident-prone. Note: there is no technical difference between pigeons and doves. Usually the smaller ones are referred to as doves, with the larger ones as pigeons. Together they constitute the family Columbidae.
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Letters FLIG HT PATH TO BE OVE R NOO SA HINT ERL AND The proposed Airport expansion project which includes the new runway will now channel flights over Eumundi, Yandina Creek, Verridale, Cooroy Mountain, Lake McDonald, Tinbeerwah, Weyba Downs, Doonan, Noosa North Shore and Marcus Beach. According to the Sunshine Coast Council (Sunshine Coast Airport), “It is forecast that 23% of arrivals to the airport will approach from the South East while the balance of 77% will arrive from the North West. Departures will be 77% to the South East and the balance of 23% to the North West. The virtual flight path video released will have us believe that a plane coming in to land will be unlikely to be heard. This is simply not true. Pilots who fly commercial aircraft have verified that the engines will still be loud coming in to land and will not be coasting as SCC will have us believe. Anyone can check
S ad day for residents If the EDV’s collusion with Noosa Council results in an amalgamation with Noosa Shire Council it will be a very sad day for the residents of Eumundi and Doonan, who will lose the benefit of a large, wellfunded, effective council and who will find themselves under the umbrella of the presently disorganized Noosa Council. Will our address change? Will our lifestyle
proposed move to Noosa Council by the residents of Eumundi, Doonan, Verrierdale and Weyba Downs, his arguments are simply emotive and without merit. Let me point out, in reply to his various points: • The simple and overwhelming reason to move to the Noosa Council is that 80% of the residents want to. • I do not consider my wife, my neighbours or myself “rather vain and very superficial” – how insulting! • Likewise, we are not “desperate for the Noosa brand” nor did we settle for “second best” when we moved to Noosa Ridge. We are delighted to reside [here]. • There are excellent coffee shops in close proximity to Verrierdale. • We receive the Noosa papers delivered free to our door. We do NOT receive the Sunshine Coast papers at all. Other than a bill for our rates, we have received NOTHING from the Sunshine Coast Council by way of welcome. In fact, we had to go and collect our own welcome kit, so we would know what services were offered.
out most commercial aircraft overhead to see how high it is flying with the iphone app, Flight radar 24. At present most of the flights over this region are passing over from Brisbane at 17,000 feet or more and yes they can be heard even indoors. The new runway will direc t them over us between 2,000 to 4,000 feet. The proposed 24 hour a day international airport will result in noise and sleep disturbance with over 30 jet aircraft movements a day and three to five a night. There are also concerns that our air and drinking water will be polluted since most residents in this area rely on tank water. Submissions where you can “have your say” close at 5pm, Thursday 13 November. For further information contact margie@primusonline.com.au. I am happy to email further information or to help with submissions. Every submission counts. SCAexpansion@ coordinatorgeneral.qld.gov.au Margaret Kovacs. change? Will our cost of living improve? And most importantly, will we be welcome? The answer to these questions is a definite NO! Teresa Burton, Greys Rd, Doonan.
Mr Massoni and some of the like-minded members of the Sunshine Coast Alliance seem to think that loud and emotive arguments will carry the day. Perhaps they may consider the presentation of a fact-based argument in support of staying with the Sunshine Coast Council? So far, I have seen no such thing. Yours sincerely Andrew Moon, Verrierdale.
Fact based arg u ment I read Mr Massoni’s letter last week with interest and felt compelled to respond to his attack on people such as myself. Whether or not one agrees with the
EDCA supports Breast Cancer Network Australia Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is the peak national organisation representing and supporting Australians affected by breast cancer. Organiser Tracey Combes said nearly everyone in the local community knows someone affected by breast cancer. “Around 15,000 women are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia this year alone. Every time a woman is told she has breast cancer, the impact extends to her family, friends and those around her in the community,” said Tracey.“The Eumundi Markets mini field of women that was held on
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