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Environment Levy Grants offer up to $5,000 funding to notfor-profit community based organisations for projects that make a positive and ongoing contribution to the region’s biodiversity and waterways.

Priority is given to one-off projects that: • contribute to landscape protection, monitoring and rehabilitation of biodiversity including native plants, animals and waterways

Apply for projects such as: • fencing to restrict stock access to significant areas of native vegetation, wetlands or waterways • installing off-stream stock watering points and stock crossings • revegetation of degraded areas, and to establish native vegetation corridors and buffers • reducing sediment loss on farms • controlling environmental weeds to rehabilitate native vegetation • modify fencing to make it more wildlife friendly.

• build community capacity, engagement and participation in biodiversity, waterways and pest management • adapt and respond to environmental challenges, for example, pest plants and animals.

Environment Levy Grants now open. Close 8 March 2015.

A series of grant information sessions will be held across the region throughout February.

Priority will be given to projects with high ecological value and that have good landowner co-contribution.

Visit council’s website for more information, guidelines and to apply online.

Visit council’s website for guidelines and to submit an expression of interest (EOI) online.

Contact a grants officer for assistance: 5475 7272 or grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Expressions of interest close 5pm 23 February 2015.

Note: An EOI must be submitted if you wish to apply for a grant.

Apply now for Community Grants

Seed funding for creative projects

The Community Grants Program offers funding to not-forprofit community organisations for projects, events and activities that benefit the Sunshine Coast community.

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) supports professional and emerging artists and organisations to develop innovative quality arts and cultural projects.

Groups can apply for a grant through one of seven categories: Community Development, Community Events, Community Facilities, Cultural Development, Cultural Heritage, Economic Development, and Sport, Recreation and Healthy Living.

Apply now for a RADF grant Visit council’s website for guidelines and to apply online.

Interested in having your say on the future of the RADF program on the Sunshine Coast? Email grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for more information

A series of grant information sessions will be held at council libraries across the region throughout February 2015.

Applications close 5pm Monday 2 March 2015

Major grant applications open 2 February and close 8 March 2015 Minor grant applications open 2 March and close 7 April 2015

www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/grants 07 5475 7272

The Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Sunshine Coast Council partnership to support local arts and culture.

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Visit council’s website for grant information session details, guidelines and to apply online. Contact a grants officer for assistance: 07 5475 7272 or grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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It felt like the hinterland really got back into the swing of things over the last couple of weeks. Perhaps because the interlopers headed home and returned our sleepy townships and favourite beaches to us again. It’s pretty nice to smugly send them on their way, back to busy cities and other states, knowing we get to live here all the time!

Many of us nervously or excitedly, started at a new school, in a new grade or began a new job last week.

Some headed back to the salt mines or jumped into work recharged after summer. And then there are those locals who really love this time of year when everyone else heads back to work and school - because it reminds them that they have retired!

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SACHA HAMILTON-MACL AREN editor@eumundigreen.com.au

W O R D O N T H E S T R E E T I S . . . ÔÔ It’s taking about an hour by school bus from Eumundi to the new NDSHS Pomona campus. ÔÔ What are these black bugs appearing at night? ÔÔ Pregnancy and humidity don’t mix. ÔÔ There’s a family of kangaroos at the end of Ward St. ÔÔ When you’ve retired every weekend is a long weekend. ÔÔ Beautiful vibrant basil is growing in our field. ÔÔ Sunspace is turning one. ÔÔ Mimburi is up for sale in November. ÔÔ It’s confusing ‘cause they say no waiting list – but I’ve been waiting for my operation for almost a year. ÔÔ It’s a shame the new gelato bar isn’t open after school. ÔÔ The grass in Caplick Park should have been mown in time for after school play.

Word on the street got you thinking? Send a signed letter to editor@eumundigreen.com.au and share your thoughts with readers.

C o m m u nity D iary Saturday 7 Feb Eumundi Bushcare Group, 4pm Eumundi Sunken Garden Top of Pacey St

Monday 9 February EDCA general meeting 7pm Joe’s Waterhole Gaming Lounge Memorial Dr

Tuesday 10 February Eumundi CWA meeting 10am CWA community hall 5441 3226

Tuesday 10 February North Arm SS P&C meeting 6.30pm Library Fairhill Rd, Yandina

Wednesday 11 Feb Eumundi World Cinema 6.40pm School of Arts Memorial Dr

Thursday 12 Feb Rotary meeting 5.30pm CWA Hall Memorial Dr

Friday 14 Feb Starry Nights Drive-in 6.30pm Eumundi Showgrounds Off Memorial Dr

Tuesday 17 Feb Eumundi SS P&C meeting 7pm Art shed Eumundi State School

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

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A yearly subscription is $50 posted. 4350 copies of the The Green are delivered every fortnight to households, schools, cafés, shops and markets in Eumundi, Doonan, Verrierdale, North Arm, Belli Park, Eerwah Vale, Weyba Downs and Cooroy as well as 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 Leo Wiles 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.

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A u st r al i a Day Awa rd s The annual EDCA and EHA Australia Day Awards, held at the Eumundi Aquatic Centre, celebrated locals who have a connection with the 4562 area and go above and beyond to help others and make our township prosper.

Songstress Melissa Ilsles led a large group of friends and family members of the recipients in singing the National Anthem. Adrian

Community improvement award Nominees included: Richard Thurbon; Bob Ward and Ken Hodges; Peter Wolfe and Max Porter; Daphne Greer

student in the country and for winning five medals at the State Championships in Brisbane.

Combes from EDCA and Joyce Turnbull from EHA led proceedings, with the dedicated crew of volunteers manning the BBQ brekkie.

A judge from Eumundi & District Community Assn (EDCA), Eumundi Historical Assoc. (EHA) and an independent judge from Noosaville chose the recipients from people nominated in five categories by locals.

Community improvement award winner Daphne Greer has had a proud history of community service for Eumundi for more than 50 years. 90 year-old Daphne’s stand out contribution has been custodianship roles for Eumundi School of Arts and with the Showgrounds Assn over many years.

Chrissie Cook was awarded for dedication, leadership, and skills in coaching netball over three years for several teams from Eumundi State School.

Contribution to Sustainability Award Nominees included: Caroline and Michael Arnett; Vicky Blackall; Michael Whitty

Contribution to culture award Nominees included: Mat Brindley; Tara Peebles; Aunty Beverly Hand

Winner Aunty Beverly Hand is a respected elder who has shown great leadership at the educational Mimburi Centre in Belli Park, and has shown dedication to closing the gap between Indigenous and NonIndigenous Australia.

Michael Whitty was awarded for vision and dedication to have a rail trail from Eumundi to Cooroy established, adding an important heritage feature to Eumundi and creating a new life for disused railway track land.

Young Achiever Award Nominees included: Matt Whisker; Matisse Williment; Sophia Laryea

Sports achievement award Nominees included: Kaitlyn Walker; Callum Thiess; Troy Carlson; Chrissie Cook

Troy Carlson was awarded for an outstanding year including winning the Under 12 100m Butterfly at the National Schools Championships in Melbourne and earning the crown as the fastest 12 year old 6

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Sophia Laryea’s proud mother accepted her award for outstanding achievement by successfully performing as a dancer in the Lion King in two states, and for distinguished achievement through the Alvin Alley American Dance Theatre and the British Ballet Organisation.

Business EUMUNDI GOES ORGANIC

C oast b u sinesses performing strongly Findings from the Sunshine Coast Business Confidence Survey revealed confidence levels had risen to higher than before the global financial crisis.

More than half of businesses surveyed expected an increase in profitability over the first half of 2015 and 53% reported their business had performed stronger over the past six months. This is in contrast with national business surveys which suggested a weakening environment for the business sector nationally. Mayor Mark Jamieson said the survey results continued a trend of optimism.

“The business confidence index has risen to 116 points, which is an all-time high since surveying began here in 2009 and nearly 20 points higher than the rockbottom depths of April 2011 after the Queensland Floods,” Mayor Jamieson said.

Minka Joinery Managing Director Viktor Barta said a significant demand for development on the Sunshine Coast had occurred over the past 12 months. “After a number of very slow years we have noticed a very positive trend in inquiries for high-end

gluten free, no soy, grains, peanuts or refined sugar and paleo primal. Kym said the idea for the store Unrefined came about after a dramatic lifestyle change four years ago. “I was inspired by my husband Simon who has been through a long illness,” Kym said.

development, in engagement of architects to design luxury homes and of people looking to relocate to the Sunshine Coast in search of land or a property to develop,” Mr Barta said.

Rockcote Director Chris Cameron said the survey results reflected an upturn in business. “From what were very challenging times post the GFC, we have seen development and business confidence return to the Sunshine Coast and this has been reflected in our bottom line,” Ms Cameron said.

The New Memorial Dr business for local Kym Sheppard will incorporate a cafe, commercial kitchen and an eco-friendly grocery/retail store that is 100%

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The latest survey figures showed: • 56% of businesses expected an increase in profitability over the first half of 2015

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• 30% of businesses expected an increase in capital investment in the first half of 2015 The largest constraints to local business remained: rising overheads, utility costs, price pressure from competitors and customers, and taxes and government charges. boardroombusiness.com.au

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Fizzie said one of the highlights of the shoot was finding a new local suppliers - especially for the Scandinavian Tepees.

Unitywater has completed a major upgrade of the Nambour Sewage Treatment Plant to meet the needs of the growing communities of Nambour, Woombye, Palmwoods, Yandina and Eumundi.

Fizzie explained, “The video will be widely promoted elsewhere as well, including the hugely looked at Tourism Noosa website, thus giving Eumundi a big boost.”

The new plant uses membrane bioreactor technology to provide improved, environmentally-friendly sewage treatment, which is a long-term sustainable solution.

Local residents are invited to come along and take a tour of the new facility.

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Tourism Noosa were at Hidden Valley in Eumundi last month to shoot a wedding promotion for the Festival of Love being held in Noosa in February. Last year Tourism Noosa identified weddings as a huge niche market for Noosa and the Hinterland. Hidden Valley hosted stylists, luxury cars and florists at the B&B. Hidden Valley owner

Friday 20 February 2015

Times: Tours of the treatment plant are scheduled for the following times: 2.30pm – 3.30pm 2.45pm – 3.45pm RSVP: Friday 13 February 2015 To book, contact Renee Black on (07) 5475 3768 or email community@unitywater.com Please note: Numbers are limited and booking is essential.

Important: To meet health and safety requirements, visitors must wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and closed-in shoes.

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“The focus of the store is about getting back to eating and using organic, natural products,” she explained. Unrefined will be opening in the next couple of weeks.

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Friendship and Fun

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It’s Official! Eumundi is RV Friendly.

Thanks to the ECCO board (and the early efforts of then GM Joyce Turnbull, John McCallum and other supporters) in instigating the magnificent RV facility project, with the subsequent construction of our beautiful amenities block and BBQ gazebo, Eumundi has been awarded RV Friendly Town status. As part of our “RV Friendly” status we will provide The Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) members a discount rate of $12 per night – normally $15. If you’ve got any out-of-towners wanting a heaping helping of Eumundi hospitality please let them know! Oh and don’t forget to drop along to our Tuesday night“BushBallads and BBQ” – all welcome.)

Caplick Park goes laser As part of our magnificent Eumundi Lights up program over the Xmas period on Friday 2nd January Caplick Park was the site of a magnificent laser show by Bruno Kempter (Google Laser Show Eumundi 2015). Wow! If you didn’t get along – this will definitely be on the cards for future night markets and events in Eumundi. Fun and spectacle for young and old!

Well another Christmas and New Year period has raced by and I hope you’re all re-charged and ready for a another busy and exciting year ahead! It was terrific to see such a healthy turnout at the Cultural Stakeholders meeting that Cr Rogerson, Cr Mackay and I attended at the School of Arts building late last year. This meeting enables the arts and cultural representatives from across the region to network and identify opportunities to collaborate and build partnerships for the creation of new initiatives for the Sunshine Coast.

On the same day it was a great privilege to be present at the unveiling of the winning sculpture of the annual Eumundi Sculpture Prize. Hew Chee Fong and LM Noonan’s winning sculpture ‘Sustainable’ was an amazing creation and certainly in keeping with the timber industry – that was the theme of the 2014 prize. This prize winning artwork sits now proudly in Dick Caplick Park and will certainly enhance the Eumundi experience for locals and visitors alike.

Get your wishes granted… Last year council provided more

than $3.5 million in grants to community organisations and four terrific grants programs are open right now for application. Artists and cultural organisations can apply for a Regional Arts Development Fund grant for projects that provide professional development opportunities for local artists.

Private rural landholders can apply for a Landholder Environment Grant to assist with environmental projects.

Not-for-profit community organisations, with a project, activity or event that benefits the community or environment can apply for a Community or Environment Levy Grant.

Funding is very competitive from a wide range of community groups so I strongly encourage interested applicants to plan and prepare and contact council if they need help applying. Grants information sessions will be held in February and these are also a great opportunity for applicants to get grant writing tips and explore other funding opportunities. To book your spot at an information session call 5420 8616 or visit council’s website for more details.

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On the buses.

Do you love friendly faces? Keen to earn some money whilst ferrying Eumundi-ites to their favourite places?

If so, we want you!

We need extra bus drivers for our Community Bus for Friday nights, some Thursdays and Saturdays and special charters. We offer a good hourly rate with penalty payments and loadings for after hours and weekends. LR (light rigid) License required and Bus Driver accreditation preferred. Please apply in writing to Richard: carparking@ eumundicco.com.au Applications close Feb 28th.

Congratulations to Eumundi local Julie Templeton for receiving the Sport and Recreation Award for her work with Riding for the Disabled in North Arm at the 2015 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards.

The SCRDA team went along to cheer very loud and proud when Julie was presented with her award by Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson.

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There were no queues to vote at Eumundi State School last Saturday. Perhaps because finding a park up the top of the school on market day was near impossible. Those locals who thought they’d park in the bus zone and quickly run in to due

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their civic duty, received a parking ticket pinned to their windscreen for their trouble. Local woman Jasmine said she voted on Thursday instead to avoid parking woes. No sausage sizzle or bake stall on offer unfortunately but the party reps were all friendly.

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Eumundi Live will be performing a Rock Opera of the movie Metropolis at the School of Arts on Mar 14 involving a special screening with a live score written and performed

by HoneyBird & guest artists.

Check their Pozible campaign, pozible.com/honeybird.

The Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group’s duty librarians can help with Australian, UK, NZ, South African, German and American research & local district knowledge. genealogy-noosa. org.au or 5442 5570. Research Room at 41 Miva St, Cooroy is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. Monthly meeting is on Sat, 14 Feb , 1pm.

V Day Break the Chain dance will be held at the Lions’ Park, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, on 14 Feb, 5pm.

Everyone welcome. The dance is part of the One Billion Rising campaign that raises awareness of violence against women. Gail 0411 720 391 or gailphil@optusnet.com.au.

Government has announced two new appointments to the Regional Development Australia (RDA) Sunshine Coast committee. Local businessman Tony Riddle has been appointed as new Chair and Feda Adra as the new Deputy Chair.

Sunspace is approaching its first anniversary and to celebrate is holding a day of festivities on Sunday 15 February, 9am-2pm; with yummy food, workshops, arts and crafts, face painting, live music.

Sunshine Coast RDA is offering volunteer training from 17 – 20 Feb, from 9am – 12pm.

2 Monak Rd, North Arm. Do you have a few spare hours each week and would like to make a difference to someone’s life?

Come and join our dedicated team. admin@sunshinecoastrda. com or 5472 7280.

She replaces Joan Cordell who stepped down after three years.

LOOKING FOR A LOVING HOME - Due to being homeless since last August, I am very sad to face the realisation that I have to part from my dear dog. If there is someone out there who would like a faithful, loving companion, then my dear Maggie May fits the bill.? She’s a six year-old Irish Wolfhound, fully vaccinated and de-sexed.

She eats the same as a middle sized dog, likes to have a walk, doesn’t jump fences and sleeps outside on a cushion. Please contact Lyndall on 0488788349.

Mimburi is a community group lead by Aunty Beverly Hand in Belli Park. It is a place of Aboriginal learning and healing, and shares insight and understanding into local indigenous culture through art, song, dance, food and place.

establish Mimburi, followed by a longer term lease. However the current Queensland Govt has informed the group that it will not renew the lease and that it will now sell the property with the sales campaign beginning 21 November.

Mimburi took up care of the Belli Park land on the banks of the Mary River two years ago under arrangements with the then Queensland Govt, after the success in stopping the Traveston Dam. The group was to have a three year lease to

Mimburi held the Bunya Dreaming festival again this year with another great turn-out from the community.

MISSING PET - 2 year old Russian Blue cat with a silver coat has gone missing on Bunya Rd, Eumundi. His name is Zeus and he is not wearing a collar. He is micro-chipped but has recently been moved from Brisbane. If you find him please call Lorraine on 0417 544 184 CHARLIE OUR LOST BEAGLE - At the end of last year my family’s little beagle, Charlie was being walked when he took off after a rabbit. He has not been seen since. We searched everywhere, put up posters, had articles in the local papers… but so far we have not heard from anyone. My five year-old sister, my seven and nine year-old brothers, my parents and I all miss him so, so much and desparately want him home. If anyone has seen Charlie, or if you have him, please let us have him back.

We love him so much and it has left a big hole in our family. If you have any information you can contact us on 0418 725 571 or take him to the vet as he is microchipped. Georgia McKeown, aged 10 years.

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Meet at the Eumundi Sunken Garden, at the top of Pacey St on Sat 7 Feb, 4pm, to discuss forming The Eumundi Bushcare Group. Amber Grimley amberpusscat@hotmail.com or 0409 593 119 to find out more.

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Sunspace is celebrating its first anniversary and we would like to thank everyone with a day of festivities! ~Wholesome Organic Treats ~ Art and Craft Markets

by Local Artisans ~ Workshops ~ Children’s Activities ~ Live Music All Day

Celebrate our 1st Anniversary!

Local botanist Dr Seonaid Melville will now lead the Friends of the Noosa Botanic Garden in Cooroy for 2015.

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What's in the Spotlight Comment on the draft waste strategy Hurry, you have until 13 February to comment on council's draft waste strategy. View it on council’s website, in council libraries and customer contact centres. The draft waste strategy, including any amendments from the consultation process, will be presented to Council for adoption in April 2015.

Rates due Take advantage of a 5% early bird discount by paying your Sunshine Coast Council rates by 20 February. The quickest way to pay is online using MyCouncil, located on council’s website. For more payment options, check out your rates notice or council’s website. Ratepayers can also register online to receive future rate notices by email.

Environment grants open Open now, Environment Levy Grants are available to help projects that make a positive and ongoing contribution to the region’s biodiversity and waterways. Private rural landholders can apply for a Landholder Environment Grant to assist with environmental projects on their properties. Visit council’s website or phone a grants officer on 5420 8616 to see if you may be eligible.

Community and RADF grants open Are you a professional or emerging artist? Or maybe you’re involved in a not-for-profit community organisation with a project, activity or event that will benefit the Coast community.

You may be eligible for a grant through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) or Community Grants programs, open now. Visit council’s website for details and to apply.

I was recently sitting on my board out off Noosa Main Beach waiting for some waves to come through.

It wasn’t exactly a day for the tourist brochures: overcast, air temperature colder than the water, rain-squalls blowing through – another day in subtropical paradise. The school holidays had just finished and as usual the crowds of asylum seekers from the south had gone back to where they came from – no tow-back policy needed fortunately. I turned to one of my scattered companions drifting in a swell pockmarked by raindrops and yelled, “at least we’ve got our beach back.”

By contrast I’ve been reading That Summer at Boomerang by local author Phil Jarratt. At a book launch event I attended recently, Phil summed up the setting as a time when “fun was young”. His book – perhaps better described as Phil’s labour of love – narrows in on the 1914-15 visit to Australia

by Hawaiian swimmer and surfer Duke Kahanamoku. Duke’s tour contradicted a local environment where surf-bathing was frowned upon if not actively banned and the White Australia policy was in

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full force. Overriding all of this, were those who recognized that plenty of money could be made from exhibiting fun.

Perhaps the setting could be better summarized as when leisure industries were young. History has proven this correct: contrast a lone Hawaiian surfing Sydney’s northern beaches, with the crowds and surf-rage of Manly - or the Noosa Points - of today.

Phil takes a pile of research material and fictionalises the gaps left by the documents to create a rolling narrative. There are so many contradictions in the times: despair at world events with local optimism, acceptance versus racism, leisure over utilitarianism, professional temptations risking amateur status. World War I is just getting started, juxtaposed with crowds of people descending on Sydney’s beaches to watch a surf industry get underway, as the focus of this adoration was offered accommodation for “Kanakas” down the back of the hotel. That Summer at Boomerang is a fascinating read even if you don’t surf. Oh and by the way, don’t try surfing. You won’t like it!

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The Foundation is planning for • Do you have an interest in art, the 2015 Eumundi Sculpture culture or heritage? Or maybe Prize competition building on the administration, PR, catering or IT? success of the first competition • Do you have a few hours a last year. To achieve the very best month to contribute to this fun for this special community event project to enhance Eumundi’s art we need your help. reputation?

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Arts Eumundi World Cinema for 2015

Goodbye and thanks for the movies

Trisha & Matthew Brindley

The Eumundi World Cinema film society kicks off its 2015 season at the School of Arts Hall at 6:30pm on Wednesday 11 February with the Coen Brother’s comedy classic O Brother, Where Art Thou?

George Clooney, gives a marvellous performance as a modern day Ulysses, in a tongue-in-cheek re-telling of Homer’s The Odyssey. Ulysses is one of three on-the-run chain gang escapees pursuing their freedom as much as a stash of stolen loot. Along the way, the fugitives drag us into encounters with modern day Sirens, record

producers, Klu Klux Klansmen and the tireless posse sent to recapture and lynch them.

Eumundi World Cinema is a community-based cinema club that meets on the second Wednesday of each month. A highlight of each evening is the film-themed supper prepared

by Eumundi’s celebrity chef Max Porter and his team of club volunteers. The only thing that tops Max’s supper is his dessert which he has waiting for us at intermission. And if watching great cinema makes you thirsty, you’ll be glad to know that it’s BYO. Eumundi

World Cinema enjoys continued strong sponsorship from local businesses and this year, principal sponsor Starry Nights Movies will be showing our films using their new, state-of-the-art, digital projection system.

The film to be screened each month is decided by the club’s members: three trailers are shown and then the members vote with a show of hands.

The most popular one is the film that’s shown the following month, so it’s a cinematic democracy! Memberships for 2015 are available now. eumundiworldcinema.com

As Founders of Eumundi World Cinema, we are announcing our resignations.

Our model successfully gained almost 170 members in the first year and with no grants ended the year with over $4000 in the bank. In addition Matt Brindley was a finalist in the Eumundi Australia Day Awards for contribution to culture.

Unfortunately due to irreconcilable differences we believe that EWC is no longer committed to the original vision of an affordable, fun/challenging and inclusive membership driven movie club. We wish the members well.

We sincerely thank our volunteers and sponsors for everything they achieved and as they say in the movies - watch this space.

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Kids NEW MENU FOR ESS TUCKSHOP Eumundi State School is responding to the request by parents wanting healthier food choices for kids at their tuckshop. Operations Manager Karen Allen said, “Our new tuckshop menu was born out of the need to continue to comply with Ed Qld’s Smart Choices and to create healthy yet affordable menu items that children will eat.”

“Road testing was awesome as we had a thermomix to try out which made a huge difference to time and effort preparing the food.”

From left: Carolyn Robins, P&C President Chantelle Black and Catherine Richmond.

LOCAL SCHOOLS WELCOME PREPS This year Eumundi State School has welcomed three classes of preps - about 75 children, and another 45 new kids in other grades to the school. Having said goodbye to the year sevens this year, the school now sits at about 590 students.

Admin Manager Nadine thinks the continuing increase of new families coming to the school is due to the growth of the

Right: North Arm ss preps Below: Eumundi SS preps

Karen said the tuckshop now needed the support of families, teachers and kids to become a huge success. “I have a feeling the rice paper rolls will be the most popular as they are delicious,” Karen shared.

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North Arm State School has about 16 new preps for 2015 and having also lost year sevens, have 365 students at the school overall.

Kids SEVEN TIPS TO STRESS PROOF KIDS FOR SCHOOL Our kids are not immune to the effects of stress. It enters their lives from everything from homework, hot days or too many afterschool activities, or from parental disharmony and sibling rivalry. A kid who has resilience can handle a reasonable amount of stress and bounce back. But when stress becomes a daily part of life, it can turn into a chronic situation that can cause mood disorders, chronic illnesses and more.

Stress can be hard to spot in kids, especially young ones.

Knowing what the stressor is even more challenging.

Kid stress can show up as inattentiveness, lack of concentration and focus, tummy complaints (young children especially), headaches, excessive fatigue, angry or emotional outbursts/meltdowns, or more subtly, they can even get extremely wrapped up in playing. Sometimes, family and teachers may think children are misbehaving. When children “act out” there is always a reason and often stress is the underlying cause.

Fortunately, there are some fundamental things parents can do to stress proof kids for the new school year. Here are some stress-proofing tips.

1) Be Aware Being attuned to your children’s normal behaviour is the first step so that you can notice changes in your children’s behaviour and make changes quickly, head-off potential stressors before they happen

and quickly address things that do push your child over their own personal stress-threshold before they become chronic problems. Children can also be taught to become aware of what their own stress triggers are.

2) Create a Home “Chill Zone” (and classroom too, Teachers!)

It doesn’t have to be a big space (my kids’ chill zone was once inside a wardrobe!). It can include comfy chairs, soothing music, aromatherapy, quiet activities. Ask your children what makes them feel happy and relaxed and include it – they will be able to tell you what works to help them deal with their stress. They can help set up the space and decide on a set of guidelines for the space together.

3) De-stress Toolkit Have this on hand for unavoidable stressful moments. This might include essential oils, natural Arnica cream for massaging stressed and sore bodies, Rescue Remedy, guided meditation CD or audio tracks for night time calm and general anxiety, relaxation music for soothing nerves and most importantly, quality one-on-one time with you!

4) Balance Outside/Inside Vitamin D from sunlight is a natural mood regulator (amongst other things) and physical activity produces endorphins, a natural destressor. A maximum of 1 hour continuous “screen time” per day is

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recommended by child health professionals. Incidentally, the electromagnetic frequencies emitted by devices has shown to increase stress levels and decrease coping abilities.

5) Sleep Soundly Sleep is when our body, mind and emotions do their healing and repair. A good night’s sleep will do wonders for stress levels. Young kids and teenagers require around 12-14 hours of sleep per day to function at their best. So have a set bedtime and introduce some of the things in step 3 to help soothe them to sleep.

6) Avoid Sugar, Add Vitamins A healthy diet full of fresh produce and plenty of filtered water is essential for a healthy and happy child. If your kid’s diet is lacking (fussy eaters, busy lifestyle) consider adding a multi-vitamin into the mix.

Limiting sugar wherever possible will go a long way to reducing stress too. Sugar creates body inflammation and depressed immunity, and we know how it affects their moods – oh dear!

7) Learn To Meditate The more calm and relaxed you are, the more relaxed your home environment will be.

You will create a calm zone simply by being better able to cope yourself which will in turn reduce your kids stress levels.

We all know that babies can be stressed out if their parents are - this doesn’t change as children get older! We still pickup on each other’s energy.

Creating a routine that integrates these tips into your everyday. It will help your kids to manage their own stress and provide them with lifelong coping strategies and resilience.

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Health C O M M U N I T Y H E A LT H M O N T H The Health and Wellbeing clinic Double Happiness on Cash Rd, is running free workshops during February. Practice manager Emma Iwinska explained the community health month is about providing accessible information that will help locals take better care of their health. The Double

Happiness team want everyone to take away knowledge they can use to support themselves and their family. “All our practitioners are passionate about what we do and we feel very blessed to be able to provide these free workshops to the community,” Emma shared.

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Health T o x ins make yo u fat

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Being fat, tired, or stressed are behavioural outcomes.

Serotonin, which regulates things like mood, appetite and sleep.

“Scientists recently uncovered a surprising and disturbing fact: environmental toxins make you fat and cause diabetes.” This is what US family physician, and New York Times bestselling author, Dr Mark Hyman wrote earlier this month in one of his blogs.

When we reduce toxins in our blood, our circulatory system can deliver more nutrients to support proper cellular function and regeneration; allowing us to better defend against disease, and improve energy levels.

My own professional experience supports this, but here’s the thing… this isn’t new information. Health and wellness experts of all descriptions have been yelling this from the rooftops for a long time now.

For some reason though, this information continues to elude many people. Do you feel too fat, too stressed, too tired, or too unfit to enjoy life? Do you seem to get sick more often than other people, or take a long time to recover? For many, reducing their toxic load allows them to feel the difference in their energy levels, recovery times and sense of wellbeing.

The human body is an adaptive organism. Whilst we are

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When we reduce neurotoxins, our nervous system can behave the way it is meant to, communicating more effectively; which may improve the efficiency of neurotransmitters like

So, how can we reduce our toxic load? Toxins are regularly inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through the skin. If we do the following: • supply good quality nutrients to our bodies; • hydrate properly; • reduce demands on our nervous system by better management of ‘state’; and, • oxygenate our blood and improve metabolism through regular, physical movement; we can create an internal environment that far more effectively supports our health and wellbeing. If you’re not sure where to start, contact a Wellness Consultant and get an action plan today. marcnewman.com.au/

Health Matters

We are pleased to announce Dr Michael Harrison has joined the team.

Michael is originally from the UK and moved to Australia with his family in 2010, where he has worked as a GP in NSW. Michael is a well-rounded general physician who brings a common sense approach to patient care. He has an interest in all aspects Dr Michael Harrison of family practice but is particularly keen to help busy working people who often struggle to access medical care in a timely fashion. He has additional post-graduate experience in surgery and dermatology and has worked in elite professional sport as a team doctor.

Michael and his family are looking forward to their move to the Sunshine Coast and joining the Ochre team at Eumundi.

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Outdoors

N atu re N otes

H oneyeater R esidential D isp u te

Our calliandra bush is under new ownership.

For months the residents were a pair of Little Wattlebirds who recently started making a nest, but then a pair of Blue-faced Honeyeaters turned up and challenged the incumbency. Both species are about the same size and both are pretty noisy and aggressive. At first the little Wattle Birds fought Blue-faced Honeyeater back but when the Blueswarming the birds launch faced Honeyeaters called in all themselves from nearby perches their mates two against ten was and take their prey on the wing. poor odds and the incumbents This method of hunting is known never had a chance. as “hawking”. Despite this To be fair, the Little Wattle extensively insect diet BlueBirds had dispossessed a pair faced Honeyeaters retain the of Lewin’s Honeyeaters which bottle-brush shaped tongue had owned the bush for about designed to extract nectar four years and now have to from blossoms and found in all make do with owning a lillypilly honeyeaters. Juvenile birds have further away. Strangely, there bright emerald green faces. is an identical calliandra, also We are right in the middle of in full bloom, only about 20 the breeding season for many metres away. All of them visit birds, including the Blue-faced this bush but none seem intent Honeyeaters. The pair has on owning it. started constructing a nest The scientific name for Blueup in one of our piccabeen faced Honeyeaters is Entomyzon palms (with an over-view of the cyanotis which means Bluecalliandra) where the female eared Insect-sucker. This is a will lay two or three blotched better description since this eggs, hatching in a few weeks’ species’ diet consists of around time to bring us another lot 80 percent insects and spiders of squabblers. This species which it collects by foraging ranges up the east coast of the under loose bark. Often, when mainland reaching across the insects such as flying ants are top into the Kimberley.

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Little Wattle Bird

The Little Wattle Birds, Anthochaera chrysoptera, (Golden-winged Flowerlovers) are not as flamboyantly coloured, more a fawny grey with mottled undersides. What they lack in colour they make up for in noise. When they are in residence there is a neverending racket, ranging from constant “pleading” sounds from the female through raucous calling and bill-clapping by the male. Often when they call to one another it sounds like human conversation. One particular call, probably a warning call sounds like “go back…go back”. (Mother-in-law claims we have trained them for when she comes up to visit.)

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pair is also in breeding mode and is building a nest in a dense turpentine tree. The species has a restricted range along the Vic and NSW coasts to a little way north of the Sunshine Coast.

Little Wattlebirds don’t actually have wattles. Down south they are largely replaced by the Red Wattlebird, which does.

Subscript: (next evening) Oops – we spoke too soon. All day today we have observed both the Blue-faced Honeyeaters and the Little Wattlebirds feeding in the calliandra, taking turns, seemingly without acrimony. We think they have entered into a time-share arrangement.

The second calliandra still has no permanent residents but woe betide any small honeyeater calling in there.

Both the Blue-faced Honeyeater and Little Wattle Bird send them packing.

Outdoors E u m u ndi B u shcare G ro u p

L iving B ac k yard

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plants won’t thrive. I minimise household waste, by feeding fruit and vegetable scraps to my flock, and the chickens love me for this! I have saved the best until last, I am sure my chooks trigger the release of the feel-good hormone, oxytocin, making me happier and less stressed.

Do you care about our environment? Would you like to be involved in the Eumundi Community? Would you like to encourage the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly to Eumundi?

It can be done! The Richmond Birdwing Butterfly has recently been spotted in Eumundi, and we can encourage it to stay!

The Sunshine Coast Council currently runs the Community Nature Conservation Program.

This program encourages the community to get involved in conservation. Currently there are no bushcare groups in Eumundi!

I think that the area of bushland surrounding the Eumundi Sunken Garden is screaming for attention. There are many native species in there but they are being choked out by Umbrella Trees, Camphor Laurels and other weeds. Council can assist in the removal of taller weed species, and provide equipment and training, while the rest of us can get our hands dirty pulling out weeds and planting natives, especially the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly vine. There

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are plenty of other places in Eumundi that need care once we finish this project.

I invite nature-loving people in Eumundi to meet at the Sunken Garden in Pacey St, to talk about forming ‘The Eumundi Bushcare Group’ at 4pm Sat 7 February.

Please note this is about clearing bushland near the Sunken Garden - not the actual Sunken Garden. sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au/site Page.cfm?code=conservation-vols amberpusscat@hotmail.com or 0409 593 119 to find out more or show your interest.

Discover how your garden can become your ultimate wellness tool.

“Bok, bok, bok” is the sweet sound of my breakfast being served, and it will be delicious, nutritious and made by my little pets. My chickens are not just eggs on legs, they are a major part in bringing my backyard alive and making my special space more sustainable.

By now I am sure you want to rush out and invest in your backyard flock. Chickens are easy to keep but it’s essential to put thought into the positioning and type of coop. Keep an eye out on the next edition as I will look at the do’s and don’ts of chicken coops and runs. citychicks.com.au

I’ll give you a brief insight into how chickens form part of my backyards eco-system. The most obvious is the quality food source I have access to and the droppings for fertiliser (I have to compost for at least three months before applying to the garden). However, there are many other positives.

Chicken’s feet are designed to scratch in the dirt and this aerates, provides oxygen, to the soil plus they can help prepare my garden beds for planting.

They mix the manure and mulch with their feet and voila! the hard work is done. Their long beaks trap and break-up grubs and bugs that are gorging on my fruit and vege, so they are my natural insecticide and these little gals eat many unwanted weeds. My egg shells get rinsed, dried, crushed and used in the garden or worm farm to keep my soil’s pH in balance. I don’t want my soil too acidic or too alkaline as most of my

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Heritage The Burrell Connection

Eumundi & District Historical Association Keep up to date with our community engagement here or online at www.eumundihistoricalassn.org Discover Eumundi Heritage & Visitor Centre Trees of Tribute You many have noticed many trees in Eumundi with plaques under them? These trees - now heritage listed were planted in memory of 20 men who did not return from WW1.

You can follow this project on Facebook at www.fb.com/treesoftribute

Each one has a story and Discover Eumundi is researching them for a book and a series of audio visual stories just part of the Eumundi Historical Association’s commemoration of the Centenary of ANZAC.

Eumundi School of Arts Centenary of Anzac Ball Saturday 18 April 2015 For many years Balls were held in the hall – the last was in 2012 when the hall turned 100.

More details on the Anzac Ball available soon. Follow events & projects online at www.eumundihistoricalassn.org

Projects & Events Australia Day and Daph Greer Proud sponsors of the Eumundi Australia Day Awards - this year’s Community Improvement Award went to Daph Greer for 50 years community service - especially as custodian and tireless worker for the maintenance and development of the iconic Eumundi School of Arts. Daph also celebrated her 90th birthday at the Awards

You may have noticed the building going on behind Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre since late last year.

Eumundi Cemetery. William was the only person in the early Post Office directories of Eumundi to be classified as a carpenter.

The Eumundi and District Historical Association (EHA) which runs the centre was successful in obtaining a Federal Government grant towards the building of a multi-purpose community space which can be used for meetings, workshops, and arts and heritage related exhibitions.

James’ great-uncle, Arthur Gridley bought the lot on which Discover Eumundi is sited. Arthur donated this lot to the Salvation Army which built Eumundi’s first church there before they sold the lot to the Methodist Church which built the current building on the site. The church building and site was sold to the Eumundi and District Historical Association to house its growing heritage collection in 1996.

The building - estimated for completion in late April this year - is the culmination of many years of community consultation beginning with an extensive report and survey in 2006 (when the building was still called the Eumundi Museum) which identified the need for more space. It was soon realised that the successful builder in the tendering process, James Burrell of James Burrell Homes has a wonderful historical connection to Eumundi and the land where Discover Eumundi is situated.

His great-great-grandfather Joseph Gridley made the first selection (called a ‘Conditional Purchase’ selection) in Eumundi in 1873 and Gridley Street next to Discover Eumundi is named after him. Great-grandfather William Burrell bought the first three town lots in Eumundi in 1890 and built Eumundi’s first building, the Railway Hotel where Joe’s Waterhole now stands.

William was also the Secretary of the Eumundi Provisional school committee formed in 1892, and was one of the first trustees of the

Centenary of Anzac Day Commemoration Saturday 25 April EHA is one of the community organisations involved in planning this important event - put the date in your diary

EHA - Serving the community since 1976

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Grandfather to James, Tom Burrell, was the first Eumundi born resident to enlist in the First World War. Tom and his two daughters Norma and Ollie were all married in the Methodist Church. This family connection to the town and the land where the new building is being constructed will now form a wonderful part of the heritage collection housed at Discover Eumundi.

It was very fitting that James Burrell’s father Rod who has done much research on his family tree including the links to Eumundi should be the person to turn the first sod of earth at the start of construction with his son James beside him.

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