S har ing the communit y voi ce of Eumundi and it s hinte rland Issue 7, Thursday 5 November 2020
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Loy Krathong Festival Eumundi delighted to the sounds and sights of the local Thai community’s Loy Krathong Festival last Sunday. Despite the cancellation due to the overnight storm damage and power outage in Eumundi and surrounds, visitors from the Gold
Coast and Toowoomba joined the Sunshine Coast locals in the shortened parade, dancing, singing and floating banana boats. Krathong refers to a piece of banana trunk decorated with flowers, banana leaves, candles and incense sticks, and loy means to float. Floating the krathong is a reminder of the strong link Thai people have with the rivers of Thailand.
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Local news
Members of the of Queen Alexandra Lodge Cooroy presenting a generous donation of $9600 to Chair of the Katie Rose Cottage Hospice Carol Raye.
Congratulations to Dan Purdie, who was reelected as Member for Ninderry in Saturday’s State election.
Members of the Rotary Club of Eumundi donned aprons and plastic gloves for a COVID19-safe sausage sizzle at Bunnings Noosa on Saturday 24 October. Over $900 was raised for local community groups.
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Melbourne Cup 1920 One hundred years ago Poitrel was the Melbourne Cup winner, carrying 10 stone. Only two other Melbourne Cup winners, Archer in 1862 and Carbine in 1890, have carried this weight. Poitrel was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2018.
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What’s on Remember to Remember – Remembrance Day 2020 In Eumundi, as elsewhere, Remembrance Day on Wednesday 11 October at 11am will look a little different on the surface because of COVID19 requirements. Schools will have in-house commemorations. There will be a ringing of bells at the museum, reading of names and the laying of flowers to honour those who gave their lives. Community members in the district are invited to join in the Remember to Remember community livestream to the Yandina RSL service. Links will be posted 24 hours prior to the event on www.yandinaeumundirsl.com.au/ news-events/remembrance-day-2020/.
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Elise Mason as Aladdin The story of Aladdin is well known, with a magic lamp and genie and “Open sesame” with its promise of treasure. Last week, audiences at Good Shepherd Lutheran College Noosaville were thrilled to see four performances of the musical Aladdin Junior Live and see it come to life. The story was given the royal treatment with an explosion of vivid colour, texture, song and dance, as over 80 students from Years 4-12 carried the audience to the mysterious far-away land of Agrabah. 6
Over 80 students enjoy the celebrations Mr Jim Tomkins and Mrs Kirsten Lee, musical directors, were thrilled to bring this story to the stage, especially after months of uncertainty. “The biggest challenge was to keep the performers rehearsing, even when they were at home during COVID19 and we weren’t certain the musical could proceed. We were so relieved to be able to perform in front of an audience, it was really rewarding for the students, in fact for everyone involved,” reflected Mr Tomkins.
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Chappy Sam accepting colourful handmade cushions from Annette Craigie who coordinates the Eumundi QCWA craft stall and makes most of the items for sale.
Handover of donations at Eumundi State School Representatives from Eumundi and District Community Association (EDCA) and the QCWA handed over items both hand-made and purchased for the Chaplaincy Program designed and implemented by Chappy Sam at the Eumundi State School. EDCA donated a sound system, petrol and food vouchers. The Eumundi Historic Association made a donation of money for school lunches, and Glenda Marks gave her draw-string bags. Visitors were shown an impressive range of activities and heard how the donations would help enrich the learning and lives of children and families at the school. Committed local community associations will continue to support the Chaplaincy program as they see the value of it for our whole community. Janet Millington, Eumundi QCWA
Eumundi State School garden A school garden as a learning tool has existed in some form for 28 years at Eumundi State School. It has earned its place as a beneficial environment for learning across all subject areas, especially the STEM subjects. Teachers report students are more settled and engaged. This is supported by Australian and International studies with scientific papers exploring the benefits of learning outdoors. Some Australian school gardens and outdoor classrooms are amongst the longest running in the world. This school garden is far more than a place to grow veggies and flowers. According to Specialist Teacher Jon Gemmell, “the garden provides a practical and authentic place to learn and understand the intricacies of natural and farmed environments. It is a working example of how to solve the climate change dilemma through building soils, growing organic produce and reducing food miles. The gardens give the students an opportunity to relax and re-engage with natural environments and have hope for the future. Essentially, my team is aiming to future-proof children and hopefully inspire their families to make positive decisions that affect 8
Mr Gemmell with one of the volunteers who have worked hard making compost for the garden. the earth and themselves.� The current garden provides plenty of opportunity for learning garden establishment and maintenance, working on broadacre sites as well as plant propagation and seed raising. The chicken and worm systems demonstrate cycling of nutrients and the amazing power of organic nutrition for the garden. Mr Gemmell acknowledged the long association with the Original Eumundi Markets (OEM) in the provision of the initial worm bins and the weekly delivery of the organic waste from the market. As the understanding of the important role of school gardens increases, and with a supportive principal and staff, Eumundi School has more plans for the garden and future learning opportunities in the outdoors.
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Youth Family quiz: one minute on the internet Everyone knows there is a lot of stuff on the internet: movies, news, blogs, education, advertisements, videos and music. But have you ever wondered how much is uploaded worldwide‌every minute? Get ready for a family quiz, but be warned, there are some very big numbers. Decide on the rules for your family quiz: answer alone or in teams, award points or a fun prize for the closest answers (exact is not expected) and how you are going to help kids be involved who aren’t good on numbers more than 100. The quiz is based on information on www.visualcapitalist.com/every-minuteinternet-2020/. Answers are on page 20. Q1 Every minute, how many Facebook user photo uploads are there? Q2 Every minute, how many hours of video are uploaded by YouTube users?
Q3 Every minute, how many people make video voice calls? Q4 Every minute, how many packages does Amazon ship? Q5 Every minute, how much do consumers spend online? Q6 Every minute, how many people participate in Zoom meetings? Q7 How many internet users are there worldwide?
Why kids benefit from team sports As an 11-year-old girl, I have first-hand experience playing the team sport of netball. When playing a team sport every player is essential, both on and off the court. Team sports allow children to make new friends and learn compassion towards others. For example, if they fall over on the court and people run over to help them it makes them feel supported. Our Eumundi Netball team battles it out on court every Thursday night. At the beginning of the season, we were losing our games. We then started working as a team and started improving. We have now won some games. Sometimes all it takes is a little teamwork to reach your goals. There are often team managers to help with your concerns and troubles. It is important to respect them because they give up their time to be with you. Playing a team sport encourages kids to be 10
physically active whilst they are with their friends. The experience of participating in a team sport helps kids to grow into smart, educated adults who want to take on the world. Netball is a family-friendly sport where everyone can play. Everyone loves a bit of friendly competition and the prizes at the end of the season. With a bit of luck, you will make it to the top and learn about teamwork along the way. Grace Broadbent, Year 5, Eumundi State School
Wet and wild Halloween Despite the wet weather the streets of Eumundi were alive with ghosts, ghouls and goblins for Halloween. There was widespread damage due to storms, power outages and garden clean-up. Pictures courtesy Pam Moffat and Joyce Turnbull.
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New in town Cafe Doonan A warm welcome to David and Carmela, the new owners of Café Doonan, who have a long and fascinating history in the hospitality industry from Bathurst, to the Blue Mountains, to Goomboorian and now Doonan. This dynamic duo are passionate about retaining Café Doonan’s relaxed, local vibe but with a few exciting additions such as a selection of craft beers, cocktails and live music. The food is all home-made and they have a wide selection for all tastes and dietary requirements.
The ultimate Queensland beer Appealing to craft beer and rum lovers alike, EuBundy IPA is an exciting collaboration between the Eumundi Brewery and Bundaberg Rum Distillery. Eumundi Brewers Chris Sheehan and Allan Tilden were thrilled to hold some of the just canned product.
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The official launch will be on Saturday 14 November in The Brewery at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi. There are 40 guests spots to given away in a competition on the Eumundi Brewery Facebook page, Monday 2 November to Sunday 8 November. Eu-Bundy IPA will be on tap from mid-November at a number of hotels and bars throughout Qld.
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Win the Ultimate Experience Eumundi prize pack. To go into the draw for one of four prize packs, with a prize pool of over $1500, complete the competition on the Experience Eumundi website www.experienceeumundi.com.au/ giveaway/. Promotion ends 11.59pm (AEST) 24 November.
With the massive super storm that swept through our area can I just say how grateful I was that everyone was safe. On Saturday night we attended what we could get to, and a big special thanks to the SES for helping us with traffic and road closures. Some major damage occurred to homes and roads, and as I type this report the power has only been back on for 30 minutes in the Eumundi town itself with other areas of Doonan, Verrierdale and North Arm still affected. We appreciate everyone’s help on Saturday night as we were trying to get to every call for assistance. Some roads we could not even get to, for which I apologise. We especially thank the kind lady that gave us a packet of Tim Tams which ended up being our dinner.
including a shop in the Memorial Drive, 3 stolen motor vehicles (same car twice), 3 Wilful damage offences and 3 stealing from inside vehicles. Eumundi Police also arrested 5 drug offenders, 3 offenders for causing a disturbance in Memorial Drive, 1 offender for resisting arrest and 1 offender for driving whilst disqualified. It was pleasing to see only 1 drink driver for the month of October who recorded a reading of 0.154% and was trying to drive to Sunshine Beach. Our Road Policing unit (based at Coolum) issued a total of 28 speeding and hooning infringement notices within the Eumundi police division. Thanks again for all the help on the weekend. Ryan Hanlon – Officer in Charge Eumundi Police Hanlon.Ryanp@police.qld.gov.au ,131444 – Policelink
During the month of October, Eumundi police attended 62 calls for assistance/emergency. We attended 2 Burglary, 2 Break and enter offences
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Did you know? On this day: Guy Fawkes “Please to remember the 5th of November, gunpowder treason and plot.” For centuries, English children have celebrated Guy Fawkes Day with bonfires, fireworks and making a ‘guy’ out of padding, old clothes and wearing a mask, to burn on the fire while enjoying potatoes baked in the embers. Who was Guy Fawkes and why is he still remembered? In 1605, a small group of Catholic noblemen led by Robert Catesby and Thomas Wintour planned to assassinate the Protestant King James 1 who had inherited the throne from the childless Elizabeth 1. They hoped to install his tiny daughter Elizabeth on the throne instead. They leased a cellar beneath the House of Lords in Westminster, where government decisions were made while the king was present. Wintour hired Fawkes, a Catholic convert, and expert with explosives, to look after the gunpowder and to ignite it when the king was in the House of Lords. One of the plotters sent a note to his friend, Lord Monteagle, warning him not to attend Parliament on that day, and he handed it to Robert Cecil, the king’s spy master. Guards caught Fawkes early that morning with the gunpowder. All the conspirators were arrested, tortured and then hanged until almost dead, their intestines pulled out, and their bodies cut into four. All except Fawkes: as he was being hanged, he broke his neck and died without having to endure the rest of his punishment.
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Illustration from Old and New London: A Narrative of its History, its People and its Places, Vol 11, Walter Thornbury, 1872-8. The king ordered bonfires be lit around the country to celebrate his escape from assassination. Now, every 5th of November, a group of Yeomen of the Guard, in scarlet and gold uniforms, come from the Tower of London to the House of Lords where, in front of palace officials, they are given old-fashioned candle lanterns to search for evidence of signs of a plot against the sovereign or members of parliament. When assured that all is clear, a message is sent to the queen, and the yeomen receive a good feed and return to the Tower. Eileen Walder
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Harvest Swap Eumundi Thursday 29 October saw the biggest turnout yet, with many new faces and lots of sharing of knowledge and ideas on how to grow edibles, and what to do with them. Next Harvest Swap in Eumundi is Thursday 26 November. To find out more, join the Eumundi Harvest Swap group on Facebook. Plant Profile: If you have grown papaya or paw paw you may have found the fruit is often attacked by birds just as it starts to ripen. It can get powdery mildew which stunts growth of new shoots. Black spot, a fungal disease on leaves and fruit often spoils the fruit as it ripens.
Yellow paw paw Instructions
Ingredients
Using a large wooden mortar and pestle, pound the chilli. Add the garlic and pound. Add the snake beans and bruise slightly. Add the tomatoes and pound. Continue pounding, gradually adding the sugar, fish sauce and lime juice. Add the papaya and continue gently pounding while mixing with a spoon for about 1 minute. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve with a wedge of lime.
200gm shredded green papaya
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One way to beat these problems is to pick the unripe fruit and use it in a salad or pickle. Unripe papaya contains papain, an enzyme which can aid digestion, and many nutrients and vitamins and may have antibacterial and wound healing properties. Green Papaya salad
4 baby garlic cloves, skin off 4 snake or green beans, cut into 3cm lengths 1 tomato, sliced (or 5 cherry tomatoes, halved) 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon raw sugar 2 tablespoons fish sauce Chilli to your taste.
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Our Town – Our Voice
image by Sebastian Cooper The long-awaited Streetscaping or Placemaking consultation with council begins in November. Make sure you have your say. First, a little bit of history. Back in 2015, when Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) was developing its vision for the future, Eumundi residents contributed a shared statement, originally developed in 2005, to Council. This statement was developed through gathering opinions from individuals and community groups and was ratified at two large community meetings of 50-60 people each in the School of Arts. Now, in 2020, planning is underway by the SCC for Eumundi Placemaking – Memorial Dr Streetscape project, and Council is asking residents, business operators and community leaders to have our say, and share knowledge to inform the design of the streetscape, and identify priorities for its improvement.
this information to ensure any placemaking truly reflects individual and shared visions of Eumundi. Here’s how: • Business owners may attend at the Imperial Hotel Eumundi Thursday, 5 November (drop in 4-6pm). • Attend the free consultation and sausage sizzle in Dick Caplick Park, Sunday 8 November (10am-1.00pm). • Complete an online survey which closes Friday 20 November. See the SCC website page www.haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ eumundi-placemaking. What is the timeline proposed for the project? Stage 1 Community engagement (Oct-Nov 2020) Values and visioning Stage 2 Community engagement (Feb 2021) Have we got it right?
The Eumundi Chamber of Commerce states on its website, that this project ‘will result in longawaited streetscape improvements in Eumundi, is most welcomed by Chamber member businesses trading throughout the entire central business precinct.’
Stage 3 Community engagement (March 2021) Presenting your streetscape design
Most locals have an idea of why they live here and what aspects of the community drew them to stay or move here. It’s important Council learns
The published vision in 2015 was ‘A village community which demonstrates through its
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Stage 4 Detailed design and preparation for construction (April 2021) Stage 5 Anticipate construction.
natural and built surrounds recognition of a valued past, whilst developing its community capacity and self-reliance to achieve a more sustainable future.’ This document also clearly defined ideas on what ‘our sustainable human settlement would have’ and this included: • cool and shaded streets and meeting places • a streetscape that valued the past and looked towards a fulfilling future for all residents and visitors • slow traffic in the main street with shared zones and safe roads • safe footpaths and cycle ways within the town and into the surrounding areas • innovative and niche businesses that provide the goods and services needed by the local population for their daily life • enhanced open spaces for use on non-market days. The document included ideas about how the town’s look and feel should: • be distinguished from all other villages by our unique village character, our pride in our heritage buildings and the welcoming though unique, identifying entrances and streetscape • have streetscapes, treed rural and urban
hill sides, parks, gardens and open spaces, particularly our amphitheatre, to calm and nurture the inner-self not only of the individual members of this community, but of our many visitors be appreciated, from the presence and appearance, the ‘look’ and ‘feel’ of our town, that Eumundi is a community proud of what it is • identify as a village with a commercial centre of diverse, independent, small businesses. Do the views from that period still hold? How have times changed? What is the preferred future direction? How does this affect Eumundi’s streetscape? More trees? More parking? Better water run-off? Re-pave the footpaths? Finish current main street commercial developments? Improve the alleyways? A pedestrian crossing? Easier disabled access? Better lighting at night? Street flowers? Recycling bins? Better signage for businesses? Move the bus stops? More historic frontages? More public seating? Another public toilet? What do you think? Make your views heard via the online form www.haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ eumundi-placemaking.
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Local news Baking for a good cause RSPCA Noosa held their annual garage and plant sale on Saturday 24 October, and this year they combined it with the RSPCA Cupcake Day. Despite the inclement weather, there was a good turnout and lots of wonderful things to buy and eat. Eumundi local, Annemarie Tanner, made her famous tomato relish for the sale and sold all 140 jars. RSPCA Noosa raised $5584.50.
November newsflash
George and Carter present their E-Pac to Eumundi Rotarians
E-Pac for sustainability Local 11-year-old Cooran State School boys, George Facer and Carter Mason, are passionate about a clean environment. They recently launched their E-Pac, a sustainable tourist pack which saw them win a Qld Environmental Award (for ages up to 17) in the 2019 Minister’s Climate Challenge. From this they were given the opportunity to create and film a documentarystyle ad, and in December 2019 they received an Innovation award from Sandy Bolton MP. These young entrepreneurs have a very
Eumundi Rotary will hold an evening to relax with friends in support of Katie Rose Cottage Hospice on Friday 27 November at Joe’s Bar and Grill in Joe’s Waterhole Hotel, Eumundi. Come along at 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start. A good pub meal is included ($35pp) with entertainment by local band Flashjack who play Celtic and traditional Australian music. In March this year, Eumundi Rotary’s Long Lunch was cancelled due to COVID19. Most of the donors of prizes said, “Keep’em for a fundraiser later in the year.” A raffle with four substantial prizes will be drawn on the night, and there will be a quick auction of 12 lots of quirky and good value items for Christmas and beyond. professional approach to their fledgling business, gaining financial and tax advice from a local accountant, setting up a business account and printing ecofriendly business cards. You can learn more of their story on Instagram @e_pac or Facebook @ epacCreations.
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An evening to relax with friends in support of Katie Rose Cottage Hospice
HERE’S THE NEWS: • In March Eumundi Rotary’s traditional Long Lunch fundraiser for Katie Rose Cottage Hospice was cancelled with short notice due to COVID19 with refunds to all ticket holders and event expenses covered by Rotary. • There is a large storage area full of donated prizes as most March donors said “Keep ‘em for a fundraiser later in the year”. • Eumundi Rotary has booked 80 places in a COVID19 approved space at Joe’s Bar and Grill at Joe’s Waterhole Hotel. A good pub meal will be served to ticket holders from 6pm. • Entertainment will be headed by local band Flashjack who play Celtic and traditional Australian music. • A raffle with four substantial prizes will be drawn on the night. There will be a quick auction of 12 lots multiple quirky and good value items for Christmas and beyond.
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Local issues Women’s rights I moved to the Noosa hinterland (Doonan) in 2005 following a long career in community and women’s development and education, beginning in New Zealand, and later in the AsiaPacific region. My work involved design, delivery, and management of programs for agencies such as AusAID, UNIFEM and NZAID. I was fortunate to have work that I was passionate about and committed to, but it was all-consuming. Time for the new generation of capable women to take over. When I settled here, I was ready to take up new interests and pursue neglected ones, to meet people, make new friends and contribute by getting involved in community activities. Eumundi was the perfect place for this. There has been plenty to do: book club, book reviews, organising literary events, committee work, and more than enough interesting people to meet. However, I have become increasingly aware that hard-won women’s rights are being eroded at an alarming rate with devastating effects. All around the world, including Australia, women and girls are under threat. Domestic violence is at unprecedented levels, one woman a week being murdered. Unprecedented rates of sexual violence, fuelled in part by addictive and easily accessible violent pornography, declining maternal health and the feminisation of poverty, especially in older women.
Every issue from climate change to sex trafficking to global conflict has a greater impact on women and girls. So, I have become involved again, but in a new form for the age we live in. It is mainly online, international, and just as motivating because of its urgency. I can engage with women and men from all around the world, including Australia, to work on local and international campaigns. As Stevie Nicks says, “We fought very hard for feminism, for women’s rights. What I’m seeing today is a very opposite thing. I don’t know why, but I see women being put back in their place. And I hate it. We’re losing all we worked so hard for.” As for me, I can’t let that happen without a fight. Judi Pattison, Doonan
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Not too long to Christmas... Sunday 29 November is Hinterland Carols (formerly Doonan Community Christmas Carols) at Black Stump Road, Eumundi Showgrounds. This annual community event brings together local residents and businesses to enjoy singing along to Christmas carols in a beautiful bush setting. Loads of talented local performers, and Santa of course! Further information contact renaesuttie1@bigpond.com (0403) 528 721
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Ray White Rural Eumundi have joined forces with Eumundi Service Station To go into the draw you must like our Ray White Rural Eumundi Facebook page, share it with your friends, tag as many as you like and go into our Free Fuel Friday draw. One lucky local will win free fuel to the value of $100 every Friday for the month of November 2020. Fuel will be available from: Eumundi Service Station at 92 Memorial Drive, Eumundi (fuel unavailable on market days)
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Overhead aircraft traffic From peaceful paradise to noisy neighbourhood Have you seen an increase in overhead air traffic recently? Are you disturbed by late night flights, noisy aircraft or low flying planes? Ever since the new runway opened at the Sunshine Coast Airport (SCA) in June 2020, flights have started to track north across the Hinterland before heading out to their destination. The airport has been operating at less than 10% capacity due to COVID19, but already many residents have experienced unexpected and distressing levels of air traffic above their previously peaceful homes.
A review of the flight paths is underway and as a community, we have been given a chance to have a say. The next stage is to work with Air Services Australia (ASA) to implement this review to relieve the impact of the flights, as they increase in volume and intensity. Sign up to the Noosa Hinterland Residents Association (NHRA). This united action group gives a voice to community matters at local, regional, and state level. It is the NHRA who
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Dr Messerschmidt and Dr Allsopp are welcoming new and existing patients to the Ochre Medical Centre Eumundi.
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have recently formed the Hinterland Unite Flight Action Group (HUFA) to lobby for positive change.
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HUFA, based in Eumundi, is the only independent action group which represents the Hinterland, working to provide industry-relevant solutions to the current noise problems. Over the next 18 months there will be plenty of ways you can have your voice heard. For regular updates on the flight paths and HUFA’s efforts to help the Hinterland, send your email address to HUFA at nhra.au@gmail.com or on Facebook ‘hinterland unite’. Please share this information with friends and neighbours. Noise complaints can also be lodged directly with Air Services Australia (ASA) www.complaints-au. emsbk.com/asa5 and Sunshine Coast Airport info@sunshinecoastairport.com.au. Lucy Galaway & Craig Manley on behalf of HUFA
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What are you reading now? I’ve always enjoyed reading books. From a young age, they offered excitement, adventure and a glimpse into other worlds. I enjoy a wide variety of books, from autobiographies to espionage— and everything in-between. I’m currently reading The Girl on a Golden Elephant by Richter Watkins. I’ve not read any other of his books, and in fact, I’m reading this one as my wife recommended it. I suspect the title appealed to her. It’s a fast-paced adventure through Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, with likeable characters and packed full of history about the Vietnam war. It does draw certain parallels with Indiana Jones, but, if you take it for what it is, it’s definitely a book you can escape into. What did you learn about SE Asia? More than I thought I would. I’ve read several books set in this region, but I discovered more about the Ho Chi Minh trail. It’s suffered the single most intense bombing in military history, with one bomb falling every 7 minutes during the Vietnam war. The book also touched on different customs and ways of life; it also didn’t shy away from the poverty and hardship some people suffer. Is there an elephant? Yes, several. I can’t go into too much detail as I’ll spoil the plot, but rest assured, the title is not misleading. If you are an animal lover, there
is mention of the Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphins, which are on the edge of extinction. Would you recommend this book? It’s a great holiday read, fast-paced, lots of adventure and an exciting romp around SE Asia. However, if you’re looking for a book with some substance and sub-plots, then this isn’t for you. I enjoyed it, however, as it’s sometimes refreshing to escape into a book which doesn’t require much from the reader. Who are your go-to authors? Ken Follett, Bernard Cornwall, Robert Harris and Wilbur Smith. These authors mainly write historical fiction, which is extremely well-written and researched. I enjoy reading books which have a compelling storyline as well as the ability to transfer you to a different period in history. Chris Jenkins, Verrierdale Find like-minded readers on FB group ‘Eumundi Voice What are you reading now?’
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Div 10 Cr David Law Eumundi Cemetery Works are now complete on the Eumundi Cemetery shelter and parking renewal project, at 632 Bunya Rd, Eumundi. Project officers did an excellent job. I hope it provides some comfort to people who visit there.
Eumundi QCWA I’d like to congratulate all the successful recipients of Council’s latest round of the Major Grants program. So many worthy projects will now receive a helping hand. One of them is the Eumundi QCWA which received $5000 to upgrade internal and external lighting, and install a projector and screen at the Hall. I am looking forward to seeing their work as they prepare for their centenary year in 2022.
Eumundi Placemaking Now’s the opportunity to help shape Eumundi’s future. We’d like to know what you love most about Memorial Drive. Do you think there’s anything that can be done to enhance it? This is an exciting time for residents, business owners and community groups to work in partnership with Council to determine what changes to Memorial Dr could strengthen Eumundi as a destination. An online survey is open until Friday 20 November at www. haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and a consultation with a sausage sizzle will be held in Dick Caplick Park on Sunday 8 November (10am1pm). If you have any questions please contact me at david.law@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and Facebook page @DavidLawDivision10. Div 10 Cr David Law, 0437 825 569
Getting into summer exercise As summer approaches, preparing yourself for exercise throughout the hotter months is important. There are a few things to consider if you are working out through summer. • Hydrate before, during and after exercise. Ideally, drink one or two glasses at least half an hour prior to your workout. Sipping small amounts during exercise and replacing lost fluids after your workout are equally important. • Exercise in the cooler parts of day, or a short workout in the afternoon/evening is another option. • Wear loose, breathable, light-coloured clothing. Moisture-wicking fabrics help you stay cooler.
• Replenish your electrolytes but avoid sports drinks. Try making your own with coconut water, salt and honey or look for an electrolyte replacement drink with no artificial sugar, colours or additives. • If you feel nauseous, dizzy or faint, then stop. • Use a wet cloth, spray bottle or cool towel around your neck while you work out. You may feel you have less energy, and workouts can feel harder, when it is hot. So be sure not to push yourself too hard. As long as you consider these factors there is every reason to keep up your exercise routine during summer. Brooke Conlan, Health & Fitness Coach 25
Arts, Culture, Music
Sonya Moran Jandamarra Cadd
First Nations art exhibition The Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre (CBFAC) is hosting another First Nations art exhibition Here We Stand, Always throughout the whole gallery, for emerging and established First Nations artists residing on Gubbi-Gubbi land. Ambassadors Dr Jandamarra Cadd, and Uncle Paul Calcott are excited to take this project to the next level. The exhibition is a diverse representation of the amazingly talented First Nations artists we have living on the coast and is made possible by grants from Flying Arts and Australian Regional Arts Fund. The exhibition culminates in a Gubbi-Gubbi celebration during NAIDOC week 8-15 November. Alicia Sharples, Coordinator CBFAC
Sculpture on the edge Maleny Have you ever been to an outdoors sculpture exhibition? If not, then it is time to head to Spicer’s in Maleny to Sculpture On The Edge to bask in, and be baffled by, the limitless wealth of expressive pieces on show this year. Eumundi Voice spoke with Sonya Moran from North Arm who brought home a commendation in 2016. Sonya said it had been an honour to represent her local area at the exhibition, which takes people on a journey through nature whilst enjoying the works of all shapes and sizes. Sonya’s work is inspired by the ambience that living in the bush brings. Many of the pieces at the exhibition are made from all kinds of mediums and textiles. Sonya’s Two in a Groove marble sculpture represents yin and yang, male and female, and how they move together in unison, whilst incorporating negative space, but also reflecting independent movement at the same time. The exhibition is presented by Arts Connect Inc. from 31 Oct - 15 Nov. Head to www. s c u l p t u re o n t h e e d g e. com.au.
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Sports & well-being
Eumundi District Swimming Club The swim season has just commenced with club nights held fortnightly on Wednesdays from 5.45pm-7pm. The next meeting is Wednesday 11 November. There are three club nights remaining before the Christmas break. All are welcome, whether a beginner or experienced swimmer, ages from 7 to 18 years. A free trial is offered with the first two club nights free-of-charge.
The club currently boasts a national swimmer, Mitchell Warren, who is placed in the top 10 nationally in his age group, also, six state-level swimmers aged 10-16 years. Belonging to a club is a great way for your children to have fun, get fit and make new friends. Did you know? The average adult has a heart rate of 65-80 beats per minute, but for swimmers the average is 40 beats per minute. Shane Templeton, President
Pictured from left to right: Jack Leary, Arkie Thorson, Sean Stafford-Johns, Liam Switzer, Cooper Delaney, Gus Butler, Sam Barnes and Liam Pepper. (Not pictured: Elijah Wood).
Good Shepherd basketball boys make their mark Good Shepherd Lutheran College’s (GSLC) Intermediate Boys team (14-15 years) took out first place in Basketball Queensland’s CBSQ Junior Secondary Division Two tournament last weekend in Logan. Currently on top of the
ladder in the Sunshine Coast Secondary Schools Association competition, the boys are enjoying unprecedented success for a Noosa school basketball team. Good Shepherd’s boys are coached and trained by Sam and Max Webster and GSLC basketball coordinator Mike Mooney. 27
One of us Peter Phillips: Artist Peter Phillips Gallery was a jaw-dropping discovery on the recent Noosa Open Studios trail. Peter, along with his mates at the Royal College of Art in London, kicked off Pop Art in 1961 with the ‘Young Contemporaries’ exhibition. Andy Warhol’s bright Pop Art prints of Marilyn Monroe are now familiar to us all. “The teachers at the Royal College of Art were of a generation that thought artists painted landscapes and portraits, and I was painting cars and pin-up girls. They didn’t like you being different, and they didn’t understand. They know how to paint. You don’t. You’re just a bum from Birmingham,” said Peter. In 1961, the ‘Young Contemporaries’ exhibition catapulted Peter Phillips, David Hockney, Brett Whitely, Peter Blake (who did the Beatles’ St Peppers album cover) and other classmates into the public eye. It showcased youthful, sexy, mass-produced, witty works drawn from American consumer culture. Peter moved to New York on a Harkness Fellowship in 1964, and exhibited alongside Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Now, on a Distinguished Talent visa, he continues to paint, six decades on, in his open-
Peter in his studio gallery studio gallery in Tinbeerwah. His works are held in the Tate Gallery in London, Art Institute of Chicago, MOMA in NY, and the National Gallery of Australia. At his gallery, Pop Art paintings, collages, prints from the 60s and recent works cover the walls. I recognised as the cover of The Cars 1984 album: its huge, wild, and explicitly detailed American advertising images in vivid auto-paints. “My advice to anybody is do what you want to do, be who you are. It doesn’t matter what anybody else says, but do it well, as well as you can.” The Peter Phillips Gallery, 38 McIntyre Lane, Tinbeerwah, is open Sundays 12-4pm. Frances Zirkler Chegwidden
Photo competition Congratulations to this issue’s winner of our photo competition, 10-year-old River Nixon, for this beautiful image of a possum. You are invited to submit photo entries. Please email the original photo you have taken to hello@EumundiVoice. com.au. Include a brief outline of your age, your camera, how you took the photo, where you were, if it was a difficult or lucky shot. Each fortnight a winning photo is chosen from entries held. The winner will receive a book voucher sponsored by Berkelouw Books Eumundi and Templeton Ginger.
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From the Board of Eumundi Voice Eumundi Rotary dramatically stepped up its support for the Eumundi community earlier this year. Following the demise of several publications, Rotary committed to a new publication, Eumundi Voice. Its objective is to assist Eumundi and surrounds in reconnecting during COVID19: creating strong, vibrant, healthy communities. Publishing is hard work. It’s an outstanding testament to the 30 volunteers that the print run of 4,600 is delivered by many of our wonderful volunteers to homes and businesses throughout the Eumundi, Doonan, Verrierdale, North Arm, Belli Park, Eerwah Vale, Yandina and Cooroy communities.
• Distribution management and mailbox deliveries • Administration and bookkeeping assistance • Writers for grant applications. If you have skills and time and are willing to invest in your community through this unique initiative, please contact Greg Molyneux, chair of Eumundi Rotary Initiatives Ltd 0431 222 597, or Joyce Turnbull 0413 199 766 or Tania Broadbent 0407 020 473 or Hello@EumundiVoice.com.au.
Seven issues on, it’s clear that Eumundi Voice IS a voice you want to hear. But we need help. Apart from the professional designer and printing service, volunteers produce and deliver the magazine.
What are the advantages to getting involved? You will make new connections and develop friendships with locals. The experience will enhance your CV, and you will develop skills in writing, communication, and publishing.
We’re looking for volunteers: • Sub-editor and term-based editors • Writers for community news and features • Proof readers • Sales and marketing assistance
Or perhaps you’d love to help, but are time poor. Why not make a donation towards production and printing costs of Eumundi Voice? BSB 633 600 ACC 176073732.
Our environment Sunshine Coast Environment Council The Sunshine Coast Environment Council (SCEC) has partnered with WA start-up ClimateClever to support the community in taking action on climate change, while also helping to reduce household and school utility bills and increase affordability. Natalie Frost, Coordinator of the SCEC said, “We are excited about the ClimateClever partnership and the opportunities it provides to share and implement practical actions to reduce carbon emissions whilst engaging with the community on a wider level.”
ClimateClever was founded at Curtin University by Dr Vanessa Rauland, who was joined by Alexander Karan in 2019. The platform is based on years of research and pilots with schools, which demonstrated significant emission and cost savings from implementing no cost, behaviour changes. Continued on page 30 29
“By utilising technology and adopting a citizensscience approach to collecting and sharing data, we can accurately track emission reductions and actions implemented,” said Dr Rauland. “It is also powerful in showing that many small individual actions can collectively make a big impact at the community level.” SCEC’s households can access the ClimateClever Homes App at a subsidised rate. Schools in
the program receive curriculum resources. ClimateClever was featured in the ABC’s threepart documentary TV series ‘Fight for Planet A: Our Climate Challenge’ presented by War on Waste’s Craig Reucassel. Head to www.climateclever.org. Natalie Frost, Coordinator, Sunshine Coast Environment Council
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