TERELLA BREWING PLANNED UPGRADE
Terella Brewing at North Arm has become a popular venue over the past 5 years for locals and visitors to the region. The owners of the venue recently applied for a Material Change of Use (MCU) with Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) to upgrade the venue to include a restaurant, boutique vodka and gin distillery, gazebos, bitumen carparking, infrastructure improvements and acoustic measures. Currently the venue is only approved to sell food from food trucks.
Terella recently released a social media post which indicated that misinformation was being spread about their proposed development application.
The owners of Terella Brewing stressed that the planned changes have not wavered from the founder’s vision – that of a family friendly venue where children can enjoy rural life, time away from screens and provide parents with a place to relax. The MCU aims to enhance the site experience for families.
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Cont. from p1 In an online statement from Terella Brewing some of their responses:
“The MCU will reduce its current capacity by setting new limits on the number of visitors and parking spaces. We are not expanding beyond our existing footprint. We are simply adding a restaurant and a small distillery while maintaining our family-friendly atmosphere.
“We operate as a working farm and familyfriendly venue, centred around our brewery and petting zoo. Our cattle even consume the spent grain from the brewing process. The brewing process is almost silent, with no noise detectable outside the building, and it produces no offensive odours. Our only emissions are spent grain and steam. Preserving and promoting a rural lifestyle is central to our mission.
“There are no plans for mezzanines, second floors, or any three-storey buildings.
“A professional traffic management study has been completed, demonstrating that the planned improvements will significantly enhance traffic flow on Bunya Rd, resulting in a smoother, safer experience for all road users.
“The property was originally a cane farm, cleared of most trees decades ago. We are committed to
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environmental stewardship, with plans to plant hundreds of native trees to restore and enrich the natural landscape, aiming to leave the property in a better condition than we found it.
“Our new submission to SCC includes stricter noise controls than before. An acoustic study has been completed, and based on the findings our new noise limits will be even lower than current levels – comparable to the sound of an acoustic guitarist playing outside.
“We believe our development will benefit the community by creating jobs, offering locally made food and spirits, and providing a safe, welcoming space that celebrates craftsmanship. We’re proud of our quality beer and look forward to bringing the same dedication to our food and spirits.”
If the proposed MCU is unsuccessful the venue will continue to operate in its current capacity.
WHAT’S ON?
Free outdoor movie at Eumundi
Bring a picnic blanket and settle down on the grass to enjoy a free movie screening of Wonka on 16 November at the Eumundi Amphitheatre on Memorial Dr.
Organised by Experience Eumundi and Eumundi-based Starry Nights Outdoor Movies, there will be popcorn and a sausage sizzle available for purchase. Arrive by 6pm. Visit: experienceeumundi.com.au.
Stop Screaming, I’m Scared Too
Rod Henderson was a soldier in the Australian Army for 22 years before being medically retired at the age of 40, after injuring his back in a Chinook helicopter crash in Afghanistan. He said the move into civilian life was the hardest thing he’d ever done. At the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide he argued that the military did not adequately prepare its members for life after discharge, leaving many struggling.
Rod wrote Stop Screaming, I’m Scared Too: A soldier’s memory of war, PTSD and transitioning back to civilian life to help him come to terms with his old and new lives. He will be available for book signings at Berkelouw Books, Eumundi on 23 November between 9am and midday. Visit: berkelouw.com.au.
Thrift Fest @ Matso’s
Thrifter Warehouse and Pre-Loved Markets has teamed up with Matso’s Sunshine Coast to hold a Thrift Fest from 4-7pm on 24 November. Shop from more than 20 stalls while listening to live music. There is a play area for children. Entry is free or set up your own stall for $50. Visit: thrifter.au.
Pacific Chamber Players
If you enjoy the music of Bach, CPE Bach, Vivaldi, Purcell and Telemann, head along to the Pacific Chamber Players’ Baroque Brilliance concert at 2.30pm on 24 November at the Cooroy Memorial Hall. Tickets: trybooking.com.
Mental health first aid
Noosa Council is holding free training sessions in mental health first aid on 5&12 December. Funding has been provided from the Australian and Qld Governments through disaster recovery funding arrangements. Both days must be completed to gain a certificate.
Attendees will learn how to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems and learn the skills to feel confident to assist. The aim is to increase mental health literacy, increase confidence in providing mental health first aid, decrease stigmatising attitudes and increase support for others. Training will be held at the Noosaville Library from 9am-4pm on both days. For more information email: commdev@noosa. qld.gov.au.
Rod Henderson
WHAT’S ON?
Men – take a Mo-ment
Pomona and District Community House, Club Pomona and Tiny Mountains invite men and their families, friends and neighbours to connect over barefoot bowls on 16 November from 6-9pm at Club Pomona, School St.
Men will get the chance to show their midMovember mo-growth or mullet in support of men’s physical and mental health this Movember. Over the course of the evening there will be food provided from the Pomona Chinese Restaurant, music by Soul Tree Union and short films and animations from Tiny Mountains. All music, bowls and films are free. Meals are available at reasonable prices but should be pre-ordered by 11 November. Bookings: pomonacommunityhouse.org.au.
Sculpture on the Edge
Sculpture on the Edge returns to Flaxton Gardens from 23 November to 1 December. Entry is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and concession holders and free for children under 18. The mix of indoor and outdoor sculptures always inspires imagination. There is sculptor talks at 10am and 2pm each day.
Off-site at St Mary’s Hall in Montville there are a range of workshops on offer, including sculpting, life drawing, ceramics, stencilling, carving and tips on how to succeed as an artist. Visit: sculptureontheedge.com.au.
Self-Sufficient Me
YouTuber Mark Valencia is the guest speaker at Noosa Permaculture’s December club night on 3 December.
Mark has 2.4M followers on his channel Self-Sufficient Me and focuses on growing your own produce. Mark will give attendees 5 reasons to be self-sufficient in something. Entry is $5 at the door of the Cooroy Memorial Hall, from 6pm for a 6.30pm start. Visit: FB Permaculture Noosa and Cooroy Community Gardens.
Sleep Refresh
Would you like to know more about what makes for a good sleep and the impacts on your brain from lack of sleep? Cooroy Library is hosting a Sleep Refresh information session on 26 November from 10-11.30am. The event is free but bookings are required. Visit: libraryevents. noosa.qld.gov.au.
Noosa Regional Gallery
Two very different exhibitions are running at the Noosa Regional Gallery until 2 February. Dual Vision features local photographers Rob Maccoll and his son Andrew Maccoll. Rob won the Walkley Award in 2000 for his work as a photojournalist in East Timor and the UN Association Media Peace Award in 2004 for his coverage of the HIV/AIDS crisis in PNG. Andrew’s achievements include three portraits in the Australian National Portrait Gallery.
The second exhibition – One Thread Many Loops – features the work of Mieke van den Berg expressing the theme of invisible labour within the home through an installation of red thread. Entry to the gallery is free. Visit: noosaregionalgallery.com.au.
Artists L to R - Jodi Casey, Finn Cossar, Tina Cooper, Amanda Stuart
Dili Fuel Dump, 2000 by Rob Maccoll
The Lady in Red, 2015 by Andrew Maccoll
WHAT’S ON?
Trivia NIGHT
WEDNESDAY 4 DECEMBER
Trivia time
It’s trivia time again! The Rotary Club of Eumundi will host a fun evening of trivia at the Cooroy RSL on 4 December, with all proceeds donated to an impoverished community in Timor Leste.
After being posted to Timor Leste just days after her wedding, Tamara Sloper-Harding – an Intelligence Officer with the Australian Joint Forces – immediately became involved in helping local people, especially those in the Soibada community.
Assisted by the Rotary Club of Northern Rivers, she established the Friends of Soibada charity. For almost 25 years the organisation has helped the community on its long recovery after the war for independence. Thanks to volunteers, a school and medical centre are underway with programs to help the community become selfsufficient and skilled in basic tasks.
Tamara will be guest speaker on the night. There will be raffles, lucky door and lucky number prizes. Tickets are $10 and payable at the door. Table bookings can be made with the RSL on 5447 6131.
For more information or to donate a prize contact Eileen Walder on 0420 939 723.
Summer holiday theatre
Little Seed Theatre Company has opened registrations for its summer holiday program for primary-school-aged children. The program offers training in acting, singing and dance, as 6 different week-long programs run over December and January at the Good Shepherd Lutheran College. Visit: little-seed.com.au.
Buderim Christmas Fair
The annual Buderim Christmas Fair on the 29 November from 10am-2pm, and 30 November from 8am-2pm at 5 Main St, Buderim, is the perfect place to buy locally made creations for yourself or as Christmas gifts.
The Buderim Craft Cottage is a community association with 13 art and craft groups such as patchwork, silversmith, jewellery, painting and mixed media. Visit: buderimcraftcottage.com.au.
Peace and Joy
Join Noosa Chorale’s Christmas Concert –Peace and Joy – at The J on 13&14 December. Sing along with the chorale to some favourite Christmas carols and hear them perform songs and carols from home and abroad. Conducted by Kim Kirkman, bookings are open at thej.com. au.
Christmas Art & Design Market
The Stevens St Gallery and Visit Yandina have collaborated to bring the Stevens St Christmas Art & Design Market to Yandina on 30 November from 8am-1pm.
Local artists, makers and designers will ensure there is a range of handcrafted wares to help with Christmas shopping, whether it’s art, ceramics, jewellery or fashion. There will be live music, food and workshops throughout the morning. Stevens St businesses will open, so go along and explore Yandina. Visit: stevensstreetgallery.com.au.
Dr Paul Baker BMBS, PhD, BSc (Hons), DipAppSci
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COMMUNITY
Eumundi Mo-Tribe
The Eumundi Mo-Tribe kicked off their 8th annual campaign to resist the razor and raise funds and awareness of men’s health with a great opening night on 1 November at The Imperial Hotel, Eumundi.
A big crowd gathered to launch this year’s effort with speeches, raffles and great camaraderie. This year our hairy heroes are also raising funds for Qld Remote Area Tracking (QRAT) to aid these volunteers with the purchase of a trailer as they work to remove the suffering, misfortune and helplessness of those who are lost or victims of natural disasters.
An action-packed month of Movember activities continues over the next few weeks:
• Mondays & Wednesdays 4.30pm – Ultimate Frisbee, Eumundi Showgrounds
• 14 November 6pm – Speakeasy talk, The Imperial Hotel, Eumundi
• 16 November 7.30am – Hairy Hike, Noosa to Sunshine Beach
• 19 November 6.30pm – Trivia Night, The Imperial Hotel, Eumundi
• 24 November 9.30am – Car Rally, Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade Shed.
Movember packs are also available for $70 which include: a T-shirt, bag, wrist band and car sticker
– and the warm and fuzzy feeling of doing good and contributing to a great cause! It’s not just about raising money though – it’s about beginning conversations and challenging men to reach out and seek support, and to create a culture where men feel safe in asking for help.
To join in, for further information or to donate, search Eumundi Mo-Tribe on Facebook or text Trent at 0458 128 020. For further information on QRAT visit: qrat.org.au.
And remember – it ain’t scary to be hairy!
PTSD Dogs community open day
PTSD Dogs have moved to new premises at Cooroibah, giving them more room to train assistance dogs to help veterans and first responders with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).
To celebrate, they are hosting a community open day at their new property on 30 November from 10am-3pm. Meet some of the assistance dogs in training, as well as those already paired with handlers. Take the family along and learn about the basics of training a dog and how to keep a dog from being distracted. As a bonus see the Woombye Light Horse Brigade perform, and enjoy a sausage sizzle. Visit: ptsddogs.org.au.
COMMUNITY
Eumundi Voice donation applications open
Eumundi Voice is seeking applications from local community organisations which may need financial assistance for their projects or to support their activities.
Eumundi Voice is a key fundraising project run by Eumundi Rotary Initiatives Ltd (ERIL) which is a not-for-profit organisation. Funds raised from the production of Eumundi Voice are distributed to local community organisations and groups to support their work. Eumundi Voice has donated over $44,000 back to the community in just over 4 years of operation.
Applications are now open. To apply for a donation visit: eumundivoice.com.au/ fundraising-donations/. Applications close on 30 November.
New wellness hub opens
Kanyini Collective – an innovative social enterprise – has opened its doors to serve as a wellness hub, offering a variety of programs designed to support mental health, promote community wellbeing and raise funds for charity. The hub will offer classes in yoga, meditation, breath work, clinical hypnotherapy, remedial
massage, Bowen Therapy and other bodywork modalities. Class sizes are kept to a maximum of 8 participants to support those who feel vulnerable in larger groups. There will also be wellbeing workshops, paint ‘n’ sip events, room hire for private events and even a retail space –making it a place where locals can relax, connect and heal.
Barb Blashki the founder of the Kanyini Collective said, “This isn’t just about business – it’s about building sustainable support systems. Kanyini is about belonging – helping individuals feel connected to themselves, the community, and the natural world.”
The central mission of the Kanyini Collective is to fund Hoofbeats Sanctuary – Qld’s only provider of free equine therapy programs. Located in Doonan, the sanctuary provides a safe space for individuals recovering from trauma, especially those for whom traditional forms of therapy have not been of benefit. Equine therapy helps participants develop emotional resilience, trust and self-awareness – all under the guidance of trained professionals.
Since the program is free for participants, community initiatives like Kanyini Collective are crucial to keeping the sanctuary’s doors open. “Our goal is to make mental health accessible and affordable for everyone,” said Barb.
Kanyini Collective is located at 7 Garnet St, Cooroy. Visit: kanyinicollective.org.au.
FRIDAY DEC 6TH
COMMUNITY
Justice of the Peace: Walk-in services no appointment needed
The Qld government has recently updated its guidelines for Justices of the Peace (JP) and Commissioners for Declarations (CDec) encouraging users to visit walk-in services without an appointment.
JPs and CDecs volunteer to serve the public by witnessing and signing formal documents that need a qualified witness.
Walk in Services are provided at the following venues:
• Cooroy Library – Tuesday & Thursday 9am12pm
• Noosa Library – Saturday 9am-12pm
• Noosa Civic Shopping Centre – Tuesday & Thursday 1-4pm; Friday 9.30am-12.30pm
• Noosa Junction Plaza – Tuesday 9.30am12.30pm & Thursday 12.30-3.30pm
• Noosa Courthouse – Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9am-4pm
• Noosa Council Chambers – Wednesday 9.30am-12.30pm
• Yandina QCWA – Monday 2-4pm
Local JPs John and Joyce Turnbull are retiring after offering their services for 50 and 20 years of service respectively. However, services by appointment are available with Dr Sarah Rose (JP) at Eumundi Dental on 5442 7556 and Marie Robins (CDec) by appointment on 0427 428 575. Or visit: t.ly/7sGW9.
Smart ticketing on buses
You can now use your credit, debit card or smartphone/watch to pay for bus rides due to TransLink extending smart ticketing services to the Sunshine Coast. You can still use your go card but travellers now have the option of tapping on
and off with smart ticketing. Fares will be debited at the adult go card rate. Concession fares don’t apply while the 50c public transport fares are in place in SE Qld. There is no change to those eligible for free travel on TransLink services.
It is worth knowing that with the introduction of 50c fares, Airtrain have halved their prices. Travel from Nambour or Gympie North to Brisbane airport on the train currently costs $11.45 each way. Visit: translink.com.au.
Laguna Pest Control wins award
Congratulations to Laguna Pest Control who were recent winners of the Trades and Services category (small business) at the 2024 Sunshine Coast Business Awards.
Laguna Pest Control is a multi-award-winning business in the Australian pest management industry and has served the Eumundi-Noosa region for over 14 years. They are the largest independent pest control company north of the Maroochy River. Laguna Pest Control also hosts the Pestie Profiles Podcast, sharing valuable tips with homeowners.
SevGen grant
Congratulations to SevGen Indigenous Corporation for securing a grant for $10,000 from the 2024 Australia Post Community Grant Program.
SevGen is a Cooroy-based not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to enhance mental wellbeing and foster community connections. The grant will support their weekly bush tuckerinfused lunches for community members, focusing on mental wellness topics and exercises which will be held at Deadly Espresso on Gympie Tce, Noosaville. SevGen supports family reunifications, youth justice and traineeships and believes that our actions of today affect seven generations into the future. Visit: sevgen. com.au.
ENTERTAINMENT
Exciting future for local film industry
A cultural Olympiad on the Sunshine Coast to complement the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games? A thriving film, TV and digital games industry attracting a global audience? Funding already available to unlock opportunities for emerging filmmakers, crews, scriptwriters, actors, producers and directors willing to tell our stories in our incredible locations?
It isn't wishful dreaming. It’s already happening, as the Sunshine Coast strives to be a leading force in the film industry.
The 3rd annual Sunshine Coast Screen Collective Summit attracted a huge attendance this month at the Maroochydore RSL.
Actor Lincoln Lewis urged more people to get involved saying, “We already have some outstanding films made here with many more
underway. The exciting plans from the Summit along with the help readily available will see us rival the Gold Coast. We already have so much talent and just need a studio.”
SCC Mayor Rosanna Natoli – who has three decades of TV experience – spoke excitedly about the council’s full support for the screen industry.
“The energy that is so creative on the Sunshine Coast drives the passion which will see us attract world attention. The eyes of the world being on us, leading up to the Olympics and the legacy afterwards, is the biggest opportunity for generations,” said Rosanna.
Jacqui Feeney CEO of Screen Queensland said, “It’s not just our beautiful locations but the richness of our stories which need telling. Opportunities are now available to get these onto screen, not just for film and TV but also digital gaming, which is the future market for many emerging talents.”
The Sunshine Coast University’s Digital Games Summit on 17 November will also encourage creative and online publishing. The SCC’s new head of Economic Development Chris LeServe said, “Exciting future opportunities include providing talented film crews who are essential in the industry.”
The screen industry in 2023 added $1.2B to Australia's economy with $700M coming from Qld with a 30% share of national production.
The Sunshine Coast Screen Collective hopes to get a huge share in the future with a production hub based right here on the Sunshine Coast.
Eileen Walder
L-R SCC Mayor Natoli, Lincoln Lewis
E U M U N D I ' S O W N
ART ABOUT
The owners of Moon Mountain Sanctuary opened their gates for visitors as part of the recent Sunshine Coast Open House 2024. Tours were offered of the spectacular 35-acre property’s sculptures, ‘Eumundi House’ and gardens.
The lack of fences between house and outbuildings supports the owners’ habitat regeneration project to encourage diversity and free movement of wildlife. Their vision is not a wilderness as such, but a place for wildness. New structures forge a close relationship with a herd of brumbies that enjoy close to free range among the over 60 magnificent sculptures within the Sanctuary’s contours.
Combined with perhaps the best aspect – the beautiful view of Mt Cooroy known as ‘Moon Mountain’. This all provided visitors with an exceptional experience.
EUMUNDI ROTARY CLUB
EUMUNDI ROTARY CLUB PRESENTS
Trivia NIGHT
WEDNESDAY 4 DECEMBER
Cooroy RSL
25 Maple Street, Cooroy
Doors open from 5.30 pm for meals
Game begins 6.30pm promptly.
Proceeds to "Friends of Soibada".
SPECIAL GUEST
Tamara Sloper Harding OAM
$10 per person - pay at door
Table reservations to RSL (07) 5447 6131
Tables 4-6 players strictly (singles or pairs will be joined with new best friends)
$10 Per Person
RAFFLES | LUCKY NUMBERS | DOOR PRIZE
Rapid response housing solution
Floods, bushfires, droughts, house fires, financial crises, eviction, family breakdown, domestic violence, community conflicts, homelessness – thousands of Australians face one or more of these each year requiring rapid response accommodation until they can return home or start anew.
The answer could be an Expanda Box, a collapsable unit which converts in minutes into a fully functional, water resistant, strong, fireproof, pre-wired, versatile and affordable pod designed and manufactured by Maroochydore’s Wayne Loane. There is no trade experience needed for assembly.
At a recent presentation to members of the Rotary Club of Eumundi, Wayne explained how Expanda Boxes have already been purchased by several emergency response organisations working in the Northern Rivers region of NSW to provide immediate shelter for flood victims. Backed by many Rotary districts, the Expanda Boxes can accommodate individuals in need for up to 2 years rent free. This allows peace of mind so mental and financial recovery can take place, while insurance claims are settled, and rebuilding or relocating begins.
The pods flatten down to 0.5m in height. Twelve can be transported on one tray truck. This allows for hundreds that could be stored in a warehouse, ready for immediate deployment to designated
parks, sportsgrounds or other suitable sites with access to water, toilets and electricity.
Wayne said, “These are the answer to all rapid response housing needs because of their quick assembly, size and versatility. Each pod costs $15,000 and can be reused wherever the next emergency happens.”
He hopes councils, charities, community groups and other help organisations will consider purchasing them as an emergency accommodation solution for domestic violence victims and people without a home. Eumundi Rotary is investigating this possibility.
Expanda Boxes are also available for individual purchase to use as camp or holiday accommodation, a granny flat, office space or an extra room. They come in various fully insulated designs and sizes to include ensuite, double glazed doors, even awnings.
For more information contact Wayne or Karen 0417 840 061 or email wayne@expandabox. com.au. Visit: expandabox.com.au. Eileen Walder
Aunty Ruby Hunter, Missy Higgins, Sia, Kate Ceberano, Sarah Blasko and more,
October has passed and the festive season is well and truly upon us. Everything gets busier at this time of the year, including policing. The longer, hotter days with more socialising and end of year Christmas parties can often increase our calls for service.
It is also the time when the Qld Police Service focuses on road safety. I uphold the same firm beliefs of the Qld Police Service – to keep the people, place and communities of Qld safe through excellence in policing and community safety services. Blair, Dave, Gary and myself at Eumundi Police Station all want everyone to be safe on our roads. You will see us out in force over the months leading up to Christmas and into the New Year. Do not be alarmed if we pull you over as it will most likely be for a breath test. During October Eumundi Police Division had 150 calls for service ranging from traffic crashes and intruder alarms to personal and relationship crises. Domestic incidents attended remained steady with 18 matters where police provided assistance. Of significant note was a serious matter that occurred on the Bruce Highway in the early hours of 29 October. A couple of young male adults stopped on the highway to help another motorist who had crashed. The driver of the crashed car threatened them with a gun and then stole their car. Luckily the 2 young male adults were not physically hurt and were smart enough just to hand over the keys to their car. As police, we often say that property can be replaced but lives cannot be given back. After
some great police work the male responsible was arrested the next day in Cooroy and remanded in custody.
Finally on a very sad note, a family from the Doonan community lost their 19yo son in a fatal motorcycle crash in Noosa on 25 October. The police investigation is continuing however from what I have been told, he was a great young man and leaves behind a loving family. For those that know the family, please support them to help them through this difficult time. It is always timely to have a conversation with your own family and friends about being careful on the roads.
So stay safe and look after yourself and your loved ones.
Acting Sgt Nic Van Der Maat – Officer in Charge Eumundi Police Station Vandermaat.Nicholasj@police.qld.gov.au
OUT AND ABOUT
Matso’s launch new refreshment
Matso’s Sunshine Coast turned on some fun on 30 October to celebrate the launch of their refreshing new Vodka Lemon Lime Crush drink, which will soon be distilled on the premises right here in Eumundi. Guests enjoyed some giant ‘soft toss’ games, nibbles and samples of the new handcrafted refreshment.
Ginger Factory performance
Visitors to the Ginger Factory were recently treated to a performance by the Eumundi State School senior band. Conducted by music teacher Liz Druitt, brass, woodwind and percussion students played a selection of pieces showcasing the culmination of their hard work throughout the year. Liz said the concert celebrated the Yr6 students who would soon be leaving the school. After their efforts the students were free to enjoy the attractions of the train and boat rides.
Interesting mailboxes
Each week our dedicated Eumundi Voice delivery heroes pop a copy of the latest issue into as many mailboxes as we can in the area. One of our deliverers recently snapped a photo of this unique mailbox on his delivery run around the time of the Royal visit to Australia. We get to see a lot of unique letterboxes!
We are always looking for more members to join our volunteer team. If you would like to deliver in your area, please reach out to the team at hello@eumundivoice.com.au. We would love to have more delivery heroes!
YOUTH
Jon Gemmell: Nurturing our future generations
The Enviro Program at Eumundi State School (ESS) is an extraordinary initiative that has been nurtured and led by Jon Gemmell for 29 years. Incorporating hands-on learning in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM), the children at ESS look forward to their Enviro Days, multiple times a year.
The Enviro Program encourages students to be connected to nature, introduces them to the science and environmental features of working with nature, enhances students’ wellbeing and promotes healthy choices. It is truly an immersive practical learning experience.
The extensive gardens are filled with edible berries, fruits and vegetables, citrus, bananas, pecan nuts, mulberries and ice cream bean trees, which are given to Eumunchi Cafe (the school tuck shop), or eaten by the children. The chooks’ eggs are used in the Enviro kitchen, and the compostable waste from the markets is fed to the composting worms. The school also donates boxes of food grown in the Enviro Centre to families in need.
Mr Gemmell not only teaches children in this unique learning space, but also builds connections with teachers and community members as they collaborate on the learning with students. Miss Nat and Mr Ollie, along with Chappy Sam, work together to bring the Enviro experience to life for students, from yoga to
Jon Gemmell: Nurturing our future generations
Acting Principal Kelly Jeppesen said, “The Enviro program at Eumundi would not be what it is today without the vision, commitment and dedication of Mr Gemmell and the team who work with him to ensure every student has this very special learning experience.”
Mr Gemmell has recently accepted the Acting Deputy Principal role at Cunnamulla School in western Qld until the end of this year with his future yet to be decided. We wish him luck in his new endeavour. Robyn Simpson
Class 12 Project Presentations
Noosa Pengari Steiner School (NPSS) is one of only two schools in Qld to offer a Certificate of Steiner Education (CSE) as a senior secondary qualification. This qualification has been endorsed by the Qld Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) as the equivalent of the Qld Certificate of Education (QCE) and is currently offered in over 25 schools around the world. The qualification allows NPSS students
to continue with the nationally approved curriculum from Prep through to Class 12. Students are also given an opportunity to pursue an area of interest from a field of 12 specialist subject areas, and to explore that from a practical, theoretical, or artistic perspective. Additionally, Class 12 students are given the opportunity to present their learning journey to the school and wider community. Presentations recently took place on 6 November For more information phone: 5471 0199.
SPORT
Local pickleball champions
The Australian Pickleball Championships were held on 2-7 October at Carrara on the Gold Coast. It was the largest gathering in the southern hemisphere, with over 1,200 competitors of all ages and skills – including those with disabilities. Competitors were from Australia, and international countries including NZ.
Janine Scott played in four events, winning bronze in the 50+ Women's Doubles with her partner Joanne Thomson and a gold medal in the Split Age Women's Doubles with partner
Kate Rorrison. Split age means one person must be over 50yo and one under.
Events are competitive but also extremely social, bringing together communities from many different clubs throughout the country.
For anyone interested in a free introductory pickleball lesson email: info@ noosapickleballclub.com and include name, email and contact number.
L-R Janine Scott, Kate Rorrison
Gold medal presentation for Split Age Women’s Doubles
Lifting of the marriage bar
An important anniversary likely to pass by unnoticed on 18 November was the lifting of the marriage bar on that day in 1966. For the first time in Australia, married women could work in the Commonwealth Public Service. The marriage bar was inherited from Britain and even though the UK abolished it after WWII, it remained in place in Australia. State governments and many private sector employers followed the commonwealth’s example. Many women hid their marriages but were fired if their pregnancy became apparent.
The 1960s Menzies government considered that married women could not manage both home and work. In addition, a husband could provide for his wife and she was taking a job that should go to either a man or a spinster who needed an income. The marriage bar had the full support of the unions.
Things have improved enormously for women’s employment but anniversaries such as the lifting of the marriage bar are not just vague historical facts. They had a real impact on women and their families and lives.
My mother had to resign from a job she loved in the NSW Forestry Department when she married in 1954. I also worked with women in the Commonwealth Public Service in the 1980s who had been forced to resign as permanent employees upon their marriage in the 1960s. They resumed work as temporary employees but never caught up to the career path progression of their peers. Today’s advances were made off the back of hard choices for women not that long ago.
Rhonda Piggott
Who built the Eumundi CWA Hall?
The CWA building located on Memorial Dr Eumundi will soon be having a bit of a makeover. Over the years, it has had a few different coats of paint – beginning with creosoted wood, but mostly white for decades with a bit of blue. There have also been a couple of extensions to the
building over the years. It has been a steadfast fixture in the town for nearly a century.
The Qld Country Women’s Association was founded by Ruth Beatrice Fairfax in 1922 to improve the living conditions of women in regional areas, helping to provide community, education, health services, entertainment, and a sense of empowerment.
The Eumundi branch of the QCWA began in 1927 largely thanks to the efforts of Mrs Candy, Irene Ball and Eleanor Trundle. At first, meetings were held in the School of Arts Hall where membership grew to over 50 ladies. Their fundraising efforts were very impressive and they decided to build a Eumundi CWA “rest room”. The Department of
Eumundi CWA Hall c1987
The first extension c1962
Railway donated a small portion of land next to the train station.
The “rest room” was designed by J Lamb and built by A Caplick at a cost of £205. The savings of the branch were just £30 short of this figure. At the official opening in October 1929 the attending crowd donated a further £11 towards the rooms.
The CWA have contributed so much to Eumundi since then and continue to do so today.
Eumundi Museum: Convict tokens
Eumundi Museum is delighted to present a touring exhibition, on loan from the National Museum of Australia, about the love tokens that many convicts left behind before they were shipped off to the other side of the world. There are 40 tokens on display with an accompanying touch screen presentation that provide information about the tokens, their makers and the convict system that played a large role in creating modern Australia. Entry is free and the exhibition is open until 8 January 2025.
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Joe Hextall – Curator Eumundi Museum
Eumundi CWA Hall c1929
HEALTH
Stressed, anxious or have chronic pain?
There seems to be – from my experience – an increase in people struggling with stress and anxiety. Everyone will have their own story as to why, however living in a world that values busyness and pushing boundaries to achieve more, accompanied by a high proportion of negative bias stories in the media, this struggle is not entirely surprising.
Your nervous system controls a vast number of functions in your body. These range from those that are conscious, such as sight, hearing and movement, through to vital unconscious functions – breathing, hormone regulation and digestion. Your nervous system also bears the brunt of stressors, which is what it was designed for – to keep you safe.
The issue is when your nervous system gets caught in a “fight, flight or freeze” state and does not come back into “rest and digest” once the perceived threat is over. In this heightened state your nervous system has less resources to control the functions of your body that occur when your nervous system is relaxed, such as digestion, hormone regulation and quality sleep. This is a key reason why there are increased dietary issues, lower fertility rates and autoimmune disease in our population.
Through this busyness we become disconnected from listening to our bodies. You might think, “That pain in my neck will go away in a couple of days. I don’t have time to do anything about it. I have all these things I must get done.” Your
body compensates for the dysfunction which is causing the pain or discomfort and the compensation spiral continues. Once you reach your 50s, 60s or 70s you assume the pain is ‘just part of ageing’.
The great news is that in most cases you can do something to help your nervous system become agile, keeping you safe when it genuinely needs to, and then settling back down and efficiently performing its other vital functions when you are safe.
The key is interoception – a process of connecting with your body and being aware of what you are feeling. There are many ways to do this, from hands-on therapy like craniosacral therapy, massage therapy, or yoga, breath work, Qi Gong, nervous system modifying exercises, dancing and gentle exercise. I urge you to take the time and find what works for your nervous system to help it come back to its agile selfregulating state.
Amanda Fincham
Community News
Appy days: a one-stop solution
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Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting
View online on Council's website or at Sunshine Coast City Hall Chambers on 21 November at 9am.
Top tips for swooping season
Swooping season for magpies and other native birds is only for a short time and here are some tips to help protect yourself. If you walk or ride near nests, move quickly but don’t run; walk-in groups or avoid the area if you can; wear a wide-brimmed hat or carry an umbrella; hop off your bike and walk. Be kind to the birds and leave the nests alone – they have a long memory –and this will help reduce future defensive behaviour. See Council's website for more.
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MEET A ROTARIAN
Meet Marie Robins: A remarkable life
Marie Robins has been a part of Eumundi for 43 years and is an active member of the Rotary Club of Eumundi. Her life has been full of variety and adventure. At a recent Rotary meeting we were privileged to hear some of her life story. This is an abridged version of Marie’s story … I never thought much about what I was going to do when I grew up, until one day I saw a fellow typing on an ancient typewriter. I was mesmerised and instantly knew I wanted to be a typist. At 16yo I joined the Bank of NSW as a shorthand-typist where I worked for 5 years before marrying a “bank Johnny” in 1963. We had 3 children and became part of the floating population, moving between Brisbane, Boonah, Oakey, Cairns, Biloela, Mackay, Noosa, Cairns and Kingaroy. For 10 years I was a stay-at-home mum which I loved – playing lots of tennis, squash, morning teas and outings with other bank wives and kids.
In Biloela I was ready to look for a job. I became a typist for a solicitor. There were no electric typewriters in those days, making it a mammoth task to type long documents without a mistake. My job lasted 3 years until our next transfer. My wage was $3/hour and I always finished at 3pm to be home for the kids. During that time I became a Justice of the Peace.
In Mackay I then worked for the Education Department in Special Education as a teacher aide.
Next was Noosa. I worked for solicitors and learnt how to use an electric typewriter. It was heaven! Computers had also just come on the scene. I became interested in body corporates and we
bought our block of land in Eumundi.
After 5 years in Noosa, it was back to Cairns where I again worked for solicitors until I realised no one in Cairns knew anything about body corporates. After introducing myself to solicitors and developers, Cairns Body Corporate Services was born. My first office was our bedroom. It was ‘boom-time’ in Cairns due to many units being built. Six months later, I took a business partner and we moved into an office in town. When my husband was transferred again, my partner bought the business. Next was Kingaroy where I sold real estate for 5 years.
My husband retired in 1990 and we acquired a gold mine between Georgetown and Forsayth. I spent a lot of time in Brisbane and only drove up every couple of months to help.
In Brisbane I worked for a body corporate until I set up my own business at Yeronga with a partner. In December our real estate agent rang to say our tenants in our Eumundi home had shot through, leaving behind all their cooking equipment. So began our next venture, Sunrise Cookies …
Our speciality was very large biscuits with nuts and chocolate chips on top. They were the first of the large cookies you buy today. We also made gingerbread loaves and ginger biscuits for the Buderim Ginger Factory.
Early Monday morning we would pack the car and drive to Brisbane delivering boxes of cookies to hospitals, universities and speciality cafes. Once a month I delivered to Toowoomba and then down the range to Brisbane. After my deliveries I worked at the body corporate in
Yeronga until Wednesday before driving home to Eumundi.
The 3 days I was away, my husband cooked for the Ginger Factory. On my return we would bake all the biscuits needed for the following week’s delivery. We cooked over 70,000 biscuits. We sold both the cookie and body corporate business to relocate to Mataranka in the Northern Territory for 6 months to help look after our newly born triplet grandchildren plus their older sister. We stayed for 12 years.
In December 1995, we moved near Katherine Gorge. I worked at the Nitmiluk Visitors Centre for the next 5 years, while looking after our beautiful grandchildren.
During this time, we built 2 coach camps and leased them out to a tour company catering for overseas backpackers.
In 2002, we acquired Heli-Muster – an aviation helicopter business based on Victoria River Downs Station. In May 2006, we sold it and returned home to Eumundi.
When I look back on my life, it amazes me how things turned out. My proudest achievements are my family and writing a book called The Augathella Story: Through the Years about the history of Augathella.
By the way, I still love typing! Marie Robins
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