Eumundi Voice, Issue 11, 14 January 2021 by EumundiVoice

S har ing the communit y voi ce of Eumundi and it s hinte rland Issue 11, Thursday 14 January 2021

Welcome Josh to North Arm State School Meet Joshua (Josh) Scott who has been appointed as the new Principal of North Arm State School this January. He is a true local residing in the Eumundi-North Arm area. His family includes two young children. “It is my great pleasure to have been appointed the new Principal of North Arm school. I look forward to working closely with our community in supporting each and every North Arm student and their family. I have a deep-seated passion for my work and I am eager to utilise my enthusiasm to further the already great school at North Arm.” Josh’s experience includes teaching in Brisbane and Cairns, before undertaking Principal roles in the Torres Strait and country Queensland. He leaves his current role as Principal of Chatsworth State School in Gympie to lead North Arm school. Turn to Page 4 to read of another significant staff change at the same school – the retirement of a much loved and widely respected music teacher.

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Eumundi Voice volunteers enjoy end-of-year festive drinks at Boho Restaurant May I extend Rotary’s thanks and best wishes for 2021 to all our readers who, together with our wonderful volunteer team, have given topnotch and unstinting support for Eumundi Voice. We hope you can join with us for a light breakfast on Australia Day as a simple COVID19-compliant event and to be part of the Grow Like a Tree celebration of our special community – assisted by Eumundi Voice on the day and hopefully through the years ahead. Details Page 16. Greg Molyneux, Chair, Eumundi Rotary Initiatives Ltd 3

Farewell Steve Pead

A farewell for North Arm School music teacher Steve Pead was held recently in a community setting to wish him well after 16 years of outstanding service. The community representatives of current and former students, staff and parents gathered – over two functions — to see Steve into the start of his well-earned retirement. Former Principal Genevieve Kenna shared some of her recollections of Steve who arrived as a classroom supply teacher in 2004. “Steve was instantly spotted as a good fit for the school when he brought a few marimbas from home to the school, so that the children could play on them at lunchtime. This had the children mesmerised from day one. “Steve and his partner Giselle were active members of the Coast music community and were well-placed to take our children on a wild musical ride. In giving his students a love for music, Steve also gave them self-confidence, a sense of fun and a genuine desire and ability to strive for excellence.” 4

Steve used the marimba as one of his core teaching tools and music quickly became very influential in the development of the school and its community. In those early years the marimba band became a regular at many local events – performing by invitation year after year. Steve’s band competed annually with schools, large and small, from all over the coast. On the sole criteria of Musical Excellence it has won every competition it has entered. In 2017 the band was awarded $4000 first place at the Coast’s Breakthru School Music and Dance Competition. The band continued its ten-year winning streak, even in 2018 in Steve’s absence. The students who performed on that day knew that Steve trusted them to achieve at the highest level– and of course they did. Genevieve remembered that all who worked with Steve saw him as “a highly skilled musician, a happy, tireless and generous teacher who formed great relationships with everyone who came into his orbit, and to whom children were attracted like bees around a honey pot.”

What’s on Airservices Australia Div 10 Cr David Law received advice that the draft Terms of Reference (ToR) and the draft Community Engagement Plan (CEP) for the Post Implementation Review of the flight paths and airspace supporting the operations of the Sunshine Coast Airport are now available for public review and feedback. The documents can be accessed at: www. engage.airservicesaustralia.com/sunshinecoast-airport-airspace-changes-runway-1331. The draft ToR and CEP are available for public review and feedback until midnight (AEST) on Sunday 17 January 2021, and 31 January 2021 respectively. Feedback can be provided to Airservices Australia by submitting through Engage Airservices or posting to Airservices Community Engagement, Locked Bag 747, Eagle Farm, QLD 4009 or emailing Airservices Community Engagement at communityengagement@airservicesaustralia. com.

Heritage Discovery Guide Take yourself on a journey to discover the heritage of the Sunshine Coast. The Sunshine Coast Heritage Discovery Guide will help you navigate to explore cultural sites, museums and heritage places that are as diverse as our landscape and our peoples. The Guide takes you to places of significance to the Jinibara and Kabi Kabi First Nations peoples. It also showcases European settlement stories, from lighthouses and shipwrecks, to tourist attractions, heritage-listed precincts and museums.

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Extra flights A daily Qantas service is now scheduled between Sunshine Coast Airport and Melbourne. It is a QantasLink service operated by a two-class 110 seat Boeing 717 and will deliver more than 6500 seats a month in and out of the region. Fly Pelican has commenced direct flights between Sunshine Coast and Newcastle. The three-times-a-week seasonal service will operate until the end of March to make the most of the summer months, and has been secured with support of the Queensland Government’s $15 million Aviation Recovery Fund. 6

Produced by the Sunshine Coast Council through its Heritage Levy, the Guide is available in Eumundi at The Store and Eumundi Style. Wendy Birrell

Karla the Koala You’re invited to the launch of Karla’s second book Karla to the Rescue Tuesday 19 January 9am-11am Fairshore Noosa Resort, 41 Hasting St, Noosa Heads (entrance via Noosa Beach boardwalk). Funds will be raised for local Koala habitat lost in the fires. Special guests Mayor Clare Stewart and Sandy Bolton MP. www.karlathekoala.com.au

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The group connects people and coordinates services for vulnerable families to make meaningful change. The Sunshine Coast community identifies up to 5,000 vulnerable and at-risk children every year. The most prominent issues over the past year have been domestic violence, mental health and substance abuse. Sunny Kids does not work in isolation. Instead, it uses a combination of its own resources and expertise, as well as partnerships with government agencies and private and community sectors. It also works with groups like the Broncos for counselling and sporting programs. Families and individuals can seek assistance themselves or may be referred by schools, agencies or authorities. The Sunny Kids approach to supporting families and solving problems is a holistic one, hence their continued success in identifying not only what a family needs but where to find the right services to deliver positive, life-changing resolutions to sometimes very complex issues.

Family support by Sunny Kids Every now and then you come across a group of people that renews your faith in the power of ordinary people to change the experiences of those who need something good and positive in their lives. One of those groups is Sunny Kids. Located on the Sunshine Coast, the organisation’s vision is to create a community that provides a safe environment and a sense of belonging, as well as developing opportunities that allow people to reach their full potential.

The driving belief of the Sunny Kids organisation is that an issue is not the child’s problem to fix, nor is it the family’s or society’s problem alone. They believe it takes a ‘village’ and community approach to provide the right environment in which children can thrive. The group is grateful for the support of generous Sunshine Coast residents, businesses and groups who donate funds, time and products to enable them to provide the greatest impact possible. See www.sunnykids.org.au/about/ Greg Ison, Eumundi

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A trial to protect Sunshine Coast families A smart watch fitted with special tracking and alarm technology, designed to keep children and victims safe from domestic violence situations, will be distributed to 10 at-risk families from this month. The trial was made possible with the backing of

a $10,000 Sunshine Coast Council major grant, enabling a collaboration between the StandbyU Foundation – pioneers of the StandbyU Shield – and local not-for-profit Youturn Youth Support (formerly United Synergies) which will distribute the watches to those in need. StandbyU Foundation Founder and Executive Director Chris Boyle said the partnership would give people seeking support a tangible, long-term solution that would help them feel independent and in control of their personal safety. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse or domestic violence, help is available. Get free, confidential online and phone advice and counselling for women and men, 24/7. In an emergency call the police on Triple Zero (000). DVConnect Womensline 1800 811 811 DVConnect Mensline 1800 600 636 or 1800RESPECT1800 737 732.

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Michelle, Anne and Alain after another busy market day

Bakery news for Eumundi Memorial Dr baker Alain Samarcq has owned the bakery for four years, and decided recently that he was now able to bake on the premises. Previously, baking was done at one of his other bakeries in Tewantin and Noosaville Village. Eumundi patrons can now enjoy top-quality delicacies made on-site. Alain said he was keen to base himself closer to Eumundi, where he lives with his family.

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Alfresco Bar and Bistro After eight months of café renovations, Alfresco Bar and Bistro has opened on the landmark property on Eumundi Noosa Rd, adjacent to Kev & Ken’s Pot Shop. Catering for breakfast and lunch seven days a week from 6.30am the menu follows their philosophy of cooking everything on the premises from scratch using local suppliers, organic meat, pasture-raised eggs, unrefined sugar, unbleached flour, and less salt. Manager and chef Dennis arrived from Holland 10 years ago. After working in various locations around Australia, he is now happy to settle and call Eumundi home.

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Meghan’s first workshop was focused on the youth of Eumundi. In the beautiful outdoor space at the Bohemian Bungalow, participants planted herbs in painted terracotta pots. One of their creations was donated to a local business in the spirit of community giving. Working alongside the group, Meghan also created a planter for the restaurant, making this a truly collaborative event. Local artist Mo Riggs joined the group to talk about natural pigment paint. Meghan commented, “Connecting art, environment and community brings such joy to everyone who participates. A true sense of community is built when creation happens organically together.”

Meghan Halverson, a newly-settled resident of Eumundi, is following her passions of art, environment and community by facilitating art workshops for locals. She is working with Bohemian Bungalow Manager Leigh Saunders.

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Blair, Gary, Warwick and I at the Eumundi Police Station hope that everyone had a great Christmas and safely cheered the end of 2020 — which has been an interesting year to say the least. The month of December was business as usual for Eumundi police with 52 calls for police assistance. There were 2 vehicles broken into where stealing occurred within Eumundi township itself, 5 traffic crashes, 7 stealing offences, 2 assaults and 2 burglary offences. Blair and I located 2 male persons sitting in Dick Caplick Park who were charged with numerous dangerous drug offences for possession of LSD and cannabis. Thanks to members of the community for helping us track them down. Unfortunately, another 2 very high range drink drivers were caught with readings of 0.181% and 0.162% this month. The year 2020 was a big one for Eumundi Police Station with a total of 138 arrests on 256

charges for the year which is unfortunately a record for Eumundi recorded statistics. Our road policing unit from Coolum, which provides traffic enforcement for Eumundi and surrounds, issued 582 infringement notices for speeding and hooning offences within our area. The road policing unit this month intercepted a motorbike rider travelling at 105kph in a 60kph zone with no regard for other road users or our community. Thanks for all the community support throughout the year. We appreciate all the help from our town every year to keep our beautiful community safe. Please stay safe, lock your vehicles and drive carefully. Ryan Hanlon – Officer in Charge Eumundi Police Hanlon.Ryanp@police.qld.gov.au ,131444 – Policelink

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Alisa Wythes, winner of the 2020 Australian Regional Sales Agent of the Year award

National REB Women in Real Estate Awards Principal of Wythes Real Estate, Sirah Robb, when offering her congratulations to Alisa Wythes, said that the national REB (Real Estate Business) Women in Real Estate Awards aim to celebrate the hard work, commitment, tenacity and determination showcased by women within the profession. Sirah said there was a strong pool of 115 talented finalists in 18 categories so Alisa’s achievement was outstanding.

Coolum’s Naturo wins major pilot project Sunshine Coast company Naturo will use its $1 million federal government Accelerating Commercialisation grant to build a pilot manufacturing plant in Coolum for its world-first patented technology for processing milk that is nutritionally superior and has a longer shelf life. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews said, “This grant will help the company build a pilot plant in Queensland to create their product and then export it to the world, while also paving the way for a full-scale facility to be built in regional Tasmania.” Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien explained

New website bridges gap between makers and buyers A web designer has created an online directory of Sunshine Coast makers after finding that buying local is sometimes easier said than done. Miranda Hailes, of Palmwoods, launched www.sunnycoastmade.com.au last month to connect local makers and potential customers. The website has started with 90 makers grouped into 12 main categories and 56 subcategories including artists, coffee roasters, jewellery makers, clothing designers, and gourmet food producers. A big believer in buying local, Miranda came up with the idea for the website during COVID19 restrictions in Queensland when buying local at markets was not always an option. Miranda said, “I realised that there might have been a lot of products to buy locally but it wasn’t always easy to find them, and that’s when I had the idea for the directory—one place that focused on products made and designed on the Sunshine Coast, and on Sunshine Coast brands as well. I just wanted to bring it altogether in one place that was easy for locals to find what they wanted and that would raise awareness of what’s made on the Sunshine Coast.” “Naturo’s fresh milk products open up significant export opportunities for local dairy products. The company has also developed a world-first process that stops fresh avocado from turning brown, which is great news for our local growers. This world-leading technology, together with the new Sunshine Coast International Airport and a series of Free Trade Agreements, enhances the export potential for local food producers.” 13

9 Thank you to the community hearts who decorated the prominent poinciana tree on the Eumundi Range Rd and Sunrise Rd corner with stunning Christmas decorations attracting plenty of positive feedback from locals and visitors. 9 Look out for the children going back to school on 27 January. Help keep them safe. 9 If you have some feedback on what you like and what is not so relevant for you in Eumundi Voice please email the volunteer editorial team at hello@EumundiVoice.com. au. 9 The Department of Environment and Science has installed Automated Number Plate Recognition cameras to monitor all vehicles accessing the Cooloola Recreation Area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; supported by rangers on patrol. This will assist to ensure all visitors who access the recreation area hold a valid vehicle access permit.

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9 Why was so much money spent on Eumundi Railway Station on landscaping and a long platform but we got no extra seating, shelter or a toilet? But then - we have no extra trains! We still only get the same couple of trains a day stopping and we have to rush into just one carriage to alight at the station despite the hugely extended platform. Surely all that money spent makes no difference to the four people who regularly get the 6.45am train to Brisbane, the only one all morning. 9 Three cheers from Vonnie and Fay for Eumundi and District Community Assn (EDCA) for the thoughtful, generous Christmas hampers they presented to the rural firefighters of Verrierdale, Eumundi and Eerwah Vale. With assistance from the Eumundi CWA and Rotary, the presentation function was a true community event

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2021 Australia Day 26 January For some it’s about celebrating our country’s values, freedoms and colonial history. It’s a day we welcome new citizens, and individuals are recognised for their bravery or extraordinary community contributions. For many it’s just a day off work, lamb sizzling on the backyard BBQ, a beer with mates and the chance to fly the Aussie flag. Australia Day in recent years has also courted controversy. We interviewed four locals to find out what Australia Day means to them.

Simon Coates Simon moved to Australia just over 12 years ago from England. “Coming from England where St George’s day is not celebrated or even a public holiday, like St Patrick’s Day is in Ireland, it’s nice to see a national day, a public holiday where everyone can celebrate. Having kids, I enjoy the public events put on for families, though it’s a shame it’s so close to Christmas. It’s nice to see people becoming Australian citizens on this day. I don’t see the negative side of Australia Day, though I understand why some people do. It’s so many years ago you just see it as a national day and a public holiday rather than what it was about.”

Andrew Middlin “Australia Day isn’t very significant to me, as opposed to Anzac Day that always invokes a sense of national pride at the sacrifice and loss that previous generations of Australians endured so we can enjoy our incredible lifestyle today. The honours system is too heavily slanted towards celebrities and professional sportspeople, who are well rewarded by their career and fame. Awards should be dominated by individuals who contribute to their community without payment or expectation of recognition.”

Kathy Clarkson “Australia Day to me is a day to reflect on the past and celebrate living in this wonderful country. In these tumultuous and uncertain times, I feel lucky to be Australian. My preferred way to celebrate is floating in my pool on a giant inflatable, waving an Aussie flag in one hand while sipping a cold beer from a green and gold stubbie holder in the other!”

Theresa Gallagher “I have mixed feelings about it ever since it became more in the public eye that when we settled, this was an invasion. Aboriginal people have paid a very heavy price. I used to think it was just a fun day, a great way for Australians to celebrate, but now I question what it means to be Australian, and whether we should be celebrating on that particular day which was actually invasion day. I would like to see another day chosen to have fun on.” Paula Martin

A U STRALIA DAY BR E AK FAST 8 a m - 9. 3 0 a m , 26 JANUARY 2021 Join in this Eumundi community Australia Day breakfast hosted by Eumundi Voice, 8am-9.30am at the Original Eumundi Markets site, 80 Memorial Dr in front of the pink building (adjacent to blue CWA building). Enjoy breakfast damper, billy tea and coffee, whilst enjoying Australian music from students of Good Shepherd Lutheran College and a presentation from local indigenous leader, Terri Waller. In addition to traditional Australia Day salutes, the Grow Like a Tree theme for the breakfast acknowledges the need for the community to recover and grow after the local tree devastation last year. Thus attendees will receive two complimentary tube stock native trees. A $5 donation on the day is invited, but not mandatory. www.eumundivoice.com.au | ď&#x201A;&#x201A;

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and composer, Richard is a familiar face at the Original Eumundi Markets where he performs each week. He is a classically trained pianist and has recorded eight albums of tranquil piano music. Richard played as a piano bar entertainer for 15 years in five-star hotels across Australia and Japan. He considers that part of his career as an apprenticeship before his time performing at the markets. Richard said, “The markets have always been very supportive of musicians performing original works, and since I began playing in 2003, I have acquired a regular spot as a sort of stall holder. I am passionate about my role at the markets. I love to experience the first-hand feedback and effect of individuals, and the genuine appreciation of audiences that’s less possible with regular concert settings.”

Welcome to Tinbeerwah, Jane Jane Tallon and her family recently moved to Tinbeerwah. Immersed in the Australian music scene for the past 25 years, she is passionate about the performance and teaching of chamber music. As a cellist and an educator, Jane has studied with renowned teachers and travelled abroad as a soloist and chamber musician. She has taught at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, worked with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and was a founding member of the Melbourne chamber ensemble The Bach Project. Richard Goldsworthy, cousin to Jane, is a long-established local originally from Far North Queensland. Working as a musician

Richard and Jane have recently got together to record music for Richard’s new album Sacred Stillness and are looking forward to working more in collaboration. Working together is a new, exciting chapter for both these talented musician cousins. Eline van Bruggen, Year 12 student, Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Noosa

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Eumundi Placemaking update Thank you to the 261 people who provided feedback to council in October and November last year regarding what you loved about Memorial Dr and what could be improved. This feedback will help council develop recommendations that will inform a Draft Streetscape Design, which people can then provide further feedback on early this year. Some feedback included • Creating a pedestrian-friendly street by improving footpaths, making it safer to cross, slowing traffic and improving wheelchair access

Artist Jandamarra Cadd at work Happy New Year to everyone in Division 10. I look forward to getting out and about again in Eumundi in 2021. It’s always a pleasure to meet with people from various businesses, the Chamber of Commerce, schools and community leaders and volunteers. I recently joined the crew at Deadly Espresso, Eumundi, to watch renowned First Nations artist Jandamarra Cadd – a Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Warung descendent – complete artwork for a table in the café. It was an absolute joy to spend the morning watching him finish the Rainbow Serpent. Check it out next time you’re in town. It’s sure to be a terrific conversation starter.

• Creating a cool, shady and green street by adding more street trees and plantings • Adding vibrancy and interest with public artworks and interpretive elements that showcase First Nations culture. More information on the community streetscape workshop is coming soon. Keep an eye on council’s website for further updates. If you have any questions please contact me at david.law@sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au and Facebook page for updates @ DavidLawDivision10. Div 10 Cr David Law, 0437 825 569

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Council State of our Region 2020 address

Highlights of key actions in the ‘COVID19 year’ from The Sunshine Coast Council’s State of the Region address in December included:

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• Council spent $268 million with local suppliers this year, in line with its buy-local policy • Faster payments to 7200 suppliers, from a system put in place in March injected money into our local economy sooner • $4.8 million in community grants awarded • $5 million awarded to not-for-profit organisations and individuals, such as environmental landholders, as a significant social investment in our region • Council kept public spaces safe by providing 1762 additional cleaning services and installing 465 soap dispensers in public amenities • Council libraries received 1.4 million visitors, with 1.8 million items loaned during 2020, with new Click and Collect services

• Maleny Library received a fresh new look and more than 116,800 people came through its doors over the past year • The Our Resilient Coast: Our Future project was progressed by developing the Draft Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy. This long-term plan will help manage the impacts of coastal hazards on the coastline and communities • Sunshine Coast Design Book, guiding the delivery of buildings, streets and spaces that embody the look and feel of our Sunshine Coast, has won three national awards.

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Photo competition Congratulations to this issue’s winner Julia Macdonald-Buchanan. Julia explained her image, saying “I love green frogs and I was lucky to see this one cooling off in my garden at Cooloolabin on one of those hot, hot days. I love photography and always have my camera on hand. On this day I used my iPhone 6 to take the shot.” The frog was so happy wallowing in the cool water – it didn’t even blink so it was a very easy shot. Our judge commented that the image was well captured and timely when everyone is trying to stay cool. Please consider entering our competition. Email your original photo to hello@EumundiVoice.com. au. Include details such as your age, your camera, how you took the photo, location, 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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low light and high rainfall and humidity, and raise awareness about some of the key threats our rainforest plant species are facing. “One of these little-known threats is myrtle-rust, a fungal pathogen that is invading Australia’s forests and attacking members of the myrtaceae family such as gum trees, lilly pillies, tea trees and bottlebrushes. “Indeed, two of our rainforest species are critically endangered due to this threat. “These stories lend themselves perfectly to an overarching narrative of a murder mystery in the rainforest, allowing us to tell the individual stories of the victims, the suspects, the detectives and the cast of other botanical characters all fighting for survival.

Solve the mystery at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve These school holidays, children are invited to become a Junior Ranger Detective and go undercover to solve the mystery at the new Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve’s Operation Botanica exhibit.

“We hope visitors enjoy the experience as much as they would a good detective thriller and maybe their visit will be all the more memorable for it.” This exhibit is on display until April 2021. See www.mary-cairncross.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Some of the plants in the rainforest are under threat and others are strangling each other so visitors need to follow the clues to solve the Botanica mystery. Along the way visitors meet a cast of botanical characters–the good guys, the villains, the stranglers, the victims–and learn about the amazing plants that fight for survival in the tough rainforest environment. Environmental Education Officer Dr Lisa Ryan said the team at Mary Cairncross changed the exhibits every five to six months to keep it fresh for returning visitors. “Sometimes there are opportunities to connect stories of our species to broader environmental and sustainability issues, so visitors can see how issues such as climate change, weed infestation or light pollution are impacting resident species.” Dr Ryan said Operation Botanica told the story of a significant, but fragmented, patch of rainforest. “We want to inspire amazement at the many ways rainforest plants have adapted to survive the unique conditions of the rainforest including 23

Sport and well-being

Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that provides protection against these types. Can you burn behind glass? Yes, you can because smooth ordinary glass transmits 74% of UVA but blocks UVB. Sunlightcontrol film and laminated glass both block UVA radiation. Can you burn on a cloudy day? Yes, even on a cloudy day, some UV radiation passes through. What is SPF?

Skin cancer protection with sport We all know about sunburn, and how often to apply sunblock, but knowing a little more about the why of sunburn helps make sense of the recommendations made by the Cancer Council of Qld (see Issue 10) when playing sport. Why do we burn? UltraViolet (UV) radiation is that part of the electro-magnetic spectrum between X-rays and visible light. It is not sunlight that burns, but the UV. In Qld, UV levels are usually high so you are at risk every day. UVA penetrates deeply into the skin. It is responsible for tanning and can cause sunburn, DNA damage, skin cancer and premature aging of the skin, including wrinkling and pigmentation changes. UVB rays penetrate the top level of skin, called the epidermis. They cause sunburn, can cause cell damage, and are a significant risk factor for skin cancer, particularly melanoma. In contrast, a few minutes of exposure to UVB prompts human skin to manufacture vitamin D3 which is linked to good bone growth. UVC radiation is blocked by the atmosphereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ozone layer. 24

The Sun Protection Factor (SPF) label is a measure of how much protection is offered by the sunscreen. SPF 30 sunscreen filters 96.7% of UVB rays, while SPF 50+ filters 98%. The rating tells you how long the sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UV would take to redden your skin with the cream, compared to no sunscreen. However, few Australians apply sunscreen often enough, generously enough, or early enough, to reach this level of protection. Choose a high number: SPF 60 allows 1.7% of UV radiation to reach your skin but the lower SPF 30 allows nearly twice as much (3.3%) to get through. So, SPF 60 is twice as effective as SPF 30, and SPF 15 is half as effective as SPF 30. How do sunscreens work? Sunscreens can work in three ways. Some reflect UV radiation so it does not penetrate your skin. Some scatter the UV rays off your skin and some work by absorbing the radiation. Is a tan healthy? There is no such thing as a safe or healthy tan. Tanning is a sign your skin is in trauma and trying to protect itself from further damage. See www.health.qld.gov.au/news-events/news/ how-sunscreen-works.

Eumundi Tennis Club membership It is that time of year again with the Australian Open coming, although late, and everyone getting enthusiastic about picking up a tennis racket and giving it a dust off. Seize that motivation and join the Eumundi Tennis Club (ETC) where you will reap the physical and social rewards that playing tennis brings. We have a great community volunteer-run club in Eumundi, with over 100 members, which offers a range of regular coaching, social and competitive sessions for adults and juniors. Being an ETC member allows you to use the courts for free during daylight hours. A small fee applies to use the lights at night. Membership fees help the club maintain the four courts (two hard and two artificial grass) and clubhouse facilities, provide insurance cover for players and contribute to social programs throughout the year. The Club has a very strong junior program with coach Andrew Taylor who provides lessons after school and evenings, Monday to Thursday. ETC

juniors can also participate in a district fixtures competition on Saturdays with other local clubs. This year the Club would love to see the whole family getting involved. To encourage this the annual family membership has been discounted to $170. There is also an early bird discount for single adult members who join by 28 February $110 (usually $120). Here is a general guide to adult programs. On Tuesday night men’s social/competition, Thursday evening mum’s lesson/social hit, Wednesday and Friday daytime ladies’ competition and Sunday afternoon mixed social. For more information email eumunditennisclub@ gmail.com or drop in on a Sunday afternoon for a hit (4.30pm-6pm). Rick Brimelow, President Eumundi Tennis Club

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One of us From Doonan to Hollywood In 2002, a shy teenager from Doonan called Luke Arnold, auditioned for Noosa Arts Theatre’s production of Romeo and Juliet. As the director, I was immediately struck by his potential, due to his perfect audition presentation, mature voice and incredible good looks. Although he was nervous about intimate scenes with Juliet, every performance drew tears from the audience and sighs from love-struck girls. In November 2002 Who magazine called him “megawatt sexy”. Now, Luke – our own Romeo – is one of the sought-after actors in the USA. Luke studied drama at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts. His first film Broken Hill drew international acclaim and was followed by appearances in numerous television series— such as Macleod’s Daughters, Winners and Losers, City Homicide—and film offers including Steven Spielberg’s The Pacific. He won the Heath

Ledger Award as the most promising Australian talent in Hollywood. His striking resemblance to Michael Hutchence, the lead singer of INXS, and his moving performance in the Australian series Never Tear Us Apart won him a Logie as best dramatic performance of the year on Australian TV. It was during the Romeo and Juliet rehearsals, that I insisted the cast learned basic sword choreography. Stephen Moore, who played Tybalt, had shed blood during one particularly realistic duel with Romeo. Luke jokingly thanked me for those lessons when he won the lead role of John Silver in the blockbuster multi-series Black Sails. These skills also led to his becoming fencing instructor for the Peter Pan movie. His dark good looks and brilliant acting has won him fans around the world. Work on the Black Sails series – which has proven to be one of the biggest selling DVD series – was followed by further work in television and movies including a very revealing role in Half Magic. He recently published two novels: Last Smile in Sunder City and Dead Man in a Ditch. Luke returned home before the COVID19 lockdown and so his role as Lewis Hayes, the ‘hot’ new nurse in Home and Away, was timely. He will also reunite with Noosa friend Stephen Moore who appears in the same television series – but hopefully they won’t be crossing swords. Eileen Walder, Eumundi

Our earth and gardens

What are El Niño and La Niña? We have probably all heard the terms El Niño and La Niña relating to weather cycles. The Bureau of Meteorology has declared that we have currently entered a La Niña. What does this mean? El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of a natural climate pattern of ocean and atmospheric circulations across the tropical Pacific Ocean that swings back and forth every 3-7 years on average. Together, they are called ENSO which is short for El Niño-Southern Oscillation. Weather is influenced by many climate drivers, but El Niño and La Niña play a key role in shaping Australia’s weather. The term El Niño means “the little boy” or “the Christ Child”, as Peruvian fishermen in the 1600s observed the appearance of relatively warm currents in their region around Christmas time. In our region, the El Niño pattern creates cooler surface water, and we experience less rainfall and drier hotter conditions.

Conversely, La Niña translates as ‘girl-child’ and is the other end of the weather spectrum, when Australia’s northern waters are warm increasing convection and drawing cooler deep water from below allowing more moisture to be lifted into the air. This means higher rainfall in eastern and northern Australia alongside cooler daytime and warmer night-time temperatures. With weather, there are always winners and losers. Rainfall has already brought hope for drought-stricken communities and a relief from the danger of bushfires. But a La Niña also brings a higher risk of flooding and severe tropical cyclones. How many of us have forgotten the Queensland floods of 2011? Fortunately, we are being told that conditions this year are less likely to be extreme, so hopefully, here on the Sunshine Coast at least, we can just relax and enjoy the benefits the wet weather reaps on our gardens. Paula Martin

Harvest Swap 2021 The last Harvest Swap for 2020 was held on Thursday 16 December with members bringing home-baked treats to share for a morning tea after the usual swap of plants, produce and gardening-related items. There will not be a Harvest Swap in January. From February onwards, the calendar will return to the last Thursday of the month. The next swap is Thursday 24 February. Set up your swap items from 10am for a start time of 10.15am in the courtyard below Deadly Espresso café up the driveway at 79 Memorial Drive, Eumundi. Follow Harvest Swap Eumundi on Facebook. How does the swap work? Bring the things you want to swap and put them on a table. If you

have unusual plants, produce or seeds, please label them. At 10.15am the signal is given for everyone to take items they would like to have. The swap usually continues until around 11am. Participants take away any of their items that are left. Deadly Espresso is often happy to take leftover plants and produce for the café and their garden. Wendy Birrell, Volunteer Harvest Swap Coordinator

Our Environment

Electric vehicle fast charger bays at Forest Glen Charging up Queensland’s electric vehicle Super Highway has been greatly enhanced by the completion of two charging bays easily accessible off the Bruce Highway at Mons Rd Forest Glen, plugging a key gap in the state’s Super Highway from Coolangatta in the south, north to Cairns and out to Toowoomba. Divisional Councillor Ted Hungerford said that securing the facility presented an opportunity for Sunshine Coast Council to deliver a range of economic, environmental and social benefits for the community. The two charging bays have an AC fast charger and a DC charger which can power up an electric vehicle with the AC charger

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in as little as 20 minutes to add 350 kilometres of range. The electric vehicle chargers at Forest Glen were delivered by Sunshine Coast Council in partnership with the Queensland Government as part of Stage 2 of the Queensland Electric Super Highway (QESH). The number of electric vehicles in Australia has almost doubled from 2019 with more than 14,2053 electric vehicles registered in May 2020. See www.qld.gov.au/ transport/projects/electricvehicles/future/ super-highway and www.greenvehicleguide. gov.au/. Fast Facts: • 14% of Queensland total greenhouse gas emissions come from transport • Transport is the second highest emitting sector in the state • The average EV produces around 30% less greenhouse gas emissions • Electric vehicles can save users 60-90% off what they would pay for a tank of fuel • The QESH is the world’s longest electric highway in a single state, spanning more than 1782km • QESH has charging stations from Coolangatta to Cairns, and from Brisbane to Toowoomba for low or zero emission vehicles. 4. Uniform Resource Locator (computing), *Ural Rex Longhair (cat breed) 5. Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (government) 6. Australian Taxation Office, *Assemble to Order (supply chain) 7. Estimated Time of Arrival, *Event Tree Analysis (nuclear, spacecraft) 8. Kilopascal (pressure), *Keep Alive Message (computing) 9. Beats per minute (heart rate), *Best Practicable Means (engineering, medical) 10. Direct Factory Outlet, *Disaster Field Office (emergency), *Data Feed Optimization (marketing).

Sharing our Sunshine Coast It’s a busy time of year when we need to share our Sunshine Coast. Even more than before, we need to prepare and take care. We’re asking everyone across our region to be kind, considerate and allow a little more time to reach your destination, because keeping our community safe is everyone’s responsibility. Visit Council’s website for a one-stop-shop for all the information you’ll need to be prepared for a safe and enjoyable summer on our Sunshine Coast.

First comes rain…then come mosquitoes Recent rains have made the environment look fresh and green, but increased rain followed by humid conditions brings out the mosquitoes. To combat the little biters at home, after rain empty any still water that has pooled in containers. Clean out gutters, tip out pot plant trays and wheelbarrows, get rid of garden waste that might be lying around – these are all places mosquitoes love to breed. If you are heading outdoors, make sure you wear protective clothing and use a recommended personal mosquito repellent containing DEET. Place mosquito coils and burners around seating areas. Environment Portfolio Councillor Maria Suarez said, “Sunshine Coast Council’s annual proactive mosquito control program began as scheduled this season. The control products are approved and regulated by the Federal Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicine Authority. These products target mosquito larvae breeding in stagnant water before they mature into adults. Council does not spray for adult flying mosquitoes around private property. The control program targets mosquito breeding locations on public land and along waterways to vastly reduce overall numbers emerging from these locations.” Visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Environment/Invasive-plants-and-animals/ Mosquitoes-and-Biting-Midges

Happy Anniversary! Sunshine Coast Design Book is celebrating its first birthday this month. It’s been a huge year. The book has received two national design awards, featured in over 10 national, state and local publications and more than 800 hardcover copies have been sold. Head to Council's website for details on how you can grab your own copy of the 'yellow book'.

One for the calendar Next Council Ordinary Meeting - January 28

Healthy Ageing Forum - register now Held in partnership with Council and USC on February 20 at the university, the Healthy Ageing Forum – Getting Old is not a Disease! will feature some of the latest chronic disease research and lifestyle recommendations from a range of renowned health experts. Visit Council’s website to register.

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Discover Active Travel Maps Explore pathways and bicycle lanes in your local area with new Active Travel Maps. Available via Council's website, these detailed walking and cycling guides will help you discover a shortcut to the shops, plan a bike ride to work and more. 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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