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Australia Day events

Locals and visitors attended the many Australia Day events that were hosted throughout the Sunshine Coast on 26 January.

A fun day was had by all who attended the Australia Day event held at Dick Caplick Park by the Eumundi District and Community Assn (EDCA). There were competitions for the kids with games such as thong throwing and sack races and the adults were entertained with the toe tapping tunes of the The Mason Rack Band. Eumundi Rotary provided the traditional sausage on bread and a true Aussie Day treat of damper with butter and treacle for dessert!

There was a vibrant community spirit at the Noosa Australia Day Festive held at the Lions Park along Gympie Tce by the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club, with plenty of live music, delicious food and rides to entertain the kids.

Other events included community celebrations at local halls including the Verrierdale Hall and Belli Community Hall.

Fairies at Fairhill

Fairies were spotted at Fairhill Botanic Gardens recently, checking out the delightful grotto which winds along woodland paths with stories about fairies throughout the world who care for the environment.

Visitors also enjoyed the guest speakers and the incredible selection of native plants to investigate or purchase. The cafe with its farm to fork menu was popular with fairies and humans alike.