Eumundi Voice, Issue 17, 8 April 2021 by EumundiVoice

S har ing the communit y voi ce of Eumundi and it s hinte rland Issue 17, Thursday 8 April 2021

Sunshine Sounds Festival

Three Eumundi School of Rock alumni singers, Layla Barnett (left), Germaine Cook and Jonah Hurren together with festival leaders Shannon Carroll and Katie Noonan will lead the choir at the closing concert Get in quickly for your tickets to the all-ages inaugural Sunshine Sounds Festival at the Eumundi Showgrounds on 1 and 2 May. The festival boasts a line-up featuring Kate MillerHeidke, Busby Marou, Miiesha, Asha Jefferies, Sahara Beck and a host of talented local artists including Andrea Kirwin and the Yama-Nui Social Club, The Dreggs, Band of Frequencies and more. Go to oztix.com.au and check out the daily and

weekend ticket prices for individuals and families, the transport and access arrangements and food and drinks. Festival Director, Katie Noonan, has invited everyone to join the Sunshine Sounds community choir for the closing concert on Sunday 2 May. Choir rehearsals are 15 April and 29 April 7.30pm9.00pm at the Eumundi CWA Hall Eumundi. Cont. p4

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INCLUSIONS: 3hr yard refresh with MiGardener eg. mow, hedge trim, weed spray, includes tip fee for waste removal (does not include tree lopping) Valued at $220 2hr handyman work with Laguna Maintenance eg. wall hangings, wall finishing repairs Valued at $132 Tank clean with Alligator Tank Cleaning (up to the value of $350) Valued at $350 3hrs house cleaning with B Home Maintenance Valued at $105 Professional carpet clean and pest spray with B&M Professional Carpet Cleaning and Pest Control Valued at $350 Homewares pack from LiveLife Pharmacy Cooroy Valued at $100 Full deluxe car detail with Cooroy-Noosa Car Detailing and Cleaning Services Valued at $450 Dining voucher for Café Doonan Valued at $100 2hr Spa Package with Lakeridge Beauty Salon + Sothey’s tote bag Valued at $190

TOTAL VALUE $2,000

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Anzac Day Eumundi Anzac Day commemoration will be at the Eumundi Amphitheatre 8am Sunday 25 April. Details Eumundi Voice next issue.

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PRIDE OF WORK AWARDS Eumundi Rotary has held its Pride of Work Awards each year for five years. Covid19 meant the awards could not be held last year—but they are back this year. Nominations will be open 24 April 2021 for you to have the chance to acknowledge the work of one or more locals who demonstrates the theme of “Do it once – do it well”, by doing their job consistently well, going the extra mile to achieve highly in what the work situation dictates and most of all represents the town and community of Eumundi and 4562 in a positive and welcoming manner. The Pride of Work Awards cover five categories: Services & Trades, Community Services, Youth, Hospitality and Retail, Creative & Local Markets. Two of 23 Awardees from 2019: Where are they now? Matilda & Layla. Youth We originally started Good JuJu Designs as a stall at the Original Eumundi Markets, but during a challenging year in 2020, due to COVID19 and Year 12, we stopped and began wholesaling. Our plan for 2021 is to continue to wholesale to shops and businesses as we are living in different locations busy with Uni and work. Jen. Retail, Creative, and Local Markets It has been nearly two years since the Pride of Work Awards and our world is quite a different place. It w a s humbling to receive this award, for something that I love to do. It is such a pleasure to help women feel great every day. Please contact event co-ordinator Pam Moffat 0419 686 772 for any initial enquiries 3

Kids Easter celebrations

Some of our youngest citizens at Eumundi’s GoodStart childcare were entertained by educators dressed up as Easter bunnies’ helpers. Eumundi State School and North Arm State School students enjoyed their traditional Easter parade before heading off on holidays.

Cont. from p1 Katie says, “There is no experience required to join—just bring your fine self and your voice ready to make sounds together with your community. You will be lovingly conducted and coached by local muso Sarah King and accompanied by legendary local band Shannon Carroll and The Band of Frequencies.” See www.sunshinesoundsfestival.com for info. Email hello@sunshinesoundsfestival.com to register for rehearsals. 4

Family Focus

Safe & Nurturing

High Expectations

The Arts

Quality Teaching

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Before - with hairdresser Mia

Kids for Cancer After four years of growing his long locks, Kai has finally parted with them. They will be transformed into a much-needed wig for a young child with cancer. Such wigs are expensive. Kai initially decided to fundraise $2500 for one wig. With the generous support of market stallholders, visitors and community representatives, he now hopes to raise enough for two. Mia Ward from Eumundi’s hair salon Sass and

Kai with his family Soul cut his hair at a small ceremony at the Original Eumundi Markets. His hair has been sent to Ella Wigmakers at Wyoming on the Central Coast of NSW to make the wig for Wigs-4Kids Foundation. Donations still welcome at fundraise. k idswithcancer.org.au/ fundraisers/k ailjubcic/ wigs-4-kids.

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Business news

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Pavilion Markets Fairhill Gardens The Sunshine Coast’s iconic Fairhill Native Botanic Gardens and Nursery at Ninderry has re-opened under new operators Steve and Lee. Their new team is committed to taking this oncerenowned Sunshine Coast nursery into the next chapter, continuing the focus on native plants that flourish in SE Queensland and rebuilding and restoring the beautiful gardens. The café has reopened as Botanist & Baker with artisan bakery partners Ten Acres. Welcome.

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History

Verrierdale history Verrierdale’s recorded history dates to the first selections in 1883. Properties have been sold, subdivided or inherited but many pioneer families including for example Butler, Pryor and Verrier are remembered in street names and descendants still living here. The history of Verrierdale is rich, illustrating what life, work and play were like from the 1880s until recent times. Abundant historical information is in various forms, from artefacts in historical collections, government sources such as libraries and web sites. However, the richest information is stored in peoples’ memories together with their personal photographs, books and letters. Everything is in a printed format, nothing is digital, so cross-referencing, categorising and consolidating items is a nightmare; let alone the cataloguing. Then there are mistruths, halftruths, dead-ends and mysteries. The stories hidden in the minds and sheds of

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the locals are fascinating, and are a credit to the pioneer families of Verrierdale. For example, we have a ‘mystery’ box containing a collection of minutes, treasurers’ reports, registration papers (1948 -1990), books re-telling childhood memories (1930-1950), history of Verrierdale School, a Verrierdale school project book (1958), and numerous artefacts relating to the tennis club, ANZAC days, bush dances, and Back to Verrierdale events. Preserving this history is paramount. The stories are endless when we chat with some of the pioneer family descendants. Many of these stories, which were serious in their day, are funny in retrospect: orange throwing competitions, utes with no floors (but lots of passengers), tractors running amok in a zucchini field, local drug lords, and digging for gold where none was to be found. A small group of Verrierdale residents, passionate about our community and its place in the Sunshine Coast’s history have a project: collecting, consolidating and cross-referencing the copious amount of information into one ‘true’ (or as close as possible) history of Verrierdale, and in a digital format. The history could be lost as people get older, stories forgotten or muddled, and documents are lost or destroyed. Compiling this comprehensive history of Verrierdale is a step towards understanding and respecting the hardships, comradeship and community values that underlie the foundations of the lifestyle we seek on the Sunshine Coast, and as Australians. The result will be a printed book, freely available to the community, or at least available in a digital format downloaded from a website. Our little band of amateur historians has applied for a Sunshine Council Heritage Grant to fund the book under the auspices of the Verrierdale Community Group Inc. Fingers crossed. Anyone interested in joining this community project, or who can contribute information about Verrierdale (between 1880s and the 1960s) please contact us via VerrierdaleHistory@ gmail.com. Kathy Lynch

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Community news

Africa, 77 Memorial Dr on Saturday 17 April 5.00pm–7:30 pm. Tickets from www.eventbrite. com.au/e/getting-started-on-a-plant-basedlifestyle-tickets-146554058133.

Tour the permaculture garden at Cooroy

HUFA eyes on the skies

Join a tour of the Cooroy community permaculture garden hosted by Noosa Permaculture on Sunday 18 April 9am-11.30am at 17 Emerald St Cooroy. This tour includes a seed savers session, harvest swap and seedling sales.

This year’s P&C executive A new P&C executive was elected at the AGM for Eumundi State School recently. Congratulations to the parents who have taken on positions for 2021: President Penny Fitzgerald, Vice Presidents Emma Bage and Tenneille Williams, Secretary Nicole Taylor and Treasurer Belinda Hamilton.

Plant-based Life

The Hinterland United Flight Action (HUFA) group is asking for residents impacted by aircraft noise to use the FlightRadar app (or similar) and then record (as a table or handwritten) for the next few weeks any aircraft flying overhead. HUFA’s goal is to identify key areas to position possible noise monitoring sites, to propose to ASA to demonstrate higher-than-anticipated traffic and noise. “We are currently putting together a document which provides fortnightly updates on traffic across the Hinterland—real traffic. This will be in the form of times, dates and types of craft overhead, according to location. We will then compare these to what types of flights should be coming in or departing on the yellow flight paths. We believe there is a massive anomaly.” Send in your information weekly to helloHUFA@gmail.com. Email HUFA to receive emails.

Airport talk An introductory talk and Q&A workshop on a Plant Based Lifestyle will be held at Taste of

Community members are invited to a short, informal presentation by Eumundi Rotarian, Victor Craig, on developments at Sunshine

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General Meeting is 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9am for 9.30am start. Craft mornings are the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 9.30. All welcome. Busy Chicks night meeting is 4th Tuesday at 6pm for a meal, cooking class and craft. For more information contact Helen on 0477 223 060

THE HALL IS FOR HIRE There are daytime vacancies and some weekend slots available. Contact Janet on 0402 062 465 for details.

Coast airport. Prior to retiring in Doonan, Victor held senior engineering roles for several airport construction projects across the world. His presentation is on Thursday 6 May at 6pm at the CWA Hall. Invitee numbers are limited. Bookings to Olivia Dolan at president.eumundi@ rotary9600.org by 3 May are essential.

Too much rubbish?

Harvest Swap Eumundi

All are welcome to attend the Harvest Swaps on the last Thursday of the month. Swapping of ideas, recipes, gardening tips is valued, as well as more frequently swapped items such as seedlings, herbs, cuttings, seeds, fruit, vegies, edible flowers, relishes, sauces, jams, empty bottles, jars, spray bottles, containers, garden pots, tools, magazines and kitchen implements. Set up tables from 10am. Then listen for the announcement at around 10.15am that the swap has begun. After that, just walk around and pick up items of interest. Next Harvest swap is Thursday 29 April at 79 Memorial Dr (look for Taste of Africa and take the driveway to the left until you get to the top where parking is available).

Photo Fair at Ridgewood The Ridgewood Community Hall, 14km west of Cooroy, will resume hosting their annual photographic exhibition: The Ridgewood Photo Fair. Entries are accepted from 1 June, closing on 14 June and results announced on 18 June. The two categories are Junior (17 and under, to suit school students) and Open. Organisers expect about 200 entries from photographers within local schools and the community to be displayed within the hall. Find the entry forms at www.roundtheridges.com.

Clean Up Australia volunteers collected 30 sacks of rubbish plus a number of discarded bulky items from sections of the Noosa River, riverfront and island on Sunday 7 March. The rubbish was sorted by hand into seven major categories and then into 53 sub-categories. A total of 3,340 separate items were sorted and counted with nearly half of the rubbish being plastic, with soft plastics and packaging being most prominent. The small team cleaning up in Eumundi township was pleased to report, “streets and parks in mainly good shape”. At Leonie's Caring, we realise that individuals and families sometimes need assistance in the their daily activities to achieve their goals. Whether it's for short term or ongoing care, We're here to help!

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Environment

Toad killed humanely in Doonan with a humane killing spray purchased at a local large hardware shop Paul Bielby 0437 346 256

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Cane Toads The weather conditions in the hinterland over the past few weeks have been accompanied by an unwelcome increase in the number of cane toads noticed by residents. In the previous issue of Eumundi Voice, a local vet offered important advice regarding toad toxicity. The unloved, ugly, warty and leathery cane toad is indeed incredibly toxic and is having a devastating effect on Australia’s environment. Native to South and Central America, it was introduced to Australia from Hawaii in 1935 with the aim of controlling the cane beetle in North Queensland’s sugar cane fields. This seemed like a great idea at the time, but it was discovered that the cane beetles and the cane toads’ paths rarely crossed. Cane beetles live on the upper stalks of the cane plant, and cane toads cannot jump or climb that far. The invasive cane toad is an extremely hardy and voracious predator. They wreak havoc on our ecosystems and biodiversity, causing local extinctions of native animals, birds and insects. Local Indigenous rangers tell stories of birds that fall dead from the sky after eating a toad. They also breed prolifically. Once fertilised, the female can lay anywhere between 8,000 to 30,000 eggs—twice a year. Eggs hatch within 1-3 days into tadpoles. Estimated to be 200 million in number, they have made their way across Qld and through NT’s Kakadu National Park. They are currently invading WA’s Kimberley and a recent report

is that they have been captured on Sydney’s northern beaches possibly arriving by hitchhiking via freight or private vehicles. There is universal agreement over the need to control cane toads in Australia, but there is debate over the most humane method to use. Thousands of cane toads are killed every year in Australia by government and community groups and individuals, using different (and sometimes inhumane) methods. Irrespective of the fact that cane toads are considered pests, they also experience pain and distress, and so measures to control them must not cause suffering. There are humane proprietary sprays on the market; and cooling then freezing is another option. Wear gloves when handling toads as they

The endangered giant barred frog is often confused with cane toad have venom-secreting poison glands on each shoulder. Finally, check these photos to make sure your actions are directed upon cane toads, not the endangered giant barred frogs.

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Eumundi’s parks and potential dog off-leash area We have some of the best parks on the Sunshine Coast right here in Eumundi. I’m sure many of us have experienced them on lots of occasions. Our local parks matter to many people for many reasons. This is your last chance to have your say on Council’s new Draft Sunshine Coast Recreation Parks Plan. This draft plan provides the framework for the delivery and management of functional and affordable recreation parks over the next decade. The plan will be a roadmap for parks and a planning tool that supports council’s commitment to preserving spaces and parks that enhance the natural character of the region’s environment. One aspect of this plan is the possibility for dog

off-leash areas. Recently I’ve received many questions about one in Eumundi. The draft plan proposes the following provision rate for dog exercise areas: that they are 3kms from most residences in urban areas, within a rural township in rural areas (averaging a 30 minute walk, 20 minute cycle or 10 minute drive) and there should be one dog park for every 500010,000 people. The Eumundi population is just under 5000 but it is still important to have your say so we can work towards a solution that is beneficial for everyone. Consultation now closes 16 April. Visit council’s website and click on the “Have your say” tab for more information. If you have any questions please contact me at email david.law@sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au and follow my Facebook page for regular updates @ DavidLawDivision10. Div 10 Cr David Law, 0437 825 569 15

Sunshine Butterflies

Members and staff at ‘Our Backyard’ at 468 McKinnon Dr, Cooroibah Sunshine Butterflies was founded in 2010 as a not-for-profit disability support provider. Some years before, Leanne Walsh and her husband Damian’s son Curtis was born 13 weeks early in 1995 with cerebral palsy. Since then Leanne has created, led and transformed Sunshine Butterflies from a small home-based operation into one of the Sunshine Coast’s largest disability support services. According to employee Heather Anderson, “Leanne’s a visionary person, who has the ability to conceptualise an idea, and make it happen. She is constantly dreaming up ways to improve the lives of people with a disability, and once she sets her mind to it, she will not stop, until that dream becomes a reality.” Consequently, with the support of a generous community, Sunshine Butterflies has created ‘Our Backyard’, a five-acre facility located in the Noosa hinterland that offers comprehensive and dynamic wide-ranging day programmes and life skills. ‘Our Backyard’ is a one-stop-shop; from cooking to carpentry to information technology, animal and music therapy plus many other facilities. Their fundamental aim is to empower the members and their families and carers so that they can achieve a happy and fulfilled life. Under Leanne’s leadership along with her nearly 100 dedicated staff and 17 volunteers, have a true commitment to continuously 16

evaluate programmes so that they are relevant and are meeting the needs of both the individual and family. Consequently, Sunshine Butterflies succeeds in meeting educational and recreational disability support services goals including well-being and therapy services, plus vital life skills such as self-esteem. They also offer much needed respite and assistance with government NDIS (National Disability Insurance Service) advice and planning, thereby supporting prospective members to be active in the planning and delivery of their set of services. One such family is Lorna Furst and her daughter Lisa who live close to Eumundi. Lisa has Asperger’s and epilepsy and was 27 when she first started with Sunshine Butterflies approximately six years ago. Prior to this they had moved to the Sunshine Coast in the hope that she could attend somewhere where she could make friends and would feel comfortable

Lisa in the garden at Sunshine Butterflies and have a social life, but soon realised that there wasn’t much in the way of a social network for someone with a disability. Lisa attends Sunshine Butterflies three days a week and has “two amazing carers” who come to the home and help her with everyday chores and appointments. With her carers, Lisa has attended cooking classes, a 3D computer course, singing and music workshops and woodwork classes. She also participates in social events. According to Lorna, Sunshine Butterflies has been a saving grace for the both of them. “It has helped Lisa become more independent, much more outgoing and has given her a sense of purpose. It has taught her about friendships, social skills and it has made her a much happier person, she has learned so much! Furthermore, it has taken the pressure off me as a carer. I used to drive over 200km a week to take Lisa back and forth. This pressure has now eased as

Daniel hard at work landscaping Sunshine Butterflies has provided a transport service to pick up and drop off Lisa on the days she attends. Sunshine Butterflies has helped in a way that would not have been possible under normal circumstances and has not just benefited Lisa but also my husband and I as we are getting older and it has taken some of the pressure of us as carers.” www.sunshinebutterflies.com.au.

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Local identities

Meet high achievers Anthony and Anne Anthony and Anne Everingham joined the Eumundi community as retirees nearly 15 years ago after work on the land across Qld shaped by their childhood rural experiences in the Roma area in SW Qld. Anthony’s early life was difficult for his mother, because his father died fighting in the 2nd World War in New Guinea—before Anthony was born.

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Anthony said, “Mum and I moved to Sydney, and I lived there until I was 21. I always had a strong interest in rural life and went to Hawkesbury Agricultural College. After brief jobs in Sydney and Orange NSW I was fortunate to be able to buy a small irrigation farm at Biloela in Central Qld. My Qld relations were very helpful in so many ways. I met and married Anne during my time at Biloela.” Anne grew up on a grazing property in a very isolated situation between Roma and St George in SW Qld. Her early education came on the mail truck from Brisbane every week. At 10 years of age, she went away to boarding school for seven years, following her sister there. Anne said she felt that “those years of isolation helped develop my imagination and creative abilities.” The couple moved to St George in 1973 and were there for eight years. They raised sheep, cattle and wheat crops. In 1981 they sold at St George and bought a farm at Yandina where they grew ginger for 26 years. Anthony became very involved with the industry

Melbourne and still does some of her work here at Eumundi. Their three children are all now married and leading busy lives including raising seven much loved grandchildren.

and the Ginger Factory. He was chairman for 11 years and during that time oversaw a significant development. Buderim Ginger was listed on the stock exchange. He said, “It was never easy but we did have some good times.” When they moved to Yandina, Anne was keen to exploit her creative talents and she became a very successful jewellery designer. They built a beautiful, rammed earth studio/gallery on the farm and had many visitors and exhibitions there. Anne exhibited in Brisbane, Sydney and

In 2007 they downsized and sold the Yandina farm and moved to Eumundi—to 15 acres. While they admit they are not as young as they used to be, they say, “We just love it! The garden and the climate are almost perfect for us. The Sunshine Coast has so much to offer—the beaches, the climate and the environment. It is very important that we maintain, and in some cases, improve this environment. Eumundi needs to remember that— more trees and landscaping.”

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First Nations Forum

Nations Self-Determination, Representation & Wellbeing forum hosted by the Sunshine Coast Council on 22 March. He added that cultural sovereignty leads to the well-being of the people. Aboriginal people have been striving for selfdetermination, representation and equality for two centuries. A video by film-maker Rachael Perkins, daughter of the highly respected late Charles Perkins, documented the struggle of First Nations people after European settlement and established a baseline for discussion.

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Self-Determination, Representation & Wellbeing Forum Old people have the right to teach the young, and the young have the right to learn from the old,” said Steven Mam, Council Senior Adviser First Nations Partnerships, addressing the First

Steven said that these sessions were “not about power but about healing”. Suzanne Thompson, Chair of the Statement from the Heart Working Group, pointed out that the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who were once 100% but are now 3.3% of the Australian population, are not heard. First Nations needed to “re-establish their old governance which had lasted for millennia” and “by sharing stories, we can develop a true sense of voice.” Suzanne referred to recent

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environmental catastrophes and how “Ancient land management techniques are now essential to the healing of country”. A number of respected individuals and representatives of action groups spoke of their own personal trauma and reconciliation that has led to helping young people and healing the older generations. Anthony McAvoy, First Nations Senior Counsel and Queen’s Counsel, spoke to the obvious “connection between self-determination and health”, and how disempowerment results in poor physical and mental health outcomes. He spoke passionately about building structures to engage with government including a First Nations Assembly for Qld and the right to speak for country. The forum brought together First Nations people and those working on, or interested in community-led solutions towards equality and a fair go for all—leading Council to promise further forums to progress solutions.

Photo competition The winner of this issue’s photo competition voucher is Eumundi’s Sophie Eaton who says, “I play golf every Sunday morning at the awesome Noosa Hills par 3 golf course. I took this picture there and thought it was beautiful. So happy to share.” The judge commented, “This photo is really quite beautiful, very crisp and clear and a good composition.” You are invited to submit your photo to hello@ EumundiVoice.com.au. Thanks to Berkelouw Books and Templeton Ginger for partnering with Eumundi Voice to sponsor this fortnightly competition.

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Eumundi Magpies celebration cake Fun for Eumundi Magpies at Eumundi Aquatic Centre Eumundi Magpies medal and certificate presentation with coach Fernando Navarrete and Rotarian Tex Pipke

Eumundi Magpies Futsal Club Eumundi Magpies futsal players enjoyed a funfilled afternoon at the Eumundi Aquatic Centre to celebrate the end of their first playing season. The incoming President of the Eumundi Rotary Club Tex Pipke presented the players with Rotary-sponsored medals plus Certificates to commemorate their season.

Coach Fernando Navarrete has given this group of young players an introduction to playing a competitive sport in a team environment. As a first-time team in the Sunshine Coast Futsal Assn Tournament the team had a great time developing new skills, making new friends and most of all having fun. Next season, the club will be entering two teams in the competition.

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‘Wonder Woman’ Meredyth at 90 does the splits Meredyth Howard recently celebrated her 90th birthday and delighted her dancing buddies with a demonstration of the splits. This has become an annual tradition for Noosa Folk Dancers where Meredyth has been dancing for 26 years. Born during the aftershock of the 1931 Napier earthquake in New Zealand, she grew up in a world of dance as her mother was a dance teacher and adjudicator. As an only child Meredyth accompanied her around the country. She has long since made her home on the Sunshine Coast. Meredyth is quite clear on what has kept her attached to the Noosa Folk Dance group: “I find folk dancers are like-minded and friendly people”. She enjoys the culture and history of the dances, which are taken from around the world, particularly Eastern Europe and the Balkan countries, and is interested in the stories behind them such as celebrating the start of spring or the

harvest time. Meredyth particularly enjoys dances from Romania and Israel which are characterised by methodical and rhythmical steps. Over the years she has attended seminars and workshops run by visiting teachers from countries such as Bulgaria, Greece and Holland. “Meredyth always dances with style and enthusiasm setting an example to all, and she still occasionally teaches a dance to the group,” says her dance teacher Doonan’s Philippa Johnson. Meredyth swims most days, and regularly attends exercise and Pilates classes, but she says that while being active keeps her happy and fit, “I just love moving to music, and dancing is my greatest joy,” she said. Noosa Folk Dancers dance on Fridays 9.30am11.30am welcoming hinterland residents. Contact Philippa on 0417 780 016.

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Art and culture Easter school holiday activities Plan your Easter school holiday activities with Sunshine Coast Council – from workshops to events, and take-home activities to fun days out – there is plenty on offer to keep the kids busy this April. Head to Council's website for all the details and to book.

Know a kid keen to be in the spotlight? Primary school students are invited to enter the 2021 Sunshine Coast Get Ready Schools Competition. Create a 30-second video highlighting the importance of having a “WHATIF-PLAN” so everyone knows what to do when a disaster strikes. The winning team will be mentored by Council’s disaster management team to create the 2021 Get Ready television, radio and social media campaign. Visit haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

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Ceramicist Julie Field (left), winner of the $2000 Excellence Award, with presenter Rosanna Natoli at the Caloundra Regional Gallery

Excellence Award Eumundi based ceramicist Julie Field is delighted to have won the Excellence Award in the Local Artists - Local Content Art Prize exhibition for The OTT - A Life Beyond the Track ceramic sculpture on an aged timber stand. In its seventh year, the awards are presented by the Friends Regional Gallery, Caloundra Inc in partnership with the Caloundra Regional Gallery. The exhibition of 40 artworks submitted by Sunshine Coast artists will close on 2 May. “There is so much depth and breadth to the entries, spanning and reflecting the stunning geographical diversity and themes of the Sunshine Coast region,” said Sandra Conte, guest judge.

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Midsummers at Lost Gardens The garden is set to welcome a Midsummer Night’s Dream to the Lost Gardens, at 822 Cedar Creek Rd, Belli Park. This beautiful venue boasts peacocks and native plants, creating the perfect backdrop for a story of faeries, lovers, kings and magic. Three performances are scheduled over the Anzac long weekend on 23, 24 and 25 April 3pm-5.30pm. All include a delicious Mediterranean lunch. Go to www.eventopia.co and search Serpentine Arts Company for tickets.

Wendy Catlin (left), Gallery Board president Hon Alex Somlyay retired, Noosa Councillor Karen Finzel, Sandy Bolton, Noosa MP

Pomona Railway Station Gallery celebrates On 20 March, many friends, artists and supporters gathered to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the gallery. The gallery is made up of original buildings for the Pomona Rail Station. When the Qld Railways no longer wanted the buildings, Robyn Jones had a vision for them. She worked with the Hon Alexander Somlyay who secured funding for the project and the buildings were moved to their present location on Station St. The project involved many volunteers, particularly Jan Huber who supervised the logistics for moving and setting up of the buildings. Today, the gallery represents over 100 Noosa and hinterland artists, artisans and crafts persons. It is staffed solely by volunteers. It is incorporated as The Hinterland Art Group trading as the Pomona Railway Station Gallery and is a nonprofit organization.

This kookaburra is one of several creations by Doonan’s Bronwyn Innes for the exhibition

Did U Know Exhibition If you only see one exhibition this year a candidate would surely be the Did U Know Exhibition at the Cooroy Butter Factory now until 2 May. Children will love it too. Featuring 28 talented local artists using a variety of media, there are wonderful things to see and learn about the wildlife of SE Qld, so much of which is endangered, vulnerable or even already extinct. Artists include Fiona Groom, the inspiration behind this Exhibition, whose beautiful ‘peekaboo’ showing a koala with her joey, immediately grabs attention. Tia Carrigan’s vibrant bird portraits need time to study in detail. Birds in a variety of species and sizes feature among Pam Walsh’s hand-crafted displays. Did you know green tree frogs can live over 20 years and the almost extinct Mary Valley Turtle breathes through its ‘bum’? Kids (and adults) will love discovering this-–and more. The raffle features seven prize packages donated by the artists, with many exhibitors also donating works for sale with proceeds going to Wildlife SE Qld. Eileen Walder

Singing in Pomona If you enjoy singing or would like to try a choir in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere, the Pomona Community Choir welcomes you to come along for a free, first session. The

choir is currently taking new members. Musical Director Jo leads the group in a wide range of genres from haunting gospel, to modern tunes and rhythmic African. The choir meets at the Lions Club House at the corner of School St and Mountain St Pomona, on Tuesdays 4pm6pm during school term. All levels of ability are accepted and there are no auditions. Term 2 start date for the new singing term is 27 April. Please contact Jo 0403 841 856 for more information. 25

emitted by the 5G towers 24x7, it is us, and we should be able to protect our homes, children, pets, local bees, and wildlife.

A rant, a rave or a recommendation The first item below is a passionate opinion piece about aspects of the introduction of the 5G expressed by a newly arrived resident. If you have any concerns about this, please contact your telco. You might also choose to browse ‘The Rollout of 5G in Australia’ – Parliament of Australia, aph.gov.au. “I moved my young family to Eumundi last year from Newcastle, NSW, just before the first lockdown. I chose an area that was creative, natural and conscious. Last week, by chance, I saw Telstra’s latest coverage map. It shows that 5G has been activated in Eumundi and Cooroy and nobody seemed to know about it. This is not right! A new, untested, and potentially hazardous technology just switched on overnight, with no residents protesting, or even talking about it. What is going on?

Meanwhile, several European cities have halted their 5G rollout. However here in Australia, we continue to let Telstra go unchecked, throwing up more and more 5G towers. In Northern NSW, little Mullumbimby fought against Telstra and stopped the giant Telco from turning on 5G with the assistance of their local council.” Rebecca Sanchez Best wishes to Terri Waller and her SevGen team as they move on from Deadly Expresso café at the Pavilion Markets to Noosaville expanding their indigenous support services. Congratulations and a special thank you Terri for your love, leadership and tenacity in Eumundi and district. Margaret Fulton The Musical on at The J recently—based on Margaret’s autobiography. And what an interesting life it was, both wild and unconventional. Margaret changed the way the average Australian family ate, from meat and three veg to ‘exotic’ foreign food such as spaghetti bol, pizza and pavlova, not to mention using fresh asparagus. Currently on tour, recommend catching it if you can.

I emailed Council, but I am still waiting to hear back. Did they communicate with the local community, is anyone talking about it? Not that I could see.

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Environment Nesting boxes for Black Summer fire survivors The summer of 2019/2020 is now known as Black Summer due to the devastating bushfires that ravaged huge parts of the country but with Covid19 coming fast on the fires’ heels it is hard to believe it was just over a year ago. With 300 hectares of land in Cooroibah burning to the ground in 15 minutes, large amounts of wildlife habitat were lost including trees that had taken 300-500 years to develop hollows that provided homes for some of our native wildlife such as Greater Gliders, Yellow-Bellied Gliders, Redbrowed Tree Creepers, Glossy Black Cockatoos and Powerful Owls. NSW-based wildlife service WIRES received overwhelming public support and has been distributing grants to organisations around the country over the past year. Noosa & District Landcare is the recipient of a $20,000 grant to install nesting boxes in the hardest hit areas of Weyba Downs, Cooroibah Conservation Park, Johns Landing and Cooloola National Park (north of Harry’s Hut). It has purchased 64 boxes in varying sizes from specialised nest box suppliers, and some manufactured by the Pomona Men’s Shed, and will be installing these in the coming months. However, the loss of hollows has been a growing problem for years with an estimated 25% of live and 40% dead stag (dead standing) trees lost in SE Qld in the last 25 years due to habitat destruction. Every landowner can be part of the

solution by installing nesting boxes. Landcare’s Hinter Hub retail shop in Pomona has them for sale. Local arborists are able to install them as boxes need to be up high to be effective. You can also build your own with resources like the Facebook group NestBoxTales full of great designs, hints and tips. Hollow Log Homes has an excellent book available on its website called Nest Boxes for Wildlife.

Community Wildlife Monitoring and Awareness Program: Survey Results 2021

Wildwise possum The Eumundi and District Community Assn (EDCA) Community Wildlife Monitoring and Awareness program continues. This is the third article of the series, and seven properties have been surveyed since our last article (see Eumundi Voice Issue 6, 22 October 2020 and first article in The Green, Issue 334 April 2020), with interesting results and patterns emerging. We are noticing a strong correlation between the complexity of the vegetation structure and the number of different species (species richness) observed in local backyards. The properties with the highest species richness have diverse shrub layers and habitat features such as fallen logs, rocks, water courses (creek-

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lines and dams), as well as some form of canopy. Many of the properties surveyed are small 2–5acre semi-rural bush blocks. Those with dams are supporting aquatic species such as freshwater turtles and crustaceans. The native animals that seem to be doing well in backyards with complex landscape features include the native rodents: the Bush Rat, and Fawn-footed Melomys, and marsupials such as the Long-nosed and Northern Brown Bandicoots, and the Short-eared and Common Brushtail Possums. Some species seem to be present wherever there are trees. The Brushtail Possum is omnipresent, possibly because they are dietary generalists. Other species are only appearing on properties with areas of thick undergrowth and good connectivity to adjacent bushland, such as the Echidna. It is also great to see a diversity of birds turning up on the cameras, with one property in North Arm being home to a stunning Noisy Pitta. This well-loved property is owned by passionate conservationists, contains 2 creek-lines and boasts complex vegetation structure supporting excellent bird diversity. Nest boxes were also installed, providing homes for arboreal mammals and hollow-dependent birds, excepting the box that contained a feral Honeybee colony! We are currently investigating ways to improve the design and durability of nest boxes, to ensure they provide long-lasting, suitable homes for

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Swamp wallaby native wildlife, in place of scarce natural tree hollows. Obvious factors such as dogs and foxes seem to be less influential than structure and habitat quality in the biodiversity stakes. Red Foxes are persistent in the area, turning up on camera on properties in Doonan and Verrierdale. This is concerning and they are difficult to eradicate. While we are delighted to recently see the Vulnerable-listed (NCA 1992) Glossy BlackCockatoos flying overhead in Doonan, we are also witnessing more destruction of precious habitat around us. Tree clearing of important regrowth and remnant bushland in the area continues. As we write, mature trees are being removed from a neighbouring block, recently home to Koala, Sooty Owl, and where Squaretailed Kites nested. We are on a shifting baseline. Many species that once occurred here, are absent today. Let us remember the species that were once abundant in this landscape, such as Long-nosed Potoroo, Spotted-tailed Quoll, Brushtail Phascogale, and the Emu. Alina Zwar and Kieran Aland, WildWise Environmental Services

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History Strewth ‘tis Strine When Arthur Phillip arrived in 1788 with 700 seasick convicts and soldiers there were over 250 indigenous languages in use. Within 80 years 150,000 convicts had arrived from the British Isles with some French and a few Americans. The settlers learned and adapted native names for new flora, fauna and experiences: kangaroo, koala, budgerigar, billabong, barramundi and the cry Coo-ee. The language used by convicts and free settlers defined their social division. Convicts did not want to be understood by everyone and so Strine developed using cockney rhyming slang, idioms, and colourful similes adopted from regional dialects or criminal slang and often invented words. Cobber, dinkum, digger, dunny, daggy and chum are from old dialects. London East End slang gave us beak (judge), clink (jail), swag (bag for stolen goods) and split (to betray). Made-up

words include larrikin, wowser and bludger. Abbreviations bewildered guards and today’s foreigners: g’day, barbie, smoko, arvo, derro, mossie and wharfie, plus the shortening of people’s names to Robbo, Jacko or Davo. All this adds colour–or confusion. Convicts often said the opposite of what they meant, adding more confusion. This has stuck, and so to outsiders a compliment from an Aussie seems an insult. Endearments might include Bluey (a redhead) Shorty (someone tall), Silly Cow, Dag, Ratbag and Chook. When Aussies really wish to insult, they seldom hold back—perhaps our parliaments set some examples? Eileen Walder

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Community Wild Dog Baiting Program Autumn 2021 Bald Knob, Beerburrum, Beerwah, Belli Park, Cambroon, Conondale, Coochin Creek, Crohamhurst, Curramore, Elaman Creek, Gheerulla, Glass House Mountains, Kenilworth, Kidaman Creek, Landsborough, Obi Obi, Peachester, Reesville, Valdora, Witta and Wootha areas from 19 Apr-19 May, 2021. For more information please contact: Sunshine Coast Council T 07 5475 7272 F 07 5475 7277 E mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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