Eumundi Voice Issue 21, 3 June 2021 by EumundiVoice

S har ing the communit y voi ce of Eumundi and it s hinte rland Issue 21, Thursday 3 June 2021

Bring on the music

“No one could have imagined that live music would fall victim to a worldwide pandemic,” Mr O’Brien said. “Sadly, the outbreak of COVID19 has seen acts cancelled, audiences deprived of entertainment and musical talents starved of their usual livelihood.” But the music is on the way back with notification that Eumundi’s Offbeat Music Festival will receive $425,000 from the RISE Fund over the next two years. “The Offbeat Music Festival gives us the chance to come together as a community again and celebrate the diversity of artists and talent we hold so dear here in Eumundi,” said Offbeat Festival director, Alice Jones. “Over two events in 2021 and 2022, it will create employment for musicians, sound and staging crew, as well as many other roles in and around Eumundi and bring live music back.”

Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien and Offbeat Music Festival director, Alice Jones Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien MP, has welcomed a significant boost to the local live music scene from the Federal Government’s Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund.

“We’re incredibly grateful and are now hard at work planning. This festival is for Eumundi and our focus is going to be on ensuring as many artists, crew, businesses and locals get to take part and benefit from this exciting opportunity,” Alice said.

PREPPING FOR PREP

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EUMUNDI COMMUNITY GARDEN

It has been a long time coming: finding the land, council approvals, concept designs, concept approved, compost bins, establishing small beds, cleaning up the play-shed, small orchard and 2 years of garden maintenance on Sundays to earn the funds to get going. We are well on our way and clearly here to stay. Following a 10 session Introduction to Permaculture, and with the support of Bruce Molloy (Veggie Village founder), we have completed the design and are now moving forward with the earthworks. There will be a small parking and delivery area opening onto a large mandala of raised garden beds. The other large feature is the learning centre or “hub” which will be an open structure with a paved floor. The design allows for a yarning circle close to a bush tucker trail, a sensory garden, pizza oven, herb beds and a section of rented raised bed allotments for those who like to garden and learn with others. Studying the plan will reveal other interesting components, all planned with the tricky drainage of the site and the sun angles, which can be a challenge in Summer, in mind. Of course, it is a work in progress. We expect changes and refinements as we move forward as a community. At this point, we are looking for resources - human and materials - anyone with earthmoving experience or earth resources such as stone, gravel or soil. We are also fitting out the shed as a “club house” so any second-hand kitchen cupboards etc. are welcome. We look forward to building this - as a community, for our community. Most of the tedious work is done and we can now watch the garden form, grow and flourish. For information as to how you can be involved, please call Janet on 0402 062 465 or email Kate at eumundicommunitygarden@gmail.com

Community

The 18 individuals recognised for their work efforts

Pride of Work Awards Eumundi Rotary Club hosted a crowd of 110 people on Thursday 27 May at Joe’s Bar & Grill at Joe’s Waterhole Hotel to congratulate the 18 individuals recognised for their work efforts as employees, contractors or owners at the sixth Pride of Work Awards. Club President Olivia Dolan said, “These locals have all in their own way ‘gone the extra mile’ with pride in their in their work and to share the community spirit that is Eumundi.” More photos Pages 16 and 17.

Eumundi State School writing competition Certificates and prize money were presented on parade to the seven awardees whose stories will be featured in Eumundi Voice. Prep Winner: Oscar W Year 1 to 3 Winner: Taya S Runner Up: Laurel M Year 4 to 6 Winner: Ruby S Runner Up: Emmelyn J Highly commended: Matilda N and Kayleigh M.

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Business news Boost for small business Up to $5000 is currently available through the Business Basics Grants Program through the QLD Department of Employment, Small Business and Training. Eligibility criteria include an annual turnover of $300K or less, Queensland-based headquarters, an active ABN, GST registered and fewer than 20 employees. Funding is for business support across five priorities — training and coaching, website build or upgrades, professional business advice, strategic marketing services, and business continuity and succession. Applications close when sufficient applications for a competitive assessment are received or 30 June, whichever occurs first. Full details are available on www.business. qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/ grants/schedule or the Small Business Hotline 1300 654 687.

Retail Supporter The Original Eumundi Markets has joined forces with Australian Made as a Retail Supporter choosing to announce this move to support and promote the makers of handcrafted, Australian-made products during the launch of Australian Made Week 24-30 May. From humble beginnings of three stallholders in 1979, the Original Eumundi Markets has grown to host 250 and is passionate about upholding its ethos of Make it, Bake it, Sew it, Grow it.

Top Tourist Town awards Eumundi lost out to Agnes Water for most votes as Queensland’s Small Top Tourist Town. However, the Sunshine Coast was in the winning stakes with Noosa taking out the Large Top Tourist Town category in the Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s award, winning a $25,000 “strategic and capacity building consultancy package”. The awards competition drew 30,000 votes across the state.

Major supermarkets and brands sign Plastics Pact Within four years, the plastic packaging encasing any item on the shelf in Aldi, Coles and Woolworths will be able to be recycled, reused or composted. The supermarket giants are among some of the nation’s biggest food and drink brands to have signed the Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands Plastics Pact (ANZPAC) to reach a series of ambitious reduction targets by 2025. The businesses have also pledged to increase the amount of plastic packaging actually recycled to 25 per cent and to average one-quarter recycled content in all plastic packaging. See anzpacplasticspact.org.au.

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Writing competition And the new building grew! By Taya S—Winner Year 1-3

Once I saw the gigantic excavator preparing the site for the foundations, I felt excited. We were finally going to see something new! For the next few weeks I began watching the vehicles as they compounded the freshly laid dirt. One morning I heard loud whirring and saw an excavator teetering on the edge of the gargantuan dirt pile. I felt frightened because it looked like it was going to topple over and smash into Mrs McWater’s classroom.

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Luckily the excavator driver kept it balanced! The months went by and the building grew and grew, but the noise was becoming more disruptive than ever. Sometimes I couldn’t even hear my teacher, Ms Ferret. I could just see her lips moving up and down, she was probably telling us about her dog, Buster. She often found a way to turn learning into a story about Buster. That’s why she’s such a great teacher. Instead of

Stage Three—Moving In “Wow!” I exclaimed as I put my bag on the shelf and walked into our new classroom. “This looks amazing!” After a few minutes of staring, I realised I needed to blink before my eyelids stuck to my eyeballs. Halfway through the first term of Year 3, we finally moved into our new classroom which made listening to all the construction noise worth it. Our new classroom has eight sliding whiteboards with shelves behind them to store utensils. The carpet is colourful and clean. The modern smartboard can be wheeled around on its stand and flipped horizontal so that we can use it as a table and stand around it while using it. We have a beautiful view of Eumundi because it is on the top floor. You have to be really lucky to move into a classroom like this!

Stage Two—Construction Beep! Beep! Beep! As I arrived at school early one morning, I was startled by constant beeping. I curiously peered through the mesh fence which surrounded the construction site, and there stood an enormous machine on top of a massive pile of soft, brown dirt.

hearing any descriptive information, all I could hear was beeping, banging, crashing, shouting, hammering and drilling. At times I wondered whether this building would ever get finished.

Stage One—Demolition Bang! Bang! Bang! I was quietly sitting at my Year 2 desk, diligently completing my super-tricky maths test, when the vibrations of the nearby jack hammer shook my desk and made me scribble all over my page. This loud, disruptive noise turned out to only be the beginning. For the remainder of that month, instead of hearing the birds chirping in the trees, all we could hear was the sound of demolition.

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Hospitality students use their skills for a great cause A group of Year 11 students from Good Shepherd Lutheran College has recently been engaged in “service-learning” as part of their curriculum support program. Following a visit to Youturn Youth Support in Tewantin to learn about the work the centre does in the local community, the students got into action by contributing meals to the emergency relief supplies for Youturn to distribute. Youturn is a not-for-profit organisation started 30 years ago—as United Synergies—to help address youth homelessness in the Noosa region. The organisation has since grown substantially and works with young people and those who support them. Recently it has expanded its focus to include child safety, mental health, and suicide prevention. In 2020, Youturn helped over 6,800 young people provide more than 3000 meals to those between the ages of 16 and 25. Head of senior years studies at Good Shepherd, Matt Armstrong says, “Caring for the wellbeing of others and engaging in community service is something that Good Shepherd takes very seriously and purposely includes in the learning programs. It was great to see how enthusiastic and proud the students were to see how their learning was having a positive effect on those less fortunate in the local community.” The College is looking forward to further opportunities for students to engage in ongoing service-learning activities. 10

Author Charlie Jephcott

Power of the Pong Charlie Jephcott (28) brings pong to the page in his first book Power of The Pong. In a collection of six short stories, the hero Hunza, the fair Miriam and sidekick hound Flamethrower embark on adventures that take them flying around the globe. They meet famous people along the way, including HRH Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, an elite and secret penguin force, and various nefarious villains. Charlie’s book steers a path between hilarious and very smelly, because Hunza’s secret and inimitable talent is creating knock-out whiffs— the power of pong. University of the Sunshine Coast academic Nicole Prowse and illustrator Jane Harty mentored Charlie in Spiral workshops. Spiral is a not-for -profit Nambour creative group which helps people with disabilities meet their potential. Charlie has delivered a tale of derringdo. His characters and narrative come vividly alive in a refreshing take on lessons to be learned through adventure, risk and the will to change. Charlie lives at Doonan and says that his personal challenge of epilepsy has never stopped him doing things. See https:// hunzaandmiriam.com/ about-us.

A local inventor SpaTap This small device, called SpaTap, has been created by Stuart Mason on the Sunshine Coast, to enable people to save water while still being able to wash and shower. It is being distributed by Rotary clubs and other world health organisations. The device attaches to bottles of any size and controls the flow of water. Eumundi Rotary and Eumundi QCWA are collaborating to send SpaTaps to those who need them in PNG and remote Australia and to donate to schools for use to demonstrate the benefits, and educate children both on the importance of hand washing and the problem of limited access to fresh, clean water in many countries and remote areas of Australia.

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Dancing is back at Belli The Belli Community Hall will be holding its winter old time dance on Saturday 19 June. The Stump Jump Bush Band will be bringing fun and frivolity to the stage and audience participation is encouraged. All beginners will have a chance to learn a few dances at the start of the night. As winter sets in, happy hour will start at 5.30pm and dancing at 6.30pm Tickets $20 or seniors $15. For the dance program see Facebook Belli Community Hall.

Katie Rose Cottage Hospice Put 25 and 26 June in your diary for Leonard Cohen Tribute Night, Noosa Theatre, in support of Katie Rose Cottage hospice. See https://9343. sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/10106.

For the over 50s The Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Noosa Branch is part of a national organisation for anyone over 50 seeking independence in retirement. Here are some tips from a recent newsletter: Over 50s Australians over the age of 50 are embracing life with ambition, purpose and money in their pockets. Ageing is poorly understood, particularly by business and marketers who largely ignore or misfire with this audience. The fallacy is that the over 50s cannot do tech. They are not cool. They have retired from work and shut the door on a meaningful life. They have no aspirations. They are boring, unattractive and irrelevant. None of this is true. The majority of the over 50s audience do not think of themselves as old, and they have no time for brands and organisations that lazily shove them into that category. Their ‘secret’ is that age is a state of mind. Adapted from FirstLinks, Nov 2019. Bank of Mum and Dad Finder’s 2020 survey found that 44% of parents were subsidising their adult children in some form, compared to 54% in 2019. It is recommended to keep accurate records and ensure that there is not a conflict of interest, especially if the recipient could become your power of attorney in the future. Get independent legal and financial advice. Loans or gifts may have ramifications for both parties. See www.independentretirees.com.au or airnoosasecretary@gmail.com or 0478 479 049. Margaret Mourik, Noosa AIR President

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Mates raise money for PTSD In 2019, Murph Manthey and Rachel Jarvis with Ian Rowe set out to raise awareness about the rise in veteran suicides associated with severe PTSD. Murph has first-hand knowledge of this as her son still struggles to this day with severe PTSD after returning from Afghanistan. Their ultimate goal was for Murph and Rachel to reach the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro to show that there was no mountain too high to conquer. Over a period of a few months, they held numerous fundraisers supported by Tewantin Noosa RSL to raise awareness and funds. This

month they handed over a cheque totalling $11,922.20 to Mates 4 Mates to assist them with their mission to help our veterans. Mates 4 Mates mission is to provide physical, psychological, and social support services to improve the wellbeing of the military family. In Australia, there are estimated to be more than half a million veterans. Many have been impacted by service-related injuries and need support to help get them through difficult times. Mt Kilimanjaro awaits!

Help is at hand Sunshine Coast residents can use Developmenti, an easy tool to access past and current application details and property information for the local government area. Find out town planning information, make an application or submission, and find out where and when new developments are planned. See https://developmenti.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Home/MapSearch. Extra local JP: Kim Powell 0400 017 11.

What’s Happening In the Property Market? Isn’t that a conversation at every dinner table right now? ‘Interstate buyers are pricing locals out of the market’ is another conversation. To put the record straight, prior to the “Covid bubble” as its often referred to, 12 out of 14 of my previous contracts were to interstate buyers, so they were already coming. And who can blame them? I moved from Scotland nearly 20 years ago to this slice of paradise, lured by endless Sun, sustainability, freedom and the ability to work from home. For Sellers there is the concern that if they capitalise of the desirability of the Noosa Hinterland and sell now they won’t find anywhere to buy, and that’s a valid concern. However, Buyers are willing to negotiate longer settlements to allow the Sellers to secure their

new home,: we’ve just done one with a 6 month settlement which can be brought forward should the Sellers find something sooner. So what does the median price increase really mean? If you look at Doonan as a suburb, the median price has risen over 5 years by 55.8% (Corelogic data). This doesn’t mean every property has actually risen by 55.8% in value, just that more homes have sold in a higher price range but is a good indicator of suburb growth. If you’d like more information on the current market trends, an indication of what your property is worth, or want to discuss solutions relevant to your property, I’d love to hear from you on 0400 404 213.

I was away for most of the April period on holidays and Gary relieved as the Eumundi Sergeant over that time. During April, Gary, Blair and Warwick responded to 28 calls for assistance requiring police attendance. There were 13 arrests on a total of 28 charges before the court which included four offenders for drug related matters. Public report offences included four burglary offences—two at Doonan and one at Eerwah Vale and a business on Don Napier Rd. With both burglary offences at Doonan, offenders left with jewellery of high value. There were three reported stolen motor vehicles resulting in one offender being charged and two investigations ongoing with suspects now identified. A visitor from Warwick who attended the Eumundi Markets on holidays and requires the assistance of a disability walker stated that he left 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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his mobility scooter near the toilet block while getting into his vehicle. The person only realised he had forgotten to place it in his vehicle a few hours later, he returned but it was gone. If you have found a mobility walker, would you please hand it in to the Eumundi Police station so it can be returned to the owner. Three vehicles were broken into in April. Please remember to lock your vehicles. Don’t leave garage doors unsecured if possible and don’t leave your valuables in view of persons usually known to police. Eumundi Police caught two drink drivers in April during random roadside breath tests, both being mid-range offences. Blair also intercepted one driver on Memorial Dr who recorded a 0.00% on a road-side breath test but displayed signs of being under the influence of a drug when intercepted. The 52 year-old man from Tinbeerwah had trouble winding down his window for police, appeared confused, was slurring his words and was a danger to the community. Police feared that if he continued to drive home it was highly probable that there would be a serious accident. The driver was taken to Noosa Hospital and then transported home safely. Police are awaiting results of his blood test before charges can be put before the court. Our Road Policing unit based at Coolum (Traffic Branch) participated in numerous speed deterrent operations in and around Eumundi, Doonan, North Arm and Eerwah Vale which resulted in 71 traffic infringements being issued for speed-related offences. Until next month, please stay safe and drive carefully. Ryan Hanlon – Officer in Charge Eumundi Police Hanlon.Ryanp@police.qld.gov.au ,131444 – Policelink

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Three Biggest Morning Teas

Fay Wiggins with the chart of funds raised over two decades

Verrierdale Hall Fay Wiggins has been leading an annual Biggest Morning Tea event in the iconic Verrierdale Hall for the past 20 years. In that time well over $20,000 has been raised to contribute to projects to make a big difference for those impacted by cancer. Tea, coffee, scones, cakes, sandwiches and a plethora of raffle prizes sat upon tables around the room with the classic timber trestle tables, covered with white tablecloths set up for groups to sit and enjoy this year.

Raffle and auction items aplenty

Life Beyond 30 Cooroy Group A Biggest Morning Tea was held last Friday 28 May at Alfresco Bar & Bistro Eumundi. The event was enjoyed by members, friends and relatives. The fundraising target of $1,000 was achieved thanks to the generosity of the members and local communities. A special thanks to the staff at Alfresco Bar & Bistro for the tasty morning tea and to the generous individuals and businesses in Cooroy and Pomona who donated raffle and auction items.

Pride of Work awards The 18 (pictured opposite) who received recognition plaques from Eumundi Rotary were in five categories: Services and Trades: Brooke Bowman (Acupuncturist), Dr Sarah Rose (Dentist), Ashlee Collins (Hairdresser), Brady Jansen (Eumundi Automotive), Linda Shore-Perez (Real Estate) Presented by President of Eumundi Historical Assn, Donata Page. Community Services: Trent Harvison (Men’s Health), Sandy Bradley (Play Shed), Sgt Ryan Hanlon (Community Policing), Mick Connors (Principal Eumundi State School) Presented by President QCWA Clermont, Helen Mason. Youth: Kiosk Team Eumundi Aquatic Centre, Kai Ljubicic (Original Eumundi Markets/Cancer for Kids) Amali Oliver (Eumundi Dental) Presented 16

Friends together, part of the crowd of 140

Patches of Cooroy quilting and craft group Last week Patches of Cooroy hosted their traditional Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, a Cancer Council supported fundraiser, attracting 140 to the lavish morning tea. Mayor Clare Stewart gave an inspirational talk describing her own battle with physical injury. With this annual event Patches of Cooroy aims to raise more than $5000 for cancer research this year.

by President of Eumundi Chamber of Commerce, David Perez. Retail, Creative, and Local Markets: Jenny Formosa (Eumundi Square, EDCA and Parkside Markets), Rod Byrne (Original Eumundi Markets), Kylie Roache-Doherty (Berkelouw Books) Presented by Chair, Experience Eumundi, Louise Formosa. Hospitality: Hugh Gyngell (Bohemian Bungalow) Diane Merino (Joe’s Bar & Grill), Jack Williams (Bohemian Bungalow) Presented by founder Eumundi & District Community Assn, Louis Formosa. The crowd were treated to an inspiring address by local dentist Dr Sarah Rose, who shared her journey to own her dental business in Eumundi. Entertainment from eight music students from Good Shepherd Lutheran College was very well received during the evening.

Services and Trades award winners

Community Services award winners

Youth award winners

Retail, Creative, and Local Markets award winners

Hospitality award winners

Dr Sarah Rose, guest speaker

Music students from Good Shepherd Lutheran College

Eumundi Rotary members with distinguished guests

Div 9 Cr Maria Suarez Being able to get around the Sunshine Coast easily and conveniently will be an important part of maintaining our way of life and promoting a sustainable future for the generations to come. A common request from Div 9 residents has been for improved public transport. The current mass transit corridor is outside our area, however, the options analysis map shows bus services north to Coolum and Peregian and west to Bli Bli. There are opportunities to speak to Council representatives in person at a pop-up event near Eumundi (Nambour Library) Tuesday 8 June 10am–12pm. It may be possible to add an evening session for Div 9 residents. Please send Div 9 an expression of interest about this as soon as possible. Sunshine Coast Council is adding virtual reality technology to help residents to get an even better feel for each mass transit option as part of the final engagement period for the draft Mass Transit

Options Analysis, which concludes on 22 June. Technology will allow residents to virtually walk up to one of the several options being considered to help meet the transport needs along one of the busiest stretches of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore to Caloundra. You are invited to take this opportunity to have your say about what public transport options would suit you and your family. Go to Council’s website, masstransit@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au, read all the information about the recommended options available, then complete the survey before 22 June. Contact me on 5475 9810 or maria.suarez@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au. Div 9 Cr Maria Suarez Sunshine Coast Council

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Div 10 Cr David Law Major Grants Sunshine Coast Council’s most recent Major Grants have awarded more than $930,000 among 112 volunteer groups to support projects which will provide community benefit well into the future. Congratulations to the Thai community of the Sunshine Coast who received $3000 towards their cultural event that will be held in The Market Terraces in Eumundi this November. Council’s Community Grants Program provides support to not-for-profit community groups for one-off projects, events and activities that benefit the Sunshine Coast community. The next round of Major Grants will open on 19 July. National Reconciliation Week I was pleased to see a variety of activities everyone could participate in during National Reconciliation Week recently. This year’s theme was More Than A Word which encouraged people to discover that reconciliation takes action and is a journey for all Australians. We all have a role to play in this important reconciliation journey which

at the heart of it builds on the relationships between First Nations people and the wider community. You can view a wide range of National Reconciliation Week resources about First Nations Australians available from Sunshine Coast Libraries including books, eBooks, movies and podcasts? View online or visit your local library. Thank you, volunteers National Volunteer Week was held recently, and I’d like to personally pass on my sincere thanks to all the dedicated volunteers and community groups in Eumundi including Rotary who produce the Eumundi Voice. “It takes a village” and your efforts are truly appreciated. If you have any questions please contact me at david. law@sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au and follow my Facebook page for regular updates @ DavidLawDivision10. Div 10 Cr David Law, 0437 825 569

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Big day at the Botanic Gardens

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Noosa’s Botanic Gardens will come alive in many ways on Sunday 6 June with a host of activities taking place.

Please note harvest swaps are always the last Thursday in the month.

Live music, an avian walk and artistic fun will be given a colourful backdrop by the gardens’ own late-autumn splendour. Kicking things off from 8am, Karl Granzien leads a guided bird walk introducing visitors to the varied avian species inhabiting the gardens. From 10am classical sounds will drift through the gardens as the Three Clefs —a Cooroy trio blending cello, viola and violin, will create a soundtrack to a magical Sunday morning. Artist Beatrice Croft will invite visitors to create ‘ephemeral arrangements’ using nature’s own resources of withered or wilting materials from the gardens to create spontaneous and memorable artistic imagery in a unique form. The ‘inspirational heart’ of the whole garden is a shade garden which will be open from 9am to midday, with Friends of the Botanic Gardens on hand to guide and answer questions. The eight-hectare gardens are on Lake Macdonald Dr, 4km from Cooroy with ample parking. They are a perfect location for a family picnic with seating at the amphitheatre, or a number of lakeside locations. Dogs on leashes are welcome. Registration for the bird walk www. noosabotanicgardensfriends.com/eventscalendar/ Registration for Beatrice Croft workshop www. noosa.qld.gov.au/connecting-noosa. 20

Time: setup from 10am. Swap begins around 10.15am. Where: 79 Memorial Dr Eumundi. Top of the driveway next to Taste of Africa. Parking available. What to swap: plants, excess veggies fruit, empty pots and jars, gardening books and tools. If you have nothing to swap just bring yourself and swap recipes and gardening tips... Bring a mug and a plate of goodies to share if you plan to stay for morning tea. In the meantime, here is a plant profile for Mother of Herbs. The plant is known by many names including Queen of Herbs, Five-in-One Herb, Five Seasons Herb and Allherb. It is an easy-to-grow sprawling, aromatic, perennial herb to 50cm, native to Indonesia, Fiji and Cuba. The variegated leaf form does not spread as rapidly as the all-green form as the leaves have less chlorophyll for photosynthesis. It looks very attractive cascading from a hanging basket, in a large pot or as a border plant in a garden bed. It can also be grown inside in an airy, warm position with good light. This plant can be treated like a semi-succulent, so no need for a lot of water or care. The leaves when chopped have many uses including as a flavouring for meat, tomatoes, soups, stews, curries and stir fries. The flavour

is often described as a cross between oregano, thyme, marjoram, savoury and sage. A simple tasty use is to put chopped leaves onto buttered bread and grill. Add tomato or cheese for even more flavour. The leaves are used for medicinal properties such as chewing a leaf to help relieve a sore throat or a cough. Tea from the leaves is understood to relieve the symptoms of bronchitis, asthma, indigestion, stomach cramp, and as a liver tonic, a sleep inducer and pain reliever. Wendy Birrell, Harvest Swap Eumundi

Are you ready for when the next big storm hits? Ensure your household or business is prepared with an emergency kit. Visit Council’s Disaster Hub website at disasterhub.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to find the latest updates, practical resources and what to do before, during and after a storm or emergency.

Bankfoot House goes virtual Have you checked out the brand new virtual reality experience at Bankfoot House? Pop on a headset to experience the same landscape as our First Nations People. This free experience adds even more offerings to an already great family day out. Take a tour of the heritage listed house, experience ‘The Shed’ restoration project, or pack a picnic and enjoy the scenic grounds. Bankfoot House is open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 3pm.

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Families

Eumundi’s Inais meets Div 10 Cr David Law at a School Strike 4 Climate protest in Maroochydore last week with 200 people in attendance.

Isla insisted on wearing her mother’s glasses to read her “newspaper” (Eumundi Voice), carefully checked the front photo and asked searching questions about the “family” of friends before “reading” all 32 pages.

In it for the long run

Charlotte’s Web In a special winter school holiday treat, a funny and touching live-theatre show Charlotte’s Web will feature at the Venue 114, at 114 Sportsman’s Parade, Bokarina on Tuesday 6 July, at 10.3011.30am followed by a Q&A session. Children will also have the opportunity to explore and meet farm animals in the courtyard after the performance. Tickets: $25 each, family $90 (2 adults+2 children), under 2 free on knee at https://bit. ly/3yLJRDY. 22

Have you ever considered running for your health and well-being? Did you know that recent research claims that runners can add up to three years to their life compared to non-runners and have recorded greater cardiovascular fitness, better body composition (less fat), and lower cholesterol? Recently 20 Eumundi community members— aged from 10 to 50 years plus and their families— joined with run coach Samantha Williams for a free run workshop. Participants ranged from beginners to experienced runners. They worked on developing their fitness, improving posture, learning how to prevent injuries and having fun as well. It was a great afternoon for families’ health, fitness and well-being.

Arts and entertainment Claptomaniacs play ‘home’ games The five-piece band will be playing at Cooroy RSL on Saturday 12 June from 7pm—their first appearance at the club since 2019. The following week they feature at Tewantin Noosa RSL on Saturday 19 June, kicking off at 8pm. The Claptomaniacs play a Transatlantic treasure trove of classic material that is well-known but not played to death on ‘hits ‘n memories’ radio. Most of the band’s repertoire is good dance music, but there’s plenty of talent so it is also a great opportunity to just sit back with a drink, listen and appreciate good music as well!

NoosaAlive tickets on sale Ticket sales have opened for all events 15-24 July. Information on the events and artists can be found at www.noosaalive.com.au. For help to complete your ticket purchase contact admin@ noosaalive.com.au.

5-6 June Kenilworth Quilt and Craft Show 0407 420 860 (Jan) 10-12 June Wicked at The J - Good Shepherd Lutheran College www.thej.com.au 10-13 June Noosa Eat and Drink Festival www.noosaeatdrink.com.au 11-13 June Nambour Show www.sunshinecoastshow.com.au 13 June Noosa Festival of Water www.mrccc.org.au 26 June Hinterland Craft Beer Festival www.imperialhoteleumundi.com.au 18 July Noosa Beach Classic Car Show www.noosacarclub.com.au 25 July King of the Mountain www.kingofthemountain.com.au 10 Aug 2021 Census www.abs.gov.au

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Indigenous knowledge

First Nations People and other environmental specialists. Students will now work together at school guided by their teacher, Ms Jaenke, and other mentors, on their own project aimed at inspiring other young people to learn and care for the environment.

North Arm school students in culture and country It was a picture-perfect day as the GENAS (Growing Excellence in North Arm Students) English delegates attended the Kids in Action Environmental Project Day at Ewen Maddock Dam. On arrival, Kabi Kabi traditional custodian and elder Uncle Lyndon Davies gave the call inviting each school to join the day. With this year’s theme Future Dreaming, Jinibara traditional custodian and elder Uncle Noel Blair spoke about the importance of coming together and working collectively to take care of our landscape. His talk served to reinforce the connection to country and the need for students to play an active role in protecting the environment. Students took part in a variety of hands-on learning activities including Future Water Dreaming, Rights of Nature and Human Decision Making, Wayupa Wurrk, Oz Harvest’s Use It Up Challenge, the Council of All Beings and Exploring Jinibara Natural Earth Pigments. Year 5 student Olivia said her favourite activity was Future Water Dreaming. “We had a water problem to solve. We had to find out how much water to give to each town and still have enough water left in the river. Each of us had a chance to figure out how we would do it and then the group chose the best solution,” she said. The engaging activities helped future leaders and environmental champions build relationships with and learn from Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Traditional Custodians along with other 24

In September, they will present their project to other schools at the Kids Teaching Kids Conference at Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens.

Book review: Fire Country Since the brutal out-ofcontrol fires in 2019-20, Victor Steffensen has published Fire Country, an indigenous approach to rejuvenating the land informed by 1000s of years of intergenerational knowledge. Steffensen studied with elders, Dr George Musgrave and Dr Tommy George, to take care of country through regular low-temperature burning. Gentle burning-off maintains plant and animal diversity so there is plenty of food and healthy, weed-free country. “Only grass is for burning, not trees: grass smoke helps trees make more seeds”, the old people told him. “The majority of people know very little about land and have a lack of practical wisdom to draw on”. Cultural burning uses water already in the landscape to control fire, rather than relying on water from a truck. Deciding whether the grass feels warm or cold; is too moist or too dry; or is half-green half-dry so it’s just right to burn cool, is a skill passed on within the landscape, not the office. Generously, Steffensen tries to pass on an awareness to the reader of how everything is connected to everything else. For example, when the bloodwoods flower, it’s time to burn the boxwood country. When the flammable sandy-country grasses near the coast have the right moisture, then they burn fast without heating the sand or destroying the seed bank.

Grasses have evolved to encourage the right fire for their soil. Reading the signs and interrelationships that show the right time to burn each plant ecosystem demands a respect for the land as teacher. Fire Country might help us acknowledge the greatness of that teacher.

Sport Hop and Sophie Ten-year-old Sophie Pham, a recent Sunshine Coast arrival from Vietnam, never thought she would complete a beach rescue with her paddleboard—but after only one day of beach safety training she completed a control rescue, watched on by her proud mum, Hop. The mother and daughter signed up for the Migrant Learn to Swim and Beach Safe Program earlier this year. Over 270 participants have completed the course which is a joint initiative between Sunshine Coast Council and the Royal Surf Life Saving Society Queensland (RSSSQ). The program is an important initiative, said

Executive Director of RSLSSQ, Paul Barry. It covers both pool and beach lessons. Participants learn about ocean rips, currents, safe and unsafe swimming locations, floating, survival techniques, wearing lifejackets and aquatic fitness. Compared to non-migrants, Australian residents born overseas have a higher risk of drowning, with 76 drowning deaths annually of people born overseas, particularly from Taiwan, South Korea and Ireland. See www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Living-andCommunity/Community-Support/MulticulturalWelcome-Hub.

Introducing Alyce Wilson Alyce graduated from the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane and joined a Redcliffe podiatry clinic in January 2013 with many years’ experience in the treatment of all lower limb conditions. She is the Senior Podiatrist at all in one health in Morayfield, an allied health clinic which is located in the Fresh and Save complex. Alyce has a passion for all aspects of podiatry, especially paediatric conditions as well as the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal overuse injuries. She prides herself on her commitment to her patients as well as being motivated by challenges. She regularly engaged in relationships with local GP’s and due to working closely with the other allied health professionals on site. Alyce is up to date with advances in research and treatment options so she can provide the best possible care to her patients. Alyce is a mum to a very active four year old girl and on weekends she likes to spend her time with her husband exploring the great outdoors, taking their daughter to the beach, or going for bike rides. Mon to Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm Closed Weekends & Public Holidays Suite 6 / 2-6 Etheridge St EUMUNDI QLD 4562

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Environment

This Saturday on 5 June World Environment Day will be celebrated across the world. This annual celebration is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. For the complete list of local World Environment Day’s month of activities 1-30 June organised by member groups of the Sunshine Coast Environment Council, see www.wed.org.au/ copy-of-program.

plastics, paper and cardboard from containers made from other materials. Optical sorting technology separates material based on density and colour, assisting in glass and plastics sorting, and from here the glass and plastic containers are compacted into bales for transport to the reprocessing facility. It is important to understand what can be recycled and what is not to be put into the recycle bins. The sorting process can be slowed down or damaged by such things as plastic bags, gas cylinders, batteries, car parts, computers and microwave parts. If other types of glass like lightbulbs, ceramics, mirrors and cookware are mixed with glass bottles, the end product is made weaker. Therefore, put those products into the general waste bin rather than the yellow bin.

Lift the yellow lid Have you ever wondered what happens after you put your recyclables into the yellow-lid bin? The Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) recycles paper, cardboard, glass, aluminium and steel cans, and plastic containers. Placing the recyclable items in the yellow bin is only the first step in a lengthy process. Once the bin has been collected by the recovery truck, it is taken to the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) where rotating machines sort material by size and weight. Magnets sort ferrous metals (containing iron such as steel cans and aerosols) by attracting and lifting them from the sorting lines (conveyor belts). Electrical currents sort the non-ferrous metals, like aluminium cans, by repelling them off the sorting lines. Materials then continue along the sorting lines and are separated by weight, separating out 26

Soft plastic is not appropriate for the yellow bin. Put them into special bins at supermarkets where they are recycled by specialist equipment. Hard plastics like toothbrushes cannot be recycled in SCC. Never put recyclables into plastic bags before placing them into the yellow bin—this means they will not get recycled. Remember these simple rules and try to use recyclable containers at all times. By doing so, less waste will need to go into landfill. New products are produced from recyclable materials. Paper and cardboard products are made into paper products like toilet paper, writing and wrapping paper and cardboard boxes. Aluminium cans are turned into various aluminium products, and glass bottles and jars are melted down and turned into new containers. Recycling makes a difference, but avoidance is better. Not creating waste in the first place, or separating out waste, reduces landfill.

Technology V2 of Soundtrails launched A new version of Soundtrails, a popular app developed on the Sunshine Coast, has been launched. It brings to life to the streets and regions of Australia through compellingly produced audio experiences. It uses GPS to track a person’s walking locations and triggers site specific stories.

Next Level offers free cyber security and digital skills training In an effort to future-proof the region’s digital capability, Next Level is a free, online cyber security and digital training course made available by a Sunshine Coast Council collaboration with Amazon Web Services and TAFE Queensland and supported by technology industry group Silicon Coast. The new cutting-edge training program was launched last week offering a series of specialist digital skills training courses available to Sunshine Coast residents online and on demand at a time that suits the trainee. The course will build job-ready skills in the areas of cloud computing, cyber security, and application and software development. Students, business owners, ICT professionals and anyone interested in pursuing a technology career can participate in the training. Enrol at nextlevelsc.com.au.

Now in its eighth year Soundtrails has become an iconic presence in many communities and has set a benchmark for cultural tourism in Australia. Founder Hamish Sewell says, “We have been working hard to allow users to go even deeper beneath the surface and better connect to a location through audio storytelling. The added functionality and user experience enliven and enrich our Soundtrails stories. At a time when Australians are being encouraged to travel locally, Soundtrails V2 is perfectly timed to provide a rich and rewarding experience for all.” In addition to the app, Soundtrails V2 includes a Soundtrails builder platform which allows anyone to create their own immersive locative media experiences and share them with others. It is visual and intuitive without needing any special coding skills. It’s free to get started and simple to use. For more information visit www.soundtrails. com.au.

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Heritage

Joseph and Ellen Gridley c1880

The Gridleys – The first European family to settle in Eumundi district* Eumundi developed as a thriving township after the railway was built in 1891. However, the Gridley family, Joseph and his wife Eleanor and their five children arrived on board the immigrant ship James Fernie in Moreton Bay on 24 January 1856. Whilst there is no actual record of when the family left Brisbane, it was probably between 1868-1870. They are known as the first European settlers into the district. They decided to go to Native Dog Flats (today known as Yandina). Such was the demand for tree felling that Joseph’s two sons, George and Walter, followed their father into the family business by cutting and hauling cedar and beech onto the Maroochy River where it was picked up by a small steamer. Most of the timber was sold to William Pettigrew who owned sawmills in Brisbane. George married Edith Burrell from Bli Bli, and like Joseph, settled into the Eumundi district. Joseph’s daughter Hannah married Edith’s brother William. They too were attracted to the abundance of cedar and beech logs and selected an area of 160 acres situated on what is now Seib Rd. Always on the lookout for cedar and beech, the Gridleys cut the first track through Eumundi district where there were large quantities of this timber. As they needed grass to feed the bullocks, in 1873 Joseph selected an additional

area of 640 acres and in 1877 an additional 100 acres. Sticking primarily with tree-felling, George and eventually many others, utilised the fertile grounds of Eumundi for dairy cows, making butter and growing fruit and vegetables which they sold to workers at Main Camp, which was the area where the labourers and their families lived while constructing the railway. Gridley is still a prominent name in Eumundi with descendants living in the town, a street named after the settlers, a B&B on the site of a Gridley family homestead and a memorial tree dedicated to Walter Joseph Edward (Ted) who died of wounds in France in World War I. The heritage-listed avenue of trees in Memorial Dr honours the memory of 20 WWI soldiers registered at Eumundi who died during that war. *This week is the 20th anniversary of National Reconciliation Week. Land acquisition by white settlers began in Queensland 160 years ago in 1860. They assumed Australia was terra nullius (Latin, land belonging to no one). Is it not time to reflect on its impact on First Nations people who lived here and cared for the land for millennia?

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Wildlife and Shelley

radiation. The day of my radiotherapy tattoos was particularly tough. On our way home, Matt surprised me with four gorgeous, cuddly ducklings—exactly what I needed to distract me during weeks of daily radiotherapy sessions. Many hatches later we have Muscovies, Khaki Campbells and Welsh Harlequins. They are messy, eat half my plants, but make friendly, entertaining pets, and fresh duck eggs for breakfast are a bonus. A silver lining of cancer has been having more time for myself. I’ve always enjoyed exploring and these past few years I’ve discovered many beautiful walks and scenic drives.

My Belli story When my husband Matt and I returned to Australia after several years in the UK, we searched for a Queenslander-style home with a large garden and pretty countryside views. We found this in Belli Park and 11 years later we still love our peaceful little hideaway from the world. Renovation is a work in progress, as we’ve both had major health dramas along the way. One of the many things I love about rural life is the variety of visitors to our garden. Although I’ve spent most of my life in Australia, it still makes me smile to see a possum peeking out from the shed roof, wallabies eating grass in our paddock, or a tawny frogmouth sitting on the gate when I come home at night. The background noise of black cockatoos, galahs, kookaburras, lorikeets and cicadas, is the sound of home. After life in a quaint English village, a challenge we were not prepared for was some of the hinterland wildlife. We’ve had a brown snake in the kitchen cupboard, a goanna, a python and a bat in the house, a goshawk in the duck house and more snake encounters than I wish to remember in the garden. Matt has become skilled at catching and relocating pythons and goannas—an unexpected talent for an Englishman to acquire? A few years ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent months of intensive treatments: surgery, chemotherapy and

I’ve developed a passion for photography and I find so much joy in taking photos of places I discover and life around me: the lovely cows next door, sunset over the rolling hills, and raindrops on a spider’s web. I find exploring and photography therapeutic, seeing beauty everywhere, and I’m grateful to live in such a beautiful part of the world. Shelley Fribbens

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The Hinterland Has Finally Embraced Auctions! For a long time the word ‘auction’ seemed like a dirty word for many buyers and sellers in the Hinterland. That couldn’t be further from the truth now the market is so hot. Buyers are fed up with getting caught up in multiple offer scenarios and end up extremely frustrated when they find out the outcome and then say to us “we would have paid more!”. So, what are one of the benefits of going to Auction? Our Auctioneer Gordon Macdonald from the Auction Group couldn’t have said it better; “It gives the market place a clear and transparent opportunity to purchase a home. All buyers need to know is that they need to bid again. If they can’t see the competition they don’t know how big their offers have to be to secure the property, so they’re more likely to be conservative with their offers”. Hinternoosa has had the last 5 of its auction properties successfully sold under the hammer for fabulous prices. As a seller it really is worth considering a conversation with Kess and Graham to find out more about the process and if it is the right fit for you. We also invite you to attend one of our current auctions so you can see first hand the auction in action on the day. ER ND ER DU OL AMM S H Sale THE For

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Move straight in to this spacious contemporary home with 3 beds + study and media room on a quiet no through road. A wrap around deck faces NE to Mt Eerwah and there’s room underneath for 4 cars (or your boat and RV). Bonus income from a large liveable shed currently rented out for $300pw. Lots of space for kids to run around plus a seasonal creek and waterhole.

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