Eumundi Voice, issue 29 - 23 September 2021 by EumundiVoice

Eumundi Rotar y shar ing the voices of Eumundi and sur round s Issue 30, Thursday 7 October 2021

Eumundi Voice celebrates one-year anniversary

From left, Div 10 Cr David Law, Julie Oliver, Joyce Turnbull, Pam Moffat, Ruth Hickey, Barbara Harvison, Eileen Walder, Greg Ison, Janet Millington, Wendy Birrell & Heidi Jenkins In June last year Rotary Club of Eumundi members accepted a service challenge to develop and publish a community magazine to try and close the gap formed by the demise of several valued local publications. On 13 August the first Eumundi Voice hit the streets. More than 70 locals joined the Eumundi Voice team at the Imperial Hotel on Saturday 11 September to celebrate the first-year anniversary of the magazine. Members of the writers’ group received certificates of appreciation for their

work on 28 issues and 1,000 articles! Div 10 Cr David Law presented the awards and commented on the popularity and high quality of the magazine. “We always read it at the council office and I have never once found a spelling error or typo – which is a tribute to the volunteers.” Member for Ninderry Dan Purdie thanked magazine editors Joyce Turnbull and Ruth Hickey and remarked that Eumundi Voice provided a much-valued local news service. Cont. p3

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Cont. from p1 The Chair of the Eumundi Rotary Initiatives Ltd (ERIL) Greg Molyneux gave generous praise to the Eumundi Voice family highlighting the success of the magazine and thanked Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) for a recent grant for a workshop to enhance the volunteer writers’ skills. Tania Broadbent thanked advertisers for their continued support and belief in the venture and Greg Ison confirmed the role of a new editor Narelle Schuh who will support the team.

businesses, but also to benefit people through donations and gifts,” said Les. Guests enjoyed drinks, canapés and a display of some of the thousands of photographs from past issues of Eumundi Voice. Thank you to the staff at the Imperial Hotel for their hospitality. The evening confirmed the shared commitment of the individuals, businesses and community groups that together create this highly-regarded magazine.

Les Godwin summarised the impact of Eumundi Voice, with the volunteer team delivering 128,800 copies over the past 12 months. Each fortnight sees 2,800 copies delivered directly to mailboxes, 1,850 to businesses and 350 to the Eumundi Markets. Eumundi Voice also travels far beyond Eumundi to Doonan, Kenilworth, Noosa, Verrierdale, Yandina, Cooroy, Pomona, Cooran, Kin Kin, Tewantin and North Arm. In its first year Eumundi Voice donated $9,000 to community causes. “Its aim is to not only produce a quality magazine with local stories and advertising to support 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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Artists Kim Kirkman and Damien Campbell – part of the Live & Local Festival – entertained the crowd as Eumundi Coffee Co. in Memorial Dr unveiled their new courtyard space recently. The area has transformed into an inviting space providing extra seating, a stage for local artists, a small servery and a beautiful mural on the wall. It connects the Brew Bar and the Roastery, enhancing an already popular place to enjoy your daily coffee fix.

Noosa Council is encouraging people to report issues in their local area via the Smartphone app Snap Send Solve, which allows users to take a picture and send the problem to council. Each week has a special issue – dumped rubbish, graffiti, overgrown vegetation and abandoned shopping trolleys are the focus this month. If you report an issue you are entered into a $500 weekly prize competition. See https://bit. ly/3CuYDzR for the dates of each week’s focus.

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Special Envoy Olympics appointment Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien MP has been appointed as a Special Envoy for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. He will be engaging with local businesses and the community to brief Commonwealth leaders on the key interests of the Qld community in presenting the Games and report directly to the Prime Minister. He will also work closely with the Minister for Sport and the Minister for Communication, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, the Qld government and Games’ partners.

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than chilling in front of the stage as a punter. Fast forward a few years and I find myself lucky enough to bring the best live bands to our town in my role as music booker at the Imperial Hotel. I can’t believe I have a job this cool in a regional town as dynamic and beautiful as Eumundi. The idea of the festival was born around a table in 2019. Before we knew it, we were calling bands and locking-in playing times – the response was amazing. With 20 local bands, a full house and non-stop music in every space we could fill, Offbeat 2019 was a hit!

Eumundi is a home to ‘live music’ and we are surrounded by incredibly talented musicians, writers and performers. Playing music has been part of my daily life for as long as I can remember. I felt instantly at home when I arrived in Eumundi many years ago. Music was everywhere – at the markets, busking, in the pubs, or tickling the ivories on Betsy, the street piano. I have always felt more at home running around backstage at festivals as a worker rather

Photo competition This gorgeous sight greeted Mary Shannon as she enjoyed her morning coffee from her new home in Eumundi.

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Fast forward to 2021 and we find ourselves in a very different world where we need to adapt and forge ahead to keep bringing live music to our town. The opportunity to bring this event out of the hotel and into Napier Rd Eumundi is one we would not have without the assistance of the federal government RISE (Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand) grant, and it is one we simply could not pass up. We are thrilled to have the privilege of delivering a festival for Eumundi that all locals can be proud of. I look forward to sharing festival updates with you along the way as we head towards 26–28 November and beyond. Visit: www. offbeatmusicfestival.com.au. Offbeat Music Festival coordinator, Alice Jones

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Eumundi School of Rock concert Eumundi School of Rock’s 31 rockers were thrilled that their concert on 29 August went ahead at the Imperial Hotel despite the Horizon Festival’s Covid cancellation. This was due Sollz Teens band – Lacey Manwaring in no small part to rescue work by secretary Betzi, volunteers, supporters and sponsors, and the rockers’ families. The teenage band members of Sippy Cup and Sollz, aged 13-17, played professionally and inspired the younger rockers, aged 8-13. The Flammable Bandaids, The Elements and The Black Jacks were tremendous! The mega teacher band featuring Lochie Kapper, Niamh Stevens and Dexter Hurren played music by ARIA awardwinning legend Alex Lloyd.

With the school decorated with amazing artwork and excited performers at the ready, Eumundi State School’s annual Art Festival was a great success this year. The day began with students and parents watching a showcase of talent featuring the school band, glee club, choir and acts from selected classes. After morning tea everyone toured classrooms to view a wide range of paintings, drawings, pottery and work produced in the Raw Art workshops held this term. The finalists in ‘Eumundi’s Got Talent’ were enthusiastically cheered as they performed in front of a large crowd in the finale of this wonderful day.

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Monday to Friday in the office used to be the norm. Covid has accelerated a remote-work revolution made possible by faster internet speeds, Zoom meetings and cloud computing. Working from home even has its own name – WFH. The advantages are well known. There’s less time wasted commuting to and from work, with savings in fuel and wear-and-tear on vehicles. Having more flexible work hours makes it easier to accommodate family and personal commitments. Some people also find it easier to concentrate and feel more productive. Who would have thought it feasible that by just using a phone a team leader can manage IT employees in India, as witnessed recently at a dinner party! However, it seems a re-set is coming as more employers are calling for employees to physically turn-up to the office or work site. This also has its own name: presenteeism. Being present. Being seen. Generating assurances that you are actually working even though just sitting at your desk does not necessarily equate to being

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If you work at a construction site or coffee shop, it is not an issue. You have to be there. But in a knowledge economy, being ‘present’ is a trickier issue. The promise of WFH is proving less of a sure thing – saving time by not travelling but spending it working longer hours to prove you are working hard. Learning to adjust to digital supervision could be another uncomfortable part of this culture of work metamorphosis. Ruth Hickey

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Community groups Who’s using the CWA hall?

The landmark blue building in Memorial Dr was built in 1929, just two years after the establishment of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) in Eumundi. It has become a symbol of the role the CWA has played in Australia’s history and now is also open to the wider community as a place to meet, share and learn. So, who uses the heritage hall? Here we share a little of the passion and expertise of leaders of the wide-ranging groups. The CWA ladies use the hall most Tuesday mornings and one Tuesday night a month for craft activities and a general meeting. The Eumundi branch has a market stall on the hall porch most first and third Wednesdays of the month. Visitors are always welcome. Email: eumundiqcwa@gmail.com.

Abby Wake of Awake Studio provides a safe, inclusive dance studio for all abilities. Classes are tailored for special interests and can be adjusted for youth/adults with autism, disabilities and other needs. The class sizes are small to create an environment that supports the accessibility and participation of each student and gives them room to embody, learn, celebrate and express themselves in a safe, artistic and joyful space. Classes run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with special workshops some Sundays throughout the year. Email: awakestudioeumundi@gmail. com. Katie Noakes of Blossom Bodycare holds Bodysense classes on Thursday mornings. Classes are fun with progressive exercises to support posture, breathing, relaxation and help restore function where injury has created limited movement. Exercises can be adjusted to any type of body or the current needs of participants. Comprehensive Kahuna Bodywork courses run on Friday mornings. Subjects cover abdominal organ massage, full body reflexology, Kahuna principles and spa therapies. Email: blossombodycare@mail.com.

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Katja presents Azule Conscious Movement classes 9-10am every Thursday morning. The practice is a path of personal transformation with participants taken through a journey of awakening consciousness, working with the intelligence of the body. It recognises that, as we transform ourselves, we create the conditions for our world to transform. Embodiment is so potent because it helps us purify and integrate all of our life experiences. Email: pathofazulaustralia@gmail.com. The Rotary Club of Eumundi meets in the hall most Thursday evenings from 5.307pm for meetings and fellowship. Meetings begin with social connections until 6pm, followed by planning sessions or presentations. Speakers are invited to share information on current events and opportunities which vary from topics relevant to service in the community to issues of interest to members. Email Tex: president.eumundi@rotary9620.org or phone 0412 768 645. Gerard Kelly runs a Taekwon-Do organisation that offers instruction in the martial arts using up-to-date training methods that retain the traditional values of courtesy, perseverance,

self-control and indomitable spirit. The benefits of training in TaekwonDo are physical and mental stimulation. Gerard has been training for over 44 years, has a 6th Dan black belt and is a fully certified international instructor/examiner. Classes will commence 6-7pm on Friday 8 October. Email: universaltkd@ westnet.com.au. The Magic of Voice Eumundi (MOVE) is a community choir for people who love to sing and meets 4-5.30pm on Tuesdays with director Jo Deguara. This fun, relaxed group sings a wide variety of songs including footstamping African rhythms, gospel and gypsystyle Romany songs. As one member said, “I had no idea this hall was so lovely and that we would sound so good. What a treasure!”. Contact Jo: 0403 841 856. The CWA maintains the hall and hires it for a range of community-based activities. A few time-slots remain available. Email: qcwaeumundi@gmail.com. Janet Millington and Ruth Hickey

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Councillor Div 9 - Cr Maria Suarez Verrierdale Rd, Verrierdale Do you travel along Verrierdale Rd, Verrierdale at any stage during your day? Please be aware that reconstruction of a 900m section of the road has begun and will take around eight weeks – weather permitting. The reconstruction involves a significant amount of work as council will be completely removing and replacing the road base and will need to close the road with redirections in place. The existing road and base will be removed one lane at a time. The subgrade will then be strengthened by lime stabilisation with the placement of cement fortified gravel to follow. Once this lane has been completed to a bitumen

seal standard, works will start on the opposite lane. The project team is keen to complete these works in a timely manner for the benefit of all drivers and they will do their best to work with the community during construction. I understand there will be some inconvenience for residents and businesses, however this upgrade really needs to be done and I thank you for your patience. If you are able to, I recommend using Eumundi-Noosa Rd and Emu Mountain Rd while the work takes place. If you have other issues or suggestions to discuss, please contact me on 07 5475 9810 or email: maria.suarez@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or come along to one of my community chats on the second Wednesday of each month. Keep an eye on my Facebook page for details. Div 9 Cr Maria Suarez, Sunshine Coast Council

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Councillor Div 10 - Cr David Law Sunshine Coast Art Prize Congratulations to Eumundi’s very own Jennifer Herd, who is a finalist in this year’s Sunshine Coast Art Prize. You can see Jennifer’s piece, Three targets, at Caloundra Regional Gallery. The exhibition runs until 10 October and features 40 finalist artworks from across the country. Apply for a minor grant today Does your community organisation need funding to help make something great happen? Make it a reality with support from Council’s Community Grants Program. Minor grants of up to $2,000 are available for community groups to deliver projects, events and activities that provide community benefit. The program’s focus is on supporting projects which respond to community need, deliver on council’s priorities, activate the community in a resilient and vibrant way, and inject money into the local economy. Projects should be ready to get started and successfully completed,

and deliver maximum community benefit. Visit council’s website to apply online before 2 November. Congratulations to Eumundi Voice Well done to the team at Eumundi Voice on celebrating their first birthday recently. It really is a quality publication, largely run by volunteers. I look forward to reading each edition and it is clear many locals do too, with a circulation of 5,000. It is crucial for independent media to continue in our society, so please support the local businesses that support this local magazine. 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

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BRONWYN BARTON Bronwyn began painting in 2008 and is inspired by the natural subtropical bush setting she calls home, the colours, the shapes, textures, lines, shadows and reflections. Her work is semi-abstract and is characterised by the layering of paint and expressive mark-making. 18 Greentree Pl, Doonan | 0423 809 510 BRONWYN INNES Bronwyn’s quirky lanterns are loved by all who see them. They are caricatures of possums, dogs, snails, horses, chooks... any animal that you fancy! Every lantern incorporates

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The artists on these pages are just some of the artists in Trail 3 Tinbeerwah to Eumundi. There is an Art Trail publication at The Hub with photos and descriptions of all the 100 art works. Don’t miss the chance to get up close and personal with many local talented artists and maybe take home something wonderful for your pleasure or maybe as a gift for a loved one.

LED lighting to truly make them come alive. Bronwyn takes commissions and especially likes to teach her craft to others. 95 Laguna Gr, Doonan | 0412 426 476 DAVID MOYES David has been painting for 35 years. He decided to study art at university 20 years ago gaining a degree in Fine Art. He has had numerous solo exhibitions on the Gold Coast and in Newcastle. His work is in public and private collections but he remains a hobbyist. Influenced by his Buddhist practice. Sunnybrae/Eumundi Showgrounds, 1 Black Stump Rd, Eumundi | 0414 307 204

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A favourite first stop is at The Hub at Wallace House. Opening hours are 9am-3pm daily. A selection of artists’ creations is on display and there is a pop-up café. Knowledgeable volunteers are on hand with trail guides and tips on how to access the five separate trails and details of opening hours for each and their addresses.

fixed to regionally sourced hardwood frames, handcrafted by the Cooroora Workers. The deckchair Noosa River installation in the Gympie Terrace Parklands is on Saturday 25 September and on Sunday 26 September Deckchairs on the Green Picnic and Auction will take place at the Noosa Botanic Gardens, Cooroy.

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Welcome to ‘Artober’ month wherein 100 artists open their studios to both local and visiting art lovers. Now in its sixth year, the Noosa Open Studio event has grown to be the biggest art trail in Australia.

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KERRY NORMAN Kerry is a painter/sculptor who has truly discovered and shared the power art can deliver. Famous across Australia for her trademarks sculptures Mortal Portals, she has been able to bring a strong message and a sense of fun and quirkiness to the sculpturing world. 135 Lone Hand Rd, Eumundi | 0409 123 098 LISA JONES Lisa has a real passion for creative portraiture. This style tends to have a deeper meaning to it and is very often personal to the subject and ironic to the viewer.⁣ She has studied at the Brisbane Institute of Art. Her paintings are happy, bold and humorous.⁣ 135 Lone Hand Rd, Eumundi | 0438 357 051 MARGIE GIBSON Margie’s paintings and sculptures reveal her intrigue with nature’s variety, abundance and changing forms. She creates highly finished and stylised works that reflect the inner essence or characteristics of her chosen bird/animal or human-like subjects. 9 Stewart Ct, Doonan | 0407 372 190 PAM MILLER From a very early age Pam Miller has always loved art. Winning a scholarship to the National Art School in Sydney she studied under Brett Whiteley. She is currently working

on large-scale abstract works and contemporary stylized landscapes. Her works have been exhibited internationally and are held in collections overseas.⁣ 102 Seib Rd, Eumundi | 0466 013 614 PENNY MCINTYRE As a maker of silver jewellery and small sculptures, Penny incorporates traditional methods combined with innovative uses of unwanted objects adding interest to excite. 119 Marnie Cr, Doonan | 0438 518 485 SANDY BRADLEY Sandy experiments and explores with a variety of mediums including painting and ceramics. The PlayShed provides a relaxed fun atmosphere as an art space and pop-up gallery to promote and support local artists. 1/95 Memorial Dr, Eumundi | 0401 000 292 WENDY PETERS Wendy, Woo Art, is a self-taught mixed media artist who works from a beautiful home studio in Doonan. Wendy is inspired by her love of nature and country gardens. The detail in each of her works is exquisitely executed in rich oils and a deep, but gentle palette. 98 Valley Dr, Doonan | 0404 133 021 Don’t forget Deckchairs on the Green at Noosa River Installation, Gympie Tce Parklands on Saturday 25 September and at Noosa Botanic Gardens with a picnic and auction on Sunday 26 September.

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Members thanking MP Dan Purdie for donating a new marquee for the Club

competitions over the winter season. Seven swimmers competed at the Wide Bay Short Course Championships. Best results were achieved by Emmerson Mitchell, Xavier Gomes, Mitchell Warren and promising youngster Blake Templeton placing in the top three of their events. All other swimmers achieved personal bests in their races. The focus now turns to the Qld State Short Course Championships with five swimmers qualified to compete.

Eumundi District Swim Club Winter success Swimming is not considered a winter sport, however our club swimmers remain dedicated! They brave the cold winter mornings and evenings to continue training for the ‘Short Course Season’ competitions. These are all swum in 25-metre pools not the standard 50-metre Olympic-size pool. While swimmers’ technique is still extremely important, the shorter lengths mean efficient tumble-turns become critical. The Eumundi squad has swum at several

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both on and off the field. There were also some sad faces from kids who realised rugby is over for another year!

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Dragons end-of-season celebration The Eumundi Dragons Rugby Union Club celebrated another great year of community rugby at the Imperial Hotel recently. This year saw the biggest increase in numbers that our club has ever seen, fielding four very full teams in the U7, U8, U9 and U11 competitions. Our presentation lunch celebrated an outstanding year of effort and improvement from our young players and highlighted the wonderful friendships and fun our kids have

Our Dragon of the Year trophy went to Pamela Campbell-Jones. This trophy is awarded each year to a member of our club who personifies what it means to be a Dragon. Pam is our U11’s manager, committee member and all-around amazing person. Pam always goes above and beyond what is expected from a volunteer. She is a great support for the kids in the team as well as the coaching staff. Thank you for all that you do for our club Pam! A big thank you to MP Dan Purdie for once again supporting our club this year and attending our presentation lunch to present the trophies. Thanks must also go to our valued sponsors who continue to financially support our club – you really do make a difference to our club and community. We are all looking forward to more growth next year and another remarkable season in 2022. Zoe Eaton, Media Representative

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Moonlight Foodie Markets Friday 24 September The Original Eumundi Market streets will come alive from 5pm on Friday 24 September for the Moonlight Foodie Markets. Food stalls will offer an around-the-world gastronomic journey in the heart of Eumundi. The popular band Moonsets will provide the tunes and there will be activities for the kids. See you there! Visit: www. eumundimarkets.com.au. There is also an exciting Saturday event for children over the school holidays at the markets, Making a Masterpiece. Visit: www. eumundimarkets.com.au/event/making-amasterpiece/.

HOLA opening soon There’s an exciting time ahead as the new

boutique accommodation known as HOLA (House of Local Art) is in its final stages of construction. HOLA is being built adjacent to Eumundi’s Imperial Hotel and guests will enjoy direct access to Memorial Dr, parks, shops and eateries via an arbour walkway between the Bake House Eumundi and Pearls for Girls. The 15 studio rooms will proudly feature works from local artists. Standard amenities include king-size beds, pod coffee machines, bluetooth speakers, smart TV, wifi, digital information compendiums, on-site parking and elevator access to the rear building. HOLA is committed to sustainable operations including: reducing electricity demand with solar power, double-glazed windows and doors for energy efficiency, and harvesting rainwater for garden irrigation. HOLA will welcome its first guests in late October or November. Contact Nicky Thomas: 0458 121 972.

Hotel and brewery news The next chapter of Eumundi’s historic Joe’s Waterhole is about to begin with news of the sale

of the hotel to Good Drinks, owner of Gage Roads Brew Co. for its Matso brand. Joe’s was built in the 1890s and originally named the Commercial Hotel. In 1924 a fire swept through town and the pub was rebuilt in 1926, maintaining its iconic status ever since. Good Drinks plans to trade as Joe’s and redevelop the site as a Matso venue and brewery after summer. In other news, the family-owned operators behind the Sandstone Point and Eatons Hill Taverns recently won approval for a new hotel and cellar door development at Doonan.

Real estate awards for excellence Congratulations to two of our advertising partners, Hinternoosa and Wythes Real Estate, who will be represented in four finalist categories at the prestigious state-wide Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) Awards for Excellence. Winners will be announced at The Star Gold Coast on Saturday 23 October. Well done to our locals!

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Parks and gardens

guitarist playing at the gardens 10am-12noon. Margaret Moon will also present a workshop on eco-dyeing as part of the ongoing series of art workshops in the gardens. If fresh air, beauty and a tranquil place to enjoy a family barbecue are top choices, the gardens are the place to be. There will be a coffee van available on the day and with many little private spots dotted around next to Lake Macdonald, bring a picnic and your dog too – but only on a leash! Visit: noosabotanicgardensfriends.com.

Noosa Botanic Gardens’ spring plant sale The Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens have been busy in their propagation shed and have a big store of indoor and outdoor plants in preparation for Spring. Now it is time to present their collection to buyers who want to beautify their homes or start their own garden. Spring has arrived and the colours and aromas are magical, so make sure you visit the big plant sale 7am-12noon on Saturday 25 September. The sale is at the Friends’ propagation shed on Lake Macdonald Dr, at the southern carpark which is on the Cooroy side of the road. The special Shade Garden will also be open. But wait – there’s more! The gardens will be alive with music and an art workshop on Sunday 3 October. Enjoy the sounds of 17-year-old singer-songwriter Jack Raymond, who recently won the ANBC Noosa Busking Championships at the Noosa Come Together Festival. Don’t miss this talented singer-

Eumundi Community Garden news There has been exciting progress at the Eumundi Community Garden (ECG) with recent working bees attracting large numbers of volunteers who have flattened the road base, created pathways and completed brick edging. ECG’s committee extend a heartfelt thank you to Mario from Mario’s Earthworks for creating and levelling the foundations, and to Tom and Josiah from Eumundi Landscaping and Construction who turned volunteers into bricklayers for the day. Great support has been provided by several committee groups including the CWA, Rotary, Eumundi Firies and AITC. This week will see the

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completion of raised garden beds which will be available for locals to hire for their own use. In the coming months ECG will be constructing ‘The Hub’ – an undercover space which will be used for community events, workshops, education/training and presentations. ECG aims to provide a learning space and ongoing support for locals to design, establish and grow their own food-producing gardens. This space will be for community use to encourage people to get involved in gardening activities, especially those involving edible produce. ECG can help improve family nutrition, facilitate environmental sustainability, promote local health and fitness, provide gardening education and help create employment and work experience opportunities.

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Arts and music

Local author’s Crucial Step Butter Factory Arts Centre The sixth annual Butter Factory Friends Exhibition Electica is a celebration of local talent with both paintings and sculptures on show. The awards for 2021 include a Portrait Prize of $1,000 from Bendigo Bank, with a range of other prizes for ceramics and People’s Choice. Sponsors include: Bendigo Bank, Cool Art, Yandina Framing, The Clay Shed, Create Art and Cooroy Future Group. The exhibition runs until 17 October.

Ian Laver recently launched his adventure novel Crucial Step which follows the journey of 22-yearold Australian Theo Perry to Malaysia in search of the truth about his father who disappeared after the Vietnam War. Ian, a long-term resident of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, has been president of the Sunshine Coast Literary Association and chair of the Coolum Wave Writers and is actively involved in writing groups on the Sunshine Coast. Winner of many writing awards, including two Henry Lawson Emerging Writer awards, Ian has two novels and two collections of short stories to his credit. Visit: www.ianlaver.net.

Concert at Kenilworth The Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra’s concert on Sunday 26 September will be at Kenilworth Hall, 7 Maleny Kenilworth Rd. Join the SCSO for a day in the country and hear melodic masterpieces from Khachaturian, Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky Korsakov, and the first movement of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E-minor featuring Sunshine Coast’s violin soloist Rhys Williams – a talented young violin virtuoso from the Qld Conservatorium of Music. Tickets: www.sunshinecoastsymphonyorchestra.com. 24

Director Liza Park has set this production in the 1950s with inspirational costumes by Margaret Courtney giving an interesting slant to the much-loved story. Higgins wagers with his friend Col Pickering (Jackson O’Sullivan) that he can transform a Cockney ‘guttersnipe’ into a high-class lady. Eliza, the daughter of a dustman, becomes his challenge.

Another Noosa Arts Theatre delight Pygmalion – the George Bernard Shaw play which inspired the musical My Fair Lady – comes to Noosa Arts Theatre next month. It will star husband and wife team Howard Tampling and Rachel Fentiman as Professor Higgins and Eliza Doolittle.

The cast also includes Sheila Oliver as Mrs Pearce, a role she played some 60 years ago in a school production. Returning after too long an absence is Rainee Skinner playing Mrs Higgins, with Yvie Somerville, Tom Middleton, Tara Long, Donald Grant and Frank Wilkie rounding off a wonderful cast. Pygmalion is bound to be another Noosa Arts sell-out, so early bookings are advisable. Performances are 7.30pm on 21-23 October with matinees 2pm on 16, 17, 23 and 24 October. Tickets $32 or $28 concession. A cut-price preview on 14 October is $23. Book online: www.noosaartstheatre.org,au or at the theatre box office, 163 Weyba Rd, Noosaville, phone 07 5449 9343.

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Environment Alternatives to single-use plastic

Did you know 1 September was the start of the ban on the sale and supply of some singleuse plastics in Qld? This means no more plastic straws at KFC, no more throw-away plastic plates from Coles and no more plastic spoons with your take-away. By now you will be familiar with the bamboo spoon you receive with a coffee and many are using a refillable water bottle instead of throwing away a plastic one after one use. So, what are some alternatives? Here are some ideas to help you reduce your reliance on single-use plastics.

REUSABLE MESH BAGS Take your produce mesh bags to the shops to avoid the plastic bags at the retailer.

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TRAVEL KIT When travelling we are most likely to use plastics and throw them away. Take a travelling kit which includes knife, fork, spoon, plate, coffee mug, chopsticks, steel straw, water bottle and container. If travelling with the family, equip the traditional picnic basket.

BANANA LEAF PLATES Many cultures use banana leaves to serve food as they are flat, nontoxic and compost. Grow your own plates and save on washing-up.

PAPER BALLOONS Instead of blow-up balloons, use paper honeycomb tissue balloons which fold open from flat, are reusable and easy to store. Both helium (foil coated) and natural or synthetic latex balloons, if released, cause litter and can harm animals. Visit: www.balloonsblow. org.

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LOW-PLASTIC FOOD WRAP It may seem that you just can’t do without the clingwrap, but you can at least reduce the amount of plastic you are using. Some brands of wrap claim to be 45% renewable sugarcane-based material. Better still, why not store food in glass containers with a lid...these last for years.

NON-PLASTIC STRAWS Straws from sugarcane or bamboo pulp are appearing in coffee shops. Or grab your own straw out of your bag – metal straw kits may come with a handy cleaner brush in a neat cardboard tube.

NON-PLASTIC PLATES, BOWLS AND CUPS Supermarkets have cups, bowls, plates and straws made from sugarcane, bamboo and paper. The plastic wrapping should be recycled with the ‘scrunch-able’ plastic you return to your supermarket for recycling.

Last week, Parliament passed landmark legislation to introduce voluntary assisted dying in Queensland. In the lead up to this debate, I surveyed the electorate and consulted widely before making a decision whether or not to support the legislation. It was not an easy decision to make, and for those interested, I’ve outlined the main reasons I was unable to support the legislation in its current form. An AMA survey of some 1,250 doctors revealed 98% believed they should be able to offer palliative care options before VAD yet Queenslanders will have access to VAD nine months before they can access palliative care. While the concept of VAD was generally supported in the survey I conducted, 100 per cent of respondents wanted improvements and better access to palliative care. As always, the details of the bill are what we as parliamentarians must ultimately vote on. It is as much as what is left out, as what’s left in. We do not vote on a motion; we must vote on whether the bill will operationally protect Queenslanders from harm and protect their human rights. I shared the Premier’s concerns around the ability for faith based institutions with a conscientious objection and I supported amendments moved by the member for Toowoomba South. These sensible amendments would have closed definitional gaps, required specialist medical involvement, prohibited coercion, secured conscientious objection and enhanced reporting measures, including annual reporting on palliative care spending. Queenslanders deserve the best legislation possible and these amendments would have improved safeguards and generally enhanced the bill. People should have a right to choose. Currently, particularly in areas outside Brisbane like my electorate, there is no legitimate choice as palliative care is often not an easily accessible option. I don’t believe that this is the best possible legislation available and therefore, I could not support it.

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Out and about

Classic cars, caffeine, cruising & conversation Definitely not a club just for petrol heads, Noosa Beach Classic Car Club continues to grow its membership. The club embraces frequent social outings to local and Hinterland destinations that are conducive to relaxing with like-minded enthusiasts.

Noosa Country Show Enjoying beautiful weather the crowds poured into a jammed-packed weekend of activities at the Pomona Showgrounds for the annual Noosa Country Show. A full program included equestrian events, cooking and quilting sections, beautiful flowers, prize-worthy cows and wood chopping. Entertainment was a monster truck and night rodeo, reptiles and dinosaurs, and the perennial favourite of side-show-alley stalls and rides.

Gathering at the club shed for a caffeine fix and conversation prior to a drive is a great casual setting to catch-up with fellow members. Once on the road, enjoy a well-planned drive through our scenic Noosa Hinterland via back lanes to hidden gems such as a country pub, or off-thebeaten-track café/restaurant. Most recently the club visited Black Ant Gourmet at Kin Kin General Store – a lovely country drive. Motor museum visits, auto workshop tours, there is something for everyone and membership is open to owners of cars that are ‘treasured’ – a true definition of ‘classic’! Visit: www.noosacarclub. com.au.

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Spotlight on Sala Thai

Located at the top end of town at 102 Memorial Dr Sala Thai offers meals of excellent quality and owner Jang Etheridge says the key to their success is simple – providing consistent food that tastes great every single time and uses local ingredients wherever possible. At Sala Thai they pride themselves on serving you a delicious Thai meal, inviting you to complement this with drinks from their awesome wine list especially chosen to match the menu. Then it’s time to sit back and relax on the deck and enjoy the Eumundi town and park view. The restaurant can seat up to 100 people in the

various rooms – on the deck, in the meeting room and inside. Jang and her husband John commenced business in 2009 with one staff member and they now have 10-12 employees. You will be warmly welcomed by the very attentive staff. Takeaway and a limited home delivery menu are available on request. To see the current menu or book a table visit: www.salathaieumundi.com or www.facebook/salathaieumundi. Phone: 07 5442 8806.

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