Eumundi Voice Issue 36 - 20 January 2022 by EumundiVoice

Eumundi Rotar y shar ing the voices of Eumundi and sur round s Issue 36, Thursday 20 January 2022

Humdrum Espresso says thank you! Courtesy Len Bevitt

Courtesy Rhonda Piggott

Courtesy Len Bevitt

“Thank you for your support and we will be back in some capacity as soon as we can after this devastating fire. We are still confirming details on how we can operate in the short term.” Humdrum Espresso is known for its conviviality that sees the early-risers and their dogs, the fitness groups, the mums and kids, the retirees and the business people meet up for a great coffee and a chat in the heart of Eumundi. Last year’s renovation saw the retention of the heritage front facade, a new open-air pergola

and dedicated parking places of which the coowners – Steve Arthy, Marinus Jansen and Kelly Edington – were incredibly proud. The fire at Humdrum Espresso in the early hours of Wednesday 12 January is devastating and a loss to our local community. While calls to 000 from early market stallholders and the Hideaway Bakery meant help was soon on its way, four fire crews were not enough to stop the ferocious blaze which was contained before spreading to surrounding properties.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR WELCOMING IN 2022 WITH WYTHES

As the sun rises on 2022, we take a moment to reflect on what inspires and drives the team at Wythes. We took a moment with our dynamic sales team to find out what they are looking forward to in 2022:

“Supporting our team to continue their exceptional service to our clients” - Sirah Robb

“Seeing families come back together” - Alisa Wythes

“New collaborations, new friendships and new connections“ - Lian Scott

“Building relationships with our community” - Caroline Johnston

“Continuing our exceptional service to our clients” - Warren Berry

“Finding beautiful homes for our buyers” - Shane Stanbury

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Lobster Heads by artist Lisa Jones

HOLA Eumundi The Bungalow Eumundi Welcome to owners Jonathan and Claire Powell who opened The Bungalow Eumundi restaurant at 69 Memorial Dr in December after moving from Sydney. The couple’s fresh menu and Spanish-themed décor make it a great spot for lunch to rest weary ‘market feet’, or a night out. A Doonan local commented, “Warm neutral tones with a coastal chic vibe, The Bungalow Eumundi has undergone a transformation and emerged as a beautiful, sophisticated butterfly. The menu is unpretentious and ensures everyone is catered for – from meat lovers to vegans.” Dine in or collect your takeaway order kerbside. Phone 0424 125 387 for reservations or visit: opentable.com.au.

Visitors or family coming to Eumundi and not enough room? Newly opened in central Eumundi is The Imperial Hotel’s HOLA (House of Local Art) which offers unique boutique accommodation of 15 rooms that are similar, but no two are exactly the same. This special effect is created by the original art throughout – paintings, ceramics, sculptures, installations, locally handcrafted basins in the bathrooms and hand-thrown diffusers. Visit: www.holaeumundi. com.au for information and the Artist Gallery about artists featured at HOLA.

Cultivate & Co closed The Spirit is coming back In good news for lovers of fine Asian dining, rebuilding of the Spirit House at Yandina is progressing well. Look out for an announcement in March when they re-open for business. Phone: 07 5446 8977.

Sadly, the popular and delicious Cultivate & Co on Memorial Dr closed its doors on Saturday 8 January. “Cultivate” as it was known by regulars opened in March 2021 and quickly established itself as a Eumundi favourite. The amazing plantbased food and beautiful smiles will be missed by all. We hope to see the team (Ruby, Geordie, Billie and Asia) back in one form or another in the not-too-distant future. 3

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Dreamtime Healing using Holographic Kinetics Ela Krafft and Jacqui Lenard are excited to have opened their new business Dreamtime Healing using Holographic Kinetics in Eumundi. Ela explained that Holographic Kinetics is the science behind the LORE of the Universe and by accessing the cause of the effect of the issue one can heal the past, in the present for the future. Ela and Jacqui acknowledge their teacher Steve Richards who taught them his Advanced Aboriginal Healing Modality. Holographic Kineticscan help adults, children, and animals clear: self-harm, depression, pain, anger, anxiety, abuse, dependencies, traumas, interdimensional interference, and much more. The business is located at the top of the driveway next to The Bungalow restaurant on Memorial Dr. Open on market days (Wednesday and Saturday) or by appointment. Contact Ela on 0473 836 342, Jacqui on 0447 804 228 or come by, have a chat and a look at the beautiful

Lucio’s Marina restaurant After 38 years Lucio and Sally Galletto closed their landmark Paddington, Sydney restaurant Lucio’s in early 2021. Lucio’s was a very popular restaurant for its great food, the display of artworks donated by well-known artists including Sidney Nolan, John Olsen and Salvatore Zofrea, and celebrity sightings. Sydney’s loss is now Noosa’s gain! Lucio’s son Matteo, wife Dieuwke and sister Michela have moved to the Sunshine Coast and opened Lucio’s at Noosa Marina Tewantin. The restaurant is built on family traditions but is a modern seafood trattoria with a 50-seat, all-day aperitivo bar serving cocktails and snacks. For information and bookings visit: Visit Lucio’s Marina: www. luciosmarina.com. Greg Ison

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What’s on?

Sunshine Blues Band

Festive Harvest Swap

Park Sounds Don’t miss this free music event brought to you by The Imperial Hotel at Dick Caplick Park, Eumundi 2pm-5pm on Sunday 30 January. Bring a rug or chairs and relax with family and friends for a great afternoon of music featuring Staple, Joe Man Murphy, Those Folk and Sunshine Blues Band.

What a great way to end the year for Harvest Swap Eumundi members with the usual Swap followed by a secret Santa present opening and a fabulous shared lunch of homemade treats. Congratulations to the two lucky door prize winners who each went home with a lovely ceramic pot donated by Eumundi Style. Some members had asked for plants and produce on the group’s Facebook page. Others offered to bring specific things along which made for lively discussion both online and at the Swap. Plants and produce shared included betel leaves, basil, Vietnamese mint, macadamia nuts, brahmi, spearmint, sweet potato, sheep’s sorrel, duck and chicken eggs.

Cooroy Pop Up Art Gallery Visit the Pop Up Gallery at 32 Maple St Cooroy to see works by Stephen Mills, Jennie Smith, Jeannie Williamson and Jan Murphy on display Wednesday to Sunday throughout January. The gallery will close at the end of January.

The first Swap for 2022 will be on Thursday 27 January at 79 Memorial Dr up the laneway at Eumundi Pavilion Market. Set-up from 10am and the Swap starts at 10.15am. Follow Eumundi Harvest Swap Facebook group for more details. Wendy Birrell, Harvest Swap Eumundi volunteer organiser

Viva La Vintage Market For a treasure trove of desirable vintage gear and wares head to the Viva La Vintage Market at The Imperial Hotel’s Brewery room 9am-1pm on Sunday 30 January. 6

Music at the Original Eumundi Markets

Jacqueline Rutland with her treasures at Fandango Emporium

Love your live music but not sure what is playing 9am-1.30pm on Saturdays at the Original Eumundi Markets? On 22 January it is Joe Man Murphy and Music of Manoa. On 29 January it is Ollie Murk and Flavio Correa. Visit: www.eumundimarkets.com.au/whats-on/ to find out more and sign up for the latest news, entertainment and events.

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Community Up and away! PTSD Dogs Australia and Sunshine Coast Ballooning are offering a chance to win a balloon ride for two with brekky, champers and transfers. To go into the draw visit PTSD Dogs Australia Facebook page and follow the link to sign-up to their newsletter. Entries close 12pm Friday 11 February.

Permaculture Join Permaculture Noosa at Cooroy Memorial Hall from 6pm 1 February to hear Morag Gamble share her ideas about how “permaculture is an essential skill and way of thinking in this decisive decade for humanity, as we are faced with multiple crises including climate change, ecological disruption and food security”. Bring a plate or coin donation for a shared supper. Free for members, $5 non-members. Visit: www. permaculturenoosa.com.au.

A testing time Bringing a little lighthearted relief to a stressful time and putting a smile on customers’ faces, staff at Eumundi Pharmacy installed a walking billboard saying they were very sorry they had run out of Rapid Antigen Tests.

Snake helper A big thank you to the lady in the red car who stopped to assist a beautiful three-metre python across the Eumundi-Noosa Rd early on Sunday morning 9 January. She had to work hard to make cars aware. Restores our faith in the goodness of people! 8

Cooroy RSL Community Support Cooroy RSL was a sea of happy faces last month when General Manager Helen Hollingworth announced the board had decided to double community support and provide $20,000 in sponsorship for 13 local community projects. “Due to the fantastic support of our members and guests during difficult times over the last 12 months, we have been able to make these donations to some of the fantastic organisations doing such great work in our community,” said Helen. Representatives from the organisations gathered to celebrate and receive their cheques which will enable them to do some fantastic projects over the coming months. The recipients included: $500 for Eumundi Museum to renovate honour boards | $1600 for Pomona & District Chamber of Commerce to host a Christmas networking night and a workshop on the Noosa Trails | $2000 for Little Leaf Kindergarten for outdoor play equipment | $2000 to Katie Rose Cottage Hospice for nursing care costs | $2000 for Permaculture Noosa for the Pavilion building | $1700 for Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled for training | $650 to The Sing Thing for program costs for participants with neurological conditions | $650 for Euphoria Family Day Care for marketing and education | $2000 for Smart Pups Assistance Dogs to purchase a labradoodle puppy | $2000 for Cooroy Scout Group for building works at the den | $2000 to Cooroy Landscape Supplies on behalf of the Jarrah St area towards new CCTV cameras | $1400 for the Cooroy Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group | $1500 for Cooroy Memorial Hall to purchase laptops for each organisation.

Community

To celebrate the milestone centenary of the QCWA there are five new bursaries of $2500 for students in nutrition, agriculture, education, physical education and apprenticeships. The Eumundi Branch’s Qld Youth Orchestra Bursary is for studying music at the Qld Conservatorium of Music with two bursaries available of $600 each. Visit: www.qcwa.org.au/ student-bursaries.

QCWA to award over $30,000 in bursaries to Qld students Applications close 31 January for Qld secondary and tertiary students to apply for a range of Qld Country Women’s Association (QCWA) bursary offerings.

Artist Colin Nation

Yandina Historic House art

There are 22 bursaries on offer, each valued from $500-$2500, which cover different ages and areas of study and provide financial assistance to students. Many self-funded tertiary students must juggle the need to work with doing academic study, assignments, tutorials and exams.

January’s featured artist at the Yandina Historic House Gallery is Colin Nation. Colin is a local Yandina landscape artist and surfer who loves to paint beautiful local scenes on the Sunshine Coast – but he often has to decide whether to surf it or paint it! You may see Colin around as he does painting ‘en plein air’ (in the open air) either by himself or with a group of his painting mates.

QCWA State President Sheila Campbell said, “Education is a cornerstone of the QCWA so we offer bursaries every year to assist Qld students with the cost of their studies. For some, a QCWA bursary could mean the career-defining difference between continuing their studies or not.”

Colin also does studio work, especially for larger paintings. If you have a local scene in mind for your own painting collection or want to decorate an area at home, call into the gallery at 3 Pioneer Rd, Yandina and have a look at his work. The gallery is open 9.30am-2.30pm Monday to Saturday and offers Devonshire Tea.

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Rail trail walks Happy New Year from all the staff at Eumundi Police Station. Eumundi Police have been working through the Christmas and New Year’s Eve period. With the holidays still continuing we would like to remind everyone in the community about road safety.

Dularcha National Park National Parks Qld has many great short and long walks and one with an historic twist is the Dularcha National Park Rail Trail. Last year 15 intrepid walkers enjoyed the walk which was organised by Eumundi Rotary. It is an easy 3.2km with some slight ascents and descents and some rocky sections. The first kilometre or so runs parallel to the active railway line. Start at the carpark on the corner of Beech Rd and Cunningham Ave, Landsborough and from there the trail runs north to a carpark near the corner of Dorson Dr and South Paget St, Mooloola. Either walk back or arrange a pickup. Dogs are not permitted, there is no toilet on the trail and a torch may be useful for the 100m tunnel. Visit: www.bit.ly/34Q6H2J. If getting fit is part of your New Year’s resolutions there are more rail trails in Qld. Visit: www. railtrails.org.au.

Police responded to six reported traffic accidents within the division during December with four of these requiring drivers and passengers to be transported to hospital. So it would be remiss of me not to mention the fatal five elements – speed, distraction, drink diving, driving tired and seatbelts. Most of these accidents involved one of these elements. The rainy weather looks set to continue so we remind everyone to slow down in the wet conditions. If there is water over the road “forget it” and turn around. Check the RACQ website for alternate routes and road updates. Visit: www. roadconditions.racq.com.au. With the ever-evolving Covid conditions police would like to thank the local community and businesses for continuing in their efforts with masks, QR check ins, vaccination checks and compliance. Acting Officer in charge of Eumundi Police Station, Acting Sergeant Gary McNeil. Mcneil.garyg@police.qld.gov.au, 131444 – Policelink.

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Flood appeal We recover best when we work together and get help to where it is needed quickly. Cyclone Seth was kind enough to die down to a tropical depression before making landfall on the Sunshine Coast on 7 January. However, it did bring torrential rains to the coast particularly the Gympie and Maryborough region. The huge rain volume resulted in severe flooding. SES volunteers were kept busy with swift water rescues, tree removal and ultimately land searches. Crews from all over the Sunshine Coast converged on Goomeri to search for the missing 14-year-old girl. They managed to save

Mary River, Queens Park, Maryborough eight people from a flooded island in the Mary River with their swift water rescue crews. Smaller jobs from sandbagging to tarping were also tackled to relieve people from the non-stop rain. The Rotary Club of Noosa Heads is raising funds to give some relief to those left homeless. All funds raised are used exclusively for the benefit of those in need. There are no fees or charges deducted by any club. Rotary Club (Daybreak) of Maryborough have set themselves the task of distributing these funds. Please donate to Rotary Club of Noosa Heads BSB 633 000 ACC 135 570 869 and reference your donation with ‘Flood Appeal’. Tex Pipke, President Rotary Club of Eumundi Inc.

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Your New Year’s resolutions

The new year always brings a host of resolutions, so we asked Eumundi Voice readers for their personal promises. Ask yourself how close each idea is to your own annual pledge. ‘Not for me’ or ‘Yes, that’s me for sure’. Get fit and help the community by delivering Eumundi Voice to rural post boxes… Bill I might have to cop-out on the NYE reso’s as I have never made any. In fact I have been deliberate in avoiding all that NYE celebration stuff. Hey, one day is the same as every other day. Life is continuous, it doesn’t come in calendar sections. So my experience of NYE reso’s is basically nil… Mark To continue to believe in myself and what I believe to be right… George I make one or two every year and usually manage to stick to them as they involve helping a charity or fundraising concern. The only time I haven’t kept to it beyond a few weeks is when it involves me losing weight. This year my resolution will be to make at least one person laugh each day. I hope that will be an easy one to keep… Helen The usual. Some things more and some things less. Lose weight, eat more vegetables, do an hour of exercise a day… but also at least one glass of red wine per day is good for you on the Mediterranean Diet. Surely chocolate is good as well!?… Mary

Although I don’t normally make New Year’s resolutions here are some things I will endeavour to think about: practice mindfulness, go a whole day without checking my email, turn my phone off at night, read a book a month, go someplace I’ve never been, exercise more, particularly yoga, take up some form of art… Beatrice Embrace acceptance. You can’t alter anything except for now and in the future. So let it go… Suzie To become a DIY whizz with help from the Coolum Women’s Shed. I’ve always wanted to know more about what tool to use for what job. The Women’s Shed is building a tool shed with guidance on “how to...”. It’s my chance to learn new skills and make new friends… Sarah

Volunteers

Volunteers get your boots on It may seem like a long way off but if you are considering getting involved in the very popular Great Noosa Trail Walk (GNTW), think about volunteering for the event and getting those legs ready for 1-3 October 2022!

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The 2021 event brought locals and over 100

visitors from Brisbane to the Hinterland for the long weekend and the 100+ volunteers were critical to its success. Volunteers of the Cooroy Future Group have the enormous task of organising the event and Chairman of the GNTW organising committee Jim Ennis said, “We welcome all volunteers before or during the three days. It is a fantastic time to participate in a community-based event, form friendships and get out into our beautiful Hinterland.” The GNTW is three days and 56km on foot through the country towns of Cooroy, Pomona, Cooran and Kin Kin on trails through farmland and natural forest. New for 2022 is an option to walk just the first day’s trail from Cooroy to Kin Kin. What are some volunteer roles? Helpers are needed in the months leading up to the event to manage 200 registrations, liaise with partner organisations and answer questions. Registration day volunteers are key at the registration desks at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre.

The Rotary Club of Eumundi transfers all camping gear courtesy of Katie Rose Cottage Hospice’s large lorry. Volunteers are welcome on any of the three days. The day one Pop-up-Stop morning tea run by Pomona and Cooroy Lions Club volunteers at the top of Simpsons Rd on the Wahpunga Range is a lifesaver. The most recognisable volunteers are the trail guides – sporting red bandanas – who have walked the trail numerous times as practice runs. Long-term volunteers Bruce Lloyd and Janet Mitchell said, “We’ve been involved since the start with Shaun Walsh and just love the camaraderie that has developed between the guides. They are a very special group of incredible people who have become an important part of our lives. We haven’t walked the trail for a couple of years but we’re still on the scene lending a hand however we can.” Find out more at: www.greatnoosatrailwalk. com/faqs and on Facebook.

WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR It’s certainly been a wet one. Buyer wise we’ve seen the number of enquires for Hinterland homes drop down but the genuine enquiry is still strong. We’ve met several buyers, charmed by the lure of their own land, but on arrival, daunted by the amount of land. The dream is sometimes different from reality. Enquiry for homes under $1.8 million is strong, from both interstate and local buyers. Currently on our very active database are 14 buyers looking over $2m, 7 with over $3m and 37 with between $1m and $1.9m. If you’re thinking of selling, we’d love the opportunity to talk to you about the various methods of selling.

Talk with family Even if you have registered, your family will be asked to confirm your wishes before donation can proceed. According to DonateLife, 9 out of 10 families agree to donation when their loved one is a registered donor. This drops to 4 in 10 if the person did not register and the family is unsure whether they were willing to be a donor. How will they match my donated organs to a recipient? OrganMatch manages the national waitlist for all organs, determines the most appropriate immunological match for transplant patients and is managed by the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.

Register to donate life Why not think about registering to become a donor this year? The DonateLife Qld website explains how to be a donor and the need for donations. Around 1650 people are currently waitlisted for a transplant and a further 12,000 are on dialysis and may benefit from a kidney transplant. What is an organ donor? Almost everyone can donate organs and tissue. Organs that can be transplanted include heart, lung, liver, kidney and pancreas. You shouldn’t assume you are too young, too old, or not healthy enough to become a donor. What is a tissue donor? Tissues that can be transplanted include heart valves and other heart tissue, blood veins, bone, veins, tendons, ligaments, skin and part of the eye. Register The Australian Organ Donor Register (AODR) is a national register for people to record their decision. To register you can use the online form on the DonateLife website, use your existing myGov account, or register and update your details via the ExpressPlus Medicare mobile app. To post a new registration, change or remove a donation decision, download and use the form from Services Australia (formerly the Dept of Human Services). 18

What is a living donor? A living donor is someone who donates a kidney or partial liver to another person who has endstage kidney disease or liver failure. Living donors can be a blood relative of the person, someone who is not related by blood but knows the person (like a partner or friend), or an altruistic donor (someone who anonymously donates a kidney to a person on the transplant waitlist). Become a volunteer Volunteer teams take part in activities and events all over the state including information displays, community talks and media opportunities. Team members are often transplant recipients, donors, or community members. To get involved email: alana.cresswell@health.qld.gov.au. Further information Contact DonateLife Qld on 07 3176 2350 or visit: www.bit.ly/3GDjQKs. Email general enquiries to donatelife@health.qld.gov.au. Ruth Hickey

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dancing with sequences ranging from sun salutation to Irish tap dance. This is followed by standing stretches and slow circle dances or salsa. A variety of music styles offers something for everyone and the pace is determined by the group.

Chair dancing

Dance your way to health and confidence With the start of a new year you may be thinking about improving your health and doing more exercise but what if you have mobility issues – such as knee/hip replacement, arthritis, a chronic condition – or are feeling the effects of the ageing process? A specific program is needed which takes these factors into account. Dance for Joy classes cater specifically for people with mobility issues and offer a program approved by doctors as well as occupational and physiotherapists. Classes begin with chair

Dancers experience increased mobility and improved coordination and feel more confident. Good exercise, good music and good company – what’s not to like? It is a friendly group and newcomers are welcome. No partner and no experience required. Dance for Joy classes resume on 27 January at the Freemason Hall North St, Yandina every Thursday morning. For details phone Philippa on 0417 780 016. Philippa Johnson, Dance for Joy Convenor

Get fit in 2022 It is common to start the year with aspirations and goals about fitness and health make up over 90% of New Year’s resolutions. Improving your health and fitness is a great goal but it is best not to go jumping in without doing

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rest days to allow your body to heal and recoup. Nothing stops those resolutions quicker than an injury. If you would like tailored tips to reach your goals or have any health concerns seek the help of your doctor, physiotherapist or exercise physiologist prior to starting any new exercise regime. Helen Swift, Physiotherapist Noosa Sports & Spinal a little research and taking a gradual and safe approach. You have all year to reach those goals! While goals are a very individualised thing, there are some general hints to help you achieve. If your goal is very broad, for example to “start exercising”, you are more likely to keep at it if you do something you enjoy and make it a social event with others (which has the added benefit of keeping you accountable). Also, if it is done frequently and guided by a professional it is more likely to become a good habit. If your goal is more specific, for example to “run 10 km”, you should take a steady and safe approach. Start small and slow, progress gradually and add

Out and about

North Arm sunset Babette Urban sent in this image, taken on her mobile phone, of a peaceful sunset over a North Arm dam with the comment, “Just another little glimpse of our beautiful Sunshine Coast”.

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Wayne and Cath circumnavigated picturesque South Georgia Island which is a haven for a wide range of animals including seven species of seal and 10 species of penguin – as well as countless birds such as the giant wandering albatross.

Two long-term local residents share their adventures in the extremes of the Antarctic and Arctic in this two-part story. Eumundi residents Wayne and Cath Robinson (35) share a passion for adventure travel and have visited 137 countries in the process. Their expedition to Antarctica followed, in reverse, the epic journey of Sir Ernest Shackleton after his timber ship Endurance became trapped in sea ice in the Weddel Sea off the north coast of the continent and, ultimately, was crushed and

Twenty-two of Shackleton’s crew survived on limpets, seal and penguin meat for more than four months stranded on a windblown, rocky beach on the isolated Elephant Island while rescue plans were put in place. Shackleton and five of his fittest transformed the sturdiest of Endurance’s lifeboats and successfully battled their way to distant South Georgia Island. For the full story visit: www.sea.museum/2015/03/30/ shackleton.

The Robinson expedition vessel – a far cry from Shackleton’s – was the 6500 ton, icestrengthened Hanseatic, a comfortable German luxury liner. Aboard her they visited the world’s southernmost community at Port Lockroy, Antarctica, 64.5 degrees south and just 1.8 degrees north of the Antarctic Circle.

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For two days and nights every endeavour was made to cut the ship free but the temperature continued to fall and the ice, which was broken, froze again and matters in the end were worse than before. The Endurance, Shackleton expedition, 14 February 1915. Photographer: Frank Hurley. Courtesy National Library of Australia, nla.pic-an23478569. Wayne explained some of the differences between the Antarctic and Arctic zones. “The most obvious is that Antarctica is a massive continent, twice the land mass of Australia and in winter up to three times our size when surrounded by sea ice. The Arctic, on the other hand, is a sea surrounded by bordering countries. In the next issue of Eumundi Voice these local travellers will outline highlights of their Arctic trip. 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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Arts

includes visiting a pantomime where fairy tales, fantasy, dance, songs, laughter, glorious costumes and audience participation combine live on stage just as they have for centuries. Traditional pantomime originated in the 16th century when Italian troupes brought Commedia dell’Arte to England. They had to mime the stories so the English could understand. Stock characters, like the lovers Harlequin and Columbine, faced many trials especially from the villain Pantalone before love conquered all.

History of Pantomimes For 50+ years, Noosa Arts Theatre’s pantos have been sell-out successes with this year’s production, The Emperor’s New Clothes, running until 23 January already well booked. For millions of children Christmas excitement

In the 17th century European courts staged extravagant ‘masques’ and used legends and folktales with nobility dressing up and overacting lavishly with a lot of sexual licence. Women played men to show off shapely legs otherwise hidden beneath voluminous skirts. Noblemen dressed in outrageous wigs and petticoats as hideous harridans. The Victorians loved their music halls with cheeky songs and comedy often mocking local dignitaries or political figures. At Christmas they combined this with melodrama creating family-

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friendly entertainment. Tales such as Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Snow White were popular but when JM Barrie’s story of Peter Pan was adapted with songs and dance in 1904 at London’s Duke of York Theatre, it led to other books turning into pantos. From post-War Britain to today the panto has brightened the lives of children. Famous film and television actors would sign up for ‘the panto season’ to appear ‘live’ before adoring fans. Producers feared bad luck unless certain traditions were upheld. The Principal Boy (Jack, Aladdin, Prince Charming) must be played by a female and the ‘Dame’ (Widow Twanky, Ugly Stepmother) was always a man. The children in the Babes chorus often continued into adult acting careers. Increasing costs saw the tradition of scantily dressed high-kicking leggy ladies reduced to just an adult chorus. Mock fights and noisy chases using a hinged ‘slap-stick’ added to the fun. Eileen Walder

Photo courtesy of Tom Ayling

The Villagers: (from left) Lucia Bello Sykes, Nicholas Tathan, Saxon Mitchell, William Graham, Mackenzie Dragan, Matthew Bartley, Laura Jaede Larkin & Charlotte Van Wachen

The Emperor’s New Clothes Noosa Arts Theatre’s traditional favourite pantomime show was back with a blast in 2022 after last year’s Covid hiatus. Director Susan Dearnley’s ninth pantomime is based on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairytale The Emperor’s New Clothes, with a brilliant panto twist. Actors young and old love this genre as it is a huge amount of fun for the kids and adults can revert back to their childhood days. You might be lucky to attend one of the last performances until 23 January. Book online at www.noosaartstheatre. org.au or phone 07 5449 9343.

On this day

from NSW on 6 June 1859. WA celebrated on 1 June and South Australia on 28 December. The first national Australia Day was established in 1915 in response to Australia’s involvement in WW1 to promote patriotism and raise funds for wounded soldiers. The date chosen was 30 July. In 1916 it was 28 July and in 1917 it was 27 July.

State banquet for 100th anniversary

The many dates of Australia Day Australia Day marks the day the First Fleet landed at Sydney Cove on 26 January 1788. Many Indigenous Australians mourn the day as one of invasion and call for the date to be changed. Whatever date you think is most appropriate it is worth noting Australia Day has not always been celebrated on 26 January. Until the centenary of the British landing in 1888, 26 January was mostly a NSW affair and was called Anniversary Day. Each colony celebrated its own founding. Queensland Day marked that colony’s separation

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It wasn’t until 1935 that states and territories agreed to celebrate 26 January as the national day, although it was still known by some as Anniversary or Foundation Day. In 1946 the Commonwealth, states and territories agreed to unify their celebrations and celebrate 26 January as Australia Day. It was declared a national public holiday in 1994. Rhonda Piggott

Australia day protest 26 Jan 2007 Brisbane (Image David Jackmanson)

Environment

Damien admiring trees in Eumundi Conservation Park

Quiet achiever protecting local forest Sometimes you don’t need to make a noise to create impact. When Eumundi resident Damien Jones became aware of the significant problem invasive weed species such as lantana and camphor laurel trees were posing to our treasured local forest he decided to do something about it. He organised a small group of friends and for ten years they have been quietly and without fanfare venturing into the Eumundi Conservation Park on a mission to tackle this problem.

Damien says this Sunday afternoon ritual is also a time to be present in nature and it really isn’t a chore. “Lantana has a shallow root system so is easy to pull up providing you leave the roots upturned and well clear of access to soil they won’t re-grow. “Camphor laurel trees are more difficult to get on top of because of their tap root and the sheer number of seeds coming from camphor laurel trees in town and on properties that surround the conservation park. The birds nest in the trees in the park and spread the seeds around the forest. These produce significant clusters that at times seem unsurmountable.” Damien believes that if everyone in the community did their part – starting with their own back yard – they could help in protecting native forests for future generations. He understands residents may be concerned about removing established trees and can show how this can be undertaken without disturbing the surrounding environment. To find out more contact Damien on 0429 028 831. Amy Clarke

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Motoring

Huracan and that there are now hatchbacks from Mercedes, Audi and even Ford that have more power than the Espada. For 0-100km/h the time was 7.1 seconds, the same as my Mazda 3! On the other hand, none of those hatches are anywhere as beautiful as the Espada. From 1994 to 1998, Lamborghini was half owned by Tommy Suharto, son of the President of Indonesia and owner of the Ford Indonesia rally team, of which I had been a member – but that’s a different story.

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My favourite cars My first ‘favourite car’ was actually the Le Mans rivalry of the Porsche 917 and the Ford GT40. I really admired the fact that a major car company could produce a car like the GT40 but loved the design of the 917. Much lower down the scale was my early love of Minis and their bigger brother, the Austin 1100/1300 with me owning four and rallying in lots. The ultimate Mini for me was a friend’s 1340cc Cooper S (against the standard Cooper S’s 1275cc). We used the car in a number of rallies and Autotests – great fun.

A serious rally car with great styling was the Lancia Stratos which won 18 World Rally Championship (WRC) rallies and three championships. A decade later Ford produced the similar layout (but much more sophisticated) RS200 – not to be confused with the much more ordinary RS2000. The RS200 was to be Ford’s entry in the most powerful WRC – Group B – but unfortunately some serious spectator accidents led to Group B being scrapped before the car had much success. Another car in Group B was the MG Metro 6R4, surprising because the Rover/MG group had lost its presence in motorsport. Adrian Prince

I’ve always loved Lamborghinis but my favourite might be a surprise – the 1968 to 1978 Espada. This was a beautifully styled four-seater with a 3.9L V12 producing 242kW to 261kW, in the era of the also beautiful Miura. One of my neighbours in Kuwait had an Espada and I often parked my lesser Datsun 280ZX next to it. A couple of signs of the times are that the automatic version had just three speeds compared to seven in the current Lamborghini

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Flying-foxes keep native forests healthy Some trees, like Australian eucalypts, only flower at night and depend on flying-foxes for survival to pollinate their flowers and spread their seeds. Without flying-foxes, there would be no food and shelter for koalas, no pristine habitat for native birds, and no magnificent forests for us all to enjoy. Head to Council's website for tips on living with this incredibly important native species.

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Noosa Hinterland Tops Growth Top growth during the past 12 months Noosa Hinterland 35% Sydney 24% Brisbane 20% Noosa Heads 17% Melbourne 15% Sunshine Coast 12.9% Our top 4 predictions for 2022: 1. An easing of Covid restrictions will see a further influx of ‘lifestyle’ property purchases in the hinterland 2. The migration of one time ‘seachange’ advocates to ‘tree-change’ adoptees will intensify 3. Property values will continue to increase albeit at a slower rate 4. Auctions will become the preferred method of sale Data sourced from Corelogic and Pricefinder (median house growth) 12 months to Dec 2021 07 5447 7000

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