Eumundi Voice - Issue 71, 22 June 2023

Eumundi Rotary sharing the voices of Eumundi and surrounds

READY. SET. ACTION!

A slice of red carpet Hollywood magic is set to hit the Sunshine Coast with an evening of glamour at the Sunny Coast Showdown Showcase on 24 June in Maroochydore. The Showdown is an annual screen industry competition where successful applicants receive funding, support, mentoring and the opportunity to make their projects here and showcase them locally and internationally.

The success of this not-for-profit initiative is testimony to the talent and potential of the film

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industry on the Sunshine Coast. The Showcase will feature seven projects – three short films, a Powderfinger music video, two documentaries and a reality/home-style program produced and directed by Kin Kin local Anita Poteri called My Dream Hideout.

“We’re buzzing with excitement for the Sunny Coast Showdown awards night where the red carpet will make it feel like the Oscars! We already have the feeling of being winners, understanding that simply being part of this

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Director of Photography Wes Greene capturing a sunset moment with Skater Tia Pitman for Skate or Cry – Mount Tinbeerwah

event is an accomplishment in itself. No matter who takes home the prestigious golden award on the grand night the Sunshine Coast film industry has already emerged victorious. With its talented filmmakers and a supportive community success is assured. So grab your popcorn and prepare for a sunny revolution in the film industry,” said Anita.

“We can't wait to premiere our mini episode of My Dream Hideout! If this mini episode turns into a series watch this space as we'd love to surprise someone in Eumundi with their dream hideout. Exciting things are on the horizon!”

The event is the brainchild of Jon Coghill –a drummer for over 20 years with the band Powderfinger – who teamed-up with his former Nambour High School mate Dan Munday. Dan has delivered reality productions, most notably the global Survivor series for Mark Burnett in the US and around the world.

“Film and TV could be a major industry here on the coast in the next decade employing thousands of people in related services and providing much needed creative training and jobs for those looking to pursue careers in the arts,” said Dan.

“The Sunny Coast is home to an incredible range of amazing shooting locations and a surprisingly large number of industry professionals who would love to stay here and work rather than constantly travel domestically and internationally. There is also a massive increase in interest from students and associated industries that would crew and service film and television on the coast.”

The Showdown committee hopes that after their premiere the winners' films will move onto the festival circuit or out to the buyers’ market. For the committee the biggest win has been the relationships developed and momentum gained which they hope to use to attract more projects and ultimately build substantial studios in the area. Tickets: sunnycoastshowdown.com.au.

WHAT’S ON?

Night at the Original Eumundi Markets

Get along to the Night at the Original to be held at The Original Eumundi Markets from 4-8pm on Friday 30 June for a lively winter night market with Sunshine Coast folk rock band Nana’s Pie Band. There will be a delicious array of street food, crafts and even a lantern parade!

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Skate or Cry cast and crew – David Cook, Brian Warner, Jon Coghill, Jess Kainea Ka’onohi, Tia Pitman, Jakob Lydford and Wes Greene

WHAT’S ON?

running 10am-4pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2-30 July. Events include a panel discussion on what is Aboriginal art and a market stall on closing day. More than 20 local artists from a range of disciplines will participate in the program, some exhibiting for the first time. Sonder supports under-represented artists. Visit: sondergallery.com.

Hinterland Craft Beer Festival

It’s here at last! The Hinterland Craft Beer Festival will be held from 12pm-8pm on 22-24 June at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi. Nothing brings people together like craft beer and live music and both will be on offer with 10 local breweries participating and a great line-up of entertainment.

This is your chance to meet brewers from Heads of Noosa, Copperhead, Boiling Pot, Moffat Beach, Sunshine Brewery, Your Mates, Noosa Hinterland, Matso’s, Terella Brewing and of course Eumundi Brewery. Bud Rokesky will kickoff the music followed by Benny O and Kurilpa Reach. Free entry. Visit: imperialhoteleumundi. com.au.

The Butter Factory in Cooroy will host the exhibition Vessels, featuring ceramics made by First Nations youth and First Nations women from the Dhakkan/Mundagudda Vessels Workshop Project. The exhibition will open with a performance by Gubbi Gubbi traditional custodians and other First Nations songwriters and dancers. Visit: butterfactoryartscentre.com. au.

NAIDOC exhibitions

NAIDOC week from 2-9 July celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Among the many events to be held across Australia, two hinterland galleries are hosting exhibitions.

Sonder Gallery in Cooroy will host a month of events with an exhibition by Indigenous artists

The Rangebow Festival

The Rangebow Festival returns for its second year in the hinterland from 10-13 August with a theme of Dream. Love. Live. There will be something for everyone with Indigenous culture, film, theatre, cabaret, opera, food, nature, drag, live music and creative workshops.

Festival Director Wayne Parcell said they have listened to feedback from last year and curated an even stronger program with more than 30 events including some free or affordable. Events are held across Maleny, Montville, Flaxton and Mapleton.

Highlights include two world theatre premieres – IAGO by Douglass Hackett and Kennedy Fox’s new play In Situ – and the Brisbane Pride Choir. Return events include Forage Fire Feast and the Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra’s Sparkling Symphony. Visit: therangebowfestival.org.

Bud Rokesky

WHAT’S ON?

Graduation of PTSD assistance dogs

Concours d’Elegance

Noosa will host the Concours d’Elegance –modelled along the lines of the Concours in Pebble Beach California – for the first time from 14-16 July. The Concours involves a parade of 50 exceptional automobiles from Noosa Junction to Hastings Street on 15 July and more than 20 associated events over the weekend.

Sandra Button, chairperson of the Californian Concours since 2022, will attend this inaugural Australian event. Organisers expect a high level of interest from enthusiasts, collectors, judges and visitors. Participating cars are all from private collectors and not for sale. Visit: noosaconcours. com.au.

PTSD Dogs Australia will host a morning tea from 9.30am on 4 July at Cooroy RSL to celebrate the graduation of their assistance dogs. Tickets are $20 which includes morning tea, attendance at the ceremony and a donation to assist the charity. Bookings: bit.ly/ptsdgrad.

Young Entrepreneurs Market

The Yandina School of Arts Hall will be the setting for the Young Entrepreneurs Market run by teens and tweens from 9-11.45am on 27 June. There will be food, craft, live music, jewellery and organic and free-range produce. Also on offer will be barista coffee, smoothies, lunch treats and cakes prepared and baked by budding chefs and bakers.

Old MacDonald Farm

Pomona school holiday program

Pomona Community House will run a winter school holiday program on 29 and 30 June and 4 and 7 July for children from Prep to Grade 6. All sessions will be held at the Lawson Shed Pomona and cost $25 per day.

On 29 June learn how to make a documentary.

On 30 June MindSET-do, a program developed by UniSC, will teach fun things involving coding. On 4 July make a terrarium and kokedama and on 7 July be taken into the world of collages, zines and badges. Bookings essential: pomonacommunityhouse.com.au.

The Ginger Factory at Yandina is the place to take the kids during the school holidays as it transforms into Old MacDonald Farm. In week one from 2630 June meet adorable animals at the free petting zoo. In week two from 3-7 July saddle-up for unicorn rides around the park gardens. Visit: gingerfactory.com.au.

Kenilworth Markets turns 2!

Kenilworth Markets is turning two years old on 1 July! There will be fun for all the family so bring Grandma, Aunty Ethel, the kids, the cousins three times removed and definitely your dog from 8am-1.30pm at Kenilworth Town Park.

There will giant games like Lego and ConnectFour, tug-of-war games and side-splitting fun belly bumpers. Follow Kenilworth Markets on Facebook or Instagram.

Christmas Extravaganza sponsorships

There are still sponsorship opportunities available for this year's Christmas Extravaganza on 3 December. Sponsorships start from $550 providing exposure to your business and are a great way to give back to the community and customers.

In-kind sponsorship through raffle prizes are also appreciated. Put 3 December in your diary and if you are interested in joining the fantastic sponsors email: danielle@fireflysolutions.com.au for a sponsorship pack.

Volunteer week recognition

As part of National Volunteer Week the Rotary Club of Noosa and Legacy Queensland representative Stan Quin presented a certificate of appreciation to Experience Eumundi Operations Manager Kerrie Bryant-Adams and Assistant Carpark Manager Keith (Rosie) Rose for their ongoing support and assistance to the club.

Stan no longer volunteers at the carpark –but still comes along to keep his wife Leonie company while she does her regular monthly shift – and interacts with the volunteers. Some 70 volunteers from various clubs, charities and not-for-profits make up the monthly roster. “It was an honour and a privilege to be able to work with so many wonderful, committed volunteers

who fundraise for their projects through regular carpark shifts,” said Kerrie.

The model has worked well for the past 14 years with many groups on the roster since day one. Some groups fundraise for a specific purpose and come until they have achieved their goal while others take a regular shift once a month. If you would like to get involved with fundraising via a regular shift or two contact Kerrie on 0402 215 560 or email: carparking@eumundicco.com.au.

Eumundi gem off to Emerald

Many of you will recognise Eileen Walder as a prolific writer for Eumundi Voice. Her nostalgic pieces are enjoyed by many readers and help inform and connect our community. She also has a lot of other talents including acting and public speaking.

Recently Eileen attended the QCWA Regional Conference to represent our Eumundi branch in the public speaking competition, one of several competitions that showcase the variety of activities offered by the CWA. Congratulations to Eileen for winning both the prepared speech interpretive reading categories. She also won second place with her own poem called Cannibal Chooks!

Adopt a greyhound

Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) is currently providing free food to anyone who adopts a greyhound this month. With their tendency to lie around like lazy lounge lizards, greyhounds are the perfect partners for those who have left the workforce. Every greyhound in the GAP program is health checked and behaviourally assessed, de-sexed, wormed and vaccinated. Visit: gapqld.com.au.

L-R Kerrie Bryant-Adams, Stan Quin and Keith (Rosie) Rose

Janet Millington, QCWA Eumundi

Eileen (far left) with the winners of the Division Level public speaking competition

Improving safety on Eumundi Noosa Rd

Around 40 locals attended a community meeting on 2 June where concerns were raised about speeding, overdue road maintenance and a lack of investment in infrastructure upgrades to Eumundi Noosa Rd which they say

for westbound traffic into Tallgum Ave is welcome and hopefully just the start of more improvements to come,” said Mr Purdie.

“In recent years we’ve seen a number of fatalities and accidents on this busy arterial road which is buckling under the significant increase in the volume of traffic. For years I’ve been asking Dept of Transport and Main Roads to upgrade the road which is accessed by thousands of vehicles daily, supporting the local populations of Eumundi, Verrierdale and Doonan and providing one of the two main routes into Noosa.

“In 2019 I secured $200k for a planning study that identified a number of safety upgrades but no funding was allocated to implement them. Now, four years later, the volume of traffic has increased and combined with the surrounding residential growth and development the road is simply no longer fit for purpose.”

Mr Purdie said following the meeting he has written to the Minister calling for a speed reduction through the main Doonan trading precinct stretching from the existing 60km zone near the United service station through to Duke Rd.

Dan & local resident and real estate agent, Caroline Johnston

#1 AGENCY OF THE YEAR 2023*

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Kin Kin Pink Stumps Day

The annual Pink Stumps Day in Kin Kin on 4 June raised $5,273 for breast cancer and there was a sea of pink both on and off the field. It was a close match with the Kin Kin community team narrowly defeating the Noosa Council team 105 to 101. A fantastic effort all round!

Katie Rose Forget-me-not Gala

The Katie Rose Cottage Hospice Forget-menot Gala was held on 10 June with more than $40,000 raised for their new outreach service and fit-out for the hospice extension.

GourMay Mary Valley Festival

The GourMay Mary Valley Festival was a huge success with a month of varied events showcasing the region's produce and producers. Most events sold out and Festival Coordinator Malcolm Oakley said while locals attended in strong numbers so too did visitors from Brisbane and across the Sunshine Coast.

The festival concluded on 3 June with a Gala Dinner featuring a dish created by Nathan Cox from Wild Vine Cafe, Imbil at the GourMay Kitchen competition. Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce President Janelle Parker said it is now time for reflection but there is no doubt the Chamber will organise another festival in 2024. To offer suggestions or ideas or become involved visit: maryvalleycountry.au/gourmay-2023.

L-R Ashlee Collins, Jess Coolican (Bask restaurant), Emma Sutton, Emma Branster, Liailani Marks, Jodie Weldon, Wanya Wilschke

L-R Emma Sutton, Ashlee Collins, Jess Coolican (Bask Restaurant)

L-R Tanya Wilschke, Jess Coolican, Ashlee Collins, Leilani Marks

Enjoy Christmas twice a year! The Eumundi & District Historical Association in conjunction with our very talented local chef Peter Wolfe presents a night of great food, good company, entertainment, lucky door prize and an opportunity to contribute some of our proceeds to Rural Aid to support the “Rural Aid’s A Bale for a Farmer” program. Kick up your heels with entertainment provided by Andrea Kirwin and Claire Evelynn.

MOTORING

Noosa Winter Hill Climb

The weather gods smiled favourably for the 26th Noosa Hill Climb Motorsport event from 9-11 June. Flags fluttered in the gentle breeze, tyre gauges tweaked to optimal racing pressure and engines gently ticked over waiting for the green light, the moment of release and massive acceleration to race against the clock up ‘The Hill’.

Around 130 drivers enjoyed the winter sunshine and multiple runs up the course trying to shave time to record a personal best. A marvellous array of cars lined up and there was something for everyone from the Mini to the Audi, Porsche, Subaru, Caterham, VW, Lotus, Mazda, Alpha Romeo, Westfield, Steinard, Minetti and more!

The category winners took home trophies and tales of glory – the struggle of man over machine. Outright winner with the fastest run of 54.41 seconds was Miles Hoare driving a specialist race car, an OMS 25.

A great weekend was had by all with the two local car clubs Noosa Beach Classic Car Club and Sunshine Coast Motorsport Club collaborating to keep local grassroots motorsport alive. See you at the Summer Hill weekend from 21-22 October! Kate Rider (NBCCC)

Just a bit of butter!

Buns buttered, engines revving and our team of Eumundi Rotary volunteers and supporters were off and racing to the Noosa Hill Climb to provide sustenance and cheer for this year's attendees.

Flipping and sizzling their way through the weekend, Rotary volunteers cooked more than 800 burgers to raise funds for community projects. To join the fun and friendly crew of burger flipping volunteers visit: eumundirotary. org.au or email: secretary.eumundi@rotary9620. org.

National Youth Science Forum 24

Are you in Year 11 and interested in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM)? If so attending the National Youth Science Forum 24 (NYSF 24) from 10-20 January 2024 might be an exciting choice.

NYSF 24 will run as a digital and in-person program designed to give a broad understanding of study and career options in STEM. It will include visits to amazing STEM facilities and laboratories based around the University of Qld.

If you intend to apply, initially contact the Eumundi Rotary Youth Director Greg Molyneux on 0431 222 597. There is a cost to attend however Eumundi Rotary will assist the successful applicant. Applications close on 31 July. Visit: nysf.edu.au/programs/year-12program.

Outright winner Miles Hoare

Ready to race. Photo credit: Russell Witt Photography

PADDOCK TO PLATE

Elephant garlic – The Ugly

Elephant

Elephant garlic, also referred to as Russian garlic, is a close relative of the leek and as such is sometimes frowned upon by growers of 'true' garlic. When local Cameron started experimenting with the crop several years ago ‘The Ugly Elephant’ seemed an appropriate name for his produce.

However ugly this elephant may be, Cameron believes its rich history is testimony to its enduring popularity. Thought to have been a native to China it was likely taken to the US by immigrants from Czechoslovakia and Northern Yugoslavia hence earning it the name ‘Russian’ garlic. The crop was first documented as being grown commercially in England in 1650.

Elephant garlic bulbs are reportedly an excellent source of vitamins A, C and E. Like conventional garlic, elephant garlic also contains allicin which is known for its antibacterial properties. With sweet mild cloves it is also the 'kind elephant' for

those who find other garlic varieties unpalatable.

“Growing garlic using organic principles in the Qld climate has proved challenging,” said Cameron. He and partner Aoy hand sow, weed and harvest their garlic in order to provide the community with fresh and healthy locally-grown produce.

This page is sponsored from funds raised from market car parking to acknowledge and support Eumundi’s

Community Spirit

Elephant garlic at the Ugly Elephant Farm

Cameron Ritchie delivering his produce to Fruits of Noosa

“Other than the great sized cloves and lovely taste an additional benefit of elephant garlic is the magnificent flower it produces. The stem of the flower is called the scape and can be harvested and cooked providing a flavour somewhere in between a shallot and a garlic clove.”

Elephant garlic will keep for many months when stored in a cool dark place. The Ugly Elephant Farm’s garlic is available seasonally at many local produce stores so the ‘food miles’ are kept to a minimum. Visit The Ugly Elephant Garlic Farm on Facebook for more insights.

What is black garlic?

While delivering Eumundi Voice to the Eumundi Markets recently my attention was grabbed by a stall selling black garlic. After chatting with Teneille who runs the boutique business Noosa Black Garlic I was interested to learn more.

Black garlic is not a variety of garlic at all as it doesn't grow that way – it is made with organic elephant garlic sourced from the Noosa hinterland! Having just visited The Ugly Elephant Garlic Farm it was exciting to see how in our

unique part of Australia we are increasingly providing local consumers with a paddock to plate experience. Paddock to plate food is all about ensuring every step your food takes between being in the ground to your dining table is carefully monitored to ensure the food is processed sustainably and kept as fresh and unprocessed as possible.

Black garlic is not roasted, smoked or burnt. It is produced using a unique ageing process where time and temperature change the white garlic into sweet, dark and umami black garlic in a process called the Maillard Reaction which is responsible for creating these special onyx gems. Teneille calls them the truffle of the garlic world! The usual pungent Cont. p18

and sulphurous garlic odour and taste are broken down during the ageing process so as a bonus there is no lingering garlic breath!

Noosa Black Garlic recently won reserve champion and a gold medal and silver medals for their black garlic cloves at the prestigious Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards. To try, buy or for stockists visit Eumundi Markets or: noosablackgarlic.com. Tania Watson

Road safety continues to be a major priority for Qld police as we attempt to reduce road trauma. In the Eumundi Police Division last month we had six reported traffic accidents which required police attendance and investigation. Police also charged seven drivers with driving under the influence of liquor or drugs. Ideally we would like to see these numbers reduced to zero, not only in our division but all over Qld, so plan ahead if you are having a cold one and arrange for alternate transport to get home safely. With school holidays approaching we will likely see an increase in traffic volume through our beautiful area as the southerners seek warmer temperatures. Again, let’s be patient on the roads and make sure everyone gets to their respective destinations safely during this period.

As previously mentioned, the Sunshine Coast continues to be an area targeted for unlawful entry and stealing of motor vehicles. Remember your car and home security and report suspicious behaviour. The Eumundi Division had one reported stolen vehicle last month and the owner had left their keys inside so be vigilant and lock-up your cars and homes.

The Eumundi Police Station counter is open 8am-4pm Monday, Wednesday and every second Friday. During these hours you can also contact Eumundi Police on the landline provided. Outside of these hours the landline is diverted to Policelink where you can report nonurgent matters or request to leave a message for a police officer.

Go bush in the gardens

The next Noosa Botanic Gardens event on Sunday 2 July will feature something special. As part of NAIDOC Week celebrations a guided bush tucker walk will be hosted by local Gubbi Gubbi woman Lisa Powell. Participants will discover the gardens' bush tucker plants, their cultural significance and uses. The hour-long walk starts at 9am and costs $15 or $10 for Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens members. Bookings essential. Visit: noosabotanicgardensfriends.com/events or visit the Friends' Facebook page.

Thank you and stay safe. Please call 000 in emergencies, Policelink 131 444 for non-urgent matters and crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Acting Sergeant OIC Gary McNeil, Eumundi Police

Eumundi Police Station 5475 2323

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The Taj Mahal

On 17 June 1631 Mumtaz Mahal died in childbirth in India. We know that because her husband, Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, was so grief-stricken that he ordered the construction of a tomb that became known as the Taj Mahal. The base material of the Taj Mahal is red sandstone but it is the white marble exterior, precious stones and perfect symmetry of the building and surrounding gardens that draw around seven million visitors annually. Amidst the heavy pollution and noise of the surrounding

city of Agra the Taj Mahal has an air of calm, tranquillity, romance and beauty.

Construction work on the tomb began in 1632 and took 16 years to complete with another six years to finish the surrounding buildings. From across the Mughal empire 22,000 labourers were requisitioned and more than 40 types of precious gems were brought from India, Sri Lanka, Iran, Persia, China and Central Asia. Over 1,000 elephants were used to carry heavy materials. The cost was monumental, even then. Today the Taj Mahal is considered the finest architectural achievement of Indo-Islamic architecture. National Geographic identified it as one of 50 places to visit in a lifetime and UNESCO listed the Taj Mahal as a World Heritage site in 1983. Rhonda Piggott

Verrierdale local, Chris visiting the Taj Mahal

TECHNOLOGY AND YOUTH

Pro:

Efficiency and productivity. Technology has significantly enhanced efficiency and productivity in various fields. Automated processes, advanced machinery and digital tools have streamlined tasks reducing the time and effort required to accomplish them.

Con:

The double-edged sword of technology

Technology has become an integral part of our lives influencing almost every aspect of society. Since the digital revolution which began in the early 1980s technology has emerged as a double-edged sword offering numerous benefits but also significant drawbacks. Here we highlight some pros and cons.

Job displacement. Automation and artificial intelligence have the potential to replace human workers in some industries. While technology creates new job opportunities it also disrupts traditional employment structures and may lead to job displacement and economic inequality.

Pro:

Communication and connectivity. Technology has revolutionised communication, enabling instant and widespread connectivity. People can connect with others globally through emails, social media, video conferencing and messaging apps which foster collaboration and bring people together faster and more cost efficiently.

Con:

Social isolation. Excessive reliance on virtual communication and online interactions may reduce face-to-face interactions which can negatively impact social skills and interpersonal relationships. Auto-correction, spellchecking and online vernacular may impact the standard of English capabilities. Despite improving connectivity, technology can also lead to social isolation.

Pro:

Information access. The internet provides unprecedented access to information allowing us to acquire knowledge on virtually any subject. Educational resources, research papers and online libraries have made learning more accessible and convenient.

Con:

Privacy and security concerns. Data breaches, identity theft, surveillance and unauthorised access to personal information are potential risks associated with technology.

Pro:

Medical advances. Improved medical equipment,

diagnostic tools and treatment methods have enhanced patient care, increased life expectancy and improved overall health outcomes.

Con:

Dependency and addiction. Over-reliance on technology can lead to dependency and addiction. Excessive screen time, social media and gaming addictions may negatively impact mental and physical health, interpersonal relationships and productivity. One last important con ...

Environmental impact. The production, use, and disposal of technology contribute to environmental degradation. E-waste, energy consumption and carbon emissions from manufacturing processes can harm the environment and contribute to climate change.

These pros and cons vary depending on the specific technology and how it is used. As a society we must work together to maximise the benefits of technology while mitigating its negative consequences.

Robyn Simpson

Local Doctor Spotlight: Welcoming new patients

MBBS

Dr Faldt completed his medical training and internship in Sweden and started his GP training before moving to Australia in 2013. For the next two and a half years, he held postgraduate house officer positions throughout Toowoomba, Noosa and Nambour Hospitals. He enjoys all aspects of GP practice and when he isn’t working a surf never goes amiss if he isn’t already away camping.

BMBS, PhD, BSc (Hons), DipAppSci

Dr Baker completed his medical degree in 2012 at Flinders University in South Australia, before completing his intern year and the early phases of his emergency medicine training at Flinders Medical Centre in southern Adelaide. He moved to the Sunshine Coast with his family in 2017 to continue his training in emergency medicine at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Dr Carl Faldt

Dr Paul Baker

Exercise matters

Exercise is medicine and the prescription is resistance training. Regular exercise is one of the most important interventions you can make to improve your health. In fact, if all the benefits of exercise could be put into a pill it would be prescribed more than any other medication.

There are numerous forms of exercise and each type can achieve different health improvements . However one of the most underutilised and best forms of exercise is resistance training. If we look at the natural effects of ageing – which include decreases in things like muscle mass, strength, balance, posture and bone density – resistance training can improve and even reverse some of these changes.

Exercise physiologists belong to the branch of allied health professionals that specialise in prescribing exercise. No matter what area of health you would like to improve exercise has a pathway to change the body’s physiology to achieve this. Some programs include ONERO and GLA:D exercise classes.

ONERO is an evidence-based resistance training program based on research from Griffith University to reverse osteoporosis. GLA:D is an evidence-based resistance training program from Denmark to help treat hip and knee osteoarthritis.

The benefits of resistance training are many and this form of exercise should become part of your lifestyle to help facilitate healthy living. If you are unsure where to start contact your local exercise physiologist or visit: exercisematters.healthcare. Sven

Rees

No phooey to pooey in June

Bowel cancer kills 103 Australians each week. Every June we are reminded of the risk however since the last awareness campaign we have lost 5,354 people to this very treatable form of cancer. In the next year around 15,600 people will be diagnosed and if found early enough can have treatment that allows them to continue leading a normal healthy life.

So, what can we do?

1. Make sure you are clear. Free screening tests are sent every two years to those aged 50-74. That doesn’t mean younger and older people are not at risk. There are known triggers and indicators that are early warning signs. Visit: tinyurl.com/3et9x3ws.

2. When you get the test kit – use it.

3. Remind your loved ones to do 1 and 2 above.

4. Be aware of the lifestyle choices that set up the disease and address them in your life and the lives of your loved ones.

5. If you do not understand the above see your doctor and have a chat.

6. If you get the kit and lose it or mess it up don’t be too proud to ask for another kit. Those months or years between free kits could be the difference between life and death.

Overlooking changes in the way things go in and come out may also be a lethal mistake. This is not just a lot of hot air. This is serious solid stuff. Just get it into the receptacle and off for testing. Visit: bowelcanceraustralia.org/bowel-cancerawareness-month.

Numba Tu, Eumundi

Numba Two

I love my hybrid

My hybrid drives well, gets good fuel economy and puts out less emissions. What sold me is that it provides solutions to where we are now with fuel sources.

As we transition away from fossil fuels, hybrid vehicles have an electric motor to drive the wheels and are powered by a battery charged by the internal combustion motor for parts of the journey. When the load on the motor is low the wheels charge the battery. When I come down the range the battery charges and when I go back up I use that stored energy.

Yes, I am still using half the fossil fuel of a normal car but currently a lot of the electricity for EVs is coming from power stations that burn fossil fuels to produce electricity anyway – unless of course owners have solar systems adapted to charge EVs.

While we transition to renewables I think my Hybrid EV was a reasonable price, reduces emissions and fuel consumption and gives me torque and power for stronger acceleration and throttle response. My little car is available on demand without waiting for powering-up. The plug-in-hybrid (PHEV) was not an option at the time for my situation and price range although it is clearly another good, although interim alternative.

Engineering and technology are moving really quickly now. Many companies are throwing funding into alternative fuel sources as demand increases. Batteries are getting smaller and safer. Fuel cells – most likely to be hydrogen – are emerging as the probable longer-term solution.

I am not suggesting there are no disadvantages as anyone faced with the prospect of buying a new car should really find out all the pros and cons and consider the best fit for their situation. The biggest concern for electric vehicles is the safety risk to emergency services personnel who now need to be trained to deal with the high voltage components, potential toxic battery gases and extremely hard to extinguish fire when attending an accident involving EVs with lithium iron batteries. Soon fire-safe batteries will be readily available. It seems that the concern regarding hydrogen fuel cells lies in overcoming the risks of flammability and explosion of the gas which has an invisible flame. Fuel fires are bad too. Nothing is perfect! Janet

Millington

Doonan Planting Festival - Book now for the Doonan Planting Festival, a National Tree Day event from 9am-1pm on Sunday 30 July. Bring your family and friends to Doonan Creek Environment Reserve, Verrierdale to plant food and habitat trees for koalas, glossy black cockatoos, grey-headed flying foxes and other wildlife.

This is a free, family-friendly event with tree planting, wildlife displays, craft activities, stalls, live music, face painting, coffee, a sausage sizzle and a free shuttle bus. Get advice and buy native plants for your backyard from our local community native nurseries. Bookings: sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Grants for rural property owners - Rural landowners can apply for financial assistance to complete on-ground environment projects on their private property with SCC's Landholder Environment Grants now open. Grants of up to $15,000 are available for projects such as

bush regeneration, reducing sediment loss on farms, control of environmental weeds, modifying nonboundary fencing to make it wildlife friendly, revegetation of degraded areas and to establish vegetation corridors and buffer zones. Visit: sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/grants to submit your expression of interest before 14 August.

Contact council directly for service requests including road hazards, graffiti, dumped rubbish, parking, parks, potholes, roads, tree and waste collections. For contact details and service request forms visit: sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au.

I regularly share my community chat days, local events, new development applications and other messages on my Facebook page: facebook.com/MariaSuarezDivision9.

Div 9 Cr Maria Suarez, 07 5475 9810

Eumundi placemaking - The final placemaking design is complete after a key stakeholder workshop on 21 April. Passionate community groups and businesses joined council to deliver a shared outcome and this final step of exploring the project gave community representatives a stronger sense of connection with the design.

Representatives at the workshop had the opportunity to share their perspectives and clarify priorities and technical aspects including heritage, pedestrian movement, traffic and parking. Thank you to everyone who has been on this journey with council and attended this final session to shape the future of Eumundi’s main street. The detailed design is now complete and construction of the Eumundi streetscape upgrade will commence in late 2023. For more information visit council’s Have Your Say website.

Get warm this winter with Healthy Sunshine Coast - Forget the cold snap, a range of low-

cost holistic activities are in full swing this winter thanks to council’s popular health and wellbeing program. A new Healthy Sunshine Coast activity on offer in Eumundi is Yoga to Connect with Maria LimNadiraschwili from Beautiful Self Yoga at 7am on Wednesdays at the Eumundi School of Arts Hall.

The program is all about creating a happier, healthier, more connected and resilient Sunshine Coast community. Visit council’s website and search Healthy Sunshine Coast to register for free and find out more. All activities cost $10 or $5 with a healthcare or pensioner's card.

If you have any questions email: david.law@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and follow my Facebook page for regular updates: @DavidLawDivision10.

Div 10 Cr David Law, 0437 825 569

Home Care Packages funding increase

Older Australians in receipt of a Home Care Package (HCP) should receive a letter from the Australian Government Dept of Health and Aged Care advising of an increase in the subsidy rate for HCP from 1 July 2023. The increase covers the cost of increased wages following the Fair Work Commission’s decision to raise award wages for care workers.

While the wage increase was 15%, the increased subsidy to those receiving HCP will be 11.9%. This is because many care recipients use some of their HCP funding to access goods, equipment, home modifications and allied health which are not impacted by the wage increase. The services impacted are likely to be nursing, personal care, cleaning and in-home respite.

HCP providers, for example BlueCare, are required to let their care recipients know if they

need to adjust their pricing models and increase charges for care and services. Visit: tinyurl. com/5n7d3mvk.

Fijian carers

Mala Shiteshwari is one of five carers who arrived from Fiji in December 2022 to work at NoosaCare in response to staffing shortages at Carramar and Kabara. Five months on I spoke to Mala to find out how she has settled in.

Mala is very positive about her new life here and said the staff at NoosaCare have been very supportive, from the CEO to her team leaders and work colleagues. She loves her work and connecting with the residents.

Mala said it is part of her cultural DNA to care for the elderly. In Fiji aids such as beds that can be raised and lowered, hoists and shower chairs are scarce making caring tasks more difficult for both carers and the elderly. She is impressed that this is not the case for NoosaCare residents.

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“ We genuinely give a SHED!”

Mala and her Fijian colleagues are living in Cooroy and she is enjoying exploring the town including the op shops. She loves the local bushland and being so close to the coast –Noosa Main Beach is her favourite. She’s an avid follower of Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers so she can learn what to watch out for. Mala recently walked to the Tinbeerwah lookout and said the views were fantastic. She finds it heartwarming that Australians care for the environment and wildlife so much and considers herself very lucky to be working at NoosaCare and living in this part of Australia.

The family’s decision that Mala work in Australia was a difficult one but made with a view to improving her family’s economic future. The only downside for Mala is that she misses her husband and three sons aged 7, 14 and 18. She talks to them daily, will see them in Fiji next month and is hoping they will be able to visit her later this year.

Rhonda Piggott

Seniors – did you know?

Pension age will increase on 1 July from 66.5 to 67 yrs. If you reach pension age in the next few months and intend to apply for a pension start now so you have the paperwork done by your birthday.

Did you know that thresholds for eligibility for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CHSC) are based on income not assets? You can’t be a pensioner as they already receive healthcare concessions but you must be of pension age. Current thresholds are $90,000 for a single person and $144,000 for couples.

A CHSC allows you to get cheaper medicines through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). CHSC card holders also receive other federal, state and territory and local council concessions. For example the last Federal Budget provided $500 energy relief for CHSC holders and pensioners. You need to apply for a CHSC as it is not given automatically. Visit: servicesaustralia. gov.au/how-to-claim-commonwealth-seniorshealth-card?context=21966.

Mala in Cooroy

Foggy glasses and French letters

“Wear your glasses and if they get foggedup come home immediately,” was Granddad’s advice to 16-year-old me. Dating in the 60s was risky business for women. Reputations and future lives depended on being 'good girls'.

Most of us were very ignorant compared to today’s youngsters. My ignorance about contraception was exposed when a fellow student in my Hall of Residence announced there was a French letter – for the uninitiated a 'condom' – in the bathroom. “Which part of France is it from?” I asked. The girls thought my humour was hysterical.

Ancient Egyptian papyri from 1850 BC mention birth control using honey and acacia leaves on lint covering the mouth of the womb. Acacia gum is still used in contraceptive jellies. Other suggestions included honey mixed with sodium carbonate or crocodile dung.

The Greeks and Romans put their faith in plants. A species of fennel called Silphum was in such demand it became extinct. Queen Anne’s Lace, Daucus carota, is still used in India and pomegranate, willow and rue have scientifically-

proven birth control properties. Throughout the Middle Ages in Europe herbs were used by desperate women for prevention and abortion. The 19th century saw birth control become a political and moral issue. Chastity and later marriages were promoted to control population growth. In the UK birth rates declined from almost 35.5 births/1,000 in the 1870s to around 29/1,000 by 1900 showing that the approaches were effective.

In 1877 Annie Besant and Charles Bradlaugh were prosecuted for publishing Charles Knowlton's, Fruits of Philosophy on various birth control methods. They stated it is: "… more moral to prevent the conception of children, than, after they are born, to murder them by want of food, air and clothing".

Various American states outlawed information and the use of contraceptives. In 1916 Margaret Sanger’s birth control clinic was shut down after just nine days.

Married Love by Marie Stopes appeared in Britain in 1918 followed by her birth control clinic in 1921. In 1930 local authorities were permitted to give birth control advice at their welfare clinics. That women should practice abstinence, having sex only for procreation, saw the emergence of feminist groups advocating birth control and allowing women to enjoy sex without the fear of pregnancy.

The first birth control pills developed by Gregory Pincus and John Rock became publicly available in the 1960s. Women finally had the power to practice 'safe sex' – even wearing glasses.

Eileen Walder

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Pride Month

June is Pride Month around the world, celebrating and supporting the LGBTQI+ community and the value to everyone of a more inclusive society.

Pride Month has its roots in the Stonewall Riots that began in the early hours of 23/24 June 1969 when New York City police raided a gay club, The Stonewall Inn. Such raids were commonplace but this time the bar patrons retaliated with the raid sparking a riot as police roughly hauled people onto the street. Protests and clashes with police continued for six days. The Stonewall Riots served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement across the US and around the world.

Australia’s first Mardi Gras was held on 24 June 1978 with the date chosen to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Around 500 people moved down Oxford St in Sydney calling for an end to discrimination against homosexuals in employment and housing, an end to police harassment and the repeal of anti-homosexual laws. Organisers obtained permission to march but it was revoked by police during the event and 53 marchers were arrested. The Sydney Morning Herald published all 53 names and many lost their jobs because homosexuality was a crime in NSW until 1984 and in Qld until 1991.

Australia’s LGBTQI+ community celebrated its 45th Mardi Gras parade earlier this year in Sydney and hosted World Pride for the first time. Around 50,000 people marched in the Pride Walk across Sydney Harbour Bridge, those numbers unheard of back in 1978. Pride Month in June allows for a wide range of events, parades, marches and discussions to take place around the world. The third Sunshine Coast Mardi Gras was held at Palmview on 10 June as part of Pride Month. Visit: sunshinecoastpride.org.

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