S har ing the communit y voi ce of Eumundi and it s hinte rland Issue 8, Thursday 19 November 2020
The Civilised Sultan The ‘Halloween storms’ which savaged Eumundi recently caused widespread damage and power outages and almost stopped the performance of The Civilised Sultan. Belinda Scarcella, the Director/Producer, explained that the show had been a tremendous success with over 300 people attending performances. She said it had been a “massive community effort from local artists, musicians and dancers.” Performers “loved using the School of Arts Hall” and described it as a second home due to the support provided by Eumundi Historical Assn and its president Donata Page. Due to popular demand, and to compensate ticket holders who could not arrive because of road blockages on 31 October, a third show was held on Sunday 15 November. Read Belinda’s story, of how the Generator Genie stepped in to save the day, on Page 11. More photos Page 3.
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Remembrance Day From 10am the markets came to a standstill as the Noosa Pipe Band entertained the crowds with a medley of well-known tunes. Poppies were sold to raise funds for the Yandina-Eumundi RSL. At 11am, community members gathered at the Eumundi Museum for the reading of the names of Eumundi’s fallen soldiers, accompanied by the ringing of the bell for each one. Flowers
were laid by community leaders and a Eumundi State School student representative, under the memorial tree of Pte A M McIntyre in honour of Eumundi soldiers. Commemorations were a little different this year but the sentiments of honouring those who sacrificed so much for the Australian way of life were embraced by those in attendance. Photos courtesy Pam Moffat
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Visit Cooroy for the Christmas Pottery Market on Saturday 5 December 7.00am-12.00pm at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre. Get in early to grab some local, quality products to tick off the Christmas shopping list. Stallholders can book a stall on www.butterfactoryartscentre.com.au/ pottery-market.
Cloudy skies and light rain did not dampen the appeal of sausages and onions at the Rotary Club of Eumundi’s sausage sizzle, by invitation of the Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) Placemaking community consultation at Dick Caplick Park on Sunday 8 November. Locals spent time with SCC staff sharing their views about the appearance of Memorial Dr, as well as the possibilities offered by the placemaking project. Native tree give-aways were welcome for those keen to do a little beautification at home. Make your views known today or before 20 November online at www.haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ eumundi-placemaking.
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Movember November 19 is International Men’s Day, and the 5th year a Eumundi group has held their annual ‘Movember’ events. This involves the group of 50 growing moustaches during November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and suicide. Local guys are fundraising with an ultimate frisbee and table tennis competition, poker night at the Imperial Hotel, Eumundi, a country pub bus tour, and a surfboard raffle. This month, so far, they have raised $2500. Donate via au.movember.com/team/2250489 and click on ‘donate to team’ for ‘Impy Mobros Eumundi’. Craig Manley, Eumundi COMMUNITY QUICK NOTES Hoofbeats Horse Sanctuary toys and gift sale. Lego, books, toys and Decjuba girls’ clothing. All proceeds to the Sanctuary. Fellowship Drive, Doonan opp. Flying West Cafe. Sat 28 Nov 2020, 10.00am Eftpos available.
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Values and Vulnerability A workshop looking at how “values help us light the way so we can embrace vulnerability and be safe” organised by the YandinaEumundi RSL Sub Branch, will be held Saturday 21 November 12.15pm-3.30pm. Facilitator Liz Lane, a registered psychologist, will work with female veterans in a focused discussion. This event is held by the Sunshine Coast WVNA (Women Veterans Network Australia) and sponsored by DVA for Veterans Health Week. WVNA’s intent is to promote social connection within their network. The event is only available to female veterans, either current or ex-service women. Limited tickets are available through Eventbrite.
Christmas Extravaganza Free tickets to the Eumundi Christmas Extravaganza are going fast. In the three days after Eumundi Voice Issue 7 was published, 146 registrations were finalised. There are limited tickets due to COVID19 restrictions with continuing brisk bookings. It is going to be a great three hours with a free entertainment program, food vendors, market stalls and a visit by Santa. Register as a volunteer or family on www.trybooking.com/BLCCT. Friday 11 December 2020, 3.00pm-8.30pm at the car park 29 Napier Rd, Eumundi.
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Noosa Parks Association The Noosa Parks Association Inc (NPA) has a long and successful history of holding its Friday Environment Forum with high quality speakers on a range of topics. The forums are conducted at the Environment Centre, Wallace Drive Noosaville. Currently, with COVID19 restrictions, sessions have limited numbers. Pre-registration online is essential. Subscribe to regular emails about events. Recent talks were on breakthrough research on plastic-eating bugs which promise to enable full recycling; the important role that fungi play in biodiversity; and how Tasmanian devils have been released into a sanctuary north of Sydney in a step towards ‘rewilding’. 8
DESIGN A BOOKMARK FOR BERKELOUW BOOKS! We have two book packs to award to the best bookmark design, one for kids and one for adults. Send us any book related, original visual image in the dimensions of a bookmark (17.5cm X 5cm). Please submit your entries as a jpeg to eumundi@berkelouw.com.au. Closing date 7th Dec 2020, winner announced on 17th Dec 2020. Who knows it may become our next official bookmark!
Eumundi school Thank you for the music Eumundi State School acknowledges and celebrates the work of music teacher Trish Fox as she moves into retirement. With her signature energy, devotion and enthusiasm, Trish has been a strong advocate of music in education for 37 years, spending the last 24 at our local school. Early every year, Trish would begin preparing for the year’s CWA International Day presentation. Dances and instrumental arrangements would be practised and songs from the country of study would be organised for the choir. This dedication to school and community involvement was also apparent when Trish led the choir at Anzac Day ceremonies; Eumundi’s Carols by Candlelight and Christmas markets; and in interschool competitions such as Singfest. Many students have been involved in Trish’s weekly guitar club. She consistently promoted opportunities for students to join the school band and to audition for the popular Eumundi School of Rock; and provided the whole school with wonderful opportunities to watch guest musicians and touring school bands. Trish is a member of two Sunshine Coast choirs and continues to meet with music teaching colleagues to share resources and engage in professional development. Her message to parents was that when given the opportunity to study music, children will build
Youth Help make a video Volunteering Sunshine Coast www. volunteeringsunshinecoast.org.au/ is looking for inspiring stories of young volunteers between 12 and 24 years for a series of videos that will in turn inspire other young people to engage with volunteering. The young person would need to be willing to take part in a video about their volunteering experience. Any questions about this project should be sent to Mathew Walker mathew.w@volunteeringsc.org.au or mobile 0404 168 968 for the online application form’s URL. 10
Trish Fox, left, with Marcia Dorricott, president of the Noosa Tewantin CWA at the ESS annual CWA school International Presentation. Mr Kross (background). many transferable skills, such as comprehension, problem solving, logical reasoning, making value judgements and communication. They will also engage in a wonderfully expressive art form and enjoy being part of a creative community. Trish Fox will certainly be missed as the Specialist Music Teacher at Eumundi State School. Julie Cross, Eumundi State School “Anyone who can listen to primary school kids playing recorders and other instruments all day long and for that many years, deserves a medal.” Josh Crisp, student in the early 2000s “Mrs Fox was always a great support to me as the teacher in the adjoining room. I knew she would always take a student into her room if it was necessary.” Kerrin Walder, teacher
Generator genie Local hero: Bob Mitchell The Halloween storms almost stopped a performance of The Civilised Sultan. Belinda Scarcella, and her partner Daniel Light wrote, directed and produced the show as well as performed in it, supported by a Sunshine Coast Council RADF grant. Read Belinda’s story of how the Generator Genie stepped in to save the performance. “As the storm was hitting Eumundi on Halloween, The Civilised Sultan production was preparing for its show in the School of Arts Hall. A large cast of local actors, dancers and musicians was all set to go on stage when the weather turned wild and we had a total blackout. The wind was howling, the thunder was crashing and a huge tree had collapsed at the entrance of Memorial Dr so guests and cast members who had not arrived yet were either turned away or forced to find alternative routes. A frantic call out for a generator brought no good news. The guests settled into the darkness and the cast meeting outcome established that if the power did not return in a half hour, we would be forced to cancel the show. As the clock ticked and the reality of the situation settled in, our main character, the Sultan, announced that we would be rescheduling the show. A few seconds after, the front doors burst open, and our Generator Genie yelled down the hall, “We have a generator!”
Memorial Dr and heard the buzz of a generator in a house. Dressed in his Arabian attire, he knocked on the door and spent the next few moments explaining our plight and convinced the man to let us borrow his generator. He agreed, leaving his own house in darkness, and returned with Zane to save the show. Our wonderful sound and lighting team Skyfall Entertainment got to work straight away, and within minutes the curtains were opening and the audience cheering. Our heartfelt thanks go to Bob Mitchell, our Generator Genie. We are so very grateful for his kindness and Zane’s determination. They truly saved the night. The show went on to be a memorable and exciting event, a wonderful example of community spirit, and the perfect Halloween Special.” Belinda Scarcella, Director/Producer
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Business news Eumundi Chamber of Commerce The Eumundi Chamber of Commerce, together with the support of the Eumundi Combined Community Organisation (ECCO), is delighted to announce that the Chamber has been awarded a $34,000 grant by the Gambling Community Benefit Fund to assist with showcasing local businesses and the beauty of the region to the wider Queensland tourism market over a 12-month period. The President of the Eumundi Chamber, David Perez, said this is a huge benefit not only to the region but to the many businesses which will be showcased through various media and marketing over the coming year. “Funding towards marketing and tourism initiatives is not that common from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund so we’d like to set a precedent of exceptional local benefit from the fund to benefit future regional applications.”
Dan Purdie MP (right) presenting a cheque to Chamber President David Perez (left) The Eumundi Chamber will work together with Experience Eumundi, the marketing arm of ECCO, to create video and promotional content showcasing aspects such as hospitality and food; arts and musicians; fashion and retail; breweries bars and pubs; local and indigenous history. “The Eumundi region has so much beauty to offer families, couples and singles visiting the Sunshine Coast beyond just a day at the markets and this campaign will bring out the unique personalities, incredible adventures and peaceful retreats our region has to offer.”
New life for old windows Eumundi Coffee Co continues to grow and plans for expansion are well under way. The roastery is currently moving from their small alleyway space through to a neighbouring shopfront on Memorial Drive. Wanting to create a contemporary feel to the new space, the owners found some stained-glass windows at a demolition yard in Yandina which they have installed, creating quite a bit of interest. These
windows are at least one hundred years old and probably came from a church. They then sat in a garage for 25 years before being sold to the yard, and now, given a little attention, have a new life in Eumundi.
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Qantas Empire Airways aircraft DH.50J VH-ULG “Hippomenes” outside the Qantas hangar at Longreach. Qld State Archives. One hundred years ago, 16 November 1920 in the small town of Winton, the Queensland And Northern Territory Aerial Services, QANTAS, was established to deliver mail to outback Queensland. The next year, the airline started its passenger service and moved to Longreach. In 2020, we celebrate the centenary of our national airline, celebrated at the Qantas Founders Museum in Longreach.
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Back in 2016, the Australian Census collected data, to create a snapshot of who we are. Information was analysed by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and is now used to inform government planning for education, roads, hospitals, aged care, and to get a sense of the diversity of Australia’s population of 24.19 million. Work as a team to decide the most likely answers then see how close you were. What do you know about your town? Answers Page 28. Q1 What was Eumundi’s population in 2016? Q2 Which country was our most common ancestry? Q3 Where were most people born? Q4 What percentage of dwellings were connected to the internet? Q5 English is spoken at home by 90%, but what other languages are spoken? Q6 How did most people get to work on census day?
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Harvest Swap’s next swap gathering is on Thursday 26 November at 79 Memorial Dr Eumundi, with parking available. Set up swap tables from 10am. Swap starts 10.15am for plants, cuttings, seeds, fruit, veggies edible flowers, relishes, sauces, jams, empty bottles, jars, spray bottles and containers. Also, garden pots, tools, books, magazines, wax wraps, kitchen implements... and more. Last swap for 2020 will be Thursday 17 December.
The QCWA Crafty Ladies handed over 95 handmade felt hearts to Carol Raye, the Chair of Katie Rose Cottage Hospice. Each tiny heart is made with care and kindness as a small expression of a big warm hug. The ladies are participating in ‘1000 Hearts’, a project promoting random acts of kindness. The hearts will be given to guests and family members of our local hospice that, last year, supported 128 people during their final days.
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Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) The Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) is a national body of self-funded retirees which has an active local branch based in Noosa. The branch arranges speakers covering all aspects of retirement for people who fully or in part self-fund their retirement or are intending to do so. In addition, it has an Investment Discussion Group that provides information to support members to improve their financial literacy and help them make decisions on their investment strategies, such as superannuation. AIR is a national not-for-profit, non-party political volunteer organisation, formed in 1992. A major part of its activity is advocacy to government on superannuation, taxation, health and concessions. 14
AIR is a member of the Alliance for a Fairer Retirement System which exists to represent those planning a sustainable retirement (fairerretirement.com.au). Regular email newsletters and Facebook page keep members informed about current topics, such as AIR’s submission to the Retirement Income Review. AIR endeavours to raise important issues with government that affect those of us who have worked and saved to enjoy a sustainable retirement, not totally reliant on the pension. At an AIR Forum, presenter Noel Whittaker AM stressed: “Self-funded retirees need to defend what they have got and make sure it doesn’t get worse.” Membership information is on www. independentretirees.com.au or www.facebook. com/AIRNoosa. Email airnoosasecretary@gmail. com or 0478 479 049.
Eumundi and hinterland take a hammering On Saturday night 31 October, we experienced what felt like a mini-cyclone. This storm was shocking with its ferocity and wide-spread damage to homes and trees. Over 3500 homes were without power. There are many stories of the storm, but here are a few from locals who spent days clearing fallen branches, and coping with the loss of power: no water, no lights, no TV, no internet and no phone.
Stripped bare These two photos were taken by one of our stall holders, and show the before and after of our beautiful fig tree canopy. We are all heartbroken over the damage to the market trees. Four trees had to be totally removed and two others cut
What came out of the storm was a resounding sense of community and support. Neighbours met each other for the first time as they ventured out to assess the damage and ended up sharing chainsaws. The sound of tree-mulchers became the norm. Hot showers were on offer from the Eumundi Aquatic Centre. Police and Energex worked tirelessly, as did volunteers in the SES and QFES. Continued Pages 16 - 19.
back to only a few metres high. Our arborists and tree loppers from Bush and Beach did an incredible job to get us back up and operating so quickly. We are so thankful that the storm passed through when the market grounds were empty. I hate to think of what might have been‌. Michelle Jones, Original Eumundi Markets
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Why did we experience such a severe storm? Storm chasers and weather experts had been predicting that 31 October would be a severe storm activity day across the south-east and were closely monitoring activity in the lead up to Saturday. What happened over Eumundi and Verrierdale was a severe storm cell which created a microburst. The microburst caused highpressure energy downwards resulting in intense wind for a short period of time, leaving behind huge destruction. Thomas, Higgins Storm Chasing
Courtesy of Mary O’Callaghan Sometimes a tree falls in exactly the wrong spot. Members of Lake Macdonald Rowing Club were shocked to find their steel-framed boat trailer crumpled like a paper tissue by a tree that split in half during the storm. It’s a devastating blow for our small club which is already seeking a new home for the duration of the dam upgrade at Lake Macdonald, scheduled to start in the new year. Mary, Collwood Rd 16
I was out in the storm unable to get home. I abandoned my vehicle, and with the help of several people shuttling me from one fallen tree to the next I made it home. With my Posi Track I began clearing the road back to my vehicle. With neighbour Rohan (Macka) McKenzie’s tractor we worked to clear Verrierdale Rd. At the fork in the road, Macka continued left while I went right to clear Dean Rd. Luke Brown joined me with his chainsaw and we continued until we were stopped by police, due to a fallen power pole. What a wild night, but as a born and bred local, it was my pleasure to help my community. Steve Butler, Verrierdale
This tree has been in our yard for, we think, 50 years. It was huge … you could just get your arms around it. Now, it’s down. It was just unbelievable that it was broken by the storm. We were very lucky it didn’t fall on the house. Carol, Sunrise Rd
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Courtesy of Christine Johnston Saturday afternoon and a big storm was approaching: rain, lightning and thunder, a bit of hail, wind buffeting the forest around the house. The grumbling turned to a mighty cyclonic-like roar and the angry storm demon hit with a howling ferocity, snapping the tops off tall trees and throwing branches everywhere for ten wild minutes. The power went out for two days, and for some much longer. I have a small shop in Verrierdale and knew that I had to organise somewhere with power for meat and fruit. I called John from Eumundi Meats and he immediately offered to drive and help pack everything and transport it to his cold rooms and freezer. I am so grateful to John for his nofuss, generous, practical help. He literally saved my bacon Christine, Tall Gum Ave
What a Halloween trick was played on us with the horrific storm’s wild winds that swept through our property. Luckily, the house was not damaged. However large gums had fallen requiring an arborist to fell damaged trees, remove fallen branches and tree trunks. Now to clean up all the debris…complete with ferrying endless loads of leaves. Margaret, Trafalgar Ct
Staying home to celebrate my birthday, I was busy cooking, then out went the power. By torchlight we heard ferocious winds, rain and banging. At 4am we saw numerous trees had fallen from the adjoining Council land and straddled our fence. Our gazebo was flattened. A neighbour arrived with a chainsaw to clear the fence. Monday, still without power, mobile usage and internet, I drove to the Council office in Nambour pleading for someone to assess the dangerous trees. That night another tree crashed onto our roof. Tuesday afternoon, a removal team was able to begin the cleanup. We are lucky compared to many others and we are so grateful for neighbours in an emergency. Eileen, Mergard Ct
The power went out, and we were on the veranda taking pictures of the blackest clouds we’ve ever seen. Rain started coming in through a sliding glass door. By the time we reached it, the wind was so strong to door was bowing inwards and really hard to close. We spent that night watching the lightning display as it moved north. The camping generator we’d bought, and had never used until then, was on for more than 24 hours. Kelvin, Racecourse Rise Continued overleaf 17
Eumundi and district owe a debt of immense gratitude to our ‘firies’ and SES volunteers for their voluntary work over the weekend of 31 October. Here’s a brief account of the night from Bob Miller, Volunteer 1st Officer Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade: “One of the most devastating storms I have ever seen hit that night. Eumundi had trees down on just about every street and power lines down on every other street. In most cases the power lines where tangled in the fallen trees. Crews from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) were called out to assist and monitor the fallen lines until Energex could fix them. Local Eumundi volunteer firefighters were also out to respond to the huge number of fallen trees. Chainsaws were out in full force that Saturday night until 02:00, and after a short rest, back into it from 08:00 Sunday morning. Our crews could only focus on clearing lanes for residents and emergency services to get into Eumundi. Sunday was to provide access for residents to get into their driveways. We finished up late Monday afternoon.”
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Col Oats, Group Leader Cooroy (SES) receives a donation from Sirah Robb, Director Wythes Real Estate.
Thank you to Cooroy SES
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Wythes of Cooroy recently made a donation to the SES to thank them for the fabulous job they did to help everyone impacted by the storm. “Seeing the SES volunteers’ effort on the roads was incredible so we decided to donate the funds we would have spent on client Christmas cards this year to a very worthy cause,” said Sirah.
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Photo competition Congratulations to this issue’s winner Olivia Denmead of Eumundi with Spring in Eumundi taken from C H Ball lookout, overlooking the Eumundi area and Mt Eerwah. The judge commented on the well-framed composition with a foreground of jacaranda flowers, and mountain background. To enter, email your original photo to hello@EumundiVoice.com.au. Include details such as your age, your camera, how you took the photo, location, if it was a difficult or lucky shot. Each fortnight a winning photo is chosen from entries held. The winner will receive a book voucher sponsored by Berkelouw Books Eumundi and Templeton Ginger.
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Council news News from Div 9 Cr Maria Suarez The recent storm created a lot of damage and disruption to residents in the surrounding area. It’s situations like these where goodwill between neighbours is clearly demonstrated. The willingness to lend a hand was widespread. I commend you for your community spirit and thank Council staff, emergency workers and Energex for their tireless efforts. There are a number of topics in the surveys at haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. Council services and facilities Fill out the online survey so Council can understand your views on service levels of the parks and recreational facilities, local roads and pathways, libraries, pest management and maintenance of our natural environment. Feedback will inform a number of documents including the new Corporate Plan. Closing date
5pm Friday 4 December 2020. Planning scheme amendments This amendment proposes to change the zoning and local plan area boundaries for specific sites located at Bli Bli, Chevallum, Forest Glen, Landsborough and Yandina. Closes 5pm Friday 4 December 2020. Draft Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy Give your feedback on Council’s plan for the future management of our coastal areas, to respond to the impacts of a changing climate. Closes 5pm Monday 7 December 2020. Draft Sunshine Coast Heritage Plan 20212031 Have your say on this plan which covers the conservation and management of the important things we want to pass on to future generations. As an incentive at this busy time of year, early birds who complete the survey will receive tickets to their choice of either a drive-in Christmas movie at Eumundi or Maleny, or a special radio play performance of Pinocchio at Bankfoot House. Plus, all participants will go in the draw to win an ipad. Cr Maria Suarez, Div 9 Sunshine Coast Council
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New pop-up art show is a family affair
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For local artists Audrey and Ian Gunn, and Kerry and David Sanders, the chance to exhibit together in the old Commonwealth Bank space in Cooroy was too good an opportunity to miss. When asked what to expect from this multi-talented group they replied, “the joy in the handmade”. On show are small- and largescale paintings, ceramics, metal sculptures and mixed media work. The exhibition runs until 29 November, at 32 Maple Street Cooroy. Opening hours when you can meet the artists are Thursday and Friday 10am-3pm, Saturday 9am1pm, Sunday 9am-12 noon.
For several months, with COVID19 restrictions, the region’s theatre and dance classes took place online but enthusiastic students and teachers were still able to bring us fabulous end-of-year productions, at The J, despite the challenges. Coast Academy of Song and Dance (CASD) has adapted Hans Christian Anderson’s Snow Queen into a musical featuring Eumundi State School student Esperanza Falconi as the lead character Eve, who embarks on an adventurous musical journey to find her friend, Kate. Performers are from Anna Quayle’s classes for students 5-17 years and is on Saturday 21 November 2020. As well, Cirque de la Fantaisie, this year’s extravaganza from The Performing Arts Factory is on 28 November. With 120 entertainers aged from 3-21 years, director and choreographer Brigette Kay is thrilled with what has been achieved despite lockdowns and online lessons. The show also includes two celebrity canines, Gypsy and Kara.
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Sports & well-being
From the gym to the jacarandas “It is all about balance.� That is the philosophy of an enthusiastic group of seniors who meet at the Eumundi Aquatic Centre Tuesday and Thursday at 7.00am in the small gym. Under the guidance of Isabel King, a well-qualified fitness leader, they concentrate on improving their strength, balance, mobility and coordination before heading to the park for a well-earned coffee, where they work on their mental well-being. The social aspect is just as important to this group, who welcome newcomers and long-time residents to join them. Sound like something you would enjoy? Why not try it? It can only benefit your all-round health.
Gold Medal Girls Intermediate A Maroon Team members: Jada Delaney, Isabelle Hammond, Amali Scott, Grace Giblett, Mrs Meagan Turner (coach) Annabelle Gabriel, Juliette Painter, Sophia Gabriel.
Water polo wins The water polo program at Good Shepherd has been growing in popularity. In Year 4, students are introduced to flipper ball, which progresses to water polo in Years 5-6. In 2020 the College fielded nine teams Years 6-12 in the Sunshine Coast Schools Water Polo Competition. The Intermediate Girls A Maroon team and the Intermediate Boys A team, made up of Year 9-10 students, won their respective grand finals. The Intermediate Girls A Maroon team remains undefeated for the third year in a row.
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Invasive plants Have you seen this fiery little daisy? Though bright and beautiful, fireweed is a fast-spreading invasive plant that can have a significant impact on local farmers, is poisonous to horses and livestock and is considered a high priority invasive plant to control on the Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast Council is targeting fireweed in the Belli Park, Eumundi and Kenilworth areas and asks residents to keep an eye out for it. It is one of the 79 invasive plant species listed as priority species in Council’s Biosecurity Plan. Fireweed is a short-lived plant with bright yellow flowers, and starts to die back as the weather gets warmer. Seeds emerge in a puffball soon after flowering and their feathery white parachute allows them to become airborne. One fireweed plant can produce 5000 to 30,000 seeds in a season which fall mostly within five metres of
the parent plant. Seeds spread by wind, stock, in pasture seed, hay, turf, mulch and with stock transport. The fireweed stem fragments can also take root, so it’s important not to mow or slash it as this will cause further spread. Seeds can remain dormant in the soil for 10 years, so you need to monitor areas long after you have removed the last plant. Council’s Pest Plant Officers are available to assist farmers with advice, identification and control of invasive plants. Download the fireweed identification form from the Queensland Government website. If you have seen fireweed, contact Council on 5475 7272 to speak with a Pest Plant Officer.
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What are you reading now? I spent the first 16 years of my life growing up without television in Darjeeling, a small town in the Himalayas. It is no surprise, therefore, that I acquired a love of reading at an early age. The school had a large library and we were encouraged to use it. It was there that I discovered Enid Blyton’s Famous Five series and the Biggles books. Both were full of adventure and mystery which developed my taste in books that would trigger my imagination. We returned home to Australia in 1962, and I was introduced to radio serials like Robin Hood, the Phantom and Superman. Once again, stories of adventure but with an underlying theme of fighting for justice, against tyrants and bullies, for those that couldn’t. While radio programs were good to listen to, reading about these heroes was still a big part of my life and, as I grew older, I kept reading books with the same underlying theme.
Greg Ison with his favourite authors My most memorable read is Lobsang Rampa’s The Third Eye. It is a fascinating story of the culture and mystiques of Tibetan Llamas and the training they undertake. It resonated strongly with me because it reminded me of a friend in boarding school who escaped the Chinese invasion of Tibet. He told stories of his early Llama training, which were much like Lobsang Rampa’s book. The theme of fighting for justice continues, and currently, authors like Lee Child, Michael Connelly and David Baldacci provide a common thread as their leading characters tend to be tough and work on the fringes of what is legal in regard to bringing people to justice. I would love to write a book, based on the experiences of my mother, who, as a young, married woman, went out to India as a missionary in the early 1940s. She has handwritten many pages of her fascinating experiences in India over the 20 years she was there with my father. I would like to transcribe this in memory of a remarkable woman. Greg Ison, Doonan Find like-minded readers on FB group ‘Eumundi Voice What are you reading now?’
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Our environment Jaboticaba fruit tree The Jaboticaba, now flowering in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, has the unusual habit of producing flowers and fruit directly on the trunk. The fruit is black, with white flesh, with texture similar to a grape. The slow-growing tree can take up to 15 years to mature. The fruit is best eaten fresh, and can be used to make jams, and in meat dishes. Glenda Thomas, Ridgewood
Jaboticaba Syrup/Couli Drizzle over fresh fruit, ice cream, pancakes or add to smoothies. • 1kg fruit • 400gm sugar • 600ml water The skin contains pectin which should give the syrup some substance. Method • Put the fruit into a large saucepan with some of the water. • Bring to slow simmer until fruit is soft. • Use a utensil such as potato masher to mash the fruit and break the skin. • Make sure every fruit is broken to release the pulp and juice. • Add the rest of the water and simmer for a few minutes. • Sieve the mix using a wooden spoon to
squeeze out as much juice as possible. • Discard the pulp and pips in the sieve (great in your compost). • Return the juice to the saucepan, add the sugar and bring to simmer for 20-30minutes. • Stir occasionally (don’t let it boil) and leave uncovered so it will reduce and thicken a little. • Test on a saucer to see how thick it is. • Put into sterilised jars to cool. • Keep in fridge once opened. Wendy Birrell, Harvest Swap Eumundi
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Health & well-being Breastmilk and tooth decay An article in Eumundi Voice issue 6 ‘Preventing tooth decay’ has led me to draw attention to the strength of evidence regarding the importance of breastmilk as a natural food. Inconclusive studies were conducted in the 1970s and 1980s which suggested that breastfeeding for an extended period caused tooth decay in infants. However, later researchers determined that a relationship between breastfeeding and early childhood caries was not proven. In more recent times, further evidence-based research opposes the idea that extended breastfeeding is a cause of tooth decay. In fact, research suggests that breastfeeding actually protects against tooth decay, whereas artificial milk may play a role in its development. Antibodies in breast milk help to impede bacterial growth, including Steptococcus
Philosophy in one hundred words The Hellenistic Era: How to spend $150 Stoic Style, and Epicurean Style In clever ‘ole Stoic Land, the $150 wouldn’t get spent. It could be invested or slipped under the pillow for a rainy day or some sort of emergency that required a wad or ten, and in a ho hum brown-suited-Canberran fashion, it would get spent on tomorrow’s future. Epicurus would have bought a thousand scones and tea over favour with the grape. In this day and age, we can’t afford to be so frivolous with milk. Wine is definitely cheaper. Would this change everything Epicurus ever wrote? Would it mean getting pickled on the porch would morph into a humble action? Actions and indications which meant so much yesterday, can quickly change with the flow of imports and exports. Was he demonstrating symbolism or was he trying to develop some sort of tea drinking, sconeeating cult; favouring the diplomatic relations it offered? I do not know, but I like scones, tea and wine, just at different times of the day. Karin Maddern, Mapleton 28
mutans, which is the bacterium that causes tooth decay. The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is Australia’s leading source of breastfeeding information and support. ABA states that not only is tooth decay rare in breastfed infants, but that among a myriad of other health benefits, breastfeeding enhances jaw development and speech. It is a valuable guard against dental issues later in life. See www.breastfeeding.asn. au/bfinfo/breastfeeding-and-tooth-decay. Rachel Nixon (B Ed) Mother of four, Eumundi
Answers to quiz from page 15 Percentages are rounded to nearest whole number. A1 Total of 2221 with 48% male and 52% female. A2 The most common ancestries were English 34%, Australian 25%, Scottish 9%, Irish 9% and German 5%. A3 Most were born in Australia 74%, then England 8%, New Zealand 4%, Netherlands 1%, Germany 1% and South Africa 1%. A4 Ninety percent of households had at least one person with access to the internet from the dwelling (through a desktop/laptop computer, mobile or smart phone, tablet, music or video player, gaming console, smart TV or any other device). A5 Less than one percent for each of German, Dutch, French, Thai and Danish. A6 Most used a car (67%) either as driver or as passenger. Some 15% worked at home, and a 4% walked to work. Public transport by train, bus, ferry, tram/light rail was used by 3%.
Yandina
Dan PURDIE MP Member for Ninderry
Proposed zoning changes Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) have announced proposed amendments relating to the rezoning of Regional Plan 2017 sites. Yandina is one of the sites mentioned regarding proposed changes to current zoning guidelines. The proposed changes relate to two areas in the Yandina precinct: the area bound by Brandons Rd, Steggalls Rd and Browns Creek Rd; and the land located along Ninderry Rd, north of the primary school. The amendment proposes to change the zoning from ‘rural’ to include a portion in the ‘low-density residential zone’ and a ‘community facilities zone’. One lot is planned to be designated a ‘limited development zone’ due to significant vegetation. So, what might this mean for residents of Yandina? Download a map and information from haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ seqrp-sites. Make a written submission to SCC about the proposed amendment, to be received by Council, no later than 4.30pm on Friday 4 December 2020. For enquiries email call 07 5420 8953 or email planningscheme@sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au. A good source of information is the Yandina and District Community Association (YADCA.org). This is a non-political volunteer organisation recognised for representing Yandina’s interests to local, state and federal governments. YADCA is a group of locals who live and work in and around Yandina, and have the interests of the community as the basis for their endeavours. YADCA have monthly meetings and visitors are most welcome to attend and become well informed. Greg Ison, Doonan
With the official election results having been announced last week, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support. I am honoured and humbled to have been returned as the Member for Ninderry, and I look forward to working with you over the next four years as we fight for our fair share. One of my first priorities will be to see work start on the new pedestrian access for Seib Road. In the lead up to the election, I was pleased to see Labor match my commitment to this long overdue infrastructure project. Locals will be familiar with my campaign to secure joint funding from Council and the State, so I look forward to seeing the shovel-ready project get underway as soon as possible. The project will see a 290 metre path from the Eumundi-Noosa Road rail bridge to Seib Road, and a new bridge over the North Maroochy River. Last week I spent some time with Chamber President David Perez checking out some of the storm damage around the local area. Eumundi seemed to cop the brunt of the storm which struck on Halloween, causing significant damage and a power outage across the region. It served as a nasty reminder of the power of Mother Nature, and with storm season now in full swing, now is the time to make sure you’ve taken the necessary precautions to make your home storm safe. For more information, visit getready.qld.gov.au.
Contact Dan
(07) 5406 7900 11 Heathfield Rd, Coolum Beach QLD 4573 PO Box 989, Coolum QLD 4573 ninderry@parliament.qld.gov.au danpurdie.com.au DanPurdieMP danpurdie_mp @DanPurdieMP
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Last but not least Eumundi Rotary will hold an evening to relax with friends in support of Katie Rose Cottage Hospice on Friday 27 November at Joe’s Bar and Grill in Joe’s Waterhole Hotel, Eumundi 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start. A two-course good pub meal is included ($35pp) with entertainment by local band Flashjack who play Celtic and traditional Australian music. Two raffles with six substantial
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Kess and Graham Update Remember those headlines in the national media last March predicting a collapse in property prices – well the opposite has happened! The ‘exodus to an affordable lifestyle’ has seen the Noosa Hinterland impress as one of the strongest regional markets in Australia. The ‘ripple effect’ is in play with the Sunshine Beach property market reporting 33% price growth this year – this massive improvement has spread to Doonan (11% growth), Eumundi (9.9% growth), Cooroy (11% growth), Pomona (10.7% growth) and even as far as Kenilworth (9.2% growth). So, will this price growth continue? Our anecdotal evidence from VIC and NSW buyers is that considered decisions have been made – they will wait for border restrictions to ease, then place their property on the market and ‘head North’ to embrace a new lifestyle. Stock levels have reduced, buyer demand is increasing, so we anticipate a continuation of price growth well into 2021 – the ‘exodus’ to our affordable lifestyle has only just begun. LD
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