Eumundi Voice, Issue 90 - 4 April 2024

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SHARK NETS IN LAGUNA BAY

Shark nets may capture unintended marine animals which unfortunately do not survive –including whales, dolphins, turtles, rays, dugongs and non-targeted sharks. On the Sunshine Coast last year seven whales were entangled in shark nets.

A member of the newly-formed group Oceans for All Noosa, Bernard Jean said, “We’ll never know if it was a coincidence or not that a whale calf washed up on Byron Bay beach, was the same one that had been freed from Noosa nets and

released in distress by a specialised contractor boat.”

Oceans for All Noosa was formed to examine alternatives to the shark nets which were first installed in 1962 at Laguna Bay. The group aims to have the nets removed and replaced with more effective and humane technology – without undermining swimmers' safety – before the next whale migration season from June to November.

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Foundation, Surf Lifesaving Qld, Sea Shepherd, Coastal Care, University Sunshine Coast, tour operators, scientists, conservationists, wildlife rescue and more.

Member for Noosa Sandy Bolton released a survey in March seeking community views on the issue and the results will be available shortly. For updates visit: t.ly/BRQXb.

The Qld Govt is responsible for shark control so Oceans for All Noosa hopes the results will show strong community support for the replacement of shark nets. The government's scheduled timeframe to review its current trial of drones and SMART drum lines as control measures is August 2025.

Noosa Main Beach has three drum lines and two nets measuring 180m long and 6m deep located around 200m from shore. A recent shark sighting at Little Cove was confirmed by a governmentprovided drone.

Scientific research, including by CSIRO, shows nets do not necessarily prevent sharks from entering swimmers' areas as they are not a solid barrier, don't reach the bottom of the sea and usually cover a small part of a beach.

The Qld Dept of Fisheries states that despite nets there have been 13 shark encounters on the Sunshine Coast since 1996. There were no fatalities and most incidents have involved board riders. Eileen Walder & Rhonda Piggott

WHAT’S ON?

Sculpture on the Edge

Now in its 15th year, entries are open for artists who would like to participate in Sculpture on the Edge to be held from 22 November to 1 December at Flaxton Gardens.

Sculptors exhibit and compete for $22,000 worth of prizes including Sculpture of the Year, Highly Commended Sculptor, Local Sculptor, Upcycle Sculptor, Encouragement Award, Sculptor’s Choice and People’s Choice. Selected sculptures will be available for purchase. Entries close 31 August. Visit: sculptureontheedge.com.au.

Don Walker and Band

Don Walker and his band, together with the Harmonettes, will play at The Brewery at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi on 19 May in the first stop of their Australian east coast tour promoting their new album, Lightning in a Clear Blue Sky.

Don Walker is one of Australia's best songwriters. With Cold Chisel he wrote songs including Saturday Night, Cheap Wine, Standing on the Outside, Four Walls and Khe Sahn and co-wrote Flame Trees. His songs have been recorded by many Australian singers and this album is his fourth solo effort. Tickets at Oztix.

WHAT’S ON?

Lego, Spheros and Ozobots

Cooroy Library is holding two sessions on Lego, Spheros and Ozobots on 5 April for children aged 5-12 as part of its school holiday program. The workshops are not about robotics but explore new skills while completing structured activities. The free workshops run from 9-9.45am and 1010.45am. Registration required: libraryevents. noosa.qld.gov.au.

Tommy Magic at Matso’s

Matso's Sunshine Coast in Eumundi is hosting a family fun day from 1pm with Tommy Magic on 7 April. See Facebook: Matso’s Sunshine Coast.

Researching family history in newspapers

The Heritage Centre at 17 Emerald St, Cooroy is hosting a talk by Sue Reid at 1pm on 13 April about Getting the Best from Newspapers on Ancestry and Findmypast. A gold coin donation will be welcome.

Sue, a Fellow of the Qld Family History Society (QFHS), convenes the family history writing group and was chair of its education subcommittee for 10 years. She has authored many journal articles.

The subscription services ancestry.com.au and findmypast.com.au have extensive historical collections of newspapers for viewing online which can offer valuable information for your searches. Even without a subscription you can access them for little or no cost at your local library or genealogical and history group. For more information phone 3129 0356.

A Kind of Hush

Great news for Katie Noonan, Melinda Schneider, Abby Dobson and their all-female band whose performance of the much-loved music of Karen Carpenter at The Events Centre, Caloundra on 13 April has already sold out.

WHAT’S ON?

Thrive at Pomona

The first ever Thrive Youth Festival will be held at Pomona and District Community House, 1 Memorial Ave, Pomona from 9am-5pm on 11 April.

This free event run by Noosa Council as part of Qld Youth Week includes a boxing workshop by Impact Boxing, yoga, Chiggy’s skateboarding, Cindy Vogels' arTshirts workshop, Pomona Palooza musicians' workshop and a clay club workshop. For those interested in starting a business there will also be a business development workshop. Visit: pomonacommunityhouse.org.au.

Zog debuts at the Ginger Factory

Zog, A Forest Adventure made his debut at the Ginger Factory Yandina on 27 March and eagerly awaits visitors to explore the new trail. After three years of children following The Gruffalo Trail, Zog offers new adventures for families as they search for Princess Pearl, Madam Dragon and other friends. Visit: gingerfactory.com.au.

Eumundi Square school holidays fun

If you’re looking for some free activities for the kids over the school holidays Eumundi Square is hosting two hours of fun for kids on 5 and 12 April. Activities kick-off with an Easter egg hunt

at 10.30am on 5 April. BYO basket and bunny ears. There will also be a treasure hunt and balloon sculptures.

Eumundi Square is across the road from the larger market hub at the corner of Napier Rd and Albert St and is home to 100 micro-retail businesses. Visit: facebook.com/eumundisquare.

Yirinda album launch

The band Yirinda will perform at The Majestic Theatre, Pomona from 7-9.30pm on 13 April. Yirinda features Fred Leone and Samuel Pankhurst who blend Aboriginal language with modern production. Fred is one of three Butchulla Snowmen from the Fraser Coast region. Yirinda is touring nationally, promoting their new self-titled album launched on 16 February. Tickets: themajestictheatre.com.au.

Arthritis Moves

Arthritis Qld is running 10 weeks of classes at Cooroy Library on how to stay active with arthritis. With support from Noosa Council the Arthritis Moves classes are offered in-person for the first time.

Free classes from 7.30-8.30am operate from 27 March to 29 May. All attendees must register through the Arthritis Moves booking link at: libraryevents.noosa.qld.gov.au. Room sizes have a maximum capacity and the library asks that anyone wishing to attend complete a registration survey and a call with the program coordinator in advance of the class.

WHAT’S ON?

Spaghetti Opera

Head to Alfresco’s Garden Cafe at 1381 EumundiNoosa Rd from 5-8pm on 22 April for Spaghetti Opera with guest sopranos Cheryl MacDonald and Lou Van Stone. With an Italian-themed dinner and a complimentary Prosecco on arrival, tickets are $95pp. Bookings: alfrescosgardencafe. com.au.

Kokoda Challenge

If you’re up for a challenge on the weekend before Anzac Day, sign-up for the Kokoda Challenge. With options to run or walk 18km, 30km or 48km, either on your own or as part of a team, you can help raise funds for the Kokoda Youth Foundation.

The Kokoda Challenge starts in Kenilworth and sets off through the Imbil State Forest. The Blackall Ranges is not far from where Diggers were trained in jungle warfare in WWII before being deployed overseas, many of them never returning. Register: t.ly/9B6ns

White Lies

White Lies – Dancing against DV is an annual charity fundraising event by Burlesque

L’amour for Sunnykids Sunshine Coast. White Lies burlesque cabaret for 18yrs+ will be held from 7-10pm on 20 April at Venue 114, Bokarina.

Burlesque L’amour is a dance club with five studios across the Sunshine Coast and aims to spread the message of empowerment and strength for women through dance. Sunnykids supports women and children impacted by domestic and family violence. Wear a hint of white and support both groups by dancing the night away.

Tickets: events.humanitix.com/white-lies.

ClimateWatch Trail guided walk

A number of ClimateWatch Trail walks will take place on the Sunshine Coast over the school holidays including at the Doonan Creek Environmental Reserve from 8.30-9.45am on 12 April.

ClimateWatch was developed by Earthwatch Australia with the Bureau of Meteorology and University of Melbourne to understand how changes in temperature and rainfall affect the seasonal behaviour of Australia's plants and animals. Be a citizen scientist, download the free app and register for an account on your smartphone before arrival. Visit: t.ly/i-aVW.

Proud poppies

This year’s Anzac Ceremony at North Arm School on 24 April will have a splash of colour when the 50+ choir members proudly wear poppies knitted during after-school workshops organised by music teacher Bec Summers and the Rotary Club of Eumundi member Eileen Walder.

Eumundi QCWA assisted with wool and needle donations and several mothers and grandmothers joined in to ensure every choir member has a poppy, with many completed at home. The choir will also perform a newly composed Anzac song.

If you would like to make poppies to donate to North Arm State School they can be dropped to the music department. Eileen’s pattern is below and there are various patterns available online.

Easy poppy pattern for beginners

This pattern is in knit 1 purl 1 rib. It uses size 10 (UK), 3 (US), 3.25 (metric), size 9 (4 US or 3.5 or 3.75 metric) needles and a darning needle is

required for finishingoff. It requires 8-ply red wool for the main poppy, a small amount of black wool for the centre and scraps of green wool.

Instructions

Body of poppy

1. Using red wool, cast on 60 stitches.

2. Row 1-8 knit 2, purl 2.

3. Row 9, knit 2 together across the row.

4. Row 10, slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over – repeat across row.

5. Break off yarn with long tail and thread back through remaining stitches and pull tight.

6. Join edges with mattress stitch.

Centre of poppy

1. Using black, cast on 8 stitches and knit 8 rows.

2. Cut yarn leaving a tail and thread through stitches as previously.

3. Run a line of running stitch around the outside of the knitted square.

4. Pull the edges of the square into a round and tuck under.

Finishing

1. Stitch the centre tucked side down to body of poppy and over-stitch with green yarn.

Daylight saving ends

If you have family or friends in NSW, Vic, SA, ACT or Tas, remember daylight saving ends for them on 7 April when clocks will be turned back one hour at 3am. The reverse will occur in October as daylight saving is reintroduced. A good way to remember which way to turn the clock is to think of Fall (Autumn) is back and Spring is forward.

Australian Body Art Festival

After their impressive success at the Christmas Extravaganza last year, Noosa local FitBarre dancers have been invited to perform the Silver Waltz to Tchaikovsky's music at the upcoming Australian Body Art Festival at 10am on 21 April.

The dancers' ages range from their late 40s to mid 80s and attend weekly adult ballet classes with Angelika Burroughs, a professional ballerina from Ukraine, at the Performing Arts Factory, Noosaville.

The El Duende Flamenco group is led by the professional and stunning dancer Susana Menotte who has been attending Angelika’s classes along with a few dancers from her group. They will enchant the audience with a vibrant and diverse selection of captivating Spanish folk dances.

Come along and support Leon D'Aulnais, a sprightly 83yo and Christine Hamilton as they

take the stage to perform a breathtaking Pas De Deux – Adagio from the Genzano Flower Festival. With Leon's gallant charm and Christine's flirtatious and classically strong presence their performance promises to be sensational.

Christine will also showcase her talent with a technically challenging variation of Kitri from Don Quixote.

Hailing from Mudjimba, Christine's journey into designing leotards, skirts and ballet dresses began after joining FitBarre adult ballet classes where she discovered her talent for sewing. With a keen eye for design and craftsmanship she has adorned numerous dancers with her creations adding a touch of elegance and flair to performances. Christine made her first own tutu for her Kitri performance and it looks fabulous!

The Australian Body Art Festival will be held from 20-21 April at 76 Memorial Dr, Eumundi.

Agency of the Year

Hinternoosa recently claimed the prestigious Agency of the Year award for both Cooroy and Verrierdale at the Rate My Agent Awards. These awards celebrate Australia's premier real estate professionals, placing a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction in terms of criteria.

Cooroy sales agent Alisa Wythes was honoured with the Top Agent title for the third consecutive year, with the Property Management Department securing the Rental Agency of the Year award.

“This achievement serves as a testament to our commitment to excellence and unparalleled service in our vibrant community," said Hinternoosa Principal and Director Sirah Robb.

Leon D'Aulnais and Christine Hamilton

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Jazzercise

Are you up for a bit of a giggle? Who knew that the aerobic and weighted activity of Jazzercise could be so enjoyable? Several Eumundi women are having fun and getting fit at Jazzercise in Cooroy, with Julie Wright recently named member of the month. Visit: t.ly/MRre-.

Eumundi Rotary ‘handyman team’

Recently the Rotary Club of Eumundi ‘handyman team’ planned and completed a task to put rollers on the bottom of some large tables belonging to the Eumundi CWA. This was no mean feat as each leg had a different angled taper and its own injuries over the past 40-60 years! They are now solid and look fabulous, having been washed and sanded in preparation for the team to paint. Great job!

A Horse Story of Wildness

A large crowd gathered at Lynn Scott's Eumundi Range Rd property on 17 March for the launch of her book A Horse Story of Wildness at Moon Mountain Sanctuary hosted by Annie’s Books.

The audience saw some of the 13 horses featured in the book, who live as close to wild freedom as possible, sharing their journey with humans at the sanctuary. It is a culmination of a year of passion and commitment by Lynn, photographer Averil Crebbin and friends far and wide who supported the journey of discovery. View a short video at: t.ly/88zfX and their website at: moonmountainsanctuary.com.

New pre-loved clothing store

A new business called White Sorceress PreLoved Clothing has opened in Eumundi at The Pavilion behind the Thirsty Camel bottleshop on Memorial Dr, Eumundi. Open from 9am-2pm Wednesday to Saturday they have a range of clothes and shoes available. Visit: Instagram @ white_sorceress_eumundi.

Julie Wright member of the month Eumundi locals having fun

Female tradies in demand

There’s no arguing that trades in Australia are male-dominated. The first thing you think of when you think ‘tradie’ is a man and there’s even the term ‘tradie ladies’ to separate women from the group.

Plumbing is the third-highest-earning bluecollar job in Australia after a construction site manager and boilermaker but until recently it has been almost exclusively male. Female plumbers make up less than 1% of plumbers in the country, lower than the average of 3% of women across all trades.

The first time I met Skye she arrived on-site to my Kin Kin home renovation with Tim, who introduced himself as “the plumber and roofer”. Skye was his apprentice. After a site safety check, I noticed she was on the roof removing and carrying large corrugated iron sheets with ease. Six months on I've come to know Tim and Skye quite well and they are a breath of fresh air as they 'wax lyrical' and feed off each other's humour. Those who have ever demolished/

rebuilt/renovated would understand it feels like there is a never-ending turnstile of tradies every day. So, how did Skye end up as a now second year apprentice plumber at age 18?

“I wanted to do a trade, so I did work experience as an electrician and plumber in the middle of Yr 11 and then a couple of weeks work for an air conditioning company which I found really repetitive. I decided plumbing was the trade for me! With TJF Plumbing I get heaps of variety due to the many different jobs we perform including maintenance, gas installation, roofing and more,” said Skye.

“I started searching for plumbing apprenticeship jobs on Indeed, Seek and Facebook and compiled a list of plumbers to approach, sending out letters and my CV. Tim called me and we met-up at Cafe Doonan for an 'interview' and got along but he said he was also interviewing another person and would let me know. Then he asked me to do a two week trial which went well and Tim offered me the apprenticeship, so here I am.”

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I asked Tim why he picked Skye for the job and he laughed. “I was just thinking outside the square on that particular day! She presented well and answered all the questions properly. We built-up a rapport from the start – we are similar but we are also opposite in some ways – so it just works for us.”

“Plumbing can be a demanding business both physically and mentally. You have to be able to deal with all sorts of people and Skye has proven herself to be reliable, a quick learner and an allround great worker.”

Skye's apprenticeship is four years with another year for a contractor's licence and involves on-site training and TAFE courses. “The best thing about plumbing is that there is always something different to do and it's hands-on. I'm not one to be sitting staring at a computer.”

Plumbing can offer job security. Every new construction needs plumbers, every business needs plumbers. It’s a lot of work and training but those who choose the profession will have in-demand skills. There are calls for a greater effort to inform women about why plumbing is a great career path and support female plumbers. Schools are encouraged to promote trades and banish the 'stigma' around choosing a trade over university education.

Mature beyond her 18 years, I asked Skye where she sees herself in 10 years. “Plumbing, maybe running my own business and I'd like to have some acreage with cows, chickens, ducks – that sort of lifestyle.” Good luck Skye! Relle Schuh

A SPROUT OF COMMUNITY SPIRIT: EUMUNDI’S GARDEN JOURNEY

The seed for Eumundi’s vibrant community garden and Men’s Shed was sown by EDCA during their 2013 application for the scout hall area lease. With plans in hand and local support, EDCA transformed visions into reality, officially opening the gates on 27th November 2021.

The journey began with community meetings, where 45 enthusiastic locals dotted their approval. Spirited Friday evenings led to a concept plan that brought together the community’s dreams with the practicalities of council requirements. Thanks to tireless dedication, over $18,000 was raised, nurturing the project from concept to creation - the most crucial point of the project - including an Introduction to Permaculture Course that further solidified the garden’s design. With EDCA’s support and an additional $50,000, the garden blossomed, offering a green sanctuary to all.

Today, the garden is a living tapestry of individual plots, communal spaces, and ecofriendly innovations, including wicking beds for efficient watering. A testament to sustainable living, it boasts a vital water tank and buzzing bee hives, enriching both the ecosystem and the community’s connection to nature.

Weekly gatherings see gardeners sharing plants, seeds, and camaraderie, with BBQs and soon, pizza nights by the awaited oven. This communal paradise welcomes all - children, pets, and music makers.

Keen to dig in? Join the fun on Facebook, drop by on a Friday afternoon, or simply wander in to explore Eumundi’s community gem.

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Calling Sunshine Coast environmental community groups

Now is the time to apply for a grant to help fund the vital work you do to care for our wildlife and natural environment. Applications for the Environment Levy Partnership Funding Program open on April 15. Successful groups will receive a share of more than $630,000 each year for the next three years, subject to conditions. The threeyear partnership funds operational expenses to provide certainty for the groups, helping them to engage in longer-term planning and capacity building. Apply now at sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Have your say on Council matters

Simply register online or update your profile on Have Your Say Sunshine Coast - Council’s online engagement platform - to have your voice heard on Council projects. There will be a diverse range of projects open for community input and feedback this year, including regional and locality-based projects. Register today at haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Biosphere Community Awards

It’s your chance to say thank you and well done to the amazing people we know who help out, volunteer and support our communities. To find out more and to nominate, visit Council's website. Nominations close April 30.

Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online or at Sunshine Coast City Hall Chambers – April 24 at 9am

Are you an established or emerging Coast artist, creative or producer?

You could access up to $10,000 for your next venture. Round one of The Regional Arts Development Fund grants is now open. For more details, to sign up for an information session or to apply, head to Council’s website. Applications close April 15.

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ART ABOUT

Tall Trees Art Exhibition dates announced

The Tall Trees Art Exhibition in Cooran will be held from 21-22 September. To enter works in the exhibition artists must be members of Tall Trees Art Inc. Visit: talltreesart.com.

Tall Trees Art Inc. recently held its annual general meeting with the committee remaining similar to that which delivered the creative, colourful and welcoming main street Cooran exhibition in 2023.

A variety of artworks from Sunshine Coast and Noosa Hinterland artists will be showcased across 12 venues. The event starts at the Lazy Fox Cafe at the southern end of King St and continues to the common space past Noosa Hinterland Brewing Co. A magical transformation of the historic Cooran Hall into a well curated gallery will be a highlight. Wendy Birrell

Artist residency in Eumundi

Winner of the Tall Trees Art Exhibition artist residency last year was Anja Morgan who enjoyed the peace and quiet of working at Eumundi Guesthouse and B&B.

Tall Trees committee 2024 (Photo by Mia Hacker)

Anja Morgan

“I spent my time at the residency researching new techniques and experimenting with the blending of different art mediums for my planned series called Womanly Water which looks at women’s strengths, weaknesses and the flow of womanly essence,” said Anja.

She will present the outcomes of her two-week residency at this year's Tall Trees Art Exhibition in Cooran from 21-22 September. Owners of the cottage, Suzie and David Campin, will again offer one of the entrants in Tall Trees this year a residency prize. Visit: talltreesart.com.

Wendy Birrell

Local art prize showcases region’s best

This year's Local Contemporary Art Prize sees 40 local artists exhibiting their work in the hope of taking home the prestigious $10,000 Best in Show Acquisitive Award.

Presented by Sunshine Coast Council’s Caloundra Regional Gallery in partnership with the Friends of the Regional Gallery, the exhibition runs until 5 May and showcases a diverse array of artists working in 2D and 3D.

Caloundra Regional Gallery Curator Jo

Duke said one of the most coveted awards was the People’s Choice Award which visitors can vote for during the exhibition or at: gallery. sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au.

“Also on show in the gallery is the Local Student Art Prize which gives students in three age categories the opportunity to submit and show their works,” said Jo. “I’m always impressed by the skills displayed from our local emerging young artists..” Caloundra Regional Gallery is open from 10am Tuesday to Sunday at 22 Omrah Ave, Caloundra. Visit Facebook and Instagram: @ caloundraregionalgallery.

Tides and Tinsel by Kristine Forrest

Mama and Papa 2023 by Zachary Dinkelmann (6yo)

Meet Hayley Holloway

It's amazing what some members of our community achieve. While working in the political arena for local member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien, Hayley travels three times a week to Iceworld in Boondall to hone her ice skating skills.

In 2023 Hayley achieved gold in her division at the Qld Championships and bronze at the Australian Championships. She also achieved a first in her division at the Australia New Zealand Masters Games.

In January Hayley and her family travelled to Bormio, Italy to represent Australia in two events in the Ladies Silver Division, 48-57yo group at the World Winter Masters Games held every four years. In her artistic event she came 7th out of 21 participants and in the free skate she was placed 6th out of 24 participants. Her proud husband Cleve said, “Her free skate was particularly close

with less than a point separating 3rd and 6th place.”

All of Hayley's training and hard work has paid off with such incredible results!

Hayley Holloway

Generational segregation

Thirty years ago – in almost every community –generations no matter their location or wealth lived, worked, played together and learnt from each other.

Today is the first time in modern western history that different generations generally live separately. There are many reasons for generational segregation, including where people can afford to live and what intellectual and social activities are available and relevant.

As a simple example, younger people may save money in share houses in the city and have

access to music festivals. Meanwhile, older people may own houses and enjoy activities around the home and in local communities.

Eumundi is a fortunate community to still have a cross section of generations however the demographic is changing.

The Eumundi Combined Community Organisation (ECCO) is a not-for-profit community organisation responsible for managing two carparks and re-investing funds. As part of developing its future strategy the ECCO board is currently consulting with the community to identify and cost infrastructure projects which could support activities that help our community continue to connect.

Maintaining the carparks to ensure maximum capacity is important to earn revenue which can be reinvested back into the community. This is not always easy as events such as rain, heatwaves and of course Covid have an impact.

There will be more information coming soon about what we can do to support the community and ensure we remain connected.

Jenny Brice

Supporting parents

If you are a parent of a young child, or know someone who is, Eumundi now has its own parent connection hub. Held at 3:30pm on Thursdays at the Old Scout Hall on Memorial Dr in Eumundi, next to the Community Garden, the group aims to provide parents with helpful tips to support relationships and parent with confidence and coherence. BYO snacks and drinks. Cost by donation.

Band leaders L-R: Nina Liu – Head of Woodwind section and Band Leader, Savannah Ginn – Head of Percussion section, Bec Summers, Rex Ellul – Head of Brass section

Making magic

“Ah, music,” he said, wiping his eyes. “A magic beyond all we do here!” (Dumbledore) J.K. Rowling.

At North Arm State School we have a Senior Concert Band run by our music teacher Mrs Summers. We have three main sections – woodwind, percussion and brass and instruments include flute, trumpet, electric guitar and more. We have a Senior Band shirt that we wear on Mondays and rehearse throughout the week. There are people who begin in Yr 4 not knowing much about their instrument but by Yr 5 and 6 they play well, having worked hard.

Every year we have a leader for the three main sections. This year I am head of woodwind and overall band leader. Savannah Gill is head of percussion and Rex Ellul is head of brass. We also have two guitar groups, a rock band and a ukulele club. Local musician Barry Kopittke helps Mrs Summers.

This year we are presenting an exciting musical called River Tribes which was written and composed by Bec Summers. Every second year we have North Arm’s Got Talent which everyone loves. Nina Liu (Senior Band Leader) – Yr 6

NDSHS line of hope

Students from Noosa District State High School (NDSHS) have banded together in the lead up to the World’s Greatest Shave fundraiser. Over the course of two weeks students diligently collected coins during their home group time, fostering a spirit of unity and competition

among the year levels to see who could create the most impressive coin line.

At the Pomona Campus the enthusiasm was electric as Yr 7 and 8 student leaders gathered in the library on 8 March to display their collected coins. Yr 7 stood out with an impressive line stretching over eight meters long and Yr 7A amassed an impressive $82.35 in silver coins alone.

Reflecting on the achievement, Junior Secondary Campus Coordinator Mr Callum Gordon

expressed his admiration. “It's truly heartening to witness our young students rallying behind a cause that supports those affected by cancer,” he said.

Giving students the opportunity to fundraise and be part of a national event is one example of how NDSHS is creating empathic and compassionate learners.

Biodiversity, no-mowing and butterflies

The no-mow garden?! How could I resist such an advertisement for an open garden from my friends at Urban Wildlife Gardens? With a large-ish acreage property to maintain, ‘no-mow’ was to

me as a large juicy monstera leaf is to a hungry caterpillar. So, despite a last-minute downpour one Saturday afternoon, I set off to Black Mountain to the home of President of Backyards for Biodiversity SEQ, John Birbeck.

Sheltered under umbrellas, 26 of us listened to John’s story of moving in 2020 and taking his property ‘off-grid’. He planted more than 1,000 new plants across 660 species – including acacia, pink bloodwood, Gympie messmate, lillypilly, hakea, melaleuca and leptospermum – to increase the biodiversity of his 1.5-acre plot.

A brief walk illustrated John’s methods. Former weedy areas including camphor laurel and paspalum grass have been turned into native havens by cutting – where logs are laid along contours to help prevent erosion and the accumulation of mulch – or smothering in layers of cardboard covered in green grass clippings. His wife keeps a traditional lawn at the front while John has free reign at the back which has become a meadow of native kangaroo grass. This has created a home for wildlife and acts as a seed bank for local Landcare nurseries.

Since joining Urban Wildlife Gardens I have attended several wonderful functions where I learn about my local area and see first-hand the passion of our local gardeners. In the midst of overhauling my own gardens I attempt to balance between the biodiversity principles I have learnt and some more broadly accepted garden design principles. I am still learning but here are my take-outs so far.

It is not difficult or expensive to find and plant native species, particularly focusing on those that are endemic to my local area. The rewards include the successful growth of plants that ‘love’ the conditions they find in my garden while attracting and providing homes to lots of butterflies and birds, the numbers of which increase with clustering and diversity of new plantings. I probably won't introduce 660 new species like John because I also want to maintain some of the order and repetition promoted by well-known garden designers. I’m also not yet ready to convert all my ‘lawn’ to a grassy meadow so, regrettably, I will be mowing for some time to come! Liz Stapleton

THEATRE

Aria hits the right notes

When legendary playwright David Williamson invites you to direct his new script seven years after your previous collaboration, you seriously consider.

91.1 Hot FM radio host director, actor, entrepreneur and community-minded dynamo Sam Coward decided to juggle his many commitments and accept the offer to be the director of Aria. Sam is excited to return to Noosa Arts Theatre and work with a brilliant cast chosen from more than 60 auditions.

Since retiring two years ago, a renewed surge of good health inspired David to write three new plays. He wanted an ‘out of town’ run to trial Aria before it opens in 2025 at the Ensemble Theatre in Sydney.

“Neil Simon toured The Odd Couple for six months before Broadway and we have a firstclass company right here at Noosa Arts Theatre,” said David. It’s familiar to Sam too as he has directed numerous productions there including Three Williamsons. “He did such brilliant work and was an obvious choice.”

Sam’s concern with mental health and domestic violence issues emphasised to him the importance of theatre. “It’s all about making people laugh and getting them out,” he said.

David’s new plays all comment on social happenings, life and human beings. The Great Divide is about a mega-rich woman buying up land in a coastal resort and angering locals. Aria concerns the mother-in law from hell, Monique, who while adoring her three sons delivers wonderfully sarcastic comments to their wives.

Playwright

David Williamson AO

Director

Sam Coward

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Sam said audiences will definitely see a very different Jo Hendrie as the narcissistic, despicable Monique and in complete contrast to Jo’s bubbly personality. At every birthday gathering for her sons Monique sings an operatic Aria, reminding them of her sacrifices. In Aria she performs Mozart’s Queen of the Night from The Magic Flute.

While studying psychology David read about an overly possessive mother which inspired the character Monique. Jo is thrilled to play what David describes as a 'watchable monster'. “Monique is just breathtakingly wicked. Like most narcissistic people she glides around, ever smiling, completely oblivious to the hurt her comments cause and thinking everything in her life is perfect.”

Having appeared in many of David’s productions, Jo is delighted to be cast in such a challenging but brilliant role. She said audiences will be horrified by Monique but will laugh because she is so awful and her special Aria is not to be missed. “Audiences will decide if Monique might have been the next Maria Callas,” said David. Other cast members include Sharon Grimley,

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ON THIS DAY

Human genome first sequenced

The world premiere of Aria is on 19 April at Noosa Arts Theatre. Preview tickets are available on 18 April with evening performances on 25 April, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11 May and matinees on 20, 21, 27, 28 April and 4, 5, 12 May. Bookings: noosaartstheatre. org.au or phone 07 5449 9343. Eileen Walder

On 14 April 2003 the landmark Human Genome Project successfully generated an almost complete sequence of the human genome. Genomes are found in almost every cell of the human body and contain all its genetic information.

Beginning in 1990 the project was a collaborative international effort by researchers from 20 universities and research

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Michelle Allan, Lauren Harvey, Tom Middleton, Jackson O’Sullivan and Frank Wilkie as an obnoxious politician. According to David, Frank’s experience in local politics makes him perfect for the role.

David Williamson

Jo Hendrie

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centres across the US, UK, France, Germany, Japan and China and multiple disciplines including maths, medicine, engineering, biology and computer science.

The 2003 sequencing accounted for 90% of the human genome and was as close to complete as the technologies for sequencing DNA allowed at the time. On 31 March 2022 the Telomere-toTelomore (T2T) consortium announced it had filled-in the remaining gaps and produced the first truly complete human genome sequence.

Genomics can be used to predict disease risk, diagnose disease more accurately and guide treatment. Sequencing the human genome has given us a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms that underlie many human diseases. It has also raised a wide range of ethical and social issues. For example, if a person’s genome sequencing showed a predisposition to a life-threatening disease – which may not eventuate – would that impact the types of health insurance or employment available to them? Concerns such as privacy of genetic data and informed consent have led to a greater emphasis on ethics in biomedical research.

Ultimately everyone could have their complete genome sequenced as part of their medical record. This may allow doctors to compare those sequences to reference ones and determine which variations and mutations might be contributing to specific diseases, allowing them to tailor medicine and treatment to the individual.

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Lost convenience – the corner store

Visiting your local corner store is a special childhood memory and an important part of our history as a community. Between the 1930s and 60s most Australian cities and towns had a corner store where locals bought their daily newspaper, mixed bags of lollies, icecreams, fresh milk and bread, and more.

Corner stores were magical places full of strange aromas and wonderful surprises. They operated long hours and miraculously stocked everything customers could need including tinned goods, tobacco, tea, boot laces and birthday candles. Cheeses came in wheels and were cut by slicing with a cheese wire. Fresh ham came 'on the bone' and was sliced by a meat saw. Milk came in bottles and cream was ladled-out from a milk urn into your own bottle or container. Large square tins held biscuits and well-behaved children were often rewarded with the broken ones at the bottom!

Our little family store in England wasn’t on a corner but like in Australia, Dad bought supplies in bulk. Customers’ orders for flour, sugar, rice etc. were weighed into brown paper bags from large sacks either in the shop or out the back. Potatoes and other vegetables were stacked in crates and weighed into string bags or cardboard boxes. The shopkeeper, staff and the shelves of goods were behind a big wooden counter. The customer was almost always a ‘housewife’ and told the shop assistant what goods she needed and waited while the items were collected.

A drawcard of the local corner shop was of course … lollies! Big glass jars contained loose sweets which were weighed on scales and served in cones of white paper or little paper bags. Remember Minties and Violet Crumble – both now over 100 years old – or Jaffas, Fruit Tingles and Marella Jubes which were introduced in the 30s? Fizzy sherbet, Mint Leaves, Milk Bottles, Choo Choo bars, Cobbers, Chokito bars, Clinkers, Snakes, Strawberries and Cream, Jelly Beans, Red and Green Frogs, Kool Mints and Red Skins were perennial favourites together with Peters icecream. And ‘Gobstoppers’!!

Children learnt independence walking or riding bikes to the corner shop on errands for parents or neighbours and were often rewarded with the change. Coming home from school they spent pocket money on sweets and quickly discovered the value of cash well before decimal currency, bank or credit cards.

As well as in-shop sales, corner stores did weekly grocery deliveries with orders collected or delivered in cardboard boxes. At our shop, weekly orders were collected on Fridays and Dad chanted “butter, sugar, 'marg', lard, cheese, bacon and eggs” as he filled them.

In the UK until the 50s rationing limited purchases of many items and I recall counting

out the ration tickets with orders. Signs saying “cash only” meant no credit or “tick” unless you were a trusted regular. I must admit to stealing little one penny Cadbury Dairy Milk bars to bribe school bullies to leave me alone until Mum caught me and said a sock in the mouth would be better for the shop's profits.

Some UK stores survived and were mainly run by Indian or Pakistani families. Many Aussie stores morphed into US-style milk bars with the arrival of Greek and Italian immigrants as a family business seemed a better option than working in factories or trades.

Popular with socialising teens, the addition of meals especially fish and chips or pizza saw Friday night outings for families at milk bars. These quickly spread along the coast and inland rail towns with usually just one in each to avoid competition.

Changing work and family life led to the spread of weekly shopping, late night supermarkets, service stations and US fast food conglomerates. Most family stores could not compete except those in specialised goods such as Asian provisions. Despite their general demise, today we can still find buildings that were once corner stores and have been repurposed into homes or cafes. Eileen Walder & Relle Schuh

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