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WELCOME TO EUMUNDI STATE SCHOOL
Kelly Jeppesen has been warmly welcomed by parents, teachers and the community as the new Acting Principal of Eumundi State School (ESS).
Eumundi Rotary members were pleased to meet Kelly at a recent meeting where she gave them a brief introduction to her background and how she sees her new role, not only within the school but also the wider community.
Kelly has been a principal for over 20 years across rural and regional Qld including Bellenden Ker, Gayndah and Dakabin State Schools. Describing herself as a “military brat”, she comes from a military family who have served across different theatres. She has a passion for modern history, especially military history but also loves the adventure of travel and photography.
Kelly’s grandparents had a caravan at Military Jetty and her family holidays were always at Caloundra. “We had many day trips to the hinterland and Eumundi. I have fond memories of Eumundi and no doubt will have many more to come as I begin my role working at the school,” said Kelly.
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98 GRAYS ROAD, DOONAN
AUCTION 16th August at 12pm On Site auction
BED 4 | BATH 3 | CAR 4
You are invited to join Ruth Venning, Kess Prior and Hinternoosa for the on site auction of this property. It is sure to be an exciting event and we would love you to be a part of it. We also welcome you to attend any of the open homes prior and of course on auction day!
M: 0410 243 487 E: ruth@hinternoosa.com.au
M: 0404 344 399 E: kess@hinternoosa.com.au
For all your selling and buying needs, contact Ruth Venning today for a friendly catch-up over coffee at our Doonan office. Ruth brings a wealth of local market knowledge and a genuine passion for the beautiful Noosa Hinterland. Whether you are looking to find your dream home or sell your property and achieve the best outcome, Ruth is here to provide expert advice and personalised service every step of the way.
Meet Ruth
Cont. from p1 It has been a very busy start to the term with the school celebrating NAIDOC week on 12 July. Gubbi Gubbi song-man Lyndon Davis and his troupe brought Indigenous culture and colour to the school. Through songs and dance the students learnt about smoking ceremonies, local place names linked to our environment and why it is so important to protect what we have. The whole school and community members enjoyed the special presentation on the terraces on the oval.
Kelly is passionate about diversity and sees it as a strength of a school and its community. “There is so much to celebrate about the amazing culture of ESS and the outcomes that students achieve,” said Kelly in a letter to parents.
Kelly also has a love of all sports and the role they play in the development of young people – engaging in physical activity or as members of teams. Her two other passions are the Dolphins NRL team and the Brisbane Lions. “Yes, I have a “phin!”
Welcome to Eumundi, Kelly!
WHAT’S ON?
Men’s connection evenings
Men’s connection group Know Your Onion had a turnout of about 20 men at their first meeting on 20 June at Eumundi Coffee Roasters. Five more sessions are scheduled aimed at helping men feel more connected in the community.
The session on 11 July focused on coping mechanisms and identifying patterns and the meeting on 25 July will focus on masculinity and men’s health.
Topics in August include thriving in fatherhood and relationships on 8 August, a sexologist presents on 22 August and a talk about tradition, knowing your roots, PTSD and trauma on 29 August.
Meetings are held at Eumundi Coffee Roasters, Memorial Dr Eumundi from 5-8pm and include a meal, a talk and a local story told by a man and how he manages the challenges of his life. Donations and contributions are made according to what participants can afford. Info: lisa@iamlisajayne.com.
The Linda Ronstadt Show
Ella Hooper is leading an all-star band to take us back to the 70s classics of Linda Rondstadt at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi on 20 October. Faithless Love, You’re No Good, Blue Bayou, Tracks of my Tears and many more songs showcase Ronstadt’s versatile vocal abilities across genres from rock, country and light opera. From 7pm at The Brewery. Tickets: imperialhoteleumundi.com.au.
L-R Joyce Turnbull and Kelly Jeppesen
WHAT’S ON?
Cooloola Farm Trail
A variety of local farms will open their gates on 10&11 August to showcase their produce and share knowledge about their farming practices. Participating farms include Purity Essential Oils, Noosa Black Coffee, Linda’s Macadamias, Fraser Grill, Beecham Valley Passions, Eastwell Farms and more.
Each farm will be supporting other local artisans and producers with pop-up stalls and there will be guided tours and workshops at some farms. Closed-in shoes are a must and carry some cash, as not all will have EFTPOS facilities. For details of farm openings visit: cooloolafarmtrail.com.au.
Finals for Noosa Stars Alive!
Damien Anthony-Avery Rossi hosts the finals for Noosa Stars Alive! on 28 July at the Noosa Lions Park, Gympie Tce, Noosaville from 11am-4pm. Finalists will perform at the River Stage vying for the title of Noosa Stars Alive! Winner 2024.
The Festival Closing Party for Noosa Alive! then follows, featuring local bands and performers. Food trucks will be on site or bring a picnic lunch. Dogs on leads welcome.
This is a free community event but registrations are required. Visit: noosaalive.com.au.
Sunnykids 25th Anniversary Ball
Tickets for the Sunnykids 25th Anniversary Ball go on sale on 29 July. The Ball itself is on 12 October from 6-11pm at Venue 114, Birtinya.
Each year the Sunnykids Ball raises money for women and children affected by domestic violence. All funds raised go to the Save a Life Tonight (SALT) campaign which gives women and their children affected by domestic and family violence a safe place to sleep for one night and access to one of SunnyKids Domestic Violence experts. Visit: sunnykids.org.au/event/ mayoral-ball.
Big Pineapple Music Festival
After a three-year hiatus the Big Pineapple Music Festival returns on 19 October.
The line-up includes Tones and I, The Amity Affliction, Vera Blue, Peking Duck and many more. The festival promises to put the Big Pineapple back on the map, especially after its recent refurbishment. Tickets are on sale now and likely to sell quickly. Visit: bigpineapplefestival.com.au.
WHAT’S ON?
Curated Plate Festival
It’s not too late to get tickets for The Curated Plate Food and Drink Festival that kicks off on 26 July and runs until 4 August.
The Sunshine Coast’s home-grown festival is a celebration of local produce, producers and chefs. Some events, such as the Sunshine Pantry on 28 July at The Station SC are free. Events take place across the coast and hinterland. See what suits your tastes at thecuratedplate.com.au.
Namba Street Fair
Noosa Open Studios
The official launch of Noosa Open Studios on 2 August will include a fundraiser auction of artworks donated by participating artists. It will take place at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre from 5.30-8pm. Tickets are $45 for participating artists and $65 for partners and friends and can be purchased through events. humanitix.com.
Nambour is getting into the swing of the Curated Plate Food and Drink Festival with several events. First up is Hello Sunshine Culinary Conversation on 26 July, 11.30am to 2.30pm at the recently revamped Club Hotel Namba with local growers, distillers and chefs. The lunch will showcase seasonal flavours by Head Chef Wayd Bailey. On the same evening from 6.30-9pm is a hands-on cooking class at Mix Taste Eat on 26 July with dishes including Noosa Black Garlic.
On 27 July, Mill St comes alive with the Namba Street Fair from 12-8pm. Taste your way around the world with loads of stalls and beverages from The Tramfest Bar, the Club Hotel Namba and Royal George Hotel. This is a free event but registration would help with catering. On 3 August, Glaze and Graze takes place at The Pottery Studio in Brookes St from 12-3pm and 5-8pm. This is a glazing workshop where you make your own take-home plate while also enjoying a four-course meal from Providore Privee. Event tickets: thecuratedplate.com.au.
Now in its 9th year, Noosa Open Studios 2024 runs from 30 August to 8 September. This year there are 92 participating artists, 26 of whom are new to the event. Hard copies of the Art Trail Guides should be available from late July or for a digital version, visit: noosaopenstudios.com.au.
Emma Memma
Tickets are on sale now for ex-Wiggle Emma Memma’s Boop and Twirl Tour at Venue 114 Bokarina on 17 September from 10-11am and 12-1pm.
Emma is sure to get the little ones singing and dancing with help from Melvin, BB Butterfly, Waffles the Wombat and other Memma Mates. Families are encouraged to dress in Emma Memma and Elvin Melvin’s favourite colours: orange, pink and green! There will be an Auslan interpreter standing on the side of the stage. Tickets: venue114.com.au.
WHAT’S ON?
Songs of the Great American Songwriters
Tickets are selling fast for the Songs of the Great American Songwriters Country Hall Show, featuring Qld country folk trio The Mary Rivers. It will be held at the Cooran Hall on 18 August from 4-6pm. BYO drinks. Tickets: bit.ly/3XNHHmf.
Good Vibrations Festival
For a retro-filled day out, go along to the Good Vibrations Retro and Vintage Festival at Jack Morgan Park in Coolum on 10 August from 11am to 9pm.
Enjoy classic cards, retro tunes, vintage surfboards and fashion. See the Elvis Presley tribute show with Doug Charles, winner of the National 2023 Parkes Elvis Presley Festival Competition. Dress your pup for the Hound Dog Dress Up Competition or join hula-hooping workshops. Tickets: events.humanitix.com.
Noosa Regional Gallery
The Noosa Regional Gallery recently opened The Curious Novice exhibition which runs until 8 September.
Six emerging and established ceramicists have assembled their works – Sunshine Coast potters Dennis Forshaw, Angus McDiarmid and Anwen Thomas, alongside Qld-based artists Claudia deSalvo, Pimparat Tantisukarom and Laura Cope.
The Curious Novice dives into the connection between the artist, the medium, the object and the user. Visit: noosaregionalgallery.com.au.
Pomona Family Fun Day
Don’t miss Pomona’s Family Fun Day on 28 July for a great day out. Held in Stan Topper Park from 9am to 4pm, with free rides and music for all, along with entertainment and markets.
There is an animal farm and pony rides from 10.30am to 2pm and music from Ewan Cloonan and Vinny Russell of The Humbuckin’ Pickups on the Pomona IGA Stage from 11.30am to 3.30pm. Visit: kingofthemountain.com.au.
First Nations exhibition
From 26 July until 25 August the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre will exhibit 9 local artists and another 8 artists from the Wide Bay Burnett area in a First Nations Weaving exhibition. Featured artists include Michael Augustine, Julia Vail, Margie Gibson, Victoria Bradbury, Lynne Saunders, Judy Barass, Barb Hart and Elizabeth Farrell.
The Threads of Unity exhibition is drawn from a retreat in the mountains on the border of Kabi Kabi and Wakka Wakka territories. It is presented by First Nations organisation Stepping Black. Visit: butterfactoryartscentre.com.au.
Pomona Goddess Festival
Pomona Distilling Co’s annual Pomona Goddess Festival takes place over the weekend of 23-25 August to say farewell to winter and welcome spring.
The festival starts with The Long Table Dinner from 6.30pm on 23 August with live music from Mario Constanzo, followed by The Goddess Cocktail Party from 2-6pm on 24 August with live music from Caribbean band Babash. The festival concludes with an all-day event – Goddess Sunday – on the 25 August, with music from Ollie Murk. Bookings: trybooking.com.
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COMMUNITY
Eumundi supermarket approved
A favourable decision has been reached by the Land and Environment Court to approve a supermarket located at 10 Memorial Dr at the southern end of Eumundi.
The approval is for a 1,472 sqm retail centre including a 1,200 sqm supermarket and 272 sqm of specialty retail space, which will sit beside an already approved service station development spanning 4,293 sqm.
Director of Altum Property Group, Alex Rigby, expressed satisfaction with the outcome after a five-year process, emphasising that it aligns with Eumundi's town plan, which identifies a clear need for a supermarket.
"We are pleased with SCC’s positive response, which reinforces the economic needs assessment we conducted as part of the development's evaluation. This assessment concluded that there were no other suitable locations within Eumundi for a supermarket," said Alex.
"This approval marks a significant day for the people of Eumundi and the surrounding catchment. We firmly believe that without council's support, Eumundi would have faced an indefinite delay in acquiring a supermarket, which would have been detrimental for a town that has seen substantial growth since we first submitted our application," Alex added.
During the Public Notification Period of their development application, Altum Property
Group received 160 submissions, with over 150 expressing support for the supermarket.
"The overwhelmingly positive feedback, publicly available, underscores that approximately 95% of the local community recognises the necessity of essential infrastructure such as a supermarket. This will enhance convenience for Eumundi residents and its surrounding areas, while potentially reducing the overall cost of living," Alex noted.
Eumundi Voice enquired as to the expected timeline for construction and completion of the supermarket. Altum advised that details will be provided as soon as possible after they meet with their commercial partners to review the approval and determine their next steps forward.
For detailed information on the conditions of the approval visit: t.ly/_cunJ.
DV Safe Phone drop-off points
DV Safe Phone collects, repairs and donates free mobile phones to domestic violence survivors, through over 360 domestic violence and law enforcement agencies, safe houses and hospitals Australia-wide.
Local drop-off points for people to donate their old phones and chargers include the Eumundi Markets (Tues-Sat), Bendigo Bank Cooroy and Cooroy Computers. Alternatively, they can be posted to: PO BOX 144, Mooloolaba QLD 4577. Please ensure you delete your private settings from the phone prior to donation. For more information visit: dvsafephone.org/donatephones.
COMMUNITY
Tall Trees volunteer information night
Come along and find out how you can be involved in a much-loved community event that will see artworks displayed in 12 venues along the main street of Cooran. The centrepiece will be the Historic Cooran Hall which will be turned into a fabulous art gallery for the weekend of 21&22 September.
Join the Tall Trees Art Inc. committee at the Cooran Hall on Thursday 1 August at 6pm for an informative slideshow on the event and what is involved in volunteering. There will be time for questions and a shared light meal at the end of the evening. Please bring a plate of food to share. Tea, coffee and juices are supplied.
The volunteer positions include setup and take down of the event, administration, event ambassadors, kids’ art workshop assistants, photographers and more. Training, where needed, will be provided. Most shifts are 3 hours. For more information on the event visit: talltreesart.com.
New concessions
As a result of the 2024 Federal and Qld government budgets, new concessions will flow to households in the 2024/2025 financial year.
The Federal Government will provide $300 cost-of-living rebates to all households, without means-testing, that apply directly to electricity bills from 1 July. In addition, the Qld Government announced a $1,000 energy rebate for households, to appear on electricity bills from 1 July. If you have received an electricity bill since 1 July, you will most likely be in credit as both rebates kick-in. Both amounts are in addition to
the $372.20/yr rebate available to Qld seniors and pensioners from electricity providers.
The Qld Government also announced a 20% reduction in the cost of car registrations for twelve months from 16 September to help relieve cost-of-living pressures. The reduction will apply to the registration fee and traffic improvement fee but not to the Compulsory Third Party insurance component. This reduction is in addition to any existing concessions you may receive as a pensioner or senior.
Don’t worry if you have just paid for your registration, the discount will be in place for 12 months. Your discount will apply to your next renewal payment from 16 September.
New social and affordable housing
A council land parcel at Cooroy is set to provide new social and affordable housing options for residents of the Noosa Shire.
Councillors recently approved remediation of a 3,000 sqm site at 62 Lake Macdonald Dr Cooroy, before allowing the subsequent subdivision and negotiation of the sale of Lot 1 to the not-forprofit organisation Coast2Bay Housing.
“This is an exciting project that delivers on a key action from our Housing Strategy to facilitate the rollout of new social and low-cost housing for our community,” Acting Mayor Brian Stockwell said.
Coast2Bay Housing development in Yandina
“Coast2Bay is an established and respected not-for-profit provider of affordable and social housing with access to state and federal funding to support delivery of new housing stock,” Cr Stockwell said.
The former night soil, landfill, and bottle disposal site from the 1950s and 60s is vacant and free from flooding or bushfire hazard overlays. The council will thoroughly remediate the land before any civil works or housing construction can begin.
Noosa Council’s Housing Strategy details a range of actions to address the current affordable housing crisis. Last year the council wrote to 900 short-stay property owners to encourage them to transfer their properties to the permanent rental market and partnered with Youturn to establish two tiny homes on council land.
“We’re currently consulting our community on proposed planning scheme amendments to pave the way for a greater range of housing and further tighten controls on short-stay letting,” Cr Stockwell said.
HER-preneurs
The Nambour Community Centre has recently launched a social enterprise called HERpreneurs – a pioneering project aimed at supporting Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) women to become self-employed through a comprehensive training and support service. This innovative project has been made possible through funding from the Australian Government's Local Jobs Program.
HER-preneurs is designed to empower CaLD
women by providing them with the tools, knowledge, and the support needed to start and sustain a purpose driven business. The participants work in partnership with a learning coach towards a Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
The social enterprise operates a collective market stall at the Eumundi Markets, providing participants with practical, real-world experience in running a business. Participants are supported by a coach, enabling them to build strong peer connections, reduce isolation, enhance community bonds and improve mental health outcomes.
CaLD women who have a business idea or an existing business, are invited to join this transformative program. The program provides women with an opportunity to gain valuable entrepreneurial skills, connect with like-minded women, and make a meaningful impact in the community.
For more information visit: nambourcc.org or email Herpreneurs@nambourcc.org.
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BUSINESS NEWS
Buy Local Day
On 22 June Eumundi business owners took part in the Sunshine Coast's annual Buy Local Day –an initiative of the SCC to encourage people to shop locally. Business owners including market stall holders came together with the help of Experience Eumundi to formulate ideas on how to best promote their services and products.
Local artist Mia Laity designed a Eumundi Buy Local Day poster displayed in shopfront windows throughout the campaign.
As it was a market day and the beginning of the school holidays, the town was bustling with people experiencing Eumundi’s artisan culture at its best. There were sales at Real McCaul Leather and Pottery for the Planet, $100 tattoos at Hokum tattoo parlour, coffee tastings at Eumundi Coffee Roasters, giveaways at Berkelouw Cafe and the Thirsty Camel bottleshop, a bbq lunch at the Eumundi Pavilion and much more!
Tom Rumble, owner of Eumundi Coffee Roasters and the Eumundi Chamber of Commerce Main Street Traders Representative said, “It was a great day for business owners to connect and showcase our niche and lively town.”
Tom plans to start a focus group to further progress ideas to encourage local engagement with Eumundi businesses. If you are interested in joining this working group, contact Tom at: thomas@eumundicoffeeroasters.com.au.
Prepare your business
Eumundi Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with SCC and Qld Government’s Mentoring for Growth (M4G) program to support local businesses during the upcoming Memorial Dr streetscape project.
This collaborative partnership connects businesses with free one-on-one mentoring to assist with navigating the challenges posed by streetscape works and assist them to become better equipped to maximise growth opportunities during and beyond the transformation.
Held on 5&6 August from 9am to 5pm at the Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 45-minute sessions will be available on both days.
The mentoring program will offer expert guidance on cash flow management during construction, adapting marketing and sales strategies, business continuity planning and how to access council resources and networks through SCC’s Business Support Team. Bookings are essential. Visit: analytics-au.clickdimensions. com/cn/ainos/M4GExpoRegistration.
YOUTH
Steiner information evening
Noosa Pengari Steiner School will be holding an information evening on 30 July at 6.30pm in the school hall. There will be canapés and a welcoming string ensemble from 6pm.
Classes and programmes offered at the school will be highlighted, including the centrepiece of the student's educational journey – the Class 12 Project – used by students to gain direct entry into university.
Tertiary pathways will be discussed which lead to the school’s internationally recognised Senior certificate – the Certificate of Steiner Education (CSE). The CSE is recognised as equivalent to Qld Certificate of Education (QCE), approved by the Qld Curriculum Assessment Authority (QCAA) and recognised by the Qld Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
There will be presentations from key members of the school management team, a chance to hear from high school subject-specific teachers and a presentation from graduating students. The evening is open to all families, whether they
are current school families or not.
Noosa Pengari Steiner School is situated on 25 acres in Doonan and has been in operation since 1996. As with all Steiner schools they endeavour to educate equally the areas of academia, artistic expression and practical skill (the head, heart and hands) in an integrated way.
The teachers are inspired by the work of Rudolf Steiner, which encourages them to assist the children to develop a life-long love of learning, a reverence for life and the courage to live fully.
The social education of the children is enhanced through deepening their relationships with peers and teachers with whom they work and grow – developing an atmosphere of support, co-operation and commitment.
The high school curriculum is designed to challenge students, build skills and knowledge, and to encourage a continual love of learning in the young adult. For more information visit: noosasteiner.qld.edu.au.
TOP THINGS TO DO THIS WINTER
Lake Weyba Walk
On a bright, sunny morning, we set off with the dog on the Lake Weyba foreshore walk. Following work by the SCC, the walk now boasts a brand new 24m suspension bridge, four footbridges and improved fire trails. No more getting your feet wet to cross Horsmans Creek.
The trail meanders along the lakeside. On the morning we were there, the water was like glass with not a whisper of movement. This is not a loop trail, so you must return the way you came. It’s about 6km return and easy walking. Lake Weyba is part of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve and covers approximately 150,000 hectares of freshwater, estuarine and terrestrial environments.
To get to the starting point for the foreshore walk, drive along Eumarella Road to the end where it meets Lake Weyba Drive. The trail head sign is next to a small parking lot at the end of Charlotte Drive. Alternative access is from Lakewood Drive or Annie Drive Park. Dogs must be on a leash. Visit: adventure.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au. Rhonda Piggott
Whale watching
We are lucky to be right on the whale superhighway and winter is the perfect time to get out and view these magnificent creatures. The Sunshine Coast offers a plethora of boat tours, giving you the power to choose the one that best suits your preferences.
If the water isn't your thing, then there are plenty of options for land lovers to spot whales –from Hell’s Gates at Noosa National Park to Point Arkwright and down to Point Cartwright. Take a picnic and a pair of binoculars, sit back and watch the whales swim past. The Queensland whale season is from June through to October.
Platypus spotting
Just a short hop, skip and jump up the highway is beautiful Amamoor State Forest, well known for the Gympie Music Muster, camping, and 4WD tracks. What you might not know is that it is also home to the shy platypus.
At the Amama Day Use area in Amamoor State Forest, you'll find the Platypus Walk. It's an easy 300m walk following Amamoor Creek. The best time of the day to spot the elusive platypus is early morning and remember to stay as quiet as possible.
Talk to the animals
Wildlife HQ, located beside the Big Pineapple on Nambour Connection Rd just outside Nambour, is perfect for a family outing.
In 2013 with the closure of Alma Park Zoo in Brisbane, over 200 animals from around the world moved to their new Nambour home, including cotton-top tamarinds, African wild dogs, red pandas, binturong, meerkats and Qld's only sun bear. Australian favourites include koalas, quokkas, kangaroos, quolls, wombats, crocodiles, dingoes and more.
In beautiful, natural, easy-to-walk-around surroundings, there are over 15 animal encounters available such as cuddle-a-koala or monkey and meerkat feeding. You can book a Zookeeper for a Day experience, which allows children to get personally close to the animals, learn from keepers and take photos.
There is a café and ample seating around the park. Open every day 9am-4pm except Christmas Day, the ticket office entrance is just down the service lane at the Big Pineapple. Whilst you are there, check out the re-opened Big Pineapple after its bright make-over. The fully restored little train which once carried the then Prince Charles and Princess Diana should be running again in the near future and the café promises delicious treats, a new playground and viewing deck.
OUT AND ABOUT
Noosa Concours
The crowds were bigger than last year and the cars just as amazing! Fifty prestige cars lined up along Hastings St on 13 July in the second Noosa Concours d’Elegance. Musicians kept the crowds entertained and car owners or stewards happily answered questions about the prized vehicles. Congratulations to the organisers for their great job in bringing everything together, including the free shuttle buses from the AFL grounds to help ease traffic congestion.
Dark Beer Mini-Fest
The Noosa Winterland Dark Beer Mini-Fest was hosted this year by the Noosa Hinterland Brewing Co. in Cooran, on the weekend of 6&7 July. The Dark Beer Explorer Sessions allowed patrons to sample each brew, with the Barrel Aged Belgian Dark Beer certainly worth the wait! Patrons were entertained with live music from local musician Johnny Curran and his mate Minnie, making for a fun Sunday session.
A very rare Bugatti 57C Aravis Special
One Act Play winners
The final curtain closed on the 47th Annual Playwriting Festival of One Act Plays with winners announced on 14 July.
The acting awards were:
Best Actor Female: Oriana Packman for Party Conversations.
Best Actor Male: Glen Miller for The Tiniest of Things.
Best Director: Liza Park for The Tiniest of Things. Best Ensemble: The Tiniest of Things.
The play writing awards were:
1st place – Rob Selzer for The Tiniest of Things ($5,000).
2nd place – Michael Olsen for The Magpies ($3,000).
3rd place – Sheree Ann Veysey for Party Conversations ($1,000).
The Audience Choice Award was won by The Tiniest of Things written by Rob Selzer.
Rob kindly donated his prize money back to Noosa Arts Theatre in appreciation for the competition that encourages writers, actors and directors.
100th Anniversary of Sunny Brae
Families and community members gathered at the Eumundi Showgrounds and Sports Complex to celebrate 100 years of the Sunny Brae hospital building on 20 July. Guests were treated to a delightful afternoon tea, whilst revisiting Sunny Brae’s unique history and sharing stories of Eumundi’s past.
L-R Pia Humme (cast member), Sue Clapham (Director), Orianna Packman (Best Actress)
Liza Park (Best Director) second left. Glenn Miller (Best Actor) centre
ART ABOUT
Future is ‘set in stone’
For 21yo local fashion designer Teddy McRitchie, 2023 was an incredibly exciting year!
Born to Noosa Arts Theatre popular performers Cristina and Brandt McRitchie, Teddy’s artistic talents blossomed on Norfolk Island where his family resided, prior to moving to Weyba Downs where he completed school at Sunshine Beach State High School.
In 2019 he won the youth section of the National Wearable Art Festival in Mandurah. Despite many setbacks such as a car accident, struggling financially to support his design dreams, and health problems, Teddy joined Mind Your Fashion – a not-for-profit Brisbane organisation which raises awareness and supports those working in fashion and creative industries who experience mental health issues.
After winning numerous awards and a highly acclaimed showing of his first ever collection at Brisbane Fashion Week in 2023, he was invited to show the collection at New York’s Fashion Week.
His wearable art designs have been shown at many festivals and runways in Qld, Sydney, Perth, Tasmania and Bali. They have also been shown in international fashion and art magazines with one gown featuring in the grand finale of Australia’s Next Top Model.
GoFundMe donations and a Noosa Council Regional Arts Development Fund grant of $7,000 helped Teddy with the huge cost of flights, accommodation, transporting his collection and himself between the Sunshine Coast, Auckland, Vancouver and New York.
On 12 September his unique collection showed in the middle of Times Square, to fashion
insiders, retailers, media, celebrities, models, and special guests. He experienced press/influencer networking events, double decker bus tours and a wrap-up party for designers and media. He had meetings with international buyers, sellers, wholesalers and retailers.
Recently moving into a ‘proper’ workshop space, after the loss of designs to flooding, Teddy is excitedly creating new designs including Set in Stone, which will be revealed at the Australian Wearable Art Festival 2024 on 9&10 August at Venue 114, Bokarina.
Teddy said, “I see creative excitement with trial and error: hours of measuring, cutting, gluing, shaping, sculpting, refining minor achievements to create something remarkable and incredible to the eye. The garments you see on the runway are really just the tip of the iceberg.”
Like all his designs, Set in Stone emphasises sustainability and resourceful use of materials. It looks like Teddy’s professional career in fashion is already ‘set in stone’. Eileen Walder
Teddy in Times Square where his name was in lights.
Teddy’s designs in Times Square
A ‘binned’ design after flooding
Wearable Art Festival
This year’s Wearable Art Festival on 9&10 August will showcase 40 international and national wearable art pieces on a 27m catwalk.
Covering four categories – recycled fashion; foraged organics in sustainable nature; floriana incorporating floristry elements; and avantgarde – diversity and creativity will be front-andcentre.
Designed as a chance for artists and designers to connect with industry, the festival takes place at Venue 114, Bokarina. Tickets: australianwearableart.com.au.
Ballet is often perceived as an art form reserved for the elite or young, however it is gaining recognition for its remarkable benefits on both mental and physical health for people of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a newcomer to the barre, the positive impacts of ballet are profound and multifaceted.
Ballet's rigorous movements and stretches significantly improve flexibility. The practice strengthens core muscles, enhances posture,
and sculpts the entire body, contributing to overall physical fitness. The precise and controlled movements in ballet enhance motor skills, coordination, and balance. These skills are vital not only for dance but also for daily activities and preventing falls, especially in older adults.
The continuous movement and dynamic routines elevate the heart rate, contributing to improved circulation and heart health. Regular
The transformative benefits of ballet
The combination of aerobic and anaerobic exercise in ballet helps maintain a healthy body weight. Engaging in ballet is a meditative experience which has been shown to improve mental health. The focus required to master movements and routines helps distract from daily stressors, promoting a sense of calm and well-being. Remembering complex choreography acts to stimulate the brain, enhancing memory and cognitive function. This mental workout is beneficial for all ages, fostering neuroplasticity and sharpness improving overall cognitive function.
Ballet also offers a unique outlet for emotional expression. Through dance, individuals can channel their feelings, leading to emotional release and a sense of relief from built-up stress or anxiety. Mastering ballet techniques and performing in front of an audience can significantly boost self-esteem. The discipline and dedication required instil a sense of achievement and confidence. Visit: fitbarre.com. au. Angelika Burroughs
DOWN MEMORY LANE
Chasing my own tale
Where do I come from? Why are my cousins so tall yet I am short? Why do I love all things French? Why are all my family excellent swimmers? Who do I look like? Were tales I heard as a child factual, family myth or fantasy?
Thanks to an ancestry research site, I am discovering hundreds of ancestors, dozens of new relatives, truths about old photos, criminal pasts and connections to historical events. Yes, I am 47% Irish. So, when using my maiden name of McCarthy at Blarney Castle we were treated like royalty. That’s where an ancestor pressed his mouth against a stone while hiding then talked his way out of execution and began the legend of ‘talking Blarney’.
Unfortunately, most Irish ancestors fled the Famine, ending up on the poverty line in the Whitechapel of Jack the Ripper. Residents intermarried locally and so ancestors on both sides lived there for a couple of generations until
moving out for better lives with their numerous offspring.
Even a story of French ancestors fleeing the Revolution – which other ‘new’ relatives were also told – seems a myth, but I traced some to a remote French village around late 17th century. Maybe some nobility in my family is yet to be found.
When angry, my Nan always called Granddad Bert “Cadwallader.” Research told me this was his grandfather who did a spell in prison for stealing a bundle of old clothes. A new-found relative excitedly wrote that he lived in a stately house in Warwickshire. I revealed he was a gardener there, dismissed for stealing.
My lovely collection of Victorian and Edwardian wedding photos has been welcomed by others on the site. My photo of a Victorian lady had no name, but looking at another’s family tree, I spotted the lady in a family group. Welcome to Great-Great-Grandma Sarah. That tree’s owner and I knew each other as children in England, not realising we were related.
The site requires our DNA to begin searching and tells us the traits we inherit. I already knew that music lessons were useless for me, but acting, speaking and teaching must be innate. We cannot change what we have inherited. Fortunately, apart from poor Cadwallader, no other ‘crims’ are linked to me. Yet! As I get tips of new connections going even further back or more shared DNA, I may yet discover why one granddad had extra fingers, my father had extra toes, one daughter has a rare genetic condition where she is a mirror image inside – and why I am so short. Eileen Walder
Small group wedding photo
ENVIRONMENT
Sunshine Coast Wildflower Festival
Bookings opened on 1 July and fill up fast for the annual Sunshine Coast Wildflower Festival, which runs this year from 18 August to 1 September. The festival provides free, guided walks and activities from Bribie Island to Noosa National Park. Explore the rich biodiversity of Sunshine Coast native wildflowers. Bookings: sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/environment.
Rewild your backyard
Would you like to attract native bees, frogs, butterflies and birds into your garden or build a nestbox for your backyard?
Back by popular demand, The Backyard Series proudly hosted by Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, offers practical weekend workshops about how to create beautiful native gardens in any backyard.
The inspiring 2024 program focuses on local plants and choosing which ones will grow best at your place. It digs into soil types, coastal flowers, delicious bushfoods, small space design
tips and the best ways to tackle weeds. There are opportunities to bring the kids along and build a nest box, a home for bees and butterflies, or a frog hotel.
Sunshine Coast Environment and Liveability Cr Tim Burns said The Backyard Series offered practical advice on how to nurture and enhance our environment: “Each workshop gives you the knowledge to transform your backyard into a healthy, beautiful garden, brimming with local plants, while improving habitat for birds, bees and butterflies.”
“Choose one-off workshops or treat yourself to an affordable multi-weekend gardening course.”
The workshops are perfect for people who are already interested in gardening, or for people who are just starting their journey into native gardens and designing for biodiversity.
Registrations are essential for each event and start at $20 per adult. For more information and to register, visit: botanic-garden.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au.
MEET A LOCAL
Never too late to create
Facing retirement years should not mean an end to creativity. Like many youngsters who dream of being an actor, Maria Karambelas’ parents insisted she get a ‘real job’.
SHEPHERD’S
In 1970 her family moved from London to Sydney and at 19yo Maria joined Channel 7, performing various freelance tasks including production assistant and coordinator for local networks. She established a business called Calling All Crew in 1990 and for 32 years provided TV production staff wherever they were needed.
Chasing her own dream, she appeared in shows such as Water Rats, Home and Away, All Saints and several TV commercials. Maria said, “Don’t blink or you’ll miss me.” Maria has also performed in many local theatre productions. “Theatre is a favourite medium as you have to get it right first go!”
Maria met husband Bill while working in the same building. “He was forever eating noodles in the kitchen and I was making umpteen cups of tea!” After marrying they lived in Sydney until increasing high rises and traffic drew them to Tewantin in 2019.
Maria’s talents and experience immediately made her a valuable member of Noosa Arts Theatre as an actor and director. Having always dabbled in writing, she further tested her creativity in the One Act Playwriting Competition – writing Unsocial Media – where two teenage girls face meltdown when their mobile phones won’t function. It didn’t win, so Maria cut it to 10 minutes and entered it in Shorts on Stage at the theatre, before reworking it as a film script. Renamed Down Time, it was shortlisted in this year’s SunnyCoast Showdown.
Sydney colleague Anita Poteri, former director and producer of the hit show House Hunters International, and now living in Kin Kin, agreed to head production. Filming began with her
team of Director of Photography Owen Smith, Camera Operator/Gaffer David Aponas and Sound Recordist Travis Brown. Noosa Arts Theatre actors Ali Lambole and Robert Boesch joined the original cast of Sienna McRitchie and Ava Crozier to play the frustrated parents.
Inspired by the Sunshine Coast region, new friends made, and Sydney ones relocated here, Maria’s dream has become a professional short film. Its growing popularity on YouTube inspires her to create further.
“My main objective was to give people something to laugh or smile about. There's too much sadness in the world at the moment. I have other projects in the wings and after the wonderful feedback this first film has received and I'm revving up the keyboard as we speak!” Maria is proof that it’s never too late to create. View Down Time at: t.ly/chImO.
Eileen Walder
Down Time
RECIPE
Spicy sweet potato soup
The cooler weather is upon us, and this time of year is synonymous with sitting down to a hot, comforting soup. You have the usual ‘go to’ vegetable, potato and leek, or pumpkin soups that are popular, however one of my favourites is a hot, spicy, sweet potato soup. This soup really warms both the body and soul on a cold winter’s night. Although it is not to say that you mightn’t enjoy this tasty soup in any weather! This simple recipe is one that you can change to suit your taste.
Method
• Get yourself a deep, heavy-based saucepan and put a little oil, followed by one chopped onion.
• Stir until onion is soft and then add garlic (to taste), ginger (to taste) and a handful of chopped spring onions (only the white part).
• Stir in two tablespoons of red curry paste and a tablespoon of creamy peanut butter. I put
peanut butter in all my curries following a tip from an Indian chef.
• The pan should be on medium heat, so cooking is gentle.
• Add about 3 diced sweet potatoes and stir to cover with the curry mixture.
• Add chicken or vegetable stock. I use enough chicken stock to just cover the potatoes.
• Bring it to simmer for about 20-30 minutes on gentle heat.
• At this time work out how much soup you will need. You don’t want the soup too thick. Add coconut milk (to taste). I usually put in half a can and then taste.
• As I prefer my soup to be more on the spicy, tangy side, I will often add some more red curry.
• Add salt and pepper to your preference.
• Additionally, you can also add a tablespoon of good quality soy sauce. It changes the taste, slightly, but I think it is an improvement. Experiment with different amounts, even with only a very small amount of coconut milk to get a different result.
• Once you have the right balance, use a hand blender to blitz the soup to your preference. I often just use a potato masher, so the soup has more texture – lumpy, in layman’s terms.
• Serve up with a dollop of sour cream and some chopped coriander, mint or parsley – or all three!
Tip: Make more than you need as it is quite ‘moreish’. Enjoy!
Greg Ison
ON THIS DAY
France and the Olympics
The 2024 Olympic Games open in Paris on 26 July and mark a long history of engagement in the games by France. A Frenchman, Baron Pierre Coubertin, is considered the founder of the modern Olympics. While the honour of the first games went to Greece in 1896, France hosted the second games in 1900. France also hosted the Summer Olympics in 1924 and now 2024 and the Winter Olympics in 1924, 1968 and 1992.
Coubertin was the President of the International Olympic Committee from 1896 to 1925 and created the modern Olympic’s rings, representing the five inhabited continents. French is considered the first of three official languages of the Olympics and remains the first language used when medals are presented. At the 1900 Olympics hosted by France, medals were awarded to the top three winning athletes in each event. The practice was made permanent at the 1904 Olympics in St Louis, USA.
Courbertin was not without controversy. He opposed the participation of women in the Olympic Games. Nevertheless, 22 women
athletes were part of the 1900 Games, albeit from a total of 997 athletes. He is also said to have complimented Hitler on the 1936 Games.
The Paralympic Games were not a French initiative but since 1988 and 1992 have been held alongside Summer and Winter Olympic Games respectively. They began in 1948 as a sports competition for British WWII veteran patients with spinal cord injuries. In 1960, Italian Antonio Maglio took the competition to Rome and outside the UK for the first time. It coincided with the Rome Olympic Games and is considered the First Paralympic Games. In 2024, France will host the Paralympic Games from 28 August to 4 September.
MUSIC
boi&eSKae
Known for their captivating melodies and introspective lyrics, Indie Pop Band, boi&eSKae released their highly anticipated first single Feel It In My Bones on 8 June. The track is from their debut album Come Out Of the Darkness which is due for release late 2024.
Forced to abandon their career after boi was hit by a truck as a pedestrian, the duo put their art aside and embarked on a career in touring production roles that saw them both work with some of the biggest artists in the world at that time. The duo left the hustle of touring in 2015 and have since been concentrating on their own music which boi describes as completely autobiographical.
Feel It In My Bones evolved from boi’s decision to discontinue medication after 12 long years intended to help him deal with the symptoms of complex PTSD. "Quite suddenly I felt human again and started to feel things that had been suppressed for way, way too long. I had been numbed by these drugs,” says boi. Feel It In My Bones has a very positive message in that the world throws you curve balls daily, but it’s how we react that makes us who we are as human beings.
boi&eSKae have toured with and have supported many Australian and International acts such as INXS, Yothu Yindi, Roachford, Hanson, Ben Lee, Christine Anu, Diesel, Rogue Traders, Mental As Anything, iOTA and Renée Geyer.
They are also regulars at major festivals including Woodford Folk Festival, Agnes Blues Roots and Rock Festival and Gympie Music Muster. Visit: boiandeskae.com.
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26 Acoustic Guitar Spectacular, Pomona, globe redchair.com.au
26-28 Wombats Winter Scooter Rally, Boreen Point, globe apollonianhotel.com.au
26-4 The Curated Plate, Aug Various locations, globe thecuratedplate.com.au
26 From Brewery to Plate, Matso’s Sunshine Coast, globe facebook.com/matsosqld
27 The Sunny Coast Rude Boys Live, Eumundi, globe imperialhoteleumundi.com.au
27 Namba Street Fair, Mill Street, Nambour, globe iamnambour.com.au
27-28 Kenilworth Chook Chase Showgrounds, globe kenilworthshowgrounds.org.au
27-28 Sunny Coast Breweries and Distillers Festival, Cotton Tree, globe thecuratedplate.com.au
28 GATHAA First Nations Market, Forest Glen Village, globe mydillybag.com.au
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2 Movie Rachel’s Farm, Pomona, globe themajestictheatre.com.au
3 Shepherd’s Twilight Fair, Noosaville, globe gslc.qld.edu.au
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