NEW HOME SOUGHT FOR MOVIE MEMORABILIA
Kev Franzi has been entertaining, informing and inspiring visitors at his Kenilworth based CinemaWorks museum since 1990. Over his extensive career as photographer, director, producer, editor and picture show man, he has assembled a treasure trove of Australia’s film and TV history. His collection spans over 120 years of cinema history, with cameras, film reels, videos and memorabilia.
Now aged 94, Kev would dearly love for someone to take on his collection. A university recently showed interest in acquiring the collection, however after 14 months of preparing everything
they unfortunately withdrew their interest. The museum now only opens once a month, where Kev welcomes visitors to his 55-seat tiered theatrette, that he and Ron West – from Pomona’s Majestic Theatre – obtained from Brisbane’s Regent Theatre.
Kev Franzi’s journey into cinematography began after failing a maths test at 13yo, when he received a vest pocket Kodak camera from his father because, “Photographers don’t need brains.”
His passion began as a 14yo messenger boy for Jolimont Films in Melbourne, Cont. p3
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where he was responsible for sending movie reels by train to theatres around Australia. Returning late one night he found a man cleaning a motion picture camera. “Three minutes later my career was decided,” Kev said.
Australia’s first moving footage was of the 1896 Melbourne Cup filmed by Frenchman Marius Sestier on a Lumierè Cinematographe. Kev spent 2 hours looking at, but unable to touch that camera. It is now located in the Qld Museum. He made a replica instead, which takes pride of place in his museum.
Until the 30s, outback towns relied on picture show men who travelled around bringing American movies and documentaries to halls or outdoor screens. The 1977 film The Picture Show Man – starring John Meillon and Rod Taylor –depicted the life and struggles faced by many picture show men.
The Great Depression and war years almost saw the death of motion films in Australia. Kev worked for the Commonwealth Department of Information editing films documenting WWII. He was inspired by the courage of Australian cameraman Damien Parer who filmed on the front line of many battles. His film Kokoda Front Line won an Oscar in 1943. He died filming US soldiers fighting Japanese forces in 1944.
Kev worked in every department, eager to learn everything possible about the industry. He eventually joined Crawford Productions as a senior film editor where he worked on documentaries and classic TV series such as Homicide and Division Four, where he became close friends with leading actor Leonard
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Teale. His wife Jennette worked in the clerical department.
“It has been a privilege to meet and work with so many wonderful people through my career,” Kev said.
The long hours and full-on demands of being involved in every department saw Kev and Jennette move to Brisbane in 1970 to work on TV commercials, training videos and government documentaries. He loved the excitement of new places and challenging camera shots, such as down mine shafts or perched on the end of a boom filming a ship loading.
A 2-hour film – Capturing the Australian Image, Past, Present and Future – awaits those wanting to share moments, memories and magic at Kev’s CinemaWorks museum, located at 2655 Kenilworth-Eumundi Rd, Kenilworth (approximately 3km from Kenilworth). Bookings are essential. Contact 5446 0341 or visit: cinemaworks.net.au. Eileen Walder
WHAT’S ON?
Full Moon Dance
Dance the night away at the next Full Moon Dance at Verrierdale Hall on 12 April, with doors opening at 7pm.
Nicky Bomba and Friends headline the music, supported by Andy V, Kurilpa Reach and Funkatu. Tickets are available from Oztix and Berkelouw Books in Eumundi. Visit: FB Full Moon Dance Verrierdale.
Writers Festival
Following the success of its inaugural year in 2024, the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival returns from 3-5 May, with the theme –Connecting Hearts, Minds and Nature through the Power of Words. The festival is for both writers and readers.
The main program will be held at the Maleny Showgrounds with other events also scheduled for Montville, Mapleton and Nambour. Participating authors include Rachael Johns, Josephine Moon, Fleur McDonald and Ian Lowe AO. The program will include catered events, a selection of workshops and free activities. Visit: schwritersfestival.com.au.
Belli Community Hall dances
Old time country dances with a live band are held at the Belli Community Hall on the third Saturday of each month. For your diaries the next dance is 19 April, followed by 17 May, 21 June, 19 July, 16 August, 20 September, 18 October, 15 November and 20 December. Camping in tents or vans onsite is welcomed. Call Julie on 0428 824 115.
Cinema on the Roof returns
Cinema on the rooftop of the Cooroy Library returns on 12 April. Bring your family, a blanket and picnic and enjoy the movie Paddington in Peru. Soft drinks and popcorn are available to purchase. The movie runs from 6.15-8.15pm at 9 Maple St, Cooroy. No bookings are required but it is best to get there before dark to find a spot on the lawn. Visit: cooroyfuturegroup.com.au.
Kenilworth ArtsFest 2025
The 27th annual Kenilworth ArtsFest takes place from 23-25 May in the Kenilworth Hall, celebrating talent from across the region. Apart from cancellations due to Covid, Kenilworth Arts Council (KAC) has held an arts competition and exhibition every year since the first in 1997, making the Kenilworth ArtsFest the longest running arts competition on the Sunshine Coast.
The Kenilworth Art Award offers a grand prize of $5,000, with more prizes for additional categories including a People’s Choice Award.
A Children’s Art and Poetry Competition have been added to the program around the theme of gratitude.
Entries close on 7 May and winners will be announced at the Gala Opening on 23 May, with the exhibition open over the following 2 days. Organisers encourage artists to, “Have a go in 2025. Be bold!” Visit: kenilwortharts.org.au.
Rachael Johns
WHAT’S ON?
Portrayal
Jaine Jackson’s Portrayal exhibition opened on 29 March at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery. It was July 2011 when Jaine attended a pastel workshop that she turned her attention from working with fabrics and textiles to painting. Two years later she won her first award for portraiture from the Pastel Society of Australia, and in 2014 won the Emerging Artist Award at the Kenilworth Art Festival. She has also won the Best in Show Award at the Imbil Art Festival in 2022. Her portraits reflect resilience, strength and talent. Visit: pomonagallery.com.au.
Hayden Wiseman – Mother’s Day Concert
Violinist Hayden Wiseman presents a special Mother’s Day afternoon concert of classical music at the Majestic Theatre in Pomona on 11 May from 3-5pm. Accompanied by pianist Lisa Pirlo, tickets include afternoon tea and free corsage for mum. Bookings: themajestictheatre.com.au.
Burrandowan Country Races
If you’re looking for a day out with a difference, then put 10 May in your diary to attend the Burrandowan Country Races. Dress up for fashions on the field to add some glamour to the occasion!
Burrandowan is past Goomeri and Murgon. Relax and take a bus from Eumundi and Cooroy at 8am and 8.10am, with a picnic brunch in Wondai and a stop at the Murgon RSL for dinner on the return trip. Return to Eumundi at 8.45pm. Visit: karrabee.com.au.
Heart Summit 2025
Eastwell Farms in Kin Kin is hosting the Heart Summit 2025 on 24&25 May.
The Health, Environment and Regenerative Summit is a 1-night, 2-day fully catered event to learn more about nutrition, regenerative farming and more. Early bird tickets are available until 12 April. Visit: eastwellfarms.com.au.
Easter Animal Painting Workshops
For children aged 6-10 looking for something to do in the school holidays, join the Easter Animal Painting Workshops at Noosaville Library on 15 April. Running from 9.30-10.30am or from 11am-12pm, join Monica from Picture Up and learn to paint Easter animals in watercolour. Create your own masterpiece to take home. The cost is $5 with a cash payment on arrival. Bookings required: libraryevents. noosa.qld.gov.au.
Easter Egg Hunt
Everyone is welcome to the free Easter Egg Hunt at Eumundi Square on 11 April at 10.30am. Bookings on 0437 687 695. BYO basket and bunny ears. Visit: t.ly/lHFnb.
WHAT'S ON?
Goomeri Pumpkin Festival
The 2025 Goomeri Pumpkin Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever!
The countdown begins with the Black and Orange Ball on 10 May at the Goomeri Hall of Memory and live band Route 33. The festival opens on 23 May with Wine and Cheese Under the Stars at Perrett St, Goomeri from 5.30pm, featuring wines from the South Burnett Wine Trail. Twilight markets will coincide with fireworks on the evening of 24 May. The street parade will take place at 10.35am on 25 May. The signature event – The Great Australian Pumpkin Roll – starts at 2pm at the top of Policeman’s Hill on 25 May. A $1,000 Lucky Spot prize await those who can get their pumpkin to the lucky spot at the end of the roll in one piece. Camping is available. Visit: goomeripumpkinfestival.com.
Coolum Art Expo
Over the Easter long weekend visit the Coolum Art Collective Expo at the Coolum Civic Centre. Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) Mayor Rosanna Natoli will officially open the expo on 19 April at 3pm, with the exhibition open from 9am5pm from 18-20 April, and 9am-3pm on 21 April. Visitors will find a diverse range of art and crafts produced by local Sunshine Coast artists which can be purchased. Entry is free. Visit: coolumartgroup.com.au.
Old Cooroovians
A team of seasoned footballers, including current and former Cooroora United Football Club players and Coolum Beach Walking Football players, competed recently in the Redlands Coast 7s as the 'Old Cooroovians'. Despite not playing together regularly, they reached the final and finished as runners-up. Their impressive performance exceeded expectations, and they enjoyed a fantastic time filled with laughs and drinks.
With more Masters tournaments on the horizon, if you're interested in dusting off your boots and reliving your glory days by playing Over-55 or Over-60 football get in touch with Donald at cooroovian@gmail.com.
Visit to Qld Art Gallery of Modern Art
U3A Noosa has planned a bus trip for 10 April to the Qld Art Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) in Brisbane to view the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art. The free exhibition is always visually stunning and popular with art and craft lovers.
The tour departs at 8am from U3A Noosa with the return trip leaving QAGOMA at 2.30pm. The trip is open to both members and non-members but get in early as there is limited seats. Tickets are $38 and are available by booking at U3A Noosa reception at 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin. U3A Noosa provides opportunities for members to share learning experiences in a wide range of areas of interest to pursue learning for fun and self-development. For further information about the trip and other activities offered by U3A Noosa visit: u3anoosa.com.au.
Nedra Purnell
WHAT'S ON
Kin Kin Market
The next Kin Kin Market is on 6 April from 8am with the theme Canvas & Conversation. Noel Foley is the guest artist, and Tewantin-based award-winning singer songwriter Dave Barrie will provide the music. Hear Tamsin Kerr’s special poetry reading from 10-10.30am. The market has over 50 stalls and plenty to keep the kids entertained. Visit: FB Kin Kin Markets.
Noosa Regional Gallery
One of Australia’s most highly regarded photomedia artists – Anne Zahalka – opens her exhibition at Noosa Regional Gallery on 4 April from 5-8pm.
ZAHALKAWORLD – an artist’s archive – covers key bodies of work over Zahalka’s 40-year career. Encompassing materials both personal and professional, Zahalka’s house studio will be recreated within the gallery. Curator Anouska Phizacklea describes the exhibition as, “An opportunity for audiences to delve into the artist’s working life and creative process and to explore the illusionary worlds for which she is world-renowned.”
Entry to the exhibition is free from 5 April or join Zahalka on the opening night on 4 April. Visit: noosaregionalgallery.com.au.
Palooza Unplugged open mic
If you are 12-25yo and really want to have a go at performing music, poetry or songs – step up to the “mic” at Palooza Unplugged on 9 April from 3-6pm at the Lawson Shed, Pomona Community House. Seasoned performers are also welcome. This is a drug and alcohol-free event as part of Youth Week. Entry is free. Visit: pomonacommunityhouse.org.au.
Noosa Bridge Club
Learn to play Bridge at the Noosa Bridge Club. A new 8-week course for beginners starts on 7 April, with a break over Easter, and runs from 9-11am at the Club’s Wallace Park home in Noosaville. To put your lessons into practice, supervised play sessions start from 15 April from 12.30-2.30pm. The full course is $80 and led by John Gill. To enrol, contact the club on 5447 1341 or email info@noosabridge.com.
OUT AND ABOUT
Noosa Women’s Shed
Congratulations to the Noosa Women’s Shed for raising $3,000 at their recent Trivia Night in Cooroy. The 134 supporters who turned up had a lot of fun, answering a host of questions across many topics. The funds will go towards connecting electricity and plumbing to the newly constructed shed. To learn more about Noosa Women’s Shed visit: noosawomensshed.com.au.
Anne Zahalka, The Sunbather #2
Streetscaping update
Stage 1 of the Eumundi streetscape works is set to be completed by April 2025, weather and site conditions permitting. Stage 2 of the works is set to commence in April and continue until August 2025 at Dick Caplick Park. These works will focus on much needed footpath improvements and landscaping along Memorial Dr.
During the footpath works, businesses will remain accessible for customers and staff during normal trading hours. Temporary signage will help direct motorists and pedestrians, and alternative driveways, pedestrian access points, and loading zones will be provided where necessary. Consideration has been given to the upcoming Easter, ANZAC Day, and Labour Day public holidays and school holiday periods. At times some on-street parking areas will be temporarily unavailable due to safety requirements.
Experience Eumundi and Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) have advised that the free temporary parking at the upper market carpark area off Napier Rd has ceased due to a lack of patronage.
Sunshine Coast Open House
Expressions of interest are open for the Sunshine Coast Open House 2025 on 18&19 October. This event highlights a selection of buildings and homes that are open to the public, showcasing the mix of historic and contemporary architectural designs on the Sunshine Coast. Do you have a house, garden or building that you’d like to see more closely or open over that weekend?
Submissions are invited from organisations and individuals, including building owners or custodians, architecture and design practices, urban and landscape designers and community groups who wish to demonstrate the importance of good design. Most submissions focus on open access that allows free, self-guided or guided building tours. Some require pre-booking and limited numbers. If you have a building in mind visit: sunshinecoastopenhouse.com.au/2025program.
Eumundi Auto Wreckers
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Daylight saving ends
For those with friends and family interstate, note that Australian States and Territories on daylight saving turn their clocks back 1 hour at 3am on 6 April. This does not include Qld but means NSW, VIC, TAS and the ACT will be in the same time zone as Qld. SA will be 30mins earlier than Qld time. Daylight saving resumes on 5 October.
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Building bridges
A collaborative event between the Eumundi, Cooroy and Noosa Chambers of Commerce called Building Bridges took place on 20 March at The Doonan. The evening offered a fantastic mix of networking, fun, and laughter.
This was the first time the 3 chambers had come together, with each of the presidents providing a brief overview of their respective groups: Cindy Suters (Eumundi), Sirah Robb (Cooroy) and Ralph Rogers (Noosa).
Nearly 100 people attended the event, leading to the formation of long-lasting connections and plans to hold future events.
Organics for Life/Raw Art Gallery
Organics For Life/Raw Art Gallery is a new concept store now open within the Eumundi Post Office building that includes a bonus document printing service for your convenience. Open Mondays to Saturdays with something for everyone with new locally produced products arriving weekly. They have photography, paintings, retro posters, designer clothing in natural fabrics including hand painted silk beautiful kaftans, dresses, shirts, scarves and
sarongs just to name a few. They also have bamboo underwear for men and women. Organic coffee and tea, organic take home meals, Byron gourmet pies, cold drinks, local honey and with gluten free cakes, Tanglewood breads and pastries on their way soon along with more organic ice creams, chips and healthy snacks.
The store is jam packed with colour inside and out, and the location is hard to miss. So, pop in and be amazed. Visit: instagram.com/ janinelisarawartgallery. kate rider
AGFG Chef’s Hat Awards
It is confirmed! The Sunshine Coast has a string of top-quality restaurants!
The 2025 Australian Good Food Guide Chef’s Hat Awards are just out and are awarded for the food alone using 6 categories: ingredients, taste, presentation, technique, value and consistency. Sunshine Coast winners were: The Long Apron Locale; Bask; The Tamarind Restaurant; Sum Yung Guys; Lanai; The Spirit House; Rickys River Bar and Restaurant; Honeysuckle Restaurant; Bella Venezia; Sails Beach Restaurant and Bar; Soka, Orleans Restaurant and Bar; Embassy XO; Lucio’s Marina; Bang Bang Noosa and the Noosa Waterfront Restaurant. Visit: agfg.com.au.
Credit Kym Burmester Photography
Credit Kym Burmester Photography
Locals rally around rising star
Doonan music sensation Marshall Hamburger is loving every aspect of his Australian Idol experience and has been voted by the public as one of the top 3 contestants on the Channel 7 reality show. Marshall is the first Sunshine Coast based artist to make it this far in the contest. Contestants perform each week, and the public are asked to vote with the results announced the following night.
Locals all over the coast have been rallying behind Marshall with the hope he will take out first place on the show. Businesses have been putting up signs of support and numerous cafés and restaurants have produced their own “Burger Boy” hamburger specials. Students from Hamburger’s Music School have also been singing their support. Marshall’s band members from Instant Soup even drove all the way to Sydney to watch and support his performance on 30 March!
Marshall is humbled by the public support he has been receiving. “I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who voted for me. I'm
very grateful to be still in the competition and really hyped to show you another side of myself this week,” said Marshall.
“This whole journey has been amazing! Thank you for giving me another chance to perform on the main stage, Australia.
“I now have over 12.4K followers on Instagram which is truly insane. Everything has been changing and growing so quickly and that's all thanks to the lovely people supporting me.”
When he returns home, he aims to thank all his supporters by performing a free concert, before continuing to pursue his dream to release and perform original music.
The winner will receive $100,000 in prize money and an exclusive recording package with Hive Sound Studios. The Australian Idol grand finale airs on the 6&7 April.
To support Marshall text 0457 500 700 up to 10 times after his performance on 6 April.
THINGS TO DO OVER THE HOLIDAYS
Easter holiday fun
Keep the kids busy this Easter with these free or low-cost SCC events.
Cheer on the Falcons
Sunshine Coast Stadium will host a Sunshine Coast Falcons home game during the holidays. On 12 April the Hostplus Cup side take on the Norths Devils and the U19 Mal Meninga Cup team will play the Tweed Seagulls. Mal Meninga kick-off is 3.30pm, and the Hostplus Cup kick-off 5pm.
Falcons home games are an affordable way to enjoy rugby league with the whole family, there’s always plenty for little ones to enjoy at the footy with the chance to run around on the field between games for young aspiring players. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for concession and children aged 13-17. Children aged 12 and under are free. Sunshine Coast Stadium is at 31 Sportsman Parade, Bokarina. Visit: t.ly/4yOSb.
Sunshine Coast Libraries
Build, explore and survive by taking on all things Minecraft at Sunshine Coast Libraries these school holidays. Kids can challenge themselves
Credit: Vanessa Hafner
by completing a quest or find the hidden items in the scavenger hunt.
Use papercraft to make game objects and characters. Solve codes and create new character skins at the activity station. Dig out a special mineral with a take home kit or get creative at these Easter “Eggcitement” sessions.
Artists in the rainforest
A local group of artists will be taking over the Rainforest Discovery Centre theatrette at the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, sharing their creative practice and observations of fauna, flora and fungi. Come and see their work in
progress or participate in a weekend 'Come and Try' session on 5&6 April and 12&13 April from 10am-12.30pm. The centre is located at 148 Mountain View Road, Maleny. Visit: t.ly/hmc24. Places are limited for some events, so book early to avoid disappointment. For more information on these and other SCC events visit: t.ly/qnVFr.
HINTERLAND GETAWAYS
Soak and view in Kin Kin
Kin Kin Spring Bathhouses offer a unique experience in the Noosa Hinterland where you can reconnect with nature while relaxing in spring water-fed baths.
Newly opened for bookings, the bathhouses are located hillside, with rolling country views where your only neighbours are cows, horses and local wildlife.
A little-known fact is that the higher-thanaverage rainfall in Kin Kin interacts with the underlying geology which features layers of quartz and shale rocks. Together with scrub soil it acts as a sponge – creating natural water springs.
There are 2 separate bathhouses designed with a rustic aesthetic using recycled materials and each feature 2 hand-crafted bathtubs. Soak in natural spring water or choose to add Epsom salts or rose geranium, bergamot, lavender, orange sweet or rosaline oil to relax and rejuvenate.
This experience includes a buggy-ride to and from the bathhouses, a 2-hour soak and complementary water, coconut water or sparkling water. Your bath will be 'drawn' and ready for you on arrival so just hop in and enjoy the views! Soft background music can be played to enhance your relaxation experience.
Each bathhouse features rolling screens for privacy/changing, self-igniting hot water systems and solar lighting. There is a separate
shared “loo with a view” for when nature calls. Want to watch the sunrise or sunset? Choose from several different times throughout the day that best suits you. For those who would like to soak, sip and snack you can even BYO.
For information and bookings visit: kinkinspringbathhouses.com.au or phone: 0456 970 319.
Relle Schuh
Michael Taylor – Biographer
Every person’s life can be viewed as either a patchwork quilt held together by faded photographs and unreliable memories, or a colourful jigsaw with randomly scattered pieces. Either way it is a story that deserves to be told. Local author Michael Taylor writes those life stories. In doing so, he creates literary immortality for each person, because your biography is your biology. However, it is not a
task to take on lightly. A good biographer needs the skills of a novelist and the curiosity of a detective, combined with the compassion and discretion of a priest at confession.
His 2 dozen books have included a reclusive billionaire, an inspiring quadriplegic and a charismatic car salesman. A town such as Eumundi has its own treasure trove of individuals whose tales remain untold.
The Matso’s Brewery site has become a popular part of Eumundi’s social scene, but few would know of the brand’s humble beginnings in Broome, WA as a grocery store. In 2021 Michael travelled to the Kimberley to write the extraordinary story of the man responsible for transforming Matso’s from a microbrewery to a household name and Broome icon.
Committing to a biography is akin to standing in the middle of Eumundi’s main street on a Saturday morning naked and doing cartwheels. But, oh what a feeling! And, by having that book written, you will never be forgotten. Visit: number41.com.au. Janet Millington
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Have you been “cancelled” lately?
The term “cancel culture” has swept around the globe in recent years. It was the Macquarie Dictionary word of the year in 2019 and shortlisted for the word of the decade in 2021. The concept of “cancelling” someone is not new. In ancient Athens, ostracism was the process by which any citizen including political leaders, could be expelled from the city-state for 10 years. Once a year, ancient Athenian citizens would nominate people they felt threatened democracy – because of political differences, dishonesty, or just general dislike.
Today, groups, organisations, celebrities and many ordinary people have been cancelled by someone. The repercussions are often not on the people who cancel but those who have been cancelled.
In many instances there may be a legitimate reason to cancel someone. What is worrying is
when someone cancels someone from their lives and does not tell them why. Perhaps if the reasons were articulated, they may not seem as rational or could be open to challenge. Could “cancelling” someone be considered a form of cowardice? Is there pleasure to be gained by exerting power over another? Is it about revenge, or alienating someone in a group?
If I was a parent, friend or colleague and I knew someone was about to cancel someone I would advise them to:
1. Think on it.
2. Put yourselves in their shoes.
3. Weigh up the pros and cons of telling them why. The reason for this is if you cancel someone without explanation, it can be a form of psychological cruelty towards another person. Unless this is the intent of your actions, the questions to be considered are: is this how you want to behave towards others, and are there any unintended consequences of your actions? Food for thought … Jenny Brice – Executive Coach
YOUTH
Great teachers, friendly students and diversity
North Arm State School’s Captains Riley and Audrey are excited at being leaders and role models for 2025. Both 11yo’s expressed pride in being chosen by staff and students and have been enrolled at the school since Prep. Even after moving house to Burnside, Audrey chose to stay, preferring the small school community which offers so much diversity, warmth and “lots of good friends.”
Both students say the staff are “great and friendly.” With so many interesting lessons and extra activities such as the flourishing garden, choir and school bands, there is plenty to learn and enjoy.
Audrey plays flute and soccer in the school team. She loves Science and English and has a little sister called Bonnie who is in Yr2. She also has 2 dogs and 2 cats.
Riley has been working hard since Prep and enjoys English, Art and Maths. Brother Charlie is in Yr4.
Riley’s mum was also a North Arm School Captain.
At home he has 3 dogs, several cows, 2 Indian
Ringneck birds and enjoys soccer with friends. Riley especially loves helping at kindy and being able to organise and talk at parade. Audrey too looks forward to organising events and making visitors feel welcome.
Both are certain to be good role models and leaders for their much-loved school community. Eileen Walder
ESS P&C
Eumundi State School (ESS) are excited to announce their new P&C committee for 2025. The elected committee are Holly Walker (President), Nat Brewster (Vice President), and Farida Raines (Treasurer).
Business Manager
Sharon Devery said, “It is fantastic to have a group of dedicated community members prepared to support our wonderful school and students.”
The committee has participated in their first general meeting, and members are busy arranging activities for 2025. These include a Mother’s Day stall, Yr3-6 Sports Day sausage sizzle, Prep-Yr2 Sports Day bake sale and a Father’s Day stall. There will also be a major fundraising event later in the year.
The establishment of a committee has allowed the school to continue to support the students through the tuckshop and uniform shop, funding for a playground upgrade and continued support of the Environmental Centre.
From trash to treasure
The kindy children at Goodstart Eumundi have been diving deep into the world of recycling, discovering how small actions can create big waves for our planet. Through hands on activities such as removing rubbish from water and using recycled materials in craft and play experiences, the children were led to create a collaborative art project crafted entirely from recycled materials. A whale mural pieced together by the children not only showcases their creativity but also serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of protecting our oceans. The blue whale was chosen to highlight the impact of pollution on ocean life.
As the children carefully placed bottle caps, newspaper and plastic, they discussed the importance of keeping plastic out of the sea and protecting marine animals. By repurposing everyday materials, the children have learned firsthand how recycling isn’t just about reducing waste, it’s about transforming the old into something new and meaningful. Cherie Dutra
Rite of passage
With the fleeting nature of time in parenting and the rapid pace at which children grow, childhood and adolescence can feel like a road trip without clear signposts, where milestones blur together, and key transitions may go unnoticed.
At Good Shepherd Lutheran College (GSLC), the Rite Journey program plays a vital role in guiding students through this transition, fostering selfawareness, responsibility, respect, resilience, and reflection. This pivotal shift from childhood to adolescence and young adulthood is not only acknowledged but meaningfully celebrated.
On 20 March over 100 Yr9 students and their families participated in the Calling and Departure Ceremony – a key milestone in the Rite Journey program. The scenic Noosa River mouth is the ceremony's setting – a meeting point of river and ocean, which perfectly symbolises the students’ transition into young adulthood.
The ‘calling’ encourages students to express gratitude for their childhood and embrace the journey to adulthood. The ‘departure’ invites parents, carers, and teachers to reflect alongside students as they prepare for the next chapter of their lives.
HORSES AND HUMANS
February 2025 saw Eumundi Police respond to 143 calls for service. The number of calls for service has remained constant, but for the interest of the community our calls are generally about 30% domestic violence and 30% traffic related, along with a mix of other jobs.
Eumundi Police are currently operating with 4 staff which include myself, Blair, Gary and Michelle. The process to fill the position of Sergeant, Officer in Charge (OIC) at Eumundi has continued and it is hoped to be confirmed by 31 March. Normally Eumundi Police Station would have 5 staff with 4 police officers and 1 administration officer.
Eumundi and Cooroy have formed what is called the Hinterland Patrol Group. This modelling provides not just safety for our officers but extended coverage maintaining a policing presence for longer hours than previously available in a single station model. This will transition to a 3-station model when the Pomona Police Station has a new OIC, giving us a pool of 15 police and administration. This model will allow more officers to be tasked and react to emergencies and continue to serve our wonderful little community here at Eumundi and surrounding townships.
As always if there is a life-threatening emergency or if in doubt call 000. We would rather attend and find it wasn’t an emergency, than something awful occurring that could have been prevented. If it is not urgent but police are requested
to attend, please call 131 444 (Policelink) or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. There is also a variety of online reporting options that can be conducted via Policelink.
Michelle our amazing Administration Officer is always at the station every Monday 8am-4pm, Wednesday 8am-4pm and Friday 1pm-4pm and will answer the Eumundi Station number of 5745 2323 during these times for any inquiries.
We were very fortunate and grateful to Sgt Nic Van Der Maat filling in as acting OIC of Eumundi for the previous 3 months. I have taken over until the end of March and we hope to have a new OIC appointed soon.
Stay safe, watch your mates and look out for others. Know that Eumundi Police are always here to help.
Acting Sgt Dave Solonec – Officer in Charge Eumundi Police Station. Solonec.DavidA@police.qld.gov.au
HEALTH
Over 75’s annual health assessment
While you might have to wait a few years to get the Royal Birthday Card, there’s something you can organise now to help you maintain your health.
If you are 75yo or older, and not an in-patient of a hospital or a care recipient in a residential aged care facility, the Older Person's Health Assessment is provided to Medicare-eligible patients every 12 months.
Your GP will conduct the free assessment to determine whether preventive health care and
education should be offered to improve your health and physical, psychological and social function.
The regulations for the assessment make it quite comprehensive. It must be done by personal attendance of a general practitioner (GP) or prescribed medical practitioner, and include blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm. Also, an assessment of your medication, continence, immunisation status for influenza, tetanus and pneumococcus. In addition, assessment of the availability and adequacy of paid and unpaid help, and whether you are responsible for caring for another person.
A Doonan resident told Eumundi Voice, “I found this assessment valuable as it made me realise how well I am ageing and that in my case I am very fortunate not to have any nasty ailments and I don’t require any form of governmentassisted health care.”
The assessment is compiled by the nurse and takes about 1.5 hours for both the nurse and overview by your doctor. Also captured for future reference is an overview of your parents’ health history – what illnesses they had and the
approximate age when the illness occurred. In the event you are rushed to hospital, most of the relevant medical information required is already recorded.
As well, when you reach the grand age of 75 the Qld Govt requires a medical certificate to be completed annually by a medical practitioner and forwarded to the Dept of Main Roads for verification that you are fit and able to drive. If you have completed the over 75 age health assessment a lot of the required information for the ‘fit to drive a motor vehicle’ is already captured.
What happens to the information about you? You will be offered a written report with recommendations. A copy or extracts of the report will be offered to your carer (if the practitioner considers it appropriate and you agree).
Visit: Aust Govt Dept of Health & Aged Care, Medicare Benefits Schedule for Annotated Note (AN. 0.36) t.ly/Ksqaw.
Ruth Hickey
Community News
Boredom-busting school holiday ideas
Discover all the Easter fun in Council’s Autumn School Holiday Guide! Packed with free and low-cost boredom-busting activities, there’s something for every bunny, big or small. Ditch the devices and hop outside for egg-cellent adventures and make memories that will last a lifetime. For more details, visit Council’s website.
Dark sky reserve hinterland proposal
A dark sky, full of stars: it’s a wondrous sight. But did you know our wildlife need dark skies to move, feed and thrive? It’s important for our ecosystems and even our health and wellbeing. Council is proposing to establish a Dark Sky Reserve in the hinterland, but no matter where we are, we can all take simple steps to make our outdoor lighting dark sky friendly. Learn more on Council’s website. This project is contributing to our Sunshine Coast Biosphere.
Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting
View online on Council's website or at Sunshine Coast City Hall Chambers on 24 April at 9am.
Heads up: Community wild dog baiting
Council is supporting a community-based wild dog baiting program. Managing wild dogs helps protect native wildlife and livestock. The autumn baiting program will run on participating rural properties from 5 May - 16 June. Participating properties will be signed at roadsides, boundaries and accesses, while residents within 2km will be notified. Please ensure pets are contained and dogs are leashed unless in signed off-leash areas. For more details, visit Council’s website.
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KINDNESS COUNTS
Remembering a lifelong volunteer
Alfred Date – affectionately known as Alfie – was Australia’s oldest living man in 2016. He dedicated many of his last years to volunteering – turning his passion for knitting into a meaningful gift for penguins suffering after an oil spill on Phillip
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Island in 2001 by knitting handmade sweaters for the colony of little penguins.
Alfie explained how he became involved in the worldwide efforts, explaining that workers in his nursing home offered him the opportunity. Alfie said, “I can't say no. It's a good way of getting along in life.”
This attitude led to Alfie becoming Victoria’s Phillip Island Penguin Foundation's oldest member and inspiring other keen knitters to join the efforts to rehabilitate the penguins fully. While keeping the penguins warm, the sweaters protected them from ingesting further chemicals from the oil while preening. Alfie’s conservation efforts helped protect the vulnerable 32,000 colony of little penguins that can only be found in Australia and New Zealand.
While Alfie passed away in May 2016, his passion and dedication to volunteering and knitting continue to live on, reminding us that it is never too late to get involved in volunteering efforts within our communities and beyond.
Emily Broadbent
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ON THIS DAY
History of jaywalking
One hundred years ago in the United States, streets were considered a public space. Pedestrians could cross a street anywhere and in any direction. Children played there and vendors pushed their carts selling wares alongside cars. People often did not look before crossing a road. As the number of cars grew, so too did the number of pedestrian deaths. Courts considered the driver at fault as the car was the greater menace.
The auto industry started lobbying to shift the onus of responsibility from the driver to the pedestrian. In 1912, Kansas City ruled that pedestrians cross a street only at designated points. No one took any notice as it was not policed rigorously. Rather than rely on fines, the auto industry’s campaign focused on shaming pedestrians, claiming they acted like jaywalkers if they avoided designated crossing points.
A “jay” was midwestern slang for a country hick who didn’t know how to behave in a city. A jaywalker was someone who didn’t know how to deal with city traffic. Pedestrians fought back, saying accidents were caused by jay-drivers. In 1925, Los Angeles codified the term jaywalker in new traffic laws and the word stuck. The laws placed the onus on pedestrians to stay out of the path of cars and use designated pedestrian crossings. Streets were for cars not pedestrians.
Other cities followed suit, particularly after a US Model Municipal Traffic Ordinance was drafted in 1928 that drew heavily on the LA regulations. English-speaking jurisdictions outside the US, including Australia, also adopted rules against jaywalking. It continues to frame the way we view streets today. Rhonda Piggott
APRIL 2025
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