Eumundi Rotar y shar ing the voices of Eumundi and sur round s Issue 87, Thursday 22 February 2024
AUSTRALIAN BODY ART FESTIVAL
The Australian Body Art Festival returns to Eumundi for the first time in nine years on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 April with the theme 'Time Travel'. The festival is run by Eumundi and District Historical Assn and supported by the Qld Govt, Sunshine Coast Council and local businesses and organisations. Eumundi Voice has
sponsored one of the art prizes in their latest round of community grants. The festival showcases unique art forms. There are competitions in full-body painting, special effects, face painting and wearable art. Specific paints are needed for the safety of models and some skill is required when using a Cont. p3
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Cont. from p1 live person as a canvas! The wearable art competition is limited only by imagination – this is creativity off the leash. Organisers are looking for volunteers to help with all facets of the festival, from selling raffle tickets to working at the bar and helping decorate the Eumundi Amphitheatre site at 76 Memorial Dr, Eumundi. If you would like to be part of the festival register and find more information at: australianbodyart.com.au.
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WHAT’S ON?
International Women’s Day at Altitude Nine Sunshine Coast Council’s City Hall new event venue Altitude Nine will host an evening from 6-9pm on 8 March to celebrate International Women’s Day. Three local women – including artistic director and owner of Burlesque L’amour Jordyn James – will share stories about turning their dreams into businesses. Tickets: events. humanitix.com.
Art Market in the Paddock The Pomona Railway Art Gallery’s Art Market in the Paddock will be held on Easter Saturday, 30 March. This annual one-day event celebrates the diversity and talent of local artists. The gallery expects a variety of handmade goods including paintings, pottery, jewellery, textiles, woodwork and more. The gallery’s General Manager Alan Falls is inviting applications from local artists. Participants have the opportunity to display and sell their work, network and collaborate with other artists, gain exposure and support the non-profit gallery. Registrations close on 23 March and can be made at: pomonartgallery. com/art-market or by phoning 07 5485 2950. 4
Clean Up Australia locally The Rotary Club of Eumundi is organising a Clean Up Eumundi morning on 3 March to coincide with national Clean Up Australia Day. Those interested can meet opposite the Eumundi Post Office at 8am where teams of two or more will span out across Eumundi and collect rubbish for up to two hours followed by a cuppa. Removing plastic rubbish now will reduce the spread of microplastics when larger pieces fragment. There are many other locations where local groups are coordinating volunteers on 3 March. You can meet at: Boreen Point (Apollonian Hotel), Cooroy Rotary (Apex Park behind the IGA), Cooran (Rec Blue Grounds), Federal (Federal State School), Kin Kin (Community Hall), Noosaville (Thomas St boat ramp), Noosa North Shore (Rural Fire Service shed), Peregian Beach (Surf Club market stall), Pomona (Memorial Hall), Sunshine Beach (Surf Club carpark), Sunrise Beach (on the beach at Burgess Creek), Tewantin (Doonella St boat ramp) and Noosa Woods Bay (picnic shelter in Woods Park). Volunteers should wear closed-in shoes and bring a hat, gloves and sunscreen. Clean Up Australia encourages community groups, schools and business to participate in the national clean-up day by registering events at: register.cleanup.org.au.
WHAT'S ON
Alan Kelly and The Barleyshakes
Songwriters in the Round
Qld Ballet
The Pomona Music Collective and Pomona and District Community House invite music lovers to join them for Songwriters in the Round on 24 February at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall.
Qld Ballet will present four works at The Events Centre, Caloundra on 15 March. The first is Three Preludes followed by Le Corsaire Pas de Deux, one of the most famed excerpts in ballet history featuring swash-buckling pirates. Then follows A Rhapsody in Motion with music from Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky Mash.
The evening will be hosted by singer-songwriter and guitarist Alan Kelly who will be joined onstage by local talent including Clare Quinn, TobiAs, Lilliahna Rogers and The Barleyshakes. The show brings out the best in songwriters as they share their finest songs and stories. Tickets: humantix.com/songwriters-in-the-round.
Qld Ballet is also offering community dance classes for ages 2yo to seniors with registration opening soon. Qld Ballet’s new Artistic Director Leanne Benjamin OBE AM began work in early February 2024 following Li Cuxin’s 11-year tenure in the role. Tickets: t.ly/eWLwS.
Coolum Women’s Shed open day Windborne (USA) Two international acts – Windborne (USA) and Christina Tourin – will feature at The Majestic Theatre in Pomona on 8 March supported by local musicians Andrea Kirwin and Claire Evelynn. Windborne has been hailed as “the most exciting vocal group in a generation” by The Songlines and Christina Tourin who is founder of the International Harp Therapy Program. Tickets: t.ly/j1OYg. 6
Celebrate International Women’s Day at an open day at Coolum Women’s Shed from 10am-3pm on 9 March. Get involved and inspired by the range of activities on offer including arts and crafts, sewing, board and card games, Mahjong, Ikebana, yoga, health and fitness, shed jazz, a book club, a walking group, ‘on the tools’ DIY and more. It is an opportunity to learn new skills and make new friendships. All welcome at 26 Research St, Coolum. Visit: coolumwomensshed. helloclub.com.
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Next Sconetime is April Sconetime in Cooroy is taking a break over February and March but will be back on 9 April. Join local seniors for a scrumptious morning tea and freshly baked scones at Cooroy Memorial Hall. Visit: sunshinecoastfoodie.com.au.
The Barleyshakes Get your dancing shoes ready to celebrate St Patrick’s Day at Sunshine Beach Surf Club with local band The Barleyshakes and Irish dancers. The evening on 16 March will feature a twocourse meal and Irish drink specials. Doors open at 6pm. Organise a group and book a table at: trybooking.com/events/1171072.
The Trust Fall – Julian Assange A recently released documentary The Trust Fall – Julian Assange will screen at The Majestic Theatre in Pomona from 4-6pm on 3 March. The disclosures of Wikileaks and Australian Julian Assange from 2010 onwards ignited a firestorm of controversy and led to his detention for the past 13 years. Charged under the US Espionage Act 1917 with the threat of a 175-year prison sentence, Julian faced his final UK appeal against imminent extradition to the US on 20 and 21 February 2024. The film features high profile Assange supporters and has won several awards including Best Emerging Director at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, Best First-Time Director at the Cine Paris Film Festival and official selection at the Warsaw Film Festival. The screening includes a post-film Q&A session with the writer and director, Australian filmmaker Kym Staton. Tickets: themajestictheatre.com.au. 8
Collectorama Fair You might find a special treasure at the Collectorama Fair at Nambour Showgrounds from 7am-2pm on 2 March. With 150 stalls full of vintage pieces and collectables this is recycling at its best. Entry is $6 cash for adults and free for children. Other Collectorama Fairs will be held on 1 June, 7 September and 2 November. See FB for details.
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Program. Youth grant applications close at 12 noon on 29 February and community and RADF grant applications close at 12 noon on 14 March. Grants Officer Meagan Monk said council offers grants to support and empower local community groups, artists and young people to deliver projects that make Noosa more vibrant and inclusive.
Proposed housing plan Qld’s population increase over the past three years has put pressure on the housing market for owners and renters. In response the state government has announced plans to build one million homes including 53,000 social homes. The $3.1 billion additional investment Homes for Queenslanders initiative aims to deliver more homes faster and closer to where people work and live, while looking after people who are doing it tough. “The number one thing we can do to make housing more affordable is deliver more supply – that’s what Homes for Queenslanders will do,” said Robert Skelton MP. A new State Facilitated Development Team will be created to speed-up the planning and development process and solve development and infrastructure issues that delay new homes. This should fast track approvals of state significant proposals and will target applications that include affordable and/or social housing. Visit: housing.qld.gov.au/homesforqueenslanders.
Noosa Council grants programs Noosa Council is taking applications for the latest round of the Community Grants Program, Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Program and brand-new Youth Response Grants 10
“Council’s special one-off Youth Response Grants Program will support projects that tackle social, cultural, environmental and economic issues impacting young people,” said Meagan. “We aim to support youth-led entrepreneurship, innovation, active citizenship and social cohesion.” The Community Grants Program provides assistance to local community groups, organisations and clubs to execute community projects and events. RADF grants are for individuals and community groups involved in arts and culture. Visit: noosa.qld.gov.au.
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Recycling pods close Envirobank has notified customers that from 31 January all Containers for Change pods are closed. Containers for Change have recently removed these pods from their network of refund points with ‘Drop'n'Go’ services no longer available, including the pod on Napier Rd, Eumundi. Bags that were registered and deposited before the pods closed will still be counted and paid however due to the closure there may be some delays. Pods will be removed from each location. To find your nearest alternative refund point visit: containersforchange.com.au/qld. Free home collection is now available in certain areas. If you require a more convenient recycling service contact Containers for Change on 13 42 42.
How safe are our kids? Over the past few weeks I have observed at least half a dozen near misses between motor vehicles, e-bikes and e-scooters. All the near
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misses would have had severe consequences but for a millisecond of pure luck. This prompted me to research a few statistics since the emergence of the electric phenomena that allows kids to ride these bikes and scooters, often on busy roads, with no head or body protection. People riding e-bikes and e-scooters can achieve speeds of 25kph without pedal assistance. Moreover, e-bikes are not regulated as motor vehicles. This may not be a real issue for those old enough to have a vehicle licence who are familiar with road rules and hazards. However, when a 12yo is riding at those speeds on a busy road and flying through roundabouts with carefree abandon, things are not always going to turn out ok. A recent study in the US found that because of the ability to achieve higher speeds with less effort, e-bike riders are more prone to internal injuries, concussions and hospitalisation than pedal bicycle riders. Evidence indicates that e-bike riders less frequently wear helmets leading to severe injuries including facial fractures and intracranial haemorrhage. Statistics from Qld's Injury Surveillance Unit show a six-fold increase over the past three-anda-half years in the number of children presenting at the state's emergency departments. It is extremely concerning that young children can get on these go-fast machines and ride on busy roads without any form of road awareness training. So, what is the answer? A suggestion may be that high schools provide a series of road awareness seminars, together with a minimum age limit for riders. Food for thought … Greg Ison
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Worst beach habits Many of us head to the beach during the warmer months but how often do we consider how our behaviour can impact on others potential to enjoy a day on the sand? A survey of 1,000 Aussies from 25 of the largest coastal areas has revealed the worst beach habits and where they occur.
4. Feeding the seagulls. 5. Littering. 6. Flicking sand when walking by wearing thongs. 7. Talking too loudly. 8. Sitting too close. 9. Smoking. 10. Not surfing in designated areas.
So, what is beach etiquette? The beach isn't like hosting friends in your backyard – it is a public and shared space and social rules remain. There are many unspoken rules at beaches, especially over summer when there are so many beachgoers. A Preply survey revealed the top violation with 55% of the votes was … bringing pets to the beach! A day at the beach is most likely ruined by someone else’s pet, with the majority of complaints coming from Hervey Bay residents. Many beaches welcome our furry friends but poorly behaved pooches are not invited. The second most common example of poor beach behaviour is people swimming outside designated areas. Choosing to ignore the flags can have severe consequences, with a national average of more than 120 coastal drownings per year. The survey revealed that the Sunshine Coast is Australia’s most unsafe swimming area with 48% of local respondents saying they’d seen people swim outside the flags. The bronze medal for unsavoury beach behaviour is public displays of affection (PDAs). The top ten beach etiquette violations are: 1. Bringing pets to the beach. 2. Not swimming in designated areas. 3. PDAs. 14
ECCO Strategy Day On 8 February 12 passionate and determined community members met to discuss how Eumundi Combined Community Organisation Ltd (ECCO) can move forward with a clear strategy agreed to by all member organisations. Six ECCO directors attended together with two additional members from the member groups Eumundi Chamber of Commerce, Eumundi and District Historical Assn and Eumundi District and Community Assn. Facilitator Jenny Brice inspired the gathering, ensuring everyone had the facts needed to make realistic and informed suggestions in the best interests of the town. Her ability to get everyone moving in the same direction led to a day filled with creativity and passion. A list of action items was identified which will be addressed by smaller working groups, with the outcomes informing a new strategy for ECCO from 1 July 2024. ECCO will update members and the community progress reports.
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Eumundi where you can grab morning tea at Wildfire Fitness, learn a little more about Steve’s wild and courageous ancestors and enjoy our little community. A self-help book club and a writing group is also underway, with talk of an amateur theatre group and a parenting symposium. “It seems our local community is keen for more of the real stuff,” said Lisa.
Readers on fire It seems that as we spend more time in a virtual world the longing for connection is growing in our community. A chance conversation with a friend and owner of the Eumundi business Wildfire Fitness prompted local relationship coach and author Lisa Jayne to see if anyone else is feeling the need for greater connection. After posting on two local FB pages to gauge interest in a book club or writing group, Lisa has been swamped with enthusiasts. Just a few weeks later the Eumundi Connection Hub FB page has almost 200 followers. A book club called Readers on Fire has started with the first book Paradiso by Steve Capelin. Inspired by the author’s wildly adventurous Italian ancestors who arrived in Australia via New Guinea as refugees in 1881, Paradiso has spent nine weeks on the best seller list at Avid Reader. Organisers have arranged for Steve to attend a book club meet-up at 10.30am on 23 February. Steve has worked as a performer, director, playwright, teacher and arts project manager and is keen to share the background of his story and his writing journey, answering readers' questions. All are welcome at The Pavilion,
For information or if you have a great idea for connection visit the Eumundi Connection Hub on FB or email: lisa@lisajayne.me. Ellenie
Art exhibitions Pomona Pomona artist Glen Buckley is teaming-up with friend and first-time exhibitor Gabe Makeig to present the exhibition Stylised Abstraction at Pomona Gallery. All of Glen’s works are stylised drawings of roses on paper using pen, ink and watercolours. Gabe uses acrylic paint and says she loves energetic art that makes her feel a connection to a painting. The exhibition will run from 2 to 27 March at the Banana Shed. Ellenie Kirkman is a talented 17yo Yr 12 student who will exhibit her work in Gifts from Artemis’
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Table from 2 March to 3 April at The Carriage Room. Ellenie is the gallery’s youngest member, studies with Sunshine Coast’s internationally acclaimed artist Karen Osborne and is planning to study at an art school in Italy.
of artwork in any medium that explores a connection between animals and humans. This includes painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, digital, 3D and sculpture.” The art prize and exhibition is a major fundraising initiative to support and promote the Sanctuary’s work by celebrating and showcasing art. “Located at Doonan, Hoofbeats Sanctuary is a grass-roots mental health charity that supports women and girls impacted by trauma,” said Barb. “Our mission is to improve mental health through evidence-based, traumafocused, animal-assisted and nature-guided programs.”
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Art prize entries closing soon Artists – including emerging artists under 18yo – have until 8 March to submit entries for the 2024 Seeing the Soul Hoofbeats Sanctuary Art Prize and Exhibition in support of mental health. The theme for entries is Seeing the Soul: The HumanAnimal Connection. Entrants will compete for a major prize of $2,500, runner-up prize of $1,500, highly commended prize of $1,500, people’s choice prize of $500 and under-18 emerging artist prize of $500. "Subjects can be any animal – domestic, native or wild – as long it is without restraints of any kind. Works can also include people,” said Hoofbeats Sanctuary CEO Barb Blashki. "We invite entries
“Our community is currently facing a mental health crisis with 75% of Australians exposed to at least one traumatic event in their lifetime and 55% of Australian women currently experiencing some level of mental health issues. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the second most common mental health condition. “The Sanctuary is home to a herd of ten horses and ponies most of which have experienced big life stressors in their own lives, making them the perfect teachers,” she said. The exhibition will be held at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre from 12 April to 12 May. Artworks will be for sale at: t.ly/PQQQD.
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COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Meet the candidates In advance of the Qld council elections on 16 March, Meet the Candidates' events provide an opportunity to meet local candidates, hear their policy priorities and ask questions. The Cooroy Chamber of Commerce has organised a meeting with Noosa Council candidates at the Cooroy Memorial Hall from 5.30pm on 22 February. Entry is free but registration is necessary. Visit: getsafetickets. com.au/6w0e9. Noosa Council candidates will also be at The J in Noosa Junction from 5.30-7.30pm on 28 February, organised by the Noosa Chamber of Commerce. Visit: noosachamberofcommerce. au/event-5580875. Hinterland Tourism has organised a Meet the Candidates evening with Sunshine Coast Mayoral candidates and councillor candidates
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from Divisions 1, 5 and 10 at Woombye State School from 5.30-8pm on 28 February. Visit: trybooking.com/events/landing/1172662.
Council elections Council election voting is compulsory for all residents – tenants and property owners. Unlike Commonwealth and State and Territory elections, many local council candidates run as individuals. Candidates can form a group with others in the same local government area to campaign collectively but must register with the Qld Electoral Commission as a group. Mayors and local councillor candidates are likely to be selected as individuals rather than on a party platform so it is important to know what each candidate stands for and their plans if elected. To find your electorate visit: ecq.qld.gov.au/ electoral-boundaries/where-is-my-electorate.
Look at your local government electorate and not your state electorate. Some areas straddle different divisions within a council area, for example Doonan is in two different divisions so your address matters not just your locality.
Voting will take place from 8am-6pm. For local polling booths visit: t.ly/hTvk4. If you are unable to attend on 16 March apply for a postal vote atecq.qld.gov.au/postalvote before 4 March. If you are away from home on 16 March, vote early between 4 and 15 March. See early polling locations at: t.ly/b50BI.
In SCC Division 10 the candidates are Sue Etheridge, Camillo Primavera, David Law and Peter Walsh. It covers Eumundi, Kenilworth, Mapleton, Nambour, Yandina and surrounds and is currently held by David Law. The candidates to become Noosa councillors are Joe Jurisevic, Tom Wegener, Mat Bankes, Karen Finzel, Brian Stockwell, Chris Darwen, Fiona Jacobs, Amelia Lorentson, Nicola Wilson, Alecia Staines, Leigh McCready, Jess Phillips, Michelle Ngatai-Stokes and Andrea Newland.
Vote counting is different in the Noosa and SCC areas. In Noosa it is a first-past-the-post system with a mayor and six councillors to be elected. Voters should mark six boxes on the ballot paper in the order of preference. In the SCC area an optional preferential voting system applies so you can vote for one, some or all candidates. A mayor and 10 councillors will be elected as SCC is divided into ten divisions and each elect one councillor.
Council candidates Nominations for candidates for council elections closed on 13 February. The following regions are likely of most interest to Eumundi Voice readers. SCC mayoral candidates are Jason O’Pray, Wayne Parcell, Ashley Robinson, Michael Burgess, Rosanna Natoli and Min Swan. In the running to become Noosa mayor are John Morrall, Frank Wilkie, Ingrid Jackson and Nick Hluszko. In SCC Division 9 the candidates are Maria Suarez, Suzie Campin and Bruce Dunne. It covers Bli Bli, Coolum Beach, Doonan, Verrierdale and surrounds and is currently held by Maria Suarez. 19
A TASTE OF THE HINTERLAND crunch bagel (with cinnamon, lemon and orange zest), a jalapeño bagel to get your taste buds firing and bagels with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, rye, plain or the lot.
Bezel’s Bagels There’s a little shop near the Cooroy BP service station that has been quietly selling handcrafted bagels for the past year. It’s owned by Nikki Bezel and is called Bezel’s Bagels. Nikki has built a loyal following at Eumundi Markets where he sells his bagels every Wednesday and Saturday. After starting three years ago at the Pomona Markets selling 150 bagels a week, he now sells around 1,800 a week! The Bezel Bagel family includes the cinnamon
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Nikki is a Canadian chef with substantial baking experience who worked in North and South America before settling in Cooran and then Cooroy. With time on his hands during Covid he became obsessed with bagels, recalling his childhood where bagels featured prominently. He allows three days for fermenting the mix and then shapes, boils and bakes the bagels. It’s a labour-intensive process that he loves, especially when people express their surprise at how chewy the bagels are on the outside but soft on the inside. “The Original Eumundi Markets has been very supportive and a great testing ground for our products,” said Nikki. Keep an eye on his FB page for future plans. Bezel’s Bagels is at 24 Cedar St, Cooroy and open from 10am-3.30pm on Tuesday and Friday. Rhonda Piggott
DOWN MEMORY LANE The 39 Steps play Before there was TV, listening to radio plays and serials was the typical nightly family entertainment. In our house, everyone from Grandad down to tiny Director Jane Rivers and me listened daily to The her cast for The 39 Steps Archers and Mrs Dale’s Diary on the BBC. We laughed at Hancock’s Half Hour, Educating Archer and especially the craziness of The Goon Show. Children’s Hour saw streets emptied as kids sat quietly to listen to Biggles’ latest adventure. Everyone was silent whenever there was a play by the Radio Drama Company which featured many top stage actors before they became TV favourites. My Australian in-laws nostalgically mention Blue Hills and the thrilling Inner Sanctum series of plays which were raised in Parliament as
emotionally-damaging to listeners. Now Noosa Arts Theatre brings you the wonderful experience of time travel to actually see how a radio play was presented. The stage is converted into a 1930s radio studio for The 39 Steps, a humorous play inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller. Directed by Jane Rivers it features actors Glen Miller, Tania Nash, Jim Crawford, Maria Karambelas and Robert Boesch with special guest appearances by Ian Mackellar and Margaret Courtney. The plot involves Richard Hannay in 1930s London meeting Annabella Smith while fleeing foreign agents. There is murder, perilous scrapes, an epic train chase and a feisty love interest as Richard searches for the truth about The 39 Steps. Susan Dearnley authentically produces all the sound effects onstage. Tickets are on sale for performances from 29 February to 10 March, visit: noosaartstheatre. org.au, phone: 07 5449 9343, or attend the theatre box office from 10am-2pm Tuesday to Friday at 163 Weyba Rd, Noosaville. Eileen Walder
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EUMUNDI ROTARY CLUB
Pride of Work nominations close 4 March Each year the Rotary Club of Eumundi focuses on local businesses and the people who work in them to make those businesses successful. Sometimes business owners and employees are visible in our community, for example those who make our daily brew, or a well-known lady who helps us find the right dress for a special occasion. Sometimes they are less easy to spot, like the individuals who run a small web-based business or who respond when your plumbing fails dramatically. Pride of Work is a project by the Rotary Club of Eumundi that promotes public recognition of people who do their job well by displaying a work ethic that goes beyond the norm and represent the community in a positive manner. The project promotes everyone taking pride in their work, including owners and workers. The Rotary Club of Eumundi will hold a Pride of Work event on 14 March at the re-located Tiki Bar on Memorial Dr to publicly recognise people who do their job well. It is not a competition to select a winner but to recognise and congratulate individuals from a range of service and work areas in the community. To find out more or nominate someone email: secretary.eumundi@rotary9620.org. Nominations close on 4 March. For a nomination form visit: eumundivoice.com.au.
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Slow Days opens The iconic little cottage at 69 Memorial Dr, Eumundi near the Post Office recently opened as herbalist and ‘slow living’ boutique called Slow Days and is a haven for health-conscious individuals seeking natural wellness. It stocks an array of organic, wild-crafted products from revitalising teas and heirloom cacao to nourishing skincare solutions. Owner Jenna believes in healing with plants, energy and mindset. She is excited about building her business so if there is a product you would like them to stock, please reach out. They also stock sourdough starters and handcrafted goods that embody a commitment to sustainability and mindful consumption. “Slow Days to me is the time we take to enjoy life, grow plants, have tea (or wine) with friends, connect with friends, family or ourselves, discover our joy for cooking and gardening and get back to basics – laughing and exploring our inner child. Slow days are the days we take for us, however they may look,” said Jenna. Visit: slowdays.com.au. 23
HISTORY
History of community How we interact as a community has changed considerably over the decades. The mass social movement of the 1960s helped shift people’s attention from local to national concerns including the women’s and peace movements. The introduction of TV brought the world to the living room and more people started to stay at home to engage with global events. The 1970s was called by some the ‘me’ decade and the beginning of hyper-individualism. It was more about ‘me’ than ‘we’ in general terms. In the 1980s social structures were changing rapidly. The divorce rate doubled after the 1975 no-fault legislation was introduced, teenage pregnancies significantly increased and with the advent of air travel available to the masses more families were living apart. With the advent of social media in the early 2000s people began paying more attention to their devices than each other and local newspapers started to disappear. Today many people share the same space at home or in the community without connecting. According to a 2022 KPMG report: • Loneliness is experienced by more than one quarter of Australians and most of us will experience loneliness in our lifetime. 37% of young people are lonely. • Loneliness is a silent killer. Lonely people have a 26% increased risk of death. • The impacts of loneliness are equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes or having six alcoholic drinks per day. • 54% of people are lonelier after Covid 19. 24
The good news is that most of us in our community know how important it is to connect and there are wonderful community spaces like Dick Caplick Park in Eumundi. There is however more work to do to ensure we build and maintain a healthy and vibrant community. I know a lot of us are thinking about what else we can do, so, put your thinking hats on and watch this space. Jenny Brice
SPORT
The playground above our heads Few people get to experience the magic of flight or the exhilaration of being at the controls of a glider riding unseen air currents called thermals. Thermals are created by the sun’s heat and for glider pilots the challenge is to find and use those thermals to stay airborne for hours and fly across the country for hundreds of kilometres. The current Australian distance record is 1,582km from Kingaroy to Victoria. Not bad without an engine! Relying on your skills and the forces of nature for flight is not the same as relying on an engine. Powered aircrafts are more like a tinny with an outboard engine attached and gliders are more like the surfboards of the sky. The feeling of being lifted by the rising warm air in a powerful thermal is awesome. Sharing that feeling with others as we race each other across the sky is not bad either. Those who have taken up gliding as a sport come from all walks of life but most have some other connection with aviation. Some even come from sailing. Many aviators start their careers in gliding from as young as 13yo, before going solo at 15yo. It does take time to learn the skills, however
the process undertaken as a member of our club adds a social element. As a community of glider pilots at local, state and national level, we work as volunteers to help each other. Our instructors give their time to teach flying skills. Others contribute however they can including maintaining gliders to minimise costs. The Sunshine Coast Gliding Club is located at Kybong, south of Gympie. Visit: sunshinecoastgliding.org.au.
faced a fine from the Inspector of Nuisances, a man whose duties also included catching runaway pigs and horses. In 1902 William Gocher, the owner of the Manly and North Sydney News, announced in his paper that he intended to defy the ban and swim during the day. Unfortunately for him hardly anyone took notice, including the police. Gocher repeated his stunt again without attracting
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ON THIS DAY
No swimming! Swimming is so loved in Australia whether at the beach, in a river or a pool but there was a time when swimming in the sea during the day was banned – driven mostly by morality concerns. The ban was in place in NSW between 1838 and 1902. Originally only banned in select areas around Sydney Cove it was extended to those parts of the state that had been incorporated into municipalities, such as Manly Council. There were beaches where swimming was allowed but if you strayed into a prohibited beach area you
attention. In exasperation he went to the police and told them his plans. The police were not very interested. Many locals had been ignoring the ban for some time and the police turned a blind eye having more pressing matters to look after. Randwick Council in Sydney lifted the ban on daylight swimming at Clovelly as it thought allowing people to bathe in the sea would help conserve water in a drought. With the weight of public interest in swimming in the surf other councils followed suit, though some took their time. As late as 1920 the Sutherland Shire Council took Herbert George Erickson to court for reclining on the sand at Cronulla Beach wearing only his swimmers. Rhonda Piggott
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YOUTH
Emma Saunderson
Pippa Van Der Kooij
The future is bright Noosa District SHS Class of 2023 did themselves, the school community and their families proud with their outstanding success that will set them up for a great future. Elite ATAR scores put Emma Saunderson and Pippa Van Der Kooij in the top 1% of the state with another 10 students in the top 10%. Emma Saunderson’s exceptional result of 99.45 is only 0.5 away from the best possible result. Emma has accepted a place at the University of Qld to study an Advanced Science Degree (Honours). Pippa Van Der Kooij received an ATAR of 99.05 and has been accepted into the University of Qld to study a Bachelor of Engineering and Biotechnology. Alexander Young scored 97.95 and was accepted into the Bachelor of Science/ Arts course at the University of Qld. Flynn Steele achieved a score of 97.75 and has decided to pursue a university degree after taking a gap year to travel. Phobe Wilson scored 97 and was accepted into Central Qld University to study an Advanced Science Degree. As well as these outstanding scores the graduating class of 2023 achieved 100% Qld Certificate of Education/Qld Certificate of Achievement and 35 students successfully completed a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship. The school would like to congratulate every student and their families and gives special thanks to the community for their support. The future is certainly bright for the class of 2023 and Noosa District SHS. 26
Front L: Dayna Pedersen (Vice Captain), R: Laurel McWaters (Captain). Back L: Josh Campbell (Captain), R: Sidney Martin ((Vice Captain)
ESS School Captains “Leadership is action, not position.” (Donald H McGannon) Four extremely active, caring young people are leading the student body for 2024 at Eumundi State School (ESS). Elected by students and teachers following their ‘campaign’ speeches, all are multi-talented, friendly and motivated to make a difference for others and show maturity beyond their years. Although only 10yo, Captain Laurel McWaters showed determination to win two medals at the National Swimming Championships. Laurel trains at St Andrews and sees a future in representative swimming and as a coach. She loves reading and writing her own stories, adores her pets Luna and Moscow, and plays flute and oboe in the school orchestra. Her entertaining campaign speech promised wet weather activities for students including giant chess, checkers and fun active games. Josh Campbell travels daily from Kenilworth, leaving his three dogs and four horses on the family’s 12-acre property because he “heard good things about Eumundi”. He believes his position as Class Rep helped him establish rapport with students, assuring voters he would make a good School Captain. Josh enjoys drama, science, swimming, nipper boarding and playing
ESS leadership badge presentation On 19 February ESS held a badge presentation ceremony to acknowledge students selected for leadership positions. Front: Captains Josh Campbell, Laurel McWaters. Back: Vice Captains Sidney Martin, Dayna Pedersen trombone in the school band. His passion is gocarting on his family’s track. One day he hopes to wear a police uniform or work as a PI. Josh wants to bring more fun events like crazy hair days and school discos. Singing, playing piano and saxophone, dancing when no one is watching, playing soccer and touch rugby ensure Vice-Captain Dayna Pedersen is rarely bored. She loves her excellent teachers and Eumundi’s friendly environment. Upgrading the playground and seeing soccer nets installed are priorities. “It’s so frustrating wasting our time having to constantly chase the balls,” said Dayna. This future professional musician is excited about the upcoming band camp.
Along with the school captain and vice captain positions the school offers a variety of other leadership opportunities. These include: sports house captains, class representatives, band leaders, environmental leaders, equestrian leaders, library leaders, peer support leaders and performing arts leaders. Students pledged to set a good example and carry out the duties of their respective positions before accepting their badge.
Sport is also integral to Vice-Captain Sidney Martin’s life. He plays soccer for Noosa Lions, does nippers, swimming and tennis. His family live in Doonan, including his 6yo sister, dog Gloria and two goats, Bega and Edam. He hopes to see family movie nights at school. He loves physical education and maths, plays saxophone and also looks forward to band camp. Although only arriving in Grade 4, Sidney is proud students elected him and hopes they will share their problems with him. These young leaders certainly don’t just wear a badge! Eileen Walder
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LOCAL BUSINESS
complained her ‘Salvos’ no longer sells single plates, only complete sets at a higher price than the original shop tag attached. The Sunshine Coast has an abundance of opshops raising funds for worthy causes locally and internationally. Vedra is Manager at Noosaville’s Making Lives Matter store and said all goods are donated and prices kept down to give back to the community. They decide prices but will negotiate and sometimes give away items. “We are non-government, non-denominational and will help anyone. With 'Love Conquers All' as our motto, the store has returned $250,000 to the community.”
Jude and Vedra at Making Lives Matter
Unaffordable opportunities With rising costs for rent, food and petrol, most Australians have cut back spending on nonessential items. While op-shops once provided an opportunity to find affordable clothing, furniture, toys, etc. social media pages reveal concerns that prices in some op-shops are higher than the original retail price. Imagine an incredible $250 for a plain dinner set, a used phone case for $80, a t-shirt marked $8 that was $2 new at Kmart and a toilet brush holder marked as a ‘marble pen holder' for $10. “Op-shops are meant to be helping the community so people can buy affordable clothing and support a cause or charity. I walk into them and can't afford it,” said one local. Customers accept that overheads like rent and electricity have increased but price-hikes can be well above what is necessary. One lady
Op-shops play a vital role in a circular economy, diverting tonnes of textiles from landfill each year while providing affordable stylish options for all budgets. Australia is the second-highest consumer of textiles after the US and we recycle around 7,000 tonnes of textiles a year. Recent YouGov research revealed 75% of Australian adults threw out clothes last year with 30% throwing out more than 10 items. Op-shoppers on social media recommend checking the original retail price online and challenging ridiculous price tags. Shop around as there are still great bargains to be found! Eileen Walder
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OUT AND ABOUT
Cubs and koalas Noosa Sea Scout Cubs will “be prepared” to help koalas after a presentation by Bernard Jean and Eileen Walder of Qld Koala Crusaders.
music stage is set up. At 8.30am you can join a guided walk through the gardens hosted by a knowledgeable volunteer and Friend of Noosa Botanic Gardens, then at 9am take a peek at the Shade Garden. From 10am to midday enjoy live music. Bring a picnic and dine at a lakeside table and your fur baby too – but only on a leash! Visit: Facebook/noosabotanicgardensfriends for a weather update on the morning.
MUSIC
GATHAA Markets The First Nations GATHAA Markets at Forest Glen on 11 February was abuzz with cooking demonstrations using bunya nuts at Dilly Bag, music from Cobblestone and stalls with bushfood plants and products, clothing, artisan products and Deadly Espresso coffee. These markets are new to the Sunshine Coast with future markets to be held from 8am-1pm on 7 April and 12 May at 354 Mons Rd, Forest Glen. Visit: facebook.com/gathaa.markets.
First stop, first Sunday Eumundi Rotary Club members enjoyed a morning at the First Sunday nature and music event at Noosa Botanic Gardens on 4 February. The event continues to go from strength to strength, with the next one on 3 March. For many the first popular stop is the Busstop coffee cart next to the poincianas where the
Birthday Blues Ampersand has released their second single Birthday Blues hot on the heels of their debut release Originality. Featuring distinctive synchronised stabs on bass, electric piano and drums, the song has a funky groove and is one of the band’s personal favourites. The single’s recording was made possible by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund through Regional Arts Australia and administered in Qld by Flying Arts Alliance. It is also partially funded by a Noosa Council’s Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grant. Birthday Blues is available to stream from 29 February on Spotify, Amazon and wherever you listen to your music. Ampersand will release their debut EP in mid-2024. Pre-save Birthday Blues at: gyro.to/BirthdayBlues or visit: ampersandbandnoosa.com. 29
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