Eumundi Voice - Issue 93, 16 May 2024

Eumundi Rotary sharing the voices of Eumundi and surrounds

Issue 93, Thursday 16 May 2024

The Kind Community Project is a social impact initiative developed by the founder of Choose the ‘Tude, Robyn Simpson. The project aims to promote a positive impact on current and future communities by inspiring, sharing and celebrating acts of kindness.

Current statistics show that damaging and costly social trends such as bullying and loneliness

are increasing and can have a lifelong impact. Bullying is prevalent in all levels of society – at home, work, school and in the streets.

So, what can we do about it? After studying human behaviour, neuroscience and developmental psychology, Robyn had a desire to create a place for people to connect where they could belong to a positive part of the world.

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The project is a new platform designed to bring people together to share, cheer and celebrate acts of kindness based on one simple neuroscience fact ... Your brain can hold one thought at a time – if that thought is kind, there is no room for nasty.

“We live in a social system that statistics clearly show is in a downward spiral. Systemic change is required to reverse damaging social trends such as bullying. We need to come together to disrupt the cycle at different levels. This means inspiring conscious acts of kindness at home, work, school and in our communities so that kindness becomes an automatic way of being,” said Robyn.

The platform hosts a program of events with online and offline content and ideas based on monthly themes to inspire people to become role models of kindness.

The project is seeking to collaborate with companies, individuals, police, schools, clubs and organisations to choose one or two kindness initiatives to implement and measure their acts by posting on the platform and using #KindnessCounts. Other events including an awards event during Kindness Week in November will be held to recognise those who exhibit kindness in our community.

Robyn would love to focus on the local communities of Eumundi and Cooroy as the first areas celebrated as ‘Kind Towns’.

A meeting – hosted by the Rotary Club of Eumundi – will be held from 5.30pm for a 6pm start on 6 June at the CWA Hall, Memorial Dr, Eumundi to explain the concept and how to get involved.

“The more people in a community who are kind, the stronger they stand against negativity and nastiness. We encourage everyone to join the kindness movement,” said Robyn.

For more information visit FB @RMS369 and join the free platform: choosethetude. com. Alternatively email Robyn at: robyn@ choosethetude.com.

Tania Watson

Local international ambassador for Kindness Worldwide

Robyn Simpson – founder of Choose the ‘Tude and creator of the Kind Community Project –has been appointed Qld’s ambassador for the international organisation Kindness Worldwide.

Kindness Worldwide’s vision is to create a culture of kindness in communities throughout the world via multiple initiatives including Kindness Week Worldwide and the International Ambassadors Program. The program appoints prominent heart-centred community and enterprise leaders as trailblazers tasked with bringing the magic of Kindness Week Worldwide to countries around the world.

Kevin Smith is Founder of Kindness Worldwide Inc. – a not-for-profit entity based in Pennsylvania USA – and has joined forces with Robyn to activate kindness at home, work and in our communities. He has developed a proven framework for promoting kindness at community, civil and state levels. Robyn has created a platform to engage a growing community of kind-hearted people invested in their vision to make kindness a daily habit.

“Kindness is a universal language that everyone understands. It transcends borders, cultures, distances, differences and continents,” said Kevin. “We are delighted to welcome Robyn as our Qld ambassador. Shaped by her own touching personal story and heart-centred work she is a valuable part of the kindness tapestry.”

WHAT’S ON?

Donut Festival

For something quirky get along to Terella Brewing at North Arm from 10am-6pm on 8 June for the Donut Festival. Run in conjunction with Kenilworth Bakery – renowned for their donuts –there will also be specially-brewed donut beers on offer.

Terella Brewing’s petting zoo will be open for the kids along with a jumping castle and you can even join a donut eating competition! This is a free event. Book a table in advance at: terellabrewing.com.au.

Healthier May

If you’re interested in regular exercise but not sure where to start, try the Healthy Sunshine Coast program. Run by Sunshine Coast Council there are 50 different activities on offer including Zumba, chair yoga and outdoor fitness groups. At the northern end of the council’s area, Eumundi Aquatic Centre holds aqua aerobics every Monday at 9am for one hour and Nambour Aquatic Centre holds classes on Thursdays at 8am. Cost for each session is $10 or $5 with a pensioner or health care card. For the month of May registered members can bring a friend for free. Visit Healthy Sunshine Coast on council’s website: sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival

Food festivals are not the only thing on offer in our region over the next few months. The

Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival will run from 6-9 June across various locations including Maroochydore, Caloundra, Buderim and Beerwah.

Now in its fourth year, Co-Artistic Director Lynne Bradley described chamber music in the 21st century as an innovative mix of classical music, storytelling, theatre, visual arts and First Nations art and culture. Visit: sccmf.com.au.

Sunshine Coast Open Studios

The Sunshine Coast Open Studios is finally here with coastal and hinterland studios opening their doors to show us firsthand the range of creative art space in our midst. Coastal studios will be open 18-19 May and hinterland studios 25-26 May with some open in the intervening week.

Six trail guides are available to help you navigate the 55 artists and 20+ workshops in the program. Eumundi’s Heart Space Creative Studios at The Pavillion is participating from 18-24 May as part of the Coastal North trail which also includes Ninderry, Valdora and Coolum.

The hinterland trails are concentrated around Montville, Maleny and more southern parts of the Sunshine Coast. Download the trails at: openstudiossunshinecoast.com.au.

Employing people with disabilities

Business and tourism operators are invited to a panel discussion aimed at shaping the Sunshine Coast as a more accessible and inclusive destination. The Access Ignites Panel Event will be held at Altitude Nine in the Maroochydore City Centre from 4- 6.30pm on 31 May.

This is an opportunity to learn how to be better hosts and discuss employment for people with disabilities. Guest speakers include Brendan Somerville from Spinal Life, Stephanie Whelan from Equity Works, Payne Hollis from Here Now Next and Verena Olesch from the Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World. Tickets: sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au.

WHAT’S ON?

Noosa Eat and Drink Festival

The program for the 2024 Noosa Eat and Drink Festival from 30 May to 2 June is out. Events sell quickly but there are many to choose from so it’s not too late to book!

The key Festival Village event from 1-2 June will be at Noosa Woods with some great chefs on stage and loads of local beverages and food to try and taste.

Bermuda Social will provide entertainment on 1 June and The Potbelleez on 2 June. Other events include Laneway Eats on 31 May at Noosa Junction and a wide selection of restauranthosted lunches or dinners over the four days. Visit: .noosaeatdrink.com.au.

Noosa Alive! tickets on sale

Noosa Alive! tickets are on sale for events from 19-28 July. The Queensland Ballet returns to Noosa for the Festival and will perform on 12 and 13 July. The Box Show on 24 July combines music, dance, theatre and comedy and is great for families with children who like music, physical imaginative play and performance.

Under the heading Words and Music, icons of Australian theatre and concert stages John Bell AO-OBE and Simon Tedeschi will share some wicked backstage stories together with some of their favourite pieces of poetry and music. Opening night on 19 July will showcase The 7 Sopranos who perform an array of classical and contemporary music.

If film and food are your interests look no further than The Taste of Things at The Majestic Theatre, Pomona on 23 July. This is a romantic historical drama set in late 19th century France about the pleasures of preparing and consuming food. A team of three chefs led by Matt Golinski will serve a three-course French dinner throughout the evening. Visit: noosaalive.com.au.

Eumundi School of Music auditions

Do you want to be in a rock band? Eumundi School of Music is looking for talented young musos in Yrs 3-12 across vocals, keys, bass, guitar, drums, trumpet and sax.

Auditions will be held on 4, 5 and 6 June at The Imperial Hotel, Eumundi. Applications close 24 May. For audition forms email: eumundischoolofmusic@gmail.com.

Art and Glass

The latest exhibition at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery until 29 May is Art and Glass by Peregian Springs artists Virginia Spencer-Bower and John Tonkin.

Virginia attributes much of her success to her aunt who told her many years ago “you have to draw before you can paint”. John always had a love of glass but became hooked after attending a course on glass fusing and slumping. Visit: pomonartgallery.com. Virginia

Photo credit: Worth Photography

WHAT’S ON?

Artwork by Beverly Hand

2024 Youth Climate Conference

The Custodians of Place 2024 Youth Climate Conference is a sustainability and climate change conference for students of all ages delivered by youth, for youth. It will be held at The J in Noosa Junction on 27 May which is also Reconciliation Day. The program includes a sustainable careers expo, cultural performances and workshops.

The conference is a follow-up to the Noosa Youth Advocacy Group’s (NYAG) 2021 Youth Climate Summit. NYAG comprises students from primary and secondary schools who work to improve the sustainability of their schools, households and workplaces. In 2021 NYAG generated a raft of ideas around making schools more environmentally sustainable which they took back to their schools, communities, Noosa Council and State Government.

For the 2024 conference they have teamed-up with The Noosa Environmental Education Hub which has developed and delivered a range of programs for students on land and marine environments on the Sunshine Coast. This is a free event and aligned to the Australian school curriculum. Registration is essential. Visit: noosaeehub.com.au.

Shorts on Stage

Volunteers Fair

Pomona and District Community House is organising a Volunteers Fair from 9am-2pm on 26 May at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall.

This is a chance to explore the myriad of ways to get involved and meet representatives from local groups, clubs and not-for-profit organisations in the Noosa Hinterland. You may find flexible volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule and lifestyle. If you are a community group in need of volunteers this could also be an opportunity to connect with newcomers. Visit: pomonacommunityhouse.org.au.

Mary Valley Arts Festival

Entries close on 8 July for the Mary Valley Arts Festival at Imbil from 25-28 July.

Catch Shorts on Stage on 1 and 2 June at Noosa Arts Theatre. This popular festival is a competition for playwrights that showcases ten short plays with several awards on offer. The adjudicator will be local 91.1 Hot FM breakfast host, Sam Coward. There are only three performances so don’t miss out. Tickets: noosaartstheatre.org.au.

Cooroy custom framing business Frame Tree is a new festival sponsor and their $500 prize in the drawing category brings this year's total prize pool to $11,500. The festival is part of the Gympie Region Studio Trails that celebrates artists and allows you to visit them in their studios.

The Gala Awards presentation night for the Mary Valley Arts Festival will be held on 26 July. For entry terms and conditions visit: maryvalleyartfestival.com.au.

2023 winner in the drawing category, Melissa Maree

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WHAT’S ON?

Trivia night

It’s not too late to book a table for the Eumundi Rotary Trivia night on 22 May at Cooroy RSL. Funds raised will go to Rotary’s Oceania Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC) program which provides around 50 children each year from the Pacific region with surgical treatment in Australia and NZ not available to them in their home country.

Entry is $5pp with prizes for the winning table, raffles, door prizes and lucky numbers. Tables are limited to 4-6 people. Meals start around 5.30pm with the quiz commencing at 6.30pm.

To book email: ejeanw1943@gmail.com or contact Cooroy RSL. Payments of $5pp can be made to: Eumundi Rotary BSB 633000 Account 152362778 using the reference name Trivia and your name.

Sunshine Coast Mardi Gras

Sunshine Coast Mardi Gras is taking over The Banana Bender Pub at Palmview on 1 June to celebrate the LGBTIQI+ community. The lineup promotes diversity and inclusion with drag queens, singers and a parade.

The festival will be family-friendly from 5-8.30pm with market stalls and activities for kids. From 8.30pm to midnight the party will be adultsonly in the Shed and hosted by Miss Lady Saint Diva, Miss Synthetique, Gayleen Tuckwood and Shanny T. Bone. Visit: thebananabenderpub. com.au.

Let’s Pawty!

Take a stroll along the Noosa River on 26 May with your dog as part of the 30th annual Million Paws Walk. There’ll be games for humans and dogs, stalls and food vans from 8.30am at the Tewantin-Noosa Lions Park, with the walk starting at 10am. This is a major fundraiser for the RSPCA aimed at fighting animal cruelty. Tickets: millionpawswalk.com.au.

Woodford Folk Festival tickets

Woodford Folk Festival ticket sales launch on 28 May. Early bird tickets are available for Woodfordia Citizens one week earlier on 22 May but get in quick as they will sell out fast.

Over the past six months more than 50 music festivals large and small have been cancelled in Australia. While the reasons for each festival cancellation are complex, issues include the impact of cost-of-living pressures, major increases in event costs since the pandemic, a decline in audiences attending festivals and low pre-sales.

According to the organisers of the Woodford Folk Festival, they have traditionally had a strong pre-sales culture with many deciding early in the year to make the pilgrimage to Woodfordia. Last year’s festival fell well short of the numbers needed to make it a financial success and therefore it is crucial that it works this year.

Organisers ask patrons to support them with early ticket purchases to help them deliver an ambitious program. Visit: woodfordfolkfestival. com.

Keeping our Sydney connections strong, Vicki & Zoe had a great opportunity to spend time networking in Sydney recently at the Ray White Head Office. Our Ray White network provides not only local exposure for the sale of your property but also national and international opportunities to expose our clients valuable assets.

We are not just apart of the largest real estate brand, but part of a brand with family values and strong connections between all avenues of the Ray White brand, a brand of which Vicki has proudly been apart of for nearly 20 years.

Stay tuned as we prepare our new listings for our Sydney Auction on June 12. Thinking of selling? Time to give us a call 5442 8080

COMMUNITY

Car club visits Sunshine Butterflies

The Noosa Beach Classic Car Club recently visited Sunshine Butterflies on McKinnon Dr, Tewantin and had a delicious morning tea provided by the purple “butterflies” in the kitchen.

The car club visitors were very impressed with the care and support received by the members, who arrive daily from surrounding areas from Gympie to Caloundra.

Sunshine Butterflies is a disability support service and not-for-profit charity that strives to improve the lives of those with a disability and their families. It was founded in 2010 by Leanne and Damien Walsh whose son Curtis was born 13 weeks premature with cerebral palsy in 1995.

Through Leanne’s experience, passion and dedication the Sunshine Butterflies' vision and mission to provide a better future for people with disability began. Sunshine Butterflies provides a broad range of recreational, educational and life skills programs for individuals of all ages.

In their unique 15-acre space the home of Sunshine Butterflies – 'Our Backyard' – is where they deliver the range of programs, support services, therapies and activities for people with a disability and their families.

Katie Rose Outreach

Doonan’s Palliative Care Hospice Katie Rose Cottage (KRCH) have received a new vehicle for their Outreach program generously funded by Bendigo Bank Tewantin-Noosa. This will offer their same level of compassionate and professional palliative care in the comfort of your own home.

CEO John Gabrielson said the KRCH team were, “Thrilled to learn of the vehicle donation. As a charity we rely on grants, fundraising events and generous donations to cover our operational costs. We are deeply grateful to Bendigo Bank and all those who bank with them. It’s a win-win for our community.” Visit: katierosecottage.org.au.

Eumundi Streetscape information session – 12 June

A public information session regarding the Eumundi Streetscape construction phase expected to start by late July 2024 will be held at The Imperial Hotel, Eumundi from 5pm for a 5.30pm start on Wednesday 12 June.

Led by Sunshine Coast Council, business owners and community members are encouraged to attend to gain an understanding of how the works may impact them during the construction phase. The scope of the project works includes the area of Memorial Dr between Etheridge St and Gridley St offering:

• New landscaped seating areas.

• Two new raised pedestrian crossings with safety lighting.

• New street trees and plantings.

• Upgraded pavements.

• Water bubblers.

• Improved safety lighting along Lonergan Ln.

• New arbour structure on Lonergan Ln.

• New signage.

• Art interpretations by way of lighting and surface treatments.

For questions and to register your interest in attending email: eumundistreetscape@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. For project updates and information on construction works subscribe at: our.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/LP=470.

CommBank relocating

The Commonwealth Bank branch at Noosa Junction is relocating to Noosa Civic in July. Following the closure of its branches in Cooroy in 2019 and Tewantin in 2022 it is good news that a branch will continue to service the northern end of the Sunshine Coast.

Harvest Swap turns 4

The Harvest Swap Eumundi group met at the Eumundi Community Garden on 5 May to celebrate its fourth birthday. Despite a very wet day there was still a good turnout with some fabulous homemade goodies brought along for a shared lunch.

The next catch up is back to the usual last Thursday of the month – 30 May. All are welcome. Follow Harvest Swap Eumundi on FB for more information.

COMMUNITY

Eumundi Noosa Rd upgrade

A section of Eumundi-Noosa Rd between Lenehans Ln at Doonan and Beckmans Rd at Noosaville will be upgraded to prioritise safety and efficiency, with an expected cost of around $20M.

Works include installing wide centre line treatment, road widening and resurfacing, removing roadside hazards and providing sealed shoulders, safer road markings and provisions for bike riders.

The project is funded on a 50:50 basis under the Road Safety Program by the Australian Government and the Qld Government. Construction is set to start within the next few months – weather and scheduling permitting.

Meanwhile, at the northern end of Eumundi Noosa Rd local residents are still waiting to hear when works on the proposed pedestrian and bike access upgrade to the North Maroochy River bridge will commence. Funding was announced in 2020 with a shared funding commitment between the Dept of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and Sunshine Coast Council.

Member for Ninderry Dan Purdie welcomed the news that TMR has funded some upgrades to the northern section of Eumundi Noosa Rd. “I hope

this is just the beginning of long overdue safety upgrades to the entire length of the road. In the meantime, I look forward to the findings of the $300,000 business case specifically looking at that section from Fellowship Dr to just west of Seib Rd.

“It is nearly four years since we secured funding from the state government and, Iike all locals, I am running out of patience at the ongoing excuses and delays from council and TMR. I asked the minister for an update and I’ve also written to the new mayor to ensure this remains a top priority for Division 10.”

At a recent chamber meeting held in Eumundi, Cr David Law stated that council remains committed to the project with funding set aside. Council is ready to start work as soon as TMR gives the go-ahead. Cr Law continued to express his frustration at the delay as construction costs continue to rise.

To contact TMR phone: 07 5451 7055 or email: northcoast@tmr.qld.gov.au.

Alternatively contact the Minister for TMR Mark Bailey MP phone: 07 3719 7300 or email: transportandmainroads@ministerial.qld.gov.au.

MARY VALLEY RATTLER

Horizon Festival

The Horizon Festival in 2025 will be held from 2-11 May instead of the usual August-September timeslot.

There are fewer festivals in May and this gives the new team an opportunity to “develop a more sustainable festival model”. The festival opening will coincide with the Qld Labour Day public holiday. Details at: t.ly/q_tWp or email: horizon@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Respect for umpires

Following a verbal abuse incident last year, Sunshine Coast Netball Association (SCNA) took decisive action to address the issue of umpire disrespect. It launched a game-changing Respect 4 Umpires (R4U) initiative by raising white flags at the beginning of the first fixture on 20 April.

R4U is a combination of awareness, education and on-the-ground support with dedicated welfare officers in white hi-vis watching over games.

“We have 190 umpires in the association aged from 10yo and up and we felt compelled to do something about the unwarranted abuse experienced by players, parents and coaches,” said club spokesperson Debbie Battaglini.

“Umpires felt genuinely supported and we saw players, coaches and spectators wholeheartedly embracing the values of respect and sportsmanship. The white flags definitely helped create a safe and inclusive space for everyone involved in the game,” said SCNA Umpire Convenor Gabby Parker.

After celebrating over 500 property sales, Penny will be taking long service leave until June 19th and is looking forward to returning refreshed with ambition and dedication to delivering outstanding service and results.

During this time, please get in contact with Penny via email to penny@pennyneeprealestate.com or WhatsApp on 0400 404 213.

A TASTE OF THE HINTERLAND

‘Glamping’ in the hinterland

The cooler weather – together with a series of relaxing long weekends – is enough to trigger the urge for many to leave the comfort of their four walls and head for the hills to enjoy a hinterland camping trip.

The desire to escape the hustle and bustle of a busy life and replace it with fresh air and the smell of an open fire with marshmallows toasting is an annual migratory pattern for those looking forward to finding a special camping spot to unwind and enjoy nature.

Camping trips no longer have to be seen as ‘roughing it’. For those who want a little more comfort and luxury there are now numerous ‘glamping’ options to choose from. Tents are fitted-out with inflatable mattresses, comfortable bedding, fluffy towels, side tables, night lights, rugs, floor mats and personalised toiletries. Luxury camping companies ensure your tents are up and ready for your arrival and take them down and pack them away once you

leave. No washing or drying out tents once you get home!

Tim and Lisa Mitchell own a local company called Pitch Luxury Camping and have been operating on the Sunshine Coast for more than 10 years. They set up their ‘glamping’ tents on private properties and public campgrounds from Noosa to Byron Bay and beyond. Lisa said the most interesting place they have set up was for a Campdraft event at Wandoan and later this year they are looking forward to providing tents for the Boulia Camel Races in Western Qld.

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“They are a great way of catering for large numbers of guests for an event, wedding, family holiday, corporate retreat, romantic getaway, hens/bucks night or even just for a backyard sleepover party,” said Tim.

For those who wish to outsource catering for their weekend getaway there are many companies who cater for groups. Terra Firma is a local company based in Doonan which offers an outdoor immersive catering experience.

Supplying their own firewood, they can set-up an open firepit installation at your ‘glamping’ event where qualified chefs provide guests with a variety of local produce that is slowly roasted over hot coals. A selection of slow-cooked meats along with roast vegetables and seasonal fruits will have your tastebuds watering.

So, if sleeping under the stars in style takes your fancy have a look at the variety of ‘glamping’ and catering options available in your local area. Visit: pitchluxurycamping.com and terrafirmadining. com. Tania Watson

Experience Eumundi board wants to keep the community updated on how they are progressing with their strategy to support the community.

We have been communicating through Eumundi Voice and continuing to speak to community organisations face to face. This is another.

Please follow the link below and enter your details to be kept informed.

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ART ABOUT

Maleny Wood Expo

The smell of sawdust saw timber enthusiasts of all kinds head to the hills for the 25th Maleny Wood Expo. Held at Maleny Showgrounds over the Labour Day long weekend, more than 150 exhibitors, artisans and woodworkers, workshop presenters, speakers and performers impressed the crowds.

A live chainsaw carving demonstration was provided by local Shane Christensen and over the weekend he produced an incredible live sculpture of a Red-tailed Black Cockatoo.

Winners of the prestigious national woodworker's competition 2024 Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize were announced:

Overall first place ($10,000)

Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize – Monochrome Cabinet by Rick Hayward – sponsored by Sunshine Coast Council

First place in the category of Furniture

($2,500)

Mundi Mundi Entrance

Table by William Bayliss, sponsored by Carbatec and Barung Landcare

First place in the category of Sculpture

($2,500)

Flow by Keith Savage, sponsored by Qld Water and Land Carers and Barung Landcare

First place in the category of Tiny Treasures

King Quail by Ted Upton, sponsored by Barung Landcare

First place in the category of Evolve ($1,000)

Our Obi Obi by Paul Chapman, sponsored by Maleny Art Direct

If you missed the expo you can still admire some of the finalist pieces for sale at Maleny Art Direct on Maple St, Maleny until 19 May.

MEET A STALLIE

Aussie Crystals

While visiting Eumundi Square Markets recently I had the pleasure of chatting with Howard who has a stall called Aussie Crystals. Howard has been collecting crystals, minerals and gems for more than 58 years and has always been amazed at how Mother Nature produces such wonderful, beautiful and amazing rocks, minerals, crystals and semi-precious gems. His passion was ignited when completing a

school project on gemstones as a 10yo student. The local jewellery shop lent him a tray of gemstones for his presentation. “It was one of the only times at school I ever received an ‘A’!” said Howard.

When he returned the collection of gemstones, the store owner was so impressed with his enthusiasm and wonderful grade that she allowed him to keep the collection box. Hence a lifetime passion began!

Collecting specimens from all around the world, Howard specialises in Australian crystals and has an extensive collection on display. He explained there are many reasons people collect crystals. “Some collect for beauty or quality, others purchase stones for their healing qualities and some of course purchase purely for their monetary value.”

Whatever your reason for collecting, Howard has a large variety of stones including a selection of opals from Lightning Ridge in Australia. Pop in and have a look at his amazing collection. Visit: iloveeumundimarkets.com. Tania Watson

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EUMUNDI ROTARY CLUB

Rotary Australia Repurposing Equipment (RARE)

Rotary Australia Repurposing Equipment (RARE) is a mechanism devised by Rotary to effectively collect and distribute obsolete medical and educational equipment to disadvantaged communities in Australia and overseas.

It is a great way of reusing equipment destined for disposal as landfill and benefits the environment and communities in need. The Northern Region RARE facility is in Alexandra Hills, south east of Brisbane, and is managed and sustained solely by Rotary members and volunteer members of local communities.

Recently the Rotary Club of Eumundi donated a truckload of chairs and school desks to RARE to be transported where they are most needed. In this case they will be going to a remote school in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

The chairs were donated to the club by Land and Sea – the Noosa Brewing Company and the school desks were donated by Eumundi State School. The much-needed cargo was loaded onto a truck generously lent by Katie Rose Cottage Hospice and transported to the RARE facility where it was put onto pallets ready for loading into containers for shipment to PNG.

The facility is quite large with several containers partly or fully packed ready for shipment. The storage shed was also almost full of items ready to be sorted for the neediest destinations.

It is not until you get to the facility and see the extent of the operation that you realise how much of an impact Rotary is having on remote communities in Australia and overseas. Some volunteers drive for many hours to help each Thursday and every first Saturday of the month. That’s commitment! Greg Ison

YOUTH

ESS Fanfare Showcase

Eumundi State School (ESS) band players are practising hard for their performance at the Sunshine Coast Fanfare at Meridan State College on 23 May.

Fanfare is an instrumental music event held every two years for state schools to showcase the exciting music-making that occurs in school-based ensembles. Students perform in categories at their level of standard in front of other schools. The event is non-competitive and each band receives an adjudication from professional music educators and is awarded a certificate.

ESS students from Yrs 5 and 6 play a range of instruments including woodwind, brass and percussion under the guidance of music teacher and conductor Liz Druitt. The band performed for parents and visitors at the school open day earlier this year and many of the players recently participated in an overnight music camp with visiting music instructors.

The young school band leaders Asher and Mia said students were excited to have the opportunity to play in front of a new audience.

“It will also be great to hear other school bands play,” they added. The items being played are Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow, Anasazi and Cool Moose and parents and friends are welcome to attend. Philippa Johnson

ESS Mother’s Day Morning Tea

Eumundi State School (ESS) mums were spoilt at the Mother’s Day Morning Tea on 10 May. Tasty treats, tea and coffee were served by some splendid dads who volunteered their time to let mums know how special they are!

There was also a Mother’s Day stall full of lovely surprises for the children to purchase something special. The event was organised by the school chaplain Chappy Sam, assisted by a dedicated crew of P&C members and Rotary Club of Eumundi volunteers.

SELF GROWTH

Defining success

Have you ever asked yourself what defines your success? In my executive coaching practice –which involves helping managers and executives succeed in their jobs – I often ask them to define success.

It may seem a simple question, however for many people – and without reflection – it is difficult to answer honestly. Since marketing began in the 1930s Western societies have been programmed to believe it is about material gain, status, power or career success even if we espouse different aspirations.

To help leaders contemplate this issue at a deeper level I often share with them the outcome of a research study. It was an enormous project with thousands of people participating across many countries and most walks of life. They were asked, and recorded on their death bed, what they regretted or enjoyed most in their life.

Not surprisingly it wasn’t about having the best car, how much money they made, getting the top job or having the ‘best of the best’. Instead, it was all about their relationships.

Examples were loss or love of a relationship with a child, friendships or family members. Most significant was their regret about how poorly they managed significant relationships in their lives either personally or professionally.

Interestingly, the emotion that is the basis of regret in this instance is often shame. Most of us rationalise our behaviour in the moment and justify our position however when that final curtain comes the reality of our decisions on others can come flashing back.

The reason I share this story with my clients is to

challenge their thinking about defining success. In addition, and perhaps more importantly, how would they behave differently if their actions would in the end cause them no shame?

If you believe the many that have gone before, how we manage relationships at work, in our home and within our community ultimately defines our success. Food for thought. Jenny Brice

ENVIRONMENT

The dingo ...

We all think the dingo is unique to Australia but in fact it was Australia’s first introduced species. Having said that, it was introduced so long ago that it became part of Australia’s ecological system and a top-order predator. According to the National Museum of Australia, the dingo was solely responsible for the disappearance of the thylacine on mainland Australia.

Archaeological evidence, from bones to rock art paintings, suggests that the dingo didn't arrive in Australia until at least 4,000 years ago. Recent DNA studies suggest the animals arrived from Borneo and Sulawesi between 5,000 and 12,000 years ago. Similarities in rock art between Sulawesi and Borneo indicate a close connection between the people.

From the 1600s people from south Sulawesi visited north Australia until the government forbade it in 1900. A study published in 2012 narrowed the introduction of the dingo down to a few instances in which a small number of individual animals arrived, most likely through New Guinea. While dingoes look similar to some domestic dogs, they are wild, unpredictable and should be respected. Rhonda Piggott

PLANTS

Orchid show

Always a favourite, the recent Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society Mother’s Day show at Cooroy Memorial Hall showcased an amazing range of beautiful specimens lovingly raised by members in preparation for the annual event. There were also classes on how to raise your plants to look their best. Join the society at: noosaorchidsociety.com.au or come along to their monthly meetings on the first Saturday of each month (excl. Dec. and Jan.) from 1.00pm at Tinbeerwah Hall, 863 Sunrise Rd, Tinbeerwah.

COUNCILLOR DIV 9 - CR MARIA SUAREZ

A sincere thank you

Thank you to the Division 9 community for showing support for my re-election. I’m grateful and thankful for the hours of support from family, friends, mentors and volunteers – I wouldn’t be here without it.

During the campaign it was lovely to chat to residents again who I had been in contact with before and meet other people for the first time. It’s not easy to put your hand up to be elected and I’d like to acknowledge the other candidates for doing so as it meant our community had a democratic choice. I look forward to the opportunities and challenges over the next four years as I continue to represent and work on projects that are important to the residents of Division 9.

Verrierdale Rd will be resealed in the near future so plan a few extra minutes for your commute. I recently also reported the missing basketball hoop at Laguna Grove Park. As always, please contact council directly for any service requests like the missing basketball hoop, road hazards, graffiti, dumped rubbish, parking, parks, potholes, roads, trees and waste collections. Contact details and service request forms are available at: sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or phone: 5475 7272.

For issues or suggestions email: maria.suarez@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Div 9 Cr Maria Suarez, 07 5475 9810

COUNCILLOR DIV 10 - CR DAVID LAW

Thank you! I am honoured and privileged to again represent the Eumundi community of Division 10 for another term on council. I look forward to continuing to work with you and help shape and improve our communities.

Eumundi Streetscape construction information night

As part of the Eumundi Streetscape project we are holding a public information session from 5pm for a 5.30pm start on Wednesday 12 June at The Imperial Hotel, Eumundi. Council will provide an update on the upcoming construction phase that is expected to start by late July 2024. I encourage business owners to register your interest via email: eumundistreetscape@sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au. For more information visit council’s website: sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and search for Eumundi Streetscape Project.

Renewed playground for North Arm Park I’m pleased to advise works to renew the playground at North Arm Park are underway and will take four weeks to complete, weather permitting. We’ll be installing new playground equipment and soft fall, a new footpath and picnic setting, shade trees and a shade sail. Thank

you for your patience while we renew the equipment. It will be worth the wait!

Get ready for Buy Local Day

Mark your calendars for Sunshine Coast’s first ever Buy Local Day on 22 June. I encourage local businesses to get ready for this event. We are collaborating with Buy Local Sunshine Coast to encourage local businesses and consumers to get involved. For more information visit: buylocalsunshinecoast.com.au/buy-local-day.

Fantastic upgrade for the ‘Home of the Reds’

The ‘Home of the Reds’ – home to 350 Nambour Yandina United (NYU) Football Club players – is enjoying a new lease on life! We have just completed a $1.7M upgrade to the sports club facility which is a real boost for the club and the weekend Yandina Community Markets it hosts. Visit: oursc.com.au.

For questions or comments email: david.law@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or follow my FB page for updates: @DavidLawDivision10.

Div 10 Cr David Law, 0437 825 569

MEET THE MAYOR

It’s time to be Frank

After 30 years involvement in the wider Noosa community, Frank Wilkie is familiar to most residents and is very thankful for their trust in electing him as Noosa Council Mayor.

Born in Brisbane, Frank spent seven “wonderful” years working at a Whitsundays' resort where he met his wife Palmira, the HR Manager. A graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors he also trained as a teacher and journalist at UQ and QUT and followed those careers on the Sunshine Coast before becoming involved in the local council.

“I was reporting for a decade on local issues and meetings and was impressed by the then excellent councillors and their good quality debates,” said Frank. “They created good, immediate decisions with lasting impact that are still apparent today.”

Frank doesn’t want to lose that, especially if overdevelopment is allowed. Many large applications have long been pre-approved with developers waiting to maximise their returns from

construction. His love of the environment means his service – including eight years as Deputy Mayor – makes ‘Responsible Environmental Management’ a priority “to protect our natural assets, forests, beaches, waterways and wildlife”.

Frank said the new council is a good mix of experienced and community-minded people all aware of the task ahead, focusing on financial sustainability, affordable housing and relieving traffic congestion and parking especially in tourism holiday periods. One top priority will be implementing a workable short-term accommodation scheme. “Noosa is a community first and a destination second. If we look after the things residents value first, then by default it will also be a great place to visit.”

Frank is also aware of problems facing the younger generation in the region. His 22yo daughter Zigi is a trainee nurse.

Nor will the hinterland be neglected. “Now more than ever we need to hold fast to core principles while improving delivery of quality services and protecting the natural assets and low-key lifestyle we all love.”

Frank is passionate about distance running and the arts. He regularly entertains at local retirement and nursing homes with his friend Jo Hendrie. Stepping-down after many years as President of Noosa Arts Theatre he remains on the committee.

He is grateful he was elected Mayor before appearing as the despicable, arrogant, selfabsorbed politician in David Williamson’s play Aria which recently premiered at Noosa Arts Theatre. Audiences loved it! Eileen Walder

Frank Wilkie, mother Margaret, daughter Zigi and wife Palmira

SAFETY

E-bikes, e-scooters and e-motorbikes

In issue 87 of Eumundi Voice concerns were raised about the number of cases of near misses observed between motor vehicles, e-bikes and e-scooters.

Local police say there have been increased reports of e-bikes, e-scooters and e-motorbikes being ridden on footpaths, bike lanes and roadways in contravention of Qld Road Rules. These contraventions often compromise public safety and put riders and the public at risk. Sunshine Coast police would like to remind the community of the rules surrounding these vehicles.

E-scooter and e-skateboard rules

• E-scooters and e-skateboards are classed as personal mobility devices (PMDs).

• Age limits apply to these devices. A rider MUST be aged 16+ to operate or 12-15 years old with adult supervision.

• The maximum speed is 12km/hr on footpaths and 25km/hr elsewhere.

CASUAL BUS DRIVERS

• No doubling is allowed.

• An Australian Standard (AS) approved bicycle helmet or approved motorbike helmet is required to ride.

Where can I ride my e-scooter and e-skateboard?

• Paths – footpaths, shared paths, separated paths and bike paths.

• Local streets – speed limit of 50km/h or less, no dividing centre line.

• On-road bike lanes where the road speed limit is 50km/h or less, or where the lane is physically separated from the road.

Electric bicycles (e-bikes)

• An e-bike has a small (up to 200W) electric motor designed to assist riders.

• The primary propulsion is the rider pedalling with the assistance of a motor.

• An e-bike can propel you up to 6km/hr without the need to pedal.

• Between 6km/h and 25km/hr the motor assists with the power output decreasing as speed increases.

• At 25km/h the electric motor must stop operating (cut out) and you need to pedal to stay above this speed.

• An e-bike that doesn’t comply with this list can only be ridden on private property e.g. petrolpowered bikes capable of generating over 200W and e-bikes where the electric motor is the primary source of power.

• An Australian Standard (AS) approved bicycle helmet or an approved motorbike helmet is required.

• Fines apply to riders of e-scooters, e-skateboards and e-bikes who break road rules.

• Electric dirt bikes – Sur-Ron, RFN style and similar – are motorbikes and dealt with in the same manner as a normal petrol-powered dirt bikes as per the TORUM (two wheeled motor vehicle) definition.

• To be ridden on the road the rider MUST have a licence (RE or R licence – C class if maximum speed 50km/hr or less). They also MUST be registered.

• Some e-dirt bikes have a road legal version and can be ridden on a road if registered/ insured and operated by a licensed rider. If members of the public are concerned about the behaviour of e-bike, e-scooter or e-dirt bikes, please report illegal behaviour to police. Contact Policelink using the online suspicious activity form at: police.qld.gov.au/reporting. Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at: crimestoppersqld.com.au. Visit: t.ly/oY05F.

What is a gunfire breakfast?

Following some commemorations on Anzac Day, gunfire breakfasts were offered – so what exactly is a gunfire breakfast?

Traditional gunfire was rum in a cup of coffee or black tea served to troops before they went into battle, perhaps to give them a bit of extra courage. It was a British military term believed to date back to the 1890s that was adopted by Australian and NZ soldiers.

The rum apparently could be powerful, black, treacle-like stuff. The British seem to have drunk the rum neat, throwing back shots in the frigid hours before stand-to and sunrise. Rum was divvied out by the command sergeant-major to enliven the senses of soldiers ready to face some of the worst experiences they could ever imagine in WWI. Australian and NZ soldiers generally added the rum to their coffee.

On the food side of a gunfire breakfast, the bacon and eggs now enjoyed on Anzac morning could hail from the Air Force in WWII. Pilots were given a special breakfast before taking to the skies. The Anzacs had hard biscuits and bully beef. This is a long way from the Australian War Memorial’s invitation to chef Matt Moran to give a modern take on the gunfire breakfast. Visit: t.ly/tOLxs. Rhonda Piggott

DOWN MEMORY LANE

What’s the time Mr Wolf?

Recently a Yr 6 student asked me the time.

Me: “A quarter to four.”

Her: “No! What time is it?”

Me: (Showing her my watch) “It’s a quarter to four.”

Her: (Angrily)” Grrr! I just want to know what the time is.”

Me: “It is 4 o’clock less a quarter. Fifteen minutes to four.”

Child next to me: “It’s 3.45. She can’t use a clock. Most kids can’t.”

I was dumbfounded. What happens when no digitalised time is available, you have a flat phone battery or are in a non-English speaking country? What happened to big cardboard clock faces with moveable minute and second hands in classrooms or at home?

That night I dreamt of hysterical children lost because they didn’t understand Big Ben or the giant clocks at railway stations, on churches, foreign town halls or piazzas.

Do they know one day has 24 hours, each hour has 60 minutes, 7 days make a week and 12 months make a year and 365 days make a year except in leap years?

Even Ancient Babylonians used 60 as the basis for time-telling. A 360-degree circle was divided into hours, minutes and seconds in the first sundials. Great in sunny countries but useless to Ancient Britons!

The Egyptians, Greeks and Romans also devised

water clocks and elementary mechanical inventions for use at night and in less sunny climates. Basic marked candles served in poorer homes.

Calendars depended on whether the sun or moon had the greatest influence on life, especially agriculture and climate. Only the spring and autumn equinoxes had equal hours of daylight and so darkness became integral to religious celebrations. Our present Gregorian Calendar resulted from Babylonian, Egyptian, Jewish and Roman calendars.

Egyptians first divided the time between sunrise and sunset into 12 parts. The Romans had hours of varying length depending on the seasonal changes so water clocks – where water slowly escaped from containers with measured markings – were usable at night and in all weather.

Churches attempted mechanical timekeeping to instil accurate prayer time. The first recorded mechanical clock was driven by weights and appeared at Dunstable Priory in England in 1283. Other churches followed and people knew each passing hour from ringing bells – the Latin for ‘bell’ is 'clocca'.

Dutchman, Christiaan Huygens perfected the first pendulum clock on Christmas Day in 1656. By 1700 mechanical clocks started appearing in public buildings and homes.

My Grandad wound our magnificently carved Grandfather clock each day and set the pendulum swinging. Our Swiss cuckoo clock couple pirouetted every hour and at school we played, “What’s the time Mr Wolf?”

Skilled craftsmen created pocket watches and WWI demanded wrist watches for soldiers. Mass production of miniaturised parts led to watches so everyone could be on time.

Today, highly accurate timekeeping instruments control our lives. Time signals beam from global positioning satellites based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at the Royal Observatory in London. Digitalisation in computers and mobile phones now provides numerical time – until they don’t. Then we still need a ‘real’ clock or ask, “What’s the time Mr Wolf?” Eileen Walder

Titanic dogs and custody battles

When the RMS Titanic sank in April 1912 more than two-thirds of her 2,224 passengers and crew perished. There weren’t enough lifeboats for everyone and the ship’s crew zealously applied the rule that women and children were first.

Few of the lifeboats launched from the sinking ship were at full capacity. Many passengers did not fully appreciate the danger they were in and chose to stay on the enormous ship rather than a tiny lifeboat bobbing on the dark and freezing North Atlantic Ocean.

While many husbands and teenage sons were denied berths on the lifeboats, three of the twelve dogs on board the Titanic were smuggled onto the lifeboats by their owners. They were small dogs owned by first class passengers – two Pomeranians and one Pekingese. One of the Pomeranians called Lady was carried onto the lifeboat wrapped in blankets by her owner Miss Margaret Bechstein Hays.

Once safely aboard the rescue ship Carpathia, Miss Hays with her fluent French and Lady with her cute Pomeranian looks helped entertain two

French boys aged four and two. The boys were alone as their father had been denied entry to their lifeboat.

In New York, Miss Hays looked after the two children in her own home until their mother –who recognised her boys from newspaper stories – travelled from France to reclaim them. The boys’ father had taken them from his estranged wife supposedly for the Easter weekend but had instead travelled with them to Southampton and boarded the Titanic, travelling under assumed names. Rhonda Piggott

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