EG 114 of 17 February 2011 by The Green Magazine

Issue 114 – Thursday 17 February 2011

For lovers of Eumundi everywhere Ph 0413 199 766 ● PO Box 463 Eumundi Qld 4562 ● editor@eumundigreen.com.au ● www.eumundigreen.com.au

Eumundi Timber Challenge Paul Curtis

Locals face serious magic at Body Art Carnivale

his Sunday 20 February Eumundi Tennis Club will be hosting Eumundi Timber Challenge, a tennis tournament that will take the community back to a bygone era. Everyone is welcome. All participants will be using wooden tennis racquets. Returning to the days of Rosewell, Newcombe, Roach, Goolagong, Court, Borg is sure to ignite memories of ant bed, grass and Dunlop Volleys. This novelty event will be heaps of fun and return the true meaning to the term “off the wood”. Club member Chris Etheridge (above) has been collecting wooden racquets for over 20 years and is generously supplying them for use on the day. He has over 100 in his collection, many of which have had very little match play. Chris is passionate about extending the life of these old school gems. continued on page 4

he Eumundi organising committee of the Australian Body Art Carnivale is advising artists, residents and visitors alike to put Friday 13 May through to Sunday 15 May in their diaries for an event not to be missed. Event manager Danielle Taylor says this year will see a magical festival experience for all ages. “While we attract great crowds keen to watch artists at work using human bodies as their canvas, it’s worth noting that the event is more than just body art,” Danielle said. “There will be a feast of other entertainment for all the family including a Masked Gallery Art Walk in Memorial Dr on the Friday evening, as well as competitions and exhibitions in pavement art, wearable art, vehicle art, indigenous art and photography, and workshops, as well as worldclass street performers and a main street party on Saturday evening,” she said.

“Music will again form a major part of this year’s Carnivale as we partner MASC (Music Association Sunshine Coast Inc) to host the EUMUNDI LIVE music festival. “This will see a great line-up of free live bands on Saturday and Sunday.” Danielle notes that the theme for this year’s competitions is MAGIC. continued on page 4

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Thursday 17 February 2011

Editor's Desk My Street – Memorial Dr, Paradise On Earth

he devastation in the north from cyclone Yasi has added another dimension to financial and social hardship and grief for Queenslanders in the summer of 2011. Looking at the images on the net, you can only agree with Premier Ann Bligh’s statement “When you see the force of what it’s done, it’s staggering.” It’s a tribute to all concerned that the loss of life was restricted to one associated death. Joyce Turnbull editor@eumundigreen.com.au

Alexandra McLean, 13 years old

i my name is Alexandra McLean, my family and I have recently moved to Memorial Dr in Eumundi and I would like to tell you about our first impressions of this paradise on earth. I thought the best way to describe living here would be through a cross poem.

Many places to go and people to see Everyone is so kind

Markets have amazing, beautiful creations and different foods Outstanding and talented people are everywhere I look Recalling Eumundi’s proud history with its memorial

trees is easy

I never ever get bored living here Always something to do and so many people to see Living here is so much fun, and the neighbors are just

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so lovely and kind

Daddy’s business (Eumundi Aquatic Centre) is so

Sunday 20 Feb Eumundi Timber Challenge From 9.30am Eumundi Tennis Club Ph 0414 504 360

close to home so my two brothers Evan and Lachlan and I can swim more regularly

Running distance to the Eumundi Aquatic Centre but mum usually drives us

Mon 21 Feb Eumundi Chamber of Commerce Meeting 6pm Eumundi Business & PhotoSHOP, Ph 5442 7037

In love with the creativity in the art galleries

Variety of scrumptious chocolates to choose from at the chocolate shop Eumundi is the place to be, it is paradise on earth.

I love living in Eumundi on Memorial Drive, it is such a beautiful place to be and every time I wake up in the morning I am so grateful for living here, I feel already like I have been a part of this community for years and years.

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Sub-editor Community Spotlight

Blair Doran Police Beat

John Burls

Indee Theatre News

Annie Wilson News in Brief

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Business and Community News Fisho Ricky now at Kev & Ken’s Pots Local winery creates history

umundi Winery has created history by becoming the first vineyard in Australia to plant the ground breaking organic grape variety, Regent. Regent was released in Germany in 1995 and it has taken Eumundi Winery seven years for the importation, quarantine and propagation of this promising, disease-resistant grape variety. German grape researchers cross-pollinated German wine grape varieties with the French variety Chambourcin to produce a disease-resistant grape that produced good, Provence-style red wines. Ricky Huisman well known for seafood from Doonan Servo and Eumundi mobile services has now secured a leafy spot at Kev & Ken’s Pots, Eumundi-Noosa Rd just 1km from Eumundi. Ricky and his wife Sue who operates the Yandina mobile fisho specialise in quality wildcaught Australian produce, fresh and frozen.

Locals face serious magic at Body Art Carnivale continued from page 1 “For artists, the Carnivale presents an opportunity to showcase their creativity, experience the amazing atmosphere of Eumundi and its Carnivale and compete for more than $13,000 in cash and prizes. The Carnivale has secured a major coup through a Festivals Australia grant which will allow an Indigenous component to be incorporated into the 2011 event. “This federal grant provides fantastic recognition for the importance of the Carnivale. It also enables us to highlight the Indigenous origins of body art and reflect these throughout this year’s event” explained Danielle. The first component of the project involves three workshops with the community to create 90 small and two large (approximately 1.5m to

2m high) illuminated sculptures. The workshops will be conducted by local artist Tamara Kirby and will teach participants how to create a beautiful illuminated sculpture. The smaller sculptures will be decorated with indigenous art in a workshop conducted by local Indigenous artist, Lyndon Davis. The illuminated sculptures will be utilised as lighting and decoration for the Carnivale and will provide a fantastic aesthetic. After the Carnivale, they will be on permanent display at Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre. Visit www.australianbodyart. com.au for more info, competition registration, and to sign up to receive eNewsletters in the lead-up to the event.

Regent, named after a famous diamond, has thrived in difficult grape-growing conditions in such diverse areas as southern Germany, New York State, Missouri and New Mexico, so this hardy grape will thrive in the benign soils and climate of Eumundi, as does it’s genetic parent, Chambourcin. The wines promise to be of the highest quality, achieved without the use of insecticide or fungicide sprays. Dr Gerry Humphrey of Eumundi Winery and Brewery expects the first commercial wines to be released in 2013 to be sold only locally as fresh, preservative free, no-spray wines.

Eumundi Timber Challenge continued from page 1

The open invitation to the community for a fun day with both spectators and players encouraged to dress for the occasion, maybe an old Adidas t-shirt, towelling head, wrist band and Volleys. There will be entertainment for the kids. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the day. Bring the

picnic blanket and an esky. The Eumundi Aquatic Centre is next door for those who fancy a dip as well. Timber racquets in the heritage timber town of Eumundi is sure to be the beginning of many fun tournaments to come. For more information contact Paul Curtis on 0414 504 360.

Wooden racquets collector Chris Etheridge (right) with club coach Zak Davidson and members of Tiny Tots Tennis.

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Community News Police Beat

Blair Doran, Eumundi Police Station

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Question We're interested in what lies ahead for the Scout Hall in the old Showground area − it's been closed for more than two years and it would be good to see it in use again. Does Council have any plans for that whole area? Does it have a name?

Response The Sunshine Coast Council has undertaken a condition assessment on the building and Council is now happy to enter into negotiations with the community of Eumundi to ensure that the "old Scout hall" building on the old showground site near the pool is retained and facilitated to ensure the best community use and spirit for the future of the Eumundi and wider community. I am dedicated to ensure the building is utilised to its full potential and not left to continue to be empty when a worthwhile group or use could be occupying the building. I'm happy to discuss options with any community group re community use of the building which seems to be affectionately known by many as the "old Scout hall".

Paul Tatton, Division 10

he fine weather seems to have brought out the criminals into our community again and we are currently investigating a number of offences that have occurred in the past fortnight. A storage shed at a house on Crescent Rd was broken into and a large number of power tools were stolen. Thieves gained entry to a shipping container at a property on West Eumundi Road by breaking the padlocks. Nothing was taken from the container in this instance. Two large outdoor rendered light shades were taken from a gate at the front of a residence on Lone Hand Lane, Eumundi and unknown persons were responsible for stealing a mobile phone from the Tea Shop in Eumundi Square. We are following up a number of leads in relation to these matters and would appreciate any information. Anyone with information is urged to contact Eumundi Police Station.

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umundi Green 112 recently went on holidays to the South Island of New Zealand to the famous wineries of the Marlborough region – home to 137 wineries and 568 grape growers producing more than 190,000 tonnes per annum. After enjoying a few wine tastings, the Green and its companions boarded the MV Odyssea for a cruise through the picturesque Marlborough Sounds. The largest segment of the aquaculture industry is the green shell mussels. Originally known

as the green lipped mussels, the US didn’t like the name but with a name change they now buy almost half of all that is harvested. Situated on the edge of the Sound’s pristine waters is Havelock, a small friendly town just like Eumundi. It is home to many small family-owned businesses and relies heavily on tourism, its annual festivals and its local community. Speaking of local festivals, please make a note in your diaries for the 4th Annual Australian Body Art Carnivale, 13– 15 May. I hope to see you there.

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Community News News in brief

Eumundi’s outdoor cinema Flicks in the Sticks is heading poolside with a “Dive-in” screening of the animated classic The Incredibles (PG) on Friday 18 February at the Eumundi Aquatic Centre. Movie-goers can either float in the pool and watch the film or sit on grassed areas. The pool’s doors will open to moviegoers from 6pm, with the screening starting around 7.00pmish. BYO floaties, noodles, lilos for the pool, or blankets and chairs for the land.

Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled (RDA) is about to start its programs for 2011, helping over 200 children and adults enjoy horse riding for pleasure and therapy. Many dedicated volunteers help to run these programs at Yandina each week and there is a wide range of jobs from working alongside the riders, horse care, fund-raising, ground maintenance, office work and lots more for extra volunteers. Volunteers are also needed for RDA’s second-hand saddlery shop in Yandina. Volunteer training days will be held on Monday 21 or Tuesday 22 February from 9am till noon. Call Jan 5447 6604 or Matty 5447 0450 or visit the website www.sunshinecoastrda.com.

Belli Old-Time Dance will be held on Saturday, 5 March from 7.30pm at Belli Hall. Entry fee $12 per adult, $5 for high school students; children are free. A hearty supper with tea and coffee is included along with door prizes. For dance or hall information ring Margaret on 5447 0175 or visit our website at www.bellihall.com. Sunshine Coast BaBs meets every Monday from 9am–12 noon at the Permaculture House in Yandina, Cnr North St and Farrell St. The group is facilitated by Calmbirth® practitioner Debbie Peters and doula and educator Pernille Powell and has a weekly topic, with space to ask questions, hear real birth stories, be inspired, share experiences and socialise. Everyone is welcome regardless of their preferred birthing and parenting choices. Entry is by gold coin donation. For more info call Pernille 0406 412 354.

Gordon Brown from ABC TV’s Collectors, is manning a stall at the Collectorama Fair at Nambour Showgrounds on Saturday 5 March. He will be selling items donated by dealers, collectors and the general public to raise funds for the local branch of the WILVOS (wildlife rescue volunteers), to enable them to help the silent victims of floods and heavy rain. The WILVOS are caring for many more birds than usual. Starving

nectar-feeders have been found on the ground, too weak to fly, as the constant rains wash the honey out of flowers. All money raised will be given to the WILVOS, who will be there to help Gordon pack and wrap your treasures. If you wish to donate, call Tom on 5446 8273. Not-for-profit social dances are held every Monday night at Cooroy Memorial Hall and every Friday night at Tinbeerwah Community Hall starting at 8pm and running until everyone’s feet ache. Dances include first quality old-time rock ‘n’ roll, swing, standard ballroom, new vogue, sequence and Latin. Singles and couples are welcome – and ladies without partners – there are single men who can dance! A beginner’s class is held one hour prior to the dance. The fee is a coin donation towards costs. Contact 5442 7013 or 0402 052558 or email danceballroomlatinswing@ hotmail.com Sunshine Coast Airport celebrates 50 years in 2011 and is planning a commemorative book documenting the airport’s history. The social history research project is being coordinated by Dr Rob Edwards of the University of the Sunshine Coast. The book will be full of historical articles, anecdotes and interviews, and a photographic history. Public input is sought, and anyone who would like to be involved or be interviewed to share a story can contact Sunshine Coast Airport via email, airport@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au, or phone 5453 1501. Identity fraud and scams will be the topic of a seminar by Detective Senior Constable Rod Shelton and

hosted by Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group from 9.30am to 11am on Saturday 19 March. The talk will be based on internet fraud and how to prevent becoming a victim. All are welcome at U3A House, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin. Cost is $10. Bookings are essential. Phone 5442 5570. Sunshine Coast Council TravelSmart Grants up to $2000 are being trialled to generate initiatives to encourage more sustainable travel around the Coast. The grants are to implement a sustainable transport initiative of benefit to the community, perhaps to install facilities that encourage people to walk, cycle or ride a scooter, provide go cards to encourage public transport use, organise a bus for a community event or set up a sustainable transport business like bike recycling. Grant applications will be accepted until 5pm Wednesday 6 April. Businesses, individuals, schools, community groups and government organisations are all eligible to apply. Applications must be made online at www. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. Cambroon residents are calling for a Telstra tower to service residents in Cambroon and surrounds where there is no mobile phone signal available. Member for Nicklin Peter Wellington will add names of anyone who would like to add their name to a list of supporters for this proposal. Peter will be holding his next Cooroy meeting in the Cooroy RSL boardroom on Thursday 3 March from 10am. Anyone who would like to meet him can organise an appointment via his Nambour office on 5441 6933.

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Thursday 17 February 2011

Community News Tree feller has fallen to vandalism

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The iconic statue depicting famous tree fellers such as Dick Caplick has been declared beyond repair following a recent vandalism incident. The statue rested high above the ground in Dick Caplick Park for many years and more lately has been located in front of Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre. The good news is that the statue is to be replaced when the insurance claim is processed perhaps with a new look – watch this space!

From the Treetops Janet Millington, Cairns

yclone Yasi was a big wakeup call to us all that weather events are becoming more extreme. Watching that huge system head towards the place you live is not a comfortable feeling I can tell you. The only thing you can peg your hopes on at that point is that your preparations have been good. I think the future will be all about preparedness, courage, mateship and community. When is it time to prepare? If we haven’t done it already I think we should start now. At the household level we should be aware of the energies that may impact on us – the fire, flood and strong winds. We should know our cyclone rating, the size of the catchment of waters that flow to and through our property and how to secure food and water during an event and for some weeks after. We should be aware of neighbours, as family and friends may be too far away to support us in a disaster and as a community we should be prepared and have lists of contacts. In Eumundi we have excellent community groups, a strong rural fire brigade and SES as well as those with special skills and living

memory as to what has and can happen in and around our town. Together we could put together an amazing emergency plan that covers safe shelters, who is in flood danger, who is in fire danger, who is exposed to damaging winds and who can supply what shelter in which scenario. Even the process of gathering the information and putting a plan together would be a wonderful community building activity. Finally, can I leave you with a picture of my preparedness for Yasi? We chose a house not on the flood plain, we did the usual putting away of potential missiles, had the food and the water, packed the emergency evacuation kit complete with extra glasses and first aid kit. We used the internal hallway as the fallback bunker and went in there once the winds started. I was wearing a white cotton number complete with lace up boots and beside the mattresses I had the tarpaulins to pull over us should the roof blow off. But the “pièce de résistance” was my motor scooter helmet and padded jacket to don when things started flying. The things you see when you don’t have a camera!

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ania Watson receiving a generous donation of $1000 for Theodore flood relief from Stephen Tee (right) and Tom Schwabe of the Cooroy Eumundi Queen Alexander Lodge. The lodge members are keen to try to help primary producers and their communities back on their feet. Tania said donations can continue to be lodged at Eumundi Village Pharmacy until the end of February for the Theodore appeal being co-ordinated by the Rotary Club of Cooroy.

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Flood relief – an Australia Day story Elisabeth Turnbull-Brown

very year we hold an Australia Day party to celebrate all things Aussie. We have lived overseas for six years working for the United Nations but we still manage to find lots of friends who like to celebrate Australian culture usually accompanied by good food and drinks! This year’s party in our small apartment in Phnom Penh Cambodia had special significance as we made it a Queensland flood relief fundraiser. We have a connection to Brisbane with a home in Nundah, thankfully up a hill away from floodwaters, and relatives living in flood-affected areas. Our guests were asked to participate in an Australian trivia game and to make a donation to the flood appeal. We decided to donate the proceeds to the appeal for the small town of Theodore through Cooroy Rotary club. My dad is a member of that Club and two colleagues in Phnom Penh, Wendy Lobwein and John Downard who donated the prizes for our fund-raiser, have a home in Cooroy.

The trivia competition was divided into two sections, an easy version for non-Aussies and a tougher version for Aussies. While the guests feasted on barbequed Australian lamb and freshly baked meat pies washed down with Aussie beer and wine, they filled out their forms. The answers were read and while some were funny, at least a couple showed great knowledge of Australia. Everyone got a prize and they could choose from Australian delicacies such as Tim Tams, Barbeque Shapes and Vegemite. The overall winner was Neville Sorab, a good friend who had an advantage as an Englishman who has travelled around Australia quite a bit! We thanked everyone for their support and explained the flood situation in Queensland and $350 was raised for the flood appeal. A great night was had by all and at least 20 more people in Cambodia know how many gold medals Australia has won in the Winter Olympics and what the population of Australia is (answers ranged from 6 million to 60 million).

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Your Say Proposed Yandina Creek quarry I am concerned about the proposed quarry for the Yandina/ Verrierdale area. I personally know a family who would be facing this quarry if this goes ahead. At the moment there is an abundance of birds and also koala habitat in this area. People can go for a peaceful bush walk and enjoy the tranquillity. So to go from this to blasting six days a week, endless trucks on the ill-equipped roads, constant dusty pollution, house values dropping and the loss of our environment and lifestyle, I don’t think this quarry should be allowed to go ahead. Makes me wonder why we pay environment and heritage levies if this is the case. S Kenrick, Doonan Clean Up Eumundi Clean Up Australia Day 2011 will be held in Eumundi on Sunday 6 March from 8am to 11am. Go to www.cleanup.org.au/Eumundi to join the clean up team and get all the details, or simply turn up on the day to Napier Rd near the toilet at the back of the markets.

Bags and gloves are provided, but if you are able to bring your own it would be appreciated. Don’t forget a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water. There will be a free sausage sizzle for hungry workers after the clean up. Following the recent deluge of rains Queensland has experienced, a vast amount of debris, and along with it tonnes of waste material, have flowed into our countless creeks, rivers, bays and beaches. This year Clean Up Australia Day will focus on clearing those areas still littered with bottles, cans, wrappers and all matter of rubbish that have been the swept along by the raging waters. This year’s Clean Up Australia Day is critical to the well being of our environment. It is the beauty of our bushland and waterways that draws us to live where we live, so please give a few hours of your time on Clean Up Australia Day to help. If you know of an area in Eumundi that needs a particular clean up, let Annie know about it before 6 March by email cuaeumundi@ gmail.com or sms 0413 565 875. Annie Wilson, Eumundi Contact

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Concept plan for “top end” intersection

Key features of the new intersection are the retention of all street car parks except one, three pedestrian refuges, three rumble strip areas to calm traffic, expansion of village look and feel, shade trees, landscaping, signage and material finishes as determined through community meetings. Providing the weather is kind, completion before Easter is anticipated.

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Thursday 17 February 2011

Community News New face at canteen

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Children and staff at Eumundi State School have welcomed Beccy O’Sullivan who hails from Sydney and moved into the district recently. Beccy has provided similar canteen services to children in southern schools.

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Children from Nambour Special School visiting the gallery as part of their society and the environment studies with an emphasis this term on Australian, particularly Indigenous, art. Gallery owner Paul Curtis was on hand to share some of his depth of knowledge of Central Australian art history.

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Marlin Beasley from Year 1D at Eumundi State School proudly wearing at parade his “golden words hat” for achieving the next level in sight words. Thursday 17 February 2011

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Markets Drum Totally Wild and body art

Nature’s Cutting Boards

Nina starting work on model Adam, the presenter from Totally Wild. Reporters and photographers from Channel 10’s Totally Wild program were at the markets last week to grab some body art footage for a program to be aired in two months time. The Australian Body Art Carnivale is in Eumundi on 13-15 May. For further information and to register as a competitor, go to www.australianbodyart.com.au.

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Changing of the guard at Nature’s Cutting Boards at Eumundi Square with Jane and Tony Hayes taking over from Chris and Janelle Cole. Jane and Tony are maintaining the same product range of individually handcrafted timber items salvaging Camphor Laurels and improving the hinterland environment at the same time.

e live in interesting times and it is intriguing to observe reactions to change. Last year presented many challenges in our small township and within the market that makes it. Eumundi Markets provides wonderful opportunities for emerging and established creatives to market their wares and as such, is a “must do” experience for most visitors to this region. It is these people who really make the markets what they are – most call them customers; others call them friends. Without tourism or support from our local communities, our markets would cease to flourish and prosper and it is important that we acknowledge and serve our customers’ needs and wants. Every stallholder plays an essential role in creating the beautiful experience that is Eumundi and

needs to be focused, attentive, interested and friendly, being the best they can be on any given market day. Everyone who visits is here for a reason and forms opinions to share with others – what is the impression you wish they will take away with them? All marketeers can positively contribute to this experience in how we present ourselves and our creations, being available to serve our customers and being interested in what they are looking for. Great service and value are expected, poor service and quality lingers long after the thrill of a cheap price wears off. Remember, we are all customers of someone and know how we like to be treated. Imagine the best shopping experience on the planet and strive to be and expect this experience every time and maybe it just may be. Our values describe us.

THIS MONTH'S STAR

We are proud to offer a complimentary hair-cut to one lucky Eumundi Green reader each month. This month's lucky star snapped while he gave his time and talent to Eumundi's Australia Day celebration. He can claim his prize by bringing this photo to us before the end of February.

Closing date for applications Tuesday 15 March 2011 www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/grants

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Arts Scene William Wallace as Motel with Summer Bowen as Tzeital in Fiddler on The Great fundraiser at The Gallery Indee Theatre Roof at Noosa Arts Theatre. News John Burls

t was very gratifying to see a packed house for the Zing Went the Strings recital. The Indee has maintained a policy over the years of including outstanding musical features, such as the Fifth Avenue Quintet, I Can’t Believe It’s not Opera, Jazz With Sue Bond, Baroque by Candlelight etc. The Indee committee has established a unique theatre brand on the Coast with its mix of outstanding comedy, drama, plays from the radio era, classical recitals and biting satirical revue. With the multi-award winning comedy Dead Funny set to open on Friday 11 March for two weekends, comes the news that the second comedy for the year, Moonlight and Magnolias, is now fully cast. It will star Brett Klease, Luke Lanham and Wayne Clark

and will be directed by legendary Australian theatre icon, Carol Burns. Moonlight and Magnolias is about the five days it took to rewrite the screenplay of Gone With the Wind. Having bought the rights to the book for a hefty sum and with the studio in financial meltdown, head honcho, David Selznick, sacks the existing writers and director and pulls director, Victor Fleming, off a little production, called The Wizard of Oz, to take over. He also offers ace screenwriter Ben Hecht big money to rewrite the script. But Hecht hasn’t read the mammoth book so Selznick and Fleming act out the entire story as Hecht unhappily types. Moonlight and Magnolias will open on Friday 27 May.

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Youngster Jack Beardsley drawing the winner of The Gallery’s raffle for flood relief. The prize was the piece Navigation Story donated by Arone Meeks, the well known contemporary Indigenous artist whose works have sold well at his recent exhibition at The Gallery. The winner of the raffle has been notified, is on vacation and will return soon to be the envy of other ticketholders who hoped to snare a piece of Arone’s work. The Gallery raised almost $3000 from tickets and donation from Arone and The Gallery from a percentage of exhibition sales.

Community members and gallery volunteers reveal their artistic talents!

Sisters Prue (Marion Johnson) and Terrie (Sharon Ward) have a slight tiff with Sheila (Debra Pitura) “helping” in the much awarded comedy Dead Funny opening on Friday 11 March for two weekends – Ph 5472 8200.

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oosa Regional Gallery is now showing two diverse exhibitions Zooming into 2030 and Show Us Your Art: Volunteer Showcase until 13 March. The Zooming into 2030 exhibition showcases photographs and drawings from the Zooming into 2030 competition which sought images from the community for use in Sunshine Coast Council’s Community Plan. The hundreds of entries submitted have provided Council with a unique viewpoint from the eyes of children, young adults and those a little older, regarding hopes and dreams for the future of the Sunshine Coast. The Draft Sunshine Coast Community Plan is currently on display in Gallery 3. Feedback forms are also available for members of the community to share their comments. Show Us Your Art: Volunteer

Showcase presents a tribute to the hidden talents of gallery volunteers from both Noosa and Caloundra Regional Galleries. Councillor McKay said the exhibition is a tribute to the many dedicated gallery volunteers who assist in the delivery of the gallery’s innovative exhibitions and public programs. “The artworks in the exhibition are just as diverse as the backgrounds of our volunteers, from painting and drawing to ceramics and textiles,” she said. A number of engaging public programs will be run as part of this exhibition, including a People’s Choice Award. The winning artist from this award will present an informative floor talk during a morning tea at Art over Coffee on Saturday 26 February at 11am. Tickets are $5 and bookings, on 5449 5340, are essential.

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ocal artists and cultural groups have until 15 March to apply for a grant under the next round of Sunshine Coast Council’s Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Program. Council’s RADF program provides financial support to local residents and the community for a wide variety of arts and cultural projects. Grants are available in six categories and can cover up to 70 per cent of a project’s total costs. Thursday 17 February 2011

Potential applicants can also give themselves the best chance of success by booking a meeting with Council’s RADF Liaison Officer to work through their application. Call 5441 8385 or email grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au for information and assistance with the funding application, or visit www.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au/grants to make an online application and to view guidelines and eligibility criteria.

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Visiting our Pubs

umundi’s two hotels have been an important part of the historic streetscape and community life for many years. There’s plenty of action and fun…

Giant veal schnitzel a challenge

World’s Greatest Shave

Look at these two beauties spied at Joe’s Waterhole. Who are they? Look out for them and their soon-to-disappear lovely locks over the next few weeks as they join the thousands of people who shave their hair to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation. Since 1998, the World’s Greatest Shave has raised in excess of $106 million that supports families living with leukaemia and funds vital research.

Savage Beer Garden at the Imperial

The Imperial Hotel’s Jeoff Thode and Terry Morris with their schnitzel challenge. Diners who are able to finish their giant schnitzel are entitled to a complimentary pot of XXXX.

Burton Sunde & Fix at Joe’s

Performing recently to an appreciative Saturday afternoon crowd. The entertainment program at the Imperial features local bands each Saturday and Sunday afternoon and a jam session each Thursday evening.

Hungry Kids from Hungary to Joe’s

Kane (left), Dean, Remy, Ryan and Ben before taking the stage at Joe’s Waterhole for their indie pop band. The Brisbane band with the “whacky” name started around three years ago. The year 2010 was special for the Hungry Kids for they were listed as No 75 in the hottest 100 at Triple Js and they released a new album Escapades.

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This Australian trio will be performing at Joe’s Waterhole on 25 February as part of their regional tour. Thursday 17 February 2011

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and Saturday mornings, it brings folk into town every Friday afternoon from 4.30pm so they can meet with friends over dinner or a drink at one of our hospitality venues and takes them home mid evening. The bus has now commenced a weekly trial run, due to popular community demand, to Noosa Civic on Thursday mornings leaving Eumundi at 9.30am at the

he Eumundi community bus has been proudly provided by Eumundi Combined Community Organisation Ltd to serve the community. The bus was purchased using funds raised from market car parking as is the ongoing coordination and maintenance of the bus and its use. The bus currently helps market and town shoppers on Wednesday

town bus stop outside Discover Eumundi and picking up from Noosa Civic at midday. These community outings are supported in part by passengersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; gold coin donations. A booking is essential for a ride on the community bus

so if you feel the need to go to BIG SHOPS for items not available in Eumundi or for some other community group outing, please call 0488 322 323 to book your community ride. Assistance with mobility is available.

Eumundi community bus phone 0488 322 323 Put this number in your mobile phone, on your fridge or in your wallet or go to www.eumundicco.com.au.

Information session for potential community bus drivers

Returning from BIG SHOPS

Discussing the role and regulatory requirements for voluntary bus drivers at The Fig Tree, Eumundi.

Bus driver Bob Mitchell with some of the passengers on the first Eumundi to Noosa Civic outing, Denise Sutton (left), Jan Napier and Joan Keehn.

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Congratulations Nathanael ECCO is proud of its association with so many community groups. These mutually beneficial relationships see the benefit to Eumundi through greeting of visitors by front-of-house community volunteers. In return, the special interest community groups receive vital funding to fulfil their respective mission. One of these community groups featured in these pages has been the Australian Naval Cadets. ECCO congratulates one of those young Cadets, Nathanael Ford, on being named joint winner of the hotly contested Sunshine Coast Young Australian Award. The photo shows Nathanael with Stephen Bradbury, Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only Winter Olympics gold medal winning speed skater.

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More special interest community groups Noosa Community Radio FM101.3 volunteers raising funds for their volunteerdriven community radio station where broadcasts and virtually all other activities are delivered entirely by volunteers. John Kennedy is a stalwart for Eumundi's Body Art Carnivale activities. Funds raised will offset the cost of the Eumundi street party at the carnivale on the weekend of 13-15 May.

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EHA, ECC and EDCA were the consortium which formed ECCO.

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Celebrate Food Care for a rice paper roll? Vietnam Delights! Rob and Anne Martin

few few weeks ago a group of 10 Noosa residents went on a trip to Indochina. We travelled the length and breadth of Vietnam with a local guide called Binh. It was a fullon and fabulous trip, staying in an eco-lodge in cold and misty Sapa near the Chinese border, in a leading hotel in the capital city (Hanoi) with its French influence and its monuments to Ho Chi Minh, on a beautiful junk in UNESCO-heritage-listed Halong Bay, in central Vietnam at imperial Hue, in the world heritage listed historical and intimate town of

Fresh rice paper rolls with prawns Rice batter 1 cup of white rice Pinch of salt 1 bamboo chopstick  Soak the rice in fresh water for 7 hours. Wash the rice at least 3 times, draining the water each time. The rice should be white and all the water drained away. Mix 1 cup of the rice with 2 cups of water, and add the pinch of salt. Place in a blender and blend for 7 minutes, then leave for one hour. Cover a pot of boiling water with a sheet of thin white cotton and secure using elastic. Using a soup ladle, scoop out the batter and pour onto the cotton, using the bottom of the ladle to move the batter around to form a circle. Steam the batter for one minute, then use the bamboo stick to lift the rice paper from the cotton. Rolling Place wok and salad mixtures (see recipes below), lettuce and fresh herbs on the rice paper. Roll up the rice paper, taking care to tuck in the edges of the paper as you roll. Tips  When removing the rice paper from the pot, flip the paper over, so the “dry” side of the rice paper is facing down.  When stacking the rice paper, place a portion of lettuce or bamboo leaf between each one to prevent them from sticking.  Fresh rice paper is difficult to buy in most western countries; however, dried rice paper, in packets, is readily available, and is a suitable substitute. To soften dried rice paper for rolling, remove contents from the packet and place amongst fresh vegetables or leaves for 3 hours, or immerse in hot water.

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 Dip rolls in sweet and sour sauce. Wok mixture 100g prawns 1 tsp of vegetable oil 1 pinch of sugar and salt  Pour vegetable oil into wok medium heat); add prawns, pinch of salt and sugar, and cook for 1 minute. In a separate bowl, add the salad mixture (below), mixing well. Let it sit, while preparing the fresh rice paper. Salad mixture ½ cup grated green papaya (or green mango or bean sprouts) ½ cup grated cucumber ½ cup grated carrot Slices of spring onion 2 tsp of white vinegar or lime juice 1 pinch sugar and salt 10 medium-sized lettuce leaves, shredded Chopped fresh herbs – coriander, Vietnamese mint, Vietnamese basil

Hoi An, and, finally, in Saigon, with its 8 million people and 4 million scooters! While we were in beautiful Hoi An, we were treated to a wonderful afternoon cooking class at the Red Bridge Cooking School on the Thu Bon River. Can you believe we made our own rice paper? Although at home in Noosa I soften and fill store-bought rice papers, we were completely blown away that we could make them from scratch! Here is the recipe for those who like to start with the raw ingredients for fresh rice paper rolls plus the seafood salad we prepared.

Seafood salad with Vietnamese herbs in a pineapple boat Wok mixture 2 tsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp thinly sliced shallots 100g prawns (shelled and deveined) 7 thinly sliced squid 1 tsp thinly sliced ginger ½ tsp black pepper Salad mixture 1 cup grated or sliced papaya, green mango, lotus roots, carrot, cucumber and onion 2 slices red chillies 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 2 limes or 1 lemon 1 cup mixed mint (Vietnamese and standard garden mint) 2 tbsp sesame seeds Other ingredients 2 tsp vegetable oil 1 pineapple – cut off 2 sides and empty the middle

2 pieces of crispy rice paper toasted on bbq Method Add 2 teaspoons of oil to the wok and stir in the shallots until lightly brown. Add prawns and cook for 1 minute. Put in squid and 1 teaspoon of ginger and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes, adding ½ teaspoon of black pepper at the end. Transfer wok’s contents to a large bowl and add the salad mixture (except the mint and sesame seeds), mixing well. Add the mint and sesame seeds just before serving, toss lightly (sesame seeds will become soggy and mint will turn black if allowed to stand in the mixture too long). Transfer contents to the pineapple boat and serve immediately with pieces of crispy rice paper.

Sweet and sour sauce 1 tbsp of water ½ tsp sour chilli sauce ½ tsp tomato puree ½ tbsp finely chopped white onion ½ tbsp finely chopped pineapple ½ tbsp finely chopped tomato ½ tsp crushed ginger ½ tsp vegetable oil  Heat wok with vegetable oil and add all ingredients except water, sour chilli and tomato puree, starting with the onion. Fry for a few seconds, then add remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer and then serve in a cocktail glass or small dish. There are many other simple dipping sauces which can be used, including peanut sauce, fish sauce, plum sauce. Thursday 17 February 2011

Health and Lifestyle Teal Ribbon Day is Wednesday 23 February

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eal is the international colour representing ovarian cancer and throughout February, Ovarian Cancer Australia is celebrating its tenth anniversary inviting people to wear a “Touch of Teal” by purchasing a Teal Ribbon, or hosting an Afternoon Teal™ or Touch of Teal fundraising event to help support women (and their families) whose lives have been touched by ovarian cancer. In 2011, Ovarian Cancer Australia delivers ovarian cancer awareness and support to women and families affected by the disease and is a partner of a national research program working towards diagnosis and treatment for ovarian cancer. Australian TV personality and Touch of Teal ambassador Meshel Laurie said, “This year more than 1200 women will be diagnosed

with ovarian cancer and, sadly, around 800 will die from the disease,” Ms Laurie said. “With the only means of early detection being to recognise the symptoms, our priority in 2011 is to ensure that every woman understands that there is no early detection test for ovarian cancer; that a Pap smear does NOT detect the disease and that only knowing and identifying the symptoms can aid in early detection that can save lives.” Currently, 75% of women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the advanced stages and do not live beyond five years. And yet, if diagnosed early, the majority of those women can survive. To register a Touch of Teal or Afternoon Teal™ event, please visit: www.ovariancancer.net.au or call 1300 660 334.

Don’t throw away your identity If you throw details of your identity in the bin, you could be “recycled”, that is someone could turn those details from rubbish to valuable information to create another “you”. Take care with rates notices, accounts, letters, and credit card statements. Shred all unneeded documents, remove personal documents from your car, and secure your mail box.

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rime Stoppers Queensland has launched into 2011 noting another pleasing year of results during 2010, following anonymous information reports provided by the Queensland public. Chief Executive Officer Mr Trevor O’Hara said, “During 2010 Crime Stoppers Queensland received 51,931 anonymous phone calls and website reports up from 41,798 in 2009. Those anonymous pieces of information last year alone resulted in 1,206 offenders arrested. “That’s a 24% increase in contacts in one year and is proof that the Queensland public continues to embrace and trust the good work of our community organisation.” Another ideal result for the organisation was the seizure of illegal drugs totalling $7.6 million during 2010. “Whilst drug related matters remained atop the list of crimes reported during 2010, Crime Stoppers has also achieved excellent results in assisting to clear up armed robberies, assaults, weapons act and break and enter offences,” Mr O’Hara said.

Crime Stoppers Queensland has released these figures to coincide with Crime Stoppers Day being celebrated this month, an opportunity to remind all Queenslanders of the Crime Stoppers 1 800 333 000 number and that all information providers can remain anonymous. “Store the number in your phone now, you never know when you might see or hear something which you can share anonymously with Crime Stoppers and help to protect our Queensland way of life”, Mr O’Hara said. Since it began operation in 1989, Crime Stoppers Queensland has received over 561,921 phone calls and website reports. The information received has led to over 51,706 criminal charges laid and has helped to recover in excess of $9.4 million in stolen property. Anonymous reports have also helped to solve 19 murders and 19 attempted murders in the State over the last 20 years. Anyone can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling 1 800 333 000 or going online to www.crimestoppers.com.au.

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Community Spotlight A Bollywood beat in Doonan Fran Maguire

f you’ve ever watched a Bollywood movie you may have been moving and shaking along to a beat written by one of our local residents. Gavin Hamburger and wife Kellie have brought their talents and many years of musical experience from around the world to settle with son Marshall and twin daughters Dixie and Rose

in Doonan, to build a recording studio and renovate a home they will fill with eclectic treasures collected on their travels. So how did a boy from Christchurch, New Zealand, get to live in Mumbai composing scores for epic Bollywood films? Gavin says he and Kellie went to India for three months and stayed for seven years. “We were invited to play at the opening of a luxurious hotel in Mumbai,” he says, “and I was offered the chance to compose film and TV music. A studio was set up and I wrote music by day and played by night.” If you’re a Bollywood aficionado then you are sure to know the massive film Kal Ho Na Ho on which Gavin worked with the prolific and acclaimed musical direction trio, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, scripting music, composing and playing the saxophone. Gavin’s success has come from a lifelong dedication to music that started aged five with the clarinet from which he soon switched to alto sax, inspired by the work of David Sanborn. “I bought his album and listened

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to it for three years,” Gavin says. “I was always going to be in the music industry, there was no backup for me if it didn’t work,” he laughs. The music industry clearly has worked for Gavin, as a composer specialising in soundtracks and playing a very wide range of instruments from around the planet. “Music has been a life study for me, I’ve been lucky to bridge so many genres,” Gavin says. “I studied as a conductor and so had to understand what the instruments could do and I took that a step further by learning to play them. “That transfers into composing orchestral, rock and jazz works. In the film industry I could transcend all styles.” As someone who knows the industry from the inside out, Gavin with Kellie, a percussionist, vocalist and Tafelmusik teacher, plan to tap into their deep well of experience to teach and mentor young musicians. “I recently took part in an eMergeMusic program in Nambour with several other

tutors,” Gavin says. “It was a music workshop for children, to open their eyes into opportunities. I tell them what you see is the tip of an enormous industry. It was an awakening for them, I enjoy that.” Gavin says that by keeping at the forefront of music technology and study it’s important to give that knowledge to the kids as quickly as they can. “To use technology wisely is a fabulous thing,” he says. “We try to give the kids everything they need to enter the music industry. “Creative industries are often vague, we’re helping the kids to find their pathways.” A belief in being involved in their community has motivated Gavin and Kerrie who love the energy they’ve found here. “That’s why we came here; to assimilate everything we’ve learned and return it the generation of children here.” And if you’re passing through Doonan don’t be surprised if you see a splash of saffron and hear a Bollywood beat in the trees.

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A Queensland summer like no other Theodore is a small town west of Bundaberg on the Dawson River. It has experienced its worst flood on record which necessitated the evacuation of the town as every building apart from the police station had water through it. Our association has donated $5000 tagged to specifically help the township of Theodore and its surrounding farming land return to normal. This financial support complements donations of clothes and household goods already sent for residents of Theodore and other towns in the Banana Shire Council. Theodore during one of three inundation periods recently.

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Bits and Pieces DID YOU KNOW? International Women’s Day 2011

n 8 March each year, International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world, to recognise and celebrate local women’s achievements and the contribution women continue to make to their communities. The year 2011 is a special year as it is the centenary of International Women’s Day. Since its birth in the socialist movement, International Women’s Day has grown to become a global day of recognition and celebration across developed and developing countries alike to honour women’s advancement and to promote equality in all aspects of life. The year 1975 was designated as International Women’s Year by the United Nations. Further information about International Women’s Day can be found on a website being developed by UNIFEM Australia,

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www.internationalwomensday. org.au/. An International Women’s Day Breakfast will be held at 7.45am on Saturday 6 March at Connexions Bar and Restaurant, Nambour Connection Road, Woombye. Guest speaker is businesswoman and restaurateur Helen Brierty from “The Spirit House,” cooking school and Yandina food processing enterprise. Phone 5494 7668 by Monday 1 March.

Green Tip Eumundi – the town of trees

hy do we love our trees so much and why should we plant more? With their transpiration and condensation ability, trees can reduce global warming – they take carbon dioxide out of the air and store it in their timber. Trees prevent soil erosion and retain moisture in the soil. Forests provide habitat for wildlife and in our town provide shade and shelter and have cultural significance. They provide the calm, green backdrop to our busy lives and enhance the spirit of the town and in each of us on a daily basis. If you have a bit of land, then it is possible to plant trees to enjoy, to create visual amenity and to modify the climate. If you have only a small parcel and trees will create a problem in the urban environment, you can form a group or act within an existing community group, to plant trees in and around our town. We would all be very grateful if you did, and so would the planet if other towns did the same.

Keep Smiling Modern life’s trickier questions If a book about failures doesn’t sell, is it a success? In a country that prides itself about free speech, why are there telephone bills and big ones at that? Can you be a closet claustrophobic? Why do you need a driver’s licence to buy alcohol when you’re not allowed to drink and drive? Why do we drive on parkways and park on driveways? If we know the speed of light, what is the speed of dark?

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Environment and Outdoors The African Tulip Tree Helen Hepburn

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original plant has been removed. Several years ago on a trip to Cairns, I noticed many of these trees in full flower in amongst our rainforests. Birds and flying foxes pollinate the flowers, and soon enormous numbers of papery seeds (up to 500 per pod) are dispersed by the wind, thus populating even more areas of our precious rainforest. Evidence is also mounting that the nectar from the blooms kills our native bees. There is a fact sheet plus further information at www.dpi.qld.gov.au.

I was asked by a customer the other day who presented with the problem of cane toadlets in her water pond. She asked me how to get rid of them! In my research, I found out about ‘alarm pheromones’ which was interesting reading and I thought I would like to share the information with the readers of Eumundi Green. The Institute of Molecular Bioscience discovered that by exposing toad tadpoles to alarm pheromones, it frightens them and causes them such distress that 60 – 70% of the toadlets die and the other 30 – 40% of toadlets grew to be less than two thirds of the size of other toadlets who were not exposed to the alarm pheromones. “Alarm pheromone” is a chemical substance toads produce when they are frightened or injured. By crushing up a cane toadlet (tadpole) and dropping pieces of it into the water where other toadlets are, every day for a couple of weeks, the pheromene travels through the water and alerts nearby tadpoles that something is wrong - most likely, a predator is attacking the toadlets - and the toad tadpoles flee as fast as they can from the chemical, causing them great distress and death and/or reduction in size of those that survive. Tadpoles of Australian native frogs don't react to the toad chemical - they probably don't even detect it. Drop in to see us for today’s hints for happy gardeners!

or many years, the African tulip tree (Spathodea Campanulata) has been a much loved and planted tree in many warmer areas of this country and graces many parks, streetscapes and gardens. It can grow to be a large tree of some 25m and flower for six months of the year, producing hundreds of nectar-rich blooms. However, over the years it has come to the attention of the Department of Primary Industries that the tree has enormous potential to become a dreadful environmental pest species and has been declared a Class 3 weed. This means that it is illegal to sell the seeds and trees throughout Queensland. Many gardeners are choosing to remove these trees, but this is often easier said than done as they have an enormous root system which tends to send up suckers for many years after the

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ermaculture Noosa meets tonight Thursday 17 February at Cooroy Memorial Hall, Maple Street, Cooroy, beginning at 7pm with the Marketplace (an opportunity to purchase locally grown produce and seeds) and the public meeting begins at 7.30pm. Members and visitors are welcome. The evening ends with

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unshine Coast Council has endorsed the Sunshine Coast Sustainable Transport Strategy 2011–2031 and Sunshine Coast Active Transport Plan 2011–2031 to provide direction over the next 30 years for a sustainable, highly efficient, integrated and safe transport system to protect the lifestyle Sunshine Coast residents and visitors highly value. Integrated Transport Portfolio Councillor Vivien Griffin said that with 85 per cent of Sunshine Coast residents choosing to travel by private motor vehicle, change won’t happen over night. “It will take time and it will take determination, but this strategy and its plans give us the focus and the tools to create what the Coast needs – a sustainable, highly efficient, integrated and safe transport system,” Cr Griffin said. “This is so important for the region’s future and we’re getting the planning right so we can build and maintain sustainable

communities. “There are a number of supporting plans sitting under the strategy that provide the detail and actions to really drive us forward. “For instance, the Active Transport Plan sets out the strategic planning for walking and cycling on the Sunshine Coast. “It maps out the policy direction for planning pathways, footpaths and on-road cycling facilities, as well as crossings, en-route and end-of-trip facilities. “This means that when we’re allocating funds in the budget, we’ll be following a strategically worked out plan that will provide the best possible outcome for the region.” Residents wishing to view the Sunshine Coast Sustainable Transport Strategy 2011–2031 and the Sunshine Coast Active Transport Plan 2011–2031, can do so at Council libraries or on Council’s website www. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. Thursday 17 February 2011

Nature Notes Python power Kon Hepers

e called in for a cuppa with a friend who is a wildlife carer out at Kilkivan. She was just finishing off bottle-feeding the last three joeys on the lawn while the kettle was heating up. The first one to finish was a little female Eastern Grey Kangaroo who had been orphaned, injured and badly traumatised when its mother was killed on the road. It was weeks of medication and TLC before it looked like the joey would survive and was therefore given the name “Hope”. When she had finished her bottle, little Hope scurried around our chairs nibbling at grass, getting more and more adventurous, hopping away a few metres then skittering back to “safety”. At one point she hopped behind a bush only about eight metres away and didn’t come back immediately. After about half a minute she gave a little call, which we ignored. But then another call made Maureen get up and look and she immediately called for help. We raced over to find a carpet python had ambushed the joey, wrapping two coils around its neck and one coil around its body. Already Hope couldn’t breathe and had only

seconds to live. Our friend and I managed to get our hands into the neck coils and it took all our strength to loosen them enough so that Maureen could push the joey’s head through and we could “unravel” the snake. The snake, of course, was not very pleased with our interference and the head end was whipping around trying to bite somebody, but luckily only scoring air swings. This python was relatively small, only about 1.5 metres and too small to eat the joey after killing it, but its muscular power was astonishing, and we’ve seen carpet pythons more than twice that size. Had we not happened to be there, little Hope would not have survived. Our friend could never have saved it by herself. After more TLC and an hour’s sleep little Hope was able to scamper about in the (snakeproof) vegetable garden. The snake went for a “walk’ into another paddock but will probably be back. We know that snakes have to eat too, but this assault on a cute little orphan kangaroo which had already been saved once, called for our intervention.

Here’s the weevil

This Elleschodes hamiltonii weevil is on a Bolwarra, native Guava. Information about the ancient plant Bolwarra featured in the 20 January issue of Eumundi Green but we missed the photo of the weevil, a fascinating creature totally responsible for pollination of Bolwarras. (Editor: sorry!)

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Lessons for Life Chocolates and wine at photo club

Buying Australian integral in disaster recovery

arita Benade brought along this image of “The Wet” for Eumundi photo club’s February theme. Sarita took her photo on a Fuji Finepix S5000 using f2.8, 1/350, ISO 200 with Auto White Balance and said it is of her son and his niece playing football in her backyard despite the rain, perhaps reflecting the cabin fever we all felt recently. The club welcomed some new members as part of a good turnout to start the year. Club member and local chef and photographer Alain Bouvier demonstrated food photography and the theme for

March will combine food and Valentine’s Day with “chocolates and wine”. Eumundi photo club encourages sharing of learning with a range of topics being canvassed from members for this year. Whatever your level of photographic interest or expertise you’ll find something to share and learn. New members are always welcome, if you’d like to know more, contact Sue or Ian at Eumundi Business & PhotoSHOP or call them on 5442 7710. The next meeting will be at 7pm on Tuesday 1 March at Imperial Bistro.

Computer Coop Nathan Woodcock

his is part two of our journey through your PC. Today we cover a few components at once which hopefully will clear up some jargon for you. Power Supply Unit (PSU) – This is where the power cable plugs into the back of your PC. It converts the 240V source to voltages more suitable for sensitive electronics and inside the PC plugs into most of the components such as the hard drives, motherboard and CD or DVD drives. PSUs are generally rated in terms of Watts; a standard PC might have a 350W PSU while a performance PC with a lot of extras may ship with at least a 500W PSU or higher. Video/Graphics card – At its most basic, this provides the output signal to your monitor to display the image of what you are working on. Most standard PCs have the video card built onto

the motherboard. Higher end or gaming PCs will have a separate video card, and the video card has its own high-end processor and memory for performing the complex 3D calculations required for the latest games. The top end gaming video cards alone can cost more than an entire standard PC package ($800 plus). Sound Card – Like the video card, these are now nearly always built into your motherboard. Even entry level boards support multiple speaker arrangements these days. However separate cards for enthusiasts and music production are still available; these feature things like extensive banks of MIDI music, optical digital/SPDIF output and advanced processing. Next week – hard drives and memory (RAM). If you have a problem or a question phone or drop an email.

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n Australian Made, Australian Grown campaign is reminding Australians that now more than ever is the time to consciously buy locally made and grown products. The devastating impact of floods and other natural disasters experienced across Australia is rapidly being felt with billions of dollars worth of damage to the nation’s agriculture, industries and export sales. However, individuals can show their support to those adversely affected through a simple gesture, AMAG Chief Executive Ian Harrison says. “As a nation we have a lot to be proud of. Our farmers, fishermen, manufacturers and processors make and grow goods which are renowned world-wide for their innovation, quality, high standards, and of course, in the case of food products, great taste,” Mr Harrison says. “The impact that the floods are having on the nation’s East coast and the bushfires to the West, and of course the previous years of drought, is staggering. “I really encourage all

Australians to get behind our local businesses, producers and fellow workers by buying Australian made and grown products. You will not only be buying great products; you will be supporting our growers, manufacturers and the local economy in this time of recovery.” One way to do this is by looking for the logo. You can learn more about what the logo means by visiting the website www. australianmade.com.au.

Then and now Recently we depicted the main street of Eumundi in a past time in a “then and now” shot taken from the same position today. As we look at the intersection upgrade at the northern end of town we can easily imagine the pedestrian refuge that will in two months time make crossing the Y intersection safer especially for our children; and the shade trees in four years time - does the street feel cooler and greener with the trees’ leafy canopies? One hundred years ago this was where bullock teams were driven into town along a dirt track flattened and widened by their traffic down to the saw mill. It was a bigger, busy corner even then, especially when the fruit growers had their picnic as depicted in this 1924 photo. Note the Imperial Hotel with stables behind for the horses/buggies of travellers. See more, learn more, at Discover Eumundi seven days a week.

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Sport News A bit of fun after rugby sign-on

WHAT'S IN THE SPOTLIGHT Rates payment extended by one week Recent ﬂooding delayed the mailing of Sunshine Coast Council rates notices by one week. Council is therefore extending the discount for prompt payment by one week. You now have until Friday 25 February to pay your rates and still get the reduction. Visit council's website for more information.

Jump online to discuss the Community Plan Eumundi Dragons Junior Rugby parents and players enjoying a sunny break after the sign-on morning. Officials are very pleased with the numbers so far but more players, coaches and referees are very welcome. Phone Shane 0409 063 089.

Visit council's website and join the online discussion about the Sunshine Coast Community Plan—a plan that outlines our hopes and aspirations for the future! The plan is nearing completion and this is your last opportunity to have your say on the document that will guide all of council’s future planning.

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Help to pay your water bill Does your Sunshine Coast not-for-proﬁt community group need help to pay its water bill? Apply now for funding from council’s Water and Sewerage Funding Program. Call 5441 8616, email grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or visit council’s website for details.

Design the Caloundra Music Festival poster Be the one to design the winning 2011 Caloundra Music Festival poster. You will not only win $2000 but your artwork will receive extensive media exposure and be seen on Festival merchandise and more. Entries close 28 February 2011. Visit www.caloundramusicfestival.com for details.

Calling all artists and community arts groups

Mary Durie braving a February downpour to join her regular aquarobics class at the pool. The rain soon passed and Mary was joined by a class of 14. Classes are for 45 minutes on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9am, Tuesdays and Fridays at 7am and Saturday at 8am.

Pool News

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Temporary closure of 25m pool – 25m pool will be closed to public due to Noosa Christian College - Primary School swimming carnival on Tues 8 March from 9am-2pm. Swimming lessons will continue on these days as per usual. Swimming Club – Thursday evenings at 6pm. All welcome. Eumundi Swim Club Stars – Well done to the seven swimmers at the Qld Sprint Championships in Brisbane. Results include: Andrew Cowan - 4th Mens Open 50m Freestyle & 7th Mens Open 50m Butterfly Jack Nixon - 4th Mens 16yrs 50 Freestyle Great personal bests from all swimmers with some swimmers jumping up the Qld rankings by 40 spots! Well done all, the hard work has paid off.

Do you need funds to improve your artistic skills or support for a creative arts project? Funding from the Regional Arts Development Fund Grants Program can cover up to 70 percent of a project’s total costs. Visit the grants section of council’s website or call 5441 8385 to speak to the RADF Liaison ofﬁcer to ﬁnd out more. Applications close 15 March 2011.

Help make aviation history The Sunshine Coast Airport turns 50 this year and as part of the celebrations a commemorative book full of historical articles, anecdotes, photographs and interviews will be produced. Local input is invited so contact Sunshine Coast Airport on 5453 1501 to share your airport related story.

Community Funding Review Council invites your input on the range of ways it provides ﬁnancial support to local not-for-proﬁt community groups through grants and subsidies. The discussion paper is on council's website for feedback until 25 February 2011.

COUNCIL MEETINGS Performance and Service Committee Meeting 9am, 8 March, Caloundra. Strategy and Planning Committee Meeting 1pm, 9 March, Caloundra. Ordinary Meeting 9.30am, 16 March, Caloundra.