Eumundi Voice Magazine
Fortnightly local views and news
Eumundi Voice is a free, fortnightly 32-36 page colour magazine with up to 4,500 copies published and delivered to letterboxes and community distribution points across Eumundi and surrounds.
Published by Eumundi Rotary Initiatives Ltd trading as Eumundi Voice, the magazine is a true community publication offering what’s on, what’s new in town, council and police reports, environment, youth, sport, heritage, travel and more. Find out about local businesses who provide our community with a wide range of products and services so you can ‘buy local and support local’.
100% of surplus funds, after production and overhead costs are deducted, are given back as donations to charities within our community to support worthwhile projects and activities.
A dedicated team of volunteers deliver Eumundi Voice every second Thursday in Eumundi and further afield to Verrierdale, Doonan, Belli Park, Kenilworth, Eerwah Vale, North Arm, Cooroy, Kin Kin, Yandina, Pomona and Noosa.
We thank our contributors and advertisers for their continuing support.
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100% of surplus funds, after production and overhead costs are deducted, are given back as donations to charities within our community to support worthwhile projects and activities.
A talented Yr3 student from Eumundi State School has been crowned the winner of this year’s Keep Australia Beautiful Week drawing competition.
Students from across the Sunshine Coast were invited to answer a simple but inspiring question: “What’s the most beautiful place on the Sunshine Coast?” The competition attracted hundreds of colourful and creative entries, showcasing the region’s natural beauty through the eyes of local children.
After carefully reviewing the submissions, with judging assistance from Sharon and Anne of the Coolum Art Collective, Jude Hardy was awarded first prize for an outstanding drawing of Mt Coolum.
Ted O'Brien MP - Federal Member for Fairfax congratulated Jude on the winning artwork and praised all students who participated in the competition.
“Seeing the Sunshine Coast through the eyes of our young people was inspiring. The creativity, effort and appreciation for our region’s natural beauty on display in the entries were truly remarkable,” said Ted.
The drawings submitted by the finalists will be showcased at the Coolum Art Collective’s Spring Art Exhibition on 25 September, giving the community an opportunity to enjoy the impressive artwork and celebrate the talent of local students.
Congratulations again to Jude Hardy on taking out first prize and capturing one of the Sunshine Coast’s most iconic landmarks in such a memorable way. ...
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Before you reach for the ant bait
Recent publicity about fire ants has understandably made many Sunshine Coast residents more watchful. However, vigilance should not turn into a war on every ant or every unfamiliar little insect in our gardens. Our gardens are home to an extraordinary, largely unseen workforce of beneficial insects. Some are so tiny that most of us never notice them.
Take the green lacewing. Its eggs look like tiny white dots suspended on almost impossibly fine stalks beneath leaves. When they hatch, the larvae may be only 1-2mm long. They look nothing like the delicate green adult. Yet these little predators attack aphids, scale insects, mealybugs, mites, thrips, caterpillars and insect eggs. Qld Government information records lacewings consuming as many as 60 aphids in an hour.
Then there are our ladybirds. Their young are often black, elongated and rather fierce-looking – nothing like the familiar round red beetle they will become. Both adult and larval ladybirds are voracious predators of aphids, scale, mites, whiteflies and other plant pests. What may look like an unwanted “bug” could actually be protecting your garden.
Native ants deserve the same consideration. Australia has an enormous diversity of ants performing very different ecological jobs. Some hunt caterpillars and other insects, move seeds and recycle organic material. To continue reading, please click here: issuu.com/eumundivoice/docs/eumundi_voice_issue_150/21 ...
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The Kemabolo project continues to gain momentum, with growing support from both individuals and organisations.
Since the Birthing Kit Workshop last month and the launch of the Friends of Kemabolo Facebook page, community interest has increased significantly. Several Rotary clubs have requested presentations and indicated they would like to contribute to the project in various ways. To help manage this support effectively, the project has been divided into stages, based on priority needs and available funding.
Stage 1 is underway and focuses on freight, logistics and improvements to the Kemabolo Aid Post. This includes the shipment of birthing kits and associated supplies, along with the purchase of essential equipment such as saline drip stands, improved lighting, clean birthing mattresses, and a desk and chair for nurse Joanne.
The first stage also includes minor building upgrades and the planning phase for a sheltered waiting area where women and children can sit comfortably and safely out of the weather while awaiting treatment.
We are delighted to report that a very generous donor has fully funded Stage 1. This means work can begin immediately, and improvements are already starting to take shape. As each component is completed, we will provide progress updates to keep supporters informed.
Our next update will outline Stage 2 of the project, which includes the construction of the patient shelter adjacent to the aid post. Plans also include solar and lighting improvements, as well as the installation of composting toilets.
The excitement surrounding this project has galvanised the entire village and is already having a tangible impact on people's lives. To continue reading, please click here: issuu.com/eumundivoice/docs/eumundi_voice_issue_150/27 ...
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