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.
Eumundi Voice is seeking applications from local community not-for-profit organisations who may need financial assistance for their projects or to support their activities.
Eumundi Voice is a key fundraising project run by Eumundi Rotary Initiatives Ltd (ERIL) which is a not-for-profit organisation. Funds raised from the production of Eumundi Voice are distributed to local not-for-profit community organisations and groups to support their work.
Applications close on 30 November at 5pm. No late applications will be accepted. To apply for a donation and view previous successful applicants visit: eumundivoice.com.au/fundraising-donations. ...
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In 1932, returned WWI servicemen in West Australia’s wheat belt were struggling to make a living on the land they had been granted by the Australian government under the Solider Settlement Scheme. Wheat prices had fallen because of the Great Depression, and drought conditions brought around 20,000 emus to the region in search of food and water. The emus ate the crops, trampled anything in their path and destroyed fences. In desperation the former soldiers appealed to the Australian Minister for Defence for help.
On 2 November 1932, 3 soldiers from the Royal Australian Artillery were deployed to eradicate the emus. They carried rifles, 2 machine guns and 10,000 rounds of ammunition. To their dismay they managed to kill very few emus. The birds were either out of range or scattered in all directions at the first sound of gunfire. An attempt to use a machine gun mounted on the tray of a truck was unsuccessful as the vehicle couldn’t keep up with the emus, and the rough ride made accurate shooting impossible. Another attempt to ambush a group of emus failed when the machine gun jammed.
Six days after the first engagement, 2,500 rounds of ammunition had been fired, with perhaps 50 birds killed. The Minister withdrew the soldiers because the cost of ammunition per kill was too high. A second campaign in December fared little better.
Word of the Emu War spread to the United Kingdom, where some protested the cull as “extermination of the rare emu”. While Australians at the time wouldn’t have considered emus to be rare, the Emu War raised public sympathy for the birds and became the subject of widespread ridicule. In the end, the emus were the victors. ...
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Ochre Medical Centre Eumundi is delighted to welcome Dr Matthew Philips to the practice. With a wealth of medical knowledge, a thoughtful approach to patient care and a genuine passion for helping people, Dr Philips believes every patient deserves to be listened to and understood.
Known for his warm, down-to-earth manner, Dr Philips combines clinical expertise with compassion, creating a safe and supportive environment where patients can feel comfortable discussing their health concerns. He is also renowned for his punctuality and commitment to thorough patient care, often going the extra mile to follow up with patients and ensure no important detail is overlooked.
Dr Philips has special interests in chronic disease management, workers' compensation, geriatric (elderly) medicine and men's health. His philosophy is simple: great healthcare is about more than treating symptoms – it is about building relationships, supporting wellbeing and helping patients feel genuinely cared for.
The team at Ochre Health Eumundi is excited to have Dr Philips on board and looks forward to the positive impact he will make in the local community. Patients are invited to book an appointment and experience his caring, patient-centred approach firsthand. Visit: ochrehealth.com.au/medical-centre-eumundi. ...
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