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.
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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.
The recent article in Eumundi Voice 144, The Rise and Fall of the Eumundi Butter Factory, brought back memories for me as a child. My father Fred Hartshorn was the last manager before it closed in 1974. He was also the pasteuriser, as they couldn't find anybody skilled enough to undertake that role. The cream had to be pasteurised (heated) first before it could be made into butter. I remember once that a dead cat was found in one of the cream cans picked up from a local farmer. I'm sure that the cream was still used, as nothing was wasted.
The churns used for making the butter were huge in my young eyes. I can still remember sticking a hand in and getting a chunk of butter and eating it! Cholesterol, what cholesterol?
The waste product from the factory was piped out to the abattoir along Eumundi Noosa Rd – previously called Doonan Rd – for the pigs. There was an awful smell when the pipe burst.
Ward St in Eumundi was also named after Allan Ward, a previous manager of the butter factory.
I would love to see these old sites remembered. Perhaps interpretative signage explaining the factory's past could be erected. ... See MoreSee Less
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Black Mountain's Jeb McCartin has been recognised as one of Australia's most promising young musicians after being selected to attend the prestigious 2026 The CMAA Academy Of Country Music Junior Course.
Jeb attended the renowned Academy in Tamworth earlier this month as part of the instrumental stream, where he further distinguished himself by receiving the Maton Guitars Scholarship, an award recognising outstanding talent and potential among instrumental students.
The week-long academy brought together 28 emerging artists from across Australia for intensive training in songwriting, performance and music industry skills. Under the guidance of some of the country's leading artists and industry professionals, participants gained valuable experience, developed their craft and built important industry connections. To continue reading, please click here: issuu.com/eumundivoice/docs/eumundi_voice_issue_146/19 ... See MoreSee Less
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Doonan local Cora is making her mark on the Australian music scene with the release of her debut EP, be that girl.
The 20yo singer-songwriter, who first developed her musical talents through the Eumundi School of Music scholarship program, has spent years honing her craft. That journey comes together across 6 tracks exploring the highs and lows of growing up, self-discovery and the realities of modern girlhood.
Blending elements of alternative pop with early 2000s pop-rock influences, the EP features previously released singles (boy)cott, be that girl and gotta be done, alongside 3 new songs, including the focus track she's so pretty. To continue reading, please click here: issuu.com/eumundivoice/docs/eumundi_voice_issue_146/19 ... See MoreSee Less
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