Eumundi Voice Magazine
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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’.
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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 Papua New Guinean cultural feast hosted in Eumundi has forged a special link with the Consulate General of PNG - Brisbane Office, while raising support for a Rotary-backed health initiative in Kemabolo village, Central Province.
Hosted by the Eumundi Rotary Club, the gathering featured an authentic mumu – a traditional earth oven meal – prepared by Kilagi and Rocky Neilsen, who first instigated Rotary’s support for Kemabolo. Guests enjoyed a generous spread of meats and vegetables, plus fresh salads and dessert.
Held on the 18 April the gathering was made possible by the generosity of hosts Anthony and Anne Everingham in opening their Seib Rd property to the wider community.
A highlight of the afternoon was the visit of Mr Reatau Maraki Rau, Consul-General of PNG. Mr Rau’s presence underscored the longstanding relationship between PNG and Australia and highlighted the importance of community partnerships that deliver practical, on-the-ground support.
Mr Rau reflected on PNG’s extraordinary cultural and linguistic diversity, inviting guests to share greetings in the languages of their home regions. Mr Rau also spoke of family connections to the shared wartime history of the 2 nations, including links to the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels and New Guinea Rifles Battalion.
Eumundi Rotary said the Consulate’s involvement reinforced the importance of respectful, community-led partnerships in improving health outcomes in remote communities such as Kemabolo.
The event also strengthened local professional support, with attending health practitioners, bringing extensive expertise in maternal health, expressing an interest in assisting with education and the provision of essential supplies, including birthing kits and snake bandages.
Event organiser Greg Ison said the gathering demonstrated the power of community collaboration.
“This event was a reminder of what can be achieved when a community comes together. By sharing culture, conversation and backing practical steps we can work together to improve health outcomes for the villagers in Kemabolo.”
Funds raised will support the establishment and ongoing operation of a local Aid Post, including staffing and the delivery of basic services such as maternity support, general triage and health education.
Those wishing to support the project can contact Greg Ison on 0408 023 094. ... See MoreSee Less
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The latest issue of Eumundi Voice is out today (30 April)
From a wonderful PNG cultural feast raising funds for a village health project, to the launch of the new Repair Café, upcoming Mother’s Day events, live music, and plenty of community stories, this edition is packed with local news and good vibes.
Grab a copy from your favourite outlet or read it online here: issuu.com/eumundivoice/docs/eumundi_voice_issue_140
Eumundi Rotary Club Eumundi Chamber of Commerce Inc Experience Eumundi Visit Sunshine Coast Visit Noosa d Visit Sunshine Coast Hinterland ... See MoreSee Less
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From 1 July 2026 employers will be required to pay employees’ super at the same time as their salary and wages, replacing the current quarterly payment model. Under the new Payday Super rules, employers must align Superannuation Guarantee (SG) payments with each pay cycle. This means super contributions must be:
◼️ Calculated as 12% of an employee’s qualifying earnings (QE). QE is a new term that combines ordinary time earnings (OTE) and various other payments that are currently included in salary or wages for super. It includes OTE, salary sacrifice contributions and any additional relevant earnings.
◼️ Paid to the employee’s superannuation fund on payday, and
◼️ Received by the fund within 7 business days, unless a longer timeframe applies (e.g. for new starters).
Employers can request an employee’s stapled super fund from the ATO and offer this alongside the standard super choice form. If an employee does not nominate their own fund, the stapled fund must be used. Both qualifying earnings and super liability will need to be reported through Single Touch Payroll (STP).
Payday-aligned super payments will give employees more frequent visibility of their super contributions, helping them better track their entitlements and maximise long-term earnings through more regular fund investment.
To prepare for the transition, employers should:
◼️ Review and update payroll systems to support payday-based SG payments. Most major payroll platforms (e.g. Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks) already provide functionality aligned with these requirements.
◼️ Plan and adjust cash flow to accommodate more frequent payments. The 7 business day payment window applies regardless of whether employees are paid weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
◼️ Stay informed via the ATO website or their tax advisers.
If SG contributions are not paid on time employers will incur the Superannuation Guarantee Charge (SGC), which includes the unpaid super contribution amount, interest and an administration fee. Additional penalties may apply, set at 25% or 50% of the unpaid SGC depending on prior compliance history.
The Small Business Superannuation Clearing House will close on 30 June 2026. All existing users must transition to another method for making super payments before this date. ... See MoreSee Less
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