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.
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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 last weekend in May was the date for the 30th Goomeri Pumpkin Festival and what a success it was! Thousands of people enjoyed the autumn sunshine and the host of activities around the theme of pumpkins.
Goomeri’s main streets were alive with craft and produce stalls. Dressing in orange and green added to the festive spirit, while many visitors had a new Akubra or ‘flannie’ shirt on their shopping list. The Pumpkin Olympics included shot put and running races, and the biggest pumpkin weighed in at an impressive 105.5kg.
The Grand Parade was outstanding with heritage floats, a horse-drawn Cinderella coach and services floats from Rural Fire, Police and SES. Music from pipe bands, drumming groups and the jingly bells of the Morris Dancers were followed by the sound bursts from the hot-rods, acrobatics and Indigenous groups.
Friday night was Rodeo night, with all the thrills of bareback and saddle bronco riders, the gyrations of the bull riders and youngsters on energetic calves. Saturday night was Twilight Food Night with dozens of stalls serving Thai and Greek, as well as the usual burgers and spiral potatoes – plus pumpkin soup to warm up your insides before the fireworks. Sunday afternoon’s highlight was the Pumpkin Roll down Policeman’s Hill, with entrants aiming to roll one all the way down hill, or land one on the Sweet Spot to get part of the $15,000 prize money.
Make sure to head there next year! You have ample time to crochet an orange and green beanie. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Great Noosa Trail Walk (GNTW) traverses the country towns of Cooroy, Kin Kin, Cooran and Pomona via a series of dedicated walking trails through farmlands, natural forests and spectacular lookouts of the hinterland through to the ocean. Held over the King’s Birthday long-weekend, the walk starts early on 3 October and finishes on 5 October.
A good level of walking fitness is required, but this is not a race – complete each day’s walk at your own pace. The goal is to experience this part of the world and enjoy the landscape, local cafés and antique shops encountered enroute. Volunteer trail guides provide assistance and information about the history and landscape.
Camping is provided at Kin Kin and Cooran or book accommodation at local guest houses. Your camping gear is transferred to the next location each day by volunteers from the Rotary Club of Eumundi.
Bob and Tracy from Trail Trekkers are committed to continuing the legacy of the GNTW and value the community spirit that the event holds in the Noosa hinterland community. They take pride in the friendly community spirit of walk and rely on a team of volunteers to manage and deliver this fantastic event. Numbers are capped. Registration: 1 day $210, 3 days $500. Contact Bob and Tracy 0458 423 684 and 0458 423 684. Email: info@trailtrekkers.com.au. Visit: greatnoosatrailwalk.com.au. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Noosa Trail Network is one of the best ways to experience the region’s hinterland, combining fresh air, rural scenery and relaxed country charm. Spread across a series of shared trails linking towns such as Kin Kin, Cooran, Pomona and Cooroy, the network offers something for walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders alike.
Along the way, you can pass through open farmland, eucalypt forest, rainforest pockets and quiet country roads, with ever-changing views that make each section feel different. One of the highlights is the range of lookouts scattered across the network, including elevated points that open up to sweeping views over the surrounding hills and valleys.
James McKane Lookout – also known as the Tablelands Lookout – is an important stopping point on the Noosa Trail Network and reflects the region’s strong connection between landscape, recreation and local heritage. The broader trail network was established around 2000 and many of its routes follow older rural and stock pathways through the hinterland. Today, the lookout is both a memorial site and a practical rest stop, with picnic facilities and sweeping views across the hinterland towards the coast. To continue reading, please click here: issuu.com/eumundivoice/docs/eumundi_voice_issue_143/19 ... See MoreSee Less
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