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.
Noosa Council has upheld its decision to discontinue the seasonal overflow parking program operated by the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club at Noosa Heads Lions Park, bringing an end to a long-running initiative that provided up to 250 additional parking spaces during peak holiday periods.
Council said the decision was based on evidence indicating that the local transport network could function effectively without the extra parking capacity. Frank Wilkie Noosa Mayor argued that alternative transport options, including the Noosa shuttle bus service offered visitors a practical way to access Hastings St and other popular destinations. He also rejected claims that there were no viable alternatives to the overflow parking facility.
The decision has disappointed supporters of the program, including the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club, which said the operation had generated around $250,000 over the past 6 years. All proceeds were reinvested into local community projects.
Club president Ross Barker said the loss of the parking revenue would have a significant impact on the organisation's ability to support community initiatives.
"It is the club’s major revenue source and without this income from parking, our ability to support the local community will be seriously compromised," said Ross.
Funds raised through the parking program have supported a range of projects, including disability support initiatives, hospital equipment purchases, beach accessibility programs, local charities, Christmas hampers for disadvantaged families, and youth development opportunities.
The Lions Club maintains that the overflow parking operation helped ease holiday parking shortages, reduced driver frustration, and supported local businesses. However, council concluded that reducing vehicle traffic into the precinct and encouraging greater use of alternative transport options represented the best long-term solution for the area. ... See MoreSee Less
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“Never make a rushed decision, count to 10 first.”
Billy Mouat’s unwavering belief in intuition dominates his family’s story through generations, from Shetland Island crofters who arrived in Napier, New Zealand in 1874 to the transformation of seemingly useless scrubland into perfect pasture, and the development of Mangaorapa Station, which later secured a world record for shearing.
Written by Billy’s grandson Bill Mouat, the book tells his family’s story in Gold Under the Manuka, a beautiful book with a wealth of photographs, anecdotes, memories of poverty, struggles to survive, and determination to intuitively accept new opportunities. Equally important are the stories of the women who raised families under difficult conditions, often without running water or electricity. Despite long hours and exhaustion, they provided love and unquestioning support.
The crofters’ grandson Billy Mouat, although Dux of his school, chose work over education to help support the family. In 1908, aged 12yrs old, with axe, handsaw, horse and cart, he delivered firewood around Takapau on the North Island. Later he became a mechanic on some of the earliest traction engines. His hard work and passion grew into a hugely successful trucking business.
Billy purchased his first property in 1930 called Koukanui. He expanded his trucking business and by shearing and farming, he survived the Depression years.
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A remarkable community fundraising effort has secured the immediate future of Hoofbeats Sanctuary Sunshine Coast allowing the Yandina-based charity to reopen applications for its evidence-based equine-assisted mental health programs.
In May, Hoofbeats launched an emergency campaign to raise $50,000 after being forced to close enrolments to its programs due to financial pressures.
“We’d had to close enrolments to our 12-week mental health programs and were devastated to do that,” said Hoofbeats founder Barb Blashki. “In such financially challenging times, we weren’t sure if our community had the resources to step in to keep our doors open.”
The initial response raised $20,000 in the first month, including a $10,000 contribution from a private donor. However, as donations slowed concerns grew about reaching the target.
“The original outpouring of support had slowed dramatically and we were extremely worried,” said Barb. To continue reading, please click here: issuu.com/eumundivoice/docs/eumundi_voice_issue_147 ... See MoreSee Less
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