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.
Over 18M people visited World Expo ‘88 when it ran for 6 months from 30 April to 30 October 1988 on the southern bank of the Brisbane River. Expo ’88 helped redefine for locals what kind of town Brisbane could be.
Around 100 sculptures were commissioned, purchased or borrowed for Expo ’88, some of which can still be seen in Melbourne St and surrounds. Large sun sails erected over the site to provide shade became an icon.
Expo ’88 attracted 100 pavilions from 52 governments and numerous corporate bodies participated. High-definition TV received its Australian première at the Japan Pavilion as did text-based internet at the Swiss Pavilion. New Zealand’s animated Footrot Flats show was very popular. The only remaining international exhibit is the Nepalese Peace Pagoda, a traditional 3-storey handmade wooden replica of a Pagoda in Kathmandu. Ken Done designed the colourful letters making up the word Australia that stood at the Australia Pavilion. After Expo, the letters could be viewed along the Bruce Highway near Burpengary but in 2018 they were moved to the Caboolture Historical Village.
The theme of Expo ’88 was leisure and technology, and it was a cultural event and gathering space. Its DNA lives on with the development of Southbank in 1992, the evolution of the nearby cultural precinct and the many restaurants and bars surrounding South Brisbane. ... See MoreSee Less
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The smell of popcorn, the buzz of conversation and the occasional burst of laughter from the arcade games create an atmosphere that's instantly welcoming. Inside, people of all ages gather over coffee, slushies, games and shared experiences in a space designed to foster connection and community.
Gorecadia is a community-focused space in Cooroy that provides a safe space to build connections in the Noosa Hinterland. Owners Connie and Damon Gore developed the idea because they wanted to create a place where their children, and other young people like them, could connect, have fun, and feel a sense of belonging.
“I wanted to provide a safe, welcoming space where young people could spend time in the afternoons and build friendships around shared interests,” said Connie. The options are slim for youth over primary school age, and Gorecadia fills that gap.
Gorecadia provides a welcoming environment where people of all ages can come together, learn new skills, explore interests and meet others in their community. The venue hosts a wide range of activities including youth social clubs, art workshops, chess gatherings, Dungeons & Dragons sessions, book clubs, community events and social groups.
“The goal is to create opportunities for meaningful interaction while helping to reduce social isolation and strengthen community ties," said Connie.
A particular focus is supporting young people by providing safe, supervised spaces where they can socialise, develop confidence and build positive relationships. Through creative and recreational activities, participants are encouraged to work together, develop new skills and experience a sense of belonging.
The initiative is supported by local business Gore Realty, which provides funding, administrative assistance, marketing support and resources that help keep programs affordable and accessible for the community.
As communities across Australia continue to explore ways to address loneliness and social disconnection, spaces like Gorecadia are offering a grassroots solution – creating opportunities for people to meet face-to-face, share experiences and build lasting connections.
Gorecadia is located at 11B Wimmers Ln, Cooroy, behind Lakeridge Health & Beauty Cooroy on Garnet St. Drop in and enjoy a cuppa with Connie. Visit: gorecadia.com.au. ... See MoreSee Less
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Eumundi really does give a sheet!
Papua New Guinea faces one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the Pacific region. In remote villages such as Kemabolo – hours away from Port Moresby – the loss is devastatingly high. It sounds incredibly simple, but having access to clean, sterile materials during childbirth is a literal lifesaver.
That is where your linen cupboards came to the rescue. A massive thank you to everyone who went dumpster-diving in their own linen press, hunted through local op shops, or bought brand-new sheets to drop into the collection box at Sala Thai You might have thought you were just donating old cotton – but look at what those sheets are doing now.
Since you last saw them, they have been transformed into:
👶 50 full-sized sheets for delivery beds
👶 20 small sheets to wrap newborns
👶 Bundles of rolled bandages
👶 A multitude of clean medical cloths.
Thanks to your generosity, Eumundi Rotary now has enough linen to assemble 50 life-saving birthing kits. We are officially halfway to our 2026 target!
Your humble bedsheets are being packed into Birthing Kits, alongside plastic sheeting, gauze, string, a scalpel, soap, a fresh cloth, a tiny singlet, and a miniature beanie. The extra bandages, baby wrap sheets, and cloths are heading to local aid posts, alongside snakebite kits and water-saving hand-washing taps.
Birthing kits are being sent to Kemabolo’s First Aid Station for distribution by a local nurse. We are not done yet! We need to hit our final target, and we need your help for the next shipment. If you want to get involved, we are looking for:
▪️ More clean, old sheets (time to raid the cupboard again)
▪️ Tiny knitted or crocheted beanies for newborn babies
▪️ Donations of wool or your expert crafting time
▪️ Financial contributions to help us buy the more expensive medical components (such as scalpels and gauze).
Whether you want to help us pack the kits, donate materials, or fund a kit, we want to hear from you.
Please call Janet from Eumundi Rotary Club on 0402 062 465 to find out how you can help. Let’s keep giving a sheet! ... See MoreSee Less
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