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.
Stop - don't reach for the tweezers! It's the instinctive first move with a tick bite, and it's actually one of the worst things you can do.
The key message is this: don’t squeeze the tick’s body. Squeezing can push more allergen-loaded saliva into the skin, increasing the risk of a severe allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis. People also often worry that they have removed the tick but left the head behind. In most cases, the head itself is not the main concern. It is usually just a tiny piece of debris in the skin, much like a splinter, and the body will generally work it out naturally.
Tick bite first aid is something every Sunshine Coast resident should know – because ticks are part of life here and knowing how to respond safely can prevent a serious reaction.
The 3 main types found locally are the Australian paralysis tick (Ixodes holocyclus), the bush tick and the brown dog tick. Of these, the paralysis tick is the one we need to take most seriously. It can inject a neurotoxin that may cause muscle weakness or paralysis in people and pets, and it has also been linked to mammalian meat allergy, also known as alpha-gal allergy. Most tick bites only cause mild irritation, but some can trigger serious allergic reactions, and in rare cases paralysis can occur, especially in young children and animals.
The current recommendation is to kill the tick where it is, rather than trying to pull it out. For adult ticks, use an ether-containing spray to freeze the tick. Leave it in place and it will usually drop off on its own within a few days. This is definitely on my own “should probably restock the first aid kit” list. If in a remote location, professional help is unavailable and there is no known history of tick anaphylaxis, removal can be attempted with fine-tipped tweezers, grasping the tick as close to the skin as possible without squeezing the body.
After a tick bite, watch closely for signs of an allergic reaction, including swelling, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness or vomiting. These symptoms need urgent medical attention – call 000 immediately.
To help prevent tick bites, use a repellent containing picaridin or DEET, especially around the ankles, and wear light-coloured protective clothing. Ticks often climb up from the legs to warm, sheltered areas such as the hairline, ears and groin, so stopping them early is key.
Book into one of your local First Aid courses to learn more lifesaving skills. Free printable first aid resources are available at queenofheartstraining.com.au/resources. ... See MoreSee Less
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Project Kemabolo – a Eumundi Rotary Club initiative – continues to make steady progress. Since our last report, Rotary members Rocky and Kilagi have returned to the village to begin work on the new secure workshop, storage and accommodation building. The container of building materials sent through the project has finally arrived, and the villagers have enthusiastically joined in, helping to lay foundations, mix concrete and erect the framework for the new facility. Women carried water to the site, while young men hauled bags of sand up the steep hill.
Kilagi is extremely pleased with the progress reporting, “The start of construction has truly galvanised the village. Everyone is excited about the positive changes this project will bring to their lives.”
Meanwhile back in Eumundi, support for the project has continued to grow. Janet Millington facilitated a workshop to assemble birthing kits for Joanne, the village nurse. The workshop generated strong interest, including from a group of about 20 women who helped on the day and have now become “Friends of Kemabolo”. A Facebook page called Friends of Kemabolo www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592316424135 has been created so supporters can follow the progress of this Eumundi Rotary Club project.
The next step is to raise the funds needed to complete the secure workshop and refurbish the Aid Post, giving Joanne and her patients a better facility for birthing, triage and general medical care.
The club will also be seeking sponsorships and donations to help bring the next stage of Project Kemabolo to life. Interest has already been shown by volunteers keen to travel to the village to assist with dentistry, nursing, health education and trade training for high school students. Before this can happen, suitable accommodation, facilities and security must be in place.
If you are interested in supporting this Eumundi Rotary Club project in any way, please contact Greg Ison on 0408 023 094. For updates on our progress visit: FB Friends of Kemabolo. ... See MoreSee Less
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Over half of fires in Qld homes start in the kitchen, with more than 630 last year causing structural damage. Other causes are malfunctioning appliances, and faulty wiring. The batteries of e-mobility devices and portable phones also cause house fires. Smoke alarms are heard before you smell smoke to give early warning and more time to react or evacuate.
If you live in a newly built home, a rental or a property sold since 2022, you will know about the requirements for interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms.
From 1 January 2027 the requirement is being expanded to include all remaining owner-occupied homes, private dwellings and registered caravans and motorhomes in Qld. Remove your old alarms, and fit new ones to improve your home safety.
Interconnected means that if one alarm is triggered, then all units are triggered wirelessly and must sound simultaneously. “If one goes off, all go off”.
Photoelectric means it must comply with AS 3786-2014 and not contain an ionisation sensor. Check the back of the unit to make sure you are getting the correct ones.
The power source must be either hardwired into mains power or a secondary backup or have a non-removable 10yr lithium battery.
Units must be placed in every bedroom, in hallways between bedrooms, and on every storey.
Have a family discussion and plan your fire escape plan. Know where your fire extinguishers are, and the kitchen fire blanket. Talk about dangers of candle flames, battery charging and open fires.
You don’t need to tell the Qld Fire Department about your smoke alarm compliance. But when selling a home, you may need to provide proof that you have complied with the legislation.
A Eumundi local explained: “Before we sold our home last year, we had to buy a set of 6 online and make sure they were compliant – and had an Australian seller. The instructions were (sort of) in English, but we just couldn’t get them to work and were nearly deafened during the attempt. Being able to get the seller to listen to the set-up beeps and tell us when all were connected, was critical. If you prefer, get a professional to fit them for you, especially as the work will involve ladders to fit the units on the ceilings. We had to prove the units were fitted as part of our declaration to the real-estate agent. Now you are required to install these sorts of alarms even if you’re not selling.”
Visit: fire.qld.gov.au/prepare/fire/smoke-alarms. ... See MoreSee Less
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