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6 July 2022

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BY ALEX PURCELL A PROPOSED social housing development for Cooroy, reported in the last edition of the Cooroy Rag, has gained national attention. In the 15 June edition, applicant and Eco Cottages Director, Greg Phipps, called for support from Noosa Council and the communi-

ty for the proposed development of 33 not-for-profit modular units on Carpenters Road in Cooroy to provide housing for single women over 50, victims of domestic violence and affordable worker accommodation. The story was shared widely on social media and Greg said it attracted national attention.

“The story certainly generated some interest! I’ve been interviewed by ABC News and was live on Channel 10’s Morning Show the other week.” “I’ve also had people calling me from Melbourne and all over the state and it’s all thanks to the story in the Cooroy Rag.” Greg was also pleased by the

positive response that the story received on social media, with many of the local community supporting the proposed development. “I’m really happy. It’s been so positive. I think it is great.” Greg said he is now focussing on getting the documentation and requirements that Council needs

for the application and is asking the community to show their support in the meantime by writing letters to Noosa Council or Eco Cottages. See the community’s say on the proposed development on page 12.

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From your editor’s desk Cooroy Rag editor, Alex Purcell

HELLO from the Riverina in New South Wales. One of the things I love about Cooroy, where I grew up, and Pomona, where I have lived for the past 14 years, is the community. Community is what makes a town and is one of the reasons that we travel each year to a small rural village, in the centre of the Riverina district. Every Queen's Birthday Long Weekend in June (a NSW public holiday), the tiny town of Caragabal hosts a camp oven cook-off. With only a pub, school, hall and several houses in the town, the community is spread out to include the neighbouring farms and stations that make up the locality - and the camp oven cook-off is their once-ayear opportunity to come together and it raises muchneeded funds for the upkeep of the hall. Caravans are dragged in and set up around the edge of Caragabal’s sports ground, where a pile of dead trees as long as a cricket pitch and as high as a singlestory house, sits in the middle ready to be lit. Preparations begin on Saturday for a jam-packed Sunday with games, stalls, live music and of course, the cooking competition. Sibling and neighbourly rivalry are tested during the tug-of-war, spectators duck as gumboots fly overhead for the gumboot toss, and kids race to start a fire and boil water in the billy boiling competition. At 5 pm, camp ovens that have been smouldering for hours over hot coals, are opened. The steam curls away in the cold air, to reveal culinary delights - some most unimaginable - to be served to the judges in the bid to be crowned as winner of the Camp Oven Cookoff and receive bragging rights. From stews to seafood pasta, lasagnas, tacos and even cheesecakes, the panel of judges have the hard task and very full bellies in order to choose a winner. Meanwhile, the fire is lit and tired cooks and the community gather around to chat before the live music begins and goes late into the night. It is a fabulous weekend and at the end, the vans are rolled out and the community goes back to their farms, their jobs and their lives for another year.

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From the Archives BEATING the King of the Mountain clock was forgotten for two contestants who came to the aid of a fellow competitor in 2001. David Curtain’s legs “were buckling under him” after the gruelling race up and down Mount Cooroora when fellow contestants Karl Higgins and Corella Edwards, the fastest woman challenger the year before, came to his assistance “almost carrying him across the finish line”. David, from Brisbane, was making his first KOM attempt in the veterans’ category when he collapsed. Ambulance officers were on hand to “administer oxygen to aid his recovery”. Cooroy Rag, 8 August 2001.

Unit development proposed for Pomona ......................... 3 Kin Kin Quarry decision ...... 4 What's happening with Woolies? ............................. 4 New president for CCC....... 5 $5000 raised for Cooroy Boy...................................... 5 Council adopts record budget................................. 6 Water usages charges to increase............................... 6 KOM race inspiration for hit Midnight Oil song ................ 7 Labrador saves injured man..................................... 8 New no-tech play area at Cooroy Hotel..................... 10 The King of the Mountain 2022 is being held on Sunday 24 July. See our KOM special liftout on pages 23 and 24.

Bouquets & Brickbats BOUQUET to the Noosa Shire Council for the excellent road repair work that they have done on Ferrells Road, Cooroy. A really good job. Thank you very much. BOUQUET and gratitude to Monique and staff at Katie Rose Cooroy Op Shop for their amazing assistance and kindness, when I injured my leg. Also a big thanks to my fabulous ambulance team and the service they provide. BOUQUET to Cooroy IGA for their easy-to-follow recipes in the Cooroy Rag.

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I’ve made a few and they’re wonderful. BOUQUET to Noosa Council for the road repair work done on Lukes Road, Cooroy Mountain. It was all completed so efficiently and they did a great job! I nearly asked them to do our driveway too. BOUQUETS I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to all those who came to my assistance on 23 June. Taking a little ‘lie down’ outside the Cooroy Library was totally unexpected. Mothers leaving the playground, passers-by, library staff passed these costs on to advertisers for a long time. However, we have now been forced to increase our advertising prices but have kept it at a bare minimum

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and paramedics were all incredible. Professional help (an amazing nurse came to my rescue) was kind, caring, calling 000, cleaning up and directing traffic. I would like you all to know I am just fine. A bump on the head (no stitches) and a couple of bruises, how lucky am I. Thank you again. Barbara Luff, Cooroy BRICKBAT to someone with no care, who banged up my car door without even leaving a note. Not just a scratch but an actual chunk was taken out. of five per cent. We hope businesses will continue to support us and appreciate that we’ve kept it to such a small increase. All the profits from the Cooroy

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No fee for GCU customers at Pomona ATM........ .............10 Happy 21st Cooroy Produce............................. 10 Bendigo helps keep race on track................................... 11 Your Say...................... 12-13 What's On.................... 16-20 Mary River Festival...... 21-22 Pomona King of The Mountain Event........... 23-24 Community.................. 25-27 Schools.............................. 28 Health & Sport..............29-30 Classifieds........................ 31 Trades & Services....... 32-33 Puzzles............................. 34 Real Estate.................. 35-43 Rag (after costs) are given back to the community. It is believed the Cooroy Rag is the only newspaper in Australia to give all of its profits back to the community.

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Unit development proposed for Pomona A GROUP of Pomona residents are upset that a proposed residential development is not open to community consultation. However, the town planner says this is not required. Pace Planning Principal Town Planner, Brooke Wildin, said that the proposed development for 20 units and 38 car parking spaces at 11C Church Street is using the land according to code and therefore does not require public notification that is only applicable to impact assessment applications. “The land is zoned medium density under the Noosa Plan 2020. Multiple dwellings are a consistent use for the medium density zone and the application is therefore code assessable. “Consistent uses are what Council will support in a particular zone, so no public notification is required for code assessment for this reason." But Pomona Community Advocacy and Action Advocate and local resident, Nick Cooke, said that they feel like they’ve been “shut out”. “A lot of residents are angry. They feel like they’ve been shut out.” After discovering the development wasn’t impact

accessible, Nick said that he organised a public meeting at the Lawson Shed. “We had 30-40 residents turn up at the meeting and Brooke and her husband Andy Snedden (Pace Planning Senior Environmental Scientist) came to answer questions.” Brooke said that she fielded calls from the floor and was able to provide more information about the development. “There are no high rises proposed, despite the community thinking it's a ‘high density’ development. “The designs are low set and ‘adaptive’, meaning it allows equitable access to persons who are disabled or aging, meaning people in the community will have the option to transition from big homes into something smaller.” Brooke said other benefits of the development include upgrading the road frontage with curb, channelling and footpaths, riparian revegetation, and new native landscaping, together with rehabilitation plans for the waterway. “The development has been modelled using Council’s flood modelling with their specialists. Because there is no curb and chan-

nelling on Red Street, the development will capture and manage stormwater to pull it away and improve the flow into the creek,” Brooke said. Nick said that Brooke “explained a lot” at the meeting, including revealing new information about the development, something that left residents “angry”. “I think people left a little more angry because new information came out about the development. “They’re going to have to increase Church Street to 4m wide to accommodate the development. Drainage is an issue. The area was assessed on a low annual rainfall. Earlier this year we had 1500mm of rain in Pomona in three days. “The site also has a biodiversity, waterways and wetlands overlay, koala priority habitat overlay, moderate to severe bushfire hazard overlay, moderate to severe flood hazard overlay and moderate to severe landslide hazard overlay. In no way is it suitable for such a development,” Nick said. Noosa Council has requested an information request response from Pace Planning. “This is a normal part of development application as-

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sessment. Council information requests are part of the assessment to tidy up the final design for approval. “We are also providing the concept operational works of street frontage upgrades and stormwater designs. “Once we get our information request response back

to Council, it will be available via Council’s website and Council has 35 days to make a decision and release its decision with the approved plan. Council can still request further information if needed," Brooke said. Nick said that because Council doesn’t have to con-

sult the community over this proposed development, he is creating an online petition to “do it for them”. “We know it is not impact assessed, and Council doesn’t have to do a community consultation, so we are going to create an online petition and do it for them.”

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NOOSA Council and the community are now waiting for the final decision of the Planning and Environment Court relating to the Kin Kin Quarry. After the closing submissions were heard on June 17, His Honour, Judge Long SC, reserved his decision. Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart thanked Hinterland residents and those who gave evidence during the hearing and said that Council will continue to stand with the community on this matter. “Given what the community continues to live through, we all want a quick decision on this matter. But given the complexity of the legal ar-

guments and large volume of material, we understand it may take some time for the decision to be handed down.” “Extensive evidence was put forward by Council from residents, Council employees, a town planning expert and a traffic safety expert. Our legal team has done an exceptional job arguing our community’s case, and now the outcome is in the hands of the court.” “The CEO and Council staff will continue to monitor the operations of Cordwell Resources to ensure they are complying with the Quarry Management Plan,” she said.

Noosa Council CEO, Scott Waters, said Council remains committed to working with the community on the matter. “We have invested considerable resources into this legal case and, like the impacted community, hope for a favourable outcome from His Honour.” Members of the Save the Noosa Hinterland community group were present at the hearing. “We were overwhelmed with the support shown by the Hinterland community who came out in force and completely filled the courtroom,” the group said.

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IT has been 12 months since the Cooroy Rag broke the news that supermarket giant, Woolworths, had purchased land in Cooroy. Since then, the Rag has contacted Woolworths on a regular basis asking for updates in order to provide the community with information only to be advised there is no new information available. Woolworths was expected to start community consultation in August last year by

meeting with local residents and community groups, holding pop-up information stands and creating a dedicated project website and access to the project team via phone and email channels. But a date is still yet to be set. Woolworths purchased the 6.6ha block at 125 Myall Street, Cooroy in May 2021 with the vision to “create a high-quality shopping and community destination”

including a full-line supermarket with drive-through and pick-up facilities, specialty retail, car parking and further other uses, depending on needs that would be informed by community consultation and planning codes. The Cooroy Rag will continue to check in with Woolworths and as soon as news is available, we will publish it in your local community newspaper.

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New president for CCC THE Cooroy Chamber of Commerce has welcomed a new president. At the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting recently, attendees congratulated the outgoing president, Chris Bell for his achievements and welcomed the incoming president, Sirah Robb. Sirah is best known as the owner of Wythes Real Estate in Cooroy and Doonan. A former Cooroy Chamber of Commerce Executive, Sirah said that she is honoured to be elected to the position of President. “If I’m going to do something, I’m going to give it my all and do it well. With the support of the Executive and the combined wisdom and skill in the group, I plan on helping our members get their business to where they want them to be.” Sirah said that her plans for the Chamber include collaborating with member businesses to identify what is important to them from their Executive, what are their goals and challenges are and how the Chamber can help them thrive; increasing memberships by 160-200 members in the first year and regular networking nights including guest speakers to help businesses excel and build a community of “switched-on” business leaders.

advertising@cooroyrag.com.au PH: (07) 54426 699 | cooroyrag.com.au Other plans include creating a Cooroy trail and Cooroy map, an iconic Noosa Hinterland bag, lighting up the roundabout tree, advocating for the Noosa Hinterland and our business community and building on the success of Christmas In Cooroy for local businesses and the community. “I believe business is the key to the future. Businesses can make an impact, create change and open a world of possibility. When business is healthy, the community is healthy. Stronger businesses equal stronger communities.” “I’m excited about the road ahead and building on the strong foundations created by those who have come

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before me. Thank you for the opportunity to be the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce President.” At the AGM, all other members of the executive were re-elected and include Peter Zipf from Cooroy IGA as Vice President, Brendon Murray from Bentleys Sunshine Coast as Treasurer, Jacquie Meyer from Livelife Pharmacy Cooroy as Secretary, Richard Hansen from HinterAuctions, Andrew Denny from Carshop and Chris Bell from Noosa Pool Safe. Carol Christensen was also honoured with a life membership for her 30-year contribution to the Cooroy community before retiring from the Chamber Executive.

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NOOSA COUNCIL has adopted its 2022-23 budget. The record $160 million budget centres on roads and bridges with $22.3 million, $7.8 million for waste management, resource recovery and environment initiatives and $2.3 million for parks and pathways. The minimum general rate will increase by five per cent and all levies have returned to pre-pandemic levels, with the Environment Levy now at $70 and the Heritage Levy at $10. Mayor Clare Stewart said balancing the budget has been “challenging” and “difficult” given a six per cent increase in inflation across south-east Queensland. “Like any household budget, we are not immune to the surging construction and fuel costs as well as the rising cost-of-living pressures.” “Significant land valuation increases have also had an impact.” Cr Stewart said that Council had deliberately adopted a measured approach to deal with the significant jump in land valua-

tions to ease the burden where possible. “We have reduced an on average 36 per cent valuation increase to much more sustainable levels for property rates, to lessen the impact on the hip pocket.” The minimum general rate increase of five per cent is lower than the south-east Queensland CPI. The standard household bin collection charge will also increase by five per cent to allow Council to deliver a new landfill, improve resource recovery through potential landfill-to-gas options and other waste diversion improvements. “I want to ensure frontline services like parks, roads, libraries and waste transfer facilities are improved,” Cr Stewart said. Cr Stewart said that once waste charges and levies are included, for the average Noosa ratepayer, the total rates bill increase equals about $1.53 per week. “We have endeavoured to provide some relief to cost-of-living pressures where we can and have listened to the community

during our budget engagement process. It’s been a triple whammy with increased land valuations, the February floods and recovering from COVID-19 creating enormous challenges in drafting this budget. “It’s important we continue to lay the foundations to see our shire revive, thrive and recover from the recent natural disasters through prudent financial management,” Cr Stewart said. Council’s $42 million capital works program will see $17 million directed toward road and transport infrastructure work with $5.3 million allocated to resealing many of the Shire’s roads Over 40 per cent of the reseal funding is directed at Hinterland roads. “We have focussed more on our roads and infrastructure to ensure safety and keep our assets at a level the community expects. There has been a historical underspend on many roads, and we need to and are addressing that.” Protecting the environment has

also been invested in by boosting environmental grants by almost $100,000. “The Environment Levy is back to pre-pandemic levels of $70 to ensure we can continue to invest in future projects,” Cr Stewart said. Investing in business and boosting economic growth is another focus of the 2022/23 Budget. “Feedback from the Liveability Survey made it quite clear that residents rated protecting our natural environment, neighbourhood safety, and the importance of local business, as three key priorities and that’s been our focus in shaping this budget.” “This budget has a renewed focus on rebuilding a strong foundation for the future, helping boost the economy while continuing to support our community through its post-pandemic recovery,” Cr Stewart said. Cr Stewart said support for the more vulnerable in our community would continue through Council’s Hardship Policy and Pensioner Rebate.

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will pay an extra $7.42 each quarterly bill, which includes the State Government Bulk Water increase of $2.40. Unitywater Acting CEO, Pauline Thomson, said the increase would cover upgrades to essential water and sewerage infrastructure. “We’ve committed more than $1 billion over the next five years to continue providing

reliable services to the communities we serve. “We’ve worked hard to keep the increase as low as possible and at an annual increase of two per cent, it’s less than CPI. Our usage charges have remained the same since 2014-15. Ms Thomson said Unitywater’s Customer Care Program was always available.

“We know it’s been a tough couple of years and if any of our customers are struggling to pay their bill, we encourage them to contact us as soon as possible so that we can help them – we have payment plans and other support available.” The 2022-23 prices come into effect on 1 July 2022 and full details can be found at www.unitywater.com/pricing

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FOR nearly two decades it was not known that Pomona’s annual mountain race had inspired an international hit song. In fact, many locals still don’t know that King of the Mountain by the Aussie Rock Band Midnight Oil is in fact about the race up Mount Cooroora. Almost 20 years after it was released, it was through official correspondence with the band’s management that the Noosa Shire Museum confirmed that the KOM race was the inspiration for the song. The Noosa Shire Museum

said the Management Committee wrote to the band, seeking clarification. “We got the information from Rob Hirst, one of the founding members of the band, probably best known for his incredible talents as the band’s drummer.” In his reply, Rob wrote: “King of the Mountain was inspired by the footrace up Mount Cooroora in South-East Queensland, and the incredible natural beauty and unique history of the Noosa Hinterland. It is not a reference to motor racing at Mount Panorama, Bathurst.”

For many years it was believed the song was paying homage to racing legend Peter Brock, nine times winner of the Bathurst 1000. “Something just didn’t ring true for the song to have a Mount Panorama and Brock inspiration, because the lyrics refer to a ‘sugar cane stopped at the railway crossing’ and Bathurst is too far south to grow sugar cane,” the Noosa Shire Museum said. This year’s King of the Mountain race is on 24 July. See our KOM special liftout on pages 23 and 24.

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A RE-HOMED labrador is being treated like royalty after alerting her owner to a man who was injured. Owner, Susan Ford, said that the man, who was staying in a cabin on her Kandanga property, had fallen over and was lying injured in the mud. “On this day, I had come home and parked around the front of my house because the ground was so wet. Fatso [the labrador] was sitting there, barking madly. I let her out and she went off barking again. I followed her and she led me over to the gentleman who was staying in my cabin, had fallen over trying to get into his car and was lying in the mud.” The man had broken his tibia and fibula, and would later be transported to a hospital in Brisbane. “Fatso sat beside him, licking him, while we waited for the ambulance. She knew just what to do. Because I had parked out the front of my house and the cabin is at the rear of my property, had it not been for Fatso I would never have known that he was there, lying in the mud, injured.” “She’s now walking around the house like a princess.”

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The existing bridge will be closed to all traffic for the duration of the project and a detour in place along Lawnville Road. Dia 4

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Signs are installed at multiple locations to let motorists know they need to seek an alternative route. Pedestrians only to be directed onto roadway at pedestrian crossing ramps. Temporary speed zone of 40km/h must be installed.

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The new bridge is jointly funded by the Australian Government and Noosa Council as part of the Bridge Renewal Program. Other bridges replaced under this program include Tablelands Bridge B in Cooran and Wahpunga Lane Bridge in Kin Kin. For more information or to subscribe to updates visit ‘Bridge Program’ at www.noosa.qld.gov.au. Please email mail@noosa.qld.gov.au with any specific queries.

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NOOSA EVENTS TAKING THE SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGE

Melanie Anderson CEO, Tourism Noosa

ourism Noosa is committed to building an iconic

Our Sustainable Events Program includes an auditing tool to

events calendar for our visitors and locals, sponsoring

measure an event’s environmental impact, to show tangible

15 events in the 2022/23 financial year and supporting

results and benchmarks across a range of areas including:

many more. Part of this assistance is taking event organisers

Community & Commitment, Energy, Water and Waste.

on a sustainable events journey, some starting in 2018 by

The assessment matrix delivers a score to showcase

eliminating single-use plastic items to some now becoming

the event’s sustainable credentials and

Carbon Positive Events in 2022! Now we have zero waste

provides a benchmark for

bars, tree planting to offset travel emissions and BYO water

the event annually.

bottles and coffee cups to reduce landfill. Tourism Noosa’s Sustainable Events Program helps educate event organisers on how to create and run a successful sustainable event. This helps profile Noosa events and lifts their standards in sustainability while also assisting Noosa in reaching its net zero emission target, decrease its landfill and practise water wise solutions.

SNAPSHOT ON THE BENCHMARK OF

T R E E S F O R TO U R I S M R E S U LT S

S O M E O F O U R PA S T S P O N S O R E D E V E N T S Community & Commitment

Energy

Water

Waste

Score 2019

Score 2021

Event A

83%

52%

75%

87%

46%

75%

Event B

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25%

53%

22%

21%

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Event C

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n/a

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Event D

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75%

100%

80%

88%

Event E

80%

90%

88%

95%

Event F

87%

42%

65%

42%

21%

60%

Event G

70%

15%

25%

90%

47%

65%

revegetating several areas of the trail to provide shade

Event H

35%

85%

90%

55%

n/a

85%

trees for walkers, assist with erosion mitigation, improve

Event I

85%

15%

50%

85%

75%

n/a

over lifetime of the trees

Tree plantings across the Shire, in particular on the Noosa Trail Network in the hinterland and Johns Landing,

habitat for local koalas and other native wildlife, and help with sequestering carbon dioxide.

G R E AT R E S U LT S F R O M S O M E O F O U R E V E N T S

TOURISM NOOSA SPONSORED EVENTS • Noosa Enduro • NOOSA alive! • Noosa Classic • Noosa Jazz Party • Great Noosa Trail Walk • Noosa Open Studios • Wild Women Adventure Race • Noosa Triathlon

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NOOSA FESTIVAL OF SURFING

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• 180,000 compostable racer cups

• Noosa’s first zero waste event

• 10,000 reusable cable ties reused

• Reusable race jerseys

every year for 3 years and ongoing • Trees for Tourism voluntary carbon sequestration donation = 2,987 trees over 3 years

• No disposable packaging provided

• Noosa’s first carbon positive event since 2021 • First zero waste bar since 2019

• Best practice sustainability policy and most dramatic

• Hells Gates 38 • Italian Food & Vino Festival

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• Free from single-use water bottles

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New no-tech play area at Cooroy Hotel

No fee for GCU customers at Pomona ATM A LOCAL community bank is reminding their customers there is no withdrawal fee when using the ATMX machine in Pomona. Gympie Credit Union has been providing customer-owned banking services to the region for over 50 years and while there is a $1.50 enquiry fee, customers do not get charged when withdrawing cash from the ATMX machine located at Pomona Newsagency. Gympie Credit Union Chief Customer Officer, Craig Armstrong, said they feel it is important to remind customers of this service after being approached by a concerned citizen in Pomona. “The concerned customer raised the issue of being charged when using ATMs

A NEW no-tech kid's play area at Cooroy Hotel has been embraced by the community. Project Manager, Megan Mason, said photos from the recent soft launch, shared on social media, went viral. "We got hundreds of engagements and so many positive comments. People overwhelmingly love the idea." Megan said the new play area is a play-based, interactive space.

"We've got rid of the electronic games and skill testers. I come from an educational background and have a personal gripe about electronic games. When kids stand behind each other waiting for a game it defeats the purpose of the play space.” "This new play space encourages collaborative play. It is focused on imagination with play-based toys such as giant wooden dominos, a dress-up corner, a timber

train set, books, and a farm shop with wooden fruit and baskets.” "The whole space has been transformed. There is even a mural of the Mary Valley on the wall. Our key elements are in line with the adventure playground in Cooroy, so our touch points are congruent with the park. We've created a space where kids can play and play together using their imagination." The redeveloped kid's play area is just the beginning of

grand plans for the Cooroy Hotel. "We're doing lots of stuff in the hotel. We are changing it into more of a country hotel by focussing on going back to grassroots, back to sustainability through an edible garden down the side of the hotel, with a paddock to plate ethos, including recycling and managing resources coupled with old-fashioned hospitality. "The kid's room is just the beginning."

and we want to remind our customers that there is no fee when withdrawing from the ATMX machine in Memorial Avenue, Pomona. “While there is an enquiry fee, we suggest taking advantage of our online banking to check account balances. “We are committed to personal service, public spirit and the highest levels of trust and integrity, helping individuals, families and businesses grow and prosper.” Gympie Credit Union is a community bank with over $100,000 in operational spending going towards sponsorships in the community each year. The Gympie Branch is located across the road from the Gympie RSL.

Happy 21st Cooroy Produce COOROY Produce store is celebrating a milestone its 21st birthday. Owner, Dave Yabsley, said that they are celebrating through business as usual. “We’re heading into cooler weather and with that brings the gas refills, warm dog coats and plenty of hay and chaff now

the grass has stopped growing. “We do a lot of gas refills for barbeques and gas heaters.” For all winter pet needs and gas refills, see Dave and the team at Cooroy Produce, 2 Garnet Street, Cooroy, and wish them a happy 21st birthday.

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Bendigo helps keep race on track BENDIGO Bank staff will be “flat out” at this year’s King of the Mountain event but in town, not up the mountain. As sponsors of the main race, the Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge, Bendigo Bank Branch Staff and Community Bank Directors will be in Pomona to present medals, hand out water and provide gift bags to competitors. Local Community Bank Chairperson, Trish Radge, said KOM is a highlight in their event calendar. “The whole day is loads of fun, and the participants are inspirational. I can climb the mountain in 45 minutes but that just gets me to the top. To watch the runners come tearing down the hill with the winner over the line in 27 minutes is incredible.” Since 2010, Bendigo Bank has been supporting King of the Mountain and this year, the Community

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mountain challenge. The more people bank with us, the more we can give back,” said Ms Radge. The Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge is a highlight of the Pomona King of the Mountain festival that is held on Sunday 24 July. See our KOM special liftout on pages 23 and 24.

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prone land or industrial estates where the clash of expectations and uses would be to the detriment of residents and businesses. Studio living in industrial areas will be considered. Council’s strategic planning staff advised the number of people that could be housed by the proposals in the strategy amounted to “hundreds, not thousands” and would not drastically increase Noosa’s modest population growth targets, nor overload the road network. The intention is to help improve housing opportunities for many already living here. It’s expected confidential amendments will be drafted in July, then sent to the State for approval with public consultation to occur around October/November.

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A PROPOSED social housing development for Cooroy has received a positive response from the community. News of Cooroy business, Eco Cottages’ proposed 33 tiny homes for Carpenters Road to provide housing for single women over 50, victims of domestic violence and affordable worker accommodation has been supported by many in the community. When the Cooroy Rag story (page 3, 15 June 2022) outlining the proposed development was shared on the Cooroy Community Noticeboard Facebook group, the article attracted almost 100 comments with a majority of those positive. Here are some of the comments of what the community had to say: Sherryl Gary Davis said, “Fantastic idea. There are so many people out there with no place to call home. But the charities that buy them need to be realistic

with rent and Eco Cottages would have to sell to charities at a price that they can afford and not make a huge profit from them.” Donna Maree said, “Great idea Greg. I hope the community gets behind you with their support. The current rental crisis on the Sunshine Coast is causing havoc for individuals and families alike. You get my thumbs up.” Pamela Leitner - Irwin said, “They certainly need something like this. Too many people are homeless due to high rents.” Nicole Wellington said, “Great idea. There’s so many people struggling and homeless at the moment. Anything we can do to help, I’m all for. Yes, from me!” Wendy Schlink said, “I suggest some are also built for anybody who desperately needs accommodation.” Maxwell Blackburn said, “Great idea. I put my hand up being one who is having

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What: Sconetime Cooroy When: Tuesday 12 July from 10 am to 11.30 am COOROY’S favourite event for Seniors returned with a bang to raise money for charity. Sconetime, which creates meaningful community connections where Seniors in the community come together with family and business owners, to enjoy fresh hot scones loaded with homemade jam and loads of freshly whipped cream, was packed out last month after being postponed due to the wet weather. The monthly event returned in June and with the help of

the Wythes Real Estate team, raised $1800 for Cancer Council’s biggest morning tea with a great auction of donations from the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce local businesses by auctioneer Richard Hansen from Hinter Auctions. Special performances included the Magic Of Voice Eumundi Choir and the Gympie Historical Re-enactment Association with a group in period costumes to represent the Gympie Gold Mining And Historical Museum.

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Artists take on larger-thanlife themes at CBFAC Open daily 10am-3pm Imbil Public Hall Opening Night July 22, 6pm Poet’s Breakfast July 23, 8am People’s Choice July 24, 2pm Youth Art Project on display

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What: Mountain Stories and Abstraction

MOUNTAIN Stories and Abstraction are two new exhibitions at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre. Mountain Stories is by a group of local Sunshine Coast artists who call themselves The Outsiders Art Circle. The group presents a diverse body of painterly works and earthy ceramics that illustrate a range of approaches from abstraction to figurative. Abstraction comprises a

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series of large-scale bold and colourful machined abstract textile works, which appear domestically comfortable but are nevertheless complex and challenging. Each of the four artists featured in this exhibition has studied under seminal US textile artist, Nancy Crow. Both exhibitions run from 22 July to 28 August and during this period from 2 to 19 August, the Butter Factory Artist-in-Residence

When: July 22 to 28 August Where: Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre is Naida Ginnane. Naida is developing a body of work that explores the idea of environmental distortion. The official opening event is on Saturday 23 July at 4pm with a cash bar and entertainment. RSVP your attendance via http://www.butterfactoryartscentre.com.au.

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Tori Forsyth

Tori is an Australian singer songwriter who has built a creer on lyrics, heart and elbow grease. Renowned for her genre-breaking, Tori's been compared to the likes of Stevie Nicks, Alanis Morisette with sounds spanning from PJ Harvey to old time country Dolly Parton.

Barry Charles

Barry's voice reaches you, touches you and moves you. There is a powerful sensitivity and emotion. In every phrase. Of every song.

Gypsy Rumble

Heralded as "Australia's quirkiest Ukulele Reggae, House, Folk band", Gypsy Rumble has it's roots in Celtic, world and bush dance fun.

Zac Gunthorpe

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Zac is going to give you a chance to go beneath veneers of simplicity to understated complexity an nuance. He doesn't need anything more than his guitar.

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Barry Charles

Singer songwriter duo Tom Ryan (Shakey) and John Roza (Razor) blend their voices and musical tastes. Folk, Alt Country and Blues merge together.

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Richo hails from Maleny Qld. A stylistically Folk, Dirty Country, Rock infused story teller with a gentle yet commanding presence.

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POMONA GEARS UP FOR BENDIGO BANK INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE AS Pomona prepares for the 43rd annual King of the Mountain race, this year’s major event, the Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge and its associated Radio Zinc 96 Prince and Princess races have undergone a renewal. With a new start location for 2022 and a different path up Mount Cooroora, the annual race to the top and back will be more difficult and will set new records, but not necessarily shorter times. King of the Mountain Chairperson, Heather Manders, said that organisers do not know what the new race benchmark time would be for the male and female runners taking part over a longer distance. “Whoever wins, it will be the new race record,” she said. Last year, the Bendigo Bank Mountain Challenge was won for the men by Jorge Hernaez Navarro in a time of 27min.11secs. Pomona State School Teacher, Leslie Saunders, ran to the finish line to loud cheers from the crowd to clinch her third title as Mountain Queen and the first Masters female to claim the Queen title in a time of 33:04.

The new race route is due to changes required by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service in order to protect the mountain after severe erosion. King of the Mountain runners and the general public are no longer able to use the trail between the base of the mountain and where the metal stairs start. For racers familiar with the old course, the new course is tougher still. The Mountain Challenge is now 5.2km in length and incorporates a 390m vertical ascent. The new start point is Hospital Street at the top of Stan Topper Park. This road will be closed during the event. To the tune of King of the Mountain by the legendary band, Midnight Oil, 100 competitors will parade before an expected crowd on Sunday 24 July, before bunching under the starter’s gun to tackle the Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge and junior races. Entries for the King of the Mountain Race close on 17 July. Entrants this year so far include multiple-time King Mark Bourne, 2019 King Boaz Clark, and defending King, Jorge Navarro. This should ensure plenty of speed up front. Pomona local, Coe Vines,

will also be returning to run the mountain this year for the 26th time, taking him to the most consecutive runs, and surpassing Norm Harwood's 25 runs, which was set in 2015. In 1958, local footballer and railway porter, Bruce Samuels, ran to the top of Mt Cooroora as a hangover cure. He had a competitor run with him a year later, and the mountain race legend had begun. Forty-three years later and the King of the Mountain remains Australia’s premier mountain footrace. After scaling back the annual event last year due to ongoing restrictions, King of the Mountain Chairperson, Heather Manders, said that Pomona is buzzing with anticipation for this year. “We are very lucky that Bendigo Bank Cooroy and Zinc 96, our major sponsors, have stuck with us, and we are grateful to Noosa Council for our event funding, which allows us to put on this wonderful community event. We would also like to acknowledge our local business sponsors for supporting the other event attractions.” Join the fun in Pomona on Sunday 24 July.

2021 Queen of the Mountain Leslie Saunders 33:04

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KING OF THE MOUNTAIN EVENT PROGRAM 2022 Saturday 23 July 7:00 - 12:00 8:00 - 1:00 9:00 - 1:00 9:00 - 2:00 12:00

Pomona Markets - Stan Topper Park Destash For Cash - Pomona Memorial Hall Art In The Paddock - Pomona Railway Station Gallery Art Exhibition - Pomona Railway Station Gallery Majestic Theatre - Silent Movie - "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp"

Sunday 24 July 8:00 - 1:00 8:00 - 9:00 9:00 10:00 -11:00 11.00 - 1:00 11:00 - 4:00 11:00 - 4:00 11:30 - 4:00 11:30 - 1:00 11:30 - 1:30 12:00 1:30 - 2:00 2:00 2:00 3:30

Destash For Cash - Pomona Memorial Hall Venture Cycles Mountain Bike Ride - Registration - Pomona School Venture Cycles Mountain Bike Ride - Starts - Pomona School Majestic Theatre Premier KOM Documentary - "Still Running" Fire Station Open House Livelife Pharmacy Sand Sculpture / Sand Play Workshop Pomona True Value Car Display/Historical Engines Raine & Home Animal Farm/Pony Rides Race number collection (start/finish line area) Pomona IGA Music Stage -The Vibe Fire Station Demonstration Runner introductions (start/finish line) - Hospital St Bendigo Bank Cooroy King Of The Mountain Race Zinc Prince & Princess Race Starts - 30 Seconds After Trophy Presentation on Main Stage

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A DOCUMENTARY by a local filmmaker about the King of the Mountain race will premier at The Majestic Theatre on race day. Still Running is a one-hour documentary that tells the story of Pomona’s legendary KOM race, from its humble beginnings in the 1950s through to the festival that changed the Hinterland town forever. The documentary follows the journey of the competitors, who dare to tackle Mount Cooroora, and discovers why this mountain continues to inspire, and how the community comes together to keep this race running. Local film maker, Jacob Schiotz, said he attended his first King of the Mountain festival in 2015 and was immediately drawn to the spirit of the event. “I’d heard about this crazy race and I just went along for a look. Before I knew it, I was leaning over the barriers and cheering all the runners with everyone else. It was really emotional.” “I kept coming back every year. I was fascinated by the overwhelming sense of

community and passion. It was a story I felt compelled to tell.” Jacob got in contact with the King of the Mountain Committee and with support from the Cooroy-Pomona Lions Club, production began in 2019, only to be delayed until 2021. “We were just gearing up to start filming with competitors in the 2020 race when everything was cancelled. It was touch and go if the film would even keep going, and for a while, it felt like it was touch and go for the race as well,” Jacob said. But in 2021 the race and production started up again. KOM Race Director, Dan King, said the community was ready for the race to come back and they found a way to make it work. “This is an event for the community, organised by the community, and held in a community that cherishes the importance of local contribution. 2021 turned out to be a great event and we were lucky to have the documentary crew there to capture it.” With help from the Noosa

Museum, Jacob has also digitalised countless hours of archival footage to help re-live the rich history of the event. “I had no idea there was so much to discover. It’s been amazing – I can’t wait to share the film,” Jacob said. Still Running premieres at the Majestic Theatre on race day, Sunday 24 July 2022.

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SMARTPUPS are looking for puppy foster families. The not-for-profit charity is looking for foster families to help them provide well-socialised and fully-qualified assistance dogs for children and veterans with special needs. Smartpups Operations Assistant, Chloe Driver, said that fostering a Smartpups puppy is immensely fulfilling. “As an integral part of our organisation, our Smartpups

foster families get to experience the joy and delight of seeing a pup grow from a little ‘ball of fluff’ into a confident, ‘worldly’ young dog.” “But more importantly, their input is integral to the overall development of a dog, which is set to take on one of the most important jobs that a dog can ever be called upon to do, that of an assistance dog, providing safety, companionship, mobility and independence for a child

with autism or seizure-related syndromes or for a veteran suffering PTSD.” Chloe said that Smartpups are special dogs that need special care. “Our puppies must live inside the home (a sleeping crate is supplied) and require lots of socialisation in order to be prepared for their very important life as an assistance dog.” “We have a range of dogs of various ages that are looking

Annual Community Garage Sale returns GARAGE sale lovers will be happy to hear that the Community Garage Sale, held annually at Forest Acres for 24 of the last 26 years, is returning this year. It all began when 26 years ago, local Maree Stansby, invited her close neighbours to join her in a garage sale. Four were held in Koala Crescent with very good attendance and very satisfied hosts. Buoyed by success, Maree continued annually with the event until her family moved away. The community decided that a well-established, well-patronised event was too good to lose, so various locals took it on and the event has continued to grow, attracting 19 homes on

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one occasion. Rain or shine, the event has gone ahead. Luckily there have been more sunny than rainy days. There have been some unusual incidents over the years and one that stands out was a bidding war over a book. It’s remarkable at a garage sale to

get more than you were asking for an item. The Community Garage Sale is on 23 July at Forest Acres Drive, Lake Macdonald. It will also be advertised on Cooroy Community Noticeboard (Facebook) and Gumtree, as well as around town.

for a loving home on a full-time, part-time or relief basis. We have a team to support our foster families through their new recruit’s training journey, to address any concerns they may have and to provide feedback about behaviour and training.” If you would like to open your heart and your home and become a Smartpups puppy foster family, call (07) 5485 0031 or email: enquiries@ smartpups.org.au.

Enter the Ridgewood Hall Photo Competition ENTRIES are now open for the annual Ridgewood Hall Photo Competition. Categories include macro/ close up, black and white, culture/travel, portrait, action and rural. With great prizes to be won, entries close on 18 July, with the awards evening on 22 July. For further details and an entry form visit: www. roundtheridges.com

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Community groups to benefit from $350k MORE than $350,000 for local community groups, events and projects has been approved by Noosa Council in the first round of Community Grants for 2022/23. Mayor Clare Stewart said a wide range of groups will benefit from the funding. “Noosa is home to more than 300 community groups that all contribute greatly to the shire’s social capital. “We encourage not-forprofit incorporated community organisations, whose activities benefit the Noosa community, to apply for funding. “Council is committed to helping build a healthy, connected and engaged community and this funding

is one way of supporting many local organisations that help to enrich our way of life.” The cash injection includes three-year Signature, Festive Season and Alliance Grants to fund important projects. Signature Projects include Cooroy Fusion Festival, Pomona King of the Mountain and Noosa Country Show, while Festive Season Projects are among the biggest recipients, including Christmas in Cooroy in the Hinterland, which received a $7706 grant to plan, develop and execute the annual event. Other festive season grant recipients include Cooroy Pomona Lions Club Inc. for Pomona Night Of Lights,

Community Diary Social ballroom dancing at Pomona

Would you like to sing?

EVERY Tuesday evening from 7pm to 9.30pm, Pat and Norm Young organise a social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall. The cost is $4 and it is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time Dancing. Come and be a spectator and see if you will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome. Phone 0407 456 939 for more information.

Italian language conversation

JOIN a free class for beginners on each Wednesday morning, 10am-12pm. Ten places are available in this weekly beginner group that is learning everyday conversational Italian. I concentrate on pronunciation and stress, and work with early grammar and verbs. There is no class fee. Donations assist with photocopying and materials. For class location and bookings, email isabelladusi039@gmail.com or call 0481 192 868.

Coffee, chat and cake

COME along to the Lawson Shed, Pomona, on every second and fourth Tuesday of the month for coffee, a chat and cake. It all starts at 10am and costs $3.

COME and join us. We are a community choir who sing beautiful, joyful songs from around the world, in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. We meet Tuesdays from 4pm till 5.30pm at our new venue, the CWA hall in Eumundi. All levels of ability are accepted without auditions. For more information call Joan on 0419517869.

Calling all serving and ex-serving men and women

THE more RSL members that we have, the stronger is our voice to government departments and thus benefits for our veterans. Your local Cooroy-Pomona RSL Sub-Branch invites you to join our fellow returned service men and women, and gain justice for those in need. Membership of the Club and Sub-Branch costs $5.50. For further info, call in to see us or phone (07) 54476 131.

Fabulous 60s Plus

WE are a fun, friendly, seniors social group, who welcomes couples and singles to join us for morning coffee every Monday from 10am at the Wine Bar, Tewantin Marina, and on Thursdays from 10am at the Boathouse on the Noosa River. We have a

and Kin Kin Community Group Inc., for the annual Kin Kin Community Christmas. Community Development Manager, Alison Hamblin, said that the grant program is designed to help organisations to continue the vital role that volunteers play in our community. “In this project grant round, there’s $4,500 for community events, $113,442.33 to answer community groups’ requests for new equipment and $16,373.00 for various other programs. “Council is delighted to be able to invest in our community organisations and the important work that they do,” Ms Hamblin added.

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Cooroy Hookers

COOROY Hookers are a group of girls who get together every week to crochet, knit and chat. We meet every Thursday at 9am in the CWA Hall. The $6 admission includes coffee and cake. No experience is necessary. Come for a chat and to learn how to crochet and knit. For more info, contact Jan on 0408 477 242.

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Well done to the Noosa District State Hight School Interact Club, student leaders and all those staff and students who braved the cold on Friday 10 June 2022 to sleep rough and raising just shy of $4000 for the homeless.

Oliver JR! Comes to Good Shepherd Visit the Pomona Campus Office to collect your 2023 enrolment pack and secure your place at a 2023 enrolment session. 2023 Enrolment Packs available from Pomona Campus Office Contact us to secure your spot at the 2023 Enrolment Session: P: (07) 5480 8111

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GOOD Shepherd Lutheran College is bringing to life Oliver JR!, the classic Broadway junior version of Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist. The College’s junior musical has been in the making since last year, with rehearsals well underway. With timeless songs and an enthusiastic junior cast, Oliver JR! will delight. Junior Musical Directors,

Jim Tomkins and Kirsten Lee, are excited to bring this well-loved story to the Noosa community. “Students have been working hard and enjoying the sense of community that comes from being a part of a musical production. Over 90 performers are involved in this show as well as backstage, ushers and helpers.” “A big and enthusiastic chorus will inspire with their singing and dancing, as Vic-

torian London is recreated at Good Shepherd Lutheran College.” “Every scene will be filled with emotion and a sense of adventure, so come along and join us.” Tickets are on sale now for the four performances from Wednesday 20 July to Saturday 23 July at https:// www.trybooking.com/ BYUFP Adults $20, Concession $15.

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Rotary’s ‘Don’t Bottle it Up’ mental health initiative A new initiative by five local Rotary clubs aims to increase awareness of PTSD and other mental health issues in the community. Rotarians 4 Mental Health is an initiative of the Rotary clubs of Noosa Heads, Noosa Daybreak, Noosa, Cooroy and Eumundi. Their purpose is to encourage people within communities touched by these issues to reach out, speak up and seek assistance. The theme of the initiative is “Don’t Bottle It Up”. This year’s program was launched with an event at the Cooroy RSL hosted by the Rotary Club of Cooroy. Over 100 people attended the event on 16 May to hear a talk by Dr Ben Isbel about how mindfulness can have a positive impact on the ageing mind and dementia. Dr Isbel talked about how mindfulness can make a difference for people touched by PTSD and other mental health issues by bringing about significant and meaningful lifestyle changes. Rotary Club of Cooroy President, David Bell, said they are aware of the ordeal people experience when they, a family member or a close friend, suffer from

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Calls to support gymkhana ENTRIES are now open for Cooroy Horse and Pony Club’s Annual Gymkhana with additional calls to raise funds for the event. The Gymkhana is the Club’s feature event of the year where competitors from the region gather to enjoy the family-friendly, fun competition. Over 100 horses and riders will compete in the event on 21 August at the Cooroy Horse and Pony Club on Mary River Road, Cooroy. The Club sincerely appreciates the ongoing support of local businesses, with all major and trophy sponsors now locked-in. “That’s a massive achievement for our event and we are so, so happy to enjoy the generous support of our local business community,” says Club Secretary, Leeona Baxter. The Club now welcomes local businesses wanting

to get involved with prize donations for fundraising raffles and a live auction. “The much-anticipated raffles are always an exciting way to finish the day... Our Club is widely known for our raffles. An enviable reputation which we owe to the many local business people who are happy to contribute to the Club and continue to support our club and its members.” Sponsors and supporters gain public recognition in our community by getting

behind this high-profile, local, volunteer sporting organisation. Branding recognition will be constantly promoted throughout the day via MC commentary, trophy naming rights and business branding on donations. Banners and promotional material are welcome by arrangement. To be involved contact Wes Stephen on 0466 379 269 or Leeona Baxter 0449 787 729 or via email cooroypc@outlook.com

Social tennis at Cooroy Tennis Club COOROY Tennis Club offers social tennis on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7.30 am to 9.30 am and Sunday evenings from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Players of all levels are welcome.

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Happy Birthday to Dan from all the ducklings.

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Aqua Aerobics Eumundi Pool. Mon,Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 7.30 - 8.30am. 260 Memorial Drive Eumundi 5442 7186 Beginner Line Dance Classes: Cooroy, Tinbeerwah, Gympie. Pay 5 get 6th Free. All ages, no partner required. A range of music to suit all. Fun, fitness, friends & more. For more info contact Cathy on 0414 951 207 Singing Classes Fridays 1pm to 2.30 starts 3rd June, Cooroy Memorial Hall phone for details. Julia 0412 201 736 Cooroy Hookers meet every Thursday at the CWA Hall in Cooroy from 9am to 12pm. Come along and enjoy great company. No experience necessary – just a sense of humour! $6 includes morning tea and knitting a crochet. Contact Jan 0408 477 242 Ready Steady Go Kids is a multi sport program for children aged 18 months - 6 years. We teach 10 sports over 2 terms. We offer a free trial you can book at Readysteadygokids.com.au

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Jean Ann Jones passed away peacefully on the 23/6/2022. Born on the 1/12/1936. Mother to Merv, Marie and Pam. Mother in Law to Lindy, Peter and Ken. Grandmother of 9 wonderful grandchildren and Great Grandmother to 14 amazing Great Grand Children. Jean’s family thanks the community for wonderful cards and calls, she was truly a Cooroy Icon and will be sadly missed. Clarke; Charles Douglas “Charlie” 23-61939 to 20-6-2022. Loved husband of Marilyn. Brother of Maureen and Pat. Brother-in-law of Ken and Geoff. Uncle to Maureen and Ken’s Family. Private Cremation.

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Community Garage Sale LAKE MACDONALD 9 HOMES at this stage July 23rd 7am Forest Acres Drive and surrounding streets There will be more info on Cooroy Community Noticeboard FB page, Gumtree & around town Find Forest Acres Drive, Lake Macdonald (near Cooroy) and you will be there

4WD Spare Wheel Cover Black hard Plastic, GC $50 0409 022 701 Golf Buggy Pro-Simmon 1 fold white/red 3 wheel front wheel alignment with steel bearing. Tri-mag wheels. Excellent condition $120. Pick up only. Phone Kay 0431 109 098 / 5442 6627 Jayco Discovery Pop-top 2010 registered til Feb 2023. Good Condition. Extras: solar battery system. New tyres and awning. Call Jenny 0412 810 573. $31,000 ono Ambiano Multifunctional Food Grater 80watt. New, not used. $80. Contact Tina 0409 022 701 Free Scrap Metal Removal including car body. Cash paid for complete cars. Also free pick up for all other metals also property clean outs. Contact Ethan on 0492 146 966

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Do you have a drinking problem? Cooroy AA Meet Every Wed night 7.30 at the Freemasons Hall 58 Elm Street Cooroy. Expat Ladies from Hinterland who have loved living in Papua New Guinea Highlands, Lae and POM. 1970/2000 and are interested in getting together for coffee morning and reminisce about “taim bipo” Please call 0410 066 905/ 0419 767 159

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Noosa Civic Nail Technician Nail Studio needs you to join our team. Call 0434 396 058 Cotton On Body Noosa Civic. Casual Position Available. Drop resume into Noosa Civic Store Waste Tanker Operator Join locally owned liquid waste company based in Cooroy. Fulltime position. All PPE & on-the-job training is provided. Essential requirements: Min. manual MR Driver Lic., Construction White Card, 5:00am start, earlier on occasion, ability to obtain National Police Certificate and Blue Card, Excellent customer service skills. Email resume admin@suttonscleaning.com.au Qualified Diesel Mechanic Join a locally owned, liquid waste company located in Cooroy. Fulltime position is to keep our busy mixed fleet of 25 trucks on the road. Requirements: Diesel Mechanic Trade Qualification, General light fabrication & welding, Min. Manual HR Truck Lic. Email resume to admin@suttonscleaning.com.au Treasurer/Bookkeeper Volunteer required for local non-profit; Permaculture Noosa, handover support provided, accounting or bookkeeping experience necessary. Become part of our progressive, sustainable community. Contact vicepresident@ permaculturenoosa.com.au

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Smartpups volunteers needed Do you love dogs and want to help a local charity? Smartpups trains assistance dogs for special needs children. We are a Centrelink approved charity so if you are over 55 and get a Centrelink payment, you can meet your mutual obligation by volunteering for 15 hrs per week/ fortnight in Cooroy and Eumundi. Please call Sheri on 0438 045 558 Cooroy RSL Club are in need of a Bingo voluntereer Thursday mornings from 9am to 11.30am contact the club on 5447 6131 Bloomhill Cancer Care We are looking for Volunteers All vinyl records, LP’s 45’s, & 78’s Local Private Collector. 5447 6264

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Wonderful property, 2 acres, large dam For Sale

Address: 52 Sugargum Place, Black Mountain Price: Contact Agent Details: 4 bed, 2 bath, 5 car Agent: Warren Berry 0407 730 987 Agency: Wythes Real Estate THIS low set four-bedroom, two-bathroom brick, colourbond home, is recently renovated and includes a new 7x12m colourbond shed. It a beautiful lifestyle set on 2 acres with large spring-fed dam in Black Mountain. Entering this property via a double door, the formal entry leads to informal and formal living areas, with air conditioning and stylish floating timber floors. The home features a media room, together with undercover entertainment areas that look over the large spring fed dam and surrounds. The beautiful stylish kitchen with modern cooking appliances, including a dishwasher, has stone bench tops and a butler’s

pantry with a full glass feature window. The main bedroom with his and hers walk-in wardrobes, has a good size ensuite with double basins and spa bath. There are three additional good size bedrooms, with built-in wardrobes, positioned close to the main bathroom and laundry. A double garage with internal access to the home completes the property. Outside, a 7 x 12m colourbond shed with carport, workshop, plus storage area and a 900m concrete driveway, offers easy access for boats, caravans, trailers and more. All this is set on a fantastic two acres with landscaped gardens, plus side access and a beautiful spring fed dam. This is ideal for watering the garden, The property has room for a horse or pony, or to live your best country life. The bird life is amazing with feeders and is a joy to watch. Park trails are close by and the home is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, just 6 minutes to Cooroy country township, under 30 minutes to Noosa, or under 2 hours to Brisbane city by car or train.

Outstanding views, dual living, 10 acres

For Sale

Address: 28 Crows Ash Lane, Black Mountain SET in a wonderful location, this large stylish six-bedroom, four-bathroom, solid split-level home with dual living, is positioned on a fenced 10 acres with pool, sheds, dam and orchard trees. This property is perched high on Black Mountain with stunning views. The home is a split-level design, with the main bedPage

room upstairs, with walkthrough wardrobes and new large ensuite. On the same level is a second bedroom with a built-in wardrobe and drawers. The main level welcomes you through its large timber door, to the informal and formal living areas, with high ceilings and floating timber floors throughout. The stylish and well-ap-

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pointed kitchen has large stone benches, modern appliances, including a dishwasher and a servery, and opens out to the large deck overlooking the in-ground pool and pool house, with views of Mt Eerwah and the Hinterland. There are two good-sized bedrooms with built-in wardrobes close to the new main bathroom and an ad-

ditional study/bedroom. The fourth bathroom /laundry combo plus activity room, has access to the outdoor entertainment areas and fire pit. At the northern end of the home, there is a separate one-bedroom, one-bathroom studio with its own kitchen and ducted air- conditioning with a separate entry, entertainment areas

and gardens. There is a separate drive-through garage and carports, plus a barn-style shed and two further sheds and old stables with access from a second entry away from the home. Sealed road frontage, a dam and loads of freshwater tanks are further features. The school bus stops down the road and it is

Price: Range between $2,300,000 $2,500,000 Details: 6 bed, 4 bath, 8 car Agent: Warren Berry 0407 730 987 Agency: Wythes Real Estate only five minutes drive to picturesque Cooroy and 20 minutes to Noosa River.

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Private resort-style rural living HIGH on the ridge and capturing breathtaking views, this stunning property is set well back from the road on the 24.9 undulating acres and is a single-level steel frame residence that was extensively renovated and extended in 2005. The open plan interior living zone is light and bright and opens onto a covered

entertaining area with a remote-controlled awning. The entertainer’s kitchen features gas cooking and a large pantry. The massive master suite boasts built-in robes and a stylish ensuite with double vanity, shower and spa bath. Two further bedrooms, one of which also has an ensuite, feature built-in robes, while the fourth bedroom would

also work as a study or home office. A separate, council approved and air-conditioned one bedroom studio with ensuite bathroom and its own private deck, is suited to working from home or accommodating guests. A highlight of the property is the magnificent resort-style pool area. The 2021 mineral pool is surrounded by gorgeous travertine tiles, craftsman-laid stone retaining walls and lush landscaped gardens. Additional infrastructure includes 2-bay car accommodation with remote doors and workshop, a large lockable shed, and 7kW of solar-electric panels, two dams (one separate tank of 2500 litres pumps water to gardens and pool, pond/water feature) and 20,000-gallon rainwater storage. It also includes a cleared paddock of approximately three acres suitable for cattle, horses or other animals, other grazing areas, various fruit trees and a mixed Eucalyptus plantation which should be ready for harvesting and collecting extra income in about 15 years. This exquisite property is situated 10 minutes from Cooroy and six from Pomona, giving you a choice of local schools, shops, cafes, sporting groups and more.

For Sale

Address: 127 Black Mountain Range Road, Black Mountain Price: Offers Over $2,750,000 Details: 5 Bed 4 Bath 2 Car Agent: Kess Prior 0404 344 399 Agency: Hinternoosa

Dream investment or lifestyle property

For Sale

Address: 1342 Eumundi Noosa Road, Eumundi Price: Offers Over $2,250,000 Details: 7 Bed, 4 Bath, 10 Car Agent: Drew Fenton 0487 401 776 Agency: Hinternoosa Page

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SET on approximately 10 acres, this incredible property boasts two dwellings, extensive infrastructure, and an existing rental income being generated from the three-bedroom cottage. The main residence is built for modern living, with high quality fixtures and finishings throughout. Year-round comfort is assured with air-conditioning throughout and a

fireplace in the living area for chilly winter evenings. The kitchen features a five-burner gas cooktop and servery window opening onto the covered alfresco patio. Receive your guests out here and enjoy the outlook across the inground pool. The main wing of the home also features three bedrooms, the family bathroom and a music room, while a separate wing makes an ideal parents’ re-

treat with its main bedroom, study/home office and a bathroom. At the front of the block is a three-bedroom cottage boasting character features such as polished timber floors, French doors, and a shady, elevated verandah wrapping around three sides. Ceiling fans are throughout, with air-conditioning and a modern kitchen in the open plan living space. A massive,

powered shed incorporates several separate areas: an office and large reception/ play area, a large open space suitable for vehicles, partial kitchenette, storage room, separate toilet and wash basin, plus a mezzanine area for additional storage. It features air-conditioning, telephone, wired LAN network and Wi-Fi, with potential to be a great work-from-home space, teenagers’ retreat or may

be reconfigured to suit a number of future needs. Another three-bay shed features air-conditioning, roof insulation, power points and lights. The large, powered machinery shed has a bore water point outside. With the range of opportunities here only limited by your imagination, and a development application already submitted to Council, be very quick to secure your inspection.

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Circa 1800 Queenslander plus caretaker residence Sale

15 Dianella Court, Cooroy

4 1 2 2 2 3 700m2 6

15 Dianella Court, Cooroy

Move right in – or rent straight out Sale Sale painted • Immaculately presented & freshly Offers Over Offers Over $749,000 • Two spacious separate living areas $749,000 • Outdoor flow, private deck with sunshade

Sam Hargrave

Sam Hargrave 0425 777 121 0425 777 121 sam.hargrave@raywhite.com sam.hargrave@raywhite.com

RyanLucca Lucca Ryan 0427999 999457 457 0427 ryan.lucca@raywhite.com ryan.lucca@raywhite.com

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For Sale

1197 Kenilworth Skyring Creek Road, Tuchekoi

Address: 325 Wahpunga Lane, Kin Kin Price: Offers over $3,600,000 Details: 8 bed, 4 bath, 9 car, 45.9ha Agent: Phil Hargrave 0417 750 507 and Sam Hargrave 0425 777 121 Agency: Ray White Pomona Hinterland ‘WAHPUNGA Hill’, offers romance and resplendence. It may well be Noosa Hinterland’s finest country homestead – with a fully restored Queenslander, circa 1800s, perfectly positioned on the 45.9 parcel of land to showcase glorious sweeping views across the property, along with a caretaker’s residence, delightful studio, and high-quality farming infrastructure. The residence itself seamlessly blends all the charm and elegance of

1197 Kenilworth Skyring Creek Rd, Tuchekoi

4 1 2 2 7 3 23.3ha 6

Absolute Mary River water frontage Sale Sale • Immaculate farm house Contact Agent Contact Agent • 2 dams & a creek 23.2ha/ 23.2ha/ 57.32 acres • Fenced & pasture improved & ideal 57.32 acres for horses or cattle

Phil Hargrave Phil Hargrave 0417 750 507 0417 750 507 phil.hargrave@raywhite.com phil.hargrave@raywhite.com

yesteryear, whilst offering In addition to the Queenslander, there is a the contemporary comforts raywhitepomonahinterland.com.au and functionality that the four-bedroom caretaker’s modern family demands. residence at the front of the property, not without its These comprise a wide enraywhitepomonahinterland.com.au try hall, four bedrooms, two own character – with timber floors, high ceilings, casebathrooms, a contemporary Disclaimer: All information about the property has been provided to Ray White by third parties. Ray White has not verified the information and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. Parties should make and rely on their own enquiries in relation to the property. ment windows, a fireplace, kitchen, a wraparound verandah, an alfresco viewing two living areas, a kitchen, one bathroom, a north deck, and a double carport facing deck, and double underneath. carport. French doors, hoop pine floors, high ceilings, VJ Infrastructure is of a prewalls, plus decorative ceiling mium standard, including the cattle yard and crush, roses and fretwork are the loading ramp, extensive fixtures that make homes of fencing, a gatehouse with this vintage so timeless and appealing. Other features electric gates to the main 10 James Cooran residence, a 5-bay shed, 3 1 1 1 2023m2 10 James Street, Cooran include ceilingStreet, fans, stone horse stables, a tack room, benches, a luxury standand a dressage arena. alone bathtub in the main Private Charming Cottage Sale Ryan Lucca Ryan Lucca bathroom with a picturesque There is abundant water • Separate studio with rainforest Sale views Offers Over 0427 999 457 0427 999 457 • Large deck & magnesium pool Offers Over $800,000 $800,000 ryan.lucca@raywhite.com from the spring-fed dams, property vista, banks of ryan.lucca@raywhite.com • Fireplace, split-system air conditioning louvres to invite in light and and the grounds are lush breezes, direct verandah and grassy with rich, fertile soil and gentle undulating access from three of the raywhitepomonahinterland.com.au hills plus direct access to bedrooms, and tasteful the Noosa Network Trail. décor throughout. Disclaimer: All information about the property has been provided to Ray White by third parties. Ray White has not verified the information and does not warrant its accuracy or

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Charming cottage home Forthcoming auction with mountain view

Auction For Sale

Address: 31 Station Street, Pomona WELCOME to 31 Station Street, a charming three-bedroom cottage home situated on a quarter-acre block, boasting stunning views of Mount Cooroora and a convenient walk to the town. As is typical of any cottage-style home, it’s here you’ll find those hallmark features such as traditional casement windows, French doors, lovely high ceilings and timber VJ walls. The absolute delight of this home, especially in winter, is the northeast-facing verandah, where you can soak up the warming morning sun.

The township of Pomona has become an increasingly desirable lifestyle location for many with its laid back pace, small local businesses, friendly locals, Saturday markets and close proximity to Noosa. Features include: • 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms • Double carport • Fully fenced, 1,012m2 block • High ceilings • Fans throughout • Air-conditioned • Outdoor entertaining areas • Cosy family room with built in bookshelves

Price: Offers Over $800,000 Details: 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car Agent: Michael Robinson 0431 865 616 Agency: Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland • Town services • Colorbond roof • Views of Pomona’s mountain • Walking distance to Pomona shops, schools & public transport • A scenic 30-minute drive to Noosa and all it has to offer

Dedicated to delivering outstanding service to Noosa Hinterland Noosa Hinterland 07 5444 6002 16a Maple St, Cooroy | 8 Reserve St, Pomona rh.com.au/noosahinterland

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THIS is the most amazing property to hit the Sunshine Coast Market! An acreage wonderland full of surprises everywhere you turn! This family home is situated in the charming neighbourhood of Ninderry and offers multiple income streams already in place. Check out the fantastic cabin already booked out on AirBNB for 6 months in advance. In addition, the property has a commercial kitchen ready for any entertaining function. The bonus here is the subdivision possibilities, together with the opportunity to dream, create and live the lifestyle you have always wanted. Features: • Family home with polished flooring throughout • Bedrooms with built in robes and ceiling fans • Stunning acreage on 5.2

acres (sub-division approved) • Great kitchen with gas cooktop • Sunken living room with fireplace • Separate office with amazing views • Multiple entertaining areas • Downstairs rumpus room with sauna • Private balcony with outdoor bath • Solar hot water • Multiple sheds and laundry • Wood fire pizza oven, bike racks storage • Bore water, dams, fruit trees, chicken coops • Fully fenced horse paddocks • Commercial kitchen • Workshop • Luxury self-contained cabin • Adventure wonderland • Lookout and man cave • Dam views with water

Address: 211 Ninderry Road, Ninderry Price: Forthcoming auction Details: 5 Bed, 2 Bath, 8 Car Agent: Shannon Astill 0405 729 513 Agency: Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland feature • Tree house with views • Running creek with bridges • Expansive back cleared acreage yard • Amazing landscaping throughout • Multiple street entrances • Multiple income streams • Limitless opportunity This is an extremely rare opportunity that presents a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a piece of paradise!

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Kandanga House… grand Opportunity knocks

For Sale

Address: 38-40 Stephens Street, Kandanga Price: Offers over $790,000 Details: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 car spaces Agent: Darren Newton 0419 725 182 Agency: Ron Jeffery Realty GRAND is a great one-word description of Kandanga House. The home, behind a white picket fence, is sited on a half-acre (double) block on the high side of Stephens Street, with a northerly outlook -nd, the wrap-around veranda is the best spot to enjoy that view, and the breeze. Purported

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to date from the early 20th century, over 100 years ago, this high-set Queenslander exhibits the style and trims of that period. It really is a cut above the rest! From the veranda, you enter a central hallway that takes you past the bedrooms to the living room. The standout features of the home are polished timber floors, high ceilings, casement windows and French doors. The lounge room is air-conditioned and has direct access to the front veranda. The kitchen has been updated and now features gas cooking, good storage and concertina windows overlooking the rear deck.

While the two front bedrooms are spacious and have direct access to the veranda, the main bedroom has a built-in robe. Currently used as a dining and study, the former sleepout could be the third bedroom. The bathroom has both a feature bathtub and separate shower, and there is a second separate toilet. There are two vehicle parking bays, one under the deck and one under the house. The grounds, while well established, are a blank canvas for further development. You can build your dream shed, park a boat/ van/motorhome or build a second house - it is a double block on two titles.

Address: 16 Gaden Road, Montville Price: Offers Over $860,000 Details: 3 Bedrooms1 bathroom, 2 car spaces Agent: Robyn Corbett 0417 898 821 Agency: Ron Jeffery Realty THE home at 16 Gaden Road Montville, sited on a quarter acre (999m2) block, is chamfer board clad upstairs on a concrete block lower base. While it is ready for an upgrade, it’s also ready to move straight in … and it is in one of the best spots.

room, workshop, craft area and more. You are only limited by your imagination. With a great rural outlook, the deck is a relaxation and entertaining spot. While it wraps around three sides, it is wider at one end. There is a single carport and a great older-style shed, perfect for a man/woman cave! Gaden Road is off Western Avenue, Montville’s favourite residential location and home to some of the area’s most prestigious properties. While Gaden Road is a quiet no-through road, it’s very handy to all the commercial action in Main Street. Is this Western Ave area’s most affordable option?

Entry to the house is from the deck to an entry space that gives access to both the lounge/dining (living room) and kitchen. While the whole area features timber floors, the lounge room has gas heating and direct access to the wrap-around deck. The kitchen has a freestanding gas stove with matching range hood, a dishwasher and plenty of storage. A wide central hallway leads to three bedrooms, all with built-in robes, and the bathroom with a separate toilet with excellent linen storage and laundry in a cupboard. The lower level provides a large multi-use area suited as a rumpus

Offers Over $3,600,000

This Doonan horse property offers a rare combination of excellent location, premium horse facilities and outstanding acreage! * * * *

Located 5–10 minutes from Noosaville, Eumundi, forestry trails & Noosa beaches Excellent list of premium horse facilities 6 acres of flat useable land A rare find in this area

Darren Newton 0419 725 182

The newly renovated plantation style home offers a seamless transition between inside & outside living spaces, a well appointed kitchen, a separate media room & 4 bedrooms - master suite with spacious ensuite, plus 2 offices and additional studios – overlooking a 25m pool. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity – call to arrange your personal inspection today.

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Lifestyle living, mountain views

For Sale

Address: Carters Ridge Price: Offers Over $995,000

Address: 78 Christies Road, Federal Price: Offers Over $995,000 Details: 4 bed, 1 bath, 6 car Agent: Cherie Carlson & Marg Cochrane 0428 834 708 & 0439 989 982 Agency: Marg Cochrane Real Estate LOCATED only minutes from the township of Pomona with easy highway access both north to Gympie and south to Brisbane, sits this easily maintained 5-acre parcel of Noosa Hinterland paradise. The lowset brick home

One property, 5.5acres, two homes

includes wrap-around covered verandahs, allowing you to take in the view over the property and through to Mt Cooroora at any time of the day. Inside, the home includes four bedrooms (all with ceiling fans and built-in robes) as well as a second living area away from the oversized main bedroom, perfect for a child’s retreat, or easily transformed into a media room. Enjoy comfort all-year round as the home has a fully ducted reverse-cycle system installed. The kitchen sits in the heart of the home and in-

cludes overhead cupboards, gas cooking and a stainless steel dishwasher. The view is enjoyed from inside as well, both from the kitchen servery and through the large glass sliding doors. Separate from the home is a large powered 6 bay machinery shed, with three lockable bays, 2 open bays and a workshop. The property includes a dam for water throughout the property. Acreage of this size does not often become available in the Federal area. Contact our office today to confirm your attendance at the next available inspection.

Details: 5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Agent: Cherie Carlson & Marg Cochrane 0428 834 708 & 0439 989 982 Agency: Marg Cochrane Real Estate SMALL acreage with legitimate dual living properties are rare to find in the Mary Valley. The main brick home is security screened and features tiled living and kitchen areas, and three bedrooms, all with ceiling fans. The large open plan living area is comfortable all year with the reverse-cycle air condition-

er, and opens directly onto the kitchen which includes additional storage with both overhead cupboards, as well as an island bench. Cooking is provided with a gas cooktop and built-in wall oven. Located off the living area is a covered entertainment area, providing the perfect space for either relaxing or entertaining. Attached to the home is a single carport and single lock up garage. The second home on the property is tiled throughout, with all rooms again including ceiling fans. The living area has the added benefit of a fireplace, ensuring you stay warm throughout the colder months of the year. The kitchen includes a stainless-steel dishwasher,

as well as built-in a wall oven and gas cooktop plus a builtin pantry for storage. NBN is currently connected to both homes and the area receives 4G reception for mobile services. Both dwellings have subsidised power via a 6.6kw solar power system for each. The property is fully fenced on the boundary with dogproof wire keeping fourlegged friends safe. You can also reap your rewards by looking after the established Grapefruit, Mandarine, Jojoba, Loquat, Macadamia and Arrowroot plants. With two homes on 5 acres, this property will not last long. Contact our office to confirm your attendance at the next available inspection.

We have cash Buyers looking for their next Cooroy address! If you would like a no-obligation, no-fee and honest discussion about what you could achieve in today’s market, we would love to hear from you!

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For Sale

It’s simply the best in Cooran

Address: 21 Ann Street, Cooran Price: Offers over $750,000 Details: 4 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car Agent: Damon Gore 0401 115 816 Agency: Countryside Realty Noosa

AT the end of a quiet no-through road awaiting your inspection is an appealing low set freshly painted red cedar home offering the best of both worlds - a peaceful, rural feel with all the conveniences of residential living. Fully fenced, this level spacious 809m2 block is ideal for children and pets to play safely. The house

is freshly painted inside with new carpets and blinds in the bedrooms. Four generous-sized bedrooms include built-in cupboards and ceiling fans. The open plan dining/ lounge features air-conditioning and floating timber floors, whilst the extra large kitchen is the central hub of the home where many

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hands may make light work for the cook. There is a gable roof, double carport at the entrance, a large patio area and an almost new 7 x 9 metre shed with a roller door, lights and power outlets, together with plenty of room to garage a car or have a workshop. There is also a garden shed in the backyard for

the garden tools. As a bonus there is a 10kW solar system to help keep the rising power bills down. The local primary school, bus stop, sporting facilities and shops are all within easy walking distance, and it is only a short 5 minute drive to Pomona, 20 minutes to Gympie and 30 minutes to Noosa’s beaches.

Anchor down at Outside Inn

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Address: 1 Hawk Road, Pomona

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WELCOME to “Outside Inn” this fabulous family-friendly property on a north-east facing, flat, fully-fenced, fan-shaped 4548m2 parcel of land with dual street access from Bower Bird Lane, showcasing views of Mount Cooroora, and boasting parklike leafy established gardens with majestic shady trees, expansive lawn, sheds, and more! The home itself is a solidly built brick and tile construction, circa 1990, comprising three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a study, a light-filled kitchen, two living areas, front and rear verandahs, a separate laundry, and a double carport - all across a single level. Freshly painted throughout, other features include split system air-condition-

ing, ceiling fans, raked ceilings in the rumpus room, a gas cooktop, a separate bath and shower in the main bathroom, security screens, roll down blinds on the rear verandah, and 5kW solar power. Infrastructure on the property includes its long bitumen driveway with gate at the entry, full fencing with dog mesh, 3 x water tanks (total 22,000-gallon capacity), one 6x6m powered shed, a 6x6m caravan/ boat/carport, and a 6x6m powered shed with drivethrough roller doors. There are masses of storage for the big boys’ and big girls’ toys, and it’s a truly wonderful garden for children and pets to play in and explore. It is a very self-sufficient, eco-friendly property, and

Price: Offers encouraged, $1,150,000 Details: 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 4 Car Agent: Kimberlea & Eliot Krause 0409 920 861 Agency: Countryside Realty Noosa you can take giant steps towards living off the grid. Located in a whisper quiet neighbourhood on the northern outskirts of Pomona, the property is just a five minute drive into town, eight minutes to the highway, 12 minutes to Cooroy, and 30 minutes to Noosa Main Beach - you don’t have to compromise access to those essential and desirable amenities either. Cooroy Rag, 6 July 2022 Page 43

ON SALE 6TH JULY 2022

INGREDIENTS 4 Pork Chops approx 2.5cm thick 2 Firm Pears 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

POMONA COMMUNITY DONATION FOR KING OF THE MOUNTAIN AND POMONA BOWLS CLUB

1 Tbsp Honey Salt and Pepper

Pork Chops with Roasted Pears

Congratulations!

CONGRATULATIONS TO $50 POMONA WINNERS CHRIS NOY (PICTURED) & KAREN FLLICIT. CONGRATULATIONS TO $50 COOROY WINNERS JO RUSSELL & LISA HILL.

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METHOD arrange pears so y are For Pears: not touching one the another Preheat oven to 180oC Roast Pears for 15 minutes. Wash and quarter pears In a bowl mix tog er For Pork chops: olive oil, balsamiceth vin eg ar, He at a non stick pan to honey and salt and pe pper medium hig h heat and Add pears to marinad sear the edge of the e and toss until pears po rk cho p (skin sid for are evenly coated 3 minutes until nicee)and go lde n. (Hold upright Place a sheet of bakin with tongs or skewe g paper on a baking tra rs for y and multiple chops)

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LOIN CHOPS

AUSTRALIAN ANGUS

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AUSTRALIAN PORK

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PACKHAM PEARS

BEEF RUMP STEAK

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GOLDEN CRUMPET 6PK ROUNDS

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BEGA CHEESE 500G BLOCK OR GRATED SELECTED VARIETIES

Cook the chop on e side for 4 minutes, on and cook for anotheflip r2 minutes. Add a little butte or oil and cook for ar fin al minute. Rest for 2 minutes befor e serving Serve pork and pe with your favouritears vegetable or salad. green

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GIGANTIC SALE ON NOW! COOROY 3 Emerald St, Cooroy 4563 Ph: 5447 6061

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