Cooroy Rag 8 February 2023 edition

Happy Faces!

No go for Pomona unit development

BY ALEX PURCELL

A PROPOSED residential development for Pomona has failed to get the green light to proceed.

The application for 20 units at 11C Church Street was refused by Noosa Council under delegation in late December last year.

Council's Development Assessment Acting Manager Patrick Murphy said the application was refused because the development didn't adequately demonstrate it could comply with planning scheme requirements.

"The applicant sought approval to construct 20 dwelling units; however the applicant had not satisfactorily demonstrated that the development could comply with requirements – in-

cluding water quality and drainage, flood-prone land, earthworks, and protection of the riparian buffer," he said.

For a group of Pomona residents, the refusal is a small win.

The Pomona Community Advocacy and Action (PCAA) group have been opposed to the development since discovering the development wasn't impact-assessable because the land is zoned medium density under the Noosa Plan 2020 and multiple dwellings are a consistent use for the zone.

PCAA spokesperson

Nick Cooke said being a code-assessable application, it was not open to community consultation and council did not need to regard community opinion,

only inconsistent uses with the town plan.

"Thus a thorough submission identifying the specific contraventions of the town plan was required."

Nick said after months of research, and addressing community issues raised at their public forum in April last year, the group lodged an 11-page submission with council.

"The submission involved reviewing all of the plans and reports submitted by the developer and assessing them against the town plan, including the updated plans submitted in response to council's information request."

Nick said while this development application has been rejected, it may not stop the developer from submitting revised plans

for fewer units – something one local real estate agent hopes will happen.

Pomona real estate agent, Brian George from George Real Estate, said he is disappointed the development was refused and hopes there will be a compromise so it can go ahead.

“My belief is this development will benefit the community because it will provide affordable housing for people.

“We’re talking elderly, professionals, and singles, who can’t afford to buy a house.

“Then there’s the rental opportunities for those who can’t afford to rent here –all the workers that we’re sorely lacking.

“There are all sorts of beneficial aspects. I hope

council will come to some sort of compromise and it will go ahead,” Brian said.

Nick said while there is a need for affordable housing, it must be built on appropriate sites.

“This lot is not only subject to flood, landslide, bushfire and koala overlays, it also has extensive federal, state and local biodiversity significance, including a local biodiversity, waterways and wetlands overlay.

“Also this development did not meet the definition of affordable housing, as under the planning scheme it must cost no more than 30 per cent of the gross income of low to moderate earners.

“Future applications will have to show more regard for these issues, including

the impacts on the biodiversity of the lot, which will hopefully ward off developers from attempting to submit inappropriate plans for the lot."

Nick said while he is pleased with the outcome, he is concerned council's refusal did not go far enough in identifying all the contraventions of the town plan.

“I have since made a deputation to council at the 16 January general meeting to raise these concerns and seek that the council adequately apply the town plan to any future applications.”

Council said it is unknown at this stage whether the applicant will appeal the decision.

The applicant was contacted by the Cooroy Rag but declined to comment.

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Alex Purcell, Cooroy Rag Roaming Editor

HAPPY new year!

It’s hard to believe we’re already a month into 2023. After a lovely break over Christmas, your Cooroy Rag team are excited to be back and bringing you our first edition for the year.

And what a year it is going to be!

If last year was anything to go by, we’re in for another jam-packed one filled with fabulous local events and community functions, wonderful people, exciting sports and busy businesses.

The Cooroy Rag has been connecting and keeping the community informed since 1961 and for the past 23 years, it has been a community paper, giving all of its profits back to the community it serves.

It takes a dedicated team to bring you your go-to for local news every three weeks, and this year, we are looking forward to bringing you your usual quality read and much more.

We hope you love our paper as much as we love bringing it to you.

Old railway station uncovered

Advertiser.

“It regarded land resumptions for the new railway station at the existing Yurol Siding.

“The railway station land was resumed from the Yurol station, with an agreement that a level crossing be made for the dwelling occupants on what would become Elm Street.”

In 1931, Nathanael said, the then Minister for Railways announced the upgrade of Yurol Siding to include a formal railway station for public use. This included a level crossing for access from Cooroy.

north was also stopped at Cooroy for wagons of ashes to be added at the front to be used in repairing the line,” Nathanael said.

By 1935 the Yurol station and siding was a major part of the rail network – until it wasn’t, by 1941.

“In 1940-41, permanently manned stations such as Cooroy, were established for better use of the railway, resulting in the closure of Yurol station.

“Up until this point, however, Yurol was already a manned station.”

AN old railway station between Cooroy and Pomona has been uncovered.

Yurol Railway Station was a former railway station on Elm Street, near the Yurol Forest Road turn-off.

For 20 years, it was a major part of the rail network, making sleepers and transporting them around the southeast for the construction of the greater state-wide rail network.

But then it closed, fell into disrepair, and has remained largely unknown – until now.

Pinbarren resident Nathanael Ford made the recent discovery after finding a footnote about an abandoned railway station not far from where he lived.

“I couldn’t read that and not do some digging,” Nathanael said.

“As it turns out, I've hit a local historical treasure trove.”

Nathanael said Yurol Railway Station was built by the Department of Railways, with significant input from the Noosa Council, in 1915.

“It is on the North Coast

railway line serving the area of Yurol and included a siding and level crossing.

“Originally called Thorley's Siding, it was renamed to Yurol Siding in 1915 and the permanently staffed facility was equipped with interlocking gear and used as a telegraph station prior to the telegraph station being installed at the Cooroy Railway Station.”

Nathanael said in October 1929, Noosa Council insisted that the road connecting Cooroy to the new station

not include a level crossing.

“This was apparently due to the dangers associated with them but the chief engineer of the railway said, as part of the works, two roads would be constructed from the Six Mile Creek Bridge to the station and include a direct road between Cooroy and Pomona, which is now Yurol Forest Drive.”

Later that same month, Nathanael said a notice for the resumption of land was posted in the Noosa Advocate and Cooroora

In 1933, the Evening News of Rockhampton reported that train jumpers had increased at the Pomona railway station and the Yurol station, and then a subsiding took place that resulted in the temporary closure of the train line.

“A subsiding took place under the track just north of the station due to heavy rain, resulting in the temporary closure of the North Coast Line and a passenger train being held in Eumundi.

“A goods train re-travelling

Yurol Railway Station is approximately 3.5 km north of the Cooroy Railway Station along the North Coast Line.

“The site location is the south entrance into the Yurol Forest, which in part is now part of the Tewantin National Park.

“After contacting the State Library and Queensland Rail I was able to put the site into a working picture.

“I'm working with Queensland Rail to get site access but it looks like part of the original station is still there,” Nathanael said.

Sunny

Aerial photo showing the location of the level crossing, station and manufacturing yards and a photo of the Yurol Railway Station site today.

New bridge underway

WORK has begun on the new Six Mile Creek Bridge on Pomona Kin Kin Road. Construction of the new four-span bridge started in October.

A Transport and Main Roads spokesperson said the work is expected to take about 18 months to complete, weather permitting.

“We are committed to progressively upgrading single-lane narrow timber bridges across the state-controlled network and

are pleased to deliver this new infrastructure.

“The existing bridge, built in 1934, is being upgraded to a sturdier two-lane concrete bridge.

“It will have increased flood resilience, and additional shoulder width on both sides will improve accessibility for active transport users.”

The new bridge and road sections are to be built to the west of the existing bridge.

“Any reusable timber will be recycled and repurposed to help repair other bridges.”

TMR said they have worked closely with the local community, including transport providers, small business operators, and Noosa Shire Council, to deliver this important infrastructure.

“Work will mostly be undertaken between 7 am and 5 pm, Monday to Saturday, with some occasional night and weekend work.”

Pay rates to receive discount

RATEPAYERS have until the end of next week to pay their rates to receive the discount.

Noosa Council is encouraging ratepayers to make their payment by the February 17 due date to take advantage of the five per cent discount on the general rate.

Payments can be made via BPAY, online at council’s website, with a credit card over the phone, over the counter at any Australia Post office, in person at

council offices in Tewantin, or by direct debit either via a total deduction on the rates due date or regular periodic deductions.

Rates notices were issued mid-January via mail – but more than 41 per cent of property owners now receive their rate notices electronically by email or direct to their online banking platform or by registering for BPay View.

Property owners who wish to change to electronic delivery can do so by

visiting Council’s website to register for email delivery, or through their online banking platform to register for BPay View.

To make arrangements to pay by direct debit, an application form is available from council’s website: noosa. qld.gov.au.

Anyone who has not received their rate notice should contact council on (07) 5329 6500 to check their postal address and request a copy notice.

Piling works on Six Mile Creek Bridge replacement. Photo: TMR.

Cooroy Community Garden grows

THERE’S something new growing at the Cooroy Community Garden.

After three years of fundraising, including grants from Bendigo Bank and Noosa Council and generous donations from the local community, construction has started on the pavilion.

The pavilion project was first born in 2018 after members of Permaculture Noosa, which took over the lease of the gardens and established a permanent base in 2017, realised the gardens on Emerald Street were perfectly situated for an education centre.

Noosa Permaculture

spokesperson Sandra Guy said the pavilion has been a long time coming after the project was hindered by the pandemic and the spiralling

costs of construction.

“The skillion-roofed structure was designed utilising spotted gum and ironbark for the building; the walls will be made from local clay and will be created at future 'cob building workshops'.

“The vision is to provide a pavilion that will complement and enhance the amenity of the Cooroy township and deliver a purpose-built, multi-use space to the community.”

Sandra said their goal is to provide a place where people can meet, work and share the gardens, pick crops, cook and prepare food in the pavilion, and then leave with seedlings for their own gardens.

“The vision is to create a hub for building climate change resilience, promot-

ing education and awareness, and encouraging community cohesion through the joy of gardening.

“It is designed to accommodate all age groups and activities with a focus on inclusion for the elderly and gardeners who live with a disability.”

While the commencement of the pavilion’s construction is something to celebrate, there is more work to be done yet.

“We need another $50,000 to complete the project.

“We’re encouraging the community to support, and be part of, this exciting community facility by donating to our GoFundMe.”

Anyone who would like to donate can do so here: gofund.me/6cb634f5.

ABOVE: The pavilion starts to take

and

The team, Brett Grimely from Ecolibrium Design, Permaculture Noosa president Tom Wegener, Paul Stanke from Maxbuild Constructions, project manager and Permaculture Noosa vice president Sandra Guy and Josh Overall and associate from RECOR Engineering Consulting.

Fundraiser for dog hit by

FUNDS are being raised for a dog hit by a car on Cooroy Noosa Road.

Domestic Animal Rescue & Education Inc (D.A.R.E.) said Del, a border collie with three-week-old puppies, was taken to Animal Emergency Centre (AEC) Noosa.

“She has a lacerated tongue and compound fractures of both the radius and ulnas.

“With the emergency fee at AEC and surgical quote from Queensland Veterinary Specialists, we are looking at

$7,000 to save this family.”

DARE said the owners have surrendered Del and the litter.

“We are going to throw everything at her so she can be reunited with her babies and they don't become orphans.”

D.A.R.E. has launched a GoFundMe to help raise funds. At the time of printing, more than $5,000 had been raised – $3,000 more than the $2,000 goal.

“We just saved Toto [another dog] with a $5,000 bill, so

Change to rooming accommodation approval

THE Palaszczuk Government has lifted a requirement for local government planning approval for rooming accommodation under certain conditions.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Planning Steven Miles said the change to the Planning Regulation will provide more housing options in lower-density residential zones.

“By removing the requirement for local government planning approval, providing other requirements are met, we can accelerate the development of rooming accommodation in areas

where residential development is expected.”

Rooming accommodation is residential accommodation where each resident can only occupy one or more rooms on the premises as agreed, rather than the whole premises. Other rooms within the premises, facilities, furniture, or equipment outside of the residents’ rooms are shared with the other residents at the premises.

“The change will help to provide greater housing diversity in the lower density residential zone, low-medium density resi-

this is pushing us to limits but we will never say no.”

To raise the funds, DARE will be selling merchandise, hosting a sausage sizzle this month, a toy package sale, and organising a trivia night. D.A.R.E. is a registered charity dedicated to saving the lives of Australia’s domestic animals.

Anyone who would like to donate to the GoFundMe can do so here: gofundme. com/f/del-the-car-crashvictim

dential zone, and general residential zones across Queensland,” Dr Miles said. Noosa Council said it acknowledges the changes announced by the Queensland Government.

“These changes to the Planning Regulations mean that no approval is required for rooming accommodation in the Low-Density Residential Zone, providing the relevant criteria is met.” Council acknowledges that the changes to the Planning Regulations may facilitate an increase in the number of these facilities. The amendments to the Planning Regulation were approved on 1 December 2022 and came into effect on Friday 2 December 2022.

Del the border collie after being hit by a car, and her puppies.

A COOROY author is bringing imagination, magic and fun alive through reading.

Ridgewood-based author Jane Prior has officially launched the first three books in her series The Crystal Kingdom.

Jane said she is passionate about bringing fun and magic into the world of our young.

"Through imaginative adventures, The Crystal Kingdom series encourages positive ways of working through problems, and finding fun in every day,” Jane said.

A retired teacher of 38 years, Jane said she is passionate about helping young children find peace and calm in their lives and giving them opportunities to spend time away from screens.

"I loved creatively teaching using children's ideas, their imagination and through play. Now, my

books stimulate imaginative play and emotional, social, and cognitive growth.

“Being a mother and grandmother inspired me to contribute to making our world a wonderful place for our youngsters and to share these stories.”

Each story follows the kind-hearted character Olivia and her Crystal Kingdom adventures in magically illustrated pages for children aged 3 to12.

"Each book has Olivia solving mysteries with the Crystal Fairies, Nature Fairies and Mermaids, at the same time finding her own inner calm and developing self-belief, empathy, kindness and resilience.

"Olivia learns to treasure our forests and seas. My books remind readers of the wonder and fragility of our Earth and the importance of caring for her.”

Jane said reading is a powerful way to connect

with children.

“When parents, grandparents, caregivers read to children it fosters interaction that creates memories that will last a lifetime.

"I would love all children to believe that they are each wonderfully different and have something special to give to the world that no one else can," Ms Prior said.

Jane has published the first three books in the series, with additions to the series planned. The books are beautifully illustrated by Sydney artist Tamlyn Teow.

Published by Rainbow Wave Publishing, each book also has fun and exciting ideas on how children and adults can create their own Crystal Kingdom adventures in the real world. Books are available from

in Cooroy.

Cooroy author Jane Prior with her three

in The Crystal Kingdom series.

Locomotive lets off steam for 100th

ONE of Queensland’s most historic steam engines has turned 100.

Locomotive 45 celebrated its centenary with a public celebration at historic Gympie Station last month.

Mary Valley Rattler General Manager Linda Barry said that the event was fitting, given the vast amount of work undertaken by volunteers and the Rattler team to preserve such an important part of Queensland’s heritage.

“The railways opened up Gympie and the Mary Valley to the rest of the state and beyond, and to preserve such heritage is one of the fundamental goals of the Mary Valley Rattler operation.

“While Locomotive No. 45 no longer operates, its contribution in the past and its legacy for future generations is something the whole Gympie community can be proud of.”

To mark the milestone,

another C17 steam engine, the ‘Spirit of the Mary Valley’ Locomotive 967, was positioned alongside Locomotive 45 as a special commemorative birthday cake was cut and a framed photograph of Locomotive 45 was presented to Gympie & District Historical Society’s John Stark in honour of his work to rescue the engine and lead the restoration campaign.

“It is fitting that we were able to pair Locomotive 45 with its C17 cousin, ‘The Spirit of Mary Valley’, as that has maintained the reputation for this outstanding class of steam engines,” Ms Barry said.

Locomotive No. 45 first started service in January 1923 for Queensland Government Railways and was in operation until 1967. Transferred in 1972 to Andrew Fisher Park in Gympie, the engine was faced with being turned into scrap until concerned locals, led

by John Stark, intervened. It was transferred to the nearby Gympie & District Historical Society Museum in January 1984 where it was gradually restored to operation by a team of local volunteers.

The labour of love was rewarded when, in 1992, No. 45 was officially recommissioned and became available for steaming over a short length of track at the museum.

In 1996, the locomotive was transferred to the newly formed Mary Valley Heritage Railway depot and running shed at Gympie. It subsequently hauled the first ‘Valley Rattler’ train in 1998, becoming the flagship locomotive of the Mary Valley Heritage railway fleet. Since the locomotive’s retirement in 2003, No. 45 was stored in the Gympie yard and shifted to its current location in 2022 to be restored as a static display at the historic Gympie Station.

Mary Valley Rattler’s Sherry Lowe with Locomotive 45 ‘saviour’ John Stark at Gympie Railway.

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Visit Africa with Cooroy couple

CCC thanks all involved in Christmas in Cooroy

A COOROY couple have built a successful business out of travelling to their favourite destination.

Peter and Jacky Emery first visited Africa in 1976 and fell in love with the wildlife, the wilderness, the people and the food.

Peter said they have been coming and going ever since and started specialising in African safaris 10 years ago.

“I’ve been a travel agent for 30 years. We used to have our own travel agency in Tewantin. We sold that and I worked at Ucango Travel in Maroochydore until 2012.”

The long-time Cooroy locals organise tailor-made safaris for people who want to experience the unique African wilderness without travelling in a large group.

“We escort two intimate group safaris a year and occasionally we’ll run another tour to another destination.

“As well as Botswana, we also operate in South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia,

Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda.”

Peter said guests on their Botswana safari will experience close encounters with lions, elephants, cape buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, African wild dogs, zebras and hippos, plus a variety of antelopes and a dazzling array of spectacular birds.

“The Okavango Delta is a unique wilderness where the Okavango River flows in from the highlands of Angola and soaks into the Kalahari Desert in a vast inland delta system.

“The presence of all this fresh water in what is otherwise an utterly arid environment creates a paradise for many of Africa’s iconic wildlife species.”

Peter and Jacky’s safari for this year has already sold out, but anyone interested in going on next year’s safari in May/June can register their interest.

Phone Peter Emery on 0449 689 447 or email peter.emery@ucango.com.au.

COOROY Chamber of Commerce has celebrated a successful Christmas in Cooroy with a function at Your Mates BowlsPub.

Cooroy Chamber of Commerce president Sirah Robb said the event, held late last month, was to thank the many volunteers, committee members, sponsors and contributors who made Christmas In Cooroy possible.

“The magic of Christmas was everywhere with lots of fun had by all, big and small.”

“It’s such a big job to put on

an event of this scale. They all deserve to be incredibly proud of the event they delivered to our community.

“And with so many amazing people on board again for this year, 2023 is set to be another fantastic event,” Sirah said. It is believed close to 10,000 people attended Christmas in Cooroy on 9 December 2022. Any local business that would like to be involved can contact the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce by emailing president@cooroy.com.au.

NCS’s new bus for seniors

NOOSA Community Support

(NCS) has launched a new bus service for senior residents in Cooroy and Pomona.

The NCS buses will pick up senior residents from Cooroy and Pomona and take them to the NCS centre in Noosaville for social activities from 10 am until 2 pm and attend a monthly local excursion.

Morning tea and lunch are

provided. Participants need to be registered with My Aged Care.

To register with My Aged Care or book the free NCS bus, call NCS staff on (07) 5329 6175.

Noosa Community Support is a Noosa Council service and receives funding from various government sources.

Peter and Jacky in the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania with a herd of wildebeest in the distance.

Local businesses, volunteers, sponsors, contributors and CCC committee members celebrated a successful Christmas in Cooroy with a function last month. Photo: Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart

The new NCS bus service will pick up seniors from Cooroy and Pomona.

The little shop doing big things

IT has been a busy 10 months for Velzy Lane. Since purchasing the homewares and gift store in Pomona, local Tam Wilkins says she has been overwhelmed by the support.

“Christmas time was amazing, with so many people buying their presents from me. I’m so grateful we have such a supportive community.”

Tam bought Velzy Lane in May last year after realising she wanted to channel her love of design into something she could call her own.

“After winning The Block 2020, I realised I wanted to stay in the realm of design but have my own approach.

“My love for mid-century style decor and bold colour choices is something I’m known for. So with a background in retail, it only seemed fit to have my own shop.”

Tam personally selects her vast range of “beautiful, on-trend and eclectic homewares and gifts”.

“I stock bags, candles, cards, sunglasses, hair accessories, homewares and gifts.

“I love local products so I have a lot of lovely locally-made kids’ toys and clothes, art, skincare products, jewellery, books, dried fruit, honey and tea.

“I am passionate about supporting the local busi-

nesses and artists in the area in which I live and love.”

Tam said there are so many talented people on the coast and she is always on the lookout for more local suppliers.

“I would love to find a local ceramic or pottery supplier and I am always looking for more local art.

“As they say, when you purchase from a small business there is an actual person doing a happy dance.”

Velzy Lane is open Tuesday to Friday 9 am to 4 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 2 pm at 2/3 Station St, Pomona, or shop online at velzylane.com.au.Pomona.

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Velzy Lane owner Tam Wilkins in her shop on Station Street, Pomona.

YOUR SAY

2023 is underway and, just like the previous three years at Council, it is shaping up as a big one. As of this week, I have written to hundreds of non-resident ratepayers urging them to put their short-stay let property or vacant holiday home onto the permanent rental market. The letter outlines the financial and community benefits available to homeowners when they make their property available for rent by a permanent tenant. It’s among the avenues Council is pursuing to help boost the availability of affordable rental properties in Noosa to help ease the shire’s housing crisis.

Noosa Council has extended our free weekend bus trial so please make the most of our free weekend buses to get out and about in our beautiful shire. The trial includes existing Translink services 626, 627, 628, 629 and 632 covering Tewantin, Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach, Noosa Heads, Parklands, Noosa Junction,

Clare Stewart Noosa Mayor

Noosaville, Cooran, Cooroy and Pomona. The success of the trial will depend on the uptake and patronage of the weekend buses as we continue to encourage everyone to get out of their cars and on the free buses and take full advantage of the initiative.

Recently I visited our wonderful community development team at our Cooroy library. Members of Noosa Council’s Community Development team will be on hand each week to help link local residents and community groups with key community and social services. Visit the Cooroy Library every Tuesday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm to have a chat and a coffee.

Finally, road resurfacing and roadworks are currently happening right across the shire – grassroots spending as we continue to improve our road network. Closeto-home resurfacing of the Cudgerie Drive/Blueberry Drive roundabout at Black Mountain, Rosewood Lane

at Black Mountain, plus Carriage Way at Cooroibah have all recently been completed. Roadworks are currently underway on Middle Creek Road in Federal to improve road and safety conditions on Middle Creek Road between Federal State School and Andersons Road. We are hoping to complete the work in three months, weather permitting, and we thank residents and motorists for their patience while work is underway. Until next month, stay safe, Clare.

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IT’S a new year and already we are all facing many new challenges. This time last year, much of Queensland was dealing with devastating flood events. Unfortunately, we have seen this happen again in 2023 in the northern parts of the state and in Western Australia.

One of the challenges during emergencies and natural disasters is keeping the internet, mobile phones, and landlines operating. Telecommunications infrastructure is reliant on power, and communications can go down quickly.

Telecommunications are vital during these times of disaster to ensure people can call for assistance and stay connected and informed.

I know that there are also still some parts of Wide Bay where mobile phone coverage is patchy and unreliable all year round. Extending and reforming the Universal Service Guarantee that applies to landlines to include mobile phones

Working for Noosa Communities

Llew O’Brien

Federal Member for Wide Bay

and introducing mandated mobile roaming, is essential to grow our region and protect lives. Mandating roaming in regional and remote areas would share all the towers between all the telcos, which would maintain and improve coverage and competition.

The former coalition government funded more than 1,200 new or upgraded mobile base stations under the Mobile Phone Black Spot Program, including sites at Kin Kin, Boreen Point, Cootharaba and Pomona. There now needs to be regulatory guidelines to make sure they could be used by all Australians, no matter what telco they are with.

Telcos should also be forced to maintain mobile towers, not just landlines.

Unfortunately, the October 2022 Budget also revealed cuts to regional telecommunications despite the urgent need for improvements.

In March 2022, the Liberal National government announced that it had directed the ACCC to conduct an

inquiry into towers used in the supply of mobile telecommunications and other radiocommunications services in regional areas.

This inquiry is also looking into the technical feasibility of providing mobile roaming during natural disasters or other emergencies.

The ACCC will deliver a draft report on or before 14 April 2023, which will provide an evidence base to the government to support future policy decisions.

Individuals and stakeholders are invited to share their experiences with the inquiry, either by email to rmii@accc.gov.au, or submissions can be made via the consumer survey which will be open until 12 March 2023.

The survey, and further information regarding the inquiry, can be found at https://consultation.accc. gov.au and I hope your input will be used by the government to help improve communications in Wide Bay. Llew

Rob Skelton Member for Nicklin

G’DAY Nicklin, 2022 has come and gone, and it’s great to be in the new year and getting back to work.

From our very first day back, we have hit the ground running in getting results for Nicklin and the wider Queensland community.

On that note, I am proud to announce that our government has taken another step to a greener future with the recent announcement that West Cooroy State Forest will be transferred early to Queensland’s protected areas. This decision will conserve crucial habitats for native species, including koalas.

The early transfer also includes parts of state forests like Deer Reserve, Beerwah Forest Reserve, and Ferny Forest – delivering on a Palaszczuk Labor election commitment to transfer 20,000 hectares of state forest to Queensland’s protected areas.

I was delighted to host Meaghan Scanlon, the Minister for the Environment, for her visit to Nicklin last

Bouquets & Brickbats

month. Aside from our visit to West Cooroy State Forest, I also met with Robyn and Pat from the Yandina Community Gardens to show off their successful Food Waste Loop program which turns food waste from local businesses into nutrient-rich compost to sell to the public. I am proud to have supported them in their successful application for the recent Community Sustainability Grant.

I am pleased to announce that the $100K Super Round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund is now open for applications. If your community organisation could use a new vehicle, new equipment, or just some building upgrades, I encourage you to apply. My office can provide you with a letter of support upon request. As always, if you have any concerns or issues to raise with me, please do not hesitate to contact my office at (07) 5406 4103 or via email at Nicklin@parliament.qld. gov.au. Rob

BOUQUETS to the new Seasons IGA in Cooroy (ex Wimmers). Fantastic range of artisan breads, condiments, cheeses and deli, handmade choccies, kombucha on tap and regular groceries. Cooroy’s range of services has always excelled. In my opinion, the new Seasons is another fine example.

BOUQUETS to Craig from Southside Cycles (Mary River Road Cooroy) for seeing to it that there are bikes available for all the girls and boys. Your service and kindness is 10/10.

BOUQUETS to George Real Estate for sponsoring the Cooroy Rag Classifieds page to enable us members of the public to share special dates and tributes to loved ones. You are very kind. Thank you.

BRICKBATS to people who take personal speakers to public places and play their music loud. Not everyone likes your choice of music or wants to be listening to it.

Dear editor,

At 11:30 pm on New Year’s Eve, we were driving down Tinbeerwah Hill heading to Cooroibah.

It was a very dark night, with a light drizzle and quite a few cars on the road, when we saw a girl walking up the hill. We spun around and

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asked her where she was going and did she need a lift.

She jumped in and asked if we could take her to Cooroy as she had missed the bus, couldn’t afford a taxi, her phone was nearly flat and she said when she phoned home her parents said, ‘You missed the bus, find your own way home.’

She was 15!

Have the lessons from Sian Kingy and Daniel Morcombe been forgotten?

The search? The result?

It had all the components

of a parent’s worst nightmare.

The really scary part was this young girl didn’t see the danger in her situation.

Later we were slammed on social media as being irresponsible for picking her up.

Some people said we should have called the police but the simple matter is the local cops wouldn’t have come and definitely not on New Year’s Eve and definitely not when they knew we were safe to take her.

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Botanic art show and workshop

with a botanical art show at Imbil fine art gallery Art on Yabba.

Nature’s Beauty is an exhibition showcasing work by Gympie botanical artists and guest artists Jan Lawnikanis and Marilyn Rose.

Jan is a watercolour specialist and a finalist at the 2022 Fabriano in Aquarello festival in Italy. In 2021, she was also a finalist in the Australian Watercolour Muster and the Gympie-based Du Reitz Art Awards. Jan will host a full-day workshop in watercolour on Saturday 25 February from 9 am. Partic-

ipants will learn techniques vital to producing lovely floral paintings in close-up view. Beginners to advanced welcome. For bookings visit rb.gy/omwngi.

What’s On

What: Nature’s Beauty exhibition

When: Thursday to Sunday throughout February from 10 am to 3 pm

Where: Art on Yabba at 116 Yabba Road, Imbil

Salem witch hunt comes to life

What’s On

What: The Crucible

When: February 17 at 7:30 pm and February 18 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm

Where: Eumundi School of Arts, 63 Memorial Dr, Eumundi Tickets: little-seed.com.

A WITCH hunt is coming to Eumundi.

Little Seed Theatre

Company is performing the historical play The Crucible at the Eumundi School of Arts this month.

With a reputation for staging quality theatrical productions, Little Seed will bring the story of the Salem witch hunts to life on stage.

Expect striking costumes from local costume designer Leona Seib, atmospheric lighting from Travis Macfarlane, and intense performances from the cast.

Playing a strictly limited season, tickets are avail-

Crucible girls.

able now. Recommended for ages 10 and above. This production includes adult themes.

Welcome to Trish’s world

AN ARTIST is encouraging aesthetes to take time out and join her on a journey.

Noosa-based artist Trish Sheppard’s exhibition, Welcome to my World, invites viewers to sit down, breathe deep, close their eyes then open them to see with new vision as they join her on a walk along rivers, between and under trees.

A prolific artist with a passion for colour and the sea, Trish said she enjoys capturing spontaneous images on her travels, nationally and internationally.

“I love to capture the spirit of the place and people into my artwork when I paint.”

What’s On

What: Welcome to my World exhibit

When: Until 29 March

Where: Frame Tree Custom Framing, Shop 2/20 Maple St, Cooroy Info: 5400 8735

Trish Sheppard and one of her paintings.

ARTS group Mary Valley Artslink has kicked off 2023

Rainbow Showers by artist and art teacher Jan Lawnikanis.

Global dance event against violence

FOR the 10th year in a row, the annual global event One Billion Rising (OBR) will be held in Noosa.

OBR connects people in over 200 countries through dance and song to break the chain of violence against women and children.

OBR Noosa organiser Peppie Simpson said this year’s event will be held on Friday 17 February at the Noosa Surf Club forecourt to create awareness and change in Noosa.

“We gather together with drums and song in a family-friendly environment to dance to the song ‘Break the Chain’ to break the chain of violence against women and children, repeating the story and aiming to – as per this year’s theme – raise the vibration.

“We will raise the vibration through action, art, connection, imagination and

love, and with our collective energy, creative resistance and solidarity we will rise and dance against the tides of violence against all women.

Peppie said their dance routine varies slightly from the original Break the Chain and anyone wanting to learn the dance can attend free rehearsals.

“Our dance is only a little over four minutes long and it is so much fun, we do it twice. Anyone who would like to learn the dance can attend the free rehearsals at the Noosa Leisure Centre’s

New year, new art exhibit

Cooroy-based ceramicist and painter Jennie Smith is an award-winning artist.

Jennie said her love of nature is reflected in her vibrant floral paintings, while her use of texture and applied materials in her abstract work shows a quirky view of the world around us.

“Each piece has a sense of fun and joy.”

Jennie’s “A Walk Down

What’s on list

Old Time country dance

OLD Time country dance with the Silver Comets band at Kandanga Public Hall on Saturday 11 February. Doors open at 7 pm. Supper provided. Lucky door, lucky spot and Monte Carlo multidraw raffle. Adults $12, high school students $6. Enquiries: K Worth 0409 843 492 or 5484 3493.

Country music concert

THE Maroochy River Country Music Club will hold their February concert on Sunday 12 commencing at 12 noon. Entry is $8 and includes free tea and coffee. Raffles are

available. The venue is the ACMA Country Hall of Fame on Steggalls Road, Yandina. Great music, all welcome.

Enquiries: Darryl 0458 671 568.

Valentine’s Day at Sconetime

JOIN Sunshine Coast

Foodie Martin Duncan and Noosa Black Coffee for a Valentine’s Day Sconetime on Tuesday 14 February 2023 at 10 am in Cooroy Memorial Hall. Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/ CDVCU. Proudly supported by Wythes Real Estate, Rambling Rose Flowers,

upstairs room on 7 February from 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm, 9 February from 3 pm to 5 pm, 14 February from 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm and 15 February from 3 pm to 5 pm.

“Previous dance experience is not required. We will then connect on Friday 17 February from 5 pm to 6 pm at the Noosa Surf Club forecourt wearing solid black, red or white to show solidarity.”

For further information facebook.com/onebillionrisingnoosa or contact Peppie 0408 197 879.

Jennie Smith and one of her paintings.

Nature’s Path” is an exhibition of floral and landscape paintings inspired by the colours of autumn and runs until Friday 24th February at the Bendigo Bank in Cooroy.

Bassett Barks and Cooroy Rag Community Newspaper.

Tom Doyle and Tracey Combes

Father and daughter duo will be playing at the ACMA concert on Sunday 19 February. Tom has been a guest artist at many country music clubs and has won many awards, while Tracey has fronted bands and toured with tribute bands. Together they guarantee top-quality entertainment. For popular country music, upbeat favourites and walk-ups welcome, be at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road, Yandina for a 12 noon start. Raffle and door prizes, BYO lunch, free tea and coffee. Entry is $8. Enquiries: 0437 191 004.

A COOROY artist is the first to exhibit at the Cooroy Bendigo Bank branch for 2023.

Community comes together

New funding for slow food producers

SLOW Food Noosa Inc. supports local growers and food artisans through promotional events and community programs.

THE Pomona community and businesses came together to host a Christmas Community Lunch on 25 December 2022.

Around 35 people attended the event at Pomona & District Community House.

Host Jodi Brennan said it was a wonderful day made possible by the generosity of sponsors.

“It was heart-warming to see the efforts of the local community come together.

“The generous donations from Leanne and Craig from Pomona True Value Hardware, Ian and Romeo from Pomona IGA, delicious straight-from-the-oven plum pudding from Rosemary Burrows, and the many other generous contributions and handmade goods from kind community members were so greatly appreciated by all

those who attended.

“We opened the doors and welcomed anyone who wished to attend. It was a very special day.

“We can’t thank the generous community and local volunteers enough. It goes to show once again what an amazing, strong and kind community we have. Next year we hope to welcome even more visitors through the doors,” Jodi said.

Pomona & District Community House coordinators Susan and Heather said a great time was had by all.

“It’s always great to see community come together; we also got lots of calls from locals and local businesses donating food for the lunch.

“Thank you to Jodi and Dan for offering to host the lunch.”

Community member Barb

Foster also thanked everyone involved for making it happen.

“Thank you to Jodi and Dan for organising the day and the hard work they did with food preparation, and all the volunteers who gave up their time to assist; to Susan and the eight-year-old volunteer from Community House who did beautiful table settings; the music makers gave wonderful song renditions –it was unexpected but most welcome; and the boys from the singing group who made cookies to hand out.

“Thank you to the businesses and community members who donated to the Christmas Day lunch and, most importantly, the community who came together and participated on the day in every way,” Barb said.

These events embrace not only the Slow Food way but also raise much-needed funds to assist projects and people who are making a positive difference in the community and promoting the Slow Food philosophy.

In 2021, Slow Food Noosa partnered with a Noosa-based philanthropic foundation, Noosa and District Landcare, and Tarwyn Park Training to start the Regenerative Farming and Native Vegetation Enhancement Funding Program to support local Slow Food Snail of Approval Recipient producers, and help towards a more resilient and thriving local food system for the future.

The Regenerative Farming and Native Vegetation Enhancement Funding Program seeks to assist local producers in undertaking specific projects that support farm natural assets.

Last year, four local Slow Food Snail of Approval Recipient producers received

$5,000 each to go towards projects on their land. The 2023 round of funds is now available to Slow Food Noosa Snail of Approval producers. Local producers can access up to $7,500 to go towards a project that aligns with the grant objectives and guidelines.

An information session will be held at Noosa Landcare’s Rural Futures Centre in Pomona on 13 February from 6 pm to provide information

on how producers can get involved in the program, eligible projects, and application process and tips.

Slow Food Noosa invites all local producers of the Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Gympie regions to this evening information session. Light refreshments will be served on the night. For more information about the grant program, visit slowfoodnoosa.com or contact Rod Lees on 0408 750 027.

Susie and Bryant Ussher from Eastwell Farms with Phil Moran of Noosa Landcare checking out biodynamic equipment helped purchased through the funding program in 2022.

Musical theatre classes Corooy

Burning questions answered

QUESTIONS regarding whether fire is the remedy for “our increasingly sick country” will be answered by Di Collier at her talk A Burning Question at the Noosa Parks Association Friday Environment Forum.

Di has a private nature refuge near Conondale which she has owned for 50 years and has completely transformed and rehabilitated using fire as a land management tool.

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New equine art event to support mental health

A NEW equine visual art prize and exhibition to support mental health is calling for entries.

Seeing the Soul: Hoofbeats Sanctuary Art Prize and Exhibition will be held at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre from 31 March to 30 April.

ENROLMENTS are now open for musical theatre classes in Cooroy.

Coast Academy of Song & Dance is holding classes at Cooroy Memorial Hall beginning on Thursday 9 February for grades 6 to 10.

After many years performing professionally overseas in musical theatre and cabaret, principal Anna Quayle said she loves imparting her knowledge of the entertainment industry to her

students.

“Each class involves tuition in singing, dancing and acting, which makes it fun for both the students and myself as the teacher. We also have great fun putting on shows, one at the end of each semester.

“Come along for a free trial class.”

Give Anna a call on 0466 508 489 or send her an email: anna@songanddancenoosa.com.au.

Community Diary

Free folk dancing

NOOSA Folk Dancers are a unique and welcoming group providing physical and social well-being through world dance. We have been dancing together for fun and fitness in the local area for close to 30 years. Free come-and-try sessions are held every Friday from 10 am to 11:45 am at Catholic Parish Hall, Moorindil Street, Tewantin through February and March 2023. Please register by phoning Philippa on 0417 780 016 or just come along.

Weekly writers’ group

SHAPE your story: fiction,

non-fiction, poetry, YA (young adult), or any genre and meet with other writers to share your written words to talk through them. Each Wednesday at 10:30 am at the Yandina School of Arts, 11 Farrell Street. There is magic in creative writing. For more info contact Carol caracarol@hotmail.com.

Cardmaking classes at Cooroy RSL

LAST Saturday of each month at 10:30 am come and create four sweet cards for $20. Please bring a basic tool kit and adhesives. Bookings essential. Phone Jill 0437 339 961.

She is passionate about bringing the community together to appreciate the natural environment and thus instigate positive change through knowledge sharing.

Come along on 10 February to listen to Di’s personal story of deep observation and caring for country, where the land itself has shifted her thinking and attitudes.

The forum starts at 10:30 am; morning tea is available from 10 am to 10:25 am. Entry is $5 by tap & go at the door and includes

Muso jams at the Apollonian Hotel

JOIN Trev at the Apollonian Hotel, Boreen Point for a muso jam every second Wednesday from 12 noon, and every second Friday from 5:30 pm. PA, drum kit and base amp supplied, all other instruments are BYO. For more info call Trev on 0411 834 713.

Social ballroom dancing at Pomona

EVERY Tuesday evening from 7 pm to 9:30 pm 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

morning tea/coffee. Forums are held on the second and fourth Friday at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville with speakers of varied topics related to the environment in both the local area and worldwide.

More information is available at noosaparks.org.au/ friday-environment-forum/

if you will enjoy it. Phone 0407 456 939 for more information.

Tewantin Noosa Probus Club

ARE you a retiree seeking new interests? New challenges? New friends? We offer all three and more at the Tewantin Noosa Probus Club. We meet at the Tewantin RSL on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 10 am for morning tea ($6). Meetings start at 10:30 with an interesting guest speaker. Following meetings, we have a game of trivia and most members stay on for lunch. During the month, we have walks, BBQs, outings, movie mornings and book club. Phone Christine 5442 7397 or visit probustewantinnoosa.au

FRESH NEW SUMMER MENU & DAILY SPECIALS The Cubby House

Hoofbeats Sanctuary CEO Barb Blashki said Seeing the Soul is a major fundraising initiative to support and promote Hoofbeats Sanctuary’s work by celebrating and showcasing equine art and raising awareness of mental health.

“Located at Doonan, Hoofbeats Sanctuary is a safe, restorative space that brings people, animals and nature together to improve the emotional well-being of some of the most vulnerable members of our community – those living with mental health challenges resulting from trauma.

“Our community is currently facing a mental health crisis and demand for program places is growing rapidly.

“Proceeds from Seeing the Soul will enable us to train more program facilitators and offer more program places.

“Equine therapy programs are a key part of the sanc-

tuary’s work. The Sanctuary is home to a herd of ten horses and ponies, most of whom have experienced big life stressors in their own lives, making them the perfect teachers,” she said.

All artworks, which can be either donated or submitted on consignment, are to depict a horse at liberty, free from all forms of tack and saddlery. In addition to the donated artworks, the exhibition will include a number of ceramic horse statues, decorated by some of Australia’s most loved celebrities, which will be auctioned at the closing night event.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the overall winner, painting/drawing, sculpture/3D and photography categories, as well as the people’s choice award.

Conditions of entry and online entry forms are available from seeingthesoul. org.au.

Friends of Kauri Park working bee

KAURI Reserve in central Cooroy is a dog off-leash area that is enjoyed by many community members and their furry friends.

Each month a group of volunteers, the Friends of Kauri Park, work in the area to remove invasive weeds and restore natural habitat that is also enjoyed by many native species including wallabies, possums and over sixty bird species.

The group is supported by Noosa Council and last year planted over 1,000 trees and shrubs to enrich the

habitat. The friendly band of workers are always looking for new members to volunteer and make an important contribution to the Cooroy community while improving the local environment and enjoying the camaraderie of friends.

To see what they do, come along and meet the group at the first working bee of the year on Sunday 12 February from 7 am.

To join the group, register with Ryan Heeney at Noosa Council on 0428 559 245.

Di Collier. Photo by Tamara Kowitz.

Straight from the horse’s mouth

HAY everyone, welcome back to 2023. Hope you all had a wonderful break.

Since we are now getting excited to get back into all our activities, I do think it is a great idea to check all your gear and your horse’s transport. It’s quite amazing how things can perish in a short time or worse, the vermin RAT. Having good gear is so

important for yourself and your equine friend. Make sure you oil up your gear, check it thoroughly, check for any stitching coming loose, or cracks in your leather. You don’t want to be galloping along and your bridle falls off. Also, your girth points are a big must. Talking about rats and mice, they also love making nests in your lovely float, truck or any

travel transport you have. Best they love to chew on your electrical cords, chew on batteries and even find a way into your vehicle so just give everything a good once over.

One most important pieces of gear is your helmet, although most people think that once you have got one, that’s it, you don’t need another. Well from experience, if you have a very

bad fall and you hit your head badly, please replace your helmet. They are like cars – once you have a bad crash, you get another one. Helmets protect us great, but if they have been fractured, the second time it happens your helmet may not be able to do its job properly. So thinking of safety, we want everyone to have a great 2023. Until next time…

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Back to School Photo Gallery

Christmas Day Lunch by Pomona Community House

Star Way’s first day of school in year 1 & year 12

Happy 70th Grandma K!

Happy Birthday Umpa!

Happy 80th Birthday Ray!

Dr. Antoinette du Toit obtained her MBChB at the University of Pretoria in 2002, She furthered her studies in the management of diabetes at the Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology in South Africa and also took various accredited courses in Aesthetic medicine and the application of stem cell therapies in the arena of aesthetics and clinical medical practices. Throughout her professional career, Dr. du Toit has consistently demonstrated passion, vision, dedication and diligence necessary to experience great success in the entrepreneurial arena and in all of her professional endeavors. She will be offering both general practice consultations as well as aesthetic procedures at Maple Street Medical Centre.

Don’t miss the BreastScreen bus

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BREASTSCREEN

Queensland mobile service will be at Kenilworth Showgrounds from 28 February to 2 March to provide free breast cancer screening for women 40 years and over.

BreastScreen Queensland Health Promotion Officer Gillian Duffy said they are now taking bookings.

“You don’t need a doctor’s referral for a breast screen

and your appointment takes less than 30 minutes.

“We are taking bookings now for our Kenilworth visit, so call us today and don’t miss the bus.”

Studies show women aged 50 to 74 benefit the most from regular screening and are encouraged to have a breast screen every two years. Finding breast cancer early can increase

treatment options and save lives.

BreastScreen Queensland also has permanent services at Nambour Hospital; Goodchap Street, Noosaville; and Goldfields Plaza, Gympie.

For more information, to update contact details, or to make an appointment call 13 20 50 or visit breastscreen.qld.gov.au.

Book a free breast screen with the BreastScreen Queensland mobile service when it is in Kenilworth from 28 February to 2 March.

Proudly servicing Cooroy and the Hinterland community for over 36 years.

AVAILABLE

Cooroy Pomona Lions Club Book Shop open every Friday and Saturday, 8 am til 12 noonish. All books $2.00 (children’s books 50 cents). New books each week. Cnr School and Mountain Sts, Pomona.

CLASSES

Junior Badminton Sessions at Cooroy Badminton Club recommencing next week. Wednesdays 3:45 pm to 5:30 pm with Chris Wise – $2 per child. Fridays 4 pm to 5.30 pm with ex-Olympic coach Andi Dako – $15 per child. Please SMS Andi on 0431 909 712 to confirm your child’s place. Further details on our Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/CooroyBadmintonClub.

Cooroy Hookers meet every Thursday, CWA Hall Cooroy, 9 am to 12 noon. No experience necessary, just a sense of humor! $6 includes morning tea and knitting and crochet. Jan – 0408 477 242

Creative Writing – fiction, non-fiction –shape your story, any genre. Wed 10:30 am Yandina School of Arts. Carol – caracarol@hotmail.com

Indoor Bowls Pomona at Memorial Hall Pomona welcomes new players. 9 am start to 11:30 am approx. Morning tea provided. $2 to play and $2 membership for the year. Alan – 0409 895 476 500 Cards and Cribb at Cooroy Coastal Car Club (Mary River Road) Tuesdays 1 pm to 4 pm. $2 to play; tea and biscuits provided. New learners welcome; we can teach you. Alan – 0409 895 476

Happy 50th Sono – Jason Siciliano. Love Mum xx

Happy 50th Jason Siciliano – Enjoy your special day. Love Lisa & Eloise xx

FOR RENT

Wythes Real Estate Cooroy – contact Henry 5472 0033

• 46 Stewart Court, Doonan: 2 bed, 1 bath,

1 car. $625 per week. Available now

• 3 Prospect Place, Cooroy: 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car. $700 per week. Available now

• 69 Maple Street, Cooroy: 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car. $750 per week. Available now

• 12 Furness Drive, Tewantin: 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car. $650 per week. Available early February.

FOR SALE

Roma 100% Merina Sheepskin Half Pad size small. Only used twice on Galloway size horse. Would be fine for pony too. $50 Located Pomona 0438 794 243

Steel glass-top desk with raised glass shelf above and sliding keyboard shelf under. 950 mm wide x 600 mm deep x 970 mm high. GC $50. Located Cooroy. Bill –0457 913 182

Steel mesh vehicle roof-top basket: 1070 mm wide x 1300 mm long. With at-

with mattress/ cushion in very good/as new condition. No marks or scratches. $80 ono. Cooroy 0409 895 476

Free to aircraft enthusiast: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft ¬– 108 weekly parts in 9 hard cover binders. Lorraine –0405 040 927

“Days” brand Tri-wheeled mobility walker. Near new condition. $50.00. Ph. 5449 9943

MEETINGS

Cooroy AA meets every Wed 7:30 pm, Freemasons Hall, 58 Elm Street, Cooroy

AGM

Wednesday 15 February 2023

Rural Futures Centre, Pavilion St, Pomona, from 6 pm. Information for members –Secretary Brian O’Connor, PO Box 317 (2 Station Street), Pomona Q 4568. Ph: 5485 2714. Email: secretarypomonadistrictchamber.com.au

COOROY COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER INC

POSITION VACANT

Advertising Sales Administration Officer for the Cooroy Rag Community Newspaper

The Cooroy Rag Community Newspaper Association is seeking a reliable, dynamic and positive team player to join our team!

• Flexible Part-time (15 hours per week)

• $35 per hour + super

• Immediate start

If you are a motivated individual with experience in print marketing and sales or similar role and love advertising and working with your community, we can’t wait to see your resume.

Please send your resume to Connie Gore at secretary@cooroyrag.com.au by close of business 15th February 2023.

POSITIONS VACANT

Seasons IGA Cooroy: Positions available all areas. Drop resume into Seasons IGA Cooroy.

Pomona IGA: Positions available, excellent working conditions, flexible hours. Drop resume into Pomona IGA.

Pomona Hotel: Kitchen hand/front house, 15 hrs per week, award wages. Email resume to Andrew@pomonahotel.com.au

Jamaica Blue: Come and join a fun team. Full training given. Front and back of house, flexible hours, great environment. Drop your resume into stores at Noosa Civic and Cooroy.

Cooroy Harvest Fresh: Casual positions available for school-age juniors. Drop resume into store.

Part time Chef wanted: Pomona Village Kitchen. Great venue, friendly staff, some Saturday work required. Drop your resume into Zenita

Cooroy Auto Wreckers: Casual to potentially full-time position available for a ‘Auto Dismantler’. Broad knowledge of all makes and models of cars and 4x4s essential. Own tools required. Email enquiries regarding full job description and/or resumes to cooroyaw@bigpond.net.au

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Celebrating 20 years of learning

BY Year 11 student, Brayden Young

TWENTY years ago, Noosa Christian College was far different from the school it has now become. It was established in January 2003, with just 37 students, much less than today. Classes were taught in the church but throughout the course of the first year, demountable buildings were added to house the growing number of enrolments. The school saw a number of milestones throughout the years, including the establishment of a College bus run and the Parents and Friends inaugural meeting. In 2007, there was the commencement of secondary learning. The year 2011 saw

many achievements, including the opening of the school library but more importantly, the first graduation of a Year 12 class, a group of 10 that shared a bond unlike any other.

The school has grown immensely in the past 20 years, both in campus size and student population but it has never lost sight of its roots and has been providing holistic education and a connection to faith for many students. This is thanks to the school’s incredible teaching staff, especially its principals.

Despite how much the school has grown in the 20 years since its opening, it has still retained the feeling of a small school. For a long time, there was only a single

class for every year level, and that is still mostly true today; however, a second Year 7 class was added for the 2021 school year, and in 2023 there are two classes for Year 1, Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9. Having such a small student population allows for a tight-knit community between the students. Noosa Christian College has taught many students from many backgrounds throughout its history and with plans for continued expansion of the campus, it is likely that it will continue to see more achievements in the years to come.

We look forward to seeing Noosa Christian College continue to achieve further milestones in the years to come.

HAPPY New Year! The Kindness Club members are excited to share more projects this year and to find new ways to show kindness to others. Their very first act of kindness for 2023 was teacher appreciation gifts. The children recognise the hard work, energy and commitment it takes to be a teacher and wanted to express their gratitude right from the start.

The children designed beautiful and unique book-

marks for their teachers before attaching Sharpie markers to them. The tags read: ‘My future is looking sharp with you as my teacher.’ The children surprised their teachers at Cooroy State School on the very first day of school. Wishing all teachers, teacher aides, children and school staff a wonderful new year of learning, growing, fun and friendship.

Don’t forget the Kindness Club loves to hear from you.

Whether you are the giver or the receiver, random acts of kindness are incredibly inspiring for the children. To share your stories email Wendy at thekindnessclub@ outlookcom or write to The Kindness Club, C/- PO Box 816, Cooroy 4563.

Decades

“Little hearts can make a big difference”

Women’s team kick goals Disc golf course now open

in encouraging more girls and women to participate in the game.

“Noosa Pirates have a wonderful reputation and a great community spirit. We look forward to working with them,” Trish said.

Deputy chair Elizabeth Reynolds said the community bank branches of Bendigo Bank allocate up to 80 per cent of profits directly back into the community.

NOOSA Pirates women’s team jerseys will display the Bendigo Bank logo after securing a new sponsorship deal.

The Tewantin-Noosa and Cooroy Community Bank branches of Bendigo Bank have been announced as the 2023 premier sponsors. Manager of the three community banks in Cooroy, Marcoola and Tewantin-Noosa, Sunshine Coast

Get golfing, girls! Join the

COOROY Golf Club is hosting a four-week clinic

Community Financial Services Ltd chair Trish Radge said supporting the local community is key for the community bank which provides much-needed funds and resources for the Noosa Pirates women’s team both on and off the field.

“Our company is committed to raising awareness of women’s involvement in sport and we are delighted to be playing an active role

for beginners and women wanting to return to golf.

The weekly clinic from 8 am to 9 am, starting on Tuesday 7 February and ending on 28 February, includes a 30-minute instruction with the club coach followed by a 30-minute

“The more people who bank with our local Bendigo Banks, the more we can give back,” she said.

The Cooroy and Tewantin branches of Bendigo Bank also offer retail pop-up spaces to trial local products, meeting rooms for customers and not-for-profit groups to use free of charge, and the opportunity for artists to display and sell their work.

Email Colleen at bendigosunshinecoast@gmail. com for further details.

practice.

Hire clubs, balls and tees provided as well as a complimentary golf ball and information pack. Morning tea to follow.

For enquiries email: cooroyladiesgolf@gmail.com

A DISC golf course has been installed in Pomona.

Like traditional golf, the goal of disc golf is to get the disc, similar to a Frisbee, from the tee area to the target (basket) in as few throws as possible.

The course of 18 tee areas and nine baskets in Cooroora Creek Park was installed ahead of Noosa Disc Golf Club’s Fundraiser Tournament last week.

Play tennis at Cooroy

COOROY Tennis Club welcomes locals, visitors, members or non-members to join our friendly social games

Noosa Disc Golf Club secretary Ryan Johnson said the course is a dream come true.

“Especially for club president, Jamie Knight who has been working to get the approval for four years.

“This has been a DIY disc golf course installation on a shoestring with a total cost of installation at $823 (baskets not included).

“Paul Lavendar (OZDG),

on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:30 am to 9:30 am, and Sunday evenings from 5 pm to 7 pm.

Members $3, non-members $6, balls provided.

For more information

please contact Ian Garvey 0409 581 870, Dorelle Gold-

basket manufacturer, was kind enough to give us an advance on the baskets so we could install them now and pay the balance later.

“Thanks very much to Jamie, Paul, Adam Lowe, Bo Shaneman, Trent Webb and Neale Norton for getting the nine baskets in the ground as well as nine upcycled tee signs and setting out 18 tee areas.”

Jamie said none of this would have been achieved without the support of Noosa Council.

“Thanks especially to Amanda Tie and Margit Cruce for their tireless efforts.”

“The baskets are beautiful in Pomona park and they catch great. Course maps will become available soon,” Ryan said.

Noosa Disc Golf Club social league days are on the first Saturday of every month and everyone is welcome.

sworthy 0403 737 183 or Lyn Barker 0439 648 407. Coaching lessons are available from the club’s professional coach. Contact James Webber 0473 569 501 or admin@ allplaytennis.com.au.

Noosa Pirates women’s team.

Ryan Johnson (club secretary) and Jamie Knight (club president).

Acreage bliss

For Sale

Address: 96 Pioneer Road, Pomona

Price: Contact Agent

Details: 4 bed, 2 bath, 5 car

Agent: Shannon Astill 0405 729 513

LIVE the lifestyle most people only dare to dream of with this stunning property. This lovely property with real country charm provides the perfect opportunity for a growing family. A small, cleared, manageable acreage block of 5,972 m2 is perfectly suited to this home which is packed full of features.

A very well-maintained home that offers a peaceful lifestyle in a rural setting includes spacious living throughout and an amazing floor plan that reveals plenty

of separate living spaces, high ceilings, a large covered outdoor entertaining area, and landscaped gardens, to name a few. This four-bedroom family home has been designed to cater to easy living, relaxing, and entertaining friends with supreme privacy. The more you look, the more you’ll find a long list of attributes such as a large kitchen layout with gas cooktop, dishwasher, tiled throughout, living room with air-conditioning, high ceilings, multiple entertaining areas, master

bedroom with A/C, walkin robe and en-suite, and all bedrooms have built-in robes with two bedrooms opening onto the verandah. There is also a remote double garage, added 12x6 m shed with sink, a large laundry, loads of storage, hot tub retreat, turnaround circle driveway, fully landscaped gardens, dog-proof yard, vege gardens and chicken coop, rainwater tanks, BioCycle septic system, mountain views, cleared block with loads of potential, and NBN.

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Sandy Kate

Cute Queenslander cottage on 3,592 m²

For Sale

Address: 57 Tewantin Road, Cooroy

Price: $1,100,000

Details: 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Agent: Robert Farley

0408 478 304

Agency: Ray White Rural Doonan

SET on a generous block just a short distance from Cooroy town centre, this cute Queenslander cot-

tage has been tastefully renovated and is ready to embrace new owners. The cottage is set at the front of a 3,592 m2 parcel of gently undulating land with the potential to be subdivided. Subdivision potential could see the block divided into blocks at the rear of the existing home. This is a great investment oppor-

tunity as there are very few large vacant blocks available. This may even be of interest to a family who would like dual occupancy. The home’s feature entry with a gable-roofed verandah and stained-glass door leads through to the living space with original timber floors. There are two generous-sized bedrooms

off to the left, and a separate sleepout/office on the right. The main bedroom has full-length built-ins and a beautifully renovated ensuite. At the rear of the home are the dining room and a quaint kitchen with casement window views of the backyard. The kitchen includes an electric stovetop and oven, a dishwasher

and plenty of cupboard space. The main bathroom is freshly renovated and full of natural light.

Families and entertainers will appreciate the huge backyard, which incorporates lush grassy lawns, several sheds and a brick fireplace/bbq area for entertaining. The yard is partly fenced and con-

tains a few feature trees and shrubs. There is easy access to this property with a service road, and privacy from the main road with elevated banks and established trees.

All just a short distance to Cooroy’s schools, cafes, shops, public transport, and the Bruce Highway.

Easy living, surrounded by nature

For Sale

Address: 7 Friarbird Place, Pomona

Price: $915,000

Details: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, 1,171 m2

Agent: Kate Mayne 0408 604 802, Sandy Roulston 0438 506 970

Agency: Noosa Hinterland Real Estate

SET in a quiet street in Pomona’s Songbird Estate is this beautiful low-set home surrounded by landscaped native gardens. Perfect for buyers looking for an easycare property and waking up to the sounds of birds.

The property backs onto a natural reserve and has established gardens that guar-

antee privacy all around.

The rear of the yard has been landscaped with tiers of rock gardens abundant with fauna-attracting native plants – so you can enjoy a low-maintenance garden.

On entry, you are welcomed by formal timber double doors with side louvres for airflow, and as you walk

in you are greeted with high coffered ceilings, a feature throughout the main living areas, providing a sense of space and elegance.

The modern kitchen offers stainless-steel appliances, including an induction cooktop that is perfectly placed within the home, giving you not only plenty of space to

cook up a storm but also allowing you to engage with your guests whilst entertaining. The large island bench is the perfect spot for breakfast and there is also a generous dining area that opens up to the large covered alfresco.

The main bedroom enjoys its own private ensuite

and walk-in robe, whilst also having access to the undercover verandah. The two guest bedrooms are of generous size, feature built-in robes for additional storage and share use of the main bathroom – including a luxurious spa bath with a picture window taking in the cascading gardens and

bushland setting outdoors. Live just a few minutes’ walk from the vibrant village town of Pomona. This home is the ideal downsizer property or perfect for a fly-in fly-out worker who doesn’t want to worry about mowing or maintaining. This is a home you can move straight into and enjoy.

Shed and carport on a quarter acre in Cooran

For

Address: 4 Elizabeth Street, Cooran

Price: $449,000

Details: 1,099 m2

Agent: Kate Mayne 0408 604 802, Sandy Roulston 0438 506 970

Agency: Noosa Hinterland Real Estate

school in Cooran.

This property comes with a shed and caravan carport. Ideal for someone looking to live in their van or perhaps a tiny home whilst you prepare and plan for the future. Or perhaps you want to make it a permanent weekender until you are ready to build your dream home? Somewhere to land

and dual access – ideal to create a dual living opportunity or provide both occupants separate entries. There are some amazing house designs that cater for extended family living, teenager’s retreat or separate work-from-home office. Cooran is fast becoming one of the hot spots to buy in the Noosa hinterland with

Fresh as a daisy in prime location

For Sale

Address: 2/16 Pearl Street, Cooroy

Price: Offers Over $625,000

Details: 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Agent: Warren Berry, 0407 730 987

Agency: Wythes Real Estate

HERE is a great opportunity with this two-level, two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse with a single lock-up garage in a small complex of four units. Positioned in a prime location in the lovely township of Cooroy. Calling out to first home

buyers, investors or ideal for downsizing.

This is a great low-maintenance townhouse offering open-plan living with tiled floors, and a light and bright plus study. Plenty of storage under the stairs and a stylish kitchen with a breakfast

bench.

The living area flows out to the under-sail entertainment area and courtyard with side access to the pathway. The second level has two bedrooms with good size built-in wardrobes and new carpets, a second bathroom

and a linen cupboard. The main bedroom has its own balcony where you can sit and have a cuppa and watch the bird life from the neighbouring parklands. Low-cost living and low body corporate fees with everything at your fingertips.

All this is within walking distance to shops, bowls club and restaurants, and an easy walk to Cooroy township. Don’t miss out on this little gem.

Warren Berry

Licensed Real Estate Agent

m: 0407 730 987

p: 5472 0033

warren@wythes.com.au www.wythes.com.au

2021 Sales Agent of the Year in the Rate My Agent Awards for Cooroy and Black Mountain. Call Warren for all your property needs.

For Sale

Address: 192 Forest Acres Drive, Lake Macdonald

Price: Contact agent

Details: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Agent: Alisa Wythes 0415 111 370

Agency: Wythes Real Estate

Your own Noosa hinterland resort

UPON entering the gated driveway, you will adore the tall hedging that surrounds the wide-open sprawling lawns creating absolute privacy.

The newly renovated modern country estate sitting on just over one acre of cleared useable land is absolutely ideal for those seeking a beautiful Noosa hinterland property.

This property ticks every box, with a stunning main residence and separate studio. The main home has open-plan living,

dining and kitchen. The kitchen is complete with a large stone island bench, on-trend cabinetry, a dishwasher, and gas cooking. The spacious open-plan living area is complemented with a fireplace, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, and glass French doors opening out to a massive covered entertainment area complete with a jacuzzi and TV. All the bedrooms have picture outlooks across the parklike grounds, and the mas-

ter suite features a modern ensuite with floor-to-ceiling tiles and a large walk-in wardrobe.

As well as the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home, the property also features a brilliant separate studio that exudes incredible style; it features polished concrete floors, kitchenette, combined living and dining, air-conditioning, stained glass paned windows and a toilet.

If you’re not relaxing by the fireplace, you may be enjoying

a hit of tennis on your own fullsized tennis court. Water is in abundance from your own bore.

This home possesses everything you will need to never have to leave and would be perfect for those who cherish the feeling of complete relaxation and privacy. Only a stone’s throw from Noosa and Cooroy’s CBD, this home is ready for you to unpack and enjoy.

Idyllic family living with tennis court For Sale

Address: 19 Roberts Drive, Cooroy

Price: $1,495,000

Details: 4 bed, 3 bath, 6 car

Agent: Michael Robinson 0431 865 616

Agency: Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland

LIVE the lifestyle most people only dare to dream of, with this stunning property set just minutes from the vibrant centre of Cooroy.

The sprawling layout and abundance of outdoor space will appeal to any growing family, as will the huge yard, full-size tennis court and potential for dual living.

Everyday life will centre around the open-plan and air-conditioned kitchen and lounge room with gorgeous timber floors, a wood-fire heater, and stacker doors to the expansive rear patio. You can show off your chef skills with stainless-steel kitchen appliances and sweeping benchtops before

enjoying a delicious meal outside or in the dining area. All four bedrooms are a good size and there are also two well-appointed bathrooms and an office for working from home. A walk-in robe and an ensuite service the master suite, while two of the secondary bedrooms have external ac-

cess making them ideal for accommodating guests. An open kitchen and lounge with a wood fire heater and air-conditioning, modern kitchen appliances, sweeping benchtops and plenty of storage and a dining area, dedicated office space and a well-equipped laundry.

Step outside to the front or rear patios and host guests in absolute style with a separate powered studio that could be adapted to suit your needs. There is also a 13 kW solar system, two attached carports and a separate carport, a 9x7 m (approx.) shed and an additional 4x6 m (approx.) shed.

You will live surrounded by mature trees, established gardens and a good-sized yard complete with a tennis court for hours of fun. Create your dream lifestyle with this private family-friendly haven in Cooroy, moments from the Bruce Highway and the bustling centre of Cooroy

For Sale

Address: 42 Cudgerie Drive, Black Mountain

Price: Offers Over $1,375,000

Details: 8 bed, 6 bath, pool, 1.55 ha/3.8 acres

Agent: Sam Hargrave 0425 777 121

Agency: Ray White Pomona

Circa 1920 “Cudgerie Homestead”

“CUDGERIE Homestead” is one of the first homesteads in the Noosa hinterland, circa 1920. Originally a 600-acre dairy farm until 1988, it has been operating with great success as a fully registered and licensed B&B and guest house for more than 20 years and is highly regarded locally and abroad. For sale is the free-

hold property; the business is available separately. Set on 3.8 acres in an elevated position with breathtaking views across the Noosa hinterland to the sand blow and beyond to the Pacific Ocean. The home is divided into two sections: the guest house, and the owner/manager’s home. The commercial

Dedicated to delivering outstanding service to Noosa Hinterland

kitchen is the heart of the home with three ovens, a commercial exhaust fan, dishwasher, large walk-in pantry/store and adjoining laundry and storage.

The homestead has warmth and character with the original timber panelling, wide pine floorboards, high ceilings, French doors and wood-fired heater in the

guest lounge room. The infinity swimming pool and sun deck offer views across the wide valley to Mt Eerwah. Fruit trees, vegetable gardens, native and exotic trees and shrubs and a lemon-scented gum tree in the visitor parking area all add to the ambience of the homestead.

With seven bedrooms plus

an office (or eight bedrooms) and six bathrooms and multiple living areas, it is no surprise that it has been a successful B&B for the last 20-plus years. It offers buyers a gorgeous family home with the option of also having a home where they can run a homebased business.

Fully featured luxury home in Cooroy For Sale

Address: 46 Straker Drive, Cooroy

Price: Offers over $1,095,000

Details: 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool, 681 m2

Agent: Tamar Scott-Holland 0427 999 457

Agency: Ray White Pomona

RELAX in comfort and style in this beautiful, modern family home in the highly sought-after estate of Greenwood Grove.

Set on a 681 m2 block located on one of the best streets in Cooroy, this lovely GJ Gardner four-bedroom, two-bathroom home has been given all the upgrades to enhance your lifestyle and will give you more time for the important things in life.

If you’re looking for low maintenance, high comfort living then check out all the luxurious upgrades this property has to offer.

Luxury upgraded features include Daikin zoned ducted air-conditioning, a 7.05 m x 3.3 m Osmosis coated

fibreglass pool with four jet spa settings and led lights, large decking area next to the pool with an undercover alfresco area, a built-in BBQ outlet in an alfresco area, and 21 x 315w Seraphim blade solar panels with 6.615 kW system.

Inside, 20 mm Caesarstone benchtops featured in the kitchen, marble stone mosaic splashback in kitchen and butler’s pantry, butler’s pantry with sink, expansive storage solutions, ensuite, bathroom and laundry, high 2,550 mm ceilings throughout, and large decking area next to the pool with undercover alfresco area.

There’s also a gas hot water system, plumbing

for fridge water outlet, fully kitted-out master walk-in robe with extra shelving and drawers, WIFI security system, three-way main bathroom access from two rooms and the hallway, freestanding 1780 x 800 x 560 mm white bath with 280-litre capacity, upgraded ensuite features wall tiles with an extra niche in shower room, large laundry with stone benchtop and plenty of room for more shelving, and USB ports added to power points.

The highly sought-after Greenwood Grove estate includes walking paths, playgrounds, a basketball court, BBQ and nature reserves and is only a short walk to Cooroy’s main streets.

Prime river country, 367 acres

Mary River frontage, 142 Acres

a wood heater as well as reverse-cycle air-conditioning to provide year-round comfort.

Recently renovated, the modern kitchen features polished timber countertops and contemporary cabinetry including overhead cupboards for additional storage.

For Sale

Address: 392 Boyle Road, Belli Park

Price: $8,000,000

Details: 6 bed, 4 bath, 3 car

Agent: Cherie Carlson 0428 834 708, Marg Cochrane 0439 989 982

Agency: Marg Cochrane Real Estate

PRIME river country in the Mary Valley does not present to the market often and ‘Carrington’ offers the opportunity to secure 367 acres of farming land with dual living.

Without a house in sight, the property comprises 12 fenced paddocks and numerous watering points. An Otech Centre Pivot gives the opportunity to grow crops all year round or irrigate the improved pastures. Currently operated as a cattle grazing property, the property lends itself to other pursuits and is

on two titles.

Improved pastures include rhodes, kikuyu, setaria and clover. Water is abundant, with Mary River frontage and a 30-hectare water licence, along with five dams including two large dams holding in excess of 230 ML. Water is pumped from the river around the property through a six-inch underground main line. The current owners have had up to 400 head running on the property. There are two large machinery sheds, 30x15x6 and 24x12x5, both powered and with concrete floors, and extra timber sheds at the cattle yards. There is three-phase power at the cattle yards for pumps. All boundaries have new fencing. Road maintenance is made easy with access to your own gravel pit of approximately 25,000 m3. The homestead and cottage are surrounded by

park-like gardens and lawns with an array of fruit trees throughout.

The homestead has two bedrooms plus a large built-in office which could serve as a third bedroom; spacious master bedroom with generous walk-through robes and ensuite; openplan living and dining featuring a fireplace; gourmet kitchen with Caesarstone benchtops and loads of storage; and ducted air-conditioning and ceiling fans throughout. Wide wraparound verandahs capture the views.

The cottage has three bedrooms, heating and cooling, a central kitchen, lounge and dining. There is a separate garage with plenty of storage and bathroom facilities.

This property is being sold as a going concern including livestock and a large number of various machinery items.

For Sale

Address: 2685 Mary Valley Road, Kandanga

Price: Offers over $2,600,000

Details: 2 bed, 1 bath, 9 car

Agent: Cherie Carlson 0428 834 708, Marg Cochrane 0439 989 982

Agency: Marg Cochrane Real Estate

LOOKING for the perfect combination of useable farming land with impressive improvements and a homestead with views that will take your breath away? Look no further than 2685 Mary Valley Road, Kandanga. Upon entering the home-

stead, you are greeted by the classic Queenslander home sitting in a prime, elevated position on the property and taking in the incredible panoramic views spanning across the Mary Valley and through to Mt Cooroora (located in Pomona), Mt Pinbarren and the Kenilworth Bluff.

Inside the home, the Queenslander features continue with polished timber floors throughout the living and kitchen areas, through to the bathroom and hallways, high ceilings, VJ walls and feature LED-light panelling in the windows. The living area includes

Installed in the kitchen is a stainless-steel dishwasher as well as stainless-steel fitted oven and gas cooktop.

Outside of the home, the gravel fire pit with sandstone seating offers the perfect place to enjoy the night sky, while the choice of the front or rear covered verandahs provides plenty of room to relax or entertain in any weather.

There is a recently installed in-ground saltwater pool, and around the home are irrigated landscaped gardens and various veggie garden boxes, citrus and olive trees to enjoy.

Located on two titles, the property comes with a water allocation of 26 megalitres to make great use of the Mary River access. In addition to the river water, there are also four dams located on the property, one of which is set up with a firefighter pump.

The property has previously run 160 head of steers or up to 80 head of breeders.

House, shouse and shed

For Sale

Address: 103

Kenilworth-Brooloo Road, Kenilworth

Price: Offers Over $1,500,000

Details: 4 bed, 2 bath, 4 car, 24.59 ha

FINDING the right well-appointed grazing property in the Mary Valley can be a challenge at any time – and finding one close to the edge of a picturesque village is next to impossible. Except when you discover a 60-acre (24.59 ha) grazing property with a house, a shouse and a shed.

The house is a cute, weatherboard-clad cottage with a wraparound front deck and a shaded rear deck.

Internally, the living area is light and bright and features polished timber floors and both air-conditioning and slow combustion heating.

The galley kitchen has marble benchtops, a six-burner gas stove, single-drawer dishwasher and a feature sink. There’s plenty

of storage and the adjoining laundry doubles as a butler’s pantry. All three bedrooms have built-in robes and there is one modern bathroom.

The shouse looks like a shed on the outside but inside it’s definitely a house – therefore, it’s a shouse.

The open-plan design takes in a spacious living area with slow combustion heating and a kitchen/laundry with great bench and storage spaces. There is one enclosed bedroom and full bathroom facilities. The shouse has its own private entertainment space outside.

The main outbuilding is a 20m X 10m, high-access machinery shed. It consists of two wide open bays for vehicles and farm equipment, and a fully enclosed

For Sale

Address: 23 Elizabeth Street, Kenilworth

Price: Expressions of interest - closing soon

Details: 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, 1,209 m2

Agent: Darren Newton 0419 725 182

Agency: RJR Property

Kenilworth House

Agent: Darren Newton 0419 725 182

Agency: RJR Property

section suited to workshop and storage.

There is a productive veggie garden, a well-protected chook run, mature fruit trees and rolling green lawn in the fully fenced house yard. The 60-acre property provides approx 40 acres of grazing land and 20 acres of quality forest and direct state forest access. Water is covered with four dams, a bore and loads of tank water storage. Solar power back to the grid, and cattle yards are some of the other added features. This property is less than 2 km from the centre of Kenilworth.

KENILWORTH House was built in 1922 and it’s the oldest surviving house in the village. Set in exquisite gardens, the character-filled double-storey home currently operates as a family home with double Airbnb suites. The weatherboard-clad home sits on a 1,209 m2 corner block (corner Elizabeth and Philip Streets) that has commercial zoning and is adjacent to the more developed CBD area. The main house is on the top level, accessed by front and rear stairs. There is a light-filled enclosed verandah that doubles as an entry and sitting room while the more formal lounge/dining room displays all the classic

features including polished timber floors, high ceilings and period trims, and has slow-combustion heating and ducted air-conditioning. The updated kitchen has a freestanding five-burner gas stove, dishwasher, and a classic English farmhouse sink. The spacious master bedroom suite has a great bay window and ensuite. Two other upstairs bedrooms are currently used as a dressing room and an office. Casement windows and French doors are featured throughout the home. While it doesn’t have to be used this way, the current setup takes in two Airbnb suites, one on each level, both with independent

access. Upstairs, the suite includes a private sitting room, one bedroom and the main bathroom. Downstairs, a light and bright entry room gives access to a more spacious suite with an openplan lounge/dining room, one bedroom and full bathroom facilities. There is a lot of additional space on this level currently utilised for office and storage.

While a magnificent fountain is a stand-out feature in the garden, there is an incredible Bali hut just made for entertaining family and friends. There is also a high-access double carport at the rear of the house, with shipping container storage forming part of the structure.

RJR Property AUCTION

This property sits on the western edge of the village of Kenilworth...

• 48 acres (19.61 ha) equally divided between grazing & treed land

• Council zoning unevenly divided between rural & rural-residential

• Potential to subdivide the rural-residential area under Council rules

• Shed complex like no other where 2 sheds are joined by breezeway

• Well-appointed open plan livable shed with adjoining alfresco area

• Large bedsit with full kitchen & bathroom facilities, generous spaces

• Fully enclosed garage/workshop & matching vehicle parking shed

• The shed complex has water, sewerage & off-grid generated power

• Great views & total privacy from temporary & permanent building sites

• Direct State Forest access from the rear of the property

Modern home on large block

For Sale

Address: 53 Brewers Road, Cooran

Price: Offers over $950,000

Details: 3 bed, 2 bath, 3 car

Agent: Kess Prior 0404 344 399, Dannielle Preston 0435 405 656

Agency: Hinternoosa

BEEN looking for somewhere to create a peaceful rural lifestyle, with the conveniences you’d expect in a contemporary residence minus the hard work of acreage? This fabulous property ticks all the boxes. Set on a lovely, fully useable 1,596 m2 block in a quiet street, it boasts a stylish as-new home, constructed in 2018 by local builder Michael Williams.

Entry via a covered front

verandah, the home has a welcoming ambience courtesy of ultra-modern styling and easy-care finishing. Comfortable modern living is achieved through features like hybrid flooring, fans, and air-conditioning. The centrally located open-plan living zone is perfect for families and entertainers, with spaces for dining and lounging. These are serviced by a sleek, state-of-the-art modern

kitchen which boasts a large walk-in pantry, double oven, dishwasher, and island bench with breakfast bar. Large glass sliding doors frame the lovely outlook over the property and open onto a wide, covered and elevated deck with views across the hinterland to Mount Cooran.

At one end of the home is an enviable master suite comprising a spacious, air-conditioned bedroom,

a walk-in robe, plus an elegant ensuite with twin vanities. Also at this end is a generous study/home office with a built-in desk.

The opposite end of the home incorporates two bedrooms, the main bathroom (with separate shower and bathtub), and the family-sized laundry with a full work bench and plenty of storage.

The home is complemented by lovely, low-main-

tenance lawns and landscaped garden beds. Being fully fenced, kids and pets should be safe to play and explore. There’s also a single lock-up garage and double carport for your vehicles including side access and ample under-house storage. Solar power (5.5 kW) will help you live more sustainably and there are established vegetable garden beds and an enclosed chicken pen.

For Sale

Address: 121 Holts Road, Cooroy

Price: $1,350,000

Details: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Agent: Dannielle Preston 0435 405 656, Paul Bielby 0437 346 256

Agency: Hinternoosa

Over 52 glorious acres in Cooroy

QUALITY larger acreages in Cooroy are rare and have been for a long time. This elevated and partially cleared 52.36 acres is only a short drive to Cooroy CBD (3 km) and has plenty of useable land for horses and grazing animals.

The property has some existing boundary fencing and a small horse paddock on the northern section. This holding would make a strategic purchase for now as well as into the future, with Bruce Highway upgrades of this section of the

Cooroy to Curra bypass now completed. The south-eastern elevation has been used for highway billboard signage for northbound traffic in the past.

The property is located close to the very successful Cooroy business park (1 km) and just across the road from the popular Cooroy No Worries RV stop.

Holts Road continues onto Ocean View Road and is a short no through road servicing some lovely rural acreages. The original house, suitable for

renovation, comprises three bedrooms on the upper level as well as a renovated bathroom, kitchen and open-plan living area. The ground level has been built in with concrete blockwork, and various rooms including laundry and bathroom are located here as well as one car parking space. There are concrete water tanks connected to the house and an original septic tank. The property has a shed near the house and various farm/tractor sheds. Some areas of the

house including the deck and back stairs are due for repair or replacement.

The house offers views of Mt Eerwah and the top of Cooroy Mountain. There is a selection of established fruit trees including mango, lychee, banana and macadamia. The property has a beautiful large dam and possibly other house sites should you decide to remove the current house and build elsewhere on the land to take in views of the mountains and over the dam (STCA).

Parklike acre, private and peaceful

For Sale

Address: 106 Cudgerie Drive, Black Mountain

Price: Offers over $1,050,000

Details: 4 bed, 2 bath, 5 car

Agent: Damon Gore 0401 115 816

Agency: Countryside Realty Noosa

LOCATED in a dress circle neighbourhood in beautiful Black Mountain, surrounded by premium homes on acreage, is this double-storey family-friendly home with a design that can facilitate dual living, on a private, parklike, fully fenced 4,460 m2 block.

The home comprises four bedrooms, two bathrooms,

a study, two separate living areas, and a modern kitchen plus butler’s pantry, laundry plus bath/laundry combo, a covered timber deck, a ground-floor terrace, a single lock-up garage plus double carport. There is plenty of room for all, including extended family members.

Reverse cycle air-conditioning in the upper

living, ceiling fans, modern benches in the kitchen, subway-tiled splashback, soft close cabinetry, roll-down café style blinds on the deck; and upstairs bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tiles, dual vanities and stylish sliding barn door – are existing features of note, and the home has been meticulously maintained and cared for by

its long-term owners.

A sundrenched inground pool on the northeastern side of the home will delight all family members, particularly the children; there will be many summer afternoons spent in and around the pool, keeping cool, making memories and sharing laughter.

Infrastructure on the

property includes gate at entry, boundary fencing, an old shed/chook house and a 10,000-gallon tank. There are masses of room for children and pets to play safely and securely, and the land is a mixture of established native and tropical trees and grassy lawn area. It is the perfect acre – easy to maintain, flat, leafy, and private.

Black Mountain is a tightly held, picturesque acreage belt in the Noosa hinterland, just seven minutes’ drive to access Cooroy’s major amenities including rail to Brisbane, retail, schooling, sporting, medical, dining/ entertainment and more; 13 minutes to Eumundi markets, and 30 minutes to Noosa Main Beach.

Hinterland haven

For Sale

Address: 25 Flooded Gum Place, Black Mountain

Price: Contact Agent

Details: 4 bed, 2 bath, 6 car

Agent: Stacey Hitch 0411 429 499

Agency: Countryside Realty Noosa

We are an established agency with a 20-year local history. As leaders and experts in Noosa Hinterland real estate, we pride ourselves on going that extra country mile for our clients. Community focused and collaborative by nature our service speaks for itself. Naturally, we have become the first choice for buyers, sellers, renters and landlords.

GET set for an idyllic lifestyle in this fabulous family home in sought-after Cudgerie Estate, Black Mountain. Set on 1.5 acres of lush landscaped gardens with fruit trees, visiting kangaroos and a pool, this is the place to make memories.

Enter a bright open-living space with impressive floorto-ceiling windows framing the picturesque garden and creating a tranquil ambience.

There’s room for the whole

family with three internal living areas. Choose to relax in the sitting room, enjoy a movie in the media room or hang with the family in the open-plan kitchen and dining room. The kitchen is the heart of the home with a large central benchtop allowing you to prep while admiring the garden. The butler’s pantry keeps all the clutter separate with extensive storage options.

Sleep soundly in one of four bedrooms and wake to the sound of birdsong. With built-in robes, carpet, fans and large windows enhancing the garden view, these rooms offer a private retreat at the end of the day. There’s an option for a fifth bedroom or home office.

Wander the 1.5 acres and say hi to David and Julian (the visiting ‘roos); this is your slice of paradise. Explore the orchard and you’ll discover a large mango tree, guava trees and avocados. Laze on the plush lawn or get busy in the veggie patch, take time out for a refreshing dip in the pool – it doesn’t get better than this. There’s a massive shed with two separations. Get your thinking cap on. There’s room for a home studio, gym or workshop or a potential granny flat or teenage hangout and there will still be enough space for the cars. There are two huge water tanks holding 65,000 litres of water, and solar panels.