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9 November 2022
A celebration of the power of community
BY ALEX PURCELL
THE importance of community newspapers has been highlighted at the Cooroy Rag’s community grants celebration. More than 90 local businesses, community organisations, volunteers and dignitaries attended the event at the Cooroy Golf Club on 17 October – including State
MP Sandy Bolton. In her speech, Ms Bolton highlighted the importance of community newspapers like the Cooroy Rag. “During events like Covid across Queensland, people needed to feel connected, and local community newspapers were vital. “The saddest thing was, over the years many have stopped operating, and
that is why the Noosa and Nicklin communities are so lucky to have papers like the Cooroy Rag. “This paper continues to inform, update and share feelgood stories so important for connecting each other. “Sixty years in print and the longest-running community newspaper on the Sunshine Coast, it is one that keeps giving back,” Ms Bolton said.
Cooroy Rag advertising manager Judy Painter said the Rag solely exists because local businesses support it. “This community newspaper is here because of the support of advertisers. “Every person who picks up a Cooroy Rag and reads it needs to thank the advertisers that make the newspaper happen and support
the newspaper throughout the year. “When businesses advertise in the Cooroy Rag, they know their money is going to go back into the community. “Since 2000, more than $1 million of advertiser money has been returned to local community groups,” Mrs Painter said. Thirteen local community groups received funds
from the Cooroy Rag at this year’s grants celebration. “It was a heartwarming night. Our advertisers physically hand out the cheques to the recipients. “It was also a great opportunity for local businesses to get together over a cold drink and delicious food,” Mrs Painter said. See photos on pages 22-23.
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