Cooroy Rag 19 October 2022 edition

Cooroy playground finalist in state award

BY ALEX PURCELL

COOROY’S Hinterland Ad venture Playground is in the running to be named one of Queensland’s best-managed projects.

The multi-million dollar proj ect is a finalist in the Project Management Achievement Awards.

The winner will be an nounced in a few days.

Mayor Clare Stewart said it’s a legacy project that the entire shire is proud of.

“We are so pleased to see this playground make a difference to the hinterland –with the economic benefit to Cooroy businesses coupled with the strong community

visitation, it really does tick all the boxes,” she said.

Infrastructure Delivery Manager Craig Eldridge said everyone is chuffed to be a finalist in the prestigious awards.

“A number of council staff put a lot of energy and effort into delivering a unique and family-friendly playground

that is designed for younger and older children alike,” he said.

“I really want to commend the likes of Dallas Bickley, Paul Brennan, Mitch Turner and Ben L’Huillier and our 37 contractors,” he said.

Noosa Council Project Manager Paul Brennan said it was a privilege to help de

liver such an iconic project.

“It was very much a team effort across council and the community,” Mr Brennan said.

Conceived back in 2013, the idea took about four years to become part of council’s capital works program.

With funding from the

Queensland Government, as part of the Local Government and Subsidies Program, council started planning, designing and working with the community to deliver the $6.7 million nature-based, all-abilities adventure play ground.

The playground officially opened in early May this year.

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Alex Purcell, Cooroy Rag Roaming Editor

GROWING up in Cooroy I had an idyllic lifestyle –days spent at the Noosa beach, sailing on the river, weekends camping in the hinterland, picnics, horse rides, bushwalks – we were always outside.

And while I know I wore sunscreen, I’m now learning it obviously wasn’t enough.

After having three basal cell carcinoma (BCC) skin cancers removed, two from my shoulder and one from my leg, I get regular skin checks.

When home recently for the Gympie Music Muster and Mingle with the Mayor Ball, I booked in with my doctor for a check-up.

I had a little blackish mole on the inside of my knee. I’d look at it when sitting in the car and pop a dab of sunscreen on it.

At my skin check my doctor did a biopsy on it –and another mole that had changed – and while I knew the one on my knee was something, I wasn’t quite prepared for the diagnosis.

Melanoma. Low grade, thankfully, but a melanoma all the same.

I was booked in to have it out while we were home and lots of internal stitches and over 20 staples later, I now have a large L-shaped scar.

But they got it all and that’s all that matters.

I now have to have skin checks every three months and I am being more vigilant than ever. My family too.

I always wore sunscreen on my face but now I wear it daily on my arms and legs too. I always have my Akubra on and I’ve downloaded the SunSmart app to check the UV level each day in the town we’re travelling through.

So, if you haven’t had a skin check for a while, please have one, for me.

From the archives

WHEN Margaret McGrath of Cooroy retired from the Cooroy Post Office in 1989 after four years of sorting mail, this photo was pub lished on the front page of the Cooroy Rag

Pictured with postmas ter Ian Huggett and Lyn Bonnell (right), Margaret (left) was thanked by Ian for showing “outstanding service to the community and her knowledge”.

Margaret was replaced by Lyn, who at the time was the contractor on Mail Run 1634.

Rag, Vol. 19 No. 2 18th January, 1989

Bouquets & Brickbats

BOUQUET to the lady and her kids who found my wallet outside Pomona IGA and handed it to staff.

BOUQUET to the person who found my debit card and handed it in at the Cooroy IGA. Bouquets also to the staff at Cooroy IGA who

kept the card secure until I retrieved it.

BRICKBATS to the service stations that upped the price of petrol by 30 cents per litre, five days before the fuel excise was due to return.

BRICKBATS to dining businesses that charge

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WHAT began with a call for help to find information about her family has ended with a meeting with long-lost relatives.

Lesley Grove reached out to the Cooroy Rag over 12 months ago to see if anyone had information about her great-grandfather, Harry

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Risley.

Lesley said all she knew about her grandmother’s father was that his family settled in Pinbarren in 1904 and Harry married, had four children and was a butcher in Cooroy.

“William (Harry’s father) and his family arrived in Queensland with other po tential settlers to survey the land for farming. This group was later known locally in Kin Kin as the Risley Group.

“Harry married Mabel King in 1907. She was a bush nurse and a very good pianist. They had four children: Tuppence (Tup), Stella, Richard (Dickie who died in a car crash aged 22 in 1937), and Isobel (Bid, my grandmother).

“Mabel passed away in 1929.

“Their family home was called Richmond, located on Tablelands Rd, Cooran, and Harry's brother William took over the family farm at 238 Upper Pinbarren Creek Rd, Pinbarren.

“My mum, Cheryl, didn't actually meet her grandfa ther, Harry, until she was about 14 years old.

“My grandmother (Isobel/ Bid) didn't have a good relationship with him and unfortunately, my mum and Stella's daughter Loma are the only living relatives left and don't have a huge amount of information about the Risleys.”

After the story was pub lished in the Cooroy Rag in August last year, a lady called Jane contacted the paper.

Her grandfather was Har

ry’s brother.

“Surprisingly, my brother, Kevin and Jane both live in Cairns. Mum and I had flights booked to visit Kevin in August and thought it was the perfect opportunity to meet Jane.

“We then found out Jane has a sister, Billie, who lives just outside of Cairns and was also keen to meet us.”

“Jane and Billie also have two brothers and another sister, who we didn’t get to meet, and sadly, one of the brothers, Tom Risely, has passed away. He was a highly regarded artist with art in galleries all over the world and surprisingly, he looked very much like Harry.

“We had a lovely day meeting Jane and Billie – we could definitely see a family resemblance, my mum and

I could see my grandmother in Billie – and hearing all about their family.

“It was an amazing day.”

In December, Lesley also took her mum Cheryl to Po mona cemetery and Kin Kin.

“We found the gravesites of Harry, Mable, Richard (my grandmother's parents and brother), and Harry's family.

“We also went to Kin Kin where Mum spent some of her childhood.

“We plan to go back in the near future and visit the his torical centre and see if we can find out anything else.”

Lesley thanked the Cooroy Rag for helping connect her with Jane.

“I can't thank you enough for what you have done.

You have helped so much and Mum and I are eternally grateful,” Lesley said.

Council did not ‘backflip’ on Cooroy memorial decision

NOOSA Council did not “backflip” on its decision to allow a memorial for four people tragically killed in Cooroy Creek in 1981 to be installed.

Following news (Cooroy Rag 28 September 2022) a location has been found for a memorial seat made by the Cooroora Woodwork-

ers Club for Derek Lange, 11; his mother June, 30; Shayne Parker, 9; and Ricky von Blanckensee, 18, Council said it did not reverse its policy of rejecting applications for memorials to allow this one.

"Council listened, acknowledged the significance of this event to the Cooroy

community, and worked closely with the community and the Cooroy Rag to achieve a resolution of this matter that meets the community's goals, within council's frameworks,” Noosa Council Communications and Community Engagement Manager Ken Furdek said.

Cooroy Rag staff met with Noosa Council officers at the Cooroora Woodworkers Club on Lower Mill Road to find a location within council’s framework for the bench seat.

Now that a suitable site has been agreed upon, Cooroy Rag staff are working on the installation of the

memorial seat and liaising personally with the families on the unveiling of the memorial.

Cooroy Rag editor Alex Purcell said what is important is that a solution has been found for a memorial to honour the four lives lost and their families.

“Four decades after one of

Cooroy’s biggest tragedies, this seat will be a legacy to Derek, Shayne, June and Ricky and their families.

“It will remain a permanent place for their families and the community to come and remember them and to reflect on all that has been lost since that tragic day.”

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Police look for car stolen from Pomona

BY SERGEANT MAL SCOTT

DURING the past couple of weeks, a suspicious blue Nissan Navara dual cab tray back utility driven by a 34-year-old male has been sighted driving into private properties in the West Co oroy and Pomona areas in cluding Ridgewood, Carters Ridge and Belli Park.

When challenged, the male driver just drives off or gives a clearly false reason for being there before leaving. It is very pleasing to see these communities sharing these sightings via their various social media community pages with the bush telegraph working wonders quickly spreading within a very short time frame.

On 23 September, a sight ing was confirmed on the Kenilworth Skyring Creek Road with Cooroy police immediately notified and attending, leading to the vehicle being located and pursued.

However, due to the dangerous conduct of the driver, which clearly

endangered members of the public, the vehicle was not further pursued and was last seen headed north on the Bruce Highway.

Police have now arrest ed a 35-year-old Monto man for numerous, serious criminal offences including unlawful use of a motor vehicle, serious assault of a police officer and danger ous driving. It is extremely pleasing to the police to have such a proactive community out there, who are willing to step up and help out their neighbours when this suspicious type of behaviour is occurring.

Hopefully, this person won’t return now that he has been pursued by the police but please continue to be vigilant and report sightings as soon as they occur.

Overnight on 23 and 24 September, a red 2011 Ford Territory 4x4 station wagon, Queensland rego CAS35, was stolen from the Old Bruce Highway at Gardners Rd, Pomona intersection after it was left there by the owners after it experienced mechanical difficulty.

Investigations reveal a

window was smashed to gain entry and it may have been stolen for parts and accessories or may even be getting driven around the area. So, if your neighbour has recently acquired a similar vehicle parked in the backyard or you see this ve hicle getting around, please contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or Cooroy Police on 5442 5030 or Po mona Police on 5480 1733.

Please note that admin istration staff are on duty at both police stations to attend to general inquiries. Cooroy administration hours are from 9 am to 2 pm Monday to Thursday, and Pomona hours are from 8 am to 4 pm Tuesday and Thursday.

Of course, police are available at all other times and are generally out and about attending to calls for service. If you call the station and don’t get a re sponse, please call 131 444 Police Link for non-urgent issues and the police will return your call.Call 000 in an emergency.

Stay safe out there, Mal

HOW Noosa Council has supported, and is supporting the hinterland was the topic at this year's Dinner with the Mayor.

Local residents and business owners at the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce annual event held at Saw & Mill earlier this month heard from Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart with Councillors Karen Finzel and Amelia Lorentson in attendance too.

Cooroy Chamber of Commerce president Sirah Robb said Dinner with the Mayor is a highlight on the chamber's calendar of events, and this year was no different.

"Mayor Clare delivered an insightful speech reflecting on council's achievements and the path forward."

"It was apparent there is much for our hinterland community and local businesses to be excited about, including a new council CEO with a 'how can we do this' approach, whole shire thinking that prioritises the hinterland, and opportunities that will become legacy benefits for our region off the back of our involvement in the 2023 Olympic Games," Mrs Robb said.

there have been many challenges and changes for council since last year's Dinner with the Mayor event.

council of our new CEO

Scott Waters is the biggest change and an incredibly positive one, while the flood damage to the region in February and March has been the biggest challenge.

"The shire endured one major landslide, 28 landslips, two water crossings and over 100 roads damaged, and council is currently fixing 70 potholes a day on average and has advocated the state government for $37 million in recovery funding for the Black Mountain landslide."

But despite the impact of these major weather events, Cr Stewart said council still delivered $35 million worth of capital projects in the 2021–2022 year to the Noosa Shire – the most in a 12-month cycle.

"Other commitments by this council to the hinterland include: $1.1 million in the budget to upgrade trail 5 of the Noosa Trail Network, and $250,000 for upgrades of trails with high ecological value and an audit completed of all nine Noosa Biosphere core trails with upgrades planned for two

to upgrade 2.3 km of Middle Creek Road."

"Council also bought a specialised six-wheel grader for hinterland gravel roads for council's Pomona Depot, upgraded Cooran horse yards, renovated and reopened the Kin Kin Rec Hall, extended the lease at Cooroy Butter Factory for three more years, saw the Hinterland Adventure Play ground project through to completion with a $6.7million investment, completed concept plans for Cooroy Sports Complex with a soccer and cricket house redevelopment and expansion of the gymnastics facility, and stood by our hinterland community, as promised, taking the operators of the Kin Kin Quarry, Cordwell Resources, to court.

"Pomona Community House will also get a library kiosk in the next month or so and council's free weekend buses cover the hinterland from Noosa to Cooran via Cooroy and Pomona included," Cr Stewart said.

Mrs Robb said healthy businesses equal a strong

Cooroy

Robb, Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart

Residents submit impact submission to council

FOLLOWING a community meeting at Federal Hall in late August, Black Mountain residents impacted by a landslide that will take two years to fix, have prepared a draft impact submission and submitted it to Noosa Council.

A Black Mountain Commu nity Group spokesperson said an encouraging number of Black Mountain residents came together for the meet ing “to consolidate its priority issues and needs pending the reinstatement of Black Mountain Road and draft a submission based on these priority issues at the advice of the Noosa Council at their last pop-up meeting in July”.

“Everyone who attended the Federal Hall meeting shared stories and priorities, and/or provided thoughtful feedback in preparation for a draft submission.

“As a result, the Black Mountain community has been working together since

to build such a proposal.

“A submission was prepared by 80 residents im pacted by the landslide and the families they represent and presented to the Noosa Council on 20 September 2022.”

Noosa Mayor Clare Stew art said she has welcomed the detailed submission from Black Mountain residents.

“We continue to work with Black Mountain residents to help them through this challenging and frustrating period.

“The severity of the land slide has created a number of flow-on effects for the community and we need to work together with the residents to resolve what we can.”

Noosa Council will be hosting a community pop-up meeting with Black Mountain residents on Saturday 22 October.

“Council staff and council lors will address many of the

specific issues raised when we meet at this month’s community pop-up and it’s important we develop a strong partnership with the community to help them through this recovery phase,” Cr Stewart said.

The Black Mountain Community Group spokes person said they are hopeful it will see results as they work toward building a solid partnership with Noosa Council, moving through the next phases of the landslide recovery.

“It will be a ‘town hall’ style meeting and a timely opportunity for residents, along with their families and friends, to address the submission and connect and engage directly with Noosa Council,” the spokesperson said.

The community pop-up meeting will be held at Federal Hall on Saturday 22 October 2022 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Black Mountain Road experienced a significant landslip as a result of the extreme weather event experienced across the Noosa Shire in February. Photo: Supplied.

Borumba Dam project topical issue in community

tion sessions and not a lot of answers to potential social and environmental impacts.

“Whole-of-life costs includ ing decommissioning, envi ronmental and social impact costs need to be considered in evaluating whether this project stacks up for reduc ing carbon emissions,” she said.

Attendees at one of the Pumped Hydro Project community engagement sessions in July.

IMBIL’S Borumba Dam has been identified by the Queensland Government as “one of the best” po tential sites for long-du ration pumped hydro in Queensland through the Queensland Hydro Study.

The Borumba Dam Pumped Hydro project and a new Queensland super grid (SuperGrid) connect ing solar, wind, battery and hydrogen generators are just two parts of the $62 billion Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan announced by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk late last month.

Borumba Pumped Hy dro Project Director Chris Gwynne said Borumba Dam had been earmarked as a potential pumped hydro site for nearly four decades.

“Pumped hydro will play a vital role in the transforma tion of the energy system to renewable energy and a more diverse generation mix across Queensland,” Mr Gwynne said.

A dedicated, pub licly-owned entity –Queensland Hydro – has been set up to deliver the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project, and Mr Gywnne said the team met with key stakeholders in Imbil, Kandanga and Gympie last week to further discuss the project.

“The Borumba project team met with a dedicated local stakeholder group to discuss a traffic and trans port study while the wider environmental study is well underway.

“The local communities can rest assured that the change to Queensland Hydro is in name only, and the current project team will continue to work closely with the local community in the same open and genuine way it has been since last year.”

Save the Mary River Co ordinating Group president Glenda Pickersgill said the hydro project is a topical issue in the community.

“The Borumba hydro project is being proposed as one of the linchpins of the SuperGrid before the project feasibility studies have been completed.”

Ms Pickersgill said there are significant risks in “put ting eggs in the one basket with Borumba and the SuperGrid”.

“The microgrid concept and battery technology (on buildings) are improving rapidly and have benefits of making more resilient communities in the long term without the destruction and risks attached to dams and high voltage power lines.”

Ms Pickersgill said there are many concerns that are being voiced at the informa

Mr Gwynne said over 100 people attended drop-in ses sions held by the Borumba project team in mid-July, “building on similar levels of community interest at previous drop-in sessions held in December 2021 and April 2022”.

“The Borumba project team held a new round of community drop-in sessions in Imbil and Gympie in mid-July for the local com munity to get updates from the project team and learn more about progress on the proposed project.”

Mr Gwynne said the project team had received valuable feedback from the community, including through the drop-in sessions and the project stakeholder reference group.

“Currently, we are busy completing the environmen tal, social, economic, and engineering studies that support the detailed analyt ical study which is due for completion in early 2023.

“We also have been con ducting a community survey – with two focus areas on recreation and transmission connections – which closed on October 2.

“The survey will assist the Borumba project team to learn what facilities and experiences stakeholders value at the lake and what stakeholders love most about the region.

“Outcomes from the survey will also inform the detailed transmission connection in vestigations being undertak en for the Borumba project.”

The next drop-in sessions are planned for late Novem ber and will be advertised closer to the date.

to close

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Commonwealth Bank Regional General Manager, Kylie Hall, said the decision came following a significant decline in transactions over a five-year period.

"We regularly review our branches across Australia to help us make informed decisions on where to open new branches, where to renovate or upgrade exist ing branches, and in some instances where to close branches.

"After a recent review, we made the difficult decision to permanently close our Tewantin branch which has had a 75 per cent drop in transactions over the five years before the coronavi rus pandemic."

Ms Hall said all the staff

have been redeployed.

"I can confirm that all Tewantin staff have roles, with some team members relocating to our Noosa branch."

Ms Hall said they recog nise some customers prefer over-the-counter service and there are branches at Noosa Heads, Coolum, Nambour and Maroochy dore.

“We've found 34 per cent of customers from Tewantin are already visiting these other branches.”

For Cooroy customers, the Tewantin branch was the closest branch for faceto-face banking following the closure of the Cooroy Commonwealth Bank branch in 2019.

“We understand this change may affect the way some of our customer's

bank, and the team at Te wantin branch are available until Friday 4 November 2022 to help customers find the solutions that best suit their needs.

"For customers who prefer face-to-face options, Aus tralia Post's Bank@Post service is also available at the Tewantin Post Shop for personal and business banking transactions, in cluding withdrawals and de posits including passbooks during normal business hours."

"Customers can also access their accounts 24 hours a day through NetBank or the CommBank app. We're also available for general banking enqui ries, through our local ly-based contact centres on 13 22 21, every day between 8 am and 8 pm."

THE Tewantin Common wealth Bank branch is closing its doors.

night raises

TOES were tapping and tails are wagging after a fundraiser at Cooroy RSL earlier this month raised nearly $1,500 for charity Smart Pups.

Through raffle ticket sales at the event which featured headline act The Hillbilly Goats, Smart Pups fundraised $1,460.35 to help with raising, training and the general upkeep of dogs in their training program

A Smart Pups Assistance

Dogs’ spokesperson said, “As a not-for-profit charity organisation based on the Sunshine Coast, Smart Pups relies on generous donations to raise and train our Smart Pups assistance dogs for special needs children.

“Our goal is to improve the quality of life of children with special needs by training as sistance dogs with task-specific skills. Smart Pups have a profound effect on the

everyday lives of children with special needs and their families. Smart Pups trains autism assistance dogs, seizure response dogs, diabetic alert dogs, and mobility assistance dogs.”

Smart Pups Assistance Dogs recently moved into their new purpose-built training facility in Verrierdale. Since moving, staff are working to grow their foster and volunteer programs.

See more photos page 19.

New rugs and homewares in store now!

THE second annual Oktoberfest in Cooroy was a fabelhaf event with nearly double the number of attendees.

Approximately 4,000 people attended the free family fun day at Saw & Mill on October 1 to enjoy Oktoberfest music, German food, beer and sweets, free kids’ entertainment, games and competitions.

Saw & Mill manager Kimberly Bateman said they cannot get over the incredible turnout.

“Last year we thought around 2,000 to 2,500

attended. This year, we predict there were about 4,000.”

Kimberly said it was a fabulous day with lots of fun had by all.

“The German Oktoberfest show band really engaged the crowd and had everyone dancing.

“The jumping castle and animal farm were popular with the kids, and the hot dog eating competition and stein races also drew big crowds.

“We sold over 350 pork knuckles and there were German Bakehouse tra-

ditional German hotdogs everywhere.

“Over $2,000 was raised for charity. Hoofbeats had a stand and money from the lucky door entry raffle and money went to Hoofbeats, Pink October and LifeLine.”

While Saw & Mill’s bowling green won’t be transformed into a German-themed wonderland again for another year, the restaurant has launched its lawn bowls and Friday night lights buffet, running until 14 November.

See photos from this year's Oktoberfest on page 18.

Showcasing Cooroy artist Lee Birch

The visual experience of Lee's contemporary style art will brighten your day and your home!

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Bendigo Bank goes green

WHEN national project management company, Engine Room VM (ERVM), decided to expand with a physical presence on the Sunshine Coast, they chose Cooroy as their office location.

ERVM Associate Direc tor – Queensland, Chris Egan, has been engaged to head up the new office, which they share with local business WMK Architects in

Maple Street.

Chris said ERVM has grown organically since its inception in 2009, with new offices opening as the business and opportunities arose.

“ERVM has worked for a number of years with WMK Architects so when they opened their office in Cooroy and offered us the opportunity to share their space it seemed the perfect

Chris said while they are locally based, ERVM has the benefit of nationwide coverage enabling their team to offer a personal service to clients wher ever their project may be located.

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Chris, who lives in Woom bye, said he is excited by this opportunity to grow their team and company within the region.

“Cooroy is a lovely area; it's a fabulous place to be based. I’m excited to open our office here.”

Chris can be found at 12a Maple Street, Cooroy or by calling 0410 571 554 or emailing chris.egan@ engineroomvm.com.

COOROY’S community bank has gone green.

Bendigo Bank’s Cooroy branch in Maple Street has had 48 solar panels installed on the roof.

Local solar provider and installer, SALT Solar said the “whopping 19.92 kW system” is estimated to fully cover the annual cost of electricity and “see the company effectively pay off the system in four years”.

“The solar system will

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generate significant envi ronmental benefits includ ing avoiding the burning of approximately 11,494 kg of coal per year.

“The financial savings mean the Cooroy community branch of Bendigo Bank can give more funds back to local projects.”

Such as a $50,000 cheque to Permaculture Noosa for their pavilion.

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NOOSA Council is about to give its Corporate Plan an overhaul. The new plan will provide a 2023–2028 blueprint for the shire. We’ll be running a series of community workshops, an online survey, and sessions with industry to ensure we get a good cross-section of input. While legislation requires councils to develop corporate plans, it’s also an opportunity to set a direc tion for the organisation for the next five years and will help guide council’s decisions every day and outline key strategic issues or projects that council will prioritise and advocate for on behalf of the community. Please provide feedback via Your Say Noosa: yoursay. noosa.qld.gov.au

From 5 October, every Wednesday between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm, council will have a JP volunteer onsite at the Tewantin Council Chambers to provide JP services to the local community. You’ll find them at a desk on level 2 in the foyer and bookings are not required so if you are in need of a JP please make use of this service.

September 2022 was the three-year anniversa

Clare Stewart Noosa Mayor

ry of the start of the 2019 bushfires that impacted Peregian Beach, Cooroi bah and Noosa North Shore. Three years on, residents affected by the 2019 bushfires have told of their experiences in a new short film documenting the disaster's impact. The film will feature in Get Ready Month campaigns and other local disaster preparedness education efforts. The film reminds us to reflect on how quickly and furiously the fires took hold and consider what steps we should take to ensure we are prepared should disaster strike again. Be prepared. Make a bush fire survival plan. Council has invested significantly over the past three years in measures to prevent a repeat of the 2019 fires. There’s been a boost in funding for bushfire resil ience measures such as more controlled burns and greater trail maintenance, and council has appointed an in-house officer to help keep Noosa safe from bushfires. In addition, the continuation of the second year of our bushfire levy focusing on ongoing work in trail maintenance is making our shire disaster resilient.

But we can all be ready and be prepared so keep a look out for our upcoming campaigns which will focus on disaster resilience and preparedness.

Finally, over the past month, I, along with my other fellow South East Qld Council of Mayors, ventured to Canberra to visit Parliament House. It was the first opportunity we had had to visit since the election of the Albanese Government. Over two days we met with 18 ministers, senators, shadow ministers, senior advisors for the PM and Treasurer and Leader of the Opposition. Topics discussed included natural disasters, climate change, the importance of skilled mi gration, transport infrastruc ture, housing affordability and how councils can bid on the Housing Futures Fund. The Brisbane 2032 Games present an enormous opportunity for all levels of government to respond in a coordinated way to some of the many challenges our combined SEQ region is currently experiencing. It’s important that Noosa has a seat at that table.

Until next month, stay safe. Clare

EACH day spent represent ing the people of the Noosa electorate, I’m reminded of the incredible values of community and service that are so representative of who we are! Watching the sun go down over our Noosa River was a wonderful way to say goodbye to and commemo rate a Noosa legend ‘Eddy’, who spent decades keeping our waterways clean. My congratulations and the deep gratitude of the Noosa community go to Mr John Percey JP (Qual) for his fifty years of service as a justice of the peace, and to whom I recently awarded a Distinguished Service Award. Thank you to all our amaz ing, selfless volunteers!

A recent information session hosted by advo cates opposing commercial activities in National Parks

Sandy Bolton State Member for Noosa

was respectful and well run, and we look forward to pro viding further updates on the Cooloola Great Walk Project at Noosa 360 via www.san dybolton/noosa360, includ ing the expected relocation of proposed campsites P and N once Kabi Kabi have decided regarding. Congratulations to all on another successful Great Noosa Trail Walk; the smiles and camaraderie amongst walkers said it all. Make sure you book early for next year! Roadworks and assess ments by the Department of Transport and Main Roads continue on state routes to address damage from floods, wet weather and excessive heavy haulage vehicles. Pot hole and pavement repairs on Kin Kin Road have been a maintenance priority, as well as capital works proj

ects, and I know the delays and at times sleep disruption they cause is very frustrating for residents.

The dedicated turning lane on Cooroy Noosa Road into Sivyers Road, a former accident hotspot, is now complete, and speed reviews are being consid ered on a couple of state roads in response to resident concerns.

For more information on all of these, as well as much, much more, head over to Noosa 360 at www.sandy bolton.com/noosa360 where you can find relevant posts, some over multiple years, by simply typing your topic into the search bar.

Until next time, enjoy the beautiful spring weather, and each other!

Sandy

Amelia Lorentson Councillor for Noosa Shire Council

I WAS in Cairns recently for the LGAQ Conference where councils across Queensland debated the state's future policies.

Noosa Council presented five submissions and I pre sented my motion (endorsed by council July 2022), which calls on the state govern ment to review and invest in the reuse of wastewater by exploring the added value of this scarce resource.

Water scarcity, extreme weather events and popula tion growth require efficient water management. Water is not the infinite resource we imagine it to be; it is limited.

Wastewater reuse is a solution for the future to combat water scarcity. Its recovery and reuse must happen.

We therefore need to

create a state and a water industry that supports less wasteful distribution and use of water, as well as water treatment and recycling.

At the moment we recy cle approximately 15 per cent of treated wastewater statewide. In Noosa, less than one per cent of treated wastewater is being reused.

The remainder is being dumped into our oceans and rivers, causing environmen tal damage, pollution and erosion.

The full potential of waste water is under-exploited and under-valued. The potential and benefits for wastewater recycling in Queensland is huge.

If we want to take the waste out of wastewater and out of our oceans, we need upgrades to wastewater

treatment plants. These are a very large investment for councils and water author ities.

By calling on the state to look at additional uses of recycled wastewater that values the protection of local ecosystems and provides suitable data, we enable councils and water authori ties and retailers to produce business cases for waste water reuse and treatment plant upgrades.

We have a solution –wastewater reuse – and now we must overcome the hurdle of cost. Because the bigger cost to the state and Noosa is running out of time.

Amelia

(This is the opinion of Cr Amelia Lorentson and does not necessarily represent the views of council.)

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Cooroy

November

Working for Noosa Communities

“Spring has sprung, there is always electrical stuff to do so book in early! Make a list and call Head Start today!”

The Art Hub Cooroy

Wendy Britton Ceramics

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Get your stomp on in Wolvi What’s On

AN ANNUAL three-day mu sic and camping festival is returning to Wolvi for 2022.

The fifth annual Wolvi Stomp is ready to rock from 28 to 30 October with a massive lineup.

The unique licensed music festival brings together Aus tralia’s finest singer/song writers; performing this year are Hat Fitz and Cara, The Urban Chiefs, Mojo Web, Hussy Hicks, Z Star Trinity and Frank Sultana.

Local artists include Phil Barlow, Jukejoint, Whiskey & Me, Vix & the Mayor (Bob Abbott), Ray Gage and Karen Thomsen – with more acts released by the end of September.

This exclusive festival is limited to 250 tickets, provid ing an intimate experience with high-quality musical acts.

The Wolvi Stomp is a community-run festival that supports the maintenance of

Ruby Red Shoes book signing

What’s On

What: Ruby Red Shoes, by Kate Knapp, book

When: Saturday 12

from 2 pm to

pm and Sunday 18

9:30 am to

Where: Galah Home Shop,

Emerald Street, Cooroy

Shoes children’s books and Twigseeds greet ing cards is coming to Cooroy.

The talented Kate Knapp will be at Cooroy homewares, gifts, fash ion and furniture store, Galah Home, on Satur day 12 November from 2 pm to 3:30 pm.

Galah Home owner Bekki said the event is to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Ruby Red Shoes and celebrate the new Ruby Red Shoes doll.

“Kate will be available to sign books ready for Christmas gifts.”

What: The Wolvi Stomp

When: 28–30 October

Where: The Wolvi & District War Memorial Hall, 1358 Kin Kin Rd, Wolvi

Info: Facebook

@WolviStompOfficial

the Wolvi Hall and its not-forprofit community activities. Camping is available and food and coffee carts will be onsite.

Christian concert at Cooroy church

VIOLINIST Hayden Wiseman and two of his students will be performing an intimate concert in Cooroy.

A local musician, Hayden has performed over 300 concerts, mostly in churches and aged care homes throughout Australia and New Zealand, produced four CD albums and one DVD with small ensembles and piano accompaniment, and is about to record an album with the Budapest Film Orchestra, a world-class orchestra in Hungary.

Travelling the country to present classical and gospel concerts to people from all walks of life, Hayden will perform at the Church of the Holy Nativity (Anglican Parish of Cooroora) on Sunday 13 November at 3 pm. Hayden said two of his students –local young musicians in the making, Molli and Kadyn Mclwaine – will be playing in the concert.

“It will be a mix of the most timeless inspirational Christian songs and classical pieces such as Bach, Massenet, and Shostakovich.”

What’s On

What: Hayden Wiseman concert

When: Sunday 13 November at 3 pm

Where: Church of the Holy Nativity (Anglican Parish of Cooroora) corner Miva St and Cooroy Noosa Rd, Cooroy

TICKETS: Adults $20; Concession/U18 $15; Under 12 free.

Purchase tickets at www.haydenwiseman.com or at the door if not sold out prior.

THE author and illustra tor of popular Ruby Red

Hat Fitz and Cara. Photo: hatfitzandcara.com

The Boy from Oz at Noosa Arts Theatre

What’s On

What: The Boy from Oz

When: Preview 27 Oct at 7:30 pm ($30); Gala Opening Night 28 Oct 28 at 7:30 pm ($60); Matinees 29 and 30 Oct, 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19 Nov at 2 pm; and evenings 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 and 19 Nov at 7:30 pm ($40 adults, $33 concession, $30 member/group, $28 under 18).

Where: Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Rd, Noosaville

Info: www.noosaartstheatre.org.au or phone (07) 5449 934

T’Bird to perform rock ‘n’ roll favourites

What’s On

What: Four artists

When: Sunday 23 October from 10 am

Where: The Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road, Yandina

Cost: $15

YANDINA Australasian Country Music Association Inc. (ACMA) welcomes four top-quality guest artists to the Hall of Fame for a country music concert on Sunday 23 October. Organiser Jim Bird said the acts perform more than just country music.

“Talented act, T’Bird, will perform rock ‘n’ roll favour-

What’s On

COMING to the Noosa Arts Theatre is a dazzling, funny and moving story of the life of legendary Australian entertainer and songwriter, Peter Allen.

The Boy from Oz tells the story of Peter’s life from humble beginnings in the 1950s growing up in Tenterfield NSW, to his catapulting rise to fame as a global phenomenon. Discovered by Judy Garland, he married her daughter

Liza Minnelli and went on to achieve international stardom as a performer and songwriter

Director Ian Mackellar has assembled a vibrant and talented Sunshine Coast cast. Choreographer Nicole Kaminski breathes life into some great show-stopper numbers, and lighting designer Travis Macfarlane weaves his magic into a stirring lighting design.

For a toe-tapping, vibrant

musical that includes many of Peter Allen’s best-loved hits, The Boy from Oz will take audiences on an emotional, humorous and entertaining journey celebrating the life of Peter Allen and paying tribute to stars like Liza Minnelli and the late great Judy Garland.

Tickets are selling fast so don’t miss the opportunity to come along and enjoy this fabulous show.

What: Gympie RSLA Sub Branch’s Masked Ball

When: 3 December

Where:The Pavilion Conference & Reception Centre, 77 Exhibition Rd, Southside

Info: Visit website https://www.gympiersl. com.au/event/themasked-ball/

ites from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.

“This event is a very important project for us as we are combining with two other country music clubs to organise this fundraising concert.

“The proceeds are going towards the much-needed maintenance of our Hall of Fame,” Jim said.

Doors open at 10 am with the concert starting at 11 am and ending at 4 pm. Sausage sizzle and raffles are available.

For advanced bookings contact 0449 181 638 or 0409 588 939.

Yandina ACMA is a notfor-profit organisation and all proceeds go towards the upkeep of the hall.

Masked Ball supports local homeless veterans

MASKED in mystery and dressed to the nines, Gympie RSLA Sub Branch’s Masked Ball fundraiser on 3 December will be nothing short of magical.

An inaugural fundraiser for homeless Veterans, tickets are $100 per person and include a complimentary drink on arrival, gourmet canapes, live music by the James Nash Stage Band,

a two-course formal dinner, with entertainment by The Swing Central – a 10-piece ensemble featuring Brad Leaver and Renee Suttie, illusionist Chris Riches, guest speakers, fundraising auction and raffles, lucky door prizes, plus prizes for best masks on the night.

All funds raised will go towards supporting local homeless Veterans.

Liza and ensemble. Photo: Travis Macfarlane.

Cheque to help Permaculture Noosa grow

Birdwatching topic at NPA October forum

PERMACULTURE Noosa has been surprised with a cheque for $50,000 from Bendigo Bank Cooroy.

Directors and staff of Com munity Bank Cooroy surprised committee member Sandra Guy with the cheque at Permaculture Noosa’s October club night.

Permaculture Noosa members have been fundraising since 2020 to build a pavilion on their block in Emerald Street, Cooroy. Noosa Council provided the land and a grant towards the pavilion’s con crete slab but more funds were needed to complete the project.

Sandra said the pavilion will be used for club meetings, gather ings and workshops.

“We envision the pavilion will also be available for other local groups to enjoy, such as play groups, a PTSD support group, for exercise classes and morning teas for people perhaps experi encing isolation.”

Community Bank Cooroy oper ators Sunshine Coast Commu nity Financial Services Limited (SCCFSL) chair Trish Radge said they believe their values are aligned with those of Perma culture Noosa’s, and Bendigo Bank’s purpose is to feed into the

prosperity of their customers and communities, not off it.

“As directors of Community Bank Cooroy we love identifying projects that support our cus tomers and the community we operate within.

“The directors of Community Bank Cooroy love that Permacul ture Noosa is supporting the peo ple of Cooroy and beyond. They are educating and sharing ideas around the production of food, seed and plant sharing. They are helping to build healthy minds, bodies and relationships.

“Big cheques like this remind everyone that your banking mat ters. Who you bank with matters. When you bank with your local Community Bank, up to 80 per cent of company profits go back into the community, allowing SCCFSL to support projects like the new Permaculture Noosa pavilion.

“To date, SCCFSL has given back over $2 million to the com munities we serve,” said Trish.

Organisations are welcome to apply for sponsorship by talking to staff at Bendigo Bank Cooroy or visiting https://sunnycoastcom munityconnection.com.au/

BIRDWATCHING trips to South America are the topic of the Noosa Parks Associ ation’s environment forum on Friday 28 October.

Guest speaker, Peter Odekerken will give an insight into the diversity of birds and the relative ease of travel within South America. He will highlight species that were close to extinction but have been saved due to some remark able work by local com munities and conservation groups.

The Noosa Parks Asso ciation hosts the Friday Environment Forum on the second and fourth Fridays of the month.

The Friday Environment Forum is a public informa tion exchange, provided by guest speakers, covering a range of current conser vation and environmental issues. It is held at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre at 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville.

Join the bird observers at 8:30 am in the car park for interpretive birding. The fo rum starts at 10:30 am and morning tea is available from 10 am to 10:25 am. Entry is $5 by ‘tap & go’ at the door.

For up-to-date information visit www.noosaparks.org. au/friday-environment-fo rum/

JP signing hub at Kandanga Post Office

JP signing is now available at the Kandanga Post Office.

Kandanga Licensed Post Office (LPO) Managers Mark and Cindy Hart said they have implemented a “JPs in the Community”

signing hub at the post office, 45 Main Street, Kan danga.

“It is now up and running and is on Thursdays between 10 am and 12 midday.”

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community

Paper Angels Christmas Charity Day

PAPER Angels are holding a Christmas Charity Day at Cooroy RSL on Saturday 12 November from 10:30 am to 4 pm. Supporting the Mater Mothers’ Bereavement Support Program and other similar programs in a variety of Queensland hospitals, organiser Gaye Schrader said this annual event is a fun-packed day of card-making.

“We raise funds to provide footprint cards for the pediatric bereavement unit at SCUH. We provide all materials for keepsake cards for the parents and grandparents of stillborn babies.

HISTORICAL photos from the Cooroy Rag and The Re view from 1984 to 1996 will be displayed at the Heritage Centre in Cooroy.

Cooroy Noosa Genealogi cal and Historical Research Inc president Tom Heitmann said this newly digitised collection of photos, scanned and archived for the com munity to use for research, will be available for public viewing at the Heritage Centre’s open day on Friday 4 November from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.

“The event is free to attend and morning tea will be served. Attendees will be able to search the new database using keywords

such as names or publica tion dates, and files can be downloaded for a gold coin donation.

“The Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical and Historical Research Group Inc. are able to present these ar chived and historical photos, that were published in the Cooroy Rag and The Review from 1984 to 1996, thanks to the generosity of a Cooroy Rag Community Grant presented to the centre in 2021,” Tom said.

The Heritage Centre is at 17 Emerald Street Cooroy. For more information phone (07) 3129 0356 or visit www. genealogy-noosa.org.au.

Historical Cooroy Rag pics on display Cooroy church cent sale

A CENT sale to raise money for the Anglican Parish of Cooroora, and Cooroy Family Support Centre and Sunnykids, is being held on 26 November.

Organiser Carol Buckley said last year’s cent auction was so successful, they’re hoping to replicate that success again this year and share the proceeds with Sunnykids.

“Sunnykids is a very

worthwhile organisation, supporting families through domestic violence.

Anything we can do to help we will.

“We’re only a small church and try to do a fundraiser once a year and this year we will be sharing the proceeds between the church and Sunnykids.”

Doors for the cent sale at the Church of the Holy Nativity, on the corner of Miva

“Our event at Cooroy RSL is a fun-packed day of card-making and raffles, with prizes generously donated by Stampin’ Up! and local businesses.

“Cost is $80 and includes leaves of the Holly Stamp Set and all materials needed for lots of fun projects taught by our team of demonstrators, plus afternoon tea. Lunch is available for purchase.”

Attendees are asked to BYO a plastic kit of adhesives, bone folder, scissors, clear blocks, etc. and bring along some cash to buy tickets for the fabulous raffle prizes.

RSVP and payment are required by Friday 21 October. To book, contact Gaye Schrader on 0400 384 562.

Street and Cooroy Noosa Road, will open at 10 am.

“The sale won’t start until 11 am so this will give everyone an hour to get their seat, buy tickets and have a good look around.

“We’ll have a break halfway through and some lunch and continue from there,” Carol said.

For more information on the cent sale, contact Carol on 0408 731 777.

OFFICE NOW OPEN IN COOROY

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TECH SUPPORTS

LOCAL FIRE PREP

Simulation technology from the USA is set to give Noosa residents a confronting look at how bushfires might behave if they break out close to home.

Council’s aim with the new Simtable technology is to educate residents on the risks bushfires pose to their immediate neighbourhoods and to encourage locals to be prepared.

“With this tech we can model how different hazards such as fires, smoke and even floods might behave.

Knowing how these hazards are influenced by local terrain, vegetation types and weather conditions such as wind speed and direction is key for residents to better prepare for different events,” Disaster Management Officer James Ulyate said.

“Knowing what you face, and the best way to respond – well before disaster strikes – will help keep you safe when the time comes.”

Council will begin community workshops in coming months to show residents how fires, as well as floods, might move through their immediate streets and neighbourhoods.

Noosa is the first Queensland council to adopt the Simtable technology, which uses a sand table and computer to overlay hazard projections over local mapping and terrain.

Council funded the technology with support from the Federal Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Grants and the 2019 Cat C Bushfire fund.

SURVEY TO HELP GUIDE FUTURE DECISION-MAKING

Input from Noosa residents will be vital to ensuring the corporate plan continues to meet the local community’s needs and future aspirations for the shire

The 2023-2028 Corporate Plan is considered critical in finding a balance between improving the Noosa lifestyle and guiding Council decisions over the next five years.

CEO Scott Waters said hearing from the community is vital in formulating the plan.

“This new plan will look to have a focus on rebuilding

our culture and continuing to deliver the projects and meet the needs and future aspirations of our community,” he said.

All councils must provide a corporate plan every five years.

The community has until Sunday October 23 to complete the survey currently on the Your Say Noosa website –yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au

“This is the first phase of the community consultation, so we really hope residents provide input,” Mr Waters said.

“Considering the significant changes and challenges we have seen, particularly in the Hinterland, we want this plan to support an enriched and sustainable future for the shire,” he said.

A key part of developing the plan is to review and renew Council’s corporate goals so they are in line with Council’s new direction and organisational culture. Check out the survey before Sunday, October 23, or simply provide feedback by emailing corporateplan@noosa.qld. gov.au.

ELECTRIC MOWER HELPS SLASH EMISSIONS

A new electric ride-on mower is not only cutting the grass at Noosa Botanic Gardens, it’s also helping slash emissions from Council’s mowing operations.

“The more petrol-powered plant we can swap out for newer, more efficient electric alternatives the better it is for the environment,” says Carbon Reduction Project Officer, Annie Nolan.

“The benefits are even greater where we’re able to draw the power needed to recharge the equipment from the sun via solar,” she said.

“So far we’ve installed more than 630kw of solar across 16 buildings.”

Council has already transitioned many of its traditionally petrol-powered tools to battery alternatives, with the mower one of the largest new electric tools now in use, in support of Council’s 2026 net-zero emissions target.

Gardens staff member Tahlia Walker-Bonney said the new

machine – which plugs in to a wall outlet to charge – was easy to handle and quick to get the job done, plus quieter than traditional mowers which made it a good fit for the gardens.

“Electric machinery and vehicles are the way of the future and Council is pleased to lead by example for the community in this space,” Ms

Nolan said.

Recently, Council upgraded two of its fleet vehicles to all-electric cars, adding to the six hybrid vehicles already on the road as part of Council’s fleet.

The new all-electric Hyundai IONIQ and MG ZS replaced a diesel-powered ute and a petrol-powered car.

RESILIENT

IN BRIEF

Bridge nears completion

As work continues on rebuilding Noosa after the February floods, it’s important residents take a few minutes and make plans for the storm and bushfire season.

October is Get Ready month and it’s a good time to clean up your home and yard.

A few simple steps can make all the difference:

• Have a household emergency plan.

• Pack an emergency kit.

• Clean gutters, check roofs and tidy up the yard.

• Check insurance is up to date. Council’s Disaster Management Officer, James Ulyate, said being prepared can help reduce the impacts of disasters.

“We know the weather is becoming more unpredictable but improving our preparedness makes such a huge difference when disaster strikes,” he said.

Recently, Council staff held a

number of planning workshops with emergency services, and community groups to prepare the draft Disaster Management Plan.

“These discussions helped highlight key risks and better understand how our community is prepared for a potential

disaster.”

Visit the Disaster Dashboard at disaster.noosa.qld.gov.au, download the Noosa Emergency Action Guide and subscribe to Noosa Alert. Council’s website has all the information on what to do during and after an event. Visit noosa.qld.gov.au.

Like a mechano set, the key structural pieces are in place for the Cooroy Belli Creek Road bridge.

Sixteen precast concrete deck units have been installed, with work now focusing on the reinforced concrete slabs to support the road pavement, guardrails and tidying up the approaches to the bridge.

Project Manager Jaspre Outram said completion is on track for early November, pending favourable weather.

“Our crews have made good progress in recent weeks and have about another four weeks on site,” he said.

Infrastructure Services Director Larry Sengstock said Council has had a strong focus on renewing bridges in the hinterland.

“This is the third hinterland bridge replaced as part of the jointly funded Bridge Renewal Program with the Australian Government,” he said.

“The program has injected over $5 million in vital bridge infrastructure to the hinterland in the past 18 months,” Mr Sengstock said.

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CUTTING EDGE: Tahlia Walker-Bonney takes the new electric ride-on mower for a spin

animals

Straight from the horse’s mouth

mostly attaching to the lining of the stomach. This part is so gross. They hatch into half to three-quarters of an inch-long larva [13 to 19 mm], with narrow hooked mouths, which then allows them to attach to the lining of our stomachs. With them doing so, they then dig into the tissues causing all sorts of problems. So really, we are a host for the bot fly.

After eight to 10 months of hanging out in us, the larvae eventually pass through us through our manure, pupate in our manure for three to five weeks, then emerge as adults and are ready to start the cycle all over again. The key to help protect us from this is to disrupt the cycle.

HAY, there! Let’s talk about those horrible bot flies. Yep, those annoying, buzzing insects that love to chase me and my equine friends around the paddock.

Early spring is about the time they love to lay their eggs, up to 1000 of those small yellow ones, onto our legs, neck, nose and muzzle. Within five days, they become itchy which makes us scratch them with our teeth and lick them. This

is their cunning way to make them hatch.

The stimulation of us doing this makes them hatch into maggots. Yes, terrible little blighters, as they eventually – not all but some – will manage to crawl into our mouths or are ingested and bury themselves in the tongue or gums of our mouth and will wait for approximately one month.

They eventually work their way into our stomachs,

As much as most of us hate the worming paste it is a must, as well as removing the eggs from our coats and legs before we ingest them.

Mid-winter is a great time for de-worming while the bot fly is maturing in the digestive tract. For our health and less stress for yourself, it’s pretty simple to stay away from these buzzing preda tors.

Until next time, stay safe and ride safe.

health

Donuts to remind women to breast screen

OCTOBER is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and BreastScreen Queensland Sunshine Coast has part nered with bakeries and coffee shops to get the mes sage out and remind women to screen.

“Do-nut forget to screen your breasts” is the message and BreastScreen Queensland Sunshine Coast Health Promotion Officer Gillian Duffy said whether women are grabbing a quick coffee on the way to work or picking up a sweet treat for the family, there will be ‘Do-Nuts’ there to remind them to screen.

“Most women are so busy organising families and looking after other people that they often forget to take the time to look after themselves.

“We are always looking for new ways to remind women about the importance of regular breast cancer screening.

“Breast cancer is still the most common cancer diagnosed among Queensland women, with one in seven women being diagnosed by the age of 85. As there is no known way of preventing

breast cancer, the focus in reducing deaths from this disease has been on finding breast cancer as early as possible,” Ms Duffy said.

A breast screen can find cancer before it can be felt or seen by a woman or her doctor. When breast cancer is found early, it allows a woman to have more op tions around the treatment of the cancer and provides a better overall outcome.

BreastScreen Queensland provides free breast cancer screening for women 40 years and over. The ap pointments take less than 30 minutes and doctors’

referrals are not required.

Free screening services are located at Noosaville and Gympie and until 9 November, BreastScreen Queensland’s mobile ser vice will be at Opal Street, Cooroy (opposite Cooroy Saddlery).

To make an appointment at any of the BreastScreen Queensland screening sites call 13 20 50 or visit the BreastScreen Queensland website.

“It’s free and it’s quick, so what are you waiting for? Do-nut put off your breast screen any longer,” Ms Duffy said.

Students to celebrate teachers schools

have been reflecting on their own special teachers.

“I love teachers because they help us when we make a mistake.” – Addie.

“Our teacher calms us down when there’s a storm ... and when we all go a bit crazy!”

– Linc.

“My teacher trusts me and lets me take things to the office.” – Ivy.

these suggestions for you: a thank you card, a box of chocolates, flowers or a small plant, stationery supplies, or a letter of appreciation. All gifts to be accompanied by a big smile and kind words. Don’t forget to show your apprecia tion to teachers on Wednes day 28 October.

“It takes a big heart to help shape little minds.”

WORLD Teachers’ Day will be held on Wednesday 28 October to celebrate dedicat ed and hardworking teachers and their important roles in the lives of their students.

The Kindness Club children

“Teachers help us if we’re struggling with our school work.” – Zaria

If you or your child(ren) are looking for ideas to show your appreciation to a teacher, the Kindness Club children have

If you’d like to share your kindness stories with the Kindness Club, please contact Wendy at thekind nessclub@outlook.com. The children would LOVE to hear from you!

Children make peace rug for Ukraine

peace around the world.

“On our peace day, we were discussing peace around the world and one of our children, who has family near Ukraine, advised us about the bombs that were hitting and hurting people.

reached out to their interna tional peace community.

“We will be able to send our peace rug to a Montessori centre that was damaged by the bombing that has occurred.

CHILDREN at Karinya Mon tessori are making a peace rug to send to a Montessori Early Education Centre in Ukraine.

Karinya Montessori Chil dren’s House founder Kerri Steele said the fun project came about when discussing

“Amy Clarke, a resident artist of Eumundi, advised us of a friend who was making rugs and sending them to Ukraine to drape over build ings that were bombed.

“When we discussed this concept with the children, they were very excited to do something similar for a Mon tessori centre in Ukraine.”

Kerri said because Montes sori education is a worldwide education system, they

“Dr Montessori was a peace activist. She lived through the World Wars and as such, within our curriculum, we teach children that we are all different and special, and we are all the same – we want to have a safe, secure place to live and learn.

“One of our favourite Mon tessori quotes is, ‘Establish ing lasting peace is the work of education; all politics can do is keep us out of war’.”

AVAILABLE

New bush playgroup in Tuchekoi, Mary Valley. Weekly nature immersion sessions during the term and school holidays. Free trial available - bookings essential. See the website for current programs and bookings. www.thebushcircle.com.au or call Jessica 0432876878

Local Craniosacral Therapist Effective supporting many health problems, phone Lisa 0423 087 008

Cooroy Pomona Lions Club Book Shop

Open each Friday and Saturday, 8 am until 12 noonish, All books $2.00. Children’s books 50 cents, new books each week, Cnr School St and Mountain St Pomona

BIRTHS

KARL & BAILEY are excited to announce baby KAYCE arrived safely into the world on 8th September, she is already proving to be a social Butterfly by being the youngest to attend Octoberfest in Cooroy, her parents say it looks like it might become a family tradition.

STEFAN , LUCY & MATS , Welcomed baby KIA into the world on 3rd August, very excited Grandparents Noel & Margaret & Siegbert & Dorothee are ready for Grandparent duty.

Emily & Luke are proud to announce the birth of baby Phoebe born on July 27th, family are all into the swing of this parenting thing, along with Grandparents

Liz & Don & Susie & Steve stepping up for nappy changing duty when needed.

BIRTHDAYS

A Very Happy Birthday to dear Heidi Painter. Have a fabulous birthday, love you know who.

CLASSES

Aqua Aerobics Eumundi Pool. Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 7.30 - 8.30am.

Singing Classes beginners welcome, enjoy the pleasure of song, phone for details. Julia 0412 201 736

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

Ready Steady Go Kids is a multi-sport program for children aged 18 months - 6 years. We teach 10 sports over 2 terms. We offer a free trial you can book at Readysteadygokids.com.au

ENTERTAINMENT

Friday and Sunday pizza Old Daddo’s parking lot

Cooroy Hotel Sunday nights 1 child under 12 eats free

Christmas In Cooroy Fri 9th Dec 5.30 to 8.30

FOR SALE

Breville Coffee Machine GC works well, accessories included, pick up Eumundi $30 ph.0437 877 703

Golf Buggy Pro-Simmon 1-fold white/ red 3wheel front wheel alignment with steel bearing. Tri-mag wheels. Excellent condition $70. Pick up only. Phone Kay 0431 109 098 / 5442 6627

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MEETINGS

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

POSITIONS VACANT

Barista needed, Harvest Fresh Cooroy apply within, must have experience.

Car detailer wanted in Gympie. Join the team at John Madill Toyota as their new detailer. Training provided. Apply to careers@madill.com.au

Nutworks Yandina require staff for Operation of boxing plant machinery, loading containers, hand packing and labelling of product, sort belt operators, cleaning. Immediate start. Please send applications or enquiries to admin@ nutworks.com.au

Pomona Hotel are looking for casual bar staff 10 -20 hrs available, must be able to work weekends, award wages, RSA necessary call Marg 0408 651 728

Small Tiling Business has a position for a qualified tradesman, will consider an apprentice. Must have white card, lic and vehicle, send email to Nic@stiling.com

Man With A Mower, gardening and pruning etc we have an immediate start for 2 people, must have Ute and ABN Number. Call or send a message to 0431 587 230.

Cooroy IGA Fully qualified Butcher position, fast paced work, immediate start. Packer; experience not necessary. Must be available for shifts any day of the week. Enquiries via website.

Jamaica Blue Cooroy kitchen staff positions available and Jamaica Blue Noosa Civic front and back of house available, great environment with an excellent team, send resume to jamaicablue@live.com

Excellent Condition, still in box Fish Tank, Aqua Lifestyle 29, 24x38x37 Bubble Blower, Light, Gravel, Air Pump, Filter and Cleaner , $130 phone 0406 419 877

Various items: Mosaic balls on metal stand $100. Celsius adjustable aerobic step 109x40x20cm with 4 added platform blocks. Hardly used $140. Draftsman board 900x700. Table top, no stand. Very good condition. $150 All in Lake MacDonald Cooroy Phone 54 425 266

For Sale Paslode framer nail gun & batteries & charger, works well,phone Russ 0416 730 406

Brand new bird avairy, never used, s teel, 2 seperate doors, never used, specially made , 2 access doors, cost $1800, will sell $1100 ono phone Murray 0428 442 925

Fika Café Floor Staff and Kitchen staff Enquire in store to join the team in Cooroy Cooroy Hotel apply in person or send resume to dutymanager@cooroyhotel. com.au Chefs, Bar and Bistro Staff positions available.

Cooroy Outdoor Power has a position available for a delivery driver, regular hours, must be able to tow a large trailer ph 5442 6333

Pomona Village Kitchen seeking experienced Chef. Drop in at 2 Memorial Ave, Pomona with resume or call 5403 8592

School Bus Driver wanted urgently in Noosa Hinterland area. White Horse Coaches company seeking drivers with MR and Driver’s Authority licences. Bus route training provided. Contact Robert

and Judy Cochrane 0429 154 060 or 0429 154 061

Nannies of Noosa positions available, flexible hrs inc daytime shifts, must have Blue Card, First Aid, send resume to Info@nanniesofnoosa.com

German Bakehouse factory in Coolum seeking Bakers, permanent hours available, forward resume to germanbakehouse@yahoo.com.au or drop resume to Cooroy or Coolum stores

WANTED

Beginners Pee Wee Motor Bike , for 9yr old , minor repairs ok, cheap as possible phone Paul 0432 272 609

Lightweight Massage Table needed must be portable. phone 0415 861 393

Wanted to rent. Small house, cottage, or cabin, unfurnished. Mature Male, enjoys peace and quiet, Single, Responsible ph 0404 324 605

Smart pup’s volunteers needed. Do you love dogs? Smart pups trains assistance dogs for special needs children, Centrelink approved. Please call Sheri on 0438 045 558

Bloomhill Cancer Care We are looking for Volunteers

Help! Lost gold chain necklace in Cooroy - reward offered. Ph 0488 082 593

Clubs come together for pre-season game

PLAYERS from Tewan tin-Noosa, Cooroy-Eu mundi and Gympie Cricket clubs came together for a pre-season warm-up match on 25 September.

Opened by local cricket legend Patsy Fayne (nee May), Patsy said the game was a great opportunity for new players to learn some of the basics before the start of the season.

“Having the northern clubs come together to promote the sport of women’s cricket

is a great initiative.”

Cooroy-Eumundi captain Amanda Tie said women’s cricket on the Coast is “going ahead in leaps and bounds”.

“There are two divisions: Tier One and Tier Two. The Cooroy team will be hoping to go one further this sea son, after making the tier one finals for the last two years, since the women’s team started.”

Players from the Gympie region will be joining the

Cooroy team this year while Tewantin-Noosa will be fielding a tier two side as it re-enters the women’s competition after a couple of years’ break.

Games started on 9 October. The competition is open for women aged 14 and over. Anyone interest ed in playing can contact Brett at Cooroy-Eumundi on 0458 183 418 or Ben Shaw at Tewantin-Noosa on 0406 957 554.

Gymnasts end 2022 on a high

had great competitions with all 11 competitors completing their routines successfully.

“Arabella Fancourt placed third All Around and second on uneven bars in the girls level 6 open event.

“Grace Henderson and Jaimee-Lee Broad placed in the top five on apparatus in level 4 open and Millie Mactaggart placed second on uneven bars in level 4 u12.

GYMNASTS from Cooroy Gymnastics Club attended the Queensland Junior State Championships held at the Sleeman Sports Complex in Brisbane recently. Cooroy Gymnastics Club Coaching Coordinator Jamie Cannon said Izzy Mckay-Masterton and Beau Anderson had strong competitions in the

boys level 4 open event.

“Izzy placed fifth in the All Around and won two apparatus medals with Beau winning gold on the horizontal bar. Izzy was also part of the Sunshine Coast level 4 Regional team that placed second in the Regional Challenge.”

Jamie said the girls also

“After a strong Regional Championships performance, Anaya Dickson picked up a bronze medal as part of the level 4 Sunshine Coast Regional Team in the Regional Challenge event.

“The club has now set its focus on their end-of-year celebrations and preparing new skills and routines for next year, hoping to build on a successful 2022.”

The three clubs together for the pre-season warm-up match.

(Left to right) Third row: Izzy Mckay-Masterton, Khan Ormerod and Max Ormerod; middle row: Isabella Dean, Arabella Fancourt, Madeleine Stevens, Polly Boyd, Grace Henderson; and kneeling: Millie Mactaggart and Jaimee-Lee Broad.

IF you’re looking for a beautiful authentic Queenslander that is completely renovated (on the inside) right in the heart of the Mary Valley, then look no further. This 1,373 m2 block is nestled in the main street and is just close enough to town but far enough away from the hustle bustle of the quaint village of Kenilworth.

The first thing you will notice as you walk into this beautiful home is the breathtaking views from both bi-fold windows in the kitchen and living areas. The neighbouring paddocks

of horses, mountains and massive 100-year-old fig trees lend themselves to the feeling of living in an old farmhouse in the country. On further inspection of this property, you will notice the tasteful renovations that have taken place; whether it be the extra room that was added, the two modern bathrooms or the barn doors, there are beautiful additions to love around every corner. Storage is ample with loads of cupboard space and a huge laundry area, even including a study nook.

For Sale

While modern features have been added, period features have remained including original polished timber floorboards and VJ wall panelling. There is scope to continue these renovations as the house was lifted high enough to legally build underneath. The options are endless!

Out the back is a rustic old farm shed and room enough for a pool. Just a short walk to the world-famous Kenilworth bakery, cafes and shops, this home is conveniently located and has so much potential to extend.

Affordable Eumundi living real

Rainforest outlook paradise in Eumundi

For Sale

For Sale

Address:

Crescent Road,

Price:

Details:

Agent:

Agency:

White

PRESENTING a circa 1906 Queenslander nestled in the beautiful, artistic, and cultural town of Eumundi. Boasting character and serenity, this spacious four-bedroom family home has been renovated from top to bottom and trimmed with custom-made doors and windows. Featuring four generous-sized bed rooms including access to the balcony and the master room with a deluxe bath room and free-standing bath.

This home presents a warm feeling of history as you walk through the front

door and across the pol ished wooden floors. The historic floors flow toward the sunlit living areas and through to the spacious kitchen, which is dressed in modern features and appliances.

From the open-plan kitchen, you are spoilt for choice whether you want to relax on a closed-in, private balcony whilst you sip your coffee, or entertain on the very spacious covered en tertainment area surround ed in lush greenery.

When it comes to enter tainment this property does not disappoint. Leave the

car at home and enjoy a 10-minute stroll to the fa mous Eumundi markets or explore the hinterland, tak ing advantage of the train and bus services at hand. Maybe you would like to ex plore your new home which is set on just under an acre. Wander through the natural bushland leading to your very own private creek or take a dip in the glistening salt-water plunge pool.

Sympathetic to the sur rounding environment, this is a hidden gem that will both exhilarate your senses and provide restorative calm and balance.

RECORDS dating back over 40 years ago, when these properties last sold, are proof this is a very rare opportunity to purchase two titles so close to the heart of Eumundi. At the respectful age of 92, it’s time to down size these investments.

Providing year in, year out rental returns with long-term tenants over these years, this is your chance to se cure a positive investment project for years to come or make it your own. Build, renovate, reconfigure, or just secure the investment with the continued current rental return. Investment

options are well worth investigating.

This unique opportunity is only approximately 500 metres from the heart of Eu mundi, Eumundi Markets, local coffee shops, and the Imperial Hotel visited by many as they enjoy the Eumundi Brewery and all it has to offer.

Home 1: 117 Memorial Drive, Eumundi

Situated on 650 m2. Well maintained and immac ulately presented is the low-set three-bedroom, two-bathroom home fitted with split system air-con ditioning, solar panels,

Address: 1117 & 119 Memorial Drive, Eumundi

Price: Contact Agent

Details: 6 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, 6,948 m2 (1.71 acres) on two titles

Agent: Vicki Pain 0427 655 209

Agency: Ray White Rural Eumundi | Dayboro

two-bay carport, and a large outdoor entertainment area.

Home 2: 119 Memorial Drive, Eumundi Situated on 6,298 m2, this is not only one of the largest north-facing blocks but also one of the last offering sensational views of Cooroy Mountain and is the ideal space to build the home of your dreams. There is a wide range of options with this property; however as it stands currently you have a well-maintained three-bed room, one-bathroom home with open-plan kitchen, and living and dining area flow ing onto the front deck.

Land in the heart of Cooran

For Sale

Address: 4 Elizabeth Street, Cooran

Price: $449,000

Details: Vacant land 1099 m2

Agent: Kate Mayne 0408 604 802, Sandy Roulston 0438 506 97

Agency: Noosa Hinterland Real Estate

Rainforest hideaway

For Sale

Address: 195 Pender

Creek Road, Kin Kin

Price: Contact Agent

Details: 2 bed, 1 bath

Agent: Kate Mayne

0408 604 802, Sandy Roulston 0438 506 970

Agency: Noosa Hinterland Real Estate

WHAT a rare find! A north-facing corner block in a superb location that’s just a short walk to the town centre, shops, train station, bus stops and primary 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 bank or invest? Whatever you choose there aren’t many opportunities in the Noosa Hinterland to secure a 1099 sqmm2 block that’s relatively flat and ready to connect to power, sewer and water. Being a corner block it offers a two-street frontage and dual access, – ideal foras you could create a dual living opportunity andor provide both occupants with separate entries. WithThere are some amazing house designs out there to choose

from that would 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 Hhinterland with its small town community vibe, access to the Noosa Trail Network, Llocal sports grounds, artistic and alterna tive living, and of course the Hinterland Brewery that’s the local watering hole and place to get together and enjoy good company and good times

THIS rainforest hideaway in Kin Kin is in the foothills of Woondum National Park; it’s a private oasis just a few people will ever get to experience. The perfect weekender, or for a first home owner or just some one looking for an escape from civilisation. Sounds good to you? Well even better, this residence has been renovated to perfec tion and beautifully finished to ensure comfortable living – with modern kitchen and appliances, an immaculate bathroom tiled floor to ceil ing, bedrooms with built-in robes, and a wood-fired

heater.

Nestled at the base of the range yet just minutes to Kin Kin township, this is a dream come true for those wanting a change to their reality. Switch off the phone and get your permaculture on. Imagine creating your own self-sustainable life, with five acres to plant your citrus and fruits and vegeta bles. The owners have also recently cleared a space that would suit a tiny home. Yes, there is power, tank water and modern conve niences.

Access is via a mostly bitumen road with a small

section of dirt road; how ever I can advise it’s easily reachable in a regular 4 cyl hatchback. The house is renovated immaculately, and the kitchen, bathroom, new flooring, wood-fired heater and internal painting, built-in robes and curtains have been completed – it’s like stepping into a brand new home.

This is God’s country. This is the living simply and the self-sustainable dream. Modern convenience meets escape to the county. Stop dreaming about the weekender you’ve always wanted and make it a reality

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Versatile 4.79 acres with house and studio

HAVE you been looking for a quiet place with plen ty of room for kids, cars and even some horses or cattle?

This property has it all, and more. The level, fully fenced 1.94 hectare (4.79 acre) block comes with a spacious and comfortable home, garaging for six vehicles, a workshop, a

studio, and a shed your friends will envy.

Set over two storeys, the home features air-condi tioning, modern flooring and a northerly aspect.

On the lower level is a living area, three bed rooms, a home office/fourth bedroom, laundry and a sophisticated modern bath room with a double shower

and vanity. On this level are also an enormous ga rage and workshop space perfect for car or hobby enthusiasts.

Upstairs is dominated by an expansive covered out door entertaining and bar/ games area. Entertaining will be easy from the con temporary kitchen, which features crisp white cabine

try, plenty of bench space, and a walk-in pantry. The upstairs bedroom includes a walk-in robe and ensuite bathroom.

The studio next to the house has its own private covered patio and would make an ideal area for teens, guests, or an art or health studio.

If that’s not enough, there

is a 15 x 20 m shed with an elevated mezzanine floor area, creating huge potential for a home-based business or simply storing all your toys.

Additional features include a private steel/tim ber fenced yard area, dual entries (one with a double gate), a large mango tree, and approximately 40,000

litres of water storage.

The property is set on a quiet country road but enjoys easy access to the Bruce Highway. Properties offering this level of versa tility are rare.

The opportunities here are only limited by your imagination, so be quick to secure your inspection.

For Sale

SET on a generous block just a short distance from Cooroy town centre, this cute little Queenslander cottage 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 gentle undulating land with subdivision potential which could see the block divided into three extra blocks at the rear of the ex isting home. This is a great investment opportunity as there are very few large va cant blocks available. This may even be of interest to a family who would like dual occupancy. They could live

in the original cottage and split the property for the extended family to build.

The home’s feature entry with a gable-roofed verandah and stainedglass door leads through to the living space with original timber floors. There are two generous-sized bedrooms off to the left, and a separate study/office nook or sunroom 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 stove top 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 incorpo rates lush grassy lawns, several sheds and a brick fireplace/bbq area for en tertaining. The yard is partly fenced and contains 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.

GREAT family home on 1.2 acres and walking distance to town.

Features include: three bedrooms plus a study or fourth bedroom; the master suite has walk-through robe and ensuite with double vanity and pool deck

access; an air-conditioned main bedroom; combustion fire in the living room; openplan living areas with high raked ceilings; spacious kitchen with gas cooktop, oven, dishwasher and rangehood; timber floors through the living areas;

For Sale

Private acreage property Modern lifestyle in a perfect location

For Sale

Address:

Smedley Drive,

Price:

Details:

Agent:

Agency:

town water and gas hot water; great outdoor area leading to the saltwater inground pool; parking and storage underneath the house; walkways and landscaping all done, and a close-up view of Mount Cooroora.

NEWLY renovated and immaculately presented, this four-bedroom family home in a sought-after acreage setting delivers spaces to connect, play, entertain and relax. 86 Blueberry Drive sits at just over 1.5 acres.

A well-considered design with outdoor living in mind, the kitchen and dining zones spill out to the expansive covered timbered deck area, perfect for hosting guests or unwinding with a refreshing afternoon drink.

This single-level rendered block home is a short distance to the heart of Noosa Hinterland with its cafes, restaurants, shops and schools. New appliances include a Miele dishwasher,

Smeg four-burner gas cooktop and electric oven. There is a large built-in kitchen pantry with both shelving, drawers, and lighting, plus security screens throughout, master with ensuite, walkin-robe and air-conditioning, and new window furnishings in all bedrooms. Dining room and kitchen flow to the verandah. There is also a two-car garage and extra carport for boat or caravan, plus a new fully insulated/ powered 7 x 7 m shed with remote garage door.

Other features include: freshly painted internally and externally; new fans, lights, and carpet; new magnesium plunge pool with filtration system, heater,

Address: 86 Blueberry Drive, Black Mountain

Price: Offers considered

Details: 4 bed, 2 bath, 5 car, 1 pool,

m

Agent: Michele Bell

Agency: Raine & Horne

Hinterland

Dedicated to delivering outstanding service to

and cover; gazebo/entertaining area; whole house UV filtration system; and 10,000-gallon concrete rainwater storage and extra 10,000-litre water tank with pump.

Black Mountain offers a wealth of nearby quality schools, dining and shopping options, with Cooroy and Pomona just a short drive away. Cooroy train station also connects you to the city beyond. Blend all this with a blissful location with access to walking and bike trails and it makes a su perb opportunity to kickstart your acreage dream. If you seek an easy life in a great position, all it needs now is for you to call it home.

Monthly Market Wrap Up

With Sirah Robb Director and Principal of Wythes Real Estate

IT has been a month of big news for the real estate industry. The biggest news of all being the shelving of our state governments

For Sale

THIS stunning, near-new townhouse is positioned amongst a collection of five modern townhouses in the heart of the seaside township of Tewantin, with shops, transport, medical and the famous Noosa

new land tax legislation that would have seen property owners with an investment in Queensland charged land tax on their entire portfolio across the country, removing previous exemptions. Queensland was the first state to introduce this legislation and it was anticipated other states would follow suit but when New South Wales recently refused to share information required to implement the tax, cracks started to appear. Our governing body, the Real Estate Institute

of Queensland, had also been lobbying heavily to have this legislation overturned, arguing the additional tax would disincentivize lessors to keep Queensland rental properties or purchase more, further compounding the housing shortage our state is experiencing. At a time when the overseas migration threshold has been increased to 195,000 to attract skilled labour, equating to 75,000 more properties needed per year, yet $575 million allocated to affordable

housing by the federal government, which equates to only 6,000 dwellings per year for the next five years, the shelving of this legislation is welcomed.

In what seemed like a knee-jerk reaction to the land tax controversy, the state government recently announced a blanket approval on granny flats being used as rentals. This will free up more accommodation for housing and is news welcomed by property owners and tenants alike. But is it enough?

Property analyst, Simon Pressley from Propertyology, doesn’t

think so. He believes more will be needed to boost investment to house the 35% of our population who rent. He anticipates the result of such stimulus will not only be more investors providing much needed housing but it is also likely to create more competition between investors, leading to an investor driven property boom with double digit growth as soon as within 12 months. His observations are that the smart investors are buying up now before prices surge again.

Anecdotally, our office has seen 10.6% growth in our average sale price for the September quarter.

Our sales strategies are proving effective for our sellers, with not only our average sale price remaining strong but also our average days on market being well under the market average for Noosa Hinterland suburbs. It has never been more important to work with a proven agency that offers experience, strategic knowledge specific to your immediate area and the highest skilled agents with access to the largest volume of buyers. We are happy to say our clients are reaping the rewards of these benefits with us and achieving great outcomes.

Near new designer townhouse

River all within walking distance.

Built by one of Noosa’s best builders, Mark John son, this spacious home has the perfect floor plan.

The first level features a lock-up garage and one

large bedroom with a beautiful bathroom and bath. There is a spacious covered outdoor entertain ing area with a fenced lawn and lovely low-maintenance gardens.

Upstairs has wide open-

plan living and dining, with a designer kitchen featur ing an amazing window, bringing the outdoors in. The master bedroom has a luxurious ensuite and walkin robe and an east-facing Juliet balcony, perfect for

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

For Sale

ONE of the best 10 acres you will find in the shire, all completely cleared and useable with the perfect gentle slope. In fact, in the ‘80s this property hosted the picnic country horse races.

Positioned overlooking the expansive land is the

Hamptons-inspired home featuring six-bedrooms, three-bathrooms including a guest wing complete with its own kitchen, lounge room, dining and separate entry.

There are so many options for multi-generational living on this property.

Entertaining will be an ab solute delight, with a covered verandah running the full length of the home and a massive covered entertain ment area overlooking the resort-style pool, outdoor TV, BBQ area, and magnificent land that surrounds.

There is no shortage of space on this country estate – all the land is cleared and usable presenting the perfect opportunity to keep horses.

The home is fully surround ed by secure fencing and is equipped with the ultimate man cave that includes a

morning coffee.

There is a seamless indoor/outdoor feel to this home with the open-plan living flowing out to a massive covered enter tainment area, just perfect with river glimpses. You will

enjoy life’s luxuries with stone benches throughout, air-conditioning and 12 kW of solar. If you’re looking for an exceptional townhouse within walking distance to everything, this is a must to inspect!

Warren Berry

fully functioning vehicle hoist and workshop, fireplace, TV entertainment space, as well as its own bathroom.

Water is abundant on the property with a spring-fed bore and dam. The property also features an immaculate two-bay shed, a large four-

car carport, plus a caravan carport. This perfect piece of paradise offers complete pri vacy, tranquillity, and space. Located on sought-after Cooroy Mountain Rd, only a short five-minute drive to Cooroy CBD and 15 minutes from Noosa

Space, serenity and dual living potential

For Sale

Address:

Kenilworth

Agent:

FINDING a peaceful place with ample room for horses or cattle without sacrificing proximity to amenities can be a challenge – so this love ly property is a great find.

The 5.2 useable, near-level and picturesque acres boast two fenced paddocks and two dams, making it ideal for anyone with horses or other livestock. It would work

equally well as a hobby farm or simply be a tranquil private retreat for enjoying the country lifestyle.

The two-storey home is move-in ready, with an elevated entertaining deck for enjoying the fresh air, sounds of nature, and a lovely outlook over the dam and treetops. Inside, the up per level features open-plan

living with timber floors and a family-friendly kitchen with a 900 mm gas freestanding cooker and brand new dish washer. Also on this level are three bedrooms with built-in robes and a bathroom with a shower and separate bathtub.

Downstairs is a spacious area that offers the potential for dual living. Alternatively,

it could be a fourth bedroom, with a fireplace, ceiling fans and a large bar already in place. There’s also a toilet, an undercover patio area, storage spaces, and covered parking for two vehicles.

Enjoy the outdoor lifestyle with the inground pool and BBQ area. Stay connected with NBN, an Optus CelFi phone booster, Starlink

Single level unit that must be sold

Auction

Address:

BEAUTIFULLY maintained and lovingly cared for since new in 2005, this spacious unit located just one street to the heart of Cooroy, is for those looking to downsize in style or perhaps buy your first home.

Rendered brick exterior, this single-level home features tiled floors throughout with open plan living that extends to the outdoor entertaining area.

The well-appointed kitchen

has caesar stone bench tops, gas cooking, an electric oven, plus a dishwasher. Adjacent is the handy laundry with direct access to the internal car garage and is where the extra large pantry is located.

All bedrooms are a good size, the main with its own split system air-conditioner and ensuite. The third bedroom’s double door entry and location within the home makes this a versatile space that would also

be ideal as an office, sitting room, or even a place for morning yoga.

the fridge, washing machine and clothes dryer.

internet capability and a satellite installed and active, ready to be transferred to the new owner. A 5G-enabled antenna is also installed.

This private, quiet acre age is just 19 minutes from Cooroy and 34 minutes to Noosaville, giving you a choice of hinterland and coastal lifestyle options.

such as

For added comfort, the home boasts ducted air-condition ing and ceiling fans, and has been freshly painted. Adding to the home’s liveability is the easy-care small yard that is fully fenced with a covered patio and timber deck – just the spot to relax and enjoy the outlook. Included in the sale are some white

This small complex of six is located an easy stroll to the central business district where all amenities are within reach.

There are doctors and rehab hospital, bus and train trans port, golf and bowls clubs, cafes and restaurants, not to mention the state-of-the-art library. The auction will be held on-site and this will be terrific buying.

Address:

Cudgerie Dr, Black Mountain

Cudgerie Dr, Black Mountain

Cudgerie Dr, Black Mountain

Cudgerie Dr, Black Mountain

Cudgerie

Sam Hargrave

Agency: Ray White

Hinterland

THIS elegant home won Garth Chapman the Master Builders award for the most authentic Queenslander in 1994, and there is more to this property than just a stunning home that is peacefully and privately set on an all-usable 1.12 hectares or 2.8 acres.

The home is built in the traditional Queenslanderstyle wide butterfly stair case and is immaculately presented and meticulously maintained. There are multiple living areas inside and out. Ceiling fans, ducted air-conditioning, split-system air-conditioners and slow combustion wood fireplace provide all-year-round

comfort. Entry is via remote gates and doors into the double garage at the house plus a carport at the office, and more vehicle parking and storage and workshop areas under the house.

Even the kitchen has a view of Mt Cooroora and opens to outdoor areas and integrates seamlessly with the internal dining and living areas. Plenty of bench and cupboard space and a Masterchef’s delight: free-standing Belling oven with multiple ovens and gas cooktop, and of course there is a dishwasher and breakfast bar.

The office is a separate air-conditioned building with

its own entry away from the home, with visitor parking, its own visitor powder room and a gazebo, and a waiting area for clients.

The studio is an architectural style, and it has the wow factor on space and style. With ceiling fans, air-conditioning and a slow combustion woodfire heater, there is a kitchenette and spacious verandah. The possibilities are endless: a yoga studio, extended family retreat, or Airbnb.

The land is fully fenced for horses, with shelters and a shipping container for storing tack and feed. There is a dam and a quality bore.

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204 Acres with Obi Obi Creek frontage plus irrigation licence

THIS rural property was once used as a dairy farm and over the past years has been running beef cattle.

The 204 acres on two titles with a combination of alluvi al creek flats to a section of undulating land are all good for grazing cattle. Approx imately 1.5 km of Obi Obi Creek frontage with a 10 ha irrigation licence – fantastic news if you are looking to grow crops or feed for your cattle.

Original farmhouse on two levels with four generous

Private 30 acres with Mary River frontage

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bedrooms, two large living areas, two bathrooms, a sunroom and a verandah with beautiful views over the land towards Obi Obi Creek. You will either ren ovate the house or build a new one.

There are several out buildings which could be useful plus a 16 x 9 m shed with power connected.

Private location down a no-through road and an easy 20-minute drive to either Maleny or Mapleton.

LOOKING for some space and privacy? Need a big shed with three-phase pow er? How about Mary River frontage and some acreage to boot? Family home with a pool? This property has all of this and more.

The home is a modest five-bedroom house with built-in robes to all bed rooms, two bathrooms, a large central living area with a wood heater, and the master bedroom has a reverse cycle air-conditioner.

NBN and phone line are also connected to the property. The large covered deck is ideal for entertaining right near the inground swimming pool. A double carport is located inside the fenced house yard. Separate 24 x 9 m colorbond shed with concrete flooring and threephase power. The 30 acres has some flat cleared land to some hilly timbered sections, with Mary River frontage. The property is located down a no through road.

Estate” Kenilworth – Country living with

SILK Properties Aus tralia was established in 2016 and is based in Brisbane.

They started devel opments in and around railway towns on the Sunshine Coast, which included Palmwoods, Landsborough, Glass house Mountains and Beerwah. Kenilworth, being their latest and largest project, is excit ing and the position is perfect!

Silk Properties is a family company and they love the country vibe,

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and being so close to the beaches is another bonus!

They look forward to seeing the project evolve over the years as more stages are rolled out.

They chose the coast for the lifestyle and the people as it is a nice change from the hectic pace in the city.

As a family they also spend a lot of time up here; the Noosa tri week end is a favourite as they love to compete in it and they join a big group of friends there each year.

Great house, magic spot

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relaxing, entertaining and enjoying the view at the back.

THE property at 238A Pikes Rd is a great package that includes a three-bedroom home and outbuildings all sited on a one-acre (4,000 m2) lot with a magic view of the local mountains.

The home is “as new”, both outside and inside.

Externally, the chamfer board-clad house has a porch at the front entry and a wide covered deck for

Internally, the home is open-plan in design and includes a combined lounge/dining area and a rumpus/pool table spot. The air-conditioned living area has a mountain view from every window … and it is a magical view!

Floor coverings are timber-look planks in the living and traffic areas, and carpets in the bedrooms.

The kitchen has electric cooking, a dishwasher and plenty of bench space and storage. It is separated from the living area by a breakfast bar.

All three bedrooms have built-in robes, while the

main bedroom is also air-conditioned and has an ensuite. The bathroom has a bath, a separate shower and a separate toilet.

Outbuildings include a freestanding double garage with ample room for two vehicles plus workshop and storage, plus a smaller storage/garden shed. Water tanks and the septic system are first class. While the fully-fenced block is wellgrassed, it is a blank can vas. The battle-axe-style entry adds to the property’s privacy.

238A Pikes Rd is five min utes from the Glass House Mountains village centre and around 15 minutes from the freeway, on your way to anywhere!

Two for the price of one

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THIS property, known as 301 Harper Creek Rd, has dual access: Harper Creek Rd, Conondale and Engle Rd, Reesville. However the main access is from Harper Creek Rd, and it’s there that we find the home – a mid-1900s cottage that sits in an idyllic setting, framed by trees. Externally, the Hardiplank-clad cottage is freshly painted and owns its spot in the country. Inter nally, you enter another

world. The cottage has been refurbished to create a stylish home, without los ing its character. Polished timber floors, high ceilings and casement and louvre windows are just some of the features.

You enter a light-filled re ception room before moving through to a lounge room with both air-condition ing and slow-combustion heating. While the kitchen and dining room combine to make an eat-in kitchen, the kitchen is something special: white on white. It includes a freestanding six-burner gas stove, fea ture range hood, integrated dishwasher, stone bench

tops, and a great view. The bathroom is new too. It’s a perfect match for the kitch en. There are two double bedrooms off the living area and a single (third) bed room at the rear. A new rear deck will make entertaining easy.

Outbuildings include a large, high-access double carport plus a covered storage area.

The location, vegetation and topography provide privacy, and the fauna and birdlife (the bellbirds) com bine to provide solitude. The grounds surrounding the cottage include a range of sitting areas and a bath overlooking the creek.

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Address: 476 Kenilworth Brooloo Road, Kenilworth

Price: Offers Over $799,000

Details: 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car

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

Agency: Marg Cochrane Real Estate

175 acres with home and water

Incredible views on five acres For Sale

Address: 30 Diamondfield Road, Amamoor

Price: Offers Over $2,300,000

Details: 4 bed, 1 bath, 8 car

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

Agency: Marg Cochrane Real Estate

IF you are looking for a modernised family home in a private setting with an exceptional outlook and plenty of room for entertain ing, look no further.

Located in Kenilworth, this home features open-plan living with terracotta tiles and timber flooring (both durable and low mainte nance). The galley kitchen is fitted with impressive timber benchtops and offers additional storage with overhead cupboards, and the workbench doubles as a breakfast bar. The kitchen also includes bold modern black appliances such as a freestanding 900 mm cook er with gas hob and electric oven with rangehood to suit

and an integrated dish washer.

Located off the kitchen is the dining area com plete with a reverse cycle air-conditioner, and the lounge room with a ceiling fan, an impressive bay win dow, and security screened door looking through the patio out to the rolling mountains in the distance.

As well as the three bedrooms (one of which is air-conditioned while the other two include ceiling fans), there is also an additional rumpus room.

The newly renovated bath room (completed this year) features luxury tapware including a large shower head, tiled walls, a recess

in the walk-in open shower, as well as a bespoke cus tom-made vanity. There is also an indoor laundry with tiled floors.

Outside of the home is a generously sized concrete entertainment area with a fly-over awning and fire pit area. For storage, there is a lockable powered shed separate from the home. Water to the home is col lected in two tanks totalling approximately 45,000 litres and is filtered through a three-stage UV system, while there is also a third tank to provide water to the grounds and gardens. Only a short walk from the house is also a beautiful flowing freshwater creek.

LOCATED within minutes from the heart of Amamoor sits this impressive 175+ acre parcel of useable farmland with a solid family home, machinery sheds, improved pastures and direct access to Amamoor Creek.

This rare combination of useable land along with approximately 60 acres of creek flats with access to sandy beach areas off the creek, offers the perfect potential for a tourist des tination. Ideal for powered and serviced camping sites on the creek side, as well as being an ideal location for canoeing and fishing. Although the main en trance to the property is off

Diamondfield Road, there is also access through the north of the property from Busby Street, which is the main street of the Amamoor township.

Privately positioned in the middle of the property, the brick family home offers uninterrupted views over the farm in every direction.

Attached to the home is a double remote lockup garage with additional workspace and storage.

Separate to the home is a large concreted machinery shed totalling 270 m2 with a wall height of 4.5 metres.

The shed is fully powered with both two- and threephase available and is workable any time day or

night with floodlighting. Also located on the property is a secondary open machinery shed, dairy buildings and timber cattle yards.

Water is provided to the paddocks via a solar pump that feeds water to a header tank which is then connected to seven troughs on the property. Water is delivered by four-inch underground mains. Water is also accessible from Amamoor and Diamondfield Creeks (with the property including a 15 ha water licence from Amamoor Creek). There are also six dams (three of which are home to Murray River Cod), as well as a bore pump.

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WELL-PRESENTED

three-bedroom, two-bath room home plus office, sheds and more on a beau tiful, usable, 11.3 acre prop erty located in the charming country town of Traveston.

Enjoy relaxing at the end of the day on the front veranda and watch the sun

Country living at its best

go down or unwind near the wood fireplace on those colder days. The pool area and verandah are perfect for parties or just a great spot to sit back and relax while the kids play in the pool.

The property boasts a huge 12 x 7 m shed that was originally used to live

in while the main house was being built, with rooms still in place; alternatively, the rooms could be easily removed to increase the already spacious building. At the front of the shed is a 6 x 6 m carport and a conve nient under-covered area on the side of the shed, perfect

for keeping a mower and other equipment.

There is potential to do a variety of things as most of the property has been selectively cleared, with a section of land left natural offering extra privacy and an opportunity to make your own bush walking tracks so

you can enjoy the abundant wildlife right at your door step. This really is a great opportunity for the savvy buyer.

There is development potential (subject to council approval) for this beautiful 11.3-acre lot with two dams with power at the main

dam, bore hole in place (no pump), spacious modern kitchen with gas stove and dishwasher, front deck and back patio by the pool, large 12 x 7 m shed set up for guests in the past, NBN in place and 5 kW of solar and open machinery shed and paddocks for horses.

Outstanding in every sense

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Address: 305 Dath Henderson Road, Tinbeerwah

NOVEMBER

THE Noosa Hinterland is renowned for some of the region’s most resplendent acreage properties, and 305 Dath Henderson Road, Tinbeerwah, on 34 acres, is certainly one of its finest. With magnificent parklike gardens that are visually breathtaking, along with lush tropical rainforest, a pristine lifestyle home and high-quality infrastructure in an absolutely private setting – it is truly outstanding in every sense.

The home itself has been custom-built by current owners and offers family-friendly living across a light-filled single level comprising four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a media room, formal dining, an open plan lounge flowing out to an expansive north-facing terrace and sundrenched inground pool,

premium kitchen with walkin pantry, separate laundry, and double lock up garage.

High ceilings, ducted air-conditioning, stone benches, induction cooktop, pyrolytic oven, quality flooring throughout, elegant interiors, external terrace access from three of the bedrooms, a well-designed floor plan to facilitate good separation of living, and a hot water pump– are some of the home’s many features.

Glorious established gardens frame the home and a delightful man-made stream, peaceful ponds, bubbling water features and two dams boost the calming ambience in and around the home and there’s a 1.5 km walking track through the rainforest.

Infrastructure on the prop-

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Agent: Kimberlea

Eliot Krause

Agency: Countryside Realty Noosa

erty includes a sealed driveway, fencing, shade house, powered insulated 8.5 x 4.5 m single bay shed/workshop, bore, three 20,000-litre rainwater tanks, Fuji biocycle waste treatment system, and a powered fully insulated 23 x 12 m shed with air-conditioned office, powder room, kitchenette and annex. With onsite visitor parking and its own driveway, it is completely separate to the house.

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 220°C.

2. Using a sharp knife, score thepork skin, all the way around, from oneside to the other in 1cm parallel lines.

3. Brush the skin generously first witholive oil then with lemon juice.

4. Then rub the entire leg with 2teaspoons of sea salt, rubbing it in well.

5. Place the pork onto a rack in a largepaper lined baking dish and roast for30 minutes.

6. Reduce heat to 180°C and roast for afurther 30 minutes.

7. Lightly brush the apples with a littleolive oil and season with sea salt andcracked pepper.

8. Arrange in the roasting pan with the porkand roast for 30 minutes or until the pork isjust cooked and the skin crispy crackling.

Stand for 10 minutes before carving.

Serve with the baked apples and seasonalvegetables.

INGREDIENTS