Cooroy Rag 24 May 2023 edition

Local TV show idea a winner

BY ALEX PURCELL

FILMING for a brand new TV show has been going on in Pomona after a local video producer won an annual screen industry competition.

Kin Kin’s Anita Poteri won the 2023 Sunny Coast Showdown unscripted category for the idea, My Dream Hideout.

Anita, owner of production company Itchy Feet Media, said My Dream Hideout is about making dreams come true by creating custom hideouts for adults and kids.

“The idea came from a meeting with Pomona residents and winners of The Block 2020, Jimmy and Tam Wilkins.”

Jimmy and Tam moved to Pomona in 2021. Tam owns Pomona homewares store, Velzy Lane and Jimmy is the owner of Belarc Plumbing and Gasfitting.

“We brainstormed ideas for a TV show that they could present, and after the meeting I developed the idea My Dream Hideout and wrote up a pitch and format of the show,” Anita said.

Hosted by Jimmy and Tam and their seven-year-old daughter Frankie (pictured), Anita said My Dream Hideout is the show where they turn the wildest hideaway dreams into a jaw-dropping reality.

“From cozy fishing shacks to futuristic space-themed hideouts and vibrant art-inspired spaces to serene yoga domes nestled in the trees – we make any dream hideout a reality.”

Starting with an empty shipping container, the hideout is built off-site in a shed in Pomona, and then delivered to the ‘hero’ to surprise them.

“Our first hideout was for a hero in Noosa.

“Our team worked tirelessly to make sure every detail was perfect. We had Cooran-based builder Trent Mclellan help us with the build, and Pomona’s This Bird artist Tia Carrigan painted a mural.

“Making dreams a reality is hard work but it's also incredibly fun and rewarding. We loved seeing the joy on our hero's face when we revealed their custom hideout.”

Filming for the show took place over three days in Pomona, Noosa and Sunshine Beach.

“We filmed in Pomona, Waves of Kindness in Noosaville, Pomona recycling yard, Sunshine Beach and at the hero’s house in Noosa Heads.

“Jimmy, Tam and Frankie are the brains trust of the operation. They are great characters and natural in front of the camera.

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Pomona residents and winners of The Block 2020, Jimmy and Tam Wilkins and their seven-year-old daughter, Frankie are hosts of a new TV show, My Dream Hideout

From the desk of your roaming editor

SOME would say I am tenacious. Others might say I am like a dog with a bone.

Essentially, once I start something, I never give up.

From the archives

IN 1984, the Noosa District Junior Rugby League season began with trials against Gympie at Gympie on Saturday 24 March ahead of the competition starting on Saturday 31 March.

Alex Purcell, Cooroy Rag Roaming Editor

The Cooroy Creek memorial was a prime example of this. For two long years, we (the Cooroy Rag staff) worked tirelessly to achieve a result for the families.

And when we presented the seat to the families, it was an honour.

This is what the Cooroy Rag is all about. We represent the community, give it a voice and champion and advocate its causes.

Every couple of months we reach out to Woolworths to see if there is any ‘new’ news in regards to the community consultation for the proposed Cooroy supermarket. Every time, we get the same response of nothing new to report, but because they know we are keen to stay across the development, they say we (the Cooroy Rag) will be the first to know.

We are also still working on the old Cooroy Butter Factory well. Since lifting the lid on the decades-old mystery, we have worked at length with council, government departments and authorities to obtain an outcome for the community.

After more than two years, we are getting closer. Watch this space.

We have a list of ongoing stories – stories we have broken, developments we are following, and continuing local issues – that we regularly check for any new news we can bring to the community.

This is our job – and it is an absolute pleasure.

A sports report published in the Cooroy Rag on 14 March 1984 said training was conducted on alternate Wednesdays at the Tewantin Sporting Complex and the Cooroy Showground.

“Experienced coaches were arranged for most teams – including Noosa A grade

and district representatives Gary Christensen and Shane Beetson and local league identity Col Christensen.”

In this photo, Barry Shanks, Michael Taranow and David Christensen watched Russell

Britten from Eumundi try his hand at catching a ball at a practice session of the Noosa Rugby League Juniors. Cooroy Rag Vol. 14 No 11 March 14 1984.

Bouquets and Brickbats

BOUQUETS to the kind-hearted gentleman, who, as a generous gesture, gave lovely flowers to a 90-year-old lady shopping in the IGA. It made her day.

BOUQUETS to Cooroy Police Sergeant Mal Scott

for going above and beyond to help me.

BOUQUETS to the lady who stopped to help my daughter after her car slid off the road on Yurol Forest Drive. Also to your husband who managed to get it back

on the road. I don’t know who you are but we are grateful for your kindness as she was quite shaken up. Good news is that there was very little damage and maybe a more cautious driver.

“ We genuinely give a SHED!”

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“We are most impressed with Frankie, who nailed it when it came to filming My Dream Hideout.”

Tam said it was wonderful having Frankie involved.

“It was the first time we’ve been able to work with her on something and being able to see her blossom was beautiful but it's a bit annoying when a seven-year-old is better at delivering their lines than you are.”

Tam said being back in the renovation space and

behind the camera was an incredible experience.

“This show is really exciting because there is a recycled element to it. It’s cool seeing all recycled items from around the area reused in the hideout.

“Filming was so fun. It was great being back behind the camera again and for an unscripted reality.

“It would be amazing if My Dream Hideout was able to become something bigger because it is such a cool idea.

“One of the best parts of this show is that it's for a

wide variety of people – it could be a space den for a six-year-old or a knitting nook for an 80-year-old. It could be anything for anyone.”

Editing of the show is now underway in preparation for the Sunny Coast Showdown Showcase Festival on 24 June.

“We're currently in the final stages of editing with Pomona-based editor Bob Sneddon, and will share a 10-minute version of My Dream Hideout on social media after the awards night on 24 June.

“It is our hope My Dream Hideout will be picked up by a network and go to series so we can make a lot of people’s dreams come true and create lasting memories for our future heroes on the Sunshine Coast.”

Anita said My Dream Hideout wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Sunny Coast Showdown and their sponsors.

“We're incredibly grateful to all our sponsors, especially our main sponsor Bendigo Bank, for making the Sunny Coast Showdown Showcase Festival possible.

“Sunny Coast Showdown connected me with the talented Lisa Fitzpatrick, an experienced TV program developer, who provided mentorship and support throughout the process. Coincidentally, she lives in the next street to me in Kin Kin and we had never met.

“Dan Munday and his Showdown team have also been very supportive.”

Keep an eye on Itchy Feet Media’s Facebook page to join the Wilkins family on an unforgettable adventure when they reveal the first hideout after 24 June: facebook.com/itchyfeetmedia.

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ABOVE: The My Dream Hideout team and RIGHT: Frankie and Anita and Frankie.

On the beat

WITH SERGEANT MAL SCOTT

A 66-YEAR-OLD local man has been charged with one charge of indecent assault after he allegedly assaulted a young female motorist who stopped and gave him a lift home. The male is to appear in the Noosa Magistrates Court in the near future to answer the above-mentioned charge. The male was located and arrested by Cooroy Police within an hour of the offence occurring as the allegations are extremely concerning in nature and police acted immediately to bring this person into custody.

Most police officers join the job to help people and contribute in some way to making society a better place. Very often, it’s like swimming against the tide and the feeling of it all being a hopeless cause is often close to the surface. That’s why police officers must be a resilient and optimistic lot, which I must say is very much the case.

It’s true to say police officers must concentrate on the good and not dwell on the bad. I was recently left with a spring in my step after arresting two thieves red-handed in a stolen car and thankfully able to recover the car in good condition for a relieved young lady who had, unfortunately, let her comprehensive insur-

ance lapse on the vehicle and was set to be paying off her car for a very long time that she did not even have.

It’s these times that police officers remember. The times when we are able to make a difference in some person’s life even in a small way really make it all worthwhile.

Calling this young lady up late at night was a great pleasure and after introducing myself to her, her first words were, “Oh God, please tell me you’ve found my car.”

To say she was ecstatic would be an understatement and she was so appreciative it really warmed my heart and made me remember that this is why every police officer does the job we do and takes the good with the bad.

I suppose I could dwell on the fact that these two lowlives who had her car did not for one fleeting moment consider the impact of their action upon this poor young lady’s life but to do so would only perpetuate negativity that can’t be allowed to grow.

So this is a friendly but forceful reminder to lock up.

Sneak offences on the Coast continue to be a problem, with offenders entering houses whilst occupied through unlocked doors and windows generally late at night to steal wallets and car keys and then joyride in

the stolen cars committing other crimes. And check your insurances are all up to date as we often go to traffic crashes and thefts where unfortunately people have let their policies lapse.

I’d also like to pay tribute to our firefighters for the very dangerous and professional job they do, after the tragic and untimely death of Izabella Nash whilst fighting a fire in Brisbane recently. This truly tragic event further highlights the job that our firies do, day in, day out, whilst protecting life and property.

The recent death of an on-duty paramedic, Steven Tougher, also highlights the very real dangers faced by our front-line paramedics when attending calls for service. I am good friends with many firies and ambos and have been assisted numerous times by them and am always amazed at the professionalism that both services display.

From the calibre of our local lads, I would definitely want these boys and girls showing up at any incident that involved me or my family, where help was needed.

New streetscape for Eumundi

EUMUNDI’S main street is set to receive a new streetscape. The community-led vision will reflect the township's character, with more outdoor seating experiences, leafy shade areas, safer pedestrian crossings, and art and heritage interpretation to keep history alive.

Sunshine Coast Council Division 10 Councillor David Law said the final design was being completed after a key stakeholder workshop last month.

“Passionate community groups, including Save the Memorial Drive Campaign,

businesses and key stakeholders, joined council to deliver a shared outcome

“Thank you to the community groups, businesses and residents who have been on this journey with council and attended this final session to

shape the future of Eumundi's main street.” Following the workshop, a detailed design will be completed and construction of the Eumundi streetscape upgrade will commence in late 2023.

An artist's impression of the detailed design.

Kin Kin on national

THE tensions between a hinterland community and a local business have made national news.

A segment about the plight of the Save Noosa Hinterland group against Cordwell Resources operations and quarry trucks recently aired on A Current Affair Save Noosa Hinterland spokesperson Nick Cooke said they are pleased with the segment.

“We reached out to A Current Affair, they expressed interest, and so we sent them statements from our members. Lots of people wrote in with what they're experiencing and how they're impacted.

“We also sent them footage and they went through our online footage and soon after they agreed to come.

I think the severity of the impacts on the community is what got them here.”

More than sixty people turned up at Sheppersons Lane, Kin Kin on 10 May for the filming.

“We didn’t make it public; just shared it amongst our members. We had a good turnout.

“A few people spoke to

the media. We appreciated A Current Affair coming out because so many wanted to have their say and we wanted the truth of the situation to be portrayed.”

The hinterland community and Noosa Council staff are still awaiting the final decision of the Planning and Environment Court relating to the Kin Kin Quarry case.

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart said Noosa Council recently convened a meeting of the Kin Kin Roundtable members to provide an update on the legal case and hear the ongoing community concerns.

“We’ve made it clear that we stand with the community on this matter and understand the community’s angst as we all await the judgement.

“Given the complexity of the legal arguments and large volume of material, we understand that it takes time for the decision to be handed down.

“Our legal team has done an exceptional job arguing our community’s case, and now the outcome is in the hands of the court,” Cr Stewart said.

Council’s Acting CEO Larry Sengstock said Council continues to monitor the Quarry Management Plan to ensure Cordwell Resources are complying with the Quarry Management Plan, but given the current court proceedings, residents have been made aware that Council must wait for the current legal proceedings to be finalised prior to taking any further action.

“We have invested considerable resources into this legal case and, like the impacted community, hope for a favourable outcome from His Honour,” Mr Sengstock said.

Nick said they're grateful to A Current Affair for raising awareness on a national level about the suffering of the hinterland community.

“We want more people to know about what we’re facing in the hinterland. We want the government to see the scale and intensity of what’s happening.

“After the segment aired, we’ve had more people join our Facebook page, more people join our group, and people have reached out to us from all over Australia.”

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Save Noosa Hinterland group members at Sheppersons Lane, Kin Kin for the filming of the segment for A Current Affair. Photo: Wags McSweeney for Save Noosa Hinterland.

Mary Basin water plan submissions extended

THE closing date for submissions for the draft Mary Basin water plan has been extended, much to the relief of the Save the Mary River Coordinating Group (STMRCG) Inc.

STMRCG president Glenda Pickersgill said submissions have been extended until 26 May.

“This is a welcome relief as there is a lot of information to consider about how a new water plan can impact us and the river. This is the first revision of the Mary Basin 2006 plan that justified the defunct Traveston Crossing Dam.”

The Mary Basin water plan area comprises five river catchments – Burrum, Mary, Noosa, Maroochy and Mooloolah – and several water supply schemes as well as eight major storages, including Six Mile Creek, Cooloolabin, Wappa, Poona, Baroon Pocket and Ewen Maddock dams.

“The model used for the entire catchment is quite complicated and with very little explanation particularly as there has been no hydrology report published to the public with assumptions and scenarios implications.

“With the conversion of area licences to the volume of water taken for un-supple-

mented creeks, still a strategic reserve of about half that which was modelled for the 2006 plan, there appear to be more risks to the river, the estuary, Great Sandy Strait and Great Barrier Reef.

“There needs to be more measuring of flow and water quality in real-time, particularly for critical dry times.”

Glenda said the public concern is that the draft Mary Basin water plan does not even adequately protect the surface waters of the catchment area.

“There are concerns about over-allocation of unsupplemented creeks, overuse of groundwater that is not being considered, inadequate monitoring of both flow and water quality, and ensuring that there are sufficient freshwater flows to protect the Great Sandy Strait Ramsar wetlands and the world heritage Fraser Island [K’gari].

“There are claims that there is still a strategic reserve available to take more water from the Mary River when local residents know from watching through the dry periods that it isn’t available. It is the long dry conditions that are the most concern with the predictions of increasing temperatures

and evaporation.

“There are climate-independent opportunities to recycle water, improve efficiencies and reduce demand for water and desalination (particularly for coastal cities) that should be considered before allocating more water from the surface waters of the Mary River.”

Glenda said there are also concerns about the threatened species and plant communities that would be impacted by the Borumba pumped hydro proposal.

“The link is that the minister claims that the proposed Borumba hydro scheme would meet the environmental flow conditions of the Mary Basin water plan. However, no information has been made publically to back up that claim.”

The community can have their say on the draft Mary Basin water plan before 5 pm on 26 May here: rdmw. qld.gov.au/water/consultations-initiatives/mary-basinwater-plan.

Meanwhile, plans are full steam ahead for a great Mary River Festival 2023 on Saturday 15 July at Kandanga. Stallholder applications close on 26 May and info is available at: maryriverfestival.org.au.

The Mary River. Photo: Arkin Mackay

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Tough trek for people doing it tough

A LOCAL woman is trekking approximately 165 kilometres over seven days to raise money and awareness for mental health.

Yandina’s Melanie Silk will hike the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea in November to hopefully raise $15,000 for the Black Dog Institute.

Melanie said this is a cause very close to her heart.

“I chose to do this due to my own struggles with my mental health over the years, my father’s, and many of my friends’ who all have their own struggles.

“By doing this trek, I will help create awareness surrounding mental illness

and suicide.

“We all know someone doing it tough.”

Melanie said the Kokoda Track is only passable on foot.

“It cuts across rugged, isolated terrain, razor-edged ridges, over steep towering mountains reaching a height of 2,490 m (8,169 ft) and descends deep into the rainforest. The days will be long, hot, and humid, with intensely cold nights and torrential rainfall.”

So far, Melanie has raised over $6,000 of her $15,000 goal and is asking anyone willing to spare the cost of a cup of coffee to support her cause.

“Your generosity will help the Black Dog Institute to improve the lives of people impacted by mental health and suicide.

“My trip has been fully paid for by myself and all donations received will go directly to the institute and are fully tax-deductible with a receipt supplied.”

Anyone who would like to donate can do so here: teamblackdog.org.au/fundraisers/silkmelanie/kokoda-2023.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. If it is an emergency, call triple-zero (000).

Melanie Silk will hike the Kokoda Track to raise money and awareness for mental health.

Multi Award Winning

THE Cooroy Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is bringing Olympian Matt Denny to town for a connected and inspirational night of networking and sharing.

Matt, who represented Australia in the discus throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, will share his adventures as an Olympian and reveal how he faces the highs and lows of being an athlete and continues to live his personal best life.

Matt will inspire local businesses, propelling them through the highs and lows of business life at the CCC event on Thursday 8 June at Cooroy State School from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased at trybooking.com/ events/landing/1049428.

Small businesses benefit from charter

“They generate local employment, contribute to the local economy and offer essential goods and services to our community.

“With this initiative, we’re pledging to keep the needs of our many small businesses in mind when making decisions.”

NOOSA Council has signed a charter making a commitment to the shire’s 7,000 small businesses.

The Small Business Friendly Councils (SBFC) charter aims to recognise and encourage councils to actively support small businesses.

Council’s Environment and Sustainable Development Director, Kim Rawlings, said council offers a range of support options for small businesses, and signing the charter reaffirms the organisation’s

commitment to the sector.

“Noosa Shire is home to just over 7,000 GST-registered businesses. Our ability to engage and deliver services to the business community is a critical factor in the future success of the Noosa Shire economy.

“We’re proud to sign the charter and excited to explore new possibilities to support our business community in their dealings with council.”

Mayor Clare Stewart said small businesses play a vital role in our community.

By signing the SBFC charter, Noosa Council has made a commitment to small businesses to communicate and engage, raise the profile and capability of small business, support resilience and recovery, simplify administration and regulation (red tape reduction), ensure fair procurement and prompt payment terms, and promote placebased activities.

The Small Business Friendly Councils program is overseen by the Queensland Small Business Commissioner. Find out more about the Small Business Friendly Councils (SBFC) Program at business.qld.gov.au/qsbc or by phoning 1300 312 344.

Olympian Matt Denny is the guest speaker at an upcoming CCC event.

Mayor Clare Stewart, Small Business Minister Di Farmer and Small Business Commissioner Dominique Lamb.

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Meet your local artists

Yandina tattoo studio creating for the people

A COUPLE with a love for art merged their creativity to form a boutique tattoo studio in Yandina.

Ryan and Astrid created The People’s Ink in 2017.

Astrid said they wanted to create a tattoo studio that was unlike any other on the Sunshine Coast.

“It is our mission to ensure that we provide our clients with the most positive experience possible.

“At The People’s Ink, our team is dedicated to making this their utmost priority. As soon as our clients walk through the doors we want them to feel welcomed, supported, heard and respected.

“No matter who our client is, what their background is or how they present, we want their interaction and experience with us to be the best part of their day.”

While Astrid runs the business side of things, Ryan is the head artist.

“Ryan is an experienced and skilful tattooist who is well known for his fine line tattoo work and ability to turn clients’ concepts into workable tattoos.”

Working alongside their clients to create the tattoo

they have been dreaming up, The People’s Ink motto is “creating for the people”.

“This expresses how we collaborate with our clients to make sure the design is something they are truly happy with and can wear with pride.”

Located at 4B Stevens Street, Yandina, Astrid said the studio is light-filled, adorned with greenery and has a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.

“Our studio is a small and intimate space. We only ever have two artists working at a time and we play

music that is suitable and welcoming for all.

“All of our products are vegan and as natural as possible.”

Ryan and Astrid recently moved to Cooroy with their four children.

“We spend our free time with our family at the local waterfalls, hiking forest trails and surfing. The studio is a reflection of our connection with nature and our love for the beauty in wild things.”

Contact Ryan and Astrid at The People’s Ink on 0412 354 089 or visit: thepeoplesink.com.

Ryan and Astrid.

New owners, name, for Pomona childcare

Nerida said their aim, along with their enthusiastic team led by director Leonie MacCartie, is to further the centre’s nature and bush kinder program and to develop the onsite bush kinder space for the children and educators to begin campfires, camp cooking and bush kinder daily experiences.

Music lessons have also begun weekly at the centre and early childhood yoga with Stacey from Wholehearted and Limitless Yoga.

A POMONA childcare centre has new owners and a new name.

In March 2023, Pomona Early Childhood Centre had a change of ownership and became Pomona Kindergarten & Early Years Learning.

Nerida and Craig Atkinson, both teachers, purchased the centre from Cathy and Greg Cowie.

Nerida said they are excited about the years that lie ahead with their fantastic team.

“We are passionate about early years learning and the importance of the first five years of a child’s life and learning and we are so blessed to be able to continue to spread this with

our fantastic team who are so incredibly passionate and dedicated.”

With a nature-based philosophy and play being at the heart of their early childhood philosophy, Craig and Nerida want every child to have the chance to believe in the magic of childhood.

“I have degrees in early childhood, primary and secondary teaching, music and educational leadership and am also a qualified bush kinder forest leader.

“Craig has degrees in music and education and is always behind the scenes busily making sure all the opportunities and experiences are possible for myself and the team to engage in.”

“These classes are held on Thursday and are so important for all our children as they navigate and build the self-help skills that will guide them throughout their years.

“Learning is a lifelong love and we want to foster and support this for all our children and educators in our service. We are so looking forward to the second half of the year and continuing to grow and share the wonderful opportunities that our children and educators will be engaging in.

“We hope we can help many more children believe in the magic of childhood.”

Contact Nerida and Craig at Pomona Kindergarten & Early Years Learning on (07) 5485 2755.

Craig and Nerida Atkinson.

THE Queensland Government Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy, underpinned by a waste disposal levy that commenced on 1 July 2019, provides the strategic framework for Queensland to become a zero waste society, where waste to landfill is avoided, reused or recycled to the greatest extent possible. The strategy introduces a focus on transitioning to a circular economy. The purpose of the levy is to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill, encourage waste avoidance, provide a source of funding to enable better resource recovery practices and facilitate investment in resource recovery infrastructure.

Despite measures to increase recycling to date, the volumes of waste generated and going to landfill are on the increase and we really need to start implementing measures to stop our reliance on landfill. We need to look at how we can better reuse, repurpose and repair items we would otherwise

discard and ensure they can be recycled at the end of their life rather than digging a hole in the ground to bury them, which only creates a myriad of other problems. This is how we can create a circular, rather than linear, solution.

States to our south have had waste levies in place for a number of years ahead of Queensland adopting a levy, and various State Environment Authorities have been implementing plans to facilitate a range of measures for councils to reduce waste to landfill and encourage resource recovery initiatives. One of the most significant items that currently ends up in landfill is food waste, and numerous NSW, Victorian and South Australian councils are at the forefront of implementing FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) collection systems to prevent this resource from ending up in landfill, among a raft of other waste reduction measures.

Queensland councils will have to start looking at

similar measures to meet the state’s waste reduction targets. Three councils are already undertaking trials of food waste diversion programs from landfill funded by the waste levy. Food waste can be turned into compost, a valuable resource, rather than being landfilled. I’m writing this having just attended a three-day national conference on Waste Reduction and Resource Recovery in an effort to learn from the programs being implemented by councils in other states.

Our council went out for public consultation in the first quarter of this year with a waste questionnaire which will help to inform our waste strategy for the next five years and beyond. A draft strategy will be out for further consultation later this year incorporating those responses and measures our community will need to undertake to meet the Queensland Government’s waste reduction targets. For more information on the State Government’s Waste Levy visit: qld.gov.au/ environment/management/ waste/recovery/disposal-levy/about/overview or council’s Waste Services: noosa.qld.gov.au/environment-waste/waste-recycling

Clare Stewart Noosa Mayor

THINGS are certainly moving forward, with the issue of tender documents for the landslide repair at Black Mountain coming only a week after design concepts were endorsed by the Qld Reconstruction Authority. We hope to have a contractor in place as soon as possible and all at Council are incredibly pleased to have reached this milestone in issuing this multi-million-dollar tender. The process has been involved and complex, with engineers grappling with the complexities and challenges of restoring such a significant landslip. The landslide is as wide as a rugby playing field and as deep as a five-storey building. It’s the largest-ever reconstruction tender to be issued by Noosa Council. The challenges are ongoing but we are working closely with the community of Black Mountain and all affected on a continual basis and we thank them for their ongoing patience.

The 10 km track, formally known as Trail 5, which links Pomona to Cooran is now

open again following an upgrade. Works included trail re-alignments, selective widening, re-surfacing, drainage and new wayfinding and interpretative signage. Part of the Noosa Trails Masterplan, the upgrade aims to improve town connectivity, increase trail use for education and recreation, drive tourism and enhance the trail’s effectiveness as a fire break. Following the success of the Cooroora Trail upgrade, priority upgrades of Trail 7 (Yurol Trail) will follow later this year.

At Noosa Council, we’ve reaffirmed our commitment to Noosa’s 7000-plus small businesses with the signing of the Small Business Friendly Councils Charter. It’s timely given that May is Small Business Month. The Small Business Friendly Council program, overseen by the Qld Small Business Commissioner, aims to recognise and encourage councils to actively support small businesses.

The 2023-2028 Corporate Plan is a major overhaul

of the previous plan and is based around five strategic pillars – Environment, Liveability, Prosperity, Future and Excellence – and it has now been adopted by Council. It sets out the future, looks at the opportunities and challenges, and determines how best we can capitalise on emerging digital trends and the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It will also ensure Council decisions over the next five years focus on protecting Noosa’s amenities, enhancing lifestyles and preserving the shire’s rich natural environment.

Finally, please make use of some great social and lifestyle programs that council facilitates. Have a go at Wellness Wednesdays where we offer locals a chance to take a break from work on Wednesday lunchtimes and join in with our yoga classes. Or alternatively, join the Sip and Social coffee hour in Cooroy every Saturday from 9 to 10 am for stimulating conversations with fellow residents. Bring your friends along and spread the word. For more information, visit Living Well Noosa on council’s website: noosa.qld.gov. au/living-well-noosa.

Until next month, stay safe, Clare

Joe Jurisevic Councillor for Noosa Shire

THE Federal Government has now delivered its first full-year Budget and while there are some encouraging elements, there is concern that $185 billion in additional expenditure will add to inflation and put more pressure on interest rates, making it even harder for people with mortgages to balance their budgets.

The Budget’s increase in wages for aged care workers is a positive step, as is the response to recommendations from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, which include addressing the backlog of veterans’ claims and improving the processing of claims, as well as funding suicide intervention training programs for the ex-service community.

The Budget predicts that unemployment will rise, there will be no growth in real wages this year, and inflation will remain stubbornly high. A one-off payment on one electricity bill will provide relief for some, but last October’s budget predicted a 56

Llew O’Brien Federal Member for Wide Bay

per cent increase in electricity bills over 18 months.

Unfortunately, there are elements of this Budget that only exacerbate the rising cost of living. There is a new tax on farmers, who are being asked to pay for the biosecurity costs of imported food, and the 19 per cent heavy vehicle road user charge hike over the next three years will increase transportation costs and be passed onto consumers.

There is one forecast in the Budget that I am particularly concerned about. The Budget predicts that over the next five years, net overseas migration will rise by 1.5 million people, placing even more strain on housing and rental accommodation, roads and infrastructure and health and medical services. Already our roads are congested, our hospitals are full, and there is a housing shortage and rental crisis, but the Budget doesn’t detail the massive investment that will be required to service the massive surge in population – and without that massive

investment, every Australian’s living standards will fall. The Federal Government needs to do more to attract doctors to small communities like Imbil and Pomona to ensure people have local access to GP services. I had hoped this Budget would correct Labor’s amendments to the Distribution Priority Area classification, which made it more attractive for doctors to practise in outer metropolitan areas instead of regional communities like Wide Bay. Unfortunately, there was no change to this warped policy.

Increased Medicare rebates to encourage more doctors to bulk bill children, pensioners and other Commonwealth concession card holders have the potential to assist in improving healthcare affordability for some people but the general practitioner and medical and allied health workforce shortage in parts of Wide Bay is an ongoing issue that I, together with the Primary Health Network, continue to work on. Llew

AFTER the latest disgraceful incident in Maryborough, Queenslanders understandably have had enough when it comes to repeat youth offenders, including our police. If you haven’t read my speech on the latest measures passed by government, you can do so at SandyBolton.com/Parliament/Speeches. As one of only five MPs who voted in favour of an amendment in Parliament to see mandatory one-year sentencing for recidivist youth offenders convicted of stealing more than two cars, I am equally frustrated, especially with the ongoing lack of support for remote relocation or diversion sentencing.

In Parliament, our unrelenting advocacy continues for a review of Queensland’s committee system; if our ‘de facto’ Upper House is not fixed, we will continue to see results that fall far short of what Noosa, and indeed Queensland, needs and expects. Ultimately, we must repair the foundation upon which decisions are made;

otherwise, it is just like painting over rotten timber –might look good, but hides the real issue. My speech on the proposed caps to local government election campaign spending included experiences from my time as a councillor. Whilst decreases are another step in the right direction, there are concerns that the proposed cap is still too high for smaller shires such as Noosa. $30,000 is a lot of money, especially for those who are not aligned to a political party, and as MPs raised, politicising local government is a backward step for Queensland. This is why more than ever we need independent representatives who are focused on their community – not party stances, ideology, or career paths. Ensuring the integrity of our elections is vital, which includes fixing associated processes such as ending voter data harvesting by political parties which saw overwhelming support in our last community survey. We can make the change; however, it takes all who are tired of

being ‘hoodwinked’ to stand up and say ‘enough, is enough’! On the homefront, as shared via Facebook and sent to our newsletter subscribers, we are seeking views of Noosa Electorate residents via a survey on Clothing Optional Beaches, which has the following two questions as well as space to make comments:

1. Would you support Queensland laws changing to allow for legalised clothing-optional beaches?

2. If yes, would you support Alexandria Bay at Noosa National Park, as a legalised clothing-optional beach in Queensland? The survey closes on 24 May with further information at bit.ly/ COBSurvey2023.

With so much time between columns and so much to share, please stay in the loop via Noosa 360 with updates on a range of important issues we are working on, including with Nicklin MP Rob Skelton regarding those dangerous Cooroy intersections.

Always, for any questions or assistance regarding state-related matters, please contact my office at 5319 3100 or email noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au.

Until next month, Sandy

Love Your Local

Let’s celebrate our small businesses. May is Queensland Small Business month, so there is no better time to Love Your Local.

Your support keeps our economy ticking, creates jobs and helps highlight the wonderful works local businesses do in our community.

Sandy Bolton Independent State Member for Noosa

Kin Kin vs. council in charity cricket match

Super roll party for charities

YOUR Mates Brewing Co. have started a not-for-profit.

Born from Your Mates’ fourth pillar, “Good Business”, the Mateship Foundation envisions a future of positive social change by championing mateship through actively contributing and engaging with its local communities.

What’s On

What: Kin Kin Pink Stumps Day

When: Saturday 4 June at 1 pm

THE Kin Kin community will take on Noosa Council on Sunday 4 June for the annual Pink Stumps McGrath Foundation charity cricket match.

This year, local celebrity chef Matt Golinkski and Pomona resident and The Block 2020 winner Jimmy Wilkins will take to the pitch wearing traditional pink tutus in support of the McGrath Foundation.

Kin Kin Pink Stumps Day fundraiser coordinator Wanda Jardine said they are delighted Matt and Jimmy will take to the field as part of the Kin Kin team.

“This is serious business and the Kin Kin community is super excited to show off its superb cricket skills when

they take on Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart, councillors and council staff.

“Sadly, many of us know of someone whose mother, daughter, sister, or partner has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The McGrath Foundation’s aim is to provide specialist McGrath Breast Care Nurses to support individuals (and their families) experiencing breast cancer by providing physical, psychological, and emotional support.

“From the time of diagnosis and throughout treatment, this service is available for free, so come along and enjoy the magic of Pink Stumps Day and help raise the much-needed funds to continue these services.”

Where: Kin Kin Oval, 57 Main St, Kin Kin

A favourite day on the Kin Kin calendar, all proceeds from Pink Stumps Day go towards helping the McGrath Foundation place Breast Care Nurses in communities across Australia.

“Dress up in your finest pink outfit and join the large crowd of spectators cheering on their team. There are also lots of great raffle prizes to be won, thanks to the generosity of our local business community.

“Last year we raised over $4,000 and this year it hopes to raise $5,000.”

Batting opens at 1 pm at the Kin Kin Sportsground, 57 Main St, Kin Kin (after the markets).

Your Mates Brewing Co. operations manager Brent Colautti said the goal is to raise over $100,000 this calendar year and strategically direct donations and investments for social and environmental change into

What’s on list

Music in the Gardens SUNDAY 4 June at the Noosa Botanic Gardens. Bring a picnic and make a day of it. Coffee from 9 am under the Poinciana trees and from 10 am to noon, musicians play easy-like Sunday morning music.

Playing at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi

ON Thursday 1 June, Sarah McLeod (of The Superjesus fame) is performing as part of her One Electric Lady Tour. On Saturday 10

partnering with not-for-profit charities.

“We are holding our first official fundraising party at Your Mates BowlsPub in Cooroy on 2 June.

“The beneficiaries will be split between the Mateship Foundation, Riding for the Disabled, and Disabled Surfers Association.”

The Mateship Foundation’s Super Roll event will be held from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm with five-hour food and drinks package and mech pack, bowls competition with $2,500 in cash prizes, charity auction

June, The Barleyshakes supported by Jam & Scones will perform a great night of Irish tunes and serious dancing, and on Thursday 15 June, legendary singer/ songwriter Tim Freedman (The Whitlams) will play with special guest Ollie Thorpe. For more info visit: imperialhoteleumundi.com.au/ whats-on.

Cinema on the Roof Cooroy

FAMILY films on the Cooroy Library rooftop are returning with a showing of Toy Story 3 on Saturday 17 June, thanks to the Cooroy Future Group (the people who bring you the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre) working

What’s On

What: Mateship Foundation’s Super Roll

When: 2 June from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Where: Your Mates BowlsPub, 5 Opal St, Cooroy Info: (07) 5472 0907or bowlspub@yourmatesbrewing.com

and raffles, comedian, ‘80s dress up with best dressed, and cheese wheel and cocktail bars.

in partnership with Noosa Libraries and with the assistance of some generous sponsors. Bring your family, a blanket and a picnic to enjoy a movie together under the stars. Popcorn will be available to purchase. The movie commences at dusk. The cost is a donation.

Noosa Country Polo Charity Cup

NOOSA Country Polo presents the Charity Cup on Saturday 24 June from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm at 83 Tumba Court, Cooroy Mountain. Proudly raising funds for Katie Rose Cottage. Tickets are on sale now at trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=1041698.

Beer-y fun festival

What’s On

What: Mary Valley Art Festival

When: 20-23 July

Where: Imbil Public Hall, 14 Edward St, Imbil Info: maryvalleyartslink.com.au/mary-valley-art-festival/

Entries open for art fest

What’s On

What: The Hinterland

Craft Beer Festival

When: Saturday 24 June from 12 noon until 8 pm

Where: The Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 1 Etheridge St, Eumundi

Info: facebook.com/hinterlandcraftbeerfestival

BEER lovers rejoice. The Hinterland Craft Beer Festival is on again this year with frothy festivities at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi on Saturday 24 June.

Heads of Noosa Brewing Co, Copperhead Brewery,

Boiling Pot Brewing Co, Moffat Beach Brewing Co, Sunshine Brewery, Your Mates Brewing Co, Noosa Hinterland Brewing Co, Matso’s Brewery, Terella Brewing and resident hosts Eumundi Brewery will return for this boutique, free festival.

Celebrating its fifth year, the Hinterland Craft Beer Festival brings together the best of local breweries, live music, roving performers, food trucks and Eumundi good vibes.

Imperial Hotel and Eumundi Brewery manager Mike Brockley said lovers of local craft brews will

have their thirst quenched.

“There’ll be a whopping 80 beers for tasting at the festival, with the respective breweries bringing their popular core brews, new seasonals as well as some experimental small-batch brews being crafted specially for the festival.

“The toughest task for beer lovers will be deciding which ones to sample, with a range of ales, lagers, sours, porters, stouts, IPAs and ginger beers to choose from.”

For those who aren’t into beer, there’ll be a pop-up gin bar serving up Eumundi Distillers’ Folktale gins.

MAJESTIC THEATRE POMONA AUTUMN SEASON

MAY

20th – No Way Jose – Latin Jazz & Fusion

27th – Barry Charles – The Birthday Conce

JUNE

4th – Fruitful Fantasies – Sasha Gibbs McPhee presents a classical performance with Clarinet

16th – Estampa – World Music

24th – Good Morning Vietnam V2 – Relive v 60’s & 70s

JUULY Y

8th – The Soul Men – Blues Bros & The Commitments live on stage with a 9-piece outfit.

15th – Trouble in Mind – Lisa Engal presents the female Jazz greats from Bessie Smith to Amy Winehouse

22nd – Noosa Alive – The Light Show & Drag Tag Comedy

29th – Acoustic Guitar Spectacular returns

MAINSTAYS

Silent Films 12 noon every Saturday

Noosa Jazz 4th Thursday of the month in 2023

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ENTRIES are now open for the annual Mary Valley Art Festival in Imbil, with a prize pool of $12,000. This year, new sponsor Masondale has doubled the prize money for the People’s Choice Award to $1,000 and RJR Property is sponsoring the Best in Show Award for $3,000. In other categories, the Open Award winner will receive $2,500 and the Highly Commended Award winner will receive $1,000 from Gympie’s Bendigo Bank.

The first-place winner of the youth section (ages 1217) will receive a prize valued at $200, which includes art materials and a workshop with a tutor.

The 2023 Mary Valley Art Festival runs 20–23 July at the Imbil Public Hall, with an official opening announcing the adult and youth award winners and featuring live music, a licensed bar and finger food held on Friday 21 July from 6 pm.

Entry forms are due by July 10 from maryvalley-

artfestival.com.au. The exhibition open times are 10 am to 4 pm from Thursday to Sunday, with a poets’ breakfast on Sunday 23 July from 8 am followed by the Masondale People’s Choice Awards at 3 pm.

The festival is the final event in the Gympie Region Studio Trails, which celebrates artists, artisans and creatives and invites you into their private studios, ateliers, and creative spaces to share their work, their skills, their stories and their inspiration.

EUMUNDI AUCTION

SATURDAY 27TH MAY, 9.00AM START AT 47 DON NAPIER ROAD, EUMUNDI

A large Clearing Sale Auction (property sold) of Machinery and Workshop Equipment etc. Items include: Ford 4110 (4x4) Tractor in sound condition with front blade, 5ft Slasher, Hooper 8ft Heavy Duty 3 PTL Back Blade, Superior Post Hole Digger, Polaris (4x2) 450cc Quad only 170 hours, 100 litre 12 volt Spray Unit, 45 litre 12 volt Spray Unit, Engel 60 litre Fridge 240 volt and 12 volt, Caravan Washing Machine, Husqvarna Pole Saw, Camping Hot Water System, 2 Beer Kegs, Camping Trailer (reg) with Double Bed and Awning, Tray for Toyota HiLux, Ridge Twin Compressor, Oxy Set, Spanners, Pipe Bender, Echo Motor with Atom Borer, Workshop Tool Cabinet, Lincoln Mig Welder, Steel Bench with Vice, John Deere Z 235 Zero Turn Mower (20hp), 9” Grinder, Air Tools, 4” Grinder, 6 Cast Iron Chairs, Garden Tools, Qty Steel Lockers, Heavy chains, Bench Grinder, Sidchrome Sockets, Stick Welder, Victa Chain Saw, Chain Block, G Clamps, Weber BBQ, Poly Trailer for Quad, 2 Wheel Barrows, Hitachi Cut Off Saw, 3 used Tractor Tyres, Fishing Rods, Workshop Items, plus much more.

Terms: Payment on day of sale. Cash, Cheque or Direct Payment by arrangement. (No Cards) (I.D. Required)

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Noosa Museum undergoes restoration

ONE of Pomona’s oldest buildings has been undergoing extensive renovations.

Noosa Shire Museum is housed in the original Noosa Shire Council offices built in 1910.

Noosa Museum president Anne Coombes said they have been slowly restoring the historic building for the past year.

“In consultation with a heritage architect, we have taken out some walls and pulled up the old blue carpet and the well-worn linoleum from the 1970s underneath to expose the beautiful original timber floorboards.

“These will be oiled as they originally were when the building was built but we are waiting for air-conditioning to be installed and the internal painting to be completed first.”

Anne said they applied for grants to help with the process of this massive restoration work.

“The museum was able to obtain a grant of $35,000 from the

Gambling Community Benefit Fund which will pay for internal painting and air-conditioning of the building.

“We also received a grant of $5,500 from Noosa Council Community Grants for the display cases in the History of Place room. We also received a second grant from the Cooroy RSL Club which was used for the purchase of 20 chairs.”

Other grants have been applied to help with IT improvements, the military display, the fire truck refurbishment, and interior doors.

The old office space has been transformed into the History of Place room where one can discover information about hinterland settlements.

“In time gone by, the hinterland was the Noosa Shire. This is where all the industries were. Timber, dairy, and fruit were the main ones, with other smaller industries as required to sustain the community.

“Beautiful display boxes and stands have been purchased to display artifacts from various areas around the Noosa Shire. This room is still a work in prog-

Researcher talks crayfish at forum

THREATENED crayfish species is the topic of this month’s Noosa Parks Association’s Friday Forum on 26 May.

Grace Smith is a PhD candidate from the Ventura Lab at the University of the Sunshine Coast. As a researcher, Grace uses environmental DNA (eDNA) to monitor crayfish distribution and identify potential threats to their survival.

Through her research, Grace aims to increase awareness of the importance of conserving these species and their habitats.

At the Friday Forum, Grace will discuss the evolution of the Euastacus and Cherax genera and provide insights into the current threats to these crayfish species, as well as discuss the applications of eDNA technology to other species and some of the more general research occurring in these unique habitats.

Then, on Friday 9 June, Birds Queensland president Andrew Thelander who spent four months in the Amazon regions of Peru, Colombia and Brazil –living, travelling and witnessing

the rapid changes affecting the natural environment there –will bring his extensive birding and photography experience to Friday Forum for his talk ‘Travelling and Birding in the Amazon-local style’.

Everyone is welcome at the

Friday Forums at the NPA Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville. The forum starts at 10:30 am and morning tea is available from 10 to 10:25 am. Entry is $5 by ‘tap & go’ at the door and includes morning tea/coffee.

ress but in time, it too will be a real treasure of beauty and knowledge.”

Anne said the council will be painting the outside of the building during the second half of the year and removing asbestos from the interior.

“Thanks to our dedicated team of volunteers who have been working hard in their various roles to make all this happen.”

Adult leaders wanted

COOROORA Emergency Services Cadets need adult leaders.

Adults over 18 are being encouraged to help build the next generation of emergency services personnel while sharpening their own skills.

Emergency Services Cadets program coordinator Nicole Doyle said cadets are aged 12–17 years and meet one night a week to train with volunteers and professionals who are passionate about emergency preparedness and response skills.

“Adult leaders share their skills, encourage volunteering, help connect the cadets into the community and can even obtain a Cert II in Public Safety.”

For more information or to apply, contact Nicole on 0458 259 325 or emergencyservicescadets@pcyc.org.au.

Grace Smith at a survey site on K’gari (Fraser Island). Photo by Haley Keating.

ABOVE: The original floorboards are revealed, and RIGHT: the History of Place room.

Community Diary

Social dance class

EVERY Sunday from 12:30 to 4 pm at the Tewantin Masonic Hall, Moorindil Street. Lots of fun and dancing including a tea/coffee break to socialise. Singles or couples are welcome. Just rock up or phone Andrew 0429 829 328.

Pomona walking group

POMONA Pacers walking group meets at the Pomona Community House noticeboard at 7 am weekdays. Walk briskly for an hour in parks and forests near town. Each month there is a beach or bushwalk. Stay fit and connected.

Fabulous 60s Plus

A fun, friendly, seniors social group welcoming couples and singles for morning coffee every Monday at the Tewantin RSL from 10 am, and every Thursday at the Boathouse on the Noosa River from 10 am. We also have a monthly program of lunches, dinners, picnics, live music and other fun activities. Contact Joan 0419 517 869 for more details.

Would you like to sing?

COME and join a community choir singing beautiful, joyful songs from around the world in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. We meet Tuesdays at our new time of 3:30 to 5 pm at the CWA hall in Eumundi. All levels of ability are accepted and no auditions. For more information call Joan 0419517869.

Lions Club Bookshop

COOROY Pomona Lions Club Bookshop, corner School and Mountain Streets, Pomona. Open every Friday and Saturday, 8 am to 12 noon. All books $2 or 10 for $15 (children’s books 50 cents). New books each week. Donations of books welcome.

500 Cards and Cribb

TUESDAYS 1 to 4 pm at Combined Coastal Car Club, Mary River Road, Cooroy. $2 to play, tea and biscuits provided. New learners welcome. Alan 0409 895 476.

Dance, ballet and stretch

DANCE ballroom and Latin, jazz ballet and stretch at the Masonic Hall, 30 Moorindil Street, Tewantin. Helen 0418 398 541.

Noosa 2010 Combined Probus

MEETINGS are held at Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club, 65 Hilton Tce, Tewantin on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9 am. Barbara 0491 354 054.

Cooroy Hookers

MEET Thursdays 9 am to 12 noon at CWA Hall Cooroy. No experience necessary, just a sense of humour.

$6 includes morning tea and knitting and crochet. Jan 0408 477 242.

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

Living well exercise STRENGTH and stability class to prevent falls for over 65s in the Noosa Shire. All welcome. $5 with a My Aged Care referral number.

Tuesdays 9:30 am at the Combined Coastal Car Club, Mary River Road, Cooroy. Contact Shezi 0407 839 160 or Noosa Community Support for details.

Biggest Sconetime morning tea

GET ready for the biggest Sconetime morning tea.

Next month’s senior social event will be raising much-needed funds for cancer research.

Join Sunshine Coast foodie Martin Duncan and Noosa Black Coffee’s Traecy Hinner at Cooroy Memorial Hall on Tues-

day 13 June for a Biggest Morning Tea.

Host Martin Duncan said they believe it will be as big and as fun as last year’s fundraising efforts.

There will be auctions, a raffle, fabulous prizes and lots of fun so don’t miss out on this very worthy cause and bring your spare

Cooroy CWA Fair

THE annual Cooroy CWA Fair is being held on Saturday 27 May at the CWA Hall, Cooroy. Starting at 8 am, stalls include cakes, sweets, handcraft, pottery and mixed

stalls including a pre-loved clothing stall and a book and puzzles stall.

Grab winter woollies from the pre-loved clothing stall and raise funds for the

cash to splash. For every Sconetime ticket sold, $2 will be donated to cancer research.”

To buy tickets, go to trybooking.com/CHXBG.

Proudly supported by Hinternoosa, Rambling Rose Flowers, Bassett Barks and Cooroy Rag.

National Breast Cancer Foundation.

The Noosa Women’s Shed will hold a book and puzzle stall, and Lions will be there selling hot food, tea, coffee and cold drinks.

To secure a table for $20, phone Wendy on 5447 6140.

Botanic Garden Volunteers

Noosa and District Landcare DIY Day

c ollaborative space

Creators of Beauty

We have brought together Creatives to provide a boutique style approach to all Hair and Beauty Services. We also incorporate sustainable fashion and stockists of local products.

The Skin Coaches - Skin, facials, microneedling, brows, lash lifts, peels, LED Ph: 0476 448 789 @theskincoaches

FACEBYR Mineral Make-up Brand @facebyr

Bombshell Hair - Specialise & promote lived in colours, blondes & balayage Ph: 0438 408 928 @bombshell_hair_colour

Matilda Cove - Australian made Lux Sustainable Swimwear

www.matildacove.com.au @matildacove

Noosa

YOU’RE INVITED

Community Bank

Tewantin-Noosa

Creative Content for Business Growth

Learn to grow and promote your business through creative video content. This FREE event is hosted by your local Community Banks in partnership with the team from Sunny Coast Showdown. Experts in video creation, you’ll hear from masters in storytelling about how to grow and promote your business and how a film industry benefits all businesses. Pizza and beverages are on us!

When Thursday 25 May 2023

Time 6:00 – 8.00pm

Where Peregian Digital Hub 253-255 David Low Way, Peregian Beach

RSVP by text 0492 970 507

Better banking. Big

The Power of Community Sponsorship

DID you know that who you bank with can make a real difference in your community? Bendigo Bank’s Tewantin-Noosa, Cooroy, and Marcoola branches have demonstrated this with their Community Bank model that is designed to provide financial services to local communities.

Unlike major banks that have left some towns, Community Banks prioritise face-to-face banking, supporting local economic growth, and operating on a profit-with-purpose model where up to 80% of profits are returned to the communities that generate them. Sunshine Coast Community Financial Services, which operates the Community Banks, is committed to giving back to the community. Their recent efforts have been extraordinary, with the bank providing financial support to local groups and events such as the Hoofbeats Art Exhibition, Peregian Digital Hub Meet Up events, Permaculture Noosa’s Community Pavilion, Noosa Community Garden’s pathways, and the upcoming Pomona King of the Mountain. By enriching

the community spirit and connecting people from all ages and abilities, these initiatives demonstrate the impact of community sponsorship.

The Community Bank is now the premier sponsor for the Noosa Pirates Open Women’s team, which has enabled them to further develop their talent in 2023.

The bank supports nearly all surf lifesaving clubs from Noosa to Mudjimba, providing much-needed funding for training and equipment which help save lives.

The Noosa Coast Guard also keeps our community safe on the water 24/7 and

members were relieved when the Community Bank took overas major sponsor with a 3-year commitment to support this vital service. Through their Community Bank model, Bendigo Bank’s Tewantin-Noosa, Cooroy, and Marcoola branches have poured over $2.9 million back into the local community to date, with more major funding announcements to come this financial year. The customers of these local branches should be proud that their banking is making such a significant difference to their communities.

Deborah- Jane (DJ) Gillard (Events and Sponsorship, Noosa Pirates), Kerryn Vincart (Tewantin-Noosa Branch Manager), Melanie Jackson (Senior Manager of the Community Bank branches), and Liam Anlezark (President, Noosa Pirates).

AVAILABLE

Meet your Noosa JP and Cdec colleagues in 2023. If you are a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations and would like to volunteer your services a few hours a month at our JP signing centers, or just learn about the JPs in the Community program, branch forums, workshops and social activities, please email Deb Davis at deborah.davis007@gmail. com.

EVENTS

Sewing open day

THE Guilded Lillies invite you to view their sewing, dressmaking, quilting, embroidery and crafts at their 25th-anniversary celebrations at Masonic Hall, 30 Moorindil Street, Tewantin, on Saturday 27 May from 11:30 am to 3 pm. Enquiries to Margaret 0422426203.

QCWA Cooroy cent sale, Saturday 10 June at the CWA hall. Doors open at 12 noon, starting at 1 pm. Admission $5 per person. Great prizes, and a delicious afternoon tea will be served. Enquiries to Wendy 5447 6140.

Tewantin Noosa Garden Club

THE next meeting of the Tewantin Noosa Garden Club is at the Tinbeerwah Hall on Monday 12 June at 1:00 pm for a 1:30 pm start. The guest speaker is Pieta Otterbach,

lance service 1923–2023 on Saturday 1 July at the Cooroy Memorial Hall. Outdoor displays and indoor activities. It is going to be a great day.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday ex Ragette Deb! From Judy.

BIRTH NOTICE

Our very own fruity delight, Pratishka from Harvest Fresh, has given birth to a healthy 4.155 kg baby boy, Prasan. Mother, father and baby doing well with proud first-time grandparents Grandmother Kamala and Grandfather Durga on standby for babysitting duties. Uncle Saj is still waiting for his nappy-changing duties to commence and Aunty Samiksha is waiting to take on cuddle duties. We’re not sure if Saroj has duties yet! A very big congratulations from the Cooroy Rag team.

FOR RENT

Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland – contact Jessica Jensen 5444 6002

Available now:

• 20a Mountain St, Pomona: 1 bed, 1 bath, 1 carport, studio. $350/week

• 12 Ann St, Cooran: 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 carport. $500/week

• 30 Tewantin Rd, Cooroy: 3 bed, 1 bath, double shed. $650/week

• 75 Williams Rd, Kin Kin: 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car. $1,000/week.

Available soon:

• 82 Kamala Dr, Lake Macdonald: 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car. $750/week

• 1 De Jounge Crt, Boreen Point: 5 bed, 3 bath, 1 garage, 1 carport (dual living). $800/week

• 14/1 Merchants Parade, Marcoola: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, townhouse. $750/week (available 21/07/2023).

GARAGE SALE

Giant Garage Sale for Kidney Kids. When: Saturday and Sunday 3-4 June. Where: 23 Black Mountain Range Rd, Cooroy. From: 7:00 am. Variety of household goods, women’s fashion, workshop tools and gardening items. All to be sold to raise funds for young children and youths suffering from kidney disease.

Electric recliner chair, Doulton dual motor, as new $800; Sony 50 Bravia 4K LED TV $600; Timber TV cabinet, lowboy 1200 mm long, as new $200. Phone 07 5449 0236

Mosaic Desk Lamp - $95 Located Cooroy. Paul 0403 219 606

Golf Trolley - As new, folds away with umbrella holder. $150 located Noosa 0422 922 54 Dave.

MEETINGS

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

POSITIONS VACANT

Appleton Cattle Company: Full time Head Stockman required for cattle property in Central Queensland. Seeking honest, passionate, positive and enthusiastic applicant to work and lead team. Experience in all aspects of station work, cattle industry and team leadership essential. Email us at positions@appletoncattleco.com.au

Cooroy RSL: Qualified chef/cook – calm temperament and ability to work at speed. Good hours over a 7-day roster. All penalties, award rate paid. Email chef@cooroyrsl.com. au or drop into 25 Maple St, Cooroy. Jamaica Blue Cooroy: If you are looking for a great environment, fun place to work with a committed team of professionals and great hours and training, drop your resume into Jamaica Blue Cooroy or email jamaicabluecooroy@live.com

Casual Mobile Pizza Cook: Approx 30 hours p/w. Must be able to tow with company vehicle. Enquiries 0412 229 822 Experienced, friendly barista wanted for 4 to 5 days per week inc. weekends. Early start, early finish. Email doubleshotnoosa@outlook.com

Seeking Carpenter/Builders Labourer for immediate start. Working for builder specialising in New Homes, Renovations and Commercial. Contact Tony on 0407 182 705.

Sparkling Noosa. Cleaner wanted. Experience and car essential. No ABN required. Call Pam 0405 523 492 Cotton On Body Casual Senior. 5470 2917. Drop resume in shop.

APPLICATIONS WANTED

Trade stall applications are open for the 2023 Noosa Show on 8/9 September. To apply, please email the Noosa Show Society Office: AdministrationOfficer@noosashowsociety.org.au

WANTED:

Old video games any condition. Nintendo, Sega, Playstation, Xbox Systems and/or Games. Luke 0428 247 854

We want to help you improve your property, so we’re excited to announce our latest offer where you can win a $1,000 landscaping voucher to help you elevate your property’s curbside appeal when you get an appraisal done with George Real Estate. You can use this voucher with either Grow Landscaping and/or Midgard Lawn and Garden Maintenance to tidy and clean up, upgrade your garden, or just to maintain your curbside appeal.

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Wearing red for heart health

COOROY LiveLife Pharmacy staff were wearing red earlier this month for Heart Health Week.

Owner and pharmacist Jacqueline Meyer said they collaborated with their good friends and colleagues at Eden Private Hospital to help raise awareness of this important issue.

“Heart Week is Australia’s national heart health aware-

ness week held in the first week of May each year. It provides an opportunity for the public and health professionals to start a conversation about heart health and take positive steps to reduce their heart disease risk.

“One Australian has a heart attack or stroke every four minutes but you have the power to change this statistic.

“Heart disease can be prevented through simple lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet, being physically active, maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, and managing stress.

“Check your blood pressure for free at LiveLife Pharmacy.”

LiveLife Pharmacy is at 26 Maple Street, Cooroy.

Eden Private Hospital staff and Jacqueline Meyer and LifeLife Pharmacy staff wearing red for Heart Health Week.

School celebrates special student

A SPECIAL event has been held for a special Noosa Christian College (NCC) student.

Year 4 student, Blake, was diagnosed with leukaemia when in Year 1. Last December, Blake completed his cancer treatment.

NCC marketing and communications manager Dale Bergman said primary students and staff celebrated Blake and all he has been

through with his chemotherapy treatment, with a special event at the end of April.

“The students formed a guard of honour and blew bubbles and cheered when Blake arrived at school, which was quite a surprise for Blake.

“Students also wrote on bells to signify that Blake ‘rang the bell’ at the hospital after he had his last treatment.”

Cookbook to raise funds

POMONA State School

P&C is launching a cookbook to raise funds for a new playground.

Plates of Pomona will be a collection of country culinary delights from the community. P&C Secretary Jess McNamara said the cookbook will feature over 100 recipes.

“Keeping with the cool country vibe of Pomona our cookbook will showcase the freshest local ingredients, favourite family recipes,

authentic farmhouse food, gourmet treats and fine dining delights.

“It will be a coffee table-style book with over 180 pages and we will be printing over 1000 copies that will be sold via the school, markets and some amazing local stores for $35 each.”

Jess said local businesses have the opportunity to support this initiative by advertising in the cookbook.

“Our cookbook is designed to be one people are proud

to display in their home or business and as such, we want to keep the business branding to a minimum but offer beautiful photography with local business details.”

The advertising booking deadline closes 31 May with the book set to be released in early November.

To learn more or book an advert in the Plates of Pomona cookbook contact Jess on 0408 050 408 or email pomonasspandc@ gmail.com.

Upcoming artists rewarded

NOOSA District State High School (NDSHS) has received a cheque from the Cooroy Future Group (CFG) to assist with buying more musical instruments.

Students from the musical faculty performed at the Cooroy Butter Factory at last year’s Christmas In Cooroy.

NDSHS head of music, Ryan Argent, said he was delighted that the students were able to showcase their talents and hopes his music students will be able to engage with other events staged by the CFG.

Artists who performed at the event were Jemzel Costales and Matilda Malone (pictured).

In presenting the cheque to the school, CFG president Kym Neaylon said the group is very aware of assisting the town’s students in the development of their career goals and hoped to provide more opportunities for the students’ talents to be showcased.

Jemzel, who is already an accomplished singer on the

local music scene, writes and records her own songs and uploads them to feature on various social music platforms while Matilda, who has been attending musical theatre classes with a local academy for some time will perform the lead role of Annie in the school’s upcoming musical production.

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NCC students form a guard of honour for Blake.

Cooroy gymnast Finlay Jones wins national title

help Queensland to second place in the team event.

“On day two, Finlay was unable to compete on floor or vault due to his injury and had to remove his higher difficulty dismounts from parallel bars, rings and high bar, meaning that he had a much lower starting value on two of his favourite apparatus, but he was still able to finish fourth on high bar, fifth on parallel bars and seventh on rings.”

A COOROY gymnast has defied the odds to win a national title.

Finlay Jones from Cooroy Gymnastics Club competed at the Australian Gymnastics Championships on the Gold Coast earlier this month to become the level 10 Australian Champion on Pommel Horse.

Coach Greg Smyth said it has been a tough year for the Cooroy gymnast.

“Fin has had to limit his training due to health issues, a brutal university schedule

and an injury.

“The lack of training and preparation in the lead-up to the event meant he was only able to attend one competition and had to adjust his expectations and routines accordingly.”

On the first day of the competition, Finlay injured himself on the first tumbling pass on the floor and was unable to complete his routine.

“Even with his injury, he stepped up to the next and final apparatus to post another team counting score to

Greg said the only apparatus Finlay could land without further injuring his knees was the pommel.

“After not making a routine on pommels all year, Fin dug deep and held on to complete what was a gold medal performance, becoming the level 10 Pommel National Champion.”

Finlay credits his win to the support given to him by his coach Greg, with his understanding and support helping to balance his expectations with his current capacity and maintain a positive outlook in preparation for the event.

Cooroy Pool

CASUAL swimmers Monday to Friday 6:30 to 8 am and 3 to 5 pm; and Saturday 7 to 10 am. $65 for a 10-visit pass and $8 per casual visit. Pool is heated at a perfect 30°. Swim squad Monday to Friday 3:15 pm. Learn to swim on Saturdays (only). Adult squad coaching is available. Please email gregrogers2022@ gmail.com for enrolment.

Cooroy Horse and Pony Club MUSTERS are held on the first and third Sundays of every month at the grounds on Mary River Road. Email cooroypc@ outlook.com to info.

Pickleball

EVERY Tuesday (intermediate plus) and Thursday (all levels) from 6 to 8 pm at Cooroy Badminton Centre. Ashley 0452 223 099.

Junior Badminton sessions

AT Cooroy Badminton Club on Wednesdays at 3:45 pm with Chris Wise, $2 per child. Fridays 4 to 5:30 pm with ex-Olympic coach Andi Dako, $15 per child. SMS Andi on 0431 909 712.

Indoor Bowls

AT Memorial Hall Pomona on Wednesdays 9 to 11:30 am approx. Morning tea provided. $2 to play and $2 membership for the year.

New players welcome. Alan 0409 895 476.

Cooroy Tennis Club LOCALS, visitors, members or non-members are welcome to join friendly social games on Tuesday and Thursday mornings 7:30 to 9:30 am and Sunday evenings from 5 to 7 pm. Members $3, non-members $6, balls provided. Phone Ian Garvey 0409 581 870, Dorelle Goldsworthy 0403 737 183 or Lyn Barker 0439 648 407. Coaching lessons are available from the club’s professional coach. Contact James Webber 0473 569 501 or admin@ allplaytennis.com.au.

Cooroy gymnast Finlay Jones at the Australian Gymnastics Championships. Photo: Winkipop Media.

George Real Estate celebrates their one-year anniversary

POMONA real estate agents

Brian and Carlene George are celebrating an anniversary.

Their one-year anniversary since starting their own agency, George Real Estate.

Brian said their first year has been incredibly rewarding.

“To say we are pleased with how we feel is an absolute understatement. The community support for us has been so positive that we felt opening and operating our own business was exactly the right thing to do.

“Completing over $14 million of property sales in our first year was more than we anticipated or planned for and shows that there is a need for a ‘people first’ agency in the Noosa hinterland.”

Carlene said their driver is to ensure that their clients and all those they deal

with get the best possible service.

“We offer services such as free property styling for our clients, where we have an expansive collection of quality soft furnishings and small item furniture. We always make sure everything we do is to a high professional standard, and something we know has lacked in this industry is a high level of communication.

“We are all about quality. Showing properties in their best light will always get the best outcome.

“And we are all about the people: looking after and getting the best for our clients but actually caring about everyone involved. Buying and selling real estate is huge for people.

“Also as agents, we are professional and we also care, and have a few laughs along the way.

“Owning our own business

has allowed us the freedom to make decisions based on the needs of our clients.”

Brian said they are looking forward to continuing to build and evolve their business.

“We feel that the real estate environment is dynamic and needs fresh approaches for new challenges and opportunities and we also can’t imagine doing this anywhere else but the Noosa hinterland.”

Carlene said on the day of their one-year anniversary they received a phone call from a prospective buyer.

“She said she’d heard about us and heard that we are the best agency to use in the Noosa hinterland. That was the best gift we could receive.

“George Real Estate is here. We have had a huge first year and we are motivated and extremely excited about the next year.”

Accolades for Countryside Realty Noosa agents

KIMBERLEA and Eliot Krause of Countryside Realty Noosa have won a national real estate award.

The senior sales agents have been awarded the 2023 Real Estate Business Award for Sales Campaign of the Year.

Kimberlea said she and Eliot “could not believe it” when their names were called as winners of the Sales Campaign of the Year.

“To be selected as the best sales campaign in Australia is simply astounding. This isn’t just about the win; for us the biggest accomplishment is knowing the hard work and determination we put into achieving not only the best results for our clients but supporting and nurturing them throughout the sales process has been

recognised at a national level as Australia’s finest.”

Kimberlea said this is a credit not just to them but to their entire Countryside Realty Noosa team.

“We would not be where we are without the support of each and every one of them. We also want to thank our principal, Robyn Kildey, who has always pushed us to be the best we can.

“She brings us together so we all strive for excellence together; being nominated as a finalist for the Small Boutique Independent Agency of the Year is a credit to this.”

Robyn said she is extremely proud of Kim and Eliot for their win.

“After being in business for over 20 years now, it is incredible to be recognised

Meet Noosa Hinterland RE’s newest agent

as finalists in the boutique independent agency category and after 10 years of working alongside Kimberlea it is no surprise they won the Sales Campaign of the Year award.

“The whole team enjoyed a wonderful evening celebrating Kimberlea and Eliot’s win in Sydney. I couldn’t be more proud.”

Kimberlea said they were thrilled to head to Sydney with the team for the award ceremony.

“We took our daughter Everly with us and we made a wish the morning of the awards – I think there was some magic in her little fingers.

“We are so happy and want to congratulate all of the award nominees and winners.”

NOOSA Hinterland Real Estate is proud to introduce its newest sales agent. Meet Simon Adams. Born and bred in a small farming community in Central Queensland, Simon has always had close ties to his country upbringing. So after years of living in Brisbane developing a construction business, Simon and his wife decided to move their family to the Noosa hinterland to take advantage of the wonderful attributes a coast life has to offer and buy a farm to get back to his roots.

Simon has joined Noosa Hinterland Real Estate because he believes in the same values that Sandy and Kate promote through their business. A sense of community, honesty, hard work and attention to detail are all core values that attracted Simon to the business, and it will be these values that provide both buyers and sellers with great outcomes.

With years of experience in all levels of building, construction and development, coupled with his passion for rural properties and farming, Simon is an agent who offers experience on many levels for all clients.

If you are looking for someone with a wealth of experience in business and trading property, call Simon.

Kimberlea and Eliot Krause with their award.

Brian and Carlene George with daughter Amelie.

For Sale

Address: 124 Schreibers Rd, Cooran

Price: $1,395,000

Details: 4 bed, 1 bath, 3 car

Agent: Glenn Millard 0437 221 723

Agency: Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland

LOOKING

Dream property with awesome views

undulating

newly painted interior and new carpets in the bedrooms.

a breeze. With 45,000 litres of drinking water and a dam, water is not an issue.

BIG CROSSWORD

You’ll love the

The property boasts a split system air-conditioner in the living area and air-conditioning in the fourth bedroom, ensuring your comfort all year round. The kitchen is equipped with a cooktop, oven and dishwasher, making meal times

The main bedroom has a walk-in robe, and all four bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. The property features a 13 kW (40 panels) solar system, providing cost-efficient and environmentally friendly electricity. Take in the stunning views

from the large deck, perfect for entertaining or just relaxing in the sunshine. The property also features an alfresco area out the back for outdoor dining.

You’ll love the convenience of a 7.6 x 7.6 m shed with power and lights and NBN availability. Located in the Noosa hinterland, this property offers a tran-

quil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. There is even another house site at the top of the block, allowing you to create your own private retreat. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to own a piece of paradise. Contact us today to arrange a viewing.

SUDOKU

Sudoku is an 81 square number grid with nine blocks each containing nine cells. To solve the puzzle, all the blank cells must be filled in using numbers from 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in each row, column and in the nine 3x3 blocks.

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Sandy Kate

Mountain View Estate

Acreage home set to impress

For Sale

Address: 58 Eucalypt Way, Cootharaba

Price: Contact agent

Details: 4 bed, 2 bath, 6 car, 7 acres

Agent: Sandy Roulston 0438 506 970 & Simon Adams 0449 254 616

Agency: Noosa Hinterland Real Estate

For Sale

Address: 5 Majestic Drive, Pomona

Price: From $500,000

Details: Vacant land

1,000 m2

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

Agency: Noosa

Hinterland Real Estate

LOT 2, Mountain View Estate Pomona, is a 1,002 m2 elevated block with views, ready to build on soon. Get your build kick-started with a $10,000 cash-back if you settle on the land by 30 June 2023*.

Only 25 minutes to Noosa’s famous beaches and

restaurants and with seven other homes starting in the coming weeks, you’ll also be in one of the newest homes in Pomona.

The blocks have titles and are ready to settle and build on. Take a drive down Majestic Drive (25 Pavilion Street) Pomona and see this boutique estate for yourself. With only two house blocks remaining plus the 1.64 ha lot with a large house pad and paddock, you should make your move to secure

a lot today. Being located adjacent to the Pomona showgrounds, you could simply walk to pilates, tennis, squash or into town for a coffee at your leisure. There are plenty of house and land packages available or choose your own design and build your forever home.

*T&Cs apply for the $10,000 cash-back offer. Contact the sales agents for further details.

THIS large impressive residence is set on a wonderful seven acres of lush gardens and greenery yet only 12 minutes to Tewantin and 20 minutes to Noosa.

58 Eucalypt Way is a home of generous proportions with modern conveniences for comfortable living all year round. Surrounded by expansive verandahs and multiple entertainment areas, this home maximises the incredible vistas and lush native gardens to provide peaceful and private spaces to suit all household members.

The kitchen is masterfully designed to include a walk-in pantry, a multi-oven Falcon stove that also offers gas cooking, engineered

Introducing Simon Adams

black stone bench tops, and plenty of storage cupboards and drawers.

Designed as a family residence, the master retreat and bedrooms are placed to ensure minimal disruption from the main living areas and any of the four entertainment areas. Complete with a pool room and bar area, cinema, formal lounge area and large dining area that opens to the undercover outdoor patio providing ample space for entertaining.

Just a few of the landscaping features include a fire pit with seating, a BBQ pavilion, a pizza oven, above ground pool, a lake with a jetty, bush walks throughout the native area and a variety of sitting areas surrounding the

home.

Fully fenced for dogs or animals, the property also offers a double carport, a double shed and workshop area and a separate air-conditioned office or gym space.

Other features include a master suite that offers a large walk-in robe, ensuite and spa; air-conditioned office or gym space; reverse cycle zoned air-conditioning, wood fire heater, freshly painted throughout, generous water storage tanks, lake-side gazebo with jetty, fruit trees, landscaped gardens and designated bushwalks … and the list continues, so inspection is a must to appreciate just how liveable this home is.

With a large network of property buyers from local, South East Qld and interstate, Simon has an extensive knowledge of property sales and development in our region. Let his hard working, genuine style work for you when selling your property.

Monthly market wrap up

With Sirah Robb, Director and Principal of Hinternoosa Real Estate SENIOR Economist at PropTrack Eleanor Creagh announced in April that national home prices increased for the fourth consecutive month this year. She highlighted, “The cumulative 2023 increase of 0.75% is underpinned by tight supply and stronger housing demand, which is offsetting the impact of interest rate rises.”

At a local level, we saw a strong first quarter of 2023 and continue to see buyer confidence increasing. There was a noticeable

positive response from buyers when interest rates were put on hold in April. Our team put 11 properties under contract that month with an average of 90 groups per week through our open homes plus 19 private inspections per week in April.

Although May saw an interest rate rise, it hasn’t slowed buyers taking action. We have secured contracts on seven properties for our owners in the first two weeks of May so far. Our sellers are achieving positive outcomes by receiving to-the-minute, experienced advice from

our agents who are having honest conversations to ensure our clients’ strategy is appropriate for the current market. It is clear that if you are selling with the wrong strategy in the current market it will really blow out time on market and negatively impact the overall outcome of your sale.

It was exciting to form the new-look Hinternoosa at the start of April with the two leading hinterland agencies, Wythes and Hinternoosa, coming together as the new Hinternoosa super team. Already, our sellers are seeing the benefits of

11 agents actively working to sell their property.

In addition, our clients’ needs are being met by a property management department of five and an exceptional administration team, all backed by strong leadership.

A selection of recent results achieved by our new-look super team include: 92 Hoy Rd, Lake Macdonald sold immediately post auction by Alisa Wythes for $1,900,000; 79 Pearsons Rd, Cooroy sold at auction by Jeanette Catalano (price withheld); 173 Nandroya Rd, Cooroy sold for

$1,050,000 pre-market by Kess Prior and Dannielle Preston; 41/19 Trading Post Rd, Cooroy sold in 26 days by Alisa Wythes and Sheridan Hodgetts (price withheld); 3 Grey Gum Ct, Cooroy sold for $980,000 in 34 days by Warren Berry; and 884 EumundiNoosa Rd, Doonan sold for $1,075,000 post-auction by Caroline Johnston and Alisa Wythes.

For the same great results or if you have any questions on the market and your own situation, please reach out for a confidential chat: Hinternoosa Cooroy 5447 7000 or Doonan 5449 1186.

Incredible spacious home with incredible value

Auction

Address: 91 Straker Drive, Cooroy

Date: Friday 2 June at 12 noon

Details: 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car

Agent: Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851, Mario Catalano 0400 613 879

Agency: Hinternoosa

DESIGNED to suit many family’s needs, this nearnew home on a large fully serviced 671 m2 block is just a short drive or walk to the thriving Cooroy township.

The brick home’s stylish exterior extends into the thoughtful floor plan of four generous size bedrooms,

For Sale

Address: 13 Straker Drive, Cooroy

Price: Offers over $1,299,000

Details: 4 bed 2 bath, 2 car

Agent: Alisa Wythes 0415 111 370

Agency: Hinternoosa

two of which have their own ensuites, plus a fifth room that is ideal as a home office or second lounge. Each ensuited bedroom could be considered the main, making it perfect for guests, or perhaps for a dual living

arrangement given they are positioned at either end of the home. These bedrooms and the central open-plan living zone are air-conditioned, plus ceiling fans are throughout.

The heart of the home is

the spacious galley-style kitchen featuring Caesarstone benchtops with waterfall edges, a very long island breakfast bar, a glass electric cooktop, a wall oven, plus a walk-in pantry. Filling the space with natural

light, double glass sliding doors open out to the extra large tiled outdoor entertaining area that connects to the lawn and easy-care garden beds – plenty of room to run and play or add your own touches to the backyard.

The property is fully fenced with double gates on one side providing room for parking an extra car or trailer or for a garden shed. Other features include high ceilings, 24 solar panels, security screens, and a magnificent view of Mt Cooroy.

Beautifully maintained and presented, this home is located in a quality neighbourhood that is well known for its delightful walking paths that also connect to the Cooroy township through a beautiful 20 acres of parkland, specifically designed for leisurely outdoor activities. We invite your inspection at the bi-weekly open houses right up until auction day. Our sellers are ready for this property to be sold.

Architect-designed home on acreage

ON offer is the ultimate in both lifestyle and function – an impressively immaculate, Metricon-built home positioned in the serene Greenwood Grove Estate on the perfect 747 m2 corner block. This elegant as-new home boasts four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and three separate living areas. The home is perfected with modern easy-care finishings including stylishly practical tile floors throughout the dining, kitchen, hallways and bathrooms, and carpet in the bedrooms and formal living area. Embrace living comfort-

ably with air-conditioning plus ceiling fans in almost every room.

The home’s flawless floorplan presents seamless openplan living creating the perfect opportunity for families to entertain. A dreamy kitchen with stone bench tops, a five-burner gas stove, a dishwasher, and a fabulous L-shape island bench. Extending from the kitchen is the alfresco dining area perfectly overlooking the pool. Large bi-fold screened glass doors allow entry from the indoor open-plan living to the spacious private outdoor

entertainer’s space.

The luxurious master suite boasts premium features including double entry doors, a walk-in wardrobe, and an ensuite bathroom. The home additionally offers two bedrooms, a main bathroom (with a separate shower and bathtub), a media room that can be utilised as a fourth bedroom or office, and an open-plan family room. This beautiful home is nestled behind a private fence with a garden oasis, a fabulous pool, and low-maintenance lawns. Enjoy the

practicality of a double electric door garage with remote entry and direct access into the house, tinted windows on both the west and east sides, a 5,000-litre rainwater tank servicing the gardens, toilets, and laundry, and separate gated side access providing optimal secure storage for a boat, caravan, or trailer. Live lusciously in the quiet neighbourhood of Straker Drive, Cooroy, surrounded by quality homes and families in the premium Greenwood Grove Estate.

Tranquil acreage lifestyle

For Sale

Address: 52 Jampot Creek Rd, Pomona

Price: $1,200,000

Details: 3 bed, 3 bath, 5 car

Agent: Glenn Millard 0437 221 723

Agency: Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland

LOOKING for a private paradise close to town? Look no further than 52 Jampot Creek Rd in Pomona. Set on 10 acres of natural bushland, this property offers peace, privacy, and plenty of space to spread out. The low-set, Gympie sand

stone block home features high ceilings, verandahs on all four sides, and three spacious bedrooms, two with built-in robes, and a walk-in robe plus an ensuite off the master bedroom.

With an open-plan living area, air-conditioning, combustion fire, and views from all living areas, this home is perfect for enjoying the scenic outlook and entertaining guests.

Outside, the large house yard is fully fenced and irrigated, with established fruit trees. The remaining area is natural mature bushland with a dam. There is also a matching three-bay double garage with a workshop area and its own sink, toilet and shower, offering the

option of separate living. Water is not an issue with town water on tap, a 22,000-litre tank, and a dam with irrigation and fire safety sprinkler system in place. Fruit trees aplenty including citrus, mango, star fruit, guava, and lemon/lime add to the property’s charm. Full dog mesh fencing is in place for the safety of children or pets.

Located in the Noosa hinterland and within walking distance of all town facilities including schools, medical, shops, and transport, this property offers a great lifestyle with peace and privacy. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make 52 Jampot Creek Rd your new home.

Dual living perfection, acreage splendour For Sale

Address: 28 Crows Ash Lane, Black Mountain

Price: $1,900,000

Details: 4 bed, 3 bath, 4 car

Agent: Stacey Hitch 0411 429 499

Agency: Countryside Realty Noosa

MOVE the family to the Noosa hinterland and embrace an idyllic acreage lifestyle, complete with a substantial-sized residence split into a large main home and a fully self-contained guest wing with its own entry, on 10 fully fenced acres, tucked away in a whisper-quiet no-through country lane.

The home is a split-level design with two separate wings, just perfect for dual occupancy for the extended family, guest accommodation, or home business. The north-eastern wing comprises four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a study, openplan living, multipurpose/ activity space, an expansive covered patio and deck

overlooking an inground pool and gazebo, and a quality kitchen.

On the north-western side, there are self-contained quarters with ducted air-conditioning comprising one bedroom, one bathroom, kitchen, living/family room and patio. This has separate external access as well as internal access via grand central entry foyer, creating versatile options that may change and evolve over time as your family grows, flies the nest, and then returns – or generate a passive income stream via rental.

Features of the main home include timber floors, raked ceilings, a master retreat with nursery/office/additional

bedroom on the upper level with a private balcony, stone benches, stainless steel appliances, servery to the deck, a new luxury master ensuite with separate bath and shower, split system air-conditioning, ceiling fans, and tasteful interiors.

In addition, the entire home benefits from solar hot water, 20 kW solar power, as well as 3-phase power to homes and sheds.

Infrastructure on the property includes a double lock-up garage with drivethrough access, boundary and paddock fencing, 6 x 6.5 m stables, 8 x 12 m shed with annex, 6 x 9.5 m American barn style shed, and rainwater tanks. The land is fully useable, gently sloping with a dam at the rear, with established fruit trees and native and tropical vegetation, and is suitable for keeping a limited number of livestock.

to delivering outstanding service to Noosa Hinterland

AN avenue of mature jacaranda and poinciana trees greets you from the top of your driveway and leads toward your beautiful solid and character-rich home. A bridge leads you over one of four dams and to the house which is nestled perfectly on the gently undulating block. The house offers privacy and security overlooking Ridgewood’s rolling hills and your all useable 8.5 acres.

The home is generously sized with a blonde block exterior creating a great balance of country charm and character. Upon entering, you can feel the

space and airiness of the home with its abundance of light through oversized windows, tasteful clean colour scheme and practical finishes throughout. There are two large bedrooms downstairs and one upstairs with ceiling fans. There is a spacious laundry, two stylishly updated bathrooms and a study nook overlooking the scenic outdoors. There is space for your family to spread out with a rumpus area or a second living room.

A unique spiral internal staircase leads you between the two levels. The home offers a roomy open-

plan kitchen, dining and living area with high ceilings. The inviting, practical and stylish solid timber kitchen is accented with stone-tiled splashbacks.

The upstairs opens out to a timber deck overlooking your fully fenced child/dogsafe yard. There are ample mature trees including an aged fig with a tyre swing accessible via a wide timber staircase for easy access.

You instantly feel comfortable here. Come and make this beautiful acreage property your own. This property is ready for auction unless sold prior.

For

THIS ultimate equine property ticks so many horsey boxes, with 33 acres of gently undulating land in the sought-after Noosa hinterland and plenty of water, pasture and infrastructure.

This beautiful property boasts 22 generous-sized paddocks including one larger at the front and similarly at the rear of the property. All paddocks are secured with high-quality Gallagher Conductible Equiwire. Twenty paddocks have 45l Rapid Plas self-watering fence drinkers with a never-ending supply of clear bore water, pumped up and gravity fed from a header tank, and 19 paddocks have 4 x 4 m steel shelters with deco

granite bases. Paddocks are easily manageable and accessible via strategically placed driveways and access lanes, including a 400 m boundary lane for easy riding around the property. The equestrian facilities are further complemented by a 20 m x 40 m fenced arena-sized yard and nearby state forestry to enjoy trail riding for hours on end.

fans; an air-conditioning unit servicing the main bedroom; and breezes aplenty throughout this high-set home. The kitchen offers gas cooking and shares its space with the dining/sunroom area which leads out to the deck. Underneath the house has ample storage and has been assessed as legal height for building-in. It currently contains a laundry point and car space. Two 5000-gallon rainwater tanks service the house. In addition, there is a studio at the back

of the property with full amenities. The studio