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Sponsors are excited about the opening of Cooroy Memorial Hall and School of the Arts set for April 21

LOCAL community groups are polishing their dancing shoes, practising their scales, and gearing up for the long-awaited reopening of Cooroy’s Memorial Hall.

The builders are confident everything will be in readiness for the rescheduled opening on 21 April 2018 despite the ongoing wet weather.

Noosa mayor Tony Wellington will cut a ribbon to officially open the renovated hall at 2pm.

Cooroy Memorial Hall Association spokeswoman Amy Dwyer said she had organised a community concert to celebrate the re-opening that had something for everyone.

“We have dancers, singers, a choir, and hopefully even a pipe band,” Mrs Dwyer said.

“We want to celebrate our hall’s new lease of life with the community who have supported us during the restoration works.”

The CMHA has worked tirelesslessly for the past 12 months to manage and pay for the extensive renovations for the hall.

“The CMHA is very grateful for all the support and sponsorships provided by local people and businesses,” Mrs Dwyer said. (See list of sponsors Page 3) “It’s clear the hall is very important to the community and we look forward to hearing the familiar sounds of tap dancing echoing from the hall again very soon.”

More information about the rescheduled opening can be found on the Hall’s facebook page, and on the CMHA’s new webpage at www.cooroyhall.org.au

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RYDA an essential part of young drivers’ lives

Bendigo Bank's Geoff Edwards and Rotary's Geoff Bone celebrating the latest RYDA training day with NDSHS students on March 29 ROAD trauma impacts on all members of our community. Encouragingly, the number of lives lost on our roads continues to fall each year, but every life lost is tragic.

Educating drivers in their early years can be a key factor in reducing the toll over time, and our local Rotary clubs are as passionate as ever about taking action to see that happens.

The combined Rotary Clubs of Noosa, Noosa Heads, Noosa Daybreak and Cooroy joined forces again this week, assisting in taking more than 100 Noosa District State High School students through the RYDA (Rotary Youth Driver Awareness) Program at The House With No Steps in Doonan.

The program sees students taking one day out of school, to receive practical road safety information targeting attitude and awareness of young drivers and their passengers.

RYDA targets 16-18 year old students and includes six interactive sessions delivered to small student groups

covering topics such as hazards and distractions, speed and stopping distance, vehicle safety, fatigue and experiences of a crash survivor.

RYDA Noosa Committee Chairman, Geoff Bone said if even one life can be saved from this training, then it’s all worthwhile.

“Since 2009, the combined Rotary clubs have held 45 program days, with 4,228 Year 11 students having attended the RYDA Program locally. In the bigger picture, more than 500,000 have attended RYDA Australiawide since the program’s inauguration some 20 years ago,” Mr. Bone shared.

While attendance by the schools is commendable, RYDA is only attracting about 86% of the Year 11 enrolled students in our local schools.

This equates to 2,432 student attendees over the past four years, so there is some work to do. The aim is to have every year 11 student attend. The full day program is free so there is

no reason why every enrolled student can’t attend.

For its part, the local Community Bank branches of Bendigo Bank have stepped up again in their support of RYDA, committing a further $3,000 to the program in 2018. This financial backing will assist Rotary in attracting more attendees from our region.

Cooroy and Pomona senior branch manager, Geoff Edwards said the bank started supporting the RYDA program seven years ago and remains fervent in its support.

“This program provides some of the most important lessons students can have in their senior schooling years. Our Noosa Community Bank branches in Cooroy, Tewantin and Pomona continue to believe in RYDA. It also provides another opportunity for us to partner with our local Rotary volunteers in the great work they do in our community,” Mr. Edwards said.

To learn more about the RYDA program, go to www.rse.org.au/RYDA or

www.rotarynoosaheads. org.au/RYDA. To discuss details of the program contact President of the Noosa Rotary Club, Tess Alexandroff on 0407 377 210 or Geoff Bone on

0427 708 928.

Thanks are also extended to Cricks Noosa for their support in providing a vehicle for the students each RYDA session.

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news Villers-Bretonneux - one hundred years ago and today COOROY RAG

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THIS year will mark the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice of World War One and the end of what was then known as the Great War. In 1914 Australia had agreed to send a force of 20,000 soldiers to assist the United Kingdom, however by the end of the war more than 300,000 Australian men and women had left our shores for the war. The official records tell us that over 61,000 Australians were killed and 166,000 were wounded but recent research shows that Australian casualties were even worse than that. Across the world 39 countries were involved in the fighting and while estimates vary, about 37 million became battle casualties of whom 8.5 million were dead.

During the winter of 1917-1918 the German commanders had realised that it was now or never for them to try to win the war. The 1917 revolution in Russia had led to an armistice between Russia and the Central Powers of Germany and Austria.

With Russia pulling out of the war thousands of German soldiers could be moved from the Eastern Front, to Belgium and France in the west. The United States of America had decided to enter the war and its soldiers would soon be in France and Belgium supporting the Commonwealth and French armies.

Germany had a short window of opportunity when they might have a chance to win by a surprise attack at the junction between the French and British armies. And so, as the ice and snow began to melt, and largescale movement was possible, the German Army launched Operation Michael, or the “Kaisers Battle”. On 21 March 1918, the German forces attacked

and across a frontline of 60 kilometres fired 3,500,000 artillery shells in 5 hours.

The British army fell back and in sixteen days the Germans advanced about 60 kilometres winning back much of the land they had lost in the previous two years.

However, the German push ran out of supplies and men and slowly ground to a halt. This German offensive in the Spring of 1918 had cost each side about 250,000 casualties.

The Germans had tried to take the strategic town of Villers Bretonneux, 15 kilometres east of the city of Amiens on 4th April, but a combination of British and Australians held the village. Then on the 24th April a new German assault led by tanks pushed the exhausted British soldiers back from the town.

That afternoon two Australian brigadiers planned an unconventional night attack on the Germans in Villers Bretonneux. At 10 pm on Anzac Eve, almost 4000

Australians from the 13th and 15th Brigades carried out a daring attack on the Germans, with one brigade circling to the north of the town and one to the south.

The two Australian brigades suffered 1464 casualties, but the Germans were forced out of the town and never regained it during the war.

British Brigadier-General George Grogan, VC, wrote 18 years after the battle, “VillersBretonneux will ever be remembered for perhaps the greatest individual feat of the war – the successful counterattack by night across unknown and difficult ground, at a few hours’ notice, by the Australian soldiers” The people of VillersBretonneux remember the battle to this day. At the end of the war they built a memorial to the Australians who freed their town and in 1920 their school was rebuilt using money collected by Victorian school children. The school, L’Ecole Victoria, has signs in each class

room saying “N’oublions jamais L’Australie”, Never forget Australia. In 2009, after the Black Saturday Bushfires in Victoria the children of Villers Bretonneux raised $20,000 to help rebuild a school destroyed in the fires.

North of the town the Australian National Memorial stands high on a hill; and in front of it is lies the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery containing the graves of more than 2,100 Australian servicemen of the First World War buried or commemorated in this cemetery. 608 of the burials are unidentified.

Every year on Anzac Day, a Dawn Service is held at the Australian War Memorial at VillersBretonneux, and for this year all 7500 places to attend have already been booked. The memorial lists 10,773 names of Australian soldiers with no known grave who were killed in France between 1916 and the end of the war.

On the 16th of April a

new memorial and museum will be opened next to the current memorial. Named the Sir John Monash Centre, it is designed to educate a new audience about Australia’s early role in international affairs, reshape patterns of visitation to the Western Front battlefields and in so doing, provide a lasting legacy from the Centenary of Anzac.

The Centre is named after General Sir John Monash, who led the Australian Corps with outstanding success on the Western Front in 1918, including the famous 4 July 1918 victory at Le Hamel which became a template for operations that followed.

In Cooroy on Anzac Day we will be commemorating with a Dawn Service at the War Memorial in Tewantin Road at 4.55 am and again with a march at 10.30 and a memorial service to follow the march.

Ian Whisker AM Cooroy Pomona RSL

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Muir’s Musings I have considered falling into and following the #DeleteFacebook campaign.

I know how distracting and addictive social media is, with its strange pull often dragging its users in with the promise of likes, adoration, invitations and attention from friends. FOMO, the Fear of Missing Out, drives many to regularly stay connected to their friends through social media.

The best part about social media for me is reading the updates from my friends, travelling vicariously to distant places through photographs and postings and sharing in my friends’ trials, tribulations and conundrums. It is a useful, efficient and effective method of keeping in contact with my friends and family who are living and travelling across this incredible planet.

When I need to focus on university or school work, I simply turn off the noise that comes from Facebook.

Deleting Facebook won’t change the state of the world, or Facebook for that matter. Even if hundreds of thousands of people quit Facebook, the company would not feel it. At its current rate of growth, Facebook will reach 3 billion users by 2020.

I understand that the #DeleteFacebook movement is a reaction to the unwarranted use of Facebook users’ political data on 50 million

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Americans via the British firm Cambridge Analytica. Alarmingly, the Australian government allegedly met with similar data sourcing firms last year.

Not only is the unauthorised use of data concerning, but Facebook is often the platform for the proliferation of hate speech, harassment, fake news, trolling and cyber bullying.

One must also realise that Facebook is not the only main internet organisation utilising surveillance systems targeting their users. Google, Twitter and most news organisations monitor their users’ internet movements and run targeted advertising. Few realise that Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger are owned by the all-powerful (and all-seeing) Facebook.

One can only hope that new legislation will ensure that data collection carried out by internet organisations is undertaken via clear, transparent means, with the terms written out in plain language; not legalese. Organisations should declare up front how they will use the data, and users can withdraw consent at any time.

Facebook and other forms of social media could be the forefront for such changes to be implemented. If users come together and demand charge, reform is a likely outcome. Deactivation or deletion of accounts is the capitulation of power. Deactivation is the opposite of activism.

BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS BRICKBAT to people parking on the sidewalk in front of Post Office in Cooroy.

BRICKBAT. Why are the petrol prices in Cooroy, always so much more expensive then neighbouring towns BOUQUET to all our friends and family who called and came to celebrate our Diamond Wedding Anniversary ~ Jim and Ruth Grant BRICKBAT to the unsafe pedestrian crossing in Maple Street BOUQUET to the Majestic Theatre Pomona and congratulations to the new committee running this iconic theatre. I have attended a few lovely events at the theatre recently and have been very impressed with the number and quality of events being shown there. The Silent film I saw was hilarious with Ron West accompanying on the piano. So good to step back in time and have a good old belly laugh. He certainly has some interesting tales to tell. The manager Cherry Bright and the volunteers are doing an amazing job there bringing in a variety of events with something to please everybody. She and the friendly volunteers have created a wonderful experience for people as soon as they walk through the front door. I saw Narnia on the weekend and it was absolutely spectacular seeing teenagers create a live performance of that calibre. We are so lucky to have this charming old theatre in our region to grow the arts.

Well Done and Thank you ~ Joan Mc Gregor, Noosa Heads Brickbats and Bouquets are supplied by the members of the community and not necessarily the views of the editor or staff of the Cooroy Rag

Where’s the rolled up Rag? IN each edition of the Cooroy Rag we are placing the photo of the Rolled up Rag (smaller version) in one of the advertisements for you to try and find. All you have to do is email us: editorial @cooroyrag. com.au or post your entry to: ‘Where’s the rolled up rag competition’, PO Box 898, Cooroy, 4563, and let us know which ad you found it in and the page number along with your name, address and phone number so we can send you the Voucher. Entries close April 18. Last edition’s winner was Carol Walker of Cooroy who found the ‘Rolled up Rag’ in the Mitre 10 ad on Page 7.

Win a $25 fruit tray from Cooroy Supa IGA. (We will post it out to you).

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news Connecting is what matters most to us

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Geoff Edwards, Cooroy & Pomona Community Bank Branches of Bendigo Bank FEELING valued is more important than anything. It’s great when it happens at work, at home and in our community.

It’s long been a key in successful advertising. As customers, we’re constantly making choices as a result of our connection to a brand - about which car, home, food or big screen TV to buy.

But what about the proof behind the statement or the claim? What about when a bank says it has a connection with its community? Does it make you suspicious or feel there must be a catch?

Well, the Cooroy and Pomona Community Bank branches of Bendigo Bank is locally owned by our shareholders. It has now returned more than $700,000 to local schools, clubs and organisations in the past few years. How local? To use one example, we have supported Cooroy Fusion for a few years now. Then there’s Cooroy State School. Our commitment to the school have included laptops, robotics programs and a partnership with Rotary Club of Cooroy and Cooroy State School in the annual East Timor Shoe Box collection and more. At Pomona State School, similar projects like Mini-lit programs, the breakfast club program, new books for the library and Pomona in the Park… and we’re only just getting started.

Why? Because we wouldn’t be here without their support…your support. Through our customers’ banking we generate profits that go into supporting recipients just like Cooroy and Pomona State Schools. It’s why our team loves coming to work each day and why we’re growing with our community.

Our Cooroy and Pomona Community Bank branches give our communities a real say in their future. We believe successful customers and successful communities create a successful bank - in that order. As we work to provide banking products and services for our customers, we consider the bigger picture.

So, if you’re interested in banking where the customer is connected to the bank, give us a try.

We have a full range of products just like any full service bank and you’ll become more aware of work we do where it matters most. Our team will be more than happy to share more of our story with you and deliver the right advice and the products you need.

Please feel free to drop into the branches or call me on 5447 7131 or 5485 1786. You can also email me at geoff.edwards@bendigoadelaide.com.au.

Make space for the Cooroy Makerspace THE new Cooroy Makerspace located in the Cooroy Library, was officially launched on Friday 6 April by Mayor Tony Wellington, Sandy Bolton and Vicki McDonald (State Librarian).

So what is a makerspace?

Makerspaces, also called hackerspaces, hackspaces, and fablabs, are places where people gather to work on joint creative projects, typically involving technology.

Cooroy Library’s traditional technology training room has been transformed into a community makerspace, designed to provide welcoming areas for making, learning and socialising.

Users can gather to create, invent, tinker, explore and discover, using a variety of tools with a digital focus. The space hosts new and emerging technology such as 3D Printers, a Virtual Reality system, sewing machines and a range of different robotics technology.

The space encourages users to be creative and learn through experimentation, which will spark new ideas and new ways of thinking. By seeing and sharing what other people have made, new concepts and designs can be generated. Our future will benefit from people who with these new ideas and new ways of thinking, can solve problems with technology.

If you are interested in being involved, there are a range of different makerspace workshops

that will inspire you to be creative with technology or you can become a Makerspace Member and use the facilities independently.

The project was funded by a State Library of Queensland’s Strategic Priorities Grant Program.

For more information www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au/maskerspace or email libraryevents@noosa.qld.gov.au to register your interest.

Traffic lights for Cooroy?

WITH only three sets of lights in the Shire, Council obviously prefers roundabouts over lights. But, it’s clear that after years of inaction, something needs to be done soon to solve the congestion at the Railway Bridge and Diamond Street intersections in Cooroy.

Noosa Council has been informed by the State Government that the installation of traffic lights at the two congested town intersections is the preferred option for a quick solution to traffic problems at these locations.

Both roads are state roads and therefore the state is responsible for traffic management.

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While Noosa Council can request solutions (ie roundabouts) it is the state that funds and builds the infrastructure for their roads.

The expense of roundabouts is a major reason for nothing happening to date.

Both Mayor Wellington and new Nicklin MP Marty Hunt would like feedback on the matter. If traffic lights were the only financially feasible option, would you be in favour of the installation of them or would you prefer to only see roundabouts built?

Contact Marty Hunt on 5406 4100 or email Nicklin@parliament.qld.gov.au and Tony Wellington on tony.wellington@noosa.qld.gov.au

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Chad Monroe Certified Financial Planner® of Provision Wealth Management* TAKE your product home, pay for it within the specified timeframe, get charged 0% interest.

What could go wrong?

Branded the modernday layby, ‘buy now, pay later’ services essentially offer the same thing, except you get the product up front - the outfit, the watch, even certain domestic flights within Australia.

If you haven’t heard of buy now, pay later services, or are keen to know more, we explain what they are, how they work and when it’s possible you could run into financial strife if you’re not careful.

What are buy now, pay later services?

Buy now, pay later services, such as Afterpay, Openpay and zipPay, are offered by approved retailers and provide another form of payment option when you’re shopping online and sometimes instore.

They allow you to buy a product, take it home and pay for it in instalments over a set period of time via an online buy now, pay later account, which deducts your preferred

debit or credit card.

While payments are withdrawn automatically (for instance, over four fortnightly instalments if you’re using Afterpay), generally you can make repayments before they are due as well.

Purchase limits do apply though and depending on the provider will typically vary according to things like how long you’ve been using the service and your payment track record to date.

How do they charge?

Many buy now, pay later services are interest and fee free (if you pay on time that is!). If a payment is scheduled to be deducted and you don’t have the money in your account, and haven’t attempted to pay what is owed via other means, you’ll typically be charged a late fee.

For that reason, it’s important you have the right amount of money in your account when each instalment is due, and that you’re across any other charges that might be payable before signing up.

According to buy now,

pay later services, such as Afterpay, late fees are not a primary revenue driver, with the group saying 80% of its revenue is derived from merchant fees paid by retailers.

Another thing to consider, if you’re using your credit card, is while the buy now, pay later provider might not charge interest on your purchase, you may still have to pay interest to your credit card provider if you don’t pay the full amount owing on your credit card by the due date.

Key considerations Spending what you don’t have While buy now, pay later services can be very handy if you have available funds and can pay on time, if you don’t, little debts stemming from things like late fees can quickly snowball into bigger debts, which can have a variety of repercussions. For this reason, it’s a good idea to have a budget in place when it comes to spending, so you don’t get in over your head.

How your credit rating

could be affected Many buy now, pay later services don’t check your ability to make repayments, so if you’re already in the red, further debt could mean bad news and possibly debt collectors at your door. On top of that, while these services might not check your history, they’re still able to report black marks against you to credit reporting agencies, which could make it hard to borrow money in future.

If you have a customer complaint Because you’re not going direct to the retailer when using a buy now, pay later service, you might also want to check out the provider’s dispute resolution policy so that there are no surprises if something you purchased doesn’t turn up, or you want to refund or return something that wasn’t quite right.

More information It’s important to check the terms and conditions before you sign up to any new service provider to ensure you’re across things like fees and

various other policies so you don’t get caught out.

Please contact us on 07 5447 7740 we can help you work out your combined financial goals, budget better and develop a plan to help you grow your wealth so that you can achieve your goals. *Chad Monroe of Provision Wealth Management 1 Pty Ltd | ABN 44 164 359 568 and Provision Wealth Management Pty Ltd | ABN: 52 149 014 004, trading as Provision Wealth Management, are Authorised Representatives and Credit Representatives of AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited AFS Licence No. 232706 What you need to know: Any advice in this editorial is of a general nature only and does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person. Therefore, before making any decision, you should consider the appropriateness of the advice with regard to those matters.

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School’s Easter Bonnet Parade - an age-old tradition

Above: Year 2 boys at this year’s parade

Above: Mr Allan Shanks (pictured standing wearing a pith helmet his dad “acquired” from the railway) shared this photo of the Cooroy State School Year 2 boys which was published in the Cooroy Rag in 1986.

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Bold move was the right decision TIME certainly goes fast. It’s approaching 1 ½ years since Bold As Love Jewellery set up shop in Cooroy.

Prior to opening their jewellery shop in Cooroy, owners Paul and Susan had a successful store in Coolum and are both really pleased at how well they’ve settled into our community.

“After 15 years in our Coolum Beach store, we have settled well into the Cooroy business centre and have enjoyed meeting so many locals. We appreciate our clients entrusting us with their jewellery repairs, restorations and remodels,” said Susan.

Paul’s interest in jewellery stemmed from working alongside family jewellers in Syd-

ney and continued in the trade relocating to the Sunshine Coast. Susan and Paul both left their current employment/careers in 2000 to go into business for themselves and open “Bold as Love Jewellery”.

“We take great pride in designing and creating jewellery pieces ranging from the traditional and classic designs to the more artistic and creative pieces unique to the customer’s interests,” said Paul See in store for all your jewellery maintenance, restoration work and/or to manufacture a special piece of jewellery for yourself or a loved one.

Phone Bold As Love Jewellery on 0754 720 933.

DATE CLAIMER Mark your calendars, for the next QCWA Cooroy Cent Sale, Saturday th 26 May and 11th August, 2018.

Also a Spring Fair Saturday 22nd September – Tables $ 20 each.

Enquiries phone Wendy on 54476140.

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A new Art Hub in Cooroy

Neil and Gloria Bale at The Art Hub Cooroy

GLORIA and Neil Bale have made some major changes to their business.

Trading as ISSA Creations since 2006 the Emerald Street business will now be trading under the banner of ‘The Art Hub Cooroy’.

Although they will no longer be stocking art supplies, customers can still access all the services that were previously offered by ISSA Creations but the focus will now be on showcasing the work of local artists and artisans.

“We have already sold three works of art, a painting and two pottery items,” said Gloria.

“We have had great feedback from customers and visitors to our lovely

town – all are enjoying the opportunity to view local Artists’ creations.”

Exhibitions of local Artists/Artisans will be run rotationally every three weeks.

The first exhibition was launched on April 7 showing the works of resident artists Helen Peel and Dennis Forshaw. It will run until April 27.

Meet the Artist sessions will be scheduled on the first Saturday of each new exhibition.

Business hours Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, Saturday 9.00am to 1.00pm. Enquiries from Art lovers and Artists are most welcomed – Ph: 5447 6155 e: info@thearthubcooroy.com.au.

news Resolve disputes calmly with mediation MEDIATION is often confused with meditation. The two words look almost identical at first glance. And the similarities don’t end there. Meditation is the art of focusing your mind on a thought, object or activity to achieve a calm state. Mediation is the art of helping others to resolve differences calmly, through a guided conversation.

Cooroy Legal Centre commonly uses mediation to help solve family law disputes, commercial disputes and even neighbourhood disputes without the need for expensive court proceedings.

Mediation involves a guided conversation to identify the issues that underlie the parties’ dispute. Parties have a chance to explore solutions that will suit their specific circumstances, and choose ways to resolve the dispute that might not be available to them if a court was making

a decision. Most courts now require parties to attempt mediation before they file applications in any court.

When agreements are reached in a mediation, the parties always have the option to transform that agreement into a consent order by a court. That order can then be enforced by the court if necessary.

Disputes are a natural part of business and life. Cooroy Legal Centre and Consensus Mediations are more than happy to assist you to arrange a mediation. Mediations – for a half day or a full day – can be arranged within a week.

Call 07 5447 7637 or email admin@cooroylegalcentre.com.au to speak with Pamela Sweetapple, Solicitor and Mediator, who will help you calmly mediate your disputes.

Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group

Permaculture Noosa

GUEST Speaker at the next meeting of Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group will be Liz Agerbeck, her talk will start at 1:00pm on Saturday, 14th April at the Heritage Centre, 17 Emerald St, Cooroy.

Drop in to the Research Room which is open from 9:30am to 1:00pm on Saturdays and see how our experienced librarians can help with your family history questions. Enquiries 5442 5570 or visit www.genealogynoosa.org.au The Australian Heritage Festival is in April. Noosa Library is sponsoring well known family historian Judy Webster to give a free workshop “Family History Tasks for the time poor”. The workshop will be held at the Heritage Centre from 10:30am to 12:30pm on Monday 30th April; Noosa Library is taking bookings for the event.

Cooroy Aglow COOROY Aglow invite you to our 34th party meeting on the 20th April At 9.30 am at The Anglican Church Hall corner of Miva St and Tewantin Rd, Cooroy, Guest Speaker Mrs Joan Becker. Admission $6

PERMACULTURE Noosa monthly meetings are usually held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at Cooroy State Primary School Hall, 59 Elm Street, Cooroy. Doors open at 6.00pm when a market takes place. We share surplus home grown produce and plants by giving, exchanging or selling.

Entry is a $4 donation for non-members, $2 for members.

The Entry donation entitles you to supper. The meeting begins at 6.30pm.

Our Keynote Speaker for April is Heinz Gugger, a Biological, Organic and Biodynamic farm agronomist. His subject is “Making Sustainable Farming Profitable through soil and crop fertility strategies development. Facilitating farm economic sustainability through the application of science, experience and innovation”.

Also on the agenda are our regular sections on what to plant this month and other useful tips. The night is complete with a “bring a plate” shared supper at 8pm. All welcome.

Sunny Coast Accountants are proud to announce we have opened an office in the lovely community of Cooroy!

Jody & Sarah welcome long time local Sandy Duncan and our admin extraordinaire Jodie Morris to our fantastic team!

Pop in to see us in Wimmers Lane.

Get the right advice, and get on with your life

• family law • crime • wills and estates • conveyancing • contracts

Services includes: • Accounting • Taxation • Superannuation • SMSF Advice • Bookkeeping • BAS & GST

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COOROY RAG School farewells Sandy

Cooroy State School farewells a legendary Teacher Aide. It is with sad hearts we say goodbye to Sandy Baldwin who has been a Prep Teacher Aide for 25 + years and who has seen many, many changes over this time. I’m sure our wonderful community will share with us our best wishes as she moves on to the next chapter of her life.

Good Luck Sandy ... We love you!

Bigger and better than ever

SUNSHINE Coast, you legends! After cyclone Debbie played havoc with last year’s event, this year whirlwind Deb Daybell and her band of volunteers outdid themselves at the Cooroy Denim Sale raising an incredible $40,000.

“That’s around 1,500 extra potentially life-saving calls we can take on the 13 11 14 Lifeline Telephone Crisis Line,” said Deb.

“Thank you to our wonderful volunteers and everyone who supported us by attending. We couldn’t do this important work without you.

“Next year the Denim Sale is moving to the Cooroy Memorial Hall, 23 Maple St, Cooroy - just up the road.

The newly renovated hall is a much bigger venue and because of this we will be changing the date to May 2019 when we will have more amazing stock available.”

PH: 0412 399 357 44 Maple Street, Cooroy QLD

Yoga Classes to suit all Fitness Levels & Capabilities Monday 10:30am - Gentle Yoga 6:30pm - Yin Yoga Wednesday 6:30pm - Hatha Fusion Thursday 6:30pm - Men’s Yoga Saturday 8:00am - Slow Flow

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INTRODUCTORY 2 WEEK OFFER $40 Unlimited Classes $20 Casual $150 Ten Class Pass Private classes available

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dining & entertainment Launch of Australian Body Art Festival

Barrie Adams & David Lafferty

Daisy Peake & Ben Marriott

Lynda Sandford & Jules McCrae

Frank Pardon & John Robb

Danielle Taylor & Geoff Edwards

Sandy Bolton & Marty Hunt COOROY Chamber of Commerce launched the Australian Body Art Festival on 27 April. It was a huge success with over 100 people attending the event at the Butter Factory Arts Centre. Sponsors, volunteers and art lovers all came together to celebrate the unique event.

Check our next edition for photos of the art that was created over the weekend of the festival!

What’s on @ The Majestic

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SILENT FILM SCREENINGS - at the famous Majestic Theatre Pomona, the only authentic silent film theatre in the world. Public screenings every market day at 12 noon (every 2nd and 4th Sat). Next one - 14th April. Book a group of 20 or more for a private screening on the day of your choice. Info - (07) 54852330. Tix at the door $15; Free for school aged children accompanied by an adult.

MELONY’S DRAG QUEEN BINGO - Sat 14th April 6.30pm at the fabulous Majestic Theatre Pomona. Dress - Glitz and Glamour. Get your boa and bow ties ready. You’re in for a hilarious night of bingo, fun and laughter. (+18) Tix - $20

- www.themajestictheatre.com.au or trybooking; Info - (07) 54852330.

MANDY NOLAN - 2 hours of hilarious stand up comedy - ‘Women Like Us’ - The Majestic Theatre Pomona, April 21st. 7.30pm. Tix - $35 www.themajestictheatre.com.au Info 54852330 SOUND OF MUSIC Movie - Sing-a-long version - Sat 29th April; 7pm - The Majestic Theatre Pomona - Dress up as your favourite character from the movie. Prize for the best dress. $15 pre-paid; $20 door; School Aged Children Half price. Fundraiser/funraiser; Info 54852330 – themajestictheatre.com.au

Tall Trees Exhibition seeks submissions from local Artists WELL known for its diverse creative offerings, the 2018 Tall Trees Art Exhibition is again inviting local artists to be a part of the community led experience in the Noosa Hinterland.

Held in the picturesque township of Cooran, the exhibition aims to promote and bring together local artistic talent and provide a unique opportunity for artists to share their work in a public space and offer them for sale over the busy weekend to patrons from near and afar.

Exhibition organiser Mia Hacker says the high quality of work produced by local artists in the hinterland is exciting and a wide variety of artistic mediums is again expected to attract the attention of an artistically supportive community and event patrons.

“It is a real pleasure for us to share in the enthusiasm for creative pursuits in this community and to offer local artists the opportunity to exhibit their work and we really enjoy curating the pieces through a subjective and sensitive process of deliberation as we seek to identify the artist’s inspiration”, she said.

“We are also excited to confirm that owing to

the success of last year’s inaugural street format, this year’s exhibition will again take place along King Street in a collaboration between local businesses and the community”, said Mia. The exhibition’s Bendigo Bank Meet the Artists Opening Night will occur on Friday 29 June from 6pm at popular local venue Hinterland Restaurant. The exhibition will continue in multiple venues along King Street until 5pm on Sunday 1st July.

Residents of Cooran and surrounding hinterland areas are encouraged to contribute and to share their creative pursuits as experiential, emerging, part-time or experienced artists.

The closing date for Expressions of Interest is May 1st and artists of all creative mediums are encouraged to apply. Please register your interest via email to talltreesart@gmail.com with your contact info and if possible, a sample photo of your artwork. Alternatively, you can contact Mia Hacker on 0437 721 966. Visit Tall Trees Art Exhibition on Facebook or talltreesart.com for more details.

By Jacqueline Bazzo

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Firecracker Diana Anaid to play The Bunker

ALTERNATIVE singer/ songwriter and 90’s favourite Diana Anaid is heading to the Sunshine Coast for what promises to be an unforgettable night, as she performs in The Bunker at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi on Friday 27 April. Diana returns with the quirky and upbeat My Queen,

on her ‘Better Girl’ album tour of the East Coast.

A rebellious firecracker, Diana pushes boundaries lyrically and emotionally; calling her albums a “tool-kit for survival”. An uncompromising artist, with jagged-edged alt pop and emotional relevance, she’s an

inspiration and dynamic powerhouse performer a totally passionate oneoff.

Starting in 1997, Anaid’s self-funded and self-produced feralfolk debut stood out amongst the hip hop and teen-pop that was dominating the 90’s airwaves, spawning the #1 alternative hit I Go Off, and leaving many to wonder if this young mum was just another one trick pony.

Diana’s follow up I Don’t Think I’m Pregnant saw her receive her 5th ARIA nomination and her second inclusion in Triple J’s Hottest 100, crossing into commercial radio with Don’t Believe In Love and silencing those who had placed her in the one-hit-wonder pile.

With comparisons to Liz Phair, P.J Harvey and Ani DiFranco, Diana Ah Naid (as she was known until changing it to the palindromic Anaid) in 2004 cracked the U.S market with Last Thing and her ‘No Boys Allowed’ campaign, which saw the single climb into the Billboard Top 40. Anaid is a

stand-out musician who “continues delivering authentic, original music” (Kathy McCabe)”, and is a pioneer of a “Different kind of girl power” (Music Network).

Her first album in seven years, with video clip for Can’t Apologise by Rock n Roll Hall of Fame recipient Nick Egan (Oasis, Duran Duran ), My Queen was mastered in the UK

by Tim Young (Massive Attack/Madonna) and its list of impressive contributors have helped to create the album of Diana’s career. Cowritten with long-time guitarist Nathan Correy, the album’s 11 songs reveal the tremendous personal and musical growth of the artist with themes of endurance and transformation, capably backed by some of the country’s best players and produced

by ARIA award winner Steve James (Sex Pistols, Siouxsie and the Banshees).

Diana’s career highlights include US Billboard Top 40 placement, 5 ARIA nominations, 2 inclusions in Triple J’s Hottest

April Gig Guide Imperial Hotel Eumundi

100 and sets at the BDO, Falls, Vans Warped, Woodford and Byron Blues Fest.

Catch her up close and intimate this special appearance in The Bunker.

TICKETS: Pre-sale $15 (+ booking fee) through Oztix or at the Imperial Hotel (Ph: 5442 8811). $20 at the door.

The Imperial Hotel’s FREE courtesy bus operates Friday and Saturday nights from 5pm + Sundays from 2pm travelling to Eumundi, Belli Park, Cooroy, Doonan, Eerwah Vale, North Arm, and Verrierdale. Phone Gary on 0467 414 171 to book.

The courtesy bus service is also available for GROUP BOOKINGS of eight or more up to 30 mins from the hotel (includes Bli Bli, Coolum, Cooran, Nambour, Noosa, Noosaville, Palmwoods, Peregian Springs, Peregian Beach, Pomona, Sunshine Beach, Tewantin and Yandina). To book a group pick-up, call the hotel on 5442 8811 any time throughout the week.

Friday 13 April, 6.30 - 9.30pm – Adam & Ash Saturday 14 April, 12noon – Brown Trouts Saturday 14 April, 7pm – Dorah Jackson Sunday 15 April, 2 - 5pm – Benny O Friday 20 April, 6.30-9.30pm – Ryan Giles Saturday 21 April, 12noon – Brown Trouts Saturday 21 April, 7pm – Murray Law Sunday 22 April, 2pm-5pm – Benny O Friday 27 April, Doors open 7.30pm – Diana AnaidAlbum Launch (Tix $15 pre-sale, $20 at door/ Oztix) – in ‘The Bunker’ Friday 27 April, 6.30 - 9.30pm – Alan Kelly Saturday 28 April, 12noon – Brown Trouts Saturday 28 April, 7pm – Malia Stirling Sunday 29 April, 2pm - 5pm – Benny O

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ANZAC DAY 2018 Schedule of Events Wednesday 25th April DAWN SERVICE 4:45am for 5:00am start At the Cenotaph, Diamond St, Cooroy Gunfire Breakfast 6:00am at Cooroy RSL

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MEMORIAL SERVICE 11:00AM At the Memorial Triangle (Cenotaph) Diamond Street

ANZAC DAY LUNCH 12PM $25 per head At Cooroy RSL RSL Club closes at 6:00pm Book now at reception Lest we Forget The price of Liberty is Eternal Vigilance

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What’s On

OPEN GARDEN at 132 Solar Rd., Cooroy Mt Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th May 2018 to raise money for WHITE RIBBON AUSTRALIA. Open Times for both days is 10.00 Am to 5.00 PM - Entry is $8

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Sunday Services - 10am All Welcome 5474 3309 - 5485 2298 - CWA HALL

Yandina welcomes Rosanna Ruddick as guest artist at the next

COUNTRY MUSIC CONCERT Rosanna is a great entertainer with her mix of crowd favourites including country rock and has a big following.

Venue: Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road on Sunday 22nd April 1pm to 5pm.

Raffle and door prizes, canteen open, free afternoon tea.

Entry $8. Concession $6.

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COOROY RAG

ARE you hesitant to try a yoga class because you feel you are too old or not flexible or strong enough? Perhaps you tried and felt it was not suitable for your individual needs.

Yoga can benefit students of any age, primarily because it can be modified to suit all fitness levels and capabilities. Robyn from Elambah Coaching is a classically trained Yoga teacher and extremely passionate about helping people increase their quality of life through both yoga and holistic wellness. Yoga helps to restore flexibility, mobility and well being for students of all ages and capabilities.

‘I teach a number of different styles of yoga per week and saw that students with mobility concerns and chronic conditions, such as arthritis were receiving amazing benefits. Studies conducted in the United States and India indicated impressive results for programs aimed at increasing mobility in older students. Creating the Gentle Yoga program has been extremely rewarding for my students quality of life.’

The Gentle Yoga program, designed for those with mobility and joint injuries, is practiced either on a chair or the mat with supportive props.

Designed not to move quickly or go from standing to siting repeatedly, it is suitable for people recovering from injuries, arthritis, auto-immune diseases, PTSD and mental health concerns. The movements ease joint pain, improve coordination, self-awareness and self-confidence. Each movement is preformed with awareness of the physical movement, integrated with breath and the movement of energy though the body. Periodic rest is taken to ensure the class is peaceful and gentle. The major benefits of the Gentle Yoga program for older students include: 1. Protecting Joints and Strengthening Bones: The specific asanas related to joint movement, help circulate the synovial fluid, which feeds the cartilage keeping them nourished. Studies consistently show that the weight-bearing activity of yoga helps slow bone thinning, reducing the risks of osteoporosis, particularly among postmenopausal women.

2. Builds strength & Improves Balance: Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults.

With slow, measured movements and strengthening poses, yoga can help you achieve better balance and prevent falls as you age.

3. Reduces Anxiety & Boosts Mood: Yoga’s combination of breathing, meditation and movement creates an overall sense of well-being. Studies have shown that yoga increases levels of the brain chemical GABA, which helps to calm nerves.

The regular practice of yoga asanas, pranayama (breathe control) and meditation can lead to a happier and more fulfilling life.

“I have just completed four, one hour yoga sessions with Robyn which focus on immobility. I now find a definite improvement in y flexibility, mobility and general well being. The yoga movements and postures are gentle, relaxing and are being professionally researched which suits my age related back, joint and chronic arthritis problems. I highly recommend this program.” Vi Winter (retired teacher)”

Classes are held at Hinteractive Physio on Monday 1030 -Gentle Yoga and 1830 - Yin Yoga, Wednesday 1830 - Hatha Fusion, Thursday 1830 Men’s Yin Yoga and Saturday 0800 Slow Flow.

Introductory 2 Week $40 Unlimited classes. $20 Casual and $150 Ten Class Pass. Private classes also available.

It is recommended to consult your doctor before commencing a new physical program. Robyn is able to tailored a yoga program to your specific needs and capabilities. If you are interested in trying yoga to improve your well being, contact Robyn on 0490 489 163 or visit her website www.elambah.com for more information.

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OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) is a degenerative disease that affects the cartilage of joints. Cartilage is a firm, flexible connective tissue that lines the surface of many joints and provides shock absorption and cushioning for the bony surfaces of those joints as they move. During the process of OA, cartilage gradually begins to break down and is worn away. This means that the bony surfaces below the cartilage start to rub together, creating increased stress and friction. The body reacts to this increased stress by creating small bony deposits around the joint, as more of these are created the joint becomes increasingly painful and difficult to move. The hip is one the joints most commonly affected by osteoarthritis. While OA is generally considered to be a disease associated with aging, younger people can be affected, particularly following trauma to the hip.

As a general rule, however, the cartilage in our bodies loses elasticity as we age, making it more susceptible to damage. Other risk factors for the development of OA are a family history of OA, previous traumatic injury of the hip, obesity, improper formation of the hip at birth (developmental dysplasia), genetic defects of the cartilage, impingement of the hip (femoroacetabular impingement) and a history of intense weight bearing activities. The most common symptoms of hip OA are pain and stiffness with reduced movement of the hip, particularly in the direction of internal rotation. These symptoms in a person over the age of 50, in the absence of a trauma that may have caused a fracture, indicate possible OA. Pain originating from the hip joint can be felt as a deep ache that can be noticed in the groin, buttocks, thigh or even knee. It is also typical for sufferers of OA to experience stiffness in the morning upon

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waking that lasts less than 30-60 minutes. Grating or cracking sensations with hip movements are also common complaints, along with mild to moderate joint swelling. In the early stages, mild pain may be felt with activities such as walking or running. As the disease progresses these activities will become more painful with the muscles that provide additional support to the joint becoming weaker, exacerbating the disease process. For many people, a total hip replacement may be necessary to reduce pain and restore function.

For mild to moderate cases of OA, physiotherapy can help to reduce pain and maintain function for as long as possible. Keep the musculature around the hip as Strong and healthy as possible can have a significant impact on your quality of life and your physiotherapist work with you to help you to set and reach your goals for treatment Treatment will also include stretching, trigger point therapy, joint mobilization to increase the joint’s mobility, and a personalised exercise program, including hydrotherapy and isometric exercises that work to increase muscle strength while putting less pressure on the joint.

For those whose best course of treatment is surgical joint replacement, physiotherapy can help to achieve great outcomes by helping with effective preparation and rehabilitation, getting you on your way to recovery as quickly as possible.

None of the information in this article is a replacement for proper medical advice. Always see a medical professional for advice on your individual condition. Physiotherapists at Hinteractive Physio can assess your condition and offer a tailored treatment plan to manage your condition.

Hinteractive Physio can be contacted on 5442 5556.

Study Ayurvedic Medicine in Cooroy THE Cooroy Campus of the Ayurveda College opened in Noosaville three years ago, delivering the nationally recognised Diploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation (HTL52615).

In that time the College has doubled in size and we are bringing to attract quite a few international students into the course.

For the Sunshine Coast, the Ayurveda College in Cooroy is something special. There are only three nationally recognised Colleges in Australia that teach this course and the one now open in Cooroy has been running for 38 years, out of New South Wales originally.

“The College is expanding as the interest in Ayurveda is growing across Australia, as well as our population’s use of complementary medicine,” said Heidi DeWald Veraa, Founder of Life in Balance Ayurveda and Yoga and Ayurveda College Cooroy.

A fact from the organisation, Complementary Medicines Australia released to the Federal prebudget Submission in 2016 states that in just two years the Australian Complementary medicines’ industry has grown from 2.3 billion to 4.2 billion (nearly doubling) with increasing acceptance and demand from customers. The industry employs over 6,000 direct high-value jobs across Australia.

“We want to train practitioners who are highly

skilled and ready for the workforce by the end of the course,” Heidi said, ”These practitioners of Ayurvedic Medicine will begin to support the demand in the complementary medicine industry and provide more jobs for the Sunshine Coast.”

For those curious and interested in studying Classical Ayurveda, the next intake for 8th May 2018 is now open.

The course covers classical Ayurvedic philosophy and theory but students also learn practical and clinic practices right from the very first few weeks of the course and continues to the very end.

Every day in class, students cook lunch together, which gives them a practical understanding of the importance of diet in Ayurveda and how it changes with the season. Students are also trained in therapeutic yoga, will make some Ayurvedic oils and medicines together, study medicines, as well as undertaking detailed case-studies and classical Ayurvedic therapies to ensure vocational competence at completion.

This is the most comprehensive course of Ayurveda available in Australia, every unit is taught face-to-face and hands on, to give students the best experience possible, to become a very welltrained Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant.

For further information: contact Heidi or Joe on 07 5455 5050 or yourlifeinbalance.com.au

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Birth and beyond ON Wednesday 16th May, Alecia Staines, will be taking time out of her busy schedule to talk to the community about her work as Director of national advocacy organisation Maternity Consumer Network.

Maternity Consumer Network is an organisation which advocates for improved outcomes for mothers through the care they receive antenatally, at birth and postnatally.

Alicia says that currently, up to one in three mothers experience birth trauma, 1 in 6 experience perinatal depression and 1 in 10 experience PTSD. It is known that the rising intervention rates in birth are contributing to worse emotional outcomes for our mothers, and this in turn affects our whole community. Despite high quality evidence and demand, only 10% of women can access a known midwife. In NZ, this is around 95%.

At a recent meeting with Federal Health Minister, Greg Hunt, the Maternity Consumer Network requested more transparency in outcomes in the maternity sector, a restructuring of funding mechanisms and for the Commonwealth to take over the national maternity plan.

Locally, Alicia says, there is a need to ensure mothers can birth close to home, as this has the best outcomes. Community based clinics are disappearing and there is an increasing move towards relocating maternity care to metropolitan areas, contrary to evidence and recommendations by state and federal reviews. Alicia is currently working with Nicklin MP, Marty Hunt to re-open

Rebecca Steele

Craig Steele

Jo Buffin

Simone Bifuko

• SPOR TS PHYSIO THERAPY • WOMEN’S HEALTH • MANIPULA TION SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY MANIPULATION • MASSAGE / NEEDLING • PILA TES • YOGALA PILATES OGALATES TES • YOGA Nambour Hospital for birthing which, ideally, would include continuity of midwifery care to ensure the best outcomes for mothers and babies.

Supporting mothers through such an important time can really shape their experience of motherhood and well-supported mothers means better outcomes for both mother and child and for the whole community.

Come and hear about Alicia’s work and how you can join the conversation.

Date: Wednesday 18 April; Time: 9.30am – 11.00am; Venue: Lawson Shed, Memorial Avenue, Pomona.

Cost: $3.00 donation includes morning tea Bookings: Please call the Pomona Community House on 5485 2427

Meditation & Yoga MONDAY pm Deep Peace Meditation, Gentle Yoga & Kirtan @ QCWA Hall Cooroy Meditation 4 pm — Yoga 5.30 pm — Sacred Kirtan 7 pm — all by donation. No experience necessary, by qualified & experienced Yoga & Meditation teacher. Find Peace, enhance your health & enjoy beautiful inspiring Music & Sacred Chanting.

Please confirm your space, ph Dagmar on 54483113.

We have MOVED

306a/90 Goodchap Street, Noosaville Larger Premises in the same Complex Noosa Clinic has moved. We are now located behind theChild Care Centre and near Noosa Radiology.

We look forward to welcoming new and regular patients alike

FLU VAX AVAILABLE MID-APRIL

Welcoming New DOCTORS Taking Appointments from early APRIL DR. ROB TUFFLEY MBBS (QLD) FRACGP DRANZCOG (Advanced)

Dr Frank Demaio

Dr Arron Whyatt

Dr Rosemary Howard

DR. JOANNE PITKIN

Dr Deshanu Jayasinghe

(MBBS, FRACGP, DCH)

Dr Deshanu Jayasinghe is an accredited Skin Care College Doctor and is available for comprehensive skin care checks and skin care management

306a/90 Goodchap Street, Noosaville

Dr Rob Tuffley has extensive experience, and a wide range of procedural skills and interests including Women’s health, Obstetrics, antenatal & postnatal care, Palliative care, Anaesthetics , Sports and trauma medicine, Paediatrics and Diabetes, skin cancer surgery (including flaps & grafts) and vasectomies.

Dr Julie Josey

Dr Leisa Andrews

Dr Richard Simpson

Dr. Joanne Pitkin enjoys all aspects of General Practice with special interests in Women’s health, Child & Adolescent health, Chronic disease management and Aged Care.

5449 7600

Please phone, email: info@noosaclinic.com.au or visit our website: noosaclinic.com.au www.cooroyrag.com.au

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GRAND ESTATE – A ONE OF A KIND TENNIS COURT + POOL + SHED & DAM

5 Eewah Court, POMONA 4

3

9

1.84 Acres

Offers Over $895,000 • Opulent Sante Fe style living with soaring ceilings • Thoughtfully designed floorplan offering space and quality • Full size tennis court with lights + saltwater swimming pool • Undercover parking for the caravan or motorhome • Kitchen; 5 burner gas cooktop, double door fridge, island bench & breakfast bar • Fujitsu ducted air conditioning + Hoover central vacuum system • Soundproof media room; full size screen, Yamaha sound system & BenQ projector • 5Kw solar system, 3 phase power • Feature dam with fountain, bali hut gazebo • 5 minutes to Pomona village, half an hour to Noosa’s world class restaurants

Phil Hargrave 0417 750 507

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Sam Hargrave 0425 777 121

COOROY RAG

real estate

A wealth of space for your extended family & guests

Bed 5; Bath 3; Car 3; Spa; 2.22ha/5.48 acres Offers over $759,000 Offered for sale well under replacement value and perfect for a growing or extended family, it’s big enough for the most enthusiastic of entertainers, but cosy enough to call home.

The versatile and expansive floor plan boasts 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, including a fully selfcontained guest suite in a separate wing.

Immaculate inside and out, this grand abode sits well back from the road on a lush 5.48 acre block.

Offering the perfect north-facing aspect, the property is approached by a concrete driveway, with easy access into the remote entry 3-car garage and separate workshop.

Offered to the market for the first time, everything about this property is large scale. Even the outdoor entertainment area is huge, and can accommodate 40-plus seated guests for Christmas lunch!

The dazzling kitchen is superb with stone bench tops, breakfast bar, outdoor servery, free standing oven with 6-burner gas cook top, dishwasher

Kylie Mitchell 5485 2200

and butler’s pantry.

There’s an outdoor kitchen, too, complete with Caesar stone bench top, built-in BBQ wok burner and sink.

In a separate wing you’ll find the fully self-contained guest suite, with spacious open plan living, kitchenette and separate bedroom with ensuite.

Big windows and sliding doors invite in the light and views and allow for gentle cross breezes.

Ceiling fans and air-conditioning guarantee your comfort..

Heading back outdoors you’ll love all the inclusions, especially the spacious undercover spa.

There are verandahs front and back, an enclosed vegetable garden, fruit trees and a garden shed.

With fabulous neighbour separation in a quality area, you are assured of tranquillity, with only the sounds of visiting birds. A buyer who knows style and quality will immediately see what a smart investment this is, just 15 minutes from Noosa River and Tewantin. Call Phil Hargrave 0417 750 507 or Sam 0425 777 121 from Hargrave Real Estate to arrange your private viewing. .

George Andrews 0477 703 429

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COOROY RAG

FOR LEASE

real estate

Looking for a ‘limited edition’ - something stylish & rare?

FOR THE NEW HOME BUYER OFFERING SPACE, PEACE & PRIVACY

MODERN & STYLISH, PEACEFUL & PRIVATE

9 Wilgee Court, COOROY

4

Pender Creek Road, Kin Kin 2

1

1

RENT $425.00 PER WEEK

• • • • • •

Large covered outdoor entertaining area with fantastic views Charming country style kitchen Resort style bathroom with a view while you shower Electricity and garden maintenance included in rent Tank water and bore water Pets on application

FIRST WEEKS RENT FREE

Kiah Court, Cooran 4

1340m2

2

2

RENT $520.00 PER WEEK • • • • • • • •

2 Living areas & 4 Bedrooms Pot belly in family area Air conditioning in living & main bedroom Fully fenced, cubby house Salt Water Swimming pool Covered outdoor entertainment area Quiet cul-de-sac, pets on application Walk to village, primary school and public transport

OFFERS OVER $599,000

• • • • •

39 acres

Bed 5; Bath 2; Car 3; 3 acres/1.22ha; pool Where else would you find a 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home on 3 acres - with a selfcontained cottage and the perfect workfrom-home set-up - right in town?

With everything you need within walking distance - including schools - plus the convenience of town water and mains sewerage, it’s definitely a winner.

Incredibly peaceful and private, with only the sound of visiting birds, the main residence is stunning.

Located right in town at the end of a concrete driveway, the main residence offers a great mix of accommodation, with open plan living plus formal dining. You’ll love the cathedral ceilings, exposed beams and hand-crafted stone feature walls in the living areas.

Timber windows and French doors feature throughout and there’s a cosy slow combustion wood heater to warm both the lounge and dining room.

Step outside and you’ll discover - a 20-

metre saltwater lap pool with outdoor shower, covered entertainment area, pool cover and automatic pool cleaner. The large east-facing deck overlooking the pool is just perfect for relaxing and entertaining.

But still there’s more: a separate, selfcontained multipurpose cottage comprising 2 bedrooms, separate lounge and meals area, kitchen, combined bathroom/laundry plus FIVE more rooms currently used for a home business.

There’s also a large carport with a lockup workshop with bench and storeroom with shelves.

If you’re keen to grow your own veggies you’ll have no problem here, as the soil is fertile. In fact, it already offers a fine collection of fruit trees, including bananas, mango, Jackfruit, avocado, macadamia and orange.

For your private inspection call Phil Hargrave 0417 750 507 or Sam Hargrave 0425 777 121 – HargraveRealEstate.com.au

Immaculate near new low-set brick home Family sized bathroom with separate shower, bath and toilet Open plan tiled living and dining area Covered outdoor entertaining area Chic kitchen with stainless steel appliances (electric oven, gas cooktop, rangehood and dishwasher), Caesarstone bench tops and pantry • Walking distance to Cooroy shops and services • Fully fenced 1037m2 block with double garage • Solar hot water, reverse cycle air-conditioning • Plenty of space for a caravan, extra cars, trailers, veggie garden

CHARMING COTTAGE WITH GORGEOUS GARDENS

37 Railway Parade, POMONA

3 • • • • • • • •

OFFERS OVER $485,000

Wow, Wow, Wow! WAKE UP HAPPY EVERYDAY!

Red hot buying! Live in or rent out

Oak Street, Cooroy 1

1

8 Underwood Close, POMONA

4

1012m2

• Hidden peacefully at the end of a little-known cul-de-sac • The perfect home for privacy & easy access to shops & schools • Separate formal lounge with air-con, ceiling fans • Separate dining room - large enough for the biggest dining table • Ultra modern kitchen with stylish glass splash back, dishwasher • 5 kW solar power, NBN, ceiling fans & 2 split system air-conditioners • 2-bay shed & carport + side access with hard stand for the caravan • Entertainment over looks the pool with wood fire heater for winter

Well maintained home in a quiet street right in town To be painted, new carpet and lino prior to being rented There are 3 bedrooms all with built ins Bathroom has a separate shower, bathtub & separate toilet.

Easy-care block provides room for the kids to run around Pets on application

IMMACULATE PRIVATE QUEENSLANDER + SHED

Cootharaba Road, Cootharaba 4

2

5

4.9acres

RENT $520.00 PER WEEK

• Beautiful residence on secluded acreage, provides a peaceful haven to live in - Timber floors throughout • Home consists of 4 good-sized bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and French doors leading out to the wide covered verandah • Air conditioning in the dining area, main bedroom & bedroom 2 • Living room comes complete with wood burning fire for those cold winter nights • Parking for 5 vehicles underneath the home and loads of storage • There is a dog kennel and fenced area for your pets

Wendy Cousins SENIOR PROPERTY MANAGER

0477 557 770 - 5485 2200 wendy@hgre.com.au

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2.9 acres

3

2

OFFERS OVER $699,000

RENT $440.00 PER WEEK • • • • • •

809m2

4

2

Charming and well-presented inside & out Wrap around veranda for relaxing garden outlook Timber floor boards, French doors and leadlight features 3 bedrooms; two open onto the veranda White country style kitchen; gas cooktop & dishwasher Ceiling fans and 5 spilt system air conditioners 3 bay shed, lock up garage and carport at the house Walking distance to the village shops and schools of Pomona

WALK TO SHOPS, SCHOOL & CAFES

3

1037m2

2

2

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME ON 2 BEAUTIFUL ACRES Bed 3; Bath 1; Car 1; Pool Price: Offers over $399,000 Live in or rent out - the choice is yours with this clean and tidy 3-bedroom home conveniently positioned in Cooran on a large 1127m2 block.

Offering an elevated position in a peaceful street, it’s an easy walk to Cooran Primary School, the general store, cafés, restaurant, brewery and more.

This solid brick-and-tile property has everything you need, including security doors and screens throughout, money-saving solar panels, ceiling fans, fruit trees and 2 garden sheds. It also has a sparkling inground saltwater pool just off the enormous undercover outdoor entertainment area.

Kids and pets will love the private fully fenced yard, and there’s a single lock-up garage with remote control entry and direct access into the home. A handy addition is the extra off-street parking for the

caravan and boat.

Step inside and you’ll be pleased to see this is a low maintenance home with tiles throughout for easy cleaning. The open plan lounge and dining room is bright and breezy, with a neutral colour scheme and ceiling fans.

Overlooking the pool there’s a modern kitchen with stone-look benchtops, dishwasher, gas cooktop and pantry.

All the bedrooms have built-in robes and ceiling fans, whilst the master includes a two-way ensuite with separate toilet.

With nothing to do but move in, this excellent property has so much to offer and would suit the first home buyer, retirees, a young family or the investor. For the investor, this is great buying, as a property like this is in constant high demand. For your private inspection call Phil Hargrave 0417 750 507 or Sam Hargrave 0425 777 121 – HargraveRealEstate.com.au

236 Highfield Rise, POMONA

4

2

3

2 acres

OFFERS OVER $599,000

• Multiple living areas; open plan family/dining, formal lounge + activity area • Extensive covered patio for alfresco entertaining • 4 bedrooms home + office, Master suite + ensuite with spa bath • Well equipped kitchen with views out through the big bay windows • Perfect Northern aspect, ducted and zoned air-conditioning throughout • 100,000 litres (approx) of rainwater storage + 3.5 Kw solar and NBN • Elevated near-level block with 2-bay shed & room for a huge shed and/or pool

5485 2200

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TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY BACKHOE & BOBCATS

COMPUTER SOLUTIONS

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

ADVANCED PC & NETWORK SUPPORT

Cooroy Eumundi

SUPPLYING THE HIGHEST QUALITY, PROFESSIONAL & RELIABLE I.T SUPPORT

Mobile: 0412 909 112

• Sales - computers, laptops & components • Maintenance, service, repairs, virus removal, upgrades & security • Network & data recovery specialist Established locally since 2002

ALL AREAS

• TRACK BOBCAT • 4T EXCAVATOR • 10m TIPPER • 3T VIBRATING ROLLER

For quality service & efficient on-going support that you can depend on, call KARI ON:

• Rockbreaker • Rockgrab • Post-hole Augers • Trencher • Rippers • Levelling Bar

5447 7001 / 0439787326

BUILDER

COMPUTER SOLUTIONS

HANDYMAN

Electrical Services Your Local HANDYMAN on the Sunshine Coast

Richard Oxborough

0419 653 132

No Job Too Small

Ph 5447 7251 Fax 5447 6134 Ceiling Fans • Safety Switches

JOBS TO $3300

PH: 0467 617 550

Lic No.60015

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

ianschumer68@gmail.com www.gildtonhomemaintenance.com.au

LANDSCAPING

TOM CARMAN

ELECTRICAL

CUSTOM BUILT PC’S FOR HOME, OFFICE & GAMING Maintenance – Virus Removal Parts - Upgrades – Networks – Installations

98 Maple Street, Cooroy Qld 4563

Ph 5329 0059 • Mobile 0438 196 113

BUILDER

PH: 0407 290 029

www.craine.com.au email : russell@craine.com.au

tomcarmanelectrical@outlook.com LIC # 83119

CONCRETING

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

PORTERS

CONCRETING SERVICES

All aspects of landscaping & gardening with a CREATIVE, ORGANIC approach

20 Years Experience Servicing all Local Areas QBCC 1316120

• Renovations • Extensions • Decks • New Builds • Commercial Work

Over 22 Years Experience

• Driveways • Shed Slabs • Tennis Courts • Exposed Aggregate Specialists

Sean Morrow

Phone Andrew

BEN KEARNEY 0410 627 270

5447 0345 0409 212 142

CAR PARTS

DOG WASH

0411 312 284

www.oneearthlandscaping.com.au QBCC Lic no. 1119365

QBCC 605970

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

MOWING & MAINTENANCE

APPLIANCE REPAIRS dog grooming & hydrobath @ COOROY

NOW OPEN

DOG

@COOROY

GROOMING

BOOK NOW

CARPET CLEANING

• Refrigeration • Clothes Dryers • Dishwashers • Washing Machines • Ovens & Cooktops

HYDROBATHS

0408 706 701 EARTHWORKS

Denis - Ph: 0488 775 655 Qld. Elec. Contractor Licence 55236

HANDYMAN

CARPET

MOWING & MAINTENANCE

All General Repairs & Maintenance

CLEANING Cooroy

Residential & Commercial

• Domestic • Commercial • Industrial • Car Interiors • Upholstery • Fabric Protection

Kevin 0498 534 262

Rod Stevens

0409 954 228

Steep Slopes NO Problem - if we can’t Zero Turn it we can Remote Control it!

QBSA Lic 1138124

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Bruce Forsyth

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS CN 70343

• Overhead & Underground Power • Pump Repairs • Phone Installations • Domestic & Commercial

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ALL Property Maintenance with Your Local Bloke ALL Equipment - Excavation, Mowing & Slashing ALL Landscape Supplies ALL Pretty Bloody Good Call, Text or Email Paul Mobile: 0409 470 399 - Office: 5442 8122 Email: pbgmaintenance@tpg.com.au

Rendering & Repairs

Stevens

CARPET CLEANING & PEST CONTROL

Servicing the Sunshine Coast

Cooroy & Surrounding Areas

APPOINTMENT ONLY

HANDYMAN

Cooroy Handyman Service Servicing Noosa Hinterland • Carpentry • Concreting • Tiling • Termite Repairs • Plastering • Cubbyhouses • Patch & Paint Walls • Roofing & Guttering • Patios & Decks • Fencing & Retaining Walls • Mobile Welding • Doors & Locks QBSA Licensed • 20 years experience • No job too small • We love Referrals

Tristan Rankine Licensed Carpenter & Joiner QBSA 744858

0427 764 038 cooroyhs@gmail.com

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HERE

PH: 5442 6699 EMAIL:

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TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY PAINTING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PLUMBING

TELEVISION / ANTENNA

SWIFT SKIPS

Paul Best Digital

Antenna

1 Jarrah St. Cooroy

Clayton J Francis QBSA LIC NO 531482

MEMBER MASTER PAINTERS AUSTRALIA PO Box 17, Cooroy Qld 4563

PH: 5447 7383 - Mobile: 0418 715 114 Email:francps@bigpond.net.au

PAINTING

• PLUMBING • GAS FITTING • New Work • Renovation • Maintenance Work QBCC:1171644

Locally owned and operated

Locally Owned & Operated

0403 264 048

PLUMBING

SEPTIC TANK

TREE SURGEON

Cooroy Plumbing Services

SUTTON’S CLEANING SERVICE

Acer Tree Services

Locally Owned & Operated - 30 years Experience

Certified Arb, since 1992

Phone Owen Meekins dip ARB/HORT,LLB

PH: 0409 278 659

After hours & weekends 0418 711 438 QBSA No: 50098

BSA 727850

PAINTING

PLUMBING

Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Oil Arrestors, Liquid Waste

PH: 5447 6477

0418 713 244

www.suttonscleaning.com.au

Carrying out all aspects of Tree Surgery & Arboriculture: * Crown Reductions * Thinning * Lifting * Shaping * General Pruning * Felling & Removal * Tree Selection * Consultation & General Advice

SLASHING

TREE SURGEON

Steve Pont

Steve Jackson

Slashing

No job too big or small Free Quotes

TREE SERVICES • • • •

QBSA 1129706

• Large & Small acreages • Experienced Owner/Operator

For your next Slashing job call Slasher Steve

SERVICING ALL AREAS

0408 915 124

email: br.paintingservice@live.com.au

PLUMBING

SLASHING

JK PLUMBING

SLASHING & MOWING

Contact Jason

0409 611 531

QBSA 732 155

An honest, local Tradie Over 15 years experience • Maintenance work • Gas • Hot Water

PEST CONTROL

Prompt Service PH: 0413 699 572

PH: 0421 792 236

Call 5442 6788

evanspainting@live.com.au

PAINTING

• TV Antennas • Tuning and Set up • TV • Recorders • HiFi

Phone: 5442 5844 Mobile: 0417 786 776

For a Quality Finish Call Mark

0409 064 871

Installations

RELIABILITY is our TRADEMARK All Plumbing, Drainage & Gas Fitting For a fast, friendly & efficient service

Specialising in Domestic, Commercial, Industrial, New Work & Repairs

• Domestic & Commercial • New & Repaints • Specialising in • Queenslander’s - decks & all timber coatings • Roof painting & restoration • High pressure cleaning

• 2 mtr • 4 mtr • 6 mtr

PUMPS

DAVE RAYMONT

0419 192 943 • FULLY INSURED • 30YRS EXPERIENCE

TROPHIES & ENGRAVING

• Engraving & Laser Engraving • Embroidery • Sports Awards/Trophies • Customised Stamps • Name Badges/ID Cards • Promotional Items

PHONE: 5449 8887

TRUCK HIRE

SMASH REPAIR

POMONA TILT & CRANE TRUCK HIRE

COOROY PUMPS SALES & SERVICE ALL PUMP REPAIRS AGENTS FOR • DAB • ONGA

Cars Machinery Containers

Unit 1/25 Garnet St, Cooroy Call Bruce Electrical Lic: 70343

PHONE & COMPUTER CONNECTIONS

PUMPS & SOLAR

ALL TYPES OF

COOROY

PHONE POINTS • Bedroom • Garage • Home Office • Computer Points • Repairs

PHONE PAUL

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PUMPS & SOLAR • Pressure Pumps • Solar Pumps • Bore Pumps • Pool Pumps • Windmills & Tanks • Irrigation Contact Scott on

5447 6832 - 0499 019 887 7A Diamond Street Cooroy

Prompt & Reliable

4/10 Venture Drive, Noosaville sales@noosatrophycentre.com www.noosatrophycentre.com

Bruce Forsyth

0408 713 261

Tree Pruning & Felling Large Trees in confined areas Palm Cleaning or Removal Storm Damage

Cnr Johnson Court & Jarrah Street Cooroy Q 4563 Fax: 5442 5982 csr@spiderweb.com.au

SOLAR

5485 1613

Stan Kidd

0419 780 747

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PEACE OF MIND PROPERTY RENTALS

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COOROY RAG Short walk to shops and cafes of vibrant Cooroy

SERVICING THE SUNSHINE COAST & HINTERLAND

BOUTIQUE PROPERTY RENTALS Qualified Horse Property Specialist with 12 years’ experience

Don’t rush to sell your most valuable possession!

Call for a friendly discussion and I will explain the option of turning your home into an investment property. Enjoy the Property Management experience.

0754 845 986 - 0419 796 945 KAROLINE WEINAND Principal / Property Manager

Karoline@peaceofmindpropertyrentals.com

LORELLE McCLYMONT Property Manager

FOR HIRE 7 DAYS A WEEK

• Heavy Duty Levelling Bar • 12 Tonne Machine • 4 in 1 Bucket • On Board Laser • Rippers

• All Earthworks • Shed / House Sites • Tree / Stumps Cleared • Lantana / Scrub Cleared • Steep Slopes OK

Phone John 0455 916 231

Bed 3; Bath 2; Car 2; 600sqm Price: $779,000 Situated in a new part of town, just a short walk to the shops and cafes of vibrant Cooroy, is this absolutely stunning, high quality home that will delight even the fussiest of buyers.

Core filled rendered block exterior with beautiful wide floating timber floors gracing the floors inside, and carpet for comfort in the generous size bedrooms.

This almost new home offers a suburban sophistication and a spacious floor plan especially designed for today’s way of life.

Soaring ceilings in the air conditioned open plan living and 9’ ceilings throughout the rest of the home, the colour palette is a neutral décor with splashes of modern grey. At the heart of the home is the inspira-

tional kitchen with plenty of Caesar stone bench tops, 900mm stainless steel cooker and loads of drawers and cupboards, even a built in wine rack. The double drawer dishwasher is also handy for after those bigger entertaining get togethers. This area flows through double glass door sliders to a huge timber covered deck with pull down UV blinds on either side so this area can be enjoyed no matter the weather. Back inside the main bedroom boasts a resort style ensuite with floor to ceiling glossy tiles and a discreet frameless shower.

The main bathroom servicing the other 2 bedrooms mirrors this style too. A handy second separate lounge room could be an ideal media room, 4th bedroom or just another area to enjoy when a little more

solitude is required. Other features include a vacuum maid, ceilings fans, workshop room off the double garage, and an outlook into treed park land and the

delightful birdsong that goes with that. So if you are ready to downsize without compromise then this home with urban sophistication

needs your attention now. Call Jeanette Catalano, 0422 923 851 Hinternoosa.com.au, 5447 7000 to arrange your private viewing.

Auction - 30 Mindi Rd Bed 4; Bath 2; Car 4; 1.24ha Price: Auction April 28, 1pm Elevation and outstanding views are just the start for this magnificent abode set on 3 level acres at one of Noosa hinterland’s most sought after addresses.

Designed by architect Jacques Retif and master built with Phil Campbell, the 430m2 executive style home is intelligently planned for our idyllic weather and lifestyle and will suit all types of families.

Impressive porte cochere entry and stun-

Respected LOCALS servicing the Cooroy Community

Cnr Johnson Court & Jarrah St, Cooroy

Phone Tom & Debbie 5442 5088

ning limestone walls flank the wide entry to the home that offers plenty of relaxed living and lounging spaces. Easily blended with the outdoors through walls of glass bi fold doors, these substantial spaces also enjoy soaring ceilings for loads of natural light.

Gorgeous blackbutt timber floors are everywhere with the expansive north facing covered outdoor area tiled for practicality. Even the well appointed kitchen is a statement in size and central to the action, a real entertainers delight. Bifold windows here reveal the connection to the outside servery plus there’s a fantastic walk through pantry with even more storage!

All bedrooms are generous in size with the guest room on a mezzanine level that may mean they never want to go home. The main bedroom is more like a suite with spacious ensuite and its own private patio, to relax and enjoy the peaceful outlook. The home office was also built in such a way that it could easily be made into a 5th bed-

room if so desired.

Other notable features include children’s study area, sound proof internal doors at beginning of each wing, divine new guinea rosewood pivot door at entry with waterfall feature, 6kW solar panels, home alarm system, vacuum maid, intercom to automated gated entry, ducted air conditioning, landscaped driveway and gardens, fencing and so much more. Outside the land is orientated to take in the stunning vista that is Mt Cooroy however the long distance panorama continues everywhere you look, even down to the Glass House Mountains. There’s plenty of room for a pool, tennis court, helipad or even a horse or pony! All this in an enviable location just 15 minutes to the beach and under 30 minutes to the airport. First time ever offered for sale, this outstanding property could be the one you have been searching for? Make time to inspect now. Phone Jeanette Catalano, 0422 923 851 Hinternoosa.com.au, 5447 7000.

COOROY AUTO WRECKERS & ENGINE CENTRE

• NEW & USED PARTS • ENGINE RECOND • ALL MECHANICAL REPAIRS • CYLINDER HEAD REPAIRS • FULL FITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE • FREE WRECK REMOVAL

PHONE 5447 6033 COOROY MOUNTAIN RD, COOROY

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COOROY RAG New property manager gives Peace of Mind

PEACE of Mind Property Rentals would like to introduce Lorelle McClymont as Property Manager.

Lorelle has lived and worked in the local area all her life. In the last 10 years Lorelle’s passion has been in Property Management in the Real Estate Industry. Having worked for the larger company’s Lorelle has decided she would like to offer a more personal service to her cliental.

This is the reason I Karoline Weinand started my company Peace of Mind property Rentals to give that personal touch.

I am very happy to welcome Lorelle McClymont to Peace of Mind Property Rentals.

We are both likeminded and which to maintain a personal touch for all our owners and tenants. We have worked together at one of the

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larger company’s so I know Lorelle is a great person to work with and that gets the job done.

We are both very passionate about our Region we live in and are here to stay. This means you will always be speaking to either Lorelle or Myself Karoline.

Between us we have over 20 years’ experience and are looking to take on new properties.

Our aim is to find the right tenants for the right properties, so that owners can enjoy the benefits without the worries.

Please call us if you have a property that you would like to turn into an investment property.

If you have your house for sale and the market is not up to your expectations consider the rental market.

Please call 5484 5986 or Email karoline@ peaceofmindpropertyrentals. com to speak to either Lorelle or myself to see what we can do for you and your investment property. We service properties from the Sunshine Coast Noosa to the Hinterland and Gympie Region.

Peaceful Natural Surrounding

SOCIAL PLAY AFTERNOON SPECIAL 7 DAYS - ONLY $15 after 2.30pm Contact Club for MEMBERSHIP DEALS

Myall St, Cooroy 5447 6258 • LAND CLEARING • FIRE ACCESS TRACKS • FENCE LINES • LANTANA INFESTATIONS • TREES & RE-GROWTH • STUMP GRINDING

This original quality brick veneer home, solid as the day it was built, is up for the taking.

This is your opportunity to get into the Noosa Hinterland’s new hot spot at entry level pricing. Private, level 6.5 acres set well back among the trees/ rainforest.

• 3 bedrooms, main with en-suite and walk-in robe • 2 living areas featuring high ceilings and split level • Open Fireplace and Masport Convection Wood heater • Solid timber kitchen • Wide verandas 3/4 around the home • Detached fully lined 6.5m x 6.5m

double lockup garage, perfect to be used as a studio or guest accommodation.

- Large powered Workshop/Shed suitable for large boat or mobile home 9.5m x 14m - 10,000 gal concrete rainwater tank The alternative option is to renovate or improve - the bones are there to create your own dream property without starting from scratch.

Priced at $789,000. Please call Michele Bell on 0419 090 049 from Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland for further details, or drop in to see one of our friendly staff at 16a Maple Street, Cooroy or 8 Reserve Street, Pomona.

Sash & Tanya 0412 020 789

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POMONA 3-5 Reserve St, Pomona 4568 Ph: (07) 5485 1297 OPEN 7 DAYS 7am-8.00pm Every Day

Specials from 11th April - 17th April - Until sold out - We reserve the right to correct printing at the time at print

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