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‘Field of Poppies’ rolled out for ANZAC Day

1,834 red and purple popples was the final tally for the ANZAC Day display at Cooroy RSL. Congratulations to all our wonderful Cooroy locals who put in such a huge effort to knit and crochet such an impressive number of very personalised poppies. Heather Ford and her team worked hard to arrange and attach all the poppies to the camouflage nets..

“The field of poppies was rolled out on ANZAC Day for the main service representing loved ones who gave their life in war,” said Heather.

The purple poppies are for all the animals that also made the ultimate sacrifice alongside their human counterparts.

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YOU could say Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens have gone a little potty!

Noosa District State High School has invited them to use the propagation facilities at the school in Cooroy until there is a propagation facility built in the Gardens.

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gate and sell. Their first fund raising sale for the year is on Saturday 29th April, 9am until Noon, enter via Farm Gate on Tulip Street, Cooroy. There will be a great variety of plants ideal for all positions, whether in the sun or shade, native or exotic, edible or ornamental. There will be very knowledgeable growers on hand to assist.

Sunshine 60 and Better Group SUNSHINE 60 and Better Group Inc. - Cooroy now meets at the Cooroy RSL 23 Maple Street, Cooroy on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 10.00am to 12.00.

Sunshine 60 and Better Group Inc. is a healthy ageing programme providing a variety of fun activities to keep the mind and body active for older people and is funded by the Department of Communities.

Men and women are invited to come and join us. Fun is the main focus. Discover new skills and build new friendships as you learn. Cost is $3.00 and includes morning tea.

For more information, phone 5444 5833, email admin@sun60.com.au or visit our website www.sunshine60.org.au.

THE SHOP @ bfac, located within the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, is pleased to announce that Award winning Ceramicist , Dennis Forshaw, will be our first featured artist over Autumn.

Dennis is a master artisan who produces beautiful raku and naked raku work, but currently specialises in crystalline glazes – a particularly difficult and challenging medium. The glazes work beautifully on traditional forms and Dennis is a master thrower who is able to supply these perfectly formed vessels. Then comes the challenge of the crystalline glazes – gloss and matt, formed in both oxidised and reduced atmospheres.

Come and have a look at Dennis’s beautiful work and for the lovers and collectors of fine,

special and unique pieces, you are sure to find something here.

THE SHOP @ bfac has many beautiful and varied items, all original and handmade by local artists. Shop local, support local artists, and make this destination your one stop shopping place, while also visiting the wonderful exhibitions on display.

The gallery spaces and THE SHOP @ bfac are open Tuesday to Sunday 10.00am to 3.00pm.

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And the Winners are …

THE 2017 Australian Body Art Festival saw around 60 competitors embrace this year’s theme of ‘Wonderland.

The colourful community arts event drew approximately 7000 spectators to watch some of the nation’s best body artists, face painters, visual artists and wearable art designers create and parade their masterpieces.

Event Manager Danielle Taylor says the theme of “Wonderland” drew a wide range of interpretations across all competition categories and some truly incredible art emerged.

“Some artists focused on Alice in Wonderland, others on Winter Wonderland and many on what their own personal Wonderland was, but they were all spectacular”.

Danielle highlighted what a great weekend the event is for art-loving members of the public.

“It truly is phenomenal to watch the artists come together from near and far to create something special,” she said.

“The artists were under pressure to create their masterpieces within the defined time limits of the competitions, yet all had smiles on their faces and really seemed to enjoy themselves and celebrate the opportunity to work alongside fellow artists,” Danielle said.

The 2017 Australian Body Art Festival was a new festival to Cooroy and it was run as a community event by a team of over 100 volunteers funded through donations, crowd funding and support from local businesses.

“The festival had a great feel and was a

huge success for the first year. It will only get better from here.”

If you missed the fun or just want to relieve it, make sure you come to the photo exhibition of the photographic competitors at the Butter Factory Arts Centre from 3 May to 16 May with the official launch and prize giving ceremony on Saturday 6 May at 1pm.

The prize-winners for 2017 are as follows: Visit the website www.australianbodyart.com.au or Facebook @AustralianBodyArtFestival for more information and photos.

The Australian Body Art Festival is run

by Cooroy Chamber of Commerce as a free non-for profit event thanks to crowd funding and the generosity of its sponsors – Firefly Solutions, CCTV Specialists, Tourism Noosa, The Cooroy App, Hinternoosa, AFABA, Gelignite Jacks, Funtopia, 1300FacePaint, Cooroora Woodworkers Club, Derivan, The Blacksmiths, Bunnings Noosaville, Studio Republic, Always Wicked Art, 92.7 Mix FM, Butter Factory Arts Centre, Bold as Love Jewellery, Fairytale Events & Equip4Hire, Noosa Today, Hire a Loo, QMP, Wattle Media, Quality Coloured Powder, Darran Taylor Building, The Shed @ Cooroy and Cooroy Mountain Spring Water.

N.B. The winners of the Photography Competition (a competition with images taken over the festival weekend) will be announced at the opening of the Photographic Exhibition at Butter Factory Arts Centre at 1pm on Saturday 6 May.

1st Prize & People's Choice Brush & Sponge Krsity O'Neil

BRUSH & SPONGE BODY ART Winner & People’s Choice: Kristy O’Neil Runner Up: Laurie Faulkner Highly Commended: Lorna Nickels

1st Place Airbrush - Janie Fearon

AIRBRUSH BODY ART Winner & People’s Choice: Janie Fearon Runner Up: Kelli MacAlpine Highly Commended: Holly Hughes SPECIAL EFFECTS BODY ART Winner: Holly Hughes Runner Up: Sandra Temple People’s Choice: Fran Catford Highly Commended: Yuhwa Shin (from South Korea) Face Painting Winner & People’s Choice: Kristy O’Neil Runner Up: Lorna Nickels Highly Commended: Ayesha Henderson Encouragement Award: Ji Yeon Choi (from South Korea) WEARABLE ART (fabulous fashion made from recycled treasures) Winner: Jules McCrae Runner Up & People’s Choice Carol Thomson Highly Commended: Valerie Lawrence-Slater

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Right: 1st Prize Wearable Art Jules McCrae

1st prize and people's choice face painting by Kristy O'Neil

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New attraction showcased at Fusion Festival

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COOROY Fusion Festival attracts over 10,000 people each year and the key to their winning formula is that it taps into what is great about the Noosa Hinterland while also constantly reinventing itself. This year’s festival on Saturday 13 May will be no different with a very exciting addition to the program!

Thanks to the sponsorship of Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland, Dart Ball will be coming to the Sunshine Coast for the first time! A brand new hybrid sport game, Dart Ball is the newest and most creative festival fun to hit Australia!

A combination of darts and soccer, rugby or tennis, the game is played on an oversized portable dart board where players use a velcro ball to kick, throw or hit onto the dart board to score points!

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something new to the program that hasn’t been seen before. This year with Dart Ball we think we’ve hit it out of the park! It should be a load of fun and there will also be the chance to win some prizes,” said Cooroy Fusion Festival event organiser, Chris Bell.

“Cooroy Fusion Festival is such a great community festival, we were eager to be the sponsor of the exciting new Dart Ball attraction. It’s a great free day out for everyone and we hope you drop in and say hi and have a kick, hit or throw at the Dart Ball,” said Michael Robinson of Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland.

Cooroy Fusion Festival is run by the Cooroy Future Group Inc and couldn’t be produced without the support from festival partners Noosa Council and Cooroy Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank and sponsors Greenwood

Grove, Cooroy Supa IGA, Raine & Horne, Club Cooroy RSL, Cooroy Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Noosa, Sutton’s Cleaning Service, John Madill Toyota, Wimmers Soft Drinks, Gelignite Jacks, Fiona Winter Re-

alty, Mower & ATV, Cartwrights Lawyers, Cooroy Hotel, Cooroy Service Centre RACQ, Palm Lake Resort, Chapmans Auto Repairs, McDermott Aviation, Cooroy Camphor Laurel, Max Watterson & Associ-

ates, Sunsign Coast and Firefly Solutions.

If you want more information on the Cooroy Fusion Festival head to w w w . c o o r o y fusionfestival.com.au or find them on Facebook @CooroyFusionFestival

Bank on fun filled entertainment THE Bendigo Bank Entertainment tent is going to be a fun filled affair at the Cooroy Fusion Festival on Saturday 13 May. Thanks to the sponsorship of the Cooroy Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank, the very best of local talent will be showcased throughout the day.

The Cooroy Fusion festival is set to bust at the seams with good vibes and great music hitting the Bendigo Bank Stage from 9.30am until 3.30pm.

Entertainers include Sambazzy, Cherry Ripes, Claptomaniacs and Annie J & Fusion. These performers have made a name for themselves playing throughout the Sunshine Coast and further afield and with a mix of their various talents.

Also gracing the Bendigo Bank Main Stage will be a Welcome to Country by Brent Miller, performances by the Noosa District High

School Concert Band, Sunshine Hinterland Orchestra for Children, St Theresa’s Concert and Stage Bands and the Greenwood Grove Geckoes Wildlife Experience followed by a walkabout meet and greet with some of the critters.

“Cooroy Fusion Festival is a showcase of all that is wonderful about Cooroy and the Noosa hinterland.

We are proud to partner with such a wonderful community event that bring smiles to so many faces.

These entertainers are sure to get the toes tapping and will provide a great background track to the myriad of activities that happen throughout the festival site,” said Geoff Edwards, Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank manager.

“As many locals know, over the past few years, the Cooroy Fusion Festi-

Geoff Edwards from Cooroy Community Bank Branch with members of Sambazzy who will be performing at Cooroy Fusion Festival val has been a fantastic occasion for the kids, families and most of all,

our community. It’s a festival the Cooroy Community Bank branch looks

forward to supporting as it goes from strength to strength.”

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Will we ever learn?

It is an obvious truth that man’s greatest enemy, by far, Is man himself, not some dictator, or foreign Commisar.

The world survived the last big war, we remember it in our hearts, Now the war mongers are sparring for another, they’ll be happy if it starts.

I’ll bet the men who start it, won’t be at the recruiting depot, They’ll be as far away as they can safely go.

This love of conflict it’s hard to understand, To turn the earth into an ugly no-man’s land.

War is dirty, it is cruel, it’s viciously unjust, Its first casualties are truth, goodwill and trust.

It brings out the best in man, it also brings out the beast, When all the savagery of conflict is horribly released.

There is no glamour, no decency, no romance, no glory, Nothing but sorrow, and misery in war’s senseless story.

One thing we have learned from history I fear, Is that we have never learnt from history, that is crystal clear.

We can only pray for a truly peaceful resolution, And hope that common sense will deliver a happy solution.

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Win a $25 fruit tray from Cooroy Supa IGA. Last issue’s winner is S. McGrath from Pomona who found the Rolled up Rag in the Gregson & Weight ad on Page 13.

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BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS BOUQUET to Cooroy Mountain Spring Water for their continued support to Black Mountain Rural Fire Brigade. They generous supply bottled water to our volunteers. It is greatly appreciated, especially during our busy fire season - fighting fires on days of 35 degrees is very hot, thirsty work! Many thanks to Cooroy Mountain Spring Water! ~ Jackie Kirk, Secretary, Black Mt RFB BRICKBAT to the lady walking 2 large dogs (black and tan) on Tuesday 18/4 and did not pick up the big pile of poo they deposited under the tree outside Cooroy Inks & Electronics around 7.15am. Disgusting!

BOUQUET to Noosa District State High School 2016 School Captain and dux Matthew Craigie who won the prestigious TJ Ryan Medal and Scholarship through the Department of Education and Training. Only 12 Qld students were selected as worthy recipients from both public and private schools.

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

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Chicken farm outcome thanks in part to de-amalgamation THE end result of the long-running battle over a proposal for an intensive chicken farm at Cooroy is in part thanks to de-amalgamation, says Noosa Mayor Tony Wellington.

“This is an excellent example of why we fought to put the ‘local’ back into our local government,” Mayor Wellington said. “Were it not for de-amalgamation, this inappropriate development would have proceeded, in spite of fierce local opposition.

“The original application for a Top Forestry Road intensive chicken factory first came before the Sunshine Coast Council when I was councillor for Division 12.

“After careful consideration, I moved a motion of refusal at the Ordinary Meeting of November 2013. The vast majority of southern councillors clearly wanted to approve the development. My refusal motion failed, however the matter was deferred to the December meeting so that more information could be gathered.

“That December meeting was the last meeting of the big council prior to de-amalgamation. I argued that the matter should be left to the incoming Noosa Council to decide. Thankfully my deferral motion got up. Had it not, the development would have proceeded, and there would have been nothing Noosa Council could have done to prevent it.

“Eventually, of course, the development application came before the new Noosa Council to

decide. It was refused. This was a case of local councillors deciding on a local issue of considerable importance to local residents. Credit must go to the large number of residents who rallied to the cause.

“Most were opposed to the development, though I do want to acknowledge that there were some who preferred to see it proceed.

“When the Council decision was appealed by the applicant, Noosa Council opted to defend their decision in the Planning & Environment Court.

Now that the applicant has withdrawn that appeal, the three and a half year-long battle is finally over. Many a nearby resident can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

“Having the matter decided by a truly local council, with councillors having direct and continual access to public meetings and resident viewpoints, is exactly why we fought to get our council back.

The issues surrounding this development were never about limiting economic development in the hinterland, but rather about the appropriateness of the proposal, the living amenity for nearby residents and safety on our rural road network.

“While I acknowledge that the applicant also had to experience much frustration, and of course considerable expense, I do believe we achieved the best outcome for our community.

“This adds to a long string of successful results the new Noosa Council has experienced in recent legal actions.”

Biggest & best woodworking show THE Cooroora Woodworkers club will be holding their 28 th annual Wood and Craft Show on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 May. The show will be held in the Cooroora Woodworkers’ clubhouse and surrounding precinct located at 8 Lowermill Road, Cooroy.

The organisers are confident that the 2017 Show will be their best show ever.

The heart of the show is always the competitions where regional woodworking clubs compete in the Interclub Competition and school students compete in the Schools Competition. As well club members compete in their own internal Woodcraft Competition. All these competitions have valuable prizes over a whole range of wood working activities. Most importantly the competitions pro-

mote the skills of woodworking.

Woodworking is one of the oldest known crafts and the continuation of the craft and skills is of benefit to society in general but also to the crafts person whose constant drive to perfection is a mental stimulus and a great health benefit.

Environmental concerns are always important and the club’s milling team saves many logs from around the Cooroy region to be recycled into useful timber. The shows increasingly reflect environmental issues.

Visitors to the show will be able to see all the competition entries as well as see demonstrations of woodworking, timber milling and a whole range of quality items offered for sale. Entry to see the competition entries is $2 (under 16 yrs free).

Community Banking explained Geoff Edwards, Cooroy & Pomona Community Bank Branches of Bendigo Bank CHOICES. One of them is a choice of where you do your banking - and everyone has to do that somewhere.

Each edition I also share suggestions about how you can take control of your finances in any number of ways through any number of banking products. But today, I want to share why we come to work each day and why we’re growing with our community.

Cooroy Community Bank branch opened in November 2002 and the Pomona agency in April 2015. Of course we’re sharing in our success as our growth continues, but many locals still don’t know what having the branches in Cooroy and Pomona actually means for them.

Locally, our branch is giving the Noosa hinterland a real say in its own 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.

We have branches right across the Sunshine Coast and provide our communities with more than just quality banking services. Our branches provide full banking services, deliver employment opportunities for local people and keep local capital in our communities.

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of the more than 310 Community Bank branches across the country have returned more than $165 million to date. This result tells us we’re continuing to feed into the prosperity of communities, not from them.

In the Noosa hinterland, we continue to partner with our community, sporting groups, schools and organisations in assisting the delivery of projects and their messages. So far, our Cooroy Community Bank branch and Pomona agency has collectively returned more than $700,000 - and we’re just getting started.

That’s just a quick snapshot of what Community Banking is all about. Our team is always happy to share even more of our story with you, deliver the right advice and the products you need. So contact us for a chat on 5447 7131 (Cooroy), 5485 1786 (Pomona). You can also email me at geoff.edwards@bendigo adelaide.com.au.

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Chad Monroe Certified Financial Planner® of Provision Wealth Management* AS part of your retirement savings plan, it is important you understand how your superannuation money is invested by your super fund.

No two people’s financial situation and investment requirements are the same. To cater for these different needs, most superannuation funds offer you a choice about how your superannuation money is invested. Funds offer a range of different investment portfolios that you can choose from. You can also choose to spread your super money over multiple investment portfolios.

One advantage of investment earnings in super is that they are taxed differently to your other income.

The maximum tax rate on superannuation investment earnings is currently 15 per cent, compared to the marginal tax rate that is applied to your investment earnings and income outside superannuation, which could be up to 45 per cent.

The different investment options Most superannuation

funds will offer a range of investment options for you to choose from.

These will vary in their level of risk and the kinds of assets held within them.

You may see terms such as Growth, Balanced, Conservative and Cash.

Other funds may refer to investment options like Australian Equities, International Equities, Sustainable Shares, Property, and Fixed Interest.

Further information about the options available, the assets held within them and the likely risks and returns should be available on your fund’s website.

Why should I care how my super is invested?

You’re probably thinking it’s not your job to worry about how your super is invested, but it pays to take an interest.

Investment choice can have a big impact on the final lump sum that you receive when you retire, due to the impact of compound interest. Over a working lifetime, the same amount of money invested in different investment options can

produce different results at the end. Therefore it is important the take the time to understand the different options available to you and the potential impact it could have on your investment earning.

How do I choose?

Your age is very important when it comes to making an investment choice.

When you join a fund you are asked if you would like to choose a specific investment option on the form.

If you don’t choose an investment option you are placed in what is commonly called the default option.

If you didn’t choose a specific investment option when you joined the fund this doesn’t mean you can’t select one later.

When it comes to choosing which investment option is most suitable for your superannuation savings, there are a couple of basic questions that you need to ask yourself before making a decision: • How much risk do I feel comfortable taking?

• What type of return am I seeking for my

money?

• How long will I be investing for?

The answers to these questions will help guide you in choosing the right investment option or mix of options for your superannuation savings.

Your age is very important when it comes to making an investment choice. How long you expect your money to remain invested (or your investment timeframe), will have a significant impact on the investment mix that is most appropriate for you.

If you are young and have a long time until you will need to access your money, the short term ups and downs that can occur when investing in higher risk options such as shares may not be so important.

History has shown that over the long term, short term fluctuations tend to be outweighed by the higher returns from these ‘riskier’ types of assets.

If you will need to access your money soon, it may be more appropriate to protect it by investing in assets that are considered lower risk,

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even though this may result in lower returns over the medium to long term.

On the other hand, people entering retirement may still have 20-30 years to plan for.

Depending on your appetite for risk, it may still be appropriate to invest some or even most of your savings in ‘growth’ products for the longer term.

There is a lot to think about when deciding where to invest, so please call us on (07) 5447 7740 if you would like to discuss. *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 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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A unique shopping experience

Probus Club of Cooroy THE Probus Club of Cooroy meet in the Anglican Church Hall, Miva Street, on the first Monday of each month.

This month our new committee took charge of the meeting, welcomed new members and outlined the social events for the next few months.

After an extended morning tea and chat we welcomed this month’s guest speaker, David Gillies, a volunteer from the Noosa Coast Guard.

He entertained and enlightened us about the very essential service the Coast Guard performs within our Noosa River and along the coastline from Double Island Point to Caloundra...a vast area for under financed volunteers to protect and patrol.

Of particular interest to us all was their relatively new initiative of their Memorial Wall Noosa’s only waterfront memorial site, situated at the Munna Point Coast Guard base.

A wonderful place to remember loved one and friends who enjoyed life along the Noosa River.

Workshop for women priced affordable quality products without the added price tag of shopping malls and tourist areas.

How fortunate to have all this right here in Cooroy. Clara has been busy brightening the store.

A new look of pure white gives a great fresh look to the ever-changing stock including additional brands of jewellery, hand bags, homewares, men’s gifts, clothing and lifestyle products.

Autumn winter clothing is arriving every day, well known labels satisfy the most discerning buyer with linen and natural fibres a specialty.

Blue Brown bag is now gearing up for Mother’s Day. For mum, a new outfit, handbags, fragrant body products, fragrance for the home, slouchy slippers, head rest for the bath, jewellery, scarves for our chilly days, the list goes on and everything is complimentary gift-wrapped. If you can’t decide, purchase a gift voucher. Mum will love to choose from the vast array on offer.

A LOT has been happening at Blue Brown Bag in Maple Street, Cooroy. Clara has been away on buying trips to bring Cooroy a degree of difference in merchandise to suit the changing dynamics of our vibrant community and town development.

Blue Brown bag has a unique product mix.

Where else can you buy kitchen gadgetry, mixed with clothing, body products mixed with jewellery, home décor mixed with handbags, tableware mixed with gifts for all members of your family and friends. Yes, it is unique.

Displayed by Clara, an Australian and global award-winning retailer, giving a wonderful customer friendly environment to enjoy the good old fashioned service on offer. Clara and staff are all local girls with loads of experience in all aspects of retail are always on hand to assist with choosing a $5 item or a $200 plus item.

Clara prides herself on her selection of well

WANTING more joy in your life? Come along to a lovely workshop for women to discover how to feel positive, inspired and happy on a daily basis. Deb, a Louise Hay Heal Your Life Coach & Cat, a Personal Stylist will ensure a supportive and friendly environment. Event is being held on Saturday 6th May, 10am-1.30pm at Cooroy Library.

Bookings and details phone 0439708142.

Cooroy-Eumundi Garden Club COOROY-EUMUNDI Garden Club. A Special General Meeting to decide the Club’s future will be held on Monday, 8 May, beginning at 9.30 am, in the shelter area at Noosa Botanic Gardens, Lake MacDonald Drive, Lake Macdonald. For information, contact Secretary Carol on 5414 9614 or mob 0419 756819.

Vice President, Maree Barton thanks guest speaker, David Gillies from the Noosa Coast Guard.

A big thank you to all the volunteers at the Noosa Coast Guard for being there with your knowledge, training and courage to rescue those in trouble while at sea.

Genealogical & Historical Research Group NOOSA Shire Mayor, Tony Wellington will officially open the new Heritage Centre, 17 Emerald Street, Cooroy on behalf of CooroyNoosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group. The event will be on Tuesday 2nd May from 9:30am past and present members will be welcome.

Once again the Group will take part in Cooroy Fusion on Saturday 13th May, visit our stall for family history tips as well as plants, craft and homemade jams and chutney.

The recent Cent Sale was a great success, the Group thanks everyone who took part. to find out more visit www.genealogynoosa.org.au or phone 5442 5570.

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Spotted a glossy black-cockatoo nest?

COUNCIL is calling on the community to help support a glossy blackcockatoo research project.

Funded by the Glossy Black Conservancy it aims to shed light on the bird’s nesting habits.

Council Environment Officer Tyron de Kauwe said the glossy black-

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cockatoo was a mysterious bird, which made knowing how to better protect the species, difficult.

“With so many unanswered questions it is challenging to make informed decisions about improving breeding success rates, which is important given the species is threatened in Queensland,” he said.

Residents can help support the research project by reporting glossy black-cockatoo nest locations.

The Conservancy is funding PhD student Daniella Teixeira of The University of Queensland to investigate bioacoustic technology as a means of monitoring the birds.

“Daniella is using automatic sound recorders to capture the calling behaviour of the parents and the nestling during nesting season,” Mr de Kauwe said.

This data will be used to develop bioacoustic methods, which could help answer questions

about breeding locations, nest survival rates, hunger and feeding habitat.

If successful, bioacoustic monitoring could be used as a method for the long-term monitoring of glossy black-cockatoo breeding.

“Anyone who sees some nesting birds, or suspects glossy blackcockatoos are nesting nearby, let Daniella know so that the nest can be followed up,” Mr de Kauwe said.

“If you see a trio – a mum, dad and juvenile – Daniella would love to know this as well, as it might indicate nesting in the region.”

Send details of nest locations to d.teixeira@uq.edu.au or via the Facebook page – search Black-Cockatoo Project. Or report them to Council on (07) 5329 6500. Mr de Kauwe said residents could also help by submitting videos or sound recordings of glossies at nests, or of breeding pairs or trios when they’re not at the nest.

King of the Mountain Festival Markets WINNER of the 2016 Sunshine Coast Sports Federation Event of the Year, Mount Cooroora plays host to one of the most gruelling and challenging athletic events Australia has to offer - King of the Mountain.

Sunday, 23 July marks the 39th anniversary of the notoriously steep 4.2 kilometre ‘King of the Mountain’ race which sees only the fittest athletes compete for its title.

Featuring diverse produce and market offerings, the popular market stalls of the festival continue to be enjoyed by all event patrons and provide opportunities for the community to promote and showcase their product offerings.

King of the Mountain event organisers continue to ensure there are a variety of complementary stalls to offer something for everyone and maximise vendor potential.

Stall places for this year’s iconic event are limited. To enquire about stall fees and availability please contact Vicki Dessaix before completing the application from online. Phone 0400 973 604 or email Vicki at vickidessaix@gmail.com The King of the Mountain Festival is a community project of The Cooroy Pomona Lion’s Club. For more information about this year ’s event check out www.kingofthemountain.com.au

Holy Smoke!

THE heritage listed, Cooroy landmark boiler room chimney was replaced on Monday April 10.

Albeit a little shorter than the original, the bottom of the chimney is the only part of the larger chimney that was heritage listed. The top half was not replaced because it was not heritage listed. The refurbished heritage listed part of the chimney has been treated to prevent rust and has a new rain cap. I believe all other repairs to the building have been completed and it won’t be long before it’s open to the public again.

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dining & entertainment Eumundi Brewery celebrates new ales

COOROY RAG Thank you from Eric and Francoise To all our loyal customers that have become friends/family to us along the years.

It is time for Eric and I, Francoise, to hand over Maison de Provence to someone else as we need to take a break. Our health has given us many warnings over the last few months so we have decided to listen to it for once! It is a bitter sweet feeling as we really do love what we do. We will miss you all but it is only an aurevoir for now!

“Maison de Provence” Facebook page and Instagram Page will change name to “Eric and Francoise” so please keep on following us so we can stay in touch!

Thank you so so much for your wonderful support and love these last few years.

We’ll see you around as we are not going anywhere!

A bientot!

Merci, Eric and Francoise Pernoud

Shrek showing on Rooftop

COME along to the grassed Cooroy Library Rooftop on Friday 5 May for a screening of classic flick SHREK (PG) on the big outdoor screen.

Come early to get your-

self a spot and set up your blankets and picnics, in preparation for the screening to start around 6.30pm(ish).

Entry to the movies is by donation.

The screening is proudly supported by Cooroy Outdoor Power, Cooroy Hotel, Hassan Finance, Cheryl Hassan Accredited Broker, Cooroy Fish n Chips, Chapman’s Auto Repairs, CJ Taxation Services, Cooroy Computers, Fox and Hound Espresso, Richies Bakery, Tyrepower Cooroy Exhaust, Mechanical & 4x4 Centre, Cooroy Family Practice, Sykes Pearson Miller - SPM Law and Queensland Media Print.

LION Brewmaster, Dr Chuck Hahn (overseeing and orchestrating the Eumundi Brewery project) joined the new Head Brewer for Eumundi, Chris Sheehan, to share two of the new brews planned for the Eumundi Brewery (Eumundi Ginger Pale + Eumundi Summer Ale) with a number of proprietors of businesses in the village of Eumundi.

Chris seriously knows his stuff - leaving role as Head Brewer for James Squire at the Malt Shovel Brewery in Sydney to take up the new Eumundi gig.

We’re lucky to have him!

Eumundi Brewery Chris Sheehan, Hotel Manager Paul Thomas and Lion Brewmaster Chuck Hahn

Cooran Acoustic Night Come and be inspired by the creative line-up at Cooran Acoustic night to be held 6th May 2017 at the Cooran Memorial School of Arts Hall, King St. Cooran.

You never know what to expect as you walk in the door, this is when performers themselves are walking in, putting their names up on the blackboard provided. They can be poets, or singers; dancers, or drummers; choirs, jugglers, pianists, song-writers, comedians; or story-tellers. They can be solo acts, duos, or orchestras. Or none of these! Are you retired and want to take a part in running one of these nights? An opportunity is open for anyone with a hankering for Sound set-up, Lighting, MCing or Photography. Other roles also exist. If you’re interested, see the guys at the desk on Acoustic Night.

Is it the best $4 you can be entertained with on the Sunshine Coast? Doors open at 6.30pm, show starts 7pm. Great food available: including Tea Coffee & Cakes. $4 entry, kids free. Lucky door prize!

This is an alcohol free event.

Ballroom dancing Every Tuesday evening from 7 pm to 9.30 pm Pat and Norm Young organise a Social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall cost is $ 4-00, which includes supper. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time Dancing.

Come and be a Spectator, and see if you will enjoy it. Phone 5485 2007 for more information, or come and visit.

We have revised the menu following extensive feedback from patrons Present this Voucher at the time of purchase, to receive a 10% DISCOUNT OFF any meal purchased from the New 2C Restaurant & Bar Menu Commences Monday 8th of May Valid from 8-5-17 to 21-5-17

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Students shine at Body Art Festival

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Best wishes to Lee Mangan (left) who is retiring on May 29. Lee has been a paramedic for 42 years, 14 in NSW and 29 in Queensland. Pictured with his two working partners Merv Jones and acting OIC Peter Robinson.

HELD for the first time at Cooroy’s Butter Factory on the 8th and 9th of April, this year’s Australian Body Art Festival saw huge crowds of locals and visitors to the Sunshine Coast witness and compete in the nation’s premier body art event.

The theme of ‘Wonderland’ resulted in an eclectic mix of the interpretation of a theme which was most certainly designed to promote creative freedom. Using traditional brushes, sponges and air sprayers to apply the body paint, a diverse group of artists transformed human canvases NOOSA Botanical Artist into eye catching works of art featuring everything from members have been exploring Alice in Wonderland characters to mystical sea creatures the diversity of flora using and everything in between. magnifying glasses, note books Other attractions over the two day event included street and cameras in the field. performers, live music, collaborations between fashion Then producing beautiful and beauty professionals, face painting and modelling diverse art works some of which competitions, and the popular ‘Wearable Art’ category. will be exhibited in the Banana Hotly contested, the wearable art competition continues Shed ,Pomona Railway Gallery , to attract fashion students and professionals from around Opening 11 am Saturday April the country seeking to make the most of the opportunity 29 till May 30 Event FREE to create and present avant-garde fashion in such a unique Members meet weekly arena.

Monday afternoon 1-4 at Noosa In support of ongoing efforts to teach their students about Shire Arts and Crafts ,Wallace sustainability and its impact on the environment, staff and precinct students of Cooran State School eagerly worked together Contact 54741211 during lunch breaks during term one to design and create two wearable art pieces.

As the only school students to participate in this year’s Art Market in the Paddock event, year six Cooran students Isla and Shayne opened POMONA’S Old Railway Station Gallery will hold an Art Market in the Paddock on Sunday’s calendar of catwalk events as they modelled down the runway before a team of industry professionals Saturday 27 May from 9am to 1pm. This popular market is an opportunity to meet and local spectators who were instantly impressed with local artists and to buy work direct from the artist at an affordable price. There will be many stalls exhibiting original paintings, drawings, ceramics, woodwork and more. their festival debut.

Featuring a moody and dark winter wonderland inspired Nothing will be priced over $100, with all proceeds going to the artists.

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ONCOLOGY Massage is an evidence based, safe therapeutic massage that is available during all stages of treatment for cancer, and is a modality that continues to support the person’s wellbeing post treatment.

Cancer Council, BCNA (Breast Cancer Network of Australia), Olivia Newton John Cancer and Wellness Centre, the PeterMac Institute, Gawler Foundation, Quest For Life, Chris O’Brien’s Lifehouse, and COSA (Clinical Oncology Society of Australia) have Oncology Massage Therapists on their preferred practitioner listings.

The Oncology Massage Therapist takes into consideration your current health status and tailors your massage to suit. Side effects experienced from conventional treatment of cancer, such as

fatigue, nausea, pain, anxiety and depression, and the symptoms of the disease process itself can be reduced. Other benefits can be relief from shortness of breath, insomnia and dry mouth (Cassileth and Vickers, 2004).

Stress and anxiety, plus the extra responsibilities around work and household jobs can have a physical and emotional effect on all, including family, friends and caregivers. This gentle massage is also beneficial for them.

Robyn Brandon Remedial Massage Therapist at Advanced Physio Cooroy is currently completing training to become a recognised Oncology Massage Therapist. Robyn is also a Recognised Provider of Remedial Massage Services with all Australian Private Health Funds including HICAPS. Ph 5447 7670.

The good bugs THE digestive tract is where you absorb the nutrients that power your body, so a healthy gut is important for overall health.

There are close to two kilograms of bacteria in the gut. Literally billions of tiny micro-organisms known as ‘microbiota’.

Jodie Persovic, Dietitian and Naturopath, says these good bugs encourage healthy digestion and support the immune system by keeping the undesirable bacteria (bad bugs) at minimal levels.

If there are not enough good bugs then the bad bugs get out of hand leading to digestive problems, immune conditions such as recurrent infections, eczema or allergies. Fortunately, it is possible to get the population of beneficial microbiota back. Jodie says the food we eat has a big influence on our microbiome, but today will focus on the benefits of probiotic’s and how to chose the right one. There are hundreds of probiotic formulas on the market and it can be difficult to choose the formula that will be of most benefit. Jodie explains important factors including: 1) Bug Selection: Different strains of probiotic bacteria perform different tasks within the body.

For example Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM® and Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07 are strains shown to promote the regrowth of many species of beneficial bacteria within the gut, whilst Lactobacillus plantarum 299v is best at treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

2) Stability: You may have noticed some probiotic formulas on the shelf at your local pharmacy or health food store, not in the fridge. Unfortunately, although some strains can survive

higher temperatures for periods of time, being exposed to fluctuating temperatures can render some of the bacteria less viable and thus not give you the therapeutic results you are expecting.

3) Quality and Consistency: Like any medicine, we expect the capsules will contain active ingredients of the highest quality so they deliver effective results. Choosing brands that do real-time stability testing and microbiology laboratory testing for quality and consistency gives you confidence that the product will deliver results right up to the expiry date.

4) Dose: Some probiotics that offer a wide range of strains may not deliver the best outcome. This is because a capsule with too many varieties may not have a high enough dosage of each bug required to get a therapeutic effect. Also, contrary to popular belief, formulas with fewer strains (or even just one) do not create an unhealthy monoculture of micro-organisms in the gut. Research has shown that certain strains (in the right dose) can alter the gut environment to favour the regrowth of a range of species. So it isn’t necessary to replace every strain of bacteria to achieve the best balance required for good health. As always if you are in any doubt consult a qualified health professional.

Jodie Persovic is the Principal Dietitian and founder of Nutrition Means. She is also a Naturopath and specialises in improving a wide range of health conditions through nutrition and natural health therapies.

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Ways to stay healthy this winter IMMUNITY is the season’s magic word. When temperatures drop and windows and doors stay shut, viruses can thrive indoors; if your immune system isn’t up to the task, you’re likely to catch the latest bug to hit town. This means less energy, the possibility of health complications, and just plain old feeling awful. That’s why it’s essential to ward off the very real threat of colds, flu, and other scary winter germs lurking on every doorknob and public bathroom, Get a flu shot: An influenza vaccination can reduce the risk of flu illness by 50 to 60%.

Stock up on pens: Cold and flu germs are easily passed through hand-tohand contact so any way you can avoid touching public objects, such as the communal pen at the bank, will cut your risk.

Buy plenty of hand sanitizer: Those who carry hand sanitizer with them have 59% fewer cases of stomach bugs than nonusers. That’s because, when used correctly squirt out enough gel so your hands still feel damp after rubbing together for 10 to 15 seconds - these products nearly eliminate

germs. Look for ones that don’t require water and have at least 60% alcohol.

Join a club: You know that friendships counteract the harmful effects of stress hormones, but new research says the more friends you have, the healthier you’ll be.

Express yourself: A constructive argument with your spouse can actually increase immunity. Researchers asked 41 happy couples to discuss a problem in their marriage for 15 minutes. The researchers detected surges in blood pressure, heart rate, and immune-related white blood cells, all of which were similar to the benefits seen with moderate exercise. People with a type D personality - those who keep their opinions and emotions hidden - have killer T cells that are less active than those found in more expressive peers.

Set goals: Challenging situations can work to your advantage: When we’re facing adversity, we become hyperalert and our bodies guard themselves against enemies whether that’s a predator or a virus. So, even though unresolved stress can make you sick by suppressing immunity, raising

blood pressure, and increasing your risk of heart disease, the ups and downs of everyday life, such as working toward a deadline or a promotion, will actually provide a health boost.

Sign up for a rubdown: Massage therapy has been shown to improve immune function and energy levels in cancer patients. In a 500-person review study, massage lowered cortisol levels by up to 53%. Experts believe this boost can extend even to those who are simply dealing with the daily pressures of life. A weekly kneading, whether it’s a professional massage or simply a back rub from your significant other, can also increase serotonin and dopamine, mood boosters that may help protect your immunity, as well.

Take a daily multivitamin: Look for one with 100% of the recommended daily values of vitamins A, B6, B12, C, and D and the minerals chromium, copper, folic acid, selenium, calcium, and zinc. (Here are 5 signs you may be vitamin D deficient.) Take your multi during a meal that contains a bit of fat so you can absorb the nutrients better; a glass of wa-

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Pop astragalus: This Chinese root - pills are available in health food stores - has a long track record as an immunity booster.

Research suggests that it stimulates the bone marrow to produce more disease-fighting white blood cells, which in turn produce antibodies and interferon, an antiviral protein.

Move more: Men who got in 3 hours a day of moderate activity (the equivalent of walking briskly, climbing stairs, or playing tennis) were 35% less likely to catch a cold, compared with those who did only 1 hour.

Wash your hands - a lot: Studies show a decrease in respiratory illness of 45% from the previous year among 45,000 recruits who had been instructed to wash their hands at least 5 times a day.

Turn in: Getting enough sleep is the most important thing to do this season, because any other precautions you take against cold or flu - the right food, supplements, even vaccinations - won’t offer the same protection if your body’s too tired to use them properly.

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evanspainting@live.com.au

SERVICING ALL AREAS

0408 915 124

BSA 727850

PLUMBING

PAINTING

Brad Pentelow PLUMBING, DRAINING & GAS FITTING QBSA LIC NO: 044 507 CONTRACTOR

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

TREE SURGEON

SLASHING

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

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

Tenzing Tree Climbing Services • • • •

Felling Crown Reductions Detailing/Trimming Removals

0422 868 911 - 5441 5997 Helping trees live with people

FREE QUOTES

SLASHING

TREE SURGEON

SLASHING & MOWING

Steve Jackson

TREE SERVICES • • • •

DAVE RAYMONT

Domestic • Commercial • Industrial

PUMPS

Mulching Firewood Full Insurance Qualified Advice

Brett Gowen

0427 471 954 •Maintenance • New Homes • Renovations • Roofing

• • • •

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

Prompt & Reliable

0419 192 943 • FULLY INSURED • 30YRS EXPERIENCE

SMASH REPAIR

TROPHIES & ENGRAVING

Bruce Forsyth

COOROY PUMPS SALES & SERVICE

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

0409 064 871

QBSA 1129706

No job too big or small Free Quotes

ALL PUMP REPAIRS AGENTS FOR • DAB • ONGA

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

Unit 1/25 Garnet St, Cooroy Call Bruce

email: br.paintingservice@live.com.au

0408 713 261 Electrical Lic: 70343

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

PEST CONTROL

PUMPS & SOLAR

TELEVISION / ANTENNA

- 5485 1972

COOROY 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

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Paul Best Digital

Antenna

PHONE: 5449 8887 4/10 Venture Drive, Noosaville sales@noosatrophycentre.com www.noosatrophycentre.com

TRUCK HIRE

POMONA TILT & CRANE TRUCK HIRE Cars Machinery Containers

Installations

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

Prompt Service PH: 0413 699 572

Stan Kidd

5485 1613 0419 780 747

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COOROY RAG LAKE MACDONALD FAMILY HOME ON ACREAGE

40 acres in Pomona Bed 4; Bath 2; Car 3; 40 acres Price: $1,350,000 Every now and then something truly special comes along.

Gently undulating land, attractive combination of rainforest and improved pastures with fruit trees. Spectacular Dam’s and real privacy in Pomona Township, one of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast hidden gems, just 30 minutes from Noosa Heads. Position Position Position - it doesn’t get any better than this - you can walk to one of several excellent coffee shop’s and to school. Perhaps take advantage of the high demand for air B&B, create an eco- tourism retreat (subject to council approval) or simply enjoy what the current owners have created - your own hideaway away from the maddening crowd. Large quality Home build with wide cool terrace, solid concrete block construction and tiled roof, with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and generous car accommodation. Workshop area, separate sheds and absolutely private. Please call or email Murray Brown, 0419 491 395 Hinternoosa.com.au, 5447 7000 for further information on this unique property.

Family haven on small acreage • • • • • • • • •

3 Bedroom + Office/Nursery Timber kitchen Timber floating floors & tiled throughout 1 acre easy care Drinkable bore Combustion heater Reverse-cycle split system air conditioner Walk to Lake Macdonald School bus route

OFFERS $475,000

Bed 4; Bath 3; Car 3; 1.45ha; Price: $779,000 Boasting superb covered outdoor entertaining decks this generous single level home provides a relaxing small acreage family haven. The property is set at the end of a quiet country lane, is surrounded by larger rural holdings and yet is only 10 minutes to Eumundi. • 3.58 acres of gently undulating land, fully fenced • Open plan living, dining and kitchen areas with stylish interiors • Impressive all weather entertaining areas overlooking the lawns and the pool • Recently renovated kitchen with stone benchtops, double dishwasher and slide-away pantry • Main bedroom suite with expansive ensuite and WIR • Guest bedroom wing with ensuite and WIR • Split system air-conditioning throughout • Plenty of room for the family pets, chooks, veggie gardens and yes, there’s even room for a pony • 70,000 litres approx.. water storage plus a bore and dam • Separate 3 car shed with workshop • Remote controlled entry gates. • Solar hot water system, 2kw solar power and hard wired generator • Leisurely 25 minute drive to Noosa Heads.

Contact Graham Smith 0408 874 888 Hinternoosa.com.au, 5447 7000.

This one’s a beauty!

Bed 3; Bath 1; Car 3; 2.44 ha Auction May 6, 9am Bring your tools and paint brush, this one’s a beauty! An entry level opportunity on 6 acres, be sure not to miss out. The 3 bedroom home is set well back off the road and enjoys ultimate privacy, surrounded by mature gardens and natural forest. Tiled throughout, the lounge room has timber lined raked ceilings and a slow combustion wood stove. The kitchen area enjoys an outlook to the rear of the property with access to the full

length verandah. All bedrooms are a good size with built in robes and ceiling fans. The bathroom is also a good size and features a full size bath. A separate lined shed with power, sink and toilet that could easily be turned into guest accommodation, a work from home office or even an artist’s studio. A 6 x 6 metre carport also adjoins. Other features include a chook yard, large dam, some fencing, a porte-cochere entry and circular driveway, and 2 garden sheds. If you are looking to get into the acreage market in Noosa’s hinterland or want a new renovation project, this property is a must see. Under instructions from the Department of Transport and Main Roads, this property will be sold! Contact Jeanette Catalano, 0422 923 851 - Hinternoosa.com.au, 5447 7000.

Greenwood Grove Rentals

Get what you want out of your investment property!

Managing your investment is a very important responsibility and a decision that cannot be made lightly. That’s where I come in!

The range of services I offer are not only comprehensive but cost effective, convenient and efficient.

If you’re tired of a lack of communication, requests going unanswered and costly mistakes, contact me today to change that.

Sylvia Huisman Property Manager M 0468 762 996 E info@greenwoodgrove.com.au P 5450 0300 W www.Greenwoodgrove.com.au

On site managing agents for Greenwood Grove

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COOROY RAG Character, charm & amazing views

real estate DROTT FOR HIRE Dual living, usable acreage

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

ENJOYING a northerly aspect this beautifully presented home set over 3 levels is perfectly positioned to immerse itself in the stunning views over rolling green hills and on to the spectacular sunsets. The beautifully maintained home is set on 2 hectares of land with a stunning inground pool complete with its own waterfall and adjacent character filled entertaining pavilion.

Some stand out features of this property include: Light filled, open plan spacious living areas with wood fire heater, ideal for the cooler months; Multiple sliding doors lead to the wide wrap around verandahs; Large country style, timber kitchen with gas cooktop & electric oven & dual aspect windows; located on the top level is a spectacular master suite including dressing area, parents retreat with floor to ceiling timber features & high raked ceiling’s, walk in robe, large ensuite; Entry to the home is via the middle level and comprises living areas, 2nd bedroom kitchen, main bathroom, laundry and verandahs; Downstairs you’ll find 2 additional bedrooms, 3rd bathroom, living area and office nook; Fantastic covered entertaining area perfect for BBQ’s or sitting by the fire.

Views from every aspect; Garage is tiled throughout with additional bathroom and kitchenette and could easily accommodate, guests, teenagers retreat, gym or showroom; Additional carports, stable, 2 small dams and some cleared pastured areas complete the lifestyle property.

This is a fantastic property to present for sale as a personal inspection of the property will only enhance the feeling the photos tried to capture.

Within 10 minutes of Cooroy and 30 minutes from Noosa everything you desire is simply at your fingertips.

Please call Jacqueline Moulden on 0403 799 776 or Michael Robinson on 0431 865 616 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.

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Phone John 0477 123 080

DUAL Living, Usable Acreage and an In-Town Location - Attention investors and small acreage lovers ... this property is sure to impress you all!

On a stunning, parklike 1.07 usable acres you will find a perfectly positioned solid 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with carport.

This home is very neat and tidy and has a lovely outlook across the sprawling lawns and gardens that are in front of the home.

On a second private driveway you will find a very liveable shed complete with 2 bedrooms, living area and bathroom.

The shed also has a two bay workshop, so it’s absolutely ideal for guest accommodation or to enjoy some passive income while you enjoy the main home as they are private from one another, each with their own driveway.

Being only a 2 minute drive to Cooroy’s CBD and a 15 minute drive to Noosa’s famous beaches this property has easy access to (but favourably set to the east of) the highway for links to the entire Sunshine Coast , Hinterland region and Brisbane - this location really is second to none. The property provides an ideal opportunity for the investor, someone seeking dual living or easy acreage.

Look no further, call Alisa Wythes now on 0415 111 370 to arrange your inspection of this home at 30 Swift Drive, Cooroy.

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real estate Hargrave Real Estate named the Rate My Agent 2017 Agency Of the Year

COOROY RAG

GREAT customer service goes a long way in business, so it’s no surprise that Noosa Hinterland-based Hargrave Real Estate has taken out a major real estate award.

Hargrave Real Estate Principal Phil Hargrave said, “we are both humbled and thrilled to be named the RateMyAgent 2017 Agency of the Year Pomona.”

The awards compare more than 26,000 agents and agencies across Australia.

According to RateMyAgent CEO & CoFounder, Mark Armstrong, these are the only awards which use “verified customer reviews and feedback”, making them the most “honest gauge of the customer service an agent has provided”.

“Out of the many real estate awards out there, this is the one that means the most to us, because it is a ‘customer choice’ award, and is not a self-nominated award done for some marketing spin. It’s based on REAL and HONEST feedback and ranks Hargrave Real Estate in the TOP 11% of Agencies (Including the major franchise groups) in Australia “ Phil said.

“Buying and selling your home can be stressful - it’s a major investment. We make it as easy and stress-free as possible, because that’s what great customer service is all about.”

The RateMyAgent Awards are now the largest real estate awards in Australia, recognising the agents and agencies that rank the highest, based on sales volume,

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customer reviews and feedback.

“These awards are the only industry awards to put sellers’ needs first, using customer reviews as a leading indicator of an agent’s success over 2016,” said Armstrong.

Sam Hargrave said winning this prestigious accolade was very much a team effort.

“We are delighted to be named the top real estate agent in Pomona - and we are proud to look after the real estate needs of the Noosa Hinterland.

“This award recognises the hard work and dedication of our whole team and, to be honest, we work in this industry because we love it.

“Consistently getting great results for our clients is the best reward of all.

Knowing that so many of our customers appreciate our work and have rated us using the RateMyAgent site is the icing on the cake,” said Sam. “To be voted #1 by your customers is a real testament to the service we provide.”

To see what customers said about Hargrave Real Estate, visit https:// www.ratemyagent.com.au/real-estateagent/sam-hargrave-bs598/reviews and https://www.ratemyagent.com.au/realestate-agent/phil-hargrave-bn595/reviews If you need help buying or selling property in the Hinterland, give Phil, Sam or George a call or visit www.hargraverealestate.com.au

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Erindale Park - The ‘jewel in the crown’ of the Noosa Hinterland

ALL USEABLE, FLAT ACREAGE PERMANENT CREEK, MOUNTAIN VIEWS

168 Chinamans Creek Road TUCHEKOI

3 • • • • • • •

221 Pomona Kin Kin Road PINBARREN

78.75 acres

3

3

3

OFFERS OVER $789,000

Excellent investment opportunity Income from trees, cattle and house Quality home, elevated and private New 3Kw grid connect solar system Fully fenced with four dams Quiet location 15 mins from Cooroy Money does grow on trees

• • • • •

A HANDSOME STRONG HOME WITH A BIG SHED

1 Royal Court COORAN

3

5

1

1008m2

OFFERS OVER $399,000

• • • •

Freshly painted and well maintained throughout Very private, low maintenance landscaped gardens Fully fenced, dog proof yard, level, room for a pool Easy access, 2 sets of double gates + plenty of room for a caravan and boat. Work from home options • 2 Separate living areas plus undercover entertainment area

LARGE QUALITY HOME IN ELEVATED POSITION NORTH FACING WITH STUNNING MOUNTAIN VIEWS

1

1

7.98 acres

OFFERS OVER $399,000

9 year old rendered block home Low maintenance and level entry Nearly 8 acres of flat pastures, room for an arena Pinbarren Creek on the boundary, wide deep pools Stunning view of Pinbarren Mountain, cannot be built out

TWO SPACIOUS LIVING AREAS Price: Land from $259,000 The first thing you’ll notice when you drive into Forest Oak Court and Marblewood Court in the Erindale Park Estate, is that all the blocks are big and flat. Located in a private, peaceful cul-de-sac setting, amid 7 acres of parkland an easy stroll to shops, café’s & restaurants.

All the preparation work has been done for you. They’re ready to build on, and 100% usable. The developers have ensured there’s plenty of room for a caravan, boat, shed and pool. Erindale Park has lovely features such as a natural watercourse, quaint bridge, and playground area … set in 7 acres of parkland. In other words, all the benefits of owning acreage without having to pay for acreage! Just 8

to 10 minutes stroll along the sealed bike path and you arrive in Cooroy’s vibrant business centre, where you’ll find an abundance of cafes, restaurants, RSL, shops (including a SUPA IGA), medical facilities, vets ... There are excellent schools in the area too, catering for all grades. And when you want to escape to the coast, you’re just 20 minutes to Noosa. Brisbane is just 3 express stops away by train.

In short, Erindale Park offers everything you could wish for in country living, yet with all the conveniences of being close to town. This is truly a ‘jewel in the crown’ of the Noosa Hinterland. It’s no surprise blocks are selling fast. Call Phil Hargrave 0417 750 507, Hargrave Real Estate for more information.

5 Gerrygone Place POMONA

4 • • • • • •

2

2

1199m2

OFFERS OVER $559,000

Peaceful cul-de-sac location with bush back drop setting Two separate spacious living areas + outdoor entertainment Level entry – security screens (all doors & windows) Air conditioning + 3kw solar Double lock up garage with remote entry Dog proof yard & landscaped gardens

POMONA MOUNTAIN VIEW WORK FROM HOME OPTIONS

Fresh family home, big block, big shed plus garage

19 Settlers Rise POMONA

4 • • • • • •

2

4

2.05 acres

7 Ransome Street POMONA

OFFERS OVER $680,000

3

High quality home surrounded by beautiful gardens Huge undercover entertaining area with mountain views Spacious open plan living with high gabled ceiling Private master bedroom with resort style ensuite Internal access via double lockup garage Established mixed orchard plus chook yard

4 • • • • • • •

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3

6043m2

OFFERS OVER $649,000

Single level, low maintenance executive home on over 6000sqm 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + 2 separate living areas Extensive all-weather outdoor entertaining areas All year round comfort with zoned ducted air conditioning Sparkling in-ground pool, lush green gardens Triple car garage + hard stand for boat or caravan North-facing views over parkland and the lake

5485 2200

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4 acres

OFFERS OVER $499,000

• Peaceful cul-de-sac location, close to town • Timber floors, raked ceilings, air conditioning, ceiling fans & wood fire heater • 2 stables, tack room, arena and creek • 1.4kw solar power + town water

ENTERTAINER’S DELIGHT IN PRESTIGIOUS PRIVATE ESTATE

82 Orana Avenue POMONA

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2

Bed 3; Bath 1; Car 5; 1008m2 Offers over $399,000 Freshly painted, neat and tidy throughout, rendered brick-and-tile home, with excellent street appeal, this lovely 3-bedroom Cooran home would suit a variety of buyers.

Perfect as a first home, investment property or retirement plan. The safe location, friendly village atmosphere and clean country air also make it ideal for a young family.

Located at the top end of a private culde-sac, there’s room for all the family on this very usable 1008m2 block. The gardens are landscaped for low maintenance, and the land is fully-fenced and dog-proof.

A compact home as far as upkeep goes, there’s still plenty of room, with 2 sepa-

rate living areas and a huge, private undercover entertainment area off the family room.

There are 3 good-sized bedrooms, with built-ins and ceiling fans, and the master has reverse cycle air-conditioning.

Access is super easy, with 2 sets of double gates and plenty of room for the caravan and boat. Car storage? Taken care of, with not only a double lock-up garage, but also a 3-bay shed, incorporating lock-up parking plus a full bay workshop. Perfect property for a work-from-home business.

Unbelievably private, yet within walking distance of the village shops, school and train station, this is a dream location. Contact Phil Hargrave 0417 750 507 or Sam Hargrave 0425 777 121, Hargrave Real Estate.

5485 2200 Phil Hargrave 0417 750 507 George Andrews 0477 703 429 Sam Hargrave 0425 777 121

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COOROY RAG Church Notices

Wanted to Buy

What’s On

MONSTER CENT SALE 3rd JUNE 2017 KANDANGA PUBLIC HALL

DOORS OPEN 12 NOON FOR A 1:00 PM START LUCKY DOOR PRIZE AND A DELICIOUS AFTERNOON TEA PROVIDED

Sunday Church for Everyone!

POMONA FAMILY SERVICE 9am cnr Memorial Avenue and Rectory Street

COOROY TRADITIONAL SERVICE 9:30am

COME ALONG AND ENJOY AN AFTERNOON WITH FRIENDS LOADS OF PRIZES TO BE WON

In aid of Kandanga Public Hall & Kandanga Swimming Club ENTRY: $5.00 ADULTS / $2.00 STUDENTS Enq: K Worth 54843493 / T Gabbana 54843465 / D Cleary 54843057

cnr Miva Street and Tewantin Road

Anglicans in the Noosa Hinterland Ph: 5485 1218 - Email: coorooraanglican@gmail.com

What’s On The Rotary Club of Noosa holds a Car Boot Sale at the Tewantin State School on the second Saturday of each month from 7am to 11am Sellers are invited to the next Car Boot Sale - the cost per car bay is $10 which goes to community projects.

Sellers’ vehicle entry from 6.30am to 7.00am.

WANTED TO BUY Licenced dealer looking to purchase Old China, Coloured glass, Vintage linen & lace.

Silver vesta boxes, Silver pocket & fob watches, any silver items. Old windup watches.

Military items - including medals, badges, photo’s, postcards, uniforms, (not firearms).

Early pre-1940 Australian postcards.

Coins – all pre-decimal coins, florins, shillings, sixpences, threepences, pennies, 1966 round fifty cent coins, world coins, proof & uncirculated sets. Banknotes and Stamps. Old jewellery including damaged.

Old enamel & tin Advertising signs and items, old glass and stoneware bottles, Tobacco Tins, etc.

Happy to look through sheds for old tools or other interesting old items . Buying single items or collections.

Free Valuation Offered.

Phone Brian 54917560 or 0475191614

Public Notice Cooroy – Pomona Sub Branch

We Need Your Support An invitation to all presently serving and ex-service men and women to join your local Sub-Branch. To be eligible you mut have served at least 6 months in the Australian or Allied Defence Forces. You need not have left your country in your service. All administrating workers are volunteers. All are treated equally- there is NO rank We help to look after all service and ex-service people including widows and their families We take special pride and involvement in our community Annual membership $5.50 Which includes Club Membership Greg Holmes – Membership Officer 5447 6131

Volunteers Wanted

What’s On

Book your bay in advance by phoning 0422 862 810

9.30am SUNDAYS A PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

NoosaCare Inc Kabara in Cooroy, is looking for volunteers to share some fun and friendship with the elderly residents of our community.

Your time will contribute to a range of lifestyle activities from the creative to simply a tea and a chat.

If you are interested in lending a hand, please contact our Diversional Therapist Michelle 5447 7355

0490 033 892 hopecentralchurch@hotmail.com

Uniting Church in Australia Cooroy/Pomona

SUNDAY SERVICES 8.00am - Cooroy - 51 Maple St 9.30am - Pomona - 27 Factory St

PH: 5447 6152 The Church of United Spiritualism of Australia Clairvoyance - Guest Speakers - Healing Meditations COOROY - QCWA Hall Maple Street Wednesdays 7.00pm Rev Kathy McVann - 0414 972632

Cooroy Community BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Services - 10am All Welcome 5474 3309 - 5485 2298 CWA HALL

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COOROORA

WOODWORKERS 8 Lower Mill Road, Cooroy

CLUB

Visit our shop and buy beautifully crafted items

OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 9am-12 Noon

Saturday: 9.30 am Group Bible Study

For Purchases & Donations of Timber Contact John Kennedy

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Event organisation and management – just one of the leadership skills you may enhance as a member of Cooroy Rotary while at the same time as raising funds to help good causes locally and globally.

Timber Slabs for sale Memberships now available Sawdust & Shavings available Donations of timber logs - 2.5mt lengths desirable - gratefully accepted

Cooroy Seventh-day Adventist Church 11.00 am Worship 0414 230 311 - 20 Cooroy-Belli Ck Rd Our family welcomes your family

Community NEWSPAPER

0408 992 139

PUBLISHED EVERY FORTNIGHT

by Cooroy Community Newspaper Incorporated trading as Cooroy Rag

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Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival

VISITORS AND GUESTS WELCOME Find out more about Cooroy Rotary and our activities - secretary@cooroyrotary.org.au 0438 423 081

Opinions expressed by contributors to Cooroy Rag are not necessarily those of the editor or the publisher and publication of advertisements implies no endorsement by the publisher

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COOROY RAG

Boxers go the rounds @ Impact Back L-R Tyler Blizzard, Luke Martin, Sam Cameron-Hands, Bryce Hegarty, Coen Allman, Cameron Little Front L-R Ben Cameron-Hands, Ella Boot, Abbie Slavin, Chloe Halley, Riley Whitestyles

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

Myall St, Cooroy 5447 6258

COOROY AUTO WRECKERS & ENGINE CENTRE

WHAT a crazy start to the year the Impact Boxing Academy have had this year.

We have had athletes competing in NZ, Melbourne and all over Queensland as the team was preparing for the Under 19’s Australian Titles and the Elite Mens selection event for the World Titles. Impact Boxing took 11 athletes to the recent Qld Titles and with an outstanding performance from the team managed to secure 11 more Qld Titles for the club!

The event was run over two days and attracted athletes from all over Queensland.

All 11 Impact Boxers were then selected as part of the Queensland Team to represent at the recent Australian Titles that were held in Adelaide.

The Australian Titles is an elimination event that runs over a 6 day period. This event attracts the best boxers from each State of Australia to battle it out. If you win your bout you progress to

the next round until there is an eventual winner. If you lose you are eliminated from the competition. With another outstanding performance from the Impact Boxing Academy, the club managed to secure 5 Gold medals and 3 Silver medals! These results again make the Impact Boxing Academy one of the most successful Boxing Clubs in Australia.

“I could not be happier with these kids and the way they are performing at the moment. Their dedication and commitment to the sport is truly inspiring. They always give 110% each time they enter the ring! Their results speak for themselves, they are humble in victory and defeat. I could not be any prouder of them and as a Coach I feel truly blessed to have such a great bunch of athletes to work with,” Coach Mark Evans said..

The Impact Boxing Academy will now turn their sights to an Australia v New Zealand competition to be held in Auckland on June 24th.

• 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

MOTOR TRADERS ASSN OF QLD

Cooroy 8-Ball

Cooroy Tennis SOCIAL tennis is a stress free environment with fun being the aim of the game!

Social Tennis Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7am. Members $2, Non Members $5 and balls provided.

Contact Committee Members for more information, Fraser Bradley 5485 1942, Dorelle Goldsworthy 5447 6674, Alan Hodgkinson 5447 6270, Julia Walkden 5442 6776, Lyn Barker 5447 0182, Helene Charles 5447 6945 or Rajendra McHardy 5485 0450.

Dianne Peterson is the Club’s professional coach. Contact Dianne 5449 0021 or 0478 127 619 for private coaching.

An awesome turnout at the Cooroy 8-Ball comp with 29 players vying for a win. The winner in the end was Ben, 2nd John, 3rd Frank, 4th Jase, 5th Jeff and 6th Shaun

NARRABRI

$899

The Narrabri is a perfect fit for smaller rooms. With a steel firebox and quality firebrick lining, this heater will provide your with warmth for years to come.

RENMARK FAN $1,999 AND FLUE PACKAGE* Its contemporary design and large viewing area sets the Renmark apart from traditional freestanding wood fires. This convection heater is designed for medium sized living areas.

Respected LOCALS servicing the Cooroy Community

Cnr Johnson Court & Jarrah St, Cooroy

Phone Tom & Debbie 5442 5088 www.cooroyrag.com.au

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Uncle Toby Oats Traditional & Quick

Pauls Custard Vanilla or Vanilla Low Fat 600gm

Australian IGA Corned Silverside

$ .99

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Indomie Mi Goreng Instant Noodle 5 Pack Selected Varieties

$ .00

Imperial Mandarins

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$ .49

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TRADING HOURS for LABOUR DAY - May 1st COOROY - Closed

POMONA - Open 7am-8pm

COOROY 3 Emerald St, Cooroy 4563 Ph: (07) 5447 6061 OPEN 7 DAYS

POMONA 3-5 Reserve St, Pomona 4568 Ph: (07) 5485 1297 OPEN 7 DAYS

Monday-Saturday 7am-8pm Sunday 9am-6pm

7am-8.00pm Every Day Specials from 26th April - 2nd May - Until sold out - We reserve the right to correct printing at the time at print

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