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Cooroy mother’s fashion picked for the Ekka CLOTHING label, ella & sunday (based in Cooroy), has been selected to represent the Sunshine Coast at the Ekka this year for the Natural Fibres Fashion Parade “Back to Nature”!

Rani Wilkinson says she is thrilled to be featured alongside some of Queensland’s leading designers including Maiocchi, Sacha Drake, and White Label Noba!

Rani said the ella & sunday label was borne from years of searching for beautiful clothes that can be worn every day.

“As a Mum of four I’m always looking for fashion that is affordable and stylish versatile pieces that can be worn to work, school drop off and dressed up and taken out on the town.

“My focus is on natural fibres, timeless styling, and to create the perfect fit for women of all shapes.”

Rani began her career in the clothing industry in the early 90’s at East Sydney Technical College studying Fashion Pro-

duction in Custom Clothing. Over the years she has worked in both haute couture and mass production companies in production, wholesale fashion and online sales. Her experience in made to measure patternmaking and sewing have set the building blocks to create her collections.

“Natural fibres are used exclusively throughout my designs.

“Timeless, versatile pieces, well cut, with a contemporary feel set ella & sunday apart. Designed to flatter and fall comfortably on the female form, ella & sunday is created with you and I in mind.

Tailored separates teamed with colourful patterned statement pieces combine to bring effortless options to any wardrobe.

The Back to Nature Natural Fibres Fashion Parades will be staged on the entertainment and fashion stage, upper level, Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane Showgrounds at 12.30, 1.30 and 2.30pm daily during the Ekka.

New radio station in Pomona!

THANKS to the efforts of passionate locals, Pomona has a new sound on the airwaves.

Engaging and entertaining, Vision Pomona 88.0 FM sprang to life on 5 July. It’s just come out of its testing period.

“We’re excited to be on air in Pomona and bringing you a really different radio choice,” says Andrew ‘Robbo’ Robinson - one half of Vision’s breakfast team.

“Whenever a new station is switched on, it doesn’t take long before we start hearing from locals how they’ve found it’s engaging and actually is making a positive difference in their everyday life.

“There’s a lot of negativity about today and we want to bring something positive. You’ll

figure out pretty quickly we’re a Christian station but don’t let that stop you tuning in,” says Robbo.

Vision is about ‘Connecting Faith to Life’ and it achieves this though broadcasting contemporary music, engaging chat, encouraging real life stories, news and most other things you’d expect from a national radio station. Included in the daily line-up are programmes from renowned Christian speakers including Chuck Missler, Ravi Zacharias and Greg Laurie.

“Sometimes when people think of Christianity, they think of something stuffy and out of touch with real life,” Robbo says. “Vision’s not like that - far from it.

“One of our most popular programmes is

Applications open for Unitywater’s Community Sponsorship Program UNITYwater has launched its latest Community Sponsorship Program, offering up to $10,000 to help charitable causes and community projects.

For the second year in a row, the program will support organisations and projects that align with Unitywater’s purpose of keeping communities healthy.

Unitywater Community Relations Specialist Kate Cash said Unitywater supported 19 initiatives through the program last year and was thrilled to continue its assistance.

“Sponsorship of up to $10,000 is available

for initiatives that support our community’s wellbeing, community development and the environment,” Ms Cash said.

“We’re committed to keeping our communities healthy and are happy to support projects that contribute to this.”

There are three sponsorship categories: • Environment – initiatives that deliver environmental improvements or provide environmental education with a particular focus on waterway health • Community development – projects, programs, equipment, facilities, festivals or events

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Focus on the Family - it offers practical help in an area with such a great need,” Robbo explained.

“Many listeners are also fascinated by our regular spoken programmes which address things like events in the Middle East and how they impact all of us.”

Vision also features its own hourly news service which is syndicated to many other ‘family friendly’ stations across Australia.

Vision has been broadcasting since 1999 and has built a solid following of listeners to both its growing number of local radio stations and people listening online.

This new station is the 692nd relay station in Australia’s fast-growing national Christian radio network.

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news Impact Boxing’s golden girl Ella Boot has done it !!

COOROY RAG ELLA won Gold in the 60kg division at the recent Youth Commonwealth Games held in the Bahamas. Ella now goes in the history books as the first Australian female to ever win a Gold medal at these games.

Winning Gold did not come easy though. This young lady, alongside her team mate and fellow Impact Boxing star Ben Cameron-Hands trained the house down in the lead up to the games. Benny and Ella were put through a gruelling 7 week training camp by Coach Mark Evans prior to the games.

The training consisted of 11 training sessions a week broken into morning and evening sessions.

These training sessions included 2 strength and conditioning sessions, 2 road work sessions and a hill sprint session in the mornings each week and the evening sessions included sparring, bag work, partner skill drills, footwork combined with hand eye co ordination drills and pad work.

Ben Cameron-Hands was the first boxer to compete from the Australian team.

Ben drew the tall, awkward Sri Lankan who was also a southpaw (left handed). From the opening bell the Sri Lankan came at Ben like a bull out of a gate.

Ben tried in vein to keep his awkward opponent at bay for the duration of the round.

Round two saw Benny work his angles and counter punch his taller opponent with precision to edge his way back into the bout.

The third and final round saw both boys meet in centre ring knowing that to win this bout they needed to win this round. Once the bell rang to start the round it was on!

Both boys having their moments giving their all as the clock ticked away.

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Ella Boot with coach Mark Evans proudly displaying her Gold medal Unfortunately for Ben the decision went the way of the Sri Lankan in a very close well contested bout.

Ella’s first bout was a semi final bout against Leah Fruen from NZ. This bout was always going to be a tough bout for both girls. “We travelled to NZ to compete against Leah in April as we knew she would be at the Games as the NZ representative.

“The aim of this was to see where we stood with her in preparation that we would more than likely meet at the games. Ella won that bout in NZ which I believe gave her a huge mental edge going into the semi final bout against her,” Coach Mark Evans said.

“As expected both girls dug deep to put on a brilliant display of boxing

with Ella being named the winner via a split points decision and moving into the Gold medal round.”

Ella’s opponent in the final bout was from India.

With the Gold medal at stake both girls put it all on the line as they traded punches in centre ring. As Ella started to edge her way towards victory her Indian opponent started pulling out all her dirty tricks.

Ella received a nasty head butt for which her opponent was penalised a point for the foul. This seemed to anger the Indian as she came at Ella desperately trying to throw everything she could to upset the Aussie.

To Ella’s credit she maintained her composure and continued to out box her opponent to be crowned the eventual winner and the 2017

Youth Commonwealth Games female 60kg champion!

Ella and Team Impact will now turn their focus towards the World Women’s Youth Championships to be held in India in November where Ella will again don the Green and Gold to represent her country.

“To say that I am proud of Benny and Ella is an understatement.

“To have two members on the Australian team that have come from the same club is a massive achievement.

“Benny boxed his heart out and unfortunately didn’t get the decision that we had hoped for but the experience and the journey are sometimes more valuable than the decision. There are great things still to come for this little champion,” said

Evans. “ As for Ella, I believe that this young lady is destined for greatness and winning Gold at these games is just the beginning of that journey.

“She has that inner will to win and is not afraid to do whatever it takes to do so.

“We will now start preparing Ella for the World Championships in November. We have Tyler Blizzard preparing for the men’s world championships in Germany at the end of this month and then we will focus on our 2018 Commonwealth Games preparation when we return.

“Busy times ahead for this little boxing club in Cooroy as we keep making an Impact on the World Stage! Watch this space!”

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Busy start for Duke of Edinburgh students THE Noosa District State High School Duke of Edinburgh students have had a busy start to Semester 2.

Year 10 Duke of Edinburgh students are working towards their first aid certificate, learning the finer points of archery, and volunteering for the Noosa Classic Car Club.

The Year 11’s are learning navigation and bush walking skills and have built a new track up Mount Cooroy for the Cooroy Rotary Club.

The Year 12 Duke of Edinburgh students learnt the ropes of abseiling, climbing and vertical rescue as building a barbecue for the school’s support services.

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David: 0412 704456 Clint: 0428711102 Email: david@starihaauctions.com.au www.starihaauctions.com.au Story from Page 1 DEB Daybell and Jan Arnold are long time locals and like many in our beautiful town, are passionate about giving back to their community.

With the blessing of the Community Hall committee, and the generous contribution of business owners, Deb and Jan have organised a mega multidraw raffle with over $3000 in prizes up for grabs including a fabulous grand first prize of 2 nights’ accommodation for two at Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island (including transfers).

“Our Hall has always been a great place for community gatherings and it’s being sorely missed by many.

“We all want to see it in use again for all our fashion parades, dances

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and other events we’re currently struggling to have without a space,” said Deb. “I know our businesses get called on a lot to contribute to various fundraisers, and I very much appreciate them digging deep again for this worthwhile cause.

Buying a ticket in the mega raffle means you’re contributing too, so make sure you get your tickets.

Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and available at the Cooroy Post Office or Deb and Jan will be selling them either outside of IGA or LiveLife Pharmacy every Thursday and Saturday.

Prizes will be drawn at The Hub on September 9th.

MANY would be aware, the pedestrian crossing at Maple Street (near the Cooroy Hall) has quite a few near misses. Cooroy Chamber raised this issue with Noosa Council over 18 months ago with the support of a petition signed by hundreds of residents that Tania Stewart collated. Tony Wellington has advised that a solution is in sight and has provided the following information: “In speaking with our traffic staff, it seems that it is not only the Cooroy crossing that is experiencing dangerous and inconsiderate driver behaviour. This appears to be an escalating problem at crossings right throughout the Shire. We do have funds in the budget to look at pedestrian linkages in Cooroy this financial year. Part of that assessment will include the possibility of raising the existing crossing to make it a speed hump style crossing.

“Staff will need to consider stormwater drainage, visibility and impacts on the nearby roundabout. But it is definitely on the list for consideration.”

Junior Rugby League Richie Johnston Mini Mod Carnival THE Noosa District Junior Rugby League Club have the annual Richie Johnston Mini Mod Carnival on Sunday 20 th August 2017 which will see approx. 5000 people attending the rugby league club at Mary River Rd, Cooroy. Wow this is going to be a big one. 130 teams, every team plays 4 x 17-minute games (3 minutes for change over) 260 games of footy played over 16 fields.

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Ode to Cooroy Australia has a plenty, of towns both great and small, The big smoke and the bright lights, and Sydney‘s grey smog pall.

Or Wollongong or Southport, and Melbourne‘s High Street Mall, with office blocks and towers, that scrape the sky so tall.

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It aint half bad for country folk, to wander eyes a wide, and watch those city slickers, rush past and curse our hide.

Their train is full, they‘re running late, there is no time to spare, to stop and chat, or shut a gate, or simply pause or care.

I‘d like them all to turn sharp left, en route to Gympie town, and stay a while in Maple Street or tour through Federal Downs.

I‘d like them to go out at night, though not to big flash malls, just sit out on black mountain, and hear the mopoke‘s calls.

Or taste a home baked pastie, or sip a cup of char, just like they make right here in, the trim lanes of Cooroy.

The plumber and the grocer, the builder and his crew, the BlueCare girls, they all find time, to say “G`day to you”.

“I saw your Dad he`s doin fine, to him I`ll drop back soon, to bat the breeze and swap a yarn, straight after chow at noon”.

- Those city folk - they don‘t know what, the village life can be.

Cooroy is where the living‘s like - those other towns should be.

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BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS BRICKBATS: I wonder how long it is going to be before someone is cleaned up by one of these young scooter riders belting down the footpath in Maple Street after school. From what I have seen they are an accident looking for a place to happen. While I am not against scooters or their riders, I was young once myself, I think they should be made to walk them through the business area of the main street. It is not only a pedestrian who could be injured but the riders themselves if they have to take evasive action to miss someone. I know the local police have more than enough on their plate to deal with but perhaps they could drop into the local skate park and talk to the riders about the dangers of riding at speed through the main business area.

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BOUQUET to Tara Pitt (from Eumundi) who’s currently appearing on the TV programme Australian Survivor. Play hard Tara!

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 August 24.

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Last issue’s winner is Diana Morrison from Black Mountain who found the Rolled up Rag in the Cooroy Family Practice ad on Page 8.

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Geoff Edwards, Cooroy & Pomona Community Bank Branches of Bendigo Bank It’s approaching the end of August and we’re now into another financial year. How did you fair last year?

Inevitably some business owners will be smiling, others hoping nothing else will go wrong, and yet another group wondering why all their hard work has amounted to so little profit. Whichever group you see yourself in, now is the ideal time to do a health check of your business.

One of the first outward signs of a business in ill-health is its relationships with customers and suppliers. Little things start to slip. Customer requests and orders get misplaced or are not followed through.

Quotes and invoices contain errors or are not sent. Suppliers are not kept up to date with changing circumstances and are frequently asked for favours. The word ‘sorry’ becomes a common part of conversations with customers and suppliers.

The next sign to look for is reluctance among customers and suppliers to deal with you. Early indications of this are customer orders being limited to items that cannot be sourced elsewhere, where previously the order was for a wider range of items or services. Other indications include a reduction in the amount of contact you are receiving from customers and suppliers, and continual postponements of visits or meetings with them.

Financially, cash-flow is the heartbeat of the business. While it goes up and down in every business as customer payments are received and suppliers and expenses are paid, the variation should be kept to a minimum, and the trend watched very carefully.

Another important element to include as

part of the health check is a reality check.

That is, it’s a good idea to reflect on what the business actually is, which may be very different to what you hoped it would be and how you are trying to promote it.

One final check is to take a look at the future, short and long term and realistically assess whether your business is in a fit state to cope with it. The key assessment in this context is to understand the economic and competitive environment your business is likely to be facing and whether the business is ready for the range of scenarios it may encounter.

A key question to answer in this regard is: Who are my future customers, where will they come from and what will they want?

If you would like to have a chat about your business, please contact us on 5447 7131 (Cooroy) or 5485 1786 (Pomona) or me directly via geoff.edwards@bendigoadelaide.com.au.

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WHEN it comes to insurance, many people adopt a ‘she’ll be right’ attitude, but looking at the statistics, there’s more chance of something going wrong than you might think.

Research has found that one in five families will be impacted by death, a serious accident or illness that leaves a parent unable to work, but 95% of families don’t have adequate levels of insurance to cover this situation.

What types of cover are available?

Insuring yourself and your income can allow you to maintain your lifestyle and living arrangements, and give you comfort in knowing you can still meet your financial commitments - things like your home loan, rent, card repayments, bills, kids’ education fees, and treatment and rehabilitation costs should you need it.

You can buy different forms of personal insurance through your super fund or via an insurance company or an adviser.

Here’s a rundown of the four main types of cover available: • Life insurance pays a lump sum on your death or the diagnosis of a terminal illness • Trauma insurance pays a lump sum on the diagnosis or occurrence of a specific illness • Income protection provides a replacement income of up to 75% of your regular income if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury • Total and permanent disability (TPD) pays a lump sum if you become disabled and are unable to ever work again.

How much is enough?

It’s important to choose the right type of insurance for your situation, which will be impacted by your personal circumstances, such as whether you have a partner or

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It’s also important to understand how much insurance you need so you are not underinsured - nor paying for unnecessary cover.

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Some people believe that if they are young or healthy they don’t need life insurance. However, circumstances can change quickly, and it generally costs more to buy insurance when you’re older, so securing cover when you’re young could be a good idea.

Another common belief is that if you get sick or injured the government will pick up the bill. And while it’s true that workers’ compensation and benefit payments may apply in some cases, it’s unlikely any payments will fully replace the income lost, or cover all of your ongoing financial obligations.

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Workshop celebrating diversity QUEENSLAND increasingly is a multicultural society, being home to people from more than 200 countries who speak 220 languages and who hold more than 100 religious beliefs. In celebration of this diversity, August has been designated Multicultural Month.

Queensland Multicultural Month will be celebrated locally on Friday 25 August when Albertina Banks, resident of Cooran since 2000 and an Australian Dutch-Indonesian citizen since 1967, will conduct an informative cultural awareness workshop titled Celebrating Diversity, which will explore in an entertaining way the following topics: • Exploring Cultural Differences – Verbal & Non-Verbal behaviour, considered very polite and respectful by one culture but extremely rude by another.

• Diverse Cultural Perspectives that are based on ‘world views’ of individualism or collectivism, one of the most significant

cultural differences between western and non-western cultures.

• Culture Shock & Language Barriers & Communication This will be illustrated with case studies and personal stories.

Trained by Margaret Bornhorst of Multicultural Affairs Queensland, Albertina Banks is a teacher of 30 years (B.Arts/ Grad.Dip.Ed.) who migrated to Queensland in 1962 with her family as refugees from West Papua, Indonesia.

She has first-hand knowledge of the enormous challenges faced by immigrants in their resettlement and adjustment phase.

She is also in her 21st year of teaching Indonesian. She is a fluent speaker of Dutch, Indonesian and English.

Friday25 August, 9.30am to 12.30pm, Lawson Shed, Pomona.

Bookings - Pomona Community House 5485 2427. Cost: $3.00 donation towards morning tea.

Cooroy Aglow AGLOW-Cooroy Branch Invites you to Morning Tea Meeting On Friday 18th August at 9.30 am for a time of Worship, Word and Blessing at The Anglican Church Hall, Corner of Miva St and Tewantin Rd Cooroy. Meeting will commence with Morning Tea. Entrance fee $6.

Sunshine 60 and Better Group Inc. SUNSHINE 60 and Better Group Inc. - Cooroy 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. Follow us on Facebook.

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A FEW of the happy group from the Probus Club of Cooroy enjoying the coffee and cakes of French and Gorgeous during this month’s Coffee Morning outing.

The service and cuisine were delightful as was the company.

The Probus Club of Cooroy invite anyone who is looking to enjoy the company of others

over a coffee, or dinner, or one of the other organised outings throughout the year to come along to one of our meetings. We usually meet at 10:00 AM on the first Monday of the month at the Anglican Church Hall, Miva Street, Cooroy or you can give our membership officer a call on Ph: 5485 0415 for more information.

Noosa Botanic Garden plant fair ON Sunday, September 3 from 9am to 3pm, the Noosa Botanic Gardens Friends Plant Fair Organisers have scheduled a fabulous array of knowledgeable speakers who can answer your questions about all things ‘plant’ and gardening.

Meet the speakers: Leonie ShanahanLeonie Shanahan is an author and passionate garden speaker about organics, healthy living and gardening for children. Learn how to make home-made organic pest control products. Stephen FloodStephen Flood is known as a fanatical collector and exceptional nurseryman. Hear the trade tricks that nursery people use to grow and propagate their plants. Nigel ThomsonNigel Thomson is an avid collector and

owner of a local bromeliad nursery. Nigel will share his knowledge and skills about these fascinating plants during the Plant Fair.Paul PlantPaul, a Registered Horticulturist is recognised as one of the most influential garden people in Australia. Radio presenter (NoosaFM and ABC Sunshine Coast), print media and television, Paul will share his knowledge and passion about gardeningJohn GreenMulti-award winner of flowering orchids.

John, the local Noosa orchid expert, will share his knowledge and skills. Regular Plant Fair attendees return to hear John’s entertaining and informative presentation and ask all those orchid questions. Be there on Father’s Day. Food and drinks available or bring a picnic.

Cooroy Family Practice Cooroy Family Practice is proud to introduce their new Doctor joining its established team:

DR RAVANJIT SINGH DR RAVANJIT (RAV) SINGH is new addition to our practice.

He has worked in General Medicine, Nephrology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesia and Colorectal surgery at Logan Hospital Australia. He then moved to Mackay and Tin Can Bay before he moving to Cooroy. He has special interests in General Medicine and paediatric health and all aspects of general practice. He has also completed Primary Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery courses from University of Queensland. Dr Singh’s approach is holistic and he loves to spend time with his patients.

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Sharp new look for Street Reach Van tionship help,” Josh added. Cooroy and Pomona Community Bank branch manager, Geoff Edwards said the van is one of the most valued sponsorships Bendigo Bank is involved in.

“We hope it’s not only recognised for its artwork, but for the great services the van will

continue to provide our community. We’re delighted to continue supporting its work,” Geoff said.

For more information about the Street Reach Van and its work, call Noosa Christian Outreach Church on 5449 9658 or visit http:// noosacoc.org.au/community/street-reach/

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Cooroy and Pomona Community Bank branch manager, Geoff Edwards with Pastor Josh Usher and the newly re-skinned Street Reach Van last week ONE of Noosa’s most recognisable vehicles just got a facelift. The Street Reach program has been in our community for many years, but the local Community Bank branches of Bendigo Bank gifted the team at Noosa Christian Outreach Church with a new van in 2011.

Since then, the van has continued its great work by finding hurts and healing them. Noosa COC Pastor, Josh Usher said the Street Reach program is about commu-

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nity serving community.

“We continue to work with our community partners with a common aim to keep the young people and the streets of Noosa safe at night.

The Street Reach Van provides a positive place for young people who for a variety of reasons are on streets on a Friday Night,” he said.

For the past six years the van has been used to support the church’s food outlet and op shop, school chaplaincy, counselling and

foster care programs.

“The van is in great shape, but just needed a freshen-up and we’re so delighted the team at Bendigo bank have stepped up again to give the van this great new look. Our great relationship began with the Cooroy, Marcoola, Tewantin and Pomona Community Bank branches in 2011 when they gave us the van and now we look forward to continuing its great work providing youth support and rela-

PERMACULTURE Noosa monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Doors open at 5.30pm when healthy and tasty low cost meals will be available before the meeting. A market takes place where we share surplus home grown produce and plants by giving, exchanging or selling. Entry is a gold coin donation for non-members. The meeting begins at 6.30pm and the night is complete with a “bring a plate” shared supper at 8pm. Guest speakers make presentations on a wide range of subjects, from Community Living, Sustainable Agriculture, Permaculture Techniques, Raising Poultry, Beekeeping, Gardening Tips and many, many other interesting topics. This month on 17th August, Our irrepressible Events Coordinator Val will talk about nature, its abundance and its wonder - how it works within our gardens and how we can/ work with it - especially as part of an introduction to the community gardens which Permaculture Noosa has recently taken under its wing.

President Tim Peek has also invited two other speakers with some interesting topics to present to us. All welcome. Venue: Cooroy State primary School Hall. 59 Elm Street, Cooroy.

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Noosa Pirates show their support THERE’S nothing like having the support of a team, and this group of young men from Noosa Pirates U14’s extend their wishes and strength to one of their team mates who is going through a hard time.

Tristan Sik is an active, sporty and fun-loving kid, who was out riding his bike in Rainbow Beach on Saturday 15th July when he had a collision with a car. He has been in Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital in a coma for over 3 weeks.

All the boys from Noosa Pirates and their families send their support and best wishes for Tristan’s recovery. The NDJRL Under 14’s are currently ranked 4th on the ladder with the final round of the regular season to be played this weekend.

The boys have been playing strong and hoping for a solid win this weekend to get through to the finals.

Tristan Sik

Butterflies and their host plants HAVE you ever wondered what is eating your native plants? It may be one of the beautiful butterflies you see on the Sunshine Coast.

Dr Helen Schwencke will be hosting a workshop at the Rural Futures Centre, Pavilion Street, Pomona on Thursday August 17 from 5-7pm for those interested in this topic.

Dr Schwencke has been interested in invertebrates, their environment and ecology since childhood. In 1992 she co-authored and produced Butterfly Magic. In 1994 she founded the Butterfly and Other Invertebrates Club.

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Eumundi Rocks around the Clock

THE Eumundi School of Arts hall will come alive on Saturday 16 September 2017 when Australian Music Legend ‘Little Pattie’ performs for the 50th Anniversary of the naming of The Sunshine Coast. This event put on by the Eumundi Historical Association which is trustee of the hall will also mark and important time 50 years ago when the hall was still a two storey building and in need of major repair.

Up until television came along in 1956 the School of Arts was the hub of entertainment for Eumundi and the surrounding district. In the late 1950’s and early 1960’s the then hall committee discussed many times the that the cost of maintaining a large two storey wooden building was becoming too much for the small community who over the years since it opened in 1912 had constantly fundraised to maintain and repair it. Termites were also an issue many times, with the hall being closed at one stage as it was considered unsafe to use. Finally it was decided to lower the hall to one storey with tenders being called in 1967 and the hall finally lowered in 1968.

Maintenance of this grand building is a continual, never ending issue, with the Eumundi Historical Association

committed to spending close to $150,000 this year on major works including a major upgrade to the toilets, new stage curtains and solar power. Stage lighting is next on the wish list of many of the halls users and any profit from this event will go towards lighting and sound equipment.

The Eumundi Historical Association president Donata Page is passionate about ‘future proofing the hall’ as she likes to call it and commented that ‘we need to keep this great building which is over 100 years old which was built by and continues to be run by the community in the best possible shape so it can be used well into the future and maybe for another 100 years’.

This musical event will also celebrate the continual use of this iconic Eumundi building and a past tradition of debutante balls, fundraiser dances, school musicals, plays and the many and varied events that have taken place in the Eumundi School of Arts since 1912 with similar events still going on today.

Little Pattie today is as energetic as she was when she took a stronghold on the Australian music scene in the mid sixties as a bright fourteen year old school girl from Sydney. With a succession of hits including “He’s my Blonde Headed Stompie Wompie Real Gone Surfer Boy” and “Stompin’ at Maroubra”, Pattie established herself as a prominent force in the Australian music industry.

Her talents are credited with many industry awards including Best Female Singer, Most Popular Female Performer, TV Logie for Best Teenage Personality and a succession of Gold Records.

‘Blue Suede Gasoline Alley’ band will also be performing along with the Sunshine Coast’s ‘Doo Wop Dolls’.

You will be sent back to the time when ‘Six O’clock Rock’ and ‘Bandstand’ where popular TV shows.

‘Eumundi Rocks around the Clock’ will be a 1960’s style dinner dance, ticket price includes a buffet dinner and glass of bubbly, with prizes for best dressed. Cash bar available.

This event is part of the ‘Festival of Community Halls’ which is celebrating over 20 community owned and run halls across the Sunshine Coast who are offering a variety of events in August and September to celebrate these much loved halls.

To book online go to www.ticketebo.com/ eumundirocks

Vietnam Veterans Day VIETNAM Veterans Day is commemorated every year to remember those men & women who served in Vietnam.

Cooroy Pomona Sub Branch invites all past and present servicemen and women, along with community members to attend the 2017 service.

11am Friday 18th August @ RSL Memorial Park Cenotaph Diamond Street Cooroy and afterwards for light refreshments back at the RSL Cooroy.

DATE CLAIMER PINK Precinct Fun trail fundraiser for National Breast Cancer Foundation, Thursday 19th October at 7am at the Butter Factory Arts Centre. It’s a fun dress in pink walk around Cooroy.

The Cooroy Future Group and Noosa Library Service are partnering in the event.

If anyone would like to help or donate prizes, please contact Carol Christensen on 0412 135 686 or email belnews@outlook.com

Silent film @ The Majestic THERE will be a silent film shown next market day on August 26th - 12 noon. Also, group bookings can be made to see a silent movie. Have your next big party, wedding, private film or event at the Majestic Theatre. Watch a silent film then cut the cake!

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Tarantino double feature at Drive-in

STARRY Nights Outdoor Movies presents PULP FICTION and RESERVOIR DOGS in a classic double-feature screening at the Eumundi Drive-in on Friday 1 September. Come along for a night of Tarantino brilliance (and those soundtracks!) under the starry skies.

To guarantee a spot on the night, pre-book your tickets at www.ticketebo.com.au/starrynights.

Cost: $25 per car and $10 per person for walkins.

Venue: Eumundi Showgrounds, Black Stump Rd - off Memorial Drive, Eumundi. Near northern Eumundi entrance to Bruce Hwy. Gates open: 5.00pm First Screening: 6.30pmish Candy bar open with freshly cooked pizza, hot dogs, popcorn, lollies and cool drinks.

PULP FICTION (R) Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) are hitmen with a penchant for philosophical discussions. In this ultra-hip, multi-strand crime movie, their storyline is interwoven with those of their boss, gangster Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames); his actress wife, Mia (Uma Thurman) ; struggling boxer Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis) ; master fixer Winston Wolfe (Harvey Keitel) and a nervous pair of

armed robbers, “Pumpkin” (Tim Roth) and “Honey Bunny” (Amanda Plummer) - in tales of violence and resemption. Highly acclaimed, many critics and scholars have named it one of the most significant works of modern cinema.

RESERVOIR DOGS (R) A team of five men are assembled to pull off the perfect diamond heist. To maintain their anonymity, they are to don matching suits and the criminal mastermind Joe Cabot (Lawrence Tierney) assigns them all fake names: Mr White (Harvey Keitel), Mr Orange (Tim Roth), Mr Blonde (Michael Madsen), Mr Brown (Quentin Tarantino), and Mr Pink (Steve Buscemi). We see the events before and after the heist, and the film provides a mix of expertly crafted, conversational dialogue, and extreme violence depicted in real time. Tarantino’s directorial debut, RESERVOIR DOGS is as good now as it was then. Regarded as a classic and cult hit, it has been called the “Greatest Independent Film of All Time” by Empire.

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Jade Lexie Riethmuller with her big brother Ryan is the newest addition for her parents Carl and Katrina Riethmuller formally of Cooroy, Grand Daughter for John & Kerry Parry of Cooroy & Jan & Col Riethmuller and great grand daughter for Don and Lexie White of Cooroy.

Jade is now the 4th Generation for the family and great grand Nana (Lexie White) is very proud to share her name with Jade.

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dining & entertainment Guitar legend Dai Pritchard up close and personal

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FRIDAY 18 August – Imperial Hotel Eumundi. He’s an Australian guitar rock legend and Dai Pritchard will be working his magic at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi on Friday 18 August. Pritchard is one of the best in the business - as guitarist for Rose Tattoo, Jimmy Barnes, Glen Shorrock of LRB, Doug Parkinson, Olivia Newton-John, Billy Thorpe + many more. For the Eumundi gig, Dai will be supported by multi-award winning performer and songwriter Lee T-Bone Turner.

From the moment he saw Alice Cooper at Melbourne’s Festival Hall (Dai was 15 back in 1977), he knew guitar was what he wanted to do. It wasn’t charismatic frontman Alice, but instead the two guitarists with their power chords and searing licks that had young Dai mesmerized.

His first gig in the early ‘80s was in a punk rock band called The Vents. His apprenticeship then included a brief stint with His Majesty, and then, in 1988, his “serious” original band, Der Straza, fronted by singer Stephanie Howell.

Through the ‘90s and into the noughties,

Pritchard gradually found himself the guitarist of choice by some pretty big – and diverse – names, among them Jimmy Barnes, Glen Shorrock of LRB, Doug Parkinson and even Olivia Newton-John. But it was his eight years playing with the late, great Billy Thorpe that consolidated his reputation as a hard-working power player, an association that took him around the country not only with Thorpe but as part of the incredibly successful ‘Long Way To The Top’ tours in 2002/3, which also saw him play with Marcia Hines.

After that came stints with Nancy Kiel Band, Chris E. Thomas, Steve Flack’s Guitar Heroes and ‘residencies as a solo acoustic artist, but all through those years, he was secretly wishing to play in one band above all others, dropping seriously heavy hints every chance he could to drummer Paul DeMarco, with whom he played in Thorpie’s band when DeMarco’s other band weren’t touring. That other band? Rose Tattoo.

In 2005, Pritchard’s dream finally came true (though sadly for all the wrong reasons as slide guitarist and founding member Pete Wells was unwell). With two weeks notice before a 30-date European tour, Dai Pritchard became a fulltime member of Rose Tattoo, proudly blazing his own chops into their musical legacy on their album, Blood Brothers. In Eumundi, Dai will be backed by keyboardist Parris Macleod, along with Bob Oliver (USA) Berkley University drummer and Sunshine Coast session bassist Garry Ward.

TICKETS: Pre-sale $25 (+ booking fee) through Oztix or at the Imperial Hotel (Ph: 5442 8811). $30 at the door. Doors open 7.30pm The Imperial Hotel’s FREE courtesy bus operates Friday & Saturday nights from 5pm + Sundays from 2pm. Also available for GROUP BOOKINGS of eight or more up to 30 mins from the hotel (from Coolum to Cooran, Palmwoods to Noosa).

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health Golfers raise money for prostate cancer awareness

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SATURDAY 29th July Cooroy Golf Club held their Prostate Cancer Awareness Day. A field of over 100 turned up to support the cause and were greeted by a beautiful Winters day. The field was split into an AM starters and PM starters.

The winners of the AM starters were (Left) L. Bonnell, N. Dwyer, C. Jacobson & E Kenzler. The winners of the PM starters were (Below) R. Powell, B. Lavender, B. Woolbank & R. Williams. The raffle that was run raised over $600 towards Prostate Cancer Awareness.

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Keeping your skin healthy and hydrated during Winter DURING the chilly Winter months, LiveLife Pharmacy is here to help you look after your skin!

Ordinarily, dry skin isn’t serious, but it can be uncomfortable and unsightly, creating ne lines and wrinkles. Chronic dry skin problems may require evaluation by a doctor who specialises in skin, but you can do a lot on your own to improve your skin, including using moisturisers and avoiding harsh, drying soaps.

Moisturisers provide a seal over your skin to keep water from escaping. Apply moisturiser several times a day. Thicker moisturisers tend to work the best as they have better “staying power” than lotions and sprays.

Consider using cosmetics that contain moisturisers. The face is quite sensitive and can often be the first to suffer when the weather changes. You may even use a different cosmetic for Winter than you do in Summer. If there is extreme dryness, you may consider applying an oil after a shower while your skin is still moist. Oil will have even more “staying power” than normal moisturisers and prevents the evaporation of water from the surface of your skin.

Ointments containing a parafin/petroleum jelly base also provide excellent moisture for the skin.

However they can feel greasy and be difficult to use, so once daily application at bedtime may be

all you wish to do with this option.

If you have very dry and scaly skin, your pharmacist may recommend you use an over the counter non-prescription cream that contains lactic acid and/or urea.

Apply moisturisers immediately after bathing.

Gently pat your skin dry with a towel so that some moisture remains. Immediately moisturise your skin with your cream/ointment/oil to help trap water in the surface cells. Avoid long, hot showers and baths and try to use luke warm water and limit bath time to 5-10 minutes. Avoid using cleansers containing harsh, drying soaps. It’s best to use cleansing creams or gentle skin cleansers that are pH balanced and “soap free”. Avoid deodorant and antibacterial detergents, fragrance, and alcohol containing products. Consider using a humidifier – these will help to add moisture to the air inside your home, and are especially useful if you are using heaters in Winter that can dry out the air.

If you are having more severe symptoms with cracked, itchy, red, or irritated skin, please make sure you speak with our pharmacists who are always here to help. We may have a more specific treatment regimen to recommend for your skin.

Call in to LiveLife Pharmacy, Cooroy and Pomona.

Women’s Health Week COME and join us at the Lawson Shed, for an informal discussion around women’s health and well-being facilitated by the Community House and Melanie Eager from Eager for Life.

Starting with a few thought-provoking questions, this fun, informative morning will lead you into heartfelt conversations with like-minded women.

Look out for lucky door prizes and treats!

For questions and to reserve your place contact Kathryn Shewring - Pomona & District Community House on 07 5485 2427 or Melanie Eager -Eager for Life on 0423 512880.

Wednesday 6 September, 9.30am - 11.30 at Lawson Shed, Pomona. Cost: $3 donation for a delicious and indulgent morning tea.

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Saying yes to more happiness ARE you amongst the majority of people who list happiness as a top priority in life?

But how much happiness are you actually getting on a day-today basis? Does each moment bring you happiness?

Most of us go along with the idea that happiness is something to be attained in the future such as when you can save up enough and take time out to go on that holiday of a lifetime. Meanwhile, we see daily life as rather boring, even a grind, like a treadmill with an endless to-do list to get done, and people to please.

The trouble with this is by the time the holiday event does come around, we are exhausted and life’s joy has been sucked out of us, so we can’t fully experience all that the dream holiday has to offer anyway.

There is another way. What if we could shift our thinking to see every one of the 1440 minutes we have in a day as being special and unique and worthy of celebration.

This change in perspective allows us to slow down and take in life’s everyday gifts that do surround us if we care to notice.

It allows us to open our hearts and mind to seeing the fulfilment that can come from life’s simple acts such as preparing a nourishing meal, tending a garden and going for a walk in the fresh air.

We feel richer from hearing the giggle of a child, the sound of beautiful music and the song of a bird.

Choosing to experience life in this way fills us on an ongoing basis and also gives us the resilience to cope during life’s tougher moments.

A workshop event for women who would like to say YES to experiencing happiness more often, is being held on Saturday 2nd September 11-3pm at the Cooroy CWA hall.

Workshop guides are Deb, a Louise Hay Heal Your Life Coach and Cat, a Personal Stylist.

For more information on this great opportunity phone 0436104237 or email insideoutsidegreat@gmail.com

Bouquet to Jacquie JACQUIE Kiel (LiveLife Pharmacy) has again been elected Vice President of the QLD Branch Committee for Pharmacists – this is her second term in the role.

Jacquie represented the chair for Early Career Pharmacist across QLD and chairs a committee dedicated to strengthening the profession from student level right up to 10 years post qualification. Earlier this month she spoke on a panel for young pharmacists in Sydney at a pharmacy conference where she represented QLD. Left: Jacquie Kiel with Jonathan Rivera who’s doing his one year internship at Live Life Pharmacy in Cooroy. Jonathon has finished his degree and needs to do one year internship to become a registered pharmacist.

Rotary Club makes a difference

President of Noosa Rotary, Tess Alexandroff and registered nurse Leonie Quin This week Noosa Rotary donated 2 DocUreader Urinalysis machines to Noosa Care, one for Carramar Tewantin and the other to Kabara Cooroy.

President Tess Alexandroff met with Dean Dennis the Clinical Coordinator at Carramar for the handover of these

valuable machines.

Dean Dennis thanked Rotary for their very generous donation and said NoosaCare will benefit from the new DocUreader Urinalysis machine donated by the Rotary Club.

The urinalysis machine is a valuable simple machine to use to assist in the diagnosis of urinary tract infections.

This machine will provide resident GPs with a documented automated result to assist them with treatment strategies.

Residents care will benefit with early detection of urinary tract infections and may help reduce some residents being transferred to hospital.

Having a device like this will reduce the need for Pathology and Doctors to come out onsite to perform these tests.

The prompt results will minimise the level of discomfort sooner and decrease the duration of the infection.

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Cooroy welcomes DN Country

WITH around 150 local identities at 6 Diamond St the birth of a new chapter in Cooroy’s real estate history was ushered in.

“The opening was a great success and we are happy to be back home in Cooroy again” says stalwart Michelle Vercoe. Managing Director Dan Neylan officially opened the office and said it is an exciting time to be part of Cooroy’s expansion.

The project was completed as a country styled sales office that is welcoming and inviting to buyers and sellers.

The office theme incorporates the essence of Dowling Neylan’s “Home and Heart” culture along with some unique office additions including a large old workshop bench complete with original Dawn vice and a classic 1940’s Telefunken

valve radio.

“The amount of people we see every day just walking in off the street is astounding” say sales person Paul Bielby. The traffic along Diamond St is phenomenal and there is plenty of parking both on and off street.

With the exciting opening of Copperhead Restaurant and brewery, and the ever popular “French and Gorgeous” gathering place we are seeing a new side to Cooroy that has been a long time coming.

DN Country is a sister office to Dowling Neylan’s other impressive offices at Hastings St, Noosa Heads, Sunshine Beach and head office at Noosa Parade.

Sellers of properties with DN Country will enjoy window display exposure in all of these offices as well as having 16 of the finest

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agents across the coast meeting over a hundred buyers each week.

Paul Bielby and Michelle Vercoe are passionate about the hinterland and are ready to offer a new style of real estate to the Cooroy area.

In the last six weeks Team Hinterland have sold 8 properties including top homes in Swift Park, two on Eumundi range/ Nandroya Rd, three new homes in Kauri St, Brialka Ct, a rural acreage at Belli Park and one of the regions finest homes at 62 Highland Drive Lake Macdonald well above the $1,375,000 asking price.

Michelle has started a small community herb garden in the front yard of the office and the front viewing platform will look stunning when the white agapanthus and murrayas grow.

“Our goal to make sure buyers are aware of the incredible lifestyle and liveability benefits of the area and the relative affordability of investing into this region right now.

“We are proud to be advocates of our great area where the Australian spirit is alive and well and people simply enjoy life.” Call in and say hi to Paul and Michelle anytime and they would love to meet you.

ABSOLUTELY stunning 70 acre property within minutes of Cooroy, this beautiful old farmland is some of the most desirable land left in the area.

With its long northerly views over spring fed dams and rich pastures to the mountains and hills, it’s not hard to see why this will be one of the most sought after properties.

• Fully fenced 70 acres • Crystal clear water meandering through the rocky creek beds • Creek flats • Rolling green hills

• Extensive landscaping around residences • Majestic fig trees and courtyard areas • Airstrip previously used for crop dusting plane • Extensive stock improvements + much more The original Queenslander stands proudly overlooking the property while the additional 2 bedroom dwelling sits nearby for additional living quarters, or to live in while you renovate the Queenslander to its original glory.

This property has too many features to list and

must be seen to be believed. Call for your private inspection today!

Priced at $1,350,000.

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Quality townhouse - high rental return IF you are looking for a solid investment or quality home option, then take a look at what is on offer here.

With an approx. rental return of 7.7% p/a, this large four-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse is located in a secure, gated facility with access to schools, services and a gymnasium on your doorstep. A 25m lap pool is available for all residents.

The upstairs living area has a spacious open plan kitchen and dining room with a separate media/study room. Balconies at the front and back extend the living areas, while a double downstairs covered carport provide a secure and private access.

Three bedrooms and a bathroom are located upstairs, including the main bedroom with ensuite. A fourth bedroom is located downstairs and also has an ensuite and ample living area. All bedrooms have built-in wardrobes.

The floor layout makes this property suitable for dual occupancy with two separate accesses available.

An outdoor courtyard allows space for bbqs and outdoor living.

- Four-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse in central Cooroy

- Approx. rental return of 7.7% p/a - Secure, gated facility with access to schools and services - Floor layout suitable for dual occupancy - 25m lap pool available for tenants - Modern, spacious living area plus media room - Main bedroom plus ensuite; downstairs bedroom plus ensuite - Outdoor courtyard; Double covered carport Phone Jim Ennis at Fiona Winter Realty on 5449 1186.

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COOROY RAG In the heart of Cooroy

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car. Price: Offers Over $499,000 Seeking a stylish home with a touch of character in the heart of Cooroy? If you are then 26 Kensington Drive is a MUST to inspect. As you arrive at the home you will admire the stunning gardens that border the home and create a sense of tranquil privacy and yet you are right in the heart of Cooroy.

The home is light and bright and features ample living space with high ceilings and a huge living area complimented by solid timber floors and a second tiled living/dining area.

The kitchen is stylish, modern, open plan and features today’s luxuries with a dishwasher and space for a two door fridge. There are four good sized bedrooms and the master suite is extra spacious and features a double vanity en-suite and walk-in robe.

The home has ceiling fans throughout, reverse cycle airconditioning, high ceilings and an alarm system. Ample cupboards throughout and a large laundry all add to the ease of living in this beautiful home. For those who love the outdoors you will really appreciate the verandah that runs the entire length of the home and is bordered by stunning established gardens creating absolute privacy.

There are another two outdoor patio areas to be enjoyed and the avid gardener will adore and appreciate the beautiful gardens that feature everywhere on the property. There is a great sized lawn area which is ideal for children’s play or a family pet. The entire property is fenced, it has a secure two car garage and is located east of the highway in Cooroy.

This home is ready for you to just simply move in, unpack and enjoy.

Ring Alisa Wythes at Whythes Real Estate on 0415 111 370 to find out more.

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Single level brick and tile close to everything Bed 3; Bath 1; Car 4; 815mq. Price: $429,000.

815m2 level block with fully fenced back yard, freshly presented interiors and renovated kitchen, light and bright living spaces, positioned to take advantage of cooling summer breezes, massive covered back verandah perfect for entertaining plenty of room for the grandkids to kick a ball , if you like to tinker there’s a 4 car garage plus adjoining workshop, 2260mm garage opening suitable for

boat or van, beautifully maintained gardens and shade trees, town water and sewerage and on the

Panoramic views

Bed 3; Bath 2; Car 2; 6546m2. Price $549,000 Entry level buying in this area means either live in as is or renovate and enjoy the profits! The property has a light filled, neat and tidy three bedroom, 2 bathroom home.

The living areas are spacious and there’s a timber balcony to spread out to as well. All bedrooms are a good size with built in robes with the main bedroom having its own ensuite. Level entry means there are no stairs and minimal land to look after with most of the 6546m2 land naturally native bush and trees. This location offers vast views from Ninderry across the Blackall Ranges to Mt Eerwah Vale. An affordable offering in a terrific location.

Contact Jeanette Catalano - Hinternoosa.com.au 0422 923 851, 5447 7000.

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Views + cottage + multiple house sites + 2 big sheds on 132 acres

3 bed 1 bath 11 car 132 acres Offers over $1,295,000 On offer 132.8 acres of prime land with mindblowing views that stretch from Mt Cooroora to the Mary Valley and beyond.

Have you been dreaming of having your own peaceful, private sanctuary, still within easy reach of shops, schools, restaurants and the coast beaches?

This magnificent property is truly a one-off, and offers many possibilities for the fortunate buyer.

North east-facing, and 600ft above sea level, enjoy your own private 4WD driving tracks, hiking and riding paths, with direct access into the National Park.

There are five cleared paddocks for cattle or horses, with steel posts and timber rail yards; established fruit trees, including nectarine, Bowen mango, grapes, bananas plus a passionfruit vine, and no shortage of water with 14 dams!

There is also an excellent investment here, with $30,000 to $40,000 of future millable timber

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and power poles onsite.

You have the choice of living in the original homestead - an immaculate 3-bedroom cottage - or choosing one of the many wonderful home sites, all delivering those breathtaking views.

The flat land is suitable for RVs, or even bush cabins or cottages for tourism (subject to approval) there are plenty of money-making options here.

Rounding off the list of inclusions are two large sheds, housing up to 11 vehicles and/or a mix of farm machinery and tractors.

With a road frontage of more than 1.5km on Pomona Connection road, and 1.3km of boundary fence with the National Park and the football ground, you can be assured of complete peace and privacy.

Yet you are just 5 minutes from the Bruce Highway for easy access north and south.

All of this, just 25 minutes from Noosa, Gympie, Nambour, the Mary Valley and the beach.

Contact Phil or Sam Hargrave, Hargrave Real Estate on 0417 750 507 or 0425 777 121.

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Space and comfort assured with this perfect Pomona home

4 bed 2 bath 2 car 1199m2 Offers Over $559,000 This lovely home in Pomona’s prestigious Songbird Estate is all about comfort, space and easy living.

Offering 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on a manicured 1199sqm block, this home offers country living with all the mod cons.

North-west-facing with a gorgeous bush backdrop, the home is situated in a peaceful cul-desac, close to Pomona’s shops, schools and cafes. From the moment you arrive you just know this is a stylish residence. With the grand, double door entry with chandelier.

The layout is modern and open plan, with a separate formal living area in which to entertain.

The large kitchen will make preparing meals for family and friends a breeze, with a gas cooktop, electric oven and dishwasher.

Four carpeted bedrooms provide space for all, with built-in robes and ceiling fans. Offering excellent separation, the master bedroom is a de-

light. The walk-in robe and spacious ensuite, with twin vanities, huge shower and separate toilet, ticks all the boxes.

Every detail has been covered here, from the spacious laundry, 3kw solar system and Fujitsu air-conditioning, to security screens on the doors and windows. The yard is fully fenced and is dogproof.

The gardens are beautifully landscaped, with plenty of places to quietly sit and take in the ambience.

The covered outdoor entertaining area features downlights and a ceiling fan, and is easily accessed from the kitchen and living areas.

Your vehicles are well taken care of with a double, lock-up garage with remote entry, and there’s a garden shed for the mower.

Living here you will ‘feel like you’re in the country, but live like you are in town’. And you can’t beat that! For more details, contact Sam Hargrave 0425 777 121 or Phil Hargrave 0417 750 507 from Hargrave Real Estate.

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The timber plantation has a current standing value of $187,000 with a projected value of $375,000 in 10 to 15 years (refer recent Private Forestry Service Queensland valuation). Currently managed as an agroforestry operation, livestock add a low maintenance element to the plantation via grazing while creating an additional annual income from cattle breeding. The whole property is fully fenced, has a working set of cattle yards and good internal access tracks.

A lot of the hard work has been done and the house is in excellent condition. Elevated and private with cooling breezes and peaceful rural views, the low maintenance rendered brick home has air conditioning, new paint and carpets, a new 3Kw grid interactive solar system and access to wireless NBN. A double lockup remote control garage

has internal access and there are three generous bedrooms, two with ensuites, plus large, open plan separate dining, living and lounge areas. These light filled spacious rooms open to a stunning new timber deck which captures mesmerising rural views through the plantation to one of four dams, this being the largest and stocked with silver perch. The upper ridges of the land contains remnant Eucalypt forest and endemic plant species and is a haven for native wildlife and birds.

With the value of hardwood timber going up, this property ticks all the boxes as a solid investment, especially when combined with cattle breeding and renting the house. Though maybe you are looking for that perfect weekend retreat or a safe place to park your super. Money really does grow on trees on this unique and private acreage.

A peaceful, quiet location in the beautiful Mary Valley less than 15 minutes to Cooroy or Pomona, only 40 minutes to Noosa’s famous beaches and a world away from the normal business of life. For your private viewing call George Andrews 0477 703 429 from Hargrave Real Estate.

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1 Railway Parade POMONA 7 bed 3.5 bath, 3 car 1647m2 Offers over $695,000 MAIN HOUSE - Number 9 Clay Street is a spacious, low set, brick home, with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a 2-bay shed. There’s an abundance of room to spread out here, with the large lounge opening out to a gorgeous undercover entertainment area.

The modern grey and white kitchen comes with stainless appliances - including a dishwasher - and plenty of cupboards and drawers. Opening to the separate, formal dining area, it’s just perfect for entertaining.

All 4 bedrooms boast built-in robes, with a stylish ensuite off the master.

Ceiling fans plus ducted, reverse cycle air-conditioning with zone controls will keep you comfortable all year round.

SECOND SECTION OF HOUSE - 9a Clay Street is an ultra-modern and spacious 3-bedroom home, with 1.5 bathrooms, a Colorbond shed and undercover parking for 3 vehicles.

Large stacker doors fold right back to connect the open plan living spaces to a security screened outdoor entertainment area.

The stylish, modern kitchen is right on point, with an integrated Miele dishwasher, pantry and breakfast bar.

Again the focus is on comfortable, low maintenance living, with high ceilings and ceiling fans, quality timber-look vinyl plank flooring throughout, Vacumaid vacuum system, and ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning with zone controls. Contact Phil Hargrave 0417 750 507 or Sam Hargrave 0425 777 121 for your private inspection.

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

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HANDYMAN

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

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0423476253

Ph 5329 0059 • Mobile 0438 196 113

BACKHOE & BOBCATS

COMPUTER SOLUTIONS

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Your Local HANDYMAN on the Sunshine Coast

CUSTOM BUILT PC’S FOR HOME, OFFICE & GAMING

No Job Too Small

JOBS TO $3300

PH: 0467 617 550

98 Maple Street, Cooroy Qld 4563

ianschummer68@gmail.com www.gildtonhomemaintenance.com.au

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

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

ADVANCED PC & NETWORK SUPPORT Mobile: 0412 909 112 ALL AREAS

• TRACK BOBCAT • 4T EXCAVATOR • 10m TIPPER • 3T VIBRATING ROLLER • Rockbreaker • Rockgrab • Post-hole Augers • Trencher • Rippers • Levelling Bar

BUILDERS

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

• Landscape Design & Construction • Retaining Walls • Drainage Solutions • Original Ideas & Professional Service • Structural Landscaper’s Licence 893465

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

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

Mobile: 0416 241 261

5447 7001 / 0439787326 CONCRETING

LANDSCAPING

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

PORTERS

CONCRETING SERVICES

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

20 Years Experience Servicing all Local Areas

Over 22 Years Experience

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

Sean Morrow

Phone Andrew

0411 312 284

5447 0345 0409 212 142

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

QBCC 605970

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Cooroy Eumundi

Electrical Services AUTOMOTIVE I INDUSTRIAL I AGRICULTURE

• Trucks • Cars • Bearings • Seals • Oils • Belts • Workshop • Supplies • Trailers • Rare Spares • Brass Fittings 1A Jarrah Street, Cooroy - PHONE: 5442 6890 automatespares@hotmail.com I www.automatespares.com.au

CAR PARTS

Richard Oxborough

0419 653 132 Ph 5447 7251 Fax 5447 6134 Ceiling Fans • Safety Switches

Lic No.60015

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

• All types of shapes & sizes • Natural look that blends with land • Practical solutions to drainage & water solutions

Effective long lasting method of retraining slopes & creating level areas

0400 245 410 Rendering & Repairs All General Repairs & Maintenance

CN 70343

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

Residential & Commercial

Kevin 0498 534 262

0408 713 261 Unit 1/25 Garnet St, Cooroy

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

0421 864 714

MOWING & MAINTENANCE

HANDYMAN

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

CARPET CLEANING & PEST CONTROL

STONE WALLS

• S185 BOBCAT • 1.5 Tonne EXCAVATOR with 1m Wide Access • AUGER & PALLET FORK

Bruce Forsyth

Elona Bosboom

LANDSCAPING

EXCAVATORS

FREE QUOTES

CAR PARTS

QBSA Lic 1138124

HANDYMAN

MOWING & MAINTENANCE

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

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Servicing the Sunshine Coast

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 www.cooroyrag.com.au

TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY PLUMBING

SLASHING

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Cooroy Plumbing Services

Steve Pont

Acer Tree Services

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

Call 5442 6788

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

After hours & weekends 0418 711 438 QBSA No: 50098

PLUMBING

PAINTING

Certified Arb, since 1992

Slashing

Phone Owen Meekins dip ARB/HORT,LLB

• Large & Small acreages • Experienced Owner/Operator

PH: 0409 278 659

0408 915 124

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

For your next Slashing job call Slasher Steve

SERVICING ALL AREAS

Tenzing Tree Climbing Services

SLASHING & MOWING Clayton J Francis QBSA LIC NO 531482

MEMBER MASTER PAINTERS AUSTRALIA PO Box 17, Cooroy Qld 4563

DAVE RAYMONT

PUMPS

PAINTING

Steve Jackson

TREE SERVICES

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

ALL PUMP REPAIRS AGENTS FOR • DAB • ONGA

For a Quality Finish Call Mark

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

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

PUMPS & SOLAR

TELEVISION / ANTENNA

COOROY PUMPS & SOLAR

0409 064 871

QBSA 1129706

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

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0408 713 261

BSA 727850

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

5447 6832 - 0499 019 887

email: br.paintingservice@live.com.au

7A Diamond Street Cooroy

PEST CONTROL

RUBBISH REMOVAL

TROPHIES & ENGRAVING

Paul Best Digital

Antenna Installations

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

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

PHONE: 5449 8887

Prompt Service PH: 0413 699 572

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

TRUCK HIRE

TELEVISION / ANTENNA

FOR HIRE

4t TIPPER with 1.5t CRANE

• 2 mtr • 4 mtr • 6 mtr

Call Campbell

Locally owned and operated

Phone: 5442 5844 Mobile: 0417 786 776 SEPTIC TANK

ALL TYPES OF

SUTTON’S CLEANING SERVICE Locally Owned & Operated - 30 years Experience

TRUCK HIRE

CERAMIC TILING

POMONA TILT & CRANE TRUCK HIRE

•Floors & Walls •Bathroom Renovations FOR INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Oil Arrestors, Liquid Waste

PH: 5447 6477 www.suttonscleaning.com.au

0418 713 244

Phone Dan

0418 943 656

QBSA 114273

0403 219 606

www.cooroyrag.com.au

0416 973 070 TILING

PHONE & COMPUTER CONNECTIONS

PHONE PAUL

Prompt & Reliable

• FULLY INSURED • 30YRS EXPERIENCE

SWIFT SKIPS

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

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

0419 192 943

1 Jarrah St. Cooroy

PHONE POINTS

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No job too big or small Free Quotes

Mulching Firewood Full Insurance Qualified Advice

Brett Gowen

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PAINTING

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Helping trees live with people

Email:francps@bigpond.net.au

0403 264 048

Felling Crown Reductions Detailing/Trimming Removals

0422 868 911 - 5441 5997

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COOROY RAG Church Notices

Thank you

For Sale

PIGDON FAMILY

FOR SALE

Libby Pigdon, Sue Toonen, Jenn O’Brien wish to thank their many friends for their sympathy and well wishes on the death of Donald (10.7.17).

Thank you everyone

What’s On

Sunday Church for Everyone!

POMONA FAMILY SERVICE 9am

Country Music Concert at the Hall of Fame 24 Steggalls Road, Yandina Sunday 20th August 1pm to 5pm.

Traditional country, including more upbeat and diverse, toe tapping music with a great band and local artists. We look forward to Country Round Up entertaining us as guest artists. Walk-ups welcome.

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

Entry $8. Concession $6.

Enquiries 0437191004.

cnr Memorial Avenue and Rectory Street

COOROY TRADITIONAL SERVICE 9:30am cnr Miva Street and Tewantin Road

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

9.30am SUNDAYS A PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

0490 033 892 hopecentralchurch@hotmail.com

Uniting Church in Australia Cooroy/Pomona

PH: 5447 6152

Junior Receptionist – Job description We are a professional accounting firm specialising in small business, looking for a full time Junior Receptionist to manage our front desk on a daily basis and to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks.

As a Junior Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our company. Our Receptionist’s duties include offering administrative support across the organisation. You will welcome guests and greet people who visit the business.

You will also coordinate front-desk activities, including distributing correspondence and redirecting phone calls.

Responsibilities • Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office • Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office • Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls • Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures) • Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries • Update calendars and schedule meetings • Keep updated records of office expenses and costs • Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing Ultimately, a Receptionist’s duties and responsibilities are to ensure the front desk welcomes guests positively, and executes all administrative tasks to the highest quality standards.

No relevant prior experience is required, on the job training is provided. If you are friendly and can work in a team environment.

Junior wage rates apply for this position.

Please forward your resumes to seb@spvaccounting.com.au SPV Accounting would like to apologise for the position vacant advertised in the previous issue of the Cooroy Rag. The position vacant being advertised is for a junior receptionist with junior wages applying.The heading accidently dropped off the advertisment. We would like to thank all of the people who have applied to date. We will be in contact with you all in due course.

COOROORA

WOODWORKERS 8 Lower Mill Road, Cooroy

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 Cooroy Seventh-day Adventist Church Saturday: 9.30 am Group Bible Study 11.00 am Worship 0414 230 311 - 20 Cooroy-Belli Ck Rd Our family welcomes your family Page 22 - Cooroy Rag, August 16, 2017

PHONE 54426723 For Lease

FOR LEASE in COOROY CBD Great opportunity for a new business to start up.

Excellent terms on offer.

2 170m can be split into smaller premises. - Available now

Phone Trevor 0417 606 290

Position Vacant

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

YAMAHA 98 SCOOTER 250 cc - Goes well $1200 ono ALUMINIUM UTE FLAT TRAY - $700 CORNER CUPBOARD - $50 15hp 4 STROKE VORTEX OUTBOARD MOTOR AS NEW - $2000 900 GAS/GAS STOVE/OVEN - $150

CLUB

Visit our shop and buy beautifully crafted items Timber Slabs for sale Memberships now available Sawdust & Shavings available Donations of timber logs - 2.5mt lengths desirable - gratefully accepted

For Lease

FOR LEASE Ground Floor Treatment Rooms 40 plus sm Available September 1st

Contact 0412 768 645 Wanting to Rental

RETIRED COUPLE We are looking for an unfurnished 3 br house in rural area (not in town), preferably with a shed. We are looking for something long term, do not have pets and are used to the country life. We enjoy growing vegies and have a few chooks.

“Ideally between Conondale & Kandanga” Good references available - Max Rent $280p/w

PLEASE PHONE 4666 1532 Wanted to Buy

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

What’s On SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING AT POMONA

For Purchases & Donations of Timber Contact John Kennedy

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 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. Everyone is welcome.

0408 992 139

Phone 5485 2007 for more information

OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 9am-12 Noon

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by Cooroy Community Newspaper Incorporated trading as Cooroy Rag

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sport

COOROY RAG

Noosa girls are in a league of their own

IF you were told the fastest growing sport for women in Australia is rugby league, would you believe it?

More than 180,000 girls and women are now playing the greatest game of all in Australia and registrations are up by 45% in Queensland in the past three years. The surge in popularity probably stems from the Jillaroo’s success, but in this World Cup year all 12 World Cup games will be broadcast on freeto-air TV and live streamed.

Locally, the story is the same with women’s rugby league giving our young women strong role models. Dedicated Noosa Pirates Junior Rugby League coaches like Tony McIlroy, Glenn Jackson and manager, Jaymie Suares are keen to lend their skills and advice to the young women who have found the sport.

Under 16 and 18 team coach Tony McIlroy said that just a handful of girls got things started in 2014.

Cooroy-Eumundi Cricket Club Junior & Senior

SIGN-ON THE Cooroy Eumundi Cricket Club are holding their sign-on days.

The club is calling all Juniors and Seniors past and present and new to come along.

Sign-ons will be held at the Clubhouse at Cooroy Sporting Complex on 19th and 26th August from 10am to 2.00pm.

For any information call John Hope on 0408965263.

“It was a great start, but in 2015 Gabbie Hill went on to represent both the Sunshine Coast Falcons and the Wide Bay Bulls. Our girls are seeing some of our younger elite players coming through and want to be the next Sam Bremner or Ruan Sims. Playing league isn’t all about the physicality, it’s about the finesse, the skill set and most of all, sportsmanship and the friendships created on and off the field,” he said.

In 2016, the numbers exploded to over 30 girls turning out for Under 12’s, 14’s, 16’s and 18’s.

“This year we have had girls from Under 14 and 16 represent the Sunshine Coast Falcons and the Sunshine Coast School Girls. We also have five girls playing in the Under 18’s with the Nambour team have won their way straight through to the Grand Final on Saturday, August 19 to be played at the Sunshine Coast stadium. Things are really heading in the right direction,” Tony added.

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The Noosa Pirates are hoping to be a part of the continued to growth of girls rugby league on the coast. Any girls that are interested in playing are encouraged to get in contact with the club. Sign up fees for the girls are kept as cheap as possible and each player receives gear, two training sessions per week and any equipment needed.

Tony went on to say that coaching is conducted by fully qualified and dedicated coaches with great support from the club itself.

“There are representative pathways through both club and school competitions. Any parents that would like to get accreditation for a large range of duties, such as coaching qualifications, first aid officer, sports trainer and strapping etc., the club will fully support you,” Tony concluded.

To help make all this happen the Noosa Pirates need support. One of the sponsors to get behind the girls is the Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank. Last week, manager, Geoff Edwards visited the girls at training and remarked at the girls’ energy.

“We started supporting the girls’ Noosa Pirates teams two seasons ago and the growth locally has been amazing. Tony, Glenn, Jaymie and all the girls are obviously having fun and that’s what it’s all about,” Geoff said.

For more information, contact Jaymie on 0407 639 731. You are also more than welcome to come and visit the clubhouse at 57 Mary Street, Cooroy on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons to see the girls in action.

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