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MARIE Vat was a long-time local of Cooroy and one of her favourite events was the lighting of the Ri-con Cooroy Christmas tree. Marie passed away early this year just 9 short weeks after being diagnosed with Cancer on the same day that Cooroy lit up our tree last year.

“Mum loved the event so much that she still attended the tree lighting ceremony even though she’d received such devastating news that very day,” said daughter Anthea Wood.

Marie was a vibrant, bright person with flaming red hair who loved to wear bright colours, particularly orange. She passed away at 66 years young and is very much missed by her family.

Marie and her husband Tony moved to Cooroy in the early 1980s and they have been very much active at the Cooroy RSL as Tony is an ex-serviceman and was on the board many years ago.

Tony and Marie had two daughters, Anthea Wood and Trudie Waite and Marie was a very dedicated family person who brightened up the lives of her loved ones.

The family have sponsored a star for Marie as she shone so bright in her life that it is only fitting that she will shine for all of Cooroy on the Christmas tree she loved so much.

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From Boxing Day 26 December – 4 January 2017, Noosa Council, in partnership with TransLink, are once again providing FREE public transport on selected routes in the Noosa Shire.

Free Services include: Route 626 Tewantin to Sunrise Beach via Noosa Heads; Route 627 Tewantin to Sunshine Beach via Noosa

Heads; Route 628 Noosa Parklands to Noosa Junction via Noosa Civic; Route 629 Tewantin to Noosa Junction via Noosa Civic; Route 632 Noosa to Cooran via Cooroy and Pomona; Route 064 (temporary shuttle) Peregian Beach to Noosa Heads; Boreen Point-Tewantin Flexilink and Council Cabs.

For timetable information visit translink.com.au or call 13 12 30.

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Thank you to all our customers for your support in 2016.

Wishing you well in the New Year.

Safe Holidays to all!

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Cooroy & Pomona Uniting Church - Best Float in Bendigo Bank Street Parade - Noah's Ark ANOTHER successful Christmas in Cooroy has been enjoyed by over 15000 people partaking in the cornucopia of Christmas activities over the weekend.

Friday night kicked off with the official turning on of the beautiful Ri-con Christmas tree which looks even more spectacular than ever before. Special stars on the tree have been dedicated to loved ones that are no longer with us and their stories are on the wall adjacent to the tree. The carols by The Cherry Ripes added a lovely touch to the night and everyone enjoyed a bit of unseasonal snow as well! It was truly a magical evening.

The QMP Shop Window Trail was also launched on Friday night also with 23 businesses throughout town decorating their window. Visiting the windows is a great way to spend a few hours with the kids and you can vote for your favourite window before 28 December to win a $100 Cooroy Supa IGA Voucher.

Saturday kicked off with the Cooroy Fish N Chips Santa Sack Races which really set the scene for the rest of the day with some good old fashioned fun and laughter. Next up was the Noosa to Hinterland Plumbing Group Great Santa Race which was started

by Cr Ingrid Jackson and raised funds for the Leukaemia Foundation with about 40 competitors donned in Santa suits racing up the main street of Cooroy. Race winners

were 1st female - Alexandra Blake; 1st male - Aiden Smith; 2nd - Sam Blake; 3rd Brendan Press.

Spectators lined the street for the ever popular Bendigo Bank street parade and the floats were of a spectacular standard this year with many commenting it was the best parade in the 12 year history of the event.

Forty businesses and community groups participated and “The Movies” theme was a big hit with young and old alike. Cooroy & Pomona Uniting Church took out the Best Float award with the Noah float. It was tough competition according to judges Cr Frank Wilkie and Cr Frank Pardon.

“This event is such a brilliant show of community spirit, which is why Bendigo Bank are so happy to be major sponsors. It is just wonderful to see the delight on everyone’s faces and the effort that people put into their floats,” said Cooroy Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank Manager, Geoff Edwards.

The West Side Traders were ecstatic to take the title of Best Tuggers title in the Hinterland Dental East versus West Tug of War breaking the east side’s four year winnign streak!

The free activities kept people entertained all evening with the free Cooroy Rag and Madills Motor Group rides, the CJ Taxation sponsored face painting, the Santa visit sponsored by Gelignite Jacks, the fantastic

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entertainment program sponsored by Cooroy Supa IGA, free popcorn from the Leather Doctor and of course the ever popular spectacular fireworks display sponsored by Cooroy RSL. “There is a long list of people to thank for this event including the sponsors, the volunteers, the Christmas in Cooroy committee, Rotary Club of Cooroy, Noosa SES, Cooroy Chamber of Commerce, Cooroy Police and our MCs who all gave up copious amounts of time. It’s the fantastic community spirit that Cooroy has that makes this event so special,” said Cooroy Chamber of Commerce president, Danielle Taylor.

See all the photos on www.facebook.com/ ChristmasInCooroy.

Christmas in Cooroy could not be run as a totally FREE event without the fantastic support from all its volunteers and funding partners: Ricon Contractors, Noosa Council, Cooroy Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank, Noosa to Hinterland Plumbing Group, Cooroy Rag, Cooroy SUPA IGA, Mower & ATV Solutions, Rover, Madills Motor Group, Cooroy Hotel, Hinterland Dental Group, Live Life Pharmacy, CJ Taxation Services, Gelignite Jacks, Club Cooroy RSL, Queensland Media Print, Firefly Solutions, Cooroy Fish ‘n’ Chips, The Leather Doctor, Cooroy Family Practice, Cooroy Pest Control, NoosaCare Inc, Suttons Cleaning Service, Master Hire Cooroy, Sunshine Mitre 10 and Zinc 96.1FM.

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IT may still be a week or so away here, but Christmas has arrived early in East Timor.

Educational care parcels in the form of the 1,600 shoe boxes collected from Cooroy, Tewantin, Coolum and Pacific Paradise State Schools left in June and were shipped to Timor Leste.

Thanks to a collective and determined community effort, the educational parcels were distributed at Sao Miguel (St. Michael) at Raikotu a few weeks ago.

It’s a school about 30 minutes west of Dili and thousands of students were waiting eagerly to receive one. Photos of the distribution will be shown at Cooroy State School assembly.

The school officially has 150 kindergarten students, 250 of primary age and some 200 junior high school kids, but the surrounding area of need stretches to include hundreds more. With the help of the Community Bank branches of Bendigo Bank in Cooroy, Marcoola and Tewantin and the Rotary

Clubs of Noosa and Cooroy the school was identified as a community school with no help from the ministry of education in Timor.

Each parcel took the form of a decorated shoe box with enclosed items including exercise books, rulers, erasers, pens and pencils, all topped off with a personal item from each student from the three state schools to the child opening it at the other end.

Bendigo Bank and Rotary shared the shipment costs because both organisations saw an opportunity to support a cause that would instil a sense of responsibility into each student who compiled these special gifts.

Cooroy State School deputy principal, Kathryn Cook says learning of the arrival of the shoe boxes has brought an emotional reaction from his students.

To the hundreds of students who got involved at the school, the spirit of the project has really hit home in anticipation of seeing the presentation of the shoe boxes arriving.

“The students and our

Sao Miguel school children received their educational care packages school all have a real connection to this project.

They had a ball putting the care parcels together and it’s great to see the collective efforts of the kids, their families and the teams at Bendigo Bank put those shoe boxes into the hands of the kids who need them most,’’ Mrs. Cook said.

“It’s great to see their thoughtfulness come full circle and we’re excited and proud to have been part of it all again this year. Every shoe box was personally

decorated and had educational items to further the education of a child less fortunate than themselves.

Each student also enclosed something small of theirs such as a soft toy or tennis ball. It added something simple but personal to each box,” she added.

Pam Hoens from the Cooroy Community Bank agreed and said she feels the project continues to build on something special.

“Our Community Banks are all about giving back

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Congratulations to the winners of Hinternoosa’s colouring comp THE happy winners of this year’s Hinternoosa colouring in competition were: Lily Harvey (8 and Under) who’s artwork won her a new pushbike for Christmas and Arwen Underwood (9-12 yo) who won the prize of a Samsung tablet.

Hinternoosa runs the colouring in competition every year in conjunction with the Christmas in Cooroy celebrations.

Runners up in the 8 and Under category were Carys Underwood and Tom Campbell and in the 9-12 yo category Shayne Orr and Alice Arnold.

The team at Hinternoosa said the number and quality of the entries this year made the decision extremely hard.

“We’d like to thank all those who entered the competition and to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,” said Principal Murray Brown.

“Don’t forget, if you’re thinking of buying or selling a home on the Sunshine Coast, you can be assured of quality service from our team.”

Arwen Underwood (10) won a Samsung tablet for this entry

Lily Harvey’s winning entry

Thanks Cooroy for a fantastic year Wishing all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year Joe - Master Fruiterer & team

and in this case the community recipients have been international ones.

This project is about community partnership and feels as relevant now as when we started in 2008.

We’re delighted to continue our collaboration with Rotary and I’m looking forward to watching some of the kids recognise their shoe box in the photos. We all love this project and are committed to doing it all again in 2017,” she said.

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Happy Christmas!

I’m tired of being lectured about what a financial year it’s been, And watching our political experts ruin the political scene.

I’ve spent the year wondering what they’ll get up to next, What good political idea has been most officially wrecked.

I’ve shaken my head in amazement at the latest screamer, And suffered minor shock, at some incredible misdemeanour.

But I refuse to let them destroy our Christmas celebration, That would be the inexcusable devastation.

So the Rag sends best wishes from all of us here, For a joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year.

May your day be spent in love, laughter and fun, And may the blessing of Christmas embrace everyone.

The love we give away is the only love we keep

Jim Dunstan

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 cantact you.

Win a morning tea for you and four friends at Club Cooroy.

Entries close January 13, 2017.

Winner of last issue’s ‘Rolled up Rag’ competition is Dylan Schlumpf of Cooroy who found it in the Wright Cut Meats ad on Page 11.

news Cooroy RV stopover a winner for visitors

OPEN 7 DAYS Lunch 12.00 noon -2.30pm

Dinner 5.00pm-7.30pm (Friday till 8pm) THE accolades keep rolling in for Cooroy’s RV Stopover in Mary River Road with visitors having nothing but praise for this conveniently located facility.

Run by Noosa Council the stopover allows visitors to TJ & Reny wish you a enjoy Cooroy’s historic charm, wide range of services Merry Christmas and great places to eat as well as being a comfortable & A Happy New Year! and safe base for them to be able to venture further Closed Public afield.

Holidays Although there are no toilets, showers, cooking or power facilities making the stopover only suitable for self-contained vehicles, the low fee of $10 per night includes waste dump point, drinking water, waste bins and dog waste disposal bags.

Big4 Noosa Holiday Park But it’s not just the visitors to our area who are 141 Cooroy Noosa Rd (Next to BP) - PH: 5455 5777 enthusiastic about the stopover.

Local businesses are Providing also reaping the benefits of cashed-up grey nomads and holidayers who are more than happy • Tax Preparation to spend their money in • Accounting Services and around our town.

Caretaker Dave collects • Bookkeeping Services shopping receipts from • Business Planning visitors and keeps a tally • BAS Preparation of how much is spent in our town each month • Superannuation Funds the totals have been • General Business Advice averaging upwards of

$10,000. As the RV stopover is only on trial until January next year, it is hoped that, along with the pleasure of welcoming visitors to our area and showing off our beautiful town, the money will talk when it comes to Council making a final decision.

BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS BOUQUET to the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce, all of the volunteers, sponsors and supporters of Christmas in Cooroy. What a great initiative and such a lovely way for our community to gather together to celebrate the festive season. It was a shame the incoming storm shut things down a little early but I’m sure everyone enjoyed the afternoon and always better to be safe than sorry with the way the weather’s been lately. Well done to all!

BOUQUET to the businesses who entered floats in the Christmas in Cooroy Bendigo Bank street parade. Some amazing costumes and lots of work went into them to make it one of the best parades ever!

BOUQUET to Cooroy Harvest Fresh for taking out Zinc FM’s ‘Best fruit shop on the Coast’ Award.

BOUQUET to the businesses in town who have decorated their shops so beautifully for the festive season.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year We will be closed for a well earned break on 21st December Re-opening on 9th January

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Christmas made easier by planning ahead Geoff Edwards, Branch Manager, Bendigo Community Bank, Cooroy

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WELL, how amazing was Christmas in Cooroy this year? Our wonderful community event just seems to get better and better every year and our Community Bank branch loves being part of it.

Christmas means different things to different people in our community depending on your beliefs, but one beautiful part of Christmas is spending time with family and friends and giving gifts to others.

Our beaches and parks are usually packed with families enjoying the day swimming and playing games on the beach or in a local park.

Our homes are generally bursting at the seams with food, family and friends.

But Christmas can also be a stressful time for families. Especially given the ongoing economic climate means a lot of families may be unable to find those extra dollars to participate in the celebration of Christmas.

As I mentioned in my last column, one way to plan ahead for Christmas and the extra financial pressure it brings is to open up a Christmas Club account with your Community Bank branch.

A Christmas Club account is typically an interest bearing passbook account with no or low fees, that you are able to deposit into during the year but can’t withdraw from until a set period. This set withdrawal period is usually November 1 to January 31, so you catch those post-Christmas sales.

You can arrange a transfer from your savings account or even from your pay office into the Christmas Club account and that way it is like a forced savings. Set down a budget of how

much you think you can put aside each pay day, it does not have to be large, but it does have to be a realistic amount, because if you need to withdraw the funds usually a penalty fee will be applied to the account.

Why not ask you bank for a Christmas Club account and start early for next year’s celebrations? So in closing, on behalf of all our team here I wish you and all your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

If you have any questions about opening a Christmas Club account or would like to discuss any other banking matter, please contact me on 5447 7131 or on email at geoff.edwards@bendigoadelaide.com.au.

Geoff Edwards is the Branch Manager of the Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank, located at 36A Maple Street and Pomona agency of Bendigo Bank at 3 Station Street, Pomona.

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Merry Christmas.

From all of us at Cooroy Community Bank® Branch and Pomona agency, best wishes for the holiday season and thank you for your loyalty and support.

For all your banking needs over the Christmas season, drop into 36 Maple Street, Cooroy (phone 5447 7131) or 3 Station Street, Pomona (phone 5485 1786) and have a chat with Geoff Edwards and his team.

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Choosing super for school leavers Chad Monroe Certified Financial Planner® of Provision Wealth Management* Your first job also means your first super account and it’s important to choose wisely.

You can almost hear the sighs of relief of thousands of Australian teenagers, who have recently completed their final Year 12 exams. It’s quite a milestone, and while some school leavers will step straight into full time work, many will take up casual or part-time jobs until uni or TAFE kicks off in 2017. It’s an exciting time, but it also brings adult responsibilities – like choosing a super fund.

Young workers are vulnerable to being ripped off. So the first step is to know your rights. If you are aged 18 or over and you earn more than $450 in a month in before-tax wages, you’re entitled to employer-paid super contributions worth 9.5% of ordinary (not overtime) earnings. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a full time, part time or casual worker, you’re still eligible for these compulsory super payments.

Workers aged under 18 can be eligible to receive super contributions though in addition to earning over

$450 per month you will need to work more than 30 hours each week.

The next step is to choose a super fund. One option is to go with your employer’s ‘default fund’. This is a super fund the boss has chosen, and while it may be the easy path, it may not be the best fund for you.

It may seem like a hassle but it’s worth nominating a super fund of your own choosing. Our super system is awash with over $14 billion worth of lost and forgotten super savings – much of it the result of casual or part-time workers losing track of their super. Selecting your own fund increases the odds of staying in touch with your super throughout a working life.

There are two main types of fund to select from – retail and industry funds.

Many industry funds operate on a non-profit basis, so the annual fees are low.

Retail funds on the other hand, tend to offer a broader range of investment options.

Both have their merits.

The main point is to take a look at the different options available. The government’s MoneySmart

website offers plenty of pointers on what to consider when weighing up different funds.

The most important thing is to record the details of your super fund and your account number. This lets you notify new employers of your super fund so your super can go with you when you change jobs.

Don’t forget to notify the fund if you change your address, so you can track your super all the way through a long and varied career.

It’s also not a bad idea to consider whether you need the insurance cover offered by your fund – at least until you’re a bit more established in life. Young workers can easily lose 100% of their early super savings to insurance premiums. But once you’re more established and have financial commitments and dependants, it might be a good time to reconsider your insurance needs.

Source: https:// www.amp.com.au/news/ 2016/november/choosingsuper-for-school-leavers Paul Clitheroe Paul Clitheroe is a founding director of financial planning firm ipac, Chair-

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Sunshine 60 and Better Group Inc. SUNSHINE 60 and Better Group Inc. is a healthy ageing program 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.

Sunshine 60 and Better Group Inc. - Cooroy Group’s Social activities and morning tea are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 9.30am to 11.30am at the Cooroy Library.

Sunshine 60 and Better Group Inc – Cooroy Group wishes you a safe and happy festive season and advises activities will recommence on 8th February with a Planning Day. For more information, phone 5444 5833, email admin@sun60.com.au or visit our website www.sunshine60.org.au

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COOROY RAG Probus Club of Cooroy WHAT a year we have had? The Probus Club of Cooroy has enjoyed another fun filled year.

Interesting outings to places like Caloundra Air Museum, Cherbourg and Bundaberg, wonderful dinners and coffee mornings supporting the local restaurants all kept us socially engaged. The extra inches gained were eroded away with games of croquet, lawn bowls and walks along the beautiful Noosa River.

Our end of year Christmas luncheon was an amazing feat of collaborative catering with ‘ master chef’ John Pluck leading the pack to produce an excellent Christmas feast - one the local businesses would find hard to match at the price.

Anyone interested in joining our local Probus Club should ring John on 5485 0415.

Visitors are always welcome to our meetings held on the first Monday of each month in the Anglican Church Hall, Miva Street, Cooroy.

George Kootofa presenting a rose to all the lady members at the Christmas luncheon of the Cooroy Probus Club.

Cooroy Chamber celebrates another productive year ABOUT 50 members of the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce got together for their Christmas Party last night at the Cooroy Golf Club with catering by Jackie Zipf. Anne Winning, volunteer in police was awarded a Community Service Award for her work in the community this year and all the Christmas in Cooroy sponsors and volunteers were acknowledged. A voucher from Bold As Love Jewellers was awarded for most Christmas in Cooroy raffle tickets sold which was given to Carol Christensen from Belvedere Newsagency. Special thank you gifts from Cooroy SUPA IGA were also given to volunteers that went beyond the call of duty including David Manktelow from Mower & ATV Solutions, David Lafferty from Cooroy Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank, Seb, Tracy, Monique & Alex Vecchio from CJ Taxation Services, Andy & Nova Flitter from Our Town Apps, Lynda Sandford from WS Waterproofing and Danielle Taylor from Firefly Solutions (a gift certificate from Lakeridge Health & Beauty Cooroy).

Christmas Gifts and Parties

by Seb Vecchio (principal of CJ Taxation services) I thought it might be beneficial to revisit some ATO rules when it comes to xmas parties and gifts The discussion below is a brief summary. As with the all things to do with the ATO, nothing is simple – even xmas parties and gifts….if you require further information please feel free to contact this office.

Christmas gifts Non-entertainment Christmas gifts for example, a Christmas hamper, a bottle of whisky or wine, gift vouchers, a bottle of perfume, flowers, a pen set, etc

Gifts which are considered to be entertainment for example, tickets to attend a theatre, live play, sporting event, movie or the like, a holiday airline ticket, or an admission ticket to an amusement centre

Christmas Parties Christmas parties at restaurant or other venue (food, drinks etc)

Christmas parties at employers premises (food, drinks etc)

As mentioned earlier, the above is a brief discussion of an often confusing subject. If you require a more detailed explanation please contact your accountant.

Hopefully the above doesn’t dissuade you from celebrating!!!!!

As this year draws to a fast close we at CJ Taxation Services wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas and as someone once said The greatest gift our clients can give, is the referral of friends, family and colleagues. If you need further clarification talk to your accountant or contact us on 5442 6679.

Katie Rose Op Shop Now Open!

KATIE Rose Cottage is a not for profit charity providing palliative services in our community.

Our current facility at Black Mountain will offer two ensuited guest rooms along with outreach and counselling services and is our administrative base.

Our vision includes a plan to open a four to six bed hospice and we are currently working to raise funds to secure a suitable property.

The Katie Rose Cottage op shop in Cooroy is located in the Emerald Street Complex (opposite IGA).

Management & Staff of Sunshine Mitre 10 thank all of you for your patronage & friendship through 2016 & Wish you all a very Merry Christmas & a Bright, Happy & Prosperous 2017

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Cooroy Kindy celebrates their new play area COOROY Community Kindergarten had some generous visitors last week. Over the years, the Cooroy Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank has worked with the kindy on small improvement projects designed to make time there even more enjoyable for the kids. From new recycling systems, a compost tumbler and frog pond, the sponsored projects have helped the children discover how to support our environment.

Last Tuesday, there was a celebration to mark the latest addition – a new playground right under their much-loved mango tree. The kindy is a nature and play based centre and we all know children love to climb, so it seemed a perfect partnership to marry the beautiful mango tree with a soft fall area under the tree as part of the kid’s playground.

Treasurer and Fundraising Coordinator,

Michelle Byers said the five cubic metres of soft fall bark chips is a great improvement on the old crash mats that used to be in place to protect the kids.

“With the help of the Bendigo Bank grant and our fundraising we have been able to bring in Tim and Craig from Craig Bundfuss Fencing and Landscaping. They’ve done a great job resurrecting the area. Once the children saw the newly landscaped corner they were all flocking to be part of the new space. It’s really added to our wonderful outside learning program.

“We’ve really come to appreciate our sponsorship from our Cooroy Community Bank because it allows us to plan for projects above and beyond what we could normally budget for. The support has seen us get involved in sustainable projects that celebrate our environment and get the children learning about them too,” Michelle shared.

We all need a buddy THE recently Installed Buddy Bench at the Cooroy Kindy is an initiative that helps give the children a safe calm place to go to when they are feeling sad or left out or just time to think. The other children look out for one another and are encouraged to try and cheer each other up and play together. The children have responded really well to this. The children fundraised for the buddy bench with an obstacle course earlier in the year.

A big thank you goes out to The Bee Man (Charlie Hacker) for sanding, undercoating and painting the bench. The paint design is by 4 Year Kindy student Amerie Hilliard. Rainbows always make you feel happy and the leaves falling and blowing in the breeze make you feel calm like when you are looking up at a tree. Thanks Rockin Relics in Pomona for donating the ac-

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Eco-accredited business hub set to reinvigorate Eumundi

AFTER more than two years of planning, development applications are about to be submitted to Sunshine Coast Council for Our Village Eumundi – a proposed eco-development encompassing the Highway Motors and Butter Factory sites on Memorial Drive, the old railway corridor, and the dwellings on Cook Street in Eumundi. A Development Application for Stage One and a Development Application for Preliminary Approval for Stage Two has been submitted. Our Village Eumundi is the combined vision of the Formosa family team, Louis and Janet Formosa and their two daughters Jenny and Louise Formosa, who are the long term owners and operators of the very successful Eumundi Parkside and Eumundi Square.

Project Consultant Louise Formosa sees this development as a social focal point for the town connecting the community and engaging them both culturally and environmentally.

“Stage One of Our Village Eumundi concentrates on reinvigorating the Highway Motors building, taking care that the development is sympathetic to the natural topography of the site and

the heritage of the existing buildings and corridor,” said Ms Formosa. “The development incorporates a social ‘piazza’ area where locals and visitors alike can enjoy a coffee, buy their locally-sourced and organic produce, visit complementary businesses such as professional advisors and health and wellbeing practitioners or simply enjoy some ‘up-cycled’ retail therapy.”

Louise Formosa said the hub will incorporate environmental best practice standards such as the OSCA waste composting system, underground water storage and permaculture features.

“We are setting some ambitious but achievable sustainability targets including operating ‘off the grid’ within 10 years as a result of solar energy,” said Ms Formosa. “We also intend to reduce mains water usage by 25 per cent in five years and are working towards having Stage One of Our Village depositing just 10 per cent of its waste into landfill within this timeframe.”

“Environmental values really are at the heart of this development and we’re dedicated to preserving the Eumundi way of life, and catering for local needs while raising the bar in ecotourism.”

Fatalities possible for grey headed flying-fox young

A healthy young grey-headed flying-fox. A recent spate of young flying-fox deaths on the eastern seaboard is of concern ANYONE who comes across dead greyheaded flying-fox young are urged to contact the RSPCA hotline.

Dead flying-fox young have been found along the coast from Victoria to Queensland over the past few weeks, due to starvation from dwindling habitat and an acute food shortage.

According to prominent flying-fox experts, the recent strong El Nino weather pattern may also be a contributing factor to the deaths.

Noosa Council’s flying-fox management officer, Tyron de Kauwe commented: “We are keeping a close eye on our populations and working closely with carers, other councils and the state government (DEHP) to monitor the progress of this event. “Dead flying-fox young have been

found in nearby areas but it appears that Noosa Shire’s coastal camps have not yet been affected.”

Grey-headed flying-foxes are listed as a threatened species with declining populations.

Starving young flying-foxes lose the strength to hold onto their mothers, which produce less milk when food supplies are scarce.

If any member of the public finds a young flyingfox in distress, please call the RSPCA hotline on 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625) or call a local bat rescue group on 5485 3393 or 5441 6200, and the nearest trained and registered carer will be directed to them.

Please do not try to handle flying-foxes under any circumstance. If scratched or bitten, please seek medical advice immediately.

“The Only Family Owned Funeral Director in the Noosa Shire” Helping Families on the Sunshine Coast since the early 1970’s John and Jan Gregson have been helping families on the Sunshine Coast since the early 1970’s, but the family history in the profession goes back to the late 19th Century. When they opened their new premises on the Eumundi Rd in Noosaville, they became the only family owned Funeral Directors in the Noosa Shire.

The Gregson family have Tim Goessling and Mark Shelton to run their new Funeral Home in Noosaville. With the Gregson family they continue to assist families in Cooroy, Pomona, Tewantin, Noosa, Eumundi and all the surrounding areas.

Being local Funeral Directors for over 15 years, Mark and Tim are well known by many families, and have an extensive knowledge of the Shire: Churches, Cemeteries, Crematoriums, local venues and various clubs. Their experience and knowledge will make sure that any arrangements are carried out to your wishes.

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A BABY possum camped out between the books in Cooroy Library’s junior fiction section gave staff a surprise last week!

A staff member, returning some books to the shelves, spotted the possum hiding behind a copy of Ginger the Stray Kitten.

Staff suspect the possum snuck in through the doors to the children’s outside area.

“We thought it was ironic that Cooroy is known for the possum and we had a super cute one visiting Cooroy Library! It was a hot week, so maybe it was drawn in by the cool or just wanted a quick read,” says Tracey King from the Library.

Staff cordoned off the area and called in the Wilvos to rescue the furry visitor.

“Terrie from the Wilvos arrived soon after and escorted our little mischief-maker from the building to a local gumtree near the Mill Place creek area,” Ms King said.

“Our furry friend proves that libraries are loved by all creatures, great and small.”

Cooroy Library’s furry friend, hiding beside a book in the junior fiction section.

Henry Kasel, winner of the SAUERS FERTISER SPREADER, lives on a small acreage at Coorooibah. Henry was delighted with his win saying he never wins anything, and the spreader will come in useful.

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Merry @ COOROY Christmas The staff at the Cooroy Rag would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to all of our supporters including businesses and advertisers, community groups, subscribers from around the globe who like to keep in touch, our committee members and contributors (especially our regular and popular poet Jim Dunstan), our volunteer rollers (Deb, June, Rod and Elaine) who turn up every fortnight to roll hundreds of papers, our delivery people who ensure that our paper is distributed and most of all our readers who have ensured the continuing success of our (your) community Publication.

We look forward to another successful year in 2017!

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NOT having access to access to facilities for washing and showering is one of the hardest things for homeless people to deal with. The Pomona & District Community house is thrilled to announce that through the goodwill of Unitywater and the Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre Inc. we will have a free mobile shower for the homeless and those in need in our community available from the middle of December and into the New Year.

Unitywater have purchased this mobile shower for the Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre, as a ‘roving’ mobile shower to be used throughout the Sunshine Coast Region, and the first port of call will be Pomona.

The Community House will partner with Living Hope op shop, Options 4 U, to deliver this fantastic amenity.

The shower will be based at Pomona Community House/ Options 4 U. Once installed the shower will be available during Options 4 U hours, Monday – Friday 9.00am – 4.00pm and Saturday 9.00am – midday (these hours may be changed).

Joy Cross, president of the Pomona Community House and pastor at the Living Hope church says, “This will be a great contribution to the homeless in our community and I’d like to thank Unitywater and Maroochydore Neighbourhood Centre for making it available.”

Fabienne outside her new location in Reserve Street, Pomona

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AFTER nine years at Station Street in Pomona, La Mode de Fabienne Boutique has moved to bigger premises Shop 2, Reserve Street.

Fabienne is very happy with the new, larger location, already noticing a lot more customers coming in to browse through the many racks of beautiful garments.

La Mode de Fabienne stocks clothing from casual to ultra dressy, with labels including JK, Jenny May, Café Latte, Vuios and their new label DWIJ. With sizes going from an 8 to a 24 no

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NOOSA District State High School Year 8 Junior School Pomona Campus students spent last Monday at the Senior School Cooroy Campus meeting their teachers and undertaking introductory lessons for their 2017 Year 9 subjects.

The students enjoyed a hands-on humanities lesson, learning about the importance of sustainability, making new paper from the school’s discarded scrap paper.

The Year 8 students scooped the paper pulp that had been boiled and blended with banana leaves into moulds, pressing the paper blend onto a corflute, sponging off the excess moisture.

The hot, dry weather provided ideal paper drying conditions, with the students using their newly created paper to make Christmas present gift tags.

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Pomona, Kin Kin and Boreen Point will benefit from new mobile base stations to improve mobile coverage under round 2 of the Liberal Nationals Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program.

The extension of the mobile phone network to these areas will improve communications and assist locals, emergency services and visitors to our region. The locations for round 2 of the Mobile Black Spot Program were selected following an appeal to the public to nominate black spots.

These locations were entered into the

national map which was provided to mobile network providers to assist them to develop funding applications.

These were assessed against the program guidelines by the Department of Communications and the Minister accepted the Department’s recommendations without change.

The new base stations in Wide Bay were identified by people in the community who nominated black spot locations.

The locations of all of the 266 base stations can be found on the national map at www.nationalmap.gov.au.

Pomona Country Markets HELD on the second and fourth Saturday of the month in Stan Topper Park, Pomona, the Pomona Markets has something for everyone from fresh produce to arts and crafts so be sure to check it out over these holidays.

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one leaves this gorgeous shop of fashion empty handed. With a typical French flair for fashion, you can rely on Fabienne to help you find what suits you.

La Mode de Fabienne also stocks accessories including hats, bags, shoes and jewellery so you can complete your outfit all in the one store.

So if you’re looking for something special for the holiday season, or just something to laze around in, pop in and see Fabienne at La Mode de Fabienne Boutique. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturdays 9am to 2pm.

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dining & entertainment Congratulations to Rudi and Liz Agerbeek who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 5. The couple married in 1966 at St Peters Anglican Church in Southport Qld. They celebrated the event with a sit down lunch with 32 friends and family and a beautiful cake made and decorated by Cupcakes of Cooroy.

Belli Hall old-time dance

Happy 80TH birthday to Jean Jones from all your family and friends. Pictured here with flowers and gift from Peter, Jackie and all the staff at Cooroy Super IGA.

BELLI Hall’s Old-TimeDance will celebrate New Year’s Eve on Saturday, 31 December from 7.30pm through to midnight.

Gather family and friends for a night of family fun and celebration ending with a Grand Finale as midnight strikes.

Enjoy live music by popular local band, Sunshine Swing and a hearty country supper.

Entry $14 adults and raffle tickets at the door.

Belli Community Hall is an alcohol free venue located on the Kenilworth Eumundi Road at Belli Park.

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optometry@cooroy calls for smarter use of optical benefits IF you rely on a single pair of glasses, they may not be meeting all your vision needs.

One pair of glasses usually won’t do it all. While many people believe one pair of glasses can do everything, general purpose eyewear often falls short of providing ideal vision.

This year, optometry@cooroy’s latest campaign “Use your Benefits, to your Benefit” urges the local Cooroy community to make smarter eyewear purchases with their optical benefits that complement the different aspects of their life. “While some people will spend their optical benefits for the sake of it, we know our patients want to do better than that.” said Ray from optometry@cooroy. “Our job is to achieve the sharpest vision possible for our patients, and that means recommending tailored eyewear solutions for the various activities in their life.”

So what eyewear solutions are available for the various aspects of one’s life?

Digital Eyewear: Eye fatigue, blurred vision and headaches are becoming more and more commonplace, as are neck, shoulder and back pain. This is no surprise given that Australians spend an average of 10 hours and 24 minutes on digital devices every day1. A dedicated pair of digital eyewear is recommended for people who spend 2 or more hours in front of digital screens, to help protect the eyes from the strain of their changing visual environment.

Prescription Sunglasses: Prescription sunglasses are one of life’s necessities for glasses wearers.

Now that there are so many prescriptable frame options available, almost anyone can enjoy the outdoors with superior clarity and protection from damaging UV and glare. With summer just around

the corner, claiming a pair of prescription sunglasses with one’s optical benefits is a smart choice.

Contact Lenses: Contact lenses give people the freedom they need when glasses can get in the way. Like for sport, travel, weekends and special occasions. The everyday pair simply doesn’t meet every need. With the latest technologies in contact lenses, even the multifocal wearer can see as clearly at varying distances as they would with glasses.

Reading Glasses: Close up activities like reading and computer work can put a strain on the eyes and neck. Progressive glasses (also known as multifocals) can eliminate the need to constantly remove or peer over the top of a pair of glasses.

Depending on one’s level of cover, reading glasses are often completely covered by optical benefits.

Sports Eyewear: Sports-specific eyewear are designed to protect the eyes from both injury and harmful UV rays. Something an everyday pair is not built to do. Sports eyewear can enhance one’s performance and visual comfort on the field. A smarter way for a sports enthusiast or athlete to spend their optical benefits.

These are just some of the ways one can spend their optical benefits, to their benefit, rather than just for the sake of it. optometry@cooroy has been proudly servicing the Cooroy community for many years. The team at optometry@cooroy, with their decades of experience years of collective experience can recommend the smartest eyewear investment for one’s life. optometry@cooroy can be contacted on 5442 5555 and is located at 62 Maple Street, Cooroy.

Discover your energetic pathway JANE Platt is committed to helping you discover your energetic pathway. Holding a Diploma in Counselling and Clinic Hypnotherapy and Reiki and a Certified Practitioner of Hypnoenergetics, Jane says she can help you transform your cellular consciousness, heal from grief and bereavement, release addictions and compulsions and clear the energy of depression or anxiety.

Jane said that toward the conclusion of her counselling diploma she asked herself “What life experiences and knowledge can I bring to the people?”

“I had five years of personal psycho analysis after behaviours were manifesting in my life as a result of quite a traumatic childhood. But having done the work years before and recovered, I wanted to bring something more personal,” said Jane. I have a 32 year old daughter on the Autism Spectrum and until recently the Jane Platt Family and Autism support was my passion along with working with traumatised children and young people. I have since discovered energy healing modalities. Counselling has encouraged me to become more congruent, empathic, attentive, understanding and supportive, alongside my 55 years

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of life experience. The word “healer” seems to imply the I am the healer. I am simply the facilitator of the universal life force for a client.

“I am a channel or vessel through which the energy of unconditional love comes through. Reiki is a pure energy source, so it radiates at a high frequency. Thus it does not lend to the thought of separation or duality, for it is the source, the essence of everything. “The facilitator does not need to analyse or direct the healing but merely allow it to unfold naturally.

“Imbalances within our bodies can come into our reality through different channels, such as our words, thoughts and actions, the way we either nurture or harm our bodies, incoherence with mind and heart, toxic emotions carried within.

“It is import that we allow our mind to take a back seat during Reiki sessions and just allow our intuition to guide. As your facilitator, we will build an energy rapport together for deep and significant personal transformation that comes within the confidential and supported environment,” says Jane. For more information you can contact Jane at Healing Energy Pathways at Life Enhancing, 48 Elm Street, Cooroy on 5472 0808.

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LiveLife Pharmacy Cooroy introduced guests to the Napoleon Perdis range of cosmetics at their Christmas party last week. A great time was had by all with plenty of prizes and giveaways. Congratulations to Danielle Taylor who was the lucky raffle winner of the big screen TV. It’s been a huge year for Jacqueline Kiel, owner and pharmacist at Cooroy and husband and business partner Wes, as they celebrated the first year for both the LiveLive Cooroy and Pomona pharmacies. They also relocated the Pomona pharmacy to its bigger premises at 6 Memorial Avenue.

What’s Your Real Age? UNLIKE your chronological age (the number of years you’ve been on the planet), there is a test available that determines your body’s actual biological age.

The test measures a range of aspects such as total body water, fat mass, lean mass, weight, cellular health, body composition, fluid distribution, cell membrane performance, skeletal tissue and active tissue mass. It is through assessment of these types of parameters that your biological age is determined.

Naturopath, Maria from ‘Make A Difference Health & Fitness’ is one of a select group of Healthcare Professionals who has received extensive training in maximising healthy ageing and

improving vitality, making her ideally suited to help you achieve your goals. She uses a ‘Body Composition Analysis’ test, which assists her to design a program specifically for your needs.

If you are interested in taking the guesswork out of your health & fitness and finding out what’s really happening in your body, managing your weight more effectively, increasing your muscle tone and fitness or improving your energy levels, take advantage of our Christmas and New Year special and get the ‘Body Composition Analysis’ test for only $20.00 (regular price $75.00) Call Lee or Maria on 5442 6179, 0407 597 748 or visit www.madhf.com.au to get 2017 off to great start!

Wishing all our Customers a Bright Shiny New Year

All the Doctors & staff of Cooroy Doctors Surgery, Pomona Medical Centre & The Imbil Clinic would like to Wish Everyone a Safe & Merry Christmas & a Prosperous & Happy New Year COOROY 8 Emerald Street 5442 6833 www.cooroyrag.com.au

POMONA 5 Factory Street 5485 1177

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Farmer throws in Cattle & machines for Christmas buyer!

RED hot and just off the press in time for Christmas is this fantastic deal. If this property goes to Contract prior to Christmas 2016 the owner will throw in some great farm machinery and livestock to sweeten the deal.

Now included at the asking price: ·Husqvarna 60 inch ride on mower with only 100hrs on the clock; Polaris 4wd Quad Bike 600 under 100 hrs; Swishes tow behind slasher under 100hrs; Cattle Yards and crush, drenching and cattle maintenance products; A herd of friendly and easy to manage low line cattle including I bull, 2 steers, and a quantity of heifers. Table ready in 6 – 12 months or great pets; 100 ltr farm sprayer.

Combine this with the gentle 32 acres with water and gorgeous near new home with extras and you have an instant farming lifestyle in a peaceful country location. Make the transition back to the land and enjoy all of the benefits of fresh air and country living.

This fully prepared and well-designed rural property presents as a traditional rural acreage homestead with one significant advantage, everything is practically new. From the extensive fencing, multiple sheds, caretaker’s residence and majestic home you will find everything in place for many years of the enjoyable country lifestyle.

The gently undulating 32.7 acres is perfect for grazing cattle, horse pursuits, or even an orchard.

Rich scrub soils and a good creek with deep holes plus a large dam provide plenty of options for a multitude of farming applications.

This property is in a handy central location being approx. 40 minutes’ drive to Noosa & situated just under 7 km to the Old Bruce Highway, essentially bordering the Noosa Hinterland and Mary Valley. The pristine rural location is unspoilt by major road noise, high voltage power stands or railway. The peaceful country feel and abundant views are spectacular.

The home itself offers elegance and tasteful design, and could easily be from the cover page of

a lifestyle homes magazine. Placed back from the road and in an elevated position, the four side wrap around verandas give you relaxing areas making this a home for all seasons. Here are just some of the impressive specs for the house. 5 Star energy rating, 5 Kw Solar, Vacuum-maid, air-conditioning and fans 10 ft. high ceilings, French doors, 4 built in bedrooms on Northern side, Master bedroom with 3.6m walk-in robe and separate 3.6m ensuite, N3 Wind rated construction and termite treated hardwood frame, balance of new home warranty, approx. 5 years remaining,| of course all new electrical and plumbing , with the latest appliances, 3 Separate living areas plus large undercover entertaining deck , Billiards room, and fireplace in separate lounge room This property takes the guess work out of buying rural and getting what you pay for. Combine this spacious family home with the extensive infrastructure, and you really don’t have to spend another cent. Some of the Improvements include a 20m x 10m 5 bay machinery shed, could easily convert to stable complex plus a 6m x 6m Lock up shed with 6m x 6m carport and a fully compacted driveway for machinery. Call Paul Bielby at Team Hinterland and take advantage of the Christmas bonus of all the extras included at this great rural getaway about 15mins to Cooroy and 2 km to local shop. 0437 346 256 $1,085,000

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Country homestead with views

SITUATED in the prestigious Binalong Lane, Pinbarren, you will find tucked away at the end of the private lane a stunning and massive country homestead perfectly positioned overlooking absolutely breath taking views.

The home will impress all as it was certainly built to last. It’s superb features are immediately visible upon entering via the double door - stunning hardwood floors flow through to the high ceilings, large separate living areas, formal dining, huge bedrooms with built ins and a 5th bed/study. The

spacious country style kitchen with an island bench has magnificent views overlooking the verandah and your beautiful rolling countryside beyond. With a cosy fireplace in the lounge area and access from multiple rooms to the huge timber wrap around verandah - this home presents the perfect all year round lifestyle. Simply sit, relax and enjoy the magnificent easterly views.

If additional flexibility and space is required, there is even masses of room underneath the home with ample height to build in if desired - all making this home suitable for a variety of family lifestyles.

The horsey lover will adore the simplicity of been able to over look and enjoy the horses from the home and large wrap around verandah. The 12.65 acres is all cleared, usable, fully fenced and there is ample water with a dam and creek. It is ideal for all hobby farming and is the perfect land for horses.

This property - Offers Over $599,000 - will not last long, it is your own slice of paradise and is an absolute must to inspect. Contact Alisa Wythes on 0415 111 370 to arrange your viewing.

A Home to Capture Your Heart

Positioned perfectly with privacy and seclusion only 30 minutes to Noosa, you can have the best of both worlds with a stunning modern home, large shed and 7 cleared flat acres. Must be seen to be believed this light filled large home will tick many boxes for the whole family.

Features: 4 large bedrooms all with WIR; Main

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bedroom with large WIR and ensuite; Large open plan Living, Dining and Kitchen; Solid timber floors; Ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning; 3 phase power to house and shed; Solar hot water; Good quality bore – 120 feet deep; 50,000 Litres of rain water; Covered outdoor entertaining deck; Double lock up garage to side of house; 9x12 metre powered shed with machinery annex; Array of fruit trees with plenty of room to add more.

If you have been looking for the one property that will tick all your boxes and just want to move straight in this property could be the one for you.

Priced at $790,000 please call Selena Pryde on 0421 208 404 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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Unlimited possibilities - 7.9 acres, ex nursery

LEVEL ENTRY - DUAL LIVING PRIVATE 1.5 ACRES

From all of us to all of you,

a very Merry Christmas

23 Yurol Forest Drive POMONA

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ALL USEABLE, FLAT ACREAGE, PERMANENT CREEK, MOUNTAIN VIEWS

6192m2 / 1.53 acres

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OFFERS OVER $549,000

Wheel chair access and disability friendly Caravan Shed 3.2m H x 10.6m L x 7m W Rural feel walk to town Main house 3 bed – 2 bath + Granny flat Immaculately presented inside and out Town water + 1.5kw solar + solar hot water Established low maintenance trees and gardens

GORGEOUS & CHARMING & TOTALLY PRIVATE

221 Pomona Kin Kin Road PINBARREN

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7.98 acres

OFFERS OVER $425,000

9 year old rendered block home Low maintenance and entry level 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

COUNTRY CHIC STYLISH RETREAT ON 9.6 ACRES

7.9 ACRES with subdivision potential, unique house sites with fruit trees, dams and views.

Offers over $549,000.

Huge Shed with 3-phase power, hidden away in one of Pomona’s best streets is a unique opportunity. Zoned detached housing, discover many acres of flat, fertile ground surrounded by hundreds of mature subtropical fruit trees.

Build a house overlooking the lagoons with great views of famous Mt Cooroora, all services are ready, including town water and town sewerage.

Park your caravan, and your friends, there’s room for dozens more. There is a

huge machinery shed plus an old shed and separate concreted areas which are only limited by your imagination.

Amazing infrastructure exists from the ex nursery including a large shade structure, pumps and a drinkable bore and 3 reliable dams.

All this and more within walking distance to Pomona’s schools, shops and cafes.

What are you waiting for?

Think outside the square, create something amazing and join the relaxed Pomona lifestyle. Contact George Andrews, 0477 703 429, Hargrave Real Estate for your own private viewing.

50 acre eco retreat hilltop hideaway, permanent rainforest creeks

13 Clay Street POMONA

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1183m2

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OFFERS OVER $479,000

Spacious separate living areas Immaculate country style kitchen with dishwasher Wide verandahs overlook private gardens Hardwood timber floors + high ceilings Air-conditioning + ceiling fans Off street parking for a boat or caravan Fully fenced yard with raised vegetable gardens + chook coop

4 ACRES IN TOWN + POOL + STABLES + VIEWS

1159 Pomona Kin Kin Road KIN KIN

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9.6 acres

7 Ransome Street POMONA

OFFERS OVER $599,000

Recently renovated to a high standard Stunning country views over Kin Kin Village Elevated and private, 100m above sea level Old world charm and quality throughout Huge 2 bay shed 8m x 12m with mezzanine level Cleared paddocks and permanent creek Abundant birdlife, peaceful and relaxing

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LOCATION, LOCATION, TOP END OF TOWN

4 acres

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OFFERS OVER $535,000

Charming home in peaceful cul-de-sac Timber floors, ceilng fans, airconditioning & wood fire Kitchen – server to the deck & BBQ area 3 paddocks, stables + creek 1.4kw solar power + town water Work from home options; workshop + office

OPULENT FAMILY HOME!

9 George Street COORAN

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2021m2

OFFERS OVER $410,000

Level entry home in peaceful cul-de-sac Open plan living with reverse cycle A/C Separate studio for pool house/retreat Fully fenced with two road frontages 2-bay carport - to park a D6 Dozer and caravan

5485 2200

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Bed 4; Bat 1; Car 3; 50 Acres; Offers over $499,000.

This is a very rare property, offering incredible privacy as you cannot see or hear any neighbours. The comfortable and spacious home is situated in the middle of the land and has cooling breezes and filtered 270 degree views of the surrounding countryside including Noosa Heads in the distance. The modern 4 bed, 1 bath elevated home features blackbutt timber flooring throughout and a large north facing verandah to relax and enjoy the birdlife. Timber french doors and large windows showcase the peaceful outlook where you will feel worlds away in your own private sanctuary. The country kitchen features Red Gum timber benchtops, West Australian Jarrah cupboards and a beautiful Rosewood pantry. A pot belly stove and clawfoot bath complete the picture.

The feng shui inspired entrance with

moon gate, curved pathway and tranquil pond set the tone for relaxed, contemplative living. This is a home where you will enjoy living and won’t want to leave. Energy efficient with a stand alone solar system backed up by a wind generator, 10kva generator and new batteries. There is also a 3 bay farm shed with plenty of storage for cars and machinery. The property is mostly forested but has a bonus mudbrick cabin and cottage in need of renovating, jaboticaba fruit tree orchard and crystal clear creeks and rainforest areas.

Become one with nature and experience life in the slow lane every time you arrive home.

Contact George Andrews, Hargrave Real Estate on 0477 703 429 for a private inspection and prepare to be impressed.

10 Allira Court POMONA

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1.8 acres

OFFERS OVER $725,000

5 living areas for family & friends 3 brand new bathrooms 2 are ensuites Brand new kitchen – the latest in style New carpets & freshly painted throughout Side access to the shed & carports for caravan Fully dog proof fencing with resort style gardens

5485 2200

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Private oasis on 114 acres of prime grazing land + stuning home and pool

2a Queen Street COORAN

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2 acres

OFFERS OVER $399,000

Spacious & freshly painted throughout Huge tiled open plan living area Spring-fed dam and fruit trees + vegie garden Very private at the end of concrete driveway Walking distance from village shops & school

AS SEEN ON TV 2 BEAUTIFUL QUEENSLANDER HOMES

71 Litfin Road VERRIERDALE

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9.9 acres

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OFFERS OVER $795,000

Suit extended family or investor Elevated and private , views to Noosa Both houses are 1A Classified THE COTTAGE circa 1950’s MAIN HOUSE circa 1890’s Wraparound verandah with heated spa pool

DELIGHTFULLY DIFFERENT!

Bed 4; Bath 2; Car 4; Pool 46.44ha/114 acres.

Offers over $950,000.

However big your dream, you can make it happen here! This modern, north-east-facing residence on 114 acres of prime, usable land is absolutely amazing, and includes a beautiful, swimming pool plus a private 3acre world class motocross track!

Electric gates - operated by solar and electricity and a sweeping driveway welcome you to this lush, resort-style oasis.

Valencia Grove offers unrivalled peace and privacy, surrounded by trees and fenced paddocks, with long views over the landscape to the distant hills.

As you step through the front door, your first and lasting impression is that this home is grand, with its high ceilings and expansive living areas, yet warm and inviting at the same time.

Meticulously designed

for complete comfort and convenience, the home is air-conditioned throughout, and also includes ceiling fans and a wood fire heater.

All the family can be accommodated here, with 3 gorgeous, open plan living spaces, plus a media room or even fifth bedroom.

The central kitchen is everything it should be, well placed to welcome your guests and designed for easy access to living.

The large master bedroom boasts direct access out to a private deck, plus a super chic ensuite, with shower, twin vanities and heated towel rails.

Three more bedrooms are located at the opposite end of the home, two with walk-in robes, and the third with built-ins. One of the bedrooms enjoys direct access to the modern main bathroom, which includes a bath.

The living and dining areas are spacious and well designed to capture those

cooling cross breezes. The pool room is a delight, protected from the elements, cooled by a ceiling fan, and offering expansive views over the pool and paddocks.

The fully fenced house yard is just perfect, with a wonderful selection of fruit trees, a vegetable garden and a chicken coop.

The property includes 3 dams, plus access to Kin Kin Creek, Kinmond Creek and Sandy Creek, and there’s plenty of room to run cattle and horses.

The property has mains power, of course, but with a carefully positioned 5kW solar system in place, the owners never receive a power bill. And your water needs are well taken care of with two 33,000 litre water tanks.

Everything you could possibly need is here, including NBN and excellent mobile phone reception, plus a huge 4-car garage with 2400 high doors (2 remote), workbench and storage.

With sealed road acces s all the w ay t o Noosa, Pomona and Kin Kin, and just a short drive from Noosa’s spectacular beaches, this has to be the dream family home! Call Phil or Sam Hargrave, Hargrave Real Estate on 0417 750 507 or 0425 777 121, to inspect today.

IMMACULATELY PRESENTED GET THAT GROOVY FEEL

47 Pavilion Street POMONA

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5 acres

OFFERS OVER $525,000

Charming, unique, funky home & gardens Timber floors, high ceilings + wide verandahs Very peaceful, scenic and tranquil feel Lush green paddocks, 2 dams + creek Huge shed – for 6 cars or Yoga or Art studio

THE ONE & ONLY VACANT BLOCK IN THE VILLAGE

10 Rectory Street POMONA

1003m2 OFFERS OVER $249,000

• Vacant land in the most sought after street in Pomona • Tucked away yet only a hop skip and jump to the IGA, Village shops, cafes, restaurants & schools of Pomona • Versatile corner block • Immaculate clear & clean ready to build your dream on • Town water connected, sewerage & mains power ready to go • Easy gentle near level walk to the IGA

5485 2200 George Andrews 0477 703 429 Paul Hassmann 0477 557 770

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Bed 3; Bath 1; Car 11; 132 acres; Offers over $1,295,000.

Offers over $1,295,000 How rare is this property?

Very! As it hasn’t been offered to the market since 1970 and, once you inspect, you’ll understand why! aybe it’s the 132.8 acres of prime land; maybe it’s those mind-blowing views that stretch from Mt Cooroora to the Mary Valley and beyond, or maybe it’s the thought of land banking with possible future subdivisions.

Or perhaps it’s the thought of having your own peaceful, private sanctuary, still within easy reach of shops, schools, restaurants and the coast.

This magnificent property is truly a one-off, and offers many possibilities for the lucky 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 post / 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 and power poles onsite.

You have the choice of living in the original homestead - an immaculate 3bedroom 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) so there are plenty of moneymaking 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.And remember, with a change to the current Noosa Council zoning and usage plan, future subdivision possibilities could be a substantial earner.

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

Chances are the next owner of this amazing property won’t want to leave for 46 years either!

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

1128m2

OFFERS OVER $449,000

Beautiful and private garden setting Walking distance from village shops and schools Fully fenced dog-proof yard High ceilings, c/fans, air conditioning & 3kw solar Light, bright spacious open plan living area Kitchen with a dishwasher & breakfast bar Stacker doors out to huge, undercover entertaining area

SENSATIONAL SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME

10 Gerrygone Place POMONA

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1387m2

OFFERS OVER $549,000

Quality peaceful cul-de-sac location Spacious open plan living + outdoor entertainment area Modern kitchen, dishwasher & walk in pantry Beautiful outlook over leafy Nature reserve Fully fenced dog proof yard

SPARKLING BRAND NEW!

Views + cottage + multiple house sites + 2 big sheds on 132 acres 49 Uhlmanns Road BLACK MOUNTAIN

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15 Friarbird Place POMONA

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912m2

OFFERS OVER $545,000

Quality throughout - High ceilings + timber-look flooring Spacious Open plan living + separate lounge Stone bench tops, gas cooking + walk-in pantry, dishwasher Alfresco entertainment area from the living room Handy side access for the caravan or boat Private and peaceful, with gorgeous bush reserve outlook

STYLISH HOME - VERSATILE LAYOUT!

11 Bushman Court POMONA

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1.49 acres

OFFERS IN THE $600,000s

Large, grand family home Ideal for extended family living Beautiful ‘parkland’ gardens High ceilings, hardwood timber floors, French doors ‘Floor to ceiling’ sash- style aluminium windows Remote control entrance gates

5485 2200 Phil Hargrave 0417 750 507 Sam Hargrave 0425 777 121

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Servicing all local areas

Indoor/Outdoor • Carpentry • Plastering • Painting • Tiling • Concreting • Gutter - roof repairs & clean • Locks • Flyscreens • Flatpack assembly • Fencing • Retaining walls • Decks • Rendering-texture coats

ALL GENERAL REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 18 YEARS EXPERIENCE

No job too small

Kevin 0498 534 262

Email aaahandymank@gmail.com I

QBSA Lic 1138124

HANDYMAN

MOWING & MAINTENANCE

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

MOWING & MAINTENANCE

Bruce Forsyth

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

98 Maple Street, Cooroy Qld 4563

Ph 5329 0059 • Mobile 0438 196 113 www.craine.com.au email : russell@craine.com.au

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CN 70343

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

0408 713 261 Unit 1/25 Garnet St, Cooroy

Your Local HANDYMAN on the Sunshine Coast No Job Too Small

JOBS TO $3300

PH: 0467 617 550

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

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

www.cooroyrag.com.au

TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY PAINTING

PLUMBING

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

0427 471 954

Acer Tree Services

Slashing

dip ARB/HORT,LLB

• Large & Small acreages • Experienced Owner/Operator

PH: 0409 278 659

SLASHING

TREE SURGEON

Bruce Forsyth

ALL TERRAIN MOWING

Unit 1/25 Garnet St, Cooroy Call Bruce

For your next Slashing job call Slasher Steve

SERVICING ALL AREAS

LARGE & SMALL ACREAGES

PH: TUI 0417 038 518 FOR A FREE QUOTE

PEST CONTROL

PUMPS & SOLAR

SLASHING

COOROY

SLASHING & MOWING

Contact Scott on

DAVE RAYMONT

ALL TYPES OF PHONE POINTS

ELLIS

JAYS TREE WORX • Tree Removals/Pruning • Palm Removals/ Cleaning • Stump Grinding • 4WD Tipper Truck • Land Clearing

TREE SURGEON

TREE SERVICES

Rendering Services

• • • •

• All Render Finishes • All Render Repairs • Exterior Painting • Domestic & Commercial

0498 534 262

PLUMBING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

TELEVISION / ANTENNA

Cooroy Plumbing Services

SWIFT SKIPS

After hours & weekends 0418 711 438 QBSA No: 50098

PLUMBING

1 Jarrah St. Cooroy

• 2 mtr • 4 mtr • 6 mtr Phone: 5442 5844 Mobile: 0417 786 776 SEPTIC TANK Locally Owned & Operated - 30 years Experience

Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Oil Arrestors, Liquid Waste

PH: 5447 6477

0418 713 244

Prompt & Reliable

0419 192 943 • FULLY INSURED • 30YRS EXPERIENCE

TROPHIES & ENGRAVING

Digital

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

Prompt Service PH: 0413 699 572

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

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

TRUCK HIRE

TELEVISION / ANTENNA

SUTTON’S CLEANING SERVICE

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

Paul Best

Installations

Locally owned and operated

www.suttonscleaning.com.au

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

Steve Jackson

kellisrender@westnet.com.au I QBCC Lic 1138124

Call 5442 6788

• Yard Maintenance • Professional & Reliable • Fully Qualified & Insured

Call Justin Cherry for a free quote

SMASH REPAIR

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

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

FREE QUOTES

TREE SURGEON

Servicing all Local Areas

PHONE PAUL 0403 219 606

Mulching Firewood Full Insurance Qualified Advice

www.jaystreeworx.com.au • justin@jaystreeworx.com.au

7A Diamond Street Cooroy

RENDERING

• • • •

0448 060 989

5447 6832 - 0499 019 887 PHONE & COMPUTER CONNECTIONS

Felling Crown Reductions Detailing/Trimming Removals

Helping trees live with people

Electrical Lic: 70343

• Pressure Pumps • Solar Pumps • Bore Pumps • Pool Pumps • Windmills & Tanks • Irrigation

• • • •

0422 868 911 - 5441 5997

0408 713 261

PUMPS & SOLAR

Tenzing Tree Climbing Services Brett Gowen

email: br.paintingservice@live.com.au

www.cooroyrag.com.au

Phone Owen Meekins

PUMPS

ALL PUMP REPAIRS AGENTS FOR • DAB • ONGA

• Bedroom • Garage • Computer Points • Fax • Repairs

Certified Arb, since 1992

0408 915 124

SALES & SERVICE QBSA 1129706

PH: 5485 1972

Steve Pont

Domestic • Commercial • Industrial

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

TREE SURGEON

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

•Maintenance • New Homes • Renovations • Roofing

PAINTING

No job too big or small Free Quotes

SLASHING

POMONA TILT & CRANE TRUCK HIRE Cars Machinery Containers Stan Kidd

5485 1613 0419 780 747

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pomona ag supplies • Stock Feeds • Hay • Vet Care • Fencing • Poly Pipe & Tanks • Irrigation • Saddlery • Pet Food • Fertilizer • Garden Needs • Oils • Boots

y New Year Merry Christmas & Happ to all our customers

10% OFF

real estate

COOROY RAG Brand new townhouses

• RAINMAX WATER GAUGE • WHITES GARDEN SENTINEL • 16L HAND SPRAYER

W! STOCK UP NODec ember

24th Closed from 12 noon Re-open January 3rd ence, Sorry for any inconveni Mic k & Lou ise

21 Factory St, POMONA - Ph: 5485 0722 - Fax: 5485 0733

COOROY AUTO WRECKERS & ENGINE CENTRE Bed 2+; Bath 2; Car 2. Price: $439,000.

Five brand new modern townhouses with private yards, light, open and airy design with 9ft ceilings.

NE aspect with wide verandahs & views, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + office/3rd brm , stone kitchens with induction cooking double garaging, split air cons, dishwashers, split level design with

storage space under.

Low body corps, approx. 160m2 built area, 250 - 320m2 each, landscaped & fenced, mins walk to shopping and transport additional car parking space for each unit.

Contact David Crerar 0418 712 054 or Murray Brown 0419 491 395 - Hinternoosa.com.au, 5447 7000.

Perfect family home – close to nature on beautiful Black Mountain • 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

Tom & Debbie wish their clients a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year & Thank you for your support

THIS tidy family home, on 1.1 acres overlooking bushland, offers a quality home and location in the peaceful Cudgerie Estate.

Located just minutes to Cooroy, the location is central to everything the Noosa Hinterland has to offer.

The quality Grandview-built brick and Colourbond home has three bedrooms and study with ensuite and walk-in robe in the main bedroom. All bedrooms are carpeted and air-conditioned.

Located amongst established gardens and lawns, each room of the home looks out on thriving native plants and the rear living area and patio are private and surrounded with vegetation.

There is room for a pool or a soccer pitch/tennis court if wanted – or just add extra gardens.

Respected LOCALS servicing the Cooroy Community

Cnr Johnson Court & Jarrah St, Cooroy

Phone Tom & Debbie 5442 5088

The house, in a cul-de-sac location, is well set back from the street with a remote gate-opening system for convenience and privacy.

The combined kitchen/lounge/dining area is tiled with quality gas cooktop and oven installed. A separate formal lounge provides a peaceful retreat or reading room.

The remote controlled double car garage contains a massive storage cupboard, while a double 9x7.5m shed with carport at the rear of the block provides extra parking and storage. Street access on both boundaries allows for full utilisation of the property.

The property overlooks creek reserve and has direct access to the Noosa Trail Network.

Phone Jim Ennis at Fiona Winter Realty on 0402 587 298.

Stock up

VALUE BUYS 14

$

Trading Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.00pm Sat 8.30am-12.30pm

Locally Owned & Operated

.90 Each 20kg Bags

Sauers Produce & Garden Centre

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Merry Christmas & a Chirpy New Year Tony & Staff

13 Diamond Street, Cooroy Ph: 5442 5933 - Fax: 5442 5911 Email: cooroy@sauersproduce.com.au www.cooroyrag.com.au

sport

COOROY RAG

Lake Macdonald Rowing Club

Cooroy 8-Ball competition

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

Roofs, Roller Doors & Hi Pressure Cleaning!

For a Quality Finish Call Mark

mob: 0403 264 048 fax: 5442 6093 email: evanspainting@live.com.au BSA 727850

2016 has been an interesting year for the Lake Macdonald Club.

The club which has been rowing on the Lake and for seven years upgraded it’s facilities in Collwood Road in February.

The expanded storage space and new rowing equipment purchased during the year has enabled the Club to grow membership through the learn to row program.

The club enjoyed success at Regatta’s during the year including the National Masters Championships in Kawana and the Pan Pacific Games on the Gold Coast.

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One dark cloud appeared over the Lake based Club in August when the boat trailer was stolen.

With local community support, social media efforts and the efforts of the Police the trailer with some “modifications for camping” was recovered and returned to the Club.

This enabled the Club to attend Regatta’s as planned and most importantly take part in the Cooroy Christmas Parade again this year.

As appreciation to the Cooroy Rag and overall community support in recovering the boat trailer Lake Macdonald Rowing

Club would like to offer 3 places on the 2017 learn to row program.

These are valued at $150 per person. Run by the Club’s trained coaches they are designed to appeal to those interested in learning to row for recreation and fitness.

If you are interested in taking one of these places please contact Learn to row at Lake Macdonald Rowing Club by email at lakemacrowing@gmail.com We require your name email address and telephone and a brief outline as to why you would like to learn to row.

Cooroy Golf Club committee wishes a Merry Christmas to our members, guests & their families OPEN ALL CHRISTMAS PERIOD CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY

What a great night of 8-Ball at the Cooroy Hotel last week with some awesome pool played by all. . The competition is really hotting up. The winner of the night was Mark and 2nd was Shaun, 3rd Jase, 4th Szonam, 5th Derek, 6th Michael. Well done to everyone. tonight 21 players and there was awesome pool played by all.

For more information on the Wednesday night pool comp phone Frank Davis on 0408 079 359.

7 DAYS after 3pm only $15 Myall St, Cooroy 5447 6258

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from your Local IGA

CHRISTMAS TRADING HOURS

COOROY Monday 19th December to Friday 23rd December ................. 7am-9pm Saturday 24th December ........................................................... 7am-8 pm CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th ..................................................... 9am-6pm FROM 28TH December resume Normal Trading Monday – Saturday ....................................................................7am-8 pm Sunday .........................................................................................9am-6pm CLOSED NEW YEARS DAY POMONA Normal Trading 7 days..............................................................7am-8 pm CLOSED - CHRISTMAS DAY & NEW YEARS DAY

Merry Christmas to all our valued customers

IGAfor forALL ALLyour yourChristmas ChristmasNeeds!

Needs!

IGA

COOROY 3 Emerald St, Cooroy 4563 - Ph: 5447 6061

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POMONA 3-5 Reserve St, Pomona 4568 - Ph: 5485 1297

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