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December 23, 2015

Merry Christmas in Cooroy

IN THIS ISSUE

Diana delebrates 30 years at Kindy Page 7

See our Christmas in Cooroy photos and feature on Pages 17-24

Pomona ............. 14-15 Classifieds ............

18 Dining ..............

14-15 Xmas ... 19-21 HealthFeature ........... 16 & 25 Dining ...............

22-23 Pomona ........... 26-27 Health ...............

24-25 Classifieds ...........

28 Trades & Real Estate ..... 29-30 Services ...........26-27 Trades & COOROY Christmas Celebrations were a cracker!

Christmas in Cooroy was another huge success with over 10000 people enjoying the cornucopia of Christmas activities over the weekend.

Friday night kicked off with the opening of the Cooroy Live Life Pharmacy photo exhibition in the Butter Factory Arts Centre with Cr Tony Wellington judging the amazing photos and awarding Peta Hempsall and Sandie Chandler first and second prize.

At the turning on of the beautiful Ri-con Christmas tree everyone had an absolute ball with the tree looking even more spectacular with more decorations than ever before. Eight stars on the tree were dedicated to loved ones that are no longer with us and their stories are on the wall adjacent to the tree which are sure to bring a tear to the eye!

The carols at the turning on of the tree added a lovely touch to the night also.

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Merry Christmas in Cooroy From Page 1 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 raised over $1,300 for the Leukaemia Foundation with nearly 70 competitors donned in Santa suits racing up the main street of Cooroy.

Spectators lined the street for the ever popular Bendigo Bank street parade and the floats were of a spectacular standard this year. Forty businesses and community groups participated and

the Fairy Tales and Legends theme was a big hit with young and old alike. Tadpoles Early Learning Centre held onto the title of Best Float for the second year but it was a tough competition with Cooroy State School and Bendigo Bank close on their tails in the scoring stakes according to judges Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Frank Pardon and Cr Sandy Bolton.

The East Side Tuggers were ecstatic to retain their title in the Hinterland Dental East versus West Tug of War for the fourth year running. West side have gone into training early to secure a strong team for 2016!

The free activities kept people entertained all

evening with the free Cooroy Rag rides, the CJ Taxation sponsored face painting, the Santa visit sponsored by Gelignite Jacks, the fantastic entertainment program sponsored by Cooroy Supa IGA 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 is hosted by Cooroy Chamber of Commerce & Rotary Club of Cooroy and is totally FREE thanks to its sponsors – Cooroy Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank, Ricon Contractors, Noosa Council, Cooroy Rag, Cooroy Live Life Pharmacy, Noosa to Hinterland Plumbing Group, Cooroy SUPA IGA, Club Cooroy RSL, Masterhire Cooroy, Hinterland Dental, Mower & ATV Solutions, Cooroy Hotel, Queensland Media Print, John Madill Toyota, Zinc 96.1FM, Hinternoosa Real Estate, CJ Taxation Services, Cooroy Pest Control, Cooroy Fish & Chips, Gelignite Jacks, Sunshine Mitre 10, Cooroy Family Practice and Sutton’s Cleaning Service.

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Enjoy Life away from the Hustle & Bustle The Rainbow Lorikeet RV Club recently enjoyed a few days stopover in Cooroy NOOSA Council has open a trial RV stop in Cooroy to support hinterland tourism.

The Cooroy RV Stop, at 17 Mary River Road, offers motorhome travellers easy access to Cooroy from the highway and serves as a gateway to Noosa’s hinterland, complementing Tourism Noosa’s new Noosa Country Drive initiative.

The facility caters for up to 40 fully selfcontained recreational vehicles (RVs), and includes a chemical toilet dump point.

Noosa Council Executive Officer Narelle Reid said Council saw the project as an

economic development opportunity for the town.

“The local chamber of commerce, community groups and residents called for an RV stop in Cooroy to encourage the growing motorhome tourist market to stop in and explore Noosa’s hinterland,” she says.

“Council is pleased to be able to support economic development in Cooroy and surrounding towns with this initiative, which we hope fulfils a need for a low-cost no-frills option for self-drive visitors to explore Cooroy and other towns.”

Council chose the Mary River Road site, behind the Combined Coastal Car Club premises, for its location, which is within walking distance of Cooroy’s main street.

Council will assess the RV Stop’s success in 12 months. The RV Stop, which a caretaker will manage, offers fully self-contained RVs a maximum four-night stay at $10 per vehicle per night.

To book, visit Council’s website at www.noosa.qld.gov.au/cooroy-rvstopover<http://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/ cooroy-rv-stopover>

New custodians sought for Memorial Hall THE meeting about the future of the Cooroy Memorial Hall at Cooroy RSL on December 9th was well attended and it is clear that our community is passionate about our beautiful old lady.

The RSL has made the decision to relinquish the custodianship of the Hall at a point in time that a new custodian can take over.

For this to be approved, the RSL are applying to the State Government to separate the RSL Club from the Hall so that the original Deed of Grant can be set aside – the State Government who had a representative in attendance have indicated that this would happen.

The RSL Club will also write to Noosa Council informing them of their intentions, asking for assistance as required.

There were 2 motions put forward – the first of which was amended to include the second motion making a new motion which was then passed by a large majority of attendees. This motion essentially proposed the setting up of a new steering committee for the Memorial Hall, made up from interested parties from the local community and local groups with Noosa Council having overall responsibility, similar to how the Lower Mill Board was originally set up in 2004. Expressions of interest for people to join the steering committee were invited and ap-

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proximately 30 people have now put their names forward. This committee will meet at a date in the future to form a management committee for the Memorial Hall.

Until the original Deed of Grant to the Cooroy RSL is set aside, they are still responsible for the hall however, it is unlikely it will be re-opened in the short term due to ongoing liability issues and the difficulty of obtaining an independent review on the safety issues at this time of year.

Once a new deed has been issued to the new custodian body – the Cooroy RSL will transfer funds held in the Memorial Hall account to the new custodians.

It is unclear at present as to when the Memo-

rial Hall will be in a position to be re-opened.

There are a number of health and safety codes which need to be addressed and met including Fire, Electrical Safety, Disability Access, Catering and the Toilets. Until these are met, it would be extremely difficult to get the building and its varied uses insured.

This will not be a quick process, everything will take time but it is a step in the right direction and once settled, the Memorial Hall should have a bright future but it and the new custodians will still need ongoing community support.

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In 1885, a search of Government Gazettes and newspapers for Cooroy will find little more than a mention of Cooroy Road, being a request to the Widgee Divisional Board by sawmillers, Dath Henderson & Co. for repairs to the road (which would have been used mainly by timbergetters hauling to the Company’s mill at Tewantin.) and a listing of Albert Henry Wilkin, Mount Cooroy, Tewantin as a Justice of the Peace.

A township of Cooroy was then years away, with no settlement within the area of

Dath Henderson & Co.’s holdings until the land was repurchased by the Queensland Government in 1907, surveyed into agricultural farms and town lots and offered for sale in 1908. The company, with sawmills in Brisbane and Tewantin, were reluctant to surrender the land which had been acquired for the timber resources.

A nucleus of a settlement began at Cooroy with the completion of the railway in 1891 when timber and produce was then railed to Brisbane. History records early Cooroy as a col-

Development of the Noosa District BEFORE European settlement, the inhabitants of the Noosa district were the Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi). The territory of these nomadic tribes stretched from Childers to Caboolture, westwards to Murgon and Biggenden, eastwards to the coast, including Fraser Island.

1824-1842: The first Europeans to live in the Noosa District were convict absconders from the Moreton Bay Penal Settlement. Because of their white skin, they were welcomed by the Aborigines as ghosts of deceased members of the tribe.

1863: Saw-miller, William Pettigrew, on his voyage of exploration to the Noosa River and lakes in search of timber resources, sketched the peaks as Coolum, Nindery, Peregia (Peregian), Eewa, Coorooey and Noosa Headland from 12 miles out to sea on the vessel “Queensland”.

By December of that year, timber-getters were working in the area. Logs rafted down the river were transported by steamer to Brisbane.

1870s-1880s: Selectors took up land in the Cootharaba, Kin Kin, Doonan and Mount Cooroy areas. Early agricultural crops included sugar cane, grown by Dawson and Pierce at Cooloothin Creek and Albert Wilkin near Mount Cooroy.

1884: John Kinmond, timbergetter and early selector of land at Buderim and Cootharaba, selected 160 acres at Mount Cooroy whilst residing at Tewantin.

1885: Sawmillers, Dath Henderson & Co. acquire 5507 acres (2230 hectares) stretching westwards from Mount Cooroy including the present township area. Request to Widgee Divisional Board for repairs to Cooroy Road.

1889 Railway from Gympie to Cooran completed. Cooran became a busy halfway stop for coaches plying to Tewantin. Survey of fourth section of the North Coast Railway between Yandina and Cooran completed by CB Steele.

Site selected for Cooroy Station.

(Gazetted 31 May 1890.)

1899: Architectural drawings produced for Shelter Shed at Cooroy Railway Station. Alterations 1908/9.

1904-6: Settlers, mostly dairy farmers from the Northern Rivers District of New South Wales, moved to Cooran, Kin Kin, Pinbarren and Pomona districts as land was opened for agri-

cultural farms.

1906: Pomona town allotments offered for sale.

JL Boden established a store in Cooroy railway yard awaiting the survey and sale of town allotments 1907: Land repurchased from saw-millers, Dath Henderson & Co. and surveyed into agricultural farms and town allotments as Cooroy Estate.

1908: First sale of agricultural land and town allotments, Cooroy Estate. The majority of the settlers were dairy farmers from the Northern Rivers district of New south Wales.

1909: Due chiefly to campaigning by the new settlers on the Cooroy Estate, Noosa Shire was proclaimed; its area excised from Widgee Shire and a small portion of Maroochy Shire; effective following elections in April 1910. New road to Tewantin opened.

1910: Noosa Shire Council held the first meeting at Cooran. Cooroy Hall, beside the Victory Hotel, became temporary Shire Office. Cooroy had made rapid progress with business firmly established. The building of a Shire Hall at Cooroy had begun.

1911: Due to agitation from Cooran and Pomona residents, a referendum was held to decide the location of Council offices. Noosa Shire Council offices established at Pomona; the building now utilised as a museum.

1915: Wide Bay Co-operative Dairy Association established a butter factory at Cooroy. It was replaced by the present building in 1931.

1928: Improved Cooroy-Tewantin Road officially opened. The proceedings took place beneath Tewantin’s historic fig tree. Lifesavers’ Club formed at Cooroy (Noosa Heads Lifesaving Club). The members were mostly farmers’ sons from the Cooroy area.

1929: Doonella and Weyba Bridges opened, linking Tewantin to Noosa and Golden Beach (Sunshine Beach) financed by the sale of coastal land to TM Burke & Co..

1940s: Electricity connected to the towns in the district but did not reach the farms until 1950s.

1959/60: The name Sunshine Coast adopted.

The South Coast had become the Gold Coast so business people of the Near North Coast desired a more attractive name for the region.

1965: Six Mile Dam constructed (later named

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Lake Macdonald) to supply water for Noosa Shire.

1976: Wide Bay Co-operative Dairy Association Cooroy Branch Butter Factory closed.

Since the closure of the district’s butter factories, dairy farms have given way to rural residential. With the huge influx of new residents, lifestyles and cultural interests have changed.

1980: Noosa Shire Council moved to new premises at Tewantin in December. Officially opened February 1982.

1984: Range section of the Cooroy-Tewantin Road completed to bypass hazardous bends.

It follows the approximate route of the original steep road.

1985: Cooroora Historical Society’s Museum officially opened in former Shire Office at Pomona. (Society was formed in 1981.)

2000: Cooroy’s two sawmills were acquired by the State Government and closed. The sawmill land, at the northern end of the township, has since been transferred to Noosa Shire Council for community use.

2000-2007: The Noosa district founded on timber, fishing, dairying and agricultural pursuits has now a more diverse range of industries. The coastal region, always popular as a holiday destination, has become a thriving tourist Mecca.

2008: Noosa Shire absorbed into the Sunshine Coast Regional Council.

2014: Noosa Shire Council reformed after residents voted for de-amalgamation from Sunshine Coast Regional Council.

Researched by Betty Sutton, Historian, Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group Inc.

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lection of huts and tents of timbergetters and railway employees, the Station Masters’ house and the office of James Duke who managed the timber interests of Dath Henderson & Co. John Boden established a store in the Railway Yard awaiting the survey and sale of town allotments.

So when was Cooroy Township founded? In 1891, when the railway reached Cooroy or when the land was surveyed in 1907? I shall allow your readers to decide. Below is is an extract of my timeline of the Noosa District.

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Christmas – a time for us all I am normally a happy chap, I read the daily news, But when I survey the world today, it brings on an attack of the blues.

This year it’s appalling, what the media is showing, The world seems to be in an intolerable mess, no one seems to know where we are going.

We have had the almost daily fare of senseless shooting, And of the national political hobby of citizen persecuting.

Anyone could get a gun, and slay one or many fellow men, Domestic violence, road rage, plenty of copy for the news men.

But away with all that mayhem, it’s time for Christmas celebration, We are fortunate indeed, in this peaceful nation, To live in freedom, friendliness, understanding, good will, A time of peace, and friendship, no time for the shades of ill-will.

We must give thanks and thought for the Christmas season, And be grateful for this wonderful reason.

The Rag sends greetings from all of us here, With best wishes for Christmas and a happy New Year.

May your days be filled with love and laughter and fun, And the blessing of Christmas embrace everyone.

It is the misfortune of old age that although you can put things out of your head, you can’t put them out of your feelings. Believe me.

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We wish you all the very best for 2016 and look forward to delivering the Rag each fortnight in the New Year!.

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We accidentally left it out once so we can sympathise with your frustration on that occasion.

But we’ll be continuing the competition in the new year.

Last edition’s winner is Brandon Schlumpf of Cooroy who found the Rolled Up Rag in the Cooroy Drapery ad on Page 12. Entries close January 14, 2016.

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COOROY RAG RETIRED Noosa District State High School computer technician Rick Phillips is volunteering his time to assist with the exciting new robot program at the Cooroy Library.

The Cooroy Library is the first Australian public library to deliver a robots program using a fully programmable NAO humanoid robot.

This program provides fun and practical coding and computer programming training for adults and young people who will use these new skills and bring the robot to life.

The NAO robot interacts well with humans and shares many humanoid traits such as walking, talking, telling stories, playing games and singing.

To see the NAO robot in action and learn how he works, phone: (07) 5329 6555 to book in a free session.

Council goes to market as bus trial hits a bump NOOSA Council is looking for a new vehicle to power its electric bus trial.

Noosa Mayor Noel Playford said Council was in the process of cancelling the chosen manufacturer’s contract after it advised that it couldn’t deliver the buses by the agreed deadline.

“These delays are unfortunate and on a personal note I am disappointed the trial won’t begin during my time in Council, but I am confident we’ll see electric buses on Noosa’s roads next year, given Council’s strong support for the trial and keen interest from a number of manufacturers,” Cr Playford said.

Council’s Planning and Infrastructure Director Martin Drydale said technical issues with the bus air conditioning systems were to blame for the hold up.

Mr Drydale added: “Electric bus technology is rapidly

evolving so holding off until next year will allow us to investigate new technology that wasn’t available when we first began our planning, plus we may also be able to source the buses from an Australian supplier now.”

A pre-feasibility study found electric buses to be a cheaper public transport option compared to diesel buses when deployed on short-haul routes.

“They can be recharged with renewable energy and given that they offer reduced emissions, they represent a cleaner, greener alternative to diesel,” Mr Drydale said.

Deploying electric buses stands to be a first for Queensland, offering Noosa a unique and marketable public transport offering.

“Council looks forward to trialling electric buses on Noosa’s network next year,” Mr Drydale said.

Christmas budgeting Geoff Edwards, Branch Manager, Bendigo Community Bank, Cooroy WELL, we’re nearly there!

Christmas is upon us and many of us are wondering where the year has gone.

For many of us, December and the festive season proves to be one of the busiest times of our year.

Presents, work drinks, family functions and school holidays can also keep us feeling a little broke. December and January is traditionally the most expensive time of the year for households.

A few tips to financially survive the season are: • Budget before hand.

Write a list including anticipated costs and then try to stick to it.

• Try to save in advance. As I mentioned in previous columns if you saved $20 a week for a year you would have over $1,000. Some banks like our Cooroy Community Bank branch and Pomona Agency offers Christmas Club accounts to assist with savings for

December.

• Start your shopping early. This can effectively spread the financial commitment over many weekly pays or pensions.

This way it won’t feel too cumbersome all at once.

• Try not to put everything on the credit card. This debt will only be there to pay later.

Credit cards are great but they can easily get out of control.

• Secret Santa or a Kris Kringle present giving can greatly reduce your cost.

Everyone still gets a present and it does not cost as much.

• At parties and BBQ’s don’t cater for 50 people when only 20 are coming.

In addition share the work load and cost but

getting everyone to pitch in. Christmas and the holidays is usually a great time for everyone.

Many have at least a few days off work to spend with family and friends. If you’re lucky enough to be one of them, enjoy your wellearned break.

I look forward to writing for you and sharing some financial tips again in 2016. Have a beautiful, peaceful and safe Christmas and Happy New Year!

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COUNCILLOR Sandy Bolton has shared her intentions as the Noosa Council election campaign prepares to move into high gear.

Speaking in front of gathered media and supporters at Tewantin’s RSL Park this morning, Sandy confirmed she would contest the Noosa Council election to be held in March 2016 as a mayoral candidate.

Sandy feels strong leadership, with a passion for good governance and sustainability should be the mantra for the new mayor, and believes her straight forward, grass roots style will provide the stability the community deserves.

“Through its previous Councils, Noosa has been blessed with solid leadership for many years and it’s crucial the new council gets off on the right foot. Good leadership is earned every day, and I’m excited about putting the same work ethic I’ve had in place these past few years in a leadership capacity,” she said.

Sandy believes a major

role for Council in the next term will be the diversification of Noosa’s economy.

One that will provide opportunity and prosperity whilst protecting our environment and staying true to Noosa’s community values.

“There will be great expectations of this new council. Tough decisions will need to be made. I believe our community wants clarity about how the next mayor will provide leadership towards a strong future for our residents and families without jeopardising the lifestyle they have chosen.

“We must continue to build the culture of our Council to the level of openness and customer service that Noosa Council is renowned for. There must be a culture of common sense, efficiency and solutions through committed strategic planning and simpler processes. I have the experience and temperament to do that job well,” she added.

Sandy said that if elected

she looks forward to working with the Noosa community in the development of their own future.

“There will be new infrastructure requirements that need addressing as the new council delivers its new Planning Scheme.

There are also issues continuing to frustrate our community. Projects such as the Beckmans Road duplication in Tewantin, the Ernest

Street T-junction in Noosaville, Myall Street in Cooroy and Six Mile bridge on the Pomona Kin Kin Road must be made a priority, and will be under my leadership,” Sandy said.

She added that focussing on innovation and technology will be part of her plan to build a diversified economy. As a result existing businesses can do better business and new businesses have

better opportunity.

“Strengthening Noosa’s economy is achievable. It will require new ideas and innovative approaches.

But building a stronger community means bringing people together to ensure that the environmental, economic and cultural concerns and priorities of our residents are reflected in both the discussion and the decisions made by Council,” Sandy concluded.

Noosa Country Drive launches in Cooroy THE hinterland and country villages of Noosa are set to get a tourism boost with an influx of visitors thanks to a new initiative launched by Tourism Noosa, the Noosa Country Drive.

Officially launched at the Cooroy Library last week, the Noosa Country Drive is an interactive website that offers a personal way to experience Noosa’s beautiful country and hinterland areas.

Tourism Noosa CEO Damien Massingham said the Noosa Country Drive offers plenty of different options for discovering all that the Noosa Hinterland has to offer.

“Whether driving, biking or walking, visitors can

create their very own touring route with the interactive map. The Drive highlights the villages of Boreen Point, Cooran, Cooroy, Doonan, Eumundi, Kin Kin, Pomona and Tinbeerwah and visitors can browse and add attractions for each village or take a suggested drive with three available showcasing a Northern Loop, Central Loop and Southern Loop”.

“In addition to launching the Noosa Country Drive, we have an accompanying printed Noosa Country Drive map showcasing the Noosa Country Drive which will be available from the Noosa Visitor Information Centres in Hastings Street and Tewantin as well as accommodation opera-

tors throughout the region” said Mr Massingham.

Councillor Sandy Bolton said the Noosa Country Drive is a fabulous initiative for the Noosa hinterland.

“The Noosa Country Drive is a welcomed tool for existing and new visitors to the region, and showcases the diverse range of unique activities and attractions in our beautiful rural areas” said Cr Bolton. “For locals what a great way to explore parts of Noosa that they may not have discovered. A night away ‘glamping’ is a holiday in itself!”

“It is fantastic to see such a detailed site highlighting what our beautiful Noosa hinterland towns have to offer. It’s a fantastic re-

Christmas Gifts and Parties 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 on 5442 6679.

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

Current Employees or associate Cost of gifts is less than $300 Cost of gifts is greater than $300

Tax deductible FBT liable YES NO YES YES

Clients, suppliers etc Regardless of cost

YES

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Speakers Noosa Heritage Forum source for locals and visitors alike,” said Cooroy Chamber of Commerce President, Danielle Taylor who attended the launch.

The Noosa Country Drive features suggested drives or you can plan out your very own route. Print

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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

Current Employees or associate Cost of gifts is less than $300 Cost of gifts is greater than $300

Tax deductible FBT liable NO NO YES YES

Clients, suppliers etc Regardless of cost

NO

NO

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

Current employees and associates Food and drink less than $300 per guest Food and drinks more than $300 per guest Clients, suppliers etc Regardless of costs

Tax deductible FBT liable NO NO YES YES NO

out your very own map or use it on your phone and get ready to enjoy your Noosa Country Drive.

For further information on the Noosa Country Drive v i s i t www.visitnoosa.com.au/ country-drive

NO

Christmas parties at employers premises (food, drinks etc)

Current employees and associates Food and drink on a work day

Tax deductible FBT liable NO NO

Clients, suppliers etc

Regardless of costs

NO

NO

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.

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WHILE people generally associate drought with the rural sector it is a fact that the drought has now engulfed the entire community of Longreach and Western Queensland. The towns and businesses as well as farmers and agricultural businesses are suffering from decreased cash flow (anecdotal evidence of reductions up to 70% over the course of the drought) and the knock on effects of decreased employment which causes people to pack up and leave.

Thanks to a very generous donation from now retired local business entrepreneurs Tex and Robyn Pipke, the Rotary Club of Cooroy is delighted to be forwarding $3,000 to the Longreach Rotary Club to assist with their drought relief initiatives.

“The donation from Tex and Robyn will provide much needed relief for our Queensland neighbours suffering through no fault of their own,” said Linda Morrell, President of the Rotary Club of Cooroy.

“We are delighted that

they have asked Rotary to manage the funds as 100% of the money will be given to those in need,” said Linda.

“The reality is that there have been three failed wet seasons and predictions for this “wet” (They rely on summer rainfall) are far from encouraging with consistent talk of an El Nino event.

“Agriculture is the main industry for the towns on Western Queensland.

When the farmers have no income, it affects town businesses and whole communities. This cash drought leads to reduced employment, forcing families to move away which means there are fewer children in school.

Longreach Primary School has 120 less students than 2 years ago, about one-third of the student numbers. This reduces the number of teachers employed; further reducing services and business activity in town. The local Council run Hostel has too few students, and will close its doors at the end of 2015.

This was an essential place for youth from as far away as Boulia to stay

and access primary and high-school education,” said Linda.

Robyn and Tex Pipke said they feel it was their time to step up and help the rural people who have worked so hard and given so much and now are in jeopardy of losing it all.

“It is heartbreaking to spend your last dollars on ammunition to kill off the stock that is highly prized and then not have enough fuel to bury them. It is so saddening and so many

who benefit from the farmer don’t even know about it. We hope our small effort brings a brief respite to some of these very needy families over the Christmas holidays,” said the Pipkes.

Rotary are tackling this initiative in two ways.

Rotary kick started a new group in April this year, called the Western Queensland Drought Appeal, which has so far distributed over 200 preloaded visa cards to

drought-affected graziers in our region. Money donated in this way may be used by families to purchase whatever they need - be that food or school clothing or animal feed or whatever their individual requirements are. This money may then be circulated locally assisting in maintaining local supply chains, minimising loss of employment in the local tertiary sector and generating a financial multiplier effect for local enterprise.

David Phelps, President Longreach Rotary, said “We are humbled by the support that we are receiving in our district, and the support is going a long way to helping people through the drought. One key is that our communities have come together, as bush communities tend to do, to support each other and work together.”

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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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Christmas has arrived early in East Timor EDUCATIONAL care parcels in the form of the 1,600 shoe boxes left from Cooroy, Tewantin and Pacific Paradise State Schools in June have made it through storms and a school-term break to ar-

rive in Timor Leste.

Thanks to a collective and determined community effort the educational parcels have arrived safely at Sao Miguel (St. Michael) at Raikotu. It’s a school about 30 minutes west of

Dili and thousands of students were waiting eagerly to receive one, as seen on a video shown at Cooroy State School assembly last week.

The school officially has 150 kindergarten students,

Congratulations to the lucky winners of the hinternoosa.com colouring in competition winners: Under 8’s Ezra, Age 8 and 9-12’s Jacquelyn, age 12. The pair will be enjoying their new bikes this Christmas!

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 branch of Bendigo Bank in Cooroy, Tewantin and Marcoola 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 schools to the child opening it at the other end.

The Community Bank branches of Bendigo Bank in Cooroy, Tewantin and Marcoola and the Rotary Clubs of Noosa and Cooroy 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, Karina Ramsay said learning of the arrival of the shoe boxes

Our Cooroy community celebrates as the shoe boxes arrive in East Timor has brought an emotional reaction from his students.

To the hundreds of students who got involved at the school, the spirit of the project really hit home once they saw video of the arrival of the shoe boxes.

“The students and our 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. Ramsay 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.

Cooroy Community Bank branch manager, Geoff Edwards agreed and said he feels the project

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continues to build on something special.

“Our Community Banks are all about giving back 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 it was great to see some of the kids recognise their shoe box in the video and photos. We all love this project and are committed to doing it all again in 2016" he said.

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Noosa District State High School Year 12 student Brittany Worboys was accepted to study at NIDA in Sydney next year.

NDSHS staff are very proud of Brittany’s success, especially, the Head of Art, Design and Production, Anne Collingwood.

“This a tremendous accolade for Brittany, to be accepted at such a young age into one of the country’s most prestigious arts institutions. We wish her every success,” Ms Collingwood said.

NIDA’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (Properties and Objects) introduces students to prop-making and object-making techniques through education and training in life drawing, metalwork, woodwork, sculpture, mould making, pattern making, scenic art,

technical drawing, puppetry, electronics, joinery, set dressing, film studies and model making for theatre, film, television and events.

Brittany created an artwork about William Shakespeare as a part of the NIDA admissions selection requirements, and with a bit of creative thinking and problem solving she was also able to incorporate this into her art assessment for semester 2.

“It was a very conceptual art work, involving research on William Shakespeare, working with resin, (and) working with laser cutters,” Ms Collingwood said.

Brittany’s father Stewart Worboys attributed much of Brittany’s success to the Year 12 career development transition support course run by Noosa District State High School undertaken by the senior stu-

dents in June each year.

“It was during this week (that) Brittany discovered NIDA through a session run by guidance officer Damien Quinn,” Mr Worboys said.

Students research future jobs they would like to obtain employment within and plan a timeline, discussing

this with their parents and guidance officer during the second half of the year.

“This led to Brittany applying for a position and the rest is history,” Mr Worboys said.

Mr Worboys thanked Brittany’s teachers for the work they put into her dream of becoming a stu-

dent of NIDA, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Properties and Objects.

Only six people across Australia are accepted into this course.

Brittany will spend the next 3 years in Sydney learning the required skills to produce movie sets and stage production pieces.

How can you give your kids money smarts?

By Chad Monroe Certified Financial Planner® of Provision Wealth Management* CHILDREN learn a lot from their parents when it comes to money—arm yours for financial success.

When it comes to money, your own behaviour and attitudes can strongly influence your kids. Help your kids to be money smart by demonstrating positive money habits and teaching them valuable lessons as they grow older.

Teaching money smarts Money management has always been important for children to learn about, especially as they grow into young adults and face the big wide world out there!

It’s even more the case today, in an ever-growing digital world—kids are trained to become consumers from a young age.

What’s more, it can be hard for kids to understand what they can’t see. And shopping online—where there’s no exchange of physical cash—makes it easy for kids to miss learning about the real value of

money.

The good news is the desire to buy things does provide an opportunity to encourage healthy financial habits though, like saving, budgeting and working to earn their money. The best principles to teach kids just vary at different ages.

Here are some tips for building money smarts no matter what age your kids are.

Young children: Making money tangible for young children can be helpful.

Your child may benefit from seeing money visibly accumulate in a jar. You can convey the way money works by playing games that show your child how many coins are needed to buy particular items—and how spending reduces the quantity of money in the jar.

Primary school kids When children reach school age, introduce more practical examples by connecting household jobs they do with money as the

reward. It can be a good time to set up a savings account for your child1 and to learn basic goal setting and budgeting.

Teens: As your child gets older, a weekend or holiday job can help them appreciate that working leads to earning money. It’s also a good stage to help your child start setting goals, say to buy a new mobile phone, while meeting short-term expenses like buying snacks, clothes and going out.

Young adults: Once children are earning money on a regular basis, if they’re still living at home, then it’s time to discuss living expenses, including board and chipping in for food and utilities.

It’s also an idea to develop their interest in building wealth for the future. Be sure also to cultivate an understanding and interest in their superannuation and how starting early can make a big difference.

Talking digital: Money les-

sons need to be adapted for digital spending. To do this it’s a good idea to involve kids in the digital purchasing process when you’re doing it yourself.

Walk them through how it works and tell them the actual price so you can take this out of their pocket money, for example. It’s also a good idea to take them to the ATM with you and explain that the money coming from the machine is reducing the amount the family has in savings.

It’s never too late (or too early). Investing from an early age can help build substantial wealth over time. So share our budget planner and speak with your kids about planning for financial success. Integrating money into your children’s lives can be a positive experience— along the way they’ll benefit from your knowledge and may even want to celebrate their achievements.

You can find out more about budgeting and saving tips at the AMP website www.amp.com.au or you can read more about teaching kids financial lessons at the MoneySmart website www.moneysmart.gov.au/.

Source: AMP 1. A parent/guardian can open an account in a child’s name who is under 13 years of age, as long as they are a signatory. If the child is over 13 years of age, the parent/guardian must still open the account, but the child can be a signatory as long as the standard account opening requirements are met. Visa Debit, PayTag & AMPwave technology is only available to customers over 18. *Chad Monroe of Provision Wealth Management Pty Ltd ABN 52 149 014 004. Authorised representatives and credit representatives of AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited AFS Licence No. 232706. Any advice in this editorial is of a general nature only and does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person. Therefore, before making any decision, you should consider the appropriateness of the advice with regard to those matters.

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Noosa Country – past present and future the call of the rural landscape THESE days we call it tree-change, in the past it was ‘escaping to the country’ and before that ‘going bush’. But there is one thing many of us have in common, sometime in the past, we or one of our forebears, made the trip to the Noosa hinterland and decided to stay. At the recent Noosa Museum ‘Past, Present, Future Heritage’ forum in Pomona it was clear that the call of the rural landscape has seen several waves of migrants to our Shire that have made a significant difference to our community’s future.

Dr Bill Metcalfe told us how it was a ‘perfectionist’ ideology that led to the start of the Protestant Unity Community in the 1890s that led to the establishment of the railway siding that became the town of Pomona. Perfectionists believed that if you live in a ‘perfect’ environment then you are more likely to become a ‘perfect’ person. This hardy band of souls had been lured by a government program that offered financial incentives to get people off the Brisbane floodplains after the 1893 flood as long as they pooled their resources to create communities.

Amongst them were the family that museum stalwart Irene Christie and her brother Mayor Noel Playford are descended from. Around this time my great grandparents (pictured), attracted by the deep red soils and frost free slopes, moved from the Gold Coast to just down the road in North Arm. They farmed bananas and ran the local bakery but were forced back to the big smoke during the First World War when the economy tightened.

Landcare legend Phil Moran talked about the history of that group and how he had moved along with many of us ‘counter-culturalists’ in the late 1970s and 80s. In those days magazines such as ‘Grass Roots’ were opening up the prospect to successful foodies like Phil, and Pizza Hut managers such as myself, to escape the rat race. Attracted by the lure of an alternative lifestyle plant-

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ing trees and permaculture gardens, and living in owner-built houses set in Noosa’s idyllic landscapes. During this period the Cooroy census district (CD) was the fasting growing CD in Australia.

Over the last decade we have seen a new band of entrepreneurial global citizens attracted by the richness of the hinterland’s topography, biodiversity and waterways to make their tree-change. People like Dick Barnes one of the driving forces behind Country Noosa Inc, treasurer of Noosa Landcare and president of the Noosa Community Biosphere Association. Dick gave up his life as an executive in a multi-national food conglomerate to become a mid-scale grazier and share farmer on properties throughout the Shire.

The call of the rural landscape this time has brought people with skills to help transform our local economy. A number of them were active contributors to the development of the Local Economic Plan and advocated a future for Noosa’s hinterland driven by sustainable rural enterprises and as a base for small IT start-ups and the like.

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FOR those regular readers of the Cooroy Police Report you would be aware that the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce and the Cooroy Police have been working closely together for the past 15 to 20 years with the common goal being to better protect the Cooroy business community against crime. This partnership consistently has Cooroy Crime stats at some of the lowest on the coast and clear up rates for unlawful entry offences the best throughout the coast and in past years double the District and State averages. In my last report I called for expressions of interest from business owners who are interested in installing CCTV systems in their premises with the idea being that the more businesses who get involved the better bargaining deal we would get from companies supplying and fitting these systems. We have received a number of emails from interested businesses and I have also spoken in person to business owners who are keen to get on board and eager to start taking a more proactive approach to better protecting their premises against criminals.

I suppose a lot of business owners would have read my previous article and thought what a great idea especially being tax deductable and probably made the comment along the lines of getting involved and sending an e mail but straight after saying that the phone rang or a customer walked in the door and that thought quickly evaporated . With this in mind our Volunteer in Policing worker, Anne Winnings will

be pounding the pavement over the next month visiting businesses in person and talking with shop owners to gauge community interest and to personally obtain expressions of interest other than the ones already submitted to her e mail address of Winning.Anne@police.qld.gov.au We are hoping that we can progress this early in 2016, so please get your emails into Anne by 28 December.

Domestic Violence continues to be a huge concern to the community and police alike with an average of one woman killed as a result of a Domestic Violence incident each week around Australia. That statistic is truly staggering but of course this is just the tip of the iceberg with many many more woman subjected to serious assaults and violent controlling behaviour from their current or ex partners. Cooroy has its fair share of this type of behaviour with a large proportion of police resources deployed to investigate and prevent domestic violence from occurring. As recently as last week we received a phone call from a concerned neighbour in regards screaming coming from a nearby property resulting in police responding within minutes to find a woman with serious facial injuries which could have been much worse except for the timely intervention of neighbours. Police were able to attend and quickly arrest the perpetrator who has been charged with serious Domestic Violence offences. I’d like to encourage members of the community to report all

instances of domestic violence as you may very well be saving someone’s life by doing so. No longer is it good enough to just say what happens behind closed doors is not my business.

More often than not police attend and focus upon detaining a violent offender and once that threat is contained we stop and survey the damage only to see huddled in the corner a couple of distraught young children quivering in fear which is mind blowing in the extreme to think what mental scars that those children will carry for the rest of their lives. If you can’t or won’t get involved for the adults then maybe think about the kids you may be helping and protecting. Please call the DV Connect Line on 1800 811 811 for women and 1800 600 636 for men if you need advice or of course Triple 0 if the matter is urgent. You are also able to contact your local police station for advice.

I would also like to say a sincere thank you on behalf of myself and the staff at the Cooroy Police Station for all of the incredible support that we continue to get from the Cooroy community. It is truly a pleasure to serve this community which was no more evident than the Cooroy Christmas parade where the well wishes extended to us was a humbling experience. A big thank you as well to the Cooroy SES who continue to amaze me with their commitment to this community. Without the SES the community would be a lesser place to be so thank you Stan, Carol and Pauline and all the other volunteers for the hard work throughout 2015.

Elaine Williams – Independent Candidate for Noosa COMMON sense, balanced and community focussed representation for the whole Noosa Shire.

Elaine Williams has been a Noosa resident and active part of the local community for 28 years since moving from the family dairy farm in Samford. Until recently moving to Noosaville to follow her passion for sailing, Elaine lived the country lifestyle in the Noosa Hinterland where she raised a family, worked, volunteered, studied and owned a small business. She is passionate about sustainability, particularly in the areas of agriculture, environment, water, small business, community and is committed to ensuring the sustainability of the Noosa lifestyle. Elaine is not affiliated with any political party, and so is not

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influenced or constrained by party politics, though she is open minded to what the political parties have to offer if she feels it will be beneficial to Noosa.

Many Cooroy residents know Elaine as their local J.P. as she has been an active volunteer for the Justice Department in the capacity of Justice of the Peace Qualified for many years.

She has been involved in the scouting movement since 2005 and has been an integral part of the Cooroy Scout Group as both a leader of youth and a leader of adults, and so has firsthand appreciation for challenges faced by community organisations.

Elaine worked as a Sport and Recreation coordinator as part of an initiative by the State Government to

assist regional sporting organisations, and is currently on the committee at the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club. As a former competitive Endurance horse rider and competitive sailor who represents Noosa state wide, Elaine is a very strong supporter of active outdoor lifestyles for youth and adults alike. Elaine works as a Marketing and Promotions Coordinator which includes assisting ‘Not for Profit’ groups with fundraising through the Cooroy RSL. Elaine is a conscientious achiever who gets the job done with a minimum of fuss and is someone who can be truly relied upon to make well considered decisions for the right reasons.

She is an honest, ethical, personable and practical person with a diverse range

of skills and interests.

Elaine is committed to making a worthwhile contribution to the drafting of the new Noosa Planning

Scheme and would be a valuable asset to Council and the community by providing much needed female representation on Council.

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FORMER councillor Ray Kelly has announced his candidacy for Mayor at the next Noosa Shire Council Elections 2016.

Ray served on the Noosa council for 23 years.

He had been married for 50 years to his former wife Dawn who passed away in June 2015. Ray has 3 children, all who are living and working in the Noosa Shire. He also has 3 grandchildren.

Ray has a proven record for his community involvement in the Noosa Shire. He has been called The Quiet Achiever within the many organisations that he has started or been a founder member within our shire and is still involved with many of them. Ray believes the break from local government has been positive in that he can return to produce leadership with a new found energy, promising the same commitment to work hard and to his best ability for our community.

Ray is totally against party politics in Local government, he fought hard with his own National party to keep Party politics out of local government.

“Local government is for the people of our community not the party play makers,” said Ray.

He would like to re stablished the junior council, which he started back in 1989.

“Young person’s feedback from their experience with junior council has proven positive in gaining employment,” says Ray. Ray always supported Innovative industries to our area and he stresses that we still need to do more to help these industries establish here.

“To have planning schemes, that reflects the needs of our community for its economic benefits, protection of our environment and our community lifestyles. An urgent need now is the granny flat, apartment and caretaker’s buildings so people can stay at their property areas without the need to move into retirement homes etc,” says Ray. “Infrastructure needs such as Beckman’s road duplication. Cooroy, Noosa Junction, Pomona car parking needs. Flood free roads around the 6 mile creek, lobby state government to fund these as soon as possible. Also lobby for better high speed internet from the other levels of government.

“I will have details of my history and more detailed policies very shortly on my Facebook and Twitter Site raykellyformayor@gmail.com.au.or phone 0418196216, 54477314.”

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Painting with light MIA Hacker paints with light, combining an interest in painting, drawing and a love of photography. Light creates shadows, reflections and movements and the eye can be tricked into thinking objects are certain things when in fact they may be something completely different. In this exhibition, the artist takes a second look at the most common of objects and scenes around us every day, capturing those moments and reinterpreting them as abstract visual statements.

Mia says her creativity passion was first stirred when she bought her first 35mm film camera at 10 years old.

“I loved the whole process, especially when the envelope would arrive in the past with my packet of photos,” said

Mia Hacker - Photo by Peter Hilliard.

Mia. Not long after this, Mia’s grandfather gave her his old SLR 35mm film camera and she hasn’t looked back.

“I love taking photographs of texture of all kinds. I want the viewer to get a bit lost in the moment in trying to work out what it is they are looking at.”

Mia’s solo Art exhibition “Painting with Light” will be on show at the Noosa Regional Gallery until January 31. Visit www.miahacker.com

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Brother and sister, Jason and Emily Dodwell, celebrated their birthdays with a beach themed cocktail party on Saturday the 5th of December.

Jason turned 21 on the 29th of November and Emily 18 on the 30th of November. Happy Birthday to you both from your family and friends.

Rockin’ for a cure A cross between Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Thelma and Louise with plummeting cleavages, Sex Symbols From North Arm Nursing Home For The Blind ... AJ MuRiel & MaVIs , have “BUSTED OUT” and are RocKin Oz 4 A CuRe, Raising funds for breast cancer research, these girls are on the move touring Oz in their very pink bus. Their shows are comically entertaining, loud and there quirky comments will have you laughing out loud, their mu-sic is quite diverse, doing many popular covers as well as a few of AJ MuRiel’s originals with MaVis playing dress up as “Ms Vain” as these girls battle it out to be crowned Queen “Sex Symbol for the Blind” Australia wide, town after town people are talking about these girls, they’re

leaving a memorable impres-sion in there wake, and a smile on many lips.

AJ MuRiel has been writing songs since she was 12 and playing guitar since she was 8, with distinctive, raw emotional vocals AJ MuRiel has been performing originals and covers over the last 21 years in bands duo’s and as a soloist her tunes can have you dancing and stomping in one breath and take it away the next as she pours pure emotion into a ballad. MaVis is a born stage show off with a few years acting up her sleeve she will have you laughing as she interprets the songs through her expressions, her alter ego “Ms Vain” always makes a cameo appearance in the show. See them at the Cooroy RSL on January 16th.

Best Wishes to Steve Gadd on your big 50th, love from your family and friends

Belli New Year’s Eve dance BELLI Hall’s New Year’s Eve Dance, Thurs 31 December starts from 7.30 pm.

Join us for a family night of old-time dancing, live music by Sunshine Swing band, ‘til we farewell the old year and bring in the new at midnight.

So bring along your family and friends and celebrate with us.

Entry includes hearty supper - $14 adults, $5 students, children free. Raffle tickets at the door.

Belli Hall is an alcohol free venue located at 1170 Kenilworth Road, Belli Park.

Information contact Margaret on 5447 0175 or visit www.bellihall.com.

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Gallery launches inaugural Lyn McCrea Memorial Drawing Prize

Past student graduates Defence Force Academy

Santa was a hit at the Cooroy Kindy when he dropped in for a visit

Lyn McCrea (L), and Ian Smith (Above) NOOSA Regional Gallery has launched the Lyn McCrea Memorial Drawing Prize.

Established in memory of local arts supporter and gallery volunteer Lyn McCrea, the annual art prize promotes excellence in contemporary Australian drawing.

“The Gallery is excited to be working with Mr John McCrea to honour discerning art collector Lyn, and her passion for drawing, as well as raise drawing’s profile as a standalone art form,” says Noosa Regional Gallery Director Nina Shadforth.

The prize is open to all practising Australian contemporary artists and Noosa Regional Gallery is accepting entries in the

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2016 art prize until midnight Sunday, 31 January 2016.

The Lyn McCrea Memorial Drawing Prize will initially run for five years, offered annually, with a cash prize of $1000 in the first year, to increase by $250 each year after.

Each winning piece will join the McCrea collection, with notable Australian artist Ian Smith appointed judge of the 2016 prize.

Smith is a close personal friend of the McCrea family and a highly regarded contemporary artist.

Smith has been an Archibald finalist eight times. His work has been curated in national and international exhibitions since 1969, and is represented in the collections of major art galleries and corporations

both nationally and internationally. Closer to home, Noosa Regional Gallery hosted Smith’s retrospective touring exhibition, On the Road, in 2013.

Lyn was a valued Noosa Regional Gallery volunteer, a long-standing member of the Friends Noosa Regional Gallery, and a passionate supporter of local artists.

John’s gesture in establishing the art prize under the auspice of Noosa Regional Gallery is a significant step towards showcasing contemporary drawing in Australia.

For more information and entry forms, visit www. noosaregionalgallery.com.au/ art-awards<http://www. noosaregionalgallery.com.au/ art-awards>

Noosa District State High School staff and students were proud to hear news of 2012 graduate Benjamin May’s successful graduation from the Australian Defence Force Academy, obtaining a Bachelor of Business.

Benjamin’s 3 years of study was recognised through an official passing out parade with his fellow ADFA graduates in Canberra last week.

Benjamin has worked with the YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament and the Australian Defence Force Academy since graduating from NDSHS, and was recognised in 2012 with an Order of Australia Association Senior Student Citizenship Award.

Benjamin’s partner, fellow 2012 NDSHS graduate Ella Luttrell, has supported Benjamin, whilst also pursuing a keen interest in travel and completing a Bachelor of Nursing at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

“He is an amazing man. I couldn’t be more proud of him,” Ella said via Facebook.

NDSHS wishes Benjamin a very happy and successful future.

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STRESS is a fact of life and a causative factor for fat gain. ”This is so even if you usually eat well and exercise, chronic high stress can prevent you from losing weight—or even add ounces or kilos,” says Naturopath Maria.

Here’s what happens Your body responds to all stress in exactly the same way. So you have a stressful day with the in-laws over the holiday period, next your brain instructs your cells to release potent hormones, which leads to adrenaline production. This adrenaline taps stored energy so you can fight or flee. Cortisol is also produced at this time telling your body to replenish that energy even though you haven’t used very many calories. At this stage you are feeling hungry...very hungry. As long as the stress continues your body keeps on pumping out that cortisol.

Cortisol also encourages your body to store fat,

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You don’t have to go far for beauty Best Wishes for the Festive Season from the team at Wattle Street Dental Closed 24-28th December Limited Appointments until Monday 4th January

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ANOTHER great year at Lakeridge Health and Beauty. As always we are all surprised at how quickly the year has passed. Cassie has now been working at front reception for over 12 months and Carly has almost notched up 5 years working with Lisa.

Lisa and Lakeridge’s good reputation continues to grow and spread with clients from as far as the United Kingdom visiting when in the area due to recommendations from their family and friends.

Lakeridge has all your beauty needs covered with top of the line skin care ranges including Sothys, Eye of Horus, Societe and Aspect.

Lakeridge offers skin care, nail care, hair removal, skin rejuvenation, LED light therapy, massage, Bowen Therapy, natural health therapies all under the one roof.

Lakeridge Health and Beauty will close from

The Lakeridge team in the Xmas Street Parade 3pm Christmas Eve and return to full trading on Monday the 4th of January 2016. For appointments phone 54426239. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and happy and healthy 2016.

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Christmas in Cooroy 2015 - More Santas than you can poke down a chimney!

Christmas in Cooroy 2015 - Bigger & Better every year!

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Christmas WISHES Denise & staff wish a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all their clients

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Neil & Gloria

Cooroy Village Shopping Centre Diamond Street

Pick up those last minute Pressies & Gift Certificates at BLUE BROWN BAG

0438 724 431

Free Gift Wrapping 28a Maple Street COOROY PH: 5442 6025

Happy Christmas to all from Clara, Kevin & Staff

Kids Skweek Stationery Stocking Stuffers at BELEVEDERES NEWSAGENT 4 Diamond Street COOROY PH: 5447 6018

Closing 5pm Christmas Eve Re-opens 9am January 4th 28A MAPLE STREET COOROY

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Gary, Carol & the team

& Would like to wish our valued customers a very Merry Christmas

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NOOSA LIFESTYLE REAL ESTATE Shop 2 / 1 Emerald Street, Cooroy Phone: 5447 6888 www.nlre.com.au

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

PRINTING • FRAMING • ART

A Merry Christmas & a Prosperous New Year to all from Ross, Sonia & the team

Any New Book / Gift purchase goes in the Draw to WIN this Adult Colouring Set Drawn Christmas Eve at LITTLE SHOP OF SOUL Shop 4/14 Maple Lane COOROY PH: 5447 7090

FREE Gift Wrapping

PH: 5447 6155

COOROY & EUMUNDI Closed 25th Dec - Re-opens 4th Jan TEWANTIN Closed Public Holidays only

20B Maple St, Cooroy PH: 5447 6799

We thank all our customers for their support and would like to wish everyone a very Happy & Safe Christmas & New Year

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Lisa, Carly & Cassie thank you for your support during 2015 & Wish you a very Happy & Healthy 2016 It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself & others Dalai Lama

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Christmas WISHES Have a Merry Little Christmas

Closed 16th December - Re-Open 12th January

Have a Beautiful Christmas & New Year

OPEN Christmas Eve till 5pm CLOSED from 25th until 29th December Shop 4/14 Maple Lane - PH: 5447 7090

@ Salon Unique 20 Maple Street Cooroy

Email: info@alittleshopofsoul.com.au

Visit our

0400 225 285 - 5447 6176

or in-store for more info on all Workshops

Sweetpea & Jasmin GIFTS I ACCESSORIES I CLOTHING I LINGERIE

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Hand-made Special Christmas Treats at MAISON DE PROVENCE 9/13 Garnet Street COOROY PH: 5472 0077

to all our Customers Love from Eric, Francoise, the Triplets & Staff

LOADS OF LAST MINUTE GIFTS

Closed 1st Jan Re-open 14th Jan Closed Public Holidays

Last minute Gift Ideas Singing Toys at SWEETPEA & JASMINE 24 Maple Street COOROY PH: 0409 012 881

Maison de Provence

Closed Public Holidays

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

5472 0077 9/13 Garnet St, Cooroy

24 MAPLE STREET COOROY I 0409 012 881

Mel & staff would like to thank all their customers & wish them a warm, wonderful Christmas & New Year We will close on 24th December & Re-open 7th January

Merry Christmas from the team at Countryside Realty

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Christmas WISHES

Hammy Christmas

Have a BLAST this Christmas

From Cooroy Butchery

Gift Certificates at CLUB COOROY 25 Maple Street COOROY PH: 5447 6131

Merry Christmas from

TIMS EXHAUST CENTRE

• Woodsmoked Goods direct from our Smokehouse • Mobile Coldroom Available for Hire CLOSED Public Holidays & Christmas Day RE-OPEN Tuesday 29th 20c Maple St - IN THE MAIN STREET - 5447 6641

No exhaust job too big or too small!

• Cars • 4WD • Trucks • Towbars

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5442 6589 - 0448 064 222

Get Tanked this Christmas

Merry Christmas & a New Year full of Cheer

Thank you for your loyal support Max WEEKEND

Sale on Garden Beds Made to Order - Any Size at COOROY SHEET METAL & TANK WORKS Jarrah Street COOROY PH: 5447 6066

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Wishing everyone a Happy Christmas & New Year

SuperCharge Battery Special at AUTOMATE SPARES Jarrah Street COOROY - PH: 5442 6890

Jarrah Street COOROY - 5447 6066

Wishing all our customers a

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

• Septic Tanks • Grease Traps • Oil Arrestors • Liquid Waste Transport

SUTTONS CLEANING SERVICE

Mark Cross - 23 Jarrah St, Cooroy - 5447 7701 www.crosscabinets.com.au I crosscabinets@bigpond.com

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BONNELL BROS. wish all their loyal customers a

Merry Christmas & a Fabulous New Year

Merry Christmas & a safe New Year from all the Boys at AutoMate

Have a Merry Christmas

& thanks for all your support in 2015

Lester & the team at

1 Jarrah Street COOROY - PH: 5447 6477

CLOSED Wednesday 23rd December RE-OPEN Tuesday 29th December

CLOSED PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

• Water Deliveries • Sand & Gravel, etc • Tip Truck, Grader & Low Loader Hire

Jarrah Street COOROY - 5447

6229

CLOSED PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

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Christmas WISHES

Lilly Pilly BOUTIQUE

Have a Healthy & Happy Christmas

Great Gift Ideas CELLARBRATIONS at Cooroy Hotel & Diamond Street Bottle Shop - COOROY

OPEN Sunday 27th December - 8.30-1.30 CLOSED Public Holidays

Phone: 5447 6899 3 Emerald Street COOROY

Merry Christmas & Thankyou to all my customers.

I am off on new adventures in the New Year, much love Elanna 24a Maple St COOROY - 5447 7185

Cooroy

DRAPERY Merry Christmas to all our customers Bronwyn & Staff Classes resume in the New Year

Christmas Hair Care Packs at COOROY HAIR DESIGN 10 Maple Street COOROY PH: 5447 7711

20 Maple St, Cooroy - 5447 6145

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Rod & Myrelle

Cheers to all our Patrons

Buy 1 Coffee get 1 Free Mention this Ad at JAMAICA BLUE COOROY 2a Emerald Street COOROY PH: 5472 0065

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Rodney & Staff

1/42 Maple Street, Cooroy, Qld 4563 Ph: 075447 6365 Fax: 07 5447 7898

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Fantastic Christmas & New Year

We would like to wish everybody in Cooroy a Merry Christmas & a Happy & Healthy New Year

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year

We will close on December 23rd and re-open on January 8th Shop 5/20 Maple St, Cooroy I 5447 7300 I themulberrycafe@gmail.com www.cooroyrag.com.au

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Christmas WISHES Cooroy RSL Board, Management & Staff wish you a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year Please note that we will be CLOSED for Christmas Day, Boxing Day & Monday 28th December Public Holiday.

Visit us at 25 Maple Street & Find us on Facebook

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Wishes all a Merry Christmas OPEN BOXING DAY ...... 6AM - 1PM SUNDAY 27TH ............. 6AM - 10AM MONDAY 28TH ............ 6AM - 10AM NEW YEAR’S DAY ...... 6AM - 10AM CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY 28 MAPLE ST, COOROY PH: 5447 6121

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LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT

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POMONA BOWLS CLUB INC The Committee & Staff wish all our Patrons a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 4-6 School Street, Pomona - 5485 1202

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To our Staff & Volunteers

Merry Christmas

NOOSA CARE INC CARRAMAR (TEWANTIN) & KABARA (COOROY) WISH TO THANK OUR STAFF & VOLUNTEERS FOR THE VERY SPECIAL PRIVILEGE OF WORKING WITH YOU. BECAUSE OF YOUR HARD WORK, NOOSA CARE IS THE LEADING AGED CARE FACILITY ON THE SUNSHINE COAST, OFFERING THE HIGHEST QUALITY CARE TO ITS RESIDENTS. YOUR LOYALTY, RELIABILITY AND DEVOTION TO OUR RESIDENTS IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED Chief Executive Officer, Megan D’Elton, Management and Board Members

We wish you a safe & happy Christmas

Keeping everyone Healthy this Christmas

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health

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New doctor for the new year COOROY Family Practice has exciting news to announce for the New Year with Doctor Zia joining the team from 4 January as a permanent doctor.

Doctor Zia is a general practitioner who specialises in men’s health and treating chronic diseases. He has previously worked in surgical rotation, coronary care, obstetrics, gynaecology and intensive care at Nambour General Hospital and the medical department, emergency department and surgical rotation at Hamilton Base Hospital in Victoria as well as a variety of other medical facilities in Ballarat, Mildura, Melbourne and Karachi.

“We are excited to have Dr Zia joining us in January and he’ll be a valuable addition to the team. As well as a full time general practitioner, we also have male and female paediatricians, a psychologist, dietician and exercise physiologist and a cardiac technician. Our aim is to provide a full medical service to the community,” said

Dr Zia

practice owner, Vivianne Dawalibi.

Cooroy Family Practice is one of the few practices in the region to offer 100% bulk billing with no gap fee to you, ensuring the entire community has access to good medical care.

Being a part of the community is very important to Cooroy Family Practice who recently sponsored the First Aid tent at Christmas in Cooroy.

“Christmas in Cooroy was a wonderful display of community spirit and we were so proud to be involved. We are so lucky to work in this wonderful community and would like to wish all our patients a wonderful festive season,” said Vivianne.

To find out more about the wonderful medical practitioners at Cooroy Family Practice visit www.cooroyfamilypractice.com.au where you can also easily book an appointment online.

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Keep your body merry this festive season WELL Christmas is nearly here, yet again. As physio’s, we often seen a great deal of people who either injure themselves over the festive season, or who find that their aches and pains increase over this period. So, why is that you ask?

Well there are probably a number of reasons.

Firstly, we all tend to take a break from our regular exercise routines, and over indulge in some Christmas cheer. Regular exercise is essential for maintaining muscle strength, co-ordination and joint mobility. It takes a long time to improve muscle strength, but only a short period of rest to undo all of that good work. Without regular exercise, the receptors in our joints that send feedback to the brain don’t function as well as they should. This can increase the likelihood of an injury while sending some fast ones down the pitch in backyard cricket, or while hurtling down the ‘slip and slide’.

Alcohol is another major contributor to festive season injuries. Most people are aware of the balance effects of alcohol, so it is easy to see how it leads to increased falls and ligament damage. Ladies tottering around on high heels at Christmas parties are at a significantly higher risk of hurting an ankle or knee, especially if consuming alcohol. So ladies, no dancing in soaring high heels after a few champers’ at the Christmas party! At least take off the heels!

Overnight visits to relatives houses often involve sleeping in a strange bed, on a strange mattress and pillow. This can result in a wry neck upon waking, which is certainly not what you want during the Christmas break.

Remember to take you own pillow when possible, and stretch your neck and back regularly to

Cooroy Healing Group LOTUS Inner Light Healing Group will recommence on Monday January 4th at CWA Hall for group meditation, and healing appointments.

avoid muscle tightness.

So there you have it! Keep active, limit the alcohol (especially while wearing those killer heels) and stretch regularly to avoid a painful Christmas break. If you do happen to injure yourself this holiday period, seek help straight away. The sooner your injuries are attended to, the quicker you will be back to the holiday fun.

Craig and Rebecca Steele operate Hinteractive Physio and can be contacted on 5442 5556.

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Roll into balls, approximately 3cm in diameter.

Roll balls in extra coconut, then refrigerate until set, approximately 1 hour.

Best Wishes for the Festive Season from the team at Wattle Street Dental Closed 24-28th Dec Limited Appointments until Mon 4th Jan

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Pomona State School students provide emergency shelter

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ON Friday 27 November students at the Pomona State School showed their citizenship and leadership qualities by taking responsibilities for real life problems within their school and the global community when Josh Butler, President of the school EarlyAct Club presented a cheque for $230 to Carol Johnson of the Rotary Club of Cooroy for Shelterbox.

Shelterbox is an international disaster relief agency that seeks to provide shelter, warmth and dignity to families that have lost their homes to disasters. It provides shelter with a family sized tent made to withstand high winds and heavy rainfall, thermal blankets for sleeping, water purification equipment, a stove with full set of cooking and

eating utensils, a basic tool kit, solar lights and children’s activity pack - in fact everything required to provide for a family devastated by the total loss of their home.

EarlyAct, sponsored by Rotary, is a service club for students from ages 5 to 13.

It provides young students the opportunity for gaining an increased awareness and knowledge of their community and the world.

At a young age, all students can easily be encouraged to be caring and helpful. Their minds are open to recognize the dignity and worth of each individual which builds respect for others.

Carol Johnston, Youth Director, Rotary Club of Cooroy said earthquakes and tsunamis happen, often with no warning, and com-

Wishing all our valuable Santa Paws customers a fundraiser for SCAR Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Thank you for your loyalty & continued support Closed Dec 25th, 26th, Jan 1st

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THERE were paws a plenty on Saturday 28th November at the Pomona Markets.

Jjenisis, our local all Natural, Vegan and Cruelty Free Skincare business took their beliefs one step further and held a fundraiser for the Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge. Pet owners came along and had a photo with their pooch and Santa, with all profits going directly to SCAR. With the assistance of local photographer Robert Munden, there were some beautiful moments captured.

By hosting this event not only did Jjenisis want to support the amazing services of SCAR but also highlight to people that they can make a conscious decision to only buy products that are not tested on animals.

A big thank you to Pomona Markets for all your assistance and not forgetting Stephen Hilditch for volunteering his time and being an amazing Santa.

For more information about Jjenisis skincare call Sue on 0416192876 or like us on facebook www.facebook/jjenisis.

If you missed out on the day and would like some pet or family photography call Robert on 0428345238 or www.robertphotos.com.au

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Carol Johnson, Rotary Club of Cooroy receiving donation from Pomona State School students munities lose their homes, their possessions and their livelihoods. Shelterbox provides emergency shelter and vital supplies to support communities around the world over-

whelmed by disaster and humanitarian crisis.

“This is a very generous donation from students at Pomona State School and a great initiative led by members of the school

EarlyAct Club. Pomona students realise the importance of respect, dignity and caring for all through their active participation at school, local and community levels.”

Learning is exciting

Madison Wenban and Laken Barden join Geoff Edwards, Alyson Covey and Jacque Wright in front of the Pomona State School sign FUNDING from the Pomona Agency of Bendigo Bank in the latter part of this year has helped support the school’s Breakfast Club program. The school Chappy, Paulette Gee works with a team of volunteers every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning, putting the most important meal of the day in the tummies of 6070 students each day.

On top of that sponsorship came the opportunity for the bank to sponsor a special teaching program designed to help improve children’s reading and writing skills in the lower years of primary school, known as MiniLit. Pomona State School Principal, Alyson Covey, said the cross section of sponsorship was fantastic for the students and got the relationship with the Pomona Agency to a great start.

“Our local Bendigo Bank manager, Geoff Edwards got it touch with us not long after the Pomona Agency opened in April this year and we’re very grateful he did,” Alyson shared.

“MiniLit stands for ‘Meeting Initial Needs In Literacy’ and is an early literacy intervention program. It’s designed to be delivered daily, for one hour, to small groups of up to four Year 1 students who have struggled to make adequate progress in learning to read during their first year of schooling. It builds on each student’s progress and, in turn builds confidence and

self-belief in each students’ own literacy learning ability,” she said.

The program is based on the findings of scientific research, carried out over the past 40 years, into how reading works and how it may best be taught. It is also in accord with the recommendations of national reports into effective reading instruction that have emphasised the five key pillars of reading instruction (sometimes known as the ‘five big ideas’), namely: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.

Geoff Edwards said the visit to Pomona State School was a great opportunity to see the great work that’s being carried out though the sponsorships so soon after the Pomona Agency opening.

“We’re loving the relationship we’re developing with Pomona State School and will be keen to work with Alyson and Jacque to find ways to complement what their needs are from a Community Bank perspective. We’re here because the people of Pomona wanted their own bank and this is one way our profits can benefit the students of the area,” Geoff said.

“The Year One students were telling me they love the MiniLit program and other rewards which, along with feeling proud of their reading, motivate them to keep exploring and learning. It’s a great program for the kids and we’re delighted to be able to fund some support for it,” Geoff added.

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Raising funds for Napal

FORMER Noosa District State High School SOSE teacher Kate Miles set up a Nepalese trekking company with husband Rahul, which enables tourists from around the world to have an unique experience in the Himalayas where they give back to the local community through volunteer work at Shree Panch Pokhari Primary School.

Shree Panch Pokhari Primary School was destroyed by this year’s earthquake, and through generous donations from organisations, private individuals and a free dress day held at Noosa District State High School, the school is now up and running.

A Great Barrier Reef mural was painted on the outside of one classroom to thank all the contributions (both on the ground and through financial support) made by Australians.

Some classrooms are yet to be completed and the replacement of resources and other school equipment is still required.

Noosa District State High School teacher Bridge Muir will be joining a number of other volunteers to assist with the final building work at the primary school as well as sharing knowledge, resources and pedagogical strategies

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and ideas with the staff and students at Shree Panch Pokhari Primary School over the Easter school holidays in 2016.

The 13 day volunteer trek will also take in the most breathtaking views and jaw-dropping sunrises and sunsets of the Himalayas whilst trekking via Pikey View Point (4060m).

The trek commences on March 25, 2016 and concludes on April 6, 2016, with the basic package costing a total of US $1,100.

Volunteers are needed to join the team, and those interested can email Ms Miles and her Down 2 Earth Adventure trekking company for more information: down2earthadventure@gmail.com or visit their website at: www.down2earthadventure.com Donations to the school rebuild project can be made through Down 2 Earth Adventure’s Chuffed fundraising page: https://chuffed.org/project/shree-panch-pokhari-rebuild-3 Ms Miles will be visiting family on the Sunshine Coast over the Christmas holidays, and on her return to Nepal in January, she can take back with her donated school resources and supplies, toys and warm clothing (as she has been granted a 30kg check-in baggage allowance).

NDSHS teacher Miss Muir will also be able to take over extra items with her during the Easter school holidays.

If you are able to contribute donated items, please email: down2earthadventure@gmail.com To keep up to date with the progress of the project, ‘like’ the Facebook community page: https:// w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / shreepanchpokhari.primary.school.rebuild.project

pomona Lyn Fraser Roberts exhibition AN exhibition of paintings in watercolour and acrylic, traditional and contemporary by local artist Lyn Fraser Roberts will be on display at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery from 9 January to 11 February.

“The 20 Minute Demo” exhibition will showcase paintings executed in front of students as an example of methods, process and styles.

Displayed with each painting will be an explanation of the process or in-

spiration behind the demo.

You are welcome to meet the Artist at the official opening 2pm Saturday 9th Jan , the exhibition will run until Feb 11th 2016.

Lyn’s award winning paintings have been sold throughout Australia and overseas.

Over a 40 year career Lyn has taught students throughout Queensland and Northern NSW as well as Italy, Greece, Scotland and the UK. This is an opportunity to buy a painting, be

inspired, learn more and look into the mind of respected local tutor.

Gallery hours: MonFriday 10:00-4:00, Sat. 10:00-2:00, Closed Sundays - 10 Station St.

The Noosa District State High School Year 7 and Year 8 final formal parade was held this at the Pomona Campus, with students formally congratulated for their efforts this year and successes and the vast talent of the junior school cohort celebrated.

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Classifieds Church Notices

COOROY RAG Church Notices

For Rent

HOUSE FOR RENT

Spacious Home, Established Gardens, Tranquil Setting Forest Acres Lake Macdonald • 4 Bedrooms • Study • 2 Bathrooms • AirCon • Wood Stove • Fans • Double Garage & Workshop.

Master Bedroom is in a new private wing Available NOW $495 per week

PH: 0484 331 315

CHRISTMAS SERVICE TIMES

Christmas Wish

Christmas Eve Kin Kin 5pm Family Carols & Communion Christmas Eve Pomona 7pm Family Carols & Communion Christmas Day Cooroy 9.30am Traditional Communion

To My Family - Lara, Bailey, Jesse & Opal Rose and My Extended Family, Customers & Friends Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year From Paul Grumball, Staff & Workmates PBG MAINTENANCE Quality service for over 25 years

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

Uniting Church in Australia Cooroy/Pomona 7.00am - Cooroy - 51 Maple St 8.30am - Pomona - 27 Factory St

What’s On Mantra’s, Music & Meditation

This Saturday 3pm – 5.30pm.

Live kirtan, chanting with musical instruments.

Refreshments provided, children are welcome - No charge.

At United Synergies, 12-14 Ernest St. / Goodchap St, Tewantin.

Please note - From 27th June - (school hols) held at 25 Lister Lane, Cootharaba 4565. Back at United Synergies from Sat 18th July

Cooroy Community BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Please contact Megan D’Elton on 54498799 or email megan@noosacare.com.au

Classes

FRENCH CLASSES in COOROY Come and enjoy!

A course over four terms A small group with a qualified tutor

Mark this in is your calendar to kick off 2016.

Redcliffe Leagues Club Tuesday 19th January

Where: Cooroy Library When: Wednesdays 1.30pm - 3.00pm Cost: 8 x 1.5 hour lessons $175 per term

Tickets $30 with tea and coffee on arrival. Bus leaves Gympie 7.45am.

Please call Betty on 5482 4453 for bookings and more information.

including course materials

Tutor: Enid Mayfield

Phone: 5448 0889

All proceeds are donated to Little Haven Palliative Care Inc.

Email: enidm@westnet.com.au

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VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS REQUIRED NOOSA CARE (CARRAMAR & KABARA)

What’s On

CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES PH: 5447 6152

Volunteers Wanted

Tinbeerwah Hall - cnr Sunrise & Noosa /Cooroy rds.

2nd &4th Sundays 10am.

Reverend Laine Harry. - meet like minded people.

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

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In 2016 The Cooroy Rag will be published each fortnight

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What’s On A 30-minute fun session for families with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers with Interactive music and movement using instruments, rhymes, and puppets.

Sessions are followed by morning tea.

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ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL Cnr Tewantin Road & Miva Street Cooroy Wednesdays from 9.30am $5 per family includes Morning Tea More Information: Contact Fr. Bob or Heather on 0477 428 732. www.cooroyrag.com.au

Peace of Mind

real estate

COOROY RAG

Ready for renovation

PROPERTY

RENTALS

Just for laughs This country is great. It’s the only place where you can borrow money for a down payment, get a 1st and 2nd mortgage and call yourself a homeowner.

Boutique Property Management For Rent: Traveston; Great views, 3 Bedroom cottage air-conditioned and single carport. Pets OK $300.00 per week.

For Rent: Gympie; Brand new 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, airconditioned + 2 bay garage, fully fenced Pets OK $350.00per week.

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“I found happiness in my own back yard, but my neighbor claims it is on his side of the property line.”

My realtor sold me a two story house- one story before the sale, another after.

Home sickness is what you feel every month when the mortgage is due.

Karoline Weinand - Principal/Property Manager

07 5484 5986 - 0419 796 945 karoline@peaceofmindpropertyrentals.com Facebook Page: Peace of Mind Property Rentals

OPEN FOR INSPECTION Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd January - 1pm-2pm Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th January - 1pm-2pm Saturday 16th January - 1pm-2pm

THIS home is set on flat fully irrigated 10,000 m2 Block close to Eumundi and the nestled in a lush tree lined part of Eerwah Vale. A short drive down Larneys Lane and you are greeted by a little hidden spot boarded by running creek and spring feed dam. This property wants nothing more than a renovation to bring it to it’s true potential. Dual living upstairs downstairs with 2 x Kitchens, 2 x Bathrooms and 5 x Bedrooms makes this a great investment for multi purpose use. 3 x Aircon, 1 x Fireplace, 2 x Water tanks with Multi Storage areas and lock up (3 car-sized) shed at the back of the property. The property will be AUCTIONED Saturday 23rd January at

10am and vendor is very motivated to sell. Don’t miss the opportunity to be so close to Eumundi with all the benefits of rural living. Enjoy your own quiet sunsets on the front or back decks while the children spread out and relax in their own space downstairs. Call Kim or Geoff to arrange an inspection today.

This fantastic property will be Auctioned on Saturday 23rd January 2016 at 10am on site. Call Kim Doughty on 0412 685 336 or Geoff Sugden on 0419 207 208 or our office on 07 5444 6002 for further details, or drop in to see one of our friendly staff from Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland at 16a Maple Street, Cooroy.

QUALITY AUCTION SATURDAY 16th JANUARY AT 3:00PM ON SITE AT 58 FIREWHEEL ROAD - (OFF LOUIS BAZZO DRIVE – POMONA) To be offered: Modern 2 storey split block and colorbond cladded home on 1.65 quality hectares.

Downstairs: 2 bedrooms plus open plan kitchen – lounge and dining area with spacious verandahs on 3 sides.

Upstairs: Main bedroom with ensuite, plus office and reception area opening onto verandah. Outbuildings: A large steel frame and colorbond shed with 2 car accommodation plus separate studio – recreation room.

Seldom do quality near new homes on acreage become available only a short drive to Noosa, Lake Cootharaba and Pomona. This quality property is being offered for sale to finalise the Estate. Inspections invited and recommended.

CONTACT: TREVOR GRADY 0428 373 777 AT TOM GRADY REAL ESTATE - PHONE 5482 6622 Website: www.tomgrady.biz

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real estate

COOROY RAG

Peacefulness assured OPEN FOR INSPECTION Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd January – 1pm-2pm Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th January – 1pm-2 pm Saturday 16th January – 1pm-2 pm

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• Prime Noosa Hinterland property QUALITY AUCTION • 1.65ha (approx. 4 acres) • 2 storey with open plan living SATURDAY 16th • Three bedrooms, two bathrooms JANUARY AT 3PM • Verandahs on three sides ON SITE • Colorbond shed and studio AT 58 FIREWHEEL ROAD • Two car accommodation (OFF LOUIS • 10000 gallons capacity freshwater + dam BAZZO DRIVE – • Only 5 minutes’ drive from Pomona POMONA) • 30 mins to Noosa, 15 mins to Cooroy

HINTERLAND HISTORY

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• Lovely Queensland style home on 5.5 acres • 30 minutes’ drive from Noosa and Gympie • 5 minute drive to the picturesque township of Kin Kin • 4 bedrooms with closed in verandah on one side • 10,000 gallon capacity rainwater tanks • Beautiful cleanly mowed parcel of land • Car accommodation under house • One of Kin Kin’s nicest blocks • Set back from the road for privacy

561 GYMPIE-KIN KIN ROAD, KIN KIN

$550,000

L/N 6641

COOTHARABA LIFESTYLE PROPERTY

4

1

2

• 7.89ha (Almost 20 acres) • Fully fenced • Private and quiet block • Approx 20 minutes’ drive to Noosa • 4 Bedroom home + 2 large sheds • Approx 10 minutes to Pomona and Boreen Point • Access to Cooloothin Creek + 6 dams • Ideal hobby farm or lifestyle block

40 GILSON ROAD, COOTHARABA

$720,000

L/N 6655

LISTINGS URGENTLY NEEDED Your Local Bloke in the Pomona, Kin Kin, Cooran, Cootharaba and Wolvi area is Trevor Grady.

Call Trevor today on

0428 373 777 or email trevor@tomgrady.biz for your Free No Obligation Appraisal.

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Bed 4; Bath 2; Car 3 Completely invisible from the street and located on a near level 4514m2 block of land, the privacy and peacefulness here is assured. An exceptional offering to the market, 49 Lake Ridge Court, Lake MacDonald is a single level home built to enjoy its 300 degree panoramic outlook over lush green rolling countryside and distant mountains.

An attractive design with many detailed features including a full length verandah, this Ausmar home has lovely open plan living and spacious 9' ceilings. The beautiful tassie oak kitchen adds a warmth and class to the home’s style and also enjoys a view out to distant mt

tinbeerwah. An additional indoor/outdoor room positioned to the north is ideal for relaxing or entertaining with family and friends and taking in the spectacular green country side view.

Everything here is well maintained and beautifully presented.

Plenty of room in the bathroom and ensuite, with all bedrooms generous in size.

An all weather bitumen drive links to the shed which is big yet set discreetly on the land. Insulated with an internal lock up space of 10.5m x 9m, which features a mezzanine storage level and lockable room, plus there’s a 3 bay carport (additional 10.5m x 7m). So plenty of room for boats, the caravan and

other toys. Additional benefits are the 5kW solar panels, approximately 26,000 gallons rainwater storage, and 3phase power to the

ducted air condtioning. So if you want elevation yet useable land then this property has that. Inspection is by appointment only.

Price: $749,000.

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

A house that ticks all the boxes Bed 4; Bath 2; Car 2 Here’s a house that ticks all the boxes for comfort, affordability and a happy, balanced life for the whole family. Immaculately maintained, number 45 Patterson Drive, Tinbeerwah, is a single level cream brick bungalow with verandahs at the front and back and well-proportioned rooms with 9ft ceilings. A wide entrance hall with timber fretwork leads into a large square formal lounge on the left and a formal dining room on the right. Beyond is an informal sitting room with combustion wood heater that adjoins a spacious brushbox timber kitchen with stone benchtops and pantry. One wing of the house accommodates three beds, a family bathroom, laundry and all weather access double garage (easily converted to granny flat), while the other gives privacy to the master bedroom with walk-through robe and ensuite. The whole of the back of the house opens on to the sunny entertaining area and park like garden complete with fruit trees, veggie patch, chook house, two bay shed for storing the boat or caravan and abundant wildlife. Growing families, retirees with grandkids or elderly parents, time-poor parents will love this happy home. Let the good times roll. Please call or email for more information on this property.

Offers over $699,000.

Contact Kess Prior, 0404 344 399 Hinternoosa.com.au, 5447 7000.

Advantages to selling your house over Christmas DON’T fret if you’re trying to sell your home as the tinsel’s going up. There are some little known advantages to selling through Christmas and New Year.

There are challenges to selling your property through Christmas and the new year.

Many agents close up shop and have a break, people get distracted with presents and parties, and let’s face it… most of us are just plain exhausted.

But if you find yourself selling over the holidays, don’t despair. In some ways, it can be a good thing.

You just need to know where your advantages lie.

The Spring selling season is winding down, and many who’ve parted with their home are now on the hunt for their next property.

If the season was competitive they’ll be a good number of people who missed out on their dream home and need to close the deal before the end of the year.

Though it’s a busy time of year, most people have more time up their sleeve to scout properties they’ve had an eye on.

Normal work schedules make viewing lots of properties a challenge. As workload and commitments slow down, motivated buyers have much more time to

search through properties that appeal and get out to see them.

Selling at the height of Spring or Autumn means you’ll need to work hard to stand out from a crowd. There are usually less properties on the market over Christmas and New Year, meaning motivated buyers will have fewer prospects to tempt them. By January and February, property listings are surging once more, and demand for your place may dip. Milk the fact you’re one of a special few.

Depending on where you live and how you decorate, a home can have a unique appeal during the Christmas season. If your target market is families, you can tastefully dress your property so it lives and breathes the perfect family Christmas.

Buyers can get more emotional over the holidays, so appealing to the heart strings isn’t as taboo as usual. Embrace the season and you’ll connect with others who love it.

The rental market gets noisy this time of year. Leases are up, and people are working out their next step – new place to rent, or, for many, time to finally buy.

Catch them while they’re in transit.

Attention to detail

Bed 3; Bath 2; Car 3 Nestled in a peaceful pocket bordering a subtropical rainforest this single level family home has been designed with meticulous attention to detail. There are delightful garden views from every room with abundant natural light flooding the main living areas. • Three bedrooms, all with robes, plus a separate study • Main bedroom suite with opulent en-suite • Open plan kitchen, family and meals area • Formal living and dining areas • High ceilings with air conditioning in the living areas and the main bedroom • Solar hot water heating and two 5,000 gallon water tanks • Double lock-up garage and separate single car shed plus work space • Privacy from all neighbours • Easy to maintain small acreage 5,415m2 • 10 min drive to Eumundi and 15 mins to Noosa.

Price: $620,000.

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

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real estate Location, lifestyle & loads of extras on 64.5 acres

COOROY RAG CLASSIC 1920’s QUEENSLANDER

CIRCA 1930 QUEENSLANDER ON 30 ACRES

34 Sallwood Court PINBARREN

4

5277m2

4

2

OFFERS OVER $550,000

• Panoramic Mountain & Valley Views.

• Original features include French doors, high ornate ceilings, polished golden hoop pine flooring, brass fittings, VJ walls + exposed French polished timber architraves.

• Perfect north-facing - Wide verandahs.

• Low maintenance native gardens.

• Private dam with jetty.

IMMACULATE HOME + ROOM FOR A CARAVAN

57 Pavilion Street POMONA

3

1000m2

2

2

OFFERS OVER $449,000

• Two separate living areas + 2 air-cons.

• Under cover out door lounge+ dining + bar.

• Fully fenced with side access for a caravan.

• Kitchen with dishwasher & pantry.

• Huge main bedroom; walk-in robe + ensuite.

RENOVATED PRIVATE COTTAGE

146 Tandur-Traveston Road TRAVESTON

11.9ha

7

1

3

OFFERS OVER $459,000

7 beds 3 baths 5 car pool 26.14ha If you’re looking for location, privacy, loads of space and views - plus those essential extras like a swimming pool and a tennis court - this country homestead is the perfect property for you!

Boasting a never-ending list of fabulous features, it’s so rare to find a property like this, that ticks all the boxes.

Originally architect-designed as a doctor’s residence and surgery, this amazing package offers 4 bedrooms plus an office or 5th bedroom; 2 bathrooms including a resort-style ensuite in the master suite; a saltwater pool, and full-sized floodlit tennis court, all on a very usable 64.5 acres.

But if you thought that was impressive, read on - for this fantastic buy in Cooran comes with even more!

Gorgeous gardens, amazing views of Pinbarren Mountain and Mt Cooroora, and did we mention the additional 2-bed-

room, self-contained studio/granny flat with kitchen, bathroom and living area.

Then there’s the air-conditioned home office/studio/gym, joined to the main house via a walkway - and even a halfsized cricket pitch!

A three-bay shed plus double carport and additional undercover parking takes care of all the vehicles - while an orchard and chicken coop provides for the kitchen.

Still want more? How about grazing for around 20 head of cattle, with 7 paddocks, 4 dams, cattle yards, crush and loading ramp?

And there’s still more, so you’ll need to take a drive down the jacaranda-lined driveway and have a look for yourself, because this one is far too special to miss out on!

Agent: Sam Hargrave & Phil Hargrave - Contact: 0425 777 121 0417 750 507.

• Original Queenslander; features high ceilings, VJ walls and ceilings, timber floors, timber-framed windows + louver windows.

• Modern kitchen – dishwasher & gas cook top.

• Wrap-around verandahs + 2.5kw solar.

• Sheds + Studio + 5 dams.

BRAND SPARKLING NEW

15 Friarbird Place POMONA

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912m2

OFFERS OVER $545,000

Five acre oasis grand Queenslander

• Completion early 2016 – 6.5 years builders’ warranty.

• Timber floors plus quality fixtures & fittings.

• Located in a peaceful cul-de-sac with bush land views.

• Walk to the village shops & schools of Pomona.

PANORAMIC OCEAN & HINTERLAND VIEWS

52 Summit Road POMONA

4

1

870m2

OFFERS OVER $349,000

• Immaculate inside & out – not a cent to spend.

• Complete bathroom/kitchen renovation.

• Spacious open plan living – air con & ceiling fans.

• 4 bedrooms all with b/in robes & ceiling fans.

• Large level lawns room for a shed.

GLEAMING CHARMING & GORGEOUS

41 Pavilion Street POMONA

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930m2

OFFERS OVER $399,000

• Many features; timber floors, French doors.

• Spacious living room; ceiling fans & air-conditioning.

• Modern country style kitchen with dishwasher.

• Fully fenced private established gardens.

• Verandahs front & back.

• Double lock up garage with remote entry.

5485 2200

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168 Cootharaba Road COOTHARABA WITH more than its fair share of ‘wow’ factor, this gorgeous two-storey Queenslander on 2.07ha/ 5.11 acres also boasts peace, privacy and proximately to Pomona Village.

The ‘wow’ factor will hit you even before you reach the house, as you drive through a pocket of rainforest and cross over a causeway into the lush open paddock.

Suddenly the grand, modern-style home is revealed, with its butterfly stairs and wraparound verandahs.

The attention-to-detail here is impressive - French doors open to the verandah, high ceilings feature Ornamental cornice and ceiling rose, timber picture rails throughout and timber VJs in the lounge.

A slow combustion woodfire heater keeps you toasty in winter, while welcoming cross breezes flow through the house and verandah to keep you cool in summer.

Enjoy the beautiful, tropical outlook from

any aspect - or step outside and get into it! Just take a look at the stunning 14m pool with its pebble finish, automatic chemical dosing system, underwater lights, multi-colour water feature, waterfall, Bali Hut and outdoor shower.

There’s room for a horse if fenced, or grow crops and fruit trees. There’s plenty of water for both, with two concrete water tanks and two dams and a creek.

Power won’t be a problem either, with a 5kw solar power system to save on your power bills.

Want more? There’s a remote lock-up garage with internal stair access plus a12m x 9m shed with separate lock-up for a further 4 cars, workshop/studio, ADSL2 and a chook pen.

This really is one of the most charming and private properties on the market today.

Offers Over $665,000.

Sam Hargrave Phil Hargrave - 0425 777 121 0425 777 121

4

1.5

2

4.01ha

OFFERS OVER $649,000

• Breathtaking views in every direction.

• Centrally & conveniently located.

• Watch the sun rise out of the ocean.

• 9.9 acres of irreplaceable views.

5485 2200 Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas Sam Hargrave

0425 777 121

sam@hgre.com.au

Phil Hargrave

0417 750 507

phil@hgre.com.au

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TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY AUTO ELECTRICIAN

STEPHEN COOK AUTO ELECTRICS • Auto Airconditioning Service • EFI Diagnostics & Repairs • Breakdown Service • Batteries, Starters, Alternators • Automotive, Industrial & Agricultural

15B Factory Street, POMONA

PH: 5485 2524

BACKHOE & BOBCATS

Mobile: 0412 909 112 ALL AREAS

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

CLEANING

FOR ALL YOUR

WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

FIREWOOD

Bruce Forsyth

Silver Fox

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS CN 70343

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

We also do Mould Removal, Gutter Cleans & More

Call local Operator GEOFF for Free Quote on:

0409 554 138 or 131 546 COMPUTER SOLUTIONS

0408 713 261 Unit 1/25 Garnet St, Cooroy

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

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

98 Maple Street, Cooroy Qld 4563

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

Ph 5329 0059 • Mobile 0438 196 113

BUILDERS

CONCRETING

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

Electrical Contractor • Commercial • Industrial • Domestic

0408 639 076

PO Box 360 Cooroy 4563

Lic No: 68688

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

FIREWOOD Premium Seasoned Hardwood Split to your size $120 Ute Load - Free Local Delivery

PHONE: 0458 595 052 (leave a message)

HANDYMAN

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

Tristan Rankine Licensed Carpenter & Joiner QBSA 744858

0427 764 038 cooroyhs@gmail.com LANDSCAPING

PORTERS

CONCRETING SERVICES

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

20 Years Experience Servicing all Local Areas • Driveways • Shed Slabs • Tennis Courts • Exposed Aggregate Specialists

Phone Andrew

5447 0345 0409 212 142

Mobile: 0416 241 261

QBCC 605970

BUILDERS

BUILDER

Graham Williams

0418 710 222 • Maintenance • Reno’s

grahamjwilliams@hotmail.com

CURTAINS & BLINDS

COOROY CURTAINS & Soft Furnishings Suppliers & Makers of • TRACKING • BLINDS • CURTAINS • FABRICS • CUSHIONS • RECOVERS • PELMETS • Free measure & quote

Kathy Leitch

5442 5723 - 0407 131 649

CARPET CLEANING

EARTHMOVING

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

A Range of Excavators & Attachments to Meet Every Need

Professional, Quality, Experienced Operators • Dam Cleanouts • Block Clearing • House Sites

0422 379 628 • 1300 611 196 Vincent@mcgarrellpe.com

EXCAVATORS

Stevens

CLEANING Cooroy

Residential & Commercial Earthmoving & Contracting

Vincent McGarrell

ABN 48 339 006 608

ABN 96376765433

CARPET

EXCAVATORS

20 Years Experience ALL EXCAVATION MOWING & SLASHING WATER DELIVERIES COMPLETE PROPERTY SERVICES

Sean Morrow

0411 312 284 - 5485 0525 www.oneearthlandscaping.com.au QBCC Lic no. 1119365

MOWING & MAINTENANCE

• Mowing • Brush Cutting • Pruning • Yard Clearing • General Maintenance FULLY INSURED We live in and specialise in the Hinterland area, and take the time for that professional finish

Call Mark on 0418755311 ELECTRICAL SERVICES

EXCAVATORS

MOWING & MAINTENANCE

Cooroy Eumundi

MINI EXCAVATOR HIRE

Fast Zero Turn Ride On Mowing - 60 Inch Cut

Electrical Services Richard Oxborough

0419 653 132 Ceiling Fans • Safety Switches

1, 2 & 3 TON MINI EXCAVATORS MACHINE DRY/WET HIRE

FULLY INSURED – NO TICKET REQD

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Over 22 Years Experience

Mowing & Maintenance Services

0409 954 228

Elona Bosboom

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

ODD JOBB

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

Rod Stevens CAR PARTS

LANDSCAPING

Ideal for plumbers, electricians, landscapers or weekend yard work. Suitable of digging water/ sewer repairs, posthole, excavating, retainer wall construction Lic No.60015

0455 169 966

E: scovellearthmoving@bigpond.com

4 Wheel Steering - 5 Foot Cut

Also: Great across • Brushcutting Slopes on Acreages & • Hedging Blocks • Pruning • Pressure Cleaning • Fixit

Ian - 0434 932 957

Obligation Free Quotes - Prompt Reliable Friendly Service

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TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY MOWING & MAINTENANCE

PLUMBING

SEPTIC TANK

TREE SURGEON

Cooroy Plumbing Services

SUTTON’S CLEANING SERVICE

Acer Tree Services

Locally Owned & Operated - 30 years Experience

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WITH the mercury rising the only thing to match the searing temperature was the hot action on the playing fields in the junior touch footy grand final day last Saturday. In really tough conditions our juniors put in an incredible effort to end our season on a high with awesome games all afternoon. Family, friends and supporters were on hand to witness some great touch being played in good spirit and with great sportsmanship.

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the ‘drop off’ came into play to determine the results. With both games getting down to three players against three players all the teams deserved to be worthy winners. With exhaustion from the heat and the added playing minutes Amigos were triumphant against GSLC and Cooroy scored the winning touchdown against Dancers. In the U10 girls division Sunshine Beach Girls and Purple Strikers were involved a tight tussle with both teams displaying unbreakable defence with only a couple of touchdowns the difference in favour of the Sunshine Girls. Fire Girls and GSLC also played an entertaining match with Fire Girls taking out the game. In the final U10 match Pink Thunder were too strong for GSLC (boys) with both teams crossing the try line for some great touchdowns.

In the Under 12 division Ryanos dug deep and pushed Flaming Piggies for the entire game but the Flaming Piggies took every opportunity to finish off an impressive season on top. In a battle that went down to the wire and was filled with end to end action Banana Splits just held on over Warriors. There was a three way decider between Tewantin, Sunshine Rippers and The Sun Setters.

Season frontrunners SBSHS produced yet another polished performance against GSLC. Even with a never give up attitude from the GSLC girls, a disciplined whole game effort from the SBSHS team saw them take the U14/16 girls ‘A’ Grade title. Other results in this division saw an under strength Wimmers side still manage to hold out the determined St Brazza’s and in a battle of

Fast4Tennis - fast, fun, friendly FAST4TENNIS is a TEAM based competition initiated by Tennis Australia. The Cooroy Tennis Club hosted a Fast4Tennis junior green ball inter club competition, with 14 team players participating in an action packed 8 week round robin series. Local boys Alex Lloyd and Jasper Patton finished on top of the points ladder with 105 points, with all girl team of Tiani Claridge and Hayley Favelle were the second highest point scorers with 96 points overall. The highly anticipated Grand Final and minor placing’s were held on Friday 27 November, the tennis was spectacular to watch on all four courts. The Grand Final be-

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NDSHS, the younger 7/8’s with the aid of extra subs came home stronger against the 15’s.

There were three close encounters in the U14/ 16 boys division to conclude the afternoon.

GSLC came in a close second against a committed NDSHS 7/8’s. After a slow start NDSHS 15’s got themselves back into the match against Dodgers but the Dodgers boys made a late charge to take the game. Match of the day belonged to Baz and GSLC (2) to take the U14/16 ‘A’ division. This sensational match saw the lead change several times and as the as the referee’s whistle blew full time the score was level at 5 touchdowns a piece. As the crowd from other games filtered over to their field the game went into a drop off to decide the result. Taking the lead from the U10 boys earlier drop offs this match also progressed to just three players on each side. With a winner needing to be named the game continued until the winning touchdown was scored by GSLC, a mammoth effort by both teams.

Season award winners were also announced on our Grand Final day. Player of the Season award recipients were Bronte Langbridge, Ben Anderson, Ruby McIlroy, Harley Flynn, Pip Dwyer and Chaance Wells. As well as acknowledging the efforts of our players, the Junior Referees’ Encouragement Award went to Curtis Dean and Junior Referee of the Season was awarded to Pip Dwyer. This season a junior MVP was also announced, congratulations to Tom Kennedy for representing our club both as a player and referee and his commitment to touch every week.

Until the next touchdown...

tween the top two teams was very exciting, all 4 players were focused and going for their shots, every point played was a battle fought with power, consistency and ball placement. Tiani and Hayley defeated Jasper and Alex by 5 games.

With the presentation ending the evening, finalists, runners up and worthy place getters were awarded with lovely trophy’s and medallion’s from Coach Di and the Cooroy Tennis Club. Coach Di and trainee assistant coach Alex were very impressed with the kids’ determination, sportsmanship and great effort through out the series. Text Di on 0478 127 619 for enquiries.

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Impact Boxing presentations THE Impact Boxing Academy family celebrated their end of year Xmas party and Presentation day in true Impact fashion with over 70 people, including members, families & guests poolside at the Evans ranch. This year’s celebration was also a milestone for the club as it celebrated its 10th year of operation in Cooroy.

In the 10 years that Impact Boxing has been in operation the club has had 490 bouts! Out of that 490 bouts the club has had 340 Wins and 150 losses!

Out of those 340 wins the club has won, 9 Australian titles, 10 Qld titles, 9 S.E.Qld Titles, 9 Qld Novice Titles, 16 National Golden Gloves Titles, 6 Wide Bay Titles and a WBF World Title! The club has had a total of 54 fighters climb through those ropes in 10 years.

This year Impact Boxing also had the clubs first Australian Boxing team representative and captain represent his country in Sam Cameron-Hands.

Sam represented Australia in Russia and then 3 weeks later he represented Qld in Germany where he defeated the European

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champion and the German National champion. But it’s not only the fighters that have been reaching milestones, Head coach Mark Evans has also been busy gathering coaching accreditations.

Mark has now been a state coach for Boxing Qld for the last 4 years. He has been appointed by Boxing Australia as the Qld development coach for the last two years and 2016 will see him elevated through the Boxing Australia coaching ranks to the Queensland Talent I.D. coach. Mark has also travelled overseas to up skill his coaching accreditation and is now an AIBA (world governing body for amateur boxing) Star 2 coach. Mark has also been appointed as the head coach from Boxing Australia to take an Australian Youth team back to Russia in March 2016.

“It makes me so proud that a little backyard gym that i started 10 years ago in Cooroy is now competing on the world stage and in doing so has helped put Cooroy on the boxing map.

These kids have done us all extremely proud and most of them, like Sam Cameron-Hands, are all now knocking on the rep-

resentative door for International competition next year,” said Mark.

“2016 I believe will be our club’s biggest year to date. We have 16 fighters ready to go and a few debutants chewing at the bit waiting for their turn to shine. A club is only as good as the people in it and

around it, so I would like to thank all my fighters, both present and past, a big shout out to all the parents that give up so much of their time to help these kids reach their goals, a massive thank you to my own family, especially my beautiful wife Mel, for all the sacrifices that they also make for

me and the club. Thank you to the Cooroy community and especially the Cooroy Rag for your continued support. I look forward to the next 10 Years,” said Mark.

“From all of us at Impact Boxing we wish you all a Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year!”

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