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Stop, Go, or just don’t know? Have your say Cooroy Area Residents Association and Cooroy Chamber of Commerce are holding a meeting in the Cooroy Memorial Hall, Maple Street, Tuesday, 5 February at 6:00pm where Ballot papers will be available to have your say on your preffered option to help congestion and safety at Cooroy’s two busiest intersections - Elm & Diamond Streets and Elm & Myall Streets. For over a decade, Chamber has been lobbying for solutions for the Diamond & Elm Street and Myall & Elm Street intersections in Cooroy. These intersections are dangerous and result in regular accidents which are increasing with the growing population and tourist visitation. The significant amount of lobbying by Chamber and the community has resulted in a major step forward with the Department of Transport and Main Roads identifying preferred options for future improvements to these two intersections to improve safety and active transport facilities and relieve congestion. Marty Hunt MP, Sandy Bolton MP, and Mayor Tony Wellington have agreed to talk about: • The feedback they have received to date • The political reality of state government road upgrades • Information on the traffic volumes of these intersections • Cost differentials • Short-term and long-term solutions All the options will be put on the table: • Traffic lights • Roundabouts • Retain existing situation • New rail line crossing TMR are seeking community feedback on the preferred planning options to install signals to control movements through the intersections. The Elm and Diamond Streets preferred option has the following features: • Two right turn lanes from Elm Street into Diamond Street. • Maintains access for all traffic including ‘B-Double’ trucks. • Controlled crossing points for pedestrians and cyclists. • Right turns into Cedar Street and Diamond Lane are redirected to a U-turn facility at the traffic signals for safety reasons, these movements would also need to be redirected if a roundabout was introduced. • Caters for forecast traffic growth well into the future. The Elm and Myall Streets preferred option has the following features: • Existing traffic lanes are maintained and fully controlled by signals. • Maintains access for all traffic including ‘B-Double’ trucks. • Controlled crossing points for pedestrians and cyclists. • Caters for forecast traffic growth well into the future. Both intersections will be dealt with individually, so differing solutions for the different intersections is a possibility. The objective is to achieve a consensus decision from the meeting once all cases have been put. TMR have extended the submission date to 18 February 2019, so the outcome of the meeting will be reported to them by that date. The preferred options address significant community concerns about the safety and efficiency of the existing intersections. The intersections currently experience queuing during peak times. Benefits of the preferred options include: Traffic movements are fully controlled, reducing the likelihood of motorists misjudging gaps in traffic; more even distribution of traffic; reduced congestion; improved travel time reliability; improved active transport facilities; traffic signals can be accommodated within existing road reserve. There is currently no funding allocated to complete detailed planning or construction of the project. This work will be considered in the future, after assessment of competing priorities and depending on funding availability. Indications are that is likely to be approximately 4 years. TMR welcome feedback about the proposed future intersection upgrades. Have your say on this proposal and email feedback to northcoast@tmr.qld.gov.au or send a letter to: Cooroy intersection improvements, Department of Transport and Main Roads, North Coast District, Reply Paid 86152, SUNSHINE PLAZA Qld 4558.
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Wandering the Noosa Hinterland
The Great Noosa Trail Walk has become an iconic annual event for the Queensland Queen’s Birthday weekend on 5 to 7 October. Tickets are now on sale for the three day walk that provides just 150 walkers and volunteer guides the chance to wander through the beautiful Noosa Hinterland. Participants experience some of the very best of Noosa Hinterland’s nature, culture and communities. The series of Noosa Trails that have been chosen traverse Cooroy, Pomona, Cooran and Kin Kin through farmlands, natural forests and atop spectacu-
lar lookouts. Walkers undertake the walk at their own pace with time to enjoy the landscape, local cafes, antique shops and attractions encountered on route. A reasonable level of walking fitness is required, but this is not a race, plenty of time is allowed to complete each day’s walk. Trail guides on the route provide assistance and information about the history and landscape. The Great Noosa Trail Walk will be co-presented in 2019 by the Cooroy Future Group Inc. and the National Trust of Australia (Queensland). The National Trust of Australia
(Queensland) have come on-board as the presenting partner of the event this year to further their commitment to protecting, conserving and celebrating Queensland’s environmental heritage. NTAQ CEO Jonathan Fisher and Event Chair Jim Ennis of the CFG Inc have been involved as guides in previous years, and can vouch personally that there is no better event to appreciate the environment the built and cultural heritage of Noosa hinterland from Cooroy to Kin Kin, Cooran and Pomona. Jonathan and Jim pay tribute to the vision and hard work of the
founder of the event, Shaun Walsh and the band of happy helpers and guides. “One of the major advantages of the Great Noosa Trail Walk is that it is done with volunteer trail guides that are friendly and helpful. It gives walkers an extra level of comfort and safety with the opportunity to receive a lot more information about the areas they are walking,” said Jim Ennis, from Cooroy Future Group. As well as guides, the Great Noosa Trail Walk offers a shuttle service that transports luggage and camping gear to each evening’s campsite, freeing up walkers so they can really enjoy their time. Tickets for the three-day walk are $249 under the early bird which finishes on 31 March. This event has sold out in most years so don’t delay! The fee includes camping fees and some meals as well as luggage transportation and a one-year complimentary, introductory National Trust membership to all participants which entitles you to access to over 800 National Trust properties worldwide. For more information and bookings head to www. greatnoosatrailwalk.com.au.
news Cooroy Menswear & Jeanery is the people’s choice Cooroy Menswear & Jeanery has taken out first prize in the Cooroy Family Practice sponsored Christmas Shop Window Trail. A new entrant to Cooroy and the competition and they pushed previous winners off the podium with their country Christmas theme. Taking out second prize was Cooroy Shoes & Accessories who have been winners of the competition in previous years. Nearly 30 businesses decorated their windows to compete for the coveted Best Window award which has become a Christmas in Cooroy tradition organised by Cooroy Chamber of Commerce Inc. Families love wandering around admiring the windows and spotting the costumed possums and businesses put on a fantastic show with windows that are a delight to behold! “Cooroy means possum which is why there
is a possum in each window and they are all dressed up in costumes to make them individual and to add a bit of fun to the window trail. Everyone put a lot of effort into their windows this year and it is a really lovely way of enhancing the Christmas spirit in
Cooroy. A job well done by our local businesses,” said Cooroy Chamber of Commerce president, Seb Vecchio. The winner of the lucky draw for voting on their favourite window was Jim Dutton winning a $100 Cooroy Supa IGA voucher.
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Lake Macdonald to remain open over 2019
Recreation at Lake Macdonald will remain open next year with the planned upgrade to go head in 2020. The lake level is required to be significantly lowered prior to the start of construction
for the safety of those working on the dam and living downstream. The changed timing will allow the lake to be lowered following the wet season in 2020. It will also ensure the project avoids breeding seasons for
aquatic fauna in and downstream of the lake. The Lake Macdonald Dam Safety Upgrade involves building a new spillway and reconstructing the dam walls to protect the dam against potential earthquakes and
extreme floods. “The lake will now remain open for all water-based recreation over 2019,’’ Seqwater Spokesman Mike Foster said. The next phase of the project will be community
consultation on the draft Impact Assessment Report (IAR) once it is ready to be released. For more information about the dam upgrade, visit yourseqwater.com.au/ lake-macdonald-damupgrade
Council welcomes State’s decision on mining exploration permit Noosa Council has welcomed the State Government’s decision not to renew a mining exploration permit that encroaches on the northern part of Noosa Shire. Mayor Tony Wellington praised the hinterland community’s efforts, particularly the Cooran Earth Rights group, for its campaign opposing mining exploration in the
region. “Cooran Earth Rights are to be heartily congratulated for raising public awareness of the issue, and also for encouraging we politicians to take action,” the Mayor said. “I would also like to acknowledge Member for Noosa Sandy Bolton’s efforts within the State Government.” Last year Council
unanimously adopted a position opposing coal and coal seam gas exploration and mining in the Shire. On behalf of Council, Mayor Wellington wrote to the Minister for Natural Resources, Mines & Energy, Dr Anthony Lynham, to advise him of Council’s position. He also wrote to the Queensland Coal Assessment Hub.
The Mayor asked that the State consider Council’s position when assessing any request to extend the EPBC2556 mining exploration permit. “Coal exploration, coal mining, coal seam gas exploration and coal seam gas production are not compatible with Noosa’s natural environment and lifestyle,” the Mayor said. “Such activities are also in
conflict with Noosa Shire’s designation as a Priority Living Area under the Regional Planning Interests Act. “Council holds significant concerns about the environmental and social impacts of these activities and I’m pleased the State has acknowledged our community’s concerns with the decision not to renew this licence.”
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COOROY RAG The annual Australian Body Art Festival in Cooroy is nothing short of phenomenal. It’s a festival of colour and creativity and attracts thousands of spectators and competitors from across Australia. One of the signature events of the festival is the Bendigo Bank Wearable Art competition which sees artists of all ages create funky fashions from recycled materials. “The Wearable Art competition really is a great opportunity for designers of all ages and experience to express their creativity,” says event manager, Danielle Taylor. “It’s a great chance to be really outlandish and use weird and wonderful up-cycled materials. We have everyone from primary school students to grand parents enter this competition and they are all amazing!” Garments must be created from reused or second-hand materials - anything from recycled textiles to household goods to industrial or other discarded items. Judges look for creative edge and originality of material, so design-
ers are encouraged to think outside the square when brainstorming their wearable art designs. The wearable art designs do not have to be practical or commercially viable, but they must be wearable on the catwalk at the event. The naming rights sponsor for the 2019 Wearable Art competition is Cooroy Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank with Sunny Coast Accountants and Original Eumundi Markets adding support through prize sponsorship. Thanks to their sponsorship there is $750 in cash and prizes up for grabs plus trophies. Entry to the Wearable Art competition is just $15 if paid during the early bird period which finishes on 4 February. The theme for the 2019 Australian Body Art Festival is “Other Worlds” and it will be held on 6 & 7 April at Apex Park, Cooroy with a special opening night ticketed function on 5 April. As well as the awesome wearable art there is body and face painting, music, street performers, public art projects, a kids zone and
lots of fun! This award winning festival is run by the volunteers at Cooroy Chamber of Commerce and funded through funding from Tourism and Events Queensland Destination Events Program and the Australian Government Building Better Regions Fund and sponsorships from Eumundi & District Historical Association, Tourism Noosa, Cooroy Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank, Wythes Real Estate, Noosa Outback, Sunshine Coast Daily, Outback Queensland Tourism, Cooroy Supa IGA, Regional Training Services Qld, Sunny Coast Accountants, Tom Foolery, Mehron Australia, Face Paints Australia, The Looney Bin, Derivan, RACV Noosa, SPV Accounting, Butter Factory Arts Centre, Gelignite Jacks, Firefly Solutions, Cooroy Menswear & Jeanery, Original Eumundi Markets, Mudputty and Fairytale Events & Equip4Hire. For more information and entry details visit the website www.
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Original Eumundi Markets celebrating its 40th year
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It all started with an idea. In 1979, ceramic artist Christa Barton and her friend Gail Perry-Somers came up with the idea of holding a European style ‘artisans and farmers’ market in the town of Eumundi. Inspired by a visit to the community run market in Kin Kin, some 30kms to the north, Christa and Gail decided on the CWA Hall as the best placed venue in town. Their vision was to develop a retail base for local small crop growers and locally produced crafts, as well as offering a retail base for out of work young people – to develop their skills in handicrafts and food preparation. On 24 March 1979, three marketeers gamely
set up their stalls around the CWA Hall, with refreshments served inside. There was a grand total of 8 visitors and a turnover of $30. The Original Eumundi Markets was up and running! After only one year of operation, the Original Eumundi Market (OEM) gained a reputation as a source of energy, variety, freshness and friendliness, properties that still characterise it today. But it was the policy of its founders and the markets auspicing body, the Eumundi Historical Society (now the Eumundi Historical Association), led tirelessly by Valmay Templeton, that made it unique: all goods had to be locally made. By 1985, the Original
Eumundi Markets had 97 stalls, with an estimated attendance of 143,000 people for the year. By 1990, it had grown to 203 stalls, with some 260,000 visitors for the year. From the beginning the markets were popular with locals, but as the market community grew and grew, the market drew interest from tourists visiting the Sunshine Coast. By the early 1990’s, the Original Eumundi Markets had become a ‘must do’ for interstate and overseas visitors holidaying in the region. It was also the perfect distance for day trippers from Brisbane after some quality retail therapy. By the year 2000, the market had grown to 350
stalls, and in 2002, the Original Eumundi Markets expanded from just a Saturday market to include a Wednesday market. Over the years, several independent entities, including the Eumundi and District Community Association, have also set up other market operations adjacent to the Original Eumundi Markets, making the overall Eumundi Markets the biggest art and craft market in Australia. Now in 2019, the Original Eumundi Markets is even bigger and boasts an annual visitation of around 1.2 million people! As part of the 40th anniversary celebrations the Original Eumundi Markets will be giving its stallholders
a big party after the market on Saturday 23 March and as a thank you to the public who have supported the market over the 40 years OEM will have 40 prizes up for grabs over 40 days in the lead up to 23 March. There will be some fabulous prizes to be won in the lead up to our Birthday celebration so come along and join in the festivities. Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre will be having an exhibition of the history on the market from Saturday 23 March until the end of May in it’s Wan’din’in arts space complete with a mocked up retro stall circa 1980’s. All are welcome to the opening on 23 March at 2pm.
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The Mary River Road Bridge at Cooroy and the Old Noosa Road Bridge at Cooran have both been replaced at a combined cost of $3.6 million, made possible through matched grant funding from Noosa Council and the Federal Government. “The new bridges are designed to cater for heavy vehicles - up to 160 tonne on the Mary River Road Bridge and 44 tonne for the Old Noosa Road Bridge,” Noosa Mayor Tony Wellington said. Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said the infrastructure has been built to a very high standard and each bridge should have a life-span of around 100 years. “The new bridges are an important investment in the viability and amenity of Cooroy and Cooran.”
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Australia Day is one of the great days of the year. It’s come and gone for 2019, but our national day always reminds me of the great Australian dream - to own your own home. In recent years it’s been referred to as a mirage, but helping people on the road to that dream is one of the most enjoyable parts of a bank manager’s job. Like the pursuit of any big dream, there’s some work involved and some processes to follow in setting up your home loan. You will need to have saved a certain amount of your own funds as a deposit which is usually a minimum of 5% of the purchase price. There are also other costs to allow for, such as the loan set up costs, stamp duty for the purchase as well as your own solicitors charges and search fees. Having the deposit is the first big step in the process. You also need to fit the criteria of the lender’s policy for such things as job stability and capacity to repay the loan. These things will all be taken in to account during the assessment period. The assessment process may vary from bank to bank and depend upon what type of loan you’re applying for. For example at Bendigo Bank your local manager will have their own lending authority to approve most credit cards, personal and residential loans. It’s always a good idea to get to know the staff at your local and the manager in particular. With all the electronic means of banking in this day and age, ATM’s, internet, phone banking, direct credit and debits, not all customers regularly visit
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Baby snakes are coming! escaping the blistering summer sun. Snakes get hot too! If there’s one will there be more? This is perhaps the most common question I get asked. When baby snakes are born and hatch they will leave. For a few days after a hatching or birthing there may be a few that hang around for a bit. You’ll certainly notice a few around for a couple of days or maybe a week. But they will move on. Another question is ‘If there are babies where’s the mum?’. The snakes on the sunshine coast are not maternal. They will not hang around once the babies are born or give birth. They will leave and do their own thing. They are very different to us. If you want a snake removed, call Luke Huntley on 0499 920 290 available 24/7.
What you and your family should know. It’s the new year and the snakes are starting to come out after their Christmas break. The lull as we call it. Between Breeding season and hatching season. Hatching season is here! For the next few months we will watching as the snakes either hatch out of the egg or with some species give birth to their babies. So what do you do if I see a snake? The first thing to do is remain calm and call a professional to come out or just get some friendly advice over the phone. Do not interfere with the snake. Keep a safe distance and remove all children and animals from the area. Do not kill it! If you try to you’ve just increased your chances of getting bitten by 85%. Plus they are protected and it is illegal to kill one. What if I get a snake in my house? Will there be lots of babies all through the house? Well if you’re unlucky enough to have a female snake come inside and give birth then yes. But usually not. Most of the time they get lost and can’t find their way out. Sometimes they are just
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Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group The Heritage Centre, 17 Emerald St, Cooroy is now open for a new year. The enthusiastic members of Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group are there on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm to show you around the modern, well equipped and air conditioned building. If you want to know more about your past they can help with your family history queries. You may be surprised at what you can discover to share with your family and friends. Get off to a good start by attending an Introduction to Family History workshop held by Win Wynn on Monday 11th February from 9:00am. At the monthly meeting on Saturday 9th February a member will give a talk, “All for a hat and a handkerchief – A convict’s life”. To find out more visit www.genealogy-noosa.org.au or phone 3129 0356.
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Danielle Taylor selling raffle tickets at the lighting of the Cooroy Christmas tree. “Cooroy – a unique community spirit” According to Danielle Taylor from Firefly Solutions, there is something “special and unique” about Cooroy’s community spirit and it is shared by the town’s residents and businesses alike. She should know – after all, in her words, she has been “lucky enough to work with many of these fantastic people for a long time now.” Apart from handling the marketing needs for a lot of local businesses, Danielle has also played a major part in organising some of Cooroy’s biggest annual events including Christmas in Cooroy (for over a decade) and, more recently, the Australian Body Art Festival which has just won the Small Business Festival & Events cat-
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egory at the Sunshine Coast Business Awards. Over the years, Danielle has been amazed by Cooroy’s unique community spirit which, she says, is so often illustrated by the willingness of our residents to volunteer for local events. “People really want to get involved in the community,” Danielle says. She also finds there is a lot of “cross-over” when it comes to volunteering for events. For example, the same people may volunteer to help at the Pink October event and then again at the Australian Body Art Festival. “The volunteers find that it’s a great way to meet likeminded people,” says Danielle, adding that the success of this year’s Christmas in Cooroy (which had a record attendance) had a lot to do with “Cooroy’s wonderful community spirit and the huge effort put it by our amazing volunteers.” This community spirit also appears to be alive and well within Cooroy’s businesses. Danielle marvels at how Cooroy’s businesses are “excited about what is happening in our community and therefore keen to get involved in events”. Danielle believes that many of Cooroy’s businesses have a genuine desire to give back to the community because they receive so much support from Cooroy locals throughout the year. “They have also seen over the years how being community-minded can actually make a real difference,” says Danielle. The generous volunteers and businesses are also assisted by the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce which Danielle describes as unique in itself. Most Chambers concentrate on the business side of things but the Cooroy Chamber looks at promoting the town as a whole; for example, by running Cooroy’s website, Facebook pages, the Kurui information booklet, the RV stop, the festivals, etc. “The Chamber’s focus is on having an overall healthy community,” says Danielle, “which will then enable the businesses to flourish.” It seems to be working.
Dawn’s smile won us over on her first day of volunteering here at Lifeline Cooroy back in 1993, we didn’t know then that Dawn’s generosity in giving her time to us was to last for 15 years in all. Simply amazing. Dawn the delightful addition to our team became the ‘Doll Lady’ – she extended her hobby of doll making creating masterpieces to donate as prizes and giveaways whenever we hosted our many Christmas Toy sales. What a treasure Dawn was, and what a treasure to receive one of her beautifully adorned dolls if you were so lucky! She captured our hearts as we shared many a laugh and cuppa – and even after her last volunteer day, Dawn and Alan (her devoted husband) would love to pop by for a regular chatchup, a chinwag and a giggle. A quiet achiever, Dawn’s bright face and gentle nature was well known in our community. To many of us here at Lifeline Cooroy she was a doll herself. Dawn price – absolutely priceless. Deb Daybell, Lifeline Cooroy
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VALE: Selwyn John Payne 2/7/37 – 27/11/18
Selwyn was born at St Margaret’s Hospital, Cooroy, the third and middle child of Hilda and Charles Payne and a grandson to Lavinia and Jack (Happy Jack) McKay who were early settlers in the Cooroy area. At the time of his birth his parents were farming where Swift Park is today. When Selwyn was five his family moved to a farm on Gumboil Road where they ran a dairy farm and grew small crops. Life was very different from today with a copper to boil and wash their clothes, no electricity and doing everything including homework by lamp or candle. Selwyn always said he had a very happy childhood even though he had to work hard. Selwyn attended the one teacher school at Tinbeerwah until he was 12 when his parents were granted permission for him to leave so he could work on their farm. When Selwyn was 17, he went to work in the forestry clearing unwanted lantana. He also worked as a farm labourer at Black
Mountain for some time whilst also growing beans on part of his parent’s property. At 19 he worked on the mineral sands on North Shore. Selwyn’s interests when he was young were ballroom dancing and going to the pictures, often walking from the farm to Cooroy to do so. He enjoyed boxing and fought in a few competitions, but his greatest love was playing tennis. He started playing when a dirt court was built at the Tinbeerwah School. He was a member of the Cooroy Tennis and Maroochy Tennis Associations for many years. In 2010 he achieved one of his dreams of attending Wimbledon, and another was still being able to play until he was 81. When he was 12, he met his future wife Colleen when her family moved to the farm next door. They married in 1957 and had three children, Lindy, Cheryll-lee and Jeff. They enjoyed spending time with their eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Selwyn had many jobs after he married. He was a farm labourer, worked for the local council, farmed his own poultry and small crops farm and worked at Sauers Produce. He was an insurance salesman for 30 years in Cooroy and for some of those years he owned a milk delivery run as well, servicing the Eumundi, North Arm and Yandina areas. In his retirement years he enjoyed travelling, attending his vegetable garden and looking after his chickens. His two beloved dogs bought him much joy as did the many games of tennis he played with his family and his mates on the backyard tennis court. Sadly, Selwyn passed away at age 81 ½ yeas after a short battle with cancer. He will be remembered for his telling of jokes and his great sense of humour. He was a highly respected man and will be missed by all who knew him. Colleen, Lindy and Merv, Ceryll-lee and Darryl, Joanne and Jeff and their families would like to thank everyone who gave them their love and support especially in the last eight months. A sincere thank you to Dr David Kirkman for his care and compassion.
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In early December, the Kindness Club set ourselves a challenge to do 100 kind deeds before Christmas … and WE DID IT! We recorded all our kind deeds on a Kindness Tree, which has flourished with goodness! Heart-shaped leaves displayed over 100 acts of kindness. The children shared stories of helping friends with school projects, of supporting friends who were feeling a little down, caring for siblings, and encouraging others who needed a little boost. The Kindness Club was very excited to hear from community members too! One kind lady bought coffee for a War Veteran when she heard that he visited the café for coffee each morning. She paid for his coffee in advance as a surprise for the next day; another took flowers to a friend who had been unwell; and one kind man framed a much loved photograph for an elderly neighbour … plus many more. So much kindness! The Kindness Club talked about the importance of kindness and how
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A big thank you to those who shared their kind deeds with us! We love community feedback and get excited about new ideas to show kindness! Please email us at thekindnessclub@outlook.com with your stories or suggestions. Or send them to The Kindness Club, c/- P.O Box 816, Cooroy. “Little hearts can make a big difference”
Kids Club on Maple The ‘Kids Club on Maple’ has been renamed and is now called ‘The Maple Street U.C. Kids Club’. Leaders invite all past members, and all other grade 4,5 and 6 age children (let’s call them ‘kids’) to join them for a year of fun, food, friendly games and frivolities. The Club will meet on Thursday, February 7 and then every Thursday thereafter during school terms. 6pm start, but early birds are welcome with activities to fill in the time. Finishing time is 8pm. Held at the Uniting Church Hall, Maple Street, Cooroy, opposite Eden Rehab Hospital. The night starts with a meal at 6pm, then games, activities and, of special interest to parents and especially to the kids, a short session on ‘devotionals/virtues’ eg honesty, respect, kindness, helpfulness and so forth. The evening is all about fun (no school stuff). Past games that the kids have enjoyed
include duster hockey, knights, mounts and cavaliers, post the frisbee, up the mast, bower bird, hoopla send-back, three section basketball and with lots more planned for the future. For children wishing to join, parents/ caregivers need to complete an information form and also sign the new child(ren) in for the evening. Parents/caregivers of past members will need to check that their forms are still valid and as in the past also sign the kids in. Signing is then repeated at 8pm when the children are leaving – sign out! Each evening there is a fee of $3 per child to cover meals and running costs. Because of the time need for these legalities, we ask parents that you please attend early enough so that the kids can sit down for the meal at 6pm. We know we’ll enjoy your company, and we really think you’ll enjoy ours. See you there!
Uniforms 4 Kids The ladies from the Uniforms 4 Kids Charity celebrated their and of year breakup and Christmas at the Saw and Mill recently Due to the amazing generosity of Trevor and Lyn Renshaw, we have set up our distribution base in Cooroy. This year we have repurposed Queensland Police, Aust Federal Police, Border Force and Australia Zoo Uniforms making over 2800 beautiful outfits for children. These outfits have been sent to many remote communities in Australia, children in Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, as well as the crisis centres and refugees etc. Distribution is handled by the police, Australia Zoo etc. The Irwin
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Cooran Acoustic Night The little hidden gem that is the Cooran Acoustic Night starts up again for 2019, its first show to be held February 9th, starting 7pm in the School of Arts Memorial hall King St. Cooran. This eclectic event has come to be known as a place where performers, both amateur and professional, can show their talent on a fully powered stage; where an audience can come relax, and enjoy an evening of diverse acts and surprising talent. Here an opportunity to ‘express your-
self’ is supported and encouraged. For many, the Acoustic Night allows first-time performers the safe space to ‘find their feet’. Acts wishing to promote themselves can also benefit. Come on down and see what all the fuss is about: Cooran Acoustic Night opens its doors up 6.30pm, performers put their name on the Blackboard provided. Small, low cost meals are available, including Tea, Chai, Coffee & Cakes. Only $5 entry; Kids free! An alcohol-free event.
Kandanga old time dance Kandanga Hall will hold an old time country dance with The Silver Comets Band on Saturday, February 23. Doors open 7pm – start 7.30pm. Delicious supper provided. Lucky door and
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MIC CONWAY from the legendary Captain Matchbox Whoopie Band is back at the Majestic for one night only on Saturday 16th February. Aria Award winning Mic and his top guitarist Robbie Long will bring a circus of comedy, music and magic. Mic is a national treasure, famous as a singer, actor, musician, song writer, fire eater, magician, tap dancer and juggler. Mic Conway presents an hilarious array of idiosyncratic songs that will make your jaw drop, toes tap and sides split. Audiences who know this ARIA-award winning entertainer from “Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band” and Circus Oz will be delighted by this incarnation: Mic as storyteller of tall tales and true.
He takes the stage with Robbie Long (multi-instrumentalist and Australian Flat Pick Guitar Champion). There’s magic, juggling, cavorting and that trademark tongue-in-cheek sense of humour. Stripped back, irreverent, and shameless... it’s surreal vaudeville for crooning and swooning. Support act, local old girl Cherry Atric will delight you with her very funny and very irreverent paradies and naughty takes on aging. With her band, the Arthur Rytus players she will perform snippets from her new show ‘Baby Boomers Like Me’. Sat 16th February, 7pm $25 online; Door $30 if not sold out prior; Group discount for 6 - $20pp.
Yandina Country Music We are looking forward to a great year of country music at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road, Yandina. We kick off with the ACMA concert on Saturday 9th Feb, then the highly entertaining and popular Sue Coats is guest artist at the Yandina Branch concert on Sunday 17th Feb 1pm to 5pm. Enjoy traditional country, including more upbeat and diverse, crowd pleasing favourites. Raffle and door prizes, canteen open, free af-
ternoon tea. Entry $8. Concession $6. Enquiries: Jim 0437 191004 Our Country music spans a wide area - audience members and walk-up artists come from as far as Gympie, Noosa, Coolum, Caboolture and from other clubs closer to Brisbane. We are a not-for-profit organisation and the proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the hall.
Ballroom Dancing at Pomona Every Tuesday evening from 7 pm to 9.30 pm Pat and Norm Young organise a Social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall cost is $ 5-00, which includes supper. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New
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Belli Hall country dance Saturday 2nd February is the next Belli Community Hall Country Dance with classical old time dances. . Music by Sunshine Swing Band. Entry includes supper. Lucky door, lucky spots and raffle. Tickets at
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Gettin’ Prickly with it! Heat rash is the “generic” name for a number of skin problems that arise or worsen because of heat exposure. Common names for heat rash include prickly heat, miliaria rubra, sweat retention syndrome, and “sun” allergy. This disorder occurs all year round in the tropics, and elsewhere in the summer months when the weather is hot and humid. Treated early, with good advice from your LiveLife pharmacists, it is easily managed! But why does it happen? Heat rash is caused by a blockage of the sweat glands, especially after repeated episodes of sweating, leading to inflammation when sweat escapes into adjacent tissue. This causes the itching and prickling sensations that most people seek treatment for, as well as the red rash, which may be extensive. Most heat rash resolves without treatment, often within a day of changing to a cooler environment. Even though the sweat glands may take a week or two to be repaired, if there is not an excessive demand placed on the body for cooling, then the rash will clear quickly. The challenge is to manage heat rash if you need to remain in a hot and humid environment. Treatment will involve helping you with relief of symptoms, and giving advice as to how you can avoid it getting worse, or recurring. Who is at risk? • Infants, and overweight children/adults are at particular risk of getting heat rash, as is anybody doing more physical activity than normal in a hot and humid environment. • Heat rash is also easily caused, or aggravated, by any skin lotion that has the ability to enter sweat glands (i.e. almost all skin lotions) and block them. • It is common to find sufferers of heat rash
who have recently arrived in a hot area from a cooler climate, put on a good quality water resistant thick 50+ sunscreen, spent a lot of time outdoors in the sunshine enjoying themselves, and moisturised diligently after noticing some redness appearing on the skin. The increased and unusual demands on their sweat glands for cooling the body, the sunscreen, and the moisturiser have all contributed to the heat rash. How can you avoid it? Keep cool!! • Remain in a cool environment e.g. air conditioning, in the water, or close to a fan, and allow for adequate ventilation of the skin. • Take cool showers or baths, several times a day, and always after exercise or heat exposure. Always pat dry the skin with a towel, do not rub vigorously. • Use cool packs on affected areas (but not for longer than 20 minutes per hour). • Wear loose fitting, light, soft clothes. Avoid clothing that traps heat or moisture. Cotton underwear is better than no underwear if the groin or buttocks are affected. • Avoid skin to skin contact elsewhere by placing a soft, clean washcloth or other material between skin folds e.g. under breasts. • If the skin is irritated, avoid soaps, but use a non-soap alternative like Pinetarsol if necessary for cleanliness, or itch relief. • Always avoid hot spas and saunas. • Always wear a sunscreen, as sunburn will aggravate heat rash, but use an alcohol based or evaporative based sunscreen. • Do not apply after-sun moisturisers to the affected area as they will block the already aggravated sweat ducts. Visit your local LiveLife pharmacist for more advice! Life - Let us help you Live it!!!!
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As screen time increases eye examinations for children become more important than ever. As another school year fast approaches local optometrists Jenny Currie and Heather McLeod of optometry@cooroy are raising awareness of the critical role a child’s eyes play in their school life, from reading, writing and sports activities as well as the inevitable use of electronic devices. “More often than not, children themselves won’t identify that there is anything wrong with their vision as they assume how they see is the same as everyone else. That’s why we urge parents to bring their kids in before they start school and every two
years thereafter to give us the best chance to pick up vision problems early”, says Jenny. An astounding 1 in 5 Australian children suffers from an undetected vision problem, however the research shows a sharp decline in optometric services to children of all ages up to 14. This trend is alarming because studies indicate that up to 80% of the information in the classroom is obtained through the visual system. “Poor vision can interfere with your child’s ability to learn both in and out of the classroom, and can also stunt their emotional and social development. Seeing your child before they start school means we can ensure their visual system is functioning optimally for learning,” says Heather. Some of key signs and symptoms that might indicate a vision problem include: • One eye turns in or out • Closing or covering one eye • Frequent blinking or rubbing eyes
• Red or watery eyes • Sensitivity to light • Difficulty concentrating • Tilting head noticeably • Difficulties learning to read • Holding a book very close when reading • Difficulties keeping place when reading • Squinting or sitting very close when watching television • Complaints of headaches, blurred or double vision The optometrists at optometry@cooroy have decades of experience in examining children (and adults) and take a holistic and comprehensive approach to your child’s eye examination providing far more than a basic eye sight check. The practice has been operating at 62 Maple Street in Cooroy for more than 10 years. optometry@cooroy can be contacted on 5442 5555. www.optometryatcooroy.com.au
Life Beyond 30 When local woman Gabriela Alvarenga moved to Cooroy she knew that being part of the local community was important to her and her family. “My partner runs a Cooloola Eco Farm, which has a fantastic community, but I was wanting to find more opportunities to make new friends and connect socially. I found a women’s social club called Life beyond 30 and I loved the concept, but the events were all in Noosa and I home school so getting there wasn’t always easy,” Gabby said. That’s when she decided to become a host for Life Beyond 30 and get some events running in Cooroy. “They are simple things like coffee mornings and walks, but when you take time out to do something for yourself, it really makes a difference to your week. I’ve made great friends and I love the positive atmosphere of our coffee mornings,”
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says Gabby. Life Beyond 30 started in Noosa 10 years ago and is now in 5 different locations. It provides the tools and opportunities for women to build friendships, especially in areas where people move for a sea change. “I’ve enjoyed being part of the social side of Life beyond 30 so much that I can’t imagine life without it,” she said. Anyone looking for further information on Life Beyond 30 events or becoming a member of the Cooroy group can contact Gabby via the website www.lifebeyond30.com.au
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One Billion Risising on again!
OBR, 1 Billion Rising is an annual global event held on or around Valentines Day. This is Your Invitation to join people in over 200 countries, to create the story that turns pain into joy, using music, dance, and awareness. We dance to the song ‘BREAK THE CHAIN’ to break the chain of violence against women and children, repeating the story, and making it, as per this year’s theme: A WAY OF LIFE. The name 1 BILLION RISING comes from its creator Eve Ensler and the United Nations report from the World Health Organisation, telling us that one in three women on the planet will experience physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime. We get inspiration for changing life’s narrative from pain to joy from the women in the City of Joy in the Congo, also co-founded by Eve Ensler, and 2018’s Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr Denis Mukwege where the women here came from being victims of war to dancing together in joy. Here at home, Noosa’s Senior Sergeant Ben Carroll advised that 60-70 percent of police time is spent on domestic violence. Endeavouring to create awareness and change in
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Noosa, we gather together to drums and song, in a family friendly environment. The original dance routine varies slightly from Noosa’s, and you can watch the Break the Chain mirrored dance 1 Billion Rising on YouTube. Our dance is only a little over 4 minutes long and it is so much fun we do it twice! This year we will be connecting on Friday 15th February 2019 at 5.00pm, at the Noosa Surf Club. Wear solid black, red or white to show solidarity. If you’d like to dance when you join us, you can learn the dance at free rehearsals in Noosa and in the hinterland. Details of sessions are on https://www.facebook.com/ onebillionrisingnoosa/. Or you can contact Peppie Simpson on 0408 197 879 or Cathy Tapper on 0428 161 622. On 15th February, bring your awareness, and the good will to share. Hope to see you there so we can create together A WAY OF LIFE! Further Information: For donations, visit www.onebillionrising.org/donations. If you feel anxious or afraid around your partner call NOW for support. DV CONNECT 1800 811 811 or Emergency call 000.
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Imagine building your dream home here. Cleared land where you can let your imagination fly! Make your new nest in this magnification setting, in an established area, where very little opportunity arises as vacant blocks are becoming scarce in this vicinity. Create your own ultimate peaceful lifestyle on this 1.47Ha piece of paradise away from the rest of the world and today’s stress. Nestled up high up on Black Mountain, with beautiful views out to the
east and the valley below. This gentle incline to a flat house site is suitable for a wide variety of building designs and commercial opportunities. Huge potential for a Bed & Breakfast, Eco retreat or Boutique farm Property features: Lush pasture; Small Rainforest section with the relaxing sound of the lovely whip birds; 12 Cubic metres pile of rocks for landscaping adding $1000s of value; Characteristic rocks with Moss and lichens for you to landscape the property
beautifully; Property has just been surveyed and is fully fenced to contain sheep, or dogs. 10 minutes driving distance to the township of Cooroy. Great schools (school bus picks up from the front gate), sporting facilities, plenty of local shopping, boutique breweries & restaurants, country markets, festivals and events. A short 25 minute drive will deliver you or your guest’s to Noosa’s famous beaches & National Park. Expressions of Interest.
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ther details or drop in to see one of our friendly staff at 16a Maple Street, Cooroy or 8 Reserve Street, Pomona.
Prime position split-level home in Cooroy Bed 4; Bath 3; Car 2; pool; 1.5acres; 6079m2; Price: Offers over $899,000 Situated in a prime position and sort after area in Cooroy, this lovely four-bedroom, three-bathroom home is looking for new owners. This split-level home takes in Cooroy Mountain and Noosa Hinterland views and is set on a useable 1.5 acres of land. The in-ground pool with gazebo is set amongst lovely landscape gardens with-in walking distance to Cooroy township and only 15 minutes’ drive to Noosa on the Sunshine Coast Queensland. The home offers informal and formal living areas with air-conditioning and new carpets. There is an easy flow to the outdoor entertainment area and allweather patio. The well-appointed kitchen with electric cooking appliances and dishwasher will not disappoint. There are three good size bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, in addition to the main bedroom, with one of them featuring an ensuite – ideal for guests. The main bedroom is upstairs with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. This room also features a balcony where you can sit quietly and enjoy the stunning views of the Noosa Hinterland. A storage shed for your mower and gardening tools and large double lock up garage with concrete driveway and electric gates at the entrance completes the package. This property offers all you need in the best location! Contact Wa5rren Berry 0407 730 987 - Wythes Real Estate.
The best there is! 38.69 ha (95.6 acres); Price: $1.3 million We are proud to offer this beautifully presented Queenslander on 38.69 ha (95.6 acres). Absolutely some of the best country available for sale and only 15 minutes to Gympie’s CBD. The 4 bedroom home boasts a range of luxury features including polished assorted hardwood timber floors, 2700 (9ft) high ceilings, large room sizes, and wide veranda with commanding views. These attributes give the feeling of spaciousness and relaxation. The beautiful solid timber kitchen with breakfast bar, gas cook top and electric oven has plenty of room and overlooks this great property to the east. The property is fully fenced into 6 paddocks and has a good variety of improved pastures and some native grasses. Water is supplied by 3 dams, 2 bores, (one not equipped at the moment) and a turkey’s nest which is supplied by water from the bore. An underground water main (100mm) with 5 outlets in place and had been functional suppling water for small crops in the past. There are also 700 mango trees comprising of 300 R2E2 and 400 Kensington Prides. The machinery is kept under cover in a massive 4 bay, 24m x12m x 6m steel framed shed with 3 phase power. Properties like this certainly don’t become available often and should be inspected at your earliest convenience. Contact: Trevor Grady 0428 373 777 – Tom Grady Real Estate or email trevor@tomgrady.biz
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As neat as a pin & truly delightful
Bed 3; Bath 1; Car 1; 883m2 Offers over $435,000 Freshly painted and immaculate, with newly landscaped gardens, this solid brick home in a quiet Pomona street is a must-see for first home buyers, couples, retirees and investors. A great home in a great location, it really is a delight, with its spacious, air-conditioned open plan living area, 3 good-sized bedrooms with ceiling fans, loads of storage and much more. Glass sliding doors open out from the living area, with a veranda running along the front of the house. With tiles in the kitchen and dining area, and polished bamboo flooring throughout the living area and bedrooms, this is a low maintenance level entry home just a short walk from Pomona’s schools, shops, cafes and parks. The master bedroom features a mirrored builtin robe and sliding glass doors out to the garden,
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whilst the bathroom offers a separate shower, bath and separate toilet. There is also a separate laundry with outdoor access. Set back privately from the road, the property is fully fenced with both a pedestrian gate, and double gates, giving access for your vehicles. There’s a single carport plus room down the side of the home for your trailer and boat. The garden is lovely, with terraced beds, a veggie patch, chook house, and garden shed. The star of the backyard is an impressive camphor laurel tree, perfect for climbing or to build the Taj Mahal of cubby houses! This home is warm and welcoming, and excellent value-for-money, so book your inspection soon; at this price, in this location, it won’t be available for long! To view this amazing property contact Sam Hargrave on 0425 777 121 or Phil Hargrave on 0417 750 507.
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This property hits it out of the ballpark! ORIGINAL 1906 HOME WITH A STUNNING EXTENSION
FOR LEASE WALK TO TOWN
1014 Traveston-Cooran Road, COORAN
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RENT $355.00 PER WEEK
• Cheap rental close to shops and cafes • Large covered entertainment deck at rear • Property for sale but 6 or 12-month tenancy available • Gardening included in rent
FAMILY HOME ON LARGE BLOCK
Pine Street, COOROY 4
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UNIQUE FAMILY HOME ON 2 ACRES
Bed 3; Bath 2; Car 4; 14.1ha/34.9 acres Offers over $745,000 This is such a welcoming and relaxing home, bright and breezy with its ideal north-east aspect, large windows and French doors opening to the wraparound verandas. The versatile floor plan gives you plenty of options, with the open plan living area a true delight with its high ceilings, beautiful polished timber floor, stunning circular fireplace and air-conditioning. Privately located at the end of a short no-through road, this property is so peaceful, you’ll only hear the sounds of birds singing. The owners have counted 40 different species of birds here, along with kangaroos and wallabies. The lovely country kitchen features Caesarstone bench tops, a dishwasher, walk-in pantry and views out over the veranda to the gardens beyond. A covered breezeway leads to another wing which houses two bedrooms and a bathroom. Down stairs is a multi-purpose room with big widows, sliding door and toilet and hand basin. If it’s outdoor space and storage you need, this property really delivers, with two sheds - one with a double lock-up garage and two carports. There is also a huge shed where a boat was once built.
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We are urgently looking for more properties for our list of qualified tenants. We cover all areas from Noosa, Tewantin, Eumundi, Doonan and the hinterland suburbs. Why not give us a try and experience the Hargrave difference?
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0477 557 770 - 5485 2200 wendy@hgre.com.au
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OFFERS OVER $549,000
• Authentic high-set home built in 1906 on 3.04 acres • New extension comprising a spacious open plan living/dining area, polished timber floors, wood-burner, sash windows & timber-framed doors out to 2 verandas • Ultra-modern kitchen with an AEG dishwasher, Caesarstone benchtops, double sink, 900mm SMEG electric oven, 6-burner gas cooktop, glass splashback & large walk-in pantry • Many original features including high ceilings, VJ walls, hoop pine floors, sash windows & leadlight glass • Charming original railway carriage, fruit trees, raised vegetable beds, 2 chook runs, garden shed & dam
TIGHTLY HELD 133 ACRES OFFERING THE COUNTRY DREAM
19 Wallace Road, COOTHARABA OFFERS OVER $749,000 • • • •
Flat to gently undulating, cleared and semi-cleared land The land has consistently carried 40 cows plus their progeny Fully fenced with 2 creeks, billabongs and waterholes Power to the boundary with several great home sites offering peace and privacy • Dual access from both ends of the property • Ideal property to establish a small cattle stud
GORGEOUS HOME & GARDENS + GUEST HOUSE
Self-sufficient lifestyle or business opportunity
Tablelands Road, COORAN 3
There’s plenty of additional storage space under the house and the ability to extend or build under the house. With some of the acreage cleared you could easily have a pony or two here, especially as the dam is well set-up with a pump. Enjoy discovering 3km of private walking paths through the property, established orange, mandarin, mulberry and persimmon trees, and a half-sized tennis court that just needs some net. And, for that hole-in-one, you even have your very own pitching green for golf practise. An easement at the rear of the property gives you easy access to Kabi Road, the location of Australia’s only organic golf course. Kabi Golf Course will hopefully be reopening sometime soon. Close to beautiful Lake Cootharaba and the pristine Everglades, and just 20 minutes from the Noosa beaches. Just around the corner at Boreen Point, you can enjoy a meal at the Apollonian Hotel after some sailing, fishing or windsurfing on the lake. An added bonus is the new and exciting CootharaBAR Bar & Bistro at Habitat Noosa. Become one of the fortunate few that call Cootharaba home; come and see for yourself what makes this property so very special. To view this amazing property contact Sam Hargrave on 0425 777 121 or Phil Hargrave on 0417 750 507.
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Bed 4; Bath 2; Car 12; 55.08ha/136 acres As the absolute tranquillity of this amazing property embraces you, you will find yourself surrounded by its endless possibilities. Whatever your heart’s desire, this truly rural setting will deliver. Perhaps you’re seeking a rural escape from everything and everyone – but still need to be just minutes from schools and shops? Or maybe you need a project to fulfil your rural creativity, satisfaction and dreams? This property is ideal for a self-sufficient lifestyle, a passive income or a thriving commercial farming enterprise. Farm-stay experiences are increasingly popular with holiday-makers and this property would be perfect. Whatever your dream you really need to come and take a look at this magnificent 136-acre property. Peacefully and privately located at the top of a long driveway, the property delivers gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside. You’ll also save money as the home is off-grid, with its standalone solar power and rainwater system. Satellite NBN is connected. The spacious family residence, built
by GJ Gardner homes, offers quality inclusions, 2 separate living areas and views of the Tableland ranges. There’s a separate media room that closes off with double doors, whilst the kitchen features Caesarstone benchtops, a 5burner gas cooktop, dishwasher, breakfast bar and plumbing for your icemaker fridge. You’ll also love the Master suite with its full walk-through robe with shelving and hanging, reverse cycle air-conditioning and ensuite. The list of great features continues with established orchards and cattle fattening pastures, dam-fed irrigation system plus water for livestock, sheds and storage, and a double lock-up garage with remote entry and built-in storage. An added bonus is the extra accommodation, comprising rebuilt and modified shipping containers. This great space offers open plan living with tiling throughout, kitchen with gas cooktop and sink, bathroom with shower over a corner bathtub, vanity, WC, storage and cupboard options as well as 2 extra rooms. The commercial orchards feature hundreds of Bundy Special Mango trees, Red Centre Finger Limes, Sunrise, Desert and Tahitian Limes, Guavas and Eureka Lemons. There’s also machinery storage for 4 to 6 vehicles, that could be used as stables, plus a double lock-up workshop with 3phase power, feed storage shed, cattle yards with head bail, loading ramp and water connected and so much more. To view this amazing property contact Sam Hargrave on 0425 777 121 or Phil Hargrave on 0417 750 507.
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• 3 bedrooms in the main residence plus a one-bedroom airconditioned guest house • New kitchen with stone bench tops, glass splash back, soft close drawers, gas cooktop & Miele dishwasher • Open plan living area with timber-framed sliding doors opening to the wide wraparound verandas • Air-conditioned living area, main bedroom & multi-purpose room with separate entry • Tenanted at $550 per week until April 2019
CIRCA 1900 AUTHENTIC QUEENSLAND COTTAGE
20 Pavillion Street, POMONA
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• Well-presented 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom original cottage • Polished hardwood floors, VJ walls, high ceilings, fretwork, French doors and casement windows • Gorgeous all-white timber kitchen with a gas cooktop, dishwasher and island bench • Pretty front veranda with a view of Mt Cooroora • Loads of off-street parking, with potential for side access
5485 2200
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• Overhead & Underground Power • Pump Repairs • Phone Installations • Domestic & Commercial
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Repairs & Maintenance
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• Retaining walls, gardens and fencing
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Fabrication
• Free Measure & Quote • Trackings & Blinds • All Major Fabric Companies • Showroom & After hours by Appointment
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ALL Property Maintenance with Your Local Bloke ALL Equipment - Excavation, Mowing & Slashing ALL Landscape Supplies ALL Pretty Bloody Good ALL WATER DELIVERIES Call, Text or Email Paul Mobile: 0409 470 399 - Office: 5442 8122 Email: pbgmaintenance@tpg.com.au
MOWING & MAINTENANCE
Servicing Noosa Hinterland • Carpentry • Concreting • Tiling • Termite Repairs • Plastering • Cubbyhouses • Patch & Paint Walls • Roofing & Guttering • Patios & Decks • Fencing & Retaining Walls • Mobile Welding • Doors & Locks
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Electrical Services Your Local HANDYMAN on the Sunshine Coast
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PH: 5447 7383 - Mobile: 0418 715 114 Email:francps@bigpond.net.au
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SEPTIC TANK
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Acer Tree Services
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Specialising in Domestic, Commercial, Industrial, New Work & Repairs
• PLUMBING • GAS FITTING
For a Quality Finish Call Mark
• New Work • Renovation • Maintenance Work
0403 264 048
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PH: 0409 278 659 Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Oil Arrestors, Liquid Waste
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Call 5442 6788
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After hours & weekends 0418 711 438 QBSA No: 50098
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COOROY RAG Welcome to the Jungle on The Rooftop
Probus Club of Cooroy The whole ethos of Probus is fun, fellowship and friendship. Cooroy offers all three through a range of outings, dinners/luncheons, coffee mornings and monthly meetings where interesting guest speakers keep our members up to date and informed. Those interested are encouraged to attend a meeting held on the first Monday of each month at the Anglican Church Hall in Miva Street at 10 am. Enquiries: John 0427 090 750
Come along to the Cooroy Library Rooftop (all grassed - fab space) for a screening of ‘JUMANJI - WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE’ on Friday 1 February. Come early to get yourself a spot and set up your blankets and picnics, in preparation for the screening to start around 6.30pm(ish). Entry to the movies is
by donation. The screening is proudly supported by Cooroy Rag Community Newspaper, Cooroy Outdoor Power, John Madill Toyota, Cooroy Fish ‘n’ Chips, Chapmans Auto Repairs, Cooroy Computers, Tyrepower Cooroy, Dowling Neylan, Saw & Mill and Poolwerx.
COOROY AUTO WRECKERS & ENGINE CENTRE
• NEW & USED PARTS • ENGINE RECOND • ALL MECHANICAL REPAIRS • CYLINDER HEAD REPAIRS • FULL FITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE • FREE WRECK REMOVAL
PHONE 5447 6033 COOROY MOUNTAIN RD, COOROY
MOTOR TRADERS ASSN OF QLD
Right: President, Trevor Bunney, inducts Ruth Grant into the Probus Club of Cooroy.
Volunteers wanted for Riding for the Disabled Are you up for a new challenge in the New Year? Are you recently retired and looking for a worthwhile cause to support? Are the kids going back to school at the end of January and you’d like something new to try? Do you have specific skills to share or just some spare time? Then we have the answers for you! Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled (RDA) is a fast growing, fast moving volunteer organisation and we are looking for motivated and reliable people to assist. There are so many opportunities in a variety of areas for people to help. You don’t have to have horse experience or even
like horses! After the schools return, we are offering Orientation and Induction for new Volunteers. Come along between Tues 5th – Fri 8th February 2019 and meet our team, see our growing Centre and decide if this is a perfect fit for you! All welcome from 9 am – 12 noon. Wear sun-smart clothing, sensible closed in footwear and your big smile. Morning tea will be provided. RSVP to admin@scrda.org.au See you at 2 Monak Rd, North Arm! (If using GPS, don’t use the number 2 to find us) www.scrda.org.au ph 5472 7280.
Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society Australian Native Orchids are plants that are often overlooked in most collections. They are often viewed as the poor relation compared to the overseas orchids. Most of the Australian are yellow or creams just like the wattles. These colours depict the harsh dry environment of Australia. Because they have evolved to handle these conditions they can be grown in our gardens without much attention. I have several varieties growing in the garden and they do not get any supplementary water or fertiliser and they thrive and flower every year. Only draw back is most of the flowers are short lived but they make up for it in volume of flowers. The photo is of a plant Dendrobium speciosum. This plant is an Australian native. These plants in its many varieties are found from Victoria to North Queensland. To learn more about growing why not visit a club meeting. The club holds its meetings on the second Saturday of each month at the Tinbeerwah Hall starting at 1am. There is always a show and tell at the meetings. All visitors are welcome. These meetings are a great way to meet like-minded people sharing the same interest. This area is one of the best in Australia for growing a large variety of orchids. For more information contact Linda on 0427 570022.
QCWA Cent Sale Respected LOCALS servicing the Cooroy Community
Cnr Johnson Court & Jarrah St, Cooroy
Phone Tom & Debbie 5442 5088
QCWA Cooroy Branch are holding a Cent Sale on Saturday 16th February, CWA Hall. Doors open 12noon, starts 1pm. Free admission and Afternoon Tea will be served. Great prizes. “All Welcome” Enquiries phone Wendy 54476140.
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2019 proposes big year for SCATER
Enthusiastic horse riders from north of Gympie right to the south of Brisbane are looking forward to a fun and challenging year with Sunshine Coast Area Trail & Endurance Riders Inc. This well- established club (now over 26 years old) was originally formed by endurance riders to help train their horses with Competitive Trail Rides (CTR). Over the years the Club has adapted the calendar to holding monthly walk-only trail rides as well as the well-known CTRs together with a Navigation ride. SCATER is the only active CTR club in Aus-
tralia with the main competition involving a horse and rider following a marked trail, completing 10 judge point obstacles along the way and returning to base without incurring time penalties for being too fast or too slow. Over recent years, horse riders in South East Queensland have been blessed with many new and diverse clubs and competitions – obstacle courses have become very popular with may people testing their horses and their own horsemanship skills. However, none have the uniqueness of SCATER where riders also enjoy some beautiful scenery out in the bush, through forestry and are generally out riding for at least 3 hours. The judge point obstacles may be simple yet also challenging – we aim to encourage riders to “have a go” and both horse and rider can obtain a maximum of 25 points each at every judge point. However, no-one to date has yet reached the optimum score of 500 – to date 496 has been the highest. The challenges are many and varied – for example picking up a raincoat out of a tree, opening and shutting a gate, side passing over a log, backing around a tree, walk, trotting and cantering at set points just to name a few. You do not need a special type of horse but a good trail riding horse is a bonus and if riders are inexperienced or nervous, they can ride in a team or training division to build their confidence. Our first event for 2019 will be a Meet N Greet Walk Only ride on 17 February at Ewen Maddock, Mooloolah. This will be a 3 hour ride on good shady tracks. Riders are asked to arrive by 8.30am for a ride out at 9am. Members are $10 and Non-Members $30 which includes the necessary day insurance and lunch. The flyer is on the Scater.com.au website with RSVP 14 February.
The popular Judge Point Day will be held at Palmwoods on 3 March where riders will have the opportunity to practise and learn how to perform different judge points and challenges in preparation for CTRs. Please put this date in your diary and check out the Scater website for more information.
Rugby League: Pomona-Cooran Cutters Season 2019 promises to be an exciting year at Chris Kenny Oval. With the premiership trophy safe in the clubhouse after last years success a new committee was elected at the recent AGM. Ashley Davis was elected President with Dale Boys the Vice President, Nathan Roon voted in as Treasurer & Pam Coker the secretary. The new board would like to thank the outgoing committee for all their effort & hard work throughout 2018. In exciting news the Cutters Country Kitchen will reopen its doors on Friday 8th February. For specials & more information go to www.facebook.com/ cutterscountrykitchen or for club news www.facebook.com/ officalpomonacoorancutters If your business is interested in any number of sponsorship packages or you are a player who is keen to strap on the boots contact Ash Davis on 0406000486 with your inquiries
Cooroy Bowls Sign on now for the new Thursday Night Game at Cooroy Bowls Club. This is a fun event which is played on Thursdays from 6pm until 8.10pm. Commencing on 7th February. Teams of 3, but you can have as many players as you like as long as 3 turn up each week. Weekly prizes by lucky draw. All levels of players, including completely new ones, will be made most welcome. No special dress requirements. Club bowls available free of charge. No joining fee, just a weekly game cost. What could be better! Bring your friends, neighbours, family. To register your team or as an individual, or for further information, call Yvonne on 0413 133 791. The CCBC celebrated the end of season for the High Rollers and combined this with the Club Championship presentations along with our Christmas breakup.
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The winners. High Rollers - 1st ANCARO (Roy Wall, Casey Clayton and Annabel Wearne.) Equal 2nd - The Legends (John Witt, Brian Mitchell and Greg Voges) And Just Rollers (Lyn Johnson, Ian Robertson and Roley Hassall) Club Championship winners: Singles - Roley Hassall Pairs - Casey Clayton and Roy Wall triples - Ian Robertson, Eileen Reece and Annabel Wearne. Fours - Maureen Bottomley, Casey Clayton, Roy Wall and Annabel Wearne. Bowls will commence again in February and teams can nominate now for the High Rollers which is a fun event with teams of 3 paying weekly for about 12 weeks. Reserves can be used. An event for all level of players. Further information call Yvonne 0413133791 Or Coach Bevan 54425656.
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