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June 19, 2019

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NOOSA FESTIVAL OF WATER – Sunday June 30, 10am to 3pm will be the 15th year the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee (MRCCC) has hosted the Noosa Festival of Water at the Noosa Botanic Gardens where Lake Macdonald provides a stunning backdrop for the event. The Festival is an entertaining and educational family friendly event, which aims to increase awareness

of the unique ecological and environmental attributes which help to make Noosa such a special place to live. The Festival provides opportunities and information for families and individuals so they can play their part in conserving and protecting the environment, even in their own back yard or rural property.

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The magnificent Grecian style Amphitheatre on the shores of Lake Macdonald will showcase a fantastic program of entertainment throughout the day, featuring Lyndon Davis with the Gubbi Gubbi Dancers, the incredible musical talent of Jasmin and Amy Thompson of Phenix, and Festival favourite Geckoes Wildlife’s Martin Fingland with his collection of furry, feathered and slithery native wildlife. In the afternoon, the Famous Jimmies, a local five piece band of highly experienced musicians, will delight the audience with their traditional, toe tapping Irish music featuring a range of instruments from the mandolin to the Uillean pipes. You can also catch Jampot – a group of young local musicians from the Noosa Hinterland, with a set they describe as acoustic punk, country funk and conscientious rock.

James Batchler’s impressive vocals lead the group through a repertoire of original songs. This upcoming young band is definitely going places and is a must see!

Noosa Festival of Water welcomes the Empress of Weavery, Renee Bahloo, who will be providing free instruction on how to weave with native and introduced fibres – most notably the dreaded Cat’s Claw Creeper vine, an introduced species from South America which has rapidly colonised Australia bushland destroying rainforest and riparian habitat. If you would like to learn more about Cat’s Claw and be involved in collecting the vine for weaving at the Festival, please get in touch with the MRCCC. There’s also an opportunity to tour the Gardens with the Friends of the Botanic Gardens.

Two free tours providing information about the

history of the Gardens and species planted will depart from their propagation house near the Gardens’ exit at 11.30 am and 1.15 pm.

The MRCCC are offering free water testing for residents wanting their creek, dam or bore water sample tested for agricultural or horticultural suitability. Noosa Landcare will be giving out two free trees to Noosa residents with a current rate notice. The Noosa Community Biosphere group will be selling heavily discounted stainless steel water bottles which can be filled at Unitywater’s Back to Tap refill station, reinforcing the Festival’s move away from the sale and use of plastic water bottles.

Sunshine and Cooloola Water Testing will be offering residents sample bottles for testing of private water supplies (tanks and bores) for bacteria, ecoli, pathogens and chemistry.

As well as Snake and Reptile shows throughout the day, there will be a diverse offering of community groups providing information and displays.

Children and their parents can learn about the local environment in the Creative Kids marquee where the Noosa Biosphere Association are hosting activities focussed on caring for our local land and water. The Festival also offers free face painting, and a selection of food and drink vendors including options for vegetarians and vegans.

The MRCCC hosts this free annual event with support from Noosa Council, Unitywater, the Burnett Mary Regional Group and Queensland Water and Landcare.

The Festival is also supported by the staff at the Noosa Botanic Gardens, Noosa Landcare, and hundreds of volunteers dedicated to caring for our natural environment.

Council awarded for collaboration in protecting local fauna Council’s collaborative efforts to protect an important wildlife corridor in Noosa have been recognised with an excellence award.

At the recent 2019 Local Government Management Association (Qld) Awards for Excellence, Council received the “Excellence in Collaboration Award” for successfully bringing together a diversity of stakeholders on the Yurol-Ringtail State Forests Conservation Project.

Council collaborated with the State Government, local environment group Noosa Parks Association, and HQ Plantations to progress the reafforestation and transfer of 2,400 hectares of State Forest into National Park. The outcome will create an important wildlife corridor that will benefit not only koalas, but many threatened and endangered species.

Last November, Council, the State Government and Noosa Parks Association signed an agreement to jointly fund a $3.5M investment needed to buy-out license areas managed by HQ Plantations. Once plantation timber is removed, the areas can be restored to a natural habitat.

Mayor Tony Wellington said the award acknowledges the tireless efforts of our Council team, particularly CEO Brett de Chastel.

“Brett put in an incredible amount of effort stitching this extremely complex deal together. He spent many a weekend working on it.”

Other staffers worth noting include Council’s Principal Environment Officer Peter Milne, former Executive Officer Narelle Reid, and former Governance Advisor Paul Bright.

“This project is a great example of what can be achieved when governments, community and business work together for a common goal,” the Mayor said.

The LGMA Queensland Excellence Awards celebrates the professionalism of local government and inspires people to even greater levels of excellence in leadership and management across Queensland councils.

The Collaboration Award recognises genuine and effective collaboration with partners, resulting in better outcomes for councils and their communities.

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To infinity and beyond!

High-tech, high-fives are happening everywhere at Cooroy State School.

The students of 6A took time to thank one of their biggest supporters as they showed off their Infinity laptops this week.

The Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank partners with Cooroy State School to provide the laptops to enhance students use of technology. In collaboration with the School’s P&C and the school itself, each student from years 36 are provided with the Infinity Laptops that are used within each classroom to support students with technology integrated learning.

Some of the students pictured in Mrs. Mc Adam’s Year 6 class this week were the first students to have access to these computers back when they were in Year 4 (2017), and have been utilising these devices in their learning for the last three years. Cooroy State School has been supported by the Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank for the past 10 years in a variety of learning programs and the partnership couldn’t be stronger.

Each Windows 10 laptop has 64GB, 2GB of RAM, dual band Wi-Fi, its own on-board camera, a 10hour battery and many other features. School prin-

Simone Flavelle from Cooroy Community Bank branch (centre) is joined by Mrs. Betty McAdam and the students of 6A with their Infinity laptops this week cipal, Richard Barrie says the support of Bendigo Bank enabled the expansion of this program and will soon become invaluable for more students at Cooroy State School.

“The Infinity laptop program is an ideal way to captivate young minds and stimulate their critical thinking. Students learn not only how to use technology, but also how-to prob-

lem solve if necessary. The students from 6A are so excited and we’re privileged to be able to deliver the program right here in Cooroy. It’s a great initiative that sets us apart,” Mr. Barrie said.

On hand to see the laptops in use was Simone Flavelle, the manager of the Cooroy Community Branch. She shared how impressed she was at how

the school acts strategically on behalf of its students.

“Our branch continues to grow with Cooroy State School and its great initiatives. We’ve been supporting the school for many years, and to have the opportunity to be here with the kids and see what the Infinity laptops mean to them is fantastic. All this is possible because of the lo-

cals who choose to bank with us. It’s that simple,” Simone said.

Anyone wanting to know more information about the Infinity laptops can contact Cooroy State School on 5472 2100. For those wanting to make a difference to their community just by where they choose to bank should call Simone and the team on 5447 7131.

Pomona will be bikers’ heaven this month Pomona will be a biker’s heaven on Sunday 30 June when more than 120 motor cyclists take part on the 12th annual King of the Mountain Poker Run race, a major fundraiser for the Cooroy-Pomona Lions Club.

The event attracts many more people to town to admire the workmanship and workings of the bikes themselves.

Organiser, Peter Cusack predicts a wonderful show that gets bigger and better each year. “We are so happy with the response from riders across the coast. Last year saw a lovely crisp sunny day with 100 plus bikers gathering at Stan Topper Park to enjoy a relaxing motorcycle ride through the picturesque countryside of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.”

Registrations for the event start from

7.30am at Stan Topper Park, where free tea and coffee is available and breakfast is for sale. The ride starts with a roar at 9am, finishing at the Pomona Bowls Club, where prizes will be awarded. There will be a sausage sizzle.

Throughout the day, homemade ‘smoko’ will be available at the various staging points in the race.

Entry costs $20 per rider (poker hand) plus $10 per pillion (non poker hand).

For pre-registration information please phone Peter Cusack on 0417 756 876 or Heather Manders 041 111 4077.

How it works: Organisers have a route mapped out with scheduled stops. At every stop, each rider is given a card and at the end of the ride the person with the best poker hand wins a prize.

Expect to see a wide variety of motor bikes in Pomona later this month for the King of the Mountain Poker Run.

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On June 6, we celebrated Queensland Day right across this great state. In Noosa, a deserving bunch of volunteers were honoured at the Noosa Electorate Queensland Day Awards at The J. A total of 42 people, from a broad range of community and business sectors including community associations, professional services, sporting clubs, regional events and local initiatives, received a Queensland Day medallion and certificate of appreciation.

Since its inception four years ago, one of the awards major sponsors has been Bendigo Bank. Cooroy and Pomona branch’s Simone Flavelle and Tewantin Noosa branch manager, Linda Oliver joined the celebration, and Simone said partnering MP Sandy Bolton’s awards continues to be an easy decision.

Cooroy recipients of the 2019 Noosa Qld Day Awards (l-r) Shaun Walsh, David Lafferty, Tom Macnamara, MP Sandy Bolton, the Cooroy Rag’s own President Wayne Schrader and our VP Stephen Hilditch and Kerrie Bryant-Adams

Other local recipients (not pictured) include:

Shaun Walsh - Shaun was instrumental in developing the Design for Living Plan for the Lower Mill Site in Cooroy. He did all the work – drawings, presentations, plans as well as the submissions to Council and gave it to the Lower Mill Board and Council for them to implement. It was a working model for the entire site before the Cooroy Library was built. His life took him to Brisbane and while working there and living in Cooran, he came up with the idea for the Great Noosa Trail Walk and drove that project to its success - presiding over all aspects of the project and was the lead guide. Shaun gave freely of his professional time and, contributed an immense amount of work to both of these large projects.

Brian Lawson - Pomona Community House Rose Berry - Majestic Theatre Vince Scheenhouwer Majestic Theatre Ron West - Majestic Theatre Don Clarke - Majestic Theatre John Brooks - Majestic Theatre Nathanael Ford Pomona & District War Memorial Jeanette Alfredson Noosa Shire Museum

David Lafferty - David has volunteered for the Cooroy community for many years. From helping with events, acting as a MR helping fundraising efforts and just generally enthusiastically pitching in to help others in the community – David is loved by many. On top of that, most wonderful Scottish Aussies who is fluent in the Austrian language you could ever wish to meet!

Trish Kearton - Noosa Shire Museum Ian Hardcastle - Noosa Pirates Rugby League Club Majayha Hamblin Noosa Heads Surf Club

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Kerrie Bryant-Adams - Kerrie is the glue that holds the Australian Body Art Festival together. She coordinates volunteers, organises all the details and after countless hours of preparation and late nights rolls up her sleeves and does whatever is needed at the event. This year, that involved lugging around 40 km ground mats to protect Cooroy’s APEX Park and dealing with all the adversity that a wet event brings.

Stephen Hilditch - Stephen is a community advocate and supports our community in the form of MC’ing charity and community events, support letters for issues and causes. He is currently the President of Pomona and District Meals on Wheels as well as working in the kitchen and delivery of meals to clients. Stephen is also the Vice President of the Cooroy Rag Management team. He has also led many community action groups. Amongst many other commitments Stephen was the founding member of Heart of Pomona committee and he is the Community Chaplin providing his services to the community members for weddings, funerals and memorial services.

Stephen is a lay preacher with a local church and conducted the first Armistice Day service at the memorial rotunda in over 30 years and took the Anzac Day service at Kin Kin.

Wayne Schrader - Wayne is the President of the not for profit community newspaper, The Cooroy Rag. He has volunteered for the Cooroy community for decades with a huge number of organisations and events from primary schools to scouts and events like Christmas in Cooroy and Cooroy Fusion. Wayne always finds time to help out his community and the hinterland is very thankful.

Tom Macnamara - Tom has been with Cooroy Camphor Laurel for over six years and has been treasurer for the last five years. He is a well-respected committee member and member of the Cooroy community. Alongside Tom’s role as treasurer, he also organises volunteers for the Christmas and Easter parking in Noosa. Tom is a worthy recipient of this Queensland Day Award.

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A new department is being established at the RSL State Office Brisbane with its sole objective being to assist ex-service men and women to find employment.

“This is really good news,” says Trish Geelan, Cooroy-Pomona sub-branch president.

“Many battle to find employment after leaving the Defence Force.

Our local sub-branch will keep its members informed on the progress of the new department.”

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The Cooroy Chamber of Commerce held its AGM on Monday June 10 with a new committee being elected.

President Martin Duncan from Country Noosa, Vice President Chris Bell from Cooroy Pool Safe, Treasurer Richard Hansen from Impact Presentations, Secretary Carol Christensen from Belvedere Newsagency.

Executives Danielle Taylor from Firefly Solutions, Brendon Murray from Bentleys Sunshine Coast - Accountants and Advisors, Simon

Budden from BG Technology, Sirah Robb from Wythes Real Estate and Peter Zipf from SUPA IGA Cooroy.

Big thanks to these volunteers for putting up their hands to do all the wonderful things that Cooroy Chamber does for our town.

Upcoming activities include: Australian Body Art Festival, Cooroy RV Stopover, Dinner with The Mayor, Pink Precinct Fun Trail, Christmas in Cooroy, network nights, Kurui, The Cooroy App, cooroy.com.au and more!

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In my last column, I wrote about THAT time of year again – getting prepared to complete your annual tax return.

I spoke of group certificates, interest earned from shares and not forgetting claiming your bank fees. Now is a good time to see you accountant and financial planner to see what affect the latest federal budget changes will have on your tax situation.

Income protection insurance is one deduction you need to include. You may be direct debiting this, so your insurance company should send you a statement outlining your payment.

Bank fees can be claimed. Source them from your bank account statements or your bank directly. Uniforms costs associated with your work may be relevant. These include purchasing of new uniforms and the laundering or dry cleaning of them.

What about any study or training associated with your work throughout the year? Costs associated with this may be relevant. Do you use your car for work? Running costs may need to be included.

Investments loans over assets such as property or shares can have interest and costs included as possible deductions.

Additionally, running costs associated with the property may also be included.

Receipts or bank statements should outline this information.

This list has certainly not exhausted all possible income and claims, they are just a few of the main ones you may

need to think about. Your accountant is always a good source of information. Your bank will also be able to assist you with statements and information relating to your accounts and loans.

Some banks, like ours will offer health cover and may have even had incentives if you joined up before the end of the financial year. What about superannuation and the co-contribution the federal government is offering? Is this applicable to you and have you made the appropriate contributions for the year?

Lastly, what about the great rebates the federal government is offering small businesses? Have you looked into these to see if your business can benefit? Your accountant can offer further information on this rebate and your local bank manager can provide options for financing business items.

If you would like to know more about how your Cooroy and Pomona Community Bank branches can help with you, your family and your business with a full range of banking services including equipment finance, superannuation, insurance or business finance, please contact us on 5447 7131 (Cooroy) or 5485 1786 (Pomona) or me directly simone.flavelle@bendigoadelaide.com.au.

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Take time to relax year-round with a Banff spa With our daily lives being consumed with work, families and friends, it can be hard to take some time out for ourselves. But, it is essential for our wellbeing and happiness.

What if you could find a little oasis in your own backyard that is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year? Well Banff Spas have been created with the busy, hardworking Australians in mind, offering a slice of heaven outside your back door. Banff Spas can be used every day of the year no matter the weather, and are also fantastic for hydrotherapy to relieve muscle tension and stress. Enjoy your weekend at home with family and friends or simply take some time out for you.

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“The setup means minimal chemicals are required and less maintenance needed. I personally love to add our Enhance Magnesium to offer a full therapeutic dip, assisting in muscle strain and stress relief while leaving your skin silky smooth. Also when asked for a price, I always get the ‘wow, that’s really great valve’ comment, and yes it really is.”

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Preventative maintenance will save you time and money, giving you a healthy swimming experience while protecting your investment. Now is the time to apply your six-monthly algaecide treatment and perform a filter media or cartridge change, or a chemical clean on the filter. Being ready and pre-

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Mark Evans with one of his rising stars, Ella Boot For Mark Evans, boxing is ther figure/mentor that was so much more than just a absent at home), and also sport. He learnt this from an discovered a real passion early age, during a child- for helping the other kids hood that came with its fair in the gym. share of challenges. DomesAfter moving around a tic violence in the home fair bit, Mark settled back meant he was forced to in this area and started a couch surf a lot and, by his painting and rendering early teens, things were defi- business. He also got nitely heading in the wrong back into boxing, competdirection. His saving grace, ing in over 60 fights before he firmly believes, was join- deciding to concentrate on ing a boxing gym at the age coaching. It was about 15 of 15. It was here that he years ago that he conformed a really good rela- verted his shed into “a bit tionship with his boxing of a gym” and it grew from coach (who became the fa- there. They decided to call

the club Impact Boxing because it was always the intention to make an impact on young lives.

Since then, literally hundreds of kids have passed through the gym and the impact has been enormous. Many of the kids have come from low socioeconomic backgrounds, broken families, and families affected by addiction.

Mark also works closely with school guidance counsellors and the police, who often funnel troubled kids in his direction.

“The gym has got a real good family feel to it,” says Mark. “Everyone is made to feel like family – to be polite and show respect.

We have a sign saying, ‘Please leave your ego at the door!’”

Over the years, Mark has also apprenticed a lot of these kids through his business, giving them a trade and some work experience. They’ve even had a number of kids staying in their home over the years.

“They benefit from being part of a family unit,” says Mark. “And most have responded really well to it – helping around the house, keeping their rooms clean...”

Mark remembers one girl

in particular who was referred to him. She was severely depressed to the point of feeling suicidal.

She ended up coming to the gym twice a week for the next 6 months and the change in her was remarkable.

“She just needed someone she could talk to,” says Mark. “Often we’d just talk and not even box.”

A number of special needs kids (autism, Asperger’s) have also passed through the gym.

“Sometimes these kids struggle to express themselves and this turns to anger,” says Mark. “Boxing teaches self-discipline and helps them deal with anger and frustration.”

Today, the gym has become the most successful amateur boxing club in Australia, with more Australian champions and international successes than any other gym in the country. These include a number of rising stars such as Taylah Robertson who just won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games. Taylah started at Mark’s gym when she was 11 or 12 and is now a real contender for next year’s Tokyo Olympics. Another Olympic hopeful is 19-

year-old Ella Boot who won a gold medal at the Youth Commonwealth Games in the Bahamas last year and a bronze medal at the World Youth Championships in India. These girls (and others from the gym) have been fighting all over the world – Poland, Serbia, Spain – and will next be going to the World Championships in Russia which is one of the main selection events for the Olympics.

“All out of this backyard gym,” says Mark with a smile. “I’ve been blessed with a great bunch of kids.”

Considering that Mark travels around Australia and the world with these kids and only has “a tin for donations” at the club, it’s safe to say that these youngsters are pretty blessed as well!

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Local teacher designs indigenous Origin jersey Gregg Dreise is a quiet achiever. A descendant of the Kamilaroi tribe, from south-west Queensland and north-west New South Wales, Gregg was born and raised in St George, Queensland before moving to Cooroy with his parents, Rod and Lyla, during his high school years.

Currently teaching at Federal State School, Gregg is also an accomplished and internationally-acclaimed artist, illustrator and author.

He is also the designer of the 2019 Queensland Maroons State of Origin Indigenous Jersey.

“I am fortunate to get all kinds of jobs to expand my knowledge and skills. To be able to design the Queensland Maroons State of Origin Indigenous Jersey has been a fantastic experience.

“The jersey design is called 17 Boomerangs. There is a boomerang for each of the players. Just like ‘boomerangs’, our players are all unique ‘weapons’ ready to bring the trophy ‘back’ to Queensland – where it belongs.

The jersey design also contains Aboriginal Dreaming Circles to represent every person’s part in the pride of our team. From the Coach, to the players (even our Noosa local Moses Mbye), to the fans, all the way down to those young children dreaming of one day playing for our great state,” says Gregg.

“I was fortunate to go to the Season Launch after the team was selected. Getting the VIP treatment has been great, meeting the players and being invited to their training sessions has been wonderful. All of the players were presented with my jersey with their names on the back and their player number on the front. Luckily, I have had several jerseys signed by the players for my family and myself.

“Going to the first game in Brisbane was also a Monday-Friday wonderful opportunity. We were down in the first 9.00am-5.00pm half, but like those boomerangs – we came back Saturday and won.”

The jersey also has the Torres Strait Islander 8.00am-12noon artwork added by Travis Bond. His design adds a Dhari – a traditional Torres Strait Island Headdress – and a shark tooth necklace. Queensland

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Gregg Dreise, designer of the 2019 State of Origin Indigenous Jersey is the only state of Australia that has two Indigenous cultures represented.

The maroon jersey that Gregg is holding in the photo is almost the same design, but with the two indigenous flags on the front. This was used by our Queensland Indigenous Rugby League Team.

“I am proud to say that those boys also won their series against the NSW Indigenous Team,” says Gregg. “It has been a great honour to be involved in the great community spirit that the Queensland Maroons State of Origin Team has always shared with people from our state.”

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Pictured (L-R): Greg Holmes, Frank Vance, Darryl Christie, Darryl Curtis, Noel Kerr, Sheree Stenberg (Richards), Janet Reid.

Does anyone remember the Cooroy Mardi Gras?

The front page of the November 9, 1977 edition of the Cooroy Rag featured the upcoming event. It sounded like a whole lot of fun.

Thanks to Greg Holmes for the photo of the Bank of NSW award winning display at the Mardi Gras.

If anyone has any old photos of interest please share them with us. Drop in to our Mary River Road office or email to editorial@cooroyrag.com.au

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NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

On Wednesday 10th July, Goombuck Creations will be presenting a range of activities at the Lawson Shed in Pomona to celebrate NAIDOC Week.

Starting at 10.00am there will be a short historical talk on NAIDOC, followed by a display and discussion of artefacts. This will be followed by a demonstration of how to make lemon myrtle tea and fried scones which will form part of a light refreshments provided on the day. The presentation will complete with a lesson in how to make piccabeen baskets.

Cost: $10.00 – includes light refreshments Bookings essential, phone 5485 2427.

The Tewantin Guilded Lillies Sewing Circle meet on the last Saturday of each month (29th of June) at The Masonic Hall Moorindil Street Tewantin. for an informal but highly informative day of sewing fun. This month will feature a smocking demonstration by Margret and a demonstration by Brenda on how to properly use your rulers. You will be amazed at how helpful they can be to get that expert look to all your projects come along, all new comers welcome no matter what your level or your interest, we have a lifetime of knowledge to share including morning tea. Start time is 9am to 3pm. For more info phone Judy on 0447 168 882.

Belli country dance Saturday 22nd JUNE 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 door. 7.30pm for a 8.00pm start More information at www.bellihall.com.au.

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Hi, my name is Elsie and I am going to share my experience of kindness. Kindness is all around you but sometimes you don’t feel it. If you believe and pay attention you will notice it. Kindness doesn’t always have to be a big act of kindness, it can be big or small. We can show kindness towards friends, family, people you meet in the community and animals.

On my birthday last year I was at IGA with my Mum and sister. My Mum mentioned to the man in front of us at the checkout it was my birthday. When his order was finished he turned around and gave me and my sister a chocolate, saying Happy Birthday! It was a very kind thing for him to do.

Tinbeerwah Art Show The Tinbeerwah Art Show is on June 28-2930. Celebrating their Silver Anniversary it’s bigger, better with something to suit all tastes & budgets. Showcasing a variety of mediums.

Meet the artists and enjoy some light refreshments at the official opening on Friday, June 28, at 5.30pm at Tinbeerwah Hall, on the corner of Sunrise and Cooroy- Noosa Rd, Tinbeerwah. The show will also be open on Saturday, June 29, 9am-4pm and Sunday, June 30, 9.30am-3pm.

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Have you been to Sconetime yet?

Visitors from Holland got to know some of Cooroy’s locals while enjoying a cuppa and a scone

Val (front left) enjoyed her first Scone time this month. Her comment was a delighted ‘typical Cooroy’.

Sconetime is a wonderful opportunity for older people, along with their carers, companions and family to establish a regular monthly social event.

Next Sconetime is July 9th, 10am at Cooroy Memorial Hall.

Thanks to Noosablack Coffee, Wythes Real Estate, Cooroy Memorial Hall Assn, Cooroy Heart of Noosa Country, Rambling Rose Flowers, Bold As Love Jewellers, Cooroy Rag, Country Noosa.

These frosty winter mornings are a good excuse to bring out the crocheted rugs.

Brian, Mike and Gary were snapped enjoying a hot coffee and a chin wag outside the Cooroy Hot Bread Kitchen.

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dining & entertainment Hello Cello!

Respected classical cellist Dr Danielle Bentley joins forces with The David Bentley Trio and special guest Duncan Macqueen to present a cross genre program of jazz classics and classical cello at the Butter Factory Arts Centre from 3pm to 6pm Sunday, June 23.

Jazz group personnel comprises David Bentley (piano/vocals), Andrew Shaw (bass), Nathan Goldman (drums) and Duncan Macqueen (percussion).

The addition of cellist Danielle Bentley to the DB3 Plus! lineup brings a cool groove to the inaugural Sunday jazz session at Cooroy’s Butter Factory.

Danielle’s classical expertise blends seamlessly with the original songs, timeless jazz standards and funky jazz grooves that are the trio’s hallmark.

The David Bentley Trio performs regularly at jazz clubs in Brisbane and the Sunshine and Gold Coast as well as at music festivals like the Queensland Music.

David is an award winning jazz/blues pianist, formerly based in Brisbane, but now living on the Sunshine Coast.

His experience spans a wide spectrum. He has backed touring jazz greats, including vibraphonist Milt Jackson and saxophonist Phil Woods, as well as touring with ex-Rolling Stone Mick Taylor.

His first love is jazz though he is best known as the author of In A Broken Dream, a 70s hit for his r&b group Python Lee Jackson (with Rod Stewart on vocals).

The other members of the group are equally well-credentialed.

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Whats on @ The Imperial JEFF LANG has earned worldwide acclaim as a virtuosic guitarist, a dynamic songwriter and a startlingly unique live performer, and he’s returning to The Imperial Hotel Eumundi on Friday 21 June.

Blending rock, roots, folk, blues, ballads, instrumentals, improvisation and a devastatingly high level of musicality, Jeff Lang is a singularly unique performer in our world.

With a back catalogue of 16 studio albums and his music released in China, Europe, USA and Japan, Jeff has toured the globe for years playing the world’s major festivals, clubs, venues and major performing arts centres. He’s repeatedly graced the many stages of Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Japan, China, India, Reunion Island and many countries in Europe.

Over the years, Lang has built up a devoted, almost cult-like following with his live performances. Working without a set list and allowing the unique energy of each night to shape the songs, Lang’s live shows have become much talked about, always taking the audience along for the ride.

TICKETS: Pre-sale $25 (+ booking fee) through Oztix at the Imperial Hotel (Ph: 5442 8811). $30 at the door (unless sold out prior to show). Doors open 7.30pm.

YEEHAH! IT’S THE SMALL HALL HILLBILLY BALL - An all-star lineup at the Small Hall Hillbilly Ball in The Brewery on Saturday 22 June. The five-band hootenanny will see The Long Johns, Hat Fitz & Cara, Open Season Band, Palomino III and Bearded Betty take to the stage for what is sure to be one helluva great night.

Y’all can bet your britches the night will get the hillbilly part of your heart pumpin’ so hard that you will want to go build yourself a front porch. Doors open 5.30pm TICKETS: Pre-sale $25 (+ booking fee) through Oztix at the Imperial Hotel (Ph: 5442 8811). $30 at the door (unless sold out prior to show) The Imperial Hotel’s FREE courtesy bus operates Friday and Saturday nights from 5pm travelling to Eumundi, Belli Park, Cooroy, Doonan, Eerwah Vale, North Arm, and Verrierdale. Phone 0467 414 171 to book.

dining & entertainment It’s Better Together at Cooroy RSL recapture the Sixties and Seventies bringing back memoriess and sounds of great music. One cannot help but to get up and dance not to mention the toe-tapping and singalong moments. They have such a wide repertoire that they can play to any audience.

You can catch them for free at Cooroy RSL. Make a dinner booking and catch the new courtesy bus to make a night of it!

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Cooroy RSL is a great place to catch up with old friends and make new ones. There is no doubt that when going out with friends it is ‘Better Together’ and that just co-incidentally is the name of the band playing on Friday 28 June from 6pm!

Kerri & Frank who are the co-stars in Better Together have both been in the entertainment world for over 20 years and have reached grand experiences in their careers. They now form a dynamic duo, performing golden oldies from the Sixties and Seventies.

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Seven years ago at the Majestic Theatre, Ron West’s beloved theatre organ was damaged beyond repair when floodwaters rose above the floorboards.

An SOS call went out to fellow organ enthusiast John Brooks, who summoned the expertise of Don Clark to assist him in assessing the damage.

They both agreed it was a lost cause, however Don recalled there was a similar organ in Brisbane that may be looking for a new home.

Every (rain) cloud has a silver lining, and in this case, it was a rare, 1937 Compton Theatre Organ owned by the Linett family, who were keen to see its complex restoration completed before being permanently placed in a special venue such as the Majestic Theatre.

It was a huge job to dismantle the many parts of the organ and bring it to the Sunshine Coast where it would undergo a mammoth restoration of every component.

For over six years, John and Don worked tirelessly rebuilding and restoring it to its former glory, sourcing parts

from all around the country to ensure its authenticity. In a labour of love, every part was stripped down and rebuilt with tender loving care by these two dedicated volunteers and their skilled helpers.

Finally, the restoration is complete and The Majestic Theatre will be celebrating it’s rejuvenation in style on 6 July.

The legendary Ron West will be playing his favourites, followed by a concert by renowned Brisbane theatre organist David Bailey.

Local pianists James Warner and Chris Rose will be tickling the ivories while complimentary afternoon tea is served.

In true Majestic style, David will perform to a short silent film as a tribute to the local landmark – the world’s longest running authentic silent movie theatre.

The event is a must-see for all music lovers and theatre organ enthusiasts. Book early as limited tickets are available.

Adults $25, Concession $20, Students under 12 yrs $5. Doors and bar open 1.30pm. The concert will begin at 2pm.

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Bendigo Bank's Jo Winter with the winners from Pomona State school's Under 8's Day colouring in competition If a picture paints a thousand words, then there are millions of reasons to celebrate the efforts of Pomona State School students.

At the Under 8’s Day held at the school on May 24, the Pomona Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank put together the a colouring-in competition for students under eight. Lots of entries were received and today the winners were presented with their Bendigo Bank prize packs.

Pomona Community Bank branch’s Jo Winter said she and the other branch staff members were blown away by the quality of the entries.

“Not only were we happy to receive so many entries, but we had to be reminded at the age of these talented students. The entries were all put up right around the walls of our branch and it really brightened things up,” Jo said.

The Under 8’s event was held to celebrate all that’s great about being under the age of eight. The educational and fun-filled morning was one part of celebrations that took place around Queensland. It was all part of the 63rd year of Under 8’s Week celebrating the culture and diversity in our community.

Brushing up for 2019 Mary Valley Art Festival Nonie Metzler’s Pineapple Fields Forever painting has been a hit with the Sunshine Coast arts community since it won a major award at last year’s Mary Valley Art Festival.

The striking image in yellows and pinks was awarded the special Mary Valley, Naturally Chamber of Commerce Award.

It is now featured on the marketing collateral pro-

moting the 2019 festival, which opens at the Imbil Public Hall on Friday July 5 and runs throughout the weekend, with closing celebrations until 3pm on Sunday July 7.

More than $8000 is up for grabs in prizes this year.

A total of $2500 is allocated to the Bendigo Bank Open Award, expected to attract quality entries from local and

South-East Queensland amateur and professional artists. Nonie is one of them.

Organising body Mary Valley Artslink has planned a busy festival program, with viewing opening at 10am on Friday July 5. The official opening and awards presentation will be held that night from 6pm, where artists and art lovers can celebrate with live music, licensed bar

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A curator’s talk is included in the Saturday program and several art studios will be open to the public over the weekend as part of the Gympie Gallery Studio Trails.

The closing celebrations on Sunday July 7

will showcase the Imbil Country Cabins People’s Choice Award and Youth Award presentations, with food vans and markets, live music, art demonstrations, kids’ art and a licensed bar.

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‘Making a dynasty’ Runners Profile - Leslie Webb

lenge twice here in Pomona and also competed in the New Zealand race in Kawerau.

What is it about these races that makes you get out of bed in the morning to tackle the challenge?

King of the Mountain has given me so much more than just that urge to get out there and train to run the best I can, it has given me some of the best friends who I see outside of race day, train with and compete in other events with. Being a teacher in Pomona, it really is such a special event to our community and I really appreciate all the work that goes on in the back ground organising the event. But most of all, when I started running KOM, I really wanted my own kids to be proud of me, run with me and now they are adults and living their own lives, the biggest gift KOM has given to me, is the opportunity to inspire my students and local kids to come and give this trail/mountain running a crack. The Prince and Princess race is my passion for young runners.

Leslie Webb has had the honour of winning the Queen of the Mountain twice in the Bendigo Bank Int. Mountain Challenge. She represented Pomona in New Zealand’s sister race in Kawerau.

She’s also a Pomona local and knows the mountain race like the back of her hand. Now she’s tackling a new challenge, passing on her knowledge to train future champions of the mountain.

You’ve been an exceptional runner, having won the Bendigo Bank Int. Mountain Chal-

When you ventured to Kawerau, you saw junior runners come through the ranks in their prince and princess race. Guys like Daniel Jones and Shay Williamson. Did that inspire you do something more here, being a local resident of Pomona, for the prince and princess race here?

So the first year I won the trip to New Zealand, Kawerau King of the Mountain, I had no idea there was a Prince and Princess race. We get taken to the local school each visit on the Friday before Saturday race day, and it just blows your mind how the kids treat you. It is so special. But the way those kids all were so connected to their mountain, the cultural ties just moved me. I watched them race before my race and I just had to bring that vision to have our own

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How do you prepare the kids both physically and mentally being the organiser and trainer for this race? Has being a successful runner yourself made you think more about how you pass on your wisdom to the kids?

Being a teacher, I work with young people so it is really familiar being with them. When I run with them it really does change in that we share what’s going on either in the actual landscape but also what they are experiencing physically. Like I always say to them, I am constantly learning, watching other elite runners, my training partners sharing how we approach the run or training tips to improve our strength.

Yes I have had some success and I pass on as much as I think will help them, but honestly mountain running is a real special event. It’s so challenging, and the kids really find the climb a challenge. Teaching them to focus on their strengths such as downhill, and the flat parts and work out where they can make ground is always a focus. Runners club has been so successful this year. Every Thursday we train, and I really talk about the mental approach to being on that mountain, how to connect with what you are doing in that moment.

What’s your hope for the future of the Prince and Princess race? Do you see it being a starting point for future great Australian trail runners. Have you seen any juniors come through the race and go on to be successful in the official race? Are you able to predict or ‘talent scout’ these juniors from an early age?

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To hear the stories of past Prince’s such as Shay, Daniel who go on to win and become legends in the adult race just made me want our young runners to have a culture of youth to adult competing in KOM. I’ve navigated the course for the Prince and Princess race, and it’s by means no easy task. The kids are actually heading up the climb towards Pomona and face quite a tricky decent coming down.

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My hope, my vision for the Prince and Princess race, is that kids from all over the coast come to give our mountain a go. That our Prince’s and Princess’ come up into the main race. That we speak of the legends that they are coming from junior into senior and becoming King like Shay and Daniel in New Zealand. And most of all that one day the race is held on the main event day. That these kids get to run through an epic crowd hearing the cheers for them.

As we get older and run in differing categories, do you still have that competitive streak as a runner? Are there any ‘battles’ against certain runners that you are looking forward to or are you more focused on training the juniors?

Do I still have a competitive streak?

Yes every day I work hard, not to win, that time has passed for me, but to achieve that time I set myself, and to know I had the courage to line up with amazing people who run that mountain race for charity, for physical goals, to make their kids or partner proud or just to be involved in such a brilliant community event.

Leslie’s best time at Pomona is a 31.19 in 2016.

The Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge is a project of Cooroy Pomona Lions Club. The race takes place this year on Sunday July 28th. Zinc Prince & Princess race is on Saturday the 27 July.

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The role of the vestibular system is to sense self motion, orientate us to vertical, stabilize the head and control our center of mass.

People with vestibular dysfunction can present with dizziness, visual and balance disturbances, reduced mobility and anxiety. They may have reduced independence and decreased confidence to participate in social activities and experience social isolation.

Dizziness may be due to faulty information being received from the vestibular system or processing of this information within the central nervous system. The term dizziness can refer to symptoms of vertigo, light headedness, disorientation or a

sense of imbalance. Over 1/3 of Australians aged over 50 report dizziness.

Well known conditions associated with vestibular dysfunction include Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis, Meniere’s disease stroke, head injuries, tumors and ageing.

Vestibular rehabilitation may address the more immediate causes of dizziness (for example, by using head positioning maneuvers in the case of BPPV) but also seeks to reduce the longer term consequences of living with dizziness such as decreased activity participation, deconditioning and falls.

It involves specific exercise therapy which may target: head and eye movements; balance; or repeated exposure to provocative movements to desensitize the individual to movement.

It also includes education and a review of the impacts of dizziness on an individual’s quality of life. It improves functional recovery and helps to develop coping strategies to improve overall emotional state, even for those patients whose dizziness may not fully resolve.

For more information phone Eden Private Hospital in Maple Street Cooroy on 5472 6472.

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Thank you to all who attended the Katie Rose Cottage card making fundraiser. We had a very successful day with lots of fun and creativity for all that attended.

The final total raised for the event was $1,031.

Special thanks to Debbie Turner and Brie Van den Bergh for their donations and also Gaye and Wayne Schrader, Barbara Ann Boesten, Zena Kennedy and Kathy Dudley for their time.

Thank you to Wright Cut Meats, Serene Thai and Cooroy Country Menswear for their contributions.

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As technology makes cars increasingly safer, our local optometrists at optometry@cooroy are raising awareness of the critical role vision plays in safety. “Drivers have become very focused on safety; it’s a must-have. Most are concerned about their car’s abilities, but don’t think about the major influential factor in crashes: human error. If the person operating a safe car can’t see clearly, then safety features may be inconsequential,” says optometrist Jenny Currie.

“We know that vision is the most important sense for making decisions on the road and that uncorrected vision is a contributor to crash risk. Road safety starts with good vision, and that means seeing well at all distances, in all conditions.” She adds “Vision is responsible for around 90% of the information used when driving; even a small change in vision is cause for concern.”

But how do you know if you might be at risk?

Ask yourself if you experience any of the following: Trouble recognising details on road signs or number plates; Difficulty judging the distance of oncoming vehicles, particularly at night; Trouble seeing clearly in changing light conditions, e.g. from day to dusk, dusk to night; Bothered by the glare of oncoming headlights; Need to move your head

to see in side mirrors or read your dashboard clearly; Reluctance to drive at night or in unfamiliar environments; Uncertainty and lack of confidence behind the wheel?

Driving and modern-day living go hand in hand.

Australians are spending more time in their cars commuting and traffic is ever-increasing. Poor vision is a contributor to road accidents and yet it’s a risk every driver can easily reduce by following the ‘Check Your Vision Golden Rule’: Get your vision checked regularly by an optometrist; Protect your eyes; Wear your glasses behind the wheel.

A 360 degree eye consultation with optometry@cooroy includes a holistic and extensive eye examination plus advice on health, diet and lifestyle. Optometrists have more options and technologies than ever before to help you stay safe on the road including: Vision correction, progressive lenses, anti-reflective coating and polarised sunglasses. optometry@cooroy has been operating in Cooroy for more than ten years. The team has decades of experience and is passionate about delivering the best possible eye care to the community. optometry@cooroy be contacted on 5442 5555 and is located at 62 Maple Street.

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Approx. 47 square metres.

Rent $1,430 per calendar month INCLUDES landlord’s outgoings and GST.

Uniting Church in Australia Cooroy/Pomona

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

PH: 5447 6152 Cooroy Seventh-day Adventist Church

(formerly Can Laugh Cancer Support Group) meets at 10am at the C.W.A. Hall Tewantin, next to the Post Office, on the first Friday of each month.

All welcome.

Phone Val on Mob 0422997781

What’s On

Enquiries to Bruce Simpson

0490 033 892 hopecentralchurch@hotmail.com

The TEWANTIN CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

0435 993 934 What’s On

SCONE TIME Tuesday 9th July @ 10am Join local seniors in the Cooroy Memorial Hall to enjoy a scrumptious morning tea of fresh baked scones!

Open to all!

Cost $8.00 RSVP Martin on 0473 902 261 martin@sunshinecoastfoodie.com.au

Saturday: 9.30 am Group Bible Study 11.00 am Worship 0414 230 311 - 20 Cooroy-Belli Ck Rd Our family welcomes your family

Cooroy Community BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday Services - 10am All Welcome 5474 3309 - 5485 2298 - CWA HALL 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 Page 20 - Cooroy Rag, June 19, 2019

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The Sunshine Coast Budgerigar Association

ANNUAL SHOW SUNDAY 23RD JUNE in the ‘Hungerford Hall’ at Nambour State Collage, Carroll Street, Nambour Judging commences 9am and Public viewing of the birds after judging is complete at around 11.00am.

Pet Budgies of all colours & varieties will be available for sale from 9am (please bring your own cage to purchase birds).

Enquiries to: Neale: 0421 471 781 or Troy 0419 786 478

COOROORA

WOODWORKERS 8 Lower Mill Road, Cooroy

CLUB

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

OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 9am-12 Noon For Purchases & Donations of Timber Contact

5442 6995

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Settlers Rise Queenslander

Bed 3; Bath 2; Car 2 Price: $589,000 Welcome to 5 Settlers Rise, Pomona, an elevated classic Queenslander on just over 1.5 acres. It has the allure of yesteryear, but with the benefit of modern building construction techniques and designed for modern family life and entertaining.

This home has charm, heart and soul.

Character features abound, including warm timber floors, high ceilings, VJ walls, fretwork, casement windows and doors.

As you approach the home you immediately appreciate the heritage colour scheme and then are greeted by the striking lead-light window front door.

The living areas are central to the home and are warmed by a wood fire for cosy winter nights. Then to cool in summer there are fans and the doors can be opened up to allow the cooling breezes through.

The spacious kitchen has been recently updated in keeping with the character of the home. It boasts a walk-in pantry, lots of cupboard space, ceramic stove top, electric oven, range hood and dishwasher. You can gaze

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out into the backyard through the casement windows while you are preparing meals.

From the dining area French doors lead you out to the large sheltered verandah, which has views over the yard and a lush bush backdrop.

Here you will enjoy year round alfresco dining and entertaining, it is truly a lovely place to relax with friends and family.

The master bedroom is separated from the other bedrooms and has a pretty bay window with seat. It has its own French doors to a side verandah, a perfect place to relax in a comfy chair reading a book or just enjoying the birdsong. It also has a fan, functional en-suite and walk-in-robe.

The other two bedrooms are double-sized, have built-in cupboards and are close to the main bathroom which includes a bath & shower.

Downstairs has been professionally built-in, however is not council approved and offers the choice of dual living, guest accommodation, a work from home space or just a place to enjoy your hobbies. It has a good sized bedroom, living area, bathroom and an outdoor living area.

Other features include 3.5kw of solar, children’s cubby house, fruit trees, garden shed and a dam with a pump to a separate tank for your gardening needs.

The home is ideally located 3 minutes to Pomona township, 8 minutes to Cooroy and you can be at Noosa Main beach in 34 minutes.

There is also easy access to the Bruce Highway.

Pomona is a friendly relaxed country town located within the shire of Noosa. The town has all the services you require, including an IGA, post office, railway station and it has a great café culture. Twice a month there are local markets held in the town centre where you can buy local fresh produce and arts & crafts.

It is impossible not to fall in love with this unique property and so I encourage you to book your private inspection today. Please call Rob Farley 0408 478 304, robert@hinternoosa.com.au

RELIABLE, HONEST AND EXPERIENCED

27 years Residential Building Experience Our Inspection Services Include: • Building & Termite and Timber Pest – Vendor and Buyer • Pool safety • Asbestos • New Construction and Renovation • Rental and Insurance Causation • Dilapidation

Ben Eggleton - Building Inspector

PHONE: 004 419 227 77 900

E: cooroy@jimsbuildinginspections.com.au Jims Building inspections - Cooroy - QBCC: 15061260

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COOROY RAG

Family friendly home with granny flat on over 3 acres

The best there is

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LISTINGS URGENTLY NEEDED

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

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

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Bed 4; Bath 3; Car 4; 1.26ha Price: $939,000 * 3 Bedroom home plus self-contained Granny flat * Walk in pantry, mudroom / laundry * Chef’s kitchen with fantastic stove * Open plan living / kitchen dining areas * Study area / Library * Courtyard to the front and back * Double garage plus workshop area and double carport. * Pony paddock.

If you’re looking for a home with a versatile floor plan that can accommodate changing and growing families, you may just have found it! The home itself it utterly charming with character in every room. The kitchen has been renovated to include a fantastic oven with convection, fan and warming section. Aga envy! The dining / kitchen / living is agreeably zoned so everyone can have their own space and there’s even a reading room or study area.

The living and dining overlook the pool, which backs onto the paddock. The drive is semicircular and there is a double garage with workshop area and a double carport.

The granny flat is separated from the home by a covered, external corridor. It has one good sized bedroom, bathroom, living area and kitchen.

Contact Penny Neep 0400 404 213 penny@wythes.com.au.

Retail/office opportunity In Cooroy Town Centre for lease • 80sq m (approx) • Reception area & three rooms for use as offices or retail • New kitchenette will be installed if required • 14 Shared Carparks & 3 Shared Bathrooms, including disabled shower & toilet • Located in the busy Cooroy Town Centre • Front and rear access Priced at $30,000 p/a + GST + outgoings. To arrange a viewing of this Commercial property for lease, contact Bek Farrell from Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland on 5444 6002 or drop in to see Bek at 16a Maple Street, Cooroy.

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10 minute drive to Gympie’s CBD 45 minutes to Tin Can Bay 4 bedroom, high set timber framed house Car accommodation, pool / rumpus room underneath Bitumen road frontage Plenty of space for the family

Call Trevor today on

Area: 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. There is an underground water main (100mm) with five 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 undercover in a massive 4 bay steel framed shed with 3 phase power. Properties like this certainly don’t become available often and should be inspected at your earliest convenience. Call today to arrange your appointment time.

Contact: Trevor Grady 0428 373 777 – Tom Grady Real Estate or email trevor@tomgrady.biz

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COOROY RAG Your own slice of paradise

You will enjoy a warm welcome to your own slice of mountain paradise with this tastefully and fully renovated beautiful home. Tucked away among the gum trees in a private position along a peaceful road, this high set house cannot fail to impress. With only a 10 minute drive to the picturesque township of Dayboro with its boutique shops, cafes, Dayboro State School, a brand new Medical Centre and only a 20 minute drive to the station with direct trains to Brisbane CBD this rural lifestyle property could not be more perfectly located.

A good sized deck with wooden floors leads through double front doors to a cosy sitting room enjoying lovely garden views. This easily flows through to a large dining room and to the kitchen beyond. The impressive kitchen boasts polished concrete benches with feature over counter lighting, a double sink, six burner gas hob with extractor hood, an electric oven and a dishwasher.

Beautiful wooden raked ceilings and ceiling fans ensure that the mountain breezes are captured

keeping the house cool in summer whilst the magnificent polished timber floors throughout give a warm ambience for winter.

A small cubby entrance leads to the spacious master bedroom with mirrored robes, garden views and a stairway to the outside. There are two further double bedrooms one with built in robes and a luxurious family bathroom with claw foot bath and shower. A separate powder room and linen cupboard complete the internal aspect of this lovely home.

Steps lead down to a large space under the house where you will find a useful laundry with copious storage facilities and a very handy drying space.

The property occupies just over 3 acres, is fully dog fenced and well maintained. There is a large paddock with a dam and scope for a second paddock to house your horse or pony. A 3 bay shed could also easily be converted to stabling if required.

Contact Vicki Pain 0427 655 209 or Zoe Gyles 0458 555 547 at Ray White Rural Eumundi

A Vision Splendid

This picturesque rural lifestyle property has earned its name in abundance. ‘A Vision Splendid’ offers panoramic views over Moreton Bay, Bribie and Moreton Islands, Caboolture, the Redcliffe Peninsular and out to the towers and night lights of Brisbane City. Closer to home you can enjoy views over your own 2.5 acres of low maintenance, semi tropical gardens with almost every fruit and nut tree you can think of.

This lovely traditional home with its natural wood clad walls, wooden cathedral ceilings and magnificent green slate floors exudes a warm, cosy welcome from the moment you step inside the large entrance hall/study. A stunning Tasmanian Oak and Brush Box kitchen with a huge walk in pantry and electric appliances forms the heart of this very unique and versatile four bedroom home.

This then flows to the double aspect dining and sitting rooms which boast a traditional ‘Cottage Stove’ on which you can boil your kettle, heat your soup or cook your toast on those chilly winter evenings.

A large solarium or garden room enjoys views over the formal garden and out to the ocean. This very flexible space is perfect for those large family gatherings and currently serves as a music and entertainment room. Here you will find access to the generous master bedroom with its ensuite with shower and large walk in robe. At the other end of the house is a substantial laundry with garden

access and a WC, a family bathroom with bath and shower and three further spacious bedrooms.

A real surprise in this home is the huge, hobby room, a truly flexible space which could easily serve as a games room, granny annexe, teen retreat or a place to layout that much loved train set. The house is air conditioned and there are fans in the living area and the master bedroom.

Being 450m above sea level this home is perfectly positioned to enjoy the cool breezes in the warm summer months.

Your family will love exploring the stunning rainforest gardens with their own fairy ring, pathways and styles and being fully fenced there is plenty of room for an animal or two to enjoy the grassy paddocks and the lovely dam.

There is a double garage and car port leading to a covered terrace which runs along two sides of the home overlooking the gardens and there are three sheds and three water tanks holding 79,555 litres.

If you are looking for a truly character home, in a lush, bushland retreat, at the end of a private cul de sac this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom and 3 car space home on 2.3 acres; a home which is full of heart and love where your family can grow and make wonderful memories of a rural lifestyle. Look no further. Welcome home!

Contact Vicki Pain 0427 655 209 or Dell Pain 0499 989 025 at Ray White Rural Eumundi

104 Highfield Rise, Pomona

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All General Repairs & Maintenance

CN 70343

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

Pressure Cleaning

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Unit 1/25 Garnet St, Cooroy

CAR PARTS

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COOROY HANDYMAN SERVICE

Electrical Services Richard Oxborough Elona Bosboom

0419 653 132

CARPET CLEANING & PEST CONTROL

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ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Contact Paul 0402 411 049 Email: paul@coastalsparkelectrical.com.au

• 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

Ph 5447 7251 Fax 5447 6134 Ceiling Fans • Safety Switches

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

Over 22 Years Experience

Sean Morrow

0411 312 284

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MOWING & MAINTENANCE

Servicing the Sunshine Coast

ALL Property Maintenance with Your Local Bloke ALL Equipment - Excavation, Mowing & Slashing ALL Landscape Supplies ALL Pretty Bloody Good ALL WATER DELIVERIES Call, Text or Email Paul Mobile: 0409 470 399 - Office: 5442 8122 Email: pbgmaintenance@tpg.com.au

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PLUMBING

• New Work • Renovation • Maintenance Work QBCC:1171644

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

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• Septic Tanks • Treatment Plants • Grease Trap • Oil Arrestors • Liquid Waste • Commercial & Domestic

Phone: 5447 6477

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PAINTING

PLUMBING

SLASHING

Cooroy Plumbing Services

SLASHING & MOWING

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

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

Call 5442 6788

For a Quality Finish Call Mark

0403 264 048

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POOLS & SERVICING

PAINTING

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

PHONE: 5449 8887

TRUCK HIRE

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We come to you . . .

QBCC Pool Safety Inspections Pool Servicing Digital Water Testing Pool Products Pump Repairs LED Lighting Insallation/Upgrade Pool Heating

TRANSPORTING • Cars • Machinery • Containers etc

PH: 1800 786 693

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PEST CONTROL

PUMPS

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Bruce Forsyth

Termite RESCUE

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Treatments or Inspections

SALES & SERVICE

Trusted Local Technician

ALL PUMP REPAIRS AGENTS FOR • DAB • ONGA Unit 1/25 Garnet St, Cooroy Call Bruce

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TROPHIES & ENGRAVING

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After hours & weekends 0418 711 438 QBSA No: 50098

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MEMBER MASTER PAINTERS AUSTRALIA PO Box 17, Cooroy Qld 4563

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

Clayton J Francis

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

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Locally Owned & Operated

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

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FOR HIRE 7 DAYS A WEEK

• Heavy Duty Levelling Bar • 12 Tonne Machine • 4 in 1 Bucket • On Board Laser • Rippers

• All Earthworks • Shed / House Sites • Tree / Stumps Cleared • Lantana / Scrub Cleared • Steep Slopes OK

Phone John 0455 916 231

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COOROY RAG

Cooroy Gymnast wins National Titles Two gymnast from the Cooroy Gymnastics Club were selected to compete at the 2019 Australian Gymnastics Championships in Melbourne.

Dean Chandler and Finlay Jones have been training under head coach Jeff Ferrer, working hard in preparation for the event.

Each gymnast has their own preferred apparatus with Dean specialising on pommel and vault and Finlay focusing on rings, parallel bars and the all around award.

The duo travelled with the Queensland team to the event which featured almost 1500 of Australia’s best gymnasts over the six gymnastics disciplines, including Mens and Womens Artistic Gymnastics, Trampoline, Acrobatics and Aerobics.

The eight member, level 8 Queensland squad featured many of the victorious level 7 squad from the 2018 national event. The team, although from five different clubs have become close and highly competitive at the national level.

The first day of competition over the six apparatus was for the team title and the first half of the accrued all around award. It was a tough first day for the Cooroy competitors who had falls on apparatus. Both gymnasts fell twice on pommel and Finlay falling again on one of his best events the parallel bars.

At the end of the first day of competition, there were four Queenslanders in the top ten all around with gymnasts placing well on apparatus. The Queensland team was victorious in the event on the first day with the best three scores from the team on each apparatus counting.

Taking full point deductions for falls on the first day the Cooroy boys all around score was below their expectations, with Dean 21st and Finlay 10th after the first day of all around, 2.4 points behind the leader. The

Finlay Jones: 1st All Around, 1st Rings, 2nd Parallel Bars, 3rd Pommel

Dean Chandler 4th Pommel

second day would offer the gymnasts a chance to come back and win awards on apparatus in the finals and fight for a better position in the all around.

After a lay day and some time for training at the venue, day two of competition started more positively for the boys. Starting on rings the boys put in a solid day of competition with Finlay putting in a rings routine that couldn’t be matched.

Both boys impressed, improving scores over the previous days event and lifting on almost all apparatus. Finlay put in a solid performance on

parallel bars winning silver. Dean had an almost flawless pommel routine before clipping his feet near the end finishing 4th and costing him a top podium finish. Finlay improved his pommel by staying on to finish 3rd.

As the dust settled on the days competition Dean had improved his first day score by 2.2 points.

Dean lifted his all around position to 18th place but remarkably Finlay retuned to form posting a 73.2 improving 5.2 points from the first day to win the all round title.

Cooroy Golf Club Women’s Open Day Congratulations to Terri Cairns, the Women’s Captain and her committee on a wellrun Women’s Open Day on 4 June 2019. There were 86 women from a number of clubs as far away as Woodford and Tin Can Bay. The shot-gun start was thankfully in perfect weather although the course was heavy due to the prolonged wet weather we have had of late.

Thank you to all those who worked so hard before, during and after the competition to make the day a success.

Our club is noted for the support it receives from its mem(L-R): Mandy Webb, Mary Miller, Terri Cairns (Captain), bers and this was evident on Doone Flanagan. the day.

Our sponsors of the main trophies were Cooroy LiveLife Pharmacy and Adina Watches which were presented to the Nett winners: Mandy Webb (Noosa), Doone Flanagan (Cooroy) and Mary Miller (Cooroy). Club trophies wen to Gross Winners Bronwyn Woolbank (Cooroy), Juliet Hall (Cooroy), and Yvonne Rayner (Nambour). Irene Lally’s trophies for Seniors were presented to Lyn Wong (Tin Can Bay) and Bronwyn Woolbank (Cooroy). The support of our sponsors is greatly appreciated.

We are also very pleased to report that after 3 rounds of Nett Pennant fixtures, Cooroy and Noosa are tied with 30 points followed closely by Mt Coolum on 27.

COOROY AUTO WRECKERS & ENGINE CENTRE

Respected LOCALS servicing the Cooroy Community

Cnr Johnson Court & Jarrah St, Cooroy

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• 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

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sport Young Pirates selected for Sunny Coast Falcons team

COOROY RAG

Noosa Hinterland Golf The most memorable golf and social experience

Congratulations to a group of Young Noosa Pirates on their selection in the Sunshine Coast Falcons Team Back row - Josh Palmer, Jai Bowden, Lochie Johnson, Tashma Antonio, Tammin Lange, Tiare Trevor, Kaylee Pollard, Emily Kortbawi, Shae Holliday Front row- Ivan Brim and Savannah Manson.

Also Big Congratulations to two of the Noosa players on making the Central Crows Team.

U13 - Jai Bowden U14 - Tashma Antonio Well done to you both

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Business Bowls Business Bowls has just completed another successful season at the Cooroy rink. The leading team was The Elbow Benders and bring up the rear was our newest team Cooroy Rotary. The Cooroy Rag team finished middle of the road.

We had a great season except for the washouts, finishing up with a top night at the Saw & Mill for dinner and drinks. Next season will start around September keep your eye out for more info.

• ALL MECHANICAL REPAIRS • LOG BOOK SERVICE • BRAKES & CLUTCHES • EXHAUST SYSTEMS & REPAIRS

3/6 Jarrah Street PH: 5442 6589

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Hass Avocados

Australian Chicken Thigh Fillets

4

or $2.50 each

$

.00

11

Kg

Campbells Real Stock 1litre Selected Varieties

$

.00

12

Shortcut Bacon

$ .00

2

Kg

Each

$ .94 Balfour Pies 4Pack Selected Varieties

Moccana Freeze Dried Coffee 200-250gm

Selected Varieties

$ .00 Jar

Packet

Heinz Pasta or Bake Sauce 500-525gm

Selected Varieties

9

3

$ .00

2

$ .95 Pedigree Wet Dog Food 700gm Selected Varieties

1

Tin

COOROY

POMONA

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

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

7am-8.00pm Every Day

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