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Pomona parking put on the spot POMONA residents are fed up with the lack of parking in the town centre. Locals took to social media to share their frustrations on the scarcity of parking spaces outside shops and cafes on Station and Reserve streets. “Impossible...mostly give up and go to Cooroy,’’ Gail Robinson said on Facebook. But they’ve also thrown up a number of solutions, including time limits for on-street parking and a public car park on unused land near Pomona Railway Station. “All of that green space beside the train station would suit a car park,’’ Andrew Simonsen wrote. Pomona & District Chamber of Commerce Inc. president Phil Moran said parking limits are not the answer, however the unused space near the Railway Station is worth further discussion. He said a long-term solution is on the chamber’s ‘’to-do list’’, as parking is an issue for locals, visitors and businesses alike. “Businesses have historically raised the issue of parking with the chamber,’’ he said. “Council did a quick ‘survey’ some time ago, from which they concluded there was no issue with parking in Pomona. “But it is an issue for the hardware store for example as it is hard for their customers to get a park for a quick dash into their store because people parking in front of the shop for long periods.’’

The Kindness Club members Gracie, Frankie, Sinead, Sabean, Alex, Bree, Holly, Kenzi, Carlee, Zaria, Jazzy, Jamie and Indira with Wendy holding Millie. Photo credit: Travis Macfarlane

Little hearts make a big difference BY ALEX PURCELL “LITTLE hearts can make a big diﬀerence.” That is the motto of Cooroy’s The Kindness Club, a group of amazing, kind-hearted children who spread happiness through random acts of kindness. And for several years, they have been doing just that. From making cards and

gifts for those in need, to highlighting volunteers in our community for their tireless work, The Kindness Club has been spreading kindness and inspiring others to do the same since 2014. Based at Cooroy Outside School Hours Care, the club was formed by Wendy Scott and Lisa Hill after discussing their love of random acts of kindness and the feelings of joy and

fulﬁlment these bring. Wendy told the Cooroy Rag they decided they wanted to share that joy with the children and so, The Kindness Club was formed and all these years later, Wendy continues to run the club with the help of big-hearted members aged ﬁve to 12 years. “We discuss ideas and our projects at regular meetings. At each meeting, the children are invited to share

their kindness experiences, whether it’s a kindness they’ve shown another or kindness extended to them. “At the end of the meeting, we open the ﬂoor for the children to share their ideas and suggestions for new ways to show kindness to others. I love the children’s beautiful, kind hearts.” Wendy said the majority of The Kindness Club projects are based on the children’s ideas, made possible by a

very special friend of the club. “We brainstorm the ideas at our meetings and then all work together to make them happen. “Many of our projects have been made possible by a very special friend of The Kindness Club, Phil. Phil has made several donations since 2014 to help the children share their message of kindness. Continued, page 4

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Cooroy made the headlines in 1911! BY LINDA SIVYER A CRICKET match was held at the Recreation Ground, Cooroy on Saturday 30 September 1911 between the men and women of the district. The following is taken from Gympie Times and Mary River Mining Gazette (Qld: 1868-1919), Saturday 30 September 1911, page 4: “The cricket season is to be opened on Saturday on the recreation ground, Cooroy, a new cement wicket having been laid down. The first match will be Ladies versus Gentlemen of Cooroy.”

Word on the street... RUMOUR has it the Cooroy Rag is closing down - again THIS IS NOT TRUE! The Cooroy Rag is not going anywhere. In fact, we’re growing. We have just expanded our print run to 10,000 copies after our readers expressed frustration at not being able to get a copy of their favourite newspaper because they’re all gone, almost immediately. We are increasing our distribution to reach more people across the breadth and depth of our wonderful region to keep communities informed and connected. And we’re hiring more staﬀ to help create the community newspaper you love and deserve. The Cooroy Rag is 100% community-owned. Funds raised from advertising by our local businesses are given back to the community. We believe the Cooroy Rag is the ONLY newspaper in Australia to give all of its profits back to its community.

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BOUQUET to the Cooroy community. Since moving to Cooroy two years ago l have been overwhelmed with the honesty of Cooroy locals. In the past six months l have managed to lose cash and a card three times! Thanks to Jim with his dog who not only found my $80 but returned it once he located me (no easy task). And then Jon, who found my bank card and located me at a distant chance by sending a random message to my messenger account. Then to the police officer “Josh”, who retrieved the card from the locked letterbox at a time they were closed. And finally to Deb of Richie’s Bakery Cooroy who found my cash on the floor and let me know it was in an envelope for me at the bakery. My heart is warmed by the actions of these people and the generous friendly folk of Cooroy. Many thanks, Gayle Loveridge. BOUQUET to the cafes in Cooroy and Pomona using fresh, quality Aussie produced milk instead of that boxed long-life rubbish, including fresh lactose-free. Thanks, local coffee lover. BOUQUET to Cricks for their generous initiative of a free hire car to support our local community groups.

COOROY Pomona RSL Sub Branch have recognised two members for their long-term support. Cooroy’s Bill Brown and Alan McGrath, pictured with their awards above, have been recognised for 30 years of membership. Congratula ons!

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YOUR SAY: YOUR THOUGHTS ON PARKING... Alex Hope-O’Connor: The parking down from the bakery towards the rail underpass clogs the road right up when it’s busy and can make it hard for two cars to pass each other safely. Would ﬁt more cars if they put some proper nose in angle parks down there and yellow lined the opposite side of the street to keep it clear. Cassie McMahon: How about looking at other forms of transport to reduce parking congestion? More trains, buses and a ﬂat walking/bike path between Cooran and Pomona would declutter the town of personal motor vehicles. Anne Coombes: The areas in the centre and on the Community House side of the main street should be restricted to 20 minute parking.

From page 1 Noosa Council Local Laws Manager Sunil Kushor told the Cooroy Rag Council would work with the community to determine whether there should be any changes to parking limits. “Pomona has no timed parking currently, so obviously we encourage people to be mindful of that when going about their daily business,’’ he said. “Timed parking could always be an option as this would allow for greater turnover of vehicles.’’ Mr Kushor said any changes would require an assessment to be conducted by council’s traﬃc engineers in consultation with the

community. State Member Sandy Bolton told the Cooroy Rag that if Council determines that additional area is needed for parking, she will support their requests to the Department of Transport and Main Roads. “Many are discovering what we have always known. Pomona is a fabulous village, with much support for local businesses. This brings with it some challenges such as parking,’’ she said.. “A reminder that there is parking available on the Factory Street side of the railway station, with access via the new walkways and that famous crossing into the town centre.”

Lyall Bray: It is like that most time all weeks and weekends. They need to take out the grander and have more car parks and parking for the vans. Lisa Sinclair: They should have built a carpark next to the Bowling Club there. Space could be utilised for a car park. Minnie Brady: Create large parking lots on either side of railway, grass not utilised/required here. Also parking along top of Stan topper park. Or widen road up from distillery towards mountain. Distillery visitors would park there. Jacky Irons: I only have troubles on Saturdays, otherwise it’s okay. But for future growth, centre parking from the Museum to the Post Office. Move the skate park to Stan Topper and the turn skate park into parking. The railway parking is under utilised. Charlie Sunshine Girvan: Angle parking is very difficult to get out of if you have a small car and a massive 4wd beside you. Can’t see a bloody thing. Dangerous. Kelly Blake: Angled parking up Memorial Avenue the to the Post Office. The street is wide enough to have angled parking! Likewise along Station Street from the Museum all the way you to Subway Avenue. Winning. Trisha Efford: Parking during the week can also be difficult. Especially on Thursday and Fridays and Saturday. Agree angle parking along the park towards the Post Office could help. Wendy Coles: Put a time limit on parking in the main street and enforce a lot of the older residents need to go to the chemist shop and cant get parking spaces. Bradley Williams: Through the week is getting to be like on market day was.

SEVERAL applicants in the hinterland have received funds from Tourism Noosa’s Community Event Tourism Funding Boost. Cooroy Chamber of Commerce, Anywhere Festival (events at Botanical Gardens and Cooroibah), Pomona & District Chamber of Commerce Inc. (visitor information hub and a digital visitor information screen in Pomona), Australian Body Art Festival and Cooloola Farm Trail (two events) were successful while further applications are pending, including Cooroy Fusion Festival and the Great Noosa Trail Walk, Tall Trees in Cooran Art, Floating Land and a Great Horse Race in Kin Kin. Other funding support for events included the Noosa Open Studios with focus on events/operators in the hinterland, Great Noosa Country Trail Walk and the Wild Women Adventure Race. Noosa Eat & Drink Festival held events in the hinterland including long lunches in Kin Kin.

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Continued, from page 1 “We haven’t even met Phil. He sends his donations in via shared friends saying he just wants it to be about the children and kindness in Cooroy. We send him regular letters and handmade gifts to show him our appreciation.” Wendy said The Kindness Club teaches children about empathy, awareness of others and belonging to a community. “The children are shown that their participation and contributions within our community are important, appreciated and can really make a diﬀerence. It fosters their sense of belonging in the community and teaches them that even a seemingly small kind deed can brighten someone’s day.” Every month, the Cooroy Rag proudly publishes a story about The Kindness Club’s recent projects, news or sharing stories about their kind community members. And recently, the Cooroy Rag was the recipient of one of The Kindness Club’s random acts of kindness. “To show our appreciation to the wonderful team at Cooroy Rag for their ongoing support, we made a special treat for their newest team member, Millie. We made a dog bowl with her name and ‘Chief Happiness Oﬃcer’ on it, and bought some choccies for her human team members. “We are so grateful for the support we receive from our wonderful community. Whether it’s publishing our newspaper articles, a letter sharing a story of kindness, displaying our posters in shop windows or even just a kind word, it all means so much. “We are also very thankful for children’s families and their ongoing support.” It certainly made our (the Cooroy Rag team) and Millie’s day. Thank you, The Kindness Club! The Kindness Club’s projects (in chronological order) • Sent a get well gift to a young Queensland girl recovering from an accident. • The Kindness Club collaborated with Pomona Early Childcare Centre to make Seed

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Bookmarks for our wonderful community. Made a treat for the newest Cooroy Rag team member, Millie! A dog bowl with her name and ‘Chief Happiness Oﬃcer’ on the side, and choccies for her human team members. Prepared Easter Egg Hampers for Sunny Kids to forward to local families. Organised a birthday surprise for a very kind lady. School volunteer of almost 20 years, Eileen. Adopted two local pen friends, Jude and Sheila. Made 100 ‘pocket hugs’ for the residents at Kabara. Made ‘love pillows’ to send to friends and relatives the children hadn’t seen for a long time. Teamed up with Cooroy Kindness Rocks (also from Cooroy Outside School Hours Care) and made kindness rocks to hide in Cooroy. Made ‘pocket hugs’ for loved ones and for the community. Sent drawings and thank you notes to a lovely local lady, Mavis. Mavis knits tiny rehabilitation jumpers for fairy penguins at the Philip Island Wildlife Centre, and teddies for the Cooroy Hospital Pathology department for children. With the pandemic making many people feel isolated, the Kindness Club popped little surprises into neighbours’ letterboxes ie: packets of skittles with “we’re in this together” notes. We chose treats that could be wiped over by the recipients if they chose, and all children thoroughly washed hands before handling treats. Personalised Christmas cards decorations for the Residents of Kabara. Wrote and illustrated a story book for the children of Cooroy. “Bear & Mouse: A Kindness Story” and donated copies to our Childcare Centres, Kindergarten, CSS School Library, Cooroy Library, NCC School Library, and doctor surgeries. Community Gratitude Journals at the Cooroy Library and at Jamaica Blue Cooroy. The community added over 300 lovely entries! Through the Cooroy Rag article, highlighted special community members showing kindness to others. Took part in the 1000 hearts

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project and hand sewed 50 tiny felt hearts to share with the community. Kindness Grants. Children were invited to apply for a grant of $5, $10 or $15 to do a kind deed. The children decided how to use the money to show kindness and with whom they shared their kind deed... it was completely up to them! We handed out free coﬀee vouchers in town (donated by Nick from Jamaica Blue). Made thank you hampers for our local Emergency Services. Collected groceries for Drought Angels to help our Aussie Farmers! Delivered thank you certiﬁcates and new posters to the local businesses still displaying our Positive Quotes Posters around town! Made a woollen beanie hat (using a loom) for a young Sunshine Coast girl undergoing Cancer treatment. Delivered 52 thank you cards to homes in Cooroy displaying outdoor Christmas lights. Made drawings and cards for a local World War II Veteran, and presented them to him on Anzac Day. Distributed over 50 posters to local businesses displaying positive messages. Held a street stall selling Christmas cards and book-

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marks made by the children. The Club raised $460 for the Cancer Council. Beautiful roses were given to cleaning and office staff at Cooroy State School to say thanks for all their hard work. A collage of the children’s drawings were framed and presented to our School Chaplain as a thank you for her wonderful contribution to the school. Made 100 handmade flowers and handed them out in the community. Presented Marg Whitford with flowers for her kindness to the children of Cooroy. Marg has knitted over 2000 mice for children in treatment rooms. Helped ‘The Kindness Project’ collect groceries. Helped Doug Macdonald collect new and used books for an under-resourced school/ orphanage in Tarawa, Kiribati. With the help of families and the wider Cooroy community, the club collected 600 books for the children. The Kindness Club visited the children of Smarty Pants Early Learning Centre to share their message of kindness. Bought groceries and treats at Cooroy IGA for families in need. Handed out second-hand books to children at Chipmunks Play Land.

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SunnyKids to benefit from the Mayor’s Ball for 2021 A COOROY charity is the recipient of a major fundraiser. SunnyKids Cooroy Family Support Centre will receive funds raised at the ‘Mingle with the Mayor’ Ball on 31 July. All proceeds from the event, being held at the Sofitel Noosa Resort, will go to SunnyKids to directly assist those most vulnerable in our community. SunnyKids General Manager, Kathleen Hope said this is very exciting for them. “This region has a great need in the domestic violence space and we are so excited to be the recipients of the funds from this fundraiser. “The money from this event will go to supporting people in this region.” SunnyKids Cooroy provides emergency accommodation and Kathleen said the funds will go towards increasing their capacity. “Since COVID19 hit, we have seen an increase in people seeking our help. “Any funds we receive from the ball will be put towards increasing our counselling and support services for local families, including children who often experience severe disruption due to domestic and family violence. “If we were to receive around $60,000 we could actually double our capacity,” Ms Hope said. Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart, who made a personal visit to SunnyKids along with television personality and anti-DFV campaigner, Kay McGrath, who will be the ball’s Master of Ceremonies, said those attending are frocking up for a wonderful cause. “Domestic and family violence is a huge problem Australia-wide and unfortunately, the Sun-

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Our very own psychic REMARKABLE people live in Cooroy. One can live in a community almost their entire life and not scratch the surface of the incredible people working, living and contributing to the fabric that is this wonderful community. Case in point: Deb Webber. The world-famous psychic medium has been healing hearts all her life and for 17 years of those, she has been living right under our noses. The Cooroy Rag was lucky enough to meet Deb at her home on Ponderosa Drive, her oasis after 25 years of being on the road. “I always knew I’d come back here, I love Cooroy. I am the caretaker of ﬁve acres of rainforest. I raised my children here, they both went to Noosa District State High School. This is my home, where I live and now where I work,” Deb told the Rag. For those who don’t know Deb, she is renowned for her nine-year column in Australia and New Zealand’s leading Woman’s Day magazine and starring in Channel 10 and Gem’s TV series ‘Sensing Murder’. In the award-winning show, Deb helped solve cold cases using her ability to communicate with spirits. An ability she chose. “I chose this to be my path. I know who I am. I am a divine being of light and I am a master on probation, or so I’ve been told. I’ve been put here to teach people.” Growing up on the grounds of a nursing home her family-owned and operated in Victoria, Deb said her earliest memories are seeing a dead body and their spirit standing beside it. And she has been seeing and working with spirits for 50 plus years since. “I can feel them, see them, touch them, smell them - I can do everything with them. I’ve always have been able to. “For me as a human, I love what I do. I thrive on it. I love it because I love

spirit but I understand who I am, I would live between two worlds. I know I am human, I am in a human body but I don’t feel human, ever. I have a problem with that. “People say you’ve got a gift and I say no I haven’t. And I wouldn’t wish anyone to be like me. Even though I love it, it’s very isolating and very tiring and it can make me sick.” Deb said her mother once told her she might see things other people don’t understand. And many don’t. “I used to get called a freak and diﬀerent things and get knocked but then I decided in myself that isn’t going to happen anymore. I choose that and it doesn’t happen anymore. Because I can’t help who I am. “But if anyone knocks spirit through me then I’ll crumble because then you’re knocking everything in existence. If you knock spirit you’re knocking you, me, my children, the person next door - everything in sight is energy, so it’s all spirit. “Everything is true in the world. You cannot debate one thing. If you do, who are you, God? You must believe in everything. How can you not? Because if you’re not, you’re judging it. So you might as well believe in it or just let it be. One or the other.”

Today, Deb works from home helping people get through their dilemmas via private readings. “I work with people trying to get through their dilemmas. Working with people in grief after death is beautiful. You can prove to them the soul is still around. “But my forte is contacting spirits who have died, they seem to like me. “Spirits often come to me first, then the human makes the appointment I find. But then sometimes a human will make an appointment but it’s not right “It’s very rare but I might start a reading and it might take me a year to actually get it done, making three appointments through the year because what I find is something is going to happen in the person’s life that they have to have happened before they come. “Spirit is already controlling that, not the human. “All we have control of, in our free will, is how to we chose to react to every situation that we have chosen to be in.” Deb said working with spirit teaches you humility. “You become humble and not judge people and love everyone. I’ve had people with suicidal tendencies come and live here because they’ve been that bad through the reading I’ve said you have to come here. I let them live here for three weeks, I put them out the front in the shed and sit with them and let them talk and then send them on their way and they’re fine. “They’re total strangers. People just need help. You’ve got to open your heart.” For many years, Deb has been secretly paying for people’s groceries at the IGA or putting $50 notes in envelopes and handing them to people. “I’d sit at the IGA and hand them to the elderly and as soon as I gave them the envelope I’d just run. I love doing this.” For more information about Deb, visit www.debwebber.com.au

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Local duo playing the blues the way they like it THERE’S a new duo on the local music scene, playing blues the way they like it. And, if the number of gig invitations they’re receiving is anything to go by, others like the way they play it as well. Former Noosa Mayor Bob Abbot and Pomona local Matt Purcell have been jamming all over the Coast since forming Matt & The Mayor in late 2020. Regulars at the Sunshine Coast Blues Club, Apollonian Hotel Open Mic nights, Gympie Blues Club and at HellTown Hot Rods, the duo has now

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She said it was reminiscent of her time in New Orleans. What a compliment!” Matt told the Cooroy Rag that having known of each other over the years, music has brought them together and established a ﬁrm creative partnership, friendship and from that, great blues. “We’re having fun, chasing those moments when it all comes together and the music takes over. “That’s where the magic is.” Matt & The Mayor are performing on 17 July at the Mary River Festival. See lift out for more details.

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Breakfast club serves up a treat POMONA State School students can get free breakfast three days a week. The Breakfast Club, organised by the school’s Chaplain and run by volunteers, operates Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays from the kitchen oﬀ the school hall. Volunteer, Cooroy local, Rotary Club member Joan Alexander told the Cooroy Rag it’s a great initiative. “I’ve been involved (doing it) for about two years and Rob (fellow volunteer and Cooroy local, pictured) has been doing it for about four years. “It’s not a Rotary project but of the four volunteers who serve breakfast, two are Cooroy Rotarians.” Joan said the food is delivered by a Waves of Kindness van from Noosa

but believes it comes from a food bank in Brisbane. Some of the donated goods include bread, spreads, fresh fruit, juice and dairy. Students can get toast with a selection of jams, vegemite, honey or cheese slices, banana smoothies, juice and Milo and in winter, hot chocolate. “It’s all free for all the kids, whether they’ve had breakfast or not. “A lot of kids run out of the house without having something to eat because the school bus is there. They’ll turn up with a packed lunchbox but haven’t had any breakfast. “Other kids have had breakfast and this is their second breakfast.” Joan said the two days she volunteers is the high-

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light of her week. “The kids are so nice and polite and their faces light up when you give them a piece of nice warm toast with

butter and jam”. “It’s a nice atmosphere. A lot of kids hang around and chat. “It’s almost like a meeting

Cooran property to stay a farm WHEN a sold sign was erected out the front of farm 1258 Greenridge Pinbarren Road, on the left-hand side coming into Cooran, rumours started circulating that it had been bought by overseas investors with plans to turn the iconic

farmland into a golf course, casino, supermarket or airstrip. However, the Cooroy Rag can conﬁrm the property was purchased by a Cooroy business owner. Cooroora Veterinary Clinic practice owner Ben Poole

told the Cooroy Rag he and his wife Tanya, who moved to Pinbarren in 1993 and raised their two young children, Theresa and Nick here (they attended Cooran State Primary School) have bought the property and plan to have it stay as a

local family-owned farm. “We purchased the property from Brenda Petersen, a generational dairy farmer who farmed there with her late husband Ken up until the early 2000s, we think,” Ben said.

place before school”. “I look forward to seeing the kids, then afterwards having a coﬀee in our favorite cafe.”

POMONA Distillery has donated a one-of-akind bottle of vodka as an auction prize for the Mayor’s Ball in July. Owner Robin Yates told the Cooroy Rag the Bottle No 1 of their Ten Times Distilled Vodka comes in an Italian crystal bottle with two crystal tasting glasses presented in a craftsman built case. “This is nothing but smooth, vivacious opulence. Made from non-GM wheat and gluten free, the vodka is 10 times distilled and ﬁltered through 600km2 of activated charcoal four times at only two tablespoons per minute.”

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COOROY Pomona Lions Club has joined forces with the community bank in Pomona to bring back Pomona’s historical mountain climb. After the King of the Mountain was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID, organisers were determined the historic mountain race happened this year. And that’s exactly what the Cooroy Pomona Lions club and Bendigo Bank have done. The famous hinterland event will go ahead this year on July 25 highlighting the Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge. Cooroy Pomona Lions Club member Heather Manders said it looks like it’s going to be a great turn out. “Although some of our competitors from around the world cannot participate this year, the registrations are ﬁlling up fast. “For those who haven’t had the pleasure of attending or competing, the gruelling race is a steep, almost vertical, 4.2km climb to the top of the mountain and back. It requires strength, agility, a good sense of balance, and an immunity to fear.” Every year, the Mountain Challenge event is sponsored by the Bendigo Bank. Pomona Community Bank’s new Branch Manager Lynette Nilon said she is looking forward to her ﬁrst King of the Mountain.

SYKES Pearson Miller Law is moving into new offices in Cooroy. The long-time law firm is moving a few doors up from their current office on Maple Street. SPM Law is relocating to the old Salon Unique hairdresser shopfront at 3/20 Maple Sreet with a ribbon-cutting ceremony being held on June 25 to celebrate. The space, along with the former drapery and second-hand furniture shop in Maple Lane, have all been renovated after the building was purchased a few months back.

“I’m really looking forward to watching the runners come back in after such an amazing run up Mt Cooroora. Bendigo Bank Pomona and our board know how important an event like this is for a community, a chance for locals and visitors to come together and celebrate the beautiful environment we live in as well as the achievements of the runners. “We always love getting involved in this event, not only do we help with sponsorship, but our staﬀ absolutely love getting involved on the day.” Lynette has been with the Pomona Community Bank for a few months now and is already making a huge impact. Moving from the Adelong Branch in NSW, Lynette has had over 10 years of experience with Bendigo Bank. “I made the decision to move

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here, not only to be closer to my family but also to challenge my career. The short few months I have been here I have felt a sense of belonging, connections and I am very excited to engage with the Pomona Community and see how we can grow together,” Lynette said. Senior Manager Tristan Scott said they are extremely happy to have a permanent manager in their Pomona branch. “Lynette is an experienced lender and has a wealth of knowledge to bring to our community. In celebration of having a permanent manager for Pomona, the Community Bank is oﬀering a free second opinion on home loans or insurance” Scott said. For more information on Pomona’s King of The Mountain please contact the Cooroy Pomona Lions Club.

Wait on for village COOROY Golf Club met with GemLife last month after the developer of over 50s lifestyle resorts appealed Noosa Council’s ‘no’ decision for a $130m retirement resort on land next to the Cooroy Golf Club. Cooroy Golf Club told the Cooroy Rag the meeting was only an update on appeal. “They are yet to further engage us in the process. We have a lot of sorting out to do.”

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Welcome to Cooran a hit for business A NEW innovative initiative in Cooran saw businesses, groups and locals gather to discover, share, connect and collaborate, Organised by Cooran Memorial School of Arts Inc and funded by Red Cross, Welcome to Cooran was open to everyone in the wider Cooran area to showcase their business, service, group or talent and provided an opportunity for locals to meet them. Cooran Memorial School of Arts Inc honorary secretary Feather told the Cooroy Rag the event, held on Sunday 23 May, was very successful. “We had people constantly coming through the hall for the four hours. “We have a lot of businesses and groups in Cooran that operate from home. “It gave people the opportunity to meet the face of the name of a business or community group they may have heard of but didn’t know.

“Businesses in town were also very busy with all the people about. “The event got people back out in the main street talking about what they’re doing.” Tall Trees Art community Group President Mia Hacker said a lot of new people have recently moved to Cooran. “Many are creatives, couples and families of that working age. The event was an opportunity for the new people in the community to come and find out about how to get involved with things that are happening in town like our annual Art Exhibition.” While another “networking” event like Welcome in Cooran might not be held for another six months, Feather said from the perspective of the Hall Committee, part of the scope of that gathering was to promote the hall as a hub for connectivity. “We have Cooran Acous-

tic Nights back on after COVID and now the hall has full temperature control - heaters and air conditioning built in - people will feel they can come because the hall is going to be warm. “Acoustic night is a great platform for a whole range of art genres, not just musicians. “It is an opportunity for the creatives in the community to test out samples. “They’re not always polished performances. “The hall also has a new HD projector that will allow digital artists to share on the big screen or possibly themed film nights. “This is just another opportunity for the community to support each other and provide a platform to open conversations,” Feather said. See the Cooran Acoustic Night page for details: https://www.facebook. com/Cooran-Acoustic-Night-437842582946480

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COOROY Produce owner Dave Yabsley is celebrating a milestone - 20 years of business. The Cooroy-raised local bought the well-known store on Garnet Street in 2001 after “scraping together” enough to buy it from the people he worked for. “After graduating from NDSHS, I worked part-time at the IGA and part-time at Cooroy Produce. “I’d just come over fulltime at Cooroy Produce when the owners were looking to sell in the late 90s. On June 1, 2001 I managed to scrape in and buy it.” Shortly after, someone left a six-week-old tabby kitten on the counter. Those who shop at Cooroy Produce would know Misty, the sweet old cat that is as much a part of Cooroy Produce as Dave is. Misty is also celebrating her 20th birthday this year. For the next 10 years, Dave worked the business up almost single-handedly, taking on his ﬁrst staﬀ mem-

ber in 2008 before opening a second feed store in Noosaville. “I started with a junior in 2008 to help after school and weekends and then some part-time staﬀ that led into full-time staﬀ. “In 2011, I opened our second store, Noosaville Stockfeed & Pet Supplies.” Celebrating 10 years of business in November this year, Dave said the Noosaville store came about due to demand. “At the time, I had a lot of people travelling from Noosa to our Cooroy store and was getting a lot of enquiries from people looking for more range, better items and price.I decided to start a second store and took a 12 month lease to test the market and see what the requirements were.” Ten years later, the store is thriving. “There were, and still are, a lot of equine and small farms in the Noosa area that shop at our Noosaville store,” Dave said. Both the Cooroy and Noo-

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Passion for locals drives Tigeress Heart POMONA local Chris Humbert and her daughters are the inspiring creators behind their personally designed clothing boutique. Tigeress Heart on Reserve Street features beautiful linen pieces, vintage lines, natural skincare and jewellery. Chris told the Cooroy Rag that they are passionate about keeping things as local as possible, which helps support the community that they call home. “Since opening we have been supported by locals and we support locals. We make our jewellery and skincare in house using local products where possible. “We also try to do Australian as much as we can, using Australian wholesalers so the money stops here. “We’re very mindful of community.” Chris said they

design each piece in-house but outsource the sewing. “It takes a lot to design an item from colours to fabric to what we’re going to put out. “We design the piece and support families in Bali who sew our items for us.” As well as the unique items they design and have made, Tigeress Heart has a range of vintage clothing and handmade natural skincare. “Our vintage clothes are quality, pre-loved items that we recycle. “We actually started with market stalls selling second-hand clothes and built it up from that.” With one of her daughters studying fashion and design at TAFE and another creating their handmade skincare range, Chris is proud of their contributions to the business.

The mother-daugther team at Tigeress Heart in Pomona “We opened during Covid which wasn’t planned but we had to take the chance to see if it was going to work and it did. “The business was created through necessity and hard times and it has started to bloom. It didn’t happen overnight but through perseverance and hard

work.” With winter here, Chris and her daughters can oﬀer tips on layering for the cooler weather or accessorising with the many handmade treasures that they have on oﬀer. Drop by Tigeress Heart on Reserve Street for some tips and say hi to this lovely local family.

It’s all about Cooroy for Max YOU can’t live in Cooroy and not know Max Arbuthnot and his business, Cooroy Hire Service. The long-time local has had the same shop in Maple Street for the past 20 years - and he has been advertising in the Rag just as long. “I started here in 2001, the day the Twin Towers were bombed. I’ll never forget it,” Max told the Cooroy Rag. Max has been hiring out garden and building equip-

ment to locals, tradesmen and handymen for the past two decades. And even though he said the business has had its ups and downs, like all businesses, advertising in the Rag has helped. “They’ve looked after me over the past 20 years. Advertising in the Rag has obviously helped the business.” Looking ahead, Max said

who knows what the future holds. I’m 76 now and I’ve got the lease for another for four years, so we will see.” But what we do know is he loves Cooroy. “I’ve been here 40 years and live on Kauri Street. What I love about Cooroy is it is so convenient to everything and it’s got beautiful people.” Drop in and see Max at Cooroy Hire Service at 10 Maple Street, Cooroy (opposite the skate park).

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Pawsome Bark in the Park HINTERLAND youth joined with their older Rotarian friends at the end of May for a barking good time in the name of making life better for dogs in Asia. Interact Club executives Bianca Grau and Sofie Byrne reported the club’s international fundraiser for 2021, Bark in the Park, had been a hit. Interact (a group for youth aged 12-18 years) teamed up with the Rotary Club of Cooroy to host the event at the Apex Park in Cooroy. The event officially started at 9am at the Apex Park in Cooroy, but many people arrived early eager to participate with their dogs. “The entire event was a large success as 53 people attended,” Bianca and Sofie said. “We raised $468 which included generous donations from participants and the hand baked cookies sold. “Everyone, who registered on the day also got a raffle ticket towards a $100 voucher for dog supplies which was won by a Noosa District SHS student. “This generous donation was from Sunlight Holistic Pet Products. “All funds from the Bark in the Park event are going to the Soi Dog Organisation based in Thailand. “The organisation’s goal is to improve the welfare of dogs and cats in Asia, resulting in better lives for both the animal and human communities, to create a society without homeless animals, and to ultimately end animal cruelty. “Overall, it was really fun event and everyone who participated, with or without a dog, had a fantastic time for a great cause “Many of the Cooroy locals said that they can’t wait for Bark in the Park to happen again.”

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production in our gardens, using science and technology. “The Pomona ex Machina project involves working with a meteorologist, Matt from Metops Weather and Ash from the Monty Compost Company. We want to discover ways to optimise food production in our gardens using STEM to enhance Pomona’s orchard. “This project will be embedded into our STEM, Technology and HASS Curriculum Plan. Classes will share and interpret data to make informed decisions about watering, composting and mulching their garden area,” Jo said. PSS teacher Lesley White-

house said students are using sensors to get data about moisture levels, soil temperatures and the “sweetness of our compost”. “Together with Matt the meteorologist from Metops Weather, and Ash, the founder of the Monty Compost Company, we want to understand and optimise the growing conditions for our food plants, using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).” Science XPOmona will run from August 16 to 20 at Pomona State School during which there will be workshops for all year levels, from building a smart weather station to

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Care week for charities CARE Week at Good Shepherd Lutheran College is an annual event used to promote growth mindset through care and love for others and this year was no different with daily fundraising activities highlighting the vital role charities play in the community. Bloomhill Cancer Care is a centre for vital integrated cancer care and the beneficiary of over $1000 from a huge egg and bacon muffin drive. It is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people living with and beyond cancer, through practical, physical and emotional support and empowerment through education and awarenes It is supported by a group of dedicated teachers who

have taken up the challenge to crochet beanies, needed by cancer patients through the colder months. Good Shepherd Lutheran College Councillor Marg Hall said Care Week raises much needed funds through a variety of activities. “The Biggest Morning Tea not only raised close to $500 for the Cancer Council, it was also a lovely opportunity for staﬀ to catch up for a chat whilst enjoying delicious baked goodies. This year, the theme Open Mind, Open Heart encourages us to adopt a growth mindset through care and love for others.” The week concluded with a Blue for Burundi freedress day. Close to $1500 will be

donated to the Australian Lutheran World Service project empowering Burundi rural communities to take charge of their own development and build strong community leaders. Random acts of kindness were also promoted within the College community too. Younger students enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with their buddies from Senior years at the muchloved Teddy Bears Picnic whilst others grabbed a friend and joined in ‘Dance in the Square’. With the focus of the week encouraging students to look around, listen to others and care for others, the message was obviously heard, resulting in close to $3500 being raised.

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Planting the seeds of kindness THE Kindness Club and Pomona Early Childhood Centre (PECC) joined forces to spread a little kindness in Cooroy. Together, the children made and designed plantable seed bookmarks for the community. PECC made the paper for the bookmarks from recycled materials. Inspired by the Cooroy Library’s Seed Library, the children added ﬂower seeds to the paper. Once the bookmarks have ﬁnished marking the pages of favourite books they can be planted into the garden

to grow some beautiful Marigold and Cosmos plants - both a member of the Asteraceae or Compositae family. The Cosmos is a big favourite of hardworking honey bees! The Kindness Club was thrilled to work with PECC kids on this project to spread kindness in the community. We hope this collaboration will be the ﬁrst of many kind projects together. Make sure you pop into the Cooroy Library to get yourself a bookmark and watch kindness bloom!

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Busy times around Noosa Shire this month IT’S hard to believe the first quarter of the year is over. Noosa Shire is a hive of activity with an abundance of happenings to engage the community from busking events to online heritage portals, sporting events to charity breakfasts. Passionate and engaged group visiting Noosa recently brought their knowledge to the table to share how blockchain-empowered economies are able to add gains to a consumer’s retail experience when it comes to purchasing in the marketplace while improving productivity and job creation. The Queensland Government with the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has produced the Blockchain Roadmap in its commitment to supporting the technology sector to build a strong economy now and into the future. An opportunity for Councillors who were invited to experience state of the art innovation on offer was

unveiled at the Noosa Visitor Information Centre with the launch of the Kabi Kabi Visual Experience event hosted by Tourism Noosa. The Noosa Hinterland Stakeholder Group meeting recently took place at the Cooran Cutters Football Club where I attended along with other participants and Councillors. Large maps of the trails were on display with individuals from a broad range of people engaging in small groups for discussions and note taking around topics including wayfinding, trail marker signage, trail upgrades and loops. Lively discussions from those representing horse riders centred around access to shaded hitching posts closer to village centres, parking spaces for floats and trail widths. At the close of the meeting some chose to take part in a guided walk down to the Cooran Horse Yards where refurbishment is planned as part of the project

expenditure. The once vacant old Commonwealth Bank building in Cooroy has once again been brought to life and reinvigorated with the addition of vibrant art and people attending the opening night. Officially I launched the ‘Pop Up Exhibition’ with a heartfelt speech about the Art’s valuable contribution to the economy, health and wellbeing. Five local professional artists collaborated to activate the space with their creative works produced in each of their own studios ranging from pottery through to paintings. Support the artists and drop by the gallery to experience firsthand the body of work and chat with the artists. The exhibition is open daily until Tuesday to Saturday. Sitting in the role of Chair for the Noosa Shire Council Regional Arts Development Fund which comprises external professional arts

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industry representatives met recently to assess applications for the second round of funding for 202021. Those eligible for funding via the selection process will deliver an exciting and diverse plethora of cultural activities across the Noosa Shire to include visual art, music, performance and photography from a diverse range of creatives. For those interested in applying, the next round of RADF grants are scheduled to open in August 2021. For those who are not aware RADF is a partnership between the State Government, through Arts Queensland and Noosa Council which has been in place since 2014. Together we strengthen communities. Email: karen.finzel@noosa. qld.gov.au

Take the trip to the Mary Valley

By Mia Hacker OUR Arts community in Cooran is thriving. Tall Trees Art Inc is our notfor-profit community group that supportS our Hinterland Artists. After a recent successful AGM I can happily introduce the newly appointed Management Committee. The Tall Trees Team are Mia Hacker (President), Feather (Vice President), Michelle Kurth (Secretary), Davina Foster (Treasurer), Kilagi Nielsen, Danielle Tomlinson and Margaret Moon (Committee members). The Save The Date announcement for Tall Trees Art Exhibition is Friday 29-Sunday 31st October. Venues up and down King Street, Cooran will be alive with Arts everywhere. Feather is hosting Life Drawing sessions in the Cooran Hall Sunday Arvos

Karen Finzel Noosa Councillor

1-4pm 27 June, 25 July $15 per session. Just turn up. No booking required. Don’t stress...Ramsden Tattoo is still here, just moved to the studio behind the Cooran Community Store. I hear there is a massive

full wall mural worth checking out inside.The winter sunlight is making for some majestic photos of various lagoons that are around Cooran. Plenty of relaxing contemplations happening around town.

MARY Valley Country: where you can find a fabulous variety of nature based holiday activities and world class events. There is so much to do including camping, horse riding, hiking, fishing, bike riding, water skiing, mountain climbing, 4WDing and much, much more. Check out the events and festivals happening in the Mary Valley here: https:// maryvalleycountry.com.au/ events-festivals/ To find out more about what’s coming up at the Mary River Festival, grab a copy of our four-page festival lift out in the centre of this paper.

AN OPEN LETTER TO CORDWELL RESOURCES June 2021

Dear Mr Cordwell

ponsibility to represent the munity-minded shire, it's my res As Mayor of such a vibrant, com iness will show r in the hope that you and your bus lette this e writ I ts. iden res our of interests nity you have chosen to work in. some compassion for the commu in the hinterland causing a great deal of angst with are Kin Kin at ons rati ope rry qua The current our number one concern. for many. Safety continues to be community and proving intolerable tourists are becoming our local bus drivers and even also but ts, iden res our for Not only n who must loved ones, especially their childre ir the of ty safe the for ned hte increasingly frig ificant speed. rry trucks traverse regularly at sign regularly cross the roads that qua to significantly reduce the d corporate citizen, to take steps I respectfully call on you, as a goo dren safe. ing your quarry and to keep our chil leav and g erin ent ks truc of ber num significantly reduce truck ks during school bus times and A good start would be to stop truc community-minded This would clearly show you are l. leve le eab nag ma re mo a to s movement None of us want to see ty, especially for our local children. and share our concerns about safe urge you to show some k and our local school buses. I truc rry qua a g lvin invo t iden acc an uest. empathy and not to ignore this req dling such a large route are ‘not fit for purpose’ for han lage hau the and d Roa Kin -Kin Pomona 0’s, no-one the Quarry first began in the 198 en Wh s. car sing pas and ks truc amount of quarry nd community. that now roar through the hinterla ks truc of ds dre hun the d ate icip ant wellbeing of hinterland residents. We need to protect the amenity and in the issue, te Government is a stakeholder Sta the le whi and d roa led trol This is a state con we must find a compromise. ty of our children ahead munity’s mental wellbeing and safe Please Mr Cordwell, put the com of profits. ugh. The steps we are idents on this issue. Enough is eno res the with d stan we , ncil Cou a As dy Bolton stands before it occurs. Noosa's MP, San lity fata a ting ven pre ut abo all taking are ght support from the on this issue. We have also sou united with us and the community munity. the State roads safer for our com Transport Minister to help make and the many accounts same route as your quarry trucks, Our local school buses share the ply concerned. of near misses have all of us dee ting and catastrophic er now, we could face a devasta eth tog k wor ’t don we if : put Simply outcome. id this from happening. We owe it to our community to avo Yours sincerely

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Budget spending a bonus for our community THIS time of year, budgets are clearly a top priority. A raft of new initiatives including more funding to improve bushﬁre management across the shire are features in the draft Noosa Council 2021/22 budget. The $153 million draft budget responds to priorities residents put forward during online and face to face budget consultations earlier this year. Councillors have listened to the feedback from the community and the draft budget is set to boost spending on the environment, increase community grants funding and deliver an ambitious capital works program - $47m (which is Council’s largest ever program). This year 75% of ratepayers can expect a general rate increase of just 1.4% which is below CPI. Overall, the owner of an average residential property on the minimum general rate will pay about $44 more or about 2.9% more including fees and charges. Thank you again to everyone who provided feedback on the draft budget ahead of the recent 7 June 2021 deadline. Council will meet to discuss the feedback on the draft budget on the 16 June

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2021 with a view to adopting the draft budget in late June 2021.

CRICKET SUCCESS

Thank you also to everyone who came along to support the annual Kin Kin versus Noosa Council cricket match at Kin Kin recently. The event raised $4004 for the McGrath Foundation, funding Breast Care Nurses who provide invaluable support and care to locals experiencing breast cancer. There was lots of pink and lots of laughs with Kin Kin’s team reclaiming the Pink Bat trophy.

CONNECTING NOOSA

For those of you want to try something new, make new friends or just get out and about, our Connecting Noosa June program is out now at www. noosa.qld.gov.au/connectingnoosa. We’ve added a new hinterland yoga location- the beautiful Noosa Botanical Gardens. The Gardens will play host to a new weekly free yoga class and monthly live music. Hosting yoga and creative opportunities such as art and classical music is a great way to attract locals to the Gardens and provide a

space for people to connect with each other. If you’ve not yet heard about Connecting Noosa, it’s a Council initiative to support residents to reconnect with friends and make new ones by participating in free community activities.

HERITAGE NOOSA

Council has also recently just launched a new heritage portalheritage.noosa.qld.gov.au. The website includes Council’s historical image collection as well as other digital stories, oral histories and videos. It’s interactive and residents can add to the content, such as old photos and memorabilia from their own collections. With a mouse click or swipe, the platform is accessible to anyone, anywhere, anytime on any device. Council is inviting community groups to get involved and share their own historic memorabilia and the stories of their organisations and activities on the website. The project has been funded by the Noosa Council Heritage Levy.

KIN KIN UPDATE

To update everyone on the Kin Kin Quarry, I have written an

open letter to quarry operator Cordwell Resources, which is in this edition of the Cooroy Rag. The open letter is to inform the wider community about the current situation regarding the quarry and to call on Cordwell Resources to stop the trucks during school bus times, amid fears of a serious accident occurring. We’re deeply concerned about reports of near-misses between quarry trucks and school buses. We hope to work together with the operator to reduce the risk of a catastrophe. The current quarry operations are causing a great deal of angst within the hinterland community. Residents are becoming increasingly frightened for their loved ones’ safety, especially for children who cross the roads the quarry trucks traverse, regularly and at speed. Noosa’s MP, Sandy Bolton, stands united with us and the community on this issue. We have also sought support from the Transport Minister to help make the State roads safer for our community. The steps we are taking are all about preventing a fatality before it occurs.

TEWANTIN BYPASS

Finally, early works on the first stage of the Tewantin Bypass are underway. The design work completed so far has identified the alignment of the new intersection, which has allowed for vegetation clearing and relocation of energy and water infrastructure. Clearing is now complete, and Energex is relocating its services. Plants and shrubs will also be planted to offset any vegetation removed as part of the project. Getting this work completed early cuts down the time it will take to complete the major intersection upgrade once the design is complete.

STAY IN TOUCH

There’s a lot going on in and around our Shire and Councillors continue to get out and about regularly and also for our Councillor coﬀee chats. We love hearing from you, so please keep an eye out as to when we are next in your part of the Shire as we’d love to see you. Until next month, stay safe, Clare

Columns Finding opportunities in our food network Moving into a ‘topical’ based column, versus my usual update, may take a bit of getting used to so bear with me! To kick oﬀ, and very relevant to our beautiful Noosa Country, relates to our food production. Recently, the Food Agribusiness Network (FAN) hosted the Meet the Makers 2021 which showcased incredible produce, and product from the region. Going back some seven years ago, Cooroy hosted a roundtable for local producers, highlighting opportunities, as well frustrations. What was

seen then, and continues, is the talent and commitment in our rural areas, as well capacity through regenerative agricultural practices. The opportunities identiﬁed were in abundance at that time, from the future capabilities of the Sunshine Coast airport expansion for exporting, to the simplicity of capitalizing on the ‘Noosa’ name, its iconic destination credentials, and unique paddock to plate experiences. And for the record again, as it is brought up so many times, there is no town called ‘Noosa’.

A Shire and electorate, yes, but one individual area, no! From country to coast, we are all ‘Noosa’. We see products being branded as ‘Noosa’, from jewelry to furniture, and yet are not made here. Patenting was investigated many moons ago; however, it was not possible. Workshops were held on taking the Noosa name and promoting it globally as more than a destination, however at the time it was deemed too expensive. So where are we now? We have an airport we can export product from, with FAN work-

Sandy Bolton Noosa State Member for Noosa sa ing on submissions for storage infrastructure. We have many success stories of our products, including shipping containers full of propolis jubes shipped to Korea. We have talent including mentors, branding/marketing specialists and fabulous operators all geared to go! With Noosa Council currently doing its Economic Plan, my annual forum looks to a co-hosting event with Council and State, to look at not only what further opportunities there are, but what can be done to ﬁnally brand Noosa as more than a fabulous

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Historic budget to boost our coffers The Federal Budget for 202122, handed down on May 11, is one of the most important in the history of our nation, with signiﬁcant investments to continue the Morrison Government’s work to rebuild our economy, create jobs, and build infrastructure as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Budget contains a record $17.7 billion commitment to improve aged care, which includes an extra 80,000 new home care packages, and I will be working to ensure this funding is used to address the availability and quality of care in Noosa commu-

nities and throughout Wide Bay. Along with Assistant Minister for Defence Andrew Hastie, I recently met with veterans at the Tewantin-Noosa and the Cooroy Pomona RSLs, where we discussed the urgent need for fair pay for Occupational Therapists and allied health professionals who care for veterans. I’m pleased to report that in this Budget the Government has acted with a $61.9 million boost for these services, which will increase the availability and quality of care provided to veterans.

destination as it is an inspiration for so much diversity. For all updates on what we are working on locally, as well Parliamentary happenings, please join us on Noosa 360 at www. sandybolton.com, subscribe to our monthly newsletter, and follow Sandy Bolton MP on Facebook. And always, if any questions of concerns, please email noosa@ parliament.qld.gov.au or call us on 53193100. Warmest regards, Sandy

I also welcome $2.3 billion in the Budget for mental health and suicide prevention; $1.1 billion for women’s safety; and an increase of the Child Care Subsidy for families with more than one child aged five and under. Around 49,100 taxpayers in Wide Bay will benefit from tax relief of up to $2,745 this year, from the extension of the low and middle income tax offset to 2021-22 and the decision to bring forward Stage 2 of the Government’s tax relief plan - leaving more money in the pockets of local families to

spend and further stimulate the economy. Locally, the Tablelands Road Bridge at Cooran and Wahpunga Lane Bridge at Kin Kin will be completed in 2021-22 with $1,240,949 allocated through the Bridges Renewal; and Noosa Council will receive $1,580,692 through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program to spend on priority projects. Cooroy Badminton Hall receives a ﬁnal payment of $10,000 out of a total $20,000 Australian Government contribution for its newly completed

amenities block upgrade, while the final stage of the Rufous Street Masterplan, the fantastic new Peregian Beach Community House, is scheduled to be finished by November with $1,517,500 allocated in the Budget as part of a $2,550,179 investment in the Peregian Beach community from the Australian Government. If you would like to learn more about the 2021-22 Budget, my Budget newsletter will be arriving in letterboxes at the end of June, or you can contact my office on (07) 4121 2936.

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Vale Maureen Sylvia MAUREEN Sylvia was the ﬁrstborn of seven children for Eric and Sylvia Christensen. Born at the then St. Margaret’s Hospital in Cooroy, her sister Barbara was born the following year, followed by Diane, Kevin, Lorraine, Narelle and Christopher. She grew up on the family farm in Ridgewood and attended the local Ridgewood school and later Cooroy State School. She often told stories of riding on the back of the milk cart coming home from school when she and Barbara would have to bring the bread and meat home with them. She said that by the time they arrived back at home there was never any crust left on the bread and that Nana would scold them and say, “How am I going to make your sandwiches for school tomorrow!?” Maureen graduated from Cooroy State School at the age of 13. Her ﬁrst job was helping Aunty Emma clean the three banks in Cooroy. She then went on to work as a pharmacy assistant at the Springs Pharmacy in Cooroy. On deciding to become a nurse, her father Eric insisted that she get formal training and she gained entry to the Princess Alexander Hospital in Brisbane. Maureen completed her nurses’ training at Warwick Hospital and then went on to work at Greenslopes Hospital. The nurses were billeted in the old army barracks in Fortitude Valley and the Hospital would send taxis to take them to and from their shifts at Greenslopes. In 1964, Maureen married Donald (Don) Simmins

at St Stephen’s Cathedral in Brisbane. Don was a Kiap based in the Western Highlands of New Guinea. Off to the wilderness of New Guinea at 25 years of age, Maureen used her nursing experience and skills, travelling to remote villages with the Red Cross, providing inoculations and basic health services. Maureen and Don had two children, Amanda and Stephen. Don sadly passed away in a car accident in PNG. Maureen re-married to Michael Barrable, MBE. Maureen and Mike settled in Cooroy, building their home across from Maureen’s mother and father Sylvia and Eric Christensen, where she lived for the remainder of her years. Maureen was creative and she took lessons in cake making and royal icing from local resident Liz Hack, soon finding herself extremely busy icing cakes for weddings and christenings. She made beautiful, intricate and detailed flowers and cake decorations. She and Mike loved to work on their garden and in her spare time, she enjoyed embroidery, cross stitch and smocking. Maureen was an intrinsic part of the Cooroy community, volunteering for 20

years with the local Red Cross. Maureen and Mike were volunteers with Cooroy Meals on Wheels until Mike was no longer able to. Maureen was a talented seamstress and her family will miss her sewing and altering abilities immensely. She worked at the Cooroy Drapery assisting owner Dot Hack for many years in the shop. Maureen was a proud grandma to Alexis and Cassidy. She made beautiful smocked and embroidered clothes and items for her granddaughters and loved spending quality time with them. In 2011, Mike passed away. A long time member at U3A Tewantin, Maureen studied and became adept at mah-jong, embroidery and smocking. In 2013 she won first prize at the Pomona Show for her smocking work. With Stephen and Amanda caring for her, Maureen was able to remain living in her home during her illness with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. Her final week of life was spent in the caring hands and the beautiful tranquil surrounds of Katie Rose Cottage in Doonan, where she was surrounded by her children, son-in-law Luke, grandchildren, siblings and extended family. Stephen, Amanda, Luke, Alexis and Cassidy, as well as Maureen’s siblings, would like to say a special thank you to Dr Kirkman and the wonderful nursing and volunteer staff at Katie Rose Cottage for their incredible work, amazing support and care extended not only to Maureen but also to her immediate and extended family.

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BY MIA HACKER MY beautiful Grandma June on my mum’s side, happy 90th birthday to you. That’s 42 years of being a Grandma... You have taught me so much. All about crystals with so many still with me today. Your cheese sauce techniques you shared with me never fail it makes the best lasagne. Thanks for teaching me how to type all those years ago on the old style ribbon machines then the magic happened with the addition of the auto type with special delete ink key. My fascination with all things ﬂowers comes from our walks through your garden and grandad’s pots to make observations and smell the sweet scent Thanks for living in such a beautiful place that has seen countless walks

around the block to help the shared meal go down as we ponder and chat while gazing out at the ever-changing waters of Coowinwah or Cootharaba. Thanks for teaching me about shelling fresh green peas. I still don’t like ironing and never got the knitting knack. Thanks for getting stains out of my favourite clothes when I was growing up... dam water just didn’t work! Warm towels from your heater after a cold day sailing were just perfect Thanks for giving me a place to sleep from in the back room when I was younger to the units now. Always with fresh sheets. Thanks for letting me teach Auntie Clare to wash up and make salad. Hope she hasn’t forgotten. Thanks for sharing all the bits and bobs when I moved out of home. I do love making things with the sewing

machine though they are never as perfectly neat as you use to sew. Thanks for all the picnics we had at the lake with those fancy metal stackable cups. So many swims at Noosa Main Beach, I think you taught me how to swim breaststroke. I will always cherish the many have written letters you have sent me over the years especially while I was living overseas. Being the ﬁrst grandchild is a privilege thanks for being my wonderful Grandma June. Now you are a Great Grandma and my girls love you so much. You have been sharing your writing desk with Ishara for years and she was so proud to be able to show you on your birthday that she can write her own name so neatly. Thanks for all the life lessons and I do still ring in to Pete if I am going to be late home!

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GIG GUIDE WE have a wonderful music lineup on main stage along with roving musicians and dancers including Hill Billy Goats, Nizami, Kelly Cork, Done and Dusted, Matt & The Mayor, Rubatuba, The Blue Grass Guys and Ruby Rainbow Dancer. This year’s theme is “The 3 R’s... Responsible River Recreation... Leave No Trace.“ This will be a Covid Safe event and online tickets are limited so get in early. Applications for stalls is extended to 10 June. Visit the Facebook page or the website: www. maryriverfestival.org.au Online ticketing is through Humanitix, a not-for profit-organisation that funds education for disadvantaged kids. A charity and social enterprise, they use events to make every ticket count.

KELLY’S well-crafted songs are inspired by his observations of the mysterious and sometimes cruel irony of life’s journey, with poetic lyrics that only a top songwriter can create. With his varying musical styles and, whether with his band of first class musicians or solo, Kelly takes his audience on a journey - he is a true entertainer.

JOYFUL and energetic original world dance fusion in a range of genres like Latin, Gypsy, Disco, Techno and more. Marimbas are joyful and warm sounding instruments and the driving, upbeat rhythms will get you up and moving. This high energy and happy music will make you dance and smile for hours!

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The Bluegrass Guys THE Bluegrass Guys infuse each song with their foot tapping Bluegrass style. They take popular Ruba Tuba songs, add Bluegrass banjo and guitar with wonderful Bluegrass harmonies and produce a unique style that gets young and old smiling. Regular visitors to Yandina’s Saturday market are sure to recognise this duo. The local pair play all around the Sunshine Coast, at markets and festivals, pubs and events.

Rubatuba RUBATUBA is an accordion-tuba multicultural folk duo based on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. For over nine years, they have been performing together a variety of music styles, including Klesmer/Balkan, Gypsy, French, Italian, Celtic, Scandinavian and Latin. Their music performance is lively and visual and is described as ‘Happy Music.’ They perform as roving entertainment (musos), as well as on stage.

Done & Dusted DONE & Dusted are a Celtic rock band from the Sunshine Coast. They play a selection of popular tunes from artists like Steve Earle, Bob Dylan, Dire Straits all played with a Celtic flavour. They also play a fine selection of Irish music. Their gigs, reels and hornpipes are guaranteed to get you dancing and wanting more. Make sure you catch them at the Mary River Festival.

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AUSTRALIAN festival favourites, Golden Fiddle Recipients and four time “Bluegrass” Golden Guitar finalists, The Hillbilly Goats, strip back the layers of modern music and transport you on a journey through roots and old time blues. These guys aren’t just a band – they’re a “show” featuring stories and song combined with tap dancing, bones, big harmonies and regular instrument changes. They’ve won several awards and have released four studio albums specialising in Mountain Music. The musical twist on traditional songs, The Hillbilly Goats are renowned for with big harmonies and a heavy presence of hard fiddle and fast harmonica have seen them carving their own niche at major festivals nationwide. “Kick Yer Shoes off, Put Yer Hoe Down & Hang on to Yer Britches!!!”… The Goats are back in town!

Matt & The Mayor TWO men with a long-lived love of the blues, sitting down Matt & The Mayor playing it the way they like it. Matt Purcell and Bob Abbot draw on years of playing blues to present the music in its pure form. The duo plays all traditional blues and some originals in the style of the old masters.

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MARY RIVER FESTIVAL 2021 The Mary River Festival 2021 ...Bringing the Mary River communities together to celebrate the value and beauty that the river and creeks bring to our region through music, art, fun, dance, education, community stalls, environmental displays and talks. The festival will be held at the Community Reserve, Kandanga, Mary Valley on Saturday 17 July, 2021 9am-4pm.

THIS year’s theme is the 3R’s – Responsible River Recreation. Whether it be swimming, canoeing, fishing, walking, weeding, sitting or camping by the river, we need to be safe and respectful of others and the special environment we share..Leave No Trace. This family festival has something for everyone. On main stage, an exciting lineup of music including The Hillbilly Goats, Nizami, Kelly Cork, Done & Dusted and Matt & The Mayor. By popular demand, the Gecko Man is back with all his animals to show and tell what’s so special about them. Terry the Great will be giving his interpretation of the 3 R’s and the Mary Valley Circus will be showing us what great talent we have here in our backyard.

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Stroll amongst the community stalls and be entertained by our roving Rubatuba band and The Bluegrass Guys. Workshops will include creative weaving weeds with Kilagy, children’s dance with the beautiful Ruby Rainbow Dancer, circus skills with the Mary Valley Circus and help with making a River Guardian costume or mask for the river parade. Don’t miss the Yabba Yarning speakers area to listen to talks on River Recreation and other topical river issues. Volunteers are always welcome to help set up the day before and pack down the day after. The community breakfast will be on at the Kandanga Hall before the pack down gets underway on Sunday morning.

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www.maryriverfestival.org.au or follow us on Facebook page. Tickets are limited under the Covid safe plan, so buy online early by scanning the above QR Code. Applications for stalls extended to 10 June, 2021.

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Healing the land at heart of art ‘HEAL Country’ is this year’s NAIDOC 2021 theme and the name of the annual NAIDOC exhibition at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre’s during June and July this year. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Artists who are connected to or living on Kabi Kabi/ Gubbi Gubbi lands will share their understanding of connection to country and the need to ‘heal country’ through painting, weaving, sculpture, video, poetry, and performance. Coordinator Alicia Sharples said the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre constantly strives to create a place with a sense of safety belonging and inclusion within the community and allows for First Nation’s voices to be heard with their regular NAIDOC exhibitions. “This year we have the generous support of the ACCOR hotel group to

of artists with Elders such as Aunty Hope O’Chin, Aunty Beverly Hand and Uncle Paul Calcott, along with established artists like DR Jandamarra Cadd, James Hurley, Bridgette Chilli Davis and new emerging artists such Cholena Drew Hughes and Ivy Minniecon. “We are incredibly lucky to again have artworks by Uncle Paul Calcott’s Nuunaron group who are First People’s Disability Network artists.Their work will be seen for the first time in this exhibition at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre before their unveiling in the UN headquarters in New York.”

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Opening event: 19 June from 4-6pm. Exhibi on dates: 18 June to 18 July, 2021. Where: 11A Maple Street Cooroy. Cost: free. Book online: h ps://www.trybooking.com/ BQZGB. NAIDOC event: 4 July, 11am - 1pm.

Popular library collections to be showcased at Cooroy Library “SHOWCASE” is coming to Cooroy Library. These very popular collections that have been primarily based in Noosaville are now coming to the Hinterland. The following collections will be on the shelves in the next couple of weeks, so come and have a look - Librarian’s Choice, Your Picks. Classics and Featured. This is in addition to all the other great things you can find at Noosa Libraries: great collections, free Wi-Fi, our new Seed Library, Tech tutorials, Makerspace programs (3D printing and sewing), book café, eLibrary access to

free eBooks, eMagazines and eAudiobooks – just to name a few. Come and visit Cooroy Library to see what is available just for you!

Artist’s love for Mary Valley shines through celebrating the festival’s 20th anniversary, which tells the story of the Mary Valley through its flora, fauna and people. The plinths will reflect the themes, and they will be displayed with artworks from the original Mary Valley Alive exhibit, which comprises art from the place, time and events of the Traveston Crossing Dam campaign.

GYMPIE artist Shellie Johns, pictured right, sees the connections between people, fauna and flora in the Mary Valley, and that’s what she brings to her artwork. She is one of 20 artists invited to paint a plinth each for display at the Mary Valley Art Festival in July at Imbil.They will feature in the Mary Valley Alive exhibition,

Shellie has been a regular entrant in the Mary Valley Art Festival, where her distinctive word art style won her first prize in the drawing category. The style is a popular gift that depicts someone’s life in a unique way. You can see the Mary Valley Alive exhibition at the Mary Valley Art Festival on July 22-25 where over

$8000 is up for grabs. If you are an artist, there is still time to enter your artwork in the festival – entries close on July 1. The rich prize pool draws quality entries from South-East Queensland, with the Bendigo Bank Open Award of $2500, nine categories for adults, and a Youth Award for 12-17-year-olds. You can find entry forms in

local galleries and shops or online at http://www.maryvalleyartslink.com.au. Enquiries to Heinke Butt on 0419 024291 or email info@maryvalleyartfestival. com.au Festival viewing starts on July 22 at the Imbil Public Hall, Edward Street, Imbil, with the opening night and award presentations on Friday July 23.

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Noosa Jazz at Majestic Theatre Pomona

Art Market in the Paddock

NOOSA Jazz have arrived at the Majestic Theatre Pomona, their new home. They have bought with them their beautiful Yamaha Grand Piano which now has pride of place at the theatre They will be at the theatre on the fourth Thursday of every month and people can book by calling 5447 2229. Shows start at 1.30pm and runs till 4.30pm.

ART Market in the Paddock is to be held Saturday 24 July 9:00am - 1pm. This popular event is back providing artists the opportunity to display and sell their works directly to the public. Stall holder applications are available at the gallery or online at www.pomonartgallery.com. Pomona Railway Station Gallery, 10 Station St, Pomona. Open seven days. Phone 5485 2950.

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COME along to Sconetime in Cooroy with Noosa Black Coﬀee and Sunshine Coast Foodie at Cooroy Memorial Hall, 13 July, 10am 11.30am. Cost $8. Tickets can be purchased online at: trybooking.com/ BRFFX. Sconetime is a community connector, where seniors in our community come together with family and business owners over fresh hot scones loaded with homemade jam and freshly whipped cream.

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EVERY Tuesday evening from 7pm to 9.30pm Pat and Norm Young organise a social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall. The cost is $4. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide new vogue as well as old time dancing. Come and be a spectator and see if you will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome. Phone 0407 456 939 for more information, or come and visit.

DOORS open 12 noon for a 1pm start at Kandanga Public Hall on June 19, 2021. Lucky door prize and a Covid safe afternoon tea are provided. Come along and enjoy an afternoon with friends. Loads of prizes to be won. Cent sale sheets may be purchased prior by ringing 0409 843 492. The sale is in aid of the Kandanga Public Hall and Kandanga Swimming Club. Entry $5 adults, $2 students. Enquiries call 0409 843 492 or 0468 494 029.

Yandina Country Music BRING your dance shoes for a chance of a dance as Yandina welcomes the ﬁve-piece country band WATYAGET as guest artists at the country music concert on Sunday, 20 June. Led by our own talented guitarist Baz Williams, you will be treated to country, instrumentals, rock and golden oldies. Local and walk-up artists will

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also entertain you with many crowd-pleasing favourites. See you at the ACMA Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road at 12 noon. Doors open 10.30am. Raffle and door prizes, BYO lunch, free tea and coffee. Entry $8. Enquiries 0437 191 004. We operate a Covid-safe system. We are a not-forprofit organisation and the proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the hall.

Noosa Museum Fete/Heritage Day and Uniting Church 100th THE Noosa Museum and the Uniting Church Pomona are in partnership to coordinate a Church Centenary Celebration and Museum Fete/Heritage Day Event. The date of the events is 31 July 2021, commencing at 10am. The Uniting Church will provide a history of the Church exhibition, morning tea, jumping castle and entertainment. The Museum will provide a BBQ, stall displays of deaccessioned items for sale at a low cost, face painting heritage displays, etc. It will be an event like no other held in Pomona. We will also be having international singers/musicians Steve & Ainsley Apirana performing on the day.

Launch of the Noosa Shire Women’s Collaborative Network JOIN Councillor Karen Finzel for the launch of the Noosa Shire Women’s Collaborative Network – a local organisation that advocates for women across the region; provides space to exchange ideas on shared challenges, experiences and aspirations; and delivers programs to promote women in leadership. The event will be held at The Majestic Theatre Pomona on Sunday 4 July from 2:30-5:30pm. You can book tickets on the Majestic Theatre website. Karen will be joined for a panel discussion on women’s leadership by Cooroy Rag editor Alex Purcell, Ananke Magazine editor-at-large Melanie Bublyk and Pomona State School principal Alyson Covey. The event will also include a performance by iconic hinterland musicians Steve and Ainsley Apirana. Tickets are $25 and $20 for concession card holders. Doors and bar open 1:30pm. Tea, coﬀee and refreshments available.

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FIVE artists, two painters and three potters have got together to take the Pop up Art @ the Bank in Cooroy for the month of June.

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Celebration of Vienna FOLLOWING on from their highly successful debut concerts in September last year, Fragments Ensemble invites you to attend an intimate concert experience reminiscent of Austrian palatial charm. Prepare for luxurious Viennese melodies from the old-world capital of classical music, including the famous lilting waltzes of Johann Strauss and Shostakovich, the sparkling highs of Viennese operetta of Lehár, the art songs of Schubert and the exciting dance music of Brahms and Monti. Soprano Judit Molnar will share the stage with Frank Fodor violinist and Janet Brewer pianist. Judit is a Hungarian born soprano, a Liszt Academy alumna, educator, and emerging researcher. She

has performed as a soloist in recitals, oratorios and opera across Europe, Asia, and Australia. Frank has Postgraduate degrees from the University of Queensland and Griﬃth University in music performance and pedagogy. He has performed across Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Europe. Janet is a pianist and harpsichordist and holds two Master’s Degrees from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. She performs regularly with chamber ensembles and orchestras across SE Queensland including with Paciﬁc Chamber Players, Camerata and Arioso Chamber Ensemble. The concert will be held 2.30pm Sunday 20 June at Cooroy Memorial Hall, 23

Maple Street, Cooroy. Ticket prices are adults $35, concessions $30 and school students $20. Bookings are highly recommended. As tickets are limited, please book at www.fragmentsensemble. com

Timber art on show at Art Hub THE Art & Sculpture Gallery at The Art Hub Cooroy is showcasing creative artworks of Cooroora Woodworkers Club members and Art Deco Artist Kent Smith. The Cooroora Woodworkers Club focuses on sharing the enjoyment of working with wood. Their members include men and women working in a friendly and supportive atmosphere having the availability of well-maintained woodworking equipment. They make items for schools, aged-care facilities, disadvantaged families, the local botanical gardens and other community associations. Above all they love working with wood. A small group of Timber Artisans have grouped together to showcase their beautiful timber creations at the new exhibition at The

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12 July to Tuesday 20 July while the Registrar assists the Gympie Courthouse during District Court sittings. While the JP site at the Courthouse will be unavailable during this closure, a JP will be diverted to the Pomona and District Community House on Wednesday 14 July from 1-3pm to assist you. This process will continue during any future temporary closures and there will always be signage on the buildings doors and the Red Street facing signage next to the Police Station. To check availability at PCH on the 14th, please call 5485 2427. To assist and provide

ﬂuidity for the Justice of the Peace program, services are dovetailing as community and stakeholders get used to the new operational days. Pomona Courthouse signing site days compliment others oﬀered throughout the week. You may have noticed some activity around the Court during the last few months. An update on this historically listed building, services provided and upcoming events will be covered in future editions. Please see the diagram in this story for a full list of locations and availability for Justice of the Peace sessions in the Noosa area. Phone: 5487 1401.

One era ends and another begins at St Luke’s Church in Kin Kin ST LUKE’S Church at Kin Kin has not been used for regular services for some years now and the Cooroora Parishioners are looking to re-purpose the historic building, hoping that it can have something of a ‘resurrection experience’ as it continues to serve the community. The church will mark this

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JOHN and Kay Green were made life members of the Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society this year. Pictured above is John, holding a stunning cattleya “Alice Green”, which he named after his mother. The show was well attended as visitors came from near and far. We sold out of the plants on the table the ﬁrst day but were replenished for the next day. Gabriele Rann was the Grand Champion of Orchid and Neta Betteridge was the Grand Champion of the Foliage . Dave Lyons and John Simmons gave expert advice on how to grow orchids throughout the day. Mayor Clare Stewart came with her daughter Amelia who turned 5 on the Friday.

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Tea and history for Councillors Most of them had not yet seen the centre and were very impressed with all the materials it makes available to the public. A special display featuring photos and memorabilia from the early days of the Shire Council’s history was much appreciated as the visitors enjoyed seeing news clippings and images of Noosa notables from years gone by. Mayor Stewart applauded the work that has gone into the centre, which reminded her how important family

history can be. “You don’t know who you are until you know where you came from,” Cr Stewart said. Noosa Council recognises the importance of community groups and their volunteers and has always supported them with grants and infrastructure support. The Heritage Centre is a prime example of cooperation between local council and community. Sitting on council land, the Heritage Centre was built after many years of fund-

Councillors Tom Wegener and Amelia Lorentson, Mayor Clare Stewart, Councillors Karen Finzel and Joe Jurisevic with founding member Win Wynn. (Photo by C. Gaber)

raising by members and was opened in 2016. Visitors and researchers are able to use the extensive library of books,

Australian and overseas records, journals, maps and networked computers in the air-conditioned building. The Heritage Centre is

Cooroy Hookers busy stitching up a great community spirit

The Cooroy Hookers create magic every week with their crochet skills

THERE are a group of ladies that get together every week to crochet and knit for those in need. Cooroy Hookers are a community group that meet every Thursday morning at the Cooroy CWA hall to make beautiful creations they then gift to local refuges. Organiser Virginia told the Cooroy Rag they are all about supporting our community. “Lenore makes bathroom sets for the kids while Lesley makes family packs and many of the other Hookers make blankets of diﬀerent sizes and colours which we gift. “We are all about our community, including supporting our local businesses by

buying our yarn from Crochet Australia in Yandina and our cake each week from Ritchie’s Bakery.” The Cooroy Hookers have been meeting for 10 years now and has 14-20 members from all over the Coast, of all ages and from all walks of life. “We have members from Cooroy, Pomona, Tewantin and Noosa. Doctors, nurses, bankers – we’ve got them all. “We even have the oldest hooker in Australia! Member, Margaret Owens just turned 90.” Every Thursday morning the Cooroy CWA hall is ﬁlled with chatter, yarn and coﬀee and cake as the group discuss everything and everything while their

ﬁngers are busily crocheting or knitting. “We are a women’s equivalent of a men’s shed. “Everything and anything is discussed and bitching is allowed but not bitches,” Virginia said. Anyone is welcome to join Virginia and the other Hookers, no prior experience required. “Anyone can come and learn. We will show you how to crochet for nothing. Once you learn the basics, it will stay in the back of your mind. “Learning to crochet and read patterns has been shown to stave oﬀ health issues like dementia. That’s why were all here, because we don’t want to lose our minds.”

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Cooroy Hookers COOROY Hookers are a group of girls that get together every week to crochet, knit and chat. We meet every Thursday at 9am in the CWA Hall. $6

including coﬀee and cake. No experience necessary. Come for a chat and to learn how to crochet and knit. For more info contact Virginia on 0427 221 931.

Imbil Scout Group - oldest in Queensland IMBIL Mary Valley Scout Group, being the oldest group in Queensland, has been meeting at the Imbil Scout Den, William street, for over 81 years. We are proud of this. Come and visit the Scout group display where you can sample some yummy billy tea and damper to warm up. Fun activities for young ones include “turtle”

collage. Our community involvement with recycling contributes to keeping scouting alive in the Valley. Scouts learn life skills, grow in self conﬁdence and independence, use initiative for problem solving while being part of a team, which helps them become tenacious, resilient leaders.

Fabulous 50s + WE are a fun, friendly, seniors social group. We welcome couples and singles to join us for morning coﬀee every Monday from 10am at the Wine Bar, Tewantin Marina and Thursdays from 10am at the Boathouse on the Noosa River. We also have a monthly

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100th birthday for Church MARCH 25, 2021 marked the Centenary of the opening of the Pomona Uniting Church (formerly the Methodist Church). The main celebration will be on the weekend of 31 July and 1 August, 2021. On Saturday, 31t July there will be an open day at the Church in Factory Street, Pomona to be held in conjunction with the Noosa Museum (formerly the Noosa Shire Council Chambers) from 10.00am to 2.00pm to which everyone is invited. The Church will feature an historical display as well as period décor with refreshments served in the hall. A jumping castle and face painting will be available for the children. The Noosa Museum will be open for anyone wishing to view the exhibits there featuring the early days of our area. On Sunday, 1 August, the morning service at 9.30am will be a further celebration program of dinners, lunches, walks, picnics and other activities. Please contact Joan on 0419517869 for more details.

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of 100 years of continual witness and worship in the community. Brief history of the Pomona Uniting Church: Methodist Church services were held in Pomona prior to 1921 – firstly in the inter-denominational Church, built in Rectory Street in the early 1900s. This building was burnt down about 1911, after which services were held in a hall in the town. On 25 March 1921, the current church building was officially opened by Rev Dr H Youngman, a former President-General of the Methodist Church of Australasia. The first Minister was Rev Grayson. The church was built by Messrs McConnell and Bale; the pulpit was made and donated by Messrs Page and Scope and the seats by Mr McConnell. By 1922, the church was free of debt. The first lights used were two benzine lanterns and later, carbide Club has now commenced meetings again under Covid conditions. The next meeting will be held on June 14th at 1pm. Where: The Salvation Church Hall Bartlett Street, Noosaville, off Rene Street. Guest Speaker for June

lights were installed. In 1942, the Ladies Guild installed electric lights in the building. In 1925, a church from Kareewa (in the Cootharaba area) was moved and erected as a hall at the back of the church For more information, or if you have photos, memorabilia or memories to share, please contact David Cramb (email: crambs5@ bigpond.com or phone: 0427 677 678) or Allan Mulcahy (email: allan@ qmp.net.au or phone 0403 052 125) will speak on succulents. Competition tables and Afternoon tea will be served. For those wishing to come please phone or text Clare: 0448 148 216 as numbers are restricted owing to Covid.

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CONTINUING OUR COMEBACK To build upon the progress we’ve made, the next steps in the plan provide more support for individuals, families and businesses to help secure the economy and create more jobs.

JOB CREATION IS ON TRACK Over the next 10 years, many more local jobs will be created and secured through investment in roads, rail and community infrastructure. More homes will be built in more communities thanks to HomeBuilder and the New Home Guarantee. More training will be available through JobTrainer. And there’ll be new apprenticeships, traineeships and more places in higher education. And there’ll be more opportunities for families to access work with more affordable childcare.

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WHEN Cooroy local Mark Evans found himself in a “really dark place for the first time in his life” he was terrified. The business owner and long-time boxing coach told the Cooroy Rag for three months he was in the “worst place”. “I was not good and me being the strong one, the one everyone turns to and gives advice, it was terrifying.” Thankfully, Mark reached out. “I rang my doctor and said I’m scared, I’m not good.” Mark said speaking up when you’re struggling is crucial and he has since helped form a local Cooroy Pomona Suicide Prevention Group and is reaching out to men. “Men are three times more likely to committee suicide then women. They’ve often been told to ‘suck it up princess’ or ‘you’ll be fine, harden up’. They need to know it’s okay to speak up. It’s not weak to speak and to connect with others when they need support.” To assist with this, Mark has run two-day suicide awareness and prevention workshops and is now hosting a free breakfast BBQ at his gym on Saturday in conjunction with Men’s Health Week. “The event is called Barbed Wire BBQ. A group in Kenilworth had the idea. The barbed wire represents our rural region and is sharp and hard, which is what the event is about - having tough conversations. “I put my hand up to facilitate the event at the gym and it is an informal BBQ for anyone - male or female - to attend, have an open discussion and connect. “We will have tea, coffee, bacon and egg burgers. It’s free and no bookings are required.” The event is funded by

WHAT: Barbed Wire BBQ for Men’s Health Week WHEN: Saturday 19 June from 8am to 10am WHERE: Impact Boxing and Fitness Centre, 16/17 5 Taylor Court, Cooroy.

the Australian Government through the PHN Program and has the support of Suicide Prevention in Local Communities, Hinterland and Sunshine Coast community development worker, Ben Burns. Ben told the Cooroy Rag the Impact Boxing gym is the perfect place for this event. “Part of my role is to activate communities into having more safe and brave conversations around suicide and helping communities to network. “I want to encourage communities to have the diﬃcult conversions and notice when someone isn’t behaving normally, particularly blokes. “This BBQ is part of all that and Mark’s gym is perfect for it. It will be an opportunity to see who is in the Cooroy/Pomona area, particularly men who want to have a conversation about suicide.” Mark said they will have a box set up on the day for attendees to share ideas or reach out. “The box will be for ideas or suggestions about how we can get this group to work in the community. “Or if they’re in a bad place and need to reach out they can put their phone number on it to connect with someone. It’s often easier to talk to people outside your circle.” For more information on Saturday’s Barbed Wire BBQ call Mark Evans on 0403 264 048 or Ben Burns on 0437 986 633.

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Veterans unite for charity show VETERAN’S Retreat is proud to present its major fundraising event of the year, Beat the Retreat Charity Concert live from Mothar Mountain, Gympie on Saturday 26 June from 10am. Veterans Retreat is a Charity Farm Stay open to all veterans, ﬁrst responders and their families/carers where it provides a relaxed and quiet environment for the veteran community, oﬀers meaningful engagement, animal therapy and is host to regular holistic

wellness weekends and social events throughout the year. For the second year running, Beat the Retreat Charity Concert is 12 hours of family fun and entertainment with live music, food stalls, full bar, camping facilities, kids entertainment with a jumping castle and rock climbing wall. The two headlining acts are Col Finley and Jade Holland. This year’s line-up participants are all generously donating their time in support

of Veteran’s Retreat. The event will feature talented artists, the majority having a link somewhere with the veteran community. The charity concert will cap tickets and allow onsite camping for tents, swags, cars and camper trailers. For those wanting to camp in vans and motorhomes they can book into either Standown Caravan Park, located half an hour from the event on the Tin Can Bay road, or the Equestrian Centre, eight mins from the event. Event goers will be

treated to an outdoor bush concert where they are encouraged to bring along their chairs and blankets, grab a drink from the bar and choose from an array of food vendors to ensure they kick back for an enjoyable day and night of music. This is an all-ages event open to the public who are encouraged to gather their groups together and make a weekend of it and explore the wonderful area around Gympie. Tickets: https://www.beattheretreat.org.au/tickets

The Rag Food Review By The Rusty Fork WELCOME to our latest version of The Rag Review. This month we selected Serene Thai in Maple Street. While this is a quirky little restaurant setting, or footpath al fresco, Mrs Fork and I decided on a romantic takeaway. Our favourite experience on this busy Monday night was the most delightful young waitress who looked after our order, joked with us, got our order absolutely right and made the whole process an absolute pleasure. You will note a theme in our recent reviews of how impressed we are with the teen team members of most of the establishments around Cooroy and Pomona. A credit to our local community! Back to Serene….The food was amazing! We chose an entrée of deep-fried wonton skin which was decadent, crunchy, moreish deliciousness albeit a bit guilty. We then chose panang chicken with coconut rice which was creamy and sweet and beautiful. Our second main was the thai beef salad which was fresh, zingy and light and was great with plain rice. Other dishes we have enjoyed on past visits include the chicken pad thai, fried rice and the massaman curry on a cold winter’s night. No dessert options on the takeaway, but also didn’t have room! We will definitely have the Serene Thai menu in our drawer for our next take away night. Absolute joy to experience the flavoursome, fresh and rich meals on offer. Fork Ratings (out of 10): Food 8 Service 8 Atmosphere 4

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Cooroy gymnasts shine at Australian championships THE Cooroy Gymnastics Club has once again proven that you can still win through hard work and determination at this year’s Australian Gymnastics Championships on the Gold Coast. The small community club has produced five individual medals including three National Championships plus team silver at this year’s event. Cooroy had three athletes selected for the level 9 squad: Dean Chandler, Lyam Chandler and Finlay Jones with Cooroy senior men’s coach Greg Smyth named team coach. Finlay and Dean have two previous National Championships under their belt but it was Lyam’s first selection at this level. Greg has proved to be the steadying hand bringing 40 years of experience at Nationals as a competitor, coach and judge. The first day of competition is the team event with scores also added to the final all around awards. The Queensland team struggled to post their usual scores due to the added pressure of high level competition and the absence of events during 2020. Only one gymnast managed a clean routine without a fall on pommel and failure to post good scores on this apparatus cost the team a gold medal. Queensland finished with silver just 1.5 behind a deserving New South Wales. Going into day two Finlay was the highest ranked Queenslander running third in the all around event just behind the two competitors from NSW. With an eye still on the all around event it was the day to focus on the six individual apparatus. Fin was not able to get back all of the points from

the two NSW competitors but did manage to hold on for a third place all around. The Queensland team was able to win four out of the six apparatus finals. Finlay fought hard to win 3 National Championships with gold on pommel, rings and parallel bars. Brothers Dean and Lyam finished 3rd and 4th on vault with Dean winning his first individual medal at the Australian Championships. These wins are even more amazing as the club does not have a full vault area or competition rings canopy making preparations for the event challenging. The Cooroy Gymnastics Club WAG squad teams competed this weekend at the AGDA Invitational at Deception Bay. Cooroy sent a team of 9 gymnasts from Level Three to Six with great results in all levels. It was the first individual competition for the girls since 2019 so there were nerves, but they were brave, putting in some

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great performances. The team have all been working hard to improve over the four apparatus. There were some new skills competed for the ﬁrst time and many hours spent to improve their performances with three girls qualifying already for State Championships in September. We look forward to the next competition. Level 3 results: Anna Petrides: 6th Floor Helena Risson: 1st Vault, 1st Uneven bars, 2nd All around Jamie Lee Broad: 5th Vault Polly Boyd: 3rd Vault, 5th Uneven bars, 4th All around Level 4 results: Georgia McVey: 4th Floor, 5th Vault Neve Bayldon: 4th Floor, 6th Beam Level 5 results: Ella Stewart: 6th Uneven Bars, 6th Beam, 6th Floor Madeleine Stevens: 7th Beam Level 6 results: Arabella Fancourt: 5th Vault, 2nd Uneven bars, 3rd Beam, 3rd All around

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Local boxer to make professional debut

Siona Howard (Cooroy Horse and Pony Club President) and Helen Hollingworth (Cooroy RSL manager)

RSL’s generosity helps keep a roof over Pony Club’s house THE Cooroy RSL have showed amazing community support by generously donating funds to sponsor the Cooroy Horse and Pony Club. Pony Club president Siona Howard recently put a call out to the community to assist with the much needed upgrade and repairs to their existing grounds. Cooroy RSL Manager Helen

Hollingworth and the board members have responded extremely generously and have started the ball rolling. “These funds will cover the costs of new rooﬁng, cladding and guttering to the club house,” Siona said. “It is truly amazing and so generous!” The club have many more

plans in the pipeline plus they have their upcoming Annual Gymkhana in September which attracts riders from all across the South East. It is a really vibrant year for the club and they welcome new members and further community support. Follow Cooroy Horse and Pony Club on Facebook.

LOCAL boxer Ben Cameron-Hands is making his professional debut on Saturday night. The 20-year-old Pomona boxer, who has been training with Mark Evans at Impact Boxing in Cooroy since he was 10, will make his first pro fight under the Impact banner. Ben told the Cooroy Rag he has been training hard the past three months for this lightweight fight. “I’ve been training just for this fight for 12 weeks. “The training has been fairly different, lots more cardio, running and sparring.” Ben said he decided to turn pro after a stellar amateur career. “I’ve won six Queensland titles, three Australian titles, six Golden Gloves and represented Australia at the Youth Commonwealth Games at the Bahamas. “By the time the next Olympics come around I’ll be too old to go pro so I’m going to get in young, make some money off it, and get out,” Ben said. Ben will take on his opponent, Ricky Hunt at the Nissan Arena in Brisbane on Saturday 19 June supported by friends and family. His fight is among a number on the Night to Remember drawcard, which includes battle between Jack Bowen and Rohan Murdock as its headliner Bowen is coming of two knock out wins, while the world ranked Murdock is making a return to the ring after a break of about 12 months.

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Other highlights include the chance to see Queenslander Jessica Cashman in action and soccer player turned boxer David Hadfield fight After this lightweight fight, Ben said he will be looking for more opponents in the super featherweight category. Ben will also be open to sponsorship opportunities for future pro fights and can be contacted at ben_c28@ yahoo.com. Tickets for Ben’s professional debut are on sale now at Ticketek.

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Snakes alive! Hibernation is a no go for snakes on the Sunshine Coast IF you think snakes on the Coast hibernate in winter, think again. Snake Catcher Noosa’s Luke Huntley told the Cooroy Rag even though it’s winter, there are s ll snakes around. “It’s been pre y busy with snakes. There’s plenty around s ll. They’re looking for warm places they can sleep over winter. Places like wood piles, sheds, roofs, hollow logs and other warm and dry spots. “But snakes don’t actually hibernate on the Sunshine

Coast. It’s too warm. They brumate. “Bruma on is basically on the cold days they sleep and on the warm days they come out. So snake season never really stops, it just slows down.” Pictured is a massive eastern brown that eluded Luke in Cooroy recently. “It was a good chunky snake at least 6 feet long.” If you have a snake that needs reloca ng, call Luke the snake catcher on 0499 920 290.

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Straight from the horse’s mouth... HAY, everyone! I hope you are keeping warm like me. Us horses are pretty good at staying warm during winter. We will naturally start growing our winter coats for the up-and-coming cooler months, but we do burn more calories in the process. So, this time of year is the best time to up the ante in our roughage intake. More food like hay, chaff or any form of good digestive fibre will be much appreciated. All my friends and I are different, especially when it comes to our breeding, so as much as we love our food, be careful not to overfeed particularly if your horse friend tends to already carry lots of extra weight. This is also a great time of the year to have our teeth checked by an equine dentist. Some of us older horses may struggle this time of the year but if our teeth are checked and are sharp, it will help us to chew our food properly and we will do quite well just being in the paddock with good pasture.This can apply to our younger horse friends too. Our teeth are so important in many ways for us during eating and riding.

It seems like many of our owners love to rug us fourlegged friends through the winter, which is totally ﬁne, but you must be prepared to have the time each day to tend to us properly. There are many rugs to choose from these days, but a simple cotton rug can be left on us all day. If planning on double-rugging us with a cotton and a heavy rug, be aware that these rugs need to be checked every day to make sure they’re not rubbing or causing discomfort that you can’t see from the outside. Another tip, if you notice that we already maintain a lot of weight, rugging us could make us add more kilos and increase our risk of getting fatter and more prone to diseases such as laminitis. That would be a nightmare. Until next month!

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Local, Jim Grant celebrated his 95th Birthday in March and s ll going strong. ................................................................................ Happy Birthday to Trail 518 celebra ng their 5th successful year in business in Pomona on the 7th June ................................................................................ Happy 25th Birthday Celebra ons to Cooroy Produce. Well done Dave, your community says Thank You!

Assorted Horse Tack Contact Wendy 0429 029 368 Dublin Riding Helmet Medium $30. Pair ladies S cky bum Jodhpurs, size 12 $30 Electric fence with small amount of tape $90 Fibreglass blue esky 42cmx 65x 47 $100 ................................................................................. 2005 Nissan Navara D22 3-3V6 New Engine, New Tyres, New Suspension, New Brakes, Currently Registered $6,300 phone 0490 761 939 .................................................................................. Timber 8 wide hardwood mber slabs, 2 Norfolk Is pine, for outdoor tables, benches etc. $2000 the lot. ..................................................................................

CLASSES Choir: Come and enjoy and fun and free choir session with the Pomona Community Choir Tuesdays 4-6pm in the Lion’s Club Hall, 2 Mountain St, Pomona. All welcome, no audi ons. ............................................................................... 6 Week Beginners Mindful Medita on Course Thursday 1st July 8am – 8.45am in person at Lion’s Hall, Mountain St Pomona or via Zoom 6pm – 6.45pm. Pre-booking required. Call Zoe on 0420 504 421 ............................................................................... Line Dancing: Find your dancing mojo. Welcome beginners, no experience or partners needed. Mon pm – Gympie Thurs pm – Tinbeerwah, Fri am – Cooroy Phone Cathy 0414 951 207. ............................................................................... Yoga Chi-Gung Wed Nights Class for Women, 6.30pm to 7.30pm @ Human Movement Therapies Cooran, $15 casual or $120 for 10-week course, Booking Essen al text Kath 0448 663 303. ...................................................................................

you can program the heater to come on and oﬀ when you require. $550 Call 0438 794 243 .....................................................................................

Aluminium bull bar for sale 1600 long 550 high, and 560 between moun ng brackets $45 contact 0407 470 082 ....................................................................................

Mobility Scooter 2001 model $875 neg. New ba ery, swivel seat, easy to operate, regularly serviced and reliable. Charges at normal power point. Located Gympie. Contact Deb 0409 772 602 .....................................................................................

Honda 4 stroke 2.3outboard motor /air-cooled/new spare prop worth over $100/s ll under warranty with books/suit tender or small boat V.G.C $750 contact Brad on 0459 116 458 can text photo if needed south Gympie ..................................................................................... Wine barrel, full size, 1000 high by 650 diameter. Great accessory for the backyard BBQ. $285 Contact Dave 0407 470 082 ...................................................................................... Solid Tasmanian Oak Dining Table. New Condi on. No damage. 2400 X 1200. Seats 8 comfortably, can seat more. Only reason for selling won’t ﬁt in new home. $800. Phone 0418 152 792 for more details. ...................................................................................... Electric Kenwood Slow Cooker Model CP707 large. With separate insert pot. New condi on. Comes with Cook Book and instruc ons. $40. Phone 0400 152 792 ......................................................................................

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annexe sec on. Registered to May 2022. $5,500 neg. Ph. 5292 5217 or 0403 02 144 ....................................................................................

7 big Burl slabs hardwood. $750 the lot. Owner re red. Boreen Point 5485 3006 m. 0409 006 769 .................................................................................. Tinny (Alum) 3.5m on trailer, both registered. 20hp recently serviced. Incl fuel tank, anchor, spare wheel, dust cover. Owner re red from fishing. Boreen Point. 5485 3006 or 0409 006 769 ................................................................................... Off road camper trailer. Albany ‘Xplorer’ camper with ‘Eliminator’ coil and gas shocker independent suspension, ‘Tregg’ hitch, heavy duty chassis, body is of galvanized steel. .................................................................................. 9kg gas bo le and ‘Lido’ 2-burner stove, 60 litre water tank. 10R X 15 tyres and 15 X6-stud rims (suit Land-Cruiser), spare wheel, extra tyre and stub axle included. ................................................................................. Li – up strut top bed and tent sec on for easy loading. All cupboards and drawer lockable and weather-sealed. Quick and easy to erect, freestanding tentage with built-in floor. Also with zip on

150 bistro chairs, plywood with chrome legs, in fair condi on. $5 each. Take one or all! All in diﬀerent condi on as they have been used in our bistro. Contact Cooroy Hotel 5472 1900 ..................................................................................... Palsonic TV - LCD 32 inch in perfect condi on with no problems. $60. Contact Bruce @ Cooroy 0409 766 410. ......................................................................................

Sanyo LED-LCD TV Model # LED-42XR10FH(B) 42inch. Great picture. Works perfectly. Selling only due to upsizing. $150 ono Contact 0438 794 243 ...................................................................................... Caravan Power Lead , 20 mtre, 15 amp plug and 10amp plug $35, Bullet Car race, Mirrors x 2 90 ml diameter $40 for the pair. Tubeless tyre puncture heavy duty repair kit $25, Flexible gas lead for caravan 3 mtres long $39. Phone Ken 0497 075 775

MARRIAGES Rob and Jenny Cowley look forward to celebra ng the marriage of their daughter Jasmine to Damian McLean youngest son of Ian and Joan McLean, the couple will marry on Sunday the 20th June and head oﬀ to Tangalooma and then the Gold Coast for their honeymoon.

MARKETS Kids and Baby Market July 11th Coolum Primary school 8am to 11am. Stalls available contact Heidi on 0410 639 973

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Golf Clubs - Mixed bag of Woods and Irons comes with bag and trolley $100 o.n.o. Contact Bruce @ Cooroy 0409 766 410 .....................................................................................

Labourer We need a Labourer to join the team. Must Have; white card, car license, and transport,. Experience preferred but not essen al, training will be provided phone Ma 0400 092 538 ....................................................................................

Commercial Refrigerator 4 door $3500 neg Excellent condi on. Dimensions: 1470 x 2000x 840. Brand: F.E.D Australia New Zealand. Contact: 07 5403 8592. Located Pomona. .....................................................................................

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Retail A endants Bar/Gaming/Bistro. RSA & RSG Necessary. Approx 30 hours p/wk at Cooroy Hotel. Contact: dutymanager@cooroyhotel.com.au or phone 5472 1900 .................................................................................... Appren ce Spray Painter Wanted. New or part way through appren ceship. Must have drivers licence. Genuine Interest in the industry favoured. Please forward Resume to info@cooroysmashrepairs.com.au ...................................................................................... Cook/Chef 5 days per week. Weekdays 5.30am to 2pm, Weekends 6am to 2.30pm. Du es include day to day running of kitchen ordering and stock control. Please send resume to: bakehousenoack@yahoo.com or call Sven 0401 176 332 between 10am to 4pm. ...................................................................................... Barista minimum 2 years’ experience necessary. Must be available weekends. Great working environment. Cooroy and Coolum stores. Please send resume to: bakehousenoack@yahoo.com or call Sven 0401 176 332 between 10am to 4pm. ...................................................................................... Child Care Educators wanted required to start asap for Family Day Care Scheme. This is a work from home opportunity with the full support of our experienced and suppor ve team. You are required to hold or be studying toward Diploma or cert 3 or be willing to enrol. All training provided. Ph 5485 1891. ...................................................................................... Various Posi ons available at Soﬁtel Noosa. Compe ve Salary Package. Hotel Discounts for both Australia and Overseas, great work environment. Forward Resume to; ha617@soﬁtel.com. .................................................................................... Resort Housekeepers required. 5 star resorts in Has ngs Street. Immediate start. Experience essen al. Work available 7 days per week. Interested? Please call Peter 0408 726 696 Email your classies to adver sing@cooroyrag.com.au

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Dual living minutes from the Lake THIS stunning property boasts four bedrooms, plus study and 3 bathrooms, as well as guest accommodation, plus a separate three-bedroom dwelling. There is also a 12 x 12m colourbond shed, pool and sauna and so much more. Set on roughly 5 acres of land the property is in walking distance to the lake or less than a five-minute drive to Cooroy. It includes a large 12x12m colourbond drivethrough shed with a mezzanine floor that would be great for working from home. The property has approximately 30,000 gallons of water plus bore. The main home offers a formal entry to the large open plan living areas with high ceilings and lovely bamboo timber floors. It has air-conditioning, and a large verandah looking over the pool and entertainment area with a sauna and pizza oven plus a barbecue area. The well-appointed gourmet kitchen features

Address: 17 Hamilton Rd, Lake MacDonald Price: Oﬀers over $1,850,000 Details: 8 Bed 5 Bath 6 Car Inspect: By appointment Agent: Warren Berry 0407 730 987 Agency: Wythes Real Estate

stainless steel gas and electric cooking appliances, a Miele dishwasher and a large walk-in pantry. The large main bedroom features a Galaxy ceiling, walk-in wardrobe, and a large ensuite with double spa bath and bidet. The guest accommodation is a separate one bedroom, one bathroom wing with its own living area and access to the verandah. In addition, there is

a three-bedroom, one bathroom home with open plan living areas with private verandah looking over the land. Ideal for the extended family or second income opportunity as this would rent easily for approximately $400 per week. This is a must to see with more than meets the eye. This is the total package.

Sprawling home with amazing views so close to all the region has to offer

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SET in an enclave of Lake MacDonald on the ridge of Mt Tinbeerwah, this well-maintained, quality built home is set on two-and-a-half acres of prime land and encapsulates the essence of hinterland living. It is well positioned. Enjoy a large block and rural setting, just a short drive away from Noosa Heads, Laguna Bay, the beach, Noosa River and Noosa Junction one way, and less than 15 minutes’ drive to the heart of the hinterland - the country township of Cooroy. This mid-seventies, solid, split-level brick home has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a separate oﬃce, and a separate media/snug room. It is perfect for the growing family, multi-generational family or the extended family to reside. The self-contained studio on the lower level of the home has separate access and would make a great large space for a teenage retreat or guest accommodation with direct access to the deck, poolside sunning and entertaining spaces. It’s positioning on the block oﬀers many vantage points to overlook the stunning views towards Lake Cootharaba and the Cooloola Coast. Delight in nature as the colours in the sky change each day as the sun rises and sets. You will enjoy the long-range view from many vantage points of the home and the lounge, kitchen, balcony and pool overlook the manicured gardens of your own, private, tropical oasis. The big draw card for many are the two large sheds on the block. The huge 9m X 18m Shed with 5m high clearance has 3-phase power

and the workshop is all set up. The shed is perfect for a motor home, caravan, or vehicles of all kinds with the additional bonus of a separate electric meter. An additional lock up 12m x 6m garage oﬀers parking for four cars. The gardens and surrounds have lovely established trees providing beauty and shade, a lovely space for a garden party. This property is located on the Noosa trail with close access to the Tewantin/ Tinbeerwah mountain bike trail and only a minute’s bike ride or walk to the tranquil Lake MacDonald. With boat ramp access to the lake, why not take up kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding and treat yourself to a “Lake-Change”?

Address: 14 Clearview Drive, Lake MacDonald Price: Oﬀers over $1,495,000 Details: 4 Bed 4 Bath 16 Car Inspect: By appointment Agents: Lian Scott 0402 221 823 Agency: Wythes Real Estate

We believe in building genuine, respectful and long-term relationships with our team and clients. We are incredibly grateful to the Noosa Hinterland community, our clients and our team for your contributions over the past 10 years. We would not be where we are today without the unwavering support of over 2000 buyers, sellers, lessors and tenants who have bought, sold or leased with us in this time. Thank you for being a part of the Wythes journey and for making us a part of yours. We look forward to the next 10 years and beyond.

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DOONAN OFFICE 07 5449 1186 doonan@wythes.com.au 777 Eumundi Noosa Rd, Doonan

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170 acres with views from Noosa to Rainbow Beach Address: 2391A Kin Kin Rd, Condoo Price: Oﬀers over $1.495M Details: 3 Bed 1 Bath 4 Car Inspect: By appointment Agent: Phil Hargrave 0417 750 507 phil.hargrave@raywhite. com

Agency: Ray White Pomona Hinterland

“COONDOO Springs” is a rare jewel on rich escarpment country just north of Kin Kin. The property is near the entrance to Harry’s Hut and the world renowned everglades next to it on the upper Noosa River. With 69.4 ha (170

acres) the large expanse of land includes 50ha of cleared cattle and/or horse country in 6 paddocks. There’s a large, well-built homestead (circa 1950) with ample privacy around it. For those interested in farming, there’s an

option to run cattle with all the infrastructure in place. The land is also suitable for cropping, in particular for macadamia nuts and fruit trees. It is fully fenced with 5 dams - three of which are spring fed. There’s also a carport, and a steel-framed

shed with 3-phase power. The house has an established garden of fruit trees, ornamentals and natives. The location of the property is close to Noosa, Rainbow Beach, Gympie, Pomona and Kin Kin.

Invest or move right in THIS is your sneak peak and opportunity to purchase prior to the owner putting the property to auction. This long term investment property is up for grabs with the tenants happy to stay on. However, with the lease coming due within the next couple of months it’s your chance to purchase and create an opportunity suitable to your needs. Tightly held suburbs like this see very few properties become available and up for sale. It just couldn’t be more conveniently located. A spacious family home, with features such as ducted air conditioning, a large entertaining area, side access to the powered shed at the rear of the property providing a great space for the tradesman or family boat and or camper trailer.

ADDRESS: 1 Neva Place, Taigum PRICE: Contact agent DETAILS: 6 Bed 3 bath 4 car INSPECTION: By appointment AGENT: Carissa Harris 0418 198 465 AGENCY: Ray White Rural Dayboro Perfect for the extended family or large family with it’s 4 bedrooms located upstairs and 2 downstairs, or if you prefer 1 bedroom and a study this home really is designed to give large families space. Come check it out, you won’t be disappointed.

Positioned at end of lane for peace and tranquillity Address: Call Agent Price: Oﬀers over $635,000 Details: 4 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Inspect: By appointment Agent: Sam Hargrave 0425 777 121 sam.hargrave@raywhite.com

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THIS charming Western Red Cedar-clad home is on a large sized residential block. Low maintenance and single-level the home features two spacious, light-ﬁlled, open-plan living areas. A large, tiled, undercover entertainment area oﬀers a great opportunity to play host to friends and family. There are four carpeted bedrooms with a walk-in robe, sunny Bay Window and ensuite to the main. The bright and breezy kitchen also has a Bay Window, breakfast bar and ample cupboards and

bench space for cooking. The yard includes child and dog-proof fencing. There’s a 2-bay shed with power, plus room for another shed, caravan and boat. The yard has room for a swimming pool along

with established trees and abundant birdlife. The home is located close to cafes, restaurants, shops and services. Noosa and the beaches are less than a thirty minute drive away.

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Two homes on four acres with views HIGHLY sought after, this amazing property has dual living on 4.29 acres with incredible hinterland views. Set well oﬀ the road, the main home is full of character, charm and a relaxed style that suits the location perfectly. Even the barn door entry of this home will have you smiling. Central open plan living, dining and kitchen area with raked ceilings throughout easily connects to the extra wide tiled front undercover terrace. Feature brick walls add to the home’s solid feel The house is serviced by town electricity along with solar power. Whilst there is no need for further work, it would be ripe for a renovation if desired to add your own personal touches. There are three good size bedrooms and two modern bathrooms having been updated in recent years. A breezeway adjoins the main home linking it with a large lockup storage room, laundry, workshop area plus under cover parking for 3 cars. Above the breezeway is an ideal work

Address: 6 and 8 Springﬁeld Circle, Cooroy Auctions: On site starting at number 6 at 11am on June 18 Details: 4 Bed 3 Bath 5 Car Inspect: By appointment Agent: Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 jeanette@hinternoosa.com.au

Agency: Hinternoosa from home space that was once an artist’s studio and features timber ﬂoors. It is currently used as a fourth bedroom. Set away from the main home is the absolutely delightful self-contained one bedroom cottage with 2 undercover carparks. Ideal for extra income or luxury guest accommodation, this cottage is also in excellent condition. Again, there are raked

ceilings adding to the spaciousness feel of the open plan living which ﬂows through to the extra wide timber verandah. The northern views from the deck are absolutely stunning over local rolling hills towards Mt Cooroora and beyond. Other features of this wonderful property include a sparkling inground pool that is solar heated and a fenced in sealed dam. Gardens are all established and include a few lemon and lime trees. The property has a resident family of wallabies often visiting close by early in the morning. Toward the top end of the property the views keep getting better and from the eastern ridgeline there is a vista towards the coast and Mt Cooroy. Such a peaceful spot only a couple of minutes’ drive to the thriving Noosa hinterland township of Cooroy and approximately 20 km to Noosaville. There is an adjoining vacant block of land 4098m2 in size that is also for sale and will be auctioned immediately after this property.

Why not buy both! Inspections are at the bi-weekly open house. Properties like this are rare to the market, so act quickly to be the winning bidder.

What do these properties have in common? LD

Large family home in an amazing location LOCATED in the highly sought after and family friendly Old Orchard estate sits this solid family home on a large and private 806sqm block. Taking advantage of its elevation the property overlooks the beautiful parkland and large lake directly opposite from its front veranda and lounge area. The four bedroom home has a well-designed ﬂoorplan with great separation between the main-suite and additional three bedrooms. All bedrooms feature built in robes and ceiling fans and the main a walkin robe and ensuite.

The kitchen is the hub of the home and has easy access to the open plan dining and undercover outdoor entertaining area. One of the home’s standouts is its two separate air-conditioned living areas which ensure plenty of room for the whole family. An internal staircase leads down a double lockup garage with workspace area and the home is fenced for animals and children. All of this within close proximity to shops and schools. The home is currently tenanted until October and can be viewed during one of the weekly open homes.

Address: 51 Petigrain Avenue, Palmwoods Price: Oﬀers over $665,000 Details: 4 Bed 2 Bath 3 Car Inspect: By appointment Agents: Sheridan Hodgetts 0419 491 448

1057 Cootharaba Road, Cootharaba

197 Valley Drive, Doonan

641 Eumundi Kenilworth Rd, Eerwah Vale

555 Sunrise Road, Tinbeerwah

89 Lenehans Lane, Doonan

143 Davis Road, Cootharaba

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822 acres at Armstrong Creek AN exceptionally rare opportunity to secure such a large parcel of land so close to Brisbane. 15 titles share this 332.9ha (822 acre) rural parcel situated just 1 hour from the Brisbane CBD and with 80% bordering National Park! Aptly named ‘Armstrong Creek’ the property enjoys the gentle flowing waters and spring fed water holes from this seasonal creek. ‘Armstrong Creek’ radiates lifestyle with the unique opportunity of multiple titles. Surrounded by scenic rural views this large parcel of land offers lush pastured valleys to undulating ridge lines. Cleared tracks provide access to the balance elevated timbered bush lands where you can fully appreciate the beauty of nature and the 100% privacy this property has to offer. A sealed and fenced road through the property

Address: 416 Woodward Road, Armstrong Creek Price: Contact Agent Details: 4 Bed 2 Bath 3 Car Inspect: By appointment Agent: Vicki Pain 0427 655 209 Agency: Ray White Rural Eumundi provides access to each title. Power also running through the property will provide ease of connection to each title if required. Property improvements include 6 dams. It is currently carrying approximately 80 head of cattle plus progeny for the owner’s enjoyment.

Ensuring safe stock management the property has recently been fully fenced. Cleared tracks through the natural vegetation add to the ease of access, but more importantly the ability to appreciate the open space and fresh air whether it be by horseback, family adventures in the buggie or whatever your preferred leisure activity. Recently renovated, the home is modern and relaxed, warm and inviting with its large deck the perfect place to sit back and relax with family and friends. the original polished timber ﬂoors connect the outdoors to the open plan kitchen living and dining area. The property has four bedrooms, spacious in size, with the master bedroom complete with large walk in robe and en-suite. Both stylish and practical the home is a welcome haven both private and secluded with lovely

paddock views. The property oﬀers additional outbuildings full of rustic charm and character which could be restored to their former glory. A property of this calibre is rarely found and would appeal to the astute property investor for a land banking opportunity or equally to a family looking for the perfect rural lifestyle.

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HELPING YOU ACHIEVE YOUR PROPERTY GOALS In a market such as the current market today, keeping in touch with our friendly staﬀ of Ray White Rural Eumundi could be the best conversa on you can have! We pride ourselves on giving our clients premium service and advice regarding the best way to maximise the sale of their home. Price, marke ng & presenta on are key factors to ge ng it right when it comes to crea ng the ideal selling environment. Give Vicki 0427 655 209 or Dell 0499 989 025 a call

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Address: 5 Triller Court, Pomona Price: Contact Agent Details: 2063sqm block Inspect: By appointment Agents: Kimberlea Thwaites 0409 920 861 Eliot Krause 0409 920 861 Agency: Countryside Realty Noosa INTRODUCING 5 Triller Court, Pomona. With majestic mountain views this 2063m2 block within walking distance to the vibrant township of Pomona is a rare ﬁnd and we are so proud to be presenting it to the market for the very ﬁrst time. With a gently sloping, cleared block, at the base of Mt Cooroora, this is the perfect canvas to build your dream home. This boutique development surrounded by reserve feels like town living with an acreage vibe. This large half acre block will appeal to a wide range of buyers with unlimited

possibilities to create your dream house, shed, gardens and pool - ﬁxed line NBN and town water all ready to go. Take a stroll into town, a mere 450 meters from home and you are enveloped in the charming village with cafes, restaurants, shops, schools, home to markets every Saturday, and the annual world renowned King of

the Mountain. If you want the sand between your toes Noosa Beaches are located just a short 25 minute drive. Blocks of this size with these views are so very rare to come by. This is your opportunity to secure a piece of paradise in the booming Noosa Hinterland and create your dream lifestyle.

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Acreage living close to Pomona DUAL living on 6.4 fully useable acres, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study nook, separate living areas, 2 kitchens, north facing patio + covered rear patio, huge carport + tandem lock up garage, large spring-fed dam, paddocks, fully fenced, long driveway - set back from road, glorious country outlook with views of Mount Cooroora and Pinbarren Mountain, just 3-minutes’ drive to Pomona Village, 30 minutes to Noosa Tucked away at the end of a long driveway, well away from the road, and in an elevated north facing position showcasing glorious verdant country views encompassing Mount Cooroora and Pinbarren Mountain, is this expansive family home with self-contained granny flat/studio on 6.4 fully fenced and fully usable acres. Both dwellings offer easycare single level, light-filled living; with the main home comprising three bedrooms, elegant updated bathroom with luxury bathtub, central kitchen, two separate living area plus study nook, north facing

Address: 65 Pomona-Kin Kin Rd, Pomona Price: Contact Agent Details: 4 Bed 2 Bath 8 Car Inspect: By appointment Agents: Carlene George 0402 733 906 Brian George 0423 475 914 Agency: Countryside Realty Noosa front verandah, full length rear verandah, and tandem lock up garage. The granny ﬂat comprises one bedroom, kitchen, living area, bathroom, and laundry, plus its own north facing porch - this is perfect for the ageing parents, teenager/student, guest accommodation, or even to rent out and generate income.

Since last sold the home has undergone partial renovations and improvements that have enhanced value and appeal; current features include raked ceilings in main living, split system air-conditioning, gas cooktop, stainless steel appliances, skylights, ceiling fans, patio access from master, solar hot wa-

ter, and a HUGE four bay carport. The property is horse friendly with four paddocks, and there is a large spring fed dam with pump; in addition, there is an abandoned shed and chook pen just waiting to be brought back to life, and the area at the rear of the house is landscaped and terraced.

Showcasing a delightful outlook over rolling green countryside and surrounded by acreage properties your privacy, serenity, and views are protected. All this semi-rural splendour in an idyllic setting, yet only a three-minute drive into the vibrant, historic village of Pomona with shops, school, railway, tavern, ca-

fes, IGA, parks, and more, plus approximately 35 minutes to Noosa Main Beach. Invest in a peaceful, gentle life in picturesque surrounds, and take more time to smell the roses and savour the fresh air and sunshine, in the magnificent lush, green Noosa hinterland.

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