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COOROY’S Lake Macdonald and the Noosa Botanic Gardens provide a stunning backdrop for the Noosa Festival of Water from 10 am to 3 pm on Sunday 25th June 2017 and there really is something for everyone to enjoy. The calm waters of Lake Macdonald are the perfect place to teach kids how to fish, kayak and standup paddleboard so throw in the boardies and a towel. Children and their parents can also learn about the local environment in the Creative Kids marquee with Seqwater, Unitywater and local artists running activities focussed on caring for the land and water of the Noosa Biosphere. For keen anglers, there’s a catch and release Bass fishing competition at Mary River Cod Park where young and old will use all their skills to land a big one with some great prizes of fishing gear for the winners. The Festival offers a rare opportunity to visit the Gerry Cook Hatchery and learn about the important work being undertaken to restore wild populations of the Mary River cod, one of Australia’s most endangered freshwater fish which was once a top order predator in the Six Mile Creek system and the Mary River Catchment. Throughout the day, a free boat trip will take people across the Lake from the Botanic Gardens to Mary River Cod Park hatchery and back. The magnificent Grecian style Amphitheatre will showcase a swag of fantastic local entertainment throughout the day, featuring Lyndon Davis and the Gubbi Gubbi Dancers, Andrea Kirwin, the incredible musical talent of Phenix, the Moonsets, up and coming artists from Gympie’s Australian Institute of Country Music and Festival favourite Geckoes Wildlife’s Martin Fingland with his collection of furry, feathered and slithery native wildlife. This year’s Amphitheatre program will also feature the launch of the Boomerang Alliance Plastic Free Noosa Campaign. Noosa Landcare will be giving out two free trees to Noosa residents with a current rate notice, the
Mary River Catchment Committee (MRCCC) are offering free water testing for residents wanting their creek, dam or bore water sample tested and the Noosa Community Biosphere group will be offering heavily discounted stainless steel water bottles which can be filled at Unitywater’s Back to Tap refill station at the Festival, reinforcing the Festival’s move away from the sale of plastic water bottles. As well as Snake and Reptile shows throughout the day, there will be a diverse offering of community groups providing information and displays, along with kids face painting, a jumping castle and a selection of food and drink vendors. A courtesy bus will operate on the day to bring people to the Festival from the parking areas along Lake Macdonald Drive. Pick up a copy of the Festival program and lodge your feedback form at the Festival to be in the running for a fantastic accommodation package at Peppers Resort Noosa, courtesy of Tourism Noosa. The MRCCC hosts this free annual event with support from Noosa Council, Seqwater, Unitywater, the Cooroy Community Branch of the Bendigo Bank, Hooked on Angling and Outdoors in Tewantin and the Burnett Mary Regional Group. Our aim is to help locals and visitors to our region learn about how to protect and care for the unique ecological and environmental attributes which help to make Noosa such a special place to live. The Festival is also supported by Noosa Landcare, the staff at the Noosa Botanic Gardens and hundreds of volunteers dedicated to caring for our natural environment. To register for the Fishing Competition or for more information about the Noosa Festival of Water, check out the Facebook page, visit the website at www.noosafestivalofwater.org or call the MRCCC on 07 5482 4766.
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Marlene Strudwick, retiring train driver Ron Strudwick and Michael Fayne at the presentation. LOCAL man, Ron Strudwick, has finally called it a day after driving the train at the Ginger Factory for more than 9 years. Particular about safety and a favourite with the children, Ron will be sadly missed at this popular tourist venue. His close circle of friends celebrated his retirement with a full moon fire circle at Pomona where they presented him
with a gold fob watch and a certificate of appreciation. Ron still has plenty to fill his days. He is the President of the Probus Club of Cooroy and volunteers at the Noosa Hospital and at the Parkyn Hut Historical Information Centre in Tewantin, taking a leadership role in both. The world needs more people like Ron Strudwick.
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Bendigo Bank commits, Pomona celebrates WHILE other banks continue to close down their branches in regional Australia, Pomona has celebrated Bendigo Bank’s long term commitment to the town. More than 80 community group representatives celebrated the expansion of Pomona agency of Bendigo Bank last Wednesday night, and they were joined by Mayor Tony Wellington, Glen Elmes MP and State Community Manager, Kate Wakeling. Pomona now has a Community Bank® branch in its own right, joining more than 315 others in the Bendigo Bank network, Australia-wide. Senior Branch manager, Geoff Edwards said the Pomona Community Bank® branch will continue to fill a great local need as the town’s only banking service, but it’s also bringing a sense of unity to Pomona. “I think any town able to provide residents, traders and community groups with an alternative, locallyowned banking option is a great thing in today’s financial climate,” Mr. Edwards said. “Bendigo Bank’s commitment to Noosa through its Cooroy and Tewantin Community Bank® branches has already seen more than $1.5 million given back to our community and we’re just getting started. Our
3.00pm. As the branch continues to grow, so too will its opening hours. Mr. Edwards added the message is simple - the more support the Pomona branch receives, the more support can be given to our community. “Every savings or investment account, every home or personal loan, every insurance policy, and every product or service we offer, means money can go back into the community. As one of Pomona branch’s customers, you not only make a decision that benefits you, you make one that benefits the whole community,” he concluded. If you have any questions regarding the Pomona Community Bank® branch, call 5485 1786 during opening hours or the Cooroy Community Bank® branch on 5447 7131 for further information.
SCCFSL chairman, Rick Cooper (centre) is joined by staff and fellow board members at the Pomona Community Bank branch launch Pomona branch offers a full range of banking services - transaction and lending facilities, home loans, personal loans, business lending and credit cards. There’s also opportunity to book in financial planning and business banking appointments, and having its own ATM is also a real plus for locals,” he said. Local word of mouth has led to strong support of the branch, already enjoying more than $16 million in footings. There also seems to be a lot of excitement about Pomona having a real say in its own financial future. Our Customer Relationship Manager, Hannah Dennis and her team of Meredith and Abby are ready to assist locals with all their bank-
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THE renovation of Cooroy’s Memorial Hall will begin soon. On Friday last week the Cooroy Memorial Hall Association Inc (CMHA) signed an agreement with Noosa Council, allowing the Association to commence work on the hall. CMHA president Paul Kluck said that once the Association’s building application was lodged and approved, renovations could begin. CMHA has appointed local builder Harry Kirk as the principal contractor to carry out improvements to the hall, including improvements to the hall’s toilets and kitchen areas. The agreement with Council provides up to $192,000 from the Heritage Levy to fund the renovations, with the CMHA to provide an equivalent amount in cash, resources and in-kind services. Mr Kluck said that the CMHA hoped that the renovation of the hall could be completed by Christmas this year. “In the meantime, the community will see many fundraising ventures conducted to raise the necessary funds,” he said. “We welcome the involvement of all members of the community in the effort to re-open our hall.” Mayor Tony Wellington said the signing of the Deed of Agreement was an important step toward seeing the hall reopen. “I commend the Cooroy Memorial Hall Association members for their enthusiasm and their commitment to seeing the hall restored,” the Mayor said.
Camp Managers Wanted THE popular scout camp-site, Camp Cooroora which is situated on the north shore of Lake Macdonald near Cooroy on the Sunshine Coast, has the position of Camp Mangers available. This postion would suit either a retired or semi-retired couple. Duties include, taking bookings, collecting and banking of camp fees, cleaning toilets and generally keeping the camp-site clean and tidy. Unfortunately we do not have accommodation available at this time, however an on-site caravan is available for purchase or rent. Camp Cooroora is managed by the Scout Association and is very popular with caravan clubs, members of the public, schools and church groups as well a members of the Scouts and Guides. For further information and a copy of terms and conditions, please phone 5450 0851 or email b.r.lund@bigpond.com. Brian Lund Secreatary Camp Cooroora Scout Fellowship
Innovation Minister Leeanne Enoch (centre, behind Dewey the robot), meets with: (L-R) Darrell Edwards, RDA Sunshine Coast; Tracey King, Noosa Council/Noosa Library Service; Chris Boden, Create Noosa; Kerri Contini, Noosa Council/Noosa Library Service; Jeff Ayton, Osler Technologies; Stuart Clout, thedocyard; Ray Guy, Alkira; Ben Duncan, Atmail LEEANNE Enoch, State Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy and Minister for Small Business, took the time to meet Dewey, the Council’s Library Service Robot, while in town this week. As part of her visit to announce $500,000 for Noosa and the Sunshine Coast from the State’s new innovation fund, the Minister toured Noosa’s hightech Cooroy Library, with its grassed roof and technology centre. She also met-with Noosa-based entrepreneurs. Last year, Cooroy Library was named one of the world’s coolest libraries. Noosa Library Service was the first public library in Australia to enlist the help of a NAO Humanoid robot to provide coding and computer programming training to residents. Council’s Economic Development Manager Anthony Dow said the local entrepreneurs who met with the Minister welcomed her comments about support for technology businesses. “Her comments about the potential for state governments to provide more opportunities for smaller, innovative businesses to compete for government contracts were certainly well received,” Mr Dow said. “The feedback from local businesses is
that sometimes the opportunity to work with a government agency, or at least to be given a chance to pitch for a big government contract, can do more for a business’s success than receiving a government grant. “The Minister was also open to suggestions that the State could play an important role in attracting talent to regional areas. This may be necessary to fill a gap in skills, which new technology businesses identify as essential to their growth. “Local business Alkira, which has designed a website navigation technology to make computing easier for the vision-impaired, certainly impressed the Minister with a demonstration of their product,” Mr Dow said. The Minister also met representatives from Peregian Beach-based email software developer Atmail, healthcare professional development company Osler Technology based at Noosa Junction, as well as thedocyard, which provides secure document technology and professional services to the legal sector. Representatives from both Innovate Noosa and Create Noosa, two recently formed organisations with a focus on innovation, also met with the Minister at Cooroy.
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Butter Factory Friends Robyn Gill recently ran a two day masterclass workshop over consecutive Sundays on Nerikomi at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre. Nerikomi is a contemporary Japanese term where slabs of different clays or clays colored with stains or oxides, are stacked, folded, pressed into logs, sliced, and arranged to form a vessel. In this way, the numerous stacked layers appear as fine undulating lines embedded in a
surrounding colour in the finished vessel. Robyn is a master of this technique and 10 students went on this journey with her, in an attempt to produce beautiful multi-coloured bowls. A wonderful workshop, it was attended by potters/ceramic artists with varied depths of experience and even one novice who had never touched clay. All were quite happy with their bowls at the end of the masterclass and await their fired bowls to see
BFFs Buttr Factory Friends support the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre (BFAC) through raising funds to assist in developing the profile, programs and sustainability of the BFAC. Membership is open to everyone interested in supporting the growth of the BFAC, and thus, the arts, in the Cooroy and Noosa area. Annual membership is $30.00; or $25.00 to students or concession card holders. BFFs can be purely financial members, or choose to have a greater involvement with the BFAC through participating in the BFFs’ Working Group, volunteering in the BFAC and/ or assisting at events. The BFFs hold an exhibition each year, and financial BFFs are invited to participate in this. BFFs also receive a range of discounts with a range of businesses in our area. For a membership application form, visit the Butter Factor website or call into the BFAC and pick one up.
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Our interest in interest rates Geoff Edwards, Cooroy & Pomona Community Bank Branches of Bendigo Bank WITH the Aussie dollar hovering around the US 0.75 cent mark for a while now, talk is never far away about interest rates and when they will rise. Of course the Reserve Bank has the final call on that, but if you have a loan it’s probably time to check your facility with your bank to see where your interest rate sits. If your loan is currently on a variable rate then you should have seen your rate automatically drop significantly in the last few years. A variable rate will move up or down generally in line with Reserve Bank announcements. With your rate at record lows for some time now, it gives you several advantages: 1 Your monthly/ fortnightly/ weekly payments will have been steady. With good planning, you can budget for any future increase. 2. You could leave your payments as they are. Your official repayment will have been constant so any extra payment you have arranged with your bank will be paid directly off your debt. In the long run, this should save you additional interest and possibly years off your time to repay your entire loan. Another alternative for a variable loan might be to monitor the fixed rates that your bank is offering as there are some attractive ones around. At some stage, you might choose to lock your loan in for a time on one of these rates. You may already have a loan that is currently on a fixed rate. Check to see what it is in comparison to interest rates your bank is currently offering. You might find that your fixed rate is sitting a little high. Talk to your bank about your options. Fixed rates may be able to be re-
leased, but usually for a cost. It may still save you in the long run to break your rate and change it to variable or take advantage of a lower fixed rate. At our Cooroy and Pomona Community Bank branches, we currently have our No Regrets Home Loan and Equipment Finance packages which may be of real interest to you. Everyone’s circumstances are different and other factors may also need to be considered. If you’d like to discuss your home loan, equipment finance or any other banking matter, please contact us on 5447 7131 (Cooroy) or 5485 1786 (Pomona) or me directly via geoff.edwards@bendigoadelaide.com.au. Geoff Edwards is the senior manager of the Cooroy and Pomona Community Bank branches of Bendigo Bank located at 36 Maple Street, Cooroy and 3 Station Street, Pomona.
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Noosa Library’s First 5 Forever Project Officer Karen Hewett (left) and Dr Ann Buchan (right) with the little library.
HINTERLAND families can now read and borrow children’s books while waiting for their appointments at Cooroora Family Health in Pomona. It’s thanks to a donation of a “little library” from Noosa Library Service. Families are invited to take a book, read a book, or donate a book to maintain the collection. An initiative of the State Library of Queensland and the Queensland Government, First 5 Forever, is delivered locally in partnership with Noosa Council.
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Chad Monroe Certified Financial Planner® of Provision Wealth Management* YOU may not know your super balance, but it’s probably a lot more than what’s in your everyday bank account. If you’re like 56% of young Australians, you probably couldn’t say exactly how much money you have in superannuation, but according to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), what you’ve got in super may easily outweigh what you’ve got in your everyday bank account. We take a look at the research, released by ASFA in March this year, which also highlights that the majority of those under age 29 strongly support super as a good way to save for retirement, even though many underestimate the amount of money they’ll need after they finish working. How much the average young person has in super ASFA found around 25% of Australians aged 15 to 19 had a super account, as did approximately 75% of those aged 20 to 24. While average balances were not that large, ASFA
said they were rather substantial compared to what most young people had in their bank account. ASFA pointed to figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, which showed the average super balance for those aged 20 to 24 was around $5,000, with that figure escalating to more than $16,000 for 25 to 29-year-olds. What additional findings revealed Key points from the ASFA research showed: • More than 60% of young Australians have multiple super accounts, with 30% reporting trouble in finding their old accounts • Young people who have multiple accounts are potentially at risk of eroding their super savings because they’re paying multiple sets of fees and charges • Nearly 10% of Australians under 29 are checking their super balance daily, which is important as it’s likely to be one of the biggest investments they’ll ever have
• On average, young people expect they’ll need $625,000 to retire, while those aged 60 and over expect they’ll need a much bigger sum of around $1 million. Super tips for young people • If you earn more than $450 in a calendar month, your employer is required to make super contributions to a fund on your behalf at the rate of 9.5% of your earnings. • If you’re under 18, contributions are only payable if you work more than 30 hours a week. • If you are employed, you should check your payslip and your super account transaction records to make sure you are getting the contributions you are legally entitled to. • If you aren’t getting what you think you are owed, speak to your employer. The Australian Taxation Office can also help you with information and in recovering any unpaid contributions, with non-payment of super affecting about 690,000 Australians annually. What about insurance
inside super? Each super account you have will typically have a fixed administration charge of at least $100 a year and if you’ve taken out insurance through super, premiums will also be deducted from your balance. While more than 70% of Australian life insurance policies are held inside super - and it may be beneficial for you, depending on your circumstances—you should regularly review your preferences, as more than 25% of people under age 29 are unsure whether they have cover, let alone the right type. Where to go for help As you may be aware, super contribution rules and limits are set to change from 1 July 2017. While you mightn’t be able to put as much money into super due to these changes, the good news is there are still opportunities you could take advantage of if you act soon. While retirement might seem like a lifetime away, remember - the more informed you are about
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Band of Frequencies to kick off the Potter’s Party INTERNATIONAL and nationally acclaimed potters, as well as over 200 delegates will soon arrive in Cooroy as part of Smoke on the Water 2017 – a Potter’s Party. From 28 June - 1 July 2017 this National Woodfire Ceramics Conference is an important triennial event in the Australian ceramics calendar. It will feature many free public events, and everyone is invited to come along, enjoy the fun and get a taste of the magic of woodfiring. On Thursday 29 June from 6.00pm, the Potter’s Party will erupt on the terraces of the Butter Factory Arts Centre. Featuring the Sunshine Coast’s well-loved Band of Frequencies playing their great tunes, there will also be street food, and a bar. So join us to dance on the steps, and enjoy an array of interesting food. You can even talk to a ceramic artist from Japan, Korea or the USA. From 28 June - 1 July many of the small halls in Cooroy will showcase a woodfired ceramics
exhibition. These include a retrospective of Queensland woodfirers, hosted by Ceramic Arts Queensland at the Anglican Church Hall. There will also be work from Darnley Island potters from the Torres Strait and all the guest artists displayed at the Butter Factory Galleries. At the Cooroy Scout Hall there will be A Collectors Survey of Australian Woodfire presented by a local collector. Cooroy’s longest exhibition will be presented in the shopfronts around Cooroy, with many mini exhibitions. Never again will such diversity of woodfired ceramics be seen in Cooroy, so don’t miss it. All exhibitions are open from 10.00am to 4.00pm each day of Smoke on the Water. Many wonderful experiences will be offered throughout the conference. Thursday through to Saturday from midday onwards, wellknown local and Brisbane artists including Anne-
MANY people are unaware that the Cooroy Community Kindergarten is built on land leased from Qld Rail. Originally the Kindy was only required to pay a peppercorn rent but after Qld Rail became privatised the rent increased very substantially. Now, after lengthy negotiations between Queensland Rail and the Cooroy Community Kindergarten an agreement to reduce this rent has been reached. This will save the kindergarten considerable savings over the next 6 years. This saving of much needed funds will allow the kindergarten to focus on other areas of improvement to the facilities. “We are very appreciative to Peter Wellington, member of Nicklin for work-
Band of Frequencies Marie Wallace, Phil and Val Willy will be showing and firing their small woodfired kilns on the Lower Mill Site. On Saturday 1 July, the final conference day, come and find out more about Ahi Iti (small woodfired kilns). This will be followed by a Potters’ Market on the Lower Mill Site, and the closing ceremony should not be missed. We know that there will be music, kilns and fire, but even the organisers don’t know more, so come and be surprised with us! This full and exciting program of events and
the conference has been supported through a community grant from Noosa Council, and generous sponsorship from Ceramic Arts Queensland, Mansfield Ceramics, The Clay Shed, The Clay School, Australian Ceramics Association, Ted Secombe and many others including a team of energetic volunteers. For the full list of events, times and venues, and conference registration, go to the website or the registration desk at the Butter Factory Arts Centre. www.smokeonthe water2017.com.au
ing with the kindergarten in our negotiations QLD Rail. Cooroy Community Kindergarten is not a business as such, we run by a committee of parents and we do appreciate the generosity shown to us in instances such as these,” said Kindergarten Director, Diana Markovits. The Cooroy Community Kindergarten has been in operation for over 30 years and with a strong play based focus has seen hundreds of children from the surrounding areas start their learning journey. The kindergarten is now full for 2017 and will open the enrolment wait list for 2018 in August. To get in touch with the kindergarten you can email cooroykindy@bigpond.com
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THE annual King of the Mountain Poker Run will be held on Sunday, July 2. Riders and their passengers will enjoy a scenic trip through the hinterland and can join in on a friendly game of
poker along the way by collecting cards from designated stops. The holder of the best hand at the end of the day wins. There’s additional random prize draws throughout the day.
Cost of entry is $20 per rider (including poker hand) plus $10 per pillion (non-poker hand). Registrations commence from 7.30am at Stan Topper Park, Pomona. Bacon & Egg Muffins will be available to purchase before a 9am departure. Free home-made morning tea is also offered to participants. The ride culminates at the Pomona Bowls club where riders can enjoy a beer during the raffle prize draws and winner’s presentation, and a free sausage sizzle. For more info visit www. kingofthemountain.com.au
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James & Siona Howard of Cooroy Landscape Supplies are planning an Open Day in August to celebrate their 12 months in the business IT will be 12 months in early August since James and Siona Howard, took over Cooroy Landscape Supplies (formerly Bonnell Brothers) and they are planning on hosting an Open Day on Saturday 5th August from 8am until 1pm with food, demonstrations and tours around the 3 acres of their thriving business. Discounts will be available on the day so put it in the diary! Everyone is invited to come and have a browse to see why Cooroy Landscape Supplies have become known for stocking one
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of the biggest ranges of landscaping materials on The Sunshine Coast. But please don’t think you have to wait until the open day, every day is open to the public and to trade. All their bulk soils, mulches, barks, decorative stones, road materials and sands are now available in bags for easy convenience, and starting at just $3 a bag, are ideal for the suburban gardener and hobby landscaper. If you need more than a bag full and don’t have a suitable vehicle, you can book in a courtesy trailer
free of charge to haul away your needs. Cooroy Landscape Supplies sell in quarter, half and full cubic metre increments and can load you easily with their onsite front-end loaders. Big jobs? No problem, expect prompt delivery everyday with their on-site trucks and experienced drivers. Come and browse around their indoor and outdoor showrooms to see the range of new products on display such as pebblecrete and concrete pavers, Corton steel
firepits, poly troughs, timber slabs, compost bins, geofabrics, weedmatting, fertilisers, potting mixes, rustic plants, gifts and assorted rural products. Also featured are some beautiful handcrafted timber furniture, vegie boxes and sandpits made by Dennis Bonnell who along with his brother Lester, still play roles in the business. All sorts of Drainage Products are also available, from AGI pipe to put behind retaining walls to storm water drains and grates for roads or driveways. So if you’re just pottering around the garden, doing a DIY job to the en-
tertaining area or a major redevelopment project, you can get everything you need from Cooroy Landscape Supplies. James, Siona and their team of staff have expert knowledge in not only the products they stock, but in how to use them, and are happy to help out all their customers, it’s all part of the service. They certainly live up to their motto “local, friendly, reliable experts”. Cooroy Landscape Supplies, Mary River Road, turn via Jarrah Street, ph 5447 6229 Open 6 days Mon-Sat
Imperial Hotel Courtesy Bus THE Imperial Hotel’s FREE courtesy bus operates Friday and Saturday nights from 5pm + Sundays from 2pm travelling to Eumundi, Belli Park, Cooroy, Doonan, Eerwah Vale, North Arm, and Verrierdale. Phone Gary on 0467 414 171 to book. The courtesy bus service is also available for GROUP BOOKINGS of eight or more up to 30 mins from the hotel (includes Bli Bli, Coolum, Cooran, Nambour, Noosa, Noosaville, Palmwoods, Peregian Springs, Peregian Beach, Pomona, Sunshine Beach, Tewantin and Yandina). To book a group pick-up, call the hotel on 5442 8811 any time throughout the week.
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SOME Sunshine Coast artists are working industriously on their submissions in preparation for the upcoming Tall Trees Exhibition in the Noosa hinterland. The annual exhibition in Cooran aims to recognise, promote and bring together local artistic talent and provides a unique opportunity for artists to share their work in a public space and offer them for sale to patrons from near and afar. This year’s exhibition featuring over 70 local creatives has set a record for the number of artists participating in the exhibition which has established itself as a must see event in the local Arts calendar. For the first time, this year’s exhibition will take place at multiple venues in Cooran in a collaboration between local businesses and the community. The exhibition will stretch from one end of King Street to the other, inviting patrons to meander about as they enjoy the hinterland scenery and view the work of local artisans in various mediums in a variety of settings. Venues vary from The Vintage Junction, an eclectic coffee shop stocking vintage wares, to a new restaurant and bar aptly named Hinterland, and other social spaces such as HeArtspace. The private studios of three local Cooran artists, including a jeweller, will also open over the weekend to give those who visit a personal insight into the artist’s creative process and the surroundings from which they find inspiration. Other event inclusions designed to ignite crea-
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RECENTLY, many residents of Cooroy and the surrounding areas have found their lawns covered by unsightly cone-shaped mounds of dirt. One day you mow, the next day they’re back! Most people are probably aware that these are the work of funnel ants but it’s the question of how to effectively get rid of these lawn invaders that is perhaps not so straightforward. Funnel ants get their name from the volcanolike entrances to their nests. The nests can be extensive and complex (all that soil is being excavated from somewhere!) and this will often severely affect the soil structure, making it fragile and prone to collapse. Sometimes it becomes so unstable that mini-collapses cause twisted ankles and you’ll hear the kids complaining that it’s difficult to run on.
You may have also noticed how one property can be badly infested while the next door neighbour’s lawn remains relatively untouched. This usually has something to do with slight variations in the environments. For example, funnel ants tend to prefer sandy soils and are not so keen on broad-leaved grasses. There is also more activity after some rain when the ants get busy, repairing and extending their network of tunnels. Left unchecked, these colonies will continue to grow and grow. So what can be done? Unfortunately, this is a difficult problem for homeowners to fix with DIY solutions. There are ant products that can be poured down the holes which will kill the ants in the immediate vicinity but these products are not going to eliminate the whole colony. The good news is that there are treatments available to professional pest managers that are proving to be very effective. These treatments involve a slow acting insecticide that is transferred by the ants throughout the colony ensuring complete control. The insecticide also remains in the soil for a long period which will prevent the ants from returning for at least 6 months, more likely longer than a year. The problem of funnel ants does seem to be one of those situations when a professional treatment is going to prove a lot more effective (and less costly in the long run) than any DIY efforts. For more information phone Cooroy Pest Control Ph 5472 0141.
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Why is sleep important? SLEEP plays a vital role in good health and wellbeing throughout your life. Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety. The way you feel while you’re awake depends in part on what happens while you’re sleeping. During sleep, your body is working to support healthy brain function and maintain your physical health. In children and teens, sleep also helps support growth and development. Sleep helps your brain work properly. While you’re sleeping, your brain is preparing for the next day. It’s forming new pathways to help you learn and remember information. Sleep also plays an important role in your physical health. For example, sleep is involved in healing and repair of your heart and blood vessels. The damage from sleep deficiency can occur in an instant (such as a car crash), or it can harm you over time. For example, ongoing sleep deficiency can raise your risk for some chronic health problems. It also can affect how well you think, react, work, learn, and get along with others. Ongoing sleep deficiency is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke. Sleep deficiency also increases the risk of obesity; results in a higher than normal blood sugar level, which may increase your risk for diabetes; and can change the way in which your immune system responds. For example, if you’re sleep deficient, you may have trouble fighting common infections. Medications and herbs from the pharmacy are useful in aiding sleep, but it is important to also ensure you are practising good sleep hygiene principles daily to ensure you are giving yourself the best quality sleep possible. Here are some tips for those of you who might be having difficulty in the sleep department! Reduce your caffeine intake - do not have any food, medicines, or drinks that contain caffeine or other stimulants after midday or for six hours before bedtime. Reduce or quit smoking; nico-
tine is a stimulant! Reduce your alcohol intake or at least avoid alcohol within six hours before bedtime. Do not have a heavy meal just before bedtime (although a light snack may be helpful). Do not do any strenuous exercise within four hours of bedtime (but exercising earlier in the day is helpful). Exercise that involves relaxation or meditation (e.g. yoga) may be useful close to bedtime. Try to get into a routine of wakefulness during the day and sleepiness at night. The body becomes used to rhythms or routines. Try to avoid sleeping/napping during the day, switch the light out as soon as you get into bed, and try to always get up at the same time each day. Try not to use weekends to “catch up” on sleep, as this may upset the natural body rhythm that you have got used to in the week. The bedroom should be a quiet, relaxing place to sleep; it should not be too hot, cold, or noisy. Earplugs and eye shades may be useful if you are sleeping with a snoring or wakeful partner. Make sure the bedroom is dark with good curtains to stop early morning sunlight. Don’t use the bedroom for activities such as work, eating or television. Turn your iphone/ipad/miscellanous IT products on silent and keep them away from you as much as possible when trying to fall asleep—that way you won’t feel tempted to open your eyes and check them! Do not do anything that is mentally demanding within 90 minutes of going to bed such as studying. Go to bed when sleepy/tired. Some people find playing soft music is helpful at bedtime. If you cannot get off to sleep after 20-30 minutes - then get up. If you can, go into another room, and do something else such as reading or watching TV rather than brooding in bed. Go back to bed when sleepy. You can repeat this as often as necessary until you are asleep. Expose yourself to bright light soon after waking. Be active in the day. Regular exercise improves sleep. For more info call into LiveLife Pharmacy, Cooroy.
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Happy Birthday to IGA workers Ryan and John who both turned 21 this month
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Photo L to R: Snr Const. Chris Murrill, Probus President Ron Strudwick, Vice President Maree Barton and Sgt. Mal Scott having a chat after the Cooroy policemen addressed our June Probus Meeting.
GUEST speaker this month was our very own Police sergeant, Mal Scott. He is a regular visitor to our meetings to keep us informed bout the ‘happenings’ in and around the Cooroy area. Mal delighted us with the information that the recently installed CCTV cameras in Cooroy were fully funded by the ‘proceeds of crime’. - love it! These cameras provide valuable evidence that saves many hours of police time. 5485 0415 is the number to ring for more information about our local Probus Club.
Ruby Russell from Cooroy Mountain Road has won the regional tennis for school girls 10 to 12 years old. Ruby trains with her father at Cooroy tennis courts and also has a coach from Tewantin. Now Ruby is set for 4 days at Toowoomba to represent the Sunshine Coast and try out for the Queensland State Team
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Late of Ipswich, formerly of Cooroy & originally from Tamborine, aged 88 years. Dearly loved Husband of Merle (dec’d). Loving Father and Father-in-law of Bruce & Marlene, Rosslyn & Rodney Wheeler. Adored Grandfather of Melissa, Brett, Eliza and Thomas. Great Grandfather to James, Micah, Jess, Lily and Jim. Brother of Ted & Marian. Friend to many. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a Memorial Service for Geoff at 11am on Saturday 24th June, 2017 at the Cooroy Uniting Church, 51 Maple St, Cooroy. ‘A good hearted gentle giant’
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Licenced dealer looking to purchase Old China, Coloured glass, Vintage linen & lace. Silver vesta boxes, Silver pocket & fob watches, any silver items. Old windup watches. Military items - including medals, badges, photo’s, postcards, uniforms, (not firearms). Early pre-1940 Australian postcards. Coins – all pre-decimal coins, florins, shillings, sixpences, threepences, pennies, 1966 round fifty cent coins, world coins, proof & uncirculated sets. Banknotes and Stamps. Old jewellery including damaged. Old enamel & tin Advertising signs and items, old glass and stoneware bottles, Tobacco Tins, etc. Happy to look through sheds for old tools or other interesting old items . Buying single items or collections - Free Valuation Offered.
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Sunday Services - 10am All Welcome 5474 3309 - 5485 2298 - CWA HALL Cooroy Seventh-day Adventist Church Saturday: 9.30 am Group Bible Study 11.00 am Worship 0414 230 311 - 20 Cooroy-Belli Ck Rd Our family welcomes your family Page 14 - Cooroy Rag, June 21, 2017
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The Rotary Club of Cooroy welcomes newcomers. We meet Mondays at 6pm at the CWA Hall in Cooroy followed by optional dinner at the RSL club. Please contact Frank on 0438 423 081
NoosaCare Inc - Kabara in Cooroy, is looking for volunteers to share some fun and friendship with the elderly residents of our community. Your time will contribute to a range of lifestyle activities from the creative to simply a tea and a chat. If you are interested in lending a hand, please contact our Diversional Therapist Michelle 5447 7355
An invitation to all presently serving and ex-service men and women to join your local Sub-Branch. To be eligible you mut have served at least 6 months in the Australian or Allied Defence Forces. You need not have left your country in your service. All administrating workers are volunteers. All are treated equally- there is NO rank. We help to look after all service and exservice people including widows and their families. We take special pride and involvement in our community. Annual membership $5.50 Which includes Club Membership Greg Holmes – Membership Officer - 5447 6131
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Funnyman Paul ‘Pauly’ Fenech is bringing his new show to the Sunshine Coast
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on Friday 23 June at the Imperial Hotel Eumundi. He’ll also be scouting for new “talent” for a new TV show concept to roll out in 2018. He’s made five movies, thousands of live comedy shows and over a hundred half hours of TV - and comedic genius Paul Fenech has now developed what he says is his funniest solo show yet! After a sell-out tour of the entire Queensland coast last year, Logie winning
Paul Fenech ‘The new Crown Prince of Rude’, returns with a new show that he has described as “a bourbon-fuelled bogan subwoofer bonanza of laughs!” As TV classics, Fat Pizza and Housos truly connected with audiences across the county with those characters and themes still finding a place in Fenech’s latest show. “Housos is, for me, part of a tradition in Aussie comedy that is being
eroded in the current climate of nanny state political correctness,” Fenech says. “This is stand-up comedy on speed, revealing never-seen-before footage of Fat Pizza and Housos, to create a unique two hour multimedia comedy experience complete with crowd games and parody songs,” he says. Fenech’s alter egos Pauly and Franky Falzoni (plus an assortment of other personalities that reveal them-
selves live at each show) explore every aspect of our Australian culture, creating the wildest live comedy show touring the country. Funnyman Fenech warns that all stereotypes will be sledged! The last politically incorrect showman Paul “Pauly “Fenech will also be on the hunt for the biggest bogans he can find - for a brand new TV concept he’ll be launching in 2018. All will be revealed during the course of the show at the
Imperial Hotel Eumundi. “There is a strict criteria, but I believe a special kind of bogan will be found on the Sunshine Coast,” Fenech says. TICKETS: Pre-sale $25 (+ booking fee) through Oztix or at the Imperial Hotel (Ph: 5442 8811) until 4pm on the day. $30 at the door Show starts 8pm View listing of upcoming gigs and comedy events at www.imperialhotel eumundi.com.au
Relive the 80’s DIG out your leg warmers ... frizz up your hair ... find anything that resembles fluro or lycra and prepare to “Get Physical”. Erin Yarwood from E Fitness in Cooroy is currently organising the fundraising event of the year, and you’re invited! Raising much needed funds for recently reopened Katie Rose, a local palliative care unit in Doonan, Erin is hoping for a sell out night. “Katie Rose is such an important place for us to have here on the Sunshine Coast, and has already helped so many families through tough times. As laughter is the best medicine, what better way can we raise much needed funds than a happy-go-lucky evening, full of talent, colour, giggles and happiness!?” This event is being held at The Majestic Theatre in Pomona, and promises a fantastic evening with amazing live music from Andrea Kirwin, Jimmy Davis and Craig Madden Duo. Plus you will get a good laugh by participating in Erin’s
80’s inspired aerobics classes, and being entertained by the hilarious Drag Queens Melony Brests and Sall Monalla throughout the night. Wow! There will be food and drinks available, amazing raffle prizes up for grabs, along with lucky door prizes, best dressed and best 80’s moves prizes too!!! All prizes have been generously donated by local businesses, and Erin is truly appreciative of everyone’s support. So make sure you circle Friday the 30th June on your calendar, get some friends together, find something fun to wear and come to help out a really great, local charity. It’s an event not to be missed. DATE: Friday, 30th June TIME: from 6pm COST: $30 earlybird online (via www.efitnesscooroy.com.au) WHERE: The Majestic Theatre, Pomona CONTACT: Erin on 0423 905 744
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COOROY RAG Fabulous family home on stunning land
Located in a quiet and peaceful location, 12 Rosewood Lane, Black Mountain is a magnificent four bedroom home offering room for everyone to enjoy their own slice of paradise. This wonderful low maintenance home is also the avid gardener’s dream. This amazing acreage property is ideal for those of you who have a large family, desperately want a large space where you can enjoy displaying your novels and read them in peace and quiet, set up your model train set and have your own area to indulge in your hobby. Maybe you have been looking for a work from home situation where you can set up an office and office equipment in a specifically designated area. Families can have lots of fun playing pool in the massive rumpus area which leads out to a fun, covered entertainment area overlooking a 15 metre saltwater pool. If you have a caravan or boat then the easy access will please you. The magnificent gardens will give you lots of joy, whether spending lazy hours entertaining or reading a book under the beautiful fig trees or indulging in your creative spirit in the gardens of this picturesque 5,616 sq.m. of land. Ring Trisha Wythes now on 0414 977 019 to view this magnificent property.
Gently undulating 102 hectares Bed 5; Bath 4; Car 3; 102.4ha Tallowwood Farm - gently undulating 102 ha property with 50% pasture and the balance forested just minutes from town. Abundant water is reticulated around the property from a massive spring fed dam plus 9 smaller dams. Quality fencing, large machinery sheds with 2 x 6m lock up bays and high clearance doors. Separate stable complex with feed shed, annex, 2 wash bays, bathroom and kitchen facilities. High quality stables with rubber flooring, 60m x 20m covered arena with sprinkler system and separate jumping arena, 24 paddocks with troughs and 19 shelters - a true horse lovers dream. The property would also suit for cattle, tree crops or simply enjoy the lifestyle benefits on offer. Considerable income potential from ajistment with all paddocks pasture improved and quality timber fencing. As new 5 bed, 4 bath home (2014 build) with
3 car lock up garaging, polished oak floors and gourmet kitchen with stone bench tops and Euromaid appliances. The lounge and dining opens to a large entertaining area with built in BBQ kitchen, BBQ, sink and wine fridge. This beautiful property is well suited to run a business from home, farmers looking to downsize and run some stock, or the perfect equestrian lifestyle haven. Contact Murray Brown, 0419 491 395 - Hinternoosa.com.au, 5447 7000.
Large family home overlooking Cooroy township
This beautifully presented, large family home is a sensational fusion of the old and the new. The split level home offers an array of living spaces from the original lounge/dining areas with high ceilings, polished timber floors and original fretwork, to the expansive covered entertaining deck on the upper level that looks over the sparkling in ground pool and the neighbouring 30 acres. • 5 Large bedrooms (2 downstairs, 3 upstairs) • Master bedroom with walk-in robe, air-con, ensuite and access via French doors to rear deck • Newly appointed kitchen with new appliances and butler’s pantry • Brand new carpets downstairs and freshly painted • Large office space or additional lounge/ media room
• French doors, casement windows, ornate cornice, fretwork, VJ walls and timber floors • 8m x 4m covered inground pool with solar heating, pizza oven and bar area • Pleasant entry verandah with views to Black Mountain • Large undercover area under home includes, 2 car accommodation, good sized laundry, wine cellar, workshop and still room for more toys. • Set on 1012m2 of near level ground there is plenty of room for the children to play An inspection is needed to truly appreciate this property. Priced at $677,500, please call Michael Robinson on 0431 865 616 from Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland for further details, or drop in to see one of our friendly staff at 16a Maple Street, Cooroy or 8 Reserve Street, Pomona.
Beautifully presented high-set home Bed 4; Bath 2; Car 2; 1.44 acres. Price: $775,000. Take the time to walk down the drive to this captivating, beautifully presented home. Situated in an enviable, elevated position the home boasts a northerly aspect, and amazing district views. There is more than an acre of lawns that are perfect for children to play, build a cubby house in the mango trees or even tend a pony. This high set home is flooded with natural light and the open plan living areas blend seamlessly with the extensive verandahs that are perfect for entertaining or just relaxing. • 5,808m2 of prestige land with 4,500m2 approx. of gently undulating lawns • High-set home with an abundance of natural light • Spacious open plan living areas • Covered outdoor alfresco entertaining decks • Polished timber floors • Private upper level main bedroom suite with ensuite and balcony • Children’s bedroom wing and play area • Air-conditioned, ceiling fans and cooling Page 18 - Cooroy Rag, June 21, 2017
summer breezes • Slow combustion burner for cozy warmth in winter • Solar panels to generate 5kw of power • Solar hot water system • 12m x 4m saltwater pool • Masses of easily accessible under-house storage • 5 mins to Eumundi and 15 mins to Noosa. Contact Graham Smith 0408 874 888 - Hinternoosa.com.au, 5447 7000.
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COOROY’S hugely popular Greenwood Grove estate is now down to its final 32 lots following a hugely successful sales period which has seen 78 home sites sold since the first lots were released to the market in November last year. Greenwood Grove spokesperson Rob Midgley said the stunning rate of sale was driven by a number of factors including the availability of large lots through to its idyllic setting with a great park, concrete walkways and a running creek which is ideal for fishing and cooling off during summer. “Most of the other estates across the Sunshine Coast have much smaller lots but our estate has an average lot size of 600m2 and they are also flat which means there’s plenty of room to build a large home with abundant room for a pool, shed or large outdoor area. “The remaining blocks on offer range from 700m2 to 900 m2 with prices commencing from $264,500 and the good news from our point of
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view is that the vast majority of the buyers are from Cooroy, Noosa and other nearby towns which is a real vote of confidence from the local community,” Rob said. Access to local education, shopping and education community facilities such as shops, the school and sporting facilities can be achieved in a few minutes from Greenwood Grove
following the completion of the developer funded $2m bridge and footbridge over Cooroy Creek in late 2015. “Residents have easy access to local conveniences including the IGA supermarket and other retail shops, the post office, hospital, pub, gallery and other local attractions. Noosa Heads is just 25 minutes down the road and If you need
to get to the city, Cooroy also has a direct train service to and from Brisbane. “With land prices commencing from $264,500 and house and land starting at $480,000, we encourage interested buyers to call our office on 5447 7198 or visit www.greenwoodgrove.com.au for more information on this final land release,” Mr Midgley added.
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7 Flindersia Drive TRAVESTON “Before even listing my home I knew there was only one choice to go with. I dealt with Sam and Phil in the past and it’s a no brainer to continue with them each time.” “This time around I got the pleasure of having George as my agent. What a great experience, within a week he had already found potential buyers. Second week contract was signed! George always kept me informed which is what I really loved. They have created a great team of experts that you can rely on and trust. Thanks for an amazing experience guys.” Leanne
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Immaculate - Peaceful - Private Modern home with country feel
4 bed 2 bath 2 car 1387m2 Offers Over $549,000 Feel like you’re in the country - live like you’re in town! That should be the slogan for this gorgeous 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in the sought-after Songbird Estate. The designers of this prestigious Pomona estate really got it right, giving homeowners all the services they need - plus perfect peace and privacy. This spacious, modern home on 1387m2 is built of solid block brick, and bagged to create its stunning good looks. Located at the end of a private cul-de-sac, it benefits from town water, underground power and sealed roads, with a smart concrete driveway leading to the double lock-up garage and additional guest parking. This super home is very low maintenance, with a mix of tiled and soft floating timber floors throughout. High ceilings and neutral tones add to the spacious, modern feel, with split system, reverse cycle air-conditioning and ceiling fans to keep you comfortable all year round. The ultra modern kitchen is simply stunning, bright and white with a dishwasher, gas cook top, breakfast bar, built-in wine rack and huge
walk-in pantry. The open plan living area opens through two separate sliding doors to the gardens, with direct access to the undercover tiled entertainment area. The master bedroom is a delight, with a walkin robe, ensuite bathroom and glass sliding doors to a private terrace. The other bedrooms all feature built-in robes and ceiling fans, while the lovely main bathroom has a separate bath, shower and WC. Step outside and discover the current owners’ favourite feature - the peace and privacy of having a beautiful nature reserve backdrop, instead of a rear neighbour. Gaze out over the green leafy trees and enjoy the sights and sounds of all the visiting birdlife. The property is fully fenced and dog-proof, and there’s the bonus of direct access onto the Bush Reserve. An easy walk from the village shops and schools, this property is surrounded by quality homes, and is just 20 minutes from Noosa, 45 from Maroochydore Airport and 1.5 hours from Brisbane. Contact Phil or Sam Hargrave Hargrave Real Estate on 0417 750 507 or 0425 777 121.
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3 Bed, 2 Bath, 6 Car, 2.27 acres Offers over $650,000 Every now and then a property comes along that is extra special, and everywhere you look takes your breath away. This incredible stone house, built to the highest standards, will exceed every expectation for sustainability and design. Exceptionally energy efficient with 400mm thick stone walls, high ceilings, LED lighting, evacuated tube solar hot water and a huge new 10 Kw grid interactive solar system. Enter via a private, undercover alfresco area complete with wood fired pizza oven through large sliding glass doors into a spacious open plan feast for the senses. Beautiful polished hardwood timber floors flow seamlessly throughout to a gorgeous modern kitchen featuring stainless appliances, an island bench with waterfall caeserstone benchtops and breakfast bar, a servery and ample storage. Be mesmerised by an incredible hand painted mural framing a quality Lopi wood heater for cool winter evenings in the cosy lounge room. Upstairs the light filled mezzanine bedroom retreat is incredibly unique in its feel and design as a restful, nurturing space. An ultra modern bathroom with twin handmade ceramic basins and large walkthrough rain shower adds to the experience. This is a one of a kind house. Stepping outside, walk past the pizza
oven to the large 2 bay lock up shed with rear roller door access, mezzanine storage area and attached double carport which supports the huge new 10 Kw solar setup. As a bonus there is also 3 phase power, 4 x 5,000 gallon water tanks and a bore to irrigate the extensive home orchard and bird attracting native plantings. Wander through the fruit trees to the separate, self contained studio which has every modern convenience and is stylish and perfect. Wheelchair friendly and accessed via a ramp or from the carport, this near new masterpiece has impeccable quality and a north facing deck with views of Mt Cooran through the gardens. Designed as one or two bedrooms and surprisingly spacious, commercial vinyl flooring leads to a stylish functional kitchen with stainless appliances and ceramic cooktop. This is complimented by a modern bathroom featuring porcelain tiles, a walk through shower and concealed laundry storage area. Air conditioning, instant gas hot water, separate driveway access and a second wastewater system are all desirable additional features. A large nature zone at the rear of the property is a haven for wildlife and leads to a huge peaceful lake, perfect for kayaking or contemplation. An incredibly unique offering, call George Andrews, from Hargrave Real Estate for a private inspection today 0477 703 429
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3 bed; 1 bath Offers Over $499,000 Bursting with charm and character, this picture-perfect, 1930’s Queenslander cottage on 2.49 acres, is simply gorgeous, and presenting a peaceful, parklike haven from the world. Tastefully renovated to include all those essential mod cons, this charming home boasts many original features, such as fretwork arches, high ceilings, timber floorboards and French doors. A great bonus here is that the living areas open out to front, side and back verandahs. Boasting a great bar area, the front verandah overlooks the landscaped gardens, while the back verandah wraps
around two sides of the home, and delivers views of the dam The kitchen is a dream, with loads of natural light, stone bench tops, 5-burner gas cooktop, Samsung two-door ice-maker fridge, two-drawer Fisher and Paykel dishwasher, plus 2 pac cupboards and drawers. Upstairs, you’ll discover two bedrooms, with ceiling fans and polished timber floors, plus a sparkling white bathroom with freestanding, clawfoot bath tub. Downstairs is full of surprises. As well as an internal laundry, you’ll find two extra, tiled rooms. The very private, landscaped gardens are a key feature
of this 1.01Ha, fully fenced property. Pathways wind their way through the greenery, taking you on an adventure past the pretty dam, lovely lawns, and established Mango, Fig, Jaboticaba, Lemonade and Banana trees. There’s even a pizza oven and room for an extensive fire pit, as well as two garden sheds, a bore and a pump. Perfect as it is, there’s still plenty of room to extend if you wish, to build a massive shed or keep a pony or two. Close to Lake Cootharaba, less than 10 minutes to Pomona or Tewantin. To inspect call Phil Hargrave, Hargrave Real Estate, 0417 750 507.
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NOOSA Gymnast Kyle McCartney has returned from the Australian Gymnastics Championships in Melbourne with an Australian Title and three other awards. Competing at the end of May over two days at Hisense Arena in Melbourne, Kyle was the first representative for the Cooroy Gymnastics Club to compete for the Queensland State Team at Nationals. Kyle won his National title on Pommel finishing a clear 1st and scoring well on the pommel over the two days of competition. The pommel is probably the most technical of all gymnastics apparatus for men. He kept his routine clean and was rewarded for his consistency with the highest scores on both days. Kyle finished on the podium with a 2nd place on floor which is his favourite event. His floor routine was packed with difficulty including layout triple twist as well as sticking his double back and front somersaults. Kyle also finished in third place on parallel bars contributing to his overall achievement. Competing over the six apparatus with such consistency over two days of competition saw Kyle awarded 3rd place in the all around division. His all around two day score of 138.06 ranks him 14th in Australia amongst our Senior International mens devision de-
spite him turning 18 just days before the competition. This is a great achievement for the Sunshine Coast Grammar student who is also completing year 12. Kyle has now been short listed for an international open tour at the end of the year where he hopes to compete at his first international event.
Social Tennis SOCIAL tennis is a great way for players to get back on the court, meet new people and enjoy a game of tennis in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Social Tennis Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7am. Members $2, Non Members $5 and balls provided. Contact Committee Members for more information, Fraser Bradley 5485 1942, Dorelle Goldsworthy 5447 6674, Alan Hodgkinson 5447 6270, Julia Walkden 5442 6776, Lyn Barker 5447 0182, Helene Charles 5447 6945 or Rajendra McHardy 5485 0450. Dianne Peterson is the Club’s professional coach. Contact Dianne 5449 0021 or 0478 127 619 for private coaching.
INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Commercial Lease of 4 Jarrah Street Cooroy
Permit for Community Activation of Lot 5 Lower Mill Road Cooroy
Contract Number: 1617E129 Tender Box Close: 2:00pm, Tuesday 1 August 2017 (AEST)
Contract Number: 1617E131 Tender Box Close: 2:00pm, Tuesday 18 July 2017 (AEST)
Council invites formal Expressions of Interest for the commercial lease of freehold land it owns at 4 Jarrah Street, Cooroy (Lot 2 RP176126). The site has a net leasable area of 5,600m2, is zoned Industry and is currently vacant. The site is fully fenced with electricity, water & sewerage services available. The site has previously been used as a commercial concrete batching plant. Respondents should obtain planning advice regarding their proposed use of the Site and conduct due diligence prior to providing a submission. Requirements to obtain any Development Approvals for use of the Site must be met by the lessee. The nature and timing of any proposed development on the Site, and associated approvals processes, should be detailed in EOI submissions. The terms of the lease are negotiable and lease term proposals should be nominated in the respondent’s submissions.
Council invites Expressions of Interest from community groups or suitable commercial operators for a permit allowing the use of the vacant community land at Lower Mill Road Cooroy, known as the Lower Mill Site (Lot 5 SP213104). Uses must be limited to those that: •Provide community activation of the space; •Do not propose to permanently occupy the site or build infrastructure, which would prevent otheruses of the site (such as the Cooroy Fusion Festival); and •Align with Council’s Corporate Plan. Where a commercial use is proposed it must be in accordance with the Commercial Use of Community Land Policy. Permits may be offered for a period of one (1) to 3 (three) years, depending on the nature of the proposal and will commence after 1 September 2017.
Expression of Interest documents including submission requirements are available via a quick link on Council’s website. All submissions are to be electronically lodged.
Expression of Interest documents including submission requirements are available via a quick link on Council’s website. All submissions are to be electronically lodged.
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Cooroy Women’s Open Day hard before, during and after the competition to make the day a success. Our club is noted for the support it receives from its members and this was evident on the day. Our sponsor, Jacquie Kiel from Cooroy LiveLife Pharmacy presented Adina Watches to the Nett winners: Karen Hall (Cooroy), Lindy Owen (Noosa) and Lavinia Hill (Cooroy). Gross Winners were Laurel Edwards (Tin Can Bay), Stella Macklin (Gympie), and Christa Louw (Mt Coolum). Irene Lally presented the Seniors’ trophies to Lindy Owen (Noosa) and Kath Feaver (Nambour). The support of our sponsors is greatly appreciated.
AFTERNOON SPECIAL 7 DAYS - ONLY $15 after 2.30pm Contact Club for MEMBERSHIP DEALS
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COOROY AUTO WRECKERS & ENGINE CENTRE CONGRATULATIONS to Shay, the Women’s Captain and her committee on a well-run Women’s Open Day on 6 June 2017. There were 100 women from a number of clubs as far away as Bribie
Island and Tin Can Bay. The shot-gun start in perfect weather resulted in an excellent day of golf followed by a relaxed lunch together. Thank you to all those who worked so
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WINTER EIGHT Noosa District State High School students competed in the National Mountain Bike Championships over the Gold Coast last weekend. The two NDSHS school teams were placed 7th and 12th overall in the under 17 boys competition and were up against 16 teams from other state, independent and private Queensland schools, with points allocated for the teams’ placings in three races over three days. The first race was the cross-country eliminator held over a course on the grounds of Bond University, with racers riding a time trial to qualify for the final series, which involved the qualifiers riding in heats before progressing
through to the finals. A cross-country Olympic event was held on the second day held at Nerang State Forest. The final day of the Schools National Championships involved a 4 hour cross-country team endurance event held at Nerang State Forest. Riders raced as a team with the race won by the team who completed the most number of laps. NDSHS students Corey Jackway, Harry Ladd, Kyle Weatherall, Elliot Styles, Jaxson Jung, Nathan Meadows, Morgan Atkinson and Sam Marchant did the school proud with their efforts and sportsmanship over the three day event.
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