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23 March 2022
No fix for our Elm St nightmare BY ALEX PURCELL COOROY’S most notorious intersection continues to cause angst for motorists, with no fix coming soon. For years, accidents, increasing congestion and daily near-misses have become the norm at the intersection of Elm and Myall Streets. But despite early planning for a future upgrade, still no funding has been allocated to complete the detailed design. A Transport and Main Roads spokesperson told the Cooroy Rag that they have carried out early planning for the future upgrade of this intersection on Elm Street and these works will be considered in the future. “Funding has not been allocated to complete the detailed design or construction. “These works will be considered in the future, after the assessment and funding of competing priorities. “If further funding is committed, we will reengage and consult with the community.” Community consultation by TMR was carried out between November 2018 and February 2019. During this phase, TMR found roundabouts at the intersection were favoured by the community, but TMR identified traffic signals as its preferred solution. “Traffic signals improve the safety of all road users and reduce congestion during peak periods. They can also be delivered at a lower cost and have a lesser impact on properties.”
A former Main Roads worker and Cooroy resident, who asked not to be named, was at the community consultation meeting and said the community “quite clearly said they would rather have nothing than traffic lights”. “But this isn’t a roundabout versus traffic lights issue but rather a bypass issue," the resident said. “The core issue here is we are the only hinterland town on the Sunshine Coast that has traffic from the highway to the Coast coming through it and that is a huge factor. “A bypass was on TMR’s future planning decades ago but essentially it got canned because of all the valuable properties in the area. “Regardless of whether the proposal considered is a roundabout or traffic signals, it would involve significant expenditure and due to the extent of that expenditure, Cooroy would be committed forever to having highway traffic coming through town. “Imagine in 10 years with the population growth in SEQ, all those recreational spots in Noosa will be even busier and traffic to get to them is going to come through Cooroy on the existing route. It will flood us.” Member for Nicklin Robert Skelton said after recently speaking to members of the Cooroy community regarding traffic, he would be supporting a bypass. “I do not support traffic lights nor are roundabouts a long-term solution. I will be supporting a bypass and advocating that to the Minister. “I do not know what the
Motorists will be forced to continue to run the gauntlet at the intersection of Elm and Myall streets for a few more years it seems.
“I do not support traffic lights nor are roundabouts a long-term solution. I will be supporting a bypass and advocating that to the Minister." - Robert Skelton, Nicklin MP time frame on that will be but it is the long-term solution that satisfies all public interests. “That may not be satisfactory to some but that is the way forward that I will advocate. The time frame will depend on funding.” Cooroy Chamber of Commerce President Chris Bell said the time was going to come sooner rather than later for a major rethink around Cooroy’s infrastructure.
“What is going to bring this to a head, finally, is if the GemLife decision makes it to Court or if Woolworths does come to town. Then there is going to have to be a rethink around infrastructure in Cooroy," Mr Bell said. “And if it's not GemLife or Woolies, there will be another behind them because of the success of the Hinterland.” For long-term Cooroy resident Shelley Boesten,
congestion at the intersection is “getting worse”. “We drive to our business, The Mattress Company in Yandina every day and the congestion at the intersection is getting worse. “It's very bad at school drop off and pick up for 15 minutes so to avoid getting stuck at the intersection in the afternoons we do the rat run up Tulip Street past the high school and then down Maple Street to the clock roundabout. “This keeps you moving but then it adds to the traffic in the middle of town and that bridge is so narrow, that when you get two trucks on there, you hold your breath.
With the number of buses that go across that bridge, it's a worry.” Cooroy Police Sergeant Mal Scott said congestion at the intersection is “a real problem” particularly during school pick up and drop off times and Noosa Council Acting CEO, Larry Sengstock, said that Council is aware of the community's concern about the intersection and would be supportive of TMR investigating a solution. TMR said the safety of all road users is their priority and they will continue to consider all of the community's concerns and feedback.
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BY ALEX PURCELL BUSINESSES have been lost, homes have been damaged and communities have been left with a mammoth clean-up following the recent flood event. Over several days, reportedly 1500mm of rain was dumped on the Noosa Hinterland, closing roads and inundating homes and businesses. And as the clean-up continues, the true scale of the damage has started to emerge. Pomona residents Brian and Carlene George said that they have been forced to "gut" the the lower level of their family home after 60cm of floodwater "destroyed nearly everything". "When it started raining, our ranch slider doors did hold a lot of the water back," Carlene said. "The floodwater was nearly a metre high outside. You could see it through the glass. But what took us by surprise was that the water bubbled up through the concrete slab." "It did that another two
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times during the week. "We lost just about everything downstairs including a few sentimental items belonging to our daughter. These are irreplaceable. However, we did have time to move many precious things. “Now it is all sitting on the footpath while we wait for our insurance company to come and document it all." Carlene said that despite the destruction, the smell and the huge job ahead of them, they felt “blessed”. “Our hearts goes out to everyone else who is more affected than us. We are so lucky that we still have upstairs to live in.” “The community has been amazing. On the day of the first flood, we had some clients - to whom we were supposed to be showing a house - turn up with their gumboots and shovels to help us muck out our lower level.” “Another lady, whom we have never met, turned up with a handmade card and some slice. “Every couple of days, even now, we are getting calls from people offering
to help. The people in our community are truly amazing.” While Carlene and her family face a six-month wait to rebuild the lower level of their home, Cooroy business owner Paul Hentschel is coming to terms with losing his “entire business”. Paul, who owns Holistic Pet Products on Mary River Road in Cooroy, said that over a four day period, his shop was flooded three times, with this destroying expensive equipment and stock. “I sell aquarium equipment and high-end pet products. The first lot of floods came through the shop to about knee height. The tenants upstairs called me at 2 am to tell me.” “I came in the next day and cleaned up and when I heard more rain was on the way, I moved what I could. But I’ve been here for five years, and have a lot of stock.” Paul said the shop flooded another two times after that. “I got flooded in at home too, so the shop sat in water for two days. Basically, I’ve
lost my business. Everything is ruined.” Paul said that as he didn’t have flood insurance, after he finishes cleaning up he will “probably close the doors”. “Anything salvageable I’m either selling at a huge discount or giving away. I’ve had signs out the front with “free” written on them and people are pulling in and taking things away.” “I just had a large order arrive before the floods, so the financial toll is huge. But so is the effort. How much money or energy do you put back in?” “Because it flooded three times, and all the ground is still soggy, it could flood again. I’m not prepared to set it all up again.” While heartbreaking, Paul humbly accepts his story is just one of many and it “could be worse”. “You think that you are doing it tough but others are doing it tougher. At least I can still go home. The community is good here, and they lent a hand but they have had to go back to their own lives.” While Carlene and Paul
and many others affected by the floods continue to clean up, Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart said that council crews and community volunteers are working non-stop to restore flooddamaged properties and businesses. “Council immediately responded to this devastation, diverting as much staff, resources and machinery as possible to those worst impacted areas in the Hinterland.” Council’s Community Development Team made 250 welfare calls at the height of the flooding event and data provided by Queensland Fire and Emergency shows over 1300 rapid damage assessments were conducted in Noosa in seven days. Council’s Customer Service Centre handled almost 600 disaster-related calls that resulted in about 215 customer requests. Council’s Environmental Health Officers have provided advice and support to about 50 businesses across the Shire. Economic Development
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LOCAL golfers have more than a few extra hazards to deal with this month in the wake of the recent floods that destroyed the paths, the bunkers and several water crossings on the popular course. Cooroy Golf Club Manager Wayne Patston said the power of the water coming across the course during the floods knocked out a bridge
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on the sixth hole and totally undermined a concrete pathway on another hole. Mr Patston said every bunker on the course would need a makeover and work had already started to grade and roll the kilometres of pathways throughout the course that usually provided a safe space for golfers pulling their own buggies, or riding on electric carts.
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He said club members, including many dealing with their own flood challenges, and local businesses had already generously come to the aid of the club and he was organising a raffle, with local prizes, to try and promote local businesses while raising money to put towards the cost of repairs. If you'd like to help, call Wayne on 0487 383 526.
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Above: Brian and Carlene George's belongings lay drying on the nature strip. Top right: Bags of pet food floating in a sea of flood water at Holistic Pet Products. Bottom right: Brian and Carlene George's living area.
staff continue to touch base with impacted business operators to identify opportunities for funding assistance through the State and Federal Government flood packages. Local Disaster Recovery Chair Cr Joe Jurisevic said that about 115 public assets in the Noosa Shire needed to be assessed, including 83 roads, reserves and footpaths, 24 community assets such as picnic
shelters, barbecues and community halls as well as four stormwater assets and four bus stops. “This is going to be a mammoth task and our crews are putting in a massive effort,” Cr Jurisevic said. “All we ask is that the community be patient and give our staff and contractors time to assess the damage and respond.” Since the clean-up started,
Council has emptied 20 skip bins, and in the week after the floods, 30 per cent more waste (compared to a regular week) was disposed of at the landfill. “We have 270 people register to be part of the Noosa Mud Army, and they are certainly making a massive contribution to the clean-up,” Cr Stewart said. “The community spirit has been uplifting and we will continue to assist our
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Tales from the front line of the flood emergency PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTER AND RETIRED IRONWOMAN KIRSTY HOLMES SPENT A LOT OF HER SHIFT TIME IN FEBRUARY HELPING OUT IN OUR REGION. HER ACCOUNT OF THE CHALLENGES HER SWIFT WATER TEAM FACED IS BELOW. ON February 23, I was on my usual B Shift team based at Maroochydore Fire Station when the heavy rain started. Most of us at Maroochydore station are all Swift Water Rescue specialists. During a flood event we team up in a specialist Swift Water Team with a ute and a trailer that carries the boat and all the swift water equipment to effect rescues in most conditions. As this event was a long duration and relatively large scale event we had all Swift Water Rescue Technicians on deck as well as some deployed from North Queensland to ensure that we could service the coast as best we could in all emergency situations. This then required personnel from Brisbane to come up and cover any staff shortages we had for our regular fire trucks to ensure we could cover the area for all the regular emergency situations, like fires and traffic accidents etc should they occur in addition to the flood related incidents. Our rostered shifts are 2 days followed by 2 nights.
The entire 4 shifts we spent out on the road in all areas of the coast from Caloundra to Gympie. The majority of our time was effecting rescues of patients that required medical attention, who were inaccessible by ambulance personnel. Our team would determine the best access for these patients and cross the waterway in our craft and retrieve the patient and transport them to the waiting QAS, or alternatively we would transport QAS personnel to the patients if needed. As you can imagine with the extent of the flood and the roads that were inaccessible, this sometimes proved to be a challenge. In some cases there was no possible way for us to reach some people. Other times there would be people stranded in water clinging to trees after trying to unsuccessfully cross a flooded road. On one occasion we had people ask us to help a stranded cow. This turned out to not be a cow, but a “bull" and we swiftly worked out that this was out of our league and not in our job description! Channel 7 managed to capture that! We had one little boy with appendicitis that not only got an ambulance ride, but also a fire truck ride and a boat ride on his way to hospital! There was an extensive amount of rescue
performed that we are still trying to collate. Many of us were doing 20 hour shifts and coming home for a break only to find our own homes and neighbourhoods flooding and then having to try to mitigate any damage. Just when we thought it may subside and give the water a chance to get away we would find ourselves again in absolutely torrential rain with no relief. I have never seen such relentless rain for such a long period of time in my nearly 30 years on the coast. It’s been very sad to see the extent of the losses that the Northern Rivers community has endured. One of our team members went south on holidays soon after it cleared here and ended up stopping for three days in Lismore to help out. It’s always great to come to the aid of someone in trouble and have some form of success in making someone's life better in the job we do, however, the real heroes are the volunteers, the mums and dads from the Gold Coast, the people not getting paid who spent a week straight working around the clock to help and coordinate rescue missions to those in desperate need. I’m sure there will be many stories that come out of the many heroes that contributed to saving the property and lives of their fellow neighbours.
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Mayor moves to review signs NOOSA Mayor Clare Stewart successfully moved two amendments to a motion which focused on Council’s signage policies and laws, following the Great Moscow Circus “clown fiasco”. At March 14's General Meeting Cr Stewart requested that the CEO convene a workshop for councillors, to allow a review and further discussion regarding the signage laws and associated policies. She also requested that the CEO, if necessary, provide a report to a future council meeting, outlining any changes, updates or improvements to the laws and policies, as may be proposed at this councillor workshop. Cr Stewart said the amendment is “pretty simple and straightforward” and an opportunity for this council to “have a voice”. “This is an opportunity for this council to obtain information, have its say and perhaps amend and change laws and policies, upon which we are being judged and into which we have had no opportunity to have any input. “The clown fiasco, and I refer to it like that because quite frankly it was a fiasco and an incredibly big one at that, generated a huge amount of angst and concern in our community with many thinking that I and this council had the ability to
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simply change a policy.” “Clearly that this isn’t the case. Amendments and changes take time and process.” Workshops, debates and a formation of the policy all have to happen before matters come before a full council meeting for Councillors’ decision. “It is a long, detailed, process that involves significant community consultation.” Cr Stewart said that in justice, fairness and equity to this council, they must be given an opportunity to have a voice. “The signage laws, which have become a part of our local laws, are but one of the policies that this Council is judged on, yet have had no opportunity to revisit or amend.’ “It is my hope with this amendment that we can
BOUQUETS AND BRICKBATS BOUQUET to all of those local businesses who paid their staff, even when they were absent during the recent floods. BOUQUET to the honest neighbour who returned my lost wallet which he found on the highway and a BRICKBAT to the person who found it first and stole the
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at least gain a better understanding into the laws and processes and reasoning behind signage laws and policy formation, and at the same time, ensure that a platform is created whereby this council has the opportunity to provide further strategic direction to policy and procedures, just as it is required to do under the local government act.” “And this council needs a chance to decide whether or not amendments or changes need to be made.” The amendments were supported unanimously by all councillors, and were voted through by Councillors at the meeting held on March 17. Cr Stewart made a point of noting that the motions and her opinions on the signage laws were her personal opinions, not Council's.
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Have a say on Eumundi plan EUMUNDI residents have been asked to let Sunshine Coast Regional Council know what they think of the draft plans for Memorial Drive streetscaping. Sunshine Coast Council Division 10 Councillor David Law said valuable feedback had been collated since November 2020 to develop the draft streetscape design which was now ready for further feedback. “We want to continue to preserve and celebrate the heritage, character and community vision for the much-loved Memorial Drive well into the future,” Cr Law said. “From March 15 to Monday April 11, we are asking the community, ‘Have we got it right?’ in translating your values and vision into the draft streetscape design. “This important next
step is critical to shaping and protecting what the community loves about this hinterland village.” Late last year, council sought further feedback from the local business community through business surveys and community workshops to develop the Draft Streetscape Concept Design. The initial and follow up feedback informed the Design and Placemaking team of the community’s priorities which included a desire for an improved pedestrian experience, artistic lighting features and enhancement of memorial fig trees. There was also strong support for pedestrian linkages from Memorial Drive to Napier Road to improve access to existing car-parking areas.
Cr Law said he was grateful for the community’s patience during consultation pauses due to COVID-19. “By rescheduling community consultation, we now have a better understanding of the business needs relating to the Memorial Drive streetscape project including on-street parking and footpath dining,” Cr Law said. “We also know the community would like to create a cool, shady and green street, revitalise surfaces and spaces, make parking easier and provide places to sit and socialise. Visit council’s Have Your Say website to view the design and complete the survey online before Monday, April 11, 2022. Construction is scheduled for 2022/23.
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Townhouse plans lodged for Pomona PLANS for 20 units or town house style dwellings at 11C Church St, Pomona, were lodged with Noosa Council on March 4. Visuals created by All Design and Drafting for client, Zaccale Pty Ltd, for Lot 4 SP301620, propose a mix of "15 small dwellings and five dwellings" to cover about 32 per cent of the 7517sqm site. The majority of the
units would be 82sqm, the largest, 107sqm, split between 14 two-bedroom units and six three-bedroom units. The land is zoned for medium density living, meaning the application is to be Code Assessed by Council planning officers. The plans have generated strong interest from locals in the wake of the recent floods and the positioning of
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Major-General Jake Ellwood has been appointed as Queensland’s new Recovery Coordinator, and will be in charge of overseeing one of the largest-scale recovery operations that the State has ever seen. The recent floods have hit 22 local government areas and eight cities in Queensland, creating considerable work for recovery and rebuilding. The recovery project is expected to take years to complete with extensive damage sustained to infrastructure, homes and businesses.
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Drop by the Bear Cave for a snip and sip FREE beer, ear waxing, nose waxing, haircuts, beard trims - the Bear Cave in Cooroy has it all. Owner Jo Wood, who has been living in the area for more than a decade, and worked cutting hair in Cooroy for a fair chunk of that time, said the time was right for her to go out on her own and offer a costeffective service to locals. As a business, Bear Cave offers adult haircuts for $30, children's for $20, and a range of hair products sourced locally with a view of being able to keep the prices as affordable as possible. Jo said the $30 rate was the same for everyone
Cuddle beds add extra comfort at Katie Rose CARING for people in the final stage of their lives is at the heart of the role of the staff and volunteers at Katie Rose Cottage Hospice. The service has strong support from local families and philanthropists and was recently able to purchase two $21,000 Cuddle Beds with donations from families and the Queensland Community Foundation's Sunshine Coast Committee. Now, the Hospice is in need of volunteers to help in providing personal caring alongside nursing staff to ensure the best possible care and comfort for guests. KRCH is urgently seeking volunteers who can give a few hours of their time on a regular basis - in particular retired nurses and affiliated health workers who
understand the role and have an interest in palliative care. It is a Government requirement that volunteers be fully vaccinated too. Visit katierosecottage.org/ volunteering.
Bear Cave owner Jo Wood outside her new venture in Cooroy.
based on the fact the service was the same. She won't be doing colours or perms, but if it's a hair cut you're after, she will get it done. For Jo, the chance to have her own shop in town, where her eight-year-old son and her three daughters aged 16, 18 and 21, could just drop in on the way
home from school or work was part of the attraction of the space on Emerald Street, next to Harvest Fresh. The shop will be open six days a week, 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 2pm on Saturdays and it is set up for walkins, with plenty of seating outside if there's a wait.
Nurses signing on at record levels LOCAL nursing numbers have had a welcome boost with news that 30 graduates have joined the Ramsay Health Care hospitals here on the Sunshine Coast this month. Ramsay, which operates hospitals including Noosa Hospital, Nambour Selangor Private Hospital and Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital, have reported this as a 130 per cent increase on the number of Registered Nurses when compared to the previous year. CEO Justin Greenwell said the new graduates would receive plenty of support in their new roles, including being part of a buddy system they have
developed to ensure staff are supported on their journey into a new career. "Like so many industries, workforce shortages have been a signficant challenge over the past two years, so it's wonderful to welcome so
many new members to our team," Mr Greenwell said. Noosa Hospital will receive 14 Registered Nurses (RNs), up from four in 2021. Selangor will be seeing seven new faces and the SCU Private will see nine.
World-leading Danish hearing technology ‘wows’ users WORLD-LEADING Danish hearing devices have proven popular for those requiring enhanced communication. Compared with previous technology, these devices have been designed for quicker acceptance. And offer a more realistic listening experience. They fit comfortably. And are also less noticeable. They shift you into a world of increased clarity. A world where you better
understand what is said. And a world where you’re more aware of your surroundings. They enhance your hearing on the phone. Voices come through smoother and clearer. Everyone can watch TV at a similar volume. You can set the TV to the level others prefer and better follow what’s said. Soft sounds are more audible. So you’ll improve your understanding of people who speak soft-
ly. As well as pick up the sound of footsteps from a greater distance. Loud noises receive less focus. So your hearing sounds as comfortable as possible. People will find it easier to talk to you. You’ll better understand what they say. So you can join in on more conversations. The technology is engineered to detect background sounds and transition a portion of them to where they belong
— in the background. Less background noise makes gatherings more enjoyable, as your listening effort is decreased. All sounds are processed automatically, so you don’t have to fiddle or press any buttons. Better still, theyrecharge simply at night. In summary, the technology helps you better connect to the world around you. And with additional speech clarity and reduced listening effort, your quali-
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THE ladies of the Cooroy Knitting Group, pictured above, knit and crochet beautiful items to donate to people in need. Their projects include: little beanies for premature babies; beanies for chemotherapy patients; warm rugs; children's winter jumpers; and sweet knitted teddies. The group was formed five years ago to share their craft in a social setting and
to make a difference in the community. All residents of Palm Lake Resort, these kind, talented ladies are passionate about helping others. The Knitting Group is currently looking for groups or organisations, who can help distribute their knitted treasures to where they are needed. The ladies are open to knitting other items and are happy to discuss requests if
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Italian connection to be a big hit in Pomona THE story behind an upcoming Italian connection in Pomona has no wild car chases or mob hitmen but it promises to be just as entertaining for locals. St Patrick’s Catholic Church will celebrate its centenary on Saturday, March 26, and descendants of the Bazzo, Spinaze and Capelin families will gather there to mark more than 100 years since the arrival of these Italian families in the area. Adding to the Italian flavour, author Steve Capelin will be present to discuss his novel Paradiso, which is based on the true story of his ancestors who were part of the failed Marquis de Rays’ expedition to establish a colony in New Guinea in 1880.
Steve’s great aunt, Marietta, was a child of 13 on that voyage and in 1910 ended up in Pomona with her husband Giovanni and 11 children as part of the Italian settlement there. The spread of people of Italian descent in the area is significant. Family names include those mentioned above, as well as Pezutti, Roder and many with English and Irish surnames (Craven, Cooke, O’Brien, Graham, Flynn, Bull, Edwards etc), with all having links to the ill-fated Marquis de Rays’ expedition. Vincent Bazzo, father of Louis (of Louis Bazzo Drive fame) donated the piece of land upon which St Patrick’s Church was built, to the Catholic Parish of Pomona. Bookings are advised for
the family gathering and centenary celebration to be held at the church on March 26 from 12-4pm. A display of family memorabilia and about the Bazzo/ Spinaze family history will be open on the same day at the Pomona Historical Society from 12-3pm. Steve Capelin will be signing Paradiso at The Village Bookshop, Noosa Heads, on Friday, March 18 from 11am and on the following day from 9am, at Berkelouw Bookshop, Eumundi.
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Tackling climate change anxiety one tree at a time YOUNG people in the Noosa Shire are being given the chance to personally tackle climate change and thereby ease their anxiety over the future of our planet. A tree-planting project during the next two months will offer 150 people aged between 18 and 35 years with the opportunity to address their concerns by taking positive action. Led by Central Queensland University PhD student Annie Nolan, the project team will spend a year evaluating the impact of participants’ proenvironmental behaviour on their levels of concern. “Data collected through Headspace Australia has found that a sudden spike in the incidence of emotional distress in people in this age group was directly related to mounting anxiety about catastrophic global climate events,” Ms Nolan said. “Tree planting is a positive action that can be undertaken relatively simply but its importance is often overlooked in the fight against climate change. “This study aims to find
out whether participants' concern is changed as a result of participating in a tree-planting event, which aims to plant enough trees to offset their cars’ carbon emissions.” The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (NBRF) is providing $10,000 to support the university’s eco-anxiety research project. The research aims to understand why young people suffer ongoing feelings of hopelessness and despair about how climate change will affect the future, and how they can overcome their concerns by taking action. Recent statistics show that 75 per cent of young Australians think that their future is frightening, and 84 per cent said they are worried about climate change. NBRF Chair, Rowan Rafferty, said the planned research could lead to improved wellbeing in our community. Mr Rafferty said the Reserve had recently experienced environmental disasters, ranging from bushfires to severe wet
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Local is the secret to great food and drink at Apollonian MANY know the Apollonian Hotel is the place to go for a great meal and drink. But what they might not know is that everything in their meals or cocktails has been sourced as locally as possible and cooked from scratch in the “Apo” kitchen. From their bistro menu to the daily specials, signature smokehouse meats and even cocktails, Head Chef Simone Vachon, said that they source as much local produce as they can and try to use as much seasonal produce as possible. “Owners Lou and Neil have a farm just up the road and anything in season we use from their place," Simone said. “They grow limes, mangos, oranges, jaboticabas and dragonfruit that we use for everything from meals to cocktails, chutneys, jams and pickles. “They also have a few cattle that we sometimes use for beef, and Lou has beehives, whose honey we use in our lamb shanks." There is also natural lip balms from the wax as well as natural deodorants and mozzie repellant.
“We have a large herb and veggie garden onsite at the pub, where we grow all our fresh herbs and lettuces. It's behind the white picket fence," Simone said. "We also have a chook pen with chooks for our own fresh eggs.” Simone, who has been at the Apollonian for eight years on and off, said that they liked to do everything as it was done “in the old days”. “Everything is made from scratch. We try not to buy anything in and we use every bit of the produce. We dry it, chutney it and preserve it. We don’t waste anything. “Any produce we don’t have growing or can’t get from Lou and Neil’s farm, we get as locally as possible. “Every Monday we get fresh mullet from Lake Cootharaba from a local fisherman who has lived here all his life. We use this for our special.” “The pork for the signature pulled pork comes from Nolan Meats in Gympie, and the beef for the slowcooked meats comes from
Cape Grim. With the recent change in season, Simone said they have just updated their menu to reflect the seasonal produce available in autumn. “Our autumn menu uses more root vegetables and features warmer, comforting foods. Our seafood starter is now barramundi instead of salmon, and we have new curries every week as specials.” As well as a change in the menu, there have been some changes made in the hotel’s accommodation. The accommodation building is an old railway barracks from Maryborough, moved to Boreen Point in the late 1980s. It features 10 rooms, all with new comfy beds and freshly laid flooring to enhance guests’ country overnight visits. Company includes the sheep just off the verandah. For a great meal, live music and comfortable, budget accommodation, go to the Apollonian Hotel. For more information visit: theapollonianhotel.com.
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Doonan, Kurilpa Reach, Karl S. Williams, Fragile Animals, Palomino III, The Rumbrellas and local favourites, The Gubbi Gubbi Dancers. “After all we’ve been through lately, in fact, because of all we have been through lately, we are even more excited to be bringing this dream lineup to Eumundi for Offbeat 2022,” Alice said. “We are beyond excited to announce Emma Donovan & The Putbacks will be there." “With a slew of awards under her belt, and not one but two new albums, Emma has a deep soul voice that will transport you to another time and place.” Alice is confident that the Offbeat crowd will love Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever’s special blend of rock ‘n’ roll.
“Guitar-driven, with harmonies that hark back to the best ‘60s LA’ sound,” she said. “Their latest release Sideways To New Italy references what was a gorgeous summer spent largely indoors!” Alice said Offbeat promised to be just that. “A little offbeat, a bit quirky, a little off the beaten track, and a bit of the unexpected,” she said. Offbeat is on Saturday, March 26, from noon to late, across two stages at The Imperial Hotel, Eumundi, with tickets at $75 plus booking fee via Oztix. The festival is supported by the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand Fund (RISE) – an Australian Government initiative and is a COVID-safe event. For more information, visit offbeatmusicfestival.com.au.
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The Tea Party's Jeff Martin will take to the stage at The Imperial Hotel in Eumundi next month.
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this completely refreshed solo offering from Jeff Martin. His reputation as a worldrenowned live performer is well-earned, and over the course of his musical journey he has been labelled everything from “child prodigy”, “virtuoso guitarist”, and a “singer with perfect pitch”. Jeff formed The Tea Party with lifelong friends Stuart Chatwood and Jeff Burrows in 1990, after many years of playing in bands together. With a career spanning over 20 years, including eight major-label releases and four million record sales, The Tea Party gained fans worldwide as it toured regularly throughout Canada, the US, Europe and Australia. In addition to his work with The Tea Party, Jeff has carved out a successful career as a solo artist, with his home and studio filled with ancient instruments collected on his travels and subsequently mastered. His management team says a Jeff Martin show is one that moves the audience to realms like no other and, for some, it is “a religious experience” that stays with them forever. Tickets for the 18+ show are $50 and available through Oztix, with doors opening at 7.30pm on April 1 and a free courtesy bus available. Phone Aaron on 0478 814 169 on the day to book your bus seat.
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WHEN it comes to towns hard hit by the recent floods in Queensland, Gympie certainly features around the top of the list. One of the region's premier tourist attractions, the historic Mary Valley Rattler, was temporarily off the rails while safety assessments were conducted on the tracks it uses. In a bit of good news for the team, an independent panel of civil engineers declared in mid-March that while there will need to be work done around the tracks in terms of flood rehabilitation of the areas they pass through, the tracks themselves are okay for use by the Rattler. Rattler Railway Company General Manager Michael Green said it was a bonus for the area. "It took us a little while to be able to complete a comprehensive review of the tracks because of the floods, but a full independent assessment was undertaken and work has been completed to remove debris from the tracks and ensure that it was totally safe to restart services," Mr Green said. "The past six months have been very difficult with the pandemic and then the floods, but we recognise the importance of the Rattler to the Gympie community and we have done everything possible to get the trains back on the tracks as quickly and as safely as possible." Special Easter and holiday services will be announced soon. Visit maryvalleyrattler.com.au.
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Artists Janet Luttrell, pictured above, and Diana Shepherd, work pictured below, will exhibit in Pomona in April.
her first solo exhibition in the Banana Shed, opening Saturday, March 26. Working in acrylic on canvas, Janet’s work is mainly contemporary and impressionistic. “I enjoy painting landscape, still life, Australian flora and fauna, sometimes with a touch of English influence,” Janet said. “I specialise in the use of many colours in each painting to express movement and form, so my paintings have a lot of energy.”
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Left: Linda Sivyer at the recent family reunion. Above: The Sivyer Gathering 2022 of descendants of Frederick J Sivyer, Elizabeth Sivyer and Spencer Sivyer whose parents were James and Harriet Sivyer.
FROM all over Australia, 50 members of the Sivyer family came together for a reunion at Cooroy Memorial Hall on Saturday, March 12 with their families. Between 1838 and 1863, five siblings arrived in Australia. These were William and Hannah Sivyer and family, James and Harriet Sivyer and family, Stephen and Mary Sivyer and daughter, Elizabeth (nee Sivyer) and John Hawkins and family, and Sarah (nee Sivyer) and John
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during a war when defending our country. They were honoured in a Roll of Honour, Call with the Ode, the Last Post, a minute’s silence and the Rouse, followed by the National Anthem. Specific to the Cooroy/ Tinbeerwah District was Spencer Sivyer and his family. Spencer selected 155 acres of land at Tinbeerwah in 1891 and the family settled there in 1893. Spencer’s descendants lived in Gympie and Cooroy with many still living in these
districts. Spencer Sivyer was an Inspector of Bridges and Timbers for Queensland Rail and a key figure in the opening of the Cooroy Line North. At one stage the family lived at Nandroya, until that section of rail was completed. The theme for Sivyer Day was looking back and being thankful for the legacy given to each down through the generations, and looking forward to carrying on that legacy to the next generation.
Easter basket drive for Pomona families COUNTRYSIDE Realty Noosa is proud to be assisting the Pomona Community House Inc. to help our local communities. The team at Pomona Community House aims to advance the wellbeing of its local community through several meaningful initiatives. Countryside Noosa Realty is accepting donations for its Easter Basket Drive to aid Pomona Community House. So, if you’re in Cooroy and near the office (1 Emerald Street), there is still time to drop off some items for those who are in need.
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Goodsell and family. The Sivyer family members who gathered together at Cooroy, were from three of these family lines, namely, William and Hannah Sivyer, James and Harriet Sivyer and Stephen and Mary Sivyer. One of the important features of the day was to recognise 161 family members who have served in the Defence Forces from World War I to the present day, with seven of these family members paying the ultimate sacrifice
The office will be accepting donations of shampoo, shower gel, tea/coffee, non-perishable items and gift vouchers that will have a direct impact. Come in and say ‘Hi’ to the team and drop off your donations right up until April 13. With the recent floods having such a distressing impact and the daunting task of the clean-up ahead, there really has never been a better time to chip in and help out. Countryside Noosa Realty appreciates all donations and wishes everyone a Happy Easter.
The team at Countryside Realty Noosa, pictured above, was proud to donate $1500 to Share the Dignity recently. Share the Dignity is which is women’s charity that provides basic sanitary items to those facing hardship and difficult times.
The Countryside team was shocked to learn that women of all ages had to choose between food and essential hygiene items and wanted to assist by donating a percentage of revenue from settled sales in January.
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Community Diary Free online fitness classes ENGAGE your Core Fitness has taken its classes online to Zoom to keep everyone safe and still maintain their fitness. Michaela offers General Fitness, Pilates, Weights and Stretch classes online. Classes are lots of fun, ring Michaela on 0449 047 746 for further details
TAI CHI in Cooroy SUNDAY mornings, Cooroy Memorial Hall from 8.309.30am. Gentle exercise for all ages is presented by the Chinese Tai Chi Academy (Principal Grandmaster, Henry Sue). Class instructor is Stephen Locke. Contact details are: Phone 0409 457 295 or email stephen. locke5@bigpond.com.
Social ballroom dancing at Pomona EVERY Tuesday evening from 7-9.30pm, Pat and Norm Young organise a social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall. The cost is $4 and 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.
Coffee, chat & cake COME along to the Lawson Shed, Pomona, every second and fourth Tuesday of the month for coffee, a chat and cake. It all starts at 10am and costs $3.
Calling all serving and ex-serving men and women THE more RSL members we have, the stronger our voice to government departments and thus benefits for our veterans. Your local Cooroy-Pomona RSL SubBranch invites you to join our fellow returned service men and women, and gain justice for those in need. Membership of the Club
and Sub-Branch only costs $5.50. For further information, call in to see us or phone 5447 6131.
Would you like to sing? COME and join us. We are a community choir that sings beautiful, joyful songs from around the world in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. We meet Tuesdays from 4-5.30pm at our new venue, the CWA Hall in Eumundi. All levels of ability are accepted without auditions. For more information, call Joan on 0419 517 869.
Fabulous 60s Plus WE are a fun, friendly, seniors’ social group, which welcomes 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 program of dinners, lunches, walks, picnics and other activities. Please contact Joan on 0419 517 869 for more details.
Cooroy Hookers COOROY Hookers is a group of girls who get together every week to crochet, knit and chat. We meet every Thursday at 9am in the CWA Hall. The $6 admission includes coffee and cake. No experience is necessary. Come for a chat and to learn how to crochet and knit. For more information, contact Virginia on 0427 221 931.
Meditation in Cooroy LOTUS Wellbeing Centre (a not-for-profit organisation) can be found at the CWA Hall, Maple St, Cooroy each Monday, with doors opening at 9am except for public holidays. Meditation is from 9.30-10am and costs $5. Treatments, available from 10.30am, include psychic/ clairvoyant readings, reiki,
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COME along to Cooroy Tennis Club to play social tennis. It’s a great opportunity for players to get back on the court, meet new people and enjoy a game of tennis in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Games played on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7.30-9am, and Sunday evenings from 6-8pm. Members $3, non-members $6. Balls provided. Contact Ian Garvey on 0409 581 870, Dorelle Goldsworthy, 0403 737 183 or Lyn Barker on 0439 648 407.
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NEITHER COVID nor floods could dampen the cheers and accolades which echoed through the grounds of Cooroy State School as the students and teachers welcomed their community
back for its first school parade of 2022. Parents, staff and students were delighted to witness the Induction of senior school leaders and class captains.
These students have big plans to explore new fundraising opportunities, fun activities and build strong connections between cohorts. Congratulations to the 2022 student leaders!
the Wildflower Women projects where she works with artists, environmental groups and others, connecting people with nature and their creativity. The environment and the impact climate change has on women were important themes discussed at length during the breakfast. The Year 12 student leaders met with Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart and Member for Noosa Sandy Bolton, who both provided the students with tips and advice for their final year of school. Year 12 School Captain Ashanti Mclean found the breakfast to be very inspirational.
“It is wonderful to have such strong, powerful and influential women who are making positive changes in our local community,” Ashanti said. On their return to school, the Year 12 student leaders ran a lunchtime activity, upon their return to school, where participants wrote messages celebrating and valuing the women in their lives. The day helped to reinforce this year’s message of recognising and celebrating the contribution of girls and women around the world, working to change the climate of gender inequality, and building a more sustainable future.
Students show their support for International Women's Day NOOSA District State High School Year 12 student leader representatives attended the Zonta International Women’s Day Breakfast at Noosa Springs on Tuesday, March 8. Dr Susan Davis OAM spoke to the girls and the women in attendance about important female drivers of environmental change on the Sunshine Coast, including Kathleen McArthur, Nancy Cato and Judith Wright, and the legacy they achieved in the creation of the Noosa National Park and publications that celebrate of the wildflowers of the region. Dr Davis coordinates
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BRIGHT by name and bright by nature – Ceri Bright has topped the 2021 ATAR rankings at Noosa District State High School. Her exceptional score of 97.75 earned Ceri four offers for university study this year, and she has accepted a place at Hobart’s University of Tasmania to study for a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). Ceri’s was not the only noteworthy result at NDSHS, with Chloe Davies receiving the school’s second-highest ATAR rank of 96.35, and Jayme HopeO’Connor the third with 95.30. Chloe will study a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at the University of the Sunshine Coast and, after a gap year, Jayme will attend the University of Melbourne to study a Bachelor of Arts / Juris Doctor with a goal of practising family law. While all three students achieved outstanding academic results, they also proved inspirational leaders outside the classroom and led their fellow students by example. Ceri has been involved in the school’s leadership program from Year 7 and was a School Captain and the School Council
Secretary for 2021. Throughout her senior schooling, she participated in the Lions Youth of the Year and volunteered at the Kabara nursing home in Cooroy. Chloe is an avid netball player, who in 2020 volunteered for NETFIT clinics, which involved mentoring and working alongside qualified professionals and elite netballers to provide training tips, game-day preparation and match play advice. In 2019, Jayme was part of a student exchange program and travelled to sister school Hiyoshigaoka High School for three months, where she attended school and immersed herself in Japanese culture. In the academic arena, their impressive ATAR scores (the national average rank is 70) are only part of the trio’s achievements. Under the guidance of NDSHS science teacher, Katrina Holewa, Ceri studied a unit of Quantum Physics externally through QUT, and received a distinction. She also topped Physics at NDSHS in 2021. Outside of school, Ceri worked at the local Amcal Pharmacy, and her excellent ATAR result is a great outcome after 13 years of
education at NDSHS and Noosaville State School. A dedicated student who topped her year level in Biology, Chemistry and Health, Chloe also received the Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $12,000 which recognises, rewards and encourages academic excellence. Her talents extend to the music sphere, where she has received a Grade 6 AMEB qualification in Piano for Leisure. Chloe’s 13 years of education were completed at NDSHS and Cooroy State School. Jayme topped her year level in Maths Methods, Specialist Maths and Japanese, and created outstanding films in her Film and Media course. She also received the Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship which gives her a HECS Student Contribution exemption, $10,000 living expenses per year for the duration of her first degree, and a $2500 grant to study abroad. Jayme is well known locally, having worked at the Cooroy Newsagency and Cooroy IGA while at school. Her 13 years of education were completed at NDSHS and Pomona State School.
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Open day event at St Teresa's ST Teresa's Catholic College in Noosaville will throw open its doors to all and sundry on Sunday, March 27 from 2-5pm for an Open Day. There will be hosted tours of the College to showcase the range of specialised teaching and learning spaces on offer, along with the variety of academic and learning enrichment programs available to students. Students and staff will also be in attendance, allowing
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personnel who have dutifully served our community and are now suffering from PTSD is enormous,” she said. “Unfortunately, we can’t train the dogs quickly enough to keep up with demand.” There is an urgent need for more educators to assist with caring for the dogs until they are ready to be placed in their new home for training. PTSD Dogs Australia provides all the equipment needed to care for the dogs, and educators are required to attend a weekly training session. “We need help from dog lovers in the community to help us to educate the dogs
and get the training process started,” Ms Weeks said. She said that training rescue dogs rather than utilising puppy breeding programs had the dual benefits of reducing both dog euthanasia rates and wait times for assistance dogs. “If there are any individuals or families in the area who would love to welcome a dog into their home for the duration of their training, they would be making such an incredible contribution for such a worthy cause,” Ms Weeks said. To register your interest in a PTSD Dogs Australia information session, fill in the application form on ptsddogs.org.au/foster.
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COOROY Gymnastics’ 2022 season is off and running, after the first hit-out of the year at the Gold Coast on March 19 for the South East Queensland Senior Championships. The Cooroy Gymnastic Club sent its highest level team ever to the event, which also coincided with the 70th birthday of men’s coach Greg Smyth. The team included three gymnasts competing at Level 10, one at Level 9 and one at Level 7. The event is a lead-in to the Queensland State Championships, from which competitors will be chosen for the Australian Championships. Coach Smyth has been involved in gymnastics for well over 50 years. He started training back in 1965 while at boarding school in Brisbane, and represented Queensland as a gymnast six times from 1970 until 1979. After finishing his career as a competitor, he continued
Greg Smyth and Lyam Chandler at the 2021 National Championships.
to pursue coaching, which he started in 1973, later becoming an advanced silver coach and completing a human movement degree in 1989. Not only is Greg a coach, but he has been an accredited FIG judge for 11 Olympic cycles, been involved in over 35 national championships, and even judged at international competitions.
In 2017, Greg was recognised for his lifetime of achievement and effort by being awarded life membership of Gymnastics Queensland. In 2021, he was coach of the Level 9 Queensland team, and is hoping that this year he can repeat the effort and fill the Level 10 team with boys from Cooroy, to coach for Queensland once again.
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WOW, my friends! What a crazy couple of months it has been for us all. I would just personally like to send everyone my best wishes and hope that you are all OK. Out our way, at Tansy, it has been a terrible disaster for all the people and their livestock in January, with this followed by more flooding in February. Losing livestock and having damage done to farms has taken a toll on a lot of people, mentally and physically. The stock that managed to survive the gushing water are also affected. Despite the flood waters dropping, problems aren’t over, especially for the equine family. Now having so much feed and wet
soggy ground are certainly going to cause more headaches. So please keep an eye on your horse’s weight as cases of floundering will be the main worry. There are also going to be hoof problems with such soggy ground and these will involve things like stone bruises, seedy toe, grassy heel and swamp cancer. Please do not take these things lightly and make sure to seek veterinary help to prevent further problems. Grass has peak levels of sugar late in the afternoon, so horses with foundering problems are safest grazing in the morning or at night. Moreover, not only are sugar levels an issue, but with all the grass coming
to seed, grain is an issue too – it can be like feeding your horse a bucket of oats twice a day. This amount of seed will go straight to their feet! With all of the disasters happening, some of these simple tips can help save problems. Stay out of boggy areas for extended amounts of time. If your horse is possibly overweight, lock it up around lunch time and let it out again later when the sun is down. Keep an eye on these problems as they can quickly sneak up. I hope that this is helpful and that everyone is safe and well. I extend my thoughts to anyone who has had any losses in this tough time.
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your say Sandy Bolton State Member for Noosa BETWEEN our devastating floods, ongoing COVID recovery and horrific events overseas, to again discuss housing seems inappropriate, but necessary, given so much commentary and confusion about ‘social’, ‘community’ and ‘affordable’ housing! At a risk of ‘oversimplifying’, social housing refers to state government owned or managed properties for those who meet a financial criterion. ‘Community’ housing contains a mix of open market and subsidised accommodation, managed by community housing providers such as Coast2Bay. And the one term that causes the most confusion is ‘affordable housing’, being questioned as ‘affordable to whom?’ Local government planning schemes consider ‘affordable living’ and ‘housing affordability’ in efforts to make provision for varying income levels and household types within their boundaries. However this
can be problematic and is a whole other column! Regardless of claims to the contrary, all levels of government have a role in housing, as do we as individuals, through our expectations, choices and what we will or will not support. This of course impacts government decisions and actions. In summary, local government has a role through partnerships, its planning scheme and housing strategies. Whether making provision in its zoning for shared living, units, secondary dwellings, tiny home villages or a multitude of other options, there is a path forward. State government is responsible for the provision and management of ‘social’ housing, whether department owned or through headleases. They also offer grants for public-private partnerships (i.e. with organisations, developers or Council) to build the social or community component of mixed model projects.
Now to the Australian government. They provide the funds to state governments which are understandably critical! As well various programs such as the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS), which is about to come to an end without a replacement, they also have a role through the National Building Code, which some say is out of touch with design options that reduce building costs, as well support sustainable living. There are aspects that we must consider in our ‘scream’ to governments, as there can be unintended consequences. These may include raising taxes to pay for what we ask for, traffic impacts by duplicating major roads into areas already congested, and strain on our infrastructure or environment. As in all efforts, balance is key, and of course innovation! We have many examples of sustainable, liveable and loveable community projects across Queensland and Australia, that
Clare Stewart Noosa Mayor AS we are well and truly in the recovery phase from the floods, it was terrific to see more than 150 people attended our 11 community outreach pop-ups following the floods. We’ve also established a Flood Recovery webpage with links to resources and a range of information to help the community with the flood recovery - www.noosa.qld. gov.au/community-recovery-2022-floods. Council staff have been working non-stop to assess flood damage and begin repairs to public infrastructure. In regard to our landslip at Black Mountain, our crews and geotechnical experts are analysing the road and, given the extent of damage, it is likely to be at least a six-month repair job. We will of course work as quickly as we can. Myself, and our CEO Scott Waters and Director Larry Sengstock have had very productive discussions with local residents about the pertinent issues impacting the Black Mountain community. Our community recovery team has made contact with local residents and if you haven’t had any contact with our recovery staff, we ask that you give us a call on (07) 5329 6500 so they can provide assistance. Cleanaway bins are available
at the end of Black Mountain Road for household rubbish and recycling and are serviced three days a week. TransLink has arranged additional service for students impacted by the road closures. TransLink can be contacted on 07 5452 1800 for more information. In light of the floods, Council has extended the deadline for Community Grant applications. Originally due to close March 30, submissions can now be submitted until Wednesday, April 6, 2022. This will allow additional time for those impacted by floods to work on their applications. A range of grants are available to eligible not-for-profit organisations needing assistance for events, projects and facilities that will benefit Noosa. Council staff can assist with eligibility details. Call (07) 5329 6437, and for RADF grants, contact (07) 5329 6558. Given the extent of the rainfall, the Hinterland Playground site appears to have flooded as modelled and predicted. Most of the floodwaters receded within three hours, once the heavy rain eased. The site drains very quickly as the creek recedes and initial assessments indicate that this is exactly what occurred this time.
As part of the project, Council developed a Hinterland Playground Flood Risk Assessment and Emergency Management Plan (FRAEMP), in the event of a flood when the park opens. This includes an automatic audible and visual flood warning system to alert visitors to evacuate the site as soon as floodwaters begin to inundate the playground. The Federal Government has announced disaster funding for Australian residents who have been seriously affected by the floods in SE Qld LGAs including Noosa. This is the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment and it provides lump sum payments of $1,000 per adult and $400 per child under 16. There is an application process through Services Australia. For more information visit servicesaustralia.gov.au/southeast-queensland-floods-february-2022australian-government-disaster-recoverypayment. Further grants also available to help small business, eligible primary producers and sports/community clubs - vist qrida. qld.gov.au. Until next month, stay safe, Clare.
deliver affordable options without the negative impacts, and we look forward to seeing some of these come to fruition as discussed at our Housing Action Group (HAG). So over your next dinner conversation or café meetings, try flipping the conversation from what we need ‘more’ of, to how we can resolve in clever, collaborative ways that maximise what we have. This is another aspect that has been raised at our HAG, in relation to social housing, and how through ‘upzoning’, sites can be utilised more effectively. With very little space here to share the much, much more related to untangling the housing crisis and associated confusion of who does what, a further update is posted on www.sandybolton.com/noosa360, including the ‘bug bears’ that hinder and challenge! Until next time, Sandy
Rob Skelton Member for Nicklin Emergency Hardship Assistance Residents in targeted areas of the Noosa and Sunshine Coast LGAs, who have been impacted by severe flooding over recent days, may be eligible for financial assistance, including Emergency Hardship Assistance grants of up to $180 per person and $900 for a family of five or more.Grant applications can be made through the Community Recovery online portal: communityrecovery.qld.gov.au. Residents without internet access can ring the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349 to get information or apply for grants and access to support services over the phone. Applications are open until March 26, 2022. Disaster Funding for Sports Clubs Up to $50,000 in disaster recovery funding assistance is available for eligible sporting clubs and not-for-profit organisations. Funding is available to assist with: replacement of damaged equipment, payment of services and hire costs, purchase of equipment and tools that assist in short term clean-up of facilities, reimbursement for the purchase of the above made from the date of the relevant disaster, funds for repairs and replacements when this amount is lower than the premium excess set by the insurance provider, and excess coverage for insurance claims. Eligible council areas, eligibility requirements and program information can be found at qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/disasterrecovery
Llew O’Brien Federal Member for Wide Bay THE February floods devastated many parts of Wide Bay including Noosa, Cooroy, Pomona and Kin Kin, with significant damage including flooding and landslips that washed away roads, leaving communities isolated and homes and businesses inundated. A $558.5 million flood recovery package, jointly funded by the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments, has been established to provide financial support for flood-affected small businesses, farmers, not-for-profit organisations, and sporting and community clubs. Noosa Council will receive a $1 million injection to assist with urgent clean-up works. Personal hardship assistance is also available through Centrelink for people who have suffered damage to their home or a loss of income as a result of the floods. The available grants
include: up to $50,000 for affected small businesses and not-for-profit organisations; $20,000 for sporting and community clubs; and $75,000 for primary producers in the Noosa region. These can be used to cover the costs of: cleaning up; disposal of damaged goods; repairs to buildings; salvaging crops, grain and feeds; repairing or hiring equipment to enable resumption of business; and fencing repairs The loss of personal items, stock, crops and trade can never be replaced but these grants will provide some support through this very difficult time. Please contact my office on 07 41212936 or visit llewobrien. com.au for information about the grants. This month brings increases to social security payments, and from March 20, the rates for the Age Pension, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment will
rise by $20.10 a fortnight for singles to a total of $987.60 per fortnight, and by $30.20 a fortnight for couples to $1488.80 per fortnight. In addition, asset test limits have been increased to $599,750 for a single home owner or $901,500 for a couple, which will allow more senior Australians to access a part pension. A new version of the Age Pension Guide, which explains the conditions that apply to the Age Pension in an easy to use format, is now available from my office and will be posted to everyone on my mailing list in the coming weeks. If you’d like a copy, please phone 07 4121 2936 or email llew.obrien.mp@ aph.gov.au and I’d be pleased to send one to you.
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30 acres with a great house site
SITUATED in a prime position on the cusp of the Noosa Hinterland and the Mary Valley, this rare 30-acre lot offers easy access to both the old and new Bruce Highway, with amenities and convenience shopping just a few minutes’ drive up the road. With recent clearing, there is plenty of usable land available that offers the perfect site to build your dream home, while still maintaining privacy. The property also offers access to water by means of an established dam. The property is not recorded on any flood maps and recent weather events
For Sale Address: 838 Coles Creek Rd, Coles Creek Price: Offers over $799,000 have confirmed that it stays high and dry even in a 1 in 100 flood. With a travel time of less than 20 minutes to Gympie, 30 minutes to Noosa and 1.5 hours to Brisbane Airport, this is your perfect opportunity to secure a private paradise with minimal maintenance in a great location.
Details: 30-acres Agent: Marg Cochrane 0428 834 708 Agency: Marg Cochrane Real Estate
Acreage living on the edge of town LOCATED on the outskirts of Cooroy with easy access to both the Bruce Highway and all the amenities that the Noosa Hinterland communities have to offer is this incredible property that provides everything you could want. There is a large, modern, four-bedroom family home together with granny flat, sheds, paddocks, pool, incredible views and an abundance of water, all surrounded by dog-proof fencing to keep all of your loved ones safe. The modern, colonialstyle house provides a wealth of space that includes four bedrooms, an office and dual living areas. Large, panelled windows throughout the home make the most of the uninterrupted views of the surrounding country as this home was designed to make the absolute most of its prime position. Helping you keep some
money in your pocket, power to the property is subsidised by a 12-panel, 5kw solar system, as well as solar hot water (and don’t forget the solarheated pool). Also located on the property are two large powered sheds, the roof areas of which help to keep ample water supply by means of a whopping eleven 5,000 gallon tanks. The property is currently fenced into five paddocks that provide plenty of room for all of your larger fourlegged-friends. With seven dams, as well as a running creek, there is plenty of water available for livestock, as well as for supporting any gardens or trees for those with a green thumb. Lifestyle properties continue to be in high demand. To ensure your chance to inspect this
For Sale Address: 501 Black Mountain Rd, Black Mountain Price: Offers over $1,950,000 Details: 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 6 Car, 48-acres Agent: Marg Cochrane 0428 834 708 Agency: Marg Cochrane Real Estate incredible home, please contact our office to confirm your attendance at the next available inspection.
We have cash Buyers looking for their next Cooroy address! If you would like a no-obligation, no-fee and honest discussion about what you could achieve in today’s market, we would love to hear from you!
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Character home on 2.5ha in Pomona For Sale Address: 11 Cordwood Drive, Cooroy Price: Contact Agent
Dual-key opportunity POMONA, in the Noosa Hinterland, is also known as the Roman Goddess of fruiting trees and orchards. We think this 2.5ha property has been blessed by her as it has over 100 species of fruit trees. The land has been planted out with not only fruit trees, but native timber too. Backing onto a seasonal creek and the Tuchekoi National Park, this property is a lovely find. The size of the land, and its close proximity to shops, will make the property a very lucrative investment in time to come. The home was ownerdesigned to match its
surroundings and you can feel the character of that endeavour from the moment you get here. The 2.5ha property includes a two-storey home with polished cypress flooring and cathedral-style ceilings, three bedrooms and one bathroom. Both levels feature hardwood decking and there’s plenty of space to convert and add more bedrooms if required. There are multiple sheds on the property as well as irrigation. If you're looking for a property where you can be self-sufficient or possibly set up a market garden and a home that's not just a brick
For Sale Address: 37 Reserve St, Pomona Price: Offers over $1,200,000 Details: 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 7 Car, 2.5ha Agent: Wayne Colley 0447 748 408 Agency: Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland and tile, call Wayne for the full rundown.
THIS dual-key property offers diverse living opportunities. By incorporating two, separate, single-level residences, the property presents options such as investing and renting out both dwellings for an attractive return, living in the main residence and renting out the flat for additional income, or keeping the second residence spare for when the family come to stay. Set on an easy-care elevated 644sqm block, the custom-designed floorplan is split into two residences in the form of a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom main dwelling, and a 1-bedroom with ensuite self-contained flat. Both spaces feature floating timber floors and tiles, in a timeless natural
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colour palette. The generous main kitchen incorporates custom built-in cabinetry, stone benchtops, and high-end appliances, with the lounge and dining areas flowing through to the covered rear patio and courtyard, thereby affording seamless entertaining possibilities. The two bedrooms in the main dwelling are wellseparated with no adjoining walls. The front, self-contained flat contains one master suite, with open-plan living, dining and kitchenette leading to a front alfresco patio and courtyard that overlooks the estate. Both dwellings are airconditioned with ceiling fans, security screens and storage throughout.
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Details: 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car Agent: Michelle Bell 0419 090 049 Agency: Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland The property is close to beautiful parkland, the lake, schools, daycare, shops and public transport. It is a 15 minute drive to Noosa and the Sunshine Coast Airport is 30 minutes’ away. There’s a two car garage with an extra entrance and side access to the rear of the property and its established gardens. Don't miss the opportunity to secure this unique property.
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Monthly Market Wrap Up with Sirah Robb Director and Principal of Wythes Real Estate by COVID and flooding, is to utilise Toowoomba’s Wellcamp and COVID-19 quarantine hotels. This solution is considered impractical by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ). The REIQ’s ‘Help House A Queenslander’ campaign aims to house displaced Queenslanders by encouraging family holiday homes, holiday listings and
OUR thoughts are with all those who are impacted by recent flooding and our heartfelt thanks goes to all volunteer groups and locals who came together to help everyone through such challenging times. How great is our community? The Government’s proposed solution to the now compounded housing shortage brought about
vacant properties to be brought onto the long-term rental market. The REIQ is calling on the Government to financially incentivise owners of what is estimated to be 200,000 properties, to provide this immediate and long-term solution to displaced residents in Queensland. Contact us to talk about the suitability of your property to assist with this critical need. The question has been asked whether recent flooding will impact our property market. Anecdotally, and understandably, we saw inspection numbers reduce over this period, but once the flood
waters receded, offers resumed. Most buyers have been heartened to see how the extreme weather impacts their property of interest. In the majority of cases in our Noosa Hinterland region, land and roads are affected for a short period but homes remain dry. In general, our market appears to be stabilising from record growth experienced over the last two years. It is reported by Ellen Lutton from Domain, that 88 suburbs across the Sunshine State now have a median house price of $1 million or more. Pricefinder shows Sunshine Beach has become Queensland’s
first $3 million suburb. PwC CEO Tom Seymour recently spoke to business leaders about the outlook for Queensland and more specifically, the Sunshine Coast. The future looks bright with many positive economic indicators for our region, including the cost of housing, living and education compared to other states, our lifestyle and the continued ability for knowledge-based professions to be able to work from anywhere. With this in mind, along with the volume of buyers we are still seeing, it is anticipated our property market will balance this year and return to more gradual growth over the coming years.
Secure a slice of hinterland paradise
Dream lifestyle acreage LOOKING to escape the crowds, and to be surrounded by bush on a large acreage - all just minutes to Eumundi and coastal beaches? A wonderful, rare, opportunity to secure a private nature-filled parcel of land which has been tightly held by the family for many years is currently on offer with this 4ha (10 acres) block of vacant land just seven minutes’ drive to Eumundi and 20 minutes’ drive to the heart of Noosa's beaches, restaurants and lifestyle amenities. Land bank for the future or design, build, and create your very own retreat in the heart of Noosa's Hinterland (subject to local council approval, guidelines / applications). Positioned between Verrierdale Rd and Dean Rd, the block offers a rare dual street frontage with a lush outlook into well-established fauna comprising birdsong, crisp fresh air and a feeling of space and serenity. With a small freshwater stream running through the middle of the block, down the sloped landscape and well-established gum trees lining the neighbouring property for privacy, this is a chance to create your own Hinterland oasis with a lush rainforest outlook. The "back road" otherwise Page
For Sale Address: 475 Verrierdale Rd, Verrierdale Price: Offers over $985,000 Details: 4ha vacant land Agent: Caroline Johnson 0409 953 311 Agency: Wythes Real Estate known as Verrierdale Rd will take you through to Peregian Springs and further to the coastal beaches of Peregian and Coolum, a short 15-minute drive, and the airport is a further 10 minutes' down the road. Turn left on Eumundi Noosa Rd and it will take you to Eumundi and the M1 (seven minutes). Turn right and you're on your way to Doonan (two minutes), Noosa (15 minutes) with the National Park, Eastern Beaches and Hastings St just 22 minutes away. Within the catchments of a great selection of public and private schools, with many offering connecting bus services.
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THIS impressive property is more like a lifestyle retreat, with sensational views, land for the horses, a spot for a second dwelling, beautiful native bush, and the opportunity for Eco cabins*, all conveniently located within 15 minutes of Noosa, Peregian Beach, and Eumundi. Situated on 26.19 acres, this single-level four bedroom and two bathroom home was fully renovated only a few years ago and is still a shining example of modern life in the Noosa Hinterland. Generous in size, some of the home's features include Blackbutt timber floors, air conditioning, stylish bathrooms with floor to ceiling tiles, French doors for added natural light, and
a totally separate lounge room that could have a myriad of uses depending on your family's needs. The kitchen is the heart of the home with tasteful grey Caesar stone benches together with a breakfast bar, double oven, built-in microwave and a walk through pantry - all this so that everything has a place. The hero of this stunning home is the large 6 x 9m merbau timber covered deck that overlooks the paddocks with the pictureperfect mountain range views beyond. Here the opportunity to relax and unwind from life's hustle and bustle is real, as is the space to entertain with family and friends. On the lower deck sits the spa, which connects to the
firepit and conversation area where you can really enjoy the night sky. The property also boasts an all-weather bitumen driveway, a 9x6m powered shed, solar panels and solar hot water, three fenced paddocks, two stables and a tack room, and a shady dam. Included in the sale is the owner’s Kubota 4WD tractor and a Yamaha quad bike which is especially handy for accessing the rear of the property and the track to the top of the property. There's a lot of flat land up there and the views are quite breathtaking too. There really is so much to write about this property, so an inspection is a must to truly appreciate
Stylish Queenslander THIS glorious four bedroom, two bathroom home on 2.15-acres has everything you will need for a relaxing, but stylish hinterland lifestyle. 10 Marnie Crescent is truly a special place consisting of a bubbling creek, a luxurious magnesium inground pool with sunning decks, an outdoor fire and pizza oven area set within the trees, and a fabulous Queenslander home that has recently been
Auction Address: 157 Sudholz Rd, Verrierdale Auction: Saturday, March 26, at 5pm Details: 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 6 Car Agent: Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 Mario Catalano 0400 613 879 Agency: Hinternoosa this magnificent offering.
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Auction Address: 10 Marnie Crescent, Doonan Auction: Friday, March 25, at 1pm meticulously renovated. Traditional features, like the elevated, shady front veranda, stained glass feature windows, bay doors, high ceiling and timber floors blend effortlessly with contemporary comforts, such as air-conditioning and plantation shutters. A separate dining
and living space (with combustion fireplace) flows off the central kitchen, with its stone benches, breakfast bar, and built-in coffee machine, microwave and dishwasher that sits seamlessly within the new cabinetry, providing a sleek modern look. Call Kess to find out more.
Details: 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car Agent: Kess Prior 0404 344 399 Agency: Hinternoosa
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For Sale Address: Mountain View Estate, Pomona Price: From $499,000
Vacant land at Pomona HAVE you been dreaming of a self-sufficient lifestyle on a five acre block? This split-level, sturdy and immaculately maintained home at Greens Creek on a five acre block could fit the bill. Wide verandahs overlook established gardens where there is an abundance of bird and wildlife.Downstairs the home offers living and entertainment areas. Step up a level and there are three bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a second bathroom in the form of an ensuite to the master bedroom. There are also ceiling fans, and air-conditioning in the lounge room and master bedroom. A fireplace in the lounge room adds another layer of homely comfort.
Outside is where the real treat can be found for a self sustainable lifestyle. The property features a plethora of fruit trees, such as macadamias, mangoes, lime, mulberries, bananas, passionfruit and more. You will never need to buy fruit again. The house is close to a primary school with a school bus service just 300m from the front gate. Greens Creek is only 10 minutes’ drive to Gympie CBD, and 55 minutes’ drive to Noosa and the idyllic Rainbow Beach. If you’re seriously looking for a new start in life and want to get back to basics without putting in the hard yards up front, then come and reap your rewards here. This property is ready to embrace the new owners.
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For Sale Address: 27 Baring Road, Greens Creek Price: Offers over $890,000 Details: 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 6 Car, 5-acres Agents: Sandy Roulston 0438 506 970 Kate Mayne 0408 604 802 Agency: Noosa Hinterland Real Estate
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MOUNTAIN View Estate is a boutique development located in the heart of Pomona. It’s a short walk to everything you could need, including the local supermarket, doctors, chemist, butcher, baker, cafés and restaurants. Agent Kaye Mayne said there are 10 lots to choose from, with the average lot size being 1000sqm2. Kate said that work was expected to start soon, with the expectation that registration and titles would be in place before the end of the year. “It’s an ideal situation for those looking to buy now and give themselves time to sell closer to land settlement,” Kate said. “Pomona is an ideal place to settle, especially for
families. With childcare, kindergarten, primary and secondary schools all within a kilometre or so from the estate, it makes Mountain View Estate an easy choice. “There’s also bus pick-up to surrounding schools, bus services to Noosa and a train station if you need to head north or down to Brisbane.” Pomona is only a 30-minute drive to Noosa, thereby offering owners the opportunity to experience country living and coastal attractions. The local showgrounds are next to the estate which also has easy access to the Tennis Club, Squash Courts and Pony Club. “The majority of the blocks are 1000sqm (the old-fashioned quarter
Details: Land from 844sqm to 1.6ha Agents: Kate Mayne 0408 604 802 Sandy Roultson 0438 506 970 Agency: Noosa Hinterland Real Estate acre), so you’ll have plenty of room to build a nicesized home and still have room for a pool or shed. “There is also one block which is 1.6ha and would be ideal for a horse or two as it would accommodate a larger building pad and a big paddock out the back. “This is an opportunity to snap up a large block right in the heart of Pomona.” To find out more, call Kate or Sandy at Noosa Hinterland Real Estate.
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Luxurious country lifestyle on five acres YOU can't go past country living, with open spaces, peace and quiet and all the fresh air you could want. It is simply amazing. Pair that with a prime location and you have one very special place to call home. 55 Booyong is country living at its best. Ideally located just eight minutes from Cooroy, 18 minutes from Eumundi Markets and 30 minutes to the heart of Noosa, you have the convenience of local shops as well as access to some of the world's most beautiful beaches.
For Sale Address: 63 Booyong Drive, Black Mountain
Spend the day at the beach, do some shopping, then relax in the country in your very own piece of paradise. In this beautifully presented, modern, spacious, north-facing home with three open-plan living areas, you will have room to create that perfect space to relax. The kitchen, with its large pantry and even larger stone benches, will keep the avid entertainer very happy. There are four wellappointed bedrooms, all with built-in robes.
Price: Offers over $1,950,000 NBN is connected to one of the rooms, which can double as an office, while another is fitted with an antenna to double as a TV room. The roomy master bedroom offers a walk-in robe and large ensuite with a bath that could fit the family. This well thought out home also features ducted
air-conditioning, solar hot water and a spacious main bathroom and laundry. Set on five acres, the house is in an elevated position that provides views of Black Mountain as well as the top of Mount Cooroy. Entertaining can be done outside in an undercover area where you can keep an eye on the children while they play on the custom-
built pirate ship and swings. There is also plenty of room for a pool with the yard already partially fenced. If you're looking for a large shed either for business or pleasure, then you will love the property’s shed. It offers more than 500sqm under one roof with a 22kw 3 phase solar system in place. Having six roller doors, access to the shed is
a breeze, with the highest door being electric and having 4.2m clearance, which allows even a standard-sized truck to enter. If you're looking for that idyllic lifestyle change but don't want to compromise on quality and location, and need a home you can work from, then 55 Booyong is for you.
Details: 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 6 car, 5-acres Agent:
Damon Gore, 0401 115 816
Agency: Countryside Realty Noosa
Dual living option at Greenwood Grove BOOK TICKETS:
conversations LENDING & INTEREST RATES WITH BRANDON SMITH OF AUSSIE HOME LOANS T H U RS DAY 7 TH APRIL 2 0 2 2 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Fika Café, Emerald Street, Cooroy Join us for an informative session on finance with Brandon Smith of Aussie Home Loans. Q&A session to follow with drinks & nibbles provided. Bookings essential.
THIS immaculately presented contemporary home in the popular Greenwood Grove residential enclave on the outskirts of town is just minutes away from major amenities including schools. It offers genuine dualliving to suit the extended family or income via rental of one section. The home is effectively split into two self-contained sections. One section has three bedrooms including a master retreat on the upper level with a private balcony that showcases views to Mount Cooroy. It features two bathrooms, an office, a modern kitchen, open plan living and dining, a covered alfresco patio and a brand new outdoor spa, as well as a double lock up garage. The other section has two bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom, open plan living area, an outdoor entertaining space, and a single lock-up garage plus adjacent parking space. Each has its own individual entry and separate backyard while a communal laundry separates the two sections. Raked ceilings, reversecycle split-system airconditioning, ceiling fans, a laundry shute on the upper level, stone benches and gas cooktop in the familysized kitchens, generous
storage, lock-up garden sheds, and quality fixtures/ fittings are all features of note. This is 'hands-down' one of the best set-ups you'll find anywhere for dual occupancy. The complete separation protects the privacy of all residents, so occupants of each side can live totally independently from their immediate neighbours who share the same roof. With easy-care living all on one level, the smaller studio section is ideal for ageing parents, or the perfect teenagers’ retreat. Alternatively, the owner can live in one section and rent out the other. The versatility provides options
that may change as circumstances evolve. The gardens are low maintenance, with flat fenced space for children and pets to play outdoors. There will be nothing more enticing than soaking in that spa after a day at work with a glass of bubbles as you unwind and relax - every home should have one. The property is just a short stroll to the Cooroy CBD and the railway station for the Brisbane line, a 15-minute drive to Tewantin and Noosa Marina, and a 30-minute drive to Noosa Main Beach. There’s quick, easy, access to the Bruce Highway too. Buyers in the market for
For Sale Address: 8 Straker Drive, Cooroy Price: $1,350,000 Details: Dual living: 3 Bed, 2 Bath and 2 Bed, 1 Bath Agent: Kimberlea and Eliot Krause, 0409 920 861 Agency: Countryside Realty Noosa
a quality property that also offers dual living options, must look at this before they sign anything else.
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