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Shaving for a cure
NOOSA District State High School Year 12 student leaders Ruby Tucker and Reagan Greentree coordinated this year’s Shave
For A Cure event. Six brave students opted to have all their hair shaved off to raise awareness and money for the Leukaemia
Election results too close to call AT the time of printing the final results of our Council election are still unknown with the battle for Mayor running neck in neck. Currently Cr Tony Wellington has a marginal lead (12, 554) with Cr Sandy Bolton (11,862) hot on his heels so it will be the postal votes that are the decider. Ray Kelly fought the good fight but conceded defeat on the weekend. According to the latest poll front runners for Council at this stage are Frank Wilke with a clear lead (13,410) , Frank Pardon (11,135) and Joe Jurisevic (10,681), Jess Glasgow (10,434), Ingrid Jackson (10,192), Elaine Williams (9,620) and Brian Stockwell (9,554), so it’s going to be very close. The deadline for postal votes is 29 March, with results expected to be announced shortly after. Keep up to date with the election results as they happen at www.ecq.qld.gov.au or head to Noosa Today’s facebook page for all your council coverage.
Foundation at lunch time today. Year 12 student Talei Becker was the only female student to have her head shaved during the
lunch time event and was supported by friend Rhiarn Harris, who had shaved off her hair last weekend in solidarity for her grand-
mother who lost her hair in a battle with cancer. Ruby contacted Noosa Civic Stefan hairdresser Steph Brown (daughter of business studies teacher Glenn Brown) to volunteer her services shaving heads, and Ruby worked with student leader Georgia Leslie to MC the event. Students donated money to support and watch their friends have their heads shaved, with a collection tin passed around to all those who were in attendance in the school hall. Business students set up a cake stall and sold baked goods to the crowd that gathered to cheer on those shedding their locks. All $55 made from the bake sale was added to the donations to the Leukaemia Foundation. The total amount raised is yet to be counted, but the collection tin was very full at the end of the lunch break, indicating the event was a great success.
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news Greenwood Grove is Wild About Cooroy Fusion
COOROY RAG COOROY’S annual Fusion Festival is going to be even wilder than usual this year thanks to sponsors, Greenwood Grove who are sponsoring a Geckoes Wildlife show and display. “We had a Geckoes Wildlife show last year and it was so popular we thought we’d expand it this year and thanks to Greenwood Grove’s sponsorship we will have a stage show as well as a display and the
opportunity to get up close and personal to some wonderful wildlife as they walk around the festival,” explained Chris Bell, Chairperson of Cooroy Fusion committee. The Geckoes Wildlife team have a wide range of specialist skills and knowledge in the environmental area such as endangered species, fauna friendly backyards and wildlife corridors so it isn’t just great
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fun to see the animals but a valuable learning experience for all ages too! “The green corridor bordering Cooroy Creek running through Cooroy from one side to the other is a wildlife blessing, a natural wildlife corridor. Greenwood Grove shares a border with this green open space and is only a short 5 min walk to the town centre. What is so good about living in Cooroy? It’s a vibrant hinterland township with strong community values, an incredible array of sporting, shopping, cultural and educational facilities, yet only a short drive to Noosa Heads, the beach and National Park. The developers of Greenwood Grove are excited to be a major sponsor of the Cooroy Fusion Festival this year and also the Geckoes Wildlife show,” said Rob Midgley from Greenwood Grove. Cooroy Fusion Festival is run by the Cooroy Future Group Inc and couldn’t be
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Lions Youth of the Year NOOSA District State High School Year 12 School Captain Matthew Craigie won the Sunshine Coast District level of national competition Lions Youth of the Year. Matthew has competed successfully in three rounds so far to secure a place at Gladstone for the Regional Finals, which will be held in early April. The competition consists of a half hour interview with a panel of judges asking leadership and general knowledge questions. Contestants are then asked to perform two impromptu speeches and a five minute prepared speech to allow judges to finalise the most outstanding young leader and speaker. Matthew’s key speech touches on the crucial role
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Matthew Craigie fresh from Shave for a Cure, receives his Lions Youth of the Year award on community leaders like Jim Austin, the local organiser from the Pomona Lions Branch, who has always worked
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How do they sleep at night, these politicians? I am not as young and as bright as I used to be, But I’m as bold and as bright as I’ll ever be, And I’m certainly old enough to have seen many things, Depressions, wars, and poverty, and cabbages and kings. Yet in all my years, I have never seen, our politics in such a mess, Where the country’s going, we can only guess. The Senate with their sleepover would boggle any mind, To call that show a circus, would be being very kind. One can’t see any destination, not even any agenda, Although our very young, are being taught, about trans-gender. Ministers are contradicting themselves, even the PM, the top, Politicians are changing parties, the Senate is due for the chop. Defence Force chaps are telling on each other, Generals are ensuring everyone’s saluting one another. But Wait!!! There’s a change. Malcolm has asked the Governor General what he ought to do, The voters will tell him, and pretty quickly too!! The public is getting tired of all this politicking, The personalities, the confusion, the pointless tinkering. The senseless expensive campaigning, the self-serving oration. Meanwhile, who the hell’s worrying about caring for the nation???
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almost 200 entrants from around Australia, and even one from the UK, the winning entry was Canistrum from Maleny-based designer Michael Lennie who receives an acquisitive prize of $10,000.
Mr Lennie said his entry was designed to be both art and a functional public toilet for Isaac Moore Park at the gateway to the town. He describes Canistrum as “an unfinished basket reflecting an unfinished history”. The word “canistrum” is Latin for wicker basket. “It brings ancient craft into the future public domain,” Mr Lennie said in his entry’s artistic statement. “Its bold and vibrant colours create a striking effect against the Kenilworth Conondale Ranges’ tree line.” Council will now work with the winner to develop detailed construction plans on the winning concept.
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ENERGEX Helicopters to Hover over Cooroy: Energex has advised my office that they will soon have helicopters hovering over Cooroy. I have been informed the helicopter will be used by Energex for a photographic trial, using high resolution photography of pole tops in the Cooroy area. This will then be incorporated into 3D models used to visually inspect the line remotely. This helicopter exercise is scheduled during the week commencing 28 March 2016. I understand a letterbox drop will be undertaken by Energex in the identified areas. For more information please contact my office. Don’t let someone steal your money over the internet: I support our local Police officers invitation for people to follow them on their live link: mypolice sunshine coast blog site so locals can be informed on the latest scam aimed at stealing their money over the internet. People who are linked to the mypolice sunshine coast blog site, can also receive up to date information on people our Police are trying to find either because they have disappeared or they are wanted in connections with criminal investigations. Follow our Sunshine Coast Police at: http:/ /mypolice.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/ Public Housing tenants have had a win: The Newman Government’s rule requiring that all social housing tenants need permission if they were away from their residents for more than one week has been overturned. I am aware of the distress and anxiety this rule caused to many tenants of all ages who were afraid that if they were hospitalised or visiting family or friends, they may have their lease terminated. I am pleased that the current Government has changed this rule whereby tenants can now leave their residence for eight (8) weeks without requiring prior approval and if they have justifiable reasons way they need to be away from more than that period, extended leave can be provided on a case by case basis. Yandina and Kenilworth Ambulance Station update: The Qld government infrastructure plan release, has confirmed that these two new ambulance stations are on track to be funded in the 2016/17 financial year. I hope the planning and construction of the Kenilworth Ambulance Station will assist in encouraging our doctors to re-establish a doctor’s presence in Kenilworth.
Accounts Geoff Edwards, Branch Manager, Bendigo Community Bank, Cooroy EVERY business has a transactional bank account, but have you got the right one? 1. Do you have specific legislative requirements to consider? This relates to your business and financial structure. For example, Real-Estate Agents and Solicitors are required to have trust accounts to handle deposits on property sales and so forth. Not-for-profit or volunteer organisations may also have particularly requirements in relation to their financial management and bank accounts. 2. How do your staff and suppliers want to be paid? Increasingly, staff and suppliers want to be paid directly into their bank accounts. If this is the case for you, you may need to ensure that your main transaction account includes this facility. In some industries, cash is still king. 3. How do your customers pay you? This varies enormously across industries. For some retailers it will be primarily a mix of cash, EFTPOS and credit
cards. For business-tobusiness suppliers it might be primarily direct debit and cheques. 4. Do you need to link to other accounts? In this day and age many businesses have multiple accounts, investment accounts, loan accounts, credit cards, partner accounts and so forth. In the case of an owner-operator it may also include personal accounts, home-loan and so forth. 5. Do you require multiple signatures/ approval? This is a very important issue if your business has multiple owners or if staff have been delegated a certain amount of authority over the accounting and banking function.
6. What are your reporting requirements? For some businesses the monthly statement in the mail is enough. For other businesses day by day transactional details are required, along with an instant balance. 7. Talk to your Branch Manager There is always more than one way to set up your banking. If you know what it is you want from us, then we are confident that we have the range of banking products and options to meet your requirements. To talk more about your accounts or any other banking matter, please call into the branch or call me on 5447 7131. You can also email me at geoff.edwards@bendigo adelaide.com.au.
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NOOSA District State High School today celebrated Harmony Day, through a range of lunch time activities promoting empathy, understanding and a celebration of difference; and the day was also marked as a farewell and thank you to school chaplain Shane Brigg for his four years of service to the school community. Harmony Day aligns with the school’s vision of ‘excellence through diversity’; a vision that came to life through school chaplain Shane Brigg’s multi-coloured interactive string dis-
play. The colourful string display started off contained within a area under D Block classrooms, and quickly grew as students helped to add in more connections of colour and supporting ‘webs’. This activity helped to visually showcase diversity and how it grows and develops with the love and support of others within the school community. Chaplain Shane Brigg (‘Chappy Shane’) has been instrumental in developing a supportive and respectful culture at NDSHS, through his chaplaincy pro-
grams, weekly breakfasts; school lunches and positive interactions with students, their families and the staff at NDSHS. Harmony Day sadly marked Chappy Shane’s second last day at the Cooroy Campus, with the school chaplain leaving NDSHS for a new full-time opportunity at Chancellor State College. Many students began the school day teary-eyed as Chappy Shane said he farewell to the Cooroy Campus at the full school parade this morning. “Even though we’re get-
ting a new chappy, the school won’t be the same without Chappy Shane,” Year 12 student Chloe Duckworth said. Students presented Chappy Shane with a large board of parting messages from the school community at the full school parade as a gesture of appreciation. Chappy Shane spoke about his fondness for Harmony Day at the full school parade and how he will miss the enthusiasm and creativity of the NDSHS students in the way in which they apply themselves to the activities each year. Students set up a photo booth, complete with goofy props and messages around the themes of diversity and harmony and they enjoyed a free live concert
“on the green” (school oval) by local act, The Floating Bridges. Pancakes were sold by the Interact Club to raise funds for Nepalese Primary Schools that will be visited by NDSHS teachers Bridge Muir and Brad Huggins in coming days. The funds raised from the pancake sale will assist with rebuilding classrooms, making furniture and the development of ESL (English as a Second Language) resources for the students and programs for their teachers. Harmony Day assisted in developing knowledge, understanding, empathy and respect for difference and promoting active citizenship at a classroom level as well as on a global scale.
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A pretty cool thing happened in Cooroy last week
Congratulations Tom, Dylan, Johanna and Jade on being awarded the Australian Scout Medallion FOUR bright young, local talents were celebrated at Cooroy Scout Den after being awarded the Australian Scout Medallion. So, Johanna Beasley, Jade Clarke, Thomas Haack and Dylan Hafey, take a bow. It’s quite the achievement considering the Scout program from start to finish is an incremented and progressive program which takes four years to complete. Designed to move a scout from a dependent
child to independent adolescent, the Scout must complete their Pioneer, Explorer and Adventurer levels. At Pioneer level a Scout learns basic skills such as camping and navigation. The Explorer level develops those skills while developing leadership skills. Once a Scout gets to the Adventurer level they must be able to teach the Pioneer level. Every task that needs to be completed at this level
must be instigated and organised by the Scout. This requires them to further develop their leadership skills, gain a number of proficiency badges and patrol activities that last eight hours or longer. They also have to complete a leadership course which includes organising and independently running an overnight activity and a 30 kilometre, three-day unassisted hike. It’s not surprising that not every Scout will complete
this exhaustive list of tasks, but Johanna, Jade, Thomas and Dylan passed with flying colours. Scout Group Leader, Sally Clarke said she’s excited these Scouts have come so far and is even more excited that three of the four will now be going onto Venturers where a whole new level of adventure awaits. “As the mother of one of the recipients, I know how much work has gone into getting this award. The
kids have put their heart and soul into it and so have their leaders. It’s no easy feat creating opportunities for these kids to succeed. It takes time and it takes money. “That’s where the funding from the Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank has been so helpful. We’ve been able to buy the equipment we need to offer the full program. It was great to have Geoff Edwards present at our awards night last week to see the end result and the difference this makes in the kids’ lives,” Sally shared. Geoff said it’s the bank’s point of difference. “The Cooroy Scout Group is all about engaging and inspiring young locals to develop confidence, resilience and leadership. We look forward to providing more support in the years ahead,” Geoff said. If you would like more information about Cooroy Scout Group, or become a volunteer to help assist or lead some of the Scouts on these exciting activities, call Sally Clarke for more information on 0415 984 900 or arrange a visit to the Scout Den at 2 Mary River Road, Cooroy.
Cooroy-Pomona RSL Sub Branch awards
Kathy Kershaw and Sue Thompson IAN Whisker Cooroy RSL Sub Branch President was proud to be awarded the District Encouragement Award on behalf of our wonderful team of Sub Branch Members. Congratulations to the team! In addition to this Award for outstanding efficiency and commitment to Sub Branch ideals, our Sub Branch has also won the District Shield twice in the past. Specific services include social outings, pensions and advocacy assistance, welfare assistance and advice, hospital and nursing home visits, regular telephone contact with those who are isolated, lonely or at risk, Justice of the Peace services and transport for shopping and medical appointments. The PAWS Team includes our ‘Pretty PAWS’ who specifically look after Service Widows and our ex-service families. Our three trained and accredited advocates are Sue, Jo and Kathy. Every month the sub branch put on something special for our ex-service personnel alternating between a “Don’s Morning Tea Get Together’ here at the club and a fun bus trip to somewhere interesting. These are valuable social outings for many of our members who may have limited social opportunities due to health or transport. Bookings are being taken now for the next Sub Branch Bus Adventure on Wednesday 6th April and the next morning tea scheduled for Wednesday 13th April.
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1.30pm, the QS Team will do a series of free demonstrations covering a wide range of topics, from connecting with your horse, building better relationships, working with young horses, child and pony safety with the QS Kids and much more. These will be followed by a lunchtime Q&A with Meredith and Shane. In addition, each weekday from 9am to 12pm, members of the public are invited to come along to the free Open Practise Sessions, where they can watch all of the Shane and Meredith will be in Cooroy in April team and QS students SAFETY, skills and communication for all playing with their horses, having fun and dohorse owners, are the focus behind the ing what they all do every day with their horses. upcoming ‘You Can Do It Too!’ Qld Tour, being People can stay for the morning, chat with the presented by Quantum Savvy Horsemanship team, ask questions and generally soak up the founders, Shane and Meredith Ransley. fantastic community that is Quantum Savvy and During the months of April and May, Shane see how ‘You Can Do It Too!’ with their horse. and Meredith are touring Queensland with their The primary goal is to provide a free informateam, doing a series of free demonstrations and tion service to the local communities, of a betOpen Practise Sessions, to help raise aware- ter way to be with and relate to horses. Shane ness for local horse owners on a wide range of and Meredith have extensively travelled Austopics, as part of their tour. Shane and Meredith tralia and are always being stopped by locals are committed to sharing their horsemanship and asked for help and information about knowledge with horse lovers everywhere. horses. With this tour, they and their team will This tour will see them and the QS Team, visit be staying in each area for a full week, to allow nine destinations around the state, stopping as many people as possible the chance to benfor a week in each location, with the goal of efit from their time, knowledge and experience. showing all horse owners that they too can If you would like to find out more about the achieve everything they wish for with their ‘You Can Do It Too!’ Qld Tour, please feel free horse. The Sunshine Coast is one of the lucky to visit the Facebook page at You Can Do It destinations with the tour stopping at Cooroy Too! Qld tour, or Contact Fiona Prescott on Pony Club Grounds from the 9th to the 14th 0405484232 or via email April. On Sunday 10th April from 9.30am to QSMaryvalley@gmail.com
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The reality: SMSF members are actively engaged in managing their money Given the strict prudential rules the big APRAregulated funds have to follow, it’s not surprising some fund managers and commentators think SMSFs should be more tightly supervised. But those prudential rules are there to ensure fund trustees keep their financial promises to their members - not really a problem when the members and the trustees are one and the same. The myth: SMSFs fail on compliance The reality: Despite hugely complex rules, most SMSFs are fully compliant Investment professionals sometimes suggest SMSF trustees lack the skills to meet their compliance responsibilities. This is one of the easiest myths to disprove. ATO statistics reveal that fewer than 2% of SMSFs were reported for compliance breaches in 2014. This is not surprising when you consider the high standard of advice now available to trustees from accountants, advisers and specialist SMSF administrators. The myth: SMSFs take dangerous risks The reality: SMSF trustees are generally conservative It’s true that SMSF trustees aren’t subject to the same investment checks and balances as the big APRA-regulated funds. But while that could give them the freedom to splurge on riskier investments, research shows the opposite is true. For example, 51% of SMSF direct Australian shareholdings were in the ASX top 10 shares. Burgess argues that this indicates SMSFs are, if anything, more conservative than their regulated counterparts, not less so.
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The myth: SMSF members lack legal protection from fraud The reality: Many SMSF investments are protected (but not all) The collapse of Trio Capital in 2009 highlighted a key difference between SMSFs and APRA-regulated funds. In this case, industry and retail funds were able to seek government compensation for fraud, while SMSFs could not. But ATO figures show most SMSF investments are in assets that offer some protection from fraud and theft. This includes: • cash investments (usually government guaranteed up to $250,000), • Cash transactions (covered by the ePayment Code), • direct share investments (covered by the National Guarantee Fund) • property (less exposed to theft and fraud). What does all this mean for SMSF members? As long as you invest with care, you can rest easy. Like to know more? If you’d like help with your SMSF, simply call us on 07 5447 7740. We’re here to help. *Chad Monroe of Provision Wealth Management Pty Ltd ABN 52 149 014 004 Authorised representatives and credit representatives of AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited AFS Licence No. 232706 What you need to know: Any advice in this editorial is of a general nature only and does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person. Therefore, before making any decision, you should consider the appropriateness of the advice with regard to those matters.
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Cooroy Probus Club visited the Caloundra Air Museum in March. Here, retired Wing Commander John Pluck tries to explain the finer points of an aircraft’s engine to the bemusement of Allan Barton and Glenis Stevenson.
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QMP Printers have a much higher profile in their Jarrah Street location SIX months after moving from their premises in Lamonts Road, Queensland Media Print (QMP) is now a part of the vibrant business community in the Cooroy Industrial Estate. Now firmly established in the building with the ‘bright orange awning’ at 17 Jarrah Street, QMP has been able to expand it’s potential with new equipment and a much higher profile to the public.
“After 23 years in business, you think most people know where you are, but now we are more visible and much more accessible to our client base,” said QMP owner, Allan Mulcahy. The new location is just one important aspect of a number of changes that have kept QMP on top of their game in recent years. “With advancements in technology over the past
ten years, QMP has had to invest and diversify to keep pace with the changes in our industry” Allan said. For QMP, these changes have included investing in both Digital and Wide Format technologies to compliment the traditional offset method of printing which has been the mainstay of printers for over 50 years. Digital printing, as the name suggests, is a com-
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puter based technology that provides an economical way to print full colour projects in short runs. While digital printing has many applications, it is perfect for the printing of family history books and suchlike where local authors often spend hundreds of hours researching and typing, but find the cost of printing through traditional avenues, much too expensive. QMP has printed many books for local authors in runs from 6 copies to 1000 copies. In explaining the strengths of Wide Format technology, Allan said, “Wide format printing gives a whole new dimension to our product range. This technology has brought us into areas traditionally held by screen printers and sign writers. We now produce outdoor products from bumper stickers and waterproof labels to building signs and market banners, he said. Asked if he thought local print shops were being replaced by online suppliers and more affordable office printers, Allan said he believed there will always be a place for the local professional printer. “Online services cannot supply a
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HERITAGE week is in April, to take part Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group will hold a workshop on “Dig up your Ancestors. Do you know who they were?”. It is so interesting to find more than just the BDMs of your family. The session will be on Monday 11th April from 9:00 to 11:30am at the Research Room, 41 Miva Street, Cooroy. Noosa Councillor, Joe Jurisevic will tell us about his family history discoveries at our monthly meeting on Saturday 9th April starting at 1:00pm . The Cooory Library on Maple Street will be be the venue. At our March meeting Cecily Fearnley gave an engaging talk on how to make our family histories more interesting and entertaining by using drawings and contemporary pictures. For help with your family and local history research in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere drop into our Research Room, phone 5442 5570 or visit www.genealogynoosa.org.au
Noosa District Orchid & Foliage Society THE society has been established for 30 years and the idea is to promote the beauty and cultivation of these exotic orchids and foliage plants. The best way to share this with the general public is to display the plants at a show. Our aim is to promote our hobby and share knowledge. There are over 30,000 species of orchids in the world so attending an orchid show you can see what grows readily in our area. Mother’s day weekend is an ideal time to showcase these beautiful blooms and there will be ample orchids on display and for sale. Autumn is the flowering time of the Queensland floral emblem (The Cooktown Orchid) Den. bigibbum. Another orchid flowering at this time of the year is the cluster Cattleya’s that make a beautiful show and are easy to cultivate in our area. They will be on display at the show held in C.W.A Hall Cooroy. The show is open Friday 6th and Saturday 7th May. The club has a Mother’s Day raffle and ad-
mission is a mere $2. The club ventured to an International Orchid Fair in Brisbane at the beginning of the month where many new orchids were purchased. These bus trips are also a great way to get to know your fellow members. Our March meeting was held in the beautiful tropical garden of John and Desiree Phillips, 62 members seemed to enjoy themselves. Their orchids were very well grown, a credit to them both. The club meets at Tinbeerwah hall the first Saturday of each month starting at 1pm. Visitors are most welcome. For more information contact John Green Ph. 54832764
BOOK REVIEW: The Natural Way of Things SO I finished Charlotte Wood’s - The Natural Way of Things last night. Firstly, this is the only novel of Charlotte’s that I have read so I have nothing to compare to. It has been shortlisted for numerous literary awards and the blurb had intrigued me since ordering it. The Natural Way of things - A Group of ten women are imprisoned on a deserted farm in the Australian outback. They don’t know how they got there, all they know is that they were drugged and kidnapped beforehand and all girls have something in common. It grabbed my attention from the beginning and although I found the writing to be a bit disjointed at times I suppose it matched the theme of the book. It is fast paced and has you wondering where is it going and how will it end … who are these women and who is holding them captive and why? There are certainly elements of the book that parallel well publicized items involving women in the media, that make you think and evaluate. This is a gritty, clever and at times disturbing book but the way it is written makes you want to know more … more about the characters … more about the why’s. Unfortunately, you’re left with more questions than answers in the end but it certainly does make you think. I felt the ending was frustrating and rushed and was left feel-
ing it had so much more potential. I have to say I am in the minority though after reading the reviews lol. This book would be great for a book club as it would be a great catalyst for discussion and debate and also for those that enjoy this genre. Natalie Heaslip, Little Shop of Soul Bookshop
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Photo by Chris Pedersen What a way to start the 2016 season ... Home Game win to the Pomona Cooran Cutters against the Gympie Devils, score being 20-16. It was a fantastic game by the boys and it was amazing to see all the supporters come along and cheer them on at our home game. Cutters have a lot of new players come along and join the club and already we are seeing the bonding between the boys and watching it on the field. Following round 1, the boys brought Happy Birthday to Murray Dunlop who celebrated the event with a Pacific Island cruise
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home another win against the Caboolture snakes, winning 30-22 for round 2. We are only just getting started. Bring on the Grand Final. Following games are: 2nd April - Cutters v Maroochydore at Yandina @ 2.00pm 9th April – Cutters v Noosa at Cooran (Home Game) @ 4.30pm This will be a fantastic day with 4 games on including an A grade game.
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The banana split is here!
IT’S here! The soon to be famous banana split! And Joe the Fruiterer, owner of Cooroy Harvest Fresh on the corner of Maple and Emerald Street, is the person we have to thank for it. Joe is determined to make his banana splits world famous, starting with the sunshine coast. He has a vision that Cooroy will become the
place that the coast holiday makers will visit to indulge in an old-school delicious Banana Split. Anyone who has seen the hard work and determination Joe has put into Cooroy Harvest Fresh since buying it almost two years ago, not only renovating and redecorating the store, but also building its reputation for stocking quality fruit and veg and a large health care range, knows with his commitment and passion to bring only the best of the best into his store, that this is no idle boast or dream. The banana splits are served from ‘the big squeeze juice bar’ in store, which is already a popular choice with locals for grabbing a daily freshly squeezed juice, smoothie or milkshake. Using the award winning Colin James Gelato Joe is confident they will be a hit year round. His menu will also include sundaes and frappes. Phone orders for anything from the juice bar menu are welcome, so call Joe at Cooroy Harvest Fresh on 5447 6015
THE 10th Cooroy Lifeline Denim Sale was a massive success raising over $22,000 during 3 very busy days. People came from round the corner as well as far and wide, to take advantage of of the bargains in jeans and country clothing and a large collection of Australiana books and bric-a-brac.
Thank you to the Cooroy Community for supporting the endeavours of Lifeline, which focuses on supporting people in need in the community through Suicide Prevention and Crisis Counselling (phone 131114). After such success this year, look out for a bigger and better Denim Sale in March 2017. Deb Daybell, Manager Lifeline Cooroy
Mary Poppins at Noosa Arts Theatre MARY Poppins in coming and she’s practically perfect in every way! Brilliantly adapted from the beloved books by Australia’s own P L Travers and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film, let your imagination take flight as you step into the magical world of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins. The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones she has a profound effect upon. Even grown-ups
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can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “anything can happen if you let it.” With some of the most unforgettable songs of all time including Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, Feed the Birds, A Spoonful of Sugar and Chim Chim Che-ree, Mary Poppins is a musical that will charm the whole family. Showing at the Noosa Arts Theatre in Weyba Road Noosaville. Cut-price Preview: April 13 at 7.30pm, all tickets $27. Evenings: April 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 at 7:30pm Matinees: April 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 at 2pm Tickets: Adults $37, Concession $32, Member/Group $30, U17 $27.
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ECZEMA, also called dermatitis, is a group of conditions in which the skin is dry, itchy and scaly (note: not “hot,” which is usually more a sign of infection). In severe outbreaks the skin may become raw, red and bleeding. It affects up to 30% of pre-school aged children (5 years or under), and 1 in 6 school-aged children in Australia Eczema is thought to be triggered by different factors for different people. Some common examples include: Irritants (e.g. soaps and shampoos); Allergens (e.g. dust mites and pet hair); Microbes (e.g. some types of virus and bacteria); Hot/cold temperatures (and humidity changes that accompany these); Foods (e.g. dairy products and eggs); Stress; Hormones Some of us live with this skin condition every day of our lives. The team at your LiveLife Pharmacy are here to help you and your family to look after your skin. Some lifestyle hints that we may recommend include: Avoid excessively hot water when showering and bathing; When towelling dry, pat rather than rub your skin; Apply cool, wet compresses – the affected area may even be covered with bandages and dressings to help protect the skin and prevent scratching; Avoid dry conditions (e.g. air conditioners and heaters); Avoid soap based products – Use a soap-free cleanser or bath oil. Also try to avoid colours and fragrances in these
Cooroy Eumundi Garden Club THE next meeting of the Cooroy Eumundi Garden Club will be held on Monday, 11 April, at 9.30 am at the home of Dianne and Ian Mulhall, 14 North Eden Court, Cooroy. Patrick Handley of Waterscapes Australia will speak about pond and water garden design. Contact Carol on 0419 756819 for information.
cleansers; Apply a thick moisturiser to the skin once or twice daily (best applied immediately after a shower/bath to retain the moisture in the skin). Consider increasing this frequency of application if living/working in a dry/air-conditions/heated environment; Wear clothes made of natural fibres where possible, so the skin may breathe; Avoid any known triggers and irritants; Wear protective gloves when using any type of chemical or detergent; Avoid chlorinated pools if possible. Otherwise, ensure you shower then moisturise your skin well when you get out; When using a new cosmetic, try testing it first on a small, inconspicuous area of skin such as your forearm. That way if you experience a reaction, you can avoid using it again; Try to avoid scratching the skin, as this can lead to infection or scarring – keep your fingernails short; Choose mild/unscented laundry detergent. Remember to consult one of our pharmacists should your symptoms persist. We have many more products such as steroid creams and antihistamines, and even complementary therapies which may be beneficial for your skin. Don’t suffer unnecessarily with skin conditions. Speak to your LiveLife pharmacist today and start living!!! Information supplied by Jacqueline Kiel B. Pharm MPS. LiveLife Pharmacy Cooroy 5447 6028, Pomona 5485 1270.
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Sauerkraut helps with digestive function SYMPTOMS such as bloating, indigestion, constipation, and reflux can cause a lot of discomfort. If left untreated for long periods they can even make other health problems worse. Nutritionist, Jodie Persovic, says she has seen many cases of significant improvement with natural remedies that are very cost effective. “In some cases the remedy is already in the pantry or the garden. Digestive problems may also be caused by food intolerance or disease, so always seek professional advice if the problem persists,” said Jodie. General Gut Health A healthy micro-biome (gut flora) is at the heart of healthy digestive function. Fermented foods like sauerkraut, kim chi, yogurt (properly cultured) and beet kvass provide beneficial microbes, and the quality and quantity of carbohydrates you eat also influences the types of bugs that will thrive in your gut. Bloating: fennel tea, bitter greens, sour flavour, fermented foods Bitter greens stimulate the liver and the digestive processes. Adding leafy greens, such as rocket, radicchio or mescaline lettuce to your salad is a simple way to add bitters. Then for the sour flavour, try a salad dressing with olive oil and lemon, lime juice or vinegar.
Drink fennel tea before, during or after a meal. The trick here is to integrate these remedies into your daily eating patterns so you can enjoy improved heath in the long term. Constipation: water, exercise, fibre, psyllium husk, slippery elm, fermented foods The success of these remedies varies from person to person, note that a remedy that works for one person may make the issue worse for someone else. These are the basics for good bowel health: - Drink 1.5 - 2 litres of water per day, more in summer or with exercise - Get your daily activity, even a 10 minute walk in the morning can be enough to stimulate the peristalsis of the bowel - Vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fruit, nuts and seeds are all good sources of fibre If these three don’t work then try slippery elm. It is cheapest as a powder from supermarkets in the health food section. Add 1/2 - 1 tsp to 150 ml of water (shake in a jar to mix or add to other food) and drink morning and/or night. Psyllium husk can also be taken the same way, but add more water as it is very absorbent and too little water can make constipation worse. Reflux: ginger or peppermint tea, apple cider vinegar Common causes include: over eating (especially rich fatty food) and eating too quickly. So try addressing these first. If reflux persists, try: - Ginger or peppermint tea before, during or after a meal - Apple cider vinegar taken before a meal (add 1 tsp or less to a glass of water). Note that this one doesn’t work for everyone. Diarrhoea: slippery elm, type of fibre, fermented foods Replacing insoluble fibre with a soluble version can be helpful as the insoluble fibre can exacerbate diarrhoea and other abdominal discomfort. On the other hand, soluble fibre can slow down the digestive transit time.
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WORLD Health Day is on 7th April and this year the World Health Organisation (WHO) is determined to ‘Beat Diabetes’. Diabetes is a silent killer with many of the symptoms going unnoticed or discredited as something else, but the fact is that 1.5 million people died as a result of diabetes in 2012 alone. Diabetes occurs when the body cannot produce insulin or cannot absorb insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that allows the body to absorb, convert, and use sugars in the blood. This is what provides people with the energy they need to live. However, without insulin, blood sugars build up and will eventually cause damage to every major organ in the body; causing heart attacks, nerve damage, strokes, impotence, blindness, kidney damage, and infections that lead to amputation. Diabetes is split into two types. People with Type 1 Diabetes generally do not produce their own insulin which means they will most likely need injections to manage their condition. People with Type 2 Diabetes can produce insulin however it may not be enough or may not be absorbed properly by the body. This form of diabetes accounts
for 90% of cases. Typically, people with Type 2 Diabetes are presented as overweight and inactive, two aspects which raise a person’s insulin needs. However, this does not mean that only an overweight and/or inactive person can develop Type 2 Diabetes. If you are noticing any symptoms that point towards Diabetes it is crucial to make an appointment with your local GP and discuss your concerns. Symptoms include excessive excretion of urine, thirst, constant hunger, weight loss, vision changes and fatigue. These symptoms may occur suddenly or gradually over time so it is important to make sure you take note of abnormalities. At Cooroy Family Practice, exercise physiologist Sara Davey has spent several years learning and specialising in the treatment of Diabetes, among other aspect of healthcare. Cooroy Family Practice is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm. If you would like to make an appointment to discuss possible Diabetes symptoms that you may have, or just come in for a check-up, you can make an appointment online at www.cooroyfamilypractice.com.au or by calling 07 5472 0064.
COOROY DOCTORS SURGERY
WELCOMES
Dr Melanie Farr
BHB, MBChB(NZ), FRNZCGP, FRACGP, PGDipMSM. Dr Melanie Farr has recently moved from New Zealand and has settled permanently here on the Sunshine Coast. Her specialities include Musculoskeletal Medicine and skin surgery.
Joining our Doctors:
• Dr Andrew Macnaught • Dr Rebecca Lock • Dr Kit Haydock • Dr Dan O’Dea • Dr Kate Krimmer • Dr Mary Piepers • Dr Danica Guy
Our Services include:
• General Health Care • Chronic Disease Nurses • Medicals and Health Assessments • Immunisations • Skin checks Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm I Saturday 8am to 12 noon
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Unitywater support kick-starts Men’s Shed Pomona SUPPORT from Unitywater has allowed the newly-formed Men’s Shed Pomona to establish a formal meeting space two years ahead of schedule. The organisation was able to lease an unoccupied shed at the old forestry depot at Pomona. Unitywater helped the facility with water and sewerage connections. “We wanted to do whatever we could to help Men’s Shed Pomona get off the ground sooner rather than later,” Unitywater CEO George Theo said. “Men’s Sheds play such an important role in our society. They are places for men to meet, relax and socialise. They provide equipment and resources that allow members to contribute to community projects while sharing knowledge or learning new manual skills. “I expect Men’s Shed Pomona to be a real hub for the community, offering local men mateship and support. Unitywater is proud to offer its assistance.”
President Doug Bettens said shed members will make wooden nesting boxes for wildlife in return for Unitywater’s generous partnership. The nesting boxes will be placed in bushland surrounding some of Unitywater’s Sewage Treatment Plants. “The Unitywater partnership has contributed greatly to us being in a position to start renovating the shed some two years ahead of our initial planning,” Mr Bettens said. “Together with funding from other sources, we can now finish building the kitchen, toilet, lounge area and metal shed. “Our construction phase should be completed in the first half of this year, and then we will shift to a new building phase, this time focused on membership. We are planning a series of open days later in the year where we hope to attract lots of new members. We would also encourage any other organisation or business who may be in a position to help us to get in touch.” Follow Men’s Shed Pomona on Facebook for updates.
Pomona Country Markets POMONA Country Markets are held on the second and fourth Saturday of the month in picturesque Stan Topper Park (at the top of Memorial Avenue, the main shopping street), the market is run by Pomona Inc. and helps to support the Old Pomona Railway Art Gallery and other community projects. Stalls set up at around 6.30 am and trade till 12 noon. Merchandise varies, but some of the goodies on regular offer include home-grown in-season produce, a wide range of native and exotic plants and seedlings, herbs, crafts and bric-a-brac, etc.
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Enjoy a sausage and onion sanger freshly barbequed in the rotunda by Kin Kin School P & C volunteers. Cold drinks, tea and coffee also available. Stallholder enquiries to Karen or Lorraine on 0499 146 857
Unitywater CEO George Theo (white collared shirt), Men’s Shed Pomona President Doug Bettens (second from left) and other Shed members. MANY thanks to all the kind Pomona people who went out of their way to help find my lost puppy, Leah Marigold, who took off from the Cooroora creek park on the afternoon of Saturday 13th. I was in hospital recovering from surgery at the time and my friend who was looking after my puppy told me that the most amazing thing happened when my puppy took off up Hill Street. The gentleman who was also at the park at the time, started to help look for her, and was then stopped by passersby who asked what he was looking for, then they also stopped to help. This had a domino affect and by the time Leah was found almost 100 people were helping to look for her. I am overwhelmed by this and am so grateful to everyone who helped search for her. I am also so proud to live in such a caring community like Pomona. My most genuine, heartfelt thanks to everyone. Love from Marie Allen Owner of Leah Marigold and Vegas
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Cooroy Handyman Service Servicing Noosa Hinterland • Carpentry • Concreting • Tiling • Termite Repairs • Plastering • Cubbyhouses • Patch & Paint Walls • Roofing & Guttering • Patios & Decks • Fencing & Retaining Walls • Mobile Welding • Doors & Locks QBSA Licensed • 20 years experience • No job too small • We love Referrals
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Steve Pont
Brad Pentelow PLUMBING, DRAINING & GAS FITTING QBSA LIC NO: 044 507 CONTRACTOR
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MEMBER MASTER PAINTERS AUSTRALIA PO Box 17, Cooroy Qld 4563
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SERVICING ALL AREAS
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Unit 1/25 Garnet St, Cooroy Call Bruce
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JAYS TREE WORX • Tree Removals/Pruning • Palm Removals/ Cleaning • Stump Grinding • 4WD Tipper Truck • Land Clearing
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Cooroy Plumbing Services
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RELIABILITY is our TRADEMARK All Plumbing, Drainage & Gas Fitting For a fast, friendly & efficient service
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Cars Machinery Containers
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Looking for a home not a house?
LOVE being outdoors but? Love having wildlife at your back door? Love living just a short drive away from the shops? How about nothing to do but enjoy your home? This home is in one of the finest locations. Everything about the property reflects a lifetime of devotion. The property features very well designed garden landscape to lose yourself in. This 5,185m2 corner block home has to be seen to be appreciated. The well designed home and gardens are easy on the eye and comfortable for any lifestyle. The property also features; 4.7kv solar system, home security system, 4 car
secure parking, air-conditioning & ceiling fans throughout, bore water & permanent watering system for gardens, 95,000 litres tank water, 4 bedrooms with built ins, 2 bathrooms. Large open plan kitchen & dining area. The list goes on and on. We can’t urge you enough to take the time to inspect this property because it could just be the home you have been looking for. Priced at $690,000! Call Wayne Colley on 0447 748 408 from Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland for further details, or drop in to see one of our friendly staff at 8 Reserve Street, Pomona.
Classic Queenslander on 67 acres
REPRESENTING exceptional value for money I would like to introduce the majestic Queenslander 4 bedroom home and pool on a large acreage located in a rural setting close to the coast. Make no mistakes, the 2010 valuation sitting on my desk for this property will reinforce that this is just great buying. Located approx 35 Km North-West of Maroochydore C.B.D and 9km South of Cooroy, and just West of Eumundi. This beautifully restored and spellbinding heritage home stands proudly at the highest point of this 67 acre property and offers breathtaking rural views. The home is character filled and offers many classical features from the era including; • 12 foot high ceilings with VJ walls and decorative pressed metal ceilings • Polished hardwood timber floors and wide undercover verandahs • French provincial style Country kitchen in timber with quality appliances • Red Cedar window frames and feature doors & leadlight French doors • Hidden underground wine cellar and massive storage under home Page 22 - Cooroy Rag, March 30, 2016
real estate Sitting on top of the world
BED 3; Bath 2; Carports 2; Toilets 2 IT is not often a property like this come onto the market a beautifully deigned home with architectural influences to suit the block and make the most of the amazing 360 degree views this home offers complete privacy. On entering the home you arrive at the central breezeway which separates the living and bedroom areas and also leads to the elevated walkway out to the viewing deck which sits under the huge Crows Ash tree a perfect place to sit and watch the sunset. The bedroom wing offers three bedrooms the master has a fantastic ensuite with a bath where you can sit, soak and take in the beautiful rural outlook. The retractable doors each end of the living area, which has both polished timber and
polished concrete floors, allow for the light and breezes to flow through making it a wonderful airy enjoyable space. The minimalist stainless steel kitchen has loads of bench space and a commercial sink making it a great place to prepare your gourmet meals. A fabulous deck sits to one end of the home a perfect place for al fresco dinning or BBQ . The grassy knoll to the rear of the home allows you to capture the full 360 degree views over the surrounding properties and the mountains beyond. This home has so many design features too many to list so make sure this property is on the top of your list to view. Price: $660,000. Phone Robyn Kildey at Countryside Realty on 0414 425 350.
• Federation styled tiled bathroom and fittings with claw foot bath Other great features of this property is the beautiful pool area for entertaining and family fun. There is plenty of flat land around the house to build a large shed or separate studio if required. This property offers supreme privacy being near the end of the lane. Being only minutes to Eumundi and under 30 minutes to Noosa this property offers the best of both worlds. You could easily run a few head of cattle here and enjoy country living at its finest. The house offers a large office/nursery right beside the master bedroom which would be perfect to add an ensuite. Noosa hinterland is all about the lifestyle and great climate, it’s the perfect blend of semi- rural acreage living in great country towns, with easy access to Noosa Hotspots and beaches, and close to the Bruce Hwy for commuters. Isn’t it time you made the change? Call Paul Bielby 0437 346 256 at Dowling Neylan Real Estate for more information or to book your private tour. 04373 462 565 Asking for Offers over $895,000.
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Versatile Eumundi home in perfect position
Bed 4; Bath 2; Garage 1; Carport 1; Toilets 2; Open car spaces 2. It is rare to find a property that ticks all the boxes in such an eclectic and desirable place to live in Eumundi with its artistic and café culture. The positioning couldn’t be better, from the moment you walk down the driveway you’ll be captivated by the pleasing backdrop of tall trees, singing birds and cool breezes with a sense of privacy and tranquility making you forget you’re a convenient 3 minute walk into town and public transport. This north-east facing home has been renovated and immaculately maintained which is reflected from the moment you walk inside. Versatility is an understatement with facilities ensuring anyone working from home or telecommuting is well accommodated, yet at the same time couples or families will be equally attracted to this brilliant property. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs with ceiling fans and two with built-ins. One bedroom is being used as a large office with glass sliding door providing natural light and access to the outside courtyard. There is also internal access to the garage. The upstairs bathroom has a shower and a separate bathtub. The polished timber floors and combus-
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tion wood heater for those cooler months, add so much character to the upstairs area. There’s also reverse cycle air-conditioning upstairs to cool the space quickly in the warmer months. The kitchen will impress with gas cooktop, electric oven, great appliances and features bi-fold server onto the large deck that takes in the gorgeous hinterland view and abundant bird life. The elegant internal timber staircase leads you to the downstairs living area oozing with style in a tiled open plan design that opens onto the garden area. The downstairs bedroom has a beautiful and spacious ensuite with free standing claw-foot bathtub, double basins, and a generous walk-in robe. The backyard provides a sense of rural acreage and features an established garden and facilities for chickens if needed. This property is on town water and sewerage. Eumundi itself offers the world famous markets, retail stores, cafes, bookstore, service station, medical centre, pharmacy, primary school, public pool, restaurants, public transport (buses and train station) and much more. Don’t miss this opportunity, an inspection is a must. Price: $680,000. Phone Andrew Kidd at Countryside Realty on 0432 084 024.
Modern, immaculate & private in Cooran
Bed 3; Bath 2; Car 3 Sensationally situated in the heart of the Hinterland, yet just 25 minutes from Noosa and the coast, this level entry home is immaculate, private and peacefully located with nothing left to spend! Surrounded by quality properties on the edge of pretty Cooran, this low maintenance home on 4033sqm features tiled floors throughout and has no stairs to worry about. Immaculate inside and out, there’s no shortage of space for family and friends here, with three bedrooms - with built-ins and ceiling fans - and two bathrooms. There’s a bright and breezy open plan living area, plus a tiled, undercover outdoor entertainment area. The kitchen is so big it can easily fit a 6-seater dining table, and the gas hob makes cooking a breeze. There’s a cosy wood-fired heater for winter
nights, while the clever design of the home ensures efficient cross ventilation. The land is level around the home, for easy care and functionality, while the property’s elevated site offers up wonderful views of Mt Cooroora and Cooran Mountain, and ensures those cooling summer breezes. There’s even a ride-on mower that could be negotiated with the sale! A concrete driveway leads to a single garage with double carport, plus room for a caravan and/ or boat, so it really is just perfect. Healthy walking distance from Cooran’s shops, primary school and sporting facilities - and just 15 minutes from beautiful Lake Cootharaba for boating and fishing - this is a very pretty and functional home in a great location. Price: Offers over $425,000. For more details contact Sam Hargrave 0425 777 121 or Phil Hargrave on 0417 750 507
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real estate Grand modern Queenslander
COOROY RAG THIS BEAUTY OFFERS THE LOT
PRIVATE & IMMACULATE + LEVEL ENTRY + SHED
4 Dollarbird Drive POMONA
27 Risley Court COORAN
3
1566m2
5
2
OFFERS OVER $575,000
• Two separate spacious living areas. • 3 bedrooms + Office. • Ducted air conditioning. • Views of Pomona Mountain. • Side access to 2 bay shed + carport. • Solar heated pool + 5kw solar power.
ARCHITECT DESIGNED + POOL + 5 ACRES + DAM
161 Pioneer Road POMONA
4
2
5
5.36 acres
OFFERS OVER $625,000
• Hidden away behind electric gates. • Views of Mt Cooroora. Wide north facing verandah. • French doors, louvre windows & hardwood floors. • Timber kitchen; dishwasher, 5 burner gas stove. • Mains power + 3kw solar + solar Hot water + NBN. • Dam with jetty, creek + irrigation & pump.
IMMACULATE HOME + SHED + POOL + 2.4ACRES + CREEK
OFFERS OVER $425,000
BED 5; Bath 3; Car 3 Grand modern Queenslander constucted by Bruce Penfold award winning builder for best use of timbers. 6049sqm / 1.49 acres. Quality materials used throughout, 9ft ceilings and expansive versatile accommodation. This large, expensively built home in picturesque Pomona has quality written all over it, from the handsome electric gate entry to the elegant façade facing the private park like gardens and rainforest. Grand in appearance, this modern Queenslander-style residence built with copious amounts of hardwood, is set on 6049sqm / 1.49 acres and was constructed by Bruce Penfold, an award winning builder for the best use of timbers. The home offers a feeling of seclusion nestled within its landscaped gardens and rainforest, set well back from the road in a leafy and attractive cul-de-sac. Attention to detail is of the highest standard, from the satin ash timber floors to the 1.5 metre-wide hallway, 9ft ceilings, generous lighting and use of sash windows with many French doors opening onto the wide covered verandah. The open plan living areas are spacious and as would be expected in a property
of this quality, have the benefit of reverse cycle air-conditioning. Internal French doors open into the large study. The downstairs ‘theatre room’, or fifth bedroom, has its own entry and ensuite bathroom, and opens onto a paved patio and the gardens. The master bedroom is superb, with large ‘his and hers’ robes, ensuite and more French doors opening to the verandah. The charm and quality of this unique home continues outside, with parking for three cars under the house or for 2 cars plus space to park a caravan, a lockable storeroom and a workshop. The easy care gardens and manicured lawns give this property the look and feel of private parkland, while the rainforest backdrop and creek bring visiting birds and wildlife. A key factor with this home, beyond its good looks, quality materials and professional build, is the amount of versatility and ‘leverage’ it provides to a savvy buyer. Be the first to view this magnificent home - it really is something very special. Price: Offers over $649,000. For more details, contact Phil Hargrave on 0417 750 507 or Sam Hargrave on 0425 777 121.
Two homes on acreage
• Level entry, low maintenance & no stairs. • Bedrooms feature built-ins + ceiling fans. • Bright breezy open plan living. • Tiled undercover outdoor entertainment area. • Huge kitchen gas cook top. • Wood-fired heater + excellent cross ventilation. • Level, easy maintenance gardens around the house. • Concrete driveway carport & lock up garage + room for a caravan
ECO RETREAT - 48 ACRES - PRIVACY LIFESTYLE + INCOME POTENTIAL
162 Moran Group Road KIN KIN
3
6
2
2
48 acres
2
OFFERS OVER $549,000 • Modern eco efficient Bush & Beach home. • 48 acres of privacy and peace. • Elevated position offering stunning views. • Vegetable gardens and fruit trees and pizza oven. • Approx 12 acres of cleared area for livestock. • Forestry agreement allows harvest of valuable hardwoods.
2.94 ACRES, STUNNING VIEWS + POOL + PONY PADDOCKS
7 Highfield Rise POMONA
3
4033m2
3
2
3
2.4 acres
OFFERS OVER $499,000
• Level entry immaculate light & breezy home. • 2.4 acres of luscious easy care lawns, gardens, creek & dam. • Modern kitchen with dishwasher & breakfast bar. • Separate lounge with ceiling fan and air conditioning. • Shed/Pool house with multi purpose room + kitchenette + bathroom.
HAND BUILT - ONE OF A KIND
50 McCabes Road POMONA
3
1
3
22.8acres
OFFERS OVER $649,000 • Amazing mudbrick & timber home. • Bitumen driveway + designer wrought iron gates. • Beautiful solid recycled timber kitchen. • Yoga studio + peace & tranquility. • 3 horse paddocks +dam + pump + creek + water licence. • 75 fruit trees, lychee, japoticaba, star fruit & more.
5485 2200
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30 Risley Court COORAN BED 6; Bath 3; Car 4 Six bedrooms, three bathrooms and TWO of everything else! Immaculate, peaceful and private, this really is a top buy! Boasting an amazing list of features and inclusions, what you get here is two houses on 2.5 acres. With its big windows, high ceilings and full-length verandahs, the main house is bright and breezy, with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. One end of this fine residence is taken up by the master suite, complete with walk-in robe and ensuite. At the other end of the house are three queen-sized bedrooms. New carpet and ceiling fans feature in all the bedrooms. The living is easy here, with a spacious, tiled living and dining area, and a galleystyle kitchen with a brand new gas cooktop. The second residence is much more than a granny flat! This spacious bun-
galow includes two large bedrooms with built-ins - one air-conditioned, a spacious air-conditioned living area and a kitchen with gas cooktop and views. The bungalow is currently disability-friendly, with steps and a ramp, plus other useful additions inside. Outside you’ll find everything you need here, from the 7.5m by 12m shed, dog-proof yard and house yard, garden shed, dam and plenty of room for ponies and parking. An added bonus is direct access to the adjoining conservation park, which can never be developed. Within easy reach of the shops, cafes and school in Pomona, this well presented property could be just what you’re looking for. Price: Offers over $635,000. For more details, contact Phil Hargrave on 0417 750 507 or Sam Hargrave on 0425 777 121.
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OFFERS OVER $455,000 • Light bright & low maintenance. • Views from most rooms. • Elevated with cooling breezes & views. • Landscaped private gardens & inground pool. • 2 fenced horse paddocks + dog proof yard.
5485 2200 Sam Hargrave
0425 777 121
sam@hgre.com.au
Phil Hargrave
0417 750 507 phil@hgre.com.au
George Andrews
0477 703 429
george@hgre.com.au
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Six acres close to Cooroy
SIX acres close to Cooroy with multiple sites for a granny flat and wheelchair access. Are you looking for your own slice of unspoilt, quiet acreage where all you hear are the beautiful sounds of birds and trees? Do you want to enjoy the best of both worlds - nature at its best and the convenience of being only 5 minutes to the
thriving township of Cooroy? If this sounds like your lifestyle dream then pick up your phone and ring now to find out more information. This fabulous acreage hideaway has been built with everyone in mind.
Whether you are simply wanting to enjoy the peace and privacy afforded by the lifestyle offered at this wonderful, environmentally friendly property or/and have special needs such as wheelchair access or an extended family member/ friend to accommodate then this property will fulfill your particular needs. Living a self sustainable lifestyle is easy at this beautiful property as there are established fruit trees growing, a new Tailex grey and black water recycling system in place as well as a 2kw solar power back to the grid and a solar hot water system. Quiet, relaxing times are assured with the wide, spotted gum deck overlooking your property. Hardwood timber floor-
boards greet you into the open plan living areas complete with ducted air conditioning. Caesar stone benchtops and Italian tiles in the newly renovated kitchen add even more appeal to this property. A cosy fireplace assures comfortable winter evenings. The newly renovated bathroom has quality fixtures and fittings. Hot summer days
can be made a breeze with a quick dip into the inground swimming pool. This is your opportunity to have it all! Sustainable lifestyle, tranquility and of course the benefit of being only 5 minutes to the centre of Cooroy. Do not hesitate, call Trisha Wythes now on 0414 977 019 to find out more about this perfect lifestyle property.
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Business for Sale AG supplies business for sale with great street frontage in the Noosa Hinterland. This is a well-established business operated successfully for years in its current location. It is situated on a 4526 m2 block of land with a large industrial shed, 2 additional sheds, retail shop and office with plenty of parking. Selling a range of fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, animal health products, electric and rural fencing, spray equipment, cleaning products, animal and pet food. Servicing a large customer base includ-
• LAND CLEARING • FIRE ACCESS TRACKS • FENCE LINES • LANTANA INFESTATIONS • TREES & RE-GROWTH • STUMP GRINDING
ing farmers, hobby farmers, graziers and equestrian enthusiasts. The business is currently run by a fantastic Husband and Wife team with casual labour helping out occasionally. Long term leases available or freehold of building is also available for sale to business buyer. Priced at $300,000 + stock at value! 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 8 Reserve Street, Pomona or 16a Maple Street, Cooroy.
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Bed 4; Bath 2; Car 4 A tightly held street in the picturesque country town of Cooroy, this 2002 built brick lowset home, comprises 4 bed 2 bath 2 garage, 2 bay shed on a 4001m2 level block. It exudes an air of a country meets private peaceful tropical retreat, with it’s in ground saltwater pool and Bali gazebo, views to Mt Cooroy & Mt Eerwah. Driving up the long driveway, one side is lined with a row of colourful frangipani trees, the other side a giant camphor laurel, welcomes you and then an easy care garden full of colour & joy and a deep verdant green lawn. You can drive into the 2 car garage & enter the home via the 1st living room, then walk into the expansive open plan newly renovated kitchen with
separate dining room and views out to the pool or enjoy watching the cows/ horses come up to your fence line from the 45 acre neighbouring property. Off the dining room, there is an undercover paved entertaining BBQ area overlooking the pool & landscape, or go out to the pool have a swim or recline under the thatched Bali gazebo, sit back & enjoy the marvelous feeling of freedom. From the 2nd living area you can see the entrance hallway, then continue over to the bedroom wing. The main bedroom is away from the other three bedrooms it has pool views, walk in robe and ensuite, ceiling fan new carpets, blinds & curtains. 2nd, 3rd & 4th bedrooms all have new carpets, ceiling fans and built in wardrobes they can share the main bath-
room with a bath and separate toilet. The laundry is in this section and goes outside to the clothes line. There is good drainage surrounding the home, with a stunning 100 yr old fig tree standing high on its own flat land which would
be a delightful place to sit and read a book or picnic under perhaps? The property is fully fenced with garden gates either side of the home, so great for kids or dogs. 2 x 5,000 gal poly tanks & Aquanova aerated waste
water treatment. The 2 bay 9x6 mtr shed has windows & power and 3000 gal approx. water tank. Price: $680,000. Contact Maggie Adams at Hinternoosa.com, 0415 380 681.
Auction on-site Bed 4; Bath 2; Car 2 Easy-care lifestyle opportunity. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by what’s behind the façade of this ‘2 year young’ single level home that provides a wonderful easycare lifestyle opportunity. Situated on a low maintenance 505sqm parcel of land the home is quietly positioned close to schools, shops and the Noosa River. Spacious open plan living areas creates enviable versatility. The gourmet kitchen with stone benchtops and quality appliance. Separate media room, high ceilings throughout and ceiling fans. The home is ‘2 years young’ and has only been used occasionally, generous scaled full bathroom plus immaculate ensuite and internal laundry. Internal access double lock-up garage and extra off-street parking, extremely low maintenance with no lawns to mow. Only a short stroll to local parks, schools, shops and the Noosa River. Auction 23 April at 2pm on site - 51 Werin Street, Tewantin Phone Graham Smith, Hinternoosa.com, on 0408 874 888.
Cooroy Toastmasters
Play Along Music
CONGRATULATIONS to Ian Davies from Cooroy Toastmasters for winning the Impromptu Speaking competition and Tex Pipke for placing 2nd in The Humourous Speech Competition at the recent Area Conference held in Coolum. If you’d like to gain more confidence with your speaking come and connect at Cooroy Toastmasters. They meet at Cooroy Library each 1st & 3rd Monday of the month at Cooroy Library at 6pm. Just turn up or phone David 0429 992 330.
PLAY Along is a wonderful foundation for children (aged 3-6) who wish to learn a musical instrument in the future, or those who just love to groove to the beat. The program is run by founder and director, Sian Davis, a local musician and experienced teacher. When: Tuesday 12th April to Tuesday 17th May What: 30 min classes for small groups (10am, 3.15pm, 3.45pm) Cost: $8 per class - bookings and pre-payment essential Where: Cooroy Anglican Church, Cnr Miva St and Tewantin Rd Cooroy Contact: www.playalongmusic.weebly.com or phone Sian on 0431 119 733
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