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A swift water rescue crew evacuated several staff and students from Pomona State School when rapidly rising floodwaters isolated the campus on Friday, May 13. Picture: J Suares.
Downpour prompts swift rescue BY ALEX PURCELL STUDENTS and staff at Pomona State School had to be evacuated by a swift water rescue team when rapidly rising floodwaters isolated the campus. Station Street was cut off by floodwaters at Subway Avenue on Friday, May 13, after a heavy downpour delivered more rain on top of 100mm that had fallen in the days prior.
A Department of Education spokesperson said six students and seven school staff members were transported across the flooded causeway to Pomona Memorial Hall. “The remaining students and staff were safely evacuated to Pomona Memorial Hall, as per the school’s Emergency Response Plan. “Parents were informed and collected their children.
"No students or staff were harmed during the severe weather event.” “The school building and facilities did not sustain any water damage.” QFES Area Commander for Gympie and Noosa and Pomona resident, Inspector Kent Mayne, said the floodwaters came up so fast it was a matter of safety. “We don’t want anyone to go near floodwaters or fastmoving water,” he said.
“The first crew to arrive responding to the call stated that the water came up very quickly and was moving very fast.” “We had one swift water crew and one motorised craft crew attend and assist with the evacuation.” Pomona State School Principal Alyson Covey said they were thankful for QFES’s quick response. “I would like to sincerely thank our parent community
who responded so quickly and collected their children from school. Pomona SS staff and leadership team are also very thankful for the support and quick response received from the Pomona Police and QFES,” she said. Inspector Mayne is reminding locals to be careful. “We’ve had a really long wet period, the ground is saturated and more rain is forecast. We
encourage everyone to take precautions and listen to the latest information and warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology.” “QFES and SES are always ready to assist but need everyone to take precautions to stay safe. “Do not go near floodwaters, you are at risk if you do. If you need SES call 132500 and if it is a life-threatening emergency call 000.”
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INSIDE THIS EDITION Council assesses heritage significance of old well......... 4
Ecovillages and a more sustainable lifestyle on the agenda for talks
New wing honours decades of service............................. 5 Did someone say free pizzas?................................ 6
wedding: two years and one WHAT: Permaculture Noosa monthly talk
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victims.................................. 8 The wonderful world of bees celebrated............................ 9 Hinterland towns in the running for Top titles.......... 10 Six years and going strong at Cooroy Shoes.................... 11 What's On.....................14-15 Dining Socials.............. 16-17 Your Say............................ 18 Community....................... 19 Socials..........................20-21 Your Noosa.................. 22-23 Community Diary.............. 24 Schools........................ 27-29 Classifieds......................... 31 Trades & Services....... 32-33 Sport............................ 34-35 Puzzle............................... 38 Real Estate.................. 38-43
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Eco-friendly villages of tiny homes may be one solution to the housing crisis.
WHAT are the answers to Noosa's ever-present housing crisis? What can be done about the rising and rising cost of food? What is possible in the face of relentless climate events on every horizon? Permaculture Noosa vice president Sandra Guy said the speakers at their monthly meeting at the Cooroy Memorial Hall on 7 June will have the answers, inspiration and optimism. “The key is not all about compost, but extends to dignified living, the availability of tiny homes ideally situated and integrated into ecovillages, just part of the work that our two speakers will describe. “The principles of Permaculture are demonstrated in growing food sustainably and building shelters that are harmonious with nature, but you will find a great deal more than this to hear Ahtee Chia and JimmyZ Hirst.” Ahtee Chia is an ecowarrior and architect, a teacher of advanced Tai
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Chi with a background in permaculture and spiritual development and the author of the book, The Village Project- Changing the World One Village at a Time. Sandra said as a Daoist and Buddhist, Chia is a minimalist and has planted his own food forest while ever maintaining his core, Tai Chi. “Over the past 45 years, he has designed climateresponsive and energyefficient buildings from houses, schools, factories, housing estates, multistorey buildings, resorts and more. “Chia’s association with Permaculture has extended his interest in sustainable social and ecological aspects of human settlements globally.” JimmyZ Hirst is the director of Polkadot.org. au, an innovator from a different direction who has reached the same position as his colleague that of advocacy for land, housing sustainability and affordability.
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“Polkadot is both a community incorporated association and a commercial brand with a mission to demonstrate Permaculture’s principles, sustainable community living so that our planet may be enjoyed for generations ahead. “Here is where the house on wheels comes in, with Polkadot.org.au nonprofit which can navigate you from land assessment to cost-effective, sustainable construction and even give you directions to your local unique regulatory constraints.” Through Hirst’s background in social management, he has transformed generations with collaboration and teamwork. “Affordable, eco-smart tiny houses are not only sustainable and energyefficient but internet and block chain enabled as well and benefits a range of people from aged and single dwellers to those nomadic and mobile, rural
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farm-workers, those sharing economies and more. Hirst can refer to examples around the world from the famous Findhorn in Scotland to the much closer Eco Village in Currumbin, Gold Coast. “In putting these practices together we may find there are in fact fixes to the housing debacle and skyrocketing food prices. By respecting our land, food and energy use, we may even avert irreversible climate change.”
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Community digs deep for Blake BY ALEX PURCELL THE Cooroy Community is digging deep for one of its own. Cooroy boy Blake Gamble suffered burns to 19 percent of his body in a horrific accident at his Black Mountain home on Monday, May 2. Family friend, Renee Cervenak, said that the sixyear-old accidentally pulled a cupboard holding a kettle full of boiling hot water, down on top of himself. He sustained serious burns to his face and body. “His mum, Tabatha, was quick to put him into a cool shower and phone emergency services,” Renee said. But due to the flooding in February and subsequent landslides in Black Mountain, emergency services were unable to reach them. “Tabatha was forced to carry Blake across rubble and mud to reach the ambulance on the other side,” Renee said. Blake was rushed to Royal Children's Hospital in
Brisbane for treatment and has since been released. However, Renee said he has to return to the Brisbane-based burns unit twice weekly for essential treatment. “Tabatha has had to put everything on hold to be there for her son," she said. "The cost of travel, accommodation and other bills are quickly piling up. “To make matters worse, since the incident, the weather has caused additional troubles with flooding to the area and Tabatha is now unable to bring Blake home, adding to the costs associated with Blake’s recovery.” To try and help, Renee has started GoFundMe to assist Tabatha and Blake while he heals. “Blake is a little boy full of life, energy and a smile that could light up the world," Renee said. "Blake has grown up in Cooroy and his mum is a huge support to the school and Cooroy community. “Tabatha has put all she has towards helping little Blake to get the help he
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IN a Queensland first, Noosa residents will have the opportunity to recycle their sheets, towels, pillowcases and other textiles next month. The 'Give a Sheet' for the planet initiative is a joint partnership between clean technology company BlockTexx, St Vincent de Paul and Noosa Council. The recycling event will be held in Noosa on June 5.
Nominate a Noosa business Cooroy six-year-old Blake Gamble is recovering from an accident on May 2 that burnt 19 percent of his body.
desperately needs to heal. “I would love to see a strong, caring community band together to support an equally strong and loving mother and her son so full of life and joy.” Since launching the GoFundMe for Tabatha and Blake, more than $3500 has been raised.
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“I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for the amazing support the Cooroy community has already given to young Blake," Renee said. “We are getting closer and closer to our GoFundMe goal but we aren’t there yet. "I would love to put the call
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NOOSA Council is pleased to sponsor the Sunshine Coast Business Awards 2022. The event is celebrating its 27th anniversary this year. Celebrate Noosa's thriving business community by nominating your favourite Noosa business, or nominate your own. Nominations can be made online at: sunshinecoastbusinessawards.com.au/
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Last chance for free pet registration LESS than one week remains to register your dog for free with Noosa Council. May is “Dog Amnesty Month” and until the end of the month, dog registration is free. Noosa Shire dog owners can register their pets for free online at noosa.qld. gov.au or at the Council’s Customer Service Centre in Tewantin. The registration is renewed annually. It is a State Government requirement that all dogs
over the age of three months must be registered with their local council. There are 10,522 dogs registered in Noosa. Council said that registering pets helped them to identify lost dogs
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Council assesses heritage significance of old well EVER since the Cooroy Rag, with the help of three local stalwarts, uncovered the old Cooroy Butter Factory's well in the heart of Cooroy, Noosa Council has been assessing its heritage significance. Council Communications Manager Ken Furdek said that the work by the Heritage Unit to assess a site could be timeconsuming. “Assessing the heritage significance of sites that are nominated by the community as being of potential interest, is a core element of work by Council's Heritage Unit. “It can be time-consuming to undertake the required research and assessment, as it often involves gaining input or advice from expert external consultants as well as research at other sites such as State Archives or the Lands Department.” Since lifting the lid on the tank in Apex Park to confirm that it contains not waste, but clean water that once supplied the old Butter Factory, the well has
been the talk of the town, with many discussions about what should be done with it. Many would like to see the well water put to good
use, such as creating a tourist attraction or establishing a water station where people can fill their water bottles with the “liquid gold”.
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STEP INTO AUTUMN Dr David Kirkman and his wife Jan, with staff from Eden Private Hospital at the surprise unveiling of the Kirkman Wing.
New wing honours decades of service BY ALEX PURCELL COOROY’S longest-serving doctor has been surprised by having a hospital wing named after him. Dr David Kirkman retired earlier this year after serving the Cooroy community for 43 years. Dr Kirkman said he was invited to Eden Private Hospital for morning tea, only to discover a wing has been named in his honour. “It was a total surprise," he said. "I was asked to come in for a morning tea and when I walked up the corridor there were 30 to 40 people there, including my wife Jan.” “There was a velvet cloth above the door to what used to be the maternity wing, and I was asked to
pull the tassels. There was this sign saying: Kirkman Wing.” During an impromptu thank you speech, Dr Kirkman said that he was honoured to be aware of having a facility named after him while still alive rather than posthumously, as is often the case. The wing was where Dr Kirkman spent a lot of his time since 1979, delivering babies and providing afterhours care. “Our three kids were born in that wing, and all the doctors used to be rostered to help out with after-hours care.” Eden Private Hospital CEO Ashley Baker said this area of the hospital had been dedicated to Dr Kirkman for all of his years
of service. “This area of the hospital that we have named the ‘Kirkman Wing,’ has a number of rooms that are the link between the Cooroy Medical Centre and Eden Private Hospital, the two areas where David spent most of his time. “We will miss Dr Kirkman, and wish him all the very best in his retirement. "We would like to acknowledge him for all the amazing contributions that he has provided to this hospital and the community.” Since retiring, Dr Kirkman has been helping out at Katie Rose Cottage. “I’ll keep doing that for a few months and then see what else I’d like to do.”
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Did someone say free pizza? STAGE one redevelopment of the old Daddows’ parking lot in Cooroy into a part-time pop-up pizza shop is nearly complete. Mobile Pizza Owner Rocky bought the block on Maple Street over a year ago with plans to transform it into a beautifully landscaped pizza and ice cream parlour. Rocky said that after months of hard work - and rain - they had nearly finished. “We have been serving our delicious wood-fired pizzas on Fridays and Sundays.” “The 108-year-old train carriage that we hope to use as an ice cream shop, has been painted and moved into place. "We’re just putting the finishing touches on it, and waiting for approval of the application that we have lodged with Council.” Rocky said that he was very happy with how the block was looking.
From train carriage to ice cream shop. The journey continues for this 108-year-old train carriage now parked at Cooroy.
“We’ve completed Stage One of the landscaping with lots of pots and plants. "It’s looking nice. We’ve tried to keep the flavour of the town.” Rocky is inviting everyone to join them on Thursday June 2, from 5.31pm to 7.30pm, for a couple of
pizza slices. “Anyone is welcome to come down and have a free slice of premium woodfired pizza and check out what we’ve done with the old Daddows parking lot.” For more information on the Pop-up Pizza Shop, visit daddows.com
Wet weather wreaks havoc on Botanic Gardens maintenance A NOOSA Botanic Gardens visitor says she is “terribly disappointed” by the condition of the gardens,but Council says the wet weather has been “challenging”. Jeannine Sewell said she visited the gardens regularly and was "terribly disappointed by their “deplorable state”. “As Noosa prioritises tourism and claims to market its assets, the deplorable state of these gardens is accordingly both incongruous and unacceptable.” Jeannine said that weeds, leaf litter and fallen branches suggested a lack of care. “The area immediately below the amphitheatre is weed-infested, while paths are littered with palm
fronds and leaf litter. The water flow in the creek is impeded by fallen branches and fronds and the general appearance suggests a lack of interest and care.” “Council’s failure to properly develop and maintain this asset is both disappointing and unacceptable.” But Noosa Council said Botanic Gardens staff worked extremely hard to maintain the gardens. “The recent flooding and wet weather have certainly been challenging for all our parks staff, and council officers are continuing to maintain the area in liaison with our wonderful garden volunteers in order to provide a pleasant experience.” Noosa Council continues to develop and maintain
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Couple celebrate their wedding: two years and one baby later A COOROY couple have finally celebrated their nuptials with family and friends - four date changes and one baby later than planned. Caitlin Lavin and husband Matt Hoysted had planned to marry on May 2, 2020 but Covid forced them to reschedule. And then again and again and again due to Covid, Caitlin said. “Then I fell pregnant, so we officially married on the 3rd of January, 2021 with a celebrant. "Now we have just celebrated with a big event on 23rd April 2022.” Caitlin said they celebrated their nuptials over three days with family and friends who travelled from all over to attend. “On Friday we booked out Ricky’s in Noosa and had a great day there. “Then on Saturday, we had the big wedding that was supposed to happen two years ago, here on our farm in Lake Macdonald. “Both Matt and I are in the racing game and met at a stables in Brisbane, so my aisle was our horse stables. "Our daughter, Lydia, was a flower girl but, as she’s only one, she was carried down the aisle by my sister. “Afterwards we had a big marquee on the tennis
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Artists all fired up for new show THE fine art of pottery will be in the spotlight on June 3 with the official opening of the Still Fired Up exhibition at Wallace House in Noosaville. Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart and a who's who of the Sunshine Coast art communities have been invited to celebrate the launch of the exhibition which will continue until June 28. Noosa Art and Craft
Association president Gabi Dick said the show would explore the rich art tradition of the "still life" genre which originated in ancient
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MAY is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to raise funds and awareness, tickets have gone on sale for the biggest event on the Noosa calendar. The annual Mingle with the Mayor Ball is to be held on September 3 at Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas. Hosted by Womenkind Australia Inc and Patron, Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart, the aim of the gala evening is to raise funds for transitional housing solutions for locals who are experiencing domestic family violence. Womenkind Australia Inc Founder Josanne Falla said that housing is a huge issue, especially in Noosa. “We already have a housing crisis and in 12 months’ time, the National Rental Scheme will end and we will have thousands back looking for housing on the Sunshine Coast,” Josanne said. “We need space now for these vulnerable members of our community and we need to make this a much bigger conversation and bring the whole community together.” “The event will not only raise funds for transitional housing for
victims of domestic and family violence but it will bring together a community of different organisations and start a very important conversation and get everyone joining in.” Cr Stewart said supporting Noosa’s domestic violence response was a Council priority. “The Shine Houses are one of Noosa’s longest-running and most successful domestic violence support initiatives.” “For more than a decade these houses have provided those who are fleeing violent family and domestic situations with transitional accommodation and access to support services in order to help them establish their independence, deal with trauma and get back on their feet.” “Back then, Council provided land for their construction and just recently we provided a further land parcel, and secured funding from the State, to assist with the construction of another house, which I’m pleased to say is now up and running.” But Cr Stewart said that the community also has a part to play and the ‘Mingle with the Mayor’ Ball is an opportunity to dig deep and be a part of the conversation. “Noosa is at its best when
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it gets behind its own," Cr Steward said. "The community support and business support for the ‘Mingle with the Mayor’ Ball last year was overwhelming, to say the least.” “Last year’s Ball raised over a quarter-of-a-million dollars to dramatically increase access to specialist DFV counselling services in Cooroy and Noosa.” “I can’t wait to see what we achieve at this year’s event.” Josanne said this year’s Ball, themed The Enchanted Garden, is going to be a night of wow factors. “The theme means to deliver our dreams, to bring out the magic in the world and the room.” “We have an amazing special guest lined up and tentatively booked but yet to be confirmed.” “There will be fun, an amazing three-course meal by Matt Golinski, and endless cocktails together with the opportunity to bid on fabulous auction items and take part in other creative fundraising activities.” For more information on the Mingle with the Mayor Ball, visit: https://events.humanitix.com/ mingle-with-the-mayor-2022
The first event, the Dowling Cup, coincides with the Queen's Birthday long weekend in Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and South Australia and promises to be a country style polo experience featuring traditional car boot space hospitality, bars and food trucks, couple with live entertainment and traditional polo favourites including the divot stomp. Noosa Polo Cup Day is known as one of the premier sporting events for the Noosa region and will feature VIP marquees, fashions on the field, and high end entertainment. The invitiation only bespoke dining experience that is the Food & Wine Long Lunch with Chukkas will this year feature a menu inspired by Argentinian food, paired with premium wines and boutique craft beers. Player interviews and a live match will be played too. To find out more visit: noosacountrypolo.com
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The wonderful world of bees celebrated around the globe WORLD Bee Day was on May 20 but for Cooroy man, Pete Velenski, every day is bee day. For more than 20 years, Pete has been involved with native bees, also known as stingless bees, bush bees or sugarbag bees. Pete said it all began when he started relocating hives. “I had a land clearing business and would often come across hives in hollow trees and logs. “We started to relocate them and to date, I estimate I have rescued and relocated well over 100 native beehives. “Considering that each hive usually houses between 3,000 and 7,000 bees, and sometimes more, that is a lot of potential pollinators.” While Pete retired from land clearing some time ago, his work relocating bees is still going strong. These days, other land clearers call him to rescue hives when they come across them. “We have to get them quickly before parasites get in and destroy the hive. “The bees are relocated to a variety of locations – often to farms, as they are popular with farmers, especially those growing macadamia, blueberry, mango, avocados, lychees and strawberries. Macadamia farmers are especially keen because native bees are small enough to get right down into the flowers, unlike the bigger honey bee, and this can lead to improved harvests and bigger fruits.” Pete also places hives on residential properties around Cooroy, Pomona and surrounding areas. “A lot of people think these bees prefer native vegetation, but they actually thrive even more and produce more honey in
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Cooroy woman's five year insurance nightmare WHEN Cyclone Debbie hit in 2017, it was the start of a five-year nightmare for Cooroy resident, Peggie Cordner. Peggie owned a six apartment motel with a restaurant in the heart of Airlie Beach - freshly renovated, fully tenanted and ready for sale. On 28 March 2017, Cyclone Debbie circled for 13 hours with 265k/ph winds, dumping tons of rain. Consequently, the roofs and windows buckled and failed. Peggie said that they had insurance but the process soon "became a nightmare", one that took five years to complete. "We had a very comprehensive insurance cover with one of Australia's biggest insurers. "Very quickly our claim became very complicated due to the offhanded way that we were being treated
by the insurance company and the local council claiming they had lost some of the records for our property. "Because we'd bought the building in 2002, we first had to prove we'd spent money maintaining and improving the property, by producing records and receipts. "Luckily, I keep everything to do with all of our properties. “For some three plus years the insurance company continued to accuse us of not maintaining the property or not getting proper approvals even though we produced the relevant documents. "We managed to reopen the restaurant after a couple of weeks but the motel business was closed for the best part of four years. “We received our two year loss of income cover in bits and pieces over the five
years, and bits and pieces of building cover over that period as well. “We wanted the building to be repaired and back on the market as soon as possible so we had to borrow money where we could to do those repairs.” Even then, Peggie said that they were accused by the insurance company representatives of not performing the repairs up to standard. "Under the guidance of Scott Fawke from Ausure Coast and Country, we eventually had to go to the Ombudsman to get the insurance company to adhere to their contract. This is a long and complicated process.” Scott said that the claim was referred to him six months into the process. "We travelled up to Airlie to see it from the ground, then went about putting
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pressure on the insurance company and organising part payments to commence repairs.” "After a fairly drawn-out battle, we managed to have the claim resolved with a payout of close to $1.5m for damage and business interruption, which is a bit better than the initial offer of $70,000.” "The final payment came through a few weeks ago." After 1835 days. Peggie said she and her assessors were all staggered at the treatment that they were given by the insurance company and are thankful to Scott for his knowledge and tenacity. "Once we had Scott on board, then we started to get a bit of traction on the claim. Scott knows his contracts inside out and
back to front." Scott said that consumers need to be educated about the difference between direct insurers and insurance brokers. "What we do is service that is quality based. We work for the client, not for the insurers. We have over 200 insurers on our books and some of them are insurers that only work with brokers." Peggie said that now they have received the final payment, they've been able to pay off a lot of debt. "People think you get a big windfall from a claim but you don't. It just pays off what you have already spent. There is no compensation for your thousands of hours of time or the stress you have to endure. “If we hadn't had the backing of our other
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Persistence pays off for Pomona performer BY GRAEME WILSON
TEENAGE Pomona performer Ashlyn Hehir is keeping the door open on the Wardrobe option as she sets her sights on the bright lights of Broadway. Among the many roles she’s played in her blossoming musical theatre career, 16-year-old Ashy played Madame De La Grande Bouche aka “The Wardrobe” in Little Seed Theatre Company’s stage production of Beauty and The Beast, and has also starred as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family and will play Serena Katz in the upcoming performance of Fame at The J on September 23 and 24. Another step on the road to a musical career is her selection as a Featured Vocalist in the upcoming Creative Generation: State Schools Onstage production, showcasing the talents of more than 1500 students from across Queensland. CGEN 2022 will be staged at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from July 14-16 and the Noosa District State High School will also be represented by
Malika Wedlock in the Mass Dance Chorus and Olivia De Wit in the Media Crew and Drama Ensemble. With only 25 students selected for the Featured Vocalist roles, Ashy is delighted to have been chosen to perform on behalf of her school in the event to be televised on Channel 10. “Getting selected as a Featured Vocalist is such an extraordinary opportunity, getting to work with professionals and the experience and exposure is just amazing,” she said. “I’m very proud of what I’ve achieved since I first started in 2017, I’ve definitely grown as a person as well as a performer.” Ashy’s love of music began from an early age and she played saxophone for several years before deciding her own voice was the instrument she most wanted to master. “I just adore live performances. As nerve racking as they may be, the feeling of having a whole audience supporting you and actually hearing them cheer you on in person is a feeling like no other.” Further down the long and winding musical road, Ashy dreams of being involved in
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Music is back at Butter Factory THE Butter Factory Arts Centre is keen to put the pandemic in the rear vision mirror and drive forward with confidence. Before COVID-19 silenced the music, the centre hosted successful Sunday sessions with David Bentley and it’s now ready to host concerts again from the end of this month. The first is on Saturday, May 28 from 3-6pm and will bring an upbeat blend of gypsy jazz and world dance fusion to Cooroy. The exciting acts chosen to launch the new music wave are gypsy jazz standouts Shenzo Gregorio Quartet and energetic world dance fusion quintet Nizami. Having first picked up a violin at age four, Shenzo Gregorio continues to bring a worldly inventiveness to the art of improvising on the violin. Not steeped in any one particular tradition, this freedom has allowed him to be influenced by many countries. With a solid upbringing in classical music, for the past 23 years Shenzo has gone on to perform within the musical traditions of flamenco, gypsy jazz, bluegrass, Indian, rock,
Artist Kerry Keyte will be showcasing her work at The Art Hub Cooroy, in Emerald Street, until June 17.
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country, blues and other popular styles. Along with Shenzo, the quartet includes some of Brisbane’s best exponents of the gypsy jazz idiom – John Reeves on piano accordion, Cameron de la Vega on guitar and Peter Walters on double bass. Nizami is also guaranteed to get the Saturday afternoon crowd moving to upbeat rhythms. The quintet’s happy and energetic offering takes in genres ranging from Latin to gypsy, disco to techno, funk to house with a bit of jazz and swing thrown in. Nizami
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Kerry's solo show FOR the first time, the Art Hub Cooroy is proudly hosting a solo exhibition. Owner Gloria Bale said that this was the first exhibition at the Hub, which is showcasing works from only one artist, and that Kerry Keyte would not disappoint. “Working in mixed media gives Kerry the ability to adapt and change her artwork that is inspired by the light and ocean lifestyle of the Sunshine Coast,” Gloria said. “Her art has a reflective quality, and uses light to bring up the colour and
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POWERHOUSE vocalist Sari Abbott will star in another great local line-up at this month’s Park Sounds event in Eumundi. Sari will be joined at Dick Caplick Park by Patch Brown, Staple and Lucid Safari, with live music from 2-5pm on Sunday, May 29. Pack your picnic rug for this family-friendly afternoon of free entertainment right in the centre of town. Sari Abbott is a singer/ songwriter and guitarist whose soothing vocals, stirring words and gentle acoustic mix evokes strong emotions. A 2021 graduate from The Academy of Country Music,
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Country singer Sari Abbott will lead a strong line-up of performers at Park Sounds in Eumundi on May 29.
Sunshine Coast where he performs regularly. Staple is a Sunny Coast indie pop band bringing together school mates and best friends Brooke, Tatum, Harriette, Kayla and Milly. The Staple journey began in 2021, when these teenage musos won the St Andrew’s Battle of the Bands with their blend of sweet harmonies and infectious energy. Lucid Safari is a Brisbane
indie reggae, surf rock outfit which has recently released its debut EP Delirium. Steered by Brisbane musician Daniel J. Lewis, Lucid Safari hosts a rotation of rising and accomplished musicians, featuring drums, bass, guitars, keys and vocals. Park Sounds is an initiative by the team at the Imperial Hotel Eumundi and takes place on the last Sunday of the month.
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which stated that ‘the project had notable risks’. I argued that these risks were, in my opinion, significant, and that community support on this project was notably split. Councillors had received a submission, supported by 8 community associations, to end the Alliance Agreement in September 2022, as intended, because: key milestones have not been achieved; the Project does not represent value for the community; and no detailed disclosure of expenditure has been provided to the community. Councillors had also received emails from 3 community associations and residents supporting the continuation of the Alliance. In a nutshell, I was told that Council had already undertaken extensive community consultation and that the ‘community consultation horse’ had already bolted, given the late stage of the agreement. I disagreed. It is my opinion that any
Dear Editor,
decision we make as a council must have the support of the greater community. It is ratepayers’ money, and it should be spent in the public interest on issues that are important to them. When a community is divided, and there is an opportunity to enable participatory democracy, then in my opinion we have the responsibility to do so. Leadership is about finding balance. Finding the middle ground. Or said another way, common ground. That is how we build and strengthen communities. And more importantly, that is how we build confidence in the community that Council is listening and making decisions in their best interests. This is the opinion of Cr Amelia Lorentson, and does not represent the views or majority decision of Council.
Thank you for featuring how very “ticked” off we, the Bendigo Bank Pomona branch customers, are at the closure of this branch and the withdrawal of the ATM, as featured in your 4 May edition. It was particularly disappointing that we were given no prior indication that this was to occur. Yes we were advised by text of temporary branch closures due to staffing, but at no time, until after the fact, did I see any email or text to advise of a permanent closure. There was also no indication the ATM would be closed, until a sign appeared on the dead ATM. This whole event has been very poorly managed by the bank and takes no account of the real needs of the community that this branch was serving. Cheryl Kadinsky Cooran
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Referring to your item on dogs and the new playground in the latest Cooroy Rag (4 May 2022). Great paper by the way and I am not a dog owner. I have been to this amazing park on several recent occasions with my family and grandchildren visiting from the UK. The first occasion was the day after it opened. I noted an unleashed dog wandering about near the flying fox. I was immediately taken aback that dogs were even allowed in the park. At the time, I assumed dogs weren’t allowed. I hadn’t realised at the time they are allowed, which surprised me very much. I don’t agree at all. It’s not a place for dogs with so many children about. There are many very responsible dog owners but sadly not all. This is a potential health hazard and who knows what’s in that sand or under all that ground mulch, in the bushes or even in the water. If dogs are to be allowed, they should be on a leash at all times, or in a designated fenced dog area of the park. The Noosa Council wording of the rules is clear but in my view open to rule breaking. It’s an amazing, great park for Cooroy local children and all our welcome visitors, so let’s keep it clean and safe ……please. No dogs in this park. There are plenty of other places for them. Mary Durie Black Mountain
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Jay Bishoff and his band will perform on June 5 at Noosa Botanic Gardens.
Don't miss the last Sunday THE last "First Sunday of the month" event at Noosa Botanic Gardens is happening on Sunday, June 5, from 9am. The grant funding allowing the Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens to host this popular event runs out at the end of June. So come on down and enjoy a Botanic Art workshop (yes, it's back!), along with some great music from popular Noosa singer/ songwriter Jay Bishoff and his keyboard maestro sidekick Andrew Higgins. And make sure your Sunday morning gets off to a flying start with a Cooroy
WHAT: First Sunday of the Month Event WHEN: Sunday, June 5, 9am WHERE: Noosa Botanic Gardens, Lake Macdonald Drive COST: Free INFO: noosabotanicgardensfriends.com
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for the music; bring a picnic for a longer stay, and bring some walking shoes and hat for a trip into the Shade Garden and/or a walk round the gardens' eight hectares of nature along the lake. The coffee's on from 9am, along with the Shade garden opening and the Botanic Art workshops (which you need to book for at noosabotanicgardensfriends. com).
The music gets under way from 10am. It's a great day out at Noosa Botanic Gardens on Sunday, June 5, located on Lake Macdonald Drive about 4km from Cooroy.
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THRILLS AND FUN FOR ALL
ROCKETSHIP LANDS IN COOROY
The new nature-based playground in Cooroy provides fun for kids of all ages and abilities, just like thrillseeker Daisy Doherty.
The centrepiece of the Hinterland Playground in Cooroy has arrived. The rocketship, which is almost seven metres tall and weighs around two tonnes was craned into position following its short journey from Studio Steel in Cooroy.
The energetic seven-year-old, who is partly mobile and uses a wheelchair to get around, is a big fan, with the bucket swing and the flying-fox with a harness being two of her highlights. The quiet spaces such as the tunnels and the hidey holes are also a favourite among kids who can experience sensory overload.
Project Manager Paul Brennan said the stainless steel rocketship has been constructed using an old cooling tower that used to be part of the original mill works. “The stainless steel cooling tower along with old fire pits, large steel rings and recycled bridge timbers have been recycled and repurposed as play equipment for this unique playground,” Paul said.
On the day the playground officially opened, Daisy and her family were at the gates ready to play. Dipping her toes in the water-play area with ramp access is also a hit every time Daisy visits, according to Mum, Libby Doherty.
“It’s been an important aspect to the creation of this space to maintain a connection to the history of the site and the rocketship is a great example of this.”
“It really is a beautiful, well-planned and calming playground,” says Libby. “The green grass area is great for picnics, and relaxation and the waterplay area is so fun! The soft surfaces also make a difference for Daisy to be able to enjoy moving around on the ground. The purpose-built accessible toilets and plenty of parking are also appreciated. We live in Noosa and I’m happy to drive out to use the playground anytime.”
Construction will be completed in coming weeks and this unique nature-based, all-abilities playground is scheduled to open to the public in March 2022. The project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Local Government Grants and Subsidies program in association with Noosa Council.
The rocketship is the centrepiece of the new Cooroy playground and is almost seven metres tall and weighs around two tonnes Hinterland Playground official opening – accessible to all
KIN KIN RECREATIONAL HALL WORKPROGRAM UNDERWAY HINTERLAND BRIDGE REPLACEMENT Wahpunga Lane Bridge replacement restarted Cooroy in Belli Creekmonths Local community looking forward tohas works being and completed coming Road Bridge due to kicktheoff shortly. restore the internal VJ cladding works being competed. damage was not as bad Work to clean and disinfect the has Kin restarted Kin Recreational Work on the Hall in preparation for remediation Wahpunga Lane Bridge building work hasfollowing been replacement project thecompleted. clean-up after the recent floods thedisinfecting work site. The inundated cleaning and
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as expected, the external Precast concretesocomponents weatherboard cladding and including concrete deck units andmajor kerbsstructural are ready elements to go and of thefabrication building can be barrier retained, steel of the is under way. the heritage look and keeping feelcompleted, of the hall.this bridge Once
willAccording be wider with guardrails to Kin Kin along the edge ofPresident, the bridgeJann to Community improve safety. The replacement Bonsall, the community is very willmuch improve current alignment looking forward to the between the bridge and road
approaches andwork meetisallfinished, current “Once the bridge standards. we hope to welcome many
different community Traffic will continue to begroups back tovia theGympie facilityKin from babies detoured Kin Road Sister Tree Creek to andand toddlers play groups Road until projectand completion, craft, reading social clubs,” which scheduled Ms is Bonsall said.to be in June 2022, weather permitting. Work will now start to refit the Once the Wahpunga Lane existing community kitchen, Bridge is completed, work
flooringto within the willand commence replace upper level as well as thebuilding’s Cooroy Belli Creek Road electrical and lighting work. Bridge.
project is proudly ArkThis Construction Group has been awarded a $1.3 million funded by the Queensland contract as part ofSouth the ongoing Government’s East Hinterland Bridge Replacement Queensland Community Program jointly funded Stimulus Package in by association Council and theCouncil. Federal with Noosa Governments Bridges Renewal Program.
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BRIDGE UPGRADES IN FULL SWING GIVE A SHEET FOR THE PLANET Work to replace the existing In a Queensland Noosa Wahpunga Lanefirst, Bridge in Kin residents will have the Kin is underway and, weather opportunity to recycle their and construction conditions sheets, towels, pillowcases and permitting, will be completed other textiles next month. in approximately four months. The “Give a Sheet” for Theplanet bridgeinitiative is a key connector the is a between Sister Tree Creek joint partnership between Roadtechnology and Gympie-Kin Kin clean company Road. The single-lane bridge BlockTexx, St Vincent de Paul provides to Kin Kin and Noosaaccess Council. and users of the Noosa Trail On June 5 as part of World Network. Environment Day, a Linen and The timber bridge was Clothing Recycling Day will be identified a high priority held at the as Bicentennial Park for replacement based on carpark in Sunshine Beach, a condition assessment. where linen and old clothes can Reusable timber be dropped off. parts of the existing timber bridgeAdrian will be BlockTexx co-founder salvaged and used in other Jones said he was proud to council projects. work with the council to provide a new and innovative According to Project Manager, solution for tackling Dennis Luinstra, theNoosa’s current textile waste.timber bridge will single-lane be told demolished and a linen widerwill He us, “Donated concrete single-lane bridge be converted into valuable, built in thematerials same location. high-grade that can be used by Australian “The new bridge will have manufacturers to create new a design life of 100 years, products such as hydrocomply with all current bridge mulch, shopping baskets and standards and will require less geosynthetic fabrics. ” maintenance than the existing Emma Menzies, Waste
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Wahpunga Lane Bridge under construction: Photo courtesy of Lachlan Davis
bridge,” Dennis said.
users of the Noosa Trail Network, and visitors to the lookout. The first one hundred people to drop off their at the These bridges arelinen part of Noosa event will be given a comprehensive bridge a FREE tree, courtesy of Noosa refurbishment program jointly Landcare. funded by the Australian Please pack linen and clothing Government and council. into separate bags. Linen Other bridge work beingduvet includes sheets, towels, delivered under thisand program covers, pillowcases tea includes the Cooroy Belli towels. We cannot accept Creek Road Bridge, blankets, doonas orLawnville pillows. Road Bridge, Garth Prowd All items must be clean and Bridge andclothing Lake Doonella dry, with donations Bridge. required to be in good quality and not stained or ripped.
Mark Borgert and Emma Menzies from Council’s waste team demonstrate how to pack linens for the event.
“The construction of the new Education bridge will and use aSustainability Modular Office explained, “Every year in Bridge System which means Australia, one million tonnes that most components can of textile waste end up in landfill. be pre-fabricated, delivering waste doestime not and break a“This quicker build down. Australia is the second reducing workplace health and highestrisks consumer of textiles safety associated with per person in the world, after the traditional bridge building US.” methods, ” he said. The Linen andfollows Clothing This renewal the recent Collection Day will operate complete replacement of from 8am to 3pm Sunday 5 Tablelands Bridge B in Cooran June at the Bicentennial Hall which provides vital access to carpark, Bicentennial Drive residents, accommodation, Sunshine Beach.
COMMUNITY GRANTS APPLICATIONS OPEN REGISTER YOUR PET POOCH FOR FREEARE IN MAY
Funding supports environment, sporting, arts andMonth. cultural projects Act now to take advantage of Dog Rego Amnesty Applications for the During the month of latest May, dog round of owners cancouncil registergrants their are dog now open, in the categories of for free. Community, Environment and There are currently over 10,522 Climate Change, and Regional dogs registered in the Noosa Arts Development Fund Shire. (RADF). It is a State Government Grants will be awarded requirement that all dogs over to eligible not-for-profit the age of three months must organisations, local individuals, be registered with their local businesses environment council. Theand registration is organisations, providing renewed annually. the opportunity to improve Local Lawspurchase managerequipment, Paul facilities, Kirkley encourages responsible host several new events and pet ownership. is a great programs, and“This to achieve the opportunity for people to get aim of net-zero emissions by into Council and get their dogs 2026. registered. Registering your pet helps us identify lost dogs and The Climate Change Response reunite themalso quickly with their grants will consider owners. ” applications from community groups to install sustainable He explained, “It also gives infrastructure such as solar us important information to ensure services such as waste
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panels or energy-efficient lighting etc. In 2021, not-for-profit group Eco Trio, namely artists Rosie Lloyd-Giblett, Helena Jackson Lloyd and Yanni Van Zijl, secured a RADF grant to undertake the project: A River’s Tale. The trio worked with environmental groups to provide a visual documentary raising awareness about the importance of the Noosa River ecosystem. “We were delighted to receive the support from RADF. These grants improve the lives of our Fred and Bruce communities, ” said Ms Van Zijl. bags, litter bins and off-leash areas are provided where they Visit council’s website for are needed. The fees are also more information and help, used to inform and educate the community about dogs.”
Not-for-profit group Eco Trio, including Rosie Lloyd-Giblett, Helena Jackson Lloyd and Yanni Van Zijl
including tips on grant writing and eligibility www.noosa.qld. gov.au/community/grants/ council-grants You can register you dog online Applications close at noon at noosa.qld.gov.au or12 visit our on 30atMarch 2022. Service team the Customer Centre in Tewantin.
program for seniors is offering Nominations open for the fun-filled andare interactive 2022 Sunshine Coast Business Zoom workout sessions. Awards. The self-paced classes the are Be part of celebrating designed to improve different Hinterland’s thriving business areas of health and wellbeing community. Nominate your and still stay connected while favourite business or enter at home. your own. FREE classes are available Nominations close August until Aprilmore 2022visit - $5 cost 29. To1st know thereafter. Please contact sunshinecoastbusinessawards. Michaela com.au to register with the ‘Ageing Well Noosa’ Program and to participate in Zoom Green Business Classes - 0449 047 746.
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To findbusiness out what new activities Small owners and or workshops are coming, managers are invited to a free subscribe the Ageing Biz to Zerotobreakfast forum Well Noosa e-newsletter on Thursday 2 June at TheonJ. council’s website. Find out how your business can benefit from reducing Free weekend emissions, investing buses in offsets and promoting as a carbon Free weekend buses are now aneutral realitybusiness. in Noosa as council kicks off a 12-month trial that Hear directly from businesses sees free weekend travel. who have benefited from going green, and practical All existing services steps on howTranslink it was achieved. that operate within Noosa To register this event, are now freeforevery weekend. search ‘Biz to Zero’ on of Building on the success EventBrite. the free holiday buses at Christmas and Easter, the Your Budget, aim is to change theYour longterm behaviour of travellers, Future making it second nature to get The 2022-23 Draft Budget on a bus to get around. reflects community and The trial includes services 626, Council’s aspirations to con627, 628, 629 and 632. The tinue to make Noosa a great success the work trial will place, tooflive, anddepend visit. on the uptake and patronage Asweekend we emerge from the of services. impacts of COVID-19, the Find morehas at acouncil’s draft out budget focus on website. rebuilding and recovering from the 2022 February Stay connected floods and dealing with the Our eNews is yet risingfortnightly costs for good and another services.way to stay in touch with happening. Fromwhat’s May 23, Council will seek community feedback on Get Your Noosa eNews delivthe proposed budget. What ered directly to your inbox should we prioritise, what is every second Friday. important to you? Subscribe at noosa.qld.gov. All thetoday information will be au or check council’s posted to the Your SayFaceNoosa book page for the latest website, so we encourageissue. you to take a look and have a say.
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Community Diary Family history research classes BEGINNERS classes on how to research your family tree are again being held at the Heritage Centre in Cooroy, the next being on Monday, 30th of May commencing at 9.00am. These classes are conducted by Win Wynn and cover the basics of family research, using the centre's digital and library resources. The public is invited to come along and pick up some valuable hints and basic skills of researching. Please book your place by either sending an e-mail to info@genealogy-noosa.org. au or drop in at the reception desk. The Heritage Centre is at 17 Emerald St, Cooroy and is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9:30am to 2pm. For information, phone 07 3129 0356 during office hours.
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
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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 Sub-Branch 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.
Join the Freemasons “Taking good men and making them better is a common phrase used in Freemasonry. Cooroy Freemasons are a group of men of excellent standing who believe in strict morals and charity. If you would like to become a part of this world-wide men’s organisation and learn the secrets and mysteries of Freemasonry, why not inquire as to where, when and how, by phoning our secretary, Rick Templeton on mobile 0407 764 307 for an obligation free chat. 2B1ASK1”
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 Jan on 0408 477 242.
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, massage, reflexology, pellowah and much more for $25 per treatment. Everyone is welcome, with tea/ coffee and biscuits available. For more information, please contact Jenny on 0405 363 604.
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FRESH Meal deliveries are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for seniors over 65 or for patients in surgery recovery. Alternatively, one week’s supply of frozen meals, available every Monday for pick-up or delivery. Meals are prepared in the Pomona School of Arts’ commercial kitchen by a small number of paid staff and an army of dedicated volunteers. The friendly volunteers are trained to high standards, and will keep in touch with you while they are delivering meals. The aim is to assist you to remain independent in your home. A sample standard meal includes a hearty soup, a nutritious and delicious main meal, plus a dessert. Any dietary requirements can be flexibly catered for. Application forms are available. If you need help completing the form to access this wonderful service, contact admin@mowp.org or phone 5485 1777.
Social tennis 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. James Webber is the Club’s professional coach. Contact James on 0473 569 501 or admin@allplaytennis.com.au
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Festival offers a chance to climb Cooroy Mountain THE once-in-a-year opportunity to climb Cooroy Mountain is on again. After being cancelled late last year due to Covid, the Cooroy Mountain Spring Water Festival is being held on Sunday August 21. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Cooroy, the festival is a fun day for the whole family. Festival organiser Carol Johnston said that this year the club will be raising money to support good causes including the local disability group, Sunshine Butterflies. Rotary Club of Cooroy President David Bell, said that this year, McDermott Helicopters will again be providing scenic helicopter flights. “We are delighted that McDermott Helicopters will again provide short flights over the mountain and the Cooroy Hinterland, providing the opportunity to see the mountain, Cooroy and Lake Macdonald.” “Tickets, which always sell out quickly, are $60, limited to 100, and sold on a firstcome basis.” Starting from 6.30am, attendees will be able to stroll through a rainforest, before commencing the climb up the stony track to the summit, where spectacular views over the
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Dust off the walking shoes and get ready to hike Cooroy Mountain on August 21.
Pacific Ocean to the east and the Noosa Hinterland to the west are to be enjoyed. The last climb starts at 1pm with the festival closing at 3pm. There will be food stalls, coffee and ice cream available. No pre-registration is required and entry is $10 per person, with children under 12 free. Sorry, no dogs allowed.
Keeping Your Cool AT this free community seminar, learn new tools for calm in conflict, moving from anger to intimacy and win-win strategies for peace at home on Monday 30 May 2022 from 7 pm to 8.30 pm at Impact Church, 113 Marara Street, Cooroy. Light supper is provided. Register at Eventbrite:https://www. eventbrite.com.au/e/
WHAT: Cooroy Mountain Spring Water Festival WHEN: Sunday, August 21, 2022 WHERE: Cooroy Mountain Spring Water Factory, 314 Cooroy Mountain Rd, Cooroy INFO: For more information visit cooroyrotary.org.au
Principal Lawyer and Director, Laura Nightingale is an experienced lawyer with almost 20 years working within the criminal justice system. Laura is an ex-NSW police officer and has a wealth of experience working within the legal system.
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THE Kin Kin Community will be excited to show off their cricketing skills when they take on Noosa Council in the annual Pink Stumps Day on Sunday, June 5. The fun fundraiser is to raise money towards helping the McGrath Foundation to place Breast Care Nurses in communities across Australia. Kin Kin Pink Stumps Day fundraising coordinator Wanda Jardine said spectators should dress up in their finest pink outfits and join the large crowd cheering on their team. “This is serious business and the Kin Kin Community is super excited to show off their superb cricket skills when they take on Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart, Councillors and Council
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Staff. Players will be each wearing a pink tutu and are already honing their batting and bowling skills in preparation for the big day.” There will also be lots of great raffle prizes to be won, thanks to the generosity of the local business community. “Last year we raised over $4000. Help us reach the big $5k this year,” Wanda said. McGrath Breast Care Nurses support individuals (and their families) experiencing breast cancer,
by providing physical, psychological, and emotional support. “Sadly, many of us know of someone whose mother, daughter, sister, or partner has been diagnosed with breast cancer," Wanda said. “From the time of diagnosis and throughout treatment, this service is available for free. So come along and enjoy the magic of Pink Stumps Day and help us raise the muchneeded funds to continue these services." Batting opens at 1pm at the Kin Kin Sportsground (after the markets). If you cannot make it along on the day, but would like to donate, please visit: pinkstumpsday.com.au/ fundraisers/kinkin
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hands-on opportunities to learn essential curriculum has been a goal of EEHub and TNC over the past couple of years. For example, through the Noosa EEHub Bushfire Recovery curriculum, students study the Peregian Beach bushfire site, learn about traditional and current fire management practices, and restore sites via weeding and planting. Noosa EEHub plans to continue developing curriculum programs that support the restoration of the Noosa River in collaboration with local river management groups. This education program is funded by The Thomas Foundation, Noosa Shire Council and TNC.
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Happy birthday to the Kindness Club THE Kindness Club is celebrating eight years of kind deeds! Since beginning in April 2014, the club has shared more than 100 kind deeds and projects with the community. The projects have included: hampers for local emergency services; handing out over 100 free coffee vouchers in town (thanks to the generosity of Nick at Jamaica Blue); the collection of over 600
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each and every Kindness Club member. Club coordinator Wendy Scott said the ongoing support the Club had received from the community was incredibly appreciated. "Thank you for your participation, contributions, and for every gift and kind word! "A huge thank you to our special friend Phil for his many donations and for his belief in the club and our
mission for the entire eight years! "To all our members, including all those who have grown up and moved on to high school and beyond, you will always be a much-loved part of The KindnessClub. Thank you for making the world a better place just by being you!" Please contact Wendy at thekindnessclub@outlook. com for more information about our activities or to share a kindness story.
Sconetime relaunch take two COOROY seniors’ favourite scone event is back. After being delayed by wet weather, Sconetime will be held on June 14 at the Cooroy Memorial Hall, from 10-11am. Hosted by Sunshine Coast Foodie Martin Duncan and proudly supported/sponsored by Wythes Real Estate, Noosa Black Coffee, Rambling Rose Flowers, Bassett Barks and Cooroy Rag, Sconetime creates meaningful community connections where seniors come together with family and business owners to enjoy fresh hot scones loaded with homemade jam and loads of freshly whipped cream. June’s event will feature a special performance by MOVE Choir (the Magic of Voice Eumundi).
WHAT: Sconetime WHEN: June 14, 10-11am WHERE: Cooroy Memorial Hall, Maple Street, Cooroy TICKETS: $8 online at trybooking.com/BZMAC
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Cool news for local high school POLITICIANS don’t always show up with cool news, but local members Robert Skelton and Jason Hunt were somewhat of a breath of fresh air on a visit to Noosa District State High School. NDSHS was one of four Queensland state schools selected to showcase the completion of the Palaszczuk Government's $477 million Cooler, Cleaner Schools initiative. It ensured that every classroom, library and staff room in every Sunshine Coast state school was air conditioned in time for Term 2. Principal Stacy Wilmore said it was an honour to be among the selected schools, with the initiative providing much-needed cooling relief
for classrooms across both campuses. During their recent school visit, Member for Nicklin Rob Skelton and Member for Caloundra Jason Hunt announced the achievement had been delivered more than two months ahead of schedule. Ms Wilmore said the new air conditioning was very well-received by the school community, particularly given the local climate. "Controlled temperatures ensure all students stay healthy, comfortable and focused in any weather and they also ensure both students and teachers are motivated to work to the best of their abilities," she said. "It feels comfortable to study and learn in an
environment without being impacted by external factors like the temperature. "The air conditioning project has significantly improved the quality of our learning environments across both of our campuses for students and has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our entire school community. "This program has already helped our students and staff feel more comfortable in teaching and learning environments." Mr Hunt said the use of air ventilation and air conditioning systems that introduced fresh air from outside could also help minimise transmission of COVID-19 in schools.
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WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE We are doing our very best to service the community during these difficult times of COVID-19, rising costs and staff shortages. Dr Hannah Newell Kraus has just returned and Dr Bushra Abbasi will return in late May. Dr Charlotte Byrne is due to return in early July.
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Happy Birthday to Dave Raymont “And you thought we didn’t know!” Happy Birthday Aaron Phillis. Happy 21st Birthday Georgia Kathleen Manders. Lots of love from Mum, Dad, Kelly and Lachlan xxx
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DEATHS
The Family of Anne Margret Kenzler are sad to announce the passing of Anne on May 12th at Selangor Private Hospital.
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The Imperial Eumundi 27th May Hillbilly Goats. Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival - August 21st, 6.30am. The Imperial Hotel Sat 18th June, The Dawn Light. Saw and Mill 3rd Tuesday of the Month, Trivia Night Book a Table. Something Special: Sundays Bus Transfers from Noosa to 2020 Distillery • Friday Pizza Old Daddows Parking Lot • Cooroy Hotel Sunday Nights 1 child under 12 eat free • Smokin Billys Milkshakes and coffees after 2pm
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Lockable Top $300 Yabba Rd, phone 5484 5050. Rover 4 stroke Mower 3.5hp Briggs & Stratton, easy start, 4 blades, clean oil filter, Alloy base, runs great, cuts great $130 phone 0497 228 313. Bathtub Chair Lift. Bellavita Auto bathtub chair seat lift. Very safe and easy to use. $650 brand new will sell for $250. Cooroy 0447 456 894. New School Shoes size 1 black lace ups $15 good buy. 0434 801 906. Coffee table, solid timber construction,rectangle shape, 4 legs , excellent condition, phone Paul 0403 219 606. Brand New Top Quality “FREAK” Kayak Seat, has back rest, bum bag, brass buckles, never been used $75 phone 0434 801 906. Mens Stafford Ellinsa Designed Grey Suit. Suit Pants size 92. Winsor Smith mens Black Shoes size 9. Excellent Condition The Lot $95 phone 0403 219 606. Black and Decker Laser Leveller, Wall stud finder,great tool when you need it, retails for $120 sell $70 phone Paul 0403 219 606. Travel Charger New $15. 0403 219 606. Brand New Custom Made trailer 2.5 wide x 3, long open back- perfect for bike, small farm machinery , go cart, jet skis,gardening or landscaping, fully registered $3500 ono, ring James 0411 297 734. Galvenized Hills Hoist 4 line. Complete. Good Condition. $150.00. Phone 0418 712 687. Galvenised Step Stringers 13 Tread. As new. $600.00 Phone 0418 712 687.
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Do you have a drinking problem? Cooroy AA Meet Every Wed night 7.30 at the Freemasons Hall 58 Elm Street Cooroy. Expat Ladies from Hinterland Cooroy, Pomona ect. who have loved living in Papua New Guinea Highlands, Lae and POM. 1970/2000 and are interested in getting together for coffee morning and reminisce about “taim bipo” Please call 0410 066 905/ 0419 767 159.
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Pomona Village Kitchen seeking experienced Chef. Drop in at 2 Memorial Ave, Pomona with resume or call 5403 8592. Happy Pops. Currently Hiring Supervisors for both Hasting Street and Eumundi New store send resume to info@happypops.com.au Hastings Street Bakery Pastry Chef and Casual daytime staff positions available, great flexible rosters available, email resume to Jsavage68@ icloud.com or drop resume into bakery. School Bus Driver wanted urgently in Noosa Hinterland area. White Horse Coaches is seeking drivers with MR and Driver’s Authority licences. Bus route training is offered. Contact Robert and Judy Cochrane 0429 154 060 or 0429154061. Jamaica Blue Cooroy Chef or Cook breakfast / lunch experience preferred approx. 20-30 hrs p/ wk send resume to jamaicabluecooroy@live.com Groundsperson / Gardener for Holiday Resort Test and clean pools, spas, saunas, BBQs. Plant and prune gardens. Approx 30-35 hours week inc Sat afternoon. Must demonstrate reliability and initiative. Please email resume to info@ islandernoosa.com.au Cooroy Supa IGA. Some experience in Deli, Bakery, Kitchen or similar experience in retail industry preferred, to apply, go to IGA website and apply on-line. Beauty/Massage Therapist Position Available Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort. Email your resume to Spa Manager Phoebe Reynolds phoeber@noosasprings.com.au Chef required Noosa Springs well-equipped air-conditioned kitchen, staff benefits including access to one of QLD premier golf courses with No split shifts and limited evening work. Casual chef, Function experience would be a positive but not essential. 30-40 hours per week. We offer job security and great staff benefits. Email your resume to Head Chef - Graham Waddell - grahamw@noosasprings.com.au Gusto Restaurant Noosaville. Looking for Front of House Staff. Call Phil or Tim 07 5449 7144. Cooroy Hotel Retail Bottle Shop 2IC. Looking for fit, motivated, committed individual. Computer skills a must.Must hold QLD RSA & Covid Safe Cert. Email dutymanager@cooroyhotel.com.au Noosa Springs Positions: Casual kitchen, email grahamw@noosasprings.com.au. Room attendants, email martineh@noosasprings. com.au. Cleaning, email markj@noosasprings. com.au Casual Food and Bev, email danielc@ noosasprings.com.au
Retail Sales Support (Mowers, Chainsaws, Brush Cutters, Pumps), customer service role. Excellent long term opportunity for the right person to join a hard working motivated team. Contact Jackie or Ian Hawker on 5442 6333. German Bakehouse seeking: Baristas - Cooroy + Coolum locations. Packing Staff - Coolum. Market Stall Holder. Kitchenhand - Coolum Factory. Cook - Coolum store. Email resumes to germanbakehousecoolum@gmail.com Wanted Chef or experienced Cook Full Time hrs available. Drop resume in to Smoking Billys in Cooroy or email to enquires@smokingbillys.com Cooroy IGA Qualified Butcher. Immediate start. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment. Outstanding customer service shifts span across operating hrs 7 days a week. Casual position. Applications to website https://supaigacooroy. com.au/employment/
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Cooroy RSL Club are in need of a Bingo voluntereer Thursday mornings from 9 to 11.30 contact the club on 5447 6131. Bloomhill Cancer Care We are looking for Volunteers. All vinyl records, LP’s 45’s, & 78’s Local Private Collector. 5447 6264.
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Girls ready to take to the floor AFTER two long years of COVID lockdowns and floods getting in the way of training and competitions, the girls program at Cooroy Gymnastics Club is firing up for the first event of the 2022 calendar. The club reported strong numbers this year within its competitive program, including its largest ever number of Level 3 and over women's artistic gymnasts. Under the watchful eye
of their coaches, the Cooroy Gymnastics Club's girls squad have been perfecting their routines in the lead up to the Sunshine Coast Classic hosted by the Sunshine Coast Gymnastics Academy at Woombye on May 28 and 29. The team will back up their performance at Woombye the following weekend (June 4 and 5) at the Maroochy Beach
Invitational. These two Sunshine Coast events will be hotly contested, with clubs coming from Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and the Wide Bay Burnett regions to compete in the hope of qualifying for the Queensland Junior State Championships to be held in Brisbane in September later this year. Good luck girls!
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COOROY Tennis has stepped up its technological game to make use of Tennis Australia’s “Book-A-Court” program. Book-A-Court allows players access to court hire through an online booking and payment system on the Clubspark website. The four hardcourts in Cooroy may now be booked for casual play by community members, in addition to club members, through the simple online system. Once a booking is made, a pin code is provided, allowing access to the
courts through an electronic gate. Previously, casual players needed to contact the club secretary, receive a code, unlock a secured cabinet, then use, and later return, a court key, as well as manually record the booking. Club president Ian Garvey said he expected the new system to boost bookings thanks to its simplicity of use and the increased flexibility it offered members and guests when it came to making the decision to organise a game and then being able to simply go
online, find a time to play that suited everyone and pay too. One important aspect of the system is the integration of court lighting with the booking sytem. Soon, evening bookings will incorporate an automated lighting link, which will enable extended court use for players. The new system was funded through grants from the State Government and Noosa Shire Council, together with club contributions. To book, visit: play.tennis. com.au/cooroytennisclub
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Extra storage a big boost for Pony Club WITH a bit of help from a Gambling Community Benefit Fund grant and the expertise of the The Shed Company Cooroy, the Cooroy Horse and Pony Club has gained a new storage shed on its grounds at Johnson Park. Club secretary Leeona Baxter said it was nice to be able to use a local Cooroy company for the project, especially as they had always been great supporters of the club.
"They were fantastic to deal with from start to finish and I would not hesitate to recommend their services to anyone," Leeona said. "I would also like to acknowledge the efforts of past committee members Simon Crock and Siona Howard." "It takes a lot of behindthe-scenes work to make a project like this happen and both members played an integral role." The new shed provides
the club with a secure place to store its trailer and equipment and now allows direct access into the arena. It also provides an additional undercover area for spectators. Leeona said the club had a strong core of active members who went out of their way to help strengthen its foundations. "Members came together for a working bee after the recent floods to clean up the grounds and transfer
COOROY Golf Club manager Wayne Patston has offered a big thank you to Club president Terri Cairns, pictured left, for coming up with the idea of a flood appeal raffle to help cover the cost of repairs to the course, and for helping to source prizes. "To our amazement we collected over 45 gifts and we raised $4000 in cash - this was supported by our members and the community," Wayne said. He said State MP Rob Skelton was among the guests when the raffle prizes were drawn - and he also wanted to thank Wooly and Cam Darby for their help on the day.
the equipment into the new shed," Leeona said. "That's what I love about our club, the sense of community and working together. We currently have about 50 members who all pitch in to get the job done." While the club has secured its major sponsors for the year, it is still in need of sponsors for 10 trophy sets at $100 each set. The trophies will be presented after competition days.
Hamilton clan bowling them over at Cooroy AFTER 52 years playing lawn bowls in Cooroy, Gordon Hamilton could certainly teach the next generation a thing or two! Every Wednesday night, Gordon can be found on the greens with his son Craig and his grandchildren Kaleb and Bronte, all pictured right, in the Business Bowls Competition. For the Hamiltons it's a great way to spend time out each week as a family and they're encouraging
others to come along and try out the fun. If you are interested in learning to play lawn bowls, social bowls are played every Tuesday and Saturday afternoon at the Cooroy Community Bowls
Club located at the Saw & Mill Restaurant, 5 Opal Street, Cooroy. No need to book, simply turn up at noon to join in. For more information, call the Club's president, Maureen - 0419 588 661.
Your Voice! Your Budget!
The proposed 2022-23 Council Budget is now out for community feedback. The recent Liveability Survey, completed by over 1600 people, has helped shape the draft 2022-23 budget. We have also endeavoured to meet community expectations, deliver a significant capital works program and fund over 100 different services to the community. The ongoing impacts of COVID-19 and the 2022 February floods have placed added pressure on shaping this draft budget. Like you, increases in fuel, insurance and goods and services have also added pressure on Council’s costs. Council is asking for your views on a range of budget initiatives and projects.
CONSULTATION STARTS MONDAY MAY 23 UNTIL SUNDAY JUNE 5 AT MIDNIGHT. Attend two Q & A sessions at Cooroy and Noosaville Libraries • Cooroy Library, Wednesday 1 June, 11am-1pm • Noosaville Library, Thursday 2 June, 10am-2pm Tell us your views at yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au
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IT is interesting how an election impacts the property market. Anecdotally, buyer momentum always stalls leading up to an election. No matter which party wins,
The pre-election interest rate rise, the first in 11 years, has also been a hot topic. We’re often asked if rising interest rates will cause house prices to drop. It is important to remember that a large portion of buyers who have purchased in our area are not as sensitive to
a 6-year period from 2002 resulted in more than 100 Australian cities and towns more than doubling in value. Regional locations performed the best in that cycle. After two years of phenomenal growth, we’re seeing a stabilising of prices now, but could we be in for another surge in prices over the next few years? Only time will tell.
savings, massive growth in home equity, the continued desire for our region, and supply still not keeping up with demand, the outlook is still looking quite positive for the Noosa Hinterland. It is highly unlikely the critical mass it would take to have a negative impact on our local market, will be adversely affected by rising interest rates.
the cash rate, because they aren’t as heavily reliant on borrowings. RBA governor, Philip Lowe, also highlighted at his recent announcement that, “Households had saved an extra $240 billion over the past two years and the average owner occupier was now more than two years ahead on their mortgage repayments.”
as soon as the outcome is announced, certainty is restored, and the property market gets back into action. This election has been no different.
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“Lenske House” built circa 1883
Spacious award-winning home
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Address: 3 Friarbird Place, Pomona Price: Contact agents
For Sale IF romantic Queenslanders are your passion, then do not miss this one. This beautiful lady emanates history and charm, immersed in lush gardens and situated just a stroll away from the centre of the Noosa Hinterland Township of Cooran -private and secluded - tucked in Lenske lane and set on a spacious 3,701sqm of land. It's like your very own private paradise without being far away from anything. Offering period features, such as 12-foot ceilings, VJ timber walls and ceilings, a timber kitchen and open plan dining and living, the main home has two bedrooms and one bathroom, plus a large sunroom that features
a wood-fired heater to keep you cosy in winter. There are wrap-around verandahs to the front and to the rear, perfect for sitting in the morning sun or afternoon shade. The home's undercroft is completed with undercover parking and storage for garden tools.
Address: 8 Lenske Lane, Cooran Price: Current bid $885k Details: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Agent: Kate Mayne 0408 604 802 Sandy Roulston 0438 506 970
The property also offers a studio cabin with amodern bathroom. Suitable for a bedroom or home office, it features a large undercover verandah and a single carport.
design has high ceilings and is separate from the main home and studio.
There is a large shed that could be used for a wide range of uses - think artist studio, workshop, yoga or dance studio. This split-level
Sold by Openn Negotiation Online Auction - contact agents for details. Can be sold at anytime. Inspection by Openn Home times only.
Agency: Noosa Hinterland Real Estate
Details: 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3 cars BEAUTIFULLY designed and built by PJ Burns, this stunning home was a finalist in the HIA Home of the Year Awards. The formal entry leads you into the expansive open plan living area, with a soaring skillion ceiling and an oversized picture window. The louvered windows take up most of the eastern wall, thereby allowing natural airflow and cross flow ventilation. Sitting in the living area you can enjoy the “borrowed view” of the native trees in the creek and nature reserve on the southern boundary. The light-filled modern kitchen features stone bench tops, walk-in panty, soft close drawers and
doors, and a large breakfast bench for additional bench space and casual dining. The home opens up to the spacious outdoor entertaining deck that offers ample room for a large table and BBQ. With a split level layout, the mezzanine level, which encompasses the main living areas, also features a guest bedroom and bathroom. Upstairs is the master bedroom, walkaround robe and ensuite. The upper level of the home offers another guest wing with two bedrooms that are serviced by a shared bathroom. Downstairs from the mezzanine level is a large bedroom or hobby room, with external access to the driveway, making it
Agent: Kate Mayne 0408 604 802 Sandy Roulston 0438 506 970 Agency: Noosa Hinterland Real Estate ideal for a teenager retreat, extended family living or an AirBnB unit. The lower level also houses the laundry and a powder room. Set on 1135 sqm and surrounded by an incredible but low maintenance garden, every inch of this property is thoughtfully landscaped, separated with pathways, freeform gardens and terraced garden beds, that incorporate a mixture of flowering ornamentals, bird-attracting natives and a myriad of prolific fruitbearing trees.
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Properties For Sale 4 bed, 2 bath Modern Q'ldr, polished timber floors high ceilings on 1860 sqm - Cooran 0/0 $910,000 3 bed, 2 bath Q'ldr on 3700sqm - Cooran Auction Immaculate approved liveable shed plus DLUG, on ready to build on 6009 sqm - Pomona 0/0 $800,000 3 bed, 2 bath, cute cottage - Pomona 0/0 $780,000 Vacant block 1000 sqm flat land - Pomona $549,000 5 bed, 4 bath, 4 studios, 5 acres - Greens Ck $1.2m 3 bed, 2 bath plus 2 bed studio, large shed on 2504 sqm, walk to town - Pomona 0/0 $800,000
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Saddle up in Cooroy
Rainforest retreat with quality build
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Address: 27 Curry Court, Cooroy Auction Date: 12pm Sunday 29th May, if not sold prior
WELCOME to 27 Curry Court, Cooroy. When you need to be close to the action but want to feel like you have a private sanctuary hideaway to come home to, then this property will deliver. Set well back from the road in a quiet cul-de-sac, it offers the best of acreage living, within walking distance to all of the conveniences of Cooroy’s CBD. A solid brick contemporary home, it has a spacious combined living area with sliding doors out to a large, covered patio - perfect for barbecues or to just to sit back and enjoy the stunning sunsets. The property is on 1.5 acres and presents a familyfriendly floor plan, with four
bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a master suite that includes a walk-in robe and ensuite. The light-filled kitchen, with stainless steel appliances, is generous in size with plenty of storage and bench space. This perfect property is ideal for anyone looking to immerse themselves in a low-maintenance Hinterland equine lifestyle, as it has three stables, a tack room, tie ups and a wash bay, along with a double carport suitable for a high float or caravan. It also has a dressage arena (20m x 40m) with timber viewing platforms and six, small and separate paddocks for the horses. When it comes to location, Cooroy is, as they say,
Details: 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Agent: Michele Bell, 0419 090 049 Agency: Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland “The Heart of the Noosa Hinterland”. With good shopping, abundant coffee shops, restaurants, breweries and distilleries, it is a destination in itself, all within an easy drive to the Noosa River and Noosa Heads. Boasting the ultimate combination of location, lifestyle, and horse infrastructure, this is a unique and special property. This home represents great value in a very desirable area.
To sell what you love, talk to someone who loves where you live. Thinking of selling in Black Mountain/ Cooroy? Please give me a call 0419 090 049 Noosa Hinterland 07 5444 6002 rh.com.au/noosahinterland
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For Sale DREAMING of being able to walk through your own private rainforest retreat and have the weight of the world lifted from your shoulders? Welcome to 7 Bushman Court, Pomona, where the madness of the outside world slips away as you enter the acreage property nestled against state forest. This home is built in a premium position just minutes from the local Noosa Hinterland coffee shops and famous gin distillery. Your pooch can live safely here too, with dog fencing already in place so you can relax and enjoy the space together. Rainforest, gardens, pizza oven, spa, sheds, veggie patch, surplus water are features and all this with a cosy Tru-built home that ticks all the boxes for all the seasons!
Pomona, of course, is a short drive to Queensland's premier beach location of Noosa Main Beach. All that Noosa and the Hinterland offers is right on your doorstep in this quaint little village. Here you could create a private holiday oasis for your family or capitalise on the location and scenery with a successful long rental property in the popular destination of the Noosa Hinterland. In this Tru-built home, the 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and flooring have all had makeovers. Features include a wood burner fireplace in the lounge for the winter nights, a dam and pump for watering the yard and veggie patch, landscaping with mature garden and a pizza oven,
Address: 7 Bushman Court, Pomona Price: $1,375,000 Details: 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 4 car Agent: Wayne Colley 0447 748 408 Agency: Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland an outdoor under-cover spa, rainforest views from the rear deck, a large shed for the workshop and a garden shed for storage, fencing for dogs, 70,000 litres of water storage, new Biocycle pumps and a septic system. It is an ideal property that suits working from home but still is a short distance to the town and parks for recreation and dining.
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Five fully tenanted shops on one title in Pomona
For Sale
Address: 18 Memorial Avenue, Pomona Price: Asking price of $1.45M. Details: 5 shops Agent: David Brinkley 0448 594 361 Agency: Ray White Commercial
18 MEMORIAL Avenue, Pomona is on the market, presenting an opportunity to secure your own strip of five fully tenanted shops on one title in this historic Noosa Hinterland town. With commercial properties in the town tightly held, the property is attracting a lot of attention.
With another rental increase due in October 2022, this property will be providing an investor with a circa 7% yield. This is an attractive proposition for an investor seeking a passive investment and wanting to be part of a town that’s really moving ahead. With projected growth from
Ultra-convenient Cooroy home
rezoning for a residential subdivision of larger lots with good affordability, Pomona continues to attract new residents and businesses. Situated on a 341m2* site with a net lettable area of 235m2*, this group of retail shops has a great tenancy mix including
cafes/burger bar, dessert shop, beauty salon and fashion/homewares. Each of the five shops is approximately 41m²* - 46m²* with renovations recently completed to enhance the overall complex.
the heart of town ensures the property enjoys good road exposure and plenty of passing foot traffic from surrounding successful businesses such as the Pomona Distilling Company.
The main road site, with two street frontages, in
Circa 7% yield* 5 Tenanted Retail Shops Pomona, 18 Memorial Avenue
For Sale WITH its exceptional location just a short stroll from Cooroy township, this character-filled home would suit first home buyers, downsizers, and investors. Set on a neat, level 556m2 block, it boasts traditional features including high ceilings, beautiful timber flooring, and panel sheeting, while stylish casement windows create a light and spacious feeling. Ceiling fans throughout will help to keep you comfortable yearround, and the open plan living area is air-conditioned. The generous kitchen has been finished nicely with an electric oven, four burner cooktop, and ample storage
and preparation space. With timber flooring in the goodsized bedrooms, the charm and character are continued throughout. For kids and furry family members, the fully fenced backyard provides a safe place to play, and the lawns and gardens are easycare. Off-street parking is provided by a single bay carport. This tidy move-in ready property is within easy walking distance of Cooroy's schools, shops, cafes and public transport, and also affords ready access to the Bruce Highway. Alternatively, you can be on the beach at Noosa Heads or shopping
Address: 105 Maple Street, Cooroy Price: Offers over $749,000 Details: 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car Agent: Drew Fenton 0487 401 776 Agency: Hinternoosa Real Estate and dining on Hastings Street in just 24 minutes. With its prime location and nothing needing to be done, this property will appeal to a wide range of buyers. Arrange your inspection quickly to avoid missing out.
SALE $1.45M Secure your own strip of fully tenanted shops on one title in this historic Noosa Hinterland town. • • • • •
Five shops of approximately 41m2* - 46m2* each. Total 235m2* Land area 341m2* Great tenancy mix All shops renovated and in good condition Current net return $96,636* (rising to $100,257* after rental increase in October)
David Brinkley 0448 594 361 david.brinkley@raywhite.com *Approx
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"Beddington Lodge" - classic Queenslander on 1 acre
For Sale
Address: 185 Beddington Road, Doonan Price: Offers welcome Details: 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car THIS quintessential Queenslander sits amongst low maintenance tropical gardens, with all the character features you'd expect, combined with open living, pool and separate studio. With wrap-around timber verandahs, this fourbedroom, three-bathroom home set on just over an acre, has been tightly held by the one family for over 23 years. Beautiful, polished timber floors lead into the open living-dining area, with a
sense of space and calm engaging you to enjoy the open plan with high ceilings. Polished timber kitchen island benches with wood cabinetry and leadlight doors are featured. All four bedrooms are carpeted, with ceiling fans and built-ins, while the second bedroom has its own bay window. The main bedroom is air-conditioned, and has a renovated ensuite with access to the verandah on two sides. The separate studio/ office area with the fourth
bedroom has a renovated bathroom, an air-conditioned main lounge room, a small kitchenette space and a separate bedroom with its own verandah area and access to the rear garden. The huge backyard workshop/main shed is ready for that next project or is just a great space to store. Enjoy the abundant bird life and mature lush tropical gardens on this rare flat block. Acreage lifestyle properties like this so close to Noosa rarely come to market. Don't miss your opportunity
Agent: Shane Stanbury 0414 667 740 and Caroline Johnstone 0409 953 311 Agency: Wythes Real Estate to secure a stunning home which caters for all the family and guests, and perfectly positioned in Doonan and just 10 mins to Eumundi and 15 mins to Noosa. Inspections are by private appointment, so please contact the agents directly to arrange.
Beautiful character home in the foothills POSITIONED in the foothills of Mount Cooroora is this modern Queenslander, set on just over 2 acres of parklike grounds with the perfect mix of cleared and usable land and treed land. The character home sits perfectly on the land, with gorgeous timber decking wrapping three sides of the home, making so many tranquil spaces to relax and enjoy the beautiful greenery that surrounds. The home features solid timber floorboards, high ceilings, a stunning kitchen with stone benches, soft close drawers and ample storage. The open plan living is surrounded by windows and has access straight out to the covered decks. All four bedrooms are a fantastic size, with the main bedroom featuring a beautiful ensuite. Both bathrooms have feature windows for enjoying magical views across the acreage. Enjoy life's luxuries with ducted air-conditioning, fans, smart lighting and stone benches throughout. A beautiful timber staircase Page
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Address: 79 Highfield Rise, Pomona leads you downstairs, where you will find a huge fourth bedroom, which would be ideal for dual living or those who desire to work from home. The best is yet to come! Your very own resort-style pool is completely private and made perfect with masses of
timber decking and lined with glass fencing, so you look across sprawling green lawns boarded by trees that create privacy. There is a large dam on the property and a great lockable storage room. This truly is your own piece of paradise in the Noosa Hinterland!
Price: Offers over $1,095,000 Details: 4 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Agent: Alisa Wythes 0415 111 370 Agency: Wythes Real Estate
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Private family home on 7 acres
88 acres with creek frontage
For Sale LOCATED within minutes from the township of Pomona, you'll find this wonderfully private family retreat. Before even entering the quality Tru-Built home, you are welcomed by its modern rustic charm with timber weatherboards and Colorbond roof, and it only gets better when you step inside. Inside the home features high vaulted ceilings that compliment the impressive, polished timber floors, which flow throughout the living areas and bedrooms. The lounge and dining area are geared for comfort all year round with the inclusion of ceiling fans, reverse-cycle
air-conditioning as well as a fireplace (which will be sure to get its use in the cooler months). The living area offers access to the large front covered timber deck via a sliding glass door. Adjoining the living area is the kitchen which provides plenty of storage space with the inclusion of a built-in pantry and overhead cupboards. The return bench, which provides additional storage and preparation room and acts as a perfect breakfast bench, is highlighted with suspended lighting. Built-in to the kitchen is a fourelement ceramic cooktop as well as stainless steel oven and dishwasher.
Address: 299 Louis Bazzo Drive, Pomona Price: Offers over $995,000 Details: 4 bed, 2 bath, 5 car Agent: Marg Cochrane 0428 834 708 and Cherie Carlson 5355 5050 Agency: Marg Cochrane Real Estate The four bedrooms contain built-in storage with all but one having ceiling fans, while the main bedroom also features reverse-cycle air-conditioning as well as an ensuite bathroom with vanity, toilet and shower.
LOCATED a walkable 2 kilometres to the local township (and 600 metres to the local high school), you will find this entirely usable large acreage property ideal for equine and bovine lovers alike. Spanning both sides of Grahams Road, the Western lot is approximately 46.5 acres and is boundary fenced with the rear of the lot backing onto Six Mile Creek and the western side boundary following Cooroora Creek. The Eastern lot (approximately 41.5 acres) includes the homestead and is currently fenced into four paddocks (three with shelters) with boundary fencing. It also
borders Six Mile Creek. Storage of vehicles, machinery and all your toys are not a problem with the 'his and hers' three bay lockable sheds, both of which boast an extra high middle bay. Both sheds have concrete flooring, and the left-hand shed is also powered. The modern home (constructed approximately 10 years ago) comprises two main buildings that are adjoined by a large covered entertainment pavilion with timber floors, a ceiling fan and lighting. The pavilion offers outstanding views over the property that seem to stretch forever without a neighbour in sight, thereby
For Sale
Address: 50 Grahams Road, Pomona Price: Tender closing 4pm, 1st June Details: 1 bed, 2 bath, 6 car Agent: Marg Cochrane 0428 834 708 and Cherie Carlson 5355 5050 Agency: Marg Cochrane Real Estate offering the perfect place to relax with a hot cup or a cold glass of your choice.
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Room for family & friends with two homes on 30 pristine acres
The second dwelling is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom Hotondo home, built in December 2018, and in a style very much in symmetry with the ambience of the property. With open living, a stone kitchen, ducted air-conditioning, 3-phase power, and a separate meter, it runs independently of the main residence.
Auction
Address: 143 Oakey Creek Road, Gheerulla Auction Date: Friday 27th May at 1:00pm Details: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 9 car Agent: Kimberlea and Eliot Krause 0409 920 861 Agency: Countryside Realty Noosa WELCOME to Oakey Creek Estate. Tucked away at the rear of 30 pristine acres, boasting absolute privacy and tranquillity, along with a glorious outlook, is this gracious Garth Chapmanbuilt Queenslander with spacious verandah front and rear, complete with a circular driveway. The main residence comprises three bedrooms, the master with ensuite and a separate bathroom and toilet, a new kitchen with stone benches and high-end appliances, and open living areas - plus laundry and storage under the house. This is a comfortable, family-sized home with solar power and ducted airconditioning - as practical as it is elegant.
There are three dams and a bore on the property that supply abundant water, whilst the tanks have a capacity of approximately 97,000 litres and supply both dwellings. There are eight large paddocks, all with a new water system, and two foaling paddocks - these paddocks could be used to generate an income through agistment. The investment in infrastructure on the property has been quite significant, and includes PVC horse fencing, two 3.8m x 4.8m stables and two 4.8m x 3.5m stables, a tack room and feed room that are both fully lockable, 60x20m dressage sand arena with mirrors and an automatic gate, a horse crush with adjustable sides, a wash bay, water tanks, a security system, a 5 bay shed, as well as underground power to sheds and stables and more.
Splendid hinterland horse acreage
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THIS truly glorious 10.5acre property, located in the verdant horse-country that Belli Park is known for, offers a wonderful semi-rural lifestyle with everything family home, inground pool, two dams plus running creek, sheds, five paddocks, stables, fruit trees, and absolute peace and total privacy. The home itself offers family-friendly living across two levels, with the lower level self-contained and suitable for dual occupancy. Altogether it comprises four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a modern kitchen plus kitchenette, separate living areas, a huge covered north-east facing deck, a front porch, and a laundry. Infrastructure on the property includes extensive
fencing, a 3-bay powered shed with workshop area and adjoining carport, an 8mx8m shed, 1 x 85,000 litre concrete water tank, 3 x 20,000 litre poly tanks, a cattle yard with crusher, 3 x animal shelters, stables with power and water, a round steel yard and a chook pen. The grounds are lush and picturesque, and fully usable - with the rich fertile soil ideal for growing a variety of crops.There are already existing fruit trees onsite, including mandarin, mulberry, bunya pine, lychee and citrus. The property is also suitable for cattle and/or horses and is a great parcel of land for hobby farming. There is abundant water onsite - and it is certainly a property where it is possible to 'live off-the grid'.
Auction
Address: 31 Browns Road, Belli Park Auction Date: Friday 3rd of June at 10:00am Details: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 7 car Agent: Kimberlea and Eliot Krause 0409 920 861 Agency: Countryside Realty Noosa Buyers in the market for usable acreage with all the 'stuff' for living the ultimate lifestyle, should contact the agents to express their interest. A new life awaits, and it's a good one…the best is yet to come.
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ON SALE 25TH MAY 2022
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