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04 May 2022

Joining forces for flood victims TEWANTIN Noosa Lions Club and LiveLife Pharmacies across Queensland have joined forces to help those in need.

With a shared desire to help those in the community who find themselves struggling in the wake of the recent local flood devastations the partners have developed care packs of goods for distribution by local services working with families as they recover.

The partnership was celebrated this week at Cooroy when LiveLife Pharmacies CEO Clint Coker met with those instrumental in the project.

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Cooroy LiveLife Pharmacy owner Jacqueline Meyer with LiveLife Pharmacies CEO Clint Coker, Tewantin-Noosa Lion's Michael Roach and Cooroy Police's Senior Constable Chris Murrill. Picture courtesy of Alison Taylor.

Last bank calls quits on Pomona

BY ALEX PURCELL BENDIGO Bank customers are “ticked off” after the community bank closed its Pomona branch “without warning”.

The Community Bank Pomona Branch, which used to open three days a week on Station Street, closed permanently in April, leaving customers to travel to Cooroy or Tewantin for face-to-face banking.

Local businessman, Stephen Hilditch, said

that no one was advised that Bendigo Bank was going to close the Pomona branch, leaving a void in the community.

“In January they said Covid was making things hard for them, regarding finding staff and so forth.

And three months later, they closed the doors without a word.

“We’re all ticked off.

They’ve forgotten about community. Community is about passion and involvement. It is not about

an elderly lady standing in front of her local bank reading a sign that says ‘We’re closed permanently’ and saying, ‘What am I going to do? I don’t have a car. How am I going to get to Cooroy?’

“Worst still, they’ve closed the ATM. We can’t even get money out.”

A Bendigo Bank spokesperson told the Cooroy Rag that the Community Bank Pomona Branch had been temporarily closed since

January, largely due to staffing difficulties, and after a review of the branch, the “difficult decision” was made to close the branch permanently.

“Following a review of the branch, which considered the changing banking habits of our customers, fewer in-branch transactions, a growing preference for mobile lenders and mobile business bankers, and the relative proximity of Community Bank Cooroy Branch, the Board of

Sunshine Coast Community Financial Services Limited made the difficult decision to permanently close the Pomona branch and cease operation of the ATM. This decision has been supported by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank.

“Alternative locations for the ATM were explored, but unfortunately, did not progress. Face-to-face banking can be conducted at Community Bank Cooroy or via the Bank@Post service at Australia Post

LPO, Pomona. Alternatively, customers can transact as normal at any ATM or Bendigo Bank branch, via internet banking, our mobile app or via phone banking on 1300 236 344.”

For Stephen, it was a personal affront. When ANZ closed their Pomona branch in 2014, Stephen held a meeting between the Pomona Community and Bendigo Bank at the Pomona Bowls Club.

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INSIDE THIS EDITION Less Covid restrictions means more road policing... 4 Diamond Street shopping plans on track with Council.. 6 Exhibition draws on four decades at the easel........... 7 Change at the top of hardware store.................... 5 Know your school parking rules..................................... 8 Young cricketers eager to bat on ..................................... 10 Local firm committed to fighting for justice.............. 11 Award-winning Pelican flies high for local tourism......... 12 Dining out on Distribution day..................................... 14 Director ready to end on a high note........................... 16 Foursome of artists to showcase their works........ 17 Social fun.......................... 18 Community notes.............. 20 Election 2022............... 22-25 Your Say........................... 26 Sport................................. 28 Classifieds......................... 29 Trades & Services....... 30-31 Puzzle............................... 32 Real Estate.................. 32-39

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Lions and LiveLife care packs for those in need TEWANTIN Noosa Lions Club has partnered with LiveLife Pharmacies across Queensland to distribute personal care packs to those in need.

The personal care packs include items such as toiletries, sanitary items and baby products to support families affected by the recent local flood devastations.

LiveLife Pharmacy Cooroy Owner/Manager, Jacqueline Meyer said that combined, Cooroy and Pomona LifeLife Pharmacies donated close to $5000 worth of goods.

“Toothpaste, shampoo, razors, baby formula, essential nutrients, skincare, rehydration products, dummies, we donated a range of

toiletries, sanitary items and baby products for the care packs.”

The care packs will be packed by Lions and distributed through various Lions Clubs, community groups, Councils and with the support of Queensland Police Domestic Violence Officers over the next two months.

Tewantin Noosa Lions Club Coordinator for the project, Michael Roach, said their Club is excited about this partnership with LiveLife Pharmacies.

“From our earlier partnership some years back, our Club received many emotional emails from recipients expressing gratitude for the items received when funds and crisis had impacted daily living for them and their children.”

LiveLife Pharmacies CEO, Clint Coker said, this is LiveLife Pharmacy’s second joint venture with Lions and they are “very happy” to again contribute to those most in need.

“I welcome this

partnership with Lions given the fantastic work they do in the many communities they serve throughout Queensland.

“We are very happy to again contribute to their worthy humanitarian assistance program on behalf of not just the communities we serve directly but those most in need.

“It’s a comfort knowing that in turn, if our immediate community was in need, Lions Clubs across Queensland would reciprocate.”

Clint said participating pharmacies throughout Queensland donated over $30,000 worth of product.

"We would like to thank our suppliers and participating LiveLife

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“We thought we’d have 30 maybe 40 people attend. We had 130," he said.

“Then Bendigo Bank Branch Manager, Geoff Edwards, and I walked the streets and got all the businesses to change over to Bendigo.

“Now Bendigo has just upped and left these people and businesses.

Businesses now have to find staff to drive to Cooroy to do their face-to-face banking. It might be close but it's still 12 minutes there and back as well as the time to find a park.”

Pomona & District Chamber of Commerce President, Phil Moran, said the bank was a vital component of business life.

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“It allowed retailers to bank takings overnight rather than keeping them locked in drawers and safes in backrooms of cafes and shops.”

The Bendigo Bank spokesperson said that the team at Community Bank Cooroy will continue to support customers with all current and future banking, lending and other requirements for financial services.

“Opening hours are Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 5pm. Community Bank Cooroy is located 10 minutes from Pomona at 36a Maple Street Cooroy.”

But Phil said that from a Chamber perspective, they fear that if people travel to places outside Pomona for their banking, “they will shop in those

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towns and buy petrol there, further eroding a local economy that has fared fairly well during the Covid pandemic”.

Phil said he was surprised when the branch closed.

“Bendigo Bank is a member of the Chamber, so I am surprised that the PDCC did not get a prior warning of Bendigo’s closure decision, nor any formal request to seek more business support.”

“In managing COVID-19, the banks remained open as an essential service because they are. We were just coming out of those times and now we are hit with this.”

The Bendigo Bank spokesperson said that the bank has informed Pomona customers of the

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closure and will continue to support the community through sponsorship initiatives.

“The Bank has written to Pomona customers informing them of this decision and further communicated this change via SMS and posters at the branch.

“The Community Bank network, operated

by Sunshine Coast Community Financial Services Limited, will continue to support the Pomona community via their sponsorship program, from our Cooroy location.

“The Bendigo Bank 'King of the Mountain' will once again run in July 2022 and funding may also be considered for other initiatives across the district.”

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Pharmacy stores. LiveLife Pharmacy is proud to support various community organisations and initiatives as part of its Community Support Program.”

Jacqueline said any local non-for-profit community groups can apply for donations from LifeLife Pharmacy.

“Every month, we conduct our Community Support Program, which gives money to local non-for-profit community groups.

“This program has been running for three or four years now and during that time, LiveLife Pharmacy as a group has donated $500,000 to groups.

“If you are a local non-for profit, drop into LiveLife Pharmacy Cooroy or apply online.”

BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS BOUQUET to Robbo at Mitre 10 for always being on hand and a wonderful help, no matter what it is you need.

BRICKBAT to Noosa Shire Council. Not only do the toilets at Hastings Street Surf Club stink, right in the middle of school holidays they decided to close the outside showers! Surely this work could be done outside the holiday periods.

BRICKBAT to the people who brought their dogs to the new playground in Cooroy. I'm a dog owner but please! Male dogs pee everywhere and female dogs squat everywhere. Surely this should be a place where children can run free without risking a dog dropping?

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Playground brings business to Cooroy

BY ALEX PURCELL COOROY’S highly-anticipated multi-million dollar playground opened on April 13, just in time for Easter.

The Hinterland Adventure Playground officially opened one year after construction began and three weeks earlier than planned.

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart said the new Hinterland Adventure Playground is a great asset for the Shire.

“Council is enormously proud of what has been achieved in Cooroy and the smiles, crowds and hive of activity prove what an awesome playground it is.”

“I think the finished product shows just how important this is to not only the residents and visitors, but to the economy of Cooroy and the Hinterland.

“It’s such an iconic facility that offers plenty of variety to children of all ages and abilities,” Cr Stewart said.

Hundreds of eager children and their families gave the park a test run over Easter and judging by the comments on Council’s Facebook page, the consensus is unanimous - it’s a winner.

“Well done! We loved our visit today. The all-abilities flying fox and the ramp into the water feature were our favourites,” Libby

It was smiles all around at the long-awaited opening of the adventure playground at Cooroy. Photo supplied by Sunny Coast Photos.

Doherty said.

“It's an awesome park. Well done Noosa Council,” Vicky Hey said.

“Amazing Noosa Council! Thank you for creating such a wonderful space,” Sarah Brown said.

Many local businesses are in agreement, after being “busier than usual”.

Fika Cafe owner Eva said while it was hard to decipher whether it was the playground or the holidays, they had “definitely” been busier.

“It’s probably a combination of all of that, plus interstate travel, but I think we'll be able to tell in the coming weeks.”

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Sunshine Mitre 10 Store Manager Robbo McInnes said that the Saturday when the playground opened was one of their “biggest days of trade ever”.

“The customer count and the dollars were huge on that day," Robbo said.

“The playground brought a lot of people into town that weekend and they spent, which is great.”

Cooroy Supa IGA owner Peter Zipf said that there are a lot more people around town since the playground opened.

“Town is going gangbusters," Peter said.

"The playground has increased the number of people in town.

"There are a lot more vehicles.

"The car park behind the IGA is always full.”

The Hinterland Adventure Playground at Marara Street in Cooroy is open from 6am to 6pm every day.

The playground comprises a variety of play zones, from quiet spaces to active adventure play zones.

Facilities include water play, all-inclusive flying fox and swings, natural and rock play areas, sandpit, open green spaces, a quiet retreat area, a sensory garden, tunnels and a mounded viewing area.

Each play space is linked via

formal and informal pathways, playful steppers and small trails through the landscape.

Facilities include several picnic and BBQ areas, informal seating, and an accessible amenities block featuring a “Changing Places ” accredited change room with a hoist and adjustable table.

There are also shaded areas, perimeter fencing and disabled car parking bays.

The Hinterland Adventure Playground is for children and adults of all abilities with the following rules applying: • Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

• Rubbish must be disposed of thoughtfully or taken home.

• For the water play area, Council asks that all babies or children who ordinarily wear nappies wear aquanappies, that no glass bottles or containers, or smoking are present in the vicinity and that care is taken with surfaces that may be slippery or hot.

• Dogs are permitted and must remain on a leash and be kept away from the play equipment • Dog owners are responsible for their dogs and must ensure they do not pose a risk or cause a nuisance to other people or other dogs.

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Less Covid restrictions means more time for road policing Sergeant Mal Scott Cooroy Police FOR the past two years a great deal of pressure has been put upon police resources due to the onset of the COVID virus, with many police officers required to be re-deployed to the various COVIDrelated duties.

This has impacted our ability to maintain an overt police presence on our roads and in effect deter unsafe and dangerous driving behaviours.

Police enforcements activities such as Random Breath and Drug testing, Speed Detection sites and Compliance Checks with the Australian Design rules are all very successful ways that we, as police officers, seek to the keep the community safe and prevent serious and fatal traffic crashes.

The fear of being caught and fined and the possible loss of licence are ways in which we seek to change driving behaviours.

In this manner, police being present on the road and seen to be proactively enforcing the road rules are very important strategies to reduce road trauma.

The fact that police have not been visibly present on our roads for a considerable amount of time has negatively impacted the rates of serious and fatal traffic crashes.

With that said, expect to see an increased police presence on our roads in coming months.

If you have grown accustomed to “chancing it” by having that extra beer or two, or sitting just that little bit more above the speed limit, then fair notice is given that your chances of being caught have dramatically increased.

LOCK IT OR LOSE IT A Cooroy resident has recently become a victim of crime and unfortunately it was a crime that could have easily been avoided if the person’s car and ignition keys were not left open and accessible.

In the early hours of the morning, a young offender from Maryborough crashed his car on the outskirts of Cooroy before skulking into Cooroy, looking for a car to steal, thus coming across the unlocked car with the ignition keys inside.

A crime spree then commenced, with numerous offences committed including burglary, evading police and dangerous driving between the Sunshine Coast and Maryborough.

Some excellent work by local Cooroy Police, Forensic Police and CIB Detectives have identified a suspect and an early arrest is expected.

It is pleasing to note that our Street Safe Cameras again played a large part in the investigation of this matter, providing crucial evidence that enabled police to solve this crime and prevent future crime.

Once again, and I know I sound like a broken record but, “lock it or lose it.”

It’s honestly that simple.

Criminals look for easy

targets. That same criminal would have tried 20 car doors before finding the one that was unlocked.

I know we live in an amazing and safe place, and it’s very easy to become complacent.

However, if you or your property is in the wrong place at the wrong time, and not properly secured, you can easily become a victim of crime.

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The disco runs from 6pm to 8.30pm at the Cooroy RSL Hall and a great night is once again expected.

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Change at the top of hardware store

SUNSHINE Mitre 10 Store Manager Robbo McInnes is moving on.

The well-known face in the Cooroy store is moving into a new role in the company.

Robbo said he will be working in store development and inventory.

“My home base will be the Nambour store, when I’m not off doing other things.”

Robbo has been at the Cooroy store for two and a half years.

“This is my second stint here. Cooroy is a wonderful town, with lots of loyalty.”

Robbo said Covid really cemented customers’ loyalty to their “little hardware store”.

“Covid brought the loyalty back into the town. During Covid, customers realised that our store is equal to anyone else, just a little smaller but can they access anything they want. So business is thriving.”

The Gympie resident has been with Mitre 10 for 25 years, and while he won’t be around the Cooroy store anymore, he will still be around Cooroy on occasion.

“I have a lot of friends in town.”

Replacing Robbo as store manager is Tony Northey.

Tony first worked with Robbo in Buderim in 2010, and then was his secondin-command at the Kunda Park store in 2019. While Robbo said he didn’t have the final say, he did suggest Tony be his replacement at Cooroy.

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store. "Cooroy is a lovely town and has the best staff in the company. I’m pretty excited.”

Tony, who has been with the company for 12 years, has been a manager at the new Nambour store for the past six months.

After working with Robbo

for many years, Tony said he knows how he operates and is looking forward to a smooth transition. “My way is very compatible.”

Tony’s first day is on Tuesday, May 3, so make sure you drop in and say hi and welcome him to Cooroy.

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Council dog-flips on playground rule NOOSA Council has revised the rules regarding dogs in the new Hinterland Adventure Playground.

Originally, only assistance dogs were permitted in the new multi-million dollar playground. However, Council is now allowing all dogs in the park, as long as the owners are responsible for their pets and ensure that they do not “pose a risk or cause a nuisance to other people or other dogs”.

“Dogs must be leashed in public areas and kept away from play equipment. They cannot be left unsupervised, such as tied to a fence or bench, and owners must ensure that they clean up and dispose of any dog ‘business’ in the bins provided,” is the wording of Noosa Council’s rules.

But not everyone is happy about the change.

Cooroy-raised Mum, Holly Atkinson said dogs shouldn’t be allowed in the playground for safety and hygiene reasons and should have a separate fenced area on site.

“I saw a dog getting excited about going for the flying fox while I was at the new Hinterland Adventure Playground recently and it reminded me of my niece about 10 years about, who was brutally attacked by a dog while on a flying fox. The dog had jumped and pulled her off and she was mental and physical scarred for life.

“In playgrounds with dogs, a flying fox is a safety risk.

Gympie doesn't allow it.

Instead, they fence off the grass and call it a dog park.

Fence off the old park and call it a dog’s park.

“The other issue is the

water. Dogs are going to want to go in the water park and that is a health concern of its own. And don't get me started with dog poo.

We already struggle with pet owners not picking poo up, I don’t want my baby walking around in diarrhea poo that can't be picked up or hosed or dog’s pee. It's not like they have someone there policing it. Yes, they have cameras but they aren't going to book each and every dog owner who lets their dog in and doesn’t follow the rules,” Holly said.

Council encourages responsible pet ownership and is continually reviewing the operation of the playground.

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A DEVELOPMENT for four apartments, a convenience store and five commercial tenancies on Diamond Street in Cooroy is “progressing”.

RG Strategic, the town planners for the development, managing director, Russell Green, said that they are taking the next steps with the applications necessary for the development of the “old Energex site” at 6-10 Diamond Street, Cooroy.

“We’ve moved to the next step. We have the MCU approval, which is for use, the general footprint of the building, car park and landscaping.”

“We’ve now prepared the operational works application, which is for stormwater, driveways and cutting into the block. This will allow all aspects of the development to be finalised

by Council and enable the

project to go forward.”

The development, which aims to provide a shopping option for the eastern side of the railway, was first announced in the Cooroy Rag in February 2021, with work expected to begin this year.

But Russell said that, with developments such as this, there are five approvals required before work can commence.

“It is never just one approval. There are about five, and you have to get one before you can get the next one. Now we have the MCU. We’re hoping to progress the operational works’ application into Council within six weeks.”

“The engineering team in Council is a very good team to work with. Once Council has the application, it will take them about 12 weeks to assess it, after which, we should have all

the approvals necessary for the developer to be able to commence civil works if they choose to.”

As well as a convenience store and five commercial spaces on the ground floor, there will be four residential apartments on the top floor, overlooking Diamond Street.

The development will have a maximum height of 8m, and the external colour palette (including roof and fence) will fit in with the Cooroy heritage theme of muted environmental tones and timber, to reflect the character of Cooroy.

A total of 42 car parking spaces, including four covered parking spaces for the residential units and four motorcycle spaces, will be provided behind the development, with access from Diamond Street and a 2m wide pathway connecting to Diamond Lane.

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Exhibition draws on four decades at the easel

BY GRAEME WILSON TEWANTIN artist Rose Barry was embarrassed at the quality of her first painting but she persevered and now continues to hone her skills after 40 years at an easel.

A late starter in art, Rose’s earlier years were spent “doing shorthand and typing and dressmaking and that sort of thing” followed by a career as a high school teacher and then raising four children.

“So, it took me quite a while to get around to painting. It was something I felt I’d missed out on as I was always so busy working and child rearing,” she said.

“Then when I did finally try to paint, I couldn’t believe how bad the first painting was. I thought any Year 3 child could do better than that. I felt really embarrassed about how terrible it was.”

But that shaky start just made Rose more determined to succeed and she took about three months of weekly watercolour lessons until her teacher moved on.

She then decided she would just have to carry on herself, so bought some oil paints and set about teaching herself more “which worked out reasonably well”.

To judge for yourself just how far Rose has come since that early setback, visit an exhibition of her work at the Cooroy branch of the Bendigo Bank from May 9 to June 10.

Rose is extremely grateful to the bank for giving local artists the opportunity to display their work.

“I think it’s a wonderful idea that the Bendigo Bank is opening up its venue as an art showcase for local artists,” she said.

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artist to see their work up on walls and see their paintings as a body of work.”

In keeping with the hinterland location of the exhibition, many of Rose’s paintings on display will be traditional realistic landscapes with bushland featuring predominantly.

These works take her back to the early days of learning her craft in Alice Springs when she overcame significant obstacles as she ventured out alone into the outback.

“Worst of all were the flies. They get behind your spectacles and buzz around and around between your eye and spectacle so that alone was terrible,” she said.

“I didn’t know any other artists so I was all by myself out in the isolated bush and sometimes big vehicles would come crashing

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“I used to take my cattle dog but he got bored sitting next to me and he would howl and howl like ‘I’ve had enough now mum and I want to go home’.”

At the age of 80, Rose feels that age is no barrier to producing quality artwork.

“While you definitely have more energy when you’re younger, I think that through all the miles that I have on my paintbrush I must have more skill now than I used to,” she said.

“More understanding of what I’m trying to do – a better understanding of how colours mix and the technical side to painting.

“So, in myself I feel I can tackle all kinds of things that perhaps I wouldn’t have tried to when I was younger.”

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IN BRIEF FINES ARE UP!

QUEENSLANDERS will have to pay more for a range of traffic offences under the Queensland Government’s new road safety strategy.

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Know your school parking rules SCHOOL has returned for Term Two, and Noosa Council’s parking inspectors and Queensland Police have been enforcing parking rules around local schools.

Noosa Council said that these

rules are to help keep students and residents safe.

“Children are not always aware of or able to perceive the risks that parked cars pose regarding their safety.”

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“Please take care and follow the rules when parking on school grounds or on the roads and streets surrounding your school.”

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WITH the recent influx of new residents to the region BreastScreen Queensland Sunshine Coast is urging people to remember to book in for their regular screening sessions.

BreastScreen Queensland Health Promotion Officer Gillian Duffy said in the upheavel of a move it was easy to forget to book a new breast screen.

"To encourage women who are overdue for their breast screen to book an appointment, all women who attend for breast screening during May and June will go into a prize draw," Gillian said.

"Ten lucky winners will receive a $50 gift card to spend how they choose.”

The BreastScreen Queensland service is provided free to women aged 40 years and over. Women aged 50 – 74 are encouraged to have a breast screen every two years, as studies show that this age group benefits the most from regular screening.

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Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey, said the Queensland Road Safety Strategy 2022-31 aims to reduce the number of lives lost on Queensland roads.

“We’ve had a tragic start to the year, with 81 lives lost on Queensland roads already – that’s 81 people who are missing from dinner tables around the state.”

"The message is simple. If you don’t want one of these fines, do the right thing on our roads.”

Mr Bailey said fine revenue was reinvested into road safety initiatives throughout the State.

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CEO, Tourism Noosa

e hope you all enjoyed the past few long weekends - along with the Easter school

V I S I TO R S P E N D H E A D S TO P R E - C O V I D L E V E L S

holidays, they have created a wonderful vibe right throughout the Noosa region.

The latest data from Tourism Research Australia for the year ending December

This snapshot of the latest activity from Tourism Noosa has news on event funding, how we’re partnering with events to reduce waste, a new national marketing campaign for winter, visitor spend in Noosa, encouraging direct flights to Sunshine Coast Airport and a fantastic coup for Noosa’s own Betty’s Burgers.

2021, shows total visitor spend (including day trippers) climbed to $1.084m – the highest since the start of COVID-19 and climbing back towards pre-COVID levels.

Change in Overnight* Visitors and Spend YE Dec 2019-2021 VISITORS

SPEND -2.6%

-11.2%

EVENT FUNDING

R E D U C I N G WAST E AT

2022-23 NOW OPEN

NOOSA FESTIVAL OF SURFING

-13.5% -21% -25%

Surfing, fun and reducing waste were a great combination at the recent

-30.1%

Noosa Festival of Surfing! Working with our Plastic Free Noosa and Waste

Noosa

Warrior teams through our sustainable event guidelines, festival organisers are heading towards zero waste.

Tourism Noosa only markets to *OVERNIGHT visitors, not day trippers, as overnighters are less likely to drive and they spend more per person by getting

• The event diverted more than 85% of • There were daily beach clean-ups

out and about experiencing Noosa’s restaurants, day spas, tours, shops and

all waste from landfill by providing

during the festival, thanks to the

through Tourism Noosa are now open

4 separate waste streams for

wonderful volunteers who joined in

for events to be held in the 2022-23

disposal – composting, recycling,

financial year.

recycling containers and landfill • The festival has saved 15,000

our strategy as they reach new

single-use water bottles since 2018

audiences, bring interstate and

with the support of Unitywater’s

overnight spend, encourage visitors

Refill Van

to explore throughout the Shire and

• The Beach Bar was a zero-waste

other offerings.

• Domestic overnight spend ($963m) is only -2.6% lower than 2019, although visitor numbers are -11.2% lower

venue, using keg beer, reusable

• Average spend per overnighter has increased almost 10% to $999.40

cups and compostable packaging

• Queenslanders continue to bolster Noosa’s tourism economy, increasing

• The festival was a carbon-positive event, with carbon emissions from competitors’ travel and

their spend per person by 42%, from $519 to $737 • Noosa’s decrease in visitors and spend since 2019 is not as large as that experienced across Queensland and Australia

accommodation being offset by

add vibrancy and diversity to Noosa’s

Eco Evo Surf and Tourism Noosa’s

villages for visitors and locals to enjoy.

Trees for Tourism program.

Event funding is comprised of either cash and/or non-cash marketing

C A M PA I G N P R O M OT E S D I R E C T F L I G H T S Noosa featured in a new campaign with Webjet during April, promoting direct

contribution.

Applications close on Friday 13 May 2022.

If you are planning an event in Noosa,

Our video from the festival shows how

flights to Sunshine Coast Airport from Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra

locals and visitors worked together

and Newcastle. The Follow the Sun campaign, through our Aviation Partnership,

to reduce waste, while enjoying some

invited travellers to fly direct and spend less time on travel and more time

great surfing action. See the video on

in the outdoors.

the Visit Noosa YouTube channel.

see the guidelines and apply at

www.visitnoosa.com.au/ event-funding

Australia

Waste highlights from this year’s festival include:

Applications for event funding

Events are an important part of

Queensland

Source: Tourism Research Australia International and National Visitor Surveys; TEQ Domestic Tourism Snapshot YE Dec 2021

W

Melanie Anderson

The interstate campaign featured information on national parks;

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lakes; the hinterland; beaches; Noosa Everglades; restaurants in Hastings Street, Gympie Terrace and the hinterland; distilleries,

E X P LO R E M O R E : D I S C O V E R N O O S A’ S V I L L A G E S

EASING THE

Tourism Noosa’s exciting new winter campaign, Explore More: Discover

WORKFORCE

Noosa’s Villages, launches this month, showcasing 11 different villages

S H O RTAG E C R IS IS

in the Noosa region and their distinct characters.

breweries, local producers and farm gates.

Employers and job seekers in the tourism and hospitality industry were

the diversity of the region and the different communities within it. For the

invited to take part in a recent Noosa

hinterland, videos for Cooroy, Pomona, Kin Kin and Cooran, Boreen Point

Careers Roadshow, presented by the

A TAST E O F N O OSA

and Noosa Everglades highlight the wonderful array of ways that visitors

Queensland Tourism Industry Council.

can explore the countryside.

IN VIRGIN LOUNGES

We supported the event as part of

The videos will appear on the current village destination pages on our

our efforts to alleviate the current

www.visitnoosa.com.au website, and on new dedicated campaign

workforce shortage crisis in Australia.

landing pages for each village which also feature an overview of the

Tourism Noosa CEO Melanie Anderson

town. There is also a blog and holiday itinerary for each village and the

recently attended the Tourism and

new content will be featured on our Visit Noosa Facebook and Instagram

Hospitality Skills Crisis Summit in

platforms from early May, so look out for them soon!

Sydney which discussed how the

The Explore More campaign will roll out nationally during May with print

industry can change to improve

and digital advertising in the lead-up to winter.

productivity with fewer resources,

R T E B GH M E LI M OT P S

We have created a new 30-second video for each village that promotes

Congratulations to Tourism Noosa member Betty’s Burgers who are now featured on menus in Virgin Australia’s Lounges in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, with their specially created luxe Betty’s Truffle Cheeseburger and Betty’s Crispy Popcorn Chicken.

Virgin, which flies direct to Sunshine Coast Airport, made a splash in Noosa recently when they launched the partnership with Betty’s Burgers which was founded in Noosa and has grown to become one of Australia’s most well known burger chains.

attract and retain staff, develop the

Betty’s Burgers Managing Director Troy McDonagh said: “Travel

workforce, and improve training and

should start from the moment you leave your door and arrive at the

career pathways, among other steps.

airport, so we’re excited to be able to provide Virgin Australia Lounge

Tourism Noosa works with Noosa MP Sandy Bolton, Noosa Council, local business associations and operators,

guests with a little taste of beautiful Noosa right at the very start of every trip.”

QTIC, the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training and Regional Training Queensland to alleviate staff shortages. We have lobbied State and Federal Governments on potential solutions.

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THE Noosa District SHS Year 9 cricket team has enjoyed the sweet taste of success and is hungry for more.

Victory in the StreetSmarts T20 Sunshine Coast Regional Finals series secured the team’s first silverware in decades and all eyes are now on the prestigious Area Final later in the year against one of the other regional winners.

Coach Murray Gordon is confident that if the team continues to work hard in training, it will be well placed to feature highly in the state rankings.

Its recent victory came in an exciting and highscoring final against Mathew Flinders Anglican College and was all the sweeter as the team overcame its “underdogs” label to perform outstandingly in both the final and a brave semifinal win over St Andrews Anglican College.

In the semi-final, the team was under-strength due to COVID-19 absences, but excellent bowling from Travis, who took four wickets, and strong support from Carys and Nathan limited the opposition to 91.

Opener Joe batted steadily throughout the innings and was well supported by a blazing innings from Riley, who hit 20 runs in the 12th over to clinch an early win.

That early finish proved vital as the team had to back up in the final later in the day against a rested Flinders line-up, which came into the game fresh after progressing to the final after its semi-final win the previous week.

Flinders batted first and its openers attacked from the start, with one hitting 72 from only 36 balls.

This laid the foundations for an impressive total of 178 from the allocated 20

overs, the highest total the Noosa team had to chase in the carnival.

But after an inspirational team talk from Coach Gordon about believing in their own talent, opening duo Joe and Angus made a brilliant start, scoring at nearly 10 an over. By the 10th over drinks break, they had accumulated 95 runs without loss.

Angus was eventually out for 71 runs, with Riley smashing boundaries once he’d departed. But it was wicket-keeping, talented opener Joe who batted through the whole innings again with 62 runs to set up victory with only three balls remaining.

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Nightingale Law has been running since March 2020 and Principal Laura Nightingale has almost 20 years of experience working in the criminal justice system as an ex-police officer and expolice prosecutor.

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She said Nightingale Law provided expert legal advice and representation in criminal, traffic, domestic violence and family law.

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THE award was bronze but the owners of Pelican Boat Hire at Noosaville are claiming their recent success at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards as a major win for the little guys.

After taking gold at the earlier Queensland awards, the business placed third in the Tourism Retail & Hire Services category in the recently celebrated 2021 national awards at the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre.

Owners Craig and Louise McGovern are thrilled to be acknowledged among industry heavyweights and are claiming it as a great reward for both themselves and their outstanding staff.

“We’re proud of what our gritty little boat shop achieved up against some really glamorous and amazing facilities,” Mr McGovern said. “We thought that’s pretty good – we’re pretty happy with that outcome.”

The McGoverns say their award success is testament to a lot of hard work by everyone involved with the 65-year-old business, which the couple have owned for the past five years.

“We do a lot of things in the background that we don’t make a big deal about,” Mr McGovern said.

“We support a number of charities and you do that for all the right reasons, without making too much publicity about it.”

But the awards provided a chance to highlight some of that work, such as the free

boat rides for the disability support service Sunshine Butterflies, which comes to the foreshore each week to use the business as its base.

While it has been challenging grappling with the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mr McGovern said Pelican Boat Hire and Noosa tourism in general had performed strongly throughout.

“We were able to be a good healthy outdoor activity that people from within the drive market could visit,” he said.

“Our boat hire business is as much for locals as it is for tourists, with over half of our business being locals. Our business remained really strong throughout.”

While there wasn’t an actual drop-off in customers (summer was in fact a “crazy period”), the McGoverns certainly struggled with the uncertainty created by the pandemic.

“Of course, there were periods where everybody was locked down and you didn’t know how long that was going to last,” Mr McGovern said.

“And you take decisions about keeping staff on without knowing what’s going to happen.”

The couple have taken great pride in being able to keep their entire team of about 25 intact.

“Some of the casuals got slightly reduced hours but we continued operation to a degree,” Mr McGovern said.

“We have a lot of boats so there is a lot of maintenance to be done as they can get

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This work was undertaken at Pelican Boat Hire’s second site, a marine slipway on Noosa River where the business has diversified upstream – literally.

“We do all the main boat repairs on the river in the slipway where the boats come out to be anti-fouled or cleaned or restored or repaired if they’ve had accidents on the bar,” Mr McGovern said.

As if COVID hasn’t provided enough challenges, the recent flooding arrived to again test the resolve of the McGoverns and their staff.

“We were one of the businesses that went under in the flooding,” Mr McGovern said.

“We had about a foot of water around the outside of the building and I lived inside every high tide and pumped water out with seven pumps to minimise the damage. We had six floods in six days.”

The concerted effort meant the water inside was kept down to a couple of centimetres, with damage pretty modest compared with the devastation elsewhere.

It still meant the business was closed for a week, but after the flood waters receded, there were two days of cleaning and then a reopening.

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“One Friday night I was in the shop battling flood waters, and two weeks later we’re having success at the awards night,” he said.

“As a business, we try to offer some family charm and enthusiasm so for the staff to see that the effort’s actually worth it and gets recognised, is a good thing.”

Fellow Sunshine Coast tourism operator, Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat at Montville was also successful at the national awards, winning the Hosted Accommodation section in which it also took gold at the Queensland awards.

Owner Xochi Lindholm said it was incredibly exciting to be honoured, taking great pride in winning on the first occasion the awards were hosted on the Sunshine Coast.

Queensland Tourism Industry Council Chief Executive and Australian Tourism Awards Chair

Daniel Gschwind said the Sunshine Coast was a perfect example of the outstanding quality and professionalism of Queensland operators.

“Many of these tourism operators have faced uncertainty and tremendous difficulties over the past two years. Yet, despite the tough times, they’ve shown incredible resilience and a steadfast commitment to delivering world-class visitor experiences,” Mr Gschwind said.

Queensland Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said the awards’ strong Queensland representation, with 21 finalists, demonstrated the state’s commitment to recovery.

“In the last two years, resilient Queensland tourism operators have found opportunities to build back better,” Mr Hinchliffe said.

“They’ve strived for excellence in delivering outstanding, visitor-focused experiences and new, worldclass tourism infrastructure.”

Yes, you’re probably thinking, what does this have to do with the Equine family? Well, these grubs are highly dangerous for any mare in foal. They will cause a mare to abort her foal, or the foal can be born with defects.

These caterpillars are found Australia wide and we often see these fuzzy creatures moving head to tail through our gardens and on our paths, coming from their host trees, the Acacias, Eucalyptus and white cedar trees. They pupate in the soil and are ingested by the mares when grazing. They pass through tissue and create infection in the uterus and developing foal.

In a bad year, the mortality rate can be as high as 10%, and this past wet season has been a perfect breeding time for these grubs. Already a large number of mares due to foal this coming August – September, have lost their foals.

At the moment, there is no chemical registered to control them, so if you intend to breed your mare, it will pay to check your property for the pests.

The only way you can control them is by physical removal and destruction.

These grubs are fully grown during the months of April through to July. With up to 8 shedding cycles, they leave the sack and burrow into the ground for the winter months, then emerge as moths in September and October.

They can build large sacks in the trees, so as a horse breeder, you are well advised to seek out and destroy these before the grubs have a chance to leave. Hope this is helpful.

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As the curtain falls on his 15 years of conducting the Noosa Chorale, music director Adrian is promising “an evening of beautiful, uplifting music” when they team up again to present Gabriel Faure’s Requiem and Karl Jenkins’ inspiring Stabat Mater at The J at Noosa

Junction on May 27 and 28.

The concerts will feature 60 voices, three young soloists and a 50-piece orchestra – with a promise of absolutely stunning music.

“I believe the Requiem is truly an inspirational work of art as you can hear from the calm, lightness and serenity throughout the piece,” Adrian said.

Unlike many Requiems, he said the work was filled with a sense of warmth and optimism.

“It’s impossible not to be moved by its ethereal beauty,” he said.

“With Stabat Mater, Karl Jenkins has managed to combine very different styles of music from classical to pop and to draw on different cultures from around the globe.”

Adrian is looking forward to working with “three outstanding soloists” – soprano Annika Hinrichs and baritone Timothy Newton who will sing the Requiem, and Tehran-born mezzo soprano Shirin Majd for the Stabat Mater.

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EVERYONE'S favourite morning tea is making a comeback this month in Cooroy.

Sconetime creates meaningful community connections where Seniors in our community come together with family and business owners over fresh hot scones loaded with home-made jam and loads freshly whipped cream!

Sconetime in Cooroy with Sunshine Coast Foodie, Noosa Black Coffee & MOVE Choir (magic of voice Eumundi) will be held at Cooroy Memorial Hall on May 10 from 10-11.30am.

Tickets are $8 and can be purchased online. Visit trybooking. com/BYUZA. The event is proudly supported by Wythes Real Estate, Noosa Black Coffee, Rambling Rose Flowers, Bassett Barks, IGA & Cooroy Rag Newspaper.

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Foursome of artists to showcase their works WHAT: Diversity in Nature WHEN: May 7 to June 1 WHERE: Pomona Railway Station Gallery COST: Free

WHEN the doors open at Pomona Railway Station Gallery on May 7, it will be to showcase a new exhibition by four local artists entitled Diversity in Nature.

Artists Erica Evans, Natalie Barlow, Jeff Fraser and Erica Harvey will present their art in two and three dimensions as part of the month-long show celebrating the world we live in.

Natalie Barlow and Erica Evans have a love of painting birds and landscapes and will bring to the exhibition their realistic styles of painting.

Natalie’s oils and Erica’s acrylics complement each

Modern Funeral Chapel, Crematorium & Facilities other in their interpretations and view of the natural world.

Woodturner and wood carver, Jeff Fraser, will showcase his talents in transforming pieces of wood into bowls and hand-carved spoons and hearts.

Erica Harvey uses discarded natural elements and integrates them into

living botanical artworks.

She also carves artistic spoons and hearts.

Diversity in Nature opens at 11am on May 7 and will remain on show until June 1.

For more information, contact the gallery on 5485 2950 or visit nataliesgraphics.com or pomonartgallery.com

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Official Opening & Community Event You are invited to celebrate the official opening of the Hinterland Adventure Playground.

When: Where:

11am Friday 6 May, 2022 (family events from 10am-12pm) Marara Street, Cooroy

Parking available in Lower Mill Road (Lower Mill Heritage Area) Nestled in the centre of Cooroy, the playground is an iconic nature based destination that will inspire children and adults alike. Enjoy the festivities and a free sausage sizzle, thanks to Cooroy Rotary, as we celebrate the official opening.

10-10.45am: 10am-12pm:

Kirsty and Kester from Music and Movement Face painting, Giant bubbles, Origami boats, Adventure trail, Nature Bugs 10am-12.30pm: Free Cooroy Rotary sausage sizzle 11am: Official ceremony This project is a joint initiative of Noosa Shire Council and the Queensland Government.

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11th – Karl S Williams & Shannon Sol Carroll

Celebrate the combined song writing of two of Australia’s finest!

22nd – Violinist Hayden Wiseman performs

Best loved classic show pieces with vocalist Sarah Laws

4th – INXS Remembered – All the hits with Josh Black n Band 12th – Hello Gorgeous - 6 Decades of Barbra Streisand 25th – The Babushka Opera – Comedy Cabaret Show 10th – Good Morning Vietnam – Back for an encore !

23rd – Claptomaniacs – Bringing you Clapton & more 24th – King of the Mountain - Historical film footage

Please Join us to say Thank You It’s National Volunteer Week To say thanks to all our volunteers, please join us for a thank you afternoon tea.

Date: 13 May, 2022 Time: 3.30 pm – 5.30pm Location: Pomona Memorial Hall Enjoy a free afternoon tea with entertainment and some pampering. To register, contact Pomona Community House on 5485 2427.

SILENT MOVIES - Every Saturday

Doors open 11am movie starts 12 noon

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2nd Friday of the month. Doors open 6pm film screens 7pm

NOOSA JAZZ CLUB 4th Tuesday of the month. 1.30 - 4.30 pm www.themajestictheatre.com.au

This project is a joint initiative of Noosa Shire Council and the Queensland Government.

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Community Diary Free online fitness classes ENGAGE your Core Fitness has taken its classes online to Zoom to keep everyone safe and still maintain their fitness.

Michaela offers General Fitness, Pilates, Weights and Stretch classes online.

Classes are lots of fun, ring Michaela on 0449 047 746 for further details

TAI CHI in Cooroy SUNDAY mornings, Cooroy Memorial Hall from 8.309.30am. Gentle exercise for all ages is presented by the Chinese Tai Chi Academy (Principal Grandmaster, Henry Sue). Class instructor is Stephen Locke. Contact details are: Phone 0409 457 295 or email stephen.locke5@ bigpond.com.

Social ballroom dancing at Pomona EVERY Tuesday evening from 7-9.30pm, Pat and Norm Young organise a social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall. The cost is $4 and it is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time dancing. Come and be a spectator and see if you will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome.

Phone 0407 456 939 for more information.

Coffee, chat & cake COME along to the Lawson Shed, Pomona, every second and fourth Tuesday of the month for coffee, a chat and cake. It all starts at 10am and costs $3.

Calling all serving and ex-serving men and women THE more RSL members we have, the stronger our voice to government departments and thus benefits for our veterans.

Your local Cooroy-Pomona RSL Sub-Branch invites you to join our fellow returned service men and women, and gain justice for those in need.

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Happy Birthday!

Membership of the Club and Sub-Branch only costs $5.50.

For further information, call in to see us or phone 5447 6131.

Long-time Ridgewood resident Victor Hill sprung a birthday surprise for his better half Helga at the recent Ridgewood Community Hall monthly barbecue with an epic cake to mark her 80th.

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.

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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.

Meals on Wheels Pomona 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.

Tewantin Noosa Probus Club

Let boredom and loneliness be a thing of the past. Our club offers fun and friendship for all retirees in the Noosa Shire.

We meet at the Tewantin RSL on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 10am for a 10.30am start, with morning tea ($5) followed by an interesting guest speaker and a game of trivia. We have regular bus trips, weekly lunches and lots of activities to suit all interests and levels of fitness. Visitors are welcome. Please phone Christine Hartley on 5442 7397.

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BY GRAEME WILSON CALLING all current and former residents of Verrierdale…you’re wanted for a special event at the community hall.

With a view to putting the little-known Sunshine Coast community on the map, local Kathy Lynch gathered a team of committed helpers (including husband Phil) a year ago to research and write the History of Verrierdale 1860-1960, and the book launch will be at the hall on May 7.

This is the seventh book for editor Kathy but she’s determined to highlight that it’s not “her” book.

“I don’t want anyone to say this is ‘Kathy’s book’ because it’s not. As the cover says, it was written by the community, for the community – today and tomorrow,” she said.

“When we discovered that nothing much was known about how it came to be, we decided that Verrierdale needed its history written down and kept for future generations.

“Phil and I had already talked about it but I knew I couldn’t do the book by myself.

"I knew that if I didn’t get the locals on board then it wasn’t going to happen.”

So at an Australia Day gathering at the hall last year, Kathy started to sound out other locals and the overwhelming response was: “Yeah, let’s do this.”

The book honours the role of the traditional owners, the Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi people, but really takes up the story from the arrival of European settlers in 1860 and the century that followed.

“Because of the size of the project we had to cut off somewhere, and 100 years seemed like a good cut-off point,” Kathy said.

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Kathy Lynch with her husband Phil and a copy of History of Verrierdale 1860 to 1960 book released this month.

She hopes that in future another keen Verrierdale resident will take up the challenge to write a followup book from 1961 onwards.

“One of the kids around here now will probably be best placed to do that,” she said.

A grant from the Sunshine Coast Council went a long way to paying for the costs of the initial print run of 500 copies, with all 360 current ratepayers in Verrierdale to get a free copy, leaving roughly 100 copies available for sale at $20 each.

“We’re not in it to make money, we’re in it to make history visible,” Kathy said.

She is confident the remaining copies will sell quickly, with enquiries already coming in from former residents who have moved on, many of them to Cooroy.

While many families have left, many have also remained. Descendants of pioneering families such

as the Butlers, Hartshorns and Lynchs (not Kathy’s relatives) were a great help in piecing together Verrierdale’s diverse history.

Having just received her first copy hot off the printing press, Kathy said she was very excited to share the book with others at the launch day.

“It’s been a bit of a challenge, a bit of a nightmare at times, trying to double-check everything.

And we’ve made an apology at the front if we’ve got something wrong, but we’ve really tried our damndest,” Kathy said.

“And it’s much better than nothing. Whoever writes the next one can fix any mistakes,” she laughed.

The book launch on May 7 is 10am for a 10.30am start is a free event with morning tea provided, attendees are asked to register on www. eventbrite.com.au – once on the site, just search for Verrierdale.

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election 2022

Wide Bay voters to have their say on election day SATURDAY, May 21, 2022, is D-Day for voting in this year's Federal Election.

To help our readers to get to know their candidates, we offered all candidates running for the seat of Wide Bay the opportunity to submit their pitches for us to share in this edition of the paper.

The following pages contain their responses. The order of appearance is the order of delivery of content for the pages.

In terms of the voting process itself, the Australian Electoral Commission website, aec.gov.au, is a wealth of information, including a complete list of polling booths that will be open on the Saturday.

For readers in Cooroy, Pomona and our immediate surrounds, the following places might be of interes: •

Noosa District High School, 11-27 Tulip St, Cooroy

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Cooroy State School, 59 Elm St, Cooroy

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Lawson Shed, 1 Memorial Ave, Pomona

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Tinbeerwah Hall, 863 Sunrise Rd, Tinbeerwah

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Cooran State School, 31 James St, Cooran

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Noosaville State School, 75 Beckmans Rd, Tewantin

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Tewantin State School, 10 Werin St, Tewantin

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Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club, 24 Boreen Pde, Boreen Point

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Kin Kin School of Arts 50 Main St, Kin Kin

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Mary Valley State College, 15 Edward St, Imbil

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Kandanga Hall, 81 Main St, Kandanga

For those people who are not able to vote on election day or would prefer to vote by post, postal voting closes at 6pm on May 18, 2022.

To apply for a postal vote you need to submit a form, available at the electoral commission website, either in print or electronically, requesting an election pack to be sent to you.

Early voting will open this year on May 9, with the closest polling booth to Cooroy, listed at the time of going to print, appearing to be Noosa Baptist Church Hall at 1 Lake Weyba Drive, Noosaville which will be open Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm, May 14, 9am to 4pm, May 16-19, 8am to 8pm and May 20, 8am to 6pm.

MEET THE CANDIDATE

Geoff Williams Australian Labor Party

I’m Geoff Williams and I’m your Labor candidate for Wide Bay. I’m Queensland born and bred, my wife and I have been together for 28 years and live in Bauple, we have a daughter, 2 young granddaughters and 2 kelpies.

I’m a Boilermaker by trade and have since transitioned to Crane Driving.

I have worked in maintenance, manufacturing, construction, and mining.

It’s time that the people of Wide Bay get better representation at a federal level as for too long we have had the LNP taking advantage of this area and bringing nothing to the table until it is election time.

We deserve a better childcare system that doesn’t cost you the earth.

You deserve a hospital system that has federal funding support and is bolstered by Medicare.

No Cashless Debit Card for pensioners.

This Pandemic has highlighted how much we have become too reliant on overseas suppliers, we have suffered many shortages and delays by being at the far end of the supply chain.

Labor wants to bring manufacturing home to this country so that we can once again have more home-grown manufacturing, and be more self-reliant to become an export powerhouse increasing jobs and building local businesses, adding

to and building a better nation, but most of all that employs locals.

Wide Bay deserves more support for our local business that promotes secure jobs that are well paid.

The only way is to vote 1 for me Geoff Williams on election day to make me part of the Anthony Albanese Federal Labor Government.

Building a Better Future Vote 1 Geoff Williams

a Wide Bay local, boilermaker and crane driver.

He will take on the issues facing our region.

Email: geoff.williams@queenslandlabor.org Phone: 0436 404 417 Facebook: /geoffwilliams4widebay Web: widebaylabor.org

Only Labor has plans for a better future

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Better funded health, hospital and NDIS delivery; Strengthen Medicare Fix the Aged Care crisis; No to Cashless debit Card Reduce cost of living pressures; Cut power bills; More affordable housing and social housing Bring back local manufacturing; Create more secure jobs; More and cheaper Child Care Make the economy work for people – not the other way around Create free TAFE places; Support extra university places Protect the climate and environment with a real Net Zero plan Support electric vehicles and battery storage for homes and businesses Create a strong Anti-Corruption Commission

Only Labor has real plans for a better future for you, your family and our community.

VOTE 1 GEOFF WILLIAMS in Wide Bay * He’ll show up, take responsibility, and work every day to bring our community together.* Authorised by Julie-Ann Campbell, Australian Labor Party (Queensland Branch), 16 Peel Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101.

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election 2022 MEET THE CANDIDATE

MEET THE CANDIDATE

Tim Jerome

Kelli Jacobi

I am entering this election as the only true independent, because I have done deals with no party or organisation.

I am the only candidate who does not have how-to-vote cards, and I give my preferences to no one.

I believe like never before, that we can make a difference in this election to turn our country around.

The major parties have done nothing for our country for a very long time.

The taxation system in this country is not fair, as it is set up to benefit big business and big corporations.

We are fast becoming a country with the very rich buying multiple houses and properties, which is driving up house prices, and makes owning a home for most people just a dream.

Those on medium wages, who do get into the housing market, have become slaves to keep up with payments.

On the lower end, we have people, who are not able to pay their rent or cannot find places to rent and are becoming homeless.

We, as a society, cannot continue the way it is going.

We are in a housing crisis, a cost-ofliving crisis, as our wages are not keeping in par with the cost of living.

I believe true independents are the

We live in incredibly beautiful country with a diverse mix of cultures and quirks that make us uniquely Australian.

We're resilient, hopeful, kind, generous and strong in spirit, mostly doing our best to live meaningful, fulfilling lives.

I believe we're capable of and deserve so much better than we've come to expect from our government.

Broken promises, pleasant lies and blatant corruption are apparently ‘just the way they do business here’.

I urge everyone to stop accepting this as 'our norm' and choose very differently this federal election.

True leadership should always enhance the lives of those governed, never undermine our unity, fundamental human rights or quality of life.

The systemic issues we must resolve to heal our nation are multi-faceted and will take serious strategic planning, time and effort to overcome.

My policy considers all facets of Australian life and offers strategies to repair our broken political systems, undo the damage done by decades of compromised governments and then rebuild our beautiful country.

My ultimate goal is to help create a truly representative democracy for the enjoyment and benefit of all Australians;

Independent

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answer to what has been taking place.

I want to be your voice in Parliament to assist those whom I call the forgotten Australians, the middle to lower income earners.

I have a comprehensive website that lists my policies and how I believe we can make our region a place that is fair for all.

Please go to my website to see all my policies.

Warm regards Tim Jerome (visit: timjerome.com.au)

for everyone to live freely, harmoniously, to flourish and grow as individuals, as communities and as a unified, vibrant nation.

With everyone's help, I believe we can make Australia beautiful again.

If you’d like to know what I bring to the table and how you can help, you'll find it here at www.kellijacobi.com'

Tim Jerome Independent

We need a total overhaul 1.

2. The tax system needs to be fair for middle to low income earners 3. People should be able to live on one income 4. People should have the right to bodily autonomy and freedom of choice 5. into line with the average wage 6. More public housing for the rental crisis 7. More public help for the elderly and needy For how I will accomplish this, please go to my website www.timjerome.com.au | Ph: 0432 162 988 Authorised by T Jerome, 1 Kenman Road, Traveston

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election 2022 MEET THE CANDIDATE

MEET THE CANDIDATES

Tracy Bennett

Daniel Williams & Heston Russell

Enacting a Bill of Rights that outlaws lockdowns and protects the rights of all Australians will be the United Australia Party’s first task when elected to government.

Under a Craig Kelly government, our valued aged pensioners will receive an extra $180 a fortnight, and anyone living or moving more than 200km from a capital city will benefit from a 20% tax concession incentive.

Home loan interest rates will be limited to a maximum of 3% for the next five years so that Australians don’t lose their homes.

We will pay off the trillion dollar debt that the Labor and Liberal governments got us into, without burdening our communities by introducing a 15% export licence on Australian Iron Ore. A trillion dollars of superannuation will be brought back from overseas investments, and instead invested in Australia to secure our citizens’ economic prosperity.

Business owners will be pleased to hear that the United Australia Party will stop provisional tax being paid in advance, before profits have been made, thereby helping them to manage their cashflow.

These are just some of the amazing policies that will be introduced under a Craig Kelly government. The United Australia Party is the largest political party

The Australian Values Party is a new independent political party, created and committed to bringing back authentic leadership, accountability and responsibility to our political system and those who are in government.

The AVP prioritises candidates with lived experience, focusing on the leadership, planning and teamwork skills of each candidate, appreciating that we must work together within the party and wider Australian Parliament in order to best serve and support all Australians.

The AVP has both Heston Russell running for the Senate in QLD and Daniel Williams running as the Candidate for Wide Bay. Heston Russell is a Retired Special Forces Major and highly-decorated combat veteran, who has dedicated his life to serving his country and the wider veteran community.

Daniel Williams is a Retired Navy Clearance Diver Veteran & Professional Fireman who has dedicated his life to serving his country and his community.

Both Russell and Williams have lived experience in serving the Australian people, and are both working with the AVP to focus on implementing policies concerning Defence & Veterans, Government and Media Accountability, Government Structure, Agriculture and

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in the country on memberships and have candidates running in every one of the 151 House of Representative seats this year.

This means that we can and will form government with the support of you, the voter.

Let’s make 2022 the year of change by spreading this important message.

Tracy Bennett Candidate for Wide Bay

Authorised by Tracy Bennett, United Australia Party, 1 Boowaggan Road, Merrimac, QLD 4226.

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Australian Values Party

Manufacturing, Climate & Environment Sustainability, Border Protection and Bio-Security, Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Assistance, just to name a few.

These candidates will create a political benchmark, where leaders actively take responsibility and show accountability to the people of Australia, leading by example and working tirelessly to inspire Australians and become the country that our future generations deserve.

To learn more about the AVP’s policies head to: https://australianvalues.org.au/ policies

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We’re growing a strong economy to reduce taxes to ease cost of living pressures; supporting our farmers; and delivering record funding for schools and hospitals.

With the situation in Ukraine and concern about China, our Government has a strong focus on defence and national security and we will continue to keep Australia’s borders secure.

We must maintain our momentum and build on our achievements, and with your support, we will continue to build a better Wide Bay and a strong, safe and secure Australia.

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People across Australia head to the polls on May 21, and I am ready to stand by my record of providing strong representation to achieve results for Wide Bay. In the last few years we’ve faced many challenges, but we’ve supported each other, and there’s much more to be done.

I’ve worked to secure infrastructure to help Wide Bay grow, including $3.2 million to upgrade bridges on Cooroy Belli Creek Road, Lawnville Road at Black Mountain, Tablelands Road at Cooran, and Wahpunga Lane at Kin Kin; and $800,000 to upgrade the Cooran – Pomona section of Noosa’s hinterland trails network.

I’ve assisted community, sporting, and service groups to build better facilities, including $7,750 to help Cooroora United Football Club to upgrade lights at Cooroy Sporting Complex; $4,998 for PTSD Dogs Australia train volunteers; $3,442 in equipment and signage for Pomona’s Majestic Theatre; and new tech gear for Cooran State School P&C. I’ve worked to improve health and disability services, with $1.5 million to extend Katie Rose Cottage Hospice, and $135,000 for an accessible playground and café at Sunshine Butterflies, and we have recently secured Distribution Priority Area (DPA) status for Cooroy and the Hinterland, making it easier to recruit

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28 FACTORY STREET POMONS QLD 4568

07 5485 1080

YOUR MUSEUM NEEDS YOU COME AND VOLUNTEER IN AN INTERESTING AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT. If you are interested in the heritage and history of Noosa Shire this is the ideal place to come and learn and educate others.

We need people in various areas such as meeting and greeting groups, display design, maintenance, website and Facebook entry, painting, data base entry, and general help.

We can offer training in various areas as needed.

If you are unable to volunteer, perhaps you could become a member and support us in that way, details are on our website.

The Museum is a not-for-profit organisation supported by the Noosa Shire Council.

Positive Behaviour for Learning:

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NDSHS students are focused on displaying the following behaviours by being active citizens in our community.

You can support our students by: Acknowledging when they have a willingness to be involved  Highlighting when they are prepared in the community  Recognising when they display initiative in the community

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WELL it’s been worth the wait. The brand new Hinterland Adventure Playground has opened!

The nature-based, all abilities playground has a variety of play zones to suit all energy levels and is already being well used and loved by so many in our community.

Speaking of hinterland projects, Council has awarded a contract for replacement of the Cooroy Belli Creek Road Bridge.

First built in 1929 the Cooroy Belli Creek Road Bridge, situated in Cooroy, is the oldest bridge Council maintains.

The new bridge will meet current design specifications and standards with a targeted design span life of 100 years.

The Kin Kin Rec Hall remediation work is almost done. It includes repairs to damage caused by bats plus a range of improvements, including a commercial kitchen. We are very grateful to the community who have had input into the improvements.

The contract for the renewal of Cooran Horse

Yards has been awarded.

Construction is expected to commence within the next two months and will be completed by August, pending timber supply and weather. The layout will be a like-for-like replacement of the existing yards, consisting of two large holding yards and seven individually gated stalls.

The renewal will also include work to the external paddock fence, with new front and back gates and restoration to flood damaged sections.

On another note, the results of our first ever Liveability Survey are in.

Thanks to the 1600 plus people who shared what they care about most in their neighbourhoods and gave a rating of their experience.

Noosa Shire neighbourhoods are performing well where it matters most - meeting community members’ values regarding the local economy and environmental sustainability.

A sense of community and the natural environment rank highly as strengths of Noosa Shire.

The general condition of public open spaces and walking/cycling paths is also highly valued by the community.

The data we have derived will help Council prioritise future investment and works, as well as current budget deliberations.

Finally, make sure you’re prepared for severe weather by checking out our Disaster Dashboard and signing up to Noosa Alert for email/text alerts.

The Dashboard has up-to-date information such as weather warnings, road closures and power outages, as well as our Emergency Action Guide for practical advice on what to do before, during and after a range of disasters. For more information please visit: www.noosa.qld.gov. au/community/disastersemergencies Until next month, stay safe, Clare

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FOR more than 30 years, Cooroy's Amy Gallon has been riding, training and competing with horses in several disciplines including both English and Western riding.

Earlier in her career, Amy retrained thoroughbreds and last year she was selected as one of 10 trainers for a coveted new "Race to Ranch" competition, that is organised by Cowgirls Gathering. The inaugural event was held in October 2021 at Kilkivan Equestrian Centre.

Amy said that participants were given 100 days, starting on June 1, to retrain a recently off-the-track thoroughbred to compete in a four-phase ranch horse event that comprised a trail obstacle course, reining, cow work and a freestyle section.

"Lawrence Sainsbury donated a six-year-old thoroughbred mare to me.

Her race name is ‘Kiss N Win’ although she is more affectionately known as Missy.”

‘We picked up Missy five days after her last race.

She then had five weeks off before beginning training for the upcoming event in October."

Amy said Missy did well at the "Race to Ranch" event in October.

"I was really pleased with the way she performed. If it wasn't for my own rider error in one phase of the event, she would've placed very well. She'd also only had 42 rides before the event as I had suffered a nonhorse related injury. Thus I was very happy with her transformation, especially in the ‘cow work phase’. I'd like to take a quick second to thank all of Missy's sponsors for their support through Missy's racehorseto-ranch horse journey.

We had an amazing group

of people and businesses supporting us.

"To retrain a racehorse to be a ranch horse, which essentially means to perform station work such as going over/through obstacles or gates, reining, roping, working cattle, being exposed to farm vehicles and machinery,requires a lot of groundwork, desensitising and laterals to teach the horse to use their body correctly. It all takes time and I believe if any horse is given a solid correct foundation to their training, they can be successful in many different disciplines, including cow work."

More recently, Missy won a number of High Point awards at a ranch show which also had an Off The Track class.

"At this recent ranch show, there were different classes such as a trail obstacle course, reining, Western pleasure, horsemanship and ranch conformation. I was very happy with Missy's performance. She won High Point Off The Track Horse, High Point Beginner/ Improver Horse and Rider & Runner-Up High Point Beginner/Improver Walk/Jog Horse.

"Off The Track (OTT) classes are specifically designed for OTT’shoroughbreds and standard breeds, with the OTT class being backed by the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission, which oversees the welfare standards of racing animals and the integrity of racing industry participants in Queensland.”

"The QRIC are funding grants for eligible organisations to partner with the Commission to promote its animal welfare objectives. These classes are a great way for any OTT horse and riders to start showing or continue to show competitively in a range of different disciplines. It's great to finally see OTTs being recognised and promoted.

Many people forget these amazing athletes can be very successful in their life after racing."

For riders who are interested in getting into or learning about Ranch Shows with any horse, Amy highly recommends Big Rock Ranch at Brooloo.

"Jodie offers mechanical cow/cow work, obstacles, roping and reining pattern introductory clinics as well as group sessions weekly.

People can contact her through the Big Rock Ranch Facebook page. I hope to see you all out there one day. It's great fun and a friendly environment."

Amy had originally planned to keep Missy and show her in the OTT sections in a range of different shows.

However, sadly due to circumstances out of her control, she has offered Missy for sale. For anyone interested in enquiring about Missy, Amy can be contacted on Missy's Instagram page at www. instagram.com/miss_ kiss_n_win/

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Beginner Line Dance Classes: Cooroy, Tinbeerwah, Gympie. Pay 5 get 6th Free. All ages, No partner Required, A range of music to suit all. Fun, Fitness , Friends & More. For More Info contact Cathy on 0414 951 207

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Convert VHS tapes to DVD/USB Can deliver to Cooroy and surrounds, contact Jacaranda Films 0476 687 62.

Tutoring: Exp Primary School Teacher, can tutor all primary subjects, also secondary teaching experience. Call or SMS Edward 0437 333 069.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday to Master Max Painter from Tinbeerwah.

Happy Birthday To Deb Boyle ex “Cooroy Ragett” - it’s a big one, we know you’ll enjoy it.

Happy 21st Birthday to The Roma Stud “Eddie” we know you will enjoy every minute of it.

Happy to Birthday Roly - A true Cooroy Legend!

ENTERTAINMENT

A woman with a salad walked past me in a restaurant and said “You know a cow died so you can eat steak” and I replied “If you weren’t eating its food, it might have lived.”

FOR SALE

Sunliner Toyota Diesel Camper Van,1982 model, low mileage for diesel 227kms, fully refurbished inside, new canvas poptop custom made, new cushions, curtains & flooring, sleeps 2 very comfortably, gas stove & grill, 12/240 volt fridge, registered till Aug, motor has had complete overhaul, new timing belt, new tyres, new filters and belts, new water pump, has always been kept under cover. $13,500 ono 0447 168 882, Cooroibah.

Ladies Holland Vintage Cruiser Bike, comes with Basket , Helmet and Lock very good condition. Phone Paula 5447 9188.

Grey and White Rug never used 180x250 $50.

0406 419 877.

BMW Motor Cycle 1994 R1100 RS. Just Serviced. Full Set Pannier,full Service just done.

Yabba Road 5484 5050.

Box Trailer, Tyres Good, Heavy Duty Rack, Lockable Top $300 Yabba Rd, Phone 5484 5050.

Rover 4 Stroke Mower 3.5hp Briggs and 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. New house has no bath. $650 brand new will sell for $300.

Cooroy 0447 456 894 New School Shoes size 1 black lace ups $15.

0434 801 906 Stock Saddle handmade by Les Ackery. 15-inch, good deep seat. Fully mounted. VGC. $1200 ono. Phone Ian (Carters Ridge) 0427 015 090.

Saddle Southern Cross Comp, Half Breed Fender, 13-inch inner seat FQHB. VGC.$2800 Phone Karla 0428 664 664.

Man’s Bicycle Orbia Road Bike. A1 condition, 20 gears. Only $250. Phone Allan (Cooroy) 0418 760 455.

Mens Stafford Ellinsa Designed Grey Suit.

Comes with White Shirt, Grey & Silver Tie. Suit Pants size 92. Winsor Smith mens black shoes size 9. Excellent condition. The lot $95 phone 0403 219 606.

Surf Board ridden by former World Champion.

7ft, Fair Condition $390. Phone 0403 219 606 Travel Charger New $15. Ph 0403 219 606.

MEETINGS

Do you have a drinking problem? Cooroy AA Meet Every Wed night 7.30 at the Freemasons Hall 58 Elm Street Cooroy.

POSITIONS VACANT

Happy Pops. Currently Hiring Supervisors for both Hasting Street and Eumundi New store send resume to info@happypops.com.au Hastings Street Pastry Chef and Casual Daytime Staff positions available, great flexible working rosters available email resume to Jsavage68@icloud.com or drop resume into bakery Noosa Beverages Pty Ltd. A casual HC driver to be based at Cooroy QLD majority of deliveries to Brisbane, and occasional deliveries to Yatala, Toowoomba and Bundaberg. Requirements are; 2+ years driving experience; Current forklift licence, current unrestricted Manual driver’s licence & current HR and HC licence are Mandatory. Casual M- F. Please submit your resume to humanresources@wimmers.com.au.

Applications close Friday 6th May 2022.

School Bus Driver wanted urgently in Noosa Hinterland area. White Horse Coaches company is seeking drivers with MR and Driver’s Authority licences. Bus route training is offered with our professional team while licences are acquired, updated or ready to go. Bus depot is at Federal near Pomona. Contact Robert and Judy Cochrane 0429 154 060 or 5447 9870.

roster send resume to grahamw@noosasprings. com.au Room attendants. Award wages plus send resume to martineh@noosasprings.com. au Cleaning and basic maintenance send resume to markj@noosasprings.com.au Casual Food and Beverage Attendants need RSA mornings/evenings and weekends, send resume to danielc@noosasprings.com.au Retail Sales Support (Mowers, Chainsaws, Brush Cutters, Pumps), customer service role. No experience is necessary, full training provided. Require C Class lic, experience towing a small trailer. Sat mornings on a shared roster.

Contact Jackie or Ian Hawker on 07 5442 6333 German Bakehouse seeking the following: Baristas - weekend work necessary Cooroy + Coolum locations. Packing Staff Coolum.

Market Stall Holder - Saturday position available, possibly more days in the future.

Kitchenhand - located at our Coolum Factory. Cook - Casual position at our Coolum store - 1 to 2 days per week (8-9 hour shifts) - weekday work send your resumes to germanbakehousecoolum@gmail.com

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/

WANTED

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

Chef or experienced Cook Full time hours

SUNDAY CHURCH FOR EVERYONE FIND US ON FACEBOOK

Pomona Family Service - 8am Corner Memorial Ave and Rectory St Cooroy Traditional Service - 10am Corner Miva St and Tewantin Rd Anglicans in the Noosa Hinterland Hall Rental: 5442 6102 - Mobile: 0418 744 480

Join Penny on a Fabulous Tour!

Jamaica Blue Cooroy Chef or Cook breakfast / lunch experience preferred approx. 20 to 30 hrs per week send resume to jamaicabluecooroy@ live.com Groundsperson / Gardener for Holiday Resort Test and clean pools, spas, saunas, BBQs. Plant and prune gardens. Trouble shoot and assist guests use appliances. 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 Pomona Early Childhood Centre 3 shifts per week , 6 hrs Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Call Leonie on 07 54852 755

WARWICK & STANTHORPE

28th Nov-1st Dec. $1375 pp twin share, $1575 single room.

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, reliable committed individual, attention to detail, sound product knowledge and ability to train new staff. Computer skills a must.

Must hold QLD RSA & Covid Safe Certificate.

Forklift License is advantageous send resume to dutymanager@cooroyhotel.com.au Noosa Springs Have the Following Positions Available: Beauty/ Massage Therapist for our day spa send resume to phoeber@noosasprings. com.au. Casual kitchen hand Flexible 7day

TOOWOOMBA CARNIVAL OF FLOWERS

15th-17th Sep. $895 pp twin share, $1150 single room.

FRASER ISLAND 4th-7th Oct. $1275 pp twin share, $1545 single room.

INCLUDES PICKUPS (CONDITIONS MAY APPLY) ACCOMMODATION, MEALS, COACH & ENTRY FEES

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SUPPORT A HERITAGE BRAND OF COOROY Noosa Beverages owns Cooroy Mountain Spring Water, Wimmers and Premium Noosa Natural. We are a family-owned manufacturer of premium quality beverages since 1910.

Cooroy Mountain Spring Water is 100% natural. The water in each bottle is collected straight from the aquifers located at the base of Cooroy Mountain.

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Award-winning home on a 5900sqm block

How is the market?

rhetoric are always hot talking points for those predicting a fall in the market.

One of the only forecasters to predict the Covid property boom, Simon Pressley from Propertyology, suggests a more balanced viewpoint would also consider the impact of $230 billion in household savings, $45 billion in infrastructure spending, low cost home loans, return of international tourism, wage growth, rising rental incomes, high home equity, overseas migration and an abundance of lifestyle buyers to support an overall positive influence on the property market.

Simon notes it would take five RBA rate rises just to get back to where interest rates were three years ago, which property owners comfortably serviced.

The demographic of buyers in our Noosa Hinterland region is unlikely to see a critical mass of mortgage holders who suddenly struggle when interest rates rise, thus the impact of this one factor on our market is unlikely to be profound.

Interestingly, during the 6-year cycle of interest rate increases that commenced in May 2002, the median house price more than doubled in value in over 100 individual Australian cities and towns.

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Price: Offers over $2,950,000

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THE first quarter of this year has flown by and seen everything from an easing of Covid restrictions, to flooding and an increased cost of living, all adding pressure to the housing shortage in Queensland.

An end to this shortage doesn’t look to be in the near future. The question is, how is this impacting the market now and what is ahead?

Anecdotally, we are still seeing buyers heavily outweigh available properties, so we are still in a seller’s market. The heat in the market, however, is normalising as the record prices that have been achieved over the last two years start to flatten out. A drop in prices isn’t expected but it is recommended that sellers prepare to be more realistic in their pricing this year or their time on market could be extended.

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Raine & Horne Hinterland team shine at awards

Stunning living in Stratford Park Estate

For Sale

Address: 12 Belwood Place, Pomona Price: Contact agent Details: 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, 1 pool IF you are looking for property close to Noosa and all its facilities but want to be able to come home and relax, then you should make an appointment today to see this property.

This beautifully presented solid brick home is designed for convenience and practicality and sits on an elevated 7,633sqm allotment in the prestigious Stratford Park Estate.

The home consists of three spacious living areas, one being used as the main living area with large bay window taking in the scenic rural

THE Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland team have two members in the prestigious Chairman’s Club after the recent Queensland and Northern NSW Awards for their group.

Owners Michael and Kristin Robinson said they were extremely proud of the team’s results at the event which was hosted at the Star Casino on the Gold Coast in April.

Michael, Kristin, their adult children and nine other staff members and their partners attended the event, with the ladies of the office taking the chance to “frock up” and dance the night away after the formalities.

“It was beautiful night at the

Star Casino on the Gold Coast, which saw a great turnout of over 350 people,” the Robinsons said.

Raine & Horne staff and family attended from throughout Queensland and Northern NSW to celebrate the success of the industry’s leading stars, to network with colleagues and to enjoy a wonderful evening.

Michael Robinson and Wayne Colley’s exceptional results in the past 12 months and beyond, led to them being invited into the prestigious Chairman's Club, which recognises Raine & Horne's elite performers.

Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland was also awarded 9th place in the Top Office

Number of Sales & 6th place in the Top Office Dollar Value of Sales.

outlook of the parkland that surrounds.

It also has a cosy separate living area with wood heater.

There is a double lock-up garage and a large outdoor entertaining area with easy access to the inground saltwater pool.

There are two bedrooms at one end of the home with a study/fourth bedroom and bathroom close by.

At the other end of the hallway is a master suite with spa bath and walk-in robe.

This bedroom flows out to the pool area.

Agent: Michele Bell 0419 090 049 or Glenn Millard 0437 221 723 Agency: Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland The landscaping has been strategically placed to create privacy but still leaves plenty of open space to walk around.

The grounds are all level and are easily maintained with lovely native bushland to the back of the property.

This home represents great value in a very desirable area.

The awards recognise outstanding achievement in property management, residential, commercial and rural property sales.

To sell what you love, talk to someone who loves where you live.

The team at Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland are looking forward to continuing their successful journey while enjoying a laugh along the way.

Thinking of selling in Black Mountain/ Cooroy?

If you would like to discuss any real estate needs including selling or buying, or managing your investment property, give the awardwinning team a call on 07 5444 6002 or drop in at 16a Maple Street, Cooroy or 8 Reserve Street, Pomona.

Please give me a call 0419 090 049 Noosa Hinterland 07 5444 6002 rh.com.au/noosahinterland

Dedicated to delivering outstanding service to Noosa Hinterland Noosa Hinterland 07 5444 6002 16a Maple St, Cooroy | 8 Reserve St, Pomona rh.com.au/noosahinterland

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Ideal development site in the centre of town

Peaceful country living on the outskirts of Cooroy

For Sale

Address: 43 Ponderosa Drive, Cooroy SITUATED right in town, just one block from the central business district of Cooroy, is this quaint circa 1920's Queenslander home on a huge 1156sqm block.

Zoned 'medium density residential' it means that while you could certainly live here as is, there is the potential to develop the site to house strata title dwellings such as townhouses or units.

This medium-density style of living is growing in Cooroy and there is strong demand for that type of product from buyers looking to move to our area.

The current home has been restumped and is in terrific condition.

Features include soaring VJ

walls to extra high ceilings, timber casement windows, French doors, fretwork breezeways, and gorgeous timber floors. There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms and plenty of living areas.

The kitchen was remodelled a few years ago and boasts caesarstone bench tops, soft close drawers, dishwasher, and a walk-in pantry, plus an air-conditioned lounge room.

At the rear is a covered entertaining area that overlooks the fully fenced grassed yard that has vehicle access on the northern side, a lawn locker shed, and a couple of raised veggie gardens.

Room to run and play, put in a shed or a pool if so desired.

For Sale

Address: 15 Myall Street, Cooroy Price: Offers over $849,000 Details: 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 0 Car Agent: Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 & Mario Catalano 0400 613 879 Agency: Hinternoosa This is such a terrific offering, whether you live in it as is, or as an investment with the development option now or in the future.

IMMERSE yourself in serene country living with this beautiful home set on 6.5 acres of natural bushland.

Dotted with fruit trees and flowering magnolias and azaleas, this is pictureperfect living ready for those craving an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

A wrap-around verandah envelops the home, while red cedar siding adds a rustic touch and a warm welcome as you step inside.

A pitched and beamed ceiling soars overhead and there are large windows to frame the leafy outlook and a slow-combustion fireplace to ensure a cosy feel on cool winter mornings.

The dining area and the kitchen feature gas cooking

27 Ceylon Road, Belli Park Unique 171 acres - 25 minutes to Noosa - Ideal off the grid property!

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Ideal lifestyle off grid opportunity Large shed 3 Dams Elevated scenic views to the surrounding mountains Currently carrying approximately 25 head of cattle

and a large walk-in pantry for those who love to cook.

Set behind this bright living space are three bedrooms, all with built-in robes and easy access to the beautifully updated bathroom with a bath and a separate toilet.

A good-sized laundry completes the layout, with direct access to the rear patio with a brick facade.

The list of extra features includes gorgeous cypress flooring underfoot and a solar system to power the airconditioning, guilt-free.

Outside, there is a two-bay shed with an attached twobay carport and an extra single-bay shed ready for the DIY enthusiast.

A dam and garden pond

Price: Contact agent Details: 3 bed, 1 bath, 4 car Agent: Michael Robinson 0431 865 616 Agency: Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland offer a tranquil respite any time of the day and the expansive block offers plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in nature.

Just a few minutes into the heart of Cooroy with its cafes and a new playground for the kids to enjoy.

Cooroy train station is only minutes away and you are 15 minutes from Tewantin and Eumundi, ensuring easy access to everything you could need.

Contact Agent Vicki Pain 0427 655 209 vicki.pain@raywhite.com

Damon Dungey 0488 747 153 damon.dungey@raywhite.com

Ray White Rural Eumundi | 07 5442 8080 | 2/104 Memorial Drive, Eumundi Page

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Peace and privacy in Pomona

Rare limited opportunity

Auction

Auction COMBINING glorious natural surrounds with breathtaking landscapes and views of Mount Cooroora, this floodfree (outside of the Noosa council zoned flood area).

8.64acre (3.5ha) land parcel represents a wonderfully rare lifestyle opportunity.

It is also sub-dividable into two blocks subject to council approval.

Abundant in fruit and specimen trees, this is your chance to create a home sanctuary where you can enjoy the sounds of the birds, the rustling of the leaves around you and visits from an array of native wildlife.

The fully serviced block is complete with two spring-fed dams, underground irrigation,

Address: 43 Summit Rd, Pomona

and a large farm shed with water tank and a private bitumen driveway.

The block has been chemical free since at least 2005. The scope for building here is limitless and presents exciting potential whether you're looking for a permanent home, a sanctuary to escape to on the weekends or future subdivision opportunities (STCA). Town water, power, internet and phone available at the entrance of the block.

The property's idyllic location offers an easy stroll to Pomona. With direct access into the "Yurol Nature Refuge", (the newly crafted 2400ha National Park) which connects onto The Noosa Trail network. All of this and

Auction Date: May 20, 10.30am Details: 8.64 acre (3.5ha) land Agent: Phil Hargrave 0417 750 507 & Sam Hargrave 0425 777 121 Agency: Ray White Pomona Hinterland you are only 35 minutes away from Noosa Main Beach.

Established trees, beautiful wildlife, the most glorious outlook and a premium location come together to deliver a prized parcel that you simply won't want to leave.

WITH 23 hectares (57 acres) of pristine countryside, offering elevated views of Kenilworth Bluff and expansive views over the Mary Valley, this truly is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Arguably one of the bestplaced properties in the district, with unbeatable Mary River frontage, deep water swimming holes, dams, a variety of soils, and pastures including Kikuyu, Rhodes grass and green picnic pastures, the land offers superb grazing for the horses.

The original four-bedroom home has been well loved, with modern updates complementing the traditional workmanship, while also retaining its rustic country appeal.

Offering comfort and flexibility

across two levels, there's an open plan living/dining area, spacious kitchen with electric appliances.

There are three bedrooms upstairs, while the lower level holds the fourth bedroom and a large rumpus room, which opens out to the four-car carport.

This property promises absolute peace and privacy against a truly spectacular backdrop.

Almost as impressive as the property itself is the history behind it.

First surveyed in 1888 as the 'Village of Tuchekoi', the site was selected due to its fertile soils, flood-free easy topography, big river frontage and continual fresh water supply, with the Mary River being fed directly from flows of Ironstone Creek and

Address: 1197 Kenilworth Skyring Creek Rd, Tuchekoi Auction Date: May 27, 10:30am Details: 4 bed, 2 bath, 7 car - 23ha of land Agent: Phil Hargrave 0417 750 507 Agency: Ray White Pomona Hinterland Happy Jack Creek.

The property was later used for growing vegetables and then became part of a dairy farm.

This quintessential country holding has everything history, location, charm and most of all, a multitude of opportunities for a buyer to create their own perfect country hideaway.

We are here for you today and tomorrow Because you deserve stability!

Ray White Pomona Hinterland raywhitepomonahinterland.com.au

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Wonderful waterfront living at Boreen Point

For Sale FOR the first time in 20 years, this waterfront home is being offered for sale.

Designed by well-known local architect Gabriel Poole, the house has a timeless design and is perfectly positioned on the esplanade of Boreen Point, the most northern point of the Noosa River.

Amazing water vistas are enjoyed from the entire home along with the magical sound of water lapping the shoreline, this truly is an incredible property.

The soaring high ceilings are certainly a feature, along with the open plan living and seamless indoor/outdoor

Address: 74 Woongar Street, Boreen Point Price: Offers considered Details: Bed 3, Bath 2, Cars 2 Agent: Alisa Wythes 0415 111 370 Agency: Wythes Real Estate living experience.

This home and its premier position can only be truly appreciated at an inspection!

One of Noosa Shire's great waterfront homes.

Modern home and development potential For Sale

Address: 89 Garnet Street, Cooroy Price: Offers considered Details: 5 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Agent: Alisa Wythes 0415 111 370 Agency: Wythes Real Estate

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OPPORTUNITIES like this rarely exist.

five-minute walk to Cooroy's CBD.

an amazing pool.

Almost an acre of cleared and usable land with a modern home, 17m lap pool and the potential to subdivide.

The spacious home exudes character with soaring high ceilings, solid timber floorboards, huge open plan living areas and a massive, covered deck overlooking the park-like grounds and

Whether you are looking for acreage living with all the conveniences of town living, or a property you can potentially subdivide and reap the rewards, then this is a must to inspect.

This property has endless opportunities.

Enjoy the prime position only a short,

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Sprawling peaceful property (60 acres) For Sale

Address: 102-162 Cedar Creek Rd, Belli Park Price: $985,000 Details: 24.56ha (60 acres) Agent: Darren Newton, 0419 725 182

IF buying larger acreage is on your wish list, take a close a look at 102 - 162 Cedar Creek Rd Belli Park.

This 60acre (24.56 ha) grazing block is partially fenced, has a sprinkling of mature shade trees and is watered from two dams plus Belli Creek.

Agency: Ron Jeffery Realty

There are some good house sites on the block, including one on the ridge, or at the highest point, in the middle of the block.

The block has sealed road frontage to Cedar Creek Rd plus side access from Brads Lane (an unsealed laneway).

Featuring large fig trees, excellent native birdlife and easy creek access, the remnant rainforest area along Belli Creek at the rear of the property is just magic.

It’s an excellent creek and a peaceful haven.

This area stands in stark contrast to the productive grazing land that makes up the balance of the property.

The block has been unattended for some time and therefore represents an excellent opportunity for a new owner to make their mark.

63 Calico Creek Road, Calico Creek This 18-acre productive grazing property has long frontage to both Calico Creek and Calico Creek Rd. The creek dominates the landscape & while it is clearly visible from the house and house yard, it’s not a threat in times of flood!

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Stunning, stylish and serene acreage living THIS elegant designer home tucked away in an absolutely private position on a twohectare parcel of land with a prized north-easterly outlook.

It offers family-friendly living in picturesque surrounds with expansive alfresco entertaining overlooking a stunning inground pool and beyond to leafy native bushland.

Its floorplan has excellent separation of living with two separate wings on the upper level plus self-contained guest accommodation with its own entry on the lower level.

The home has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen plus kitchenette, an office, two living areas, wrapround timber decking, a separate laundry and storage, and a double lock up garage underneath, plus a double carport.

Polished hardwood timber flooring in kitchen and living areas, quality appliances, ceiling fans, a spa bath in the master ensuite, raked ceiling in living/kitchen, seamless indoor/outdoor floor, stylish décor, an outdoor kitchen on the poolside terrace, a cosy firepit area, solar hot water, solar power, and 145,000L rainwater tanks are all features of note.

In addition, there is a twobay powered shed with extra height on one side and a second one-bay powered shed for storage, parking,

For Sale

Address: 233 Black Mountain Range Road, Black Mountain Price: Contact agent Details: 5 bed, 3 bath, 4 car, 2 hectares Agent: Robyn Kildey 0414 425 350 & Stacey Hitch 0411 429 499 Agency: Countryside Realty Noosa

workshop, or multi-purpose space.

Everything about this property is impressive from the workmanship and fixtures and fittings to the wonderful alfresco entertaining terrace plus decking with its outlook over

lush established landscaped gardens with terraced areas, an abundance of fruit trees, and an established vegetable garden and chook pen as well as some flat, grassy expanses for children and pets to play.

Located up in the hills of

the spectacular Noosa hinterland, you can savour private, peaceful living, alongside the local wildlife and colourful birdlife; truly idyllic, everyone who visits will be thoroughly enchanted…they may not want to leave, that guest bedroom will get a lot of use!

Just a short drive to the townships of Pomona and Cooroy, and 35 minutes to Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street dining, plus with quick easy access to the Bruce Highway connecting you to Brisbane CBD in less than two hours - you can live the fullest of lives!

Buyers seeking a premium acreage property with a highend home that is truly an entertainer's nirvana - MUST contact the agent to arrange an inspection. Offered to the market for the very first time, this is quite the 'crowd pleaser.'

Private, family-friendly acreage

For Sale

Address: 1 Hawk Road, Pomona Price: Contact agent

We would like to say a heartfelt ‘Thank you’ to everyone who participated in our Easter Basket Drive – it was a great success! Together we donated hundreds of items, vouchers and also $1,500 to Pomona & District Community House, who gifted them to local families experiencing hardship.

1 Emerald Street, Cooroy QLD 4563 P: 07 5447 7733 | countrysidenoosa.com.au

WELCOME to "Outside Inn" this fabulous family-friendly property on a north-east facing, flat, fully-fenced fanshaped 4548sqm parcel of land with dual street access from Bower Bird Lane in Pomona.

system air-conditioning, ceiling fans, raked ceilings in the rumpus, gas cooktop, separate bath and shower in main bathroom, security screens, roll down blinds on the rear verandah, and 5kW solar power.

Showcasing views of Mount Cooroora and park-like, leafy, established gardens, the property has majestic shady trees, expansive lawn, sheds, and more.

Infrastructure on the property includes a long bitumen driveway with a gate at entry, full fencing with dog mesh, three water tanks (total 22,000-gallon capacity), a 6x6m powered shed, a 6x6m carport, and a 6x6m powered shed with drive-through roller doors.

The single-level home is a solidly built brick and tile, circa 1990, comprising three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a study, a light-filled kitchen, two living areas, front and rear verandahs, a separate laundry, and a double carport.

Freshly painted throughout, other features include split

With abundant water, solar power, and gas cooking along with a wide range of fruit trees including citrus, custard apples, white sapote, bananas, lychee, peach, nectarine, pineapple,

Details: 3 bed, 2 bath, 8 car Agent: Kimberlea & Eliot Krause, 0409 920 861 Agency: Countryside Realty Noosa avocado, and mango, along with herbs and vegetables, it is also a very self-sufficient property, eco-friendly and you can take giant steps towards living off the grid.

Located in a whisper-quiet neighbourhood on the northern outskirts of Pomona, just a five-minute drive into town, eight minutes to the highway, 12 minutes to Cooroy, and 30 minutes to Noosa Main Beach - you don't have to compromise access to those essential and desirable amenities either.

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