Cooroy Rag 21 December 2022 edition

BY ALEX PURCELL

COOROY came alive to celebrate Christmas at the annual Christmas in Cooroy event.

It is believed close to 10,000 people attended the community celebration, organised by the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce (CCC), on 9 December.

CCC president Sirah Robb said it was the biggest crowd they've ever seen at Christmas in Cooroy.

"I've spoken to many who said they've never seen so many people."

Sirah said all the food traders, shop owners, stalls, attractions and performers were well-received and supported.

"We had more food retailers and a lot more shops doing late-night trading this year and all I've spoken with so far have said they were flat out all night.

"New attractions such as the climbing wall and boxing showcase were really popular.

"The special constable awards for well-behaved kids was a huge hit as well – the police did a great job.”

Sirah said there were lots of contestants in all the competitions vying for substantial prizes and prize money put up by local businesses.

"The Jingle Joggers Jaunt around Cooroy competition did really well and I see it becoming even more popular next year now everyone has a taste of what it is. It was like the Amazing Race but Christmas-themed and around Cooroy.

"Mayor Clare Stewart was there to start the race and present prizes to the winners.

"Kids in the bike decorating competition put in lots of effort to win prizes, and it was great to see the Santas running up the street. This year's winner won the title for the second year in a row."

Santa arrived in local car enthusiast Alan Kenzler's classic Holden FE and was in hot demand.

"Families were lining up all night for a photo with Santa and loved their free show bag with so many goodies from local businesses," Sirah said.

The Cooroy Butter Factory

Art Centre's (BFAC) Christmas Party and markets were also hugely popular.

BFAC gallery coordinator Kevin Wilson said the markets, food stalls and live music were all packed.

"Thousands of people poured through and around the butter factory to enjoy the art in the gallery and market stalls.

"While the Santas raced up the main street, five potters went head-to-head in the studio in a race to make a teapot in the annual pottery throw down.”

Sirah said it was a magical

night to remember.

"I was honoured to lead such a dedicated team of volunteers who worked over six months prepping to bring it all together. It's such a big job to put on an event of this scale. They all deserve to be incredibly proud of the event they delivered to our community.

"To see everyone come together having fun and enjoying the night was so rewarding for us all."

See all the photos from Christmas in Cooroy on pages 20 and 21.

From the desk of your roaming editor

Alex Purcell, Cooroy Rag Roaming Editor

‘TIS the season to be jolly and if all the smiles at Christmas in Cooroy is anything to go by, the festive season is off to a great start.

It was a fantastic night, with thousands of people lining Cooroy’s streets to watch Santa arrive, kids on their dressed-up bikes, the annual Santa race and the lighting of the Christmas tree.

My family and I loved seeing people we knew, buying gifts, eating delicious food, watching all the fun entertainment and getting into the spirit of Christmas. It was truly alive that night.

Similarly, Pomona spread the Christmas cheer at the annual Pomona Night of Lights.

Hundreds packed Stan Topper Park to sing carols, listen to live music and watch the impressive laser show.

What amazing communities we live in. It’s hard to believe another year has passed already.

And what a year it has been!

From myself and the team at the Cooroy Rag, we’d like to thank our readers, advertisers, volunteers and and committee for another year of support.

Your community paper keeps going from strength to strength and that’s all thanks to each and every person who gets behind it. It’s your paper.

Have a safe and merry Christmas. Until next year,

Alex

Your Mates say g’day to Cooroy 3

End of an era 3 Louis Bazzo Drive speed limit reduced 4

Cooroy Belli Creek Bridge open to traffic 4

Locals get physical for a good cause 5

More time to play at Cooroy playground 6 Cooroy community strength impressive 6

Lifelong dream comes true 7 Cooroy supermarket reopens............................... 7 New AEDs for Cooroy and Pomona 8 Business 12-13 Your Say 14-15 Dining 16-17 What's On 18&22 Christmas in Cooroy People 20-21 Christmas in Cooroy 4 page lift out 23-26 Animals 27 Community 26-29 Health 30 Classifieds 31 Trades & Services 32-33 Schools 34-35 Sport 36 Puzzles 37 Real Estate 37-48

Your Mates say g’day to Cooroy

“Because it is a new business we have had to put in liquor and food licence applications and we are currently waiting on those before we can reopen.

“But we are hoping to open for trade in January.”

Brent said when they open, people can expect good food and drink in a relaxed environment.

“It will be very similar to our establishment in Warana. Our Brew House is very family friendly and we want to continue that here in Cooroy.

start with. We’ll have our beers on tap as well as wine and spirits.

“Food will be homely meals with an emphasis on supporting local where we can.

“And it will still be a bowls club.”

Since taking over the premises, Brent and his team have been putting their mark on it.

“We’re not doing too much in the way of renovations to start with. Given the time of year, we’ve also got huge restrictions.

applications.

“The excitement around our recruitment process has been great. I’m quite overwhelmed by the number of applications from a front-ofhouse perspective.

“We’re still trying to lock in chefs and should have 15 to 20 staff when we open.”

Brent said Your Mates Brewing Co. focuses heavily on supporting community and charities and they’re thrilled to be opening in Cooroy.

community.

“We’re really well supported in bottle shops and other venues in the Noosa hinterland and we’re really excited to be able to put back into those communities.

“If we can support the community as we do in Warana, we’re really hoping to help bring more people to town.

A SUNSHINE Coast craft brewery has taken over the restaurant and function centre at Cooroy Bowls Club.

Your Mates Brewing Co., voted the third most popular brewery in Australia last year, is now leasing the premises at 5 Opal Street,

End of an era

AFTER five years, the owners of Saw & Mill Cooroy have closed the popular restaurant and function centre.

Former Saw & Mill man-

Cooroy after Saw & Mill closed in early December.

Your Mates Brewing Co. Operations Manager Brent Colautti told the Cooroy Rag they hope to open their family-friendly restaurant, Your Mates Bowls Pub, in early 2023.

ager Kimberly Bateman told the Cooroy Rag it’s the end of an era.

“We purchased the business, formerly the Cooroy Sports Hub, in October 2017.

“We reopened as Saw & Mill Cooroy in February

“Our aim is to provide a positive and relaxed welcoming place that brings friends and community together to eat good food and drink and bring good times to life.

“We’ll be open from Wednesday to Sunday to

2018.

“Our two biggest achievements include the renovations we did in March 2019; we closed for six weeks and renovated the entire place.

“The second is restoring the bowls green to its for-

“We’re just doing simple things to start like signage and point of sale and making it quirkier and fun –that’s our brand.”

Brent said they are currently recruiting staff for the new business and have been overwhelmed with

mer glory. We had lots of local competitors comment on how good it is.”

For the past five years, Saw & Mill Cooroy has hosted countless weddings, graduation dinners, award ceremonies, fundraisers and events,

“Cooroy is a beautiful town with a wonderful homely feel and a real sense of community.

“We’ve been looking for a new venue for a while and sadly watching bowls clubs close down, so when this opportunity came up we jumped at the chance to be able to support the Cooroy

including the very popular annual Oktoberfest.

“It is a big venue – there are not a lot of places in Cooroy where you can have a sit down for 100 people,” Kimberly said.

The closure of Saw & Mill Cooroy is just another on

“Our aim at the moment is to get trading as soon as we can and then we can reassess and get Cooroy humming.”

Your Mates Brewing Co. headquarters in Warana has a 2,000 m2 production facility alongside a 1,000 m2 ‘brewpub’ space that caters to locals, as well as being a popular tourist attraction as a family-friendly destination venue.

the list of local businesses to change hands.

Other businesses to sell in Cooroy recently include Cooroy IGA, Wimmers Factory Shop & Save and Cooroy Shoes.

Your Mates Brewing co-founder Matt Hepburn and operations manager Brent Colautti outside the soon-to-open Your Mates Bowls Pub at 5 Opal Street, Cooroy.

THE speed limit on Louis Bazzo Drive has been reduced to 80 km/h.

Transport and Main Roads Regional Director Scott Whitaker said the 90 km/h speed limit on Louis Bazzo Drive, between Pomona and Boreen Point, has been reduced to improve road user safety.

"This follows a formal speed limit review which includes a road safety-based risk assessment process, and recommended reducing the speed limit.

"The review process considers a range of factors such as road function, roadside environment, standard of road construction, prevail-

ing traffic speeds and crash history,” Mr Whitaker said. Work to implement the new speed limit, including sign replacement, took place last week.

“I urge all motorists to observe the new speed limit signage and to always drive to conditions," Mr Whitaker said.

AFTER five months of construction, the new Cooroy Belli Creek Road Bridge is open to motorists.

rural road network west of Cooroy, with about 1,700 vehicles per day using the bridge to access supplies

Regional Development, Local Government and Territories Minister the Hon Kristy McBain said

Louis Bazzo Drive.

Locals get physical for a good cause

the raffle prizes on the night. We auctioned off Ann White’s live artwork at the end of the evening too, which helped raise an extra $300. The raffle tickets alone raised around $5,000.

FROCKED up and looking fabulous in fluro, more than 170 people let their body talk at the Majestic Theatre last month to raise money for a young local girl with childhood cancer.

The Let’s Get Physical for Lillian fundraiser, organised by Erin Yarwood of E Fitness Pomona, raised $8,400 for the three-yearold and her family.

Erin said what started out as just a small idea a couple of months ago turned into the super colourful, fun night they had on 26

November.

“There was a photo booth, some amazing balloon making, a performance from the Kin Kin Drama Group, an ‘80s aerobics class, live art and a flash mob dance thrown into the mix, just to name a few. Everyone donated their time and energy to help.

“Plus some amazing food served up by Black Ant Gourmet while a ripper mix of ‘80s tunes played all night.

“So many amazing local prizes were donated for

“Together we all raised a whopping $8,400 to hand over to Lillian and her family to help them out during these tough times. This was all thanks to ticket sales of the evening, raffle ticket sales, Ann’s art auction, money from the photo booth, a large cut of the bar takings from the Majestic, and all profit made from Black Ant catering – plus numerous cash donations to the cause. What a community,” Erin said.

Lillian’s grandmother Maureen said on Facebook they are amazed.

“A great surprise and wonderful support from the community. Thank you to Erin and the whole community. We are so overwhelmed by this.”

COOROY'S popular playground is now open longer.

The Hinterland Adventure Playground will stay

open an extra hour until 7 pm during December and January.

ture Services Director Larry Sengstock said the longer hours – from 6 am to 7 pm every day – will provide more play time for local and visiting families over the holiday period.

"Over the summer period, we want as many families and visitors to continue to enjoy this wonderful playground.

"The playground is certainly helping to foster a love for the outdoors among young children, and we want to encourage that as much as possible," he said.

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Erin (centre) and fluro friends get physical for Lillian.

Longer hours means more time to play at Cooroy’s Hinterland Adventure Playground.

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Mal Scott with a local lad receiving one of the 30 police caps and five junior police uniforms handed out by Cooroy Police.

BY SERGEANT MAL SCOTT

ANOTHER busy couple of weeks for local police with many Cooroy locals being woken late at night to the sound of the police helicopter (Polair) in the vicinity of Pine Street, Cooroy, after a police pursuit that originated in Brisbane and ended in Cooroy with the successful deployment of stingers (road spikes) on the Bruce Hwy and the arrest of a 39-yearold Kallangur man on 16 serious charges.

The alleged offences include domestic violence offences, dangerous driving, evading and seriously assaulting police. Polair continues to be a game changer as the eye in the sky. It enables police ground units to maintain a safe distance behind suspect vehicles and the apprehension of offenders, using high-tech infrared cameras to direct ground units to the alleged offenders as they attempt to flee the scene.

Cooroy continues to be a very safe place to live; however, we are not immune to becoming victims

of crime so everyone needs to be responsible for their own safety by locking their houses and vehicles and properly securing keys and valuables even when at home at night. This advice is critically important, as last week a Cooroy residence was unlawfully entered late at night and the family car was stolen along with credit cards and a wallet.

The number one method used by offenders to steal cars in this smart-carand-key era is to target a residential street and literally check the doors and windows of every home, and the first open or unlocked door they come to will be the victim of their next crime. It's tempting in summer to leave doors and windows open and unlocked but unfortunately, it's just not safe to do so anymore.

On a positive note, within 24 hours, police arrested and charged a 29-yearold Caboolture man with burglary and unlawful use of motor vehicle offences and recovered the stolen vehicle.

Unfortunately, the victim of this crime is still out of pock-

et a considerable amount of money, which is less than ideal just before Christmas. The Cooroy Blue Light disco has finished for the year with another successful disco with 150+ children at the event in November. A huge thank you to the Cooroy Rag for donating $1,000 to the disco to assist with the costs associated with running the disco. Some of these funds were used to award Special Junior Constable Awards and junior police uniforms to Cooroy kids for good behaviour and being good Cooroy citizens. The Mobile Police Beat, police motorbike and mobile lock-up were a huge hit with the kids as well.

Estimates of 10,000 attending the Christmas in Cooroy street event is an amazing result for the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce – so well done to the organising committee led by Sirah Robb. The strength of the Cooroy community never ceases to impress all who live or visit this amazing town.

Merry Christmas to all from the Cooroy Police.

POMONA Fire and Rescue Station has a new firefighter.

Local Pomona plumber Jimmy Wilkins has completed the intense two-week Queensland Fire and Emergency Services’ training course ARTEP to become an auxiliary firefighter.

Jimmy said it is a lifelong dream come true.

“I’ve always wanted to be a firefighter. I tried out for a full-time position years ago but after moving to Pomona

18 months ago, the opportunity arose to join the local station and I jumped on it.”

Jimmy said all firefighters have to be at a station for a certain amount of time before they can complete the ARTEP course.

“ARTEP is the Auxiliary Firefighter Recruit Course where we learn the ins and outs of firefighting.

“It allows me to get on the truck and get involved and be a body. I have to do a

heap more courses to be road traffic collision (RTC) qualified.”

As an auxiliary firefighter, Jimmy still works full time and is on call 24/7 to respond to emergencies.

“Pomona is an auxiliary station so everyone works full time and has to drop and run if they get paged.

“We have to be at the station and turned out within seven minutes of a call so when the pager goes off everyone is in a rush.

“We have two different uniforms depending on the emergency that we have to get changed into – the structural fire uniform and the RTC and wildfire uniform.”

At the time of printing, Jimmy had received two callouts.

“I graduated two weeks ago and have had two callouts so far, which have been exciting. Thankfully, no one was injured in either one.”

Jimmy said he loves doing his bit for the community he lives in and being a part of the team at Pomona Fire and Rescue Station.

“The crew at Pomona station are amazing. There are all different levels of experience from 40-year veterans to a year. There is such a mass of knowledge at the station.”

SEASONS IGA Garnet Street will officially open on Wednesday 21 December at 8 am.

The former Wimmers Factory Shop and Save supermarket on Garnet Street has been closed since 30 November to undergo a complete transformation.

Seasons IGA CEO Dustin Pereira said they have added a gourmet deli and cheese wall and added 10,000 new product lines.

“New lighting, new shelves, new layout, with

some theatre to top it off and create an amazing shopping experience.

“It will be a destination for gourmet and specialty products. We have a larger range of products including gourmet, deli, hot foods, specialty cheeses and a larger mix of direct local products.”

As well as new products, Seasons IGA Garnet Street is looking for new staff.

Operations manager Robert George said they have a number of avail-

able roles in grocery, deli, produce, customer service, dairy and freezer.

“Anyone who would like to join our team can send their resume to robertg@ seasonsiga.com.au.”

The store reopening will include festivities such as Santa to greet families and giveaways.

“Seasons IGA Garnet Street will be open from 6 am to 8 pm every day of the year, including Christmas day and all the other public holidays,” Dustin said.

Jimmy with his wife Tam and their daughter Frankie at the ARTEP course graduation at Caloundra Fire Station.

PUBLICLY accessible Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) have been fitted at Cooroy and Pomona ambulance stations.

The AEDs are the result of a policy developed between the Cooroy and District Local Ambulance Committee (LAC) and Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) following the 2022 floods.

LAC President Linley Macleod said after the floods the LAC looked at options to enhance community resilience and identified an opportunity to provide community access to AEDs.

“A new policy was developed between the LAC and the QAS where LACs can donate an AED for affixing on the outside of the ambulance station, with the QAS committing to the ongoing servicing and maintenance of the AEDs.

“After community feed-

back, the LAC decided the first two stations to receive the AEDs would be Cooroy and Pomona in consideration of their location within the townships and the challenges around accessibility concerns when it’s flooding.

“The LAC recognises the importance of early AED availability in a cardiac arrest and strongly encourages the community to consider where public access defibrillators can be supported,” Ms Macleod said.

QAS Clinical Director Tony Hucker said the QAS welcomes the contribution to have the AEDs at the two stations.

“This is a fantastic initiative by the LAC. It just demonstrates what commitment they have to cardiac arrest survival. In order for us to save more lives from cardiac arrest we need to have

more AEDs in the community and more people trained in CPR.

“There is no doubt if you get access to someone who is trained in CPR and there is an AED close by, your survival is very, very good compared to the other option where no one is around or no one is trained to do CPR or there’s not an AED.

“This is a great start. I think having it outside an ambulance station like this is really good. The community can see it. We need to think about a 500 m radius around the ambulance station where the local community members will know it's there if it is needed and we just need to replicate this.”

The new publicly accessible AED at Pomona Ambulance Station is the latest to join an existing network of AEDs around town.

Pomona library kiosk now open

A SELF-SERVICE book-vending library kiosk is now open in Pomona.

The library ‘BookShelf’ kiosk, containing more than 200 items for borrowing, is available at the Pomona & District Community House on Memorial Avenue.

Borrowers can browse and make a selection via a touchscreen that guides them through the borrowing and returns process, between 9 am and 4 pm Monday to Friday. All they need is a Noosa library card.

Community House Coordinators Heather Manders and Susan Schiotz have welcomed the addition of the BookShelf kiosk.

"It's an exciting new chapter to have the library BookShelf complement our

suite of community services," said Ms Schiotz.

Libraries and Galleries Manager Tracey King said council's aim was to extend library services beyond the Noosaville and Cooroy library branches.

"The kiosks are part of our new outreach/community-based library service to provide easier and improved access to library items.

"The Mobile Library is a much loved and utilised service visiting Pomona once a week and I'm pleased that we can offer additional access to library items with the new BookShelf,” she said.

Ms King said it was wonderful for Noosa Library Service to work closely with the Pomona & District Community House commit-

tee to provide the new service. The BookShelf kiosk at Pomona is the second in the Noosa Shire.

"Our first BookShelf kiosk opened at Peregian Beach Community House back in August and is proving to be popular.

"We know there is an avid reading community in Pomona who are looking forward to being able to access library services through the new BookShelf," Ms King said.

Artwork from local First Nations’ artist and author/ illustrator Gregg Dreise is featured as part of the kiosk design.

To get a library card, call Noosa Library Service on (07) 5329 6555 or join online at libraries.noosa. qld.gov.au.

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the new Pomona BookShelf library kiosk at the Pomona & District Community House.

Pomona reno provides space for new businesses

AN extensive refurbishment of Pomona’s old railway hotel has provided space for eight new businesses.

Vibe Stores Pomona on Factory Street is now open, with two tenancies already trading.

A further four businesses will be open by the end of this year and all eight by the end of January 2023.

Owner Adam Schmidt said they bought the old building late last year and did a “ridiculous amount of work” to turn it into Pomona’s wellness and lifestyle business hub.

“The building is the remnants of the old Railway Hotel. It used to be two storeys but the top level burned down in 1965. The building there now was re-erected from what was left over from the fire.

“When we bought it, it

was in very bad condition. It had been underwater many times.

“Our priority was to save the building and the shed out the back by first raising them out of the water course.”

Adam said they raised the front building by a metre and the back shed by 1.2 m, then extensively renovated both.

“Every trade used was local from the two different builders, the painter, sparky, plumbers, and concreters. We really tried to share it around in this little community we live in.

“We’re thrilled with what we’ve done and so happy with the outcome. It looks beautiful.

“They are quaint with a modern name – they needed a quirk to stand out.”

Whether inspiration for the name came from the

movie The Castle or not, one thing Adam is sure about is that the aim of the project was to provide affordable tenancies to local businesses.

“We’ve run many successful businesses and I really want to encourage and support those tenants who have never gone out on their own before.

“All of the tenants heard about Vibe; we didn’t advertise. We went ahead with locals who we felt good about.

“All eight tenants are local businesses. They are a hairdresser, photographer, real estate agency, beautician, osteopath, psychologist, pilates and yoga, and barbershop.

“We’re really excited about it. We want to revitalise Factory Street and now we have eight great local businesses on this street.”

Owner Adam Schmidt at Vibe Stores Pomona on Factory Street.

Cooroy pharmacy shortlisted for award

LIVELIFE Pharmacy Cooroy is celebrating another milestone.

The Maple Street pharmacy has been shortlisted as one of six finalists in the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s 2023 Pharmacy of the Year awards.

Proprietor Jacquie Meyer said their commitment to a strong set of values is an important foundation for the success of LiveLife Pharmacy Cooroy.

“LiveLife Pharmacy Cooroy has four values that it operates by. These are: laugh and enjoy the day, inspire others, fully engage, and enrich their day," Ms Meyer said.

"This applies to not only staff engagement but also for our customers.

"Our staff also undergo an in-house-developed customer service training program called 'making a difference’, which ensures all of the staff are confident in our service standards.

"We also have our staff trained

in Pharmacy Guild courses to ensure up-to-date knowledge across all areas of the pharmacy."

The Australia-wide 2023 Pharmacy of the Year awards process aims to find the country’s foremost community pharmacy which is recognised and celebrated for its achievements, its innovation and its commitment to patients and communities.

Ms Meyer said LiveLife Pharmacy Cooroy ticks all these boxes.

“The pharmacy provides a range of extra services and has embraced and developed technology.

“Its extensive delivery service is now managed by an in-house app developed to track, plot and record delivery services without the need for a third-party provider.

“Further highlighting its commitment to strong and pragmatic collaboration, the pharmacy

Art, framing and printing

this year has been working on the development of its inaugural Health Expo for the region, at which it plans to bring all healthcare providers together in the one place for community accessibility.”

Ms Meyer summed up the pharmacy as one providing a large range of advice and services to all areas of health and well-being for the community.

"We are the central point not only for natural health advice, general pharmacy enquiries, medication management, vaccinations and Community Pharmacy Agreement services but also for hospitalisation services and discharge planning back into the community.

"Our pharmacists are providing the entire spectrum of healthcare in Cooroy and it all centres on our community pharmacy.

"Our passion for our community is clear and our staff are

FOR 16 years, The Art Hub Cooroy has been supporting local artists and artisans as well as providing locals with all their custom framing and printing needs. Neil and Gloria Bale said they love being able to promote talented local artists through regular art exhibitions and are always striving to support local customers.

“We take pride in the services we offer to all our customers and our pricing across the board is very affordable.

"We encourage anyone to call

fully engaged with our residents and their health needs."

Ms Meyer said the pharmacy's health promotion activities, education seminars and information presentations highlighted the vast array of patients that it accessed.

"And we continue to access them and grow the numbers of people we provide services to," Ms Meyer said.

"Our pharmacy has seen significant growth in sales, customers and prescriptions as a result of our refit and our pharmacist service model, highlighting the value our local community has on our pharmacists and the advice that we provide every day.”

The 2023 Pharmacy of the Year category winners, along with the overall Guild Pharmacy of the Year winner, will be announced at the 2023 APP Conference to be held 23–26 March 2023 at the Gold Coast Convention Centre.

in to chat with us and we can expertly advise the best way to frame precious mementos to embellish empty wall space.

“And we can print and restore photos as well as service business and household printing needs. Customers will find most of their requirements can be met at The Art Hub Cooroy.”

Drop in and see Neil and Gloria at The Art Hub Cooroy to discuss your printing or framing needs or to check out their latest art exhibition at 3/2 Emerald Street, Cooroy.

LiveLife Pharmacy Cooroy proprietor Jacquie Meyer and staff celebrate being shortlisted for the 2023 Pharmacy of the Year awards.

Neil and Gloria Bale with artists exhibiting their work at The Art Hub Cooroy

Couple showcase the power of pilates

THERE is a new fitness obsession in town changing mindsets and bodies of all ages and abilities through high-energy and uplifting workouts.

Studio Pilates Noosa owners Laz and Timea Pocze said the hype is well-deserved, as they also fell in love with pilates about 15 years ago.

"Back home in Hungary, I was going to a gym where Timea was a pilates instructor and she was studying law at the time," Laz said.

"I saw a gorgeous woman and I wanted to know more about pilates. She invited me to a class and after that, I fell in love with pilates and my wife too."

Studio Pilates sets itself apart with innovative video technology that allows the instructors to focus on perfecting techniques.

The science of sequencing plus ever-changing workouts keep the body guessing to give the desired results.

"I am studying physiotherapy as well, so our team also focuses on technical corrections from a clinical aspect," Laz said.

"I truly believe pilates is the best workout if you're

looking for a lean, toned body. It's also very good for your posture and core strength, as well as being easy on your joints, so we are able to work with so many conditions.

"The workout programs are planned by an experienced physiotherapist, so it has a great focus on safety while making sure you get a dynamic workout in."

Since taking over Studio Pilates Noosa in January 2022, the couple has im-

Cooroy charity shop closes

mersed themselves in the community.

"Noosa is a magical place and we've met so many amazing people in the community," Laz said.

Get started with Studio Pilates Noosa's new client special of six classes for $60.

For more information visit Studio Pilates Noosa at Shop 3, 24 Lanyana Way, Noosa; head online to studiopilates.com/noosa; or call 0413 927 880.

SMART Pups charity shop at Emerald Street in Cooroy has closed. Smart Pups Assistance Dogs charity manager Rebecca Grisman said some of the charity shop volunteers will be assisting with caring for Smart Pups at their new training facility at Verrierdale. “If anyone in the community is interested in volunteering for Smart Pups, please contact us on 5485 0031. Every dollar also counts and goes directly to the $35,000 cost of raising and training an assistance dog." Donations are welcome via the website: www.smartpups.org.au

WELL, it’s beginning to look and feel a lot like Christmas right across the shire. Last Friday night’s Christmas in Cooroy was simply magical: full of laughter, Christmas cheer and an abundance of community spirit. Huge congratulations to the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce and so many local businesses and volunteers who made the event possible. It just gets bigger and better.

Speaking of holidays, the Go Noosa Free Holiday Buses are back for the holiday period from 10 December 2022 to 22 January 2023.

The free service 065 Loop Bus is greener than ever with the addition of an electric bus. To check out free travel on five existing Translink buses that service Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach, Noosa Parklands, Tewantin, Noosa Civic, Cooroy, Cooran and Pomona please visit www.translink.com.au.

Noosa Council continues to lead the way in disaster preparedness and mitigation. We have partnered with US tech company Pano Al to trial

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360-degree, ultra-high-definition cameras and advanced Al technology to detect bushfires early, verify their location and provide real-time intelligence. We are the first council in Queensland to partner with the company to trial the technology. The aim is to demonstrate the capabilities of new technology to improve the way we react and respond to fires.

Pano Stations have been installed at Mt Tinbeerwah lookout in Tewantin National Park and on Black Mountain to continuously scan the landscape to patrol and identify potential bushfire activity.

Rapid confirmation of a fire may help our fire emergency personnel to identify and extinguish a blaze before it becomes a threat.

The Cooroy Belli Creek Road Bridge replacement in Cooroy is now complete and open. It’s a two-lane, $1.3 million bridge. Now wider, safer and stronger and constructed with a 100year life design, it is the third bridge to be improved in the hinterland in the past 18

months. During construction, the bridge closure impacted the daily travel patterns of residents, and so we thank residents for their patience and understanding during the construction.

Finally, as we near Christmas, bin collection days remain unchanged over the Christmas and New Year period so please put your bins as usual. If you fill up your wheelie bin early over the break and need an extra rubbish, recycling or garden waste pickup, you can book an extra one-off bin collection online for around $15. Go to www.noosa.qld.gov.au/ online-waste-forms

As this is my last column before Christmas, I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of Noosa Council and all councillors, to thank you for your ongoing support throughout the year. We wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and every blessing for 2023. We look forward to working with and for you next year.

Merry Christmas, Clare

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2022 has been quite a milestone year for the LiveLife Pharmacy at Cooroy with the celebration of their 90th anniversary in November, and the recent announcement that they have been shortlisted as one of six finalists in the 2023 Pharmacy of the Year awards.

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia award aims to identify and celebrate community pharmacies that demonstrate ongoing innovation and commitment to their patients and communities.

Congratulations to Jacqui and the team at LiveLife, who have been recognised for their many years of service to the Cooroy community, and how well they have adapted and responded over the last few years to the impact of Covid and the challenges this posed for their patients and customers.

To date, the LiveLife pharmacy group has also given out over $500,000 through their Community Support Program to not-for-profit

community and support groups and charities.

This program has supported several local and regional groups who deliver services to families, young children, native and domestic animals, community events, and environmental projects.

If your group is not already registered for this program, contact LiveLife and get your application in now.

The Cooroy Pomona Lions Club is working cooperatively with the Cooroy Pomona RSL Sub Branch and the Noosa Council to continue the restoration of the Pomona Rotunda War Memorial.

The Lions Club will be applying for funding from the federal government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program to install a flagpole, commemorative stone, and memorial seat at the site.

In 2018, the first stage of restoration of this soldiers’ memorial was a truly cooperative project with volunteers from a range of community groups and local

businesses working together to repair the roof and upgrade the electrical wiring, breathing new life into this community space.

This community project is designed to bring renewed emphasis to the wartime service and sacrifice of local men and women and to reinvigorate an important regional memorial as an appropriate space for future commemorative activities.

Please take care on the roads and all the best for a safe and happy Christmas and New Year.

Llew

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Christmas everyone! After the closing of Parliament for the year, it has been wonderful to be able to attend so many festive events, including the wonderful carol singing at the Pomona Night of Lights. Thank you to Heather, Susan and the Pomona Community House team for organising. It has also been appreciated to catch up with the Cooroy Pomona Lions Club, celebrate the revocation of the Pomona Men’s Shed site, and attend the Noosa Landcare Skilling Queenslanders graduation.

It was with great happiness that I managed to get to Co-

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oroy Sconetime as well; the official opening of Stage 1 of the Tewantin Bypass originally was at the same time. Martin Duncan, you and your beautiful volunteers and sponsors make our world a much better place and I promise that BBQ soon.

Our Noosa MP Annual Community Survey is open. For those who reside in the Noosa electorate, please take five minutes, and have your say by heading to www. sandybolton.com and you will find it under the Connect tab. If you require a paper copy, do not hesitate to contact my office on 5319 3100. To ensure my staff get a

well-earned break, our office will be closed from 1:30 pm on 16 December and will reopen at 9 am on 3 January 2023. For emergencies, head to www.sandybolton. com/keycontacts where all numbers for all situations are available.

A reminder that it is storm season, so please make sure you have made preparations so that you can concentrate on having a wonderful holiday season.

Sending hugs to all for a lovely time, and I look forward to seeing you out and about our beautiful home, from beach to bush.

Sandy

BOUQUETS to all the lovely locals who have dropped flowers and cards off at the Cooroy Police Station to express their condolences in regard to our lost comrades, Matt and Rachel. Thank you from the Cooroy Police

BOUQUETS to Colin Millers AKA Col, who can be seen cleaning the streets of litter each morning. An early morning riser, Col crosses roads and pathways retrieving street litter and disposing of it where it should go – in bins! People like Col are the true heroes of the community. His task is performed selflessly, commenting when questioned, "It keeps Cooroy looking clean and tidy.”

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AT a recent general meeting, I moved a motion in regard to the Integrated Water Quality Monitoring Program: that Council investigates the feasibility of developing a citizen science water quality monitoring program designed to measure and manage the environmental health of the Burgess Creek catchment, and Cooroy and Six Mile Creek catchment, as well as the impact of Unitywater wastewater discharge and outflow and SEQ treatment plant discharge and explore funding opportunities for the monitoring program such as through the Unitywater Community Partnerships

I also am aware that Col takes the time to look out for those who live alone and ensures contact is maintained. Thanks, Col, you are an inspiration, an example of goodness and should be highly esteemed by the Cooroy community. I personally admire your commitment to street cleaning and the well-being of others – Gayle Loveridge.

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Programs. My reasons are we have communities that are distrustful of companies and governments doing their own monitoring of water and soil pollution. My motion seeks to address or restore this trust by training and empowering community volunteers, e.g. Surfriders and Burgess Creek Bushcare Group and other local community groups and residents in the Burgess Creek and Six Mile Creek catchment, to collect water and soil quality samples following correct protocols monthly and during holiday periods, after heavy rainfalls, and when the water quality is poor.

fice. No matter how busy they are, they keep smiling and are happy to help with the best and cheapest ways to send cards and parcels. Thank you.

BOUQUETS to all the businesses in Cooroy. Whatever shop we happen to visit, your staff are all so friendly and happy. We just love the whole atmosphere of this beautiful little town. Keep up the good work. Merry Christmas to

you all.

We need to give communities the tools they need to measure and monitor water and soil quality that is accepted into a database and used to guide management. This will provide another layer of information on contaminants that threaten public health that could be overlooked by regulators.

It will also send a message that if you don’t operate in a way that respects this community and environment, then we are going to find out about it and hold you accountable. It was supported by the whole of Council and ratified at Thursday’s Ordinary Meeting. Amelia

BOUQUETS to two very honest young girls who found a $20 note in the street at Christmas in Cooroy. They handed it to an SES member who deposited it in the Rotary Club’s donation container. Such honesty is inspiring. Well done, girls.

BRICKBATS to the Westpac bank ATM in Cooroy. It was down again on a Friday.

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Join the Claptomaniacs for a Cooroy NYE

POPULAR local five-piece band, the Claptomaniacs, will see in the new year with a performance at Cooroy RSL on New Year’s Eve.

The band, who got their name from being an Eric Clapton tribute band when they first started in 2014, will bring a host of dance music along, covering transatlantic artists ranging from Steely Dan to Joe Cocker

to the Doobie Brothers to Billy Joel, the Travelling Wilburys, Steve Miller Band and many more.

Cooroy RSL is lining up a special menu for the night and the music will start at 7:30 pm and go through to 12:30 am, with a countdown to midnight.

Bookings are filling up fast. Call the Cooroy RSL club to book.

What’s On

Who: The Claptomaniacs What: New Year’s Eve dance When: Saturday 31 December from 7:30 pm to 12:30 am

Where: Cooroy RSL, Maple Street, Cooroy Book: 5447 6131

The Claptomaniacs will be playing at Cooroy RSL on New Year’s Eve.

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THE Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre (CBAC) is asking for works for its resale exhibition New Homes for Old Art from 20 January to 19 February 2023.

Artwork can be by a well-known artist or work that is distinctively from an art period – for example, art nouveau, art deco or modernism.

It can be a 2D piece or a decorative work.

Already works submitted include a Sidney Nolan print, Norman Lindsay prints, art deco lamps and mirrors and even a Kiss pinball machine.

A commission on sales from New Homes for Old Art will be used to support the CBAC’s Mirror Mirror exhibition and celebratory events at CBAC around the 2023 International Women’s Day.

Mirror Mirror seeks to explore oneself through their reflection in a mirror.

Each artist will be challenged to create two artworks: one a portrait on an actual mirror, and the second a work which could be a painting or sculpture that contains their reflection.

To submit works for sale in New Homes for Old Art contact by email to coordinator@butterfactoryartscentre.com.au

Mirror Mirror exhibition will be held at the CBAC from 24 February to 26 March 2023.

What:

When: 20 January to 19 February 2023

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Valentine’s Day at Sconetime

JOIN Sunshine Coast Foodie Martin Duncan and Noosa Black Coffee for a Valentine’s Day Sconetime on Tuesday 14 February 2023 at 10 am in Cooroy Memorial Hall. Tickets: https://www.trybooking. com/CDVCU.

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HAY, all my equine friends. We are going to have a chat about the warmer weather now arriving, which is going to bring on those pesky flies that often start to irritate our eyes.

You will notice your horse will start getting swollen eyes or discharge from one or both eyes.

What you can do to make it more comfortable and help prevent the problem is to use a fly mask.

There are plenty of varieties available at any feed barn or saddlery. You can also use a fly repellent but

be sure not to make contact with the eye itself.

Keep in mind that after rain or showers the repellent will wash off. Every second day would be good to keep up with treatment.

Flies are also known to transmit a disease called ‘BPV’ which can cause sarcoids.

These corneal ulcers can also develop if the horse rubs or scratches its eyes on either legs or other services. This is serious so veterinary assistance is definitely required to treat this problem. The flies

congregate around the eye trying to drink the fluid at the corner of the eye. Flies carry bacteria on their feet and when looking for moisture they deposit bacteria, larvae, and parasites on the face and around the eyes.

This summer look after your ponies and make them comfortable. It’s an easy fix that can make your equine friend much happier over the hotter months.

Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

See you all next year. Ride safe.

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Annual writing award won by local student

THE Laraine Mahoney Memorial Writing Award for 2022 has been won by Cooroy State School Year 6 student Jordan Garvey.

The annual award honours the memory of Laraine Mahoney, a former teacher and member of the Cooroy Noosa Genealogy Group.

Each year, the award, a gift certificate and a trophy are

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presented to a graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding writing skills throughout the year. It is jointly funded by the genealogy group and Cooroy book clubs Laraine belonged to.

Students are asked to write on a theme in English class and the assessment helps to determine the prize winner.

This year, students were asked to write a letter to the future, which might be read by another student in 30 years’ time so that the reader could get a sense of history from a student’s perspective in 2022.

Jordan’s essay addressed the future reader, telling of his home life and school in Cooroy in the year 2022. It mentioned a range of subjects from sports to politics and the pandemic.

He also tackled economics and environmental problems. His upbeat musings about NASA landing robot rovers on Mars left the impression of an optimistic, thoughtful young scholar with high hopes for the future.

Jordan is a high-achieving student and was a school captain during his final year at primary school.

Freemasons raise funds for SunnyKids

COOROY Freemasons are currently running a raffle to raise money on behalf of SunnyKids, a not-for-profit organisation that helps children who have been subjected to domestic violence.

All the proceeds raised will be matched dollar for dollar by Cooroy Queen Alexandra Masonic Lodge.

First prize is a $500 gift voucher to Harvey Norman Noosaville (computers and phones), second prize is a $250 prepaid Visa card,

and third prize is a $150 gift voucher to Copperhead Brewery.

The raffle will be drawn on Monday 9 January 2023 or when the tickets are sold out. Tickets are available for purchase at Cooroy and Pomona post offices or go to https:// www.trybooking.com/ CEUCH.

Tickets at the post offices are $5 each and the online tickets are $5.50 each.

Great prizes for an even better cause.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!

The team at Terrywhite Cooroy

Jordan’s mum Amor Garvey, Tom Heitman from the Cooroy Genealogy group, Jordan Garvey, dad Adam Garvey and Bevan Mahoney at Cooroy SS prize giving on 7 December 2022. Photo credit: C. Gaber.

Car club’s car show a huge success

RSL Sub Branch welcomes younger veterans

THE Cooroy Pomona RSL Sub Branch has hosted a special session for veterans of more recent conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

that the RSL can provide them.

Winner of the people’s choice award, Ashleigh with the 1956 VW Beetle.

THE annual Cooroy Car Show hosted by the Combined Coastal Car Club Inc was enthusiastically supported again this year. Owners took advantage of perfect weather to fill Johnson Park with a display of 200 superbly presented vehicles. Young enthusiasts showed very clear preferences for their favourite makes and models, eagerly demonstrating their knowledge to anyone who would listen.

The competition was tight for trophies in close to 40 categories. Congratulations to the following top category winners: Top Car of Show – Mark 1967 VC Valiant Sedan, Entrants’ Choice – Steve 2002 Holden Statesman, People’s Choice – Ashleigh 1956 VW Beetle, Best Represented Club –

Combined Coastal Car Club Inc members were thrilled to continue the tradition of donating to local organisations from proceeds raised at the Cooroy Car Show. Tewantin/Cooroy SES and Black Mountain Rural Fire Brigade received donations to acknowledge their contribution to the show and their significant support to our community.

P&Cs at Cooroy State Primary School, Pomona State Primary School and Noosa District State High School received donations to help support children whose education is impacted by hardship during challenging times for local families.

Thank you to major sponsors Kuluin Mufflers, Concrete Pump Repair Australia, Shannon’s Insurance Wide Bay, Sutton’s Cleaning Service Qld, Daley’s Turf, and the amazing local businesses who support the show each year.

The Combined Coastal Car Club Inc marks 30 years in 2023. Members look forward to welcoming everyone at the Cooroy Car Show on Sunday 15 October 2023 as it celebrates this milestone.

More than 25 attended the afternoon event at the Cooroy RSL Club on Saturday 3 December, where the group was treated to a special afternoon tea and complimentary drinks.

Fellow veteran and local resident, retired Major General John Cantwell, said it was a very successful event.

“Membership Officer Greg Holmes from the RSL Sub Branch proposed this get-together for younger members. His idea was in response to the increasing age of many RSL members, to encourage veterans of conflicts since the Vietnam War to make greater use of the support and fellowship offered by the RSL.

“The function was a great success, with many of the younger veterans meeting each other for the first time.”

John said Cooroy Pomona RSL Sub Branch president Tricia Geelan, herself a younger veteran, spoke about the activities of the sub branch and how members can enjoy the RSL facilities with like-minded people. She also reminded the attendees of the emotional and practical support

“Our local RSL Sub Branch is very well known for its efforts to look after older veterans and service widows.

“But quite a few of the relatively younger members tend not to spend a lot of time at the RSL because they have other support networks, especially via social media. That’s fine, but nothing beats time spent face-to-face with someone who shares their experiences and challenges.

“This event was a great op-

portunity for them to connect directly with each other in a welcoming environment. I hope that a future event will

allow younger and older sub branch members to get to know each other better as well,” said John.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the team at Eden. We would like to thank the community for your support and we look forward to working with you all in 2023.

Attendees at the special session for veterans of more recent conflicts and peacekeeping operations at the Cooroy RSL.

Just 8’s Car Club Sunshine Coast.

Memory support unit at Carramar opens

A NEW 32-bed memory support unit has officially opened at NoosaCare’s Carramar residence in Tewantin.

NoosaCare President Ann Harrap said the facility will provide more services and options for those living with dementia on the Sunshine Coast.

“With more and more people in our community impacted by dementia and cognitive decline, we are delighted to be able to provide a service that offers both a clinical and lifestyle approach to care in a safe and visually appealing space,” Ms Harrap said. The new unit – a spe-

Dr talks about medical cannabis

A THERAPEUTIC Goods Administration (TGA) Approved cannabinoid clinician and prescriber wants to educate and inform people about medicinal cannabis.

Dr Geoff Cutter established MMHS Medicinal Cannabis TeleClinic in early 2020 and will open a satellite clinic in Pomona in early 2023 to offer face-to-face consulting.

Dr Geoff said he can offer information about medical cannabis and that everyone should always discuss any

health issues with their GP and also see details on the TGA website.

“I am offering information only. Discuss it with your GP and if you want to know more then you can contact me.”

Dr Geoff said cannabis is a species of plant with many varieties.

“We believe it has been on this earth for at least 1.5 billion years.

“It is believed that hemp was the first cultivated plant

by mankind around 5,000 years ago. It was primarily used for its high fibre content in producing cloth and rope, and its seed and derived oil as a nutritious, high-protein foodstuff, as it is today.

“Two other varieties evolved to become predominant, Indica and Sativa, with different characteristics. Both contain a huge variety of chemicals with over 420 identified so far. The three main groups are

cifically designed secure environment in landscaped surroundings – increases NoosaCare’s secure dementia offering to 64 beds and is complemented by NoosaCare’s outreach activities such as the dementia café.

Extra services include solar outdoor audio and visual nature boards with information and sensory cues, outdoor safe-to-touch fireplace with seating, wearables and sensors that can assist with independence, interactive audio-visual systems to provide stimulation and sensory engagement and “silent sounds” wireless headphone systems.

Cannabidiol (CBD), Tetrahydro Cannabinol (THC) and Terpenes.

“Hemp contains less than 0.3 per cent tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) by law.”

Dr Geoff said in humans, the chemicals work synergistically, such that the sum is greater than the parts, something called the Entourage Effect.

“They exert their effects through the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). Every vertebrate has an ECS and cannabis-like substances are quite normally produced in their body.

“Providing dementia care is expensive and underfunded by the government so we rely heavily on volunteers and the generosity of donors to ensure we can deliver something extraordinary.

“NoosaCare is grateful to all those who helped to make this project a reality, particularly our major donors, RSL Tewantin, LiveLife Pharmacy Group and the families of John Hay and Stan Chandler.

“The financial gifts from those organisations and families have meant we can provide additional amenities and resident services over and above what we can

“In us, there are two called Anandamide and 2AG which regulate all the systems in our body to keep everything balanced and in harmony. We think that when this balance is disrupted in various ways, some medical conditions may be caused; there is no proof however.

“The ECS comprises chemical receptors to which our natural cannabinoids can bind to give effect.

CB1 receptors are found predominantly in the brain and central nervous system (CNS) and are mostly impacted by THC,whereas

fund ourselves,” she said. Designed by Peter Middap and constructed by Kane Builders, the project received endorsement from Dementia Australia and was recognised by the Institute of Hospitality in Healthcare as a state-of-the-art “Project of the Year” in 2021.

Mrs Harrap officially opened the new facility on December 5 with State Member of Parliament Sandy Bolton, Noosa’s Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie and the project’s major donors.

NoosaCare is a not-forprofit, community-owned organisation, established in 1984.

CBD (Cannabidiol) links with CB2 receptors which are found across the body, are particularly associated with our immune system and are particularly prevalent along our intestines.”

Dr Geoff said cannabis for medicinal use only, was legalised in Australia in early 2016 and is classified as an unregistered drug because it hasn’t been through the required drug trials system yet.

“However it is available to any Australian by prescription from a doctor and on specific criteria.”

Dr Antoinette du Toit

Dean Harlow, Barbara Emery (Director Tewantin Noosa RSL), Sandy Bolton MP, Morris McPhee (Noosa Rotary Club), Jamie Oakley (NoosaCare’s Acting CEO), Ann Harrap (NoosaCare’s President), Clint Coker (CEO of LiveLife Pharmacy Group), Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie and Dee Chandler (sponsor of the Chandler Villa).

AVAILABLE

Cooroy Pomona Lions Club Book Shop open every Friday and Saturday, 8 am until 12 noonish. All books $2.00 (children’s books 50 cents). New books each week. Cnr School St and Mountain St Pomona

CLASSES

Cooroy Hookers meet every Thursday, CWA Hall Cooroy 9 am to 12 noon. No experience necessary, just a sense of humor! $6 includes morning tea and knitting and crochet. Jan 0408 477 242

Creative Writing – fiction, non-fiction – shape your story, any genre. Wed 10:30 am Yandina School of Arts. Carol caracarol@hotmail.com

DEATHS

MacKellar – Olive Fanny of Pomona. Born in Pomona Hospital in 1927, passed away peacefully on 2 Dec 2022. Olive was married to Lionel (dec); mother to Kay, Chrissie and Desmond and grandmother to 5. She lived in Station Rd, Pomona since 1973. Olive was a keen sportswoman enjoying tennis and hockey and was also a keen bowler at Pomona Bowls Club where she was president for many years. She also was an avid contributor to the Noosa Show Society, winning many baking competitions. Olive’s funeral was held on Sat 17th Dec.

Pringle – Noel passed away peacefully in his home in Cooroy on 2nd Nov 2022, 49 days before his 100th birthday. He was a WW2 soldier in NZ, Egypt, Italy and Japan before coming to live in Australia

was a regular contributor to many lucky locals who enjoyed her ‘heart of gold’, her wonderful homemade chocolate cakes and her contributions to the community. She was a celebrated artist and held her exhibition at the Pomona Railway Gallery where she could often be seen tending the gardens. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at The Majestic Theatre Pomona on Wed 21 Dec at 2pm. Trish has requested in lieu of flowers, please plant something in your garden for her.

Miller – Ross passed away on 4 Dec 2022. Beloved husband of Rita, father of Gary and Karen Marriott, brother to Coral, grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of 4. Ross was a wonderful part of the community and was dearly loved by all who knew him. He will be sadly missed.

BIRTHDAYS

Tracy Harding – keep on living your best life.

Ray Painter – Xmas day baby, Happy Birthday from you know who.

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MEETINGS

Cooroy AA meet every Wed 7:30 pm, Freemasons Hall, 58 Elm Street, Cooroy.

POSITIONS VACANT

Freedom Fuels Noosaville: Positions available – Customer Service Attendant, Retail Assistant Manager, Retail Site Manager. Send resume to recruit@ freedomfuels.com.au or call (07) 3268 507

Harvest Fresh Cooroy: Barista needed. Apply within, must have experience.

Jamaica Blue Cooroy: Kitchen staff positions available and Jamaica Blue Noosa Civic: Front and back of house available. Great environment with an excellent team. Send resume to jamaicablue@live.com

Cooroy Hotel: Positions available –kitchen hand, bar and bistro staff. Apply in person or send resume to dutymanager@ cooroyhotel.com.au

Seasons IGA Cooroy: Several positions available. Please send resume for the following positions to robert@seasonsiga. com.au

• Ticketing assistant/ Admin/ part time –must have P.O.S Understanding of Retail Market, attention to detail.

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Warm scones, warm hearts

THE Kindness Club joined Martin Duncan and his wonderful volunteers for a special project at Sconetime at the Cooroy Memorial Hall.

The children have been very touched by Martin’s kindness and strong sense of community.

They love how his wonderful events provide not only delicious scones, but most importantly, connection within the senior community.

The children made and

packaged 140 hanging clay hearts for all the lovely Sconetime guests as a gesture of kindness and community. Each and every heart was handmade with love.

The children have also prepared hampers for our wonderful local emergency services as a ‘thank you’ for working through the Christmas season to keep us all safe.

A big thank you to Yvonne

at Bidfood and to their suppliers: Steric, Nestle, Nu Pure and Priestley’s for providing all the drinks and treats.

The Kindness Club wish you all a wonderful Christmas full of love, happiness and kindness. See you in 2023 for more kind deeds and projects.

“Little hearts can make a big difference” thekindnessclub@outlook.com.

Students wow with art

Wishing

THE importance of art and community was highlighted at the opening of Noosa District State High School’s ‘ALT. kNOWledge’ exhibition at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre last month.

The exhibition displayed dozens of art pieces by Noosa District SHS students, including realism, abstract and contemporary pieces.

Noosa District SHS art department said the exhibition provided a perfect platform for students to show weeks of hard work and their personal connections and realisations.

“For some students, it was

their first time having their art framed and displayed in a gallery.”

Year 8 student Sage Morris said she was beyond thrilled to have her work displayed.

“After completing multiple artworks, it is uplifting to see them on display,” Ms Morris said.

The exhibition opening was also a chance for the local community to meet Noosa District SHS’s new Head of Campus, Oliver Colmer.

Mr Colmer said art is a fantastic vessel for young people to express feelings.

“I was delighted to open

the Junior Arts show at the Butter Factory Arts Centre.

I was impressed by the fantastic artworks, which showed considerable dedication, skill, thoughtfulness, and creativity.

“This student excellence is founded on the hard work and support by their teachers and parents.

“I would also like to celebrate the Butter Factory Arts Centre for hosting and for the considerable time taken in hanging and displaying the art pieces.

“Moreover, I would like to acknowledge Mr Ranclaud for making this special event happen,” Mr Colmer said.

Decades

Year 8 student Sage Morris and her artwork.

Cooroy gymnasts finish on a high

ration for 2023. There were some strong performances with Neve Whitehill finishing second AA and placing second on three apparatus in level 4 Under.

Bayldon all performed strongly in level 6, finishing in the top six competitors in both the underage and Open age divisions.

GIRLS from the Cooroy Gymnastics Club travelled to Morayfield to compete at the Australasian Gymnastics and Dance Academy’s invitational late last month.

All thirteen girls competed and level-tested in prepa-

Strong performances in level 5 from Maddison Allen and Anaya Dickson saw Maddison finish with a bronze medal on floor and just missing out on a podium in the All Around placing fourth in level 5 Open with Anaya Dickson placing third on vault, beam, floor and fourth in the All-Around in level 5 underage division.

Isabella Dean, Polly Boyd, Lyla Hanlon and Neve

Neve Bayldon was impressive on floor in level 6 Open, winning the gold medal. Polly Boyd walked away with silver on bars, vault and placed third in the All Around in the underage division.

The club celebrated 2022 with its annual Presentation Gala at the RSL on 3 December for its competitive gymnasts and now looks forward to a successful 2023.

New bridge for Cooroy Golf Club

While the bridge took a long time

replace, the new bridge has now been completed thanks to dedicated volunteers Grant and Bob and greens superintendent Warren, and the Qld Government Special Disaster

Assistance Recovery Grant for providing the funds.

The club would also like to thank local contractors and suppliers including Roberts Bros and Cooroy Landscape Supplies.

The old bridge during the flood event and the new bridge with Grant, Bob and Warren.

landscaped secluded yard with an outdoor pavilion and firepit, established fruit trees and vegetable patches, on an easy care 505 m2 block. A yard perfect for pets and the picturesque entertaining space is perfect for family and friend gatherings to make lasting memories.

Noosa

Estate celebrates new office opening in Pomona

WITH their first and very successful year under their belt, Sandy Roulston and Kate Mayne are proud to announce the opening of their new office in the Vibe Store Complex at 9A Factory Street, Pomona.

Sandy and Kate said they are delighted with the results

of the beautiful and renovated office that offers excellent marketing exposure for their clientele.

This year, the dynamic duo have achieved a 100 per cent auction success rate and have been recognised for delivering prices over and above their clients’

expectations.

“The exceptional service isn’t going unnoticed – with rave reviews from past sellers and buyers alike, it’s no wonder our referral rate is so high.

“Selling is in our DNA with Kate yielding from a real estate family, and Sandy

an avid property investor.

Combined we offer 38 years of real estate experience in selling residential property, off-the-plan, vacant land and rural properties, right through to farms,” they said. What’s their point of difference?

“Providing exceptional ser-

vice and property marketing for less. Locals can benefit from 1.5% commission plus GST on sales and 6.6% on full-service property management and less for the pay-for-service model.

“It pays to compare,” Sandy and Kate said.

Offering a full range of real

estate services from sales, auctions and rentals, the team at Noosa Hinterland Real Estate look forward to helping clients with all their real estate needs.

“Call into our new office open Monday to Wednesday 9 am to 5 pm and Thursdays and Fridays 9 am to 3 pm.”

YOU only need to set one foot on this beautiful 4.95acre property to connect instantly with its calm and grounding ambience.

Nestled comfortably in the foothills of Mt Cooran with uninterrupted views also to Mt Cooroora, you will instantly call this haven ‘home’. This vibrant property has two generous sized spring fed dams to com-

plement the abundant and fertile property. The larger dam has a timber jetty inviting you to wander along and soak up the peaceful surroundings. Positioned amongst an abundance of neighbouring acreage properties, this property feels like a rural escape yet its sense of privacy remains. This property has been conveniently set up with

a large council-approved shed with power, contemporary bathroom facilities and a modern barn door separating two generous-sized rooms. There are two discretely located large water tanks housing ample rainwater, allowing you to make instant use of this property. The shed has two convenient roller doors providing the opportunity for

easy storage of vehicles, plus sliding glass doors leading to the north-facing patio overlooking your picturesque dams with neighbouring land and trees as far as the eye can see.

Spend your days soaking in the northerly aspect from the generous-sized patio overlooking the slightly elevated house site whilst you make plans to build

your dream home. The established and council-approved waste treatment system has already been sized and in place for your new build. This property is fully fenced and its gentle slope and abundance of grazing would be ideal for horses.

Located conveniently at the end of a bitumen culde-sac with minimal traffic,

this property is located 1.5 km from the township of Cooran. Amble down to enjoy local shops, café, services and train station. Also walking distance to the local school, sports clubs and playground for younger families.

This property is ready for auction, unless sold prior. Don’t miss this rare opportunity.

Monthly market wrap up

AS we come to the close of another year it’s a great time to look back on the year that was and look forward to the possibilities of the year ahead.

Recently realestate. com.au highlighted their 12.5 million visitors per month over summer 21/22 demonstrated a 68 per cent increase in enquiries from the previous summer period and this is expected to increase again this year.

Lifestyle

WONDERFUL opportunity to secure this family-sized home in the popular, family-friendly, coastal community of Peregian Springs.

Positioned on a generous 700 m2 corner block, with a fully fenced rear yard and sparkling pool, this modern home presents easy living, minutes from shops, cafes,

schools and beaches. Unique, open floor plan with central family living and combined kitchen and dining areas and good separation from this bright and airy hub of the home.

Well-appointed and lightfilled, the modern kitchen has five-burner gas cooking, dishwasher, plumbed fridge

It is clear buyers don’t take summer off as this is the peak season for searches throughout the year. Compound these results with other portals like Domain, our highly engaged Wythes audience, social and print campaigns, and there is no better time to be on the market than through summer.

Anecdotally, we have 20,000 active buyers on our database, with strong numbers also visiting our Cooroy and Doonan offices daily to enquire about new

properties. The end of year is a deadline for many to take action, while others are setting new-year property goals. If you’re thinking about selling, now is the perfect time to take action and have a chat with us to achieve the best outcome. Our office has experienced 45 per cent growth in average sale price since the beginning of the year. We have also seen average days on market increase by 68 per cent from 53 in January to 89 now – highlighting the

importance of a strategic sales campaign with an experienced agent. In a year filled with uncertainty stemming from inflation, interest rates, instability overseas, an election, sensationalised media headlines around property forecasts, and a world starting to live with Covid, we are proud of our entire team for being the stability and informed positivity our clients needed. Their dedication to delivering exceptional service and results to our sales and

property management clients this year represents everything we stand for.

We would like to wish our clients, family, friends and team a wonderful festive season and all the very best for a healthy and prosperous new year. Our team are here for all your property needs over the Christmas period.

Please contact your preferred agent directly, text our emergency property management number, or visit wythes.com.au for all other enquiries.

space and breakfast bar/ island bench. This area overlooks the pool and rear yard, with separate access to the outdoor alfresco area.

Carpeted master bedroom, walk-through wardrobe, ensuite, air-conditioning and ceiling fan. The remaining three great-sized bedrooms are carpeted, with built-ins

and ceiling fans. An internal laundry leads to a private covered courtyard with a clothesline, and the central bathroom has a bathtub, shower and separate toilet. The lounge area flows seamlessly to the covered alfresco area and to a beautiful north-facing inground pool. This area captures sea

breezes and is surrounded by low-maintenance, fenced, lawned gardens.

The home is set back from the boundary allowing optional room for a caravan, boat or additional parking.

Located a short drive to quality public and private schools, Peregian shopping precinct with supermarket,

Great design, style and class

THIS is your chance to own a stylish four-bedroom, two-bathroom, three living areas, double garage, lowset Metricon home. This beautiful home is set on a 640 m2 fully fenced block of land backing onto large acreage and situated in a lovely cul-de-sac. You will

be within walking distance of the lovely Cooroy township.

As soon as you drive up to the property, it has something special to offer and great street appeal. The home welcomes you with a formal entry and porch area. The large family and

dining area with large sliding doors flows out to the large undercover entertainment area that is great for the Aussie BBQ. It looks over the backyard where the kids can play or there is room for a pool.

The well-appointed kitchen services both the indoor

and outdoor living areas with Caesarstone benches, stainless-steel cooking appliances and a large walk-in pantry.

There is also a separate, additional lounge room. All rooms have high ceilings and ducted air-conditioning with modern and stylish

decor thoughout the home. The main bedroom boasts a walk-around wardrobe and a large ensuite with a double shower and separate toilet. There are three more good-size bedrooms, one with a walk-in wardrobe and two with built-in wardrobes. A dedicated retreat area is

and specialty retail stores. The coastal villages of Peregian Beach and Coolum Beach are an eight-minute drive away and 15 mins to Noosa Heads or Sunshine Coast Airport.

ideal for a playroom close to these additional bedrooms. Internal access to the double garage with remote control and second access to the side yard is an added bonus plus there is a 13.3 kW solar system – the largest you can go for affordable living cost.

The Sunshine Coast is about to explode with visitors. List your property for sale while they are on our doorstep!

Buyer 1. Hoping to downsize into a modern town block in the Noosa Hinterland. Budget $1.2 million.

Buyer 2. Planning to develop or invest in a large block. Budget $800K – $1.2 million.

Buyer 3. Searching for land to build a new home on. Budget $750K – 1.5 million.

To list your property and find your buyer, scan the QR code or visit wythes.com.au

Executive residence on 3.78 acres

For Sale

Address: 24 Limetree Lane, Pomona

Price: Genuine offers considered

Details: 4 bed, 3 bath, 6 car

Agent: Michele Bell 0419 090 049

Agency: Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland

STUNNING executive residence positioned in a quiet lane on a lush 3.78 useable, private acres with views of Mt Cooroora, designed to offer a family who requires the best of space, separation, and luxury with a relaxing atmosphere all year round.

This delightful Metricon home boasts four large

bedrooms all with built-ins and fans. The generous master bedroom offers an ensuite with wall-to-wall built-in-robes, a shower, twin vanities, and a separate toilet. At the heart of this home, you will find a full-sized main bathroom, powder room, multiple living areas and large laundry with outside access.

The extensive open-plan layout integrates an oversized lounge, dining and family room with a convection wood heater, high ceilings, ducted air-conditioning, surround sound speakers and so much more.

Near-new kitchen with waterfall edge stone breakfast bar, gas cooktop, electric

oven, AEG dishwasher, 2 Pac soft close cupboards and drawers and large walkin butler’s pantry.

Large entertainment area allows for year-round entertaining with fans and floor-to-ceiling blinds, or just take a dip in the glimmering saltwater inground pool.

A separate four-bay shed/ workshop (with separate

shower, toilet and basin) is the perfect space for those wanting to run a small business from home or to create a granny flat as there is already a pot belly stove and fans in place.

Three large water tanks, woodshed, large garden shed, advanced enviro septic, 6 kW solar system, vegetable gardens and

plenty of delicious fruit from your own established and flourishing orchard.

The property is fully fenced and dog-proof and even comes with its own Taj Mahal chook house. The gently sloping land comes complete with two separate paddocks, shelter sheds and water troughs.

Auction

Address: 121 Holts Road, Cooroy

Auction on site: 21 January 2023 at 2 pm on site

Details: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Agent: Dannielle Preston 0435 405 656, Paul Bielby 0437 346 256

Agency: Hinternoosa

QUALITY larger acreages in Cooroy are rare and have been for a long time. This elevated and partially cleared 52.36 acres is only a short drive to Cooroy CBD (3 km) and has plenty of useable land for horses and grazing animals.

The property has some existing boundary fencing and a small horse paddock

Over 52 acres in Cooroy

on the northern section. This holding would make a strategic purchase for now as well as into the future, with Bruce Highway upgrades of this section of the Cooroy to Curra bypass now completed. The south-eastern elevation has been used for highway billboard signage for northbound traffic in the past. The property is located

close to the very successful Cooroy business park (1 km) and just across the road from the popular Cooroy No Worries RV stop.

Holts Road continues onto Ocean View Road and is a short no through road servicing some lovely rural acreages. The original house, suitable for renovation, comprises three

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

bedrooms on the upper level as well as a renovated bathroom, kitchen and open-plan living area.

The ground level has been built in with concrete blockwork, and various rooms including laundry and bathroom are located here as well as one car parking space. There are concrete water tanks connected to

the house and an original septic tank. The property has a shed near the house and various farm/tractor sheds. Some areas of the house including the deck and back stairs are due for repair or replacement. The house offers views of Mt Eerwah and the top of Cooroy Mountain.

There is a selection of es-

tablished fruit trees including mango, lychee, banana and macadamia.

The property has a beautiful large dam and possibly other house sites should you decide to remove the current house and build elsewhere on the land to take in views of the mountains and over the dam (STCA).

from Michael & Kristin Robinson and the team at Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland

plus house For

Address: 73 Orana Avenue, Pomona Price: $1,375,000

Details: 4 bed, 2 bath, 6 car

Agent: Sam Hargrave 0425 777 121 Phil Hargrave 0417 750 507

Agency: Ray White Pomona

STRATFORD Park is one of the most sought-after and prestigious addresses in Pomona, especially for those seeking an executive-style home on low-maintenance acreage within easy reach of schools, shops, cafes and the dream Noosa hinterland lifestyle.

73 Orana Avenue, offers all this and more on 1.86 acres and is the perfect property for the growing family or a discerning couple who love to entertain in a spacious home in a peaceful and scenic location.

The acreage is easy to care for with neat lawns, fully fenced to keep your

pets safe. There is a creek and billabong at the rear of the property. With only one side neighbour this property really offers great privacy and neighbour separation.

The home is low maintenance and naturally light filled, with tiled floors and ceiling fans throughout the entire home. There are three separate living areas including a formal lounge dining room, informal family room and separate media room.

The open-plan kitchen/ family room features impressive bay windows, split system air-conditioning and a ceiling fan, with access out through sliding doors to

a covered patio for alfresco dining. The kitchen is light and airy with an electric oven, a gas cooktop, a dishwasher, walk-in pantry and a breakfast bar.

There are four bedrooms and three feature built-in robes. The master suite is a very impressive size and includes a lovely bay window with a garden outlook, a walk-in robe and a stylish ensuite bathroom.

Vehicles are well cared for with a remote-controlled double garage with internal entry, plus a large two-bay shed large enough to park four vehicles, plus side access for visiting caravan or a bigger shed or pool.

Ray White Pomona Hinterland

THE developer has knocked $40,000 off the sale price as a Christmas present to you.

No. 3 Majestic Drive (Lot 1) offers gorgeous views to the north that takes in Mt Cooroora and also has views to Mt Pinbarren. This really is

the prime pick to build your dream home and build your future. With recent sales in Pomona of homes over 10 years old in similar estates and on similar size lots achieving prices between $1 million and $1.25 million,

it makes sense to buy and build from $850,000.

To assist buyers with organising a house and land package at Mountain View Estate, we’ve connected with over 10 builders in the local area to put together

some amazing house and land packages to suit all types of prospective buyers.

Some builders are offering fixed price contracts or price holds whilst other builders are guaranteeing build times. With a house on slab,

single level and open-plan living, to split level with pools that offer views across the majestic Mt Cooroora, there is a home solution for everyone.

If this is something you have been thinking about,

Address: Land sale3 Majestic Drive, Mountain View Estate, Pomona

Price: Lots starting from $499,000

Details: 1000 m2

Agent: Kate Mayne 0408 604 802, Sandy Roulston 0438 506 970

Agency: Noosa Hinterland Real Estate

contact Kate Mayne; with experience in off-the-plan land sales, development and the new home construction industry, she can guide you through the process and put you in contact with the Sunshine Coast’s best builders.

The Mary Valley’s iconic butcher For Sale

Address: 122 Yabba Road, Imbil

Price: $195,000 + SAV

Details: Imbil Colonial Butchery

Agent: Darren Newton 0419 725 182

Agency: RJR Property

The Mary Valley’s premier hairdresser For Sale

Address: 1/131 Yabba Road, Imbil

Price: $129,000 WIWO

Details: Golden Apple Hairdressing

Agent: Terry Smith 0428 548 434

Agency: RJR Property

THE opportunity exists to acquire this iconic Mary Valley business, well-established in the village of Imbil.

IMBIL Colonial Butchery, an iconic business in the Mary Valley, is now offered for sale (business only).

The butchery is one of Imbil’s, and indeed the Mary Valley’s, longest established businesses, operating continuously for over 100 years, over 17 years by the current owner. It services not only Imbil and surrounds but all Mary Valley villages including Amamoor, Kandanga and Kenilworth and their rural surrounds.

The air-conditioned shop is well-equipped, with everything that you need to operate successfully, including not one, but two cool rooms, plus freezers, counter, display cabinets and scales, slicers, saws, mincer and smoker, work benches, shelving, racks and more.

The business is offered for sale on a WIWO basis, plus stock on hand at valuation.

It’s time for Clint to pass the baton and have a well-de-

served rest.

The business is located on the corner of Yabba Road and Diggings Road, a landmark location in Imbil’s CBD. Imbil is set on the banks of Yabba Creek and the edge of the state forest. It’s the gateway to Borumba Dam. The village is less than half an hour from Gympie, 45 minutes from the coast at Noosa and just 10 minutes from the new freeway, on your way anywhere.

An important checklist when buying a business: Reputation – the current owner has an impeccable reputation and can pass over an extensive client base.

Established – while the business has operated in its current location for almost 10 years, the current owner has operated in the Mary Valley for around 15 years.

Premises – the ex-church building is a landmark in Imbil. The premises were totally renovated by the current business owner to the highest standard and, apart

from the church-like look, has polished timber floors and a chandelier.

Lease – a long lease will be negotiated with the successful purchaser.

Equipment – there are four fully equipped stations, including a barber’s chair, two shampoo chairs and two private beauty therapy rooms.

Facilities – apart from the hairdressing salon and beauty therapy rooms, the premises include an office, stockroom, colour station plus kitchen and toilet facilities.

Financials – financial information will be made available to interested buyers after initial discussion

and/or inspection.

Location – the business is sited on a service road near Yabba Creek, on the edge of the CBD.

The location is a short stroll from other Imbil businesses and offers good parking, including off-street disabled parking.

Imbil is set on the banks of Yabba Creek and the edge of Imbil State Forest. It’s the gateway to Borumba Dam.

The village is less than half an hour from Gympie and about 15 minutes from the new freeway, on your way anywhere.

Having your own business in the Mary Valley – it’s a lifestyle choice.

RJR Property

ANYTIME IS THE RIGHT TIME!

As real estate agents, we are often asked these questions:

Q: When is the right time to sell?

A: When you’re ready, there is no right or wrong time! The right time is the time that suits you. Making the decision to sell is the hard bit. Selling is easy, just leave it to the RJR team.

Q: Do you buy first and then sell, or sell first and then buy?

A: The best method is to do both, at the same time. Otherwise, you can get caught out. You will find the perfect new home and need to sell quickly, or you sell and have nowhere to go.

Q: What is the state of the current real estate market?

A: While this is a great market, it won’t get any better in the short or medium term! However, as most people are buying & selling in the same market, the changeover remains relatively constant.

Christmas time is a decision time for most people. It’s when we get organized and make plans for the next year, or two! If a property sale is on your mind, talk to one of the sales agents from RJR Property before the break. They will discuss the current market and where your property sits in that market. They will give you the information that you need to make those decisions.

On behalf of the team at RJR Property, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe, prosperous & Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you all in 2023.

RJR Property market & manage lifestyle choices from three conveniently located offices in Imbil, Kenilworth & Montville.

Prestigious Queenslander on 30+ acres

For Sale

Address: 7 Happy Jack Creek Road, Ridgewood

Price: Offers over $2,250,00

Details: 4 bed, 2+ bath, 8 car

Agent: Cherie Carlson 0428 834 708, Marg Cochrane 0439 989 982

Agency: Marg Cochrane Real Estate

Charming elegant Queenslander

with ceilings over 3.3 meters high, two feature archways, polished timber floors and a wood stove fireplace for those cosy winter evenings.

THE ever-popular suburb of Ridgewood is nestled on the cusp of the Noosa hinterland and the Mary Valley which promotes some of the most incredible lifestyle and acreage properties of the region. 7 Happy Jack Creek Road is no exception.

This breathtaking, immaculate Queenslander was constructed in 2011 by Kevin William Stewart and sits ever so proudly on the 30.64 acre parcel of land. Incredibly cared for and very well planned, there’s not a thing that needs to be done. Simply collect the kids and the animals and pack your bags to start enjoying the best that lifestyle living has to offer.

Although it is a modern build, the home has stuck true to the amazing characteristics we all love in a Queenslander, from the wrap-around verandas to the gabled entrance, white timber balustrades and fretwork.

Inside you are greeted with impeccably polished timber floors, high ceilings and VJ walls throughout. Generous sash windows and half-timber French doors provide plenty of natural ambient light and capture the outside breeze from any direction. The 360-degree views from every angle are a sight to be seen.

For additional comfort in more extreme times of the

seasons, the home is also fully ducted with reverse cycle air-conditioning and includes a gas fireplace in the formal lounge for more atmospheric heat in the cooler months.

Planned and constructed with outdoor living and entertainment in mind, the home offers covered verandahs with timber decking throughout, suitable for any time of day or weather.

There is absolutely no end to what this property has to offer. An inspection is required to acknowledge the quality of finish and detail that has gone into this stunning abode.

Auction

Address: 304 Moy Pocket Road, Brooloo

Auction date: Sunday 18th December at 10:00 am

Details: 4 bed, 1 bath

Agent: Cherie Carlson 0428 834 708, Marg Cochrane 0439 989 982

Agency: Marg Cochrane Real Estate

WELCOME to ‘Bluff View’, a character-filled Queenslander home filled with warmth and light. Exuding charm and elegance inside and out, a unique hinterland gem resting in the idyllic Mary Valley. A private, unique and low maintenance four acres surrounded by 40-acre

properties and only 40 mins into Noosa.

This beautiful Queenslander, estimated to be built between 1850 and 1880, was relocated from Toowong in Brisbane to Brooloo in 1999. With high ceilings, impressive archways, a large verandah capturing the summer breezes and breathtaking views of the Kenilworth Bluff, it is a home perfect for entertaining or relaxing.

A generous verandah at the side of the home welcomes you into an elegant entry through double front doors, leading into a spacious open-plan living

The kitchen has been remodelled and complements the original character of the home. It has ample bench space and storage incorporating overhead cupboards, a pantry and a kitchen island. Appliances include an upright electric stove and oven as well as the convenience of a dishwasher.

Four bedrooms, or three bedrooms and the perfect study or home office which provides a private work retreat with bluff views, alternatively a media room or art studio. All bedrooms are generous in size and scale, the master bedroom featuring a walk-in robe.

From the living room, french doors open onto the rear verandah with original iron lacework balustrade detail, also drinking in the views of the Bluff. The separate studio was the original home on the property and has sewage, water and power connected; currently used as a shed but with all kinds of potential.

Brooloo is a suburb in the ever-popular Mary Valley region made up of many villages and communities from Dagun to Connondale.

Hinterland bliss, stunning countryside

HAVE you ever dreamt about a cottage in the country? If so, it’s time to get excited. This little charmer, circa 1920, has been tastefully renovated retaining the period features of its era as well as modern comforts, on a private and resplendent 132-acre parcel of land, suitable for livestock.

The cottage comprises

a partially covered, wide wraparound deck, two bedrooms, bathroom/ laundry combo, separate toilet, country-style kitchen, and lounge. The property is fully fenced around the perimeter and there is a 6 x 6 m garage and machinery shed directly adjacent.

High and raked ceilings, timber floors, French doors,

a wood-burning fireplace, stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, farmhouse-style sink, ceiling fans, two split system air-conditioners, VJ panelling and direct deck access from the master are existing features, and the restoration has been respectful to the integrity of its vintage, still exuding a wonderful cosy

and warm ambience.

Plentiful water keeps the property looking lush and green, with three dams, a seasonal creek and four rainwater tanks. The property is mostly useable and is both horse- and cattle-friendly, with some infrastructure still in place including some paddock fencing, cattle crush, yards

and a round yard.

Buyers purchasing to build a lifestyle home will find there is a selection of suitable house sites to choose from, with some showcasing resplendent views – it truly is stunning countryside. With rolling verdant hills, there are vistas that look like an oil painting from one of the great artists of

the 20th century.

Located at the end of a whisper-quiet road, adjoining Mapleton Forest with direct access from your property, your privacy, peace, and outlook are protected for you and future generations. It’s a veritable slice of hinterland nirvana –breathtakingly beautiful and serene.

TUCKED away in the lush green countryside of Ringtail Creek is this pristine, 5.7-acre property with flat, fully useable land and a quality bush and beach style, steel frame home plus huge powered shed and picturesque dam, offering a private, gentle off-the-grid lifestyle in the spectacular Noosa hinterland.

The home itself has a well-designed floor plan to facilitate family-friendly living combining good separation with wonderful communal space for entertaining and relaxing. Comprising four bedrooms, two bathrooms,

two living areas, a central kitchen, a covered rear deck with a delightful outlook, and a separate laundry, it offers seamless indoor/outdoor integration and presents ‘as new’ throughout.

Features include raked ceilings, split system air-conditioning in the living and master, a cosy fireplace in the lounge, abundant windows and stacker doors to circulate breezes, a gas cooktop, stainless steel appliances and splashback, a separate bath and shower in the main bathroom and direct deck access from the master bedroom.

Eco-friendly fixtures such as instantaneous gas hot water, 13 kW solar power with 16 kW battery, and 70,000-litre rainwater tank, plus bore and pump from the dam to irrigate gardens, provide the opportunity to not only minimise or

eliminate utility bills but also to reduce your carbon footprint.

A lagoon-style pool framed by flowering native gardens, a deck and a gazebo is a stunning centrepiece and there is also a firepit area to gather under the stars with your loved ones.

A 13 x 9 m shed with high clearance roller doors and a high raked insulated ceiling, is fully council-approved and also has a shower, toilet and sink for convenience.

The grounds are horse-friendly and there is amazing surrounding countryside to explore on horseback for the equine lover. The soil is rich and fertile, suitable for growing a wide variety of produce, and there is excellent drainage with all surface water flowing to the dam, so there are no flooding issues.