Cooroy Rag 28 September 2022 edition

Glitz and glamour for formal

Memorial Creek tragedy finds home

BY ALEX PURCELL

A LOCATION has been found for a memorial for four people tragically killed in Cooroy 40 years ago.

Derek Lange, 11; his mother June, 30; Shayne Parker, 9; and Ricky von Blanckensee, 18, were all killed in a tragic accident at Cooroy Creek on Saturday 5 December 1981.

One year ago the Cooroy

Rag, on behalf of the families, launched an appeal to have a memorial installed to honour the four lives lost.

The Cooroora Woodworkers Club then built a timber bench seat out of local timbers and invited the seat to be installed on a site adjacent to their premises.

After a meeting at Council chambers between Noosa Council and the Cooroy Rag staff, both parties met

with Cooroora Woodworkers Club onsite at Lower Mill Road and agreed on a location for the memorial seat.

The seat will be installed behind the Woodworkers’ clubhouse overlooking Cooroy Creek.

It will be visible to pedestrians using the path along Cooroy Creek and will feature a plaque to acknowledge Derek, June, Shayne

and Ricky.

Husband of June and father of Derek, Terry Lange, said he is very happy with the outcome.

“Thank you so much Cooroy Rag for all the hard work you and others have put in – it is much appreciated,” Terry said.

Shayne’s sister Kym Bunt thanked all those involved in achieving this outcome.

“A big thank you to all who

have contributed to finding a suitable outcome, and also to the community for expressing such support and interest.

“Thank you again Cooroy Rag for your time spent working on this. I just want to say it’s very much appreciated,” Kym said.

Noosa Council Heritage Coordinator Jane Harding said a good outcome has been achieved.

"It was evident that this was significant to many in the community, so Council is pleased to have worked with the community to reach a suitable result,” she said.

Cooroora Woodworkers Club spokesperson Steve Chapman said he is pleased a location has been found for the bench seat.

CONGRATULATIONS to Noosa District State High School’s graduating class of 2022. Students celebrated their final year with a Great Gatsby themed senior formal. See photos on page 22 and 23.

Photo: Kim Thompson

From the desk of your roaming editor

Alex Purcell, Cooroy Rag Roaming Editor

THE Cooroy Creek memorial all started with a conversation 18 months ago.

While working on another story (to establish whether the concrete tank in Apex Park was the old Cooroy Butter Factory well), long-time local and Cooroy Hire Service owner Max Arbuthnot mentioned one of Cooroy’s biggest tragedies.

In 1981, four people, including two children, were electrocuted in a tragic accident in Cooroy Creek.

I was born in Cooroy two years after – but the first I learnt of this tragedy was nearly 38 years later.

And that wasn’t right.

So I reached out to the families to re-tell this tragic story. Their accounts were heartbreaking. Nearly four decades later, their grief was still just as raw.

And they had nowhere to go to remember their lost loved ones.

With their permission, we embarked on an appeal to have a memorial installed. And now we have found a home for a beautiful memorial seat. To say we are thrilled is an understatement.

As a community paper, we represent the community. To have achieved a result for the families and for the community is what the Cooroy Rag is all about.

This seat is a legacy. It is a legacy to Derek, June, Shayne and Ricky.

It will be a permanent reminder to locals and inform newcomers and visitors to Cooroy about those who tragically died.

More importantly, it will be a place for the families to come and reflect and remember their loved ones who passed on that day and for what they have all lost along the way.

Thank you to the families for letting us represent them and achieve an outcome for something so personal.

We are truly honoured.

AT the Emergency Services parade at Noosa Airport in 1994, Cooroy brothers Guy (left) and Zach (centre) Travers tried out police handcuffs with Senior Con

stable Graeme Reeves of Nambour Police.

The Review, July 5th, 1994

For a period of time, the Cooroy Rag was named

The Review. In the early 90s, owner, Margaret Chinn renamed The Review back to the Cooroy Rag

Cooroy U4K volunteers feat’ 3

Help Council create a new blueprint 4

Rotary says thanks following record-breaking event 5

Panel lunch empowers through educations 6

Mayor ball raises $100K for DV victims 7

Best show in 100 years 8

The Mary gets scary 8

Local remembers Queen’s succession 9

Farewell to a beautiful lady 9

Maree volunteers for 28 years 10

Art show gala for hospice 10

Your Say 12-13

What's On 14,15,16,20

Community 18-19 People 21

BOUQUETS to SES members who volunteer at community events.

BOUQUETS to Alison at the Majestic Theatre Pomona. Get well soon from your Cooroy Rag team.

BOUQUETS to the team that ran the Noosa Country Show – great effort.

BOUQUETS to the 18-yearold local lad who witnessed some teens damaging

the Cooroy Scout hut and immediately called the police who apprehended the offenders.

BRICKBATS to whoever is vandalising shop fronts in our town and bouquets to such great security surveillance cameras –gotcha.

BRICKBATS to the occasional oddball at community events who think that signs and directions don't apply to

them. SES operates under the direction of police or event organisers so don't abuse the volunteer members tasked with making events run smoothly for everyone.

BRICKBATS to drivers who leave their vehicle engines idling while waiting in main street carparks, causing noise and fumes.

Noosa District State High School Formal 22-23

Animals and Gardening 24

Sport 25

Health 26

Classifieds 27 & Services 28-29 30-31

Puzzles 32

Real Estate 32-43

Cooroy Rag Contacts

PRODUCTION

Kristina

FOUR hundred volunteers across Australia and 37,000 items of clothing distributed to charities, domestic violence shelters and remote communities worldwide –and it all started in Cooroy.

From humble beginnings, Uniforms 4 Kids (U4K) has grown to sew thousands of items of clothing, bags and toys each year for children

in crisis centres, refugees, indigenous communities and all children in need.

U4K founder and board member, Yvonne Pattinson, said U4K started in Cooroy and is now widespread, with so many people sewing and enjoying each other's company.

“Our clothes have been sent to so many places,

Since being advised of the wishes of the community and indeed the families involved, Mayor Clare Stewart has been very supportive of a memorial.

"I am so pleased that a suitable location was found,

making so many children happier, safer and supported.”

The clothing is made from donated uniforms, with Queensland Police Service, Australian Federal Police, Border Force officers, ambulance, firefighters and even Australia Zoo employees literally giving the shirts off their backs for this good

and although nothing can ever bring back the lives of those lost on that tragic day, the memorial seat will be a place of remembrance for so many in our community, especially family members who were, and

cause.

The repurposed items are then returned to the donating agency to give to children and families in need.

Yvonne said this creates an opportunity for frontline officers, other emergency services personnel and wildlife officers to connect with children and families

continue to be, impacted by the unimaginable tragedy which occurred on that fateful day,” Cr Stewart said.

Once the seat has been installed, the Cooroy Rag will host an official unveiling with the families, council-

in ways that they are not usually able to do.

“This creates a broad trust relationship that serves to engage with and protect children and their families.”

While there are U4K groups sewing all over Australia, the very first group and two newer groups sew every week in Cooroy.

“We have 35 plus volunteers across the three Cooroy groups: the original group of about 15 ladies, including four or five who have been with the organisation since it started, meet at the Uniting Church every Friday, and two groups at Palm Lake Resort meet every Monday and Tuesday morning.

“So far, they have sewn approximately 25,000 items of clothing.”

This milestone was acknowledged by Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll and MP for Nicklin Robert Skelton

lors, council staff, Cooroora Woodworkers Club members and the community.

“The unveiling will be a bittersweet day for us all.

A day that is long overdue for remembering our loved ones,” Kym said.

on behalf of Queensland Police Minister Mark Ryan at a special morning tea at Palm Lake Resort on 20 September.

“It was absolutely wonderful to congratulate and acknowledge the Cooroy sewers for achieving 25,000 items and keep going.”

Also in attendance was Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien, Uniforms 4 Kids Board Chair Mr Glenn Ferguson as well as other sewers from other Sunshine Coast groups.

U4K patron and Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll said this is an incredible feat when considering the time and effort that goes into repurposing the clothes that are then donated.

“Thank you to all the incredible sewers who give up their time, as well as our members who donate their old uniforms for this good cause." volunteers thanked for ‘incredible feat’ Cooroy's history,” Steve

Four decades after one of Cooroy’s biggest tragedies, the seat will be a legacy to Derek, Shayne, June and Ricky and their families, and a permanent place to reflect on all that has been lost since that terrible day.

Help Council create

NOOSA Council is over hauling its Corporate Plan to create a new 2023–2028 blueprint for the shire and is seeking community consul tation.

Noosa Council CEO Scott Waters said the new plan to reflect the communi ty’s changing needs and priorities will be developed through extensive commu nity consultation.

“We have seen so much change in the past few years so it’s time to review, reflect and create an excit ing and invigorated blue print for our shire,” he said.

The Corporate Plan is a legislated requirement for councils but Mayor Clare Stewart said it helps guide Council’s decisions every day.

“This is a living plan which we will continue to review

and revise over time.

“It outlines key strategic issues or projects that Council will prioritise and advocate for on behalf of the community.

“The community will be a key part of developing this new plan,” Cr Stewart said.

The plan also provides an opportunity to set a direc tion for the next five years, based on the community's needs, expectations and vision.

Council’s current Corpo rate Plan was updated in September 2018.

“A lot has changed since the last plan was adopt ed – with a pandemic, the announcement of the 2032 Olympics and a significant shift in the local economy –so it’s important residents have their say and help shape goals for the next five

years,” Mr Waters said.

“There will be a series of community workshops, an online survey, and sessions with industry, to ensure we get a good cross-section of input.”

Cr Stewart encouraged all residents to be active partic ipants in the engagement process.

“We really want this plan to reflect the views of our shire, so I implore all sections of the community to have their say and put forward their ideas,” she said.

Consultation will start next month with plans to have the 2023–2028 Corporate Plan adopted in January 2023.

Council has engaged Nicholson Sheehan Con sulting Group to develop the new plan.

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart and Noosa Council CEO Scott Waters.

Rotary says thanks following record-breaking event

AFTER a record-breaking Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival 2022, the Rotary Club of Cooroy has said thank you to all those in volved, with a presentation at Cooroy RSL.

More than 20 local businesses will be receiving certificates of appreciation and the major partners, Cooroy Mountain Spring Water and McDermott Aviation, together with the event sponsors, attended a dinner at the Cooroy RSL on 19 September.

Rotary Club of Cooroy president Andrew Aves said the dinner was an oppor tunity to personally thank the sponsors: Cooroy IGA, Hinternoosa Real Estate, Cooroy Landscape Supplies & Garden Centre, Yardworx (formerly Mower & ATV Solutions), Gympie Moto, John Madill Toyota, and our local Cooroy Chamber of Commerce, for making this year's event the stellar success that it was.

"We can't do what we do without the support of local businesses and everyone

involved."

As a major sponsor, the Cooroy Rag was thanked for its support.

"This year was re cord-breaking with both visitor numbers and gross revenue up 30 per cent and this had a lot to do with the publicity in the Cooroy Rag."

As the major beneficiary of the funds raised from the Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival, local disability support service Sunshine Butterflies was presented with a cheque for $20,000 on the night.

Sunshine Butterflies Founder/CEO Leanne Walsh said they are grateful to have been chosen as the beneficiary of the Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival.

“This incredible donation will go towards the new cov ered deck for our multipur pose room which provides the space for therapy, wellness sessions, early in tervention and playgroups.

“Funding like this makes such a big difference to our disability support service

and charity," Leanne said.

In addition to the spon sors, Cooroy Rotary extended a thank you party at the RSL with the 74 volunteers who assisted the club on the day including NDSHS students and SES and Black Mountain Rural Fire Brigade members who monitored the visitors on the track and at the summit and assisted with entry and car parking.

The next Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival, an initiative of the Rotary Club of Co oroy, is planned for August 2023.

Rotary brings together a global network of volun teer leaders dedicated to tackling the world's most pressing humanitarian challenges.

Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in our own commu nities to working toward a polio-free world.

Sunshine Butterflies Founder/CEO Leanne Walsh, Rotary Club of Cooroy’s Carol Johnson and president Andrew Aves with a cheque for $20,000.

Panel lunch empowers through education

ROSIE Batty’s horrific story of her son's death at the hands of his father shone the spotlight on domestic violence.

The domestic violence campaigner and Australian of the Year joined a panel of speakers at an Empow erment through Education lunch at the Noosa Boat house on 2 September.

The lunch was a prelude to the Mingle with the Mayor Ball, and organiser Josanne Falla said some “interesting and disturbing conversations were heard, which make us all the more passionate to make change”.

“Change in attitude, change in status, change in parity of wages, changes in training for the police and changes in behaviour.

“The key to making head way is developing emotion al intelligence, respectful

inter-communication skills and learning how to re spond rather than react.

“Behaviour change pro grams for men have been emerging, and while there is currently nowhere near enough support for victims, we also need to put more resources into prevention.

“We can all play a part such as calling out inappro priate behaviours, creating safe spaces to listen, and have education programs not just for future genera tions but before relation ships reach crisis point.”

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart said what Rosie endured is a mother’s worst nightmare.

“Her story is that of heart break and suffering. Yet so too is it one of triumph, of resilience and of hope.

“Her courage and her strength have not only inspired and changed the

lives of so many women and children – it has saved them.

“I thank Rosie for being the voice that so many in our community and our country needed. For being there to challenge, to change and to fight,” Cr Stewart said.

Rosie was joined by other panellists: Janelle Par sons, author of House of Shadows; Kathleen Hope, SunnyKids general manag er; Naomi Todd, Domestic Violence Action Centre and HR consultant; and Karen Marsh, Men's Domestic Violence Counsellor.

“A special thank you to Suter Smith Cleine for sponsoring Rosie Batty AO to speak to us, Super fierce for sponsoring our lunch panel, and the Noosa Boathouse for putting it on,” Josanne said.

Karen Marsh, Naomi Todd, Rosie Batty, Janelle Parson and Kathleen Hope. Photo: SunnyKids.

Mayor ball raises $100K for domestic violence victims

MORE than $100,000 was raised to go towards transi tional housing for domestic violence victims at this year’s inaugural Mingle with the Mayor Ball. Over 190 attended the gala event at Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas on 3 September to mingle with Noosa’s mayor Clare Stewart and listen to guest speaker, domestic violence campaigner Dr Rosie Batty AO.

Mingle with the Mayor Ball organiser Josanne Falla said the funds raised were in excess of their goal for the night.

“Our dream this year is to create a transitional home in Noosa for women and kids who have nowhere to go once they have decided to run, often with nothing.

“They are refugees but they can only stay a short time, then they are couch surfing, living in their cars or back to the perpetrators.

“On average in Queensland, it takes over two years for social hous ing. There are no rentals in Noosa, nor in many other areas locally, meaning they then must leave jobs, friends, schools and con nections and start again.”

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart said with current stats showing one in three women over the age of 15 have experienced some kind of violence in their life, the annual event is about courage.

“It’s about speaking out and it’s about speaking up, standing firmly for what you believe in and being a voice for those with none.

“They say it takes a village and indeed it does.

“The ball would not have been possible without a group of remarkable women who came together for the very best of reasons and I congratulate the Women kind team for their remark able efforts,” Clare said.

Josanne said Womenkind is an organisation about empowering women.

“We are not a service organisation. We’re about connecting the right people and supporting our women to enable them to support their families.

“Domestic abuse is ongo ing and inter-generational: it keeps going on and on and on until we put into place some of the wonderful ideas we and others have on the drawing board.”

Josanne said their aim is to raise enough money this year, brick by brick, to ‘raise the roof’ and “build a haven where the women and kids can stay until the government or they can find something permanent”.

“Whether we start by purchasing or leasing land, a house, or an apartment to build something permanent and tangible for mums and bubs to lean into.

“The Mingle with the Mayor Ball is one of our many fundraisers during the

year, where we get togeth er to have fun, enjoy each other’s company and make a difference.”

Josanne said she is very grateful for all the generous contributions made by local businesses.

“Our raffle was generously donated by Isabella’s Fine and Antique Jewellery. There were some wonderful auction prizes gifted by lo cal businesses, which were really appreciated given tougher economic trading for many.”

The Cooroy Rag donated a $2000 marketing pack age, and staff members, Jodi Brennan, Alex Purcell and Kristina Tindall were invited to attend.

Jo at Bear Cave Barber Shop in Cooroy donated her time to do Jodi’s hair and makeup.

Jodi said she was very grateful for Jo’s skills.

"Jo did such a beautiful job and I was proud to at tend such a powerful event with the Cooroy Rag team."

Jodi Brennan, Mayor Clare Stewart, Alex Purcell and Kristina Tindall at the Mingle with the Mayor Ball.

THE Kenilworth Show was on Saturday 17 September and organisers say it was the “best show in 100 years”.

A show spokesperson said figures were up on the 100year show and attendance increased by 20 per cent.

“We had 3500 people through the gates. The show canteen sold out and stallholders were very happy with their sales.

“Horse events were up with a huge number of horses and showjumpers participating.

“And the woodchop was the best we’ve ever had with the highest attendance ever seen.”

A first for the show, this year $20 armbands for unlimited rides were on sale and were a hit.

“A total of 610 armbands were sold. These were a great way for families to

The Mary gets scary

MORE than 80 scarecrows popped up in the Mary Vallery for the annual Scarecrow Festival.

From a simple black crow in front of the Imbil Post Office to a “Stair Crow” that towers over the hills on the Imbil-Kandanga Road, there were some ingenious and humorous scarecrows for the Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival 2022, which runs until 3 October.

Organiser Heinke Butt from Mary Valley Artslink said the overall winners were judged across four categories.

“Child 5-15 years was won by the Imbil Early Learning Centre with Humpty Dumpty Smarty Pants; Traditional by Emma Moor and Ken Danga with Rose Berry at Amamoor Homestead on Kandanga Amamoor Road (pictured); and Artistic went to the Fitzgerald family with Nitro Nigel at Yabba Creek Rd near

enjoy the show all day.”

Showgoers were also invited to guess the weight of the bull.

“It weighed 876 kg and we had a winning guess.”

The dog high jump was

won by a dog called Cody with a jump of 2.45 m, and lots of people stayed late to watch the light show.

Congratulations to organisers and the 60 volunteers for a fabulous show.

Borumba Dam.

“The fourth and newest category Pro Crow pre sented a quandary for the judges.”

The category called for a larger-than-life crow made from scrap metal or other recycled materials, oversized and original, and came with prize money of $500.

“Judges could not split the vote between Marg by Agnew Terve on Ray Meyers Rd near Imbil, and Stair Crow on Imbil-Kandanga Rd.”

Town winners include Kenilworth Artistic – Miss Klause by Johanna; Imbil

Artistic – Nitro Nigel, the Fitzgerald family; Imbil Traditional – Dunny Dave, Michael Grainger; Imbil Child – Smarty Pants, Imbil Early Learning Centre; Imbil Pro Crow – Marg, Agnes Terve, Stone the Crow, Imbil Post Office, Stair Crow, Coastwide Stairs; Kandanga Artistic – Rose Berry, Emma Moor and Ken Danga, Amamoor Homestead; Kandanga Traditional – Along came a Spider, Ben and Zac Beddows; Kandanga Child – Hip Hip Hooray, Amamoor State School; Kandanga Pro Crow – Vego Head, Kandanga Farm Store.

AS the world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II, one Cooroy local remembers the monarch succeeding to the throne.

Rob Jeffs was 11 and watching “the pictures” with his family in Cooroy Memorial Hall.

Rob, now in his 80s, said it was at night and they were onto the second film when it stopped abruptly.

“Everyone groaned. We had watched one film, had the interval and were only 20 minutes into the second film when it happened.

“We thought there was an issue with the projection. Gag Grant ran the pictures and Wally Kay was the projectionist.

“But then a handwritten note appeared on the screen.

“It read, ‘King George VI has died. God save the Queen’.”

It was February 1952 and after a long illness, King George VI had died, at which point his older daughter Princess Elizabeth at the age of 25 became Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Elizabeth II went on to be the longest-serving monarch, reigning for 70 years.

She died on 8 September at 96 years and the new monarch, her eldest son Prince Charles, acceded to the throne at the age of 73 and will be known as King Charles III.

The Cooroy Memorial Hall was used for film and movie screenings until the cinema in the hall was closed in the 1970s due “to the impact of television and the opening of the Noosa drive-in”.

Farewell a beautiful lady

She moved to Cooroy with her parents Edward and Ada Bell and younger sister Gwen when she was a young girl.

Daughter Judy Mepstead said Edward leased a small farm on Nandroya Road near the Cooroy Golf Course.

“Mum’s other brothers and sisters – Keith, Dulcie, Ron and June – were all born in Cooroy.

“She had a wonderful childhood on the farm with her siblings and close friends.”

Judy said Edna worked at the haberdashery in Cooroy

until she met Edward ‘Ted’.

“They got married when she was 23 and they moved to Netherby.”

Edna passed away peacefully on 3 September at St. Vincent's Aged Care Home in Mitchelton.

“She was a cherished mother and mother-in-law to Beth and David, Edward and Jan, Peter and Michelle, Stephen and Lindy, Judith and Ron, and Bronwyn and Ronson; and a proud ma to 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

“She will be forever in our hearts.”

Vale, Edna.

EDNA Isabel Clarke (nee Bell) was born on 25 June 1927.

Cooroy Memorial Hall from the 1950s (photo: Facebook) and the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Maree volunteers for 28 years

LOCAL Maree Kidd has been awarded the Noosa Country Show’s Volunteer of the Year award.

Maree said this year was her 28th year of volunteering at the show.

“When I first began volun teering I was in Iris’ donger/

food hall and now I am in the pavillion sections and Champions Cafe.

“Shows are the community and for the community and I like to help where possible.

“It is a great social event.” Well done Maree and congratulations

Art show gala for hospice

THE Tinbeerwah Art Group’s (TAG) annual Art Show gala opening was a huge success.

After not being able to hold an official opening for three years, this year’s event

raised over $1500 for Katie Rose Cottage Hospice from artists’ donations, a raffle, and gold coin entry fee.

Councillor Frank Wilkie performed the official opening and presented the

Margaret Connolly Hangers Prize to Janet Luttrell. Winner of the People’s Choice award was Vivien Lawson with her “Gum Nuts” painting.

Vivien Lawson winner of People’s Choice with her painting"Gum Nuts" and Jan Cooke, Janet Luttrell and Frank Wilkie.

Update from

TOURISM NOOSA

Have you considered a job in tourism?

FIND FUN, CASUAL JOBS AND FRIENDSHIPS WHERE YOU LIVE

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, many businesses around Australia have suffered from a shortage of staff and skills, especially in the tourism and hospitality sector. This

has forced them to reduce opening hours and service levels – you have probably already noticed this at some local businesses. It potentially harms the reputation of the business,

IMPROVING ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY

Tourism Noosa is committed to helping improve access and information for visitors and locals with a disability so they can enjoy Noosa’s great experiences.

We are working with University of Queensland students on a project to gather information about some local tours, experiences and restaurants that provide accessible services.

This information will be available through the Noosa Visitor Information Centre and on our www.visitnoosa.com.au website. The project will also help operators communicate their accessibility features so people with a range of requirements, including physical/mobility, hearing, vision and cognitive can better plan where to go and what to do.

We are also part of the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport’s Accessible Tourism in Queensland project, working with Get Skilled Access, founded by Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott OAM. Local tourism businesses will receive help to increase their awareness in the accessibility space.

and ultimately, it hurts Noosa as a favoured holiday destination.

In response to this labour crisis, Tourism Noosa has launched the online Tourism Jobs in Noosa board to help business owners who are struggling to find workers. It links people looking for work or a new career with tourism and hospitality vacancies.

With accommodation availability and affordability also posing major problems, we are urging Noosa locals to help out and consider a tourism job in Noosa! Check out the range of full-time, part-time and casual jobs, from Hastings Street to the hinterland:

• If you have previously worked in tourism or hospitality and want to return to the industry

See what’s on this week in Noosa and upcoming events at www.visitnoosa.com.au/whats-on

• School or university students looking for casual work

• Early retirees who have spare time and are looking for a new challenge

• Looking for a new career path with training?

• Make new friends at work and meet visitors from around the world

• Make some extra money without compromising your lifestyle

• Help your town or favourite local business by taking on some casual work

There are jobs in food and beverage, beauty rooms, guest services, housekeeping, reception and more, in workplaces including international brands, 5-star resorts or family-run businesses. Some positions require nothing more than a great attitude, they offer training and some provide opportunities to work across various parts of a business.

NOOSA IN THE MEDIA SPOTLIGHT

Did you see the Sunrise morning TV weather crosses from Noosa’s Main Beach recently? There was plenty of fun as new weather presenter Katie spoke to the Noosa World Surfing Reserve, triathlete Caleb Noble, Noosa athlete and IronWoman champion Jordan Mercer and local disability charity Sunshine Butterflies about their annual Walk in Wings event, a 3km accessible walk along the Noosa River to celebrate all abilities in our community.

MEMBERS ARE AT THE CORE OF TOURISM NOOSA’S ACTIVITIES

Tourism Noosa is a not-for-profit, member-based organisation, offering a wide range of benefits. We are one of Queensland’s strongest tourism membership organisations, with 656 members in 2021-22.

We offer membership in two tiers: Core Tourism Members and Tourism Services.

Membership provides your business with a calendar of networking events; free and subsidised marketing opportunities and training in marketing, social media

and sustainability; mentoring; free access to visitor research and insights; exposure through the Noosa Visitor Information Centre in Hastings Street; connection to training and mentoring through the wider tourism industry.

The jobs board is an outcome of the Noosa Workforce Shortage Group that we initiated in response to local operators struggling to find staff. In the lead-up to the busy Christmas season, it’s imperative for businesses to get their opening hours and staffing levels back to what they were before the COVID-19 pandemic.

State Member for Noosa Sandy Bolton MP who is part of the group, said: “I encourage workers, students and ‘gap yearers’ from across our region and beyond to jump on the Jobs Page and join our incredible community as there is nowhere better to live, work and play!”

There is also information on accommodation and training so you can refresh your hospitality skills, learn new skills or find a new career.

See www.visitnoosa.com.au/jobs

A recent full-page article in The Weekend Australian Magazine showcased 10 Noosa drawcards that go beyond the sand and surf, with experiences in Hastings Street, Noosa Junction, Noosaville, Noosa hinterland and Tewantin.

Tourism Noosa organises media coverage such as these by inviting media to experience Noosa’s local community and all aspects of holidaying in Noosa. Local businesses appreciate the great national and international exposure received through these articles:

‘It’s a privilege to host a media famil at your business as they are a great opportunity for exposure to a wide audience and often re-emerge in various publications if they are a freelance writer.’

– IKATAN SPA NOOSA

‘Thank you for this exposure and opportunity – always keen to provide media famil experiences for the Noosa Everglades.’

– KANU KAPERS AUSTRALIA NOOSA’S

Melanie Anderson CEO, Tourism Noosa

Find out about membership of Tourism Noosa at www.visitnoosa.com.au/membership

Clare Noosa Mayor

Working for Noosa Communities

GOOD news for our hin terland residents with the tender awarded to start an upgrade of Trail 5 (Cooro ora Trail) linking Pomona to Cooran via the Tuchekoi National Park. The upgrade will improve trail-to-town connectivity, enhance its ef fectiveness as a fire break through the bushland, increase the use of the trails for educational and recreational use, and drive tourism. The work, sched uled for completion by the end of this year, follows the recent improvements to the Cooran horse yards.

Design work on the trail hub upgrades has also been completed and will pave the way for a range of improvements at Pioneer Park, Cooroora Mountain Park, and Stan Topper Park. Once again, this proj ect is an example of collab oration and securing funds from the Australian and Queensland Governments’ Local Economic Recovery Program through Category D of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

We have launched an other grant to help recover from this year’s floods.

Noosa Council’s Commu nity Disaster Response and Recovery Grant is now taking applications. It’s an initiative supported by fund ing from the Public Health Network (PHN) to support communities to recover and build resilience.

Applications close Friday 7 October 2022.

Council is about to launch a Living Well Noosa pro gram which aims to provide a range of health and wellbeing initiatives across the shire.

We are conducting a sur vey and want to hear from local residents. Have your say on how to live well in Noosa and help shape the future of programs and ini tiatives for Noosa residents. Go to the council website and complete the survey before 23 September. We have all heard the news from the BOM regard ing the start of another La Nina system. This reinforc es the need for all of us to

be prepared. Please take time over the next month or so to really prepare your properties. Trim trees, clear out gutters and do a gener al clean-up.

Council has also recently produced a short film docu mentary on the 2019 Noosa bushfires. Those impacted and who were part of the disaster have told of their experiences three years on. The film features inter views with Holly Kemp and Pam Murphy who lost their homes in the fires.

Finally, our grading crews are continuing to make their way through parts of the hinterland. Upper Pinbarren Creek Road is being done and quite a few roads in Kin Kin are on the list: Wil liams Road, Moffat Road, Murrays Road, Pender Creek Road, Francis Road and many more. This work will continue to improve our road networks, repair potholes and improve drainage.

Until next month, stay safe. Clare

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IN Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, clothes are beside food and shelter – essential to protect us from the ele ments, and provide warmth and safety. But as Uniforms 4 Kids (U4K) knows too well, circumstances and the upset of life mean thousands of children do not get this es sential human requirement.

Last week in Cooroy, we celebrated Uniforms 4 Kids volunteers who contrib uted towards the 37,000 children’s clothes U4K had made from the old uniforms of our front-line first re sponders.

For some of these children, the clothes from U4K are

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their only clothes – such as the little girl in the domes tic violence shelter whose mother had no time to pack and turned up with only the clothes on her back; the children who lost everything in the Tongan earthquake; or the babies born to nothing in Port Moresby orphanages. For other children, the clothes from U4K are their favourite, such as the Aus tralian kid playing soccer in rags. Or the children with cleft palates in the Philip pines, denied school, who, thanks to U4K and the char ity Helping Children Smile, get new clothes to match a new smile and an education.

Our Cooroy U4K volun teers are mostly grand mothers and make these clothes with the same love they once made their grand children’s clothes, up-cycling old uniforms and hand-craft ing them into quality items.

At U4K, a police officer isn’t just donating an old shirt; a grandmother isn’t just sewing shorts. Together they give the gift of self-es teem, dignity, warmth and self-worth to a child who needs it most.

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Willkommen to Oktoberfest Cooroy on

What’s On

What: Oktoberfest Cooroy

When: Saturday 1 October from 11 am to 9 pm

Where: 5 Opal Street, Cooroy

Info: https://www. facebook.com/Oktober festCooroy

Artists open studios for nine-day art extravaganza

IT’S time to say Willkom men to the second annual Oktoberfest in Cooroy.

Hosted by German Bake house Group and Saw & Mill, once again this free family fun day will transform Saw & Mill’s bowling green into a German-themed wonderland.

Starting at 11:30 am and officially finishing at 9 pm, it will be a fabulous day filled with Oktoberfest music, German food, beer and sweets, free kids’ entertain ment, games and compe titions.

Saw & Mill manager Kimberly Bateman said this year there will be compe titions for hot dog eating, strong person and bestdressed.

“In the hot dog eating

adults and professionals.

The kids’ comp starts at 3:30 pm, followed by the local adults at 4 pm, and then the professionals who are travelling from Brisbane to see who can eat a giant hot dog the fastest.

“A first this year will be a strong person competition at 7 pm. Comprising teams of three, two teammates have to carry the third through an obstacle course. Sign-ups for this comp and others will be available at the welcome desk on the day.”

Free kids’ face painting and balloons will be avail able from 11:30 am and an Oktoberfest show band will start with live music at 12 noon, playing throughout the day around events and

year’s Oktoberfest include a LifeLine fashion parade and best-dressed competition, Pink October fundraising stall and Hoofbeats Sanc tuary’s lob-a-choc compe tition.

Also on offer are Saw & Mill’s famous pork knuck les, German Bakehouse traditional German hotdogs, pretzel burgers, sweets and German goodies, and lots of drinks.

“For the first time this year, we will have glass beer steins embossed with OctoberFest Cooroy.

“Drinks will be available from Heads of Noosa, Your Mates Brewery, Eumundi Brewery, and 2020 Distill ery. Coffees will be provided by First Batch Noosa.”

So brush off your dirndl

What’s On

What: Noosa Open Studios

When: 1-9 October 2022

Info: www.noosaopenstudios.com.auPeregian painter, Charlotte Wensley, with a happy purchaser.

QUEENSLAND’S largest open studios event is back for 2022.

The nine-day art extrava ganza, Noosa Open Studios, will showcase 117 artists across 100 studios from 1 to 9 October.

sculptors, glass artisans, a knife maker, mixed me dia artists, mosaic artists, painters, photographers, printmakers, textile artists and more.

Art lovers are invited to start at historic Wallace

featuring all the artists, and knowledgeable and helpful volunteers will be on hand to help decide on a trail.

Full programs in the col lectable Art Trail Guide will be available in local Visitor Information Centres, Cooroy

Three artists, one exhibit

THREE talented artists are exhibiting at The Art Hub Cooroy.

The creative artworks of William Van Berkel, Ron and Cathie Twaddle, and Jules McCrae will be on display until Monday 10 October.

William Van Berkel is an award-winning photographer. As an avid traveller, William captures extraordinary moments and places.

Ron and Cathie Twaddle are wicker artists. Together they take pleasure in using

traditional materials and methods to make contemporary baskets, experiment ing with colours, texture and form.

Jules McCrae describes herself as a functional artist. She has a love for turning cold metal into warm, flowing, functional pieces and often combines rigid material with fabrics and various other fibre materials. Some of her silver jewellery pieces will be debuting at this exhibition.

Meet the artists at the

What’s On

What: Art exhibition

When: 23 September to 10 October

Where: The Art Hub Cooroy, 3/2 Emerald Street, Cooroy Info: (07) 5447 6155

opening night on Friday 30 September from 5 pm to 7 pm.

RSL to rock for fundraiser

TOES will be tapping at the Cooroy RSL on Saturday 8 October when the Hillbilly Goats play at a fundraiser for SmartPups Assistance Dogs.

The Hillbilly Goats are known for stripping back the layers of modern music and

their entertainment value. While a free show, table bookings are essential. There will be raffles, and donations will be collected on the night for SmartPups. Also up for grabs is the new $5000 Garden Grab members’ promotion with

What’s On

What: The Hillbilly Goats

When: Saturday 8 October

Where: Cooroy RSL, Maple Street, Cooroy

Info: https://www.co oroyrsl.com.au/

Spring Sunday in the Gardens

SPRING is here and what better place to enjoy the de lights of the season than at the Noosa Botanic Gardens with great live music, food and drinks?

The next Sunday in the Gardens event is on Sunday 2 October from 9 am. Once again master musicians Jay Bishoff, Andrew Higgins and friends will entertain from 10 am and Rob from Bus Stop Espresso will serve Cooroy Roasters coffee and snacks.

What’s On

What: Sunday in the Gardens

When: Sunday 2 Octo ber from 9 am

Where: Noosa Botanic Gardens, Lake Macdonald

Info: www.noosabotan icgardensfriends.com

The Shade Garden will be open, with Noosa Botanic Gardens Friends volunteers on hand to share informa tion about planting tips and species.

A LOCAL singer-songwrit er is performing a second tour of the Sunshine Coast following the success of her sell-out concerts last year.

British-born Emily Maguire will perform a series of con certs in October, including one at the Majestic Theatre in Pomona.

Emily and her husband Christian Dunham live on a farm in the Obi Obi valley near Kenilworth and will perform as an acoustic duo on this hinterland tour.

A contemporary folk artist,

Emily said she was plucked from obscurity by American legend Don McLean and went on to tour all the major concert halls in the UK in cluding the Royal Albert Hall.

To date, she has released six albums – and is currently working on her seventh –with Shaktu Records, her re cord label with her husband Christian.

With a supremely expres sive voice, Emily’s music is a hauntingly beautiful and profoundly moving experi ence not to be missed.

What’s On

What: Emily Maguire concert

When: Saturday 15 October

Where: The Majestic Theatre Pomona

Cost: Tickets are $30/$25 concessions and are available from TryBooking through www.emilymaguire.com

Woodcraft on display at show

THE skills of talented Cooroora Woodworkers Club members will be on display at their annual show.

The 2022 Cooroora Woodcraft Show will be held on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 October at the Cooroy Memorial Hall.

Featuring woodcraft displays by club members and school students, inter club competition entries and demonstrations of woodturning, scroll saw, chainsaw sculpting, carving and milling, there will be something for everyone.

Items made by club members and special guest exhibitors will be for sale. There will also be raffle tickets for the bushies tank bar, turned burl bowl and slab of wood.

Sandwiches and various sweet treats, coffee, tea and cold drinks will be available from the canteen. Entry is $2 and the event starts at 8:30 am each day.

What: Cooroora Woodcraft Show

When: Friday 14 and Satur day 15 October from 8:30 am

Where: Cooroy Memorial Hall, Maple Street, Cooroy

Info: https://cooroorawood workersclub.com/

Big crowd at Noosa Botanic Gardens for the August Sunday in the Gardens event second Coast tour

Time to Paint Cooroy pink

“The call from the McGrath Foundation is to Pink Up Your Town, hence the name Pink Up Cooroy.”

The Cooroy Hotel, Cooroy RSL and Saw & Mill have all come on board with a gold coin donation from the sales of all schnitzels during October going towards the fundraiser.

“So by buying a schnitty, you will be supporting the fundraiser,” Carol said.

Message from a Mason

SSH, it’s a secret.

That’s what people think but not really. The Freemasons have been a part of Cooroy since 1911.

Mason Sam Law said the Freemasons’ goal is to help the community and lead local men by example – and they need more.

EVERY year in October, the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce hosts a month-long pink-themed fundraiser to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research.

For this year’s event, Pink Up Cooroy, organiser Carol Christensen said businesses are being encouraged to “pink up” for the month.

“We will finish the month with a Pink Up Cooroy fundraiser breakfast on Friday 28 October at Saw & Mill Cooroy with raffles and a live auction, with great auction prizes and a special guest speaker.

“All funds raised will go to the McGrath Foundation which supplies specialist breast care nurses to breast cancer patients.

Anyone can also make a donation on the Pink Up Cooroy Fundraiser page at www.pinkisthecolour.com.au/fundraiser/ carolchristensen.

Tickets for the Pink Up Cooroy fundraiser breakfast are $30 per head and can be purchased under events at: www.cooroy. com.au, and any donations for the raffle or auction are appreci ated. Email belnews@outlook. com.

Local mums revamp Kin Kin markets

now a reality and the markets are booming.

Held on the first Sunday of ev ery month at Kin Kin Oval, the revamped markets now have 50 high-quality stalls, workshops, free talks, food, and free entertainment for the kids.

“Freemasonry is a camaraderie of men who are like-minded and help each other and their community.

“However, our membership numbers have been dwindling from misconceptions of our sacred fraternity.

“The teachings and practices of the fraternal order of Free and Accepted Masons, the largest worldwide secret society, is an oath-bound society, often devoted to fellowship, moral discipline and mutual assistance, that conceals at least some of its rituals, customs, or activities from the public. (Secret societies do not necessarily conceal their membership or existence.)”

FOUR Kin Kin State School mums have joined forces to revamp the traditional Kin Kin markets by turning them into monthly events.

When Kin Kin mother of two, Brooke, first moved to the

hinterland town she went to the markets and could see a vision

These four ladies plus 10 other volunteers have pulled all their talents together to create an amazing monthly market. Admission is free. Stalls are $20, or $40 for powered sites. For more information, please see them on Facebook www. facebook.com/KinKinmarket or go along and see the village

Sam said Freemasonry evolved from the guilds of stonemasons and cathedral builders of the Middle Ages.

“Freemasonry helps men upskill and gain confi dence; we pride ourselves on contributing to our community and helping local businesses.

“Unfortunately, our lodge is struggling for members, which makes it difficult to get involved in the community.

RICHARD Howard from Noosa Integrated Catchment Associa tion will provide an update on its Noosa River projects at Noosa Parks Association’s Friday Environment Forum on 14 October.

The Friday Environment Forum is a public information exchange, provided by guest speakers, covering a range of

current conservation and environmental issues.

Hosted by Noosa Parks Association on the second and fourth Fridays of the month, the forums are held at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville.

The forum starts at 10:30 am

and morning tea is available from 10 am to 10:25 am. Entry is $5 by ‘tap & go’ at the door.

Or join the bird observers at 8:30 am in the car park for interpretive birding. Everyone is welcome.

For more information visit: www.noosaparks.org.au/friday-environment-forum/

“Our lodge has recently joined the Chamber of Commerce to once again get more involved in helping our community and hopefully gain new members.”

If you would like to find out a bit more about what Freemasonry is, feel free to contact the secretary to organise a meeting. Email: cooroyqueenalexandralodge212@gmail.com

“Spring has sprung, there is always electrical stuff to do so book in early! Make a list and call Head Start today!”

Anita Poteri, Brooke McKenzie, Lucy Stewart and Zoë McLennan.

Photo by Gemma Guest.

Fashion fundraiser helps homeless

The Zonta Club of Noosa has a long history of em powering women and girls in the local community through donations to the women’s shelter, health services, and scholarships and bursaries for school girls and university students.

Zonta Noosa is a passion ate advocate for women’s rights, conducting contin uous awareness-raising campaigns including Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women, as well as proj ects to inspire more female leaders.

To find out more about the Zonta Club of Noosa, visit: www.facebook.com/Zonta Noosa/

It’s time for Sconetime

time with Sunshine Coast Foodie and Noosa Black Coffee, is on Tuesday 11 October at 10 am in the Cooroy Memorial Hall.

Cost is $8.00. To buy tickets for yourself, mum, dad, aunt, uncle, pop, nan or senior neighbour, go to: https://www.trybooking.com/ CCRQV

Proudly supported by Wythes Real Estate, Rambling Rose Flowers, Noosa Black Coffee, Bassett Barks and Cooroy Rag Community Newspaper

Leonie to talk gardens

nutritious soils and grow organic healthy foods efficiently, in schools and communities.

Her talk will include tips and tricks on composting, generating worm castings, increasing soil microbes, the best times to pick fruits and veggies, and more.

plants ideal for this region, plants to maximise and grow in abundance, and which fertilisers and min erals are typically needed – and even more.

Her themes are healthy soils and humans. Leonie’s book Eat Your Garden will be available on the night.

Doors open at 6 pm with the meeting beginning at 7 pm. Dahl bowl, seedlings, plants, tea and coffee will be for sale to raise funds. Zonta was a huge success, raising funds the area. Salvation Army St Vincent de Paul Noosa.

Leonie designs and teaches how to build dense

She has practical appli cations for getting the most out of hours spent in the garden and attaining abun dant, organic harvests.

Leonie includes a list of

PERMACULTURE Noosa is excited to welcome Leo nie Shanahan as the guest speaker at their club night on Tuesday 4 October.

SCONETIME creates mean ingful community connections where seniors in our community come together with family and business

owners to enjoy fresh hot scones loaded with homemade jam and fresh whipped cream.

The next Cooroy Scone-

Artist Lee Birch exhibits at Frame Tree Custom Framing

A COOROY artist will be showcasing her artwork at Frame Tree Custom Framing, Cooroy during the Noosa Open Studios event from 1 to 9 October.

Lee Birch is an intuitive artist, producing vibrant paintings that “interact with the heart and soul through colour therapy”.

Lee will be conducting live demonstrations in-store during her exhibition and will be available to answer questions and engage with budding artists.

A selection of Lee’s artworks will be exhibited on-site and will be available for purchase.

What’s On

What: Lee Birch art exhibit

When: 1 to 9 October

Where: Frame Tree Custom Framing, 2/20 Maple Street, Cooroy

Car Show photos by Cooroy Car Parts

Sculptor Shane Christensen

Gail Hilditch, awarded three 1st prizes, one 2nd prize and reserve champion for potted plants

Stephen Hilditch, president

Noosa District State High School Formal

Straight from the horse’s mouth

Unfortunately, not for all horses – in particular ponies that are prone to a condition called laminitis.

Fresh green grass is full of sugars and the high sugar intake causes a spike in insulin release. If the horse or pony has an underlying insulin resistance this can cause the laminitic horse to then founder.

suffered from laminitis are more susceptible.

HAY there. Spring means there will be an abundance of fresh green grass for our horses to gobble up. Sounds great, right?

Susceptible horses should have limited to no grazing of grass, especially while the grass is in its growing stages. Between midnight and 8 am, the grass is at its lowest, safest sugar levels. Overweight horses or those that have previously

Early warning signs of laminitis include an increased heart rate, constantly shifting weight from one hoof to another, leaning back to take the pressure off the front hooves, lying down frequently, a shortened stride or not wanting to walk particularly on hard surfaces, increased insulin levels (blood test), heat in the hooves and/or a distorted hoof shape or rings running around the hoof walls.

Laminitis /founder is a very debilitating condition and must be acted on as soon as possible.

Springtime garden tips

SPRING is the best time of year to get out into the garden and prepare it for the warmer months. And local business Cooroy Landscape Supplies and Garden Centre has these spring garden tips.

“Removing those winter weeds, pruning back old blooms and excess foliage on your plants, feeding with a suitable fertiliser and

topping up the mulch on your garden are some practical tips to help your plants thrive through spring and into summer.

“We all need a little extra love, care and nourishment sometimes and plants are no different.

“Mulching is such a ben eficial thing to do for your garden: not only does it

suppress weed growth and retain moisture but it also helps to put beneficial nutri ents back into the soil. If you only have time for one thing, make it mulching.

“The days are warm and beautiful – such a great time to get motivated and creative outdoors. Maybe even plant some new blooms or veggies.”

Fourth pro fight for local boxer

Ben Cameron-Hands is fighting Rocky Ogdan for the vacant Super Featherweight title on 15 October at Southbank Piazza, Brisbane.

The Impact Boxing and Fit ness Centre boxer has been undefeated since turning pro in June 2021.

“I’ve won six Queensland titles, three Australian titles, six Golden Gloves and represented Australia at the Youth Commonwealth Games at the Bahamas,” Ben said.

A LOCAL pro boxer is stepping into the ring for the fourth time, this time to fight for a vacant title.

Ben, who has been training with coach Mark Evans since he was 8, has also had a stellar amateur career since he started competing at age 10.

Ben is also open to sponsorship opportunities, whether they be monetary or a service such as a massage or meal prep.

If you would like to sponsor this local boxer on his pro journey, please contact ben_c28@yahoo.com.

Demons undefeated for

school together at Pomona State School. That goes a long way to being a close team.

“They show up twice a week for training and every weekend for a game without fail.”

Billy said his team, the Under 10s blues side, won not only every game but the end of year carnival too.

“The boys played about 14 games and we had a carnival at the end of the year, which is three short half games, and they won those as well.

POMONA

Coach Billy Magin said he is so proud of his team, one he has been coaching for

four years.

“We’re like a little family we’ve been together so long.

“Some of the boys have played together now for four years and many go to

“They have a bright future for the club and themselves.”

AFL season has now fin ished for 2022. Playing will resume in winter 2023.

Come and try Cooroy Dolphins

After receiving a Gambling Community Benefit Fund grant last season, upgrades have been made to the club’s facility that will benefit members for years to come.

The new lane ropes, defibril lator and training equipment will be well used this season, not to mention the pool has had a fresh coat of paint and a new heater has been installed.

COOROY swimming club, Cooroy Dolphins, is gearing up for another swimming season, holding their first club night of the season on Wednesday 5 October at 5:30 pm.

In conjunction with this, the club is also holding two

free come-and-try nights on Wednesday 5 October and Wednesday 12 October at 5:30 pm.

Catering for both social and competitive swimmers, the come-and-try nights are an opportunity for kids to come and give the club a go.

So come and meet the Cooroy Dolphins family for a night of fun, fitness and friendship.

For more information, email the club at cooroydolphins@ gmail.com or phone Georgina on 0413 929 197.

Australia in the upcoming 2022 Virtus Oceania Asia Games (OA Games 2022).

The international multisport competition is for elite athletes with an intellectual impairment.

The games, hosting around 1000 athletes from all over the Asia Pacific, will be held in Brisbane from 5 to 11 November.

Bendigo Bank Cooroy is supporting Nathan with a donation of $1000 to help him achieve his dream of competing in Brisbane.

Cooroy Community Bank Personal Banker Meredith Mason said it’s a pleasure to support local athletes and to give back to the commu nity.

“The team at Bendigo Bank wishes Nathan all the best in his cycling endeav ours,” said Meredith.

Nathan is a state and national champion in Road and Track events (AWII). He regularly competes with able-bodied athletes in Aus Cycling Queensland Road and Track competitions.

COOROY’S elite para-ath lete Nathan Glarvey has been chosen to represent

Rhys Bailey, Andrew Cowan (Coach) and Mitchell Warren.

Group invites men to ‘be real’

gather to learn, laugh and reflect on themes that every man encounters on his path through life.

Organiser Tony Enchelmai er said it is about creating something authentic, real and life-enhancing for men and ultimately, for their families.

“It’s a place where men aren’t their role at work, they’re not a husband or a father, they’re just themselves

“It’s not therapy. It’s not a replacement for specialised clinical or supervised support. It’s not anti-feminist.

“It’s just about being real,” Tony said.

A NEW men’s group program called Common Ground is commencing on Monday 3 October with a free info night in Doonan. For one night a week for nine weeks, the group will

“It’s an opportunity for men to experience themselves in a new way that offers a safe, healthy way of being a man today

“It’s about knowing who they are and their place as a man in this world.

Starting with the free info night Monday 3 October from 7 pm to 9 pm, the program then kicks off the following Monday for nine weeks from 7 pm to 10 pm. Limited to a maximum of 12 men, anyone interested or with questions can call Tony on 0406 676 679.

https://www.facebook.com /events /5435061713216314/ ?ti=ls

To join the Common Ground program, go to https://menswellbeing.org / mens-programs/

New BreastScreen van coming to Cooroy

BREASTSCREEN Queensland Sunshine Coast has taken delivery of a brand-new mobile breast screening van and it’s com ing to Cooroy.

The van is equipped with a state-of-the-art breast screening machine and is a fresh and more spacious version of the previous model.

Chief Radiographer Shane Judd said the machine on board the new van is the same as the ones at Nam

bour Hospital and all other BreastScreen sites.

“Women having a breast screen can be assured of the same high-quality ser vice whether they visit the van or one of our other six locations on the coast.

The design on the outside of the van has also been updated, but still includes the beautiful artwork by local Aboriginal artist Yvonne Williams, entitled “Women Gathering”.

The new van will be parked

on Opal Street from Tuesday 18 October to Thursday 10 November 2022.

Appointments start at 7:45 am and there are Saturday appointments available.

BreastScreen Queensland provides free breast cancer screening for women 40 years and over. No doctor’s referral is required, and appointments take less than 30 minutes.

Bookings can be made by calling 13 20 50 or visiting breastscreen.qld.gov.au

Tony Enchelmaier

AVAILABLE

New bush playgroup in Tuchekoi, Mary Valley. Weekly nature immersion sessions during the term and school holidays. Free trial available - bookings essential. See the website for current programs and bookings. www. thebushcircle.com.au or call Jessica 0432876878

Domestic House Cleaner Available 0423 087 008

Local Craniosacral Therapist Effective supporting many health problems, phone Lisa 0423 087 008

Cooroy Pomona Lions Club Book Shop Open each 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

BIRTHDAYS

A Very Happy Birthday to the one and only Martin, your scones are amazing, we hope you celebrated a fabulous Birthday.

CLASSES

Aqua Aerobics Eumundi Pool. Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 7.30 - 8.30am.

Singing Classes beginners welcome, enjoy the pleasure of song, phone for details. Julia 0412 201 736

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

Ready Steady Go Kids is a multi-sport program for children aged 18 months - 6 years. We teach 10 sports over 2 terms. We offer a free trial you can book at Readysteadygokids.com.au

DEATHS

Valma May Buchanan, born 23 March 1931 sadly passed away at the age of 91 on the 5th August 2022, Val was married to Jack - they owned and ran The Gift Shop in Tewantin Arcade for 25yrs, they had 2 children Peter and Barbra, 3 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grand Children, a lifelong much loved resident in Tewantin.

ENTERTAINMENT

Saw and Mill, Oktoberfest 1st October everyone welcome starts 11am Saw and Mill 3rd Tuesday of the Month, Trivia Night Book a Table Friday and Sunday pizza Old Daddo’s parking lot

Cooroy Hotel Sunday nights 1 child under 12 eats free

FOR SALE

to work weekends, award wages, RSA necessary call Marg 0408 651 728

Small Tiling Business has a position for a qualified tradesman, will consider an apprentice. Must have white card, license and vehicle, Email to Nic@stiling.com

Man With A Mower, gardening and pruning etc we have an immediate start for 2 people, must have Ute and ABN Number. Call or send a message to 0431 587 230.

Windsor 15ft Caravan, 6months rego, Solar Hook up, large rollout awning, Queen size double bed can convert to 2 singles, front kitchen, oven never been used, lots of storage space, big windows for airflow, full dining area, great comfy van $10,000 Eumundi. Ph 0437 877 703

Breville Coffee Machine GC works well, accessories included, pick up Eumundi $30 ph.0437 877 703

Golf Buggy Pro-Simmon 1-fold white/ red 3wheel front wheel alignment with steel bearing. Tri-mag wheels. Excellent condition $70. Pick up only. Phone Kay 0431 109 098 / 5442 6627

Excellent Condition Ryobi Garden Blower, cordless, battery operated, used once, $130 phone 0406 419 877

MEETINGS

Cooroy AA meets every Wed night 7:30 pm at Freemasons Hall, 58 Elm Street, Cooroy

POSITIONS VACANT

Nutworks Yandina require staff for operation of boxing plant machinery, loading containers, hand packing and labelling of product, sort belt operators, cleaning. Immediate start. Send enquiries to admin@nutworks.com.au

Pomona Hotel are looking for casual bar staff 10 -20 hrs available, must be able

Cooroy IGA Fully qualified Butcher position, fast paced work, immediate start. Packer; experience not necessary. Must be available for shifts any day of the week. Enquiries via website.

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

Fika Café Floor Staff and Kitchen staff Enquire in store to join the team in Cooroy

Pomona Early Childhood Centre are seeking additional educators to join the team. If you have a certificate III, Diploma or are interested in a traineeship, please send your resume to manager@pomona. net.au

Cooroy Hotel apply in person or send resume to dutymanager@cooroyhotel. com.au Chefs, Bar and Bistro Staff.

Pomona Village Kitchen seeking experienced Chef. Drop in at 2 Memorial Ave, Pomona with resume or call 5403 8592

School Bus Driver wanted urgently in Noosa Hinterland area. White Horse Coaches company seeking drivers with MR and Driver’s Authority licences. Bus route training provided. Contact Robert and Judy Cochrane 0429 154 060 or 0429 154 061

Nannies of Noosa positions available, flexible hrs inc daytime shifts, must have Blue Card, First Aid, send resume to Info@nanniesofnoosa.com

Various items: Mosaic balls on metal stand $100. Celsius adjustable aerobic step 109x40x20cm with 4 added platform blocks. Hardly used $140. Draftsman board 900x700. Table top, no stand. Very good condition. $150 All in Lake MacDonald Cooroy Phone 54 425 266

SILLY STUFF

Bees sleep between 5 and 8 hrs a day, sometimes in flowers, they also like to sleep with other bees and hold each other’s feet.

WANTED

Smart pup’s volunteers needed. Do you love dogs? Smart pups trains assistance dogs for special needs children, Centrelink approved. Please call Sheri on 0438 045 558

Bloomhill Cancer Care We are looking for Volunteers

schools

New principal appointed at NDSHS

NOOSA District State High School (NDSHS) has a new principal.

After a full, statewide, meritorious process, successful applicant Stacy Wilmore has been appoint ed as the next permanent principal of NDSHS.

Education Queensland North Coast Region’s Re gional Director, Lyal Giles, said the comprehensive process involved a number of information-gathering instruments.

“It was overseen by my self as Regional Director/ Panel Chair and a team of fellow panel members which included a senior executive leader from the Queensland Teachers’ Union, a senior principal representative from the Queensland Secondary Principals’ Association and a representative of the wid er school community.

“As a result of the rigorous process undertaken, I am pleased to announce that

Stacy was the successful applicant.”

Lyal congratulated Stacy and acknowledged the breadth and depth of leadership behaviours and capability she displayed through the process.

“I also commend her on the work she is currently doing in leading through consultation with stake holders across the school, and celebrate the obvious passion and commitment she has for ensuring Noosa

District State High School continues its school im provement journey.”

New principal Stacy Wilm ore said she is thrilled to continue leading NDSHS.

“I am thrilled, humbled and honoured for this in credible privilege to contin ue leading our great school into the future.

“Noosa High and our community are very close to my heart, and my moral

purpose as a leader is to support the success of our entire school community to make a positive difference in students’ lives, in every classroom, every day.”

Stacy said her vision as principal is to ensure student learning and growth are at the core of every thing they do.

“And that our school community is a place where young people, staff and

community are welcomed, happy, proud to be, feel supported and empowered to succeed as the best version of themselves.

“This is achieved through building on our strengths and working in partnership for every young person in our care in our unique and beautiful three-campus learning environment.

“I look forward to working with you all.”

A positively delighted Kindness Club

Cards project. The children are beyond delighted to know their cards, as seen in the September 7 issue of the Cooroy Rag, have been so warmly received.

The 100 positive affirma tion cards at Jamaica Blue Cooroy, Cooroy RSL and Rambling Rose Flowers were almost gone in just two days. Upon hearing this, the children quickly got to work and created another 120 cards for our lovely community.

If you missed out on a card and would like one, please contact us and we will post one to you. Feel free to

let us know if you have a favourite colour and the children will decorate a custom card just for you.

Email your postal address to Wendy at thekindnessclub@outlook.com or write to: The Kindness Club, C/PO Box 816, Cooroy 4563.

Remember: be kind to your mind!

THANK you, Cooroy, for supporting the Kindness Club’s Positive Affirmation

CSS Colour Fun Run raises $24,000

AN explosion of colour and smiling faces filled the Cooroy State School oval on Thursday 2 September, when the school’s Parents and Citizens’ (P&C) association ran the student Colour Fun Run for the second year running.

This event was a joint initiative by the hard-working and successful P&C association and the school.

Students were asked to fundraise, collecting donations from the wider school community, and raise a minimum of $10 for participation in the activity.

There were incentives for fundraisers along the way with competitions for fast fundraising classes, highest earning students, and a

VIP tent on the day for the highest earning class! There were also lucky draw prizes, and each student who raised over the $10 amount was able to pick a range of prizes through the online fundraising portal.

The fun run itself consisted of the students running an obstacle course of inflat ables and themed stations whilst attempting to dodge being sprayed with water and brightly coloured corn starch. In the end, the students were not successful in avoiding being covered in colour.

This event was enormously successful for Cooroy State School, with the P&C raising over $24,000 in donations from the fun run

side of the event. A further $1800 was taken from a canteen on the day and $600 was raised from 300 colour fun run cupcakes that were generously donated by Richie’s Bakery Cooroy.

The funds raised will be utilised by the P&C for initiatives within the school that directly aid school facility improvements and support student learning outcomes.

A huge thank you from the school to the P&C, parents and guardians, and the wider school community for supporting this event.

Karinya Montessori birthday party

KARINYA Montessori is turning 13 and to celebrate, the early education centre is throwing a birthday party.

Families of children currently enrolled or thinking of enrolling for 2024 are invited to help Karinya Montessori celebrate.

Free activities on the day include baby farm animals to pat, crystal treasures to find, face painting, butterfly wing decorations, grow pots, bliss ball making, Montessori equipment experience, soccer experience, dragonfly kite making, percussion instrument making and jam session, sausage sizzle and much more.

To RSVP, contact info@ karinyamontessori.com ASAP.

Pomona State School

Pomona State School

Parents and children (who will be turning 5 before the 30th June 2023) are invited to our Prep transition mornings.

Parents and children (who will be turning 5 before the 30th June 2023) are invited to our Prep transition mornings.

You and your child are invited:

You and your child are invited:

Come and step into Prep, and experience explicit learning in a play based adventure. This is a fabulous opportunity to get the ‘feel’ of Prep and speak to our Prep teachers.

Come and step into Prep, and experience explicit learning in a play based adventure. This is a fabulous opportunity to get the ‘feel’ of Prep and speak to our Prep teachers.

When: 9:15am – 10:30am

When: 9:15am – 10:30am

 Thurs - 13th October 2022

Ø Thurs - 13th October 2022

 Wed – 19th October 2022

Ø Wed – 19th October 2022

 Fri – 28th October 2022

Ø Fri – 28th October 2022

Please bring - Shoes and a hat

Please bring - Shoes and a hat

“Learners

“Learners at Work”

Enrol your prep aged child at Pomona State School for 2023 Ph: - 5480822 or admin@pomonass.eq.edu.au

Enrol your prep aged child at Pomona State School for 2023 Ph: - 5480822 or admin@pomonass.eq.edu.au

Has supported hundreds of families in the community since 2009. Is a small independent family run early childhood centre in the beautiful Noosa Hinterland.

Has supported hundreds of families in the community since 2009.

Is a small independent family run early childhood centre in the beautiful Noosa Hinterland.

Embraces the ‘Montessori’ early educational philosophy, with worldwide recognition.

Embraces the ‘Montessori’ early educational philosophy, with worldwide recognition.

AFFORDABLE, offering Child Care Subsidy, Kindergarten Subsidy and reduced fees in school holidays.

AFFORDABLE, offering Child Care Subsidy, Kindergarten Subsidy and reduced fees in school holidays.

HAS LIMITED POSITIONS FOR 2023. Taking enrolments for 2024.

HAS LIMITED POSITIONS FOR 2023. Taking enrolments for 2024. If your child is 3, entol today.

If your child is 3, entol today.

real 1920 Cudgerie Homestead

Auction

Address: 42 Cudgerie Drive, Black Mountain

Auction Online: 14 October at 10:30am

Details: 8 bed, 6 bath, pool, 1.55 ha/3.8 acres

Agent: Sam Hargrave 0425 777 121

Agency: Ray White Pomona Hinterland

“CUDGERIE Homestead” is one of the first hom esteads in the Noosa Hinterland, circa 1920. Originally a 600-acre dairy farm until 1988, it has been operating with great success as a fully registered and licensed B&B and guest house for more than 20 years and is highly regarded locally and abroad. For sale is the free hold property; the business is available separately. Set on 3.8 acres in an elevated position with breathtaking views across the Noosa Hinterland to the sand blow and beyond to the Pacific Ocean. The

home is divided into two sections: the guest house, and the owner/manager’s home. The commercial kitchen is the heart of the home with three ovens, a commercial exhaust fan, dishwasher, large walk-in pantry/store and adjoining laundry and storage.

The homestead has warmth and character with the original timber panelling, wide pine floorboards, high ceilings, French doors and wood fired heater in the guest lounge room.

The infinity swimming pool and sun deck offer views across the wide valley to Mt

Eerwah. Fruit trees, vege table gardens, native and exotic trees and shrubs and a lemon scented gum tree in the visitor parking area all add to the ambience of the homestead. With seven bedrooms plus an office (or eight bedrooms), and 6 bath rooms and multiple living areas, it is no surprise that it has been a successful bed & breakfast for the last 20-plus years. It offers buyers a gorgeous family home with the option of also having a home where they can run a home-based business.

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HERE’S a great opportunity to buy now and renovate later. With a tenant already in place, this offers the sav vy buyer a unique opportu

nity to break into Pomona’s property market.

This home is a real surprise package and a must-see. Situated on 1576 m2 within walking distance to Pomona township, it is fully fenced with established gardens and timbered decks front and side, and a large inground pool and en tertainment area just perfect for entertaining friends and family. And for the handy person, there’s even a large three-bay shed.

There are three generous bedrooms with the master ensuite with its own bay window. High ceilings in the lounge room allow light and air to flow easily throughout.

The floors are tiled, with carpeted bedrooms, and there is an internal laundry, a separate toilet, and plenty of storage space.

The kitchen is open-plan with a breakfast bar, under cover benches and plenty of cupboard and pantry space. There is so much on offer and so much more you could do here if you wanted to.

A freshen-up of this home will add value and enhance your assets. Everything you need and more. Please allow 24 hours’ notice for inspections or come along to our open homes to see for yourself. Tenancy until early Jan 2023.

It’s all about the location

For Sale

Address: 2/23 Olivine Street, Cooroy

Price: Offers Over $849,000

Details: 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

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

Agency: Noosa Hinterland Real Estate

SECURE yourself this unique opportunity to buy into an ideal location here in the Noosa hinterland township of Cooroy. This

three-bed plus study-room home will not disappoint.

Situated within walking distance to all amenities, schools, shops, public transport and restaurants.

A modern home in design, with open-plan living and room to put in a pool if you so desire down the track.

Fully fenced with secure parking for up to four vehi cles.

The three bedrooms upstairs are all generous in size and there is anoth er air-conditioned room downstairs that is ideal as a home office, completely separate from your home.

Property features include a large master with ensuite and walk-in robes. Openplan kitchen and living with sliding glass doors lead out to an undercover timbered verandah offering elevated views. Bathrooms have been recently renovated beautifully and the home offers modern plantation shutters, wood-fired heater and air-conditioning. Call today and come and see for yourself what this home has to offer. It’s more than meets the eye and needs to be inspected to see just how spacious it is.

Agent:

Buyers wantingto purchase!

Buyers looking for:

3 bedroom plus, 2 bathrooms, in town on 700sqm block including buyers up to $950k

Small acreage property, 4 bed with shed up to $1.5m Lifesyle block

Larger acreage 40 acres plus, up to $2m

Please enquire today.

SET on 2.5 level, easy-care acres within easy walking distance of the friendly village of Cooran, this property offers the peaceful feel of rural living with town convenience.

The low-set, steel-framed main home features open

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Secret garden with mountain views

plan living, including a tiled area with a slow combus tion fireplace for enjoying chilly winter evenings, and a well-appointed kitch en with two pantries. A family bathroom and three good-sized bedrooms with built-in robes and ceiling fans complete the interi or. Outside is a generous covered area perfect for

year-round entertaining, with plenty of space for relaxing with family and friends while enjoying the sounds of native birds and the captivating outlook towards Mount Cooroora. In winter, you can gather around the warmth of the built-in fireplace, while fans and a sparkling inground pool will keep you cool in

summer.

A private separate studio would be ideal for teens to use as a media/activ ity room; it comes with kitchenette and bathroom facilities. Gardeners and anyone seeking to live more sustainably will appreciate the gorgeous grounds, where rich soil makes it easy to grow food

and decorative species.

Numerous fruit trees are already in place, including mangoes, bananas, pome granates, paw-paw and citrus. Additional features include a fenced area per fect for keeping chickens; garden and storage sheds; and a lovely lily-covered spring-fed dam.

The home and enchanting

property offers a sense of peace, privacy, and space of rural living, and is within walking distance of Cooran village with its school, shops, train station and eateries. Everything Noosa has to offer is within 30 to 40 minutes of your doorstep. And the Bruce Highway is close for ready access to Brisbane.

Monthly market wrap up

With Sirah Robb, Director and Principal of Wythes Real Estate

AT a recent conference for real estate business leaders, Dr Andrew Wilson, Chief Economist from My Housing Market, posed the question, “Is Australia still the lucky country?”

In comparison to the USA, UK and NZ, Australia is sitting at a lower level of inflation and interest rates. The worst drop in house prices we’ve ever

seen nationally was a 5.5% reduction in 2018. In comparison, USA had its largest drop in 2008 at 11.4%, and England in 2008 at 14%.

Dr Wilson suggested not to get seduced by headlines, as misinformation is the curse of the Australian housing market. He highlighted the importance of working with facts, and the fact is that demand still outweighs supply. Shorter-term housing

market offsets for rate rises include the migrant surge, international student wave, first home buyers, investors, downsizers, a tight rental market and low new home building.

There are also early signs that our inflation may see a lower and earlier peak than expected, therefore resulting in interest rates likely having a lower and earlier peak than expected. In fact, there is an emerging downwards trend that can be seen already. Dr Wilson noted the price of oil is now declining, house building costs have fallen for two months in a

row, and house rent prices are starting to ease. With fuel and housing costs being two key drivers for inflation, this is a promising sign that interest rate rises are having the desired effect and may not need to be used as a tool to curb our economy for as long as initially thought.

Anecdotally, our Noosa Hinterland sale prices have remained strong, with growth slowing but the average sale price has yet to see a dip. Time on market continues to lengthen with 77 days on market now the average we are seeing for our properties–

a 45 per cent increase since the beginning of the year – highlighting the importance of an effective sales strategy. The volume of sales remains less than the same period last year. This is expected to increase with more new properties hitting the market and a healthy number of buyers still looking for their dream home. Spring and summer are once again becoming the prime selling seasons. All facts considered, I think it’s fair to say that Australia is indeed still the lucky country.

Your own Noosa Hinterland resort 192 Forest 3 bed, 2 bath, Alisa Wythes 111 370 Wythes Real Estate 0407 730 987 5472 0033 the the Awards for for all

UPON entering the gated driveway, you will adore the tall hedging that surrounds the wide-open sprawling lawns, creating absolute privacy. The newly renovat ed modern country estate sitting on just over 1 acre of cleared useable land, is absolutely ideal for those seeking a beautiful Noosa

Hinterland property. This property ticks every box with a stunning main residence, separate studio and the perfect 1 acre of useable land. The main home has an open-plan liv ing, dining, and kitchen. The kitchen is complete with a large stone island bench, on-trend cabinetry, dish

washer, and gas cooking. The spacious open-plan living area is complemented with a fireplace, air-con ditioning, ceiling fan, and glass French doors opening out to a massive covered entertainment area com plete with a jacuzzi and TV.

All the bedrooms have picture outlooks across

the parklike grounds, and the master suite features a modern ensuite with floorto-ceiling tiles and a large walk-in wardrobe.

As well as the three-bed room, two-bathroom home, the property also features a brilliant separate studio that exudes incredible style and features polished con

crete floors, a kitchenette, combined living and dining, air-conditioning, stained glass paned windows and a toilet.

If you’re not relaxing by the fireplace, you may be enjoying a hit of tennis on your own full-sized tennis court.

Water is in abundance

from your own bore. This home possesses everything you will need to never have to leave and would be perfect for those who cherish the feeling of complete relaxation and pri vacy. Only a stone’s throw to Noosa and Cooroy’s CBD, this home is ready for you to unpack and enjoy.

real estate

For Sale

Address: 28 Beddington Road, Doonan

Price: Offers Over $1,695,000

Details: 6 bed, 3 bath

Agent: Alisa Wythes 111 370

Agency: Wythes Real Estate

Modern home and cottage in Doonan

HERE is a property where the opportunities are simply endless! Positioned in the sought-after Doonan hinterland, on Noosa’s doorstep, is this manicured two acres. A stunning meandering

For Sale

Address: 207 Ocean View Road, Cooroy

Price: $1,400,000

Details: 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car

Agent: Warren Berry 0407 730 987

Agency: Wythes Real Estate

sealed driveway leads to two homes, perfectly positioned on the park-like acres.

The main residence has a modern country style throughout and features solid timber floors, 9 ft

ceilings, masses of windows and louvres, and a seamless indoor/outdoor feel. There are four spacious bedrooms, the master suite boasting a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite and a lovely north-facing deck.

The kitchen is central to the dining area and looks out to the huge covered outdoor deck, ideal for entertaining and outdoor dining.

Adjacent to the main

residence is an architect-designed cottage filled with character and completely self-contained with a kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms and an office.

The property boasts an

abundance of parking with up to 10 car spaces. This property is ideal for those seeking multi-generational living, work from home, or passive income – the opportunities are endless.

Total privacy – your own sanctuary

THIS charming and beautiful four-bedroom, two-bathroom modern Queenslander, with total privacy, will impress.

Set on 25 acres of treed sanctuary only minutes away from the country township of Cooroy, this 30-yearold home offers beautiful high ceilings, polished

timber floors in the informal and formal living areas, plus air-conditioning.

The stylish and well-appointed kitchen has stone bench tops and a great free-standing gas stovetop and electric oven.

All living areas lead to large wrap-around verandahs. The main bedroom

features a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, and there are three additional good-size bedrooms close to the main bathroom and laundry There is an undercover gazebo and BBQ area, a 19 x 16 m large shed and workshop area, plus a 3.5 m covered parking area for a boat or caravan. The property

also features plenty of fresh tank water totalling 79,500 litres, plus a seasonal creek and loads of fruit trees.

All this is set on a beautiful treed 25 acres of land, including three plus acres of cleared land around the home. There is wonderful bird and wildlife surrounding the 500 metres + tar-sealed

driveway through the rain forest, including a seasonal creek. Wonderful bird and wildlife inhabit the rainforest that surrounds the 500-metre tar-sealed driveway, and a seasonal creek.

This beautiful setting is positioned back from the road, for total privacy. The land cannot be cleared due

to a koala overlay, yet this is what makes this property so special. All this peacefulness less than five minutes from Cooroy township with schools, shops and train station, or 25 minutes to Noosa and under two hours to Brisbane by car or train.

Private inspections available.

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real

Contemporary style in quiet location

For Sale

Address: 3 Wheeldon Court, Cooroy

Price: Offers Over $995,000

Details: 4 bed 3 bath car

Agent: Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 and Mario Catalano 0400 613 879

MODERN and near new, this quality brick home is situated on a 674 m2 allotment within a short distance to the thriving township of Cooroy.

Beautiful open-plan living and loads of natural light make this house a home.

Double glass sliding doors from both the lounge and dining areas connect to the covered outdoor area which overlooks the grassed yard beyond. The heart of the home is a fabulous gal ley-style kitchen with electric cooking, a dishwasher, and loads of pantry cupboards.

The central Caesarstone bench is wide with a waterfall edge and doubles as a handy breakfast bar.

Hinterland haven for nature lovers

All four bedrooms are a good size; two have their own private ensuite bathrooms and are ideal for guests or ex tended family members. The main bathroom also features a separate bath, so terrific for families as well.

The colour palette is neutral, with soft muted grey tiles on the living and traffic areas floors, and a timber look for the cabinetry. The living area and one of the larger bedrooms also feature split system air-conditioning.

Outside, the large yard is fully fenced for privacy, with room for a shed or a pool. Currently tenanted, inspec tions are by appointment only.

For Sale

Address: 474 Upper Pinbarren Creek Road,

Kin Kin

Price: Offers Over $1,850,000

Details: 4 bed, 1

View: By appointment

Agent: Drew Fenton 0487 401 776 and Paul Bielby 0437 346 256

IF you’ve been seeking somewhere for a nature retreat, private hideaway or sustainable living, this exquisite property will capture your heart and soul. Set near the end of a quiet country road, it boasts 92.6 acres of environmental diversity inclusive of rainforest remnants and wet sclerophyll forest, with natural water courses

fed from the upper catchment of the Woondum National Park. A bonus is the meticulously renovated, fully off-grid, stunning residence which is situated in a secluded valley far from noise and power lines.

The home exudes a simple yet elegant ambience thanks to features like soaring ceilings, VJ walls and rich polished timber floors. Comfort has not

been forgotten either, with air-conditioning, ceiling fans and plentiful glass (including stylish louvres) to catch the cross breezes and frame the peaceful green outlook.

The porch entry leads into the welcoming living area which boasts a stunning Lacunza Atlantic fireplace perfect for chilly evenings. A dining room also adjoins the immacu-

late modern kitchen which features a Westinghouse gas stove, sleek white cabinetry and Bosch dishwasher.

The home also includes a spacious master suite with walk-in robe and private deck, plus three more oversized bedrooms, laundry, and a stylish bathroom with gorgeous tilework. It’s all powered by a premium new solar power and lithi-

um battery system.

Along with vegetable gardens, approximately 20 established lychee trees and a selection of fruit, mango, and native trees have been extensively planted around the property. The property adjoins the Noosa Trail Network and additional features include a double carport and Colorbond shed with workshop.

Vacant land with approved DA

For Sale

Address: 135 Yabba Road, Imbil

Price: Expressions of Interest

Agent: Bernard Gosset 0411 297 625

Agency: RJR Property estate

Centrally located commercial in

IMBIL has a vibrant com mercial community servic ing not only this village but also the surrounding areas and large tourist industry.

RJR Property can now offer a development opportunity to join that community. A proposed commercial/resi dential development on this block is well advanced with an approved DA in place. The DA approval is for four retail/commercial shops fronting the road, and one residence over looking Yabba Creek. The

RJR Property sales team can discuss the approval in greater detail, and provide documentation where nec essary.

135 Yabba Rd has front age to the service road section of Yabba Rd, and wide frontage to Yabba Creek. It is located on the edge of the village CBD and is zoned District Centre (Commercial).

The property is listed for sale by expressions of interest, and interest can be submitted to the RJR sales

team at any time.

Imbil is set on the banks of Yabba Creek and on the edge of Imbil State Forest. It’s the commercial hub of the Mary Valley and the gateway to Borumba Dam. The village is under 30 minutes from Gympie, 45 minutes from the coast at Noosa, and about 10 min utes from the new freeway.

A residential/commercial development opportunity in the hinterland … it’s a lifestyle choice.

IMBIL is the commercial hub of the Mary Valley region of the hinterland. Businesses in Imbil’s CBD service residents of the valley’s villages and their rural surrounds, plus an ever-increasing tourist trade.

This property is centrally located in Imbil, on the corner of Yabba Rd and Diggings Rd. It includes a landmark commercial building which is home to two businesses, and one residential house.

What makes a great

commercial property investment?

Here are the three most important things:

1. Income – percentage return on your investment

2. Occupancy – long-term tenants = high occupancy rate

3. Maintenance – the condition of the property is critical.

This property is home to three separate tenants, all on one title:

• Imbil Colonial Butchery is on the corner – approximately 97 m2 of shop, including the coolroom;

• The Yabba Creek Deli

Café has frontage to Yabba Rd – approximately 57 m2, including the coolroom;

• The three-bedroom house and three-bay garage has access off Diggings Rd.

The land totals 814 m2 and is zoned Commercial (District Centre).

Imbil is set on the banks of Yabba Creek and on the edge of Imbil State Forest. It’s the gateway to Borumba Dam. The village is less than 30 minutes from Gympie and about 15 minutes from the new freeway.

Investing in Hinterland property … it’s a lifestyle choice.

Private haven in Noosa Hinterland

A family home with something for everyone

For Sale

Address: 33 Smedley Drive, Pomona

For Sale

Address: 42 Black Pinch Road, Pomona

Price: $1,250,000

Details: 4 bed, 2 bath, 4 car

Agent: Michael Robinson 0431 865 616

Agency: Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland

SAY goodbye to the stresses of daily life and immerse yourself in nature with this picture-perfect Pomona property. Enveloped by lush bushland, vibrant gardens, established trees and native wildlife, this remarkable residence will truly feel like your very own serene hideaway. Anyone after a home with charm and character will adore this impressive abode with gorgeous timber floors, hand-crafted and hotrolled iron curtain rods and

balusters, an abundance of natural light, and soaring cathedral ceilings with cypress timber beams. On cosy winter nights, you can snuggle up in front of the living and dining room’s fireplace while warm summer afternoons are best enjoyed on the expansive covered deck offering sensational views over the surrounding property.

All four of the bedrooms are bright and comfortable including the air-conditioned master with a walk-in robe, an ensuite and a leafy outlook. A well-appointed main bathroom, with a separate toilet, services the home plus there are ceiling fans throughout, solar hot water,

a 16-panel solar system, a cypress timber construction and an Envirotech treatment system that’s been serviced once a year.

Ensuring absolute functionality is the twocar garage shed, with a dedicated workspace and 15amp power, along with a double-high carport that’s ideal for a caravan, motorhome or boat. A dam on the property and 65,000 litres of water storage provide peace of mind, while the saltwater inground pool promises endless hours of fun for people of all ages.

You will live on a large, private parcel of land just over five minutes from the bustling heart of Pomona.

Price: Agent

Details: 5 bed, 3 bath, 4 car

Agent: Michael Robinson 0431 865 616

Agency: Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland

WHOEVER said you can’t have it all, clearly never came across 33 Smedley Drive in Pomona. This stunning property offers modern and comfortable living along with self-contained guest accommodation, a sprawling fenced lot, a workshop, a gym and so much more. You will feel at ease from the moment you arrive thanks to the peaceful and serene setting with glorious bushland views and a tranquil creek at the rear of the block.

At just 12 years old, this Australian Independent Builders’ construction exudes contemporary ele-

gance with quality finishes on show. There are four large bedrooms plus a study and multiple living areas including a media room ready for your next movie night.

Gorgeous bamboo flooring flows throughout the main spaces including the sleek and generous chef’s kitchen. Thick stone benchtops and an abundance of storage will appeal to the eager foodie, plus there’s a double sink, a dishwasher and stainless steel appliances.

From here, you can move into the dining and living zone with a cosy fireplace, or step outside to the deck with glimpses of Mount Cooroora.

All the bedrooms are a good size including the master with an ensuite boasting double sinks. The long list of extra features is

awe-inspiring and includes ceiling and wall soundproofing, ceiling fans, eight-zone ducted air-conditioning, ample storage and a front deck.

Downstairs you will find a gym, a double garage and a workshop with two garage doors, alongside a self-contained studio. Ideal for accommodating guests, this bonus living quarters has a kitchenette and a bathroom for absolute comfort.

All this stands proud on a large lot with low-maintenance surrounds, solar hot water, four 5,000-gallon underground concrete rainwater tanks and a saltwater pool with a pergola. You’ll live only minutes from the centre of Pomona with shops, cafes and amenities and you’re also close to the M1 for an easy commute.

For those who enjoy horsepower

Auction

Address: 85 Tablelands Road, Cooran

Auction Online: Friday 7 October 2022

Details: 4 bed, 2 bath, 9 car, 2 ha/4.94 acres

Agent: Sam Hargrave 0425 777 121

Agency: Ray White Pomona Hinterland

THIS immaculate prop erty is sure to impress. Set on an all-useable two hectares/4.94 acres and designed for the equestrian and alpacas enthusiast. Fully fenced with four paddocks plus a large dogproof house yard, there are paddock shelters, stables, and a fenced sand arena.

The master bedroom has both a walk-in robe and a free-standing robe, and an ensuite bathroom. The other three bedrooms are at the other end of the home along with the beautiful on-trend main bathroom with separate shower and freestanding bath.

Spacious living areas with separate lounge and dining.

This modern Queenslander has fulllength verandahs across the front and back of the home offering magnificent timber floors living areas and all bedrooms create a warm and inviting feeling. All-year-round comfort is provided by ceiling fans, air-conditioning, slow com bustion woodfire heater, an electric fireplace, and the ongoing saving of having 5 kW solar power.

The kitchen is the heart of the home and offers a breakfast bar, walk-in pantry, dishwasher, and a fabulous view over the property and Mt Cooran.

There are two spectacu lar sheds plus underneath the home. The first shed measures 9.6m x 8.6m with a separate 5.6m x 3m air-conditioned office or music room. The second shed measures 9.5m x 7m plus directly next to it is a 7m x 3m feed shed which can also accommodate a vehicle.

There is an abundance of water with a gorgeous dam, a quality 22 m drink able bore plus 60,000 litre inground concrete rainwater tank.

Because when you are Buying or Selling Kindness Matters

Stunning hinterland acreage

For Sale

Address:1121 Eumundi Kenilworth Road, Belli Park

Price: Offers Over $2,500,000

Details: 4 bed, 3 bath, 13 car

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

Agency: Marg Cochrane Real Estate

THIS incredible, recently renovated, Garth Chapman Queenslander offers a combination of classic charm and modern conveniences. The home sits in a prime position on the 78.63 acre parcel of land that is perfect for both horses and cattle. The property also includes a separate studio.

The living areas maintain comfort all year round with ceiling fans and reverse-cycle air-conditioning as well as a centrally placed wood heater. An array of double sliding doors and windows make great use of natural light.

In the kitchen is an abundance of storage space with both a walk-in pantry

and overhead cupboards as well as an island bench that could be used both for additional workspace and a breakfast bar. The kitchen includes a 900 mm free-standing stainless steel oven and cooktop, as well as a stainless steel dishwasher.

The main suite includes timber features and an outstanding glass wall taking in a sweeping view of the surrounding countryside. An ensuite has been recently installed and includes a double shower and freestanding bath positioned to take in the panoramic views of the property and pool. The room also includes a walk-in-robe, ceiling fan and

reverse-cycle air-conditioner and has direct access to the rear verandah.

Two of the three upstairs rooms have built-in-robes and all have ceiling fans and direct access to outside covered verandahs.

Downstairs provides a recently constructed laundry and rumpus room with its own bathroom as well as a covered entertainment and barbecue area conveniently located by the pool. Also undercover and close to the above-ground concrete saltwater pool is an additional open area, currently used as a gym. For further entertaining there is also a concrete pad with an inbuilt fire pit.

Dual living on 121 acres

For Sale

Address: 3285 Mary Valley Road, Brooloo

Price: Offers Over $2,500,000

Details: 5 bed, 2 bath, 5 car

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

Agency: Marg Cochrane Real Estate

MIRANDA Downs is an idyllic 121-acre parcel of useable farmland with a family homestead, secondary self-contained cabin, an array of sheds, cultivated paddocks and a creek frontage.

The weatherboard family home was constructed in 1965 and includes four comfortably sized carpeted bedrooms as well as a detached office/study area.

The kitchen and living areas of the home boast timber polished floors and the lounge area also includes a combustion heater. Inside the kitchen are polished timber benchtops with a large island bench providing both additional workspace and a breakfast bar. Cooking is provided by a large 900 mm free-standing stainless steel oven and stove. Keeping with traditional Queenslander style, all rooms also include timber casement windows.

Recently built in 2015, the cabin has been operating as a B&B for seven years, with a high occupancy rate of 20 to 25 nights per month on average. Full details are available upon request; however there is a great opportunity to increase revenue.

The cabin includes strong timber features, a combined living and dining area with reverse cycle air-conditioning, as well as a bedroom, kitchenette and private covered timber verandah with exceptional views over the property.

Various sheds are erected on the property including a 5 bay 9 x 18 metre colourbond shed located near the homestead with a wall height of 4.1 metres offering four roller doors and concrete slab as well as extensive lighting and power installed throughout. There is also a colourbond machinery or hay shed measuring 14 x 18 metres with 5-metre roof height, as well as an old herring-bone dairy which is currently used for storage or entertainment area.

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THIS charming high-set home on a park-like six acres is tucked away in a dress-circle neighbourhood just a few minutes’ drive into town, offering peace ful, picturesque acreage living without compromis ing convenience. The home itself is old er-style, post-war in look and ambience. The upper

Charming home on 6 acres

level comprises three bedrooms, a new bath room, a new kitchen, and lounge, while downstairs is the laundry, second toilet, storage/workshop space – and the covered patio is the perfect space for a BBQ and a few drinks.

Current owners have comprehensively reno vated the home whilst

maintaining its warmth and character. Features include high ceilings, casement windows, louvres, new timber-look flooring, and ceiling fans.

Infrastructure on the property includes a new 10 x 8 m powered Colorbond shed with two bays, an an nex and three-metre high clearance, outdoor shower,

two water tanks, partial fencing, and septic system. The land immediately around the home has been cleared, creating expan sive, open, flat grassy space for outdoor activi ties. A delightful seasonal creek runs through the property, and there is a lovely outlook over the neighbouring dam from the

rear of the property. Located just 2.5 km to the Cooroy CBD, major amenities such as rail to Brisbane, schools, retail, commercial services, dining, brewery, parks, rec reational/leisure facilities, childcare, medical and dental – are quickly and easily accessed, as is the Bruce Highway.

This could suit a vari ety of purchasers, from entry-level acreage buyers, city dwellers looking for a hinterland weekender with a country vibe, or down sizers from a much larger acreage property. Sur rounded by premium prop erties, this is a desirable location to live and invest.

Contemporary Cooroy charmer

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OFFERING a combination of ultra-modern finishes within a quaint country cottage aesthetic, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom renovated home set across a fully fenced 888 m2 is positioned in a blue-ribbon location within the picturesque and thriving township of Cooroy and is an absolute must-see for anyone wanting to live the country dream.

A post-war gem, the home has spectacular polished hardwood floors throughout the combined kitchen, living and dining and hallway, and all three bedrooms feature carpet. French doors extend from the combined living onto the large covered verandah which has more than enough room for day beds, and entertaining – it already has a built-in kitch-

en complete with a pizza oven positioned just off the main kitchen.

The inside kitchen is a modern fusion of space, sleek lines, and clean white cabinetry with a lashing of bright colour from the red splashback. Contemporary cooking facilities feature an induction cooktop, electric oven with a combination microwave, and a dishwasher. Stone bench tops finish off the space and ease of access is attained via a servery to the north-facing deck, and the open-plan space is positioned perfectly to capture the breeze.

The home is positioned on a block with established and easy-to-care-for lawns and gardens. A double lock-up garage offers room for parking cars or toys in safety and there is side access to

Address: 49 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy

Price: $885,000

Details: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Agent: Kimberlea and Eliot Krause 0409 920 861

Agency: Countryside Realty Noosa

the carport which is located at the back of the block. There is also more than enough room for a plethora of ideas whether that be an extension (subject to council approval), storage sheds, or just parking the caravan or boat or adding an orchard or more gardens – the uses for the rest of this large corner block are endless.