Cooroy Rag 29 November 2022 edition

BY ALEX PURCELL

IT’S official. IGA Cooroy and Wimmers Shop & Save have sold, with the new owners, Seasons IGA, tak ing over this week.

And they have big plans for Wimmers Shop & Save.

One of the Seasons IGA owners and CEO Dustin Pereira told the Cooroy Rag Wimmers Shop & Save will close at noon on 30 Novem ber to undergo a complete transformation.

“We will be changing the format of Wimmers.

“We want to differentiate Wimmers and IGA Cooroy but want Cooroy to know we own both stores and will give customers two offerings for their shopping based on their needs.”

Wimmers will be rebrand ed Seasons IGA Garnet Street. It will reopen with a significantly increased grocery offering and will become a destination for gourmet and specialty

products.

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

And because the store doesn’t have a restriction on hours, it will be open longer hours.

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

Meanwhile, IGA Cooroy will stay as it is.

“IGA Cooroy is trading so well we don’t need to make any immediate changes; we are planning an overall facelift in 2023.

“All the staff are staying on but we are always looking for new staff.”

With the purchase of IGA Cooroy and Wimmers Shop & Save, the Seasons Group now have 11 supermarkets from Brisbane to Cooroy.

“Our stores aren’t typical

supermarkets. They are differentiated in their offering from gourmet cheese to fresh produce and meat.

“We also love to support local suppliers and have many from Noosa, Maleny, Cooroy and inland.”

For outgoing owners Peter and Jackie Zipf it is the end of an era.

Peter and Jackie first bought the IGA Cooroy 26 years ago when it was the Cooroy 4 Square.

Since then, they sold the

business for a short period, built the Pomona IGA and then built Wimmers Shop & Save.

While the couple will con tinue to have Pomona IGA and their other businesses, Peter said it was time to step back and slow down.

“Jackie and I would like to thank the community for all their support over the past 26 years.”

See community tribute on pages 24-25.

Cooroy owners Jackie and Peter Zipf and new owners, Dustin and Andrea Pereira from Seasons IGA. Photo credit: Travis Macfarlane.

From the desk of your roaming editor

Alex Purcell, Cooroy Rag Roaming Editor

HOW time flies when you’re having fun. It’s hard to believe my family and I have been travelling now for nine months.

While we have been back and forth regularly to our beloved home and community, timeaclising (a term I have made up for acclimatising to daylight saving and non-daylight saving time every time we cross the border) and dodging floods and extreme weather events in both states, we have experienced some amazing places, people and attractions.

I asked my children what the highlights have been and they said:

• Snorkelling around Lady Musgrave Island

• Visiting Darling Downs Zoo

• Watching polocrosse, camp drafting and speed shearing competitions

• Spending time with family at CaragabalCampoven Cookoff

• Learning archery

• Feeding pigs and riding horses on our friend’s farm

• Visiting museums and heritage centres

• Bushwalking and free camping

My highlight is simple: seeing different places in this incredible country of ours while spending quality time with my cherished family.

I’d like to thank again the wonderful Cooroy Rag team, committee and the community for supporting me so I can have this adventure with my family. I’ve enjoyed bringing you your paper from all corners of NSW and Queensland.

While working remotely as a journalist is the norm these days and something I’ve done for 10+ years in my previous online journalist position, it helps when you have a great team behind you.

Alex

Cooroy Rag

From the archives

IN 1973, “a happy crowd lined Maple Street … to watch the Mardi Gras pro cession wend its way from the Noosa District Hospital to the kindergarten and back to the post office.”

This picture was the front page of the Cooroy Rag on Wednesday 14 November and the accompanying story reads: “The parade of floats, cars, horses and bicycles was led by the Gympie

Calendonian Pipe Band and proved to be a great start to a fun afternoon.”

Cooroy Rag, Vol.3 No. 44 Wednesday, 14th November, 1973

Bouquets & Brickbats

Katie Rose Op Shop.

BOUQUET to thank Wal for another donation of his wonderful handmade wood en trucks! We absolutely appreciate all our fantastic donations and customers. Pop in and see our lovely volunteers – the Cooroy

BOUQUETS to the lady who offered to buy me a coffee, the lady who guarded the ATM when I went to get my mobile out of the car, and the man who asked several times if I was all right for money as he would lend me some, when the Westpac ATM Cooroy "ate" my card recently, which turned out to be a long drawn-out process and quite challeng ing. I am never surprised by the kindness, warmth and generosity of the people in the Cooroy and Pomona communities but this was above and beyond. These people were complete strangers to me but all were

so willing to offer assistance and help me out. You all made a huge difference and your amazing kindness and generosity of spirit were very much appreciated.

BOUQUETS to Noosa Council for repairing the broken lock on a cubicle in the Cooroy public toilets within 48 hours after it was reported.

BOUQUETS to Jaycar for years of fabulous service and products. Sad to see you have closed. All the best for the future – the Cooroy Rag team.

Have a bouquet or a brickbat? Email editorial@ cooroyrag.com.au

Cooroy’s Christmas tree turns 10 .............................. 3

Bridge replacement in final stage 4

Kin Kin to Pomona resealing works underway ................. 4

Pink Up Cooroy raises over $9,000................................. 5

Council clarifies height restrictions 6 Hunt for owner of $50 note..................................... 6

Have your say on CMH’s jailhouse proposal............... 7 Police say jailhouse to stay 7

The book series with a big heart........................... 8

Business 10-11

Your Say 12-13 Dining 14-15 What's On 16,20-23 People 18-19 Community tribute 24-25 Community 26-29 Animals 30 Classifieds 31 Trades & Services 32-33 Schools 34-35 Sport 36-37 Puzzles 37 Real Estate 38-47

COOROY’S Christmas tree is celebrating 10 years this year.

The lights have gone up on the pine tree on Maple Street, marking a decade since it was first decorated as the town’s official Christ mas tree.

Christmas in Cooroy committee member Car ol Christensen said it all began in 2012 when Ricon Constructions’ director John Jenkins wanted to give back to the Cooroy community.

“He engineered the wire light fittings for the pine tree in Maple Street, and the Chamber of Commerce added another event to Christmas in Cooroy – the Lighting of the Christmas Tree.”

Ricon sponsored the light ing of the tree for Christmas from 2012 to 2016.

Carol said when Ricon moved their business from Cooroy, John gifted the lights and wires to the Chamber of Commerce.

“The community was lucky enough to have another Cooroy business, Studio Steel, then owned by Barry and Anda Hamlet, step up to make sure Cooroy had the best and brightest Christ mas tree.

“All of the Cooroy com munity boasted about how Cooroy's Christmas tree was the best around.”

But in 2018, the tree had grown and the lights were in need of replacement.

“The Chamber reached out

to the community and funds were raised to light up the tree once again.”

For the last three years, even though Barry and Anda sold their business, they have continued to make sure all the lights are in order to be placed on the tree.

“This can take weeks as they have to straighten and test the lights.”

This year, that job fell to new volunteer Colin Thomp son.

Carol said the job of get ting the lights up on the tree usually costs up to $5,000 as it requires a cherry picker and traffic control.

“In 2020, the Chamber was concerned about the growing cost to decorate the tree but then we had a Christmas miracle.

“Local Energex crews offered to give up their time and trucks to give the Cooroy community their fa mous tree – and have done so since.”

Carol said the chamber is very grateful to Barry Ham let (pictured) and the Cooroy Energex workers who bring plenty of Christmas spirit to our town in the shape of a sparkling Christmas tree. “With additional thanks to Colin Thompson this year. We can’t wait to see the tree lit up again on Friday 9 December at Christmas in Cooroy.”

See story about Christmas in Cooroy on page 16.

THE bridge replacement on Cooroy Belli Creek Road is nearing completion.

Noosa Council has ad vised that despite delays due to recent wet weather, the bridge replacement is in its final stages.

“We anticipate that the project will be completed by the end of the month pending the delivery of the guard rails,” Infrastructure Services Director Larry Sengstock said.

“Road closures will remain in place until the bridge is complete.

“We thank the commu nity for their patience and support during the final stage and we will inform the community as soon as the bridge is open,” Mr Seng stock said.

Residents can keep an eye on Council’s Facebook page for details on a likely opening date.

Noosa Council started

work on building a new two-lane concrete structure on Cooroy Belli Creek Road in July this year, after the bridge had been identified for priority replacement.

Construction was expected to be completed within four months pending favourable weather and construction conditions. The existing bridge has been closed for the duration of construction with traffic detoured via Lawnville Road.

weeks to complete, weather

Cooroy Belli Creek Road bridge replacement (Image: Noosa Council).

FOR the month of October, pink was the name and rais ing money for breast cancer was the game.

And now the final figure from the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce’s month-long Pink Up Cooroy fundraiser is in.

Organiser Carol Chris tensen said a total of

$9,295.58 was raised for the McGrath Foundation.

“This final figure includes all the funds raised through out the month including the Pink Up Cooroy breakfast and auction, store fundrais ers, and gold coin dona tions from the sale of all schnitzels during October at Cooroy Hotel, Cooroy RSL

and Saw & Mill.

“We’re thrilled. This money will help the McGrath Foundation supply specialist breast care nurses for men and women with breast cancer.

“We’ll definitely be aiming to raise $10,000 next year,” Carol said.

Well done, Cooroy!

Top: Carol Christensen and Sara McGrath and above, attendees at Saw & Mill.

Council clarifies height restrictions

NOOSA Council has reaf firmed that any proposed changes to height restric tions for affordable and social housing will not harm the character or amenity of the shire.

The call comes after Council’s newly endorsed Housing Strategy provides potential incentives to en courage investors to provide “a greater delivery of acces sible, social and affordable housing in areas with good access to public transport, employment and goods and services”.

The inclusionary planning provisions in the strategy achieve this through mecha nisms such as bonuses and incentives to increase the developable floor area or allow one additional storey in larger centres such as Noosa Junction and the Noosa Business Centre.

Noosa Mayor Clare Stew

art said any changes will include community consulta tion, and that too is non-ne gotiable and is required under the Planning Act.

“It’s important to clarify that any proposed amendments aim to contain projects to certain areas in the shire because, through the Hous ing Strategy consultation, the community supported locating more housing in centres where services and transport are provided.

“Similarly, any potential relaxation of height limits for an additional one storey will only occur where social and affordable housing out comes are being delivered and strict guidelines being adhered to,” she said.

Parts of Noosa Junction and Noosa Business Centre are currently limited to three storeys. In Tewantin, the height limit is two storeys; however there is one site on

“There are absolutely no plans in this strategy to have four storeys anywhere in the Tewantin Business Centre,” she said.

Cr Stewart said Council remained committed to protecting the current height limits in the new Noosa Plan outside these areas.

“There are strict building heights for different areas across the shire, which have been in place for many years and these remain non-negotiable.

“All councillors are com mitted to maintaining the look and feel of, and pro tecting, Noosa’s heritage, character and what makes Noosa different by nature,” Cr Stewart said.

A COOROY man is on the hunt for the rightful owner of a $50 note left in a Cooroy ATM.

Adam A’Hang, from Lake Macdonald said he was in the IGA Cooroy on Thurs day 22 September at 5:30 pm when he went to use the ATM and noticed a $50 note still in the machine.

“It must have been from whoever used the ATM before me.”

Adam turned the note over to the IGA Cooroy service desk and is now calling on

the rightful owner to come and retrieve it.

“Fifty dollars is a lot to some people and I want to make sure it gets to the person who left it there.

“Obviously they will have to prove it is theirs and the only way this could be done is to look at security footage from that day and they would be the person that used the machine right be fore I took the money out.”

Adam did a post on Face book the day he found the note, but so far no one has

come forward.

“I’ve followed up with the store manager and the mon ey is still there.”

Adam said the Facebook post got lots of positive comments.

“Everyone said it’s great, that it’s doing the right thing and that’s all it comes down to.”

Adam hopes if the rightful owner is never found, perhaps the money could be used to purchase non-per ishables and donated to those in need.

the northern side of Doonel la Street that could poten tially go to three storeys if it provides for social and affordable housing.

Tewantin Business Centre. Photo: Noosa Council.

Have

say on CMH’s jailhouse proposal

“memory lane” leading visitors from the street or the rear car park to the old jailhouse.

“It will have interactive dis plays programmed to give visitors an in-depth overview of our Cooroy history, our pioneering families and industries, and historical events.

“We envision the informa tion centre being manned by different community organisations from the Cooroy area, and the cells being used for photo opportunities and providing useful information about our region and highlighting local businesses.

THE Cooroy Memorial Hall (CMH) has taken another step towards its proposal to relocate the old jailhouse, which is currently on the Cooroy Police Station residence property, into the centre of Cooroy for use as an information and heritage education centre.

The CMH committee has published a survey and is asking Cooroy residents to have their say on the proposal to relocate and repurpose the 111-year-old jailhouse.

Committee member Amy Dwyer said they need the community to have their say about the proposal for a mandate to put before Noosa Council.

“For this to happen, we

need community push behind it.

“We value the Cooroy community’s opinion and we would like to know if the community supports this proposal and to hear their thoughts and opinions.”

The survey asks residents to answer yes or no to a number of questions, such as whether they think the plan will benefit Cooroy, if they think the site is suit able, and whether they will visit the information centre and memory lane.

Amy said the CMH committee envisions the information and heritage education centre being a community hub for hinter land information for locals and tourists alike, with a

“We want to retain some of the histories of the local people before it is lost. I myself am a fourth gener ation of an early pioneer of Cooroy and I can remember my ancestor but once I'm gone, the first two genera tions are lost.

“That's the reason for the memory lane and the pio neer history,” Amy said.

Amy said the proposed site to relocate the jailhouse is part of the old car yard beside the Memorial Hall.

“The land next to the hall is gazetted CMH land, with Noosa Council as trustee.”

The survey is available at: https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/Y2TWQ62 and print ed versions are available at the hall on Maple Street and can be posted to PO Box 19, Cooroy 4563.

CONSTRUCTION of a new $4 million police facility on the block where the jailhouse is now situated is expected to begin in the near future.

At the second community consultation with police to provide feedback on the

design of the new station, Queensland Police Prop erty and Facilities Director Linda Jacobsen said the jailhouse fits in the precinct and will currently stay where it is.

“There were offers for the jailhouse to be relocated

but there is room to leave the old jailhouse on the site so we will.

“It will be moving up the hill closer to the front of the site so it is easier for people to access as part of the heritage walk,” Ms Jacobsen said.

THREE years ago, Noosa local Elizabeth Reynolds and her best friend and artist, Linda Wills, wanted to collaborate on a story. Elizabeth, or Fizzi as she is known, is a lawyer and has always dealt in words while Linda, aka Lili, has a magic watercolour talent.

Fizzi said her connec tion to the Noosa tourism industry gave her the desire to honour the delights of Noosa with a story about an icon or mascot that locals or tourists could take away as a memento of this glorious destination.

“Koala spotting in the Noo sa National Park has always brought joy to locals and tourists, young and old. Our local koalas are cherished, but sadly under threat for their very existence.”

And so Karla, the coolest koala in Noosa, was born. “The Karla books show

case our beautiful part of the world and raise money for koala conservation and habitat preservation for these much-loved Australian animals who have recently been declared an endan gered species.”

There are now three children’s picture books in the series and to date, more than 5,000 Karla books have been sold and sent all around the world.

“From this, over $5,000 has been raised to assist our threatened local koalas.”

Karla was also a gold sponsor of the 2021 Noosa Biosphere Wild Koala Gala which raised over $50,000 for local koala conservation projects. She also partners with Noosa and District Landcare and Tourism Noo sa’s Trees for Tourism proj ect to raise money for local koala tree planting, and has become the official mascot

for the Noosa Heads Surf Lifesaving Club and stars in ‘It’s a Ripper to be a Nipper’ – a book which has raised hundreds of dollars for the local nipper program.

Fizzi and Lili recently launched the third book in the series, Karla Discovers the Great Barrier Reef, at Bounce in Noosaville.

“We were joined by Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart, former Noosa Tourism CEO Mel anie Anderson, and Noosa and District Landcare Gen eral Manager Phil Moran.

“It was a wonderful event and all proceeds from the launch went to Noosa and District Landcare and Noosa Tourism’s Trees for Tour ism.”

The Karla books can be purchased online or from local stockists. See https:// www.karlathekoala.com.au/ for more information.

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business Lynch Law at Tewantin welcomes new lawyer

to pursue my legal career, living in various parts of Australia.

“I also spent three years living in Penang, Malaysia, before settling in Townsville before I returned to the Sun shine Coast permanently in 2016.”

Lynch Law principal solicitor Partick Lynch said they are very pleased to be adding an individual with the skill and experience needed to successfully enhance their firm and meet their goals for growth and client satisfaction.

“We fully expect Michelle will be an asset that allows us to provide our clients with high-quality services.”

A TEWANTIN law firm has welcomed a new addition to its team.

Lynch Law is pleased to have Michelle Richardson join their team to work exclusively in the family law division of the firm. Michelle said she has worked in the legal industry for over 35 years in the capacity of paralegal and in 2014

was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland.

“Since my admission, I have worked exclusively in family law.”

Michelle is a local with family ties going back at least 70 years in the cane farming industry and school teaching environment.

“I left the Sunshine Coast

Michelle has extensive experience and can provide advice and assistance in di vorce, property settlements, parenting matters, spousal maintenance, building financial agreements, sep aration, domestic violence, mediation, child support and binding child support agreements.

Michelle can be contacted on (07) 5474 4822 or at familylaw@lynchlaw.com. au.

Hinternoosa Real Estate brings Christmas joy

CHRISTMAS is a time for giving and Hinternoosa Real Estate is hosting a Christ mas raffle and food and toy drive.

Hinternoosa’s Rebecca Ali-Mumtaz said tickets are now on sale for a Christmas hamper filled with Christmas goodies including a little something from Ikatan Spa.

“Tickets can be purchased from the Hinternoosa office in Cooroy at 30 Maple Street or on the night of Christmas in Cooroy out the front of our office, where we will also be giving away free popcorn. All tickets must be purchased by Thursday 15 December with the lucky winner drawn on Friday 16 December."

Hinternoosa is also part nering with The Salvation Army to host a food and toy drive so no one is left in need this Christmas and they are calling on the sup port of the community to get behind this great cause.

“Donations can be for everyone from babies to grandparents and need to be dropped into the office, unwrapped, by 10 am Thursday 15 December to

make sure they arrive to those in need for Christmas.

“All donations will receive a free raffle ticket for the Christmas hamper and will be displayed in the office windows, which will also form our entry into the annual Christmas in Cooroy

Christmas window trail display.

“We couldn't think of a better way to adorn our office windows this Christ mas than with generous donations that will benefit so many.”

Christmas Gift Ideas

OPEN

TO help assist with more council services in our hin terland region, members of Noosa Council’s Community Development team will be on hand each week to help the community get in touch with services. Visit the Co oroy Library every Tuesday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm to have a chat and a coffee. There is no need to book and staff can help link res idents with key community and social events. They can also help link not-for-profit groups with support services to assist their volunteers. I look forward to popping in to say hi and to having a cuppa with you.

Council have put the up grade of our hinterland trails at the forefront of our agen da. Sections of Trail 5 will be closed intermittently from 14 November 2022 while work is underway to upgrade the trail, enhance the trail experience and improve connectivity. Works include re-alignment and widen ing of the trail, drainage upgrades, new wayfinding and interpretative signage.

The Mt Cooroora Lookout will remain open and can be accessed via Mountain Street. The upgrade is at the cost of $1.68 million with funding gratefully received from both the Australian and Qld governments.

Adoption of our Hous ing Strategy unanimously supported by all councillors occurred last week, which is an important step forward in the quest to better meet the shire’s social and afford able housing needs. During consultation over 84% of respondents were support ive of social and affordable housing in Noosa Shire. There was also strong sup port for residential develop ment, or development in ap propriate areas, to facilitate housing that is affordable; however this is not to be at the expense of the ‘look and feel’ of Noosa Shire.

We are certainly ‘different by nature’ and all at Council are committed to protecting the character and cultural values of the community.

Concerns were raised about height limits but the potential

addition of one storey will only be in certain city cen tres such as Noosa Junction or Noosa Business Centre with absolutely no plans in this strategy to have four storeys in Tewantin. Any planning amendments will of course go out for community consultation. Like every thing else, it is the voice of the community that matters most.

As we start the countdown to Christmas, at Council that means one very exciting thing – the return of our Christmas Convoy for the third year running. The vehi cles are polished and Santa is booked in and ready to spread Christmas cheer right across our shire. This year the Christmas Convoy will start on 5 December 2022 and run through to 8 December 2022. Please keep an eye out on our website and socials for more information, to be released shortly www.noosa.qld.gov.au. Until next month, stay safe, Clare

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IT was an honour to attend the Cooroy Rag Community Grants Night, where 17 notfor-profit initiatives received funding, made possible by all of the businesses that support this 60-year-old community paper. Thank you to the Rag team and all who make this possible, with more than $1 million given back to community groups since 2000.

After years of advocacy on behalf of the Pomona Men’s Shed, it was a special mo ment to speak in Parliament on the revocation of the National Park known as Lot 1 on AP19201, which will provide security of tenure for them to continue to provide the vital support that they do to the community. Well done to all and thank you for your commitment as well pa tience on this long journey!

The community came to gether for Pink October, as it has done for many years, to spread awareness during breast cancer month. Even though sadly I was in Par liament, seeing in advance shop windows decorated in

pink and the many photos on Facebook, demonstrates what an incredible place we live in, with people who make a real difference. Well done to all involved!

In response to requests, Transport and Main Roads have advised that six vehicle activated signs will be installed along Kin Kin Road to remind everyone on the road, including heavy vehicles, to slow down and take care! The installation will take place mid to late this month and new updates on this and many other local matters, including the com mencement of stages three and four, will be posted to Noosa 360 at www.sandy bolton.com/noosa360.

Congratulations and best wishes for the future to all our Year 12 students that have graduated this month. Your tenacity in overcoming COVID-related challenges in recent years to finally achieve your goals is inspir ing. I look forward to seeing you on graduation night and please enjoy your end-ofschool celebrations safely!

This month has reaffirmed my belief in the power of community when it comes together. Remembrance Day was again a time of reflection and honouring those to whom we owe a debt of gratitude. To all and your families, we say ‘thank you for your service’ and we will never, ever forget.

As we embark on our Christ mas preparations, please remember to support our local businesses as they support us in so many ways, contributing to the ‘circular’ economy we need as part of our sustainability. A special mention to Cooroy Live Life Pharmacy, which turns the big ‘90’ this month, servicing our community since 1932. Happy Birthday!

Remember to contact our office on 07 5319 3100 or email noosa@parliament. qld.gov.au if you need assis tance or advice regarding a State Government matter. Happy ‘pre Christmasing’ and enjoy the last of our somewhat confusing spring weather.

Sandy

Sandy Bolton

Independent State Member for Noosa

Charlie Knight caught a huge 1m flathead at Noosa River and released it back into the water

Happy 11th Birthday Ben!

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what’s on

Time to spread Christmas cheer!

What’s On

What: Christmas in Cooroy

When: Friday 9 December from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Where: Maple and Emerald Streets, Cooroy

Info: https:// christmasincooroy.com.au/

IT’S beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

The tree has been deco rated and the annual event bringing the Christmas spirit to the community is nearly here. Christmas in Cooroy is on Friday 9 December from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

At this free community event, Maple and Emerald Streets will be filled with entertainment and shops

will be open for late-night trading.

Hosted by Cooroy Cham ber of Commerce, highlights at this year ’s event will include the ever-popular Santa race, decorated bike competition, climbing wall, face painting, balloon twist ing, lighting of the iconic Cooroy Christmas tree, ham wheel, mobile police beat with special constable

awards, jumping castle, animal farm, photo booth with Santa, free family show bags, Cooroy Library makerspace, Butter Facto ry Arts Centre markets and pottery throwdown, plus a new Jingle Joggers Jaunt Around Cooroy competi tion. Don’t miss this oncea-year event where Cooroy comes alive in the spirit of Christmas.

What’s On

What: Amanda Brierley art exhibition

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

Info: Call (07) 5400 8735

LOCAL artist Amanda Brierley is exhibiting now at Frame Tree Custom Framing. Come and experience her stunning artworks, born through love and loss.

THE Pomona Community House is hosting Pomona Night of Lights on Thursday 15 December from 5 pm to 8:30 pm at Stan Topper Park in Pomona.

Enjoy performances by the band Those Folk, Christmas carols singalong, a laser show extravaganza, Christmas hampers raffle, food stalls and a visit from Santa.

Art born through love and loss Pomona Night of Lights Christmas markets at The

THE Apollonian Hotel’s annual Christmas markets are back this year, starting on Friday 2 December and running every Friday night until 23 December.

The markets are held on the front lawn of the iconic Boreen Point pub.

TOURISM IN NOOSA’S COMMUNITY

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Tourism jobs for Noosa locals

Are you looking for a new challenge, a few hours’ work, a new crew to work with, something to do over the holidays, a chance to get out of the house, or a way to help out locally? Have you considered tourism and hospitality as a career or as a way to make extra money?

It’s one of Noosa’s largest employment groups and they need your help now. To help out, we launched the Tourism Jobs in Noosa page, listing job vacancies from our member businesses.

Many restaurants, cafes, resorts, tour

businesses, beauty centres and shops are looking for staff – locals who have some spare time, want to try something different, need extra income or just want to help out are urged to consider one of the many jobs on offer.

There are jobs for housekeepers and cleaners, reservations and customer service, baristas, waiters, bartenders, kitchen hands, beauty therapists, boat crew, travel consultants, and more.

Some offer very flexible or school-friendly working hours and provide on-the-job

SILVER AWARD FOR NOOSA VISITOR CENTRE

The Noosa Visitor Information Centre in Hastings Street received the Silver Award at the recent Queensland Tourism Awards, celebrating the achievements of tourism businesses around the State.

Congratulations to our wonderful team of volunteers at the centre! They welcome thousands of visitors every month with a friendly smile and great local knowledge that goes such a long way towards helping travellers enjoy their best Noosa holiday!

If you’re looking for something new to discover in Noosa, pop into the centre (near the Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club) and say hi.

There’s no doubt that travellers love a Noosa holiday – our town was named third in Australian Traveller’s recent list of Top 50 Aussie holiday towns!

You can even do some Christmas shopping at the Visitor Information Centre with a great range of eco-friendly products such as Noosa water bottles, Pottery for the Planet cups, Noosa jute bags and huge organic bamboo Noosa beach towels. Or check out our eco-friendly Christmas ideas blog on www.visitnoosa.com.au

training or apprenticeships – and they pay at least award wages. You can go from surfing in the morning to serving visitors from around the world at lunch!

Locals can also help by considering hosting an international student or renting a room in your home to someone looking to move to Noosa to work. Contact home-stay organisations or keep your ears open for a worker looking for a room to rent.

See the jobs on offer at www.visitnoosa.com.au/jobs

PLASTIC FREE NOOSA

Our Plastic Free Noosa program which aims to reduce the amount of single-use plastic in Noosa’s environment won the Noosa Biosphere Award in the People and Economy Category earlier this month.

We’re helping the local community and businesses replace plastics with environmentally friendly alternatives. See www.plasticfreenoosa.org for ways you can help.

You can also support Plastic Free Noosa during November thanks to Grill’d Noosa’s ‘Local Matters’ project – pop into their burger restaurant at Shop 5/50 Hastings Street and when you receive a token with your purchase, put it into the Plastic Free Noosa jar.

2023: YEAR OF ACCESSIBLE TOURISM RECORD DOMESTIC VISITOR SPEND

In the latest data from Tourism Research Australia, the Noosa region had record overnight domestic visitor spend for a year ending June, reaching $1.04B in 2021-2022. This is the second highest on record for any period, just behind the all-time high set in the previous reporting period, year ending March 2022.

Day trippers added another $113M (+15% above year ending June 2019, although their numbers were down almost 20% in that time). This took total visitor spend to $1.15B, 5% above 2019, which also included international visitation.

FESTIVE SEASON GUIDE

If you’re looking for the best places for a special Christmas lunch or where to celebrate New Year’s Eve, check out our Noosa Festive Season Guide next week on www.visitnoosa.com.au or keep an eye on Visit Noosa on Facebook and Instagram.

There’ll also be plenty of holiday fun – where to see Santa, where to take the kids, and the best ways to enjoy the summer holiday for you or your visiting friends and relatives.

CLIMATE FRESK –LEARN ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE

Would you like to help tackle climate change but don’t have the time to become a climate scientist? In just three hours, the collaborative Climate Fresk workshop will teach you the fundamental science behind climate change and inspire you to take action.

Tourism Noosa’s Sustainability Officer

2023 will be the Year of Accessible Tourism in Queensland, helping tourism operators provide better facilities and services for people of all abilities to enjoy a holiday.

Tourism Noosa is involved in several projects around disability access, including the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport’s Accessible Tourism in Queensland project, and research with University of Queensland Masters students.

These projects will result in resources and support for businesses to improve their accessibility services, and improve communication to help visitors with disability plan and enjoy their holiday. We will also promote new itineraries on www.visitnoosa.com.au that highlight places for travellers with disability to visit.

About one in five Australians have a disability which is not always visible, and we look forward to making a positive change for tourism businesses and travellers.

The reporting period included six months affected by interstate border closures (June – December 2021) when Queenslanders increased their spend to a record $609M.

With the reopening of borders, interstate visitors are bouncing back. Their average spend per person ($1,729) is almost one-third higher than it was pre-COVID.

In the latest global Tourism Sentiment Index which analyses millions of online public conversations, Noosa was ranked 7th in the world – this measures and tracks the reputation of holiday spots around the world. Noosa’s best performing topics were Beaches, Restaurants and Dining, and Surfing. Tours, Hiking and Rock Climbing, and Nature Photography also scored strong results.

Amanda Pummer is the first qualified facilitator in Queensland for the internationally recognised climate change workshop Climate Fresk. We are offering Noosa locals the chance to take part in a workshop for $35 per person, with a minimum of five people and maximum of 12 per group.

The workshops are designed to make the foundation of climate science simple and fun, and help you understand the problem through cards and the creation of a collage or mural – ‘Fresk’ in French. It’s a creative and thought-provoking way to help understand the problem, build friendships and community in small groups, and inspire hope for a better future.

Email amanda@tourismnoosa.com.au to find out more or express your interest in attending a workshop.

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Christmas creativity and celebration in Cooroy

COOROY will come alive on Friday 9 December for the annual Christmas in Cooroy and this year, the Cooroy Future Group will again host a community Christmas Par ty and Artisan and Pottery Market at Butter Factory Arts Centre (BFAC).

The celebratory night full of music, art and food will kick off on the front lawn and in the car park of the Cooroy Butter Factory at 4 pm.

With over 40 market stalls,

two food trucks and live music from Noosa District State High School students and then the Claptomaniacs, there will be something for everyone.

There will be delicious food from Paco Tacos and Dhoms Kitchen; the pop-up bar; unique, handmade Christ mas gifts for sale from local artisans; and the exciting annual Australian Pottery Throwdown where five expe rienced potters go head-to-

What’s On

What: Christmas Party and Artisan and Pottery Market

When: Saturday 10 December from 4 pm

Where: Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre (BFAC), 11A Maple Street, Cooroy Info: https://www. facebook.com/ butterfactoryartscentre

head to complete a series of pottery challenges within a limited timeframe.

The BFAC annual friends’ exhibition Eclectica and ar tisan shop will also be open till 8 pm.

There will be a break in en tertainment for the inaugural Lighting of the Christmas Tree in Cooroy’s main street at 7 pm.

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Eumundi Christmas Extravaganza

What’s On

What: Eumundi Christmas Extravaganza

When: Sunday 4 December from 1 pm

Where: Eumundi Markets Car Park, Eumundi

Info: www.eumundi christmas.com.au

THE annual Eumundi Christ mas Extravaganza is back and after a spectacular event last year, this year is set to be the biggest, best and most extravagant ever.

The 2022 extravaganza will have more rides includ ing not one but two giant slides, the Original Eumundi Markets Tea Cup Ride, the Cooroy RSL Round Up Ride, the Trackless Train and the Sizzler!

The stage show entertain ment, sponsored by Wythes Real Estate, has stepped up with festive performances or ganised by Hinterland Carols

including Noosa District Con cert Band, Eumundi State School, Coast Academy of Dramatic and Musical Arts, Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Santa’s Festive Show, the Sundowners, and the Kitty Kats, with special guest MC Karl Sklenars.

A massive marquee will be set up to cover the stage with hundreds of chairs in the viewing area ensuring that the show will go on regardless of any weather events.

There will also be roving performances by Nova Star Productions’ stilt walkers

and Aerial Dreaming Circus School, plus the newest addition: Santa arriving on a sleigh pulled by real reindeer. A large selection of food and drink stalls offering delicious savoury and sweet options will be available, as well as some fantastic non-alcoholic beverages. There will also be market stalls featuring face painting, fun glow-in-the-dark things and novelties plus some last-minute Christmas gift options.

There will be a mega raffle for a chance to win one of several prizes and to top off the night, Experience Eumundi has sponsored fireworks to light up the sky. This free family-friendly event has been proudly sup ported by Sunshine Coast Council’s grants Program and others.

A law firm in the heart of Cooroy

Principal Lawyer and Director, Laura Nightingale is an experienced lawyer with almost 20 years working within the criminal justice system.

Laura is an ex-NSW police officer and has a wealth of experience working within the legal system.

Nightingale Law offers fixed fees for most criminal, traffic and domestic violence matters and is a preferred supplier for Legal Aid Queensland.

Photography as art

What’s On

What: Photography exhibition

When: Until Wednesday 21 December

Where: Bendigo Bank Cooroy, Maple Street, Cooroy

Contact: www.pheatherine.com

A LOCAL photographer and creative arts therapist is exhibiting her clients’ photos at Cooroy Bendigo Bank until Wednesday 21 December.

Jackie Hillegers said being a photographer was always her first love and after 30 years of photo graphing weddings, families and pets, she knew she wanted to do something “outside the square” with her photography skills.

“Back in the film camera days, I could never show my photos at Camera Club as they were always purposely blurred, abstract or unexplainably quirky. I almost threw it all away when the curator at a New

Zealand art gallery told me that anyone can do photography so it is not considered art.

“Fast forward 30 years and I now work as a creative arts therapist in Tewantin. Clients are given the option of incorporating photography into their sessions and can bring their own camera, use their phone camera or use my spare SLR. Our local community is drenched in beautiful natural surroundings and time disappears when creativity and imagination ignite.”

Jackie said thanks to the support of the Bendigo Bank, she will be hosting their third photography exhibition at the Cooroy branch.

“For the first time, all 28 photographic images will be for sale and 100 per cent of the sales will go back to the artist, the youngest being just seven years of age.

“Please check out their work and support the next generation of talent.”

Jackie also runs a photog raphy mentoring business, Pheatherine.

“My business is growing each and every day with a waiting list for photogra phy mentoring throughout Australia and exciting 2023 local workshops. There is no doubt in my mind that photography is a form of art and it may have been a blessing in disguise to tell me otherwise.”

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Community Tribute

Rag and the community they live in.

The couple moved near Cooroy in 1996 and bought the 4 Square on Emerald Street, in front of where the IGA Cooroy stands today.

In 2002, they saw the store through its transition to an

tinue to own Pomona IGA. Thank you Peter and Jackie for your continued support of the Cooroy Rag and the community.

And we are thrilled new IGA Cooroy and Wimmers Shop & Save owners, Dustin and Andrea Pereira from

Tributes from the community:

• Sandra Baldwin: Best

• Jill Gagan: Enjoy and thank you. Welcome to Cooroy Dustin and Andrea.

• Janet Lee Ferris: All the best Peter and Jackie!

• Martine West: Congratulations to the new owners

• Marcia Casey: Thank you Peter and Jackie for your loyal support for the community...enjoy your retirement.

• Andrew Aves: A big THANK YOU to Jackie and Peter for their community support over many many years. Welcome, Dustin and Andrea.

• Barbara Richardson: Well deserved retirement.

Glenda Rohde receives her trophy from sponsor Peter Zipf. Cooroy Rag Publication Date: back in the day

SEQLETS Christmas Celebration Festival at Traveston

THE SE Queensland LETS (SEQLETS) is hosting a Christmas Celebration Festival on Saturday 3 December.

LETS stands for Local Energy Trading System, also known as cashless trading or transfer.

The group exchange skills or produce by exchanging favours, which is their currency. One favour equals a dollar. They trade favours to save their dollars.

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RSL Sub Branch says thank you

COOROY RSL Sub Branch is saying thank you to all those who have served in conflicts since Vietnam and their younger members under 62, who are the future of the sub-branch, with an afternoon event at the Cooroy RSL Club on Saturday 3 December from 3 pm to 6 pm. For more information, contact subbranch@cooroyrsl.com.au or call (07) 5447 6131.

Christmas cheer at Sconetime

JOIN Sunshine Coast Foodie Martin Duncan and Noosa Black Coffee for Christmas cheer at Sconetime on Tuesday 13 December at 10 am in Cooroy Memorial Hall. Tickets: https://www. trybooking.com/CDVCT.

Proudly Supported by Wythes Real Estate, Rambling Rose Flowers, Bassett Barks and Cooroy Rag Community Newspaper.

Weekly writer’s group

SHAPE your story: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, YA (young adult), or any genre and meet with other writers to share your written words to talk through them. Each Wednesday at 10:30 am at the Yandina School of Arts, 11 Farrell Street. There is magic in creative writing. For more info contact Carol: caracarol@hotmail.com.

Cardmaking classes at Cooroy RSL

LAST Saturday of each month at 10:30 am, come and create four sweet cards for $20. Please bring a basic tool kit and adhesives. Bookings

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about and celebrate and shop at the Christmas Celebration Festival at the Traveston Soldiers Memorial Hall.

There will be massages and tarot readings, craft and fresh produce for sale, food, cakes,

tea and coffee, children’s entertainment, live music and people offering a variety of services. Products and services will be traded for favours to LETS members or sold for dollars to non-LETS members.

Send your community functions and classes information to our editorial department by email to editorial@cooroyrag.com.au or by post to Editor, Cooroy Rag, PO Box 898, Cooroy, 4563.

essential. Phone Jill 0437 339 961.

Social ballroom dancing at Pomona

EVERY Tuesday evening from 7 pm to 9:30 pm Pat and Norm Young organise a social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts hall. The cost is $4 and it is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time dancing. Come and be a spectator and see if you will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome. Phone 0407 456 939 for more information.

Muso jams at the Apollonian Hotel

JOIN Trev at the Apollonian Hotel, Boreen Point for a muso jam every second Wednesday from 12 noon, and every second Friday from 5:30 pm. PA, drum kit and

base amp supplied, all other instruments are BYO. For more information call Trev on 0411 834 713.

Tewantin Noosa Probus Club

THE Tewantin Noosa Probus Club meets at the RSL in Tewantin on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 10 am for morning tea ($5 per person). Meetings commence at 10:30 with an interesting guest speaker. After the meeting, most members stay on for a game of trivia and socialise over lunch. During the month, we enjoy walks by the river, movies, mah-jong, weekly lunches from fine dining to pubs and clubs, and outings to local places of interest. Visitors are welcome. Please phone Christine Hartley on 5442 7397.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Speak with Ben Taylor today

Phone: (07) 5447 6582 Email: info@akupara.com.au Address: Suite 12,

RESEARCH shows that connection and having fun together builds empathy and kindness.

Local mum of two, Robyn Simpson, has spent the last two years researching what creates kind, connected communities in order to reverse damaging social trends such as bullying which often lead to selfharm and suicide.

Robyn said these trends cost the economy billions of dollars every year and leave indelible scars.

“It’s a huge, complex problem but nothing changes unless we do something to break the cycles, so I decided I’d organise a Family

Fun Day fundraising event to support some social initiatives aimed at reversing these trends and creating kind, connected communities.

The Family Fun Day fundraising event will be held at Eumundi Sports and Showgrounds on Sunday 11 December from 9 am to 3 pm. There will be lots of fun activities – free and paid –to raise funds for a docuseries being co-produced with one of Australia’s most experienced TV directors, Bill Hughes.

“The docuseries aims to raise awareness of the root causes of bullying, and for subject matter experts to

shed light on how to disrupt the cycle.”

Highlights of the day include a colour blast obstacle course for the whole family, zorb balls, cupcake creation competition, a chill-out zone filled with fun activities, prizes, local sports clubs running mini-games and activities, food, ice-cream and coffee carts, a sausage sizzle, water fun, and much more.

Support a great cause and enjoy a fun family day out. Entry is $5 per person (0–4 years free). Tickets are available online at https:// choosethetude.com/events

Message from a Mason

FOR the past couple of months, the Cooroy Freemasons have been networking to find new members.

Mason Sam Law said here are a few things people might not know about Freemasonry.

“Freemasons had their roots in the European Middle Ages as a guild of talented builders.

The term ‘on the level’ is derived from Freemasonry and is used to define someone who is honest, and the level represents being straightforward and truthful.

There is a different hand shake for each degree: apprentice, fellowcraft, and

master, and all handshakes are based on rank.

“And there are an estimated six million Masons in the world.”

“The Masons have also included emperors, monarchs, presidents, religious figures, legendary figures in sports and entertainment, as well as scientists, inventors, and statesmen throughout history.”

Sam said there are a number of reasons one should consider starting a masonic journey.

“They could join and be part of a global historic organisation. They will learn many leadership skills through the different offices in Freemasonry

such as public speaking and business management and be able to give back to their community. There are plenty of networking opportunities and most of all they’ll have fun.”

This month, Cooroy Freemasons donated $2,400 to the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce for the community’s CCTV to help keep our town and its people safe.

“Our masonic hall is also available for hire to the local community members for meetings and classes.”

For more information about hire or membership, email cooroymasons@ gmail.com.

Mary River catchment to benefit from funding

LOCAL group, the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee, has secured more than $260,000 of Palaszczuk Government funding to improve the land and vegetation in the Mary River catchment.

Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee project officer Brad Wedlock said the funding provided much-needed targeted support to address ongoing challenges for landholders in the Mary River catchment.

“We want to engage with quite a diverse group of grazing landholders and, with that, build their awareness and their capacity to understand the challenges they’ve got and also address these challenges.

“The Munna Creek catchment is the biggest catchment in the Mary River and is one of the biggest contributors of fine sediment to the Great Sandy Strait and the Great Barrier Reef so we have been engaging with landholders to make sure they were on the front foot.

“We are also working with landholders who are changing their practices from cane farming to cattle grazing, which gives us the opportunity to ensure they are using the best practices right from the beginning.

“A big part of our work is improving landholders’ knowledge of more innovative and sustainable land management practices so they can continue to create

good jobs and economic benefit for their communi ties.” Resources Minister Scott Stewart announced the funding as part of more than $11 million in state funds for projects to improve soils and farming practices and build up native vegetation from the Gulf to Goondiwindi.

Member for Nicklin Rob Skelton said tapping into local knowledge had proven to deliver the best results for Queensland’s natural resources and our great regional lifestyle.

“I congratulate the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee on securing this funding which will ensure our landholders can take advantage of sustainable agricultural practices.”

What about the corgis?

IN September of 2022, throughout the world many were touched when they viewed the Queen’s corgis ‘Muick’ and ‘Sandy’ standing outside Windsor Castle ahead of Her Majesty’s coffin as it arrived for her burial at the estate.

Also nearby on ‘The

Long Walk Avenue’ was a saddled, riderless pony.

‘Emma’ was the Queen’s beloved horse and she too was there to pay tribute to her much-loved rider on the day of the funeral procession. Just what will happen to the corgis is one of the many questions that was

asked since the Queen’s death.

This is an excerpt from the tract What About the Corgis? The full tract will be available at the church stall at Christmas in Cooroy. For more information, contact Keith Fanning on 0419 008 718.

Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee’s Jude and Noni conducting a Waterwatch report.

A LOCAL charity for kids is looking for a shed to store their vehicles.

Just4kids Children’s Charity aims to raise funds through fundraising events to help disadvantaged and disabled children.

The charity organises several events each year, some of which are motor trails,

using the charity’s branded truck and dog.

The next motor trail is being held in May next year and will be a multi-day drive through the Kimberleys.

In the meantime, Just4kids Children’s Charity Vice Chairperson Trevor Read said they are looking for somewhere in the region to

store their vehicles.

“We need a new shed to store our vehicles. It needs to be 3.5 m high and a minimum of 6 x 9 m.”

If anyone has a shed that fits these specs that they would be happy to lend to a good cause, please contact Trevor on 0435 948 494.

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Straight from the horse’s mouth

HAY there. Let’s talk about the gut and digestion.

A horse’s gut health begins with not only what they are fed but also how and when they are fed. As we are all aware, horses are designed to pretty much continuously eat roughage, and in the wild, this is mostly medi um- to low-grade grasses and plants. It is rare that a pasture-kept horse has colic because his digestive system is being kept contin uously working and moving.

Because the horse’s stomach is designed to continuously graze, it is also continuously producing digestive acids whether there is something to digest or not. The saliva the horse produces when it is eating roughage helps to buffer the stomach acids, and a horse produces nearly twice as much saliva eating hay or grass as they do when

eating grain. So it makes sense to keep hay in front of horses 24/7. If your horse does not have access to a paddock of natural growing pasture, then a low-grade hay like Rhodes grass is a good way of giving them something to chew between the morning and afternoon feeds.

Since it is hard for most of us to have our horses out in large paddocks while we are training them or compet ing with them, it is important that we keep not only their fitness and exercise going but also their gut health in good working order.

Competitions, strenuous work, transport, illness, long days competing, extreme heat and humidity and/or extended times off feed, or other major changes to routine can compromise gut health.

To keep up with the extra

energy and work that we are making our horses do while we are competing in the disciplines that we are expecting them to do, we feed them a lot more grains and mixed feeds to keep them in good condition. Sometimes this upsets the natural gut flora, causing ul cers and colic, and just like for us, antibiotics will upset the balance, causing weight loss or chronic diarrhoea. This is where probiotics and prebiotics come into play. There is a wide range of gut health products on the market now, not only for horses but also for dogs and humans alike. These products all help with gut health, acid buffering, hindgut support and toxin defence.

Perhaps keep this in mind if you are finding your horse isn’t quite right.

AVAILABLE

New bush playgroup in Tuchekoi, Mary Valley. Weekly nature immersion sessions during the term and school holidays, bookings essential., www.thebushcircle.com. au or call Jessica 0432876878

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

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 humor! $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

Line Dancing, new classes starting early next year, if you enjoy dance and have a sense of fun and a great sense of humor, (or want to develop one) whether your young or aged, male or female, improve your mental health come dance with me, Call Cathy on 0414 951 207

Creative Writing, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Shape your story, any genre, Wed 10.30am Yandina School of Arts ,email Carol, caracarol@hotmail.com

Christmas In Cooroy Fri 9th Dec 5.30pm8.30pm

Cooroy Butter Factory Tues-Sun 10am3pm

Eumundi Sports Ground Family Fun Day Dec 11th 9am-3pm

Festival of Small Halls 11th Dec Cooroy Memorial Hall

Pomona Night Of Lights 15th Dec Stan Topper Park 5pm-8.30

FOR SALE

1992 Toyota Hi Ace Pop Top Camper, sleeps 2 ,5 seater, 6month Rego ,RWC supplied on purchase, Air Con, New Muffler, New Brake Master Cylinder, New Clutch Kit ,Porta Potty, Side Awning, excellent condition, all services maintained first to inspect will buy, $20,000 ph 0409 895 476

Hoot Of A Sale Dec 17th 7am Cooroy Village, Villa Number 34 , selling a personel collection of “OWLS, Small, Medium & Large Brass ,Ceramic, Glass, Rock & Cement Beautiful Christmas Gift Idea, from $2-$50 phone Elizabeth 0418748179

Rover Ride on Mower VGC 40’ deck cut, Stop/Go 15.5hp serviced regularly ph 0409 895 476 Cooroy $1000 ono

Sturdy Computer Chair $15. Bedhead suitable double bed or Queen size 2.5m x 0.44m plus 2 bedside tables $35. Double bedhead no side drawers $20. Chescold Camping Fridge Freezer R400 3 way, 12V DC, 240 V AC, Gas operation phone Dave 0407 470 082

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

Brand new bird aviary Never used. Steel, 2 separate doors, never used, specially made, 2 access doors, cost $1800, will sell $1100 ono phone Murray 0428 442 925

Electric Treadmill “Night Train” excellent condition, extra wide running area, incline, and decline, excellent for cardio fitness in the safety of your own home, night or day, reduced price, great Xmas gift idea $120 ph. Chantal 0432 297 743

Postie Bike 2015 Honda, Electric start, just serviced 49,500 km’s, registered, Good Condition, $2200 ph. 0468 698 466

Buffet/Sideboard -Mahogany Veneer, Good Condition L 1820mm x H 840mm x W

MEETINGS

Cooroy AA Meet Every Wed night 7.30 at the Freemasons Hall 58 Elm Street Cooroy.

NOTICES

JP at Kandanga Post Office Thursdays 10am-12 midday

POSITIONS VACANT

Sauers Cooroy Have a position available for a delivery driver, 38hrs per week, forklift license preferred, must be work fit, and willing to work, great team environment, drop resume in store or email to cooroy@ sauersproduce.com.au

Barista needed, Harvest Fresh Cooroy apply within, must have experience.

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

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.

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

Casual Farm Hand required Doonan Area. Must have current Drivers Licence and reasonable level of fitness. The Farm Work is mostly machine based mowing, forklift, and turf delivering. Approx 20-35hrs/week Start ASAP. Phone 0447 400 238

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

German Bakehouse factory in Coolum seeking Bakers, permanent hours available, forward resume to germanbakehouse@ yahoo.com.au or drop resume to Cooroy or Coolum stores.

Smokin Billy’s, Short Order Cook, apply in person or send resume to hr@chefs2go. com.au

Panel Beater Required- trade qualified, good clean working conditions, Wages Neg, email to info@cooroysmashrepairs.com.au

Panel Shop All Rounder, dismantling & assembling vehicles, Assisting small repairs in Panel and Paint Shop, Vehicle experience preferred but not essential , training given, good clean working conditions apply info@ cooroysmashrepairs.com.au

WANTED

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

Bloomhill Cancer Care We are looking for Volunteers

PTSD Dogs Australia seek fosters for 6 mths-1 yr. Requires a secure yard. Phone Peter 0456 141 186 or email admin@ ptsddogs.org.au

Shepherd Lutheran College Year 12 students

honoured and cel ebrated by the school’s entire student body on their final day with the “Walk of Honour”.

A tradition at Good Shep herd Lutheran College since 2009, the “Walk of Honour”

is a rite of passage for Year 12 students as they come to the conclusion of their school years.

Head of Senior Years Students Jo Foley said all students from Prep to Year 11 lined the paths to clap and cheer the Year 12s as they walked through the

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share their feelings about kindness and a little about themselves.

Roman – Grade 3 What does kindness mean to you?

It’s when you be kind to everyone to make the world a better place.

The last kind deed you did for someone?

campus.

“To music that was a col lation of the top songs from each year of their school life, the walk through the cam pus started and finished at the College Chapel where, in front of their families and friends, they were given blessings for their future,” Mrs Foley said.

Prep and Year 1 students gave each graduate a sun flower, a symbol of loyalty and adoration.

Good Shepherd principal Anthony Dyer said it is al ways an emotional moment when all the students and staff come out to wish them well.

“There are many celebra tions but none will capture the student experience and essence of GSLC like the warmth expressed at the Walk of Honour.

“We are confident that these students will go on to do great things and we look forward to watching their journey and wish them well as they do so,” Mr Dyer said.

the computer at school. What makes you happy? Sleeping in on school holidays, people doing silly stuff, and when my blue tongue lizard licks my face!

INTRODUCING another kind-hearted club member. Along with our articles and projects, we will share member profiles. The children will

I helped someone when they fell. I helped them up and said, “Are you okay?”

A kindness shown to you?

Someone helped me on

The Kindness Club would love to hear from you! If you have a kindness story to share, please email Wendy at thekindnessclub@outlook.com or post it to The Kindness Club, c/- PO Box 816, Cooroy 4563.

“Little hearts can make a big difference.”

NOOSA Christian College has said goodbye to its Year 12s. Class of 2022: Jarah, Jayden, Jack, Liam, Jade, Grace and Faith (pictured at their formal) have been thanked and wished all the best for the future.

“We wish you success and happiness in all that you do. It has been a pleasure having you at Noosa Christian College.

NOOSA District State High School’s Year 12 students put on their uniforms for the last time to celebrate their graduation last week.

Noosa District SHS principal Stacy Wilmore said graduation day is a significant moment and a fine example of what 13 years of schooling, caring parents and community can produce.

“Our Noosa District SHS staff could not be prouder of these young men and women. We have had the privilege, alongside their

parents, carers and community, to watch them grow, learn, strive, thrive and journey to where they are today and this is humbling, inspiring and one of the most rewarding aspects of our jobs to contribute to the future.

“We know that graduation day brings a huge sense of celebration, achievement, reflection and excitement, and some tears as we farewell our students into the next stage of their journey.”

The class of 2022 was the 59th graduating cohort of

Noosa District SHS.

“With such a talented group of young people, the future is in great hands and I know these students will make a positive difference to the world in whatever endeavour they pursue.

“On behalf of Noosa District SHS staff and the wider school community, I would like to acknowledge, congratulate and thank our class of 2022 for the legacy they have left and wish them all the best for the future,” Ms Wilmore said.

CSS prioritises mental health

COOROY State School has officially opened its Relax and Recharge Room.

The Relax and Recharge Room is a communal space for students and staff to self-regulate emotions and practise mindfulness in a safe, calm environment.

CSS senior teacher Court ney Cashen said she worked on developing and creating the space as part of a side

project throughout 2022.

“One of the goals of the Relax and Recharge Room is to provide an opportunity for teachers/staff to book ‘Mindful Moments’ for small groups or class sessions such as yoga and/or guided meditation with room to move and spread out.

“The other goal is to promote mindfulness and improve overall behaviour

by teaching and allowing students to self-regulate emotions.

“I am thrilled this space has now been created and is ready for use. This is an ex citing initiative for our school, to be actively prioritising and nurturing kids’ mental health,” Ms Cashen said.

A grand opening was held on 17 November.

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Clubs compete for cup

Cooroy Horse & Pony Club and Pomona Pony Club riders.

COOROY Horse & Pony Club is celebrating its last win for 2022. The club went nose-to-nose with Pomona Pony Club for the CPC Cup.

CPC secretary Leeona

Baxter said it was a tight competition with only one point splitting the two clubs.

“But Cooroy Horse & Pony Club managed to retain the coveted cup for another

year.

“Well done to all riders and thank you Pomona Pony Club for being such good sports and keeping the tradition alive.”

Ex pee wee boxer now amateur

FORMER pee wee boxer Slade Gray has won her first title belt.

The Impact Boxing and Fitness Centre boxer won the 40 kg Queensland Challenge belt.

Coach Mark Evans said 12-year-old Slade has been boxing since she started Impact’s Pee Wee program at just five years old.

“Slade worked her way

through the Pee Wee program but at the age of 10 decided she wanted to box in an amateur event.

“Slade is a hard worker who is 100 per cent dedicated and shows such tenacity and raw talent.

“Look out for Slade in the future; she is going to do amazing things in boxing,” Mark said.

Two aces on the same day

COOROY Golf Club is celebrating two hole-in-ones.

Two members recently scored aces on the twelfth hole of the Cooroy Golf Club during a four-ball best ball with 117 players from the Cooroy members and also visitors from the Indooroopilly Golf Club.

Cooroy member Michael Loe hit his tee shot at the par three, twelfth hole and saw the ball roll down towards the flag.

“The bottom of the flag was not visible from the tee. After walking down to the green the distinctive yellow

golf ball was nowhere to be seen.”

Michael said he thought he had hit the ball through the green and into the water.

“However, I did allow myself to hope it went into the hole. My apprehension turned into relief and then elation as I celebrated with my playing partners.”

About an hour later, playing in another group, club member Carole Clancy repeated the same feat on the same hole.

Carole said she “hit a seven iron up in the air and it was a fabulous shot straight

at the pin”.

“I thought it was a bit too far and I stood on my tippy toes and watched it go in the hole. My playing partners and I all screamed and yelled.”

Cooroy Men’s club captain Matt Saunders said Cooroy Golf Club generally has a couple of hole-in-ones each year.

“However, two aces on the same hole on the same day in the Saturday Club Golf competition is very rare.

“The whole club is excited. Congratulations to both golfers.”

Boxer Slade Gray with her first belt.

sport

THE Polo & Provedores

Noosa event held at the Pomona Showgrounds on Saturday 5 November was well attended. Held in Pomona for the first time this year, the event attracted over 800 attendees with 340 of these guests in luxury corporate hospitality enclosures.

Polo & Provedores’ co-founder Aaron Flanagan said some of the best polo players from across Australia competed on the arena field. Four games were played, with team sponsor ‘Diamonds of Distinctions’ of Buderim winning the grand final and taking home the

Polo Cup.

“The much-loved polo institutions including the Divot Stomp and the Kids’, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s dash were a hit in between chukkas. The IN Noosa Magazine Fashion on the Field attracted lots of entrants hoping to win the amazing prize: a $6,600 diamond pendant courtesy of ‘Diamonds of Distinction’, designed and made by master jeweller Adrian Schulz.

“While the premium hospitality experiences offered a completely catered culinary sensation in private marquees, general admission guests and families also got

to indulge in the finest food offerings from local produc ers and makers.

“There was face painting, a gelati van, and DJs played familiar anthem tunes inside and outside the enclosures creating an upbeat atmosphere. Some guests took a more traditional take on polo and reserved a car boot picnic, which overlooked the field.”

Aaron said they hope to grow the event and bring it back to the hinterland in 2023.

“Thank you Noosa Show Society for your support and the use of the showgrounds.”

Cooroy girls put skills to test

THE level 2 girls from the Cooroy Gymnastics Club put their skills to the test for the first time at the Gympie Gymnas tics Halloween invitational recently.

All competitors were assessed on their routines and awarded ribbons based on their achievements. The girls received fantastic results

with everyone receiving an excellence ribbon on at least one of the four apparatus.

The Cooroy girls enjoyed the experience and look forward to mov ing up to level 3 in 2023 where they will have the opportunity to attend larger events such as the Sunshine Coast Re gional Championships.

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First home buyers or investors

For Sale

Address: 20 Victoria Street, Cooran Price: Offers over $590,000

Details: 3 bed, 1 bath, 809 m2

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

Agency: Noosa Hinterland Real Estate

THIS surprise package home offers more than meets the eye from the street, with three spacious bedrooms, a large living room, and a modern kitchen with a breakfast bench, island bench, dishwasher and gas cooking.

With a large outdoor undercover entertaining area that overlooks the flat usable backyard, there’s plenty of room for the kids to run around – with an established poinciana tree

complete with a tyre swing, room for vegetable gardens and composting station ready to go. Not to forget the handy studio area which would make a great space for the budding artist or kids’ hang-out area.

Cooran is such a beauti ful community with a local primary school, rugby club, netball club, skate park and kids’ playground all within safe walking distance.

Enjoy Sunday afternoons at the Noosa Hinterland

Brewery or dinner at the Hinterland Restaurant.

With access to the Noosa Trail Network, this is ideally located for those who like to hike or mountain bike.

Only 35 minutes to Noosa and 7 minutes to Pomona, you are never far away from anything.

Whether this property is your first home, your stepping stone or your forever home, you’ll love living here. Inspections are invited.

WITH building delays and supplies now easing up we are seeing a flush of en quiries for land sales in the Noosa hinterland. To assist buyers with organising a house and land package at Mountain View Estate we’ve connected with over 10 builders in the local area to put together some amazing house and land packages to suit all types of prospective buyers. Some builders are offering fixed price contracts or price holds whilst other builders are guaranteeing build times. With a house on

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

No. 6 Majestic Drive (Lot 7) is a flat block with dual street access, perfect for a shed or second entry for dual-family living – with gorgeous views to the front that takes in Mt Cooroora, and a beautiful sunny northerly backyard that has views to Mt Pinbarren. This really is the prime pick to build your dream home and build your

future. With recent sales in Pomona of homes over 10 years old in similar estates and on similar size lots achieving prices between $1 million and $1.25 million, it makes sense to buy and build from $850,000. If this is something you have been thinking about, contact Kate Mayne; with experience in off-the-plan land sales, development and the new home construction industry, she can guide you through the process and put you in contact with the Sunshine Coast’s best builders.

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

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

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.

Privacy, views and dual living

IT’S rare to find prop erties near Cooroy that offer complete peace and privacy, breathtaking views and dual living. The 3.24 ha (approx. 8 acres) of lush land boasts two residenc es, both with exquisite vistas over the rolling hills of the beautiful Noosa hinterland.

The first home oozes charm, with features like a

western red cedar exterior, casement windows and exposed beam ceilings.

The open-plan living area boasts a fireplace per fect for winter evenings.

The kitchen has a farm house-meets-modern look, with a large near-new five-burner gas cooktop with electric oven, dish washer, timber cabinetry, and generous island

bench. French doors open onto a full-length front verandah with gorgeous valley views. The bed rooms also enjoy verandah access, and the bathroom features a bath, shower, and separate toilet. Next to this residence are a fire pit and vegetable beds. Set over two levels, the character-filled second home exudes a welcoming,

comfortable feel. Natural elements like rich timbers blend seamlessly with modern comforts like fans, screens and air-condition ing. On the upper level, the open-plan living area incorporates a crisp new white kitchen and electric oven with a gas cooktop. This area opens onto an el evated balcony with feature timber posts. This level

also has a stylish modern bathroom. On the lower level are three bedrooms, a family room and full-width covered patio.

The grounds and land scaped gardens are a highlight and a forest path winds between the two homes. Harvest fresh fruit from bananas, mangoes, mulberries, black sapote, monstera, sandpaper figs,

macadamia, and a variety of citrus. The private olive grove boasts 100 mature olive trees.

There’s a large, deep spring-fed dam and approx. 22,000 gallons of rainwater storage, quality bitumen driveway with a turnaround plus parking spaces for two cars, a chook house, cubby house and NBN connection.

Monthly market wrap up

Sirah Robb, Director and Principal of Wythes Real Estate

DR Nicola Powell, head analyst at Domain, recently commented on the state of the market. She highlighted that when property prices fall it can make many Australians feel uncertain about their future property journey as the unknown outlook weighs on their minds: Will Australia enter a recession? When will the RBA stop hiking the cash rate? How far will prices fall? Should I buy/sell now

or wait?

This is a timely reminder that property moves through upswings and downturns. We can garner lessons from previous price cycles to help shape our understanding of what could lie ahead.

So, what can we learn from previous price cycles?

Domain’s analysis of almost three decades of Australia’s combined capital house price cycles reveals that:

• House prices do not go through wild boom and bust phases; we tend to see a period of gains (quite often

surging), followed by a slight decline or flatlined pricing.

• On average, an upswing sees house prices rise 32.7% from the point of price trough to peak, spanning 2.75 years.

• On average, a downturn sees house prices decline 3.0% from the point of price peak to trough, spanning 0.75 years.

• On average, downturns have been just over onequarter the duration of the preceding upswing.

Domain also identified five key insights into the

Pretty with country views

For Sale

Address: 8 Kiah Court, Cooran

Price: Contact Agent

Details: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Agent: Warren Berry 0407 730 987

Agency: Wythes Real Estate

A PERFECT three-bedroom plus study, two-bathroom, contemporary style home

For Sale

Address: 83 Laguna Grove, Doonan

Price: Contact Agent

Details: 3 bed, 2 bath, 8 car

Agent: Caroline Johnston 0409 953 311

Agency: Wythes Real Estate

with plunge pool. Nestled on a large 1,207 m2 allotment with country views and town amenities. This property is completed with a 7 x 7 m Colorbond shed, and is situated in the lovely township of Cooran.

This light and bright modern home offers openplan living areas with high

ceilings and air-conditioning. Plus, a fireplace and beautiful timber-look floors with stunning 5 m stackable doors flowing to the front verandah. Great space for entertaining and taking in the country views.

A well-appointed stylish kitchen with modern cooking appliances, including a

The main bedroom, with a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, has access to the large back verandah. As well there are two goodsize bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, plus a study or fourth bedroom, close to the

changing property market:

1. Unit price growth is outperforming house price growth.

2. Downturns are shorter and less severe.

3. Interest rates are one of many factors to influence prices.

4. Inflation could spark housing supply pressure.

5. Rising rents will make purchasing more attractive.

Domain suggests this evidence supports the argument that it is not necessarily timing the market that is important–

it is the time spent in the market that counts. Anecdotally in our market, we are seeing this translate to owners who have owned their property for enough time to have benefitted from the recent price peak realising their gains by selling now. Buyers who understand time in the market vs timing the market are being savvy and taking action now to secure their dream home or investment, setting themselves up to realise their gains when the next surge arrives.

Warren Berry

Licensed Real Estate Agent

m: 0407 730 987 p: 5472 0033 warren@wythes.com.au www.wythes.com.au 2021 Sales Agent of the Year in the Rate My Agent Awards for Cooroy and Black Mountain. Call Warren for all your property needs.

main bathroom. A roomy laundry has access to the back door stairs leading to the in-ground plunge pool and 7 x 7 m Colorbond shed and workshop areas.

Beautifully landscaped gardens surround the inground 3.5 m circular pool with a deck. Fully fenced for the kids and pets, 6.5 kW

Tropical outdoor resort living

solar panels and a small freshwater tank.

This property is located at the end of a quiet cul-desac, within walking distance to Cooran township with shops, plus sports grounds and school.

This is a little gem – all the hard work has been done. Just move in; it’s perfect.

THIS is a spectacular property set out over 2.25 acres of purposely and architecturally designed garden rooms and outdoor spaces. It’s no surprise that private ceremonies have been held here on multiple occasions set amongst the beautifully presented gardens and entertaining decks.

Located on a quiet culde-sac in one of Doonan’s premier positions, this income-producing home is privately protected by hedging with dual access via a pebbled driveway.

A solid brick home that has been recently upgraded includes open-plan living/ dining with a wood com-

bustion fireplace for the cooler nights in winter and ceiling fans throughout to ensure airflow in the summer months. Newly laid timber-look jarrah hybrid plank flooring flows from the entrance, hall and through to the kitchen and living rooms.

The kitchen, along with

a separate butler’s pantry providing ample storage, preparation area and stainless steel benches, is well appointed with a gas cooktop, electric oven and dishwasher – and overlooks through bay windows onto grassed lawn area and fully decked entertaining space.

There are three bedrooms,

all with ceiling fans, built-ins, and beautiful large windows allowing great light and garden vistas, with the master having its own ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.

Without a doubt, it is the outdoor entertaining spaces that will engage the entertainer or outdoors lover. Enjoy the cool breezes un-

derneath the canvas canopy overlooking the gorgeous 8 x 4 m pool, complete with timber deck surrounds and pool house. The piazza is a pebbled, flat plateau under the pool house perfect for stargazing by the fire pit or dinner by the stars or perhaps a long lunch with family and friends.

Miele dishwasher, breakfast bar and lots of storage, will impress.

With

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

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

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

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

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

For Sale

Address: 57 Youngs

Drive, Doonan

Price: Offers over $1,950,000

Details: 3 bed, 3 bath, 9 car

Agent: Kess Prior 0404 344 399, Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851

Agency: Hinternoosa

Bespoke abode in peaceful privacy

INSIDE this home’s chalet-style exterior is an impressive bespoke abode that boasts a high quality and beautiful renovation, situated privately on a peaceful 7,132 m2.

The superb kitchen is seamless, with integrat ed cabinetry and built-in appliances, a gorgeous Italian granite benchtop that is a piece of art itself and

doubles as a casual eating bar, induction cooking, and a self-cleaning oven.

Also on this level is a guest bedroom, another large room with built-in storage for a dressing room, plus an area that would be ideal as a home office, gym, or easily converted to a fourth bedroom.

There’s an additional bathroom with floor-to-ceil

ing tiles and a walk-through laundry with plenty of stor age that provides internal access to the screened and spacious three-car garage with a tiled floor.

A hand-crafted timber staircase leads to the second-floor parents’ retreat. Spanning the full length of the home, this luxury attic-style bedroom has a plush built-in bed

headboard with lights and a roomy and sophisticated ensuite at the other end with an oversize walk-in shower. The twin basin vanity has deluxe benchtop space and soft touch draw ers for that all-important storage. This area has its own split system air-con ditioner whilst downstairs has ducted air-conditioning. On a lower level is more

lockup car garaging plus another ensuite bedroom. If so desired, this garage area could be made into more living or even a large workfrom-home space.

Outside is the generous timber deck area adjoining the perfectly positioned con crete saltwater pool with a travertine tile edge. There’s wiring for speakers and a spot for the TV too.

Some more features in clude two large open sheds offering room for storage, three-phase power, deep bore, dog-fenced perimeter, remote control gated entry with intercom, fruit trees, and 70,000 litres (approxi mately) rainwater storage.

The real bonus is a sepa rate building with a timber verandah.

For Sale

Address: 23 Foambark

Place, Black Mountain

Price: Offers over $1,299,000

Details: 5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Agent: Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851

Mario Catalano

Agency: Hinternoosa

Peaceful small acreage living

BEAUTIFULLY positioned in a quiet court, this brick home with character on 5,713 m2 enjoys filtered views to Mt Tinbeerwah and a lovely northern aspect to the rear.

Built in the late ‘90s, the spacious home has a large open-plan living area, duct ed air-conditioning, and real timber floors. All bedrooms

are a good size; however the main bedroom is like a suite plus there’s a walk-in robe, a huge ensuite, and even a private balcony. The other bedrooms have their own wing and their own living/rumpus area, ideal for children, teenagers, or guests.

The heart of this home is the timber country-style

kitchen with plenty of cup boards and a central island bench cooking station with granite tops. The fifth bed room is a versatile space and makes a great study, home office or media room.

Enjoy entertaining on the covered timber deck that is big enough for all the family and friends to come together. From here the

picturesque views are very far-reaching with no neigh bours behind.

The balance of the land provides for raised veggie gardens and a variety of fruit trees with room for a shed and a pool if so desired. Other features include a wood combustion stove, solar hot water, 22 solar panels, two rainwater

tanks, and extra storage rooms in the garage. The ride-on mower is even included.

The opportunity here is to live in the property as is, or to add value by adding your own touches in a sought-after Noosa hinter land address

THIS immaculate home is located at the top end of the loveliest street in Pomona. Set behind a white picket fence on a flat 1,012 m2, the home is easy to care for with level entry and no stairs and a flat backyard to easily stroll around in. There is a spacious front porch and rather grand formal entry into the home for guests and internal access from the remote-controlled double lock-up garage.

The open-plan living offers high ceilings and glass sliding doors for cooling natural cross breezes, and all-yearround comfort is guaranteed with ceiling fans and three split-system air-conditioners throughout the home. Security screens on windows and

doors allow you the peace of mind to ventilate the house in warmer weather even when you are not at home.

Three bedrooms all have built-in robes and the master bedroom has a sliding door onto the verandah.

The ultra-modern kitchen has the wow factor with soft close drawers and stunning stone-look bench tops that feel so incredible to touch. Cooking is enjoyable and cleaning is easy with the Bosch pyrolytic oven and the latest induction cooktop. A favourite of so many is the two-drawer Fisher and Paykel dishwasher and a very handy servery to the alfresco dining area. The internal laundry is off the

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kitchen with direct access to the outside.

More comfort is on offer in the outdoor entertainment area with ceiling fans and electric screens that give protection from the sun, as well as keep pests out. Each screen will go up individually or collectively with one remote control.

The lawns and gardens are established and easy care and the yard is fully fenced. There is side access for a boat or caravan and room for a shed and/or pool. There is the bonus of money-saving 4 kW solar and a solar electric-boost hot water system. This home is “turn-key” with not a cent to spend; just move in and start living your dream life.

Address: 14 Norton

Court, Cooroy

Price: Over $1,175,000

Details: 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car

Agent: Michele Bell 0419 090 049

Agency: Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland

THIS property is a haven for luxurious living that is unri valled for quality, thoughtful inclusions and design. The near-new home enchants right from the start. Built by the nationally award-win ning team at G.J Gard ner Homes, this stunner fuses deluxe finishes with a practical layout floor plan to deliver a property that is bound to impress family buyers and investors.

Positioned nicely on an 884 m² block and set back from the road at the end of a cul-de-sac, this home is immaculately presented both inside and out. The floor plan is designed to be flexible with great flow and space consideration with

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stylish décor and finishes throughout with a modern colour scheme.

Light-filled and spacious open-plan living, dining and kitchen area with a well-appointed kitchen with a thoughtful mix of function ality and style, an induc tion cooktop, rangehood, electric oven, dishwasher, butler’s pantry and ample storage.

Inside living opens through the sliding doors to create a seamless con nection with the covered outdoor living and private entertaining patio area.

The master bedroom with carpet, ensuite, his and her vanity, plus a walk-in robe and additional three good

size carpeted bedrooms with built-in robes and study, a generous sec ond family bathroom and internal laundry with ample storage cupboards.

Separate carport with easy access and garden shed, fully fenced with a security entry gate and 12-panel solar system.

Adopt a laid-back and active lifestyle with this impressive address located moments from parks, walk ing and cycling tracks and Cooroy’s retail and dining precinct. Close to schools, public transport and every thing you need to enjoy the best of coastal living is right on your doorstep.

CONTEMPORARY comfort, style and elegance could be all yours with this modern family home in Cooroy. Impeccably presented and ready for you to simply move in and relax, this is a property that will delight you from the moment you arrive. Inside, the spacious single-storey layout boasts four bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan living area where everyone can spread out and relax. The heart of the home will be the sleek kitchen where you can cook up a storm before moving through the stacker doors to your private covered patio.

This outdoor area will be a favourite place to entertain as you unwind in the shade and watch the kids run free in the fully fenced, low-main tenance backyard with room for a pool (STCA).

All the bedrooms are a good size including the master with patio access, a walk-in robe and an ensuite. Bedrooms two, three and four enjoy built-in robes and there’s a central main bathroom with a separate bath, shower, and water closet.

Features include modern and stylish family home minutes from the centre of town with a four-bedroom,

For

Address: 67 Straker Drive, Cooroy

Price: $925,000

Details: 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car

Agent: Michael Robinson 0431 865 616

Agency: Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland

two-bathroom layout with a double remote-access garage.

Open kitchen, meals and family room with air-conditioning and 2.7 m ceilings, luxe kitchen with a gas cooktop, an electric oven and a walk-in pantry, feature windows and two stacker doors from the living room to the patio.

Patio with views over the fenced and private backyard, separate master with walk-in robe, ensuite and patio access. Double side access provides room for a caravan and boat, and a 3 x 6 m Colorbond shed.

Dedicated to delivering outstanding service to Noosa Hinterland

The convenience of village living Two for one

For Sale

EXTERNALLY, it’s a brick veneer/metal roof house with concrete driveway access to a secure carport.

Internally, the living area is semi-separated into an air-conditioned lounge room, a generously sized dining room and a galley-style kitchen. The inside living space is complemented by a generously covered rear verandah.

The kitchen is in good condition and features gas cooking, a pantry and a small breakfast bar. The whole living area enjoys good natural light. There

are three bedrooms, all with built-in robes; and one bathroom with a bath, separate shower and separate toilet.

The secure carport is complemented by a separate single garage. As well as providing privacy, the secure yard is perfect for kids and pets, including the chooks.

42 Main St is on the corner of Main and Margaret Streets, across the road from the Kandanga Hotel. Therefore, it’s close to everything in the village.

Some of the features and value on offer at 42 Main

St, Kandanga: established block in great Kandanga village location; low maintenance brick veneer construction; 898 m2 corner block provides a choice of access options; good internal layout with generous living spaces, and a secure yard with two vehicle parking options.

Kandanga is 20 minutes from Gympie, just over half an hour from the coast at Noosa and 5–10 minutes from the new freeway, on your way to anywhere. Living in a hinterland village … it’s a lifestyle choice.

THE double-storey home at 1 De Jounge Court is sited on a 701 m2 corner block and is set up for dual living: one home upstairs and one downstairs. They are both fully self-contained. Upstairs living is open plan, taking in the lounge, dining and kitchen areas. This air-conditioned space has bamboo floors, clean lines and a green view. The kitchen has a free-standing stainless-steel gas stove with matching rangehood, a dishwasher, loads of bench space and storage and a fantastic island bench that incorporates a breakfast

bar. There are three bedrooms: the main with a walk-in robe and ensuite, and the other two with built-in robes. The bathroom and ensuite have matching fit-outs and are adjoining rooms, giving plenty of options. There is a generous size laundry; and a full-length covered deck off the living area is just the greatest spot.

Downstairs is a cool home. Again, the floorplan pro vides for open-plan living that includes a lounge, dining, kitchen and study (this area could be converted into a third bedroom). The kitch-

en has a freestanding gas stove, dishwasher and good storage. Both bedrooms are a generous size, and so is the bathroom. This level has direct access to the garage that also houses the laundry. The outside entertaining area has a courtyard feel. With great shade trees and services that include good tank water storage, solar power back to the grid, and extra off-street parking, this property will suit an extended family, long-term rental, short-term rental, Airbnb, or a combination. There are plenty of options.

Perfect lifestyle opportunity For Sale

Address: 37 Woodhill Road, Kandanga

Price: Offers over $899,000

Details: 3 bed, 2 bath, 5 car

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

Agency: Marg Cochrane Real Estate

Dual living on 1.5 acres

For Sale

Address: 78 Panorama Drive, Doonan

Price: Present all offers

Details: 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car

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

Agency: Marg Cochrane Real Estate

LOCATED in the idyllic suburb of Kandanga in southeast Queensland’s Mary Valley is this perfect lifestyle property just waiting to be your next home.

The insulated low-set three-bedroom home is situated in an elevated position on the 10.4-acre lot, offering views over the surrounding country. Inside the home, you are met with a modern finish with a mixture of neutral tones that bring highlight to the timber vaulted ceilings. The kitchen offers plenty of storage with overhead cupboards,

concealed tea and coffee areas, and an island bench which offers plenty of room for preparation and can also be used as a breakfast bar.

Staying true to the country feel, the kitchen not only has a free-standing stove and oven, but also a functional Waterford combustion stove.

With a large covered entertainment area (that is also tiled), this home is perfect for entertaining!

The main bedroom offers a walk-in robe, and the remaining two have built-in cupboards. Although other

areas are tiled, the bedrooms are fitted with plush carpet.

Outside of the home, the property features two stables and a tack room/tool shed, as well as four dams. Storage for the vehicles and the toys is not a problem with two 2-bay carports and an additional shed.

The property has established fruit trees including banana, mango, custard apple, paw paw, macadamia and various citrus. Water is maintained with two 5,000-gallon tanks and one 2,500-gallon tank.

OFFERING a rare combination of dual living (perfect for intergenerational living, long-stay guests or additional income), acreage and horse infrastructure in a prime location.

Located at the entrance to the property is the remarkable ‘Jacaranda Cottage’. The cottage offers bou tique accommodation for short-stay Eumundi Market visitors or private spaces for extended family and friends. Entry to the cottage is via the kitchen which features large gloss tiles that flow throughout the ground floor, impressive timber benchtops and statement overhead cupboards for additional storage. Cooking is provided by a free-standing 900 mm Smeg cooker

with a gas cooktop and electric oven. There is also a dishwasher for added convenience.

Beyond the kitchen you are greeted by the lounge and living area featuring high ceilings and reverse-cycle air-conditioning. The lower level also includes a modern bathroom with a matching timber top vanity (providing plenty of storage), a walk-in shower and a toilet.

Upstairs leads to the bedroom which offers the best view from the property, looking out to Cooroy Mountain.

The spacious family home provides open-plan living with plenty of doors and windows to enjoy the surrounding views over the

property. Easy-maintenance tiles cover the flooring in the kitchen, hallway and living areas; and included with the sale is a custom-fit large, carpeted mat as pictured. The addition of reverse-cycle air-conditioning will keep you and the family comfortable year-round.

The property is currently fenced into two paddocks with ‘equi mesh’ providing safe, durable and long-lasting fencing designed for horses or other hoofed animals. A 9 x 6 m shed includes room for storage with a mezzanine level and a tack room and stable. The stable is rubber floored and walled and opens into a section that can easily be separated for use as a day yard.

Mountain views, dual occupancy

PERFECTLY positioned on an elevated site on this 8.67-acre parcel of land, boasting a prized northerly aspect showcasing glorious countryside and mountain views, is this quality-built contemporary home along with two fully approved, self-contained cabins providing versatile options including dual occupancy and

potential income stream.

The main home comprises an elegant formal entry, two ensuite bedrooms, powder room, media room/third bedroom, open-plan living flowing out to north-facing covered terrace, a premium kitchen with a butler’s pantry, and huge laundry with generous storage.

Ducted air-conditioning,

LED lighting, stone benches, high-end appliances, tiled splashback, dual vanities and separate bath and shower in the main bedroom ensuite, direct external access from both bedrooms, and tasteful, stylish décor throughout – are just some of the features of the main residence, and it has been impeccably

inside and out by its original owners.

Along with the two self-contained cabins – also in immaculate condition, there is an insulated, powered double-bay shed and workshop, currently used as an art studio but has provisions in place to put in a bathroom, so there is a possibility of creating a third

self-contained living space if desired.

There is abundant onsite parking for residents and visitors, and the driveway is partially concreted.

Water is plentiful with tanks providing 20,000 gallons and there is a creek at the bottom of the property with delightful water holes for the kids to play … now

there’s some good old-fashioned fun to be had!

Located in beautiful Black Mountain in the Noosa hinterland, known for its lush rolling hills and prestige acreage properties, this is a veritable slice of lifestyle nirvana less than 10 minutes’ drive to Cooroy’s major amenities.

The essence of elegance

PERFECTLY positioned on this pristine 2.47-acre parcel of land to maximise privacy and mountain views, is a spacious family home, taste fully and comprehensively renovated in 2021 to the very highest of standards – it is the very essence of elegance, with lashings of ‘wow’ throughout.

Across an expansive single level, the home comprises four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a stunning central kitchen with a walk-in pantry, three separate living areas, a study, east-facing covered alfresco patio showcasing glorious views of Cooroy Mountain, separate laundry, and triple lock-up garage.

A north-easterly aspect

fills the home with light and circulates gentle breezes, and the floor plan provides excellent segregated living with wonderful communal spaces to join together to celebrate and entertain. This is a home that not only looks amazing but also embodies excellent functionality and liveability; it is as practical as it is aesthetically appealing.

Ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning, ceiling fans, quality flooring, stone benches, high-end appliances, 6-burner Smeg gas cooktop, designer splashback, bespoke dual vanities in master ensuite, built-in BBQ and sink on the patio, solar and gas hot water, 6.6 kW solar power, new

Colorbond roof, electronic gated entry, and huge 14 x 12 m three-bay powered shed with toilet and sink are amongst this home’s many features.

The gardens are magnifi cent. There are masses of grassy spaces for children to play and plenty of room to put in a pool if desired. Despite the size, the gardens are low maintenance, just needing a regular mow to keep looking neat and tidy, and with no direct rear neighbours, the acreage feels even bigger!

Located in a blue-chip neighbourhood, in a whisper-quiet no through road on the outskirts of Cooroy, just a five-minute drive to local schools and shops.